Gasol for Bogut + Klay Thompson

[SacJB Shady]

Originally Posted by Nezty

What the Warriors need is a number 1 guy. Curry is good and all but I don't think he is a leader. He would be better as a number 2 option.

Well, every team wants the Black Mamba, but that is not realistic to say the least.

[Nezty]

Originally Posted by SacJB Shady

Well, every team wants the Black Mamba, but that is not realistic to say the least.

I wasn't saying trade for Kobe, that'll never happen.

[Whoah10115]

Bogut can't play PF...the Lakers need a backup? Trading Dwight would have made more sense (assuming all were healthy and blah blah). Gasol and Bogut sound a great combination. And Howard would save David Lee's ass.


But Gasol on GSW? Even prime Gasol is not the ideal fit, because of defense. He was a good defender but you don't want him to be next to David Lee.


Contrary to Magic telling me that he's never seen Bogut play, Bogut is a great defensive player and a great shot-blocker...paint and rim protector, defensive anchor.

[Cali Syndicate]

Bogut's been recovering from injuries where he hasn't been able to get NBA ready with his practice nor his conditioning.

If you watch his games, he starts gassing just after a few possessions. His legs are slowly returning, as is his offensive rhythm and confidence but he's still not there. I wouldn't call him washed up though.

And while I'm a fan of Gasol, this trade wouldn't make sense. Klay is on his way to being a Rip Hamilton caliber player IMO. Trading a player like that along with a defensive anchor for an all star who is basically on the downside of his career would be a dumb move.