Los Angeles Lakers Look to Join Baron Davis and Kobe Bryant in 2009: it was announced Tuesday morning that all-star point guard Baron Davis has opted out in his last year of his contract with the Golden State Warriors, in a move that has everyone surprised. Davis has officially turned down a $17.8 million contract extension to remain in Northern Cal next season.

The 29-year-old Southern California born Davis is now free to negotiate with other clubs, possibly facilitating a sign-and-trade deal with the Golden State Warriors. The rumors have now started circulating regarding Davis’ possible destinations.

During the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis was seen courtside sitting next to Adam Sandler (next to the Lakers’ bench). Is it possible that next season, Davis will be sitting next to Phil and Kobe? It is very possible, I'll tell you why...

Davis who grew up in Southern California, and thus, a Lakers fan, will like nothing more than to work out a deal with the new kings of the Western Conference.

The fact that the Warriors seem to be going towards a rebuilding direction, and the fact that Warriors coach Don Nelson recently declared that he might be giving more playing time to Golden State’s young players next season, might just be enough to force Davis south.

After a few injury prone seasons, Davis was able to play all 82 games last season, averaging: 21.8 points, 7.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds. Imagine how exciting it would be for the Lakers and the NBA if Davis joins Kobe?

Baron Davis who has yet to even make it to an NBA Finals, might just be contemplating a 2009 starting lineup of: PG Baron Davis, SG Kobe Bryant, SF Lamar Odom, PF Pau Gasol, and C Andrew Bynum.    

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Comments (1)

	1. Written by stoo6747 on 01-07-2008 12:45 - Registered
	Wow this article is amazing! No doubt that signing Baron would be a Lakers fan wet dream come true it makes absolutely no sense in reality. Lets take a look at the Lakers current salary cap situation for next season.   Kobe 21 mill  Gasol 15 mill  Lamar 14.5 mill  Radmanovic 6 mill   and others totaling 75 mill. This is already over the cap! So Im seeing how Barons about 19 mill salary can fit in with that cap. It makes no sense, The only way Baron could possibly go to the Lakers would be a sing and trade, so lets look at those numbers. Hmmmm... Well there is no way the Warriors will agree to a trade including Kobe or Odem, so how about Gasol and Bymun for about 18 mill to the Warriors for Baron. Yeah that makes a lot of sense. Dumb Da DumbDumb Stupid!

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