Basketball Cuban says Artest may be bad for Lakers

[GotGibson?]

The Los Angeles Lakers opened the championship window for the rest of the Western Conference contenders by signing controversial swingman Ron Artest, according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

"I tell you what, now that they've got Ron Artest, I couldn't think of anything better," Cuban said during an appearance on Dallas' ESPN 103.3. "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."

Cuban didn't back down off the air when given an opportunity to clarify his comments or elaborate.

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

The Dallas Mavericks' road opener is against the Lakers on Oct. 30.

 

[mvpjordan23]

He would just because hes not gunna even come close to beating them nor is he gunna come close to the Spurs or Nuggets. The man needs to keep his mouth shut in my opinion. Everyone thinks Artest is such a "problem child". I am pretty sure hes done with all the BS and is ready to do what it takes to win a title. If I remeber correctly Rodman was the same and has 4 rings. We ll see what happens but I am pretty sure the Lakers are gunna repeat as long as everyone stays healthy.

 

[bjtheman1]

Go Mavs!