Ron Artes; Key To A Dynasty?

In the 08 Finals Lakers look destined to be NBA champions. Then one thing lead to another and it wasn't meant to be. Basically the team crumbled and couldn't get by the Celtics defence. This Season things changed. Bynum came back and they went through the season convincingly owning the Western Conference. And when Finals came they won, convincingly like the Celtics did the previous year, Bynum being back made a huge factor in this. Now this off-season Lakers signed Ron artest as a FA and Ariza was also shipped to Houston. Lakers only benefit from this, although Ariza is very consistent he doesn't have nearly the defensive presence of Artest. But Ariza did provide some momentum of the bench and is an athletic beast. But quite obviously Lakers win. Having Artest on their team only improves them to become (On Paper) the best team in the league. Lakers defence got criticized allot during the season and Artest will help that allot. Also brining the same amount of talent Ariza brought, and more. Rockets get a young talented athletic player. But loose much more.

Now how will Artest fit in?. Artest being traded over the year multiple times, he would be used to having to adjust to a new team. Artest is a Shooting Guard/ Small Forward. But with Kobe at SG, he won’t be starting. So he looks to be taking Odom's starting spot, that’s if Odom resigns. And this move seems like a message the Lamar Odom won’t be resigning with the Lakers. Now how will Artest help make the Lakers win? And not just win, win convincingly. He is great on D, he is athletic, and he can shoot the 3, Drive and is a great overall player. He is much more consistent then Odom. Has a better offensive game, Odom is a player who can play the point and the forward position; a point forward. But Artest is clearly a better player who would help them allot more in going for a championship.

Artest is a versatile, athletic, a more the good defensive player and a great second/third option. Odom could help his team win a championship. But i believe Artest can help his team become a dynasty. Like MJ had Pippen. Kobe will have Artest. Like MJ had Rodman. Kobe has Pau & Bynum. I do believe it will take Artest at least a year to fit in and be able to win championships. I don’t think it is Lakers year, but it will come soon.