Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak on picking Devin Ebanks and Derrick Caracter in 2010 NBA Draft

[furssher]

man a bunch of idiots kept sayin to sign t-mac. t-mac in the triangle? forget his ego... jus in the triangle?

[SIV04]

fuck that shaq with kobe agian not gonna happen he can retire with the laker but he aint never gonna play for the lakers again

[Louie845]

shanon brown is officially resigned

[CaveKanem]

Fuck Fluke, Should Have Already Quit, T-Mac, & Morrison...All The Lakers Need Now Is......Nothin'...Sign Shannon Brown Or A Decent #2 Even Though Matt Barnes Could Play Off The Bench For KB24 Or Artest....Ahahaha...

[hooligun240]

fluke walton and sasha bootychic

[alhex123]

@hooligun240 I know ritght get walton, benga, meh morrison, sasha out lol

[PeekaPeep]

@alhex123 3 out of 4 ain't bad, lol.

;-)

[rubyrich25]

wow shaq? He's not as good as he was. Since hes old he wont be able to play a lot of minutes anymore. Plus he's gonna demand more money than hes worth.

[QFS08]

Trade Luck, DJ, Morrison, Powel, and get Tmac, Ebanks, Caracter, and Shaq

[xxxdjskipxxx]

@QFS08 u wish shaq gonna want to back up bynum off the bench and why we need Tmac if were gonna sign devin ebanks? 1 of them gotta get playing time. we have to resign shannon though

[wackedout13]

@QFS08 shaq are u stupid

[Huskyowner2007]

Good Picks for 2010 Sign them or Miami will steal them from us...

[Huskyowner2007]

Man... Mitch is a great GM

[brimao21]

I've watched a few highlights in the summer league and both Ebanks and Caracter are looking like 1st round picks. I think both of them have a chance of making the roster, and possibly becoming contributors. Great values at 43 and 58. As many have stated before, the similarities between Ebanks and Ariza are eerie.

[knink24]

Ebanks reminds me of a younger Scottie Pippen does anyone feel the same

[CreedFan92]

I live in West Virginia, so I've seen Ebanks throughout his college career. I'm very optimistic about him. He needs to work on being a little less sloppy with the ball at times, but defensively he is rock solid. He was a huge reason for WVU beating Kentucky in the tournament due to the D he played on John Wall. That's how versatile he is on D. He can guard a bigger 2-guard or a wing forward. Once he develops a more consistent jump shot he should make a fine NBA player.

[DaBeyonder]

KOBE will also have the chance to cement his Legacy of being the GREATEST in the future by beating the TRIO in their own games. Think of this as a blessing in disguise for KOBE to prove himself to the world. LOL!

[DaBeyonder]

Are the LAKERS afraid of the Miami TRIO?

NOT AT ALL because if all things fall into place, the Lakers lineup should look something like this:

Center: Andrew Bynum, Shaquille O'Neal

Power Forward: Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom

Small Forward: Ron Artest, Mike Miller, Devin Ebank

Shooting Guard: Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Sasha Vujacic

Point Guard: Derek Fisher, Steve Blake, Shannon Brown

[rfoster14]

@DaBeyonder uh huh uh huh and where the fuck did you get the idea of T-mac goin to the lakers?

[itsxcarn3y]

@rfoster14 his roster is a bit ridiculous. but you should look it up. There is a possibility of the lakers signing t-mac if he agrees to 1.8 mil. t-mac told his agent he's interested in joining the lakers so we're just waiting for them to come to an agreement.

[george2648]

@itsxcarn3y damn hope that happens t-mac could revive his career big time would b a smart career move

[DaBeyonder]

@rfoster14

I am just posting the possibility. ;-)

[sagnastyboi3]

@DaBeyonder thats too much money smart ass.

