Lakers gets championship boost with signing of reliable Barnes
The quest of the Los Angeles Lakers to repeat as champions and achieve a rare three-peat
or three National Basketball Association (NBA) crowns got a much needed boost. This developed after the Lakers management were able to sign into a two-year contract NBA veteran and journeyman Matt Barnes. The signing of Barnes is a welcome news for the Lakers and its countless fans around the world since he can greatly contribute for the team in the next NBA season. Known for his tough as nails defense and respectable offense especially from the outside, Barnes is expected to help the Lakers in defense and in scoring either a starter or reliever from the bench. Before deciding to play for the Lakers, Barnes who last played for the Orland Magic, he was recruited by a number of NBA teams one whom is the Toronto Raptors. After weighting all his available options as an NBA free agent, Barnes eventually decided to sign with the Lakers since he believe the team has it takes to repeat as champion in the 2010 NBA season. Barnes in his twitter account is very happy with the chance to play for the Lakers and made a vow to play harder to help his new team achieve a three-peat. With his new deal, Barnes is joining his eighth NBA team in returning to Los Angeles where he played for four years for UCLA. In his career he has averaged 7.3 points, with a career high of 10.2 for Phoenix during the 2008-09 season. Last year, Barnes started 58 games for Orlando in his only season with the Magic after a hard recruiting push from center Dwight Howard, averaging 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. The 30-year-old originally signed a two-year deal with Orlando but exercised his option to become a free agent after playing for $1.6 million in 2009-10. The new NBA season nears its opening so make it a habit to watch the professional basketball games live. Get your Cheap NBA Tickets
Lakers gets championship boost with signing of reliable Barnes