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Title: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on November 09, 2005, 03:21:35 PM
Ok, there's a few Laker threads scattered about the Sports/Ent. section So i thought I'd make an official thread to talk about Laker games and any news that may come up. If this has already been done, then umm... I dunno.

Anyway, the Lakers are 3-1 and are in 1st place in the Pacific Division and with the way they've been playing they can easily win from now to at least Sunday of next week. This is what it looks like...

Today @ Minnesota
Fri. Nov 11 @ Philadelphia
Mon. Nov 14 @ Memphis
Wed. Nov 16 vs New York
Fri. Nov 18 vs. Clippers
Sun. Nov 20 vs Chicago

Just by looking at this I think the Lakers can easily will all of these games. Thoughts? Comments?

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 09, 2005, 03:25:12 PM
3 home games, 3 road...
I can see them wining the 3 home games.
I can't see them winning all 3 road games, espically since they are back-to-back-to-back.
I predicte a 4-2 record for these games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on November 09, 2005, 03:27:46 PM
good luck keeping all the laker news in one thread............
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: $do11a biLL$ on November 09, 2005, 03:33:35 PM
Clippers will beat them
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 09, 2005, 03:34:30 PM
good luck keeping all the laker news in one thread............
Good point.
In retrospect, I don't think this is even gonna work, because there are too many laker fans, too many games, and too many opinions that want to be voiced above the rest, and too much laker news...
:eh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 09, 2005, 03:49:40 PM
4-2 sounds about right.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2005, 04:08:25 PM
good luck keeping all the laker news in one thread............
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on November 09, 2005, 07:56:43 PM
Is there any way to sticky this thread?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 10, 2005, 01:41:26 AM
Clippers will beat them
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 10, 2005, 04:42:37 AM
^^ Why you Talking shit?  Every Clipper home Game vs the Lakers is actually a Laker home game :laugh:  ..it's always bein like that..you should be  :-[  ..there's like 5 clipper fans overall in L.A. ;D

when kobe scored 40 points last season in a clipper home Game everyone started chanting...Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  Kobe!!  ...A lot of Clipper fans are actually Laker Fans..believe or not there's people that like both teams in L.A.


And this Lakers vs clippers matchup has been dominated by the Lakers..The Lakers have won Over 80% Of the Games..Good Luck Stopping Kobe..Kobe will drop 50 points on the clippers just to let you faggots know that you will always be beneath us and you'll always be "The 2nd team in L.A."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 10, 2005, 05:47:35 AM
He's just predicting that Clippers win, which is obviously an alright thing to expect especially when you're a Clipperfan.. YOU are the one talking shit, again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 10, 2005, 11:10:39 AM
He's just predicting that Clippers win, which is obviously an alright thing to expect especially when you're a Clipperfan.. YOU are the one talking shit, again.


LOL...That guys a little too hyper, but I like his pride.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 10, 2005, 12:13:20 PM
He's just predicting that Clippers win, which is obviously an alright thing to expect especially when you're a Clipperfan.. YOU are the one talking shit, again.


LOL...That guys a little too hyper, but I like his pride.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on November 10, 2005, 01:29:01 PM
He's just predicting that Clippers win, which is obviously an alright thing to expect especially when you're a Clipperfan.. YOU are the one talking shit, again.


LOL...That guys a little too hyper
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 11, 2005, 04:10:30 PM
Finally i'm gonna watch a live match at 2am (it's the best possible, lol) tonight. Go Lakers!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 11, 2005, 04:55:32 PM
if they don't win tonight they're so gay  :P >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 11, 2005, 06:05:23 PM
1:40 mins left for the halftime and Lakers are up by 7. 8)

Kobe scored just 5 points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 11, 2005, 07:32:16 PM
they're so wack..... way to not score for half the fuckin 4th and lose by 2  ::)

I don't know about this team, they're pissin me off, so far they frustrate me almost as much as the clowns last year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 11, 2005, 07:39:03 PM
Fuck. The Lakers played like shit in the 4th quarter.
At times the game reminded me of last year when players (espically Kobe) were forcing shots.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 11, 2005, 07:48:07 PM
Kwamae Brown is fucking garbage..the Lakers got the ball to him like 4 straight times in the 2nd quarter and he looked like the worst post player in NBA history

And that bench is also garbage..We had an 11 point lead and when kobe came back in the game (i think in the 4rth quarter) it was down to one poitn lead..that's bein the problem all season..

we need to sign latrell sprewell

And kobe got no love from the Refs tonight...but hey at least the defence looks great so far in this young season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 11, 2005, 07:51:21 PM
we need to sign latrell sprewell

What happened to that cat?
I woulda thought he commited suicide after turning away the T-Wolves' offer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 11, 2005, 07:53:55 PM
has Kwame Brown made a fuckin shot yet?   I don't think I've noticed at all.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 11, 2005, 08:00:38 PM
we need to sign latrell sprewell

What happened to that cat?
I woulda thought he commited suicide after turning away the T-Wolves' offer.


he wants alot of money & the Starting job..but i rather have Smush Parker as the starter & spree to come off the bench
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 11, 2005, 08:08:38 PM
Kwame Brown should do this tonight -------------> (http://www.thefucksociety.com/forum/images/smilies/suicide2.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 12, 2005, 06:58:42 AM
dayumn kobe had a terrible game
kwame is shit and will remain shit live with it guys
lakers shouldnt trade for marbury cause smush parker is young and good, not as good as marbury of course, LMAO, but still they'd be fucked on the frontcourt when they trade odom for him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 13, 2005, 03:20:25 PM
Yeah that 4th quarter pissed me off. Kobe forced shots while everyone else stood around. Why didn't we post up Lamar Odom who was being guarded by a small player?

I'm not ready to give up on Kwame Brown yet but if he doesn't get it by all star break I'll be concerned. He is shooting over 50% so the handful of times he gets the ball inside he can score. His problems seem to be from a lack of concentration, which you can see from the dropped passes.

the 3-3 record could be 5-1 if we did a few things differently. We lost the last 2 games due to reverting to bad habits, excessive 3 point shooting, lack of movement in the triangle and Kobe forcing shots.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 14, 2005, 04:08:40 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 14, 2005, 08:15:05 AM
horrible trade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 14, 2005, 08:39:24 AM
Lakers were in a desperate need of a big guy, possibly a C. And possibly without trading Lamar Odom and obviously Kobe Bryant. This one looks obviously like a horrible trade, and it is. But maybe it was the only one possible, who knows? Anyway horrible trade, i think everybody including the post "teammates praised him during training camp so i like the trade now" Nik will agree with you and me on this one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 14, 2005, 08:56:08 AM
Why you edited your post? Your first one wasn't wrong either, you don't have to go all soft.

Anyways, even the media is seeing what we're seeing: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/13/AR2005111300709.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 14, 2005, 10:17:27 AM
I thought it was written in bad english and i didnt want to be misunderstood. Anyway my idea is that it's the desperation of being forced to do a certain move who made Mitch do this "horrible" trade and the one who sent Shaq to Miami for 3 non All-Star players (and 2 of them 3 arent in purple & gold no more, after just 1 season). Lakers were in a too much delicate moment, and Mitch was just unexpert to play the game at this level. Lakers missed The Logo. My opinion is that Mitch should have traded Shaq the year before, having the knife from the right side, and getting a good big guy in return. They didnt. They traded him the wrong year, when the team collapsed and everybody blamed each other's (including Phil Jackson, who lost his mind releasing that infamous book talking about "private" things), for a broken (later waived PF) and for two young forwards. By doing that, they made the result of a team lacking a Center this summer. I mean in desperate need of a PF/C. So Brown was like a miracle in their eyes. He was even the "missing man" to be contender for some fans (something like Rasheed Wallace in Detroit). Fuck it. He was a bust, in my eyes. Since day one. Ok, we were desperate trying to get a big guy and the only tradable players were Odom and Butler, but damn, Butler from the bench is outplaying Brown (i know they play in different positions and shit, but damn, Brown is averaging worse stats than he did in the worse season in Washington!!). To use Kwame's words, he aint playing like a "beast". Yet. So yes, horrible trade, till now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2005, 12:10:48 PM
Woah! 2 lost games and everyone starts the shit-talking again...First of all, 7even, take that shit out your sig. It's DISGUSTING to be proud of another mans failure. I have no idea why you have taken pride in the fact that Kwame is struggling, but it can't be good. What are you guys expecting, a miracle? You thought Kwame would all of a sudden just completely turn himself around in the span 6 games and play to perfection? It takes time to get with the system, and obviously, Kwame is very lost right now...You're crazy if you like Butler over Odom, especially for our system...Also, Butler got around 40-50 million over 5 years from Washington. The Lakers CANT afford that right now and it would completely fuck up the 2007/2008 plan. Kwame hasn't failed under the Lakers just yet, you fuckers are jumping the gun way too soon. He looks way too raw for a 5th year player, I agree, but that's why I believe in him. I believe that if he learns to play consistant and more alert, which he hasn't been doing, he can be a factor. That'll take more than 6 games to achieve under Phil Jackson...Also, is points where the Lakers need help or is it in rebounding? OBVIOUSLY it's rebounding. Caron is mainly a scorer, it'd make no sense to have kept him. Now you guys don't see potential in Kwame? What about his first half performance vs. Minnesota where Kwame outperformed KG? He locked up KG very efficiently and proved to Laker fans that he CAN defend against the bigs of the west. He at least has been a good defensive present thus far, he just needs to learn how to utilize his talent more often, especially on the offensive end. Kwame is rushing his shot right now. Best believe that he wont be doing that under Phil come April...It's way too soon to be shit-talking, you need to give it a chance.


When the Lakers lose a game, it shows who the real fans are. The ones who turn around completely and begin the shit-talkings after praising the 3-1 Lakers vs. the ones who see the loss as ONLY a loss and don't show signs of diminishing faith after 6 games... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 14, 2005, 12:26:00 PM
I apologize.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 14, 2005, 01:03:36 PM
Lol at everybody being happy when we were 3-1 and now they are so pessimistic.. We have to be patient , we have a team to rebuild. The players are young and the triangle offense is a very difficult system to learn. Of course we could have one or maybe 2 wins more, without these weak 4th quarters, but playing good in a 4th ask experience, a thing we don't have  as a whole team yet. I don't see why we would be so pessimistic, our defense gets  better , some players just have to learn to play the right way at some keys moments. I still think we can have the 7th or 8th spot and make the playoffs , we'll see
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2005, 02:29:38 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 14, 2005, 02:33:08 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
And If they Dont??
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2005, 02:36:21 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
And If they Dont??


Then I was wrong, moron...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 14, 2005, 02:43:53 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
And If they Dont??


Then I was wrong, moron...
I was subtlely trying to get you to wager something......damn butthurt jews, tsk tsk tsk
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2005, 02:53:21 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
And If they Dont??


Then I was wrong, moron...
I was subtlely trying to get you to wager something......damn butthurt jews, tsk tsk tsk


LMAO. You've defined butt-hurt on this board. And I'm the only Jew in this thread, moron...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 14, 2005, 03:05:09 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
And If they Dont??


Then I was wrong, moron...
I was subtlely trying to get you to wager something......damn butthurt jews, tsk tsk tsk


LMAO. You've defined butt-hurt on this board. And I'm the only Jew in this thread, moron...
You did not just say that....Seriously, are you serious?
LMAO! ...ill just leave it at that, you can have your final say like you know you will kill to get anyway...LOL!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 14, 2005, 03:17:33 PM
Woah! 2 lost games and everyone starts the shit-talking again...
I hated this trade since day 1.

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What are you guys expecting, a miracle? You thought Kwame would all of a sudden just completely turn himself around in the span 6 games and play to perfection?
No i didn't.

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It takes time to get with the system, and obviously, Kwame is very lost right now...
Butler changed the system too. But he ain't struggling at all.

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You're crazy if you like Butler over Odom, especially for our system...
I don't.

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Also, Butler got around 40-50 million over 5 years from Washington. The Lakers CANT afford that right now and it would completely fuck up the 2007/2008 plan.
I didn't say Lakers had to keep him.

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Kwame hasn't failed under the Lakers just yet, you fuckers are jumping the gun way too soon.
Shit this is scaring! If that's not the worse Kwame possible, i don't wanna see more.

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He looks way too raw for a 5th year player, I agree, but that's why I believe in him. I believe that if he learns to play consistant and more alert, which he hasn't been doing, he can be a factor. That'll take more than 6 games to achieve under Phil Jackson...
Always the same excuses, repeated from day 1.

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Also, is points where the Lakers need help or is it in rebounding? OBVIOUSLY it's rebounding. Caron is mainly a scorer, it'd make no sense to have kept him.
Butler is getting the same rebounds Kwame is getting. That's the scaring thing.

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Now you guys don't see potential in Kwame? What about his first half performance vs. Minnesota where Kwame outperformed KG? He locked up KG very efficiently and proved to Laker fans that he CAN defend against the bigs of the west. He at least has been a good defensive present thus far, he just needs to learn how to utilize his talent more often, especially on the offensive end. Kwame is rushing his shot right now. Best believe that he wont be doing that under Phil come April...It's way too soon to be shit-talking, you need to give it a chance.
I said TILL NOW it looks like an horrible trade. If something will change, my opinion will change with it.

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When the Lakers lose a game, it shows who the real fans are. The ones who turn around completely and begin the shit-talkings after praising the 3-1 Lakers vs. the ones who see the loss as ONLY a loss and don't show signs of diminishing faith after 6 games... :-X
Don't talk this shit again, it's boring as fuck. Once it's funny, but you're obsessed with this shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 14, 2005, 03:52:48 PM
(http://myspace-416.vo.llnwd.net/00283/61/41/283991416_m.jpg) :monkey_piss:  <--- why is that faggot talking shit?..you're a clipper fan..the most pathetic team in the Last 25 years



2 things i don't like..

1)I don't like that Kwame hasn't developed a move in the post in the 5 years he's bein in the league :grumpy:

2)Kobe can't even "Rest" for 2 minutes b/c the fucking bench will choke away a double digit lead >:(

And Alot of people are jumping on the Smush Parker BandWaggon (like me) but he's never bein a starter in his career and can he survive an 82 game season ???  ...I don't know..that's why i asked should the Lakers trade for Marbury

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/ball1.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2005, 04:04:14 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
And If they Dont??


Then I was wrong, moron...
I was subtlely trying to get you to wager something......damn butthurt jews, tsk tsk tsk


LMAO. You've defined butt-hurt on this board. And I'm the only Jew in this thread, moron...
You did not just say that....Seriously, are you serious?
LMAO! ...ill just leave it at that, you can have your final say like you know you will kill to get anyway...LOL!!!



You enthusiastic retard, for once, shut the fuck up...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2005, 04:16:18 PM
Woah! 2 lost games and everyone starts the shit-talking again...
I hated this trade since day 1.

Good for you!


Butler changed the system too. But he ain't struggling at all.

Eddie Jordan has had that system (which is a very easy one, especially for offensive-minded players) in place for 3 years in Washington. Butler picked that shit up easy, it's no triangle.


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You're crazy if you like Butler over Odom, especially for our system...
I don't.

Good.


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Also, Butler got around 40-50 million over 5 years from Washington. The Lakers CANT afford that right now and it would completely fuck up the 2007/2008 plan.
I didn't say Lakers had to keep him.

Then? There obviously weren't many offers for Butler...


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Kwame hasn't failed under the Lakers just yet, you fuckers are jumping the gun way too soon.
Shit this is scaring! If that's not the worse Kwame possible, i don't wanna see more.

This IS Kwame at his worse! Kwame at his best has been able to outplay Jermain O'Neal, Chris Webber, Rasheed Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Elton Brand, etc. during his career. He has already proven that he CAN defend against the elite big-men in the league...Now he just needs to utilize his talent consistantly.


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He looks way too raw for a 5th year player, I agree, but that's why I believe in him. I believe that if he learns to play consistant and more alert, which he hasn't been doing, he can be a factor. That'll take more than 6 games to achieve under Phil Jackson...
Always the same excuses, repeated from day 1.

What excuses? He's a project, dumbass, not an established star...


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Also, is points where the Lakers need help or is it in rebounding? OBVIOUSLY it's rebounding. Caron is mainly a scorer, it'd make no sense to have kept him.
Butler is getting the same rebounds Kwame is getting. That's the scaring thing.

That's obviously due to the lack of games played. Come April, that won't be the case, you pessimist.


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Now you guys don't see potential in Kwame? What about his first half performance vs. Minnesota where Kwame outperformed KG? He locked up KG very efficiently and proved to Laker fans that he CAN defend against the bigs of the west. He at least has been a good defensive present thus far, he just needs to learn how to utilize his talent more often, especially on the offensive end. Kwame is rushing his shot right now. Best believe that he wont be doing that under Phil come April...It's way too soon to be shit-talking, you need to give it a chance.
I said TILL NOW it looks like an horrible trade. If something will change, my opinion will change with it.

Doesn't mean you have to flaunt your diminishing pride...


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When the Lakers lose a game, it shows who the real fans are. The ones who turn around completely and begin the shit-talkings after praising the 3-1 Lakers vs. the ones who see the loss as ONLY a loss and don't show signs of diminishing faith after 6 games... :-X
Don't talk this shit again, it's boring as fuck. Once it's funny, but you're obsessed with this shit.

Nobody's talking shit, you're indecisive. The Lakers win 3 games, and your back on the bandwaggon, praising them, saying how well Phil Jackson has done with the players, etc. They lose 2 in a row, and you're back to talking shit, losing faith in the system, taking shots at Kwame WAY too early into the season...You'r pathetic, you said you would stop that shit, but 2 losses into it and your right back with the same attitude... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2005, 04:22:29 PM
(http://myspace-416.vo.llnwd.net/00283/61/41/283991416_m.jpg) :monkey_piss:  <--- why is that faggot talking shit?..you're a clipper fan..the most pathetic team in the Last 25 years



2 things i don't like..

1)I don't like that Kwame hasn't developed a move in the post in the 5 years he's bein in the league :grumpy:

2)Kobe can't even "Rest" for 2 minutes b/c the fucking bench will choke away a double digit lead >:(

And Alot of people are jumping on the Smush Parker BandWaggon (like me) but he's never bein a starter in his career and can't he survive an 82 game season ???  ...I don't know..that's why i asked should the Lakers trade for Marbury

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/ball1.gif)

You don't know what you're saying. Kwame has moves in the posts, he's shown brilliance underneath in the past, he just gets lost trying to utilize his athleticism and talent a lot...He needs a lot of mentoring and guidance on the court. Smush is going to be great for us, I guarantee it...Trading for Marbury would be EXTREMELY retarded, Mitch found a hidden gem in Smush and the Lakers should keep him for as long as they can...Marbury is past prime. Kobe CAN rest, the Lakers played great without him in their 3 wins, the other players just need to step up consistantly. So far, I see no failures. I have faith in the future for this club...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 14, 2005, 04:36:02 PM
you gotta give Mitch Props For finding Smush Parker..Let's hope he becomes the PG version of Ben Wallace 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 14, 2005, 05:34:37 PM
Woah! 2 lost games and everyone starts the shit-talking again...
I hated this trade since day 1.
Good for you!
You did it too.

Butler changed the system too. But he ain't struggling at all.
Eddie Jordan has had that system (which is a very easy one, especially for offensive-minded players) in place for 3 years in Washington. Butler picked that shit up easy, it's no triangle.
Kwame Brown struggled both in the easier system than in the harder one.

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You're crazy if you like Butler over Odom, especially for our system...
I don't.
Good.
Yeah.

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Also, Butler got around 40-50 million over 5 years from Washington. The Lakers CANT afford that right now and it would completely fuck up the 2007/2008 plan.
I didn't say Lakers had to keep him.
Then? There obviously weren't many offers for Butler...
Bullshit.

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Kwame hasn't failed under the Lakers just yet, you fuckers are jumping the gun way too soon.
Shit this is scaring! If that's not the worse Kwame possible, i don't wanna see more.
This IS Kwame at his worse! Kwame at his best has been able to outplay Jermain O'Neal, Chris Webber, Rasheed Wallace, Kevin Garnett, Elton Brand, etc. during his career. He has already proven that he CAN defend against the elite big-men in the league...Now he just needs to utilize his talent consistantly.
In other words he needs to stop playing 4 games per season and start playing 82 + playoffs. Not an easy thing.

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He looks way too raw for a 5th year player, I agree, but that's why I believe in him. I believe that if he learns to play consistant and more alert, which he hasn't been doing, he can be a factor. That'll take more than 6 games to achieve under Phil Jackson...
Always the same excuses, repeated from day 1.
What excuses? He's a project, dumbass, not an established star...
He's not just a project. He's a failed project rejected from Washington, to be precise. Bynum is a project. Wafer is a project. Brown ain't a project. He was been a starter for 4 years and he hasn't developed since then.

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Also, is points where the Lakers need help or is it in rebounding? OBVIOUSLY it's rebounding. Caron is mainly a scorer, it'd make no sense to have kept him.
Butler is getting the same rebounds Kwame is getting. That's the scaring thing.
That's obviously due to the lack of games played. Come April, that won't be the case, you pessimist.
That's due to the fact he has a career average of 5.5 rebounds per game while Butler has a 5.3 rpg being a SF. Brown is not only over-rebounding him because he's in a good moment, but because he's a beast getting rebounds while Brown in his best career has averaged more than 1 rebounds less than Butler in his 13 games playoffs career. Get it: Brown ain't a good rebounder, and it has nothing to do with the triangle or the lack of games played.

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Now you guys don't see potential in Kwame? What about his first half performance vs. Minnesota where Kwame outperformed KG? He locked up KG very efficiently and proved to Laker fans that he CAN defend against the bigs of the west. He at least has been a good defensive present thus far, he just needs to learn how to utilize his talent more often, especially on the offensive end. Kwame is rushing his shot right now. Best believe that he wont be doing that under Phil come April...It's way too soon to be shit-talking, you need to give it a chance.
I said TILL NOW it looks like an horrible trade. If something will change, my opinion will change with it.
Doesn't mean you have to flaunt your diminishing pride...
I speak the truth, even if it hurts. I'm Brown's #1 fan when he's playing with a purple & gold jersey, but if you ask me an opinion about him, and you want me to be sincere, i can't lie to you.

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When the Lakers lose a game, it shows who the real fans are. The ones who turn around completely and begin the shit-talkings after praising the 3-1 Lakers vs. the ones who see the loss as ONLY a loss and don't show signs of diminishing faith after 6 games... :-X
Don't talk this shit again, it's boring as fuck. Once it's funny, but you're obsessed with this shit.
Nobody's talking shit, you're indecisive. The Lakers win 3 games, and your back on the bandwaggon, praising them, saying how well Phil Jackson has done with the players, etc. They lose 2 in a row, and you're back to talking shit, losing faith in the system, taking shots at Kwame WAY too early into the season...You'r pathetic, you said you would stop that shit, but 2 losses into it and your right back with the same attitude... :-X
I'm not talking shit about Phil Jackson or the system, what the fuck are you talking about! I'm disappointed about Brown, cause he still seems to have them menthal problems who made him a bust in Washington.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 14, 2005, 09:35:11 PM
(http://myspace-416.vo.llnwd.net/00283/61/41/283991416_m.jpg) :monkey_piss:  <--- why is that faggot talking shit?..you're a clipper fan..the most pathetic team in the Last 25 years



2 things i don't like..

1)I don't like that Kwame hasn't developed a move in the post in the 5 years he's bein in the league :grumpy:

2)Kobe can't even "Rest" for 2 minutes b/c the fucking bench will choke away a double digit lead >:(

And Alot of people are jumping on the Smush Parker BandWaggon (like me) but he's never bein a starter in his career and can he survive an 82 game season ???  ...I don't know..that's why i asked should the Lakers trade for Marbury

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/ball1.gif)
Wow, didnt know i had a male groupie.......its ok, i love my fans!!
All I need to say is
Clippers 5-2
Lakers 3-4

When the Lakers have a better record than the clippers, then your garbage means something
AND
When the Clippers whoop on the Lakers, You Should Consider Thinking before posting and sounding like a dumbass
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 14, 2005, 09:36:22 PM
Lakers WILL make the playoffs, mark my words.
And If they Dont??


Then I was wrong, moron...
I was subtlely trying to get you to wager something......damn butthurt jews, tsk tsk tsk


LMAO. You've defined butt-hurt on this board. And I'm the only Jew in this thread, moron...
You did not just say that....Seriously, are you serious?
LMAO! ...ill just leave it at that, you can have your final say like you know you will kill to get anyway...LOL!!!



You enthusiastic retard, for once, shut the fuck up...
Aww, Poor Baby....I'll Stop, Just cuz you say the clippers are your 2nd fav. Team....I know you have it rough
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 14, 2005, 10:18:55 PM
you do realize you're a "clipper fan" right? you have no right to talk shit.....go win some championships and then you could talk couse that's what the Lakers are all about..

The Lakers are not just some team,these are the Los Angeles Lakers..best franchise in NBA history

you're a pathetic clipper fan,you're a loser & your show sucks ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 14, 2005, 10:36:53 PM
although the lakers have a very impressive history, i hafta go with the boston celtics for the best franchise in NBA history.

the lakers do have a tremendous amount of hall of famers and have only missed the playoffs less than a handful of times, but the championships are what stick out most to me 16 > 14
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 14, 2005, 10:39:08 PM
you do realize you're a "clipper fan" right? you have no right to talk shit.....go win some championships and then you could talk couse that's what the Lakers are all about..

The Lakers are not just some team,these are the Los Angeles Lakers..best franchise in NBA history

you're a pathetic clipper fan,you're a loser & your show sucks ;D
Once Again, Living in the past, Did it matter that the yankees won the most championships in baseball this postseason? No, does it matter NOW that the lakers won so many championships? Is One of their NBA trophies going to play PF or C for the lakers?????? NO...You have no say in anything, your a loser, Seriously.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 14, 2005, 10:52:09 PM
you guys need to stop arguing over shit 7 games into the season....  :laugh:  ::)

I love the Lakers, but I find the entire NBA hard to watch, nothing but stupid ass dudes and fouls being called every trip down the floor, shit is lame

the only pure truthful winner comes out in baseball  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 14, 2005, 10:55:45 PM
Baseball :sleep:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 14, 2005, 11:05:28 PM
i'm a loser? lol  you're a clipper fan....you really have no idea what that means do you? fucking retard!

and of course you don't want me to bring up the past, you're  fucking clipper fan,you're the most pathetic franchise in NBA history...

And also,you don't want to face the facts that you need to win championships to have bragging rights in L.A.

this aint chicago (cubs,White-sox)..is not like the Lakers and Clippers haven't won a championship sinse the 30's and the first team  to win a championship has bragging rights

so shut the fuck up and be happy that you "finally" have a winning record(it won't last long)..i don't know what the Clippers having a winning record has to do with the Lakers,that's what's wrong with Clipper fans,they rather have a better record then the Lakers then make the Playoffs,look at Last season,clipper fans were all excited b/c they had a better record then us..the only reason you had a better record then us is b/c we came down to your level,,the clippers did what they always do,and that's bein a lottery team..

it took the Lakers deciding to rebuild for the clippers to even compete with the Lakers.Clipper fans can not be proud of that,you just can't

ps

Laker Fans were the ones going to championship parades a couple years ago..something you clipper fans no nothing about and never will ;D :-*

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 14, 2005, 11:18:11 PM
the NBA is fuckin dumb because you have some idiots on the bench and guys who average 4 points a game making $5 million

every player is trying to be the man all the time and it seems no one in the league recognizes that if you play as a team you win

all these fuckers wear headbands, it's getting really old, and lame sleeve guards on their arms and all that bullshit

everything in the league is just a fuckin hype
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 15, 2005, 04:45:12 AM
Is One of their NBA trophies going to play PF or C for the lakers?????? NO...

Exactly my thoughts, which of course means that it's the exact truth, and nice wording, props.

BTW: What happens when Brown gets a lot of touches was shown in the last game, LOL. 3-14 as a PF and then fouling out?! He's terrible. If it wasnt for him being the 1st pick and all that shit, there's no way he'd still have business in the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 15, 2005, 04:56:20 AM
First of all personally I don't find it funny at all to diss a Clipper fan calling him a looser. Matter of fact the Clippers are overplaying the Lakers since the past season, so we should just accept it and give them props because it took forever but finally they have a pretty good team that looks pretty loaded. About Brown, yes, another horrible game from him. 3-14 with Gasol making a solid 20+10 dominating him. Now i'm waiting for Nik to repeat for the 300th time: he'll became a beast. Yeah, right.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2005, 04:42:10 PM
You did it too.

Never hated the trade. Maybe disagreed with it at first, but never hated.


Kwame Brown struggled both in the easier system than in the harder one.

LOL...Kwame hasn't had a chance to establish himself in the new system yet, that's the point.


Bullshit.

Bullshit? Give me a better option than Kwame & Profit for the 2007/2008 plan.


In other words he needs to stop playing 4 games per season and start playing 82 + playoffs. Not an easy thing.

He doesn't only play four games. He's shown signs of greatness when given the chance, he just needs to utilize that great ability more often. Like I said, he's had his 11/8 season, he just never had the chance to excel to the next level after that. It's too early in the season and the system is too complex to start bashing Kwame 6 games in.

He's not just a project. He's a failed project rejected from Washington, to be precise. Bynum is a project. Wafer is a project. Brown ain't a project. He was been a starter for 4 years and he hasn't developed since then.

Failed projects have shown progress, and he's only 23. Don't you think it's too soon to be calling him a failure, especially being a "Laker fan" and all...


That's due to the fact he has a career average of 5.5 rebounds per game while Butler has a 5.3 rpg being a SF. Brown is not only over-rebounding him because he's in a good moment, but because he's a beast getting rebounds while Brown in his best career has averaged more than 1 rebounds less than Butler in his 13 games playoffs career. Get it: Brown ain't a good rebounder, and it has nothing to do with the triangle or the lack of games played.

Kwame Brown has averaged about 20 minutes a game throughout his career, which is obviously not enough for him to develop, nor is it enough for him to surpass Caron's 5.3 rebounds he's averaged in 35 minutes by a large margin...

Caron Butler's season high in rebounds: 7
Caron Butler's career high in rebounds: 14

Kwame Brown's season high in rebounds: 13
Kwame Brown's career high in rebounds: 19

Kwame has obviously shown a lot more upside and potential to be more than just decent.


I speak the truth, even if it hurts. I'm Brown's #1 fan when he's playing with a purple & gold jersey, but if you ask me an opinion about him, and you want me to be sincere, i can't lie to you.

You're not lying, you're simply hating too soon.


I'm not talking shit about Phil Jackson or the system, what the fuck are you talking about! I'm disappointed about Brown, cause he still seems to have them menthal problems who made him a bust in Washington.

Again, too early in the season to just judge it like that. You have to give him AT LEAST until all-star break until you can officialy say he's been a bust for us.




Just wait until you start talking shit, because you never know, Chris Mihm has been showing great improvement. Andrew Bynum looks like a great presence out on the court already. Did you see how Pau Gasol was easily making shots, but as soon as Bynum steps in, he blocked his first shot with ease, then causes him to miss the next with his presence in the middle. Then he stuffs Shane Battier on the next attempt...He's gunna be something, I definitely see a bright future for this club... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2005, 04:43:45 PM
although the lakers have a very impressive history, i hafta go with the boston celtics for the best franchise in NBA history.

the lakers do have a tremendous amount of hall of famers and have only missed the playoffs less than a handful of times, but the championships are what stick out most to me 16 > 14


This has been debated, but Lakers are far more consistant. What was it, 28 Finals appearances compared to 19?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2005, 04:51:05 PM
Is One of their NBA trophies going to play PF or C for the lakers?????? NO...

Exactly my thoughts, which of course means that it's the exact truth, and nice wording, props.

BTW: What happens when Brown gets a lot of touches was shown in the last game, LOL. 3-14 as a PF and then fouling out?! He's terrible. If it wasnt for him being the 1st pick and all that shit, there's no way he'd still have business in the NBA.


WTF? Are you retarded? Brown has competed with the likes of KG, Brand, Webber, Rasheed Wallace, Jermain O'Neal...LMAO@he wouldn't have business in the NBA and Medvadenko would. Are we forgetting an 11/8 season and signs of great potential, even this summer league and pre-season? Give the man a fucking chance, he was never given one in Washington, it's gunna take a lot more than 7 games for him to get it...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2005, 04:53:34 PM
First of all personally I don't find it funny at all to diss a Clipper fan calling him a looser. Matter of fact the Clippers are overplaying the Lakers since the past season, so we should just accept it and give them props because it took forever but finally they have a pretty good team that looks pretty loaded. About Brown, yes, another horrible game from him. 3-14 with Gasol making a solid 20+10 dominating him. Now i'm waiting for Nik to repeat for the 300th time: he'll became a beast. Yeah, right.


LMAO...You are a funny one. Once again, signs of dimishing pride when the Lakers are in a slump. Removing the avatar of Smush and replacing it with the 1997 Lakers. That's not cool, Brown obviously hasn't been playing great, but he has played great and he has the ability to play great, so you need to stop being a fucking pessimist and wait a little more than 7 games to talk that shit...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 15, 2005, 04:54:50 PM
although the lakers have a very impressive history, i hafta go with the boston celtics for the best franchise in NBA history.

the lakers do have a tremendous amount of hall of famers and have only missed the playoffs less than a handful of times, but the championships are what stick out most to me 16 > 14


This has been debated, but Lakers are far more consistant. What was it, 28 Finals appearances compared to 19?

point well made but a finals appearance doesn't mean nearly as much as takin home the golden basketball...nobody remembers 2nd place

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2005, 04:57:07 PM
although the lakers have a very impressive history, i hafta go with the boston celtics for the best franchise in NBA history.

the lakers do have a tremendous amount of hall of famers and have only missed the playoffs less than a handful of times, but the championships are what stick out most to me 16 > 14


This has been debated, but Lakers are far more consistant. What was it, 28 Finals appearances compared to 19?

point well made but a finals appearance doesn't mean nearly as much as takin home the golden basketball...nobody remembers 2nd place




True, but Lakers have been good throughout their history and have been a much more celebrated and covered team. 2 more championships doesn't mean that much when you haven't been too consistant with your greatness. Lakers have had a lot more dynastys and greats than the Celtics have...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 15, 2005, 05:01:35 PM
i'd agree with the dynasty point but my eastcoast bias says boston, sorry if u don't agree..its not a big deal, i haven't gained anything meaningful from either franchise.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 15, 2005, 10:19:45 PM
Nik, I hope you're right. I'm a little worried. I know it's only been 7 games but still...

I think Kwame will get it going by all star break hopefully. I'm still optimistic but yeah I'm a little worried, I can't lie. I still think the trade was a good idea, we needed a big man.

I knew the first 2 months would be difficult so have patience Laker fans, we'll turn it around.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 15, 2005, 10:53:00 PM
Here's the thing..Lamar ain't pippen (i think we all knew that) he doesn't have that pippen speed and quickness,he can't run an offence ,he can't break down the defence,,he's a post player and that roll belongs to kobe..

So what the Lakers need to do is Trade Odom & a first round pick for Marbury (he's on the trading block) and then,tell me if you agree with this..

smush Parker could move to SG and he could be like are Bruce Bowen and Doug Christie where basscily he defends the other teams best perimeter player,,,he could that he's a solid defender..smush is not even a real PG,he's not going to get alot of assist,he's basically a spot up shooter and a slasher and a guy who will dunk on you ;D

and then move kobe to the SF spot

and marbury could be that quick guy to break down a defence and get alot of assist,and he's a better scorer then Lamar..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 15, 2005, 11:30:36 PM
Just wait until you start talking shit, because you never know, Chris Mihm has been showing great improvement. Andrew Bynum looks like a great presence out on the court already. Did you see how Pau Gasol was easily making shots, but as soon as Bynum steps in, he blocked his first shot with ease, then causes him to miss the next with his presence in the middle. Then he stuffs Shane Battier on the next attempt...He's gunna be something, I definitely see a bright future for this club... 8)

I like Chris Mihm: if he controls his foul troubles then he's a good C, expecially starting from the bench. And i do agree: Bynum looks very promising. I'm very happy with Mitch's selections in the draft.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 15, 2005, 11:33:37 PM
First of all personally I don't find it funny at all to diss a Clipper fan calling him a looser. Matter of fact the Clippers are overplaying the Lakers since the past season, so we should just accept it and give them props because it took forever but finally they have a pretty good team that looks pretty loaded. About Brown, yes, another horrible game from him. 3-14 with Gasol making a solid 20+10 dominating him. Now i'm waiting for Nik to repeat for the 300th time: he'll became a beast. Yeah, right.

LMAO...You are a funny one. Once again, signs of dimishing pride when the Lakers are in a slump. Removing the avatar of Smush and replacing it with the 1997 Lakers. That's not cool, Brown obviously hasn't been playing great, but he has played great and he has the ability to play great, so you need to stop being a fucking pessimist and wait a little more than 7 games to talk that shit...PeACe

Man, relax. It's a fucking avatar! I wanna change them often repping the best moments in Lakers history. This one was one of my fav ones ever: Eddie Jones used to be my hero, and Kobe was the new sensation. Showtime.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 16, 2005, 02:07:10 AM
Is One of their NBA trophies going to play PF or C for the lakers?????? NO...

Exactly my thoughts, which of course means that it's the exact truth, and nice wording, props.

BTW: What happens when Brown gets a lot of touches was shown in the last game, LOL. 3-14 as a PF and then fouling out?! He's terrible. If it wasnt for him being the 1st pick and all that shit, there's no way he'd still have business in the NBA.


WTF? Are you retarded? Brown has competed with the likes of KG, Brand, Webber, Rasheed Wallace, Jermain O'Neal...LMAO@he wouldn't have business in the NBA and Medvadenko would. Are we forgetting an 11/8 season and signs of great potential, even this summer league and pre-season? Give the man a fucking chance, he was never given one in Washington, it's gunna take a lot more than 7 games for him to get it...PeACe

Medvedenko doesnt have business in the NBA. Nobody gives a fuck about him. He has a job, yeah, granted that. But he ain't runnin shit. And neither would Kwame Bust. At least Slava can knock down mid-range jumpers, K. Bust can't do anything. Really. What can he do? Seriously, what? He has no jumper, no post moves, doesn't get a lot of rebounds for his size, no awareness, he's completely lost, can't shoot free throws... As soon as I see him USING his supposed great potential, I'm the FIRST one to give him his props, BUT I refuse to treat him like a retard, patronizing him and giving him a chance and shit when it's his fuckin 5th NBA year, LOL.

Get the fuck outta here with potential this potential that. News flash: Humans in general have great potential, but MOST can't take great use of it. Kwame is one of them. Potential alone doesnt get you shit. Being a woman in an opressive islamic state, you won't achieve shit. Being a fuckin genius in some outback slum in Africa, you won't achieve shit. Being a talented fuck when you're still playing like a high school rookie in your 5th NBA year, you won't achieve shit. Potential and talent without execution doesnt give you shit in life.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 16, 2005, 06:28:15 AM
Fuckin Antonio always deleting his shit. Scared of NIK talkin shit about Laker pride or what? I've caught you a couple of times during the last couple of days, never said much, but this shit has to stop man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 16, 2005, 06:32:49 AM
Hey man, relax! I'm just trying something different, using new colours and shit. I'm at work, lol. I gotta find something to keep my mind busy. Anyway, this is the message i've deleted. I've just re-written it in a hopefully better english.

Jesus, please come back to planet Earth, Nik! We're talking about the NBA, L.A. Lakers, starting PF spot. Kwame might have all the potential of the world in your eyes, but he ain't worth a starting job in the Lakers. Matter of fact he wasn't even worth a starting job in the Wizards, and he didn't even make the playoffs roster, in the past season. He's too raw, and being so raw in the 5th year in the league means you have no real basketball IQ. You can't be serious comparing him to O'Neal and Horry, man. Shit even grandfather Malone was better than him. Even Odom playing out of position was better than him. Don't be surprised if in a pair of weeks Phil will move Brown to the bench and Odom to the PF spot again, with George entering the starting 5. A project? Ok, he might be a project. But he should get the same minutage of our other projects, like Bynum, Wafer, Vujacic, Green, etc.. And yes, that trade was fucking horrible. I don't want to discuss about it with you no more, at least since when Kwame will deserve to be even compared to Butler. He's just another Samaki Walker, man. But the fact he got drafted higher is completely fooling you. He cant rebound (5.5 rpg in career is fucking ridiculous! Even Odom can grab the double of his rebounds!), he have no post moves, he doesnt have a mid-range jumper, he can't pass the ball (Mihm is doubling him in assists. I said Chris Mihm! And you know how important it is to share the ball playing for the triangle system), he can't stay concentrated for more than 5 consecutive minutes, he's struggling defending against quick PF's (for every good first half against Garnett there are other 7 games where he struggled, man!), he has no fucking basketball IQ, and he looks totally lost on the court. That's the reality. You're still living in a dream, man. Wake up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 16, 2005, 06:34:32 AM
Don't be all self-conscious and shit over your English, it's not that bad at all. People calling your English out are just mad at you cause you said something that pissed them off.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 16, 2005, 06:51:16 AM
Hey Nik, you know Eric Pincus from Hoopsworld.com and from LakersGround.net, don't you? He's one of the most loved reporter about the Lakers, you should know him. You can't question his pride. This is what he wrote about Odom and Brown in his last article up at hoopsworld: "So far Odom doesn't seem capable of putting up enough points night in and night out to keep the defenses honest"; "Hopefully it's Brown's thumb injury that is making the ball squirt out of his hands. At this point, the Lakers aren't getting any more out of Brown than they got out of Samaki Walker". He compared him to Samaki too!! Please don't question his Laker pride too. He just wrote the fucking truth. Like i did.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2005, 11:47:47 AM
Here's the thing..Lamar ain't pippen (i think we all knew that) he doesn't have that pippen speed and quickness,he can't run an offence ,he can't break down the defence,,he's a post player and that roll belongs to kobe..


So what the Lakers need to do is Trade Odom & a first round pick for Marbury (he's on the trading block) and then,tell me if you agree with this..

smush Parker could move to SG and he could be like are Bruce Bowen and Doug Christie where basscily he defends the other teams best perimeter player,,,he could that he's a solid defender..smush is not even a real PG,he's not going to get alot of assist,he's basically a spot up shooter and a slasher and a guy who will dunk on you ;D

and then move kobe to the SF spot

and marbury could be that quick guy to break down a defence and get alot of assist,and he's a better scorer then Lamar..


LMAO, WTF? Since when is Kobe a post player...LOLLLLL. Anyways, Lamar is the last of our problems. He's one of the few players who have been playing their role pretty well, especially 7 games in. First 4 games, Kobe goes crazy with Lamar handeling the ball and Kobe reading the offence from the wing. Last 3 games, Lakers collapsed, the offense was virtually non-existant, Kobe went back to handeling the ball too much, Kwame is lost within the system...The kinks just need to be worked out. Trading for Marbury would be horrible. Marbury has that score-first mentality, which will not blend in with the Lakers current offense, which goes mostly through Kobe. In addition, Smush IS a point guard and that's the best position for him. Moving him to SG may stunt his development, especially having to share minutes (and the ball) with the likes of Marbury and Kobe...I don't see why you're trying to change out back-court anyways, it's the front-court that needs ALL of the attention. Kwame is struggling, but it's early. If he continues to struggle, you got Mihm, who is improving in his role, and we can give minutes to Bynum, who's currently looking a lot less raw than expected. Medvadenko, I won't even mention. Cook, well, again, he's improving and he has a nice outside shot. It's not a HORRIBLE front-court, but the Lakers could use some help. There are a few big-men out there who the Lakers can easily sign, a few of them being Shawn Kemp, Corie Blount, Dennis Rodman, and Elden Campbell, but lets give it some time before we jump the gun... ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 16, 2005, 12:29:28 PM
I agree with Nik on this. We don't need Starbury at all. We need Kevin Garnett. :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2005, 04:24:14 PM
Is One of their NBA trophies going to play PF or C for the lakers?????? NO...

Exactly my thoughts, which of course means that it's the exact truth, and nice wording, props.

BTW: What happens when Brown gets a lot of touches was shown in the last game, LOL. 3-14 as a PF and then fouling out?! He's terrible. If it wasnt for him being the 1st pick and all that shit, there's no way he'd still have business in the NBA.


WTF? Are you retarded? Brown has competed with the likes of KG, Brand, Webber, Rasheed Wallace, Jermain O'Neal...LMAO@he wouldn't have business in the NBA and Medvadenko would. Are we forgetting an 11/8 season and signs of great potential, even this summer league and pre-season? Give the man a fucking chance, he was never given one in Washington, it's gunna take a lot more than 7 games for him to get it...PeACe

Medvedenko doesnt have business in the NBA. Nobody gives a fuck about him. He has a job, yeah, granted that. But he ain't runnin shit. And neither would Kwame Bust. At least Slava can knock down mid-range jumpers, K. Bust can't do anything. Really. What can he do? Seriously, what? He has no jumper, no post moves, doesn't get a lot of rebounds for his size, no awareness, he's completely lost, can't shoot free throws... As soon as I see him USING his supposed great potential, I'm the FIRST one to give him his props, BUT I refuse to treat him like a retard, patronizing him and giving him a chance and shit when it's his fuckin 5th NBA year, LOL.