[DaBeyonder]

@sagnastyboi3

imply charge it back to the gates; fans want it, then, they pay for it. ;-)

[BillyBobTS]

@DaBeyonder I highly doubt mike miller is coming to the lakers, they already offered him some dough awile back and he hasn't signed yet, He'll probably end up in miami they'll blow their only money/mid-level on him, even though the lakers before they signed blake offered him slightly more. don't care much for shaq but I suppose it could happen if he wants to retire where he made his career.

[TrayOne618]

@DaBeyonder no shaq... god no!

[DaBeyonder]

@TrayOne618

I don't like it too but the Celtics already got Jermaine O'Neil. Bell went to the Jazz. Miller wanted Miami. Whol else is a good fit for the Lakers from the FA?

[TrayOne618]

@DaBeyonder we just need some big guards that can shoot (WELL)... to help space the floor and give us some size off the bench.

[jeremy74]

ebanks and Caracter will be on the team no doubt. one Caracter will take powell spot and ebanks we need him because he be cheap and a good replacement for luke

[818doodooroo]

welcome to lakers banks!!

[Zangboy56]

@818doodooroo he has no chance of making the team

[818doodooroo]

@Zangboy56 you mean improving the team not "making" .. this is not a fucking nets or anytin...

[ikuz34]

even though ebanks and caracter are low second rounders im optomistic about these guys. in a couple of years they might be a part of the lakers rotation.

[xXSxKxYxLxIxNxEXx]

ilive in the 818 to

[818silencer818]

The worst college players get into the best teams lol. The good ones go to the worst teams. Weird huh.

[charlesgibson420]

@818silencer818 No Its Not Weird Because The Best Teams Win The Championship And Dont Need anybody that good to draft, But However, Devin Ebanks Was A Good Pick For The Lakers And U Must Not Think Hes That Good Because Of Your Post, Thanks For Your Time.......... Go Mountaineers

[charlesgibson420]

@818silencer818 i almost forgot....... SCREW YOU FAGG

[818silencer818]

@charlesgibson420 You want to screw me? Seems to me like you're the fag. Learn your own language.

[charlesgibson420]

@818silencer818 im gonna fart in ur hair

[818doodooroo]

@818silencer818 818 power all da way!!!!!

[spart07]

@818silencer818 not really that is how the system is designed, and try to create parity and balance between teams

[eramaballer]

Check out my basketball highlight videos

[mav3120]

It's "West Virginia University" Mitch

[Rios70]

yeah find him on youtube..he does remind me ALOT of Trevor Ariza!

[LandOfAryan]

I wish we got a point guard because Farmar is leaving and I hope phil came back we got a rookie point guard back up for Fisher and make him into a star Lakers are capable of doing that just look at rondo hes really was a shitty player but being around good players made him really good

[steventheox]

@LandOfAryan Well They were iteresting on Raja Bell!

[lukaa027]

The sound is fucked up!!

I can`t hear what he is saying!1

[TrifeDaKid]

IM NOT GONNA LIE I WAS PRAYING LANCE STEPHENSON FELL TO US AT 43 I REALLY THINK THAT KID IS GON BE AN ALL STAR BUT THE PACERS TOOK HIM AT 40,BUT IM HAPPY WIT OUT PICKS. EBANKS IS SIMILAR TO ARIZA AND I THINK HE MITE BE BETTER THAN TREVOR. AND CHARACTER IS A BIGGER BIG BABY GLEN DAVIS.

[RealMadrid1138]

Hope They Both Make the Team.

[dragonnivek]

ebanks reminds me alot of trevor ariza. derrick carater might not make the team.

[silking24]

@dragonnivek theres still hope dude, he's number one right now in the summer league stands, over john wall. and ebanks 3rd.

[majesticpaul]

@dragonnivek caracter is actually a better fit with the lakers. look at his numbers in summer league compared to ebanks

[RealDeal336]

@majesticpaul your a dumbass tryin to compare 2 different positions

[pjamas180]

@RealDeal336 im not comparing them. i was simply stating out that caracter had better stats than ebanks

[freshboyeee]

PG/SG raja bell 3pt and d, SG/SF mike miller lights out 3pt, SF devin ebanks work in progress to another trevor or durant, C derrick caracter block shots and rebounding sounds pretty good.

