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11:38 PM PDT on Monday, September 29, 2008 By JEFF EISENBERG The Press-Enterprise EL SEGUNDO - Maybe he thinks Coach Phil Jackson's just playing mind games. Maybe he's wary of offending Lamar Odom. Maybe he's simply being coy. Whatever the reason, Trevor Ariza showed only limited enthusiasm ...
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The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Jeff Eisenberg of The Press-Enterprise: “Maybe he’s wary of offending Lamar Odom. Maybe he’s simply being coy. Whatever the reason, Trevor Ariza showed only limited enthusiasm about the possibility of starting at small forward for the Lakers despite Jackson suggesting it was an option if Odom struggles with the transition from power forward during training camp. “Whenever it’s time for me to be on the court, I’m going to do my job,” Ariza said. “I’ve been in the NBA for a while now, so I know nothing happens until the ball ...
Across the Nation: Getting Ready For Season
The Lakers Nation —
... Bynum is going to let his agent handle his contract. “That’s business. My agent takes care of it. What I’ve got to do is play well and make people believe that I’m the great player I’m supposed to be” said Bynum.
Everyone is happy and excited for this Lakers season.
Odom isn’t voting himself for being the 6th man, but will do “whatever he [Phil] wants.”
Trevor Ariza added 5 pounds while working on his jumper all summer!
ESPN’s first power ...
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