Get the fuck outta here with potential this potential that. News flash: Humans in general have great potential, but MOST can't take great use of it. Kwame is one of them. Potential alone doesnt get you shit. Being a woman in an opressive islamic state, you won't achieve shit. Being a fuckin genius in some outback slum in Africa, you won't achieve shit. Being a talented fuck when you're still playing like a high school rookie in your 5th NBA year, you won't achieve shit. Potential and talent without execution doesnt give you shit in life.


First of all, WTF is wrong with you? Are you saying Medvadenko is more talented and gifted than Kwame? LMAO. Alright, Kwame IS lost, but he DOES have post moves, he CAN grab rebounds, and brings forth a great defensive presence almost every night. He has the ability to do all those things about 5,000 times better than Medvadenko...He just doesn't utilize his capabilities as much as he should and probably will in the future...Once again, it's not like he's been a complete flop, he's shown signs of a BEAST. Hell, he even had a pretty cool 11/8 season before being shot down the next season once again...He's just currently a lost cause. If you are expecting ANYTHING to change 7 games into the season, you are fucking nuts...Give Phil and his plans a chance to work, don't just instantly hate... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2005, 04:30:27 PM
Hey man, relax! I'm just trying something different, using new colours and shit. I'm at work, lol. I gotta find something to keep my mind busy. Anyway, this is the message i've deleted. I've just re-written it in a hopefully better english.

Jesus, please come back to planet Earth, Nik! We're talking about the NBA, L.A. Lakers, starting PF spot. Kwame might have all the potential of the world in your eyes, but he ain't worth a starting job in the Lakers. Matter of fact he wasn't even worth a starting job in the Wizards, and he didn't even make the playoffs roster, in the past season. He's too raw, and being so raw in the 5th year in the league means you have no real basketball IQ. You can't be serious comparing him to O'Neal and Horry, man. Shit even grandfather Malone was better than him. Even Odom playing out of position was better than him. Don't be surprised if in a pair of weeks Phil will move Brown to the bench and Odom to the PF spot again, with George entering the starting 5. A project? Ok, he might be a project. But he should get the same minutage of our other projects, like Bynum, Wafer, Vujacic, Green, etc.. And yes, that trade was fucking horrible. I don't want to discuss about it with you no more, at least since when Kwame will deserve to be even compared to Butler. He's just another Samaki Walker, man. But the fact he got drafted higher is completely fooling you. He cant rebound (5.5 rpg in career is fucking ridiculous! Even Odom can grab the double of his rebounds!), he have no post moves, he doesnt have a mid-range jumper, he can't pass the ball (Mihm is doubling him in assists. I said Chris Mihm! And you know how important it is to share the ball playing for the triangle system), he can't stay concentrated for more than 5 consecutive minutes, he's struggling defending against quick PF's (for every good first half against Garnett there are other 7 games where he struggled, man!), he has no fucking basketball IQ, and he looks totally lost on the court. That's the reality. You're still living in a dream, man. Wake up.


LMAO...You're completely lost. He obviously has more ability currently than Green, Bynum, Wafer etc....LIKE I'VE POINTED OUT A MILLION TIMES, HE'S PLAYED GREAT IN THE PAST AND EVEN KEPT IT TOGETHER FOR A FULL SEASON WHERE HE PULLED IN 11/8...What don't you understand? Just because he's off to a slow start in an obviously complex system which takes TIME to understand (especially to slow learners like Kwame), that doesn't mean he won't eventually get with the system and do what he's capable of doing. If you wanna doubt his capabilities, that's on you. I know Phil, Kareem, Pippen wouldn't have him starting if they didn't see something in him...You should wait to judge, or else you have good chances of looking like a hater.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2005, 04:34:30 PM
Hey Nik, you know Eric Pincus from Hoopsworld.com and from LakersGround.net, don't you? He's one of the most loved reporter about the Lakers, you should know him. You can't question his pride. This is what he wrote about Odom and Brown in his last article up at hoopsworld: "So far Odom doesn't seem capable of putting up enough points night in and night out to keep the defenses honest"; "Hopefully it's Brown's thumb injury that is making the ball squirt out of his hands. At this point, the Lakers aren't getting any more out of Brown than they got out of Samaki Walker". He compared him to Samaki too!! Please don't question his Laker pride too. He just wrote the fucking truth. Like i did.


LMAO. You are so dumb. What he said is true. So far, Lakers HAVENT gotten more out of Kwame than out of Samaki Walker, that's a fucking given. That doesn't mean he was claiming they were on the same level, hell, he even said he hopes it's due to Kwame's injury. Did he say that Kwame would continue playing like Samaki Walker and never develop or imply that in any way? There's your difference and why I have decided that you have WAYY too much pessimism in you to be a hardcore Laker fan... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 16, 2005, 06:47:48 PM
Here's the thing..Lamar ain't pippen (i think we all knew that) he doesn't have that pippen speed and quickness,he can't run an offence ,he can't break down the defence,,he's a post player and that roll belongs to kobe..


So what the Lakers need to do is Trade Odom & a first round pick for Marbury (he's on the trading block) and then,tell me if you agree with this..

smush Parker could move to SG and he could be like are Bruce Bowen and Doug Christie where basscily he defends the other teams best perimeter player,,,he could that he's a solid defender..smush is not even a real PG,he's not going to get alot of assist,he's basically a spot up shooter and a slasher and a guy who will dunk on you ;D

and then move kobe to the SF spot

and marbury could be that quick guy to break down a defence and get alot of assist,and he's a better scorer then Lamar..


LMAO, WTF? Since when is Kobe a post player...LOLLLLL.

WTF have you being watching? that's Kobe's roll now (Kobe is the best post player in the NBA out of all the guards in the league,,have you seen the mans footwork and power he shows in the post?)..with shaq out,, kobe is the post player in the triangle offence just like jordan when he won his last 3 championships...kobe's being getting the ball in the pinch post to...the problem with that is that kobe's big men can't hit a fucking jump shot..jordans big guys were automatic when it came to those mid range jumpers (except Rodman)

Lamar is now playing the kobe roll that kobe plaid when shaq was here..Lamar can't even get the ball to kobe in the post like kobe used to give it to shaq....Lamar can't break-down the defence and get his teammates involve  and get his "OWN" shot like kobe used to when shaq was here

Watch the Game and you'll see how many times kobe ends up in the post
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2005, 09:56:07 PM
Here's the thing..Lamar ain't pippen (i think we all knew that) he doesn't have that pippen speed and quickness,he can't run an offence ,he can't break down the defence,,he's a post player and that roll belongs to kobe..


So what the Lakers need to do is Trade Odom & a first round pick for Marbury (he's on the trading block) and then,tell me if you agree with this..

smush Parker could move to SG and he could be like are Bruce Bowen and Doug Christie where basscily he defends the other teams best perimeter player,,,he could that he's a solid defender..smush is not even a real PG,he's not going to get alot of assist,he's basically a spot up shooter and a slasher and a guy who will dunk on you ;D

and then move kobe to the SF spot

and marbury could be that quick guy to break down a defence and get alot of assist,and he's a better scorer then Lamar..


LMAO, WTF? Since when is Kobe a post player...LOLLLLL.

WTF have you being watching? that's Kobe's roll now (Kobe is the best post player in the NBA out of all the guards in the league,,have you seen the mans footwork and power he shows in the post?)..with shaq out,, kobe is the post player in the triangle offence just like jordan when he won his last 3 championships...kobe's being getting the ball in the pinch post to...the problem with that is that kobe's big men can't hit a fucking jump shot..jordans big guys were automatic when it came to those mid range jumpers (except Rodman)

Lamar is now playing the kobe roll that kobe plaid when shaq was here..Lamar can't even get the ball to kobe in the post like kobe used to give it to shaq....Lamar can't break-down the defence and get his teammates involve  and get his "OWN" shot like kobe used to when shaq was here

Watch the Game and you'll see how many times kobe ends up in the post



Kobe's not a post player, you fucking moron, he's a WING player just like Jordan was...I hope that's what you meant, because otherwise you really don't know what you're talking about. Chris Mihm, Kwame Brown, Brian Cook, and Slava Medvadenko are our post players...And since when were Luc Longley and Will Purdue automatic from mid-range? They were both DECENT at best...Boy, you're confused. Kobe is not posting up like Shaq was, WTF ARE YOU WATCHING? LMAO. Kobe's shooting 20 footers and taking it to the hoop from the wing. Lamar is playing point forward (like Pippen in Chicago), initiating the offense, and getting it to Kobe on the wing, where he can create...That is the plan of the triangle. I know you're a fan and all, but please save us by not making dumb remarks... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 16, 2005, 11:31:08 PM
Here's the thing..Lamar ain't pippen (i think we all knew that) he doesn't have that pippen speed and quickness,he can't run an offence ,he can't break down the defence,,he's a post player and that roll belongs to kobe..


So what the Lakers need to do is Trade Odom & a first round pick for Marbury (he's on the trading block) and then,tell me if you agree with this..

smush Parker could move to SG and he could be like are Bruce Bowen and Doug Christie where basscily he defends the other teams best perimeter player,,,he could that he's a solid defender..smush is not even a real PG,he's not going to get alot of assist,he's basically a spot up shooter and a slasher and a guy who will dunk on you ;D

and then move kobe to the SF spot

and marbury could be that quick guy to break down a defence and get alot of assist,and he's a better scorer then Lamar..


LMAO, WTF? Since when is Kobe a post player...LOLLLLL.

WTF have you being watching? that's Kobe's roll now (Kobe is the best post player in the NBA out of all the guards in the league,,have you seen the mans footwork and power he shows in the post?)..with shaq out,, kobe is the post player in the triangle offence just like jordan when he won his last 3 championships...kobe's being getting the ball in the pinch post to...the problem with that is that kobe's big men can't hit a fucking jump shot..jordans big guys were automatic when it came to those mid range jumpers (except Rodman)

Lamar is now playing the kobe roll that kobe plaid when shaq was here..Lamar can't even get the ball to kobe in the post like kobe used to give it to shaq....Lamar can't break-down the defence and get his teammates involve  and get his "OWN" shot like kobe used to when shaq was here

Watch the Game and you'll see how many times kobe ends up in the post


 Chris Mihm, Kwame Brown, Brian Cook, and Slava Medvadenko are our post players...

and even Chris mihm is a question mark(but he is getting better)...and those bulls big men shit all over the Lakers big men,ok....and yes, i know kobe is the wing player..i'm just saying kobe goes to the spot that shaq use to be in the triangle offence...and kwame is still Garbage(he's shooting 10% 2 feet away from the basket,he's missing every fucking put back) and Lamar needs to step it up big time b/c he's giving kobe no fucking help..kobe shot the ball 36 times last night

and lol at you saying we're not real Laker fans ,you said that your other teams are the Clippers,celtics and like 5 other teams ::)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 16, 2005, 11:31:51 PM
Another wonderful game by Kwame Brown last night:
6 points, 5 rebounds, just 4 shots attempted. Totally lost.
Phil benched him for 22 minutes.

Destroyed by an almost 38 years old Antonio Davis.

Bla bla bla, Nik. He's a bust.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 16, 2005, 11:32:50 PM
and lol at you saying we're not real Laker fans ,you said that your other teams are the Clippers,celtics and like 5 other teams ::)

Don't worry about him, man. He's lost. Like Kwame.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 16, 2005, 11:34:17 PM
Smush Parker shut down  S. Marbury ,Smush held'em to 2-9  shooting and 4 points  :o ;D

the Lakers are playing great defence but no one on that team knows the triangle offence yet..tex winter said the guys only know 24% of the offence(except for kobe,he knows the in & outs of the offence)
  
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 16, 2005, 11:36:11 PM
Kwame Brown's stats.

7/7 games, 28.1 mpg (lol), .396% from 2pts, .467% from FT, 6.1 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.29 bpg, 2.71 tpg (damn!), 4.10 fpg (damn!)

Nothing to add. Samaki Walker's stats were better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 16, 2005, 11:41:10 PM
this guy shawves so many fucking points and kills the momentum..in the 1rst quarter Smush got to the paint handed the ball to Kwame and fumbled that shit and it was a T.O. knicks ball..and then he got an offence a rebound and he miss the put back,that shit didn't even hit the iron..

did you notice how phil called a time-out and started ripping on kwame for missing that put-back and that fumbled he had earlier? ;D  ..that's our phil!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 16, 2005, 11:44:20 PM
and lol at you saying we're not real Laker fans ,you said that your other teams are the Clippers,celtics and like 5 other teams ::)

Don't worry about him, man. He's lost. Like Kwame.

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That's really good...I got nothing but love for the Clippers, my second team.
::)  --NIK in that "clippers are 3-0" thread  ..

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=94285.msg982102#msg982102

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 17, 2005, 06:58:16 AM
this guy shawves so many fucking points and kills the momentum..in the 1rst quarter Smush got to the paint handed the ball to Kwame and fumbled that shit and it was a T.O. knicks ball..and then he got an offence a rebound and he miss the put back,that shit didn't even hit the iron..

did you notice how phil called a time-out and started ripping on kwame for missing that put-back and that fumbled he had earlier? ;D  ..that's our phil!! 8)

Exactly. He's really embarassing, man. He just can't receive a pass. Shit man the ball is squirting out of his hands so often it ain't even funny. And it has nothing to do with the triangle. In the previous game Kobe gave him 3-4 great balls inside for the easy dunk and he didn't grab it. He was all alone. He's collecting almost 3 turnovers per game. I'm really worried about him. Parker, Bryant, George, Odom, Mihm. Wait another month and Phil will back to last year's rotation.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 10:53:31 AM
Here's the thing..Lamar ain't pippen (i think we all knew that) he doesn't have that pippen speed and quickness,he can't run an offence ,he can't break down the defence,,he's a post player and that roll belongs to kobe..


So what the Lakers need to do is Trade Odom & a first round pick for Marbury (he's on the trading block) and then,tell me if you agree with this..

smush Parker could move to SG and he could be like are Bruce Bowen and Doug Christie where basscily he defends the other teams best perimeter player,,,he could that he's a solid defender..smush is not even a real PG,he's not going to get alot of assist,he's basically a spot up shooter and a slasher and a guy who will dunk on you ;D

and then move kobe to the SF spot

and marbury could be that quick guy to break down a defence and get alot of assist,and he's a better scorer then Lamar..


LMAO, WTF? Since when is Kobe a post player...LOLLLLL.

WTF have you being watching? that's Kobe's roll now (Kobe is the best post player in the NBA out of all the guards in the league,,have you seen the mans footwork and power he shows in the post?)..with shaq out,, kobe is the post player in the triangle offence just like jordan when he won his last 3 championships...kobe's being getting the ball in the pinch post to...the problem with that is that kobe's big men can't hit a fucking jump shot..jordans big guys were automatic when it came to those mid range jumpers (except Rodman)

Lamar is now playing the kobe roll that kobe plaid when shaq was here..Lamar can't even get the ball to kobe in the post like kobe used to give it to shaq....Lamar can't break-down the defence and get his teammates involve  and get his "OWN" shot like kobe used to when shaq was here

Watch the Game and you'll see how many times kobe ends up in the post


 Chris Mihm, Kwame Brown, Brian Cook, and Slava Medvadenko are our post players...

and even Chris mihm is a question mark(but he is getting better)...and those bulls big men shit all over the Lakers big men,ok....and yes, i know kobe is the wing player..i'm just saying kobe goes to the spot that shaq use to be in the triangle offence...and kwame is still Garbage(he's shooting 10% 2 feet away from the basket,he's missing every fucking put back) and Lamar needs to step it up big time b/c he's giving kobe no fucking help..kobe shot the ball 36 times last night

and lol at you saying we're not real Laker fans ,you said that your other teams are the Clippers,celtics and like 5 other teams ::)




LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Ok... Kobe the post player and Will Purdue the outside shooter...Antonio's hate is respectable compared to your dumbass comments. The Bull's big-men DONT shit all over the Lakers big-men, in fact, the Bulls are known as the only team to win a championship without a true big-man. Chris Mihm is way more able than Luc Longley or Will Purdue ever were. Chris Mihm right now is playing good. Lamar helps in the post. Kwame is doing a VERY good job being a defensive presence, though he's not getting many touches on the offensive end (3-4 last night). Slava is out, and Cook is doing what he's meant for...You're extremely clueless, man. "Lets trade for Marbury!!!!"...LOLLLL. Lamars not helping? WTF. He's playing his role PERFECT as the initiator. He gets his across the board EVERY NIGHT, AND THAT INCLUDES LAST NIGHT. KOBE IS SUPPOSED TO SHOOT A LOT, THE OFFENSE RUNS THROUGH HIM...And Kwame is shooting 10% from 2 feet away? Oh, so he's shooting 45% from the field because his 20 footers are so consistant, right?...LMAO. Please. Antonio hates, but at least he doesn't speak out of his ass all the time...


PS...LOL@me not being a Laker fan because I like a few other teams. LMAO. You think I have like 10 different team posters on my wall? You moron, the Lakers are my ONLY team, but there are other teams who I am not a fan of but still like...Clippers are my second team because it's an LA thing, you moron. If the Lakers don't make the playoffs and the Clippers do, it only makes sense for me to go for the Clippers, since my team wouldn't be in it anymore...I also like the Knicks, the Celtics, and the Bobcats, but I would never EVER root for them against my LAKERS...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 10:57:09 AM
and lol at you saying we're not real Laker fans ,you said that your other teams are the Clippers,celtics and like 5 other teams ::)

Don't worry about him, man. He's lost. Like Kwame.

LMAO...I'm lost, when you guys are SUPPOSED to be Laker fans and are calling Kwame a bust 8 games into the season(!!!) when he hasn't had any HORRIBLE games, just not any great ones yet...I can't wait until you will officially renounce your Laker-fan pass when the Lakers easily slide into the playoffs this season with the starting 5 of Chris, Kwame, Odom, Kobe, and Smush... :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 10:59:54 AM
Kwame Brown's stats.

7/7 games, 28.1 mpg (lol), .396% from 2pts, .467% from FT, 6.1 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.29 bpg, 2.71 tpg (damn!), 4.10 fpg (damn!)

Nothing to add. Samaki Walker's stats were better.


Where are these stats from, Kwames shooting 45% from the field...why are you hating anyways? Is there a reason, or do you just like to hate on a man when he's already down?...you fucking pessimist.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 11:02:47 AM
and lol at you saying we're not real Laker fans ,you said that your other teams are the Clippers,celtics and like 5 other teams ::)

Don't worry about him, man. He's lost. Like Kwame.

Quote
That's really good...I got nothing but love for the Clippers, my second team.
::)  --NIK in that "clippers are 3-0" thread  ..

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=94285.msg982102#msg982102




LMFAO...What does that have to do with anything? I'm an LA resident, I root for LA teams...Lakers is different though. They are my MAIN team, other teams I like I'm just looking out for, not rooting for...You're a moronic piece of shit for tryna use that to say I'm not a Laker fan. Now I know why most of the Laker haters here respect me about 3,000 times more than they respect your goofy ass... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 11:04:11 AM
this guy shawves so many fucking points and kills the momentum..in the 1rst quarter Smush got to the paint handed the ball to Kwame and fumbled that shit and it was a T.O. knicks ball..and then he got an offence a rebound and he miss the put back,that shit didn't even hit the iron..

did you notice how phil called a time-out and started ripping on kwame for missing that put-back and that fumbled he had earlier? ;D  ..that's our phil!! 8)

Exactly. He's really embarassing, man. He just can't receive a pass. Shit man the ball is squirting out of his hands so often it ain't even funny. And it has nothing to do with the triangle. In the previous game Kobe gave him 3-4 great balls inside for the easy dunk and he didn't grab it. He was all alone. He's collecting almost 3 turnovers per game. I'm really worried about him. Parker, Bryant, George, Odom, Mihm. Wait another month and Phil will back to last year's rotation.


You piece of shit, do you not know about his injured thumb? He's been having trouble catching passes lately, THATS BEEN KNOWN. LMAO@You using that to hate on him... :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 17, 2005, 11:56:19 AM
Ok. So there's your world and Kwame's world where he is a beast. And the real world where he's a bust and Phil is starting to loose the faith in him. Keep living in your world. Bye.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 12:22:54 PM
Ok. So there's your world and Kwame's world where he is a beast. And the real world where he's a bust and Phil is starting to loose the faith in him. Keep living in your world. Bye.


When did I say he is a beast? You just proved to me that you are so much dumber than what I thought and haven't been listening to anything I've been saying...Either that, or it's true, you DONT speak english. KWAME IS NOT A BEAST, HE HAS POTENTIAL TO PLAY LIKE A BEAST. When Kwame gets the chance to relax, he'll be fine. It's important that we as "fans"(?) don't put him in a similar situation as when he was in Washington...And Phil never said ANYTHING about "starting to lose faith" in Kwame...Only an idiot loses faith 8 games into a season...PeACe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 12:26:00 PM
BTW, Larry Brown who coached Lamar Odom when he was on the olympic team called Odom and Kobe "two of the best players in basketball."


LOL@Larry Brown showing love to Odom more than any Laker fan has ever done on this board... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2005, 03:26:09 PM
Kwame has bein a bust for 5 years...

And listen to some sports Radio in L.A. and you'll change your mind about supporting the clippers..i used to be like you but then i started listening to Sports Radio and these fucking clipper fans would call up and talk shit about the Lakers,and that's when we were winning championships,now they're out of control..fuck the clippers..

ps

you make "Real" Laker Fans look Bad..listen to the Lakers post show on 570 and listen to the real Laker fans speak the truth
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2005, 03:53:19 PM
ey NIK..go to 1540 am' and listen to Dave Smith A "real" Lakers Fan and the Callers who are also real Lakers fans unlike your dumbass
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 05:05:28 PM
Kwame has bein a bust for 5 years...

And listen to some sports Radio in L.A. and you'll change your mind about supporting the clippers..i used to be like you but then i started listening to Sports Radio and these fucking clipper fans would call up and talk shit about the Lakers,and that's when we were winning championships,now they're out of control..fuck the clippers..

ps

you make "Real" Laker Fans look Bad..listen to the Lakers post show on 570 and listen to the real Laker fans speak the truth


^^^LMFAO...This nerd actually follows the crowd and his opinion is swayed by listening to the radio. Listen, fruit-cup, I don't give a shit about any gay Clipper fans, the Clippers are a Los Angeles team, I'm from Los Angeles...It makes perfect sense for me to like them as a team. Especially since I like most of their players and see great potential in the way things are currently being handeled with that organization...You are just an immature little retard who Laker fans nor Laker haters can be proud of...Now shut the fuck up and go listen to your gay little talk radio...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 05:06:11 PM
ey NIK..go to 1540 am' and listen to Dave Smith A "real" Lakers Fan and the Callers who are also real Lakers fans unlike your dumbass


LOL. You fuckin' media-whore.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2005, 05:22:49 PM
You're an embarrassment to Laker fans..give up your card now.

You fucking think every player is good..lol...you compared K.Rush to kobe ::)

go kill yourself
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 05:24:17 PM
You're an embarrassment to Laker fans..give up your card now.

You fucking think every player is good..lol...you compared K.Rush to kobe ::)

go kill yourself



I don't want to kill myself, talk radio said suicide was not the answer!! They also told me that Kareem Rush would be a future superstar and that you can't be a fan of the Lakers and like the Clippers at the same time...YAYYYY! :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2005, 05:31:45 PM
If Lamar Was any good the Lakers would have a better record.. the Lakers only avg 74 PPG the Last 3 road games :grumpy:..Lamar doesn't help kobe,that's the bottom line,he doesn't help'em out..




LMAO...Another hater claiming to be a Laker fan. Lamar has been playing his role great, pulling in stats across the board every night. Larry Brown went as far as calling him one of the best players in the league after the Knick loss last night...Get your head out your ass and make some logical statements.

man,shut the fuck up, you're pathetic...turn on your radio and put t on 1540 am ..i'm not the only one saying this

why did the Lakers avg 74 ppg the Last 3 road games? b/c of Lamar!!  did kobe score 15 points when shaq was here? no!  he avg 26 ppg from 1999-2004

and 1 more thing..if i criticize a player on the Lakers i'm a hater and a fake Laker fan? ::) you're a fucking moron...i guess i'm hater b/c i want the Lakers to win..their's a reason we're 4-4 and set records for least points scored the last 3 road games


I don't care what morons on the radio say, I'll shit on all of them.

lol you must have no friends..in real life,Laker fans would lough at you for the stupid things you say...

And i listen to Local sports radio to hear what the "Laker fans" have to say,And you don;t know shit about dave Smith,he's a Lakers fan and he speaks the truth..you're just a moron,you're fucking blind..you'll be surprised how many people agree with me and Antonio..

like i said,you're an embarrassment to Lakers fans,and you'll get lough at in "Real Life" by Laker Fans
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2005, 05:32:39 PM
No real Lakers Fan supports the Clippers and fallows and likes the celtics
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 09:07:05 PM
If Lamar Was any good the Lakers would have a better record.. the Lakers only avg 74 PPG the Last 3 road games :grumpy:..Lamar doesn't help kobe,that's the bottom line,he doesn't help'em out..




LMAO...Another hater claiming to be a Laker fan. Lamar has been playing his role great, pulling in stats across the board every night. Larry Brown went as far as calling him one of the best players in the league after the Knick loss last night...Get your head out your ass and make some logical statements.

man,shut the fuck up, you're pathetic...turn on your radio and put t on 1540 am ..i'm not the only one saying this

why did the Lakers avg 74 ppg the Last 3 road games? b/c of Lamar!!  did kobe score 15 points when shaq was here? no!  he avg 26 ppg from 1999-2004

and 1 more thing..if i criticize a player on the Lakers i'm a hater and a fake Laker fan? ::) you're a fucking moron...i guess i'm hater b/c i want the Lakers to win..their's a reason we're 4-4 and set records for least points scored the last 3 road games


I don't care what morons on the radio say, I'll shit on all of them.

lol you must have no friends..in real life,Laker fans would lough at you for the stupid things you say...

And i listen to Local sports radio to hear what the "Laker fans" have to say,And you don;t know shit about dave Smith,he's a Lakers fan and he speaks the truth..you're just a moron,you're fucking blind..you'll be surprised how many people agree with me and Antonio..

like i said,you're an embarrassment to Lakers fans,and you'll get lough at in "Real Life" by Laker Fans


LMAO. You're a geek. Listen to yourself, it sounds like Laker radio is gospel to you, you dumbass retard. The difference between me and you is that I don't need to listen to gay ass talk radio and what other people have to say to make my own judgement of the Lakers and their players. You, on the other hand, you make your judgements based on what callers on talk radio say instead of analyzing the games for yourself, because you're too fucking retarded to think for yourself. "OH! I USED TO LIKE THE CLIPPERS, BUT NOW I DONT BECAUSE LAKER TALK RADIO TOLD ME NOT TOO."..."YOU THINK LAMAR ODOM IS GOOD? WELL, THE CALLERS ON TALK RADIO TOLD ME HE SUCKS AND HES NOT HELPING KOBE! OMG!!! I CANT BELIEVE YOU DONT LISTEN TO DAVE SHITHOLE!!!"...You're a fucking moron, simple as that. :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2005, 09:09:35 PM
No real Lakers Fan supports the Clippers and fallows and likes the celtics


Oh, you're right. There's an instructional guide on how to be a Laker fan, and inside it say in order to carry the lable "Laker fan", you must hate on the Clippers and the Celtics to the fullest...


Buddy, I will chop your fuckin' neck off if you ever say some stupid shit like that again..."Fallow" me?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: I Am The Anton on November 17, 2005, 09:11:10 PM
I don't remember you as being this violent NIK. What have you turned into you monster?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2005, 09:28:39 PM
No real Lakers Fan supports the Clippers and fallows and likes the celtics



Buddy, I will chop your fuckin' neck off if you ever say some stupid shit like that again..."Fallow" me?

lol at this net banger,fucking loser :loser:   ,,and i don't make my opinions of otheir peoples opinions ..i just listen to sports radio b/c that's what i like to do..and every "real" lakers fan agrees with what Antonio and i have being saying

And you're a stupid jew!  so i'm not a Lakers fan b/c i criticize players? i'm going too say what you said "There's an instructional guide on how to be a Laker fan, and inside it say in order to carry the lable "Laker fan" i have to kiss ass to the players that are playing bad just b/c they are wearing the purple and gold" ::)  ..and yes,you should hate the clippers and celtics to the fullest if you're a Lakers fan you fakes ass faggot.

And i don't hate the clippers b/c Laker radio told me too hate them,i hate them b/c "clipper fans" would call up and start talking shit about the Lakers when we were winning championships,saying stuff like the kings will beat us in game 7 and the spurs wil beat us and all this otheir shit..get it through your jew head..

And any real B-Ball fan would know that Lamar isn't doing shit too help kobe..if Lamar could of scored 20-25 points in some of those road games the Lakers would gone 3-1 you fucking moron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 17, 2005, 10:13:26 PM
less than 10 games into the season and the laker fans are at eachother's throats
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 18, 2005, 04:39:49 AM
Actually it's everybody vs 1. Like usual. Nothing is changed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2005, 07:16:13 PM
No real Lakers Fan supports the Clippers and fallows and likes the celtics



Buddy, I will chop your fuckin' neck off if you ever say some stupid shit like that again..."Fallow" me?

lol at this net banger,fucking loser :loser:   ,,and i don't make my opinions of otheir peoples opinions ..i just listen to sports radio b/c that's what i like to do..and every "real" lakers fan agrees with what Antonio and i have being saying

And you're a stupid jew!  so i'm not a Lakers fan b/c i criticize players? i'm going too say what you said "There's an instructional guide on how to be a Laker fan, and inside it say in order to carry the lable "Laker fan" i have to kiss ass to the players that are playing bad just b/c they are wearing the purple and gold" ::)  ..and yes,you should hate the clippers and celtics to the fullest if you're a Lakers fan you fakes ass faggot.

And i don't hate the clippers b/c Laker radio told me too hate them,i hate them b/c "clipper fans" would call up and start talking shit about the Lakers when we were winning championships,saying stuff like the kings will beat us in game 7 and the spurs wil beat us and all this otheir shit..get it through your jew head..

And any real B-Ball fan would know that Lamar isn't doing shit too help kobe..if Lamar could of scored 20-25 points in some of those road games the Lakers would gone 3-1 you fucking moron.



Get the fuck out of here, you piece of shit. Can you find me one member who respects you or takes any of your posts seriously on this board? LOL. You're retarded. You admit to hating the Clippers only because their fans call Laker radio and talk shit...LMAO. What do the Clippers have anything to do with how their gayass fans think? Do their gay fans take away from the fact that they're an interesting young team on an uprise and you're just an idiot? Don't get me wrong, I'm not net banging, I just hate moronic idiots like you who can't think for themselves and make me feel bad to be part of the human race...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2005, 07:17:27 PM
Actually it's everybody vs 1. Like usual. Nothing is changed.


Actually, it's you and that immature hyper nerd giving the Laker fans a bad name vs. me sticking up for the players and staying on the optimistic end...You can't deny the fact that you're a blatant hater.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2005, 07:17:54 PM
less than 10 games into the season and the laker fans are at eachother's throats


I wouldn't call 'em "Laker fans", Johnny...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2005, 07:19:13 PM
I don't remember you as being this violent NIK. What have you turned into you monster?



LOL. It's the anger inside...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on November 18, 2005, 07:27:03 PM
I don't remember you as being this violent NIK. What have you turned into you monster?



LOL. It's the anger inside...

odd that your "Lakers Future" banner in your sig doesnt have Kobe in it... :o lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 18, 2005, 07:29:58 PM
man,shut the fuck up!! you're pathetic..Are you to high to noticed everyone thinks you're a moron that doesn't know what you are talking about?  ..me,Antonio,"2 cool 2 b a Jew" and all the otheir Lakers fans feel the same way about some of the Lakers players and the team

And i listen to Sports radio b/c that's what i like to do ,you fucking crack head jew!  ..not to get my information about the Lakers..

go meat Laker fans in "real life"  ..i'm not the only one saying Kwame sucks and Lamar needs to step it up ..Lakers fans in "Real Life" would lough at you and pimp slap you for dick ryding Kwame and Lamar and all the otheir Lakers that have being playing like Crap (except for kobe ;D)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 18, 2005, 11:32:11 PM
lol at this net banger,fucking loser :loser: ,

Look Who's Talking, LMAO!!! The Biggest One of them all!!!!!

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 18, 2005, 11:49:16 PM
"CLIPPERS OWN THE "Lakers Run L.A & Dubcc.com Sports Section :)" GUY " ??? ??? ??? ???

122-44 (all time series)  ..yeah you really own us ::)  but you're almost getting there buddy..78 more wins and you even out the series .. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 18, 2005, 11:52:08 PM
^^yeah, lets go back in your magical time machine and remember the good ol days when the lakers were champs, instead of living in the now.....You Remind me of Al Bundy, Or Uncle Rico, You Cannot Let Go Of Your Glory Days And Face Facts that your a loser/ your team is a loser
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 19, 2005, 01:22:01 AM
Actually it's everybody vs 1. Like usual. Nothing is changed.

Actually, it's you and that immature hyper nerd giving the Laker fans a bad name vs. me sticking up for the players and staying on the optimistic end...You can't deny the fact that you're a blatant hater.

Stop it, you're embarassing. Lakers are the team with the worse record out of the Pacific Division. Virtually out of the Play Offs. Brown is a bust. And the Clippers ranks #1 in the Western Conference. I can't think about anything worse. How can you be all happy and smiling? It's a tragedy, for me. I can't stay on the optimistic end in a situation like that. Keep it real, fool. Clippers owns the Lakers. I gotta give them props, cause they are loaded. I can't really diss them today.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 20, 2005, 10:51:21 PM
Ok, there's a few Laker threads scattered about the Sports/Ent. section So i thought I'd make an official thread to talk about Laker games and any news that may come up. If this has already been done, then umm... I dunno.

Anyway, the Lakers are 3-1 and are in 1st place in the Pacific Division and with the way they've been playing they can easily win from now to at least Sunday of next week. This is what it looks like...

Today @ Minnesota
Fri. Nov 11 @ Philadelphia
Mon. Nov 14 @ Memphis
Wed. Nov 16 vs New York
Fri. Nov 18 vs. Clippers
Sun. Nov 20 vs Chicago

Just by looking at this I think the Lakers can easily will all of these games. Thoughts? Comments?




Nov 09 Lakers @Timberwolves  Lost (74 - 88)
Nov 11          @76ers  Lost (81 - 85)
Nov 14          @Grizzlies  Lost (73 - 85)
Nov 16            Knicks  Won (97 - 92)
Nov 18           Clippers  Lost (91 - 97)
Nov 20            Bulls  Lost (93 - 96)


   guess it wasnt so easy  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 21, 2005, 04:01:06 AM
I predicted 5 wins in November.
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=93153.0

Having a 4-6 record, we still gotta face Seattle, New Jersey and San Antonio. Good luck reaching the 5th! And lol @ Nik calling me a hater/fake fan/etc for the 5 wins prediction i made. You looks like a moron, man. You made a 9+ prediction. That's what i'm talking about: you dreams. You don't see reality. You are blind. Lakers sucks again, this year. And the roster is not good enought. To say that doesnt mean you aren't a true fan: it means you know something about basketball and you see things without being a dickryder obsessed paranoic fan like you.

Let's say i predict a 5-8 record for the first month.

Damn...You're REALLY aiming low...LOL.

You mean HIGH. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 21, 2005, 05:12:00 AM
^^^I wanted to make pretty much the same post, then I see yours lol. Anyways, I predicted 5 wins as well and I will probably be right (again) in the end. San Antonio - certified loss. Seattle und New Jersey are potential wins, so they can get 1 out of those. Damn, it sucks to be God.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 21, 2005, 11:14:12 AM
Wait, you predicted 6 wins!! You betta support the Lakers against New Jersey and Seattle, lol. Good luck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 21, 2005, 11:24:00 AM
OMDFG.. what the fuck was I thinking? LOL.

Damn I was thinkin the whole time that I said 5.. maybe I thought 5 but said 6 so I won't be considered a hater just cause I speak truth like always
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2005, 12:19:52 PM
I don't remember you as being this violent NIK. What have you turned into you monster?



LOL. It's the anger inside...

odd that your "Lakers Future" banner in your sig doesnt have Kobe in it... :o lol


When Kobe retires...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2005, 12:21:58 PM
Keep it real, fool. Clippers owns the Lakers.



^^This guy is a hardcore Laker fan...LMFAO!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2005, 12:27:55 PM
I predicted 5 wins in November.
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=93153.0

Having a 4-6 record, we still gotta face Seattle, New Jersey and San Antonio. Good luck reaching the 5th! And lol @ Nik calling me a hater/fake fan/etc for the 5 wins prediction i made. You looks like a moron, man. You made a 9+ prediction. That's what i'm talking about: you dreams. You don't see reality. You are blind. Lakers sucks again, this year. And the roster is not good enought. To say that doesnt mean you aren't a true fan: it means you know something about basketball and you see things without being a dickryder obsessed paranoic fan like you.

Let's say i predict a 5-8 record for the first month.

Damn...You're REALLY aiming low...LOL.

You mean HIGH. ::)


I never called you a Laker hater for predicting 5 wins...LOL. I said you were aiming low and called you a hater for making comments such as this one: "Lakers sucks again, this year."...I don't think the Lakers suck, AT ALL, and I believe that they will be a playoff team once they get everything together under Phil's control...You're gunna be the one with the problem when the Lakers start winning and you won't be able to take away all those negative things you said about them...You'll wanna jump back on the bandwaggon, but you won't be able to. I'll MAKE SURE you don't...A fan doesn't ride his teams dick when they're winning and hate on them when they're losing. That's all I see from you. There is much more to a fan...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 21, 2005, 05:38:44 PM
Keep it real, fool. Clippers owns the Lakers.

You cross the line there buddy..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on November 21, 2005, 05:40:31 PM
Keep it real, fool. Clippers owns the Lakers.

I hate to admit it, but you're right

                       W L PCT GB Conf Div Home Road L 10 Streak
L.A. Clippers  8 2 0.800 0.000 4-1  2-0  4-0  4-2  8-2  Won 3 
 Golden State     6 5 0.545 2.500 1-3  0-2  3-2  3-3  5-5  Lost 1 
 Phoenix            4 5 0.444 3.500 4-4  2-1  2-4  2-1  4-5  Lost 1 
 Sacramento      4 6 0.400 4.000 3-4  1-0  3-2  1-4  4-6  Lost 1 
L.A. Lakers   4 6 0.400 4.000 2-4  0-2  2-3  2-3  4-6  Lost 2 

Ouch!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 21, 2005, 05:43:30 PM
DISS ^^  I PREDICT IN 5 DAYS IT'LL BE DOWN TO 0  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on November 21, 2005, 05:44:53 PM
DISS ^^  I PREDICT IN 5 DAYS IT'LL BE DOWN TO 0  ;D
Whats new ???


Go to school and learn something.  It might help you :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 21, 2005, 06:46:12 PM
Keep it real, fool. Clippers owns the Lakers.

^^This guy is a hardcore Laker fan...LMFAO!

It's a fact. I don't support them, like you do. But i gotta admit they are better than us. Actually any people from all around the world can see it but you and Lakers Run L.A. & Dubcc.com Sports Section :)

Clippers are better than us. From the past season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2005, 09:06:27 PM
Keep it real, fool. Clippers owns the Lakers.

You cross the line there buddy..


 :-X :-X :-X

LMAO...Even this idiot knows what's up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2005, 09:08:37 PM
Keep it real, fool. Clippers owns the Lakers.

^^This guy is a hardcore Laker fan...LMFAO!

It's a fact. I don't support them, like you do. But i gotta admit they are better than us. Actually any people from all around the world can see it but you and Lakers Run L.A. & Dubcc.com Sports Section :)

Clippers are better than us. From the past season.


You're a douche-bag for actually believing that...Lakers will easily be a better team than the Clippers by all-star break. I don't see you as a fan, and this time you can't buy yourself out of it with excuses...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on November 21, 2005, 09:51:54 PM
DISS ^^  I PREDICT IN 5 DAYS IT'LL BE DOWN TO 0  ;D

that would mean the Lakers AND the CLips would be playing 4 games in the next 5 days? Hmm...genius.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on November 21, 2005, 09:53:13 PM
btw, the same as with my comments on the Lakers bad start....wait at least 10 more games before you guys start jockin the Clips good start lol. I think they were 9-6 last year after 15 games....they ended the season with less then 40 wins.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 21, 2005, 10:10:14 PM
DISS ^^  I PREDICT IN 5 DAYS IT'LL BE DOWN TO 0  ;D

that would mean the Lakers AND the CLips would be playing 4 games in the next 5 days? Hmm...genius.

 ???  shut the fuck up!!
 ;D
(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/7522/014sec5yv.png)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 21, 2005, 10:12:21 PM
I was talking about PLANT's Karma going down to "0" in 5 days ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 24, 2005, 08:02:21 AM
Quote
Lakers Stumble Again
By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Nov 21, 2005, 18:27    

The weekend ended in disappointment for Los Angeles Lakers fans as the Lakers turned what looked like a nice win at home into a late game fiasco.  The 96-93 loss to the Chicago Bulls was the team's fifth loss in six games.

One would hope that things improve as the team's understanding of the triangle offense evolves.  In the meantime, Kwame Brown is hurt (hamstring).  Devean George is sore (ankle).  Luke Walton still hasn't played a game (hip, hamstring, etc).  Chris Mihm recently had an MRI (ankle).

Bottom line . . . a team with minimal depth, struggling through injuries while trying to learn a complicated new system on the fly.

The schedule doesn't exactly let up either with eight of the next 12 games on the road including three sets of back to backs.

Perhaps the pre-season prediction of 41 wins was a little high?

If They Are Really This Bad, What's Next?
Laker management express high hopes for this Laker squad built around Lamar Odom as the triangle initiator and Kobe Bryant as the primary scorer in the wing.  Smush Parker was a defensive upgrade for the team at the point while the tandem of big men (Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown) were thought to be capable of big minutes with respectable numbers.

Well Bryant is clearly the primary scorer but Odom has struggled in his role so much that triangle architect Tex Winter recommended he be removed from the job.

Mihm and Brown have had to fight through foul trouble and inconsistency.

After a brilliant start, Parker's offensive output has leveled to the point that there are very few scoring options on the floor though his defense has been adequate.

The Lakers have publicly avowed that the 2007 plan when the team will have enough cap room to go shopping for a top level player is the priority.

Should this Laker team continue to flounder, do they stick to the plan or find a way to staunch the bleeding by the trade deadline?

Other than Bryant, the most attractive trade asset the Lakers have is Lamar Odom.  Though he has struggled, he is still very highly regarded. around the league.  After losing to the Lakers, Coach Larry Brown noted that he considers Odom to be one of the best players in the NBA.

The Lakers are rumored to be listening to offers, though not aggressively looking to make a move at this time.

One option could be sending Odom away for an ending contract and draft picks (Penny Hardaway, Tim Thomas, etc), but the Lakers would still be over the cap next season.  A simple salary dump does not seem likely or even reasonable.

Another possibility might be chasing after a player of near equal value.  Players like Ron Artest, Peja Stojakovic or Carlos Boozer (if ever healthy) have their strengths and weaknesses.  Though none of the above is necessarily likely, the Lakers might look to find a player they feel might be more complimentary to Bryant.

With all the Kevin Garnett rumors circulating recently, never mind in this column back in October, Odom could be a part of a package the Lakers offer to the Wolves should Garnett truly be put on the block.  It's certainly not likely that Minnesota would gift wrap the former league MVP, but the Lakers may very well wait to make sure before giving up any trade assets for a lesser player.

Will LA move Odom?  At this point it's too early to tell . . . but if the team continues to lose regularly, it's something to watch very closely.

The Bottom Line
This has not been the start the Lakers had hoped for, but the season is early and they may still find success.  The Western Conference is not nearly as deep as it used to be.

As it is, with just a 4-6 record, the Lakers are one game behind the Seattle SuperSonics for the eighth seed in the West.

Then again, they're just one game ahead of the bottom dwelling Houston Rockets who were predicted to be a top four seed in many pre-season rankings.

It's just too early to tell how good or bad the Lakers are through ten games, but the signs thus far are not pretty.

Trading Lamar Odom is by no means a given.  Certainly small moves would be considered before giving up on such a talented player.  Unless the Wolves come calling, there isn't likely to be any rush to get a deal done.