[jgerundo24]

@freshboyeee w8 they're trying to get mike miller???!?!?!?!?!?

[TKainZero]

Ebanks, Caracter, Eluinu, and Critterton.

Thats 4 players to replace, Farmar, Brown, Mbenga and Powell, and Morrison.

Now, add a FA PG who wants to win rings (Steve Blake, Rashad McCants) and that is a GREAT offseason.

[Legend1One]

@TKainZero how about adding Raja Bell to the mix???!!! It's a great posibility he will be in Lakers purple and gold next season.

[trustk1ll]

Sorry Luke Walton and Josh Powell, but you have just been replaced.

[trustk1ll]

I like our picks. Great job. He didn't go p/g cause lack of experience, so he went with big guys to get rebounds and strength . I wish we can get a trade to get a allstar point guard. Big upgrage from walton to Ebanks. lol i don't know about this dude Derrick tho, he looks like a BUST, lol i'm j/k. Any ways goooooo Lakers!

[perv3rse]

@trustk1ll I heard that this guy Derrick dropped due to character issues. Not getting along with coaches, being hard headed, curfews, and having trouble with his weight. BUT People also say that prior to acting like a dummy, some people felt he could have been a high to mid 1st rounder.

[jgerundo24]

@perv3rse dont worry dude, playing with d-fish,kobe,artest,odom, and pau will straighten ANYONE up. if the dude tries to give some attitude u know kobe will get in his face. Also artest can help the guy drop weight... i think that caracter is the new big baby davis. i just hope he doesnt cry like a bitch like that fat ass does

[JCOWBOYS82]

sign Jerome Randle

[hamburgerrrs]

@JCOWBOYS82 jerome randle signed with washington

[cranny07]

@hamburgerrrs nooooooooo oh man

[JCOWBOYS82]

@hamburgerrrs aghh man

[vandamage79]

they should trade luke walton in the mid season

[ps3thug]

@vandamage79 it might happen

[jtathec]

shit sherron collins wasnt drafted. sign him!!

[08baldfixx27]

I Hope you would sign both EBANKS and CARACTER Mr. Kupchack because MBENGA, POWELL, MORRISON and FARMAR will be gone!They will add to the pieces of Backcourt and froncourt depth, offense/defense......Plus its not a huge factor in terms of salary caps because they are still rookies........Bring some 3 more veterans like R.BELL, Marcus WILLIAMS and CHANING FRYE/AL HARRINGTON/JOE SMITH/UDONIS HUSLEM, anyone on these guys!!!! Hoping for 3PEAT! GO LAKERS ALL THE WAY!

[LakersFTW2010]

@08baldfixx27 t-mac nigga

[jgerundo24]

@08baldfixx27 i think that we should look into shaun livingston. he's a big PG that phil loves. also powell->haslem will b a BBBIIIIIIIGGGG upgrade, but i can imagine udonis asking for more minutes. idk about this guy marcus but he showed some potentials when he was playing for the nets and i dont really watch the grizzlies play. Maybe luke ridnour or steve blake r better fits to the triangle

[08baldfixx27]

@jgerundo24 yeah i love Shaun Livingston, he got the skills, the dribbles, he's long, he can defend smalller guys but what concern most is that he lacks strength which can prone him to injuries.....i think Luke Ridnour wud fit if they sign him plus Udonis Huslim and Chanin Frye!!!! i hope they would. Go lakers!!

[MOISTTOWLETS]

i like the picks

[hamburgerrrs]

mitch gm of the year

[johnhewlett1]

scottie reynolds and jerome randle still out there give them a chance

[jgaris819]

Mitch, Sign Jerome Randle to the summer league, and if he does good, lets give him a preseason shot.

[cranny07]

@jgaris819 yes sign him he's short but his speed and offense is incredible. his defense is decent and lakers can work with him.