03 Jul, 2009
Kobe’s return strengthens Lakers bid for repeat as NBA champs
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The management of the Lakers said they are doing everything to convince these two key players to the return for the team next season. Odom at the moment is also being pursued by Portland Trail Blazers who have a substantial amount of money in their sleeves to get him out of the Lakers next NBA season. It is said that the Blazers, who have long coveted a versatile big man hamlet tickets who can handle the ball in transition like what Odom does, is willing to spend as much as $9 million to get him. Well, the ball is now in the hands of Odom if he wants money Blazers is the right team for him but if he is committed to get his second championship ring returning to the Lakers is his biggest option.
The Toronto Raptors on the other hand is the persistent suitor for Ariza aside from the Lakers. Like the Blazers, the Raptors are also willing to pay a huge amount of money just to get Ariza to support its top player Chris Bosh. The offer might be tempting, but eventually it would still be Ariza who will decide on what would be his home next season, the Lakers who gave him his first championship ring or the Raptors who can offer him money.