Phil Wants More Depth

Webber's name was being thrown around in connection with the Lakers even before Bynum went down which made little sense to me. If it ain't broke why try to fix it? Why try to fix anything with a washed up power forward who can't rebound and defend?

Needless to say, I didn't want Webber when Bynum was healthy, but... now that he's out--aw fuck it, I still don't want his ass. For whatever reason, people tend to forget that the Laker offense is very good with or without Bynum. The last three seasons, the Lakers have been about 7th in the league in offense rating (Basketball-Reference.com). This year's success is based mostly on their improved defense (24th last year to 6th so far this season). Basically, the Lakers have enough offense. Defense is the key and Webber will contribute but not in that department.

But you know what I realized. It's not just Bynum being out. It's also Radmanovich being out that's got us considering adding the Queeniest Sacramento Queen. Because basically, at this point, all Webber can bring is nice shooting touch and good passing and not a whole lot of defense or rebounding.

So, who does it sound like he's filling in for? Bynum or Radman?

Either way, the Lakers are getting desperate for some depth. Call it a hunch. But if you read between the lines, the message is clear. As Phil said in today's paper, "We need some depth."