Here it is. A few months later, but here it is.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 24, 2005, 08:11:27 AM
Bird won't give Artest away for Odom, hands down. Peja is realistic. Might suck for the Lakers though, as he's pretty much just a scorer and Kobe wants to have a lot of points  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 24, 2005, 08:34:03 AM
Peja? No, thanx. He performs better when his team has a great front-court duo of players who can take some pressure off him. Let's say that having Peja with Brown and Mihm as our front-court line is pointless. One thing is for sure: if Odom keeps shooting from 3pts without using his size as an advantage over his defender, then i'd rather see Peja making them shots. Boozer? I don't know, i've never liked him somehow. No. Artest? Yeah, he could be a good fit, but it won't happen anyway, like you said. I'd rather keep Odom than trading him for a wack player or for a player we don't need. Odom for Artest sound good to me. We'll waste all the rarely-used talent Odom has, but we will be more competitive now. And we will just miss a center (we could wait for Bynum to develope into a superstar) to be a very good team. I don't know. Without thinking about it the whole day i say NO to Peja and Boozer and MAYBE to Artest.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 24, 2005, 11:05:14 AM
Goin to the game tonight vs Seattle, damn it would suck to pay to see your team lose so hopefully they can pull off a thanksgiving miracle, lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 24, 2005, 01:24:46 PM
Pacers wont let Artest get away...he's an All-Star

Peja won't be effective unless you have someone strong downlow..he's a phenomenal 3 point shooter

They need someone strong to be aggressive in the paint..not to mention a stronger bench to give Kobe a rest without blowin the lead
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2005, 03:05:46 PM
Bird won't give Artest away for Odom, hands down. Peja is realistic. Might suck for the Lakers though, as he's pretty much just a scorer and Kobe wants to have a lot of points  :D


I'd hang myself if the Lakers traded Odom for Peja...They could get so much more than just a shooter. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2005, 03:07:43 PM
Goin to the game tonight vs Seattle, damn it would suck to pay to see your team lose so hopefully they can pull off a thanksgiving miracle, lol


Where are your seats and how'd you get the tickets? I was gunna go...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on November 24, 2005, 08:44:37 PM
Bird won't give Artest away for Odom, hands down. Peja is realistic. Might suck for the Lakers though, as he's pretty much just a scorer and Kobe wants to have a lot of points  :D


I'd hang myself if the Lakers traded Odom for Peja...They could get so much more than just a shooter. :-X

im not a big Odom fan, he's just too soft. But i dont see Peja making some huge impact, without you guys having a strong low post presence.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 24, 2005, 11:43:18 PM
Lakers WON, what an amazing game, every single player tore it up, Smush had that craaazzy dunk, the crowd went nuts after that, and then Kobe finally woke up in the 2nd half and took the torch from Odom who was lightin it up in the first half, very dope game and you gotta love the laker girls, lol, oh that announcer chick is even better than the laker girls, damn shes hot, NIK, the seats werent that great they were in 301 row 3 but even up there the view isnt as bad as you would think, it was the only reasonable shit i could find on ebay in time

we also saw this guy get hit by a car on his bike, cause the light turned green and the guy started crossing so i braked and then the car in the next lane braked but the 3rd lane didnt see him comin so BAM lmao, he didnt get hurt bad though, he got up,  it was funny though, it was on figueroa right by USC


oh yeah Kwame was out like an hour before the game practicing his 3-point shot with coach brian shaw, i was like wtf, he was airballing them all too, lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 24, 2005, 11:52:13 PM
Smush had that craaazzy dunk, the crowd went nuts after that,

I'll have that video up in 1 hour ;) ;D


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oh yeah Kwame was out like an hour before the game practicing his 3-point shot with coach brian shaw, i was like wtf, he was airballing them all too, lmao

 :o :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: J Bananas on November 24, 2005, 11:52:37 PM
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we also saw this guy get hit by a car on his bike, cause the light turned green and the guy started crossing so i braked and then the car in the next lane braked but the 3rd lane didnt see him comin so BAM

YES!! but yeah it was good game i had my doubts the first half but like u said kobe woke the fuck up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 25, 2005, 01:28:08 AM
Smush Parker Dunks on  V. Potapenko.. :yikes: :monkey: :banana: :rock: :o

http://s55.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2RFAGR9V10QQN3TEPEHG03DJ9Q

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 25, 2005, 03:14:17 AM
oh yeah Kwame was out like an hour before the game practicing his 3-point shot with coach brian shaw, i was like wtf, he was airballing them all too, lmao

LMAO WTF?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 25, 2005, 03:15:21 AM
Smush Parker Dunks on  V. Potapenko.. :yikes: :monkey: :banana: :rock: :o

http://s55.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2RFAGR9V10QQN3TEPEHG03DJ9Q

:yikes:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 25, 2005, 03:42:50 AM
Props Too Lamar For playing Great Last night vs the Sonics  23 pts,12 reb,6 assist & 2 stl 8) :rock: 

Let's Hope He could Keep it up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 25, 2005, 05:32:22 AM
oh yeah Kwame was out like an hour before the game practicing his 3-point shot with coach brian shaw, i was like wtf, he was airballing them all too, lmao

LMAO WTF?

looooooool

they're desperate. even I can shoot 3pters in practice, and I only play in the summer. kwame is terrible. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 25, 2005, 05:33:10 AM
Rashard Lewis says he’ll opt out of contract in 2007 ;) ;)

As he was discussing his latest, unexpected milestone, Seattle SuperSonics All-Star forward Rashard Lewis revealed Wednesday that he plans on opting out of his contract after next season and once again becoming an unrestricted free agent.
Including this season, Lewis has four years and around $48 million remaining on the seven-year, $60 million contract he signed in the summer of 2003.

But the team gave Lewis an option to get out of the contract after the 2006-07 season, which Lewis said he will take. If he does, he will forgo $21 million over the final two years of his deal to seek a more lucrative contract.

“My mind-set is, to me, I am going to look at the last two years of my contract and see how much I can make those last two years, and how much I can get if I opt out of my contract,” said Lewis, who moved into second place on the team’s all-time list by making his 700th 3-pointer Tuesday night (he trails only Gary Payton). “There are a lot of areas I am going to have to look at.

“See what teams are going to be able to pay me, or will the Sonics be willing to pay me? Nick Collison is going to be up, Luke (Ridnour) is going to be up, there will be a lot of confusion going on after the money that Ray (Allen) got. It will be tough, a lot of tough decisions, but I do plan on opting out.”

After next season, the Sonics will have contracts committed only to Allen, who this past summer signed a five-year, $80 million deal, and Damien Wilkins. The team will have the option to sign Robert Swift and Johan Petro, and Collison and Ridnour will be eligible for free agency, though the team will hold both players’ Larry Bird rights.

Assuming the Sonics retain Allen, Wilkins, Petro and Swift, the team will be committed to around $23 million in salaries, meaning they should have in excess of $20 million to sign the remainder of their players. This does not take into account what will happen this summer with Vladimir Radmanovic, Reggie Evans and Ronald Murray, all free agents-to-be.

Lewis has always been pragmatic about the NBA, never getting caught up in emotion, particularly after seeing his best friend, Desmond Mason, traded to Milwaukee. Lewis said he would like to play in Seattle his entire career, but he left little doubt that it will be a financial decision.

“I can see myself playing for the rest of my career here, but I don’t think that is going to be my decision,” Lewis said. “It is halfway my decision, but the upstairs office has a lot of control on every player here, where they want us to be and what they want us to do.”

http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/sonics/story/5353630p-4845743c.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 25, 2005, 12:50:11 PM
I like him. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 25, 2005, 07:33:06 PM
Lamar Odom > Rashard Lewis...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on November 25, 2005, 07:47:36 PM
Lamar Odom > Rashard Lewis...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 25, 2005, 08:42:07 PM
Lamar Odom > Rashard Lewis...

I Agree.Lamar does a little bit of everything.Rashard is just a Solid scorer.

I put that Article up there just to let Laker fans know that the Lakers have another guy they could go after in "2007".

And BTW,Chris Bosh aint staying with the Raptors :laugh:  When was the Last time a player told the Raptors Front office "i want too play for your team" ??? NEVER!!..even Vince Carter Wanted out,He Started playing like a bum and then when he got traded he went back to his oldfelf ;D

I'm Not saying Bosh will be A Laker,But he aint staying  With that piece of shit franchise. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 26, 2005, 12:19:28 AM
I love the Lakers, but sometimes I hate those bastards  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 26, 2005, 03:36:08 AM
Lamar Odom > Rashard Lewis...

Lamar Odom plays at 50-60% of his potential.
Rashard Lewis usually plays at 100% of his potential.

100% Lewis > 50% Odom.
100% Odom >>>> 100% Lewis.

It's all up to Odom. He can destroy Lewis if he wants to.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 26, 2005, 03:44:04 AM
Trading Odom for Lewis would be  :-X, but why not sign him as a free agent? Lakers need a better bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 26, 2005, 04:03:59 AM
Trading Odom for Lewis would be  :-X,

Who said anything about Trading Lamar for Rashard? that article was about Rashard becoming a Free agent in 2007.

Right Now   Lamar Odom>>Rashard Lewis
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on November 26, 2005, 05:16:54 AM
Lamar Odom > Rashard Lewis...

I Agree.Lamar does a little bit of everything.Rashard is just a Solid scorer.

I put that Article up there just to let Laker fans know that the Lakers have another guy they could go after in "2007".

And BTW,Chris Bosh aint staying with the Raptors :laugh:  When was the Last time a player told the Raptors Front office "i want too play for your team" ??? NEVER!!..even Vince Carter Wanted out,He Started playing like a bum and the when he got traded he went back to his oldfelf ;D

I'm Not saying Bosh will be A Laker,But he aint staying  With that piece of shit franchise. :laugh:
You're a fuckin asshole.  You know that?

Didnt your parents teach you some manners?  I hope you dont talk to people like that in real life, cuz you got no respect for anythin or anyone.  You need to learn how to talk to people like a normal person instead of calling everyone fags and pieces of shit. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 26, 2005, 06:17:36 AM
Trading Odom for Lewis would be  :-X,

Who said anything about Trading Lamar for Rashard? that article was about Rashard becoming a Free agent in 2007.

Right Now   Lamar Odom>>Rashard Lewis

I didnt argue, I just said what I think. I didn't mean to imply that you want them to trade Odom for Lewis.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 27, 2005, 11:57:07 PM
close game between the Nets and Lakers...LA just couldnt get it done in OT...u gotta feel sorry for Kobe, playin 40+ minutes almost every game..the Lakers need Kobe to score at least 30 to have a chance at winning
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 28, 2005, 02:13:10 AM
Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
Trade him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2005, 02:55:40 AM
Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
:grumpy: :loser:  It's getting old already

 ...And once again The Lakers lose a game where if Lamar could just help kobe out with 20 points the Lakers win.

LOL @ Vince Carter Getting mad b/c kobe was shutting him down ;D 3-12, 10 points  ..Kobe shut down Ray Allen the other night and  V.Carter..If kobe keeps this up he'll be FIRST team all defence for the 4rth time in his career 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 28, 2005, 04:21:39 AM
Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
:grumpy: :loser:  It's getting old already

 ...And once again The Lakers lose a game where if Lamar could just help kobe out with 20 points the Lakers win.

I'm keep saying it from this summer. Odom has the skills to be one of the best players in the League, but he's too soft. Mentally he's not ready to be a superstar, and never will, probably. Because of games like this one. He took the same shots of Cook, playing 12' more than him. C'mon now. C'mon now. Plus he's shooting real bad. He ranks #69 in the league in points per game, and he has the worse FG% out of them all, except for 3 players. He's doing bad selections, he's not using his size, he's not taking responsabilities, he's not making enought shots, he's not executing well. He totally need to step up. Not for just 1 game, but for 70.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 28, 2005, 06:36:46 AM
People need to realize that Odom is just not that good, plain and simple. Those Laker fans talk shit about players sometimes.. it's not even funny. Just cause some player had  some good games in his career doesnt NOOOOOOOOOOT mean that he could bring that shit every night if he would just live up to his full potential. Most of the time, this player is just not that good. It's plain normal that players have better and worse nights, faggots. Don't act like he just didnt live up to shit on the the worse nights, while he played normal on the better nights. That's just not right. I haven't said nothing for long but now it's starting to piss me off. Odom is just not THAT good, for chrissakes. People act like he should be to Kobe what Kobe was to Shaq. LMAO. HE'S JUST NOT AS GOOD AS KOBE WAS DAMMIT. You expect too much of Odom, and too much of your team. You just ain't that good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 28, 2005, 07:30:07 AM
I realized it time ago.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 28, 2005, 09:04:40 AM
I realized it time ago.

Yea you're a cool cat. Nik's too optimistic and dreamful, and Hyper is too much of a moron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 28, 2005, 09:44:31 AM
Let's face it after watching ten games , it's still the same conclusions : outside Kobe, we are VERY weak; the passing game is inexistant and don't blame Kobe for taking too much shots , others aren't taking responsabilities and are lost. Odom is a fuckin joke,  keep shooting the 3 (whereas he's horrible at it) and has no mid-range shoot . He needs to Post Up and attack the arc, it's the only way he can score . We ain't gonna win more than 35-38 games (unless a trade follows but I really doubt it). Please don't tell me I'm not a Lakers fan , I'm just realistic
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 28, 2005, 11:05:21 AM
Let's face it after watching ten games , it's still the same conclusions : outside Kobe, we are VERY weak; the passing game is inexistant and don't blame Kobe for taking too much shots , others aren't taking responsabilities and are lost.

I just can't immagine this team being forced to play with Kobe injured and sidelined. In the Overtime, Kobe was stopped and had just 1 point. Other teammates were able to make just 4 points in 12'! Embarassing. Lakers needs 46 points performances by Kobe and his fantastic work on defence against Carter to stay on the same level of New Jersey. Without him they're a lottery team. Wait: they already are!

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Odom is a fuckin joke,  keep shooting the 3 (whereas he's horrible at it) and has no mid-range shoot . He needs to Post Up and attack the arc, it's the only way he can score . We ain't gonna win more than 35-38 games (unless a trade follows but I really doubt it). Please don't tell me I'm not a Lakers fan , I'm just realistic.

Welcome to the "you ain't a real Laker" Nik's world.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 28, 2005, 11:21:13 AM
ok that game vs new jersey was one of the ugliest games ive ever seen, New Jersey is a SHIITTTYY team, I mean they gave the lakers so many chances and breaks, if the nets were playing against detriot they would have been blown out by +40 on a night like this. SOMEHOW the lakers managed to perform worse than the nets which is mind boggling, wow.... I think the problem is that the lakers have no chemistry what so ever.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on November 28, 2005, 11:41:46 AM
Chemistry? They simply sucks except for Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on November 28, 2005, 01:37:13 PM
 :sign_werd:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 02, 2005, 02:27:25 AM
Bosh mum on talk of contract


Chris Bosh yesterday again deflected any contract talk, saying he wants to see how things go this season before he figures out if Toronto is the place for him in the long term.

"If we play well and win, things will be taken care of," he said.   (LOL GOOD LUCK WITH THAT,HE'LL BE A LAKER IN 2007 8))

And what if the team only wins 10 games all season?

"It can't happen," Bosh replied with a steely stare. "It's not going to happen. That's impossible in my mind."

Bosh is signed with the Raptors through the 2006-2007 season.

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1133304615986&call_pageid=969907729483&col=970081562040

PG:SMUSH PARKER
SG:KOBE
C:ANDREW BYNUM
PF:CHRIS BOSH
SF:LAMAR ODOM
 :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: hisairness on December 02, 2005, 10:26:34 AM
Bosh mum on talk of contract


Chris Bosh yesterday again deflected any contract talk, saying he wants to see how things go this season before he figures out if Toronto is the place for him in the long term.

"If we play well and win, things will be taken care of," he said.   (LOL GOOD LUCK WITH THAT,HE'LL BE A LAKER IN 2007 8))

And what if the team only wins 10 games all season?

"It can't happen," Bosh replied with a steely stare. "It's not going to happen. That's impossible in my mind."

Bosh is signed with the Raptors through the 2006-2007 season.

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1133304615986&call_pageid=969907729483&col=970081562040

PG:SMUSH PARKER
SG:KOBE
C:ANDREW BYNUM
PF:CHRIS BOSH
SF:LAMAR ODOM
 :o

Kobe would still have to jack up forty shots a game for the Lakers to have a chance because Bosh would be dominate.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: J Bananas on December 02, 2005, 01:19:15 PM
hmm I notice not alot of laker fans here talking about how Kobe jewed his way into OT towards their victory in Utah last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 02, 2005, 02:01:15 PM
the problem with that lakers is kobe is takin too many shots. Not only too many shots but a lot of bad shots. If Kobe would share the ball a Little more we would be a lot better. Look what they did in that first half against utah when they were sharing the ball. In the second half kobe was takin a lot of shot most of them bad ones and we gave up the lead.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 02, 2005, 02:08:00 PM
^^Exactly.
Kobe has to stop forcing shots. Everytime he does that, bad things happen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 02, 2005, 02:42:55 PM
the problem with that lakers is kobe is takin too many shots. Not only too many shots but a lot of bad shots. If Kobe would share the ball a Little more we would be a lot better. Look what they did in that first half against utah when they were sharing the ball. In the second half kobe was takin a lot of shot most of them bad ones and we gave up the lead.

The saddest truth is that if Kobe shoots like that, Lakers loose. If Kobe doesn't shoot, Lakers loose. We're fucked up. Against New Jersey Kobe did 1 point in OT. The other teammates combined made 3 shots, 4 points. Embarassing. It's not that the other teammates ain't getting the ball: it's more like other teammates are sharing the ball too much! When Odom makes 8 shots in 48 mins you can't blame Kobe. You gotta blame Odom. Same with the other guys.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 02, 2005, 02:50:19 PM
^ You got a point but its like Barkley said that the other players cant get in rhytnm because they dont get enough shots. You have to admit that Kobe is takin a lot of bad shots and forcing the issue. That is why Phil benched him for some of the third quarter. There is no reason he should be shootin a three in transition when you have a double digit lead. To me it seems that Kobe is tryin to score too much and he is makin a lot of stupid decisoins.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 02, 2005, 04:01:58 PM
^ You got a point but its like Barkley said that the other players cant get in rhytnm because they dont get enough shots. You have to admit that Kobe is takin a lot of bad shots and forcing the issue. That is why Phil benched him for some of the third quarter. There is no reason he should be shootin a three in transition when you have a double digit lead. To me it seems that Kobe is tryin to score too much and he is makin a lot of stupid decisoins.

If you talk about the last game in particular, then i agree. But if you talk in general, i don't.
Kobe averaged 29.4 shots in the 8 games Lakers lost. He averaged 29.7 shots in the 6 games Lakers won.
It's not that if he shoots too much Lakers loose.
The problems is Odom having embarassing % from 2 and 3 points.
The problem is Brown averaging the same points of Cook.
The problems is we miss a 2nd scorer to take some pressure off Kobe.
That's the problem.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 02, 2005, 04:04:49 PM
I agree
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 02, 2005, 10:06:37 PM
Fuck I can't beliveve they just lost this game against the T-Wolves they were leadin practically the whole game. Big fukin disapointment thats the same thing that happened last time they played. Fuck  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DLC on December 02, 2005, 11:08:18 PM
Fuck I can't beliveve they just lost this game against the T-Wolves they were leadin practically the whole game. Big fukin disapointment thats the same thing that happened last time they played. Fuck  >:(

Yeah I know. They were up 18 and still lost. >:( However the scoring was really balanced for once. Lamar & Smush actually had more points than Kobe. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on December 02, 2005, 11:15:56 PM
Lakers shoulda pulled off a win tonite..i thought it wud be a close game and with the Lakers up double figures there was nowhere to go but downhill...Odom had an all around good game but KG was unstoppable at the end..they gotta find a way to hold on to the lead

bobcats up next..shud be a good game..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 03, 2005, 01:56:44 AM
Fuck I can't beliveve they just lost this game against the T-Wolves they were leadin practically the whole game. Big fukin disapointment thats the same thing that happened last time they played. Fuck  >:(

Yeah I know. They were up 18 and still lost. >:( However the scoring was really balanced for once. Lamar & Smush actually had more points than Kobe. :o


See? It doesnt necessary means W. Not at all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 03, 2005, 03:06:23 AM
Troy Hudson=Laker killer :boohoo:

Ever sinse the 2003 playoffs he's been killing the Lakers. :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 03, 2005, 05:01:24 AM
Where was the defense in the 4th quarter ? How many uncontested shots had Minnesota  ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on December 03, 2005, 08:30:56 AM
Troy Hudson=Laker killer :boohoo:

Ever sinse the 2003 playoffs he's been killing the Lakers. :'(

at least he's not Reggie Miller... :grumpy: :grumpy: :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2005, 12:51:46 PM
Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
Trade him.

Why is it that you never post up positives? Like Lamar's last 5 games, 4 of them have been really good games and only 1 has been sub-par...Out of all those games, you've chosen to post up the numbers to his worst game. May I ask you why or how you consider yourself a fan?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on December 03, 2005, 01:29:34 PM
Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
Trade him.

Why is it that you never post up positives? Like Lamar's last 5 games, 4 of them have been really good games and only 1 has been sub-par...Out of all those games, you've chosen to post up the numbers to his worst game. May I ask you why or how you consider yourself a fan?
I dont even consider him a "Lakers Fan"........Hes quicker to trash the laker players in his posts than to point out anything good.  I would say hes just a fan of Kobe.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 03, 2005, 02:33:07 PM
Damn somebody must hate Nik right now, he's catchin up to my Karma..  >:( .. and I was secretly so proud of my number 3 spot  :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2005, 09:06:14 PM
People need to realize that Odom is just not that good, plain and simple. Those Laker fans talk shit about players sometimes.. it's not even funny. Just cause some player had  some good games in his career doesnt NOOOOOOOOOOT mean that he could bring that shit every night if he would just live up to his full potential. Most of the time, this player is just not that good. It's plain normal that players have better and worse nights, faggots. Don't act like he just didnt live up to shit on the the worse nights, while he played normal on the better nights. That's just not right. I haven't said nothing for long but now it's starting to piss me off. Odom is just not THAT good, for chrissakes. People act like he should be to Kobe what Kobe was to Shaq. LMAO. HE'S JUST NOT AS GOOD AS KOBE WAS DAMMIT. You expect too much of Odom, and too much of your team. You just ain't that good.


You're right...Career numbers of 16 points, 8.4 Rebound, 4.4 Assists, 1 steal, 1.10 blocks is not good. Not to mention that he's currently averaging a double-double...The Lakers, even with Kobe and Shaq, have almost always started slow and have taken time to adjust...I want to wait until AT LEAST all-star break until I can get a good idea of what position they will be in come playoff time...For now, I am a fan, so I believe they can do a lot once they learn how to all play together under Phil's system...I am not dreamy, but yes, I am an optimist, which is part of being a fan, I believe...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2005, 09:15:14 PM
^^Exactly.
Kobe has to stop forcing shots. Everytime he does that, bad things happen.



Kobe takes 16 shots, Lakers lose...


"Kobe shooting too much is bad" theory = shot-down
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2005, 09:19:38 PM
Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
Trade him.

Why is it that you never post up positives? Like Lamar's last 5 games, 4 of them have been really good games and only 1 has been sub-par...Out of all those games, you've chosen to post up the numbers to his worst game. May I ask you why or how you consider yourself a fan?
I dont even consider him a "Lakers Fan"........Hes quicker to trash the laker players in his posts than to point out anything good.  I would say hes just a fan of Kobe.





I'm glad ToNe and I aren't the only ones who see this...I mean, does he even read his posts? It's one thing to say your team is not performing well in a respectable manner, but I've seriously seen Antonio talk more shit about the Lakers than some of the biggest Laker haters...And all because they're in a bad position? You know for a fact if they were winning he'd be all up on their dick...That is not a fan... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 05, 2005, 02:30:37 AM
I'm not interested in arguing with you all about my passion for the Lakers.

Facts: Odom is struggling so much that Mr.Triangle himself, Tex Winter, suggested Phil to move him back to the PF spot.
I dunno why i ain't a Laker fan if i say the same thing.
Facts: Brown is struggling so much that Phil himself talked about the possibility of alternating Brown and Mihm, cause together they just are unoffensive.
I dunno why i ain't a Laker fan if i say the same thing.
Facts: i predicted a 5-8 record in November with things going better from December.
They had a 5-8 record. I dunno why i ain't a Laker fan if i said the truth.
Lakers have a 7-9 record, virtually out of the Play Offs, and have played some embarassing games.
I dunno why i ain't a Laker fan if i admit it and if i blame someone for it.

Since it looks like you are a real fan only if you dickride Brown's dick, Odom's dick, and if you diss the Spurs, the Clippers and all the other teams saying Lakers are the best team, i'll stop posting about the Lakers from this very moment. Good luck to them, i'll support them "my way" in silence.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 05, 2005, 06:08:55 AM
Since it looks like you are a real fan only if you dickride Brown's dick, Odom's dick, and if you diss the Spurs, the Clippers and all the other teams saying Lakers are the best team, i'll stop posting about the Lakers from this very moment. Good luck to them, i'll support them "my way" in silence.

don't let the bullies win
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 05, 2005, 07:44:39 AM
The truth will come to light no matter what we say.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 05, 2005, 02:35:03 PM
7even's sig is a disgrace to basketball...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 05, 2005, 02:45:58 PM
7even's sig is a disgrace to basketball...
Co-Sign. :oi:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on December 05, 2005, 03:04:54 PM
7even's sig is a disgrace to basketball...
fuck that

more like a disgrace to laker fans.....but not to basketball
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 05, 2005, 03:51:09 PM
7even's sig is a disgrace to basketball...
fuck that

more like a disgrace to laker fans.....but not to basketball


Fuck that? Kobe is closer to Jordan than LeBron is to Kobe...LeBron hasn't even improved this year yet. In fact, his rebounds, assists, and steals are down from last year... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 05, 2005, 03:54:15 PM
Smush Parker Dunks on  V. Potapenko.. :yikes: :monkey: :banana: :rock: :o

http://s55.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2RFAGR9V10QQN3TEPEHG03DJ9Q




Can somebody re-up this please?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 05, 2005, 04:12:50 PM
Fuck that? Kobe is closer to Jordan than LeBron is to Kobe...LeBron hasn't even improved this year yet. In fact, his rebounds, assists, and steals are down from last year... ::)

Matter of fact:
JAMES 5.8 RBP > BRYANT 5.3 RBP
JAMES 4.8 APG > BRYANT 4.1 APG
JAMES 1.56 SPG > BRYANT SPG 1.19

Matter of fact:
BRYANT 2005/06 5.3 RPG < BRYANT 2004/05 5.9 RPG
BRYANT 2005/06 4.1 APG < BRYANT 2004/05 6.0 APG
BRYANT 2005/06 1.19 SPG < BRYANT 2004/05 1.30 SPG

Stop being stupid, please.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mac 10 † on December 05, 2005, 04:15:32 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: PLANT on December 05, 2005, 04:41:09 PM
See Nik, stats speak for themselves.  Kobe is a great player but LeBron is the real deal and the Cavs are winning and will be in the playoffs.  Kobe will have another good year, but when round one of the playoffs starts, Ill be watching LeBron while smoking the bag of weed you send me. You, will just be wishing that the Lakers woulda made the playoffs and wishing you still had that 8th to releive the pain haha 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 05, 2005, 05:53:23 PM
I don't have anything to say about the bickering between Nik and Antonio and that ridiculous Lebron > Kobe statement. Wait until Lebron wins a championship before making the comparison.

As far as the Lakers season is concerned, I'd be lying if I said I'm not disappointed but I am. I did predict a .500 record by January 1 and they're not far off the pace that I predicted in the preseason.

I do see some good things happening in the last few games.
The Lakers are moving the ball much better on offense.
Even though Kobe was 9/30 in yesterday's game, he only forced a few shots, unlike the last road trip, where he was forcing the issue.
Luke's return helps the Lakers run the triangle more efficiently. Also I see an improved jump shot. If he can learn to not suck defensively, he could be a Rick Fox player for us.
Devean's return means improved D hopefully.
Sasha has improved, although he has yet to convince me that he isn't pure garbage.

There are still glaring problems such as:
Injuries. Kwame is the only Laker big that can deny post position. LO, Chris Mihm and Brian Cook are incapable of denying position. This was exposed yesterday by Melvin Eli, who looked like Karl Malone yesterday against the Lakers big men defenders.
The Lakers have looked tired in the last few games. They are a young team, it's way too early in the season for fatigue to kick in.
Smush and Sasha are not defending the pick and roll properly. They're going under the screen which enables guys like Troy Hudson to look like AI. They need to get better at fighting over screens.
Basically the Lakers' defense is poor at this point. They need to get it together at this point.
The Lakers are having trouble retaining focus, which allows teams to get back in the game after being down.

What I'm seeing is the Lakers gainging more of a grasp of the Triangle. This team doesn't have the talent of the Shaq led lakers or the Jordan led Bulls but there is no reason why we can't be competitive and make the playoffs. Our offensive coming together is a positive sign. We need to get our guys healthy, role players need to step up so Kobe and LO don't have to log so many minutes and we need to tighten up the team defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TobyTizzle on December 05, 2005, 06:36:27 PM
Of course Lebrons numbers havent jumped heaps... he actually got some team mates this year... thats where the stats have gone!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 06, 2005, 03:05:21 PM
Fuck that? Kobe is closer to Jordan than LeBron is to Kobe...LeBron hasn't even improved this year yet. In fact, his rebounds, assists, and steals are down from last year... ::)

Matter of fact:
JAMES 5.8 RBP > BRYANT 5.3 RBP
JAMES 4.8 APG > BRYANT 4.1 APG
JAMES 1.56 SPG > BRYANT SPG 1.19

Matter of fact:
BRYANT 2005/06 5.3 RPG < BRYANT 2004/05 5.9 RPG
BRYANT 2005/06 4.1 APG < BRYANT 2004/05 6.0 APG
BRYANT 2005/06 1.19 SPG < BRYANT 2004/05 1.30 SPG

Stop being stupid, please.



What the fuck is your point? Did I say Kobe was playing the best basketball of his career currently? LMAO...I was saying that LeBron has declined in stats this season and that Kobe was the better player...More proof that you're a hater. Get off my nuts and keep the Lakers (and my dick) out ya mouth like you said you would... :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 06, 2005, 03:08:49 PM
See Nik, stats speak for themselves.  Kobe is a great player but LeBron is the real deal and the Cavs are winning and will be in the playoffs.  Kobe will have another good year, but when round one of the playoffs starts, Ill be watching LeBron while smoking the bag of weed you send me. You, will just be wishing that the Lakers woulda made the playoffs and wishing you still had that 8th to releive the pain haha 8)

LOL...Only time will prove me right. Lakers are in a bad situation. Nothing has come into place yet and when it does, this whole board will remember what I've been saying all along...Lebron, on the other hand, hasn't played in the playoffs as of yet... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 06, 2005, 03:12:34 PM
Of course Lebrons numbers havent jumped heaps... he actually got some team mates this year... thats where the stats have gone!


That means his assists should rise and has nothing to do with his impressive rebounding falling off...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 06, 2005, 05:06:38 PM
You guys shut the fuck up. Leave Nik the stage for his show.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 06, 2005, 10:28:40 PM
Smush Parker Dunks on  V. Potapenko.. :yikes: :monkey: :banana: :rock: :o

http://s55.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2RFAGR9V10QQN3TEPEHG03DJ9Q




Can somebody re-up this please?

 8)

http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1DDZD0KG64YTC2YXV03DYFYYNY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 06, 2005, 10:46:23 PM
I just gotta say,Props too Smush Parker on getting those 7 steals Last night :o  that's the most Steals a Laker has had in 1 game sinse 1996 & the Most Steals a Player has had in the NBA this season 8)

Smush Made T.J. Ford his Bitch Last night ;D  And Sasha is playing solid defene too & hitting some 3's..And LAmar is starting to play better lately(Almost avg a triple Double the last 5 games).Hopefully we could keep this up.We got The Raptors tomorrow,that's a "W" ;D

Highlights  Lakers vs Bucks

http://broadband.nba.com/cc/playa.php?content=video&url=http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/nba/nbacom/recaps/recap_251_lalmil.asx#
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 06, 2005, 11:38:46 PM
Propz to the Lakers on there win. 8)
Hopefully, come Februry this will be the Laker team we see on the court every game.
Some cats had some crazy games.
Kobe- 58%
Smush-  7 steals :o
Odom- 24, 9 and 8. (don't think this is just a winter trend) Can never quite get that triple double. Haters sit down.

When your starting 5 are playing this good, the bench dosn't need to do too much. ;)

It's a shame I didn't get to see the game. ESPN highlights :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 07, 2005, 08:14:25 AM
Iit's not that hard to average over 30 points when you average like 30 shots and 10 free throws per game  :P

LeBron is the King. Get Shaq in his prime on the Cavs and they win 5 titles in a row.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 07, 2005, 03:13:39 PM
Iit's not that hard to average over 30 points when you average like 30 shots and 10 free throws per game  :P

LeBron is the King. Get Shaq in his prime on the Cavs and they win 5 titles in a row.


Kobe took 24 shots last night, you moron...He ended up with 33. LMFFFAO@A king who hasn't seen the playoffs, let alone worn the crown.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 08, 2005, 05:48:57 AM
Iit's not that hard to average over 30 points when you average like 30 shots and 10 free throws per game  :P

LeBron is the King. Get Shaq in his prime on the Cavs and they win 5 titles in a row.


Kobe took 24 shots last night, you moron...He ended up with 33. LMFFFAO@A king who hasn't seen the playoffs, let alone worn the crown.

Don't be a dumbass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 08, 2005, 04:09:27 PM
Iit's not that hard to average over 30 points when you average like 30 shots and 10 free throws per game  :P

LeBron is the King. Get Shaq in his prime on the Cavs and they win 5 titles in a row.


Kobe took 24 shots last night, you moron...He ended up with 33. LMFFFAO@A king who hasn't seen the playoffs, let alone worn the crown.

Don't be a dumbass.


Don't be a dumbass? Is it not true? Your "king" has NEVER worn the crown...Kobe 9 assists in 3 quarters of play. Stop the madness.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 08, 2005, 10:35:50 PM
Theres still hope for the lakers, their still growing as a team, and all those loses were partly due to a somewhat tough schedule, the schedule is easing up and should give them some momentum and give them more confidence, and plus odom is finally meshing in.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 09, 2005, 04:52:35 AM
7 Even Just wants attention.You have too understad he's a stupid 15 year old "Euro" that's been brainwash too believe Kobe had nothing too do with those championships,So he thinks kobe is not even that good.

I really,,really really really Doubt we will ever see "Lebronze" do some of the things Kobe did when we were winning champonships/Going to the Finals(2004 finals).Kobe ALWAYS came through in the clutch,and he had big fucking games,and clutch plays.Kobe was just fucking amazing.Kobe is not compared too Jordan b/c he won 3 straight championships like him,he's compared too him b/c what kobe did on the B-Ball court.

(I remeber GAME 4 of the 2002 Conference Semifinals against the spurs,the score was 85-85 with like,, 20 seconds left,kobe miss his shot attempt & kobe got his own rebound and put it back and the Lakers won 87-85 & the Lakers went back too Staples Center with a 3-1 lead 8))  <-----And that's just one of the MANY CLUTCH MOMENTS/BIG GAMES KOBE HAS HAD in his Hall of Fame career.

People are acting like Kobe's career is over ::) Nigga please,Only b/c the team is down doesn't mean Kobe is over.The Lakers are building a new Team around kobe and we will be back and you'll see Kobe do the same shit that we all saw him do when we were winning championships.

Kobe is the player Lebron wishes he was.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 09, 2005, 05:15:48 AM
If you say I just want attention, you at the same time give me props, cause if was out for attention, I'd defnitely be a successful motherfucker who achieves his goals.  :D

Anyways, Kobe has never won a crown without Shaq, and as soon as Shaq's gone he won't even make the playoffs, so stop all that Championship talk it annoys the hell out of me. Horry is not better than Malone, end of story.
Kobe had a great start this season, but all in all he doesn't impress me too much. He's turned into Allen Iverson. Hardly playoffs with team+lots of shots+lots of points. Only that Iverson still takes less shots and makes more points. And has more assists. And has MVP titles.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 09, 2005, 05:49:00 AM
You're a pathetic Shaq dick ryder,That's why no one takes you serious.you're a young kid,you never even saw the Lakers win  championships,especially living in fucking Europe :laugh: And learn how too separate Superstars from Roll Players,you dumb piece of shit.That whole R.Horry,K.Malone argument is retarded.You're basically saying Kobe's a Roll Player,Fucking Moron.This is why no one takes you serious.

And how many championships has shaq won with out kobe? 0  ...Shaq has had,Penny,Kobe,& D.Wade.Kobe has been by himself 1 year and he had Lamar Odom,Are you fucking saying Lamar is better then Penny,kobe or D.Wade? Again,you're a moron,you're a shaq dick Ryder,& no one takes you serious.

The reason the Lakers won 3 straight championships and went to the finals 4 times in 5 years is b/c Kobe ALWAYS came through in the clutch & HAD BIG GAMES unlike D.Wade who went 0-6 0 pts in the 4rth quarter & choked away a 4 point lead with 2 minutes left @ home,in miami.GAME 7 2005 ECF :loser:

Lebron will never win a championship,,Kobe will go on & win more championships,he's going to have the waaay beter teammates to help him out,unlike Lebrons sorry ass teammates.

The whole king james thing is just a gimmic,That's just nike pimpin him,that nigga aint shit.

Lebron=D.Wilkins

Kobe=Magic,Jordan,L.Bird ect ect   

Deal With It
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 09, 2005, 05:55:48 AM
It's all a matter of the team for chrissakes.. not even Jordan woulda won a championship with the current Atlanta Hawks. Lol. In other works, Championships don't make you the better player. It's really not that hard of a concept to grab, but you Kobelovers act like you don't see that, cause rings is the only thing in which Kobe is ahead of LeBron. I'm not even a Shaq fan, not at all. I just think it's funny how Lakerfans stab the man in the back that has made your team what it was in the late 90s/early 00s

And don't ignore that Iverson part, cause that is as valid as it can get.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 09, 2005, 06:14:45 AM
I'm not even a Shaq fan, not at all. I just think it's funny how Lakerfans stab the man in the back that has made you team what it was in the late 90s/early 00s

WOW!!  You're Dumber then i thought.. :o  I think we all know  why  Laker Fans rip on shaq,Don't even get me started on that topic.

And again,when you make coments like that just shows how big of a Shaq dick ryder you really are.

Kobe's been name to 1rst team all-NBA like 5 or 6 times,,1rst team all defence 3 times and all kinds of other awards,,Lebron plays no fucking defence,,kobes defence is back,,he shut down R.Allen & V.Carter...Lebron wishes he could as good as kobe.you're nothing but a Lebron Dick Ryder

If it wasn't for kobe the Lakers don't win those championships,Jerry West did a great Job Building a Championship TEAM.

Lebron will be lucky too have tha kind of career kobe has had,And kobe's not even finish yet,he's still going to have more success in the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 09, 2005, 06:23:48 AM
LMAO @ winning championships doesn't make you a better player,,What a fucking Moron.Like it or not,,Kobe was a BIG part of those championship teams,and if it wasn't for him,we don't win those championships...

Stupid Europeans!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 09, 2005, 06:33:40 AM
LeBron has been pretty impressive when it comes to steals for someone who plays no defense. You make up shit, you're a dumbass. Nice you ignore everything I say aside of the Shaq part. Damn, losing him to a team that now kicks your ass must really have hurt you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 09, 2005, 06:45:55 AM
When was the last time Lebron shut someone down? he'll never be name too a first team all defence.And what the fuck am i making up? what am i ignoring?

The heat will never win a championship,They got our left-overs (Shaq:19 ppg 7.5 rpg in the 2005 playoffs :loser: ) And his fatass got injured again and he's miss 18 games already.The guy is stealing money and he's fucking washed up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 09, 2005, 08:04:18 AM
LeBron has been pretty impressive when it comes to steals for someone who plays no defense. You make up shit, you're a dumbass. Nice you ignore everything I say aside of the Shaq part. Damn, losing him to a team that now kicks your ass must really have hurt you.

Actually Miami has a 10-9 record, while the Lakers have a 9-9 one and could go 10-9 on friday night. Miami has a worse record than the worse team of the Central Division. They didn't impress me AT ALL. But i already knew they weren't shit. Wade has Zo, Walker, Williams, Posey and a lot of people you all dickrode this summer, but he ain't winning games. I know that to diss Kobe and the Lakers is like a national sport, for all the non-Laker fans, but c'mon. I predicted a 5-8 record in November, with things going better starting from December. Lakers will make the Play Offs, and in 2-3 years they could win a title AGAIN. Miami will not. Mark my words. Shaq will not win another ring. No more.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 09, 2005, 08:09:03 AM
That's cause Shaq is injured. Shaq is a big ass factor, as much as Lakers hate to admit that. Watch Miami's wins pile up as soon as he's back in shape.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 09, 2005, 09:36:12 AM
7 why do you bother arguing when you know its going no where ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 09, 2005, 09:40:24 AM
That's cause Shaq is injured. Shaq is a big ass factor, as much as Lakers hate to admit that. Watch Miami's wins pile up as soon as he's back in shape.

Of course Shaq is a big factor. A good center is def more important than a good shooting guard, cause there are dozen of good guards in the league, but just a few good centers. What I'm saying is that both Wade and James need a player like Shaq to win a title. Just like Kobe. On the other side, Shaq had more opportunities to win championship, cause he was been the franchise man in Orlando, with Penny, and he didn't win a ring; he was been a franchise man in L.A., but he didn't win it with Van Exel, Jones, Bryant, Horry, etc.. He did it when Kobe stepped up being the best SG in the league. Now that he divided himself from Kobe, if he's really "that" good, he should win a pair of titles with Wade. Like he promised. My 100$ he'll not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 09, 2005, 10:25:41 AM
7 why do you bother arguing when you know its going no where ?

Well sometimes I just have nothing better to do  :D

That's cause Shaq is injured. Shaq is a big ass factor, as much as Lakers hate to admit that. Watch Miami's wins pile up as soon as he's back in shape.

Of course Shaq is a big factor. A good center is def more important than a good shooting guard, cause there are dozen of good guards in the league, but just a few good centers. What I'm saying is that both Wade and James need a player like Shaq to win a title. Just like Kobe. On the other side, Shaq had more opportunities to win championship, cause he was been the franchise man in Orlando, with Penny, and he didn't win a ring; he was been a franchise man in L.A., but he didn't win it with Van Exel, Jones, Bryant, Horry, etc.. He did it when Kobe stepped up being the best SG in the league. Now that he divided himself from Kobe, if he's really "that" good, he should win a pair of titles with Wade. Like he promised. My 100$ he'll not.

Well, Shaq is one of those players who "age" fast. He's obviously a shade to his former self. His prime is half a decade ago, and it's obvious he can't bring the same power and numbers to the table he did in 2000. It's hard for a player his size to dominate basketball in his mid-30s.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 09, 2005, 01:47:58 PM
Fuck Shaq he ain't goin to win no more rings. When his and Kobe's careers are over Shaq is goin to have 3 rings and Kobe is goin to have 5 and as far as Lebron goes unless he gets out of Cleveland  he is not goin to win any titles.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on December 09, 2005, 10:28:26 PM
personally, i think Shaq will have a better chance of winning another title than Kobe if he's healthy

the west is a hard conference (not what it used to be, but still difficult), u got the Mavs, Suns, Spurs...the Lakers have little chance against teams like that, even with the possible addition of Chris Bosh i can't see them winning the title...definately improving tho

Kobe wouldn't of won those championships without Shaq and vice versa, i think they both know that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on December 09, 2005, 10:43:45 PM
Kobe is a great player, no doubt about that. but he's not on MJ's level, and i dont think he will ever be.

Jordan was 1 of a kind, Lebron will never be on his level either...

Jordan >> Kobe > Pippen

I know some of you will think I'm crazy for comparing Kobe to Pippen, but it makes sense

Kobe Career Stats - 22.6 PPG, 4.5 Assists, 5.1 Rebounds, 45% FG, 2.8 TO, 1.4 Steals

Pippen Career Stats - 16.1 PPG, 5.2 Assists, 6.4 Rebounds, 47.3% FG, 2.8 TO, 2.0 Steals

think about this one too, the year Jordan retired, Pippen took the Bulls to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals where they would lose in 7 games to the knicks in the 93-94 season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 10, 2005, 04:00:36 AM
Props on the Lakers for the 4 wins streak. Like expected, they're starting to play like a fucking team, Odom is starting to step up, and Cook is on fire.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on December 10, 2005, 04:06:55 AM
yo Antonio, u think Phil's gonna give Kwame back his spot?

that scrub don't deserve shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 10, 2005, 05:11:37 AM
yo Antonio, u think Phil's gonna give Kwame back his spot?

that scrub don't deserve shit.

From a Laker perspective, you better hope not so.

I expect Kwame to start again, but his minutes might go down to like 20 per game. Cook is definitely contributing more as of now, no question about it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 10, 2005, 06:07:42 AM
Plus Bynum is getting a good minutage and he's getting some confidence. Damn!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 10, 2005, 01:32:10 PM
I think Kwame will get his starting spot back but if he doesn't step up he will lose it very quickly. Plus I like the line up Phil put out against the Bucks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 10, 2005, 06:04:09 PM
Yeah Brown's injury basically helped us giving Sasha Vujacic, Brian Cook and Andrew Bynum a good minutage. Hopefully Odom will continue to start at PF with Vujacic SG and Brown in the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2005, 09:27:07 PM
If you say I just want attention, you at the same time give me props, cause if was out for attention, I'd defnitely be a successful motherfucker who achieves his goals.  :D

Anyways, Kobe has never won a crown without Shaq, and as soon as Shaq's gone he won't even make the playoffs, so stop all that Championship talk it annoys the hell out of me. Horry is not better than Malone, end of story.
Kobe had a great start this season, but all in all he doesn't impress me too much. He's turned into Allen Iverson. Hardly playoffs with team+lots of shots+lots of points. Only that Iverson still takes less shots and makes more points. And has more assists. And has MVP titles.



