Cuban: Artest May Be Bad For Lakers

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Cuban: Artest May Be Bad For Lakers

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban believes that the acquisition of Ron Artest may be something the Lakers eventually regret.

"I tell you what, now that they've got Ron Artest, I couldn't think of anything better," Cuban said during an appearance on ESPN 103.3 in Dallas. "If you would have said, what one player -- and I'll get killed over this -- what one player would you like to see on the Lakers? Ron Artest.

"Could you imagine? Ron Artest has got the ball, and Kobe's standing there, 'Throw me the ball.' Thank you, Ron Artest."

The Mavericks will face the Lakers in Los Angeles on Oct. 30.

"I think he'll add some character to that team," Cuban added. "Whether it will be positive or negative will be interesting to see."

I disagree with Mark Cuban, this will be a good signing for the Lakers. Artest and Bryant are already meshing as teammates and they both want to win badly. The disputes between them have occurred because they are both feisty competitors. They don't think badly of one another off the court and they just get too much in the game and get caught up with the fans screaming and the emotion(s). I agree with Cuban, that Artest will bring character to the team and I think it will be positive.

What are your thoughts, feelings, and reactions? Discuss This...

[Sandy v2]

I don't think he's nessecarly right,but when Artest first got here I thought there would be a problem.

Let's just save our opinions until the season starts.

[b-roy]

he's just an owner, doesn't mean whatever he says will be true really

anywayz, he will bring an upgrade to the lakers at the SF spot, but we'll really need to see how they play together before we can say anything. also, it's not only the hope to win that matters, it's also the style they play...

[Ignition]

Mark Cuban's brain is yet to function properly.

[Matiss6]

Cuban is Fag, I mean Fagot. He just don't want admit that Lakers, can repeat with this guy on Lakers roster.! :P

[Supercool_Beas]

It's because Ron Artest is a thug like Kenyon Martin.

[Spens1]

Artest in the game must go punch Cuban in the face, Can't stand the man.

[C-Melo Man]

He should worry more about how to even beat my Denver Nuggets than taking a shot at Artest. Him & the soft ass Mavs can't do shit.

[Meloshow]

I don't think he's nessecarly right,but when Artest first got here I thought there would be a problem.

Let's just save our opinions until the season starts.

It's actually called a prediction, we do a fair bit of it during the off-season.





Fisher
Kobe
Artest
Gasol
Bynum

Then add Odom in Artest's spot or vice versa.

That's a lot of basketball to go around. We'll see though. On paper it looks pretty scary but Cuban definetly has a point (for once). If Artest isn't getting enough shots, he will cry. He may have said blah blah I want to win a chip but he is still Ron Artest and when you get him, you get all of him.

We will see though.

[KIWI]

Don't see anything wrong with what he said he has a point.

Artest MAY end up being a virus or MAY not.

Him and Mcgrady didn't exactly mesh as a duo so there is some truth in what he's saying.

[b-roy]

im liking mavs more than lakers really