Lakers: The missing link Joe Crawford

[CNC Shannon]

Out of all of the places that Joe's style would fit, and he could be an "instant impact", it would be the run-n-gun game of the Lakers. Joe will be a great fit at the 2 spot in L.A. Joe can shoot lights out, is not afraid of anyone, and finishes so strong at the rack at 6'5", 207. I can not wait to see Joe playing next season at LA, and he is definately a steal at the #58 pick, for his offense alone. Joe needs a little more prowess on defense IMO, but in the Western Conference, it is all about offense, where the Eastern Conference is more defensively minded.

Kobe has been trying to get other players involved this season (way more than to be expected from an offensive juggernaut), and Joe will convert, way more than let Kobe down. Joe is not afraid in the least, to take "the big shot", which should accent Kobe's style great.

As a Celtics fan, IMO, the Lakers were one player short of being where Botson is at, as Finals Champion. With Joe C's transitional offense style that mirrors that of the Lakers, Joe will fit like a velvet glove. I bet Phil Jackson is rubbing his hands together thinking, "Man, I can't not believe we got this kid a #58 pick". Joe may be Phil's ticket to history, and big number 10 to pass Red Auerbach.

This is a win-win for Joe, Phil, Kobe, and the Lakers, and the best of luck to "Joe C for 3".

Check out the SG roster for L.A. as it stands, and I see Joe lighting it up with quality minutes, very soon THIS upcoming season. There is definately a need for him in L.A. Sorry Sasha Vujacic, there is a new sheriff at the 2 spot in L.A.


Lakers Roster from Official Lakers Website

2008-09 Roster

NUM PLAYER POS HT WT DOB FROM YRS
3 Trevor Ariza F 6-8 210 06/30/1985 UCLA 4
24 Kobe Bryant G 6-6 205 08/23/1978 Lower Merion HS (PA) 12
17 Andrew Bynum C 7-0 285 10/27/1987 St. Joseph HS (NJ) 3
Joe Crawford ** G 6-5 207 06/17/1986 Kentucky R
5 Jordan Farmar G 6-2 180 11/30/1986 UCLA 2
2 Derek Fisher G 6-1 210 08/09/1974 Arkansas-Little Rock 12
16 Pau Gasol F-C 7-0 250 07/06/1980 Spain 7
28 Didier Ilunga-Mbenga (FA) C 7-0 255 12/30/1980 Congo 4
11 Coby Karl G 6-5 215 06/08/1983 Boise State 1
31 Chris Mihm C 7-0 265 07/16/1979 Texas 7
14 Ira Newble (FA) G-F 6-7 220 01/20/1975 Miami (Ohio) 8
7 Lamar Odom F 6-10 230 11/06/1979 Rhode Island 9
10 Vladimir Radmanovic F 6-10 235 11/19/1980 Serbia & Montenegro 7
21 Ronny Turiaf (FA) F-C 6-10 250 01/13/1983 Gonzaga 3
18 Sasha Vujacic (FA) G 6-7 205 03/08/1984 Slovenia 4
4 Luke Walton F 6-8 235 03/28/1980 Arizona 5

HEAD COACH Phil Jackson (College - North Dakota)
ASSISTANT COACHES Frank Hamblen (College - Syracuse)
Kurt Rambis (College - Santa Clara)
Brian Shaw (College - UC-Santa Barbara)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (College - UCLA)
Craig Hodges (College - Long Beach State)
Jim Cleamons (College - Ohio State)
ATHLETIC TRAINER Gary Vitti (College - Southern Connecticut State, Utah)

C - Captain
** - Unsigned Draft Pick
(FA) - Free Agent

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created: 07/04/2008,08:30 PM

[Brian Shannon]

I will say this...having stood right next to Joe on a couple of occasions...he is a small 6'5".

Truly I put him closer to 6'3". Yet in the right system Joe will succeed...plus the Lakers are needing someone who will play defense....Let's hope Joe can do well there.