LMAO...You're a disgrace to basketball, the way you think. Jordan never won titles without Pippen, Magic never won titles without Kareem, Billups never won titles without Ben Wallace. What's your point? Seriously man, you're making no sense...Look at how Kobe takes charge, look at how the players on the Lakers are learning their role, look at how Kobe can have 11 points and the Lakers can still shit on the Bucks. You think the fucking Sixers can win if Iverson scores only 11 points? Kobe, even his presence on the court, is great. Much greater than Iverson or LeBron will ever know. Kobe is a natural born leader, he loves to compete, he loves to lead. It's in his blood...Kobe is a winner. LeBron has not done enough in his career yet to be up there with the likes of Kobe and Jordan...When he does accomplish shit and has SOMETHING under his belt, maybe then we can talk about it...But for now, your sig is simply a disgrace, and you need to understand that from a basketball fans stand-point...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 10, 2005, 09:29:40 PM
Lakers really sucked a fat one tonight, and no minutes for bynum... :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2005, 09:33:26 PM
It's all a matter of the team for chrissakes.. not even Jordan woulda won a championship with the current Atlanta Hawks. Lol. In other works, Championships don't make you the better player. It's really not that hard of a concept to grab, but you Kobelovers act like you don't see that, cause rings is the only thing in which Kobe is ahead of LeBron. I'm not even a Shaq fan, not at all. I just think it's funny how Lakerfans stab the man in the back that has made your team what it was in the late 90s/early 00s

And don't ignore that Iverson part, cause that is as valid as it can get.



You're a moron. It's not the rings, it's what he's done to get to those rings...All the blood, sweat, tears. Rings don't make someone great, that's a known fact...Who knows if LeBron woulda held his, who knows if he woulda had those SPECTACULAR 4th quarters to save the Lakers if he was in Kobes shoes, who knows if the Lakers woulda won 3 straight if it was Shaq & LeBron...As of yet, he hasn't been there, so it would be ridiculous to place them in the same category. Get why your sig is a disgrace to basketball yet?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2005, 09:38:02 PM
Lakers will make the Play Offs,


LMFAO...Lakers start winning, you're back on the bandwaggon again...Just like I predicted...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2005, 09:44:24 PM
personally, i think Shaq will have a better chance of winning another title than Kobe if he's healthy

the west is a hard conference (not what it used to be, but still difficult), u got the Mavs, Suns, Spurs...the Lakers have little chance against teams like that, even with the possible addition of Chris Bosh i can't see them winning the title...definately improving tho

Kobe wouldn't of won those championships without Shaq and vice versa, i think they both know that.


Are you kidding me? Not only would the addition of Chris Bosh automatically make the Lakers contenders, but the development of Andrew Bynum is gunna be great as well. Smush, Kobe, Odom, Bosh, Bynum. There will be no team better...The 2007 plan basically gaurantees the Lakers will be contenders again soon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2005, 09:50:25 PM
Lakers really sucked a fat one tonight, and no minutes for bynum... :(


Yea, I'm glad Kwame didn't start, cuz then we'd have people like Antonio automatically talkin' shit and blaming him. I hope Kwame has the will to utilize his talents and earn his starting spot+minutes back. I'm actually willing to be patient this season. I'm willing to give him a chance, I'm willing to let him progress. I have faith that he will earn his starting spot back real soon with some great play...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 10, 2005, 11:52:38 PM
look at how Kobe can have 11 points and the Lakers can still shit on the Bucks. You think the fucking Sixers can win if Iverson scores only 11 points? Kobe, even his presence on the court, is great. Much greater than Iverson or LeBron will ever know. Kobe is a natural born leader, he loves to compete, he loves to lead. It's in his blood...Kobe is a winner.

That's some real shit right there..Lebron scored 52 tonight and the cavs still LOST :laugh:

tHE SAME GOES WITH IVERSON,,If he doesn't score,the team sucks...and the sixers are 9-11...so,he aint got shit on kobe...

And Lebron and shaq would of never won championships together b/c Lebron would of ask too be traded...Shaq has the biggest fucking ego,he doesn't like anyone else to get their shine on.

When Phil & Tex Winter came too the Lakers in 1999 they were shock & surpriced too learn the hatred & jealousy shaq had for kobe,All b/c kobe was the new upcoming star & he was really popular & a exciting player too watch & the Next jordan and all that...And shaq hated that shit.

And we all learned a couple of months ago about shaq slapping kobe in the head during practice in that 50 game season when kobe became the starter after that E.Jones trade B/c shaq felt kobe was showing him off during practice...What a faggot shaq is.

The only reason kobe never asked for a trade is b/c kobe 1 day wanted to be the franchise player of the GREAT Los Angeles Lakers.  (And Jerry West Told him "We need you too win championships" ;D)

So Lebron would of been like "Fuck you Shaq i aint putting up with your shit,i'm out".Shaq is just a Fag,He had problems with Penny & then Kobe & Last season complained about not getting the Ball enough in the 4rth quarter and how He "Din't like offence in the 4rth quarter"  (That was a shot at D,Wade,but the media never made a big deal about it,,,hmmmm  i wonder why?)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 11, 2005, 04:26:17 AM
Lakers will make the Play Offs,

LMFAO...Lakers start winning, you're back on the bandwaggon again...Just like I predicted...LOL.

Your predictions are always wrong, included this one, so don't even consider them important. You moron, i've never said the opposite. And in my infamous prediction of 5 wins in November the sentence ended with a clear "with things going better starting from December". It's just you who didn't accept the 5 wins prediction and who're bitching cause i was right and you was wrong. Like usual. Now get off my dick, fool.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 11, 2005, 04:27:30 AM
personally, i think Shaq will have a better chance of winning another title than Kobe if he's healthy

the west is a hard conference (not what it used to be, but still difficult), u got the Mavs, Suns, Spurs...the Lakers have little chance against teams like that, even with the possible addition of Chris Bosh i can't see them winning the title...definately improving tho

Kobe wouldn't of won those championships without Shaq and vice versa, i think they both know that.

Are you kidding me? Not only would the addition of Chris Bosh automatically make the Lakers contenders, but the development of Andrew Bynum is gunna be great as well. Smush, Kobe, Odom, Bosh, Bynum. There will be no team better...The 2007 plan basically gaurantees the Lakers will be contenders again soon.

Man you're thruly lost.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2005, 03:04:35 PM
LMAO...You're the lost one. You've said it in the past, you claimed you didn't see the Lakers reaching the playoffs this season, they win 4, you're back on the dick...now you're downtalking the 2007 plan? You mean to tell me you don't believe in a future Laker dynasty? You're a piece of shit fan, you know that?...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 12, 2005, 03:29:59 AM
LMAO...You're the lost one. You've said it in the past, you claimed you didn't see the Lakers reaching the playoffs this season
Quote it, moron. I've never said that.

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they win 4, you're back on the dick...
I predicted it. So?

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now you're downtalking the 2007 plan? You mean to tell me you don't believe in a future Laker dynasty?
I ain't downtalking the 2007 plan. I just don't think that starting 5 you wrote is easly the best team in the NBA. They need more than that.  Expecially bench/role players like Horry, Fisher, Fox, Harper, etc.. who often made the difference in our 3peat run.

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You're a piece of shit fan, you know that?...PeACe
No i'm not. But it's 101% certified that you are a moron obsessed with my dick.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 12, 2005, 08:01:18 PM
Kwame's numbers: 6-6 fg 12 points 6 rebounds.
ok there not spectaculer, but considering he's coming off an injury, didn't start, and that this is Kwame Brown we're talking about... It pretty good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 12, 2005, 08:06:29 PM
Looks like we got a win over Dallas, 109-106. I'll watch it on my DVR when I get home from work. It looks like Kwame Brown had a good game. 43 points by Kobe... :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 12, 2005, 08:10:23 PM
I'LL POST THE CLUTCH SHOT OF THE YEAR VIDEO BY KOBE LATER TONIGHT ,,,   HOLLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on December 12, 2005, 08:12:16 PM
nice win, crazy shot by KB8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 12, 2005, 09:11:42 PM
nice win, crazy shot by KB8
hell yeah, his reverse layup was  :o too. It's a huge perfomance to win against Dallas especially on the road
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 12, 2005, 10:15:09 PM
fuckin crap  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 12, 2005, 10:41:03 PM
fuckin crap  ;)

You've been talking shit about Kwame The whole season and he had a great game Against "your Mavs" ;D

Where the fuck did those post moves come from? :o :o :o :o 8)  Kwame came through in the 4rth quarter with some big baskets,And he had 3 nice assist. 8)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/evrgf34.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 13, 2005, 03:50:45 AM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/evrgf34.jpg)

I can't believe dude is 23 years old. He looks 40ish, no kiddin.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 13, 2005, 07:40:03 AM
I'll watch the game tonight. Can't wait.

I'LL POST THE CLUTCH SHOT OF THE YEAR VIDEO BY KOBE LATER TONIGHT ,,,   HOLLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :o :o :yikes: :yikes: :yikes:

Was it good? I've read Smush made the last 2 FT?

P.S. Congrats to the Lakers for virtually being in the Play Offs again. I know it's still a long run, but it's nice to be there again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 13, 2005, 07:40:44 AM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/evrgf34.jpg)

I can't believe dude is 23 years old. He looks 40ish, no kiddin.

What about Lebron? lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 13, 2005, 07:43:56 AM
Kobe's clutch. I haven't tested them since i will watch the full game tonight and i don't want to see it before then.

http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2PD4AGMY8JUS70WBOYEF6VTZDM
http://rapidshare.de/files/9099662/_12-12__Kobe_Bryant.asf.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 13, 2005, 10:23:16 AM
I just can't help but be reminded of how ridiculous 7even's sig is everytime I see it...As of this season and even career-wise:

(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/paul_pierce.jpg) [size=9]>[/size] (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/lebron_james.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 13, 2005, 10:44:25 AM
Quote it, moron. I've never said that.


Lakers are the team with the worse record out of the Pacific Division. Virtually out of the Play Offs. Brown is a bust. Clippers owns the Lakers.

Chemistry? They simply sucks except for Kobe.

Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
Trade him.

Without him (Kobe) they're a lottery team. Wait: they already are!

The truth will come to light no matter what we say.

^^Here you’re implying that the Lakers WILL fail, and you even make it seem as if it’s something you’re anticipating so that you can prove a point...All these posts are from THIS very thread when the Lakers were in a slump. That’s right, I didn’t even have to search through threads to expose you…If you still consider yourself a fan (and now act optimistic since they’re winning), then you are the worst fan ever. Period. A fan sticks by his team through thick and thin…You shit on the team through the thin and ride their dick when it’s thick…Know what I’m sayin? Anyways, after a few people said you were a Laker hater, you said you wouldn’t comment on the Lakers anymore, so what the fuck are you doing? Stick to your word, you don’t belong in this thread…PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 13, 2005, 10:46:54 AM
Kwame's numbers: 6-6 fg 12 points 6 rebounds.
ok there not spectaculer, but considering he's coming off an injury, didn't start, and that this is Kwame Brown we're talking about... It pretty good.


Honestly, this isn't even half of what Kwame is capable of...It sickened me when "fans" wouldn't give Kwame a chance and gave up on him 5 games into the season...And this is a man playing in an extremely complex system who is KNOWN to be a slow learner. Give dude a chance, ESPECIALLY if you wanna consider yourself a Laker fan...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 13, 2005, 10:52:02 AM
I don't like that Kwame hasn't developed a move in the post in the 5 years he's bein in the league :grumpy:

You don't know what you're saying. Kwame has moves in the posts, he's shown brilliance underneath in the past, he just gets lost trying to utilize his athleticism and talent a lot...

1 month later...

Where the fuck did those post moves come from? :o :o :o :o 8) 



LMAO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 13, 2005, 11:11:32 AM
Quote it, moron. I've never said that.


Lakers are the team with the worse record out of the Pacific Division. Virtually out of the Play Offs. Brown is a bust. Clippers owns the Lakers.

Chemistry? They simply sucks except for Kobe.

Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
Trade him.

Without him (Kobe) they're a lottery team. Wait: they already are!

The truth will come to light no matter what we say.

^^Here you’re implying that the Lakers WILL fail, and you even make it seem as if it’s something you’re anticipating so that you can prove a point...All these posts are from THIS very thread when the Lakers were in a slump. That’s right, I didn’t even have to search through threads to expose you…If you still consider yourself a fan (and now act optimistic since they’re winning), then you are the worst fan ever. Period. A fan sticks by his team through thick and thin…You shit on the team through the thin and ride their dick when it’s thick…Know what I’m sayin? Anyways, after a few people said you were a Laker hater, you said you wouldn’t comment on the Lakers anymore, so what the fuck are you doing? Stick to your word, you don’t belong in this thread…PeACe

You ain't intelligent enought to understand what i imply in my posts, so don't even try that argument with me. I've never ever said Lakers will not make the Play Offs this year, and the quotes you reported reflects only me being mad at how bad they were actually playing, which was a fact for everybody except you. The only prediction i've made is the infamous "5 wins record in November with things going better starting from December". Made in october. So to say: "Lakers start winning, you're back on the bandwaggon again" when i was the one predicting them to win those games is stupid. Just like you. For real, man. Get off my dick. To quote Kurupt, you are more bitch than a bitch, bitch. Leave my dick in peace and go sucking Kwame's one. You lier.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 13, 2005, 02:43:17 PM
Quote it, moron. I've never said that.


Lakers are the team with the worse record out of the Pacific Division. Virtually out of the Play Offs. Brown is a bust. Clippers owns the Lakers.

Chemistry? They simply sucks except for Kobe.

Lamar Odom: 8 points in almost 47', 1-11 from 2pts, 0-4 from 3pts.
Trade him.

Without him (Kobe) they're a lottery team. Wait: they already are!

The truth will come to light no matter what we say.

^^Here you’re implying that the Lakers WILL fail, and you even make it seem as if it’s something you’re anticipating so that you can prove a point...All these posts are from THIS very thread when the Lakers were in a slump. That’s right, I didn’t even have to search through threads to expose you…If you still consider yourself a fan (and now act optimistic since they’re winning), then you are the worst fan ever. Period. A fan sticks by his team through thick and thin…You shit on the team through the thin and ride their dick when it’s thick…Know what I’m sayin? Anyways, after a few people said you were a Laker hater, you said you wouldn’t comment on the Lakers anymore, so what the fuck are you doing? Stick to your word, you don’t belong in this thread…PeACe

You ain't intelligent enought to understand what i imply in my posts, so don't even try that argument with me. I've never ever said Lakers will not make the Play Offs this year, and the quotes you reported reflects only me being mad at how bad they were actually playing, which was a fact for everybody except you. The only prediction i've made is the infamous "5 wins record in November with things going better starting from December". Made in october. So to say: "Lakers start winning, you're back on the bandwaggon again" when i was the one predicting them to win those games is stupid. Just like you. For real, man. Get off my dick. To quote Kurupt, you are more bitch than a bitch, bitch. Leave my dick in peace and go sucking Kwame's one. You lier.


Everything you say is useless. A fan doesn't portray his team in a negetive sense the way you have in the past. A fan doesn't make comments such as the ones I quoted...You're pathetic if you don't see what I'm saying. In what ways did you support the Lakers when they were losing? It is so blatant and easy to see, you are a fucking fake...Unless you completely rethink the way you think, then you can forget being viewed as a Laker fan by me (and I'm sure a few other too)...Until then, keep your promise and shut ya dumbass up...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 13, 2005, 02:49:43 PM
I just can't help but be reminded of how ridiculous 7even's sig is everytime I see it...As of this season and even career-wise:

(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/paul_pierce.jpg) [size=9]>[/size] (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/lebron_james.jpg)

That's a shocker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 13, 2005, 03:12:02 PM
I just can't help but be reminded of how ridiculous 7even's sig is everytime I see it...As of this season and even career-wise:

(http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/paul_pierce.jpg) [size=9]>[/size] (http://www.nba.com/media/playerfile/lebron_james.jpg)

That's a shocker.


Paul Pierce:
27 PPG
9 RPG
4.1 APG
1.50 SPG
FG% 49
FT% 81
3P% 43.5
MPG 39

Playoff Averages (in 37 games):
24.5 PPG
8.5 RPG
4.7 APG
1.78 SPG
FG% 41
3P% 30
MPG 42

Career Highlights
• Tallied 2,071 points in 2000-2001, becoming the first Celtic to clear the 2000 point mark since Larry Bird completed the feat in 1988
• Ranked eighth in NBA in points per game (25.3) in 2000-2001
• Became the first Celtics player to win the NBA's Player of the Month Award in 15 years in March 2001
• On 3/26, became the first Celtics player to win the NBA's Player of the Week award since Reggie Lewis in 1992
• Ranked second in the NBA in steals per game (2.08) in 1999-2000
• Participated in the Schick Rookie Challenge during the 2000 NBA All-Star Weekend
• A unanimous selection to the 1998-99 Schick All-Rookie First Team after leading the Celtics in three-pointers made (84, 10th in the   NBA) and attempted (204, 18th), three-point percentage (.412, 10th) and steals (1.71 spg, 19th)
• Ranked second among rookies in scoring (16.5 ppg), three-pointers made and attempted, three-point percentage, rebounds (6.4 rpg) and steals, fourth in blocked shots (1.04 bpg), fifth in assists (2.4 apg), sixth in double-doubles (3) and 10th in field-goal percentage (.439)
• Named Rookie of the Month for February 1999, leading the NBA with 2.73 spg, leading all rookies with 20.4 ppg and adding 7.1 rpg, 2.4 apg and 1.45 bpg
• Made his NBA debut, totaling 19 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocked shots, against the Toronto Raptors on 2/5/99
• Named First Team All-America by the AP after his junior season at Kansas in 1997-98 and was
• Appeared in 37 playoff games
• Lead the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals
• Honorable Mention All-America after his sophomore season
• Named MVP of the Big 12 Conference Tournament in both 1996-97 and 1997-98
• Shared Big Eight co-Freshman of the Year honors in 1995-96      


LeBron James
30 PPG
5.8 RPG
4.9 APG
1.53 SPG
FG% 48
FT% 80
3P% 34
MPG 41

Playoff Averages (in 0 games):
N/A

Career Highlights:
•  Named 2003-04 NBA Rookie of the Year becoming the first Cavalier and youngest player to ever receive the award
•  One of three rookies in NBA history to average at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in one season (O. Robertson, M. Jordan)
•  Scored a career-high 41 points versus New Jersey on March 27 while dishing out a career-high 13 assists


It's safe to say I'm more than right...You guys are giving LeBron way too much credit way too soon. To compare LeBron and Pierce is TOTALLY acceptable, and many will tell you Pierce is currently playing better...If people were to compare Pierce and Kobe, the conversation would be ALL laughs as to who's better...Remove that shit from your sig at once. I don't believe for a second LeBron could have done to Dallas what Kobe did last night...PeACe
   
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 13, 2005, 04:00:57 PM
Kwame's numbers: 6-6 fg 12 points 6 rebounds.
ok there not spectaculer, but considering he's coming off an injury, didn't start, and that this is Kwame Brown we're talking about... It pretty good.


Honestly, this isn't even half of what Kwame is capable of...It sickened me when "fans" wouldn't give Kwame a chance and gave up on him 5 games into the season...And this is a man playing in an extremely complex system who is KNOWN to be a slow learner. Give dude a chance, ESPECIALLY if you wanna consider yourself a Laker fan...
You are getting emotional homie. I never implyed this was all he can do. But for someone who has been struggling as much as kwame, got injuryed and then got his starting role taken away from him, and posted the above stats in his first game back, those are good numbers. When I say "this is Kwame Brown we're talking about" it's more a reflection on his present then his future. I'm just surprised he did this so early ie. first game back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 13, 2005, 04:06:22 PM
Kwame's numbers: 6-6 fg 12 points 6 rebounds.
ok there not spectaculer, but considering he's coming off an injury, didn't start, and that this is Kwame Brown we're talking about... It pretty good.


Honestly, this isn't even half of what Kwame is capable of...It sickened me when "fans" wouldn't give Kwame a chance and gave up on him 5 games into the season...And this is a man playing in an extremely complex system who is KNOWN to be a slow learner. Give dude a chance, ESPECIALLY if you wanna consider yourself a Laker fan...
You are getting emotional homie. I never implyed this was all he can do. But for someone who has been struggling as much as kwame, got injuryed and then got his starting role taken away from him, and posted the above stats in his first game back, those are good numbers. When I say "this is Kwame Brown we're talking about" it's more a reflection on his present then his future. I'm just surprised he did this so early ie. first game back.

Emotional? Naah...Just believe what I say when I first say it. Kwame will be a factor for us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 13, 2005, 06:11:59 PM
I don't like that Kwame hasn't developed a move in the post in the 5 years he's bein in the league :grumpy:

You don't know what you're saying. Kwame has moves in the posts, he's shown brilliance underneath in the past, he just gets lost trying to utilize his athleticism and talent a lot...

1 month later...

Where the fuck did those post moves come from? :o :o :o :o 8) 



LMAO.


You're such a fucking moron...It's still a fact that it took Kwame 5 years too develope some moves..So wy are you loughing?, there's a rerason the  wizards traded him.Last night was the first time i seen Kwame look like a real big man,which is why i use this ---> :o :o

And yesturday still doesn't prove that he's become a solid role player.he has too the shit every game.

And stop embarrassing Laker fans with your stupid S.Kemp will  help the Lakers threads :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 14, 2005, 10:49:39 AM
Everything you say is useless. A fan doesn't portray his team in a negetive sense the way you have in the past.
Coming from the guy who made a topic entitled "Lakers sucks"

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A fan doesn't make comments such as the ones I quoted...
Actually you wrote the perfect definition of a "dickrider", and you're a great one. A true fan can see positive aspects and negative aspects, he can recognize a bust from a beast, he can be realistic enought to predict 5 wins instead of 9+, and optimistic enought to predict "things going better starting from december", he can blame his own heroes if he has to (included Kobe), he can recognize another team being stronger than his favourite one if that's the truth, etc.. You ain't that kind of "fan". You're more a dickrider. Brown traded to L.A.? First reaction: damn, horrible trade. After 2 days it's: "wow! Brown will play like a beast!" just cause Phil said so. This isn't a fan. This is just a dickrider. A fan is someone who (like you) didn't like that trade and who doesn't dickride that player just cause he got signed by the Lakers. A true fan is someone who will recognize Brown's improvement if he'll see it, but only when/if he'll see it, and not cause Phil made a positive comment about the trade in the summer. But you just can't understand this shit. Go ahead with your "Rush MVP" and "Brown will be a beast", "Odom better than Pippen", "Kobe better than Jordan" and "Kemp could help us a lot", "Blount better than..", "with Bosh we're the best team in the NBA", etc.. You looks pathetic.

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You're pathetic if you don't see what I'm saying.
No, i'm a normal guy. You are the pathetic desperate dickrider one.

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In what ways did you support the Lakers when they were losing?
In the same way you've never admitted why we were loosing. I supported them by predicting 5 wins in November "with things going better starting from December", so by admitting them problems initially but being more optimistic about the future. I supported them by NEVER saying Lakers will not make the playoffs. I supported them by talking about the real problems of them Lakers and not by dissing other fans trying to defend the Lakers when nothing could defend them. You support a loosing team by being real, not by dickriding them like you and by dissing all the people who're just trying to figure out WHY they are loosing.

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It is so blatant and easy to see, you are a fucking fake...Unless you completely rethink the way you think, then you can forget being viewed as a Laker fan by me (and I'm sure a few other too)...Until then, keep your promise and shut ya dumbass up...PeACe
Actually i replied to give Lakers props, but you were on my dick once again. The problem is that you love my dick, man. But i don't like you. Face it. I fuck females.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 14, 2005, 10:53:29 AM
I don't like that Kwame hasn't developed a move in the post in the 5 years he's bein in the league :grumpy:

You don't know what you're saying. Kwame has moves in the posts, he's shown brilliance underneath in the past, he just gets lost trying to utilize his athleticism and talent a lot...

1 month later...

Where the fuck did those post moves come from? :o :o :o :o 8) 



LMAO.


You're such a fucking moron...It's still a fact that it took Kwame 5 years too develope some moves..So wy are you loughing?, there's a rerason the  wizards traded him.Last night was the first time i seen Kwame look like a real big man,which is why i use this ---> :o :o

And yesturday still doesn't prove that he's become a solid role player.he has too the shit every game.

And stop embarrassing Laker fans with your stupid S.Kemp will  help the Lakers threads :grumpy:


LMAO. Once again, completely missing the point like a dumbass...a month ago when I told you Kwame Brown had EXCELLENT post moves and that he just wasn't good at utilizing them all the time, you completely shot it down and claimed Kwame was worthless and was incapable of any moves...A month later, Kwame shows the post moves I was informing you about, yet you still say "OMG! I DIDNT KNOW KWAME COULD DO THAT AND I DIDNT KNOW HE HAD POST MOVES!  :o :o :o"...You're retarded man. You don't even understand what everyone means when they say Kwame is very skilled and capable of playing like a beast, you only see the fact that he's put forth lack-luster performances, but completely disregard that he is already fitting in nicely as a roll player (and if lives up to full potential) may one day be amazing...Now shut the fuck up, you incompetent idiot and stop bringng up shit from other threads because you have nothing useful to say... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 14, 2005, 11:22:49 AM
Coming from the guy who made a topic entitled "Lakers sucks"

I made the thread not the first week of the season, not the first month of the season, not even the first half of the season... I made it when it was obvious what the team had become...When they showed that they had given up, that's when I made the thread...It's not like they were just in a slump and I made that thread. You completely don't get it...Go back and read that thread and see how much love and optimism I put forth in them with that very thread...Something I could never picture you doing.


Actually you wrote the perfect definition of a "dickrider", and you're a great one. A true fan can see positive aspects and negative aspects, he can recognize a bust from a beast, he can be realistic enought to predict 5 wins instead of 9+, and optimistic enought to predict "things going better starting from december", he can blame his own heroes if he has to (included Kobe), he can recognize another team being stronger than his favourite one if that's the truth, etc.. You ain't that kind of "fan". You're more a dickrider. Brown traded to L.A.? First reaction: damn, horrible trade. After 2 days it's: "wow! Brown will play like a beast!" just cause Phil said so. This isn't a fan. This is just a dickrider. A fan is someone who (like you) didn't like that trade and who doesn't dickride that player just cause he got signed by the Lakers. A true fan is someone who will recognize Brown's improvement if he'll see it, but only when/if he'll see it, and not cause Phil made a positive comment about the trade in the summer. But you just can't understand this shit. Go ahead with your "Rush MVP" and "Brown will be a beast", "Odom better than Pippen", "Kobe better than Jordan" and "Kemp could help us a lot", "Blount better than..", "with Bosh we're the best team in the NBA", etc.. You looks pathetic.

Again, missing the point. Do you really speak english or is it so broken that nothing I say really gets through to you? When Kwame came to LA, I said I didn't like the trade...I never said I HATED the trade, you're just making shit up now. After stating I didn't like the trade, I never shitted on Kwame. Once he came to LA, I put my faith in him, I gave him the chance he needed like a fan should...I'm still giving him that chance, because he's only played 10 games for us. You, on the other hand, take a good look at yourself...Right away, you talked shit about Kwame, said he's a bust, said the Lakers look like they're missing the playoffs...Can you honestly picture anyone within the Laker organization saying those things? HELL NO...If someone like Kareem or Magic or Jerry Buss said Kwame was a bust, holy shit, how gay would that be?...That's why I don't consider you a Laker. I consider myself a Laker fan at heart...You are not a fan, you don't have what it takes. You don't understand optimism and faith. When a fellow fan shows faith, you shoot it down as foolishness...That's not how a fan reacts...When did you give Kwame a chance? When did you give the Lakers a chance? Their first slump of the season, you were already riding them...You need to learn a thing or two before you speak.


No, i'm a normal guy. You are the pathetic desperate dickrider one.

Show me how I dickride? Quote me, PLEASE. Showing faith and saying I believe Kwame will be good as the season progresses is not dickriding...You, on the other hand, you're not even a Laker fan...You're a fucking Kobe fan, it's crystal clear to anyone who fuckin' posts here. But if you're gunna make claims, back it up...


In the same way you've never admitted why we were loosing. I supported them by predicting 5 wins in November "with things going better starting from December", so by admitting them problems initially but being more optimistic about the future. I supported them by NEVER saying Lakers will not make the playoffs. I supported them by talking about the real problems of them Lakers and not by dissing other fans trying to defend the Lakers when nothing could defend them. You support a loosing team by being real, not by dickriding them like you and by dissing all the people who're just trying to figure out WHY they are loosing.

I said they were playing good when they were losing? LMAO...Please don't tell me you're really that dumb. I knew why they were playing like shit and that was due to the fact that everyone was lost, nothing gelled, the chemistry wasn't flowing, the players were unsure of their role...I stated it numerous times and stated that they would begin winning once they pick it up. I stated it would take time for them to flourish...You, on the other hand, resorted to bashing them, requesting trades, saying "trade Odom", "Kwame is a bust", "fire Kupchak", etc...NOT EVEN GIVING THEM A CHANCE. Do I still have to explain, or do you get it yet?


Actually i replied to give Lakers props, but you were on my dick once again. The problem is that you love my dick, man. But i don't like you. Face it. I fuck females.
 

Yea, you gave the Lakers props cuz they were winning...When they were losing, you were giving orders to trade Lamar and fire Mitch...Once they win though, Lamar can stay... ::)


Get what I'm saying and just stop it...Next time the Lakers go on a slump, I don't wanna see you talking shit about the players and staff. I don't wanna see you give up hope, I don't wanna see you saying "You'll see what I mean soon"...I want you to say "I hope you prove me wrong", "I hope Bosh WILL make us contenders", "I hope Kwame does pick up his play"...You're the opposite. Get it yet? Here's another example...2 years ago, when the Lakers faced the Spurs in the Western Conference semi-finals and were down 0-2. Jake then made a thread congratulating the Spurs for their championship....I got so furious, I called him out big time on it, even when the Lakers WERE down 0-2 and it was almost a sure thing the Spurs would advance...What happened? The Lakers went on to win the next 4 games. Jake appoligized...Now it's your turn.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Just Another Sunny day in California on December 14, 2005, 02:48:58 PM
whoever thinks the lakers are a playoff team must be kidding themselves, lakers are no where near this
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 14, 2005, 02:54:17 PM
You gotta love the civil war between the Laker-Fans. Just stupid that I can't be a part of it. What's funny is that Antonio and Nik are often both right and wrong, just set up their standards and attitudes differently and act like they don't realize that. You guys just love to argue. Your arguments and phrases have been recycled so much during the last couple months, I could hold a speech using them without preparing anything.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 14, 2005, 07:34:59 PM
whoever thinks the lakers are a playoff team must be kidding themselves, lakers are no where near this

Yes they are, just watch. The only way the Lakers miss the playoff is if Jadakiss drops a refrigerator on Kobe's head or something.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 14, 2005, 07:45:17 PM
Another win. 8) Looks like the lakers are finding their groove. December seems to be their month. (and hopefully not their only ;)) It's all a count down till Dec. 25th. Until then bring on the wizards.






SOMEBODY STICKY THIS THREAD!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 16, 2005, 03:07:49 AM
Props too the Lakers for going 5-1 on that 6 game road trip. :cheers: :o

I don't think people really understand how big that is...

And We're winning over 50 games muthafuckas,,,,The Lakers are for real 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 16, 2005, 10:38:38 AM
Anybody watch sports center last night? They asked Greg Anthony to make a bold statement and he said that the Lakers will be in the western conference finals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 16, 2005, 12:00:40 PM
Anybody watch sports center last night? They asked Greg Anthony to make a bold statement and he said that the Lakers will be in the western conference finals.
That is a bold statement. I'd imagine the best they do this year is the west semi's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 16, 2005, 06:38:58 PM
 8)

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ITYNJQ1QPK1V0APCAK7UGU67B  <----Kobe's Game winning Shot against the Mavs  (Clutch shot of the year)

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KBRQ7F8WQGAE166SUA73I854Z  <-----Von Wafer Dunk After miss FT

http://s21.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0HRIHDX3B4ON01W3417NDS9BUI   <----Kobe dunks on Eddie Jones ;D

http://s21.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3JCLC2CCU7WDO3H7S79PXPAC0H  <--- Kobe Bryant ft. Beanie Segal - Philly's Finest. lol  :laugh: Kobe went too HS in Philly but i still don't like the tittle,it should of been "L.A./Philly's Finest" :-\ :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 16, 2005, 08:34:15 PM
8)

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ITYNJQ1QPK1V0APCAK7UGU67B  <----Kobe's Game winning Shot against the Mavs  (Clutch shot of the year)

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KBRQ7F8WQGAE166SUA73I854Z  <-----Von Wafer Dunk After miss FT

http://s21.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0HRIHDX3B4ON01W3417NDS9BUI   <----Kobe dunks on Eddie Jones ;D

http://s21.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3JCLC2CCU7WDO3H7S79PXPAC0H  <--- Kobe Bryant ft. Beanie Segal - Philly's Finest. lol  :laugh: Kobe went too HS in Philly but i still don't like the tittle,it should of been "L.A./Philly's Finest" :-\ :D
Propz like a mutha fucker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 16, 2005, 10:18:33 PM
Wow. Crazy ending.
The Lakes are so hot, there smoking.

won 6 of last 7
Kobe went 11-24 for 41 points.
Kwame got 9 boards.

It's all good in LA 8)

"Lakers run Dubcc" where do you get these clips. Or if you made them yourself how did you do it?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 16, 2005, 11:32:49 PM


"Lakers run Dubcc" where do you get these clips. Or if you made them yourself how did you do it?

I get'em from www.clublakers.com
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 17, 2005, 04:36:04 AM
Wow. Crazy ending.
The Lakes are so hot, there smoking.

won 6 of last 7
Kobe went 11-24 for 41 points.
Kwame got 9 boards.

It's all good in LA 8)

"Lakers run Dubcc" where do you get these clips. Or if you made them yourself how did you do it?
Lakersground.net is the shit aswell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 17, 2005, 05:24:19 PM
Congratulations to Phil Jackson for getting his 300 WIN as a Lakers coach Last night (12/16/05). :cheers:  :)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/10.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 17, 2005, 05:45:25 PM
The Lakers got Houston tomorrow that should be a good game. Probably the two hottest in the NBA right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 18, 2005, 04:25:28 AM
You gotta love the civil war between the Laker-Fans.

I don't. Nik check your PM please.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 19, 2005, 06:58:30 AM
One more dissapointing home loss (after Chicago, New Jersey, Wolves). Apart Kobe, Parker and Kwame the team was horrible:
- I saw the most uncontested clutch shoot since  ??? (no D Help)
- Why the fuck Kobe didn't guard T-Mac in the last minutes
- Mr the refs : How couldn't T-Mac be fouled out ?

Shit, we're still 13-11 but EVERY game is important
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 19, 2005, 10:54:29 AM
Lakers obviously played SHITTY and still almost came up with the win...What does that tell you? Also, not only did they play shitty, but the game was called horribly in Houstons favor. There was a sequence where David Wesley discontinued his dribble TWICE in a row (the second time was so blatant that a blind whore coulda called it)...Now, I honestly believe the ref who missed the call needs a huge fine for that one, because as the broadcasters were saying in shock "this is ridiculous...Missing the hard calls is understandable, but the OBVIOUS ones, you GOTTA make"...That's not even an excuse though, because this shoulda easily been a Laker victory, even with bad refs...I just don't feel much disappointment from this loss. They just won 6 outta their last 7, they went 5-1 on a long/hard road trip, and they barely lost. On top of that, I saw an amazing clutch play by Kwame Brown that gave me even more faith in him....We got Dallas, Orlando, and then it's time to bring on Miami...Can't wait.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 20, 2005, 11:09:59 AM
Can someone describe the sequence of what happened at the end of Sunday's game? I was at work and was listening to it on the radio on the way home. I almost crashed on the 605 when I heard the announcer state that mcgrady hit the last shot.

I don't know what it is about Sunday home games, the Lakers seem to have trouble focusing.

I'm not worried though, this loss will bring them back to reality and make them realize they must take every opponent seriously and that they cannot afford to let up on the intensity for even one second. It takes heartbreaking losses like this to teach that lesson. There's no doubt Phil is letting them know that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 20, 2005, 09:33:19 PM
Kobe Bryant has 59 points at the end of the 3rd quarter!!! Lakers up by 30 against Dallas!!!!!

 :o :o :o :o :o :o

I wish I was at home watching this instead of at work

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on December 20, 2005, 09:34:05 PM
Kobe Bryant has 59 points at the end of the 3rd quarter!!! Lakers up by 30 against Dallas!!!!!

 :o :o :o :o :o :o

I wish I was at home watching this instead of at work


62
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 20, 2005, 09:35:04 PM
jesus christ, lakers vs dallas and kobe has more points than the whole dallas team by the end of the qtr

Kobe - 62
Dallas - 61

lol, this is insaaannee, kobe is just making dallas look silly
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 20, 2005, 10:01:27 PM
62 points?

 :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o :o

In just 3 quarters at that.

You'd have to be braindead to not at least consider Kobe Bryant for MVP, if Lakers keep up their play, which I believe we will.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on December 20, 2005, 10:12:00 PM
62 points?

 :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o :o
 :o :o :o :o

In just 3 quarters at that.

You'd have to be braindead to not at least consider Kobe Bryant for MVP, if Lakers keep up their play, which I believe we will.
:waits for some Laker hater to call Kobe a hogger:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 20, 2005, 10:47:16 PM
:boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo::boohoo:

I can't beilive I missed this game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 20, 2005, 11:21:30 PM
His old record was made in 3 QTRS too (56 against Memphis)  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 21, 2005, 04:44:33 AM
hahahha  fuck 7 even and his bitch ass Mavs ;D  Kobe owns the Mavs ;D ... The mavs got a good ol fashion ass whoopin Last night :laugh:

lol @ every johnson getting ejected & Dirk getting Smacked by kobe & getting a black eye and the mavs getting mad and hitting kobe in the face ::) fucking fags!!!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:

Phil said that he's seen Jordan have some 60 point games but never in 3 quarters like kobe 8) :rock: :banana:

And all these LeBRONZE dick ryders need too shut the fuck up...Great players like kobe always do something to seperate them selfs from the other so called great players..

And that's what kobe has done...he shut down  ..ray allen,vince carter,M.Redd...& scored 62 points in 3 quarters last night 8)

When kobe scores 50 + points (or 62 like last night ;D) the Lakers always have a 20 + point lead going in too the 4rth quarter.

When Lebron scores 50 + the cavs LOSE & it takes him 4 quarters to get 50 + points :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: ;D

Has Lebron ever scored 56 points in 3 quarters like kobe did against the Grizz a couple of years ago? NO!!!

Has Lebron ever scored 62 points in 3 quarters like kobe did last night? NO

Lebron will NEVER have the games/Clutch plays that kobe has had in his career..not just in the regular season but in the Playoffs..people just need to deal with it..he'll never be on kobes level..that's just the way it is. 8)

**Starts listening to "Triville-Neva Eva"** ;D 8)  http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2S3OLWXGU4Q7L10GGGSD5D8VZ0 <---"Triville-Neva Eva"

lol @ 7 even saying that kobe wont be scoring 50 points in 3 quarters like he did a couple years ago ::)  fucking hater/dumb Euro.

7 even is so fucking owned..must suck too see your team get an ass whoopin like that ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 21, 2005, 04:52:06 AM
And Kobe Broke Shaqs record for most points scored in a game..

Shaq scored 61 points against a piece of shit clipper team years ago

and kobe scored 62 points against the mavs Last night 8) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 21, 2005, 06:37:15 AM
Speechless. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 22, 2005, 02:03:59 AM
we fucking witness history the other night..Kobe is the only player in NBA History to score 62 points in 3 quarters :o 8)  that shit is fuckng crazy.

And lol @ fatboy acting like a goofy ass,retard when ask about kobe's 62 points..He was chewing gum with that fat mouth opening & closing ,saying "it was impresive,it was impresive"  ..You could tell he was buthurt that kobe broke his record for most points scored in  a game. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 22, 2005, 12:10:04 PM
Kobe Bryant bitches!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 22, 2005, 08:03:32 PM
anybody got the video from last season where kobe is dunking on howard i believe from the orlando magic
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 23, 2005, 10:31:23 AM
Anyone else besdies me concerned about tonight's game? I hope the Lakers aren't looking past the Magic and ahead to Sunday's game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 23, 2005, 11:20:41 AM
I'm not concerned...It's gunna be a tough game with the up-and-coming Magic, but I'm not concerned. With Hill back and healthy and Dwight playing like a beast, this game should be tough, tougher than the Washington and Houston games, but the Lakers should pull through...Look for Lamar to have a big game and Kwame to give you his typical 7-7...The key though is good defence, I believe...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 23, 2005, 07:14:15 PM
Another W for the Lakers.

Lakers 15-11 record.
Heat 15-11 record.

Can't wait for the next match. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 23, 2005, 08:26:45 PM
Another W for the Lakers.

Lakers 15-11 record.
Heat 15-11 record.

Can't wait for the next match. 8)

The heat lost tonight and allowed Vince Carter too score 51 points lol :laugh: (Great Job on "D"  D.Wack)

The Lakers go in too the Xmas Game with the better record. :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 24, 2005, 11:19:21 AM
I'm not concerned...It's gunna be a tough game with the up-and-coming Magic, but I'm not concerned. With Hill back and healthy and Dwight playing like a beast, this game should be tough, tougher than the Washington and Houston games, but the Lakers should pull through...Look for Lamar to have a big game and Kwame to give you his typical 7-7...The key though is good defence, I believe...

You were right, great win by the Lakers. They really looked focused out there.

Now let's get that win against Miami!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 25, 2005, 05:09:08 PM
Pretty good game against the Heat. I gotta give Odom hella props, cause he totally dominated the game on the defensive end. Offensivly he still makes a lot of bad decisions, he never uses the right hand and he shoots too much from 3pts), but he's stepping up. He did overall and amazing performance, i'm impressed. Brown had a good game too, defensivly. Shaq abused him in the first 5 minutes of the 1st and 3rd quarter, but then he started to defend pretty well. Offensivly he's shit. I gotta give hella props to Cook too. Oustanding game, once again. Props to George too, for them two 3 pointers at the end. Vujacic and Parker had an horrible night. Mihm too (too many stupid fouls, like usual). Overall i'm happy about the performance. We lost in Miami, in a close game, in Shaq's zone. Give Mourning to those Lakers and they are contenders.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 25, 2005, 07:32:57 PM
LOL...The game was ours. Lakers had a chance to really open things up and take a huge lead in the 3rd quarter. They kept letting Miami stay close, and it came back to haunt them in the 4th...I'm not extremely disappointed, however, because I believe the Lakers played like shit and still maintained themselves and kept close all the way through...Look for Kwame to have a big game tomorrow @ Washington...Lakers by 10 or more, no less.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 26, 2005, 12:48:12 AM
We lost this game in the 3rd quarter when Miami shooting was horrible. We could build a 10 pt lead but we had some turnovers (include  in a 3 vs 2 fastbreak) we missed some easy baskets. We lost but I'm confident cause we had a lot of heart.
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 26, 2005, 02:37:45 AM
we had some turnovers (include  in a 3 vs 2 fastbreak)

Smush Parker's fault there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 26, 2005, 05:06:48 AM
Vujacic: i know him pretty well, since he has played a pair of years here in Italy. He's embarassing in defence cause he technically defends like he's still playing here in Italy. He's too aggressive when he doesnt have to. In the first part of the defence he's too aggressive. You can't defend everytime on the ball against Wade, man. You can't be serious! He defends too near the other player, and on these levels he can't do it. He can do it in Italy, not in the NBA with Wade. He should learn how to make team defence. He ain't smart enought in defence. Wade is known for not having a good jumpshot and for being a killer with the crossover. So what's the point defending him so aggressive on the ball? Shit, he looked dumb. He has good personality, but he gotta understand that the NBA is different from Italy.

Odom: he only uses one hand: the left. He totally can't use the right one. It's 4 years and running that they're trying to work on this problem (even Pippen tried it), but he just can't use the right. In offence he always goes left, he always dribble by going left, he always shoots by using the left. Shit, he even blocks by using the left hand when he arrives from the right/wack side. If he learns how to use the right hand he can be one of the top 7-8 players in the NBA, easly. Defensivly he stepped up since the last time i've seen him. Yesterday he totally destroyed Shaq AND Wade with his team defence. His movements in defence made Wade hesitant for 1-2 seconds everytime, giving Parker (horrible game) or Kobe the time to recover from his crossovers. And under the basket he dominated by grabbing 12 defensive rebounds (+ 4 offensive ones). He looked like Horry, yesterday. In defence i mean. Impressive performance. He always doubled inside, always took position to take charges, and he never lost his man. I don't want Lakers to trade him for Artest no more, cause if he can defend like that every game, i can live without him being a good offensive player. Oh, somebody please tell him he can't shoot from 3pts, lol. His arch is too low and he's too slow making that movement. He should learn it from Cook. Cook was a good shooter in college, but he totally built an amazing shoot in the NBA, by working on it 24/7. Odom can do it too.

Cook: he can't take his man one on one on defence. He's great taking charges, but he tries that movement too much. Yesterday he tried it 5 times. The result? 5 easy dribbles and lay-ups by Wade and Payton. He gotta leave the wack side only when necessary, not everytime. Other than that his shoot is now automatic and fast as hell. He's easly our best shooter. Thank God Brown got injured. He blew the fuck up.

Parker: i've seen hella better performances by him. But one thing i noticed. He switches too much in defence. He can do it 2-3 times, not everytimes. But like i said i think it was just a bad performance. He's a pretty good one on one defender, even if Wade and Payton schooled him yesterday.

Brown: the body is there. He made 2-3 good foot movements too. But he looks unmotivated. Like if he doesn't care about the game he's playing. I dunno how to explain it. He made a mistake against Shaq after a great foot move and he spent 2-3 seconds talking with the referee and raising his hands against the sky. The result? Shaq dunked on the other side without Brown defending him. Anyway he defent pretty well against Shaq. Shaq received the ball always 4 meters away from the basket, and he always shot from there, without going more inside, cause Brown put his body there. Shaq played like shit anyway, i don't believe he fell the fuck off like that. I think he was just injured or something. But Brown, after Shaq abused him in the first 5 mins and Phil benched him, defent pretty well against his fat ass. When you have to put a body against a player like Shaq, Brown is a good option.

Mihm: foul prone. Nothing to add.

Kobe: missed 2 crucial FT attemps at the end. But other than that he had a great night. He abused Payton with the fadeaway jumpshot, lol. Like Avery Johnson said, it looked like he was just in the gym all alone praticing his moves.

Anyway like i said give those Lakers a good center (even Mourning, lol) and they are contenders.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 26, 2005, 11:12:15 AM
Let me point out a few things...

Vujacic is young...His development has been rapid. I actually expected him to be in the NBDL this time of year...Give him some time and he'll be something. Of course he still makes a lot of mistakes, but he's gunna be an important part of the Lakers future...

Odom hasn't been shooting as many 3's lately, but this game he just went back to depending on that 3 too much. I would like to see him shoot two 3's a game at most, not 5. Remember, his 3 point shot is pretty good at 34%. Actually, one of the better 3 point shooters on the Lakers...He just needs to develop a consistant mid-range jumper and perfect his drive to the hoop. You easily have a potentially top 10 player in Odom...He just doesn't use his mind so much, even though his talent still shines through...

Cook has impressed. The best on the Lakers at taking the charge (although that could be a bad thing for a 6'9" power forward). He knows his positioning on the court, and has a deadly outside shot. He kinda reminds me of a Sam Perkins typa' player...I'm glad he signed an extension with us this summer.

Parker is also still learning the NBA game. He's shown us he can be big and he's shown us that he can disappoint as well...Offensively, when he gets into a rythym he's dangerous, but when he's not in his rythym, he is too reluctant and barely shoots. His turnover-steal ratio is good, he even had 3 steals last night, despite his lackluster performance...He just needs to play more consistantly on the offensive end...

Kwame...well, what can I say? Kwame will be Kwame. We know he can play but does he know himself? I remember the 2004 season, where he was basically the leader of the Wizards. Washington was in his palm, he was quickly progressing (quicker than draft-mates Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler). He was said to be the future of the NBA and everyone was becoming proud of him as the 1st pick...He showed us he could play with the elite big-men. Webber, Brand, Garnett, Duncan...He outlplayed them all that year. He actually had a month where he averaged like 20-15 (or something like that). Then his confidence somehow shot back down to where it was in his rookie season, and his next season with Washington was a disaster. Now it's as if he's a rookie again in LA...If he can bring himself to play to full potential, we don't need a washed up Mourning to be contenders...We can be contenders with THIS VERY roster. Kwame is splitting minutes with Mihm at center, he can DOMINATE the power forward position if he gives it his all, if he stops "rooking" it...

Mihm is such a smart player...I think it's pretty obvious that the refs pick of him WAYYY too much. I think just his name alone reminds the refs at the beginning that they need to call fouls on him because he is "foul prone"...Do you not see what I'm seeing? These ridiculous touch fouls being called on Mihm, most of the time it's not even a foul. It hurts the team drastically... if Mihm can gain the respect of the refs and stay on the court for longer, the Lakers will have the center position on lock with Mihm and Kwame splitting the time...

Kobe is Kobe, I don't need to comment on him...Decent game by him, I just think he needs to work on his 3ball a little more this year. You say Odom can't shoot the 3, but he has a much better percentage than Kobe...0-8, I think he needs to practice that 3, cuz he has everything else down perfectly...


If Miami are contenders, so are the Lakers...These Lakers playing at their best are better than the Miami Heat IMO. It showed yesterday, the Lakers were playing shitty offense and BARELY had 2nd chance points, but still maintained themselves and kept close throughout the game...I can't wait to watch this team come March. I'm excited with what Phil Jackson has planned...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 26, 2005, 12:36:32 PM
Don't you think Phil should give Cook more minutes?(18 min per game) I mean when Kobe is double teamed, Cook can hit  these open shots. Like it has been said he has a automatic and very good shoot(he's at 50%) and he's one of the few Lakers who can make these mid range jumpers.When Odom and Parker struggles, Cook can be the solution to help Kobe on the offensive side.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 26, 2005, 12:58:54 PM
Cooks been getting more minutes than ever...I think Phil is using him wonderfuly and splitting the minutes between Cook, Odom, and Kwame at power forward wonderfuly. As the season progresses, he will see more minutes at power forward and Kwame will see more minutes at center. That will leave Lamar to freely play the 3 spot without having to switch between the 3 and 4 constantly. That should really help the Lakers out and they WILL be an awesome team to watch in the playoffs...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 26, 2005, 06:33:36 PM
Mihm is such a smart player...I think it's pretty obvious that the refs pick of him WAYYY too much. I think just his name alone reminds the refs at the beginning that they need to call fouls on him because he is "foul prone"...Do you not see what I'm seeing? These ridiculous touch fouls being called on Mihm, most of the time it's not even a foul. It hurts the team drastically... if Mihm can gain the respect of the refs and stay on the court for longer, the Lakers will have the center position on lock with Mihm and Kwame splitting the time...

Yeah. At least 2 times Shaq punched him in the face and the referee called it a defensive foul against Mihm, i've noticed it too. I've missed some Laker games recently, but it's like that from the start of the season, nothing new. The fact is that he had 3 fouls in the mid of the 2nd quarter, and he made another one later in the quarter. We need him 35-40 minutes a game, not 15. I'm not blaming him or shit, but he gotta try to do something about it.

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If Miami are contenders, so are the Lakers...These Lakers playing at their best are better than the Miami Heat IMO. It showed yesterday, the Lakers were playing shitty offense and BARELY had 2nd chance points, but still maintained themselves and kept close throughout the game...I can't wait to watch this team come March. I'm excited with what Phil Jackson has planned...

Yeah. You don't wanna face the Lakers in the Play Offs. That's for sure.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 26, 2005, 06:37:31 PM
Cooks been getting more minutes than ever...I think Phil is using him wonderfuly and splitting the minutes between Cook, Odom, and Kwame at power forward wonderfuly. As the season progresses, he will see more minutes at power forward and Kwame will see more minutes at center. That will leave Lamar to freely play the 3 spot without having to switch between the 3 and 4 constantly. That should really help the Lakers out and they WILL be an awesome team to watch in the playoffs...

Don't get me wrong, i'm not saying he's a great player or shit, but i'm anticipating Medvedenko's return. He has always played well under Phil Jackson. He likes triangle, and even tho' he can't defend, he's the type of player who ain't scared to shoot. He has a nice jumper, and we can always use him to foul Duncan, or Garnett, or whoever. 2 months then he's back?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TobyTizzle on December 26, 2005, 06:42:57 PM
Look for Kwame to have a big game tomorrow @ Washington...Lakers by 10 or more, no less.

 :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on December 26, 2005, 11:24:25 PM
    kwame just got clowned on sportscenter
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 27, 2005, 12:36:34 AM
 I don't understand Odom behaviour on the last possession  >:(. Kobe was very mad at him. Anyways there are ups and downs in a season . Plus I really fear a injury for Kobe , he seems very tired (we have a shitty schedule with all these back 2 back games). Fortunately , there is a rest of 3 days coming after Grizzlies game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on December 27, 2005, 08:13:25 AM

lakers better then the heat???

heat just barely got shaq back and just got Riley in to replace van gundy
they are still gelling together, and like dude up there said Shaq played like shit.... riley said he is over weight and wants him down about 320 lbs

wade was having a great game til the ref's started calling the b.s. foul calls when he was gaurding kobe that put him out of the game early in the 1st half .. "the charge call that shouldve gone against kobe, the call when kobe was driving to the basket and wade was bodying him"
the elbow to the neck was not nice though... ouch

they play again in about 20 days or so at staples here in l.a. so lets see what happens
ive got the heat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 27, 2005, 09:46:07 AM
lakers better then the heat???

Maybe not better, but they had a better record.

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heat just barely got shaq back and just got Riley in to replace van gundy
they are still gelling together, and like dude up there said Shaq played like shit.... riley said he is over weight and wants him down about 320 lbs

The only problem is Shaq replied like "Numbers ain't the most important thing in my life".. ;D
He played like shit. Obviously with Shaq in full effect, the Heat are contenders.
But i'm not sure Shaq will get in shape in time for the Pistons..
He looked fat, totally out of shape. A giant pig.

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wade was having a great game til the ref's started calling the b.s. foul calls when he was gaurding kobe that put him out of the game early in the 1st half .. "the charge call that shouldve gone against kobe, the call when kobe was driving to the basket and wade was bodying him"

One of the two fouls was 100% for sure a Wade foul. The one when Kobe drove to the right side: Wade was still moving. The other one i don't remember it. Anyway.......

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the elbow to the neck was not nice though... ouch

Wade had to be ejected. Anyway is it me or Kobe and Wade hate each others with passion?

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they play again in about 20 days or so at staples here in l.a. so lets see what happens
ive got the heat.

Honestly, it all depends from Shaq.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2005, 10:33:54 AM
Cooks been getting more minutes than ever...I think Phil is using him wonderfuly and splitting the minutes between Cook, Odom, and Kwame at power forward wonderfuly. As the season progresses, he will see more minutes at power forward and Kwame will see more minutes at center. That will leave Lamar to freely play the 3 spot without having to switch between the 3 and 4 constantly. That should really help the Lakers out and they WILL be an awesome team to watch in the playoffs...

Don't get me wrong, i'm not saying he's a great player or shit, but i'm anticipating Medvedenko's return. He has always played well under Phil Jackson. He likes triangle, and even tho' he can't defend, he's the type of player who ain't scared to shoot. He has a nice jumper, and we can always use him to foul Duncan, or Garnett, or whoever. 2 months then he's back?

Yea...Regardless of what people may think, the return of Medvedenko will be crucial.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2005, 10:40:36 AM
Look for Kwame to have a big game tomorrow @ Washington...Lakers by 10 or more, no less.

 :-X


Ok? So they played shitty and didn't live up to my prediction. I didn't even watch the game cuz it was delayed, but they were up 16, and from what I heard, let the game slip...Lakers seem to have went back to playing like they were in that November slump of theirs. I really hope they bounce back soon, but these Lakers seem to take their time when it comes to climbing out of holes...Hopefully they can put out Memphis tomorrow, then they have some time to rest for the 2 games (which should be easy wins) against Utah...They should win AT LEAST 4 out of their next 5 games...Kwame is being used as a reserve. I think once he puts forth a 20-15 games, he'll gain his starting spot back...I just hope he can really step his game up, I wouldn't even mind him as an 11-8 guy ALL season like he was in his 3rd... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2005, 10:43:36 AM

lakers better then the heat???

heat just barely got shaq back and just got Riley in to replace van gundy
they are still gelling together, and like dude up there said Shaq played like shit.... riley said he is over weight and wants him down about 320 lbs

wade was having a great game til the ref's started calling the b.s. foul calls when he was gaurding kobe that put him out of the game early in the 1st half .. "the charge call that shouldve gone against kobe, the call when kobe was driving to the basket and wade was bodying him"
the elbow to the neck was not nice though... ouch

they play again in about 20 days or so at staples here in l.a. so lets see what happens
ive got the heat.


IMO, Lakers are better than the Heat...Give Kobe a night like the one against Dallas, Lakers woulda' won that last game by 40...Lakers had an off-night and held a lead for most of the game and only lost by 5...I am not disappointed. Who woulda' thought that this statement would hold any weight to it back in the off-season? Well, here it is...

Lakers>Heat
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 27, 2005, 11:32:01 AM
Cooks been getting more minutes than ever...I think Phil is using him wonderfuly and splitting the minutes between Cook, Odom, and Kwame at power forward wonderfuly. As the season progresses, he will see more minutes at power forward and Kwame will see more minutes at center. That will leave Lamar to freely play the 3 spot without having to switch between the 3 and 4 constantly. That should really help the Lakers out and they WILL be an awesome team to watch in the playoffs...

Don't get me wrong, i'm not saying he's a great player or shit, but i'm anticipating Medvedenko's return. He has always played well under Phil Jackson. He likes triangle, and even tho' he can't defend, he's the type of player who ain't scared to shoot. He has a nice jumper, and we can always use him to foul Duncan, or Garnett, or whoever. 2 months then he's back?

Yea...Regardless of what people may think, the return of Medvedenko will be crucial.

The last time Phil coached him (2003/04) he averaged 8-5 in 21 minutes. Not bad.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2005, 02:21:56 PM
Cooks been getting more minutes than ever...I think Phil is using him wonderfuly and splitting the minutes between Cook, Odom, and Kwame at power forward wonderfuly. As the season progresses, he will see more minutes at power forward and Kwame will see more minutes at center. That will leave Lamar to freely play the 3 spot without having to switch between the 3 and 4 constantly. That should really help the Lakers out and they WILL be an awesome team to watch in the playoffs...

Don't get me wrong, i'm not saying he's a great player or shit, but i'm anticipating Medvedenko's return. He has always played well under Phil Jackson. He likes triangle, and even tho' he can't defend, he's the type of player who ain't scared to shoot. He has a nice jumper, and we can always use him to foul Duncan, or Garnett, or whoever. 2 months then he's back?

Yea...Regardless of what people may think, the return of Medvedenko will be crucial.

The last time Phil coached him (2003/04) he averaged 8-5 in 21 minutes. Not bad.


Medvedenko's not your ideal PF-C, but no doubt he'll provide us with some well-needed minutes in the front court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2005, 02:23:54 PM
I'm telling you, this is our roster going into the playoffs...


PG Smush Parker...Aaron McKie/Sasha Vuvajic
SG Kobe Bryant...Devin Green/Von Wafer
SF Lamar Odom...Devean George/Luke Walton
PF Kwame Brown...Brian Cook/Ronny Turiaf
C Chris Mihm...Andrew Bynum/Slava Medvedenko
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on December 27, 2005, 02:33:35 PM
Like i said we are one Mourning away from being contenders.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2005, 02:41:42 PM
Fuck a Mourning. When we get Bosh in 2007, we WILL be unstoppable. But for now, our front-court is getting better, and with the return of Medvednko and soon-to-be signing of Ronny Turiaf, we will have some depth...Well have Mihm, Medvednko, and Bynum splitting minutes at center, with Kwame starting at 4, but playing a good portion of his minutes at center as well. Then we have Cook, Turiaf, Medvednko, and even sometimes (but it wont be needed as much, thank God) Odom backing up Kwame at the 4. Our SF and SG positions are on lock, so those don't need mentioning...I believe this team can achieve a lot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 03, 2006, 05:13:56 AM
Damn man!!,.Talk about an emotional roller-coaster...The Lakers went from going 5-1 on that road trip & Kobe scored 62 points in 3 quarters & now we're on a 4 game losing streak and Kobe is out for 2 games and we could be 15-16 by tomorrow.  :(  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 03, 2006, 07:41:45 AM
Damn man!!,.Talk about an emotional roller-coaster...The Lakers went from going 5-1 on that road trip & Kobe scored 62 points in 3 quarters & now we're on a 4 game losing streak and Kobe is out for 2 games and we could be 15-16 by tomorrow.  :(  :'(
the season is long man. The most important thing is to be effective around March. Of course we have to have or nearly have a playoff spot til the final run
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 03, 2006, 09:23:11 AM
Damn man!!,.Talk about an emotional roller-coaster...The Lakers went from going 5-1 on that road trip & Kobe scored 62 points in 3 quarters & now we're on a 4 game losing streak and Kobe is out for 2 games and we could be 15-16 by tomorrow.  :(  :'(


If the players stick to their role, the wins will keep piling..Unfortunately, they forgot what got them that 5-1 record on the road trip...Kobe will be back soon and so will the Lakers...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 03, 2006, 08:18:43 PM
6 in a row  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'( :argue:

fuck fuck fuck fuck goddammit

I fuckin want to break somethign right now I can't stand this shit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on January 03, 2006, 10:50:57 PM
Lakers>Heat

lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2006, 09:27:53 AM
6 in a row  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( :'( :'( :'( :argue:

fuck fuck fuck fuck goddammit

I fuckin want to break somethign right now I can't stand this shit

It's 5 in a row...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2006, 09:34:53 AM
Lakers>Heat

lol


How is this funny? 1 week ago, the Lakers had the better record. Now that they're in a slump (especially with Kobe suspended, which ruined the chances in our 2 games vs Utah), their record doesn't show for their talent. Also, lets not forget that Kobe's primary back-up, Laron Profit, is out for the season. ALSO, Aaron Mckie, another Kobe back-up player is out as well. That leaves us very thin at the 2. Lakers, in my opinion, can easily beat the Heat if playing to full potential (minus injuries+suspensions). The world saw it, the Lakers lost to the Heat by 4 after playing some shitty ass basketball...Shit, they even had the game in their hands for most of the 3rd quarter, they just simply let it slip away...No one was laughing when the Lakers were on their winning streak, but now that they're in a slump, it's once again Laker-bashing-time...Gay how it works... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 04, 2006, 10:23:28 AM
Trust me, man. Nobody wanna face the Lakers in the Play Offs. Not even the Spurs. NOBODY.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on January 04, 2006, 09:35:14 PM
well, the lakers are going to play the heat in a week or 2 again so lets see how they fair out
remember 1 game in the regular season so many random variables , and ppl not playing up to play off standards... well see how everything pans out

lakers cant win without kobe, heat can win without shaq as proven
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 05, 2006, 12:52:01 AM
well, the lakers are going to play the heat in a week or 2 again so lets see how they fair out
remember 1 game in the regular season so many random variables , and ppl not playing up to play off standards... well see how everything pans out
lakers cant win without kobe, heat can win without shaq as proven

Actually they had a negative record without Shaq. Shaq is still their most important player. If he works on his body and he stays in form, it's over for everybody. If... If... i mean.. Forget about it, it's Shaq we're talking about!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 05, 2006, 04:23:32 AM
Even if Shaq's stats are similiar to Webber's, except for the minutes, he's still 10x more valuable than Webber nowadays. Shaq is a special player, but I think this is the last year in which he can endure 30+ minutes a game. He's signed through the next 4 years, that's pretty nuts, the last couple years he gon play like only in the 4th quarter or some shit.. and still make a difference in close games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 05, 2006, 04:39:01 AM
Even if Shaq's stats are similiar to Webber's, except for the minutes, he's still 10x more valuable than Webber nowadays. Shaq is a special player, but I think this is the last year in which he can endure 30+ minutes a game. He's signed through the next 4 years, that's pretty nuts, the last couple years he gon play like only in the 4th quarter or some shit.. and still make a difference in close games.

That's the reason why Buss didn't re-sign him. Finally you all Laker-haters are seeing the light.
If Shaq was still so dominant like he used to be Buss would have never traded him.
And if Shaq was still better than Kobe to rebuild a team Buss would have never preferred Kobe to him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 05, 2006, 05:04:29 AM
I would have done the same if I was him, but what I would have liked best was keeping Kobe AND Shaq, the only problem was that Kobe was like I sign with another team if you re-sign Shaq, so yes, I damn well rather keep the young guy and trade the old guy than keeping the old guy and giving the young guy away with nothing in return.. that's a no-brainer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 05, 2006, 10:32:35 AM
, the only problem was that Kobe was like I sign with another team if you re-sign Shaq,


Actually, that never happened...LMAO. Kobe claimed (before Shaq was traded) that he wouldn't mind ending his career alongside the big-fella. Everything else is simply stipulation...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 05, 2006, 12:09:09 PM
Deep down you know the truth.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 05, 2006, 02:20:23 PM
Yes, I know the truth...Shaq demanded a huge contract extension (which woulda' put the Lakers in salary cap hell and left them short on Kobe's contract) + Phil Jackson as his head coach, while at the same time in his career he was fat, out of shape, and extremely injury prone...Jerry Buss wasn't havin it, so Shaq demanded a trade. Buss shipped him down to Miami, and the rest is history...Leave that Kobe bullshit at home, that was very minor to the whole situation going on here in LA...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 05, 2006, 05:16:58 PM
Shit it's not that hard to understand. Kobe was 25-26 years old, and wanted the biggest contract possible. Shaq was much older, at the end of his career and he wasn't known for being an hard worker at pratice, so it was pretty realistic to predict him out of shape after the big contract (guess what? he's out of shape!), and he wanted the biggest contract possible. Phil wanted an unreal contract, more than the double of the other most paid coach in the League. In a situation like this one Kobe's influence was 0. Phil's influence was 0. Shaq's influence was 0. It was just all about the benjamins. And Buss made the right decision with Kobe and Shaq.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 05, 2006, 09:21:05 PM
Shit it's not that hard to understand. Kobe was 25-26 years old, and wanted the biggest contract possible. Shaq was much older, at the end of his career and he wasn't known for being an hard worker at pratice, so it was pretty realistic to predict him out of shape after the big contract (guess what? he's out of shape!), and he wanted the biggest contract possible. Phil wanted an unreal contract, more than the double of the other most paid coach in the League. In a situation like this one Kobe's influence was 0. Phil's influence was 0. Shaq's influence was 0. It was just all about the benjamins. And Buss made the right decision with Kobe and Shaq.
Thank You. Muthafukas keep talking shit saying it's all Kobe like if they were actually there and in the middle of eveything. The fact of the matter is that nobody but the Laker organization knows what happened so everyone else needs to shut the fuck up and stop acting like you know what the fuck is really going on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 06, 2006, 02:21:44 AM
Shaq got traded b/c he became a cancer...you don't yell @ The GREAT Dr.Buss..what the fuck is wrong with that faggot?..


O'Neal talked about his desired extension in interviews before the exhibition opener Tuesday against Golden State. Then, in the third quarter of the game, after he made six straight shots, scored 14 points and emphatically rejected a shot by Golden State's Mike Dunleavy, O'Neal turned to the Lakers bench and yelled, "Now you gonna pay me?"

Owner Jerry Buss was seated on the other side of the court, however. A short time later, as O'Neal was on the bench during a timeout, he turned to reporters seated courtside and mouthed the words, "Pay me."

Before the game the next night, O'Neal saw reporters in the hallway outside the locker room, rubbed his fingers together in a money-counting gesture and shouted out, "Show me the money! Show me the money!"


http://www.jsonline.com/sports/buck/oct03/176576.asp

Shaq actually yelled "Now you gonna pay me muthafucka?" but they are not going to print that..gotta keep it Rated PG

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 06, 2006, 05:55:37 AM
(http://ca.geocities.com/bltc_egg/Kobe-Gay.jpg)

(http://i.cnn.net/si/2004/sioncampus/02/03/walton0205/p1_walton.jpg)

(http://www.megalong.com/games/ig/2358.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 06, 2006, 10:05:31 AM
^^LMAO, wtf are those for?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 06, 2006, 11:28:49 AM
The Lakers will return to form tonight vs Philly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 06, 2006, 01:23:16 PM
(http://ca.geocities.com/bltc_egg/Kobe-Gay.jpg)

(http://i.cnn.net/si/2004/sioncampus/02/03/walton0205/p1_walton.jpg)

(http://www.megalong.com/games/ig/2358.jpg)
LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 06, 2006, 02:18:22 PM
The Lakers will return to form tonight vs Philly.


I agree...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 06, 2006, 03:22:46 PM
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7129586/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 06, 2006, 04:00:25 PM
^^...Yea, and he gained all his weight back for this season...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 06, 2006, 04:25:33 PM
Using the BMI for sportsmen is insanely stupid. The BMI doesnt make no difference between muscle and fat... so Artest is a fatass according to the BMI. Well, newsflash, he isnt. He got mad muscle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 06, 2006, 05:10:54 PM
Even LeBron admits you have to Win Championships to be considered a Great Player 8)

"When I think about the best players in the league, I think of the guys who've won championships, guys like Tim Duncan, Kobe and Shaq. Of all of them, I like Kobe. His knowledge of the game and his killer instinct are what make him so tough. He's great with the ball and without the ball, and the things he can do offensively are kind of unbelievable. I don't think I have an instinct like Kobe, where I just want to kill everybody. But I do want to be the best player on the court every time I step out there."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=broussard_chris&id=2278847

So all you LeBron Dick Ryders need to let that man win a championship before you put him up there with Kobe & all the other great players in NBA History. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 06, 2006, 05:47:51 PM
Finally! Thank LeBron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 06, 2006, 05:56:32 PM
^^LMAO, wtf are those for?

lol no particular reason..i saw the thread comin to a stale so i figured i'd lighten it up a bit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 06, 2006, 08:49:10 PM
Finally! Thank LeBron.


LOL, seriously...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 06, 2006, 11:43:02 PM
Wow what a game by the Lakers tonight! Kobe and Smush going a combined 12 for 12 from the three point mark  :o pretty impressive. I was hoping Kobe would drop 50 tonight but either way it was a great game by the whole team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 07, 2006, 12:12:38 AM
How do you like them apples?
The Lakers had a higher % in 3 pointers then FT. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 07, 2006, 01:02:39 AM
Props to Smush Parker for his career high 24 pts 8)  (He's had 2 Career high's this season,,Hmm,,I wonder if kobe had anything to do with it"..fuck the Haters!!)

Props to Lamar Odom for his career high 12 assist 8)

And Kobe Bean Bryant...48 pts!! ;D   Kobe now has the most 40 point games in the NBA this season, He's now leading the NBA in Scoring and  Kobe now has ..like..48 career 40 point games 8)

The Lakers had a season high for points scored in the 1st half and for a Game (119) 8)

What i liked about the game is that it was a BLOW OUT going in to the 4th quarter,,kobe had to come back to the game real quick to put the final nails in the couffin b/c the bench was slippin a little bit but we got it done....Lakers won by 26 points 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 07, 2006, 03:19:05 AM
WOW!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 07, 2006, 11:51:30 PM
Won again 8)
Fuck the clippers. They will always be the Lakers' bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 08, 2006, 12:20:04 AM
WOW!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on January 08, 2006, 01:13:48 AM
 :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 08, 2006, 03:45:24 AM
This is what happened when you suspended Kobe :grumpy: 50 pts AND 8 assists (with 8 rbds too). Plus last 2 games showed (AGAIN) when Mihm is allowed to play by the refs he's a very consistent center
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 08, 2006, 04:30:11 AM
This is what happened when you suspended Kobe :grumpy: 50 pts AND 8 assists (with 8 rbds too). Plus last 2 games showed (AGAIN) when Mihm is allowed to play by the refs he's a very consistent center

Well he's our best (and only) real center, so he's "pretty" important for us, so yeah. He needs to stay out of foul troubles and the refs needs go give him a break with all them stupid calls.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 08, 2006, 12:07:33 PM
The Game should have gone to Overtime, oh well, props to kobe though, next time though, it will be a different story
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 08, 2006, 08:26:03 PM
LOL...I was at the game last night. It was a great game, especially for Kobe. LOL@anyone who claims Clipper home games get more support. Almost half the building was chanting Kobe when he hit them 3's. I know for damn sure that you don't hear half the building rooting for the Clippers when it's a Laker home game vs. the Clippers...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 09, 2006, 11:12:33 AM
LOL...I was at the game last night. It was a great game, especially for Kobe. LOL@anyone who claims Clipper home games get more support. Almost half the building was chanting Kobe when he hit them 3's. I know for damn sure that you don't hear half the building rooting for the Clippers when it's a Laker home game vs. the Clippers...

I was at the car show that night, next door at the convention center. I wish I could have gone to the game, but I taped it and watched it yesterday. I haven't been to a game in a while. How were the seats?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2006, 11:29:37 AM
LOL...I was at the game last night. It was a great game, especially for Kobe. LOL@anyone who claims Clipper home games get more support. Almost half the building was chanting Kobe when he hit them 3's. I know for damn sure that you don't hear half the building rooting for the Clippers when it's a Laker home game vs. the Clippers...

I was at the car show that night, next door at the convention center. I wish I could have gone to the game, but I taped it and watched it yesterday. I haven't been to a game in a while. How were the seats?


The seats were really good. Close to the action and everything. It's fun sittng close, because you can see everything in detail. The way Kobe acts on the court in person looks so much different. He basically controls the game, emotionally, verbally, physically. Everyone, even the other team, plays according to Kobe...That's another reason why he's so great. If you sit up close, you can see the emotions in the players, it's pretty cool actually...Sasha has some funny ass facial expressions.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 09, 2006, 02:00:12 PM
Sasha has some funny ass facial expressions.

Hell yeah. Sasha is a real funny dude, man. I've personally met him a couple of times here in Italy, he's really cool.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2006, 02:06:16 PM
LOL. Yea. I actually feel like I can tell how he is as a person just by seeing him play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 09, 2006, 02:18:40 PM
You can't believe how crazy he went when he got drafted by the Lakers. He was expecting to be selected in the late 2nd round, but being so young and being European, he was probably expecting to get drafted by a wack team and to stay in Europe, like it happens with a lot of players those days. Instead he got drafted by the Lakers, and he chosed to go to the States to play his cards. He was happy as fuck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2006, 02:28:30 PM
I'm happy he's gone this far and is living his dream...He's gunna be a great shooter for us in years to come, hopefully like a Peja Stojakavic with better ball-handeling & defence...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 09, 2006, 02:41:59 PM
He was a good shooter, here, in Italy. I was kinda surprised he didn't have good % there. Maybe it was the emotion, i dunno.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 09, 2006, 11:01:59 PM
Propz to the Lakers, we're back in a winning dynamic, next at Blazers  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2006, 11:19:53 PM
Nice game, especially for Kobe...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 10, 2006, 05:11:37 AM
Clipper fans need to shut the fuck up & just be happy They're FINALLY winning (Kinda,they still have a winning record but have lost 9 out of their last 12 games :loser:) All this talk about it's now our city our arena is fucking retarded..Saturday nights game was a perfect example why is not & NEVER WILL BE..the clipper fans started chanting Kobes name :laugh:  Ever since i could remember a clipper home game against the Lakers is always a Laker home game ;D

I wonder What goes through the clipper players head when that shit happens?  :laugh:  They probably get all butt-hurt just like the 5-7 pathetic clipper fans in L.A. :laugh:

you'll never hear Laker fans chanting E.Brands name.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 10, 2006, 05:15:27 AM
Kobe is making some NBA history..

Kobe is the 1st player since Wilt to have 4 straight 45 + point games....Only 2 other players in NBA History have done that..Wilt & E.Baylor. 8)  ...

And Kobe is  the 5th youngest/Fastest player to get to 50 "40 POINT GAMES" 8)

 :rock: :cheers: :banana:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 10, 2006, 09:28:55 AM
..the clipper fans started chanting Kobes name :laugh: 


LOL, I started those Kobe chants when he hit them 3's...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 10, 2006, 10:31:42 PM
Kobe is making some NBA history..

Kobe is the 1st player since Wilt to have 4 straight 45 + point games....Only 2 other players in NBA History have done that..Wilt & E.Baylor. 8) ...

And Kobe is the 5th youngest/Fastest player to get to 50 "40 POINT GAMES" 8)

 :rock: :cheers: :banana:


i think the youngest to 15,000 is the most impressive of all   :banana_llama: :cheers:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 10, 2006, 10:39:22 PM
thought y'all might like this (click on Baller Of the Week)... http://www.nike.com/nikebasketball/usa/index.jhtml?loclist=lebron_james

shud be somethin good to watch on Friday
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 11, 2006, 10:14:46 AM
thought y'all might like this (click on Baller Of the Week)... http://www.nike.com/nikebasketball/usa/index.jhtml?loclist=lebron_james

shud be somethin good to watch on Friday

LOL@the poll

Who should be Nikebasketball.com Baller of the Week: Bryant or James?...
Kobe Bryant 67%
LeBron James 33%
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 11, 2006, 10:42:39 AM
thought y'all might like this (click on Baller Of the Week)... http://www.nike.com/nikebasketball/usa/index.jhtml?loclist=lebron_james

shud be somethin good to watch on Friday

LOL@the poll

Who should be Nikebasketball.com Baller of the Week: Bryant or James?...
Kobe Bryant 67% LeBron James 33%
i voted for Kobe with the 4 consecutive (and counting) 45+ points a game..i mean that's just fuckin out of control. (i know Wilt would agree)


buttt i can see where the 33% came from...he did pull off at least 30+ 7+ 5+ for 7 straight games(and counting)..you gotta admit that's no little accomplishment..it hasn't happened since O. Robertson in 1966. <---- the kid's only 21!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 12, 2006, 08:40:39 AM
any thoughts on last night's lost to Portland?? Portland definately looked like they had more intensity, heart, and effort than the Lakers...Phil's definately pissed


the maryland boys dropped 46 on em'...Steve and Juan were on fire and couldn't be put out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 12, 2006, 08:47:56 AM
LeBron James does everything
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 12, 2006, 08:59:53 AM
Kobe Bryant

PPG   34.3
RPG   5.7
APG   4.4
SPG   1.27
BPG   .52
FG%   .444
FT%   .811
3P%   .340
MPG   40.5

Ranks #1 in the NBA in Points Per Game(34.3)
Ranks #2 in the NBA in Free Throws Per 48 Minutes(10.18)
Ranks #1 in the NBA in Points Per 48 Minutes(40.7)
Ranks #9 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(31.03)

MVP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 12, 2006, 09:01:02 AM
Kobe Bryant

Ranks #9 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(31.03)

MVP


 ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 12, 2006, 09:17:22 AM
Steve Nash ---->  MVP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 12, 2006, 09:20:44 AM
any thoughts on last night's lost to Portland?? Portland definately looked like they had more intensity, heart, and effort than the Lakers...Phil's definately pissed


the maryland boys dropped 46 on em'...Steve and Juan were on fire and couldn't be put out.


Yea, my thoughts are that the Lakers believed they had an easy one and went to sleep...Portland has a history of getting prepared when the Lakers come to town. Portland easily played it's best game of the season and the Lakers played one of their worst (especially on the defensive end). Next game, LeBron...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 12, 2006, 09:23:17 AM
Kobe Bryant

Ranks #9 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking Per 48 Minutes(31.03)

MVP


 ???


Efficiency rankings are fucked up...Here's your MVP, Steve Nash.


Ranks #13 in the NBA in Efficiency Ranking(23.59)   
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 12, 2006, 11:16:47 AM
i can't see why Nash wouldn't be the MVP again this year

he's been without their strongest player (Amare), built confidence in his teammates like Boris Diaw who has stepped up tremendously, Raja Bell, Kurt Thomas, & James Jones (WHO?!) ..AND the Suns are atop the Pacific division showing they are truely a contender by beating the Spurs the other night.

efficiency rankings are bullshit..the true efficiency is your team's record
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 12, 2006, 11:26:22 AM
i can't see why Nash wouldn't be the MVP again this year

he's been without their strongest player (Amare), built confidence in his teammates like Boris Diaw who has stepped up tremendously, Raja Bell, Kurt Thomas, & James Jones (WHO?!) ..AND the Suns are atop the Pacific division showing they are truely a contender by beating the Spurs the other night.

efficiency rankings are bullshit..the true efficiency is your team's record


It's not purely Nash, it's the team and the system they're running...Where was Nash all those years in Dallas when they kept getting picked to win the championship, but couldn't do shit? Nash, a good player? Yes...MVP? No...Kobe is overdue for an MVP award anyways... ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 12, 2006, 11:34:36 AM
i can't see why Nash wouldn't be the MVP again this year

he's been without their strongest player (Amare), built confidence in his teammates like Boris Diaw who has stepped up tremendously, Raja Bell, Kurt Thomas, & James Jones (WHO?!) ..AND the Suns are atop the Pacific division showing they are truely a contender by beating the Spurs the other night.

efficiency rankings are bullshit..the true efficiency is your team's record


It's not purely Nash, it's the team and the system they're running...Where was Nash all those years in Dallas when they kept getting picked to win the championship, but couldn't do shit? Nash, a good player? Yes...MVP? No...Kobe is overdue for an MVP award anyways... ;)

no doubt that Nash ain't doin it all by himself..that Suns' defense has really shown that it's premier and not to be fucked with
Dallas had that problem..they couldn't defend shit..they would always try to outscore you and thats primarily why they couldn't win a championship..every1 knows defense is the best offense

Kobe is having a crazy season, definately should be on the MVP ballot but unless he can take the Lakers to the playoffs....he's no MVP IMHO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 12, 2006, 11:44:20 AM
Lakers will make the Play Offs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 12, 2006, 11:51:40 AM
i hope they do...it would be a shame for kobe to have such an incredible season without makin the playoffs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 12, 2006, 10:11:34 PM
Now that was an ending worth noting!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 12, 2006, 11:12:03 PM
Good win for the Lakers, it was a tough game. Great game by Lamar. For the Bron fans, watch the last 2 mins of the game and you know why Kobe >>> LJ. Kobe (injured, shit once again vs Cleveland) made key baskets, Bron didn't, simple as that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2006, 12:00:47 AM
Yup...Like Steve Kerr said at the end of the game, the last 3 minutes is the big difference between Kobe and LeBron and what puts Kobe on another level as of now...Kobe is amazing, even injured, he still comes through...Great game by the Lakers all around offensively, defensively it could've been better...Lakers should win tomorrow. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DreSnoop00 on January 13, 2006, 09:42:13 AM
good game
the commentary at the end of the game like NIk said.....described the differences
I'm a fan of both Lebron and Kobe...
In the future I see James surprassing Bryant....but not now
Big props to Kobe with those last 3 shots....probably the most effective and important shots of the game..
Lebron..who isn't as experienced in the NBA as Kobe, is not that level of his game where he can take control and make a differnece in times like that....You can tell the differences..Both great players...with more experience Lebron can become like that
this shows that now (and im not biased towards any team) ...that kobe>>>lebron
but IMO, the future will be that Lebron>>>kobe...but you never know...we will have to see
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2006, 09:47:05 AM
Well, IMO Kobe leaves the NBA with his mark as (arguably) the best player ever...I see more rings in his future...For LeBron, I see maybe one ring (if he leaves Cleveland) and a great career, but not a top 5 player like Kobe will be for sure...

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 13, 2006, 10:05:48 AM
In the future I see James surprassing Bryant....

Nobody knows the future. In the present Kobe > LeBron and the rest of the League.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 14, 2006, 01:00:11 PM
 8)

http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=11J4WQ5RTM53I37TNFMAVQMRXU    Pacers vs Lakers highlights  ---check out Andrew Bynums Highlights  ;D 8)

http://s14.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ZJ6CW8J41SUH3CP3Z8SWWZYLR  Kobe 7-7 3pointers vs 76ers

http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1SQK0RH7WW5491I3HASR1328JD  Kobe on Webber

http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1Q416X7ABL8OA0AZ5WOBU6TYSD  Kobe hits GW shot against clips

http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=14QMWD98QP2VD127MDJ4I4R5KP  kobe owns f.jones
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 14, 2006, 01:08:35 PM
What a choke job by lebron,,must be embarrassing choking like that on TNT..OH WELL!!..

Kobe came through in the clutch 8)  once again he showed why he's the best player in the NBA, he has the heart of a champion,,he got hurt but at the end he hit the big shots to help his team win,,not only that but played great defence on lebron..he had that one deflection that led to a 3 pointer by d.george & then he & d.George trapped him and lebron traveled & at the end kobe got in lebrons face and forced'em in to a bad shot.. ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 14, 2006, 05:01:04 PM
8)

http://s10.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=11J4WQ5RTM53I37TNFMAVQMRXU    Pacers vs Lakers highlights  ---check out Andrew Bynums Highlights  ;D 8)

http://s14.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ZJ6CW8J41SUH3CP3Z8SWWZYLR  Kobe 7-7 3pointers vs 76ers

http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1SQK0RH7WW5491I3HASR1328JD  Kobe on Webber

http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1Q416X7ABL8OA0AZ5WOBU6TYSD  Kobe hits GW shot against clips

http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=14QMWD98QP2VD127MDJ4I4R5KP  kobe owns f.jones

WOW! Great quality homie. Keep posting those high quality clips, please!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2006, 05:02:49 PM
Golden State tonight...Hope the Lakers can win and carry some momentum into Mondays game vs. Miami...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 15, 2006, 12:58:41 AM
Mr.Clutch scores the last 10 points vs warriors in the 4th quarter

http://s19.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3DUL0CKOU18UC2RLP7T21732P9
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 15, 2006, 11:42:12 AM
Thanx again homie. I really appreciate your hook-ups.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 15, 2006, 11:48:31 AM
http://www.storeandserve.com/download/66736/LAL_GS_011406_1stHalf.mpg.html
http://www.storeandserve.com/download/66882/LAL_GS_011406_2ndHalf.mpg.html


All the Lakers field goals , props to Lakersplayoffsbound from Lakersground
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 15, 2006, 01:26:38 PM
Thanx again homie. I really appreciate your hook-ups.

 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 16, 2006, 06:42:28 PM
Fuck, I forgot to set this game to record on the DVR and I'm at work right now, fuck
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 16, 2006, 07:27:49 PM
Shaq went up to kobe and shook his hand while kobe was streaching & said something to him..it was a good 5-8 seconds...it's still fuck shaq :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: nibs on January 16, 2006, 08:34:30 PM
why isn't kobe wearing tights?  when did kobe stop wearing tights?  did the league make him stop?  they said it must be injury related...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 16, 2006, 09:17:42 PM
Did Brian Cook just get ejected?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 16, 2006, 09:20:53 PM
Props to Cook for not blowing up after the 2nd T.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 16, 2006, 10:18:49 PM
That's what I'm talking about. Fuck the heat.
Kobe for MVP. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 16, 2006, 10:19:39 PM
One word...

NICE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 16, 2006, 10:21:34 PM
Lakers win, 100-92. I wish I could have watched this game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 16, 2006, 10:23:18 PM
100-92, finally we won a game against Snaq (who cheered Kobe  ::, not to get booed, why didn't do that in Miami  ::)  ;D Lamar near from a triple double, Devean made a very good game and some clutch plays and Kobe did his thing as usual.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Javier on January 16, 2006, 10:25:16 PM
Did you guys hear during the game that Riley urged Shaq to greet Kobe lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 16, 2006, 11:19:01 PM
Finally! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 10:15:08 AM
why isn't kobe wearing tights?  when did kobe stop wearing tights?  did the league make him stop?  they said it must be injury related...


No, he just stopped wearing 'em after the suspension...Stackhouse still wears them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 10:18:31 AM
Did Brian Cook just get ejected?


Yes. Worst ejection ever...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 10:20:35 AM
Did you guys hear during the game that Riley urged Shaq to greet Kobe lol

Yup...And Phil Jackson called him out as well, saying he needs to extend his arm to Kobe and basically stop being childish...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Javier on January 17, 2006, 10:23:12 AM
Im glad this is over, hopefully the fans will stop hyping up these games too. 



I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 10:24:27 AM
I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around. 


Very true...I never thought I'd see someone like you saying this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 17, 2006, 10:30:21 AM
I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around.

Very true...I never thought I'd see someone like you saying this.

I've changed my opinion about it too. On xmas, when i've seen Lamar looking like Horry (on the defensive side) for the first time ever. Since then, he's playing incredible team-defence. Thank God we didn't do that trade!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 10:34:13 AM
I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around.

Very true...I never thought I'd see someone like you saying this.

I've changed my opinion about it too. On xmas, when i've seen Lamar looking like Horry (on the defensive side) for the first time ever. Since then, he's playing incredible team-defence. Thank God we didn't do that trade!


And to think, you were arguing that you would trade Odom+Kwame for Artest in a heartbeat...LOL. Now you know why I had to tell you like I did.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 17, 2006, 10:39:36 AM
I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around.

Very true...I never thought I'd see someone like you saying this.

I've changed my opinion about it too. On xmas, when i've seen Lamar looking like Horry (on the defensive side) for the first time ever. Since then, he's playing incredible team-defence. Thank God we didn't do that trade!

And to think, you were arguing that you would trade Odom+Kwame for Artest in a heartbeat...LOL. Now you know why I had to tell you like I did.

Well man, obviously NOW it's totally a different scenario, with Artest who totally destroyed his career again. And again. And with Cook who stepped up making the shots Brown was supposed to make. I simply think now we could get Artest without having to add one of them two in the trade. I blame it on Artest, he's really an idiot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 17, 2006, 10:51:18 AM
Anyone have video of Bynum putting that move on Shaq?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 10:54:58 AM
Anyone have video of Bynum putting that move on Shaq?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 10:56:33 AM
I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around.

Very true...I never thought I'd see someone like you saying this.

I've changed my opinion about it too. On xmas, when i've seen Lamar looking like Horry (on the defensive side) for the first time ever. Since then, he's playing incredible team-defence. Thank God we didn't do that trade!

And to think, you were arguing that you would trade Odom+Kwame for Artest in a heartbeat...LOL. Now you know why I had to tell you like I did.

Well man, obviously NOW it's totally a different scenario, with Artest who totally destroyed his career again. And again. And with Cook who stepped up making the shots Brown was supposed to make. I simply think now we could get Artest without having to add one of them two in the trade. I blame it on Artest, he's really an idiot.


I honestly believe there's a very slim chance Artest is coming to the Lakers...Devean George, Slava Medvedenko, & First Round Pick for Artest...That would be my final offer, take it or leave it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Javier on January 17, 2006, 11:09:28 AM
http://s58.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1JJA6XAJRBJ252P10L2RZVLCKZ

It starts from Shaq's dunk
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 17, 2006, 11:19:26 AM
Anyone have video of Bynum putting that move on Shaq?

I posted it in the other topic. Good quality.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 17, 2006, 11:20:11 AM
I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around.

Very true...I never thought I'd see someone like you saying this.

I've changed my opinion about it too. On xmas, when i've seen Lamar looking like Horry (on the defensive side) for the first time ever. Since then, he's playing incredible team-defence. Thank God we didn't do that trade!

And to think, you were arguing that you would trade Odom+Kwame for Artest in a heartbeat...LOL. Now you know why I had to tell you like I did.

Well man, obviously NOW it's totally a different scenario, with Artest who totally destroyed his career again. And again. And with Cook who stepped up making the shots Brown was supposed to make. I simply think now we could get Artest without having to add one of them two in the trade. I blame it on Artest, he's really an idiot.

I honestly believe there's a very slim chance Artest is coming to the Lakers...Devean George, Slava Medvedenko, & First Round Pick for Artest...That would be my final offer, take it or leave it.

Yeah me too, but that's because Artest is a moron, not because he's worth only two bench players.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Javier on January 17, 2006, 11:21:41 AM
Anyone have video of Bynum putting that move on Shaq?

I posted it in the other topic. Good quality.


is it DVD Quality.  I just found that link, lol it doesnt matter its the same thing lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2006, 11:58:49 AM
I gotta say this too, Im glad we didnt let go of Lamar to acquire Artest.  You'll get more from Artest on the defensive side, but with Lamar you just get better production all around.

Very true...I never thought I'd see someone like you saying this.

I've changed my opinion about it too. On xmas, when i've seen Lamar looking like Horry (on the defensive side) for the first time ever. Since then, he's playing incredible team-defence. Thank God we didn't do that trade!

And to think, you were arguing that you would trade Odom+Kwame for Artest in a heartbeat...LOL. Now you know why I had to tell you like I did.

Well man, obviously NOW it's totally a different scenario, with Artest who totally destroyed his career again. And again. And with Cook who stepped up making the shots Brown was supposed to make. I simply think now we could get Artest without having to add one of them two in the trade. I blame it on Artest, he's really an idiot.

I honestly believe there's a very slim chance Artest is coming to the Lakers...Devean George, Slava Medvedenko, & First Round Pick for Artest...That would be my final offer, take it or leave it.

Yeah me too, but that's because Artest is a moron, not because he's worth only two bench players.


Yea, though Devean would be a starter on most teams (probably even Indiana)...


PS I like that Kwame drop-step on J. O'Neal you got in your sig. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 17, 2006, 12:00:25 PM
http://s58.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1JJA6XAJRBJ252P10L2RZVLCKZ

It starts from Shaq's dunk

Thanks for the hookup. I like how Bynum went right back at him after getting dunked on. The kid got some balls.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 17, 2006, 08:32:25 PM
So what are our chances against the Kings? Looks good from here.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 18, 2006, 02:16:53 AM
So what are our chances against the Kings? Looks good from here.  8)
SAC just ripped the Suns. Besides that , we have to be careful, I mean it's just Mentality. This game is just comparable to the Portland one. Blazers were hungrier than us and our defense was terrible. I think if we are focused (that's all about a young team, they can defeat top teams but in the meantime lose very"winnables" games) and our defense is on point I don't see major pbs coz KINGS have no D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2006, 10:12:50 AM
For some reason, I have a feeling that the Lakers'll have more trouble againts the Kings than they will against the Sun...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 19, 2006, 11:21:54 PM
This is the worst lost of the season. Lead 102-97 with 35 seconds left  >:( What the fuck was Lamar thinking in driving to the hoop with 14 remaining on the shot clock, it's just fucked up coz he hit a key 3 before that , and this play just discredit that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 20, 2006, 12:29:45 AM
WHAT AN ENTERTAINING GAME!!!! Lakers had it in the bag after playing an outstanding team game but....

A Mental Breakdown by the Lakers at the end of the game

1. Up by 5 with 35 seconds left in the game, Lamar Odom took it to the basket early when he should've milked the shotclock for another 10 seconds and attains a charge that gave the Kings some momentum and a chance to come back

2. Kwame Brown goes to close the lane/trap the ball instead of defending the 3 point line with a 3 point lead

3. Kobe Bryant aka The Closer didn't get the ball to shoot the game winner

I think the Lakers have definately proved tonight that they can survive without Kobe on the floor.

Chris Mihm has proven to me as a solid center with some nice moves for LA but frequently gets into foul trouble
Kobe once again has an incredible game, 51 points, 13-13 FT (46 consecutive i believe which is ridiculous)
Mike Bibby had a well deserved 40 point game, especially how he made some clutch shots at the end to keep the Kings alive
 8) for Kenny Thomas for his first Career triple double...definately earned it, and actually surprised me with his play in OT  :o

Very entertaining game for me...but a gut wrencher for Laker fans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 20, 2006, 12:36:55 AM
Hopefully the Lakers really learned something from this game. Straight to the suns tommorow (techincally today by my time zone).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 20, 2006, 12:48:19 AM
Hopefully the Lakers really learned something from this game. Straight to the suns tommorow (techincally today by my time zone).
It's far from being the 1st game we lost this way. In fact 23 of our 39 games have been decided by 6 pts or less !!! We are 12-11 in these games. With better execution down the stretch we easily would  have a 26-13 record . Considering we have the best clutch player in the nba , it's kinda a mess up. Though it shows that with more experience , we will be contender in the upcoming 2-3 years
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 20, 2006, 04:18:20 AM
If you're gonna pull out the stats.... ;)

Lakers are 0-7 when Lamar Odom puts up 15+ shots

Not trying to diss out Lamar (NY BABY!!!)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 20, 2006, 04:29:18 AM
I really can't see the Lakers pullin off a win against the Suns in Phoenix tonight and here's why:

1. Suns are 15-6 at home
2. Steve Nash has averaged over 13 assists in the last 13 games  :o
3. Raja & Marion have been doin it big recently

I predict it will be a close game 101-97, but the X-Factor in my mind is the bench play from both teams
The Lakers have shown that they could survive without Kobe on the court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 20, 2006, 05:24:39 AM
If you're gonna pull out the stats.... ;)

Lakers are 0-7 when Lamar Odom puts up 15+ shots

Not trying to diss out Lamar (NY BABY!!!)
I like Lamar , he just one of these only players who can do everything on a court, just kinda weak in the key moments (though he hit a key 3 against Indiana and a jumper vs Miami)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 20, 2006, 05:34:29 AM
he did also cash that 3 when Kobe dished him the ball to put the Lakers up which coulda been the icer....but he did fuck up the play with the early drive to the hoop and offensive foul and i think he knows that...i agree with you tho, he is one of those players that can do everythin on a court
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 20, 2006, 05:43:40 AM
but he did fuck up the play with the early drive to the hoop and offensive foul and i think he knows that..
Indeed he knows : I'll take the blame for that," said Odom, who was called for a charging foul with 22 seconds left in regulation. "I should have let the clock run down more. It was a flop call on a team that was dead. I gave them life. He drew the charge, that's what Mr. Crawford saw. It gave them momentum."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: mrceo on January 20, 2006, 04:39:37 PM
How about that Fransisco Garcia? He's a hell of an athlete, he'll be a great defender in the future, he basically shut Kobe down in OT, and Luke Walton looked like a little kid against Kenny Thomas, i'm not being a Laker hater or a Kings lover, just pointing out some of my analysis
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 20, 2006, 10:38:07 PM
ugly loss in phoenix, the sac game was ours, the ending of that game was mind boggling, how the hell do you give up a 5 point lead in 30 secs? well....i guess we saw how
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 21, 2006, 04:26:07 AM
Well i wasn't really expecting a win in Phoenix. But it's fucked up we lost against the Kings. That game we should have won it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 21, 2006, 09:17:30 AM
Steve Nash -------------> MVP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 22, 2006, 11:03:46 PM
81 points for Kobe Bryant in Laker win

I'm glad I taped it, got it on the DVR
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 22, 2006, 11:14:48 PM
          81 points  :o X 81
       28-46 FG   :yikes: X 28
    7-13 3PT   :banana_trippin: X 7
     18-20FT   :banana_llama:  X 18
_______________________________

   One of The Greatest Performances
             In Sports History
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: J @ M @ L on January 23, 2006, 01:30:12 AM
81 points for Kobe Bryant in Laker win

I'm glad I taped it, got it on the DVR

UPLOAD IT
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 23, 2006, 05:01:04 AM
Ok, now he's officially the new MVP.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 23, 2006, 10:52:05 AM
81 points for Kobe Bryant in Laker win

I'm glad I taped it, got it on the DVR

UPLOAD IT

How do I get a video on a DVR cable box onto a PC?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 23, 2006, 10:55:55 AM
Ok, now he's officially the new MVP.
Even if he keeps playing like that (all these 40-pts efforts..) these stupid journalists won't give him the award, even with the Lakers playin the playoffs. He deserves it... by far  , these journalists haters won't give him, MARK MY WORDS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 23, 2006, 11:02:13 AM
Went to Phoenix and saw the Lakers-Suns game...I could tell the team (especially Kobe) was exhausted...My girl actually had a sign up that said "Kobe Is The Real MVP". LOL...He sure proved that right last night... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 23, 2006, 11:05:53 AM
How about that Fransisco Garcia? He's a hell of an athlete, he'll be a great defender in the future, he basically shut Kobe down in OT, and Luke Walton looked like a little kid against Kenny Thomas, i'm not being a Laker hater or a Kings lover, just pointing out some of my analysis


Kobe was working extra by overtime, he was tired, the game was supposed to be over... and Luke Walton should not be defending Kenny Thomas in the first place...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 23, 2006, 11:07:42 AM
Ok, now he's officially the new MVP.
Even if he keeps playing like that (all these 40-pts efforts..) these stupid journalists won't give him the award, even with the Lakers playin the playoffs. He deserves it... by far  , these journalists haters won't give him, MARK MY WORDS


If the Lakers so much as make the playoffs this year, and they will, he gets it for SURE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 23, 2006, 12:20:23 PM
Journalists aren't gonna give any1 else the MVP if Kobe takes the Lakers to the playoffs.

There will be a riot in the streets of LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 27, 2006, 10:13:37 PM
94-94 were going to OT 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 27, 2006, 10:44:40 PM
Ugly win, but a W is a W.
Kobe scoring 30 doesn't seem to good for some reason. lol. (7-21 fg% :-[)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 28, 2006, 12:07:56 AM
Did u see Odom Get the shit swatted outta him? DEAR GOODNESS!!!
He Kinda got revenge, but he got fuckin hung!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2006, 12:33:56 AM
LOL@Carlton over here..."Dear Goodness". :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 28, 2006, 10:45:35 AM
Yup, ugly is right. Kobe turned it on when the Lakers needed him to. Good effort by Mihm and Smush as well.

This 7 game trip is crucial for our season. We need to get 4 games at least. I'm looking forward to the Detroit game on Sunday, it should be good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2006, 10:53:49 AM
Yup, ugly is right. Kobe turned it on when the Lakers needed him to. Good effort by Mihm and Smush as well.

This 7 game trip is crucial for our season. We need to get 4 games at least. I'm looking forward to the Detroit game on Sunday, it should be good.


Yea, it should be good if the Lakers show up...Otherwise it'll just be a blow-out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 28, 2006, 10:56:54 AM
I'm looking forward to the Detroit game on Sunday, it should be good.

Kobe should go for history again and get a big win there. Then nodoby could stop him from getting the MVP throphy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 28, 2006, 01:01:12 PM
LOL@Carlton over here..."Dear Goodness". :-X
LMAO @ touchy here, still with his feelings hurt, hahahahahahahahahahahahhahhaahahahahhahaha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2006, 01:04:31 PM
LOL@Carlton over here..."Dear Goodness". :-X
LMAO @ touchy here, still with his feelings hurt, hahahahahahahahahahahahhahhaahahahahhahaha


Yes, I'm very touched. Heeheehee! :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 28, 2006, 01:07:05 PM
4-3 for the trip is "realistic" with these 3 back to back games. As a fan I would be satisfy with 5-2  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2006, 01:38:09 PM
IF the Lakers beat Detroit tomorrow, they should go AT LEAST 6-1. If not, 5-2 would be nice...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 29, 2006, 01:22:32 AM
Realistically i'd say 4-3. It's in those situations where we miss a 2nd scorer option so much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 29, 2006, 03:32:28 AM
My personal opinion: this team will be “the one” you don’t want to face in the playoffs. For a lot of reasons. First of all because it’s a defensive-minded team, and teams built like that are extremely hard to beat in the playoffs. Plus they have Mihm, Brown, Odom and hopefully Turiaf who can defend against Garnett, Dirk, Duncan, Amare, etc.. And, other than that, they are a team who surprisingly plays better away than at home. And, finally, obviously, they have Kobe, who can win games litterally alone. Not to mention Phil still gotta have a team who sucked in the playoffs, and for sure doesn’t want those Lakers to be the first one. You have all to loose against them.

But they are still not ready for the “big run”, imo. They miss something. First of all they miss a 6th man who can attack the basket and score 15 points per night constantly. I see a lot of potential in Wafer, but he’s not ready yet. We need somebody to sign for this season and maybe the next one. Somebody like Spree.. wassup with him? If we can add a player like him without trading our prospects we’re def ready for the big run. If not, i hope we will do it for the next season: a lot of players should accept a paycut to play with Kobe (the MVP) and for Phil, being the 2nd offensive weapon of the Lakers. I mean the Lakers!!! I’m pretty optimistic. I’m loving Jerry trading Shaq lately. I’m loving Jerry signing Phil. I’m loving Phil. I’m loving the draft picks. I’m really optimistic now, we’re one step away from being fully loaded for real. And Shaq will not win another ring!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 29, 2006, 10:27:54 AM
It would be dope to obtain the 6th spot. Here are my reasons :
- first it 's very possible to have the home court advantage with this title division thing. We are currently ahead Denver (by nothing but still ahead) .

2nd : I think there are just two teams against we can"t win a seven game serie . San Antonio has too much experience and bench deep to lose against us (let's be realistic) and Phoenix has just too offensive arms (and Amare will be back). Of course Dallas is a better overall team than L.A.L but with Kobe being hot against them and an interesting Lamar-Nowitzki matchup for us. Plus their inside game isn't that strong. Other teams are very defeatable too. (Don't get me wrong I don't say we are sure to beat the Clippers or Memphis but for me it's 50/50)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 29, 2006, 11:38:29 AM
My personal opinion: this team will be “the one” you don’t want to face in the playoffs. For a lot of reasons. First of all because it’s a defensive-minded team, and teams built like that are extremely hard to beat in the playoffs. Plus they have Mihm, Brown, Odom and hopefully Turiaf who can defend against Garnett, Dirk, Duncan, Amare, etc.. And, other than that, they are a team who surprisingly plays better away than at home. And, finally, obviously, they have Kobe, who can win games litterally alone. Not to mention Phil still gotta have a team who sucked in the playoffs, and for sure doesn’t want those Lakers to be the first one. You have all to loose against them.

But they are still not ready for the “big run”, imo. They miss something. First of all they miss a 6th man who can attack the basket and score 15 points per night constantly. I see a lot of potential in Wafer, but he’s not ready yet. We need somebody to sign for this season and maybe the next one. Somebody like Spree.. wassup with him? If we can add a player like him without trading our prospects we’re def ready for the big run. If not, i hope we will do it for the next season: a lot of players should accept a paycut to play with Kobe (the MVP) and for Phil, being the 2nd offensive weapon of the Lakers. I mean the Lakers!!! I’m pretty optimistic. I’m loving Jerry trading Shaq lately. I’m loving Jerry signing Phil. I’m loving Phil. I’m loving the draft picks. I’m really optimistic now, we’re one step away from being fully loaded for real. And Shaq will not win another ring!



A 6th man who can score 15 per night? Yea, basically a 6th man of the year caliber player...That's why I was talking about how the Lakers coulda traded for Ricky Davis...Last I heard of Sprewell, he was supposed to be signing with the Clippers (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=100237.0)...I wouldn't mind Spree with the Lakers, I just don't think he would be the key to our success...I think we have what it takes, we just need to know how to utilize it...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 29, 2006, 11:43:38 AM
^^With that post "The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread..." over took "Free Post "http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=72095.0 as the thread with the 10th most replies. 8) 8)
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?action=stats


Lakers for life. 8)


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 29, 2006, 11:58:31 AM
^^With that post "The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread..." over took "Free Post "http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=72095.0 as the thread with the 10th most replies. 8) 8)
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Lakers for life. 8)




 ;D

Go Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 29, 2006, 01:22:02 PM
My personal opinion: this team will be “the one” you don’t want to face in the playoffs. For a lot of reasons. First of all because it’s a defensive-minded team, and teams built like that are extremely hard to beat in the playoffs. Plus they have Mihm, Brown, Odom and hopefully Turiaf who can defend against Garnett, Dirk, Duncan, Amare, etc.. And, other than that, they are a team who surprisingly plays better away than at home. And, finally, obviously, they have Kobe, who can win games litterally alone. Not to mention Phil still gotta have a team who sucked in the playoffs, and for sure doesn’t want those Lakers to be the first one. You have all to loose against them.

But they are still not ready for the “big run”, imo. They miss something. First of all they miss a 6th man who can attack the basket and score 15 points per night constantly. I see a lot of potential in Wafer, but he’s not ready yet. We need somebody to sign for this season and maybe the next one. Somebody like Spree.. wassup with him? If we can add a player like him without trading our prospects we’re def ready for the big run. If not, i hope we will do it for the next season: a lot of players should accept a paycut to play with Kobe (the MVP) and for Phil, being the 2nd offensive weapon of the Lakers. I mean the Lakers!!! I’m pretty optimistic. I’m loving Jerry trading Shaq lately. I’m loving Jerry signing Phil. I’m loving Phil. I’m loving the draft picks. I’m really optimistic now, we’re one step away from being fully loaded for real. And Shaq will not win another ring!



A 6th man who can score 15 per night? Yea, basically a 6th man of the year caliber player...That's why I was talking about how the Lakers coulda traded for Ricky Davis...

Both Ricky Davis and Ron Artest were great potential addictions. Ricky as the 6th man, and Ron as a starter. We couldn't get them, probably the Celtics and Indiana asked too much for them. But that's what i'm saying: we're one step away. We were close signing Artest tho. So we were close to being fully loaded. I'm positive.

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Last I heard of Sprewell, he was supposed to be signing with the Clippers (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=100237.0)...I wouldn't mind Spree with the Lakers, I just don't think he would be the key to our success...I think we have what it takes, we just need to know how to utilize it...PeACe

Obviously Spree can't be the key. He's just the only one i think is available right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 29, 2006, 05:44:51 PM
Pistons are playing incredible basketball.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 29, 2006, 06:22:36 PM
Pistons are playing incredible basketball.


I wouldn't say they were playing incredible...The Lakers just simply played shitty...They had chances to get back in the game, shit, Pistons gave them A LOT of oppurtunities, and other than Kobe, it looked like NOBODY could make a shot...Then with the defence, the Lakers had a few stretches of great pressure defence, then they'd just completely forget their game-plan and leave players wide, WIDE open...Lakers shoulda lost this game by 25+ by the way they were playing...I'm actually shocked that they were able to only lose by 9 when they were playing so shitty the second half...With that being said, I'm look for an EXCELLENT month for the Lakers in February, and I think that's very possible...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 29, 2006, 06:26:22 PM
^ Immagine this team in 2 years. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 29, 2006, 06:38:00 PM
Lamar Odom's 8 TO's = shitty
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 29, 2006, 06:56:43 PM
Lamar Odom's 8 TO's = shitty


Man, Lamar has been so off this past week or so...He's playing awful, worse than he has all season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 29, 2006, 11:45:40 PM
Lamar Odom's 8 TO's = shitty


Man, Lamar has been so off this past week or so...He's playing awful, worse than he has all season.

I'd be lookin to trade him, but then again im not very patient with shitty basketball
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 30, 2006, 10:42:45 AM
Lamar Odom's 8 TO's = shitty


Man, Lamar has been so off this past week or so...He's playing awful, worse than he has all season.

I'd be lookin to trade him, but then again im not very patient with shitty basketball


Fuck trading him...We had a chance to get Artest for him, and honestly, that's probably the best trade you'd currently get for Odom...I know Boston always wanted Odom, we probably had a chance at acquring Ricky Davis and Mark Blount for Odom and some throw-ins as well...If we didn't trade Odom by now, we're not gunna trade him...He's been in a slump after playing some excellent basketball in December and early January...He needs to wake the fuck up BIG TIME, and when he does, the Lakers will finally be a consistantly feared team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on January 30, 2006, 11:18:02 AM
Damn Odom, don't let me diss you again.. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 30, 2006, 03:28:36 PM
I hope the rest of this road trip doesn't go as bad as that game @ Detrot did.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 30, 2006, 03:35:28 PM
I hope the rest of this road trip doesn't go as bad as that game @ Detrot did.

Well, Detroit is BY FAR the best team on the road trip, and that's already done with, so it can't really get any worse...I'm looking for the Lakers to make some noise second half of the season...Hopefully, I'm not too far off... ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 31, 2006, 07:02:21 PM
Nice W In NY tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 31, 2006, 07:06:52 PM
Nice W In NY tonight.
33 point win. :o :o Too bad it was against a terrible team. But in the end a win is a win.

Bynum with 16. 8) It baffles me why Phil Jackson doesn't play him 10 minutes a game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on January 31, 2006, 07:48:51 PM
Knicks are just playin completely shitty basketball.
They need to get their fuckin shit together.
 Kobe 7-17 FG 23-26 FT  i mean thats just fuckin ridiculous!!!!!!!!

anyone got video of Nasty Nate Robinson's dunk at the end of the game? i'd really appreciate it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 31, 2006, 09:38:50 PM
All I can say is wow...Bynum 7-7 FGs, 4 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Steal in 12 minutes...He's going to be a BEAST.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 01, 2006, 12:28:24 AM
Bynum had 16 points in 12 mins.
Odom had 11 points in 30 mins.
Brown has 7 points in 30 mins.

Nik you know what i'm talking about.. i can't accept it no more! I mean they're defending very well, ok, but we can't win against strong teams with Kobe making 81!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 01, 2006, 04:08:01 AM
Bynum had 16 points in 12 mins.
Odom had 11 points in 30 mins.
Brown has 7 points in 30 mins.

Nik you know what i'm talking about.. i can't accept it no more! I mean they're defending very well, ok, but we can't win against strong teams with Kobe making 81!
We just need a second scorer with 18-19 ppg. It would take a lot of pressure on Lamar off and he would be able to focus even more on rbs, assists... and I'm sure he would score the same amount of points. Lamar was said as the main factor of the Lakers success (of course we all know Kobe was going to do his things)  and he simply can't assume this role score wise . It's just about mentality wackness not skills. Back to scoring we can't afford our 2nd scorer has lots of 10 or less pts games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2006, 02:38:17 PM
Bynum had 16 points in 12 mins.
Odom had 11 points in 30 mins.
Brown has 7 points in 30 mins.

Nik you know what i'm talking about.. i can't accept it no more! I mean they're defending very well, ok, but we can't win against strong teams with Kobe making 81!


You can forget about Kwame currently bringin' in a consistant offence. I rather depend on Cook for offence. However, Odom is my main concern...He really stepped it down these last few weeks, I really hope he steps it back up and gets out of this slump really soon. With that being said, Mihm is doing excellent, he's even stepped up as our second scoring option! Man, I can't wait until Bynum develops...Mihm & Bynum will be awesome in the front court for us in the near future...I'm pretty excited. I predicted a better second half of the season, with the Lakers finally settling in and recognizing their spots for the most part...Lets see how it plays out...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2006, 02:48:29 PM
Anyone know what happened to the poster known as "Kobe Bryant 62 pts In 3 Quarters WOW!!!!"??...LOL. He seems to have disappeared. He didn't even come on here to comment on Kobe's 81...Pretty weird.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 01, 2006, 03:50:22 PM
Bynum had 16 points in 12 mins.
Odom had 11 points in 30 mins.
Brown has 7 points in 30 mins.

Nik you know what i'm talking about.. i can't accept it no more! I mean they're defending very well, ok, but we can't win against strong teams with Kobe making 81!


You can forget about Kwame currently bringin' in a consistant offence. I rather depend on Cook for offence. However, Odom is my main concern...He really stepped it down these last few weeks, I really hope he steps it back up and gets out of this slump really soon. With that being said, Mihm is doing excellent, he's even stepped up as our second scoring option! Man, I can't wait until Bynum develops...Mihm & Bynum will be awesome in the front court for us in the near future...I'm pretty excited. I predicted a better second half of the season, with the Lakers finally settling in and recognizing their spots for the most part...Lets see how it plays out...PeACe

We can only improve.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 02, 2006, 01:05:20 AM
We talked about offense lately, but what about bring our defense back? Lol at Pacers scoring 105. We have given 100+pts games on a regular basis for 7-8 games. Of course we have scored a lot more but outside some 4th quarters (against Toronto or the Warriors) our defense was wack (lots of easy baskets). I prefer a type of game in which we shut offense opposite team down, coz it's playoff style.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: K A I N on February 02, 2006, 05:11:50 AM
We talked about offense lately, but what about bring our defense back? Lol at Pacers scoring 105. We have given 100+pts games on a regular basis for 7-8 games. Of course we have scored a lot more but outside some 4th quarters (against Toronto or the Warriors) our defense was wack (lots of easy baskets). I prefer a type of game in which we shut offense opposite team down, coz it's playoff style.

lol at every1 in hiding...only highlight would be if Kobe scored 82 points  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 02, 2006, 12:44:47 PM
We talked about offense lately, but what about bring our defense back? Lol at Pacers scoring 105. We have given 100+pts games on a regular basis for 7-8 games. Of course we have scored a lot more but outside some 4th quarters (against Toronto or the Warriors) our defense was wack (lots of easy baskets). I prefer a type of game in which we shut offense opposite team down, coz it's playoff style.

lol at every1 in hiding...only highlight would be if Kobe scored 82 points  ;D


Nobody's hiding...Lakers lost to a good/hungry team on the second night of back-to-back road games. It's not an excuse, but I don't think ANY player on the Lakers can claim they had a decent, let alone a good game...This was expected.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: J Bananas on February 03, 2006, 12:17:15 PM
i hate kobe but i figured a lot of you would appreciate this:

Raptors vs Lakers - 01.22.06 {Kobe Scores 81 Points} FULL GAME

change the extension to .avi

Code:

Part 1 - http://files.filefront.com/rvl1BAK/;4672969;;/fileinfo.html
Part 2 - http://files.filefront.com/rvl2BAK/;4673556;;/fileinfo.html

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 04, 2006, 02:51:23 AM
Another weird loss, 40pts for the Bobcats in the 1st quarter WTF  :oi: :grumpy: and Lamar might out til the All Star Break.  I have a bad feelin we will be 24-25 by the end of the road trip.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 04, 2006, 03:19:33 AM
40pts for the Bobcats in the 1st quarter WTF

LOL.. must've been the worst defensive effort since the last rookie challenge game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 04, 2006, 05:56:38 AM
40pts for the Bobcats in the 1st quarter WTF

LOL.. must've been the worst defensive effort since the last rookie challenge game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 04, 2006, 04:51:04 PM
40pts for the Bobcats in the 1st quarter WTF

LOL.. must've been the worst defensive effort since the last rookie challenge game



Worse than that...Lakers were lost. They're losing themselves. They're exhausted. I'd presume they're exhausted today as well...Hopefully it wont show as much against New Orleans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 04, 2006, 06:46:57 PM
i thought tonite would be a game when Smush would have an opportunity to really show what he's got, goin up against the rookie of the year C Paul. Paul's havin a good game so far with 11 assists, fuckin ridiculous what this kids been doin this season

on another note, kobe's havin a good game but w/o Lamar these Lakers seem like they're struggling. Kobe George and Cook are the only ones that are showin up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 04, 2006, 10:01:59 PM
Who didn't see this coming. We have no front-court defense without Odom AND Mihm, and our scoring options are very minimal. This road trip does not look like a good one. Lakers just wanna get this one over... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 05, 2006, 03:17:12 PM
The Lakers are really struggling without Lamar out there. The defenses are really keyeing in on Kobe and the rest of the team just doesn't have enough talent to overcome that. The Lakers are getting murdered on the glass the last 2 games. Defensively, we're getting picked apart but I think the main difference that is causing these teams to score so much is the lack of rebounding that we have with Chris and Lamar out. That leaves only one rebounder, Kwame Brown. Brian Cook is not a rebounder in any way shape or form.

I think we may just have to eat this road trip and concentrate on getting the guys healthy. Deavan was limping at the end of the game, Kwame twisted his ankle and Smush took a nice hit to the grill.

Our team is just beat up and tired right now. As long as Chris and Lamar are out, we'll be hard pressed to get wins, unless Devean, Smush and Cook can have career games and we shore up our backcourt D. That has been a problem since 2 weeks into the regular season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 07, 2006, 04:11:46 PM
Payback is a bitch, haha. Next time think twice before you score 62 in 3 quarters and embarrass an elite team. This night Lakers gon get psychologically destroyed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 07, 2006, 04:52:34 PM
Payback is a bitch, haha. Next time think twice before you score 62 in 3 quarters and embarrass an elite team. This night Lakers gon get psychologically destroyed.


Lakers are thin right now. If Dallas loses AGAIN, I am convinced that the Lakers can easily be a better ream.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 07, 2006, 11:06:55 PM
Lakers barely hangin on to the 8 spot in the West

Rockets gonna bump Utah into the picture

Wish i could see this game on espn2 instead of chicago vs. denver :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 08, 2006, 07:05:54 AM
^^ nah, if I was the Lakers, Id fear Houston more than Utah or the TWolves. IF healthy, they are a true playoff team, no fucking denying it. They just had really bad luck with injuries so far. I mean wtf, they have 2 All-Star starters and don't make the playoffs? Fuck outta here, if they stay/get healthy, they will catch the 8th spot. Minnesota has a chance if they can build up some chemistry fast. Sacramento is not completely out of the picture either, with aquiring Artest who is much better than Stojakovic there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 08, 2006, 07:39:57 AM
Yeah it's kinda scaring. But i remain positive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 08, 2006, 11:05:29 AM
Theres no chance the Lakers wont make the playoffs...I will kill everyone I know if they don't. I noticed that the Lakers are currently a rollercoaster team. They can have stretches of excellence on both ends, and then not score a field goal for the next 10 minutes...It's crazy shit. I know for a fact that it wont be like this come playoff time. At some point, they'll learn to maintain their excellence. Also, the Lakers actually made a comeback from a 20 point deficit last night and took a 2 point lead late in the 3rd quarter. This is without Mihm, our secondary offense. Lakers will definitely be a surprise team in the playoffs...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 08, 2006, 11:28:49 AM
Yeah it's kinda scaring. But i remain positive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 09, 2006, 03:10:05 AM
Good win against the Rockets. Cook should start as a PF. Here's why : he's our only consistent shooter and with Kobe dble teamed he can have lots of easy shoots and score 15-20 a game. Then when opposite teams will understand, Kobe will have more space again. Use Kwame and Ronny as solid post defenders and rebounders coming from the bench, especially with Mihm in foul trouble. Plus for the Kobe haters, did u notice he took 29 shots and still have 9 assists? It's the proof it's not on Kobe, just about others steppin their game up and knock shots down  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 09, 2006, 05:47:13 AM
Good win against the Rockets. Cook should start as a PF. Here's why : he's our only consistent shooter and with Kobe dble teamed he can have lots of easy shoots and score 15-20 a game. Then when opposite teams will understand, Kobe will have more space again. Use Kwame and Ronny as solid post defenders and rebounders coming from the bench, especially with Mihm in foul trouble. Plus for the Kobe haters, did u notice he took 29 shots and still have 9 assists? It's the proof it's not on Kobe, just about others steppin their game up and knock shots down  8)

Wassup with Medvedenko? I think he can score 8-10 ppg too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 09, 2006, 05:49:07 AM
Good win against the Rockets. Cook should start as a PF. Here's why : he's our only consistent shooter and with Kobe dble teamed he can have lots of easy shoots and score 15-20 a game. Then when opposite teams will understand, Kobe will have more space again. Use Kwame and Ronny as solid post defenders and rebounders coming from the bench, especially with Mihm in foul trouble. Plus for the Kobe haters, did u notice he took 29 shots and still have 9 assists? It's the proof it's not on Kobe, just about others steppin their game up and knock shots down  8)

Wassup with Medvedenko? I think he can score 8-10 ppg too.
when is he back, what about Mckie too ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 09, 2006, 06:37:53 AM
the only thing medvedenko can do in basketball is knocking down semi-open mid-range jumpers.
could be useful when kobe is multi-teamed
cook>brown
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 09, 2006, 07:05:59 AM
the only thing medvedenko can do in basketball is knocking down semi-open mid-range jumpers.

That's basically what we need. This is a team with players who don't like to shoot. So adding a player who shoots too much can't be a real problem, lol. Oh, and remember during the last season he played with Phil Jackson as the head coach, he averaged 8.3 ppg and 5.0 rpg in 21 minutes, starting 38 times. Very good numbers. So much that Mitch renovated his contract.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 09, 2006, 10:31:14 AM
Good win against the Rockets. Cook should start as a PF. Here's why : he's our only consistent shooter and with Kobe dble teamed he can have lots of easy shoots and score 15-20 a game. Then when opposite teams will understand, Kobe will have more space again. Use Kwame and Ronny as solid post defenders and rebounders coming from the bench, especially with Mihm in foul trouble. Plus for the Kobe haters, did u notice he took 29 shots and still have 9 assists? It's the proof it's not on Kobe, just about others steppin their game up and knock shots down  8)


I disagree. Brian Cook is an excellent offensive weapon, but Kwame is just stronger and a more effective presence on the court. Did you see how he shut down Yao last night? Honestly, Kwame isn't the beast I wanted him to be, but he's at least doing something. And if he learns to jam it home with 2 hands EVERY time like he did last night instead of tryna lay it in, he will be more than enough. I'm currently lovin' Cook. No way did I ever believe he'd provide this much in the beginning of the season...You can tell he knows his shit and he's gaining confidence with every game. But they need to bring Cook in off the bench, split his minutes with Kwame. I think when Mihm is back, we're gunna be GREAT...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 09, 2006, 10:32:04 AM
Good win against the Rockets. Cook should start as a PF. Here's why : he's our only consistent shooter and with Kobe dble teamed he can have lots of easy shoots and score 15-20 a game. Then when opposite teams will understand, Kobe will have more space again. Use Kwame and Ronny as solid post defenders and rebounders coming from the bench, especially with Mihm in foul trouble. Plus for the Kobe haters, did u notice he took 29 shots and still have 9 assists? It's the proof it's not on Kobe, just about others steppin their game up and knock shots down  8)

Wassup with Medvedenko? I think he can score 8-10 ppg too.


Well, Medvedenko is supposedly out for the season. Dunno if he'll make it back in time for playoffs, but it would be a nice addition...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 09, 2006, 11:31:25 AM
Good win against the Rockets. Cook should start as a PF. Here's why : he's our only consistent shooter and with Kobe dble teamed he can have lots of easy shoots and score 15-20 a game. Then when opposite teams will understand, Kobe will have more space again. Use Kwame and Ronny as solid post defenders and rebounders coming from the bench, especially with Mihm in foul trouble. Plus for the Kobe haters, did u notice he took 29 shots and still have 9 assists? It's the proof it's not on Kobe, just about others steppin their game up and knock shots down  8)

Wassup with Medvedenko? I think he can score 8-10 ppg too.


Well, Medvedenko is supposedly out for the season. Dunno if he'll make it back in time for playoffs, but it would be a nice addition...

Out for the season? Shit, i didn't know that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 09, 2006, 11:33:37 AM
Good win against the Rockets. Cook should start as a PF. Here's why : he's our only consistent shooter and with Kobe dble teamed he can have lots of easy shoots and score 15-20 a game. Then when opposite teams will understand, Kobe will have more space again. Use Kwame and Ronny as solid post defenders and rebounders coming from the bench, especially with Mihm in foul trouble. Plus for the Kobe haters, did u notice he took 29 shots and still have 9 assists? It's the proof it's not on Kobe, just about others steppin their game up and knock shots down  8)

Wassup with Medvedenko? I think he can score 8-10 ppg too.


Well, Medvedenko is supposedly out for the season. Dunno if he'll make it back in time for playoffs, but it would be a nice addition...

Out for the season? Shit, i didn't know that.


Yea. Originally he was tryna rehabilitate his injury without surgery...2 months passed by and he wasn't getting any better. They performed the surgery and said he'd be out for the season, maybe back in time for playoffs...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 11, 2006, 10:27:04 PM
Another horrible loss by the Lakers...Up by 4 at Staples with 50 seconds left. Lakers just been lettin' games slip away way too easily. I'm extremely disappointed...They need to step that shit up and close games out. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 12, 2006, 03:48:20 AM
Each of those players lacks a big pair of fat balls around their dick.
That's not the first time, it's maybe the 10th. It's unacceptable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 12, 2006, 06:45:56 AM
Each of those players lacks a big pair of fat balls around their dick.
That's not the first time, it's maybe the 10th. It's unacceptable.
yep I hope we won't regret all these shitty losses at the end of the regular season. Though unlike others games we didn't make huge mistakes down the stretch , outside maybe Cook shot which was too early but he hits those shots on a regular basis. I watched the game live and of course if that was frustrated, I wasn't dissapointed as I was against Sac, Washington, or Chicago and NJ early in the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2006, 11:36:03 AM
No mistakes? How 'bout instead of Cook launching an unconcentrated shot with 13 seconds on the shot-clock, Kobe takes a more efficient shot with way less time on the clock. Lakers had the ball, the game was tied, the shot clock and game clock difference was about 3 seconds...That's almost for sure an overtime...Up by 4 with 50 seconds on your home court resulting in a loss is VERY disappointing...Only Sacramento was more disappointing IMO. Hopefully the Lakers go a long streak when Mihm returns...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 12, 2006, 02:17:36 PM
No mistakes? How 'bout instead of Cook launching an unconcentrated shot with 13 seconds on the shot-clock, Kobe takes a more efficient shot with way less time on the clock. Lakers had the ball, the game was tied, the shot clock and game clock difference was about 3 seconds...That's almost for sure an overtime...Up by 4 with 50 seconds on your home court resulting in a loss is VERY disappointing...Only Sacramento was more disappointing IMO. Hopefully the Lakers go a long streak when Mihm returns...PeACe

WTF was what I thought when I saw that...what was Cook thinking
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 13, 2006, 03:01:06 PM
That last road trip was a fucking embarrassment..you can't be loosing to bad teams like that..especially the pacers who had back up's out there.

And now we lose another game b/c of Odom.......MILK THE FUCKING CLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   >:( >:( >:( >:(

wE just gotta face the facts that we're a 500. team...the lakers will most likely go 500. on this home-stand that we got right now  ... :'( :boohoo:   

We got to beat the jazz tonight or we're out of the playoffs :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2006, 04:28:16 PM
That last road trip was a fucking embarrassment..you can't be loosing to bad teams like that..especially the pacers who had back up's out there.

And now we lose another game b/c of Odom.......MILK THE FUCKING CLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   >:( >:( >:( >:(

wE just gotta face the facts that we're a 500. team...the lakers will most likely go 500. on this home-stand that we got right now  ... :'( :boohoo:   

We got to beat the jazz tonight or we're out of the playoffs :(



NO WAY. The Lakers next 7 games are at staples...I'd like AT LEAST 5-2, any less is disappointing. 23 of our next (and last) 31 games are at home. Lakers need to make a run for the 6th spot...

8th spot = Dallas or San Antonio 1st round.
7th spot = Phoenix or Clippers 1st round
6th spot = Denver, Utah, or Minnesota 1st round
5th spot = Dallas or San Antonio 1st round (Lakers need to stay away from this one)
....and so on....

I think we have GREAT chances to suceed in the playoffs, especially if we make it to a 7th or 6th seed...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 13, 2006, 06:36:00 PM
Lakers can definitley make it all the way up to the 6th spot if they stay consistent cause I have seen them at their best this year and if they play at that level they can beat just about anyone in the west besides san antonio
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 13, 2006, 06:59:40 PM
You guys like my SIG?  ;D ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 14, 2006, 09:55:09 AM
Lakers can definitley make it all the way up to the 6th spot if they stay consistent cause I have seen them at their best this year and if they play at that level they can beat just about anyone in the west besides san antonio


Yea...Imagine Denver or Utah in the 1st round and Clippers or Phoenix in the 2nd...Shit would be easysauce in the playoffs. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 14, 2006, 10:06:13 AM
Lakers can definitley make it all the way up to the 6th spot if they stay consistent cause I have seen them at their best this year and if they play at that level they can beat just about anyone in the west besides san antonio


Yea...Imagine Denver or Utah in the 1st round and Clippers or Phoenix in the 2nd...Shit would be easysauce in the playoffs. 8)
Plus the lakers have 31 games left and 19 of them are at home. And one of those "road" games is against the clippers. Technically it's 19 Home and 12 Away. 8) And the final 11 games are against western confrence teams. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ~JR~ on February 14, 2006, 04:36:11 PM
whats this news of Lakers dealing Odom to New York.  but for who?!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 17, 2006, 03:27:44 AM
whats this news of Lakers dealing Odom to New York.  but for who?!


ESPN is reporting that the Lakers are considering a trade involving Odom and Penny Hardaway.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 17, 2006, 04:58:59 AM
Lakers should trade Odom and Brown for Penny's contract, Frye and a pick. Thus they'd lose 2 overpaid players who don't flourish, gain mad cap space after Penny is gone in the summer, and can build their future on Frye, the early pick, Bynum and a big free agent.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 17, 2006, 06:42:48 AM
Lakers should trade Odom and Brown for Penny's contract, Frye and a pick. Thus they'd lose 2 overpaid players who don't flourish, gain mad cap space after Penny is gone in the summer, and can build their future on Frye, the early pick, Bynum and a big free agent.

Obviously they should. If that's the scenario, then hell yeah i'm down with it. Frye has mad potential (not like Brown..), and with Penny's money we could buy a real superstar instead of Odom.

Parker
Bryant
SUPERSTAR
Frye
Bynum

Looks good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 17, 2006, 10:33:59 AM
whats this news of Lakers dealing Odom to New York.  but for who?!


BS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 17, 2006, 10:42:49 AM
Lakers should trade Odom and Brown for Penny's contract, Frye and a pick. Thus they'd lose 2 overpaid players who don't flourish, gain mad cap space after Penny is gone in the summer, and can build their future on Frye, the early pick, Bynum and a big free agent.

Obviously they should. If that's the scenario, then hell yeah i'm down with it. Frye has mad potential (not like Brown..), and with Penny's money we could buy a real superstar instead of Odom.

Parker
Bryant
SUPERSTAR
Frye
Bynum

Looks good.


Nope. A trade like that will kill us for this year AND next year. Frye is good, but losing Kwame leaves only Chris Mihm for front-court toughness (rebounding, blocking, defense, etc.). Losing Odom would also be a lot bigger than you guys actually think. Odom means SOOO much to this team. He's our number 1 rebounder, passer, facilitator, good defender, great offense when he tries...I wouldn't trade Odom AND Kwame for Frye and Penny's expiring contract. Think about it a little harder, it wont work good...Just wait. When Mihm comes back Lakers will flourish. Once he gets back they will win 15 out of their next 20 games. WATCH...I mean, I was at the Atlanta game, I was VERY disppointed, 10X more than anyone on this board...But patience it virtue with the triangle, especially with all the current injuries...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 17, 2006, 11:07:10 AM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 17, 2006, 11:11:45 AM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 17, 2006, 12:44:01 PM
Lakers should trade Odom and Brown for Penny's contract, Frye and a pick. Thus they'd lose 2 overpaid players who don't flourish, gain mad cap space after Penny is gone in the summer, and can build their future on Frye, the early pick, Bynum and a big free agent.

Obviously they should. If that's the scenario, then hell yeah i'm down with it. Frye has mad potential (not like Brown..), and with Penny's money we could buy a real superstar instead of Odom.

Parker
Bryant
SUPERSTAR
Frye
Bynum

Looks good.


Nope. A trade like that will kill us for this year AND next year. Frye is good, but losing Kwame leaves only Chris Mihm for front-court toughness (rebounding, blocking, defense, etc.). Losing Odom would also be a lot bigger than you guys actually think. Odom means SOOO much to this team. He's our number 1 rebounder, passer, facilitator, good defender, great offense when he tries...I wouldn't trade Odom AND Kwame for Frye and Penny's expiring contract. Think about it a little harder, it wont work good...Just wait. When Mihm comes back Lakers will flourish. Once he gets back they will win 15 out of their next 20 games. WATCH...I mean, I was at the Atlanta game, I was VERY disppointed, 10X more than anyone on this board...But patience it virtue with the triangle, especially with all the current injuries...PeACe

Why not?

Frye >>> K.Brown
? could potentially be > Odom

Where "?" means the player we will acquire in the summer to replace Penny.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 17, 2006, 01:55:20 PM
Lakers should trade Odom and Brown for Penny's contract, Frye and a pick. Thus they'd lose 2 overpaid players who don't flourish, gain mad cap space after Penny is gone in the summer, and can build their future on Frye, the early pick, Bynum and a big free agent.

Obviously they should. If that's the scenario, then hell yeah i'm down with it. Frye has mad potential (not like Brown..), and with Penny's money we could buy a real superstar instead of Odom.

Parker
Bryant
SUPERSTAR
Frye
Bynum

Looks good.


Nope. A trade like that will kill us for this year AND next year. Frye is good, but losing Kwame leaves only Chris Mihm for front-court toughness (rebounding, blocking, defense, etc.). Losing Odom would also be a lot bigger than you guys actually think. Odom means SOOO much to this team. He's our number 1 rebounder, passer, facilitator, good defender, great offense when he tries...I wouldn't trade Odom AND Kwame for Frye and Penny's expiring contract. Think about it a little harder, it wont work good...Just wait. When Mihm comes back Lakers will flourish. Once he gets back they will win 15 out of their next 20 games. WATCH...I mean, I was at the Atlanta game, I was VERY disppointed, 10X more than anyone on this board...But patience it virtue with the triangle, especially with all the current injuries...PeACe

Why not?

Frye >>> K.Brown
? could potentially be > Odom

Where "?" means the player we will acquire in the summer to replace Penny.


You don't understand. Frye won't be ready to defend the elite power forwards of the west until 2-3 years. Kwame is at least capable of contributing on both ends, especially the defensive end where he's mostly needed. Then you got Odom. Odom is just way better than Frye currently and will be contributing WAY more to the Lakers in the next 2 years. After that is the '07/'08 plan...We don't need no Frye, Bosh is ours. We don't wanna lose Odom, our facilitator, our double-double guy AND Kwame, our down-low defensive presence, our secondary rebounder just for Frye and an expiring contract...I rather have traded Odom straight up for Artest and kept Kwame...It won't work out to the Lakers benefit, trust me...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 17, 2006, 04:45:43 PM
You don't understand. Frye won't be ready to defend the elite power forwards of the west until 2-3 years. Kwame is at least capable of contributing on both ends, especially the defensive end where he's mostly needed. Then you got Odom. Odom is just way better than Frye currently and will be contributing WAY more to the Lakers in the next 2 years. After that is the '07/'08 plan...We don't need no Frye, Bosh is ours. We don't wanna lose Odom, our facilitator, our double-double guy AND Kwame, our down-low defensive presence, our secondary rebounder just for Frye and an expiring contract...I rather have traded Odom straight up for Artest and kept Kwame...It won't work out to the Lakers benefit, trust me...PeACe

After Penny's contract exipires you could buy a better defender than Kwame, man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 17, 2006, 05:34:22 PM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe

"luck".  ::)


id imagine in your opinion their 26 wins are a result of skill....and the 26 losses are a result of bad luck LOL. them playing like shit at the end of the game....isnt "luck". If they were winning by 2 points with 1 second left...and the other team hits a prayer shot from past half court....THATS bad luck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 17, 2006, 07:55:43 PM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe

"luck".  ::)


id imagine in your opinion their 26 wins are a result of skill....and the 26 losses are a result of bad luck LOL. them playing like shit at the end of the game....isnt "luck". If they were winning by 2 points with 1 second left...and the other team hits a prayer shot from past half court....THATS bad luck.


Injuries is not luck? Slava Medvednko, one of our few bigs and offensive-minded players=out for the season...Laron Profit, our most reliable back-up for Kobe=Out for the season...Aaron McKie, our original starting point guard=Yet to start a game because of injuries...Luke Walton=Out for the first month of the season...Lamar Odom=Missed games and is playing hurt...Ronny Turiaf=open heart surgey, JUST returned...Chris Mihm=Been out the past few weeks...Trust me, Lakers will have their shit together come playoff time...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 17, 2006, 10:03:06 PM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe

"luck".  ::)


id imagine in your opinion their 26 wins are a result of skill....and the 26 losses are a result of bad luck LOL. them playing like shit at the end of the game....isnt "luck". If they were winning by 2 points with 1 second left...and the other team hits a prayer shot from past half court....THATS bad luck.


Injuries is not luck? Slava Medvednko, one of our few bigs and offensive-minded players=out for the season...Laron Profit, our most reliable back-up for Kobe=Out for the season...Aaron McKie, our original starting point guard=Yet to start a game because of injuries...Luke Walton=Out for the first month of the season...Lamar Odom=Missed games and is playing hurt...Ronny Turiaf=open heart surgey, JUST returned...Chris Mihm=Been out the past few weeks...Trust me, Lakers will have their shit together come playoff time...PeACe

lol

when someone made a comment abou the Lakers, including Kobe...not coming through at the end of the game. You say..."thats just the Lakers luck". LOL Thats the point.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 18, 2006, 06:03:44 PM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe

"luck".  ::)


id imagine in your opinion their 26 wins are a result of skill....and the 26 losses are a result of bad luck LOL. them playing like shit at the end of the game....isnt "luck". If they were winning by 2 points with 1 second left...and the other team hits a prayer shot from past half court....THATS bad luck.


Injuries is not luck? Slava Medvednko, one of our few bigs and offensive-minded players=out for the season...Laron Profit, our most reliable back-up for Kobe=Out for the season...Aaron McKie, our original starting point guard=Yet to start a game because of injuries...Luke Walton=Out for the first month of the season...Lamar Odom=Missed games and is playing hurt...Ronny Turiaf=open heart surgey, JUST returned...Chris Mihm=Been out the past few weeks...Trust me, Lakers will have their shit together come playoff time...PeACe

lol

when someone made a comment abou the Lakers, including Kobe...not coming through at the end of the game. You say..."thats just the Lakers luck". LOL Thats the point.

Doggy was just saying how Lakers lost a game they had in their hands to Atlanta, and I was simply pointing out that it's been happening all season long...LOL. It's true...Lakers have given games away, Lakers could easily have a way better record than they do. And injuries don't help the matter out as well...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 19, 2006, 01:48:59 AM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe

"luck".  ::)


id imagine in your opinion their 26 wins are a result of skill....and the 26 losses are a result of bad luck LOL. them playing like shit at the end of the game....isnt "luck". If they were winning by 2 points with 1 second left...and the other team hits a prayer shot from past half court....THATS bad luck.


Injuries is not luck? Slava Medvednko, one of our few bigs and offensive-minded players=out for the season...Laron Profit, our most reliable back-up for Kobe=Out for the season...Aaron McKie, our original starting point guard=Yet to start a game because of injuries...Luke Walton=Out for the first month of the season...Lamar Odom=Missed games and is playing hurt...Ronny Turiaf=open heart surgey, JUST returned...Chris Mihm=Been out the past few weeks...Trust me, Lakers will have their shit together come playoff time...PeACe

lol

when someone made a comment abou the Lakers, including Kobe...not coming through at the end of the game. You say..."thats just the Lakers luck". LOL Thats the point.

Doggy was just saying how Lakers lost a game they had in their hands to Atlanta, and I was simply pointing out that it's been happening all season long...LOL. It's true...Lakers have given games away, Lakers could easily have a way better record than they do. And injuries don't help the matter out as well...

so if the Lakers make a 4th quarter comeback....that would mean the other team gave it away right? It wouldnt mean that the Lakers won it. lol u always make excuses for your team man, its sad. They never just lose....they never just play bad...Kobe is God....cmon. Sometimes....your team just loses. They dont play well down the stretch, Kobe doesnt takeover, they choke...whatever the case may be. Its such bullshit to say your team "gave it away". They didnt "give it away", it got taken from them. Especially when we're talkin about a team that isnt that good. A team struggling for an 8th seed. It isnt like we're talkin about some dominant, championship team.  We're talkin about the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 20, 2006, 04:15:44 AM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe

"luck".  ::)


id imagine in your opinion their 26 wins are a result of skill....and the 26 losses are a result of bad luck LOL. them playing like shit at the end of the game....isnt "luck". If they were winning by 2 points with 1 second left...and the other team hits a prayer shot from past half court....THATS bad luck.


Injuries is not luck? Slava Medvednko, one of our few bigs and offensive-minded players=out for the season...Laron Profit, our most reliable back-up for Kobe=Out for the season...Aaron McKie, our original starting point guard=Yet to start a game because of injuries...Luke Walton=Out for the first month of the season...Lamar Odom=Missed games and is playing hurt...Ronny Turiaf=open heart surgey, JUST returned...Chris Mihm=Been out the past few weeks...Trust me, Lakers will have their shit together come playoff time...PeACe

lol

when someone made a comment abou the Lakers, including Kobe...not coming through at the end of the game. You say..."thats just the Lakers luck". LOL Thats the point.

Doggy was just saying how Lakers lost a game they had in their hands to Atlanta, and I was simply pointing out that it's been happening all season long...LOL. It's true...Lakers have given games away, Lakers could easily have a way better record than they do. And injuries don't help the matter out as well...

so if the Lakers make a 4th quarter comeback....that would mean the other team gave it away right? It wouldnt mean that the Lakers won it. lol u always make excuses for your team man, its sad. They never just lose....they never just play bad...Kobe is God....cmon. Sometimes....your team just loses. They dont play well down the stretch, Kobe doesnt takeover, they choke...whatever the case may be. Its such bullshit to say your team "gave it away". They didnt "give it away", it got taken from them. Especially when we're talkin about a team that isnt that good. A team struggling for an 8th seed. It isnt like we're talkin about some dominant, championship team.  We're talkin about the Lakers.


Ice cold baby, ice cold.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 20, 2006, 02:23:52 PM
I went to the Atlanta game too, I can't believe they blew that one, they had sooo many chances to win it too, fast break smush missed a dunk then kobe got it and he screwed up too, and then kobe missed 6 free throws, wtf, it was like they were trying to lose, they lost a unloseable game


That's the Lakers' luck this season..Man, they can be 35-15 with the way they play sometimes, but they just gave away so many games which were in their hands. Their record DOES NOT show for their skill...PeACe

"luck".  ::)


id imagine in your opinion their 26 wins are a result of skill....and the 26 losses are a result of bad luck LOL. them playing like shit at the end of the game....isnt "luck". If they were winning by 2 points with 1 second left...and the other team hits a prayer shot from past half court....THATS bad luck.


Injuries is not luck? Slava Medvednko, one of our few bigs and offensive-minded players=out for the season...Laron Profit, our most reliable back-up for Kobe=Out for the season...Aaron McKie, our original starting point guard=Yet to start a game because of injuries...Luke Walton=Out for the first month of the season...Lamar Odom=Missed games and is playing hurt...Ronny Turiaf=open heart surgey, JUST returned...Chris Mihm=Been out the past few weeks...Trust me, Lakers will have their shit together come playoff time...PeACe

lol

when someone made a comment abou the Lakers, including Kobe...not coming through at the end of the game. You say..."thats just the Lakers luck". LOL Thats the point.

Doggy was just saying how Lakers lost a game they had in their hands to Atlanta, and I was simply pointing out that it's been happening all season long...LOL. It's true...Lakers have given games away, Lakers could easily have a way better record than they do. And injuries don't help the matter out as well...

so if the Lakers make a 4th quarter comeback....that would mean the other team gave it away right? It wouldnt mean that the Lakers won it. lol u always make excuses for your team man, its sad. They never just lose....they never just play bad...Kobe is God....cmon. Sometimes....your team just loses. They dont play well down the stretch, Kobe doesnt takeover, they choke...whatever the case may be. Its such bullshit to say your team "gave it away". They didnt "give it away", it got taken from them. Especially when we're talkin about a team that isnt that good. A team struggling for an 8th seed. It isnt like we're talkin about some dominant, championship team.  We're talkin about the Lakers.


Ice cold baby, ice cold.


^^Put the crack down, son...


The fact is, Lakers do tend to soften up and get comfortable with leads...You're simply not looking at it from that perspective, cuz you're some kinda' anti-Laker...LOL. Lakers are a good team, people were saying they're not even a playoff team this year, and they're in the playoffs despite all their injuries. Now it's "they're only an 8th seed"...Soon it'll be "it's only the 2nd round"... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 20, 2006, 04:16:34 PM
Anyone who doesn't think the Lakers have given away games this season is someone who hasn't watched any Laker games this season. The Lakers have given away at least a half dozen games Athis year easily. This is the sign of a young, inexperienced team that hasn't developed the ability to close.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2006, 09:39:51 AM
Anyone who doesn't think the Lakers have given away games this season is someone who hasn't watched any Laker games this season. The Lakers have given away at least a half dozen games Athis year easily. This is the sign of a young, inexperienced team that hasn't developed the ability to close.
couldn't say it better
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2006, 10:37:29 AM
It's time for Andrew Bynum to step up
"I've been real careful with him, trying to really nurture him, and now it's time," Laker Coach Phil Jackson said. "We want him to more than just develop as a practice player and actually be productive on the court. The pressure's going to kind of accumulate on him the last third of the season, particularly if our injuries continue to plague us at that position." -Phil Jackson

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers21feb21,1,2733260.story?coll=la-headlines-sports
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2006, 11:13:41 AM
Anyone who doesn't think the Lakers have given away games this season is someone who hasn't watched any Laker games this season. The Lakers have given away at least a half dozen games Athis year easily. This is the sign of a young, inexperienced team that hasn't developed the ability to close.


ToNe is simply looking for ways to hate on the Lakers and/or their players...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2006, 11:15:58 AM
It's time for Andrew Bynum to step up
"I've been real careful with him, trying to really nurture him, and now it's time," Laker Coach Phil Jackson said. "We want him to more than just develop as a practice player and actually be productive on the court. The pressure's going to kind of accumulate on him the last third of the season, particularly if our injuries continue to plague us at that position." -Phil Jackson

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers21feb21,1,2733260.story?coll=la-headlines-sports



Yes...I expect his averages to go up to 5-5 by the end of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 21, 2006, 11:23:31 AM
It's time for Andrew Bynum to step up
"I've been real careful with him, trying to really nurture him, and now it's time," Laker Coach Phil Jackson said. "We want him to more than just develop as a practice player and actually be productive on the court. The pressure's going to kind of accumulate on him the last third of the season, particularly if our injuries continue to plague us at that position." -Phil Jackson

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers21feb21,1,2733260.story?coll=la-headlines-sports



Yes...I expect his averages to go up to 5-5 by the end of the season.
Good. I always wondered when Phil was gonna play him. I'm no mathamatician but that 5-5 might be a little hard to come by seeing how he is currently averaging 2-2 with over half the season gone.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2006, 11:24:55 AM
It's time for Andrew Bynum to step up
"I've been real careful with him, trying to really nurture him, and now it's time," Laker Coach Phil Jackson said. "We want him to more than just develop as a practice player and actually be productive on the court. The pressure's going to kind of accumulate on him the last third of the season, particularly if our injuries continue to plague us at that position." -Phil Jackson

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers21feb21,1,2733260.story?coll=la-headlines-sports


Yes...I expect his averages to go up to 5-5 by the end of the season.
Good. I always wondered when Phil was gonna play him. I'm no mathamatician but that 5-5 might be a little hard to come by seeing how he is currently averaging 2-2 with over half the season gone.

A few 12-7 games and he's there... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 21, 2006, 04:05:28 PM
It's time for Andrew Bynum to step up
"I've been real careful with him, trying to really nurture him, and now it's time," Laker Coach Phil Jackson said. "We want him to more than just develop as a practice player and actually be productive on the court. The pressure's going to kind of accumulate on him the last third of the season, particularly if our injuries continue to plague us at that position." -Phil Jackson

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers21feb21,1,2733260.story?coll=la-headlines-sports

Finally!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2006, 04:08:01 PM
Lakers playing Portland tonight...Should be an easy win. Then again, Lakers tend to play down to the level of their opponents at times. Hopefully they have their shit together for the second half of the season...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2006, 04:15:55 PM
Alot of people think kobe is the MVP OF THE 1ST HALF


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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 21, 2006, 04:18:58 PM
Alot of people think kobe is the MVP OF THE 1ST HALF


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the people have spoken..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 21, 2006, 04:23:05 PM
Lakers shud win this game easily, the trailblazers franchise has been run down to shits, without randolph that team would easily be the worst in the league..and this is comin from a dixon/telfair fan (not a trailblazer fan)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 21, 2006, 04:29:52 PM
It's time for Andrew Bynum to step up
"I've been real careful with him, trying to really nurture him, and now it's time," Laker Coach Phil Jackson said. "We want him to more than just develop as a practice player and actually be productive on the court. The pressure's going to kind of accumulate on him the last third of the season, particularly if our injuries continue to plague us at that position." -Phil Jackson

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers21feb21,1,2733260.story?coll=la-headlines-sports


Yes...I expect his averages to go up to 5-5 by the end of the season.
Good. I always wondered when Phil was gonna play him. I'm no mathamatician but that 5-5 might be a little hard to come by seeing how he is currently averaging 2-2 with over half the season gone.

A few 12-7 games and he's there... 8)
He'll need to average just over 8-8 to get 5-5 average by my math. So it depends on how serious Phil is about playing him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 21, 2006, 04:30:39 PM
Lakers playing Portland tonight...Should be an easy win. Then again, Lakers tend to play down to the level of their opponents at times. Hopefully they have their shit together for the second half of the season...

Let's hope we will have a +6 lead in the last minute, lol.
No, wait. Let's do +15.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2006, 04:34:37 PM
Lakers shud win this game easily, the trailblazers franchise has been run down to shits, without randolph that team would easily be the worst in the league..and this is comin from a dixon/telfair fan (not a trailblazer fan)

where you from ,homie? >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 21, 2006, 04:42:03 PM
LI/NY homie   8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2006, 04:45:56 PM
LI/NY homie   8)

 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 21, 2006, 04:51:23 PM
u hear bout telfair bringin a loaded gun onto the team plane to boston? he said it was his girlfriends and he grabbed the wrong bag but i think its bulllshit, hes str8 G from brooklyn hes gotta be packin just incase some celtic pride type of shit goes down  :scarface:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2006, 10:49:04 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 21, 2006, 11:00:11 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2006, 11:05:03 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.

Lakers won but the seaosn is kinda over for me..i think we will make the playoffs but what's the point..we're not a championship team..we're the Lakers,,it's all about winning championships...fuck the 7 or 8 seed...just play Bynum,we aint got shit to lose
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 21, 2006, 11:10:46 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.

Lakers won but the seaosn is kinda over for me..i think we will make the playoffs but what's the point..we're not a championship team..we're the Lakers,,it's all about winning championships...fuck the 7 or 8 seed...just play Bynum,we aint got shit to lose
There's too much ego withen the originization and the fans to give up. If the lakers don't make the playoffs it'll be a disaster. And right now 8th seed isn't garunteed for us. The lakers are still overing between playoffs and not. But there was a lot of garbage time Bynum could of played. Phil Jackson could have atleast given him that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 21, 2006, 11:42:28 PM
was at the game tonight, awesome seats, 11 rows up from the floor in section 115, its amazing down there, you can actually see and hear them so clearly, plus i saw b-real, the dad from everybody hates chris, and david arquette, ahhh good times, i love the staples center
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2006, 11:50:43 PM
Thursday game is VERY important for us, Sac (and Houston) are probably the main threats for a playoff spot and we better have the tie-breaker coz you never know. The Hornets won't maintain this flow so the 7th seed may be possible...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2006, 10:14:24 AM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.

Lakers won but the seaosn is kinda over for me..i think we will make the playoffs but what's the point..we're not a championship team..we're the Lakers,,it's all about winning championships...fuck the 7 or 8 seed...just play Bynum,we aint got shit to lose


LOL@this mentality...I hope most Laker fans don't think like you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 22, 2006, 01:08:07 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.

Lakers won but the seaosn is kinda over for me..i think we will make the playoffs but what's the point..we're not a championship team..we're the Lakers,,it's all about winning championships...fuck the 7 or 8 seed...just play Bynum,we aint got shit to lose


LOL@this mentality...I hope most Laker fans don't think like you.

the real fans that expect more from this team do...we will make the playoffs but you have to be a dumbass if you think we're a championship team...we are what we are,a 500. team...hopefully next season some of the role players get better and Bynum makes the impact that we think he could make.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2006, 03:58:43 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.

Lakers won but the seaosn is kinda over for me..i think we will make the playoffs but what's the point..we're not a championship team..we're the Lakers,,it's all about winning championships...fuck the 7 or 8 seed...just play Bynum,we aint got shit to lose


LOL@this mentality...I hope most Laker fans don't think like you.

the real fans that expect more from this team do...we will make the playoffs but you have to be a dumbass if you think we're a championship team...we are what we are,a 500. team...hopefully next season some of the role players get better and Bynum makes the impact that we think he could make.


It doesn't matter. I expect more from the team too, doesn't mean I don't have hopes for them to surprise this year...Remember, people were picking us to finish 10th and less in the west...You give up this early? That's when your mentality is questioned. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 22, 2006, 04:10:57 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.

Lakers won but the seaosn is kinda over for me..i think we will make the playoffs but what's the point..we're not a championship team..we're the Lakers,,it's all about winning championships...fuck the 7 or 8 seed...just play Bynum,we aint got shit to lose


LOL@this mentality...I hope most Laker fans don't think like you.

the real fans that expect more from this team do...we will make the playoffs but you have to be a dumbass if you think we're a championship team...we are what we are,a 500. team...hopefully next season some of the role players get better and Bynum makes the impact that we think he could make.


It doesn't matter. I expect more from the team too, doesn't mean I don't have hopes for them to surprise this year...Remember, people were picking us to finish 10th and less in the west...You give up this early? That's when your mentality is questioned. :-\

i just been disappointed with our play...there's alot of games that we should of won,,the last road trip was a nightmare...we played sloppy last night against the blazers even though we won by 17..we're 4-7 since the 81 point game...the games that we lost last year,i thought we were going to win them this season b/c of phil jackson...now,i'm not blaming phil..i blame the players we have on our team..alot of those players are fucking teasers..they play great one night then the y disappear

i haven't seen any improvement that tells me we're going to make a big push these last 30 games and get the 5 seed..i hope we do..i just don't trust Lamar,smush,kwame,the bench...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2006, 04:17:14 PM
Andrew Bynum didn't play!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
The Lakers won. I'm happy.

Lakers won but the seaosn is kinda over for me..i think we will make the playoffs but what's the point..we're not a championship team..we're the Lakers,,it's all about winning championships...fuck the 7 or 8 seed...just play Bynum,we aint got shit to lose


LOL@this mentality...I hope most Laker fans don't think like you.

the real fans that expect more from this team do...we will make the playoffs but you have to be a dumbass if you think we're a championship team...we are what we are,a 500. team...hopefully next season some of the role players get better and Bynum makes the impact that we think he could make.


It doesn't matter. I expect more from the team too, doesn't mean I don't have hopes for them to surprise this year...Remember, people were picking us to finish 10th and less in the west...You give up this early? That's when your mentality is questioned. :-\

i just been disappointed with our play...there's alot of games that we should of won,,the last road trip was a nightmare...we played sloppy last night against the blazers even though we won by 17..we're 4-7 since the 81 point game...the games that we lost last year,i thought we were going to win them this season b/c of phil jackson...now,i'm not blaming phil..i blame the players we have on our team..alot of those players are fucking teasers..they play great one night then the y disappear

i haven't seen any improvement that tells me we're going to make a big push these last 30 games and get the 5 seed..i hope we do..i just don't trust Lamar,smush,kwame,the bench...


LMAO. Why would you WANT the 5th seed? Lakers are going for a 6th or 7th seed so that our first round opponent will be Denver or a weaker team. If we land in the 5th seed, that means we play either San Antonio or Dallas...You can have your 5th seed, I'm looking for my Lakers to surprise in the playoffs once everything is in perspective. If we play Denver, Utah, Clippers, or Phoenix in the first round, I really like our chances...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 22, 2006, 09:15:55 PM
i like your method of thinkin nik but if u think the lakers have a chance against the suns, you're delusional. the lakers def have a shot advancing if they face denver, utah, and maybe even the clippers, but the suns?? not a chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2006, 01:16:15 PM
i like your method of thinkin nik but if u think the lakers have a chance against the suns, you're delusional. the lakers def have a shot advancing if they face denver, utah, and maybe even the clippers, but the suns?? not a chance.


You obviously don't know much about the playoffs...In a regular season match-up, yes, the Suns would have the edge against the Lakers...But when it comes to playoffs, the Suns are one of those teams who wont look as great. Lakers are all about playoffs, always have been. They're definitely a team that is known for stepping up come playoff time. Especially now with Phil... I think that if the Lakers face Phoenix in the first round, they have a good chance at advancing...Phoenix can never contend in the playoffs with their style of play. NEVER.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 23, 2006, 02:38:35 PM
Do you Lakers fans think the Lakers are over-achieving or under-achieving?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 23, 2006, 02:50:09 PM
Do you Lakers fans think the Lakers are over-achieving or under-achieving?
I think they're playing where they should be considering all the young players on the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2006, 03:58:54 PM
Do you Lakers fans think the Lakers are over-achieving or under-achieving?


Under-achieving...They can achieve much more than they currently are, I believe so.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2006, 04:14:11 PM
To get back on topic, Lakers got a big game tonight against the Kings...It's time for the Lakers to step up and finally prove that they ain't no joke. With the playoffs nearing, it's time to gain some momentum...And who better to do it against than the Kings?... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 23, 2006, 07:14:49 PM
i like your method of thinkin nik but if u think the lakers have a chance against the suns, you're delusional. the lakers def have a shot advancing if they face denver, utah, and maybe even the clippers, but the suns?? not a chance.


You obviously don't know much about the playoffs...In a regular season match-up, yes, the Suns would have the edge against the Lakers...But when it comes to playoffs, the Suns are one of those teams who wont look as great. Lakers are all about playoffs, always have been. They're definitely a team that is known for stepping up come playoff time. Especially now with Phil... I think that if the Lakers face Phoenix in the first round, they have a good chance at advancing...Phoenix can never contend in the playoffs with their style of play. NEVER.

don't know much about the playoffs??  ::)   i know that the suns swept the grizzlies and beat the mavs last season and took it to the Conference finals..they looked pretty good to me during the playoffs..that certainly doesn't qualify you as "not looking as great", its hard to better the 62-20 record they had during the season unless you win the whole thing.

Suns are gna make it back to the Conference finals and this time they're gonna beat the defending champs. they definately wont get knocked out in the first round by the Lakers...not even the great Kobe & Phil can take down the MVP, Amare, & Marion, they're just too much

yeah the Lakers stepped it up during playoffs but that was when the most dominating player in the NBA was on the team...now..not so much. but who am i kidding, this will go on for days, and im really not in the mood to keep arguing so im gonna leave it at that and we'll see come playoff time, plez jus leave it at that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 23, 2006, 07:24:14 PM
newayz im waitin 4 the laker game to start on TNT, best thing on television tonight. last time they played i stayed up thru the whole game becaus it was one of the most entertaining games i've watched all season, plus Kobe Vs. Artest shud be a sight to see.

Prediction LA wins 101-97
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 23, 2006, 10:15:34 PM
Fried, baked, and sauteed. If the lakers beat the clips tomorrow, California is their throne. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 24, 2006, 11:09:26 AM
i like your method of thinkin nik but if u think the lakers have a chance against the suns, you're delusional. the lakers def have a shot advancing if they face denver, utah, and maybe even the clippers, but the suns?? not a chance.


You obviously don't know much about the playoffs...In a regular season match-up, yes, the Suns would have the edge against the Lakers...But when it comes to playoffs, the Suns are one of those teams who wont look as great. Lakers are all about playoffs, always have been. They're definitely a team that is known for stepping up come playoff time. Especially now with Phil... I think that if the Lakers face Phoenix in the first round, they have a good chance at advancing...Phoenix can never contend in the playoffs with their style of play. NEVER.

don't know much about the playoffs??  ::)   i know that the suns swept the grizzlies and beat the mavs last season and took it to the Conference finals..they looked pretty good to me during the playoffs..that certainly doesn't qualify you as "not looking as great", its hard to better the 62-20 record they had during the season unless you win the whole thing.

Suns are gna make it back to the Conference finals and this time they're gonna beat the defending champs. they definately wont get knocked out in the first round by the Lakers...not even the great Kobe & Phil can take down the MVP, Amare, & Marion, they're just too much

yeah the Lakers stepped it up during playoffs but that was when the most dominating player in the NBA was on the team...now..not so much. but who am i kidding, this will go on for days, and im really not in the mood to keep arguing so im gonna leave it at that and we'll see come playoff time, plez jus leave it at that.


Please just leave it at that? LOL. Don't feel like hearing about it, do ya? Memphis and Dallas? Again, 2 teams known for not doing shit in the playoffs...Phoenix can't run-and-gun against Phil's brilliant half court offense in the playoffs. The half court offense will almost always win...EVERY Phil Jackson team steps it up in the playoffs, not just the 3peat Lakers with Shaq. Do you know that Phil Jackson said it takes at least 2 years to fully understand the triangle offense? If the Laker play like they did last night in the playoffs, they will be a TOUGH match-up...I don't only think they'll play like they did last night, I think they'll EXCEED that level of play come playoff time...But like you said, we'll see come playoff time...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 24, 2006, 11:40:43 AM
Bynum got his ass partied las nite...i was hopin turiaf wud get the ball but wen i saw bynum go up with it i figured, hell it wud be sick to see him throw it down, but it didnt happen  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 24, 2006, 06:46:01 PM
Battle 4 LA comin up soon on ESPN....this shud be a good game, the lakers with kobe on the court have so much more intensity than usual, clips are in a lil drought but i predict they get out of it with a last minute moneyball by Cassell, Clips Win 103-100 (OT)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 24, 2006, 07:48:43 PM
Lakers startin off shirtty. 0-8 FG so far..mobleys lightin it up early
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 24, 2006, 07:49:43 PM
i can just feel E-Crazy's joy 3000 miles away  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on February 24, 2006, 10:52:58 PM
i can just feel E-Crazy's joy 3000 miles away  :laugh:
lol.....Walton said it perfectly "How Embarrassing"....I wanted a close game, that was just sad, next two times i want the clippers to beat the lakers by a close margin, make it an exciting game to watch at least....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 24, 2006, 11:45:50 PM
game was more lopsided than the Knicks/Nets before it

best part of e-crazy's night: the numerous MVP chants for Elton Brand
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on February 25, 2006, 01:04:26 AM
game was more lopsided than the Knicks/Nets before it

best part of e-crazy's night: the numerous MVP chants for Elton Brand
oh you know it!

came up on $45 bucks too and i got my mega number right, so i won a dollar....and had celebration sex with my girl afterwards..... to make it the best day ever would have been if i won that 212 million dollar jackpot..but it still was a good day
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 25, 2006, 01:14:05 AM
Embarassing.

K. Bryant   39 pts
C. Mihm   11
B. Cook   9
S. Parker   8
L. Odom   8
D. George   4
S. Vujacic   4
K. Brown   0
R. Turiaf   0
L. Walton   0
D. Green   0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 25, 2006, 01:15:12 AM
i like your method of thinkin nik but if u think the lakers have a chance against the suns, you're delusional. the lakers def have a shot advancing if they face denver, utah, and maybe even the clippers, but the suns?? not a chance.


You obviously don't know much about the playoffs...In a regular season match-up, yes, the Suns would have the edge against the Lakers...But when it comes to playoffs, the Suns are one of those teams who wont look as great. Lakers are all about playoffs, always have been. They're definitely a team that is known for stepping up come playoff time. Especially now with Phil... I think that if the Lakers face Phoenix in the first round, they have a good chance at advancing...Phoenix can never contend in the playoffs with their style of play. NEVER.

don't know much about the playoffs??  ::)   i know that the suns swept the grizzlies and beat the mavs last season and took it to the Conference finals..they looked pretty good to me during the playoffs..that certainly doesn't qualify you as "not looking as great", its hard to better the 62-20 record they had during the season unless you win the whole thing.

Suns are gna make it back to the Conference finals and this time they're gonna beat the defending champs. they definately wont get knocked out in the first round by the Lakers...not even the great Kobe & Phil can take down the MVP, Amare, & Marion, they're just too much

yeah the Lakers stepped it up during playoffs but that was when the most dominating player in the NBA was on the team...now..not so much. but who am i kidding, this will go on for days, and im really not in the mood to keep arguing so im gonna leave it at that and we'll see come playoff time, plez jus leave it at that.


I don't only think they'll play like they did last night, I think they'll EXCEED that level of play come playoff time...But like you said, we'll see come playoff time...PeACe

lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 25, 2006, 01:16:11 AM
Embarassing.

K. Brown   0

havent u been listening to NIK?!?! Its his small hands!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 25, 2006, 07:38:10 AM
Embarassing.

K. Brown   0

havent u been listening to NIK?!?! Its his small hands!

Oooh! :o

Somebody quick give Kwame a good pair of gloves!! Size XXL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 25, 2006, 01:48:26 PM
You get a prop antonio 4 bein the only laker fan with the balls to show up after that horrendous loss.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 25, 2006, 05:22:25 PM
Man I just had to write that the shit i've seen was absolutely disgusting. I woke up at 5 a.m. to see the game live, i was pretty optimistic, but shit they ruined my whole day with that bullshit. Clippers are 2-1 against the Lakers, there's nothing to add. We're for the 2nd straight year the 2nd best team in Los Angeles. Man i'm a Laker fan, but at the same time i'm an NBA fan, and i'm extremely realistic. I'm not like Nik or Addicted to Beef who will probably find 2000 excuses, i don't like excuses: we sucked. This year the Clippers are a better team than us, i've said it 3 months ago too. We basically destroyed our season by trading Caron Butler, our best rising star with great market, for extremely disappointing Kwame Brown. That move killed us for good, and i was been the first one in this board to say it. So early that somebody questioned my Laker pride. Fuck that. Just admit this team sucks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 26, 2006, 02:48:26 AM
Man I just had to write that the shit i've seen was absolutely disgusting. I woke up at 5 a.m. to see the game live, i was pretty optimistic, but shit they ruined my whole day with that bullshit. Clippers are 2-1 against the Lakers, there's nothing to add. We're for the 2nd straight year the 2nd best team in Los Angeles. Man i'm a Laker fan, but at the same time i'm an NBA fan, and i'm extremely realistic. I'm not like Nik or Addicted to Beef who will probably find 2000 excuses, i don't like excuses: we sucked. This year the Clippers are a better team than us, i've said it 3 months ago too. We basically destroyed our season by trading Caron Butler, our best rising star with great market, for extremely disappointing Kwame Brown. That move killed us for good, and i was been the first one in this board to say it. So early that somebody questioned my Laker pride. Fuck that. Just admit this team sucks.
What did you expect  in the beginning of the season ? We just an average team who lost shitty games against shitty teams lots of time. With the current roster (inexperienced and with one the most talented player BUT the most inconsistent too ; Lamar), any Lakers fans should be a bit satisfied that we are still in the playoffs race. Of course Lakers history is all about wins but as you said "BE REALISTIC". I wouldn't say we suck, we just a very inconsistent team. Of course the Butler- Brown was a VERY weak move  but we talk about Kuchpack. With Brown, we have a solid post defender but a non offensive factor when with Butler, we lost a very solid offensive weapon that would help Kobe a lot...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 26, 2006, 04:07:17 AM
What did you expect in the beginning of the season ?

Shit, i'm realistic like i said, and i wasn't expecting us to be contenders, but damn at least i was expecting us to have a better record than Rudy T.'s era. Rudy T. left us in the #6 spot, with a 24-19 record (.558%). He had tons of problems (Divac, Malone and George out for the season, Bryant injured, new playbook, new staff, the media hating on the Shaq trade, the Staples Center with less fans, etc..). Today Phil's team has a 28-27 record (.509%) and is risking to miss the #8 spot. We're playing WORSE than in the last season (obviously i don't consider the second half of the season as "credible"). I was expecting more, yeah. From the players and from Phil.

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We just an average team who lost shitty games against shitty teams lots of time. With the current roster (inexperienced and with one the most talented player BUT the most inconsistent too ; Lamar), any Lakers fans should be a bit satisfied that we are still in the playoffs race. Of course Lakers history is all about wins but as you said "BE REALISTIC"

I'm satisfacted about the #8 spot, don't get me wrong. To fail the Playoff is a situation i've never predicted, and i refuse to think about it. But we've traded Caron Butler without finding a soluction for the PF spot. And Odom is still here, playing one night as an All Star and the next one like Sasha Vujacic. I'm mad at the whole situation, cause we've wasted 2 years in Bryant's career. And it's a luxury we can't afford.

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I wouldn't say we suck, we just a very inconsistent team. Of course the Butler- Brown was a VERY weak move  but we talk about Kuchpack. With Brown, we have a solid post defender but a non offensive factor when with Butler, we lost a very solid offensive weapon that would help Kobe a lot...

Man it's impossible to give 7 millions per year to a player who makes 0 points against the Clippers. Impossible. Cook is outplaying him, shit. COOOOOK!!!!!!!!!! Not Malone!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 26, 2006, 11:21:57 AM
I missed the Laker/Clipper game but damn... wtf is up with this team. One game we completely run shit and the next game play like complete garbage. We haven't had any consistency this season. It's frustrating to watch.

I was hoping we'd find that consistency by now but damn...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 26, 2006, 11:41:20 AM
What did you expect in the beginning of the season ?

Shit, i'm realistic like i said, and i wasn't expecting us to be contenders, but damn at least i was expecting us to

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I wouldn't say we suck, we just a very inconsistent team. Of course the Butler- Brown was a VERY weak move  but we talk about Kuchpack. With Brown, we have a solid post defender but a non offensive factor when with Butler, we lost a very solid offensive weapon that would help Kobe a lot...

Man it's impossible to give 7 millions per year to a player who makes 0 points against the Clippers. Impossible. Cook is outplaying him, shit. COOOOOK!!!!!!!!!! Not Malone!
Yep you right. Brown hasn't improved with Phil so I don't see being optimistic about him in the future.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2006, 12:53:46 PM
LOL@people thinking I don't show up out of embarassment or something. I comment on every Laker game, sometimes I just don't get on WCC for a day or 2, so it'll simply take longer...2 fans who I really wanna give props to on this board are wcsoldier and Juronimo. Other than myself, no one sticks by the Lakers like they do, through the wins and the losses...It seems to me like Antonio has a habbit of going against his team EVERY SINGLE TIME they start playing bad...Anyone who knows the Lakers will see that it's been a complete rollercoaster ride this season. Sometimes the Lakers completely run shit and are unstoppable (like vs. Sacramento) and then the inconsitancy factor steps in and they play like complete shit (like vs. Clippers)...If you have any sort of pride, you would not kick the Lakers while they're down, you'd hope for that consistancy to be there night in and night out come playoff time, so that they can play like they did against Sac EVERY night...Antonio, man, how many damn chances do you need?...Honestly. At least wait 'til we're knocked out of the playoffs to start the "Lakers suck" bullshit again... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 26, 2006, 01:24:22 PM
sometimes I just don't get on WCC for a day or 2,

lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2006, 01:41:52 PM
sometimes I just don't get on WCC for a day or 2,

lol


What's funny? I seriously don't. LOL. If you noticed, I don't usually post here on the weekends. Check back. I mostly post from work, and sometimes I get on at home. Check my last posts, I wasn't posting yesterday or Friday...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on February 26, 2006, 01:49:45 PM
sometimes I just don't get on WCC for a day or 2,

lol


What's funny? I seriously don't. LOL. If you noticed, I don't usually post here on the weekends. Check back. I mostly post from work, and sometimes I get on at home. Check my last posts, I wasn't posting yesterday or Friday...LOL

WCC probably hasnt been here for more then 4000 days....you have 20,000 posts....do the math. u dont take too many days off lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 26, 2006, 01:54:38 PM
There are too much hate for Lakers and their fans here. Lol at people afraid of showin up. Most of us always comment on Lakers games, wins or loses . It's too easy to claim being a Lakers fan in wins and then said " we are weak....." Don't get me wrong I 've already said things like that, but I always try to find the right balance , you can't say " we the shit" one day  and "we are horrible" the other. As I always say you see true fans in defeats, it was so easy to be a Lakers fan from 00 to 02..... They are real fans on this board, say what you want about Nik but we can't deny he's the most loyal LAL fan. Though I can understand Antonio reaction being pissed of wake up early (I do that on a regularly to watch LAL  games at 4:30 am , even when I go to college the next day) and watch poor performance by the Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2006, 01:58:01 PM
sometimes I just don't get on WCC for a day or 2,

lol


What's funny? I seriously don't. LOL. If you noticed, I don't usually post here on the weekends. Check back. I mostly post from work, and sometimes I get on at home. Check my last posts, I wasn't posting yesterday or Friday...LOL

WCC probably hasnt been here for more then 4000 days....you have 20,000 posts....do the math. u dont take too many days off lol


Are you retarded? A good portion of those posts came when I actually used to post here consistantly. LOL. Now I rarely check other sections, this Sports section is where I post 95% of the time...You're speaking out your ass again, I haven't posted like I used to in years. And don't tell me how many days I take off, unless you really pay attention to that. I usually DONT post here on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays...There's nothing to argue about, it's in the history. Check through my last posts, 95% of my posts within this last year or so have been from Mon-Thurs...What are you jumpin' up on my nuts for anyways? Go do something more important than telling me when I post. LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2006, 02:04:54 PM
Though I can understand Antonio reaction being pissed of wake up early (I do that on a regularly to watch LAL  games at 4:30 am , even when I go to college the next day) and watch poor performance by the Lakers


Yea, I can bet that gets REAL frustrating. When the Lakers lose, my mood just completely switches up. I HATE nights when the Lakers lose. But sometimes you have to bite your tongue when you're a fan, you know what I'm sayin?...You can't just completely shit on your team, especially not in public where there are SO many haters. Especially when this team is still defying odds by even being in the playoffs...That hope and pride really has to overshaddow your frustrations when you're a fan...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 26, 2006, 02:21:59 PM
NIK please record the next game on VHS/DVD and watch it at 5 am, with your work starting at 8:30 am, and having to move to your father's house cause he has the satelite with the channel who airs the match and you don't. And watch your team being sonned by the fucking Clippers. Then try to connect to internet and talk about the Lakers. You get too defensive with me. I'm not American, i'm not surrounded by Laker haters like you, i don't feel like i have to defend them at any costs like you. I enjoy them when they win, but shit, it ain't cool to wake up at 4 a.m. to watch them playing that way.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 26, 2006, 03:58:35 PM
Looking 4ward to this game..two of the top scorers in the league facin off

#8 in the West vs. #10 in the East and that shud explain it all

Lakers are gonna control the game, especially since theyre at home (15-10) but i predict the Celtics will make a run at the end

Lakers win 103-96

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2006, 03:59:47 PM
NIK please record the next game on VHS/DVD and watch it at 5 am, with your work starting at 8:30 am, and having to move to your father's house cause he has the satelite with the channel who airs the match and you don't. And watch your team being sonned by the fucking Clippers. Then try to connect to internet and talk about the Lakers. You get too defensive with me. I'm not American, i'm not surrounded by Laker haters like you, i don't feel like i have to defend them at any costs like you. I enjoy them when they win, but shit, it ain't cool to wake up at 4 a.m. to watch them playing that way.


Man, it don't matter. You gotta keep your cool when it comes to your team. They're not perfect, hell, but they've still shown signs of excellence throughout the season. They've definitely been defying odds. And you say "the Clippers" like they're supposed to be some whack team. Come on, the Clippers are one of the better teams in the west, Lakers we're playin' shitty and got blown in the 3rd quarter. We've been a rollercoaster team this year, that does NOT mean we suck. How can you even say that? We're in the playoffs and we have great chances to climb up to the 6th spot, as is our goal. There's no way you can just give up hope that easy if you're a true fan, especially when you make it public...You even made it public in the past, but you took it back. Now you just need to learn how to keep your frustrations to yourself and think of the positives. I mean, come on, our team is bruised and battered and we're in an 8th seed. We've been playing inconsistant and we're still 2 games from the 6th spot. Imagine what'll happen when they start playing consistant...Think positive, man. Trust me, Lakers will not fail you in the long-run if you stay with 'em...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 26, 2006, 06:29:04 PM
Lakers gettin punked once again in the 3rd quarter and once again Odom is a non-factor on the offensive end

Odom - 28 mins 2-5 FG 0-2 FT 4 points 7 reb 5 assists 4 fouls

At least they got Turiaf in the game  :monkey:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 26, 2006, 06:46:35 PM
The Lakers are starting to get their swagger back. 4 point game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 26, 2006, 06:47:42 PM
Wowww the Lakers startin off the 4th Quarter like it's a brand new game

Ronny Turiaf & His Energy >>>>> Kwame Brown this whole season

this cat turiaf really jumpstarted the Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 26, 2006, 07:32:17 PM
Damn! Kobe really fucked up with that foul. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 26, 2006, 07:53:06 PM
yeah idk wat he was thinkin, he probly thought they had a foul 2 give or somethin caus that's not like Kobe

ronny turiaf tho was a great surprise 4 laker fans, he's got tremendous energy, he really turned that team around in the 4th quarter

how about Gomes & West...they really played an outstanding game

Gomes - 42 mins 8-10 FG 19 pts 12 rbs
West - 36 mins 8-16 FG 19 pts 10 assists
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 26, 2006, 10:56:40 PM
One more games lost in the final seconds  :-\, that's UNREAL , we are like 12-15 in 6 or less pts games. Ronny brought good energy, happy for him Phil begins to involve him. We need SERIOUSLY to focus on D again (like against Sac). We better win some games in a row , if not the end of the season gonna be very stressfull , with Houston back in business
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2006, 11:31:39 PM
Wow...Lakers really need to regroup now and get their act together. Props to Boston for playing a nice game, but the Lakers are just killing themselves. Stupid and easily avoidable errors is really gunna come back to haunt them if they don't put forth a streak. The only positive thing to come out this game was Turiaf getting a chance to prove himself...That guy really is gunna be a factor for this team if he keeps bringing forth this energy. But the Lakers need to stop killing themselves and get their act together...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 27, 2006, 11:55:47 AM
I listened to the game on radio. Turiaf's play is the only positive that can be taken out of this game, as the Lakers were able to make a game out of it in crunch time. it's good to have an energy guy like that on our team, his presence alone will help the Lakers in the long run. Other than that, this was another frustrating loss that could have been a win if we had just kept our focus. Boston was obviously more prepared for this game and they deserved the win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on February 27, 2006, 01:03:58 PM
sometimes I just don't get on WCC for a day or 2,

lol


What's funny? I seriously don't. LOL. If you noticed, I don't usually post here on the weekends. Check back. I mostly post from work, and sometimes I get on at home. Check my last posts, I wasn't posting yesterday or Friday...LOL

WCC probably hasnt been here for more then 4000 days....you have 20,000 posts....do the math. u dont take too many days off lol
lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 27, 2006, 01:39:06 PM
LOL @ the piece of shit haters showing the clippers love..what a surprise....

there's no battle for L.A....it's all about the Lakers in L.A....

the clippers will make the playoffs for the 4th time in 30 years

will probably have a better record then the Lakers for the 4th time in 30 years

And it took'em 30 years to be 11 games above  500 at a certain point of a regular season

basically what im trying to say is the clipper are piece of shit franchise that will never get love in L.A. unless they do some REAL DAMAGE AND THE LAKERS BECOME THE CLIPPERS,, Which will never happened as long as you got kobe and a owner that still wants to win.

123-45  ...78 more wins and you even out the series

LOL @ the clipper fans trying to be like us...we started chanting MVP for our Superstar a long time ago...MVP's don't allow their teams to go on 5 game losing streaks in the middle of the season or be 7 games above 500 in the middle season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 27, 2006, 03:10:41 PM
Von Wafer was sent down to the D-League. Hopefully his time there will help him calm his game and gain some composure...I just hope he doesn't get discouraged...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on February 27, 2006, 05:01:52 PM
I'll try to stay positive: Turiaf impressed me. Out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 27, 2006, 08:52:37 PM
MVP's don't allow their teams to go on 5 game losing streaks in the middle of the season or be 7 games above 500 in the middle season.


LMAO @ this buffoon hatin on the Clippers & every non-Laker fan because the Clips beat the Lakers. Mrs. Kobe ---->  :'(

Even Laker fans (not dickriders) can give the Clippers props on the win instead of hatin on them as much as you do

Oh yeah and you're right, MVP's don't allow their teams to go on 5 game losing streaks, they allow them to go on 4 in the middle of the season  ::)

oh yeah and MVP's certainly don't allow their teams to be 7 games above 500...they allow them to be AT .500  ::) X 100

your views are incredibly flawed and biased.....that is unless of course you don't believe Kobe should be MVP (which has the same probability of you talking about basketball w/o a prejudice towards any team that is not the Lakers)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 27, 2006, 08:58:18 PM
^^ Damn that was a bunch of gibberish!! do us a favor and shut the fuck up,,,you don't even got the balls to tell us who your favorite team is,,so :sshh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 27, 2006, 09:26:40 PM
Here's a RARE great play from Kwame Brown vs Quenns :D

http://s12.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1UZGIXGGLXGHP2Q0XGGLC3M7VM    --- kwame_block_then_alley_oop


http://s8.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0AZEYKCTNC5IP2MML1SZ0NZP3W   --- Kobe Nike Commercial  (Remix)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 27, 2006, 09:38:18 PM
^^ Damn that was a bunch of gibberish!! do us a favor and shut the fuck up,,,you don't even got the balls to tell us who your favorite team is,,so :sshh:

there you go again with your ignorant bullshit  ::)

nobody has EVER asked who my favorite team was, go ahead and search dubcc (oh wait, you probably did already)

you just assumed that NY was my favorite caus i'm from NY so you said they're the "new clippers" (which in return you got ethered) but i won't even tell you who it is caus ur jus gna hate on them like you do if it was ANY other team besides the Lakers, if i said detroit you'd say bandwaggon fan, if i said new jersey you'd say they suck, and so on and so forth

you're a fuckin JOKE...u can't even come up with a respectable response to my comments because its impossible for you, your brain would explode and your eyes would go dull from searching the internet for some1 else's words.

you're a clown, pussy, chump, faggot, loser and a retard all wrapped in one, even the self-proclaimed Kobe of the DubCC laughs at ur punk ass
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 28, 2006, 10:03:27 PM
Lakers win over Orlando, 102-87. Ronny Turiaf got some PT tonight. I have the game recorded, I'll watch it when I get home from work.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 28, 2006, 10:07:53 PM
I want Bynum to play. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 28, 2006, 10:10:46 PM
D.Howard got dunked on by Odom ;D :raisetheroof:   

 
I want Bynum to play. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 01, 2006, 09:24:17 AM
OMG...Turiaf is GREAT. Anyone catch the game last night? This guy has a future and is really gunna help the Lakers in the front-court...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 01, 2006, 10:44:56 AM
OMG...Turiaf is GREAT. Anyone catch the game last night? This guy has a future and is really gunna help the Lakers in the front-court...
I watched it. Yep Turiaf is great and I'm just happy for him coz of what he had to go through. The thing that impressed me is his mid-range jumpers. It's his main weakness, so if he can hit them on a regular basis, he going to be a very interesting player, without saying he has a high IQ of B-Ball and has already found his spot in the triangle offense. About the game, we moved the ball very well and all players just hit open shots. If only we were able to repeat this kind of effort games after games , we would be a dangerous team (ok, Orlando is a weak team, but you have to admit it was a solid performance by the Lakers, same goes for the Sac game, a better team......)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 01, 2006, 10:53:43 AM
i've only seen Turiaf play one game (that was vs. Boston) and he made a big impression on me. this guy brings an INCREDIBLE amt of energy that i believe the Lakers lacked b4. He's a GREAT addition to ANY team, he roots from the bench like a wild fan brought down to the floor, and from what i hear, has the skills to back the energy up. once again, i've only seen him play one game, but ever since then, i been hopin 2 see more lakers game broadcasted on the east coast. they are definately a fun team to watch when they play consistant.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 01, 2006, 11:18:04 AM
Man, Turiaf is just really a blessing to our team...If he impressed you in the Boston game, you missed out on being REALLY impressed, because his game vs. Orlando last night was 10X more impressive. He doesn't look raw at all, he looks like he knows what he's doing...This guy should start getting some heavy minutes, anyone remember my hopes for him earlier in the season?



I remember I made this as a fantasy thing before he signed with us...Now it's actually looking realistic, which is surprising even to me:

(http://ourworld.cs.com/DEEEEzzzz%20NuTz/Fantasy+Turiaf.JPG)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 01, 2006, 05:28:07 PM
That bio shot looks like he's str8 outta compton...doesnt look at all like he's from France
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2006, 09:31:16 PM
Smush is such a dumb piece of shit. :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:.i hope all those BUMS get traded. >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :firedevil: :firedevil: :firedevil: :scarface: :scarface: :scarface:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 01, 2006, 09:39:16 PM
seriously after this game thats exactly what i was thinking, i was like this whole damn team needs to be traded, wheres the improvement? losing to portland AGAIN.. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 01, 2006, 09:42:42 PM
Yo h cottie whos ur Favorite team?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 01, 2006, 09:44:15 PM
seriously after this game thats exactly what i was thinking, i was like this whole damn team needs to be traded, wheres the improvement? losing to portland AGAIN.. :grumpy:
I missed it can anyone tell me what happened?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on March 01, 2006, 09:46:51 PM
seriously after this game thats exactly what i was thinking, i was like this whole damn team needs to be traded, wheres the improvement? losing to portland AGAIN.. :grumpy:
I missed it can anyone tell me what happened?

Lakers were down 3 with about 20 secs to go and Smush was taking his sweet time brinig the ball up and ended up getting the ball stripped by Darius Miles when he tried to drive it in from the 3-Point line.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2006, 09:51:20 PM
  these guys are fucking BUMS...I FEEL LIKE LIKE BEATING THE SHIT OUUTTA SOMEONE!!!!!!  WTF MAN!!!!!!!!!!??!!!

HOW THE FUCK DOES LAMAR MISS THE RIM 2 FEET AWAY FROM THE BASKET....ALL THOSE GUYS SUCK...I WANT ALL THOSE GUYS OUT OF HERE!!!

STUPID BRIAN COOK CAN'T PLAY DEFENCE,,ESPEACIALLY IN THAT LAST PLAY!!!

NEXT SEASON

PG: FREE AGENT

SG: KOBE

SF: FREE AGENT

PF: RONNIE TURRIAFF

C: A.BYNUM
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 01, 2006, 09:51:42 PM
Fuck man. Smush has been makin some dumbass plays/decisions lately fukin idiot. He has like two eight seconds violations this season. How the fuk does that happen?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2006, 09:55:03 PM
THE LAKERS WILL LOSE ON FRIDAY....WE WILL GET OUR ASS BEAT AGAINST THE SPURS & PISTONS..THEN THE LAKERS WILL GO ON A 10 GAME LOSING STREEK,,SEASON OVER..LOTTERY FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR...

LIKE I SAID    http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=94591.msg1066471#msg1066471
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 01, 2006, 09:55:57 PM
  these guys are fucking BUMS...I FEEL LIKE LIKE BEATING THE SHIT OUUTTA SOMEONE!!!!!!  WTF MAN!!!!!!!!!!??!!!

HOW THE FUCK DOES LAMAR MISS THE RIM 2 FEET AWAY FROM THE BASKET....ALL THOSE GUYS SUCK...I WANT ALL THOSE GUYS OUT OF HERE!!!

STUPID BRIAN COOK CAN'T PLAY DEFENCE,,ESPEACIALLY IN THAT LAST PLAY!!!

NEXT SEASON

PG: FREE AGENT

SG: KOBE

SF: FREE AGENT

PF: RONNIE TURRIAFF

C: A.BYNUM
Wow buddy your asking for a lot. First off no cap room to get three good players . Second u want to get rid of the whole team cus they fuk up one game. cmon now ur not being realistic. Last regardless of what anyone says i think lamar is a good player and we would be worse without all his rebounds. The only way lamar should go is in a trade for Garnnet which could happen this summer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2006, 10:02:27 PM
Second u want to get rid of the whole team cus they fuk up one game.

we're a 500 team that's about to go on a 7 game loosing streek...i could feel it, just watch  ,,we're going to the lottery again :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 01, 2006, 10:06:02 PM
No way man I don't think that will happen. I guarantee that the lakers will make the playoffs. No way they miss it two years in a row.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2006, 10:06:34 PM
smush parker fucks up

http://s46.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3DWLPYOFMYHRQ2E1RFDLDAIC8Z

if Smush was a PASSING POINT GUARD  he would of gotten the ball to kobe in the post...but he's not ,he's a piece of crap...jason kidd would of gotten the ball to kobe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 01, 2006, 10:20:32 PM
^ ur right on that. Kobe should slap the shit out his ass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 02, 2006, 02:56:05 AM
Oh c'mon, i think it's time to see the good things about this team, for once. Look at the age of our players.

33 Aaron McKie
28 Devean George
27 Kobe Bryant
26 Brian Cook
26 Luke Walton
26 Slava Medvedenko
26 Chris Mihm
26 Lamar Odom
24 Smush Parker
23 Kwame Brown
23 Ronny Turiaf
23 Devin Green
22 Sasha Vujacic
20 Von Wafer
18 Andrew Bynum

That's a very very very young team, unexperienced. We miss some pieces of the puzzle to become consistent, and this season we will probably continue to struggle like that to reach the #8 spot for the Play Offs, but our future is not "that" bad. I mean we have a very young team who will have tons of cap space in 2 seasons. We, as fans, just gotta "survive" till then by watching Brown, Vujacic, Parker etc.. playing like  young players do, mixing good things with other horrible ones. Parker did a mistake, ok, but he's a 24 years old PG in his first "real" season in the NBA, i forgive him. I just want Odom to step up and to became a co-star, not just the wonderful "role player" he is right now. Kobe needs help.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 02, 2006, 07:26:00 AM
We are gonna regret(I hope not) these losses against shitty teams . March is gonna be a very difficult month when it comes to our schedule. We have to step it up and being consistent, I don't know if we will able to stay focused though. Fortunately Houston and Sac have hard schedules too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 02, 2006, 09:30:16 AM
rik...my fav team is the Rockets

and looking at that clip, it looked as if the reaper was tryin to run into the lane and kick it out to Lamar for 3 caus he was open, but got his ass stripped by Darius.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 02, 2006, 09:33:49 AM
rik...my fav team is the Rockets

and looking at that clip, it looked as if the reaper was tryin to run into the lane and kick it out to Lamar for 3 caus he was open, but got his ass stripped by Darius.
of course it's a mistake but if we were focused and consistent, a game vs Portland wouldn't be won or lost on the last possession, THAT's the problem
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 02, 2006, 09:37:30 AM
yea i agree with that statement soldier, they shouldnt of been in that position in the first place

If you could sum up the Lakers season so far in one word, what would it be?

my word would be Inconsistant.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 02, 2006, 10:13:44 AM
yea i agree with that statement soldier, they shouldnt of been in that position in the first place

If you could sum up the Lakers season so far in one word, what would it be?

my word would be Inconsistant.
same word, more details;1) we gave games to ; NJ, Chicago, Memphis (2 times), Sacramento, Washington, Atlanta
2) Lost against Portland 2 times, Minnesota 3 times, Boston, Charlotte
3) 12-16 in 6 pts or less games
4) 4-10 in back to back ( it isn't being tired I point out)

All of that are little things that separate a good team from the average team we are
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 02, 2006, 10:17:13 AM
Even the Zen Master's gotta get pissed off once in a while. i imagine he balled the team out after las night.

.125% from 3pt land, 15 assists, 17 TO's
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 02, 2006, 12:24:19 PM
Oh c'mon, i think it's time to see the good things about this team, for once. Look at the age of our players.

33 Aaron McKie
28 Devean George
27 Kobe Bryant
26 Brian Cook
26 Luke Walton
26 Slava Medvedenko
26 Chris Mihm
26 Lamar Odom
24 Smush Parker
23 Kwame Brown
23 Ronny Turiaf
23 Devin Green
22 Sasha Vujacic
20 Von Wafer
18 Andrew Bynum

That's a very very very young team, unexperienced. We miss some pieces of the puzzle to become consistent, and this season we will probably continue to struggle like that to reach the #8 spot for the Play Offs, but our future is not "that" bad. I mean we have a very young team who will have tons of cap space in 2 seasons. We, as fans, just gotta "survive" till then by watching Brown, Vujacic, Parker etc.. playing like  young players do, mixing good things with other horrible ones. Parker did a mistake, ok, but he's a 24 years old PG in his first "real" season in the NBA, i forgive him. I just want Odom to step up and to became a co-star, not just the wonderful "role player" he is right now. Kobe needs help.


Major props...Maybe I was a little harsh on you when you were lacking faith, but I hope you can see why now. Times like these are when you can tell the real fans from the fakes...I simply can't believe the things K.B. Mr.81 has said in this thread, especially that he's claiming to be a Laker fan and making those comments...It's one thing to be pissed with your team, it's another to make it public and basically shit on them...PeACe



PS. Despite all these disappointing losses, Lakers WILL make the playoffs...No way they fall out of the race this late in the year. We've seen the negetive, it's time for some positive, no?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 02, 2006, 01:24:31 PM
Man that's the perfect team to make you crazy. One night they execute everything right, playing great triangle basketball, playing wonderful defence, looking like a fully loaded team, and the very next night they get outplayed by the Hawks. I mean.. the Hawks! I can't stand horrible games like the one against the Clippers, but when i see people like Parker getting dissed then.. NO, i have to disagree, strongly. Those players are doing everything they can, it's just that they ain't a perfect "mix". This team doesn't have a Karl Malone, or a Robert Horry, or a Rick Fox, a Ron Harper, a Brian Shaw, a Gary Payton, a.. you know.. a veteran experienced player to lead them. Kobe and George are the oldest guys in the active roster! They need help. And the guy who gotta step up is Odom. I've always criticized both Odom and Brown, cause they are potentially two All-Star calyber player who ain't playing on their level. They could co-lead this team, but ain't doing it. The Brown trade looked bad to me because i didn't think Brown was ready yet for us, in fact he isn't. And because by trading Butler we traded our only real scorer other than Kobe. It was been a mistake, but let's stop crying about it and let's look ahead. Our future ain't bad. From this season i was expecting to reach the playoffs, and we can still do it. In the next year i'll expect some good trades in the summer and at least the 2nd round in the playoffs. In 2 years i'll expect us to be contenders. We could still do it. I want to believe it.

33 Aaron McKie
28 Devean George
27 Kobe Bryant
26 Brian Cook
26 Luke Walton
26 Slava Medvedenko
26 Chris Mihm
26 Lamar Odom
24 Smush Parker
23 Kwame Brown
23 Ronny Turiaf
23 Devin Green
22 Sasha Vujacic
20 Von Wafer
18 Andrew Bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 02, 2006, 01:57:49 PM
man,shut the fuck up with your "real fan" bullshit,,REAL FANS would be mad right now,,this is bullshit!!  these guys don't come to play every night,,,they are not a team,,they are bums...did i mention this is BULLSHIT.....HOW CAN YOU LOOK GREAT AGAINST THE MAGIC AND THEN LOOK LIKE CRAP AGAINST THE BLAZERS...HOW CAN YOU PLAY HARD AND BEAT SOME GOOD TEAMS AND THEN LAY AN EGG AGAINST THE SHIT TEAMS OF THE NBA...

THAT'S WHAT I GET ANGRY AT...AND YOU SHOULD TO...THIS LAKER TEAM SHOULD HAVE 12 MORE WINS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 02, 2006, 02:06:46 PM
^ The Los Angeles Times has a good article online who could help finding a soluction to our drama.

Quote
McKie's Absence Affects Rotation
By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
March 2, 2006

PORTLAND, Ore. — Call it the Aaron McKie effect.

Through no real fault of his own, other than a severely strained quadriceps tendon, the 12th-year guard has missed 44 games and set off a chain reaction in his one season with the Lakers.
 
His absence since the first week of December has meant more minutes for Kobe Bryant, a weaker exterior defense and a less experienced backcourt, particularly in late-game situations.

It has also forced the Lakers to look for additional backcourt help even though the trade deadline passed last Thursday. The availability of veterans Penny Hardaway and Tony Delk was discussed internally (Delk since signed with Detroit), and the Phoenix Suns' waiving of Jim Jackson on Wednesday was noted by the organization. Former Clipper Rick Brunson is also available.

"We're out trying to help this team whatever way we can," Coach Phil Jackson said. "We're happy with our players and we want to see them have success, but yet we know that there are players out there that can help us, and if we have that opportunity, we have to help ourselves."

None of the players are shoo-ins to sign with the Lakers, much less help: Hardaway's physical condition is somewhat of an unknown, Jackson has been with 11 teams in 14 seasons and Brunson played only four games this season with Seattle.

But the Lakers will continue looking as long as McKie's return remains unclear. Teams can add unsigned free agents until April 20, the last day of the regular season.

Said Jackson: "If we knew Aaron could come back and we could count on him, we wouldn't be as concerned as we are looking at having to go through the rest of this season and the playoffs with this really young guard crew."

Ronny Turiaf became a national story by playing for the Lakers seven months after open-heart surgery. Now his celebrations from the bench after deserving Laker baskets are making nightly highlight shows.

He has two mainstays, the six-gun shooter and the Antoine Walker shimmy "with my Caribbean style," said Turiaf, who compares himself to the Cincinnati Bengal receiver who unveiled creative end zone exclamations after every touchdown.

"I'm just trying to get my teammates loose," Turiaf said. "I think I'm the Chad Johnson of basketball."

Jackson seems OK with it, for the most part.

"This team has some deadbeats on it anyway, and the coach is one of them," Jackson said wryly. "It's good to have some people out there enthusiastic about the game. But there's a certain amount of energy that you release when you do things like that. It's nice to save that for the game."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 02, 2006, 02:10:22 PM
LMAO at Phil's last comment.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 02, 2006, 03:35:07 PM
man,shut the fuck up with your "real fan" bullshit,,REAL FANS would be mad right now,,this is bullshit!!  these guys don't come to play every night,,,they are not a team,,they are bums...did i mention this is BULLSHIT.....HOW CAN YOU LOOK GREAT AGAINST THE MAGIC AND THEN LOOK LIKE CRAP AGAINST THE BLAZERS...HOW CAN YOU PLAY HARD AND BEAT SOME GOOD TEAMS AND THEN LAY AN EGG AGAINST THE SHIT TEAMS OF THE NBA...

THAT'S WHAT I GET ANGRY AT...AND YOU SHOULD TO...THIS LAKER TEAM SHOULD HAVE 12 MORE WINS


I am angry...But I don't make retarded comments about my team and put HEAVY doubt in them publicly...Learn to channel your angers. Lakers goal right now is playoffs, which is EASILY obtainable...They HOPE they can get into a 6th or 7th seed, which is also very obtainable...We'll see how it plays out, so far they've been inconsistant, but things usually tend to get better later in the season under Phil...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 02, 2006, 05:36:59 PM
LOL  we're playing are worst ball of the season.

And it's hard to control my anger when we lose to the blazers the way we did.  it's unacceptable!

p.s.  A.mckie is out for the rest of the season...another bum stealing money from Dr.Buss.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 02, 2006, 07:22:38 PM
LOL  we're playing are worst ball of the season.

And it's hard to control my anger when we lose to the blazers the way we did.  it's unacceptable!

p.s.  A.mckie is out for the rest of the season...another bum stealing money from Dr.Buss.





Well, so far things haven't been going our way, and we're still in the 8th seed...What does that tell you? Wait until we start playing consistant basketball, it's gunna be a lot better to watch...We had a good month in December, and since then we've fallen apart with injuries, inconsistancies, stupid mistakes etc...If Aaron McKie doesn't return this season, which I expect him to, Lakers should really look into signing Jim Jackson...I believe it's too late though, because I think the deadline for signing players and having them eligible for playoffs was yesterday...I don't think anyone will realize how strongly the absence of Aaron McKie and season ending injury of Laron Profit has affected us...But I still think the Lakers can prevail...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 03, 2006, 04:08:32 AM
“Some games you have to do the right thing basketball-wise to win and we can’t seem to do that,” Odom said. “We don’t play a good offensive game and we can’t win. That puts Kobe in a bind. He’s got to get 35 or 40 points for us to win. We should be embarrassed. I know I am.”
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 03, 2006, 10:54:49 AM
He’s got to get 35 or 40 points for us to win. We should be embarrassed. I know I am.”
Your damn right you should be embarressed. But at least he's trying and having his good games. Can't say the same for Kwame Brown. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 03, 2006, 02:09:40 PM
He’s got to get 35 or 40 points for us to win. We should be embarrassed. I know I am.”
Your damn right you should be embarressed. But at least he's trying and having his good games. Can't say the same for Kwame Brown. :-X


Kwame Brown has had some good games too, lets not forget that...It's just that inconsistancy is a HUGE fact with us this year, it's a hill we need to get over, and I'm hopin' we already hit the peak so we can finally get something positive going...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 03, 2006, 02:23:21 PM
Man do you remember that gif i used to have as my signature with that nice move by Brown? Damn if only he could do that kind of moves 5-6 times per game. Cause i know he can do it!! It's killing me!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 03, 2006, 09:28:58 PM
Lakers ownin the Warriors at the end of the 3rd. Richardson is the only Warrior in double digit points right now. Kobe's lightin it up once again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 03, 2006, 09:32:32 PM
^ If they only played every game like this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 03, 2006, 09:36:55 PM
it's not gonna happen, but what if a major meltdown jus happened and the Lakers ended up losing... this thread wud be flooded with "MOTHAFUCKIN MOTHERFUCKER ASSHOLES CANT CLOSE SHIT FUCKIN PUSSYS CAN NEVER CLOSE AHHHHHHH..."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on March 03, 2006, 09:39:49 PM
leads down to 12 :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 03, 2006, 09:47:21 PM
it's not gonna happen, but what if a major meltdown jus happened and the Lakers ended up losing... this thread wud be flooded with "MOTHAFUCKIN MOTHERFUCKER ASSHOLES CANT CLOSE SHIT FUCKIN PUSSYS CAN NEVER CLOSE AHHHHHHH..."
Yeah it would
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 03, 2006, 09:55:24 PM
leads down to 12 :grumpy:

lol i hope i didnt speak too soon..... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 03, 2006, 10:01:38 PM
^ Don't worry u didnt
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 03, 2006, 10:11:24 PM
We got the win!  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 03, 2006, 10:33:26 PM
big win for the Lakers in terms of the playoff race caus the Jazz & the Kings both won their games....oh yeah and Houston too  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 03, 2006, 10:34:37 PM
Sloppy win....And kobe was sick like a muthafucka   ;D :D :laugh:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f111/OTRForums/kobeodom.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 03, 2006, 10:38:35 PM
lol dammn son i think u takin it a lil too far with that pic....but i aint gna knock u tonite in respect to Kobe for bein the youngest to score 16,000 points  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 03, 2006, 10:39:49 PM
^^ I got it from clublakers.com :D   ....Lebron will probably end up breaking that record to. >:( >:( :boohoo:

And by sick,i mean sick..NOT hip hop sick :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 03, 2006, 10:41:57 PM
yea i agree wit that, he's a monster that LeBron...21 years old and hes averaging 31-7-7  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 03, 2006, 11:57:24 PM
yea i agree wit that, he's a monster that LeBron...21 years old and hes averaging 31-7-7  :o :o :o

word LeBron is a beast
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on March 04, 2006, 08:48:46 PM
Yeah, but they should measure the 16,000 points against years in the league rather than the guy's age.  Kobe was in the NBA when he was 18, same with Lebron.  Jordan went to college.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 08:54:45 PM
Yeah, but they should measure the 16,000 points against years in the league rather than the guy's age. Kobe was in the NBA when he was 18, same with Lebron. Jordan went to college.

Co-Signed.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 08:57:03 PM
halftime right now, Lakers down by 7...i wish they broadcasted this game on the eastcoast...its balls checkin out the gamechannel on yahoo sports  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 08:58:44 PM
Yeah, but they should measure the 16,000 points against years in the league rather than the guy's age.  Kobe was in the NBA when he was 18, same with Lebron.  Jordan went to college.



Jordan left college after his Freshman year, which means he came into the league only 1 year after Kobe...Hence the 1 year difference in age it took 'em to reach 16,000...On top of that, Kobe was backing Eddie Jones off the bench his rookie season and took a little longer to reach his elite status...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 09:00:10 PM
halftime right now, Lakers down by 7...i wish they broadcasted this game on the eastcoast...its balls checkin out the gamechannel on yahoo sports  >:(


Yea, you really missed it...Lakers were playing excellent basketball, Kobe picked up 3 quick questionable fouls though and was sent to the bench for the second half of the second quarter...That's when Detroit came back on us and went up by 7 quickstyle...2nd half should be good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:11:08 PM
Man what a bullshit foul they called on Mihm to give him his fourth.  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 09:12:24 PM
Man what a bullshit foul they called on Mihm to give him his fourth.  >:(


LOL@the refs helping out Detroit, like they really need it. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 09:12:56 PM
halftime right now, Lakers down by 7...i wish they broadcasted this game on the eastcoast...its balls checkin out the gamechannel on yahoo sports  >:(


Yea, you really missed it...Lakers were playing excellent basketball, Kobe picked up 3 quick questionable fouls though and was sent to the bench for the second half of the second quarter...That's when Detroit came back on us and went up by 7 quickstyle...2nd half should be good.

i was eatin at Benihana and i found out that my fone can give NBA scores/news so i was pretty fuckin happy. I saw that it was the end of the first and the Lakers were up 32-29, Kobe with 15 points and Lamar with 5 assists...i was like  :o, Lakers showin that they wont be pushed around at home, but wen i got home i found out they were down at the half. the next reaction was  :grumpy:, but i didnt kno Kobe got into foul trouble....DAMN i wish they played this game on TV  :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:16:08 PM
Man what a bullshit foul they called on Mihm to give him his fourth.  >:(


LOL@the refs helping out Detroit, like they really need it. ::)
I know Rip is holding on to Mihm and as Mihm jumps to go for the rebond Rip flops and they call the foul.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 09:18:58 PM
Man what a bullshit foul they called on Mihm to give him his fourth.  >:(


LOL@the refs helping out Detroit, like they really need it. ::)

the one thing that turns me off about Mihm in general, is his frequent foul trouble. i think he averages 4 fouls a game or sumthin...almost every game i see, he's gettin taken out early caus of foul trouble  :poke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 09:25:30 PM
WOW...Lakers FINALLY playing with some passion and take the lead by 2 to end the 3rd. If they played with this much passion night in and night out, they'd EASILY be contenders...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2006, 09:25:58 PM
12-0 run by the lakers to close the 3rd. :rock:
CRAZY!! 8)
Even Kwame got a peice of the action.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 09:26:31 PM
WOW...Lakers FINALLY playing with some passion and take the lead by 2 to end the 3rd. If they played with this much passion night in and night out, they'd EASILY be contenders...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:30:30 PM
21 points and 9 assist for Lamar   :o

18-0 run now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 09:31:37 PM
 :'( i knew it wud be a good game  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 09:32:49 PM
This is what I been sayin...Lakers can bring it, they really can. It's just hit and miss with whether they do or not...I haven't been this excited over a Laker game in a while! 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:33:50 PM
This is what I been sayin...Lakers can bring it, they really can. It's just hit and miss with whether they do or not...I haven't been this excited over a Laker game in a while! 8) 8) 8)
I feel u man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:38:37 PM
Man these refs are callin some bullshit.

Kwame is having a nice game on def and on the boards.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 09:39:45 PM
this gamechannel aint as bad as i thought, it's actually pretty good for bein on the opposite coast of the country. shows all the shots that either hit or miss and play-by-plays as soon as they happen  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2006, 09:42:31 PM
This is what I been sayin...Lakers can bring it, they really can. It's just hit and miss with whether they do or not...I haven't been this excited over a Laker game in a while! 8) 8) 8)
:sign_werd: So much energy in this game. LAL4LIFE.
Can't stay seated. :banana:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:44:09 PM
This is what I been sayin...Lakers can bring it, they really can. It's just hit and miss with whether they do or not...I haven't been this excited over a Laker game in a while! 8) 8) 8)
:sign_werd: So much energy in this game. LAL4LIFE.
Can't stay seated. :banana:
Thats exactly how i am right now. Keep standing up man. Very exciting game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 09:45:45 PM
Can u guys tell me why tayshaun aint in the game rite now? im a bit puzzled why they dont have him in  :eh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:49:25 PM
Can u guys tell me why tayshaun aint in the game rite now? im a bit puzzled why they dont have him in  :eh:
I have no idea why hes not in there right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2006, 09:49:32 PM
This is what I been sayin...Lakers can bring it, they really can. It's just hit and miss with whether they do or not...I haven't been this excited over a Laker game in a while! 8) 8) 8)
:sign_werd: So much energy in this game. LAL4LIFE.
Can't stay seated. :banana:
Thats exactly how i am right now. Keep standing up man. Very exciting game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 09:55:10 PM
Sheed hasnt cashed any of the previous 3 3pters...he's def cooled off (1-6 FG), they gotta give it to mr. big shot caus the whole DET teams is shooting 4-13 in the 4th, not like the usual pistons  :puke: ....props goin out to all the LA fans in this thread if when they win  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 09:56:40 PM
Sheed hasnt cashed any of the previous 3 3pters...he's def cooled off (1-6 FG), they gotta give it to mr. big shot caus the whole DET teams is shooting 4-13 in the 4th, not like the usual pistons  :puke: ....props goin out to all the LA fans in this thread if when they win  ;)


Without watching the game, you'd think the Pistons were simply shooting bad, but Lakers are SHUTTING THEM DOWN on defense...Game starting...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 09:59:10 PM
Up by ten wit 45.5 to go.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 04, 2006, 10:02:25 PM
105-94 final

i cant believe it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2006, 10:02:41 PM
Props to the lakers. :cheers: Hopefully this will give them the boost they need. Big game vs the hornets coming up.
Maybe they can even beat the spurs if they are feeling confident. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 10:02:48 PM
Sheed hasnt cashed any of the previous 3 3pters...he's def cooled off (1-6 FG), they gotta give it to mr. big shot caus the whole DET teams is shooting 4-13 in the 4th, not like the usual pistons  :puke: ....props goin out to all the LA fans in this thread if when they win  ;)


Without watching the game, you'd think the Pistons were simply shooting bad, but Lakers are SHUTTING THEM DOWN on defense...Game starting...

thats a good surprise to hear that the lakers are shuttin em down on D, this wud absolutely be a huge morale boost for the Lakers and if they can somehow beat the Spurs on monday also...wait jus a minute guys, i think i jus heard a shitload of Colt45's bottles caps hit the ground & Cali blunts gettin sparked  ;)...congrats y'all. the props train has jus ran thru  :banana_llama:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 10:03:04 PM
Great fuckin game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2006, 10:06:04 PM
Congrats to the Lakers, great effort. We outrebounded them ( Kwame was very solid by taking 12) and outplayed them in the 4 th both in defense and offense. Lamar fucking stepped it up, propz to him  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 10:06:39 PM
A big fuck you goes out to "K.B. Mr.81" for this comment:

we're a 500 team that's about to go on a 7 game loosing streek...i could feel it, just watch  ,,we're going to the lottery again :'( :'( :'(



Laker fan? Get outta here man... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2006, 10:08:49 PM
Sheed hasnt cashed any of the previous 3 3pters...he's def cooled off (1-6 FG), they gotta give it to mr. big shot caus the whole DET teams is shooting 4-13 in the 4th, not like the usual pistons  :puke: ....props goin out to all the LA fans in this thread if when they win  ;)


Without watching the game, you'd think the Pistons were simply shooting bad, but Lakers are SHUTTING THEM DOWN on defense...Game starting...

thats a good surprise to hear that the lakers are shuttin em down on D, this wud absolutely be a huge morale boost for the Lakers and if they can somehow beat the Spurs on monday also...wait jus a minute guys, i think i jus heard a shitload of Colt45's bottles caps hit the ground & Cali blunts gettin sparked  ;)...congrats y'all. the props train has jus ran thru  :banana_llama:



Yup...'Bout to sip some shit right now, followed by a nice fat bleezy... 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 10:10:49 PM
idk if y'all know already, but Lamar HAS been invited to play for Team USA. i know some of yall were disappointed that they didn't give him an invite earlier in the week.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2006, 10:11:50 PM
Doing the happy dance. :cow: :banana: :monkey_dance2:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 10:13:09 PM
idk if y'all know already, but Lamar HAS been invited to play for Team USA. i know some of yall were disappointed that they didn't give him an invite earlier in the week.
Was he? I didn't know that. I was disappointed because he put in work for them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2006, 10:14:40 PM
So what do ya guyz think of this week?

vs Detriot W
vs San Antonio
@ New Orleans
@ San Antonio
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 10:16:22 PM
So what do ya guyz think of this week?

vs Detriot W
vs San Antonio
@ New Orleans
@ San Antonio
vs San Antonio W
@ New Orleans W
@ San Antonio L
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2006, 10:19:14 PM
So what do ya guyz think of this week?

vs Detriot W
vs San Antonio
@ New Orleans
@ San Antonio
3-1 ?  ;) naw I don't know, We have to take game after game and play consistent each time. The game against NO is a very important one
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2006, 10:23:57 PM
^ Doesnt hurt to Hope
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 04, 2006, 10:24:22 PM
So what do ya guyz think of this week?

vs Detriot W
vs San Antonio
@ New Orleans
@ San Antonio

we should take that new orleans game. next week we play memphis - THATS A MUST WIN!!!!! that number 7 spot is close!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2006, 10:29:43 PM
^ Doesnt hurt to Hope
Of course , I hope 3-1 ( I see a 2-3 pts game Monday)  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 04, 2006, 10:32:10 PM
idk if y'all know already, but Lamar HAS been invited to play for Team USA. i know some of yall were disappointed that they didn't give him an invite earlier in the week.
Was he? I didn't know that. I was disappointed because he put in work for them.

yea i jus heard it on NBA fastbreak on ESPN a couple minutes ago, i was pretty glad to hear it since he deserves it.

vs. SA L (lakers lose by 5)
vs. NO/OKC W (lakers win by 9)
vs. SA L (lakers lose by 2)

the reason i gave the 2 losses against the Spurs was bcaus they played a real solid game against the Blazers tonight and are on a hot 6 game winning streak. (8-2 in their last 10)

but thats not to take anythin away from the Lakers, i know they'll make it a great game out of both, especially the 2nd since the spurs mite be tired after playin the Suns the night b4.....i won't be able to watch any of the games tho anyway  :'( i need NBATV
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2006, 10:42:56 PM
i won't be able to watch any of the games tho anyway  :'( i need NBATV
I feel your pain. FSW is only showing monday's game and I'm not sure if I'll be able to watch it. :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 05, 2006, 04:21:58 AM
This is what i call a good night spent watching TV. It was about time!! Thanx to the Lakers, i've really enjoyed it, it was amazing, in the "run" i screamed in the middle of the night, my girl almost killed me, ahaha.. If they only were able to play like that for more consecutive games.. We need a winning streak!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 05, 2006, 06:28:48 AM
Damn, having a run against the Pistons, them niggaz is gonna make the playoffs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 05, 2006, 12:15:30 PM
^ Against the Pistons, the Heat, the Mavs (remember that?)..

They can beat everybody, man. Now let's see if they can beat the Spurs too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 05, 2006, 01:39:19 PM
Damn, when Lamar Odom made that three at the end of the quarter, I was jumping around liek the Lakers won the finals or something.

Great game by the Lakers and it's also a perfect example of how frustrating this team can be. If we can come up with this kind of passion every night, we'd be so much better than we are now. I hope the guys learn from this game, especially Kwame Brown and Lamar Odom. They are the key right there and if they can come up with that kind of energy each game, we will at least have a chance of winning each game. Lamar Odom seems to have been playing with more intensity the last 3 weeks. This time I think he will keep it up and the Lakers will be better for it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 05, 2006, 10:22:35 PM
Why can't they do this every night?  especially Lamar...I just don't get it

p.s.  :rock: :raisetheroof: :cheers: :banana_rock: :banana: :cow: :monkey_dance2: :monkey: :banana_llama: :o ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 05, 2006, 10:46:55 PM
^yeah if the lakers could be more consistant and stop depending on kobe to score all the points, we'd be a great team. that and defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 06, 2006, 08:07:54 PM
27-21 Lakers leading at the end of the first.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 06, 2006, 08:51:50 PM
halftime and the Lakers are up by 2 points. Kobe shootin 8-13 from the field, which is insane against Bowen (im assumin it's Bowen)

Fuck this gamechannel bullshit, they need 2 broadcast more Laker games. i'm fuckin pissed for the 2nd nite in a row.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 06, 2006, 09:02:00 PM
3rd Quarter so far ----> :eh: :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 06, 2006, 09:04:46 PM
Man they're playin like fags right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 06, 2006, 09:09:05 PM
i didnt see that comin at all, Kobe was hot as fire in the first half but cooled down immediately durin the 3rd. i wudnt rule them out completely tho, wen you have the best scorer in the league, a comeback is possible. but only if they stop gettin raped in the 2nd half.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on March 06, 2006, 09:14:42 PM
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o at Kobes shot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 06, 2006, 09:14:49 PM
Nice buzzer beater by Kobe 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 06, 2006, 09:16:00 PM
WOW that shot was fuckin crazy.  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 06, 2006, 09:35:15 PM
Smush playing dirty on Duncan. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 06, 2006, 09:43:06 PM
Fuck we had a good run going til dumbass George fucked it up  >:( Kobe should have took it to the rack.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 06, 2006, 09:45:57 PM
Oh yeah and that flagrant foul call was bullshit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 06, 2006, 09:50:06 PM
Fuck man we lost the fuckin game :grumpy:... We were playing so good in the beginning...we lost it in the 3rd quarter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on March 06, 2006, 09:50:28 PM
Could have won if not for the usual 3rd qt. meltdown :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 06, 2006, 10:03:05 PM
damnnn fucking loss if we had like 3 more min da lakers could catch up >:(

ANYWAYZ NIGGA GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 06, 2006, 10:47:50 PM
Spurs got lucky with all those 3's   :o >:( >:(

And LOL @ the REFS waiting till we were down by 15 points in the 4th quarter to give kobe calls...Kobe was getting fouled ALOT in the 1st half / 3rd quarter.

Am i the only one that wanted to beat the shit out of B.Bowen? He cries every time the refs call a foul against him...if he didn't play for the spurs he wouldn't get that kind of respect...at least kobe took another shit on B.Bowen (what else is new) ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 06, 2006, 10:54:38 PM
a what yall think'u think that jim jackson can do good?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 07, 2006, 12:14:54 AM
Oh yeah and that flagrant foul call was bullshit.

yup, it was a great play by L.Odom..props to Lamar for gettin physical

http://s9.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2WU1UVD6P5EU63HVHSEB4XK57H



a what yall think'u think that jim jackson can do good?

If he could make the open shots that Sasha always misses, yes...if not, Dr.Buss is just waisting his money.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2006, 09:48:40 AM
It's losses like these that don't disappoint me greatly. First and foremost, because it's the best team in the league we lost to. Second of all, we beat them in the first half without getting ANY calls, which is a good sign. If Lakers can compete with the Spurs, they have nothing to worry about...I'm sure the Lakers' confidence level is still up there. I mean, the Spurs were shooting 60% at halftime, the refs were reffing AGAINST the Lakers, and we were still up...They shot 52% from the 3, Finely had one of his better games shooting 5-6 from behind the arc, all in the second half...Ginobli, also 5-6 from 3...I mean, there's not much you can do about that, especially when they're THAT hot, a good portion of those 3's were contested fairly...They simply out shot us in the 3rd quarter, and that's where we lost...It's alright though, we're competing with the Pistons and the Spurs, that means we should have no problem with New Orleans, right? Wrong...Lakers better not go to sleep, they tend to do that and play to the level of their competition...Tomorrow should be interesting...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2006, 09:50:10 AM
Oh yeah and that flagrant foul call was bullshit.

yup, it was a great play by L.Odom..props to Lamar for gettin physical

http://s9.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2WU1UVD6P5EU63HVHSEB4XK57H


Horrible call...But then again, the whole game was a series of horrible calls...Did anyone catch the 3 Kobe hit? He was WELL behind the line and they ruled it a 2...LOL. That was just ridiculous...And it's when we were catching up too... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 07, 2006, 10:03:50 AM
Oh yeah and that flagrant foul call was bullshit.

yup, it was a great play by L.Odom..props to Lamar for gettin physical

http://s9.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2WU1UVD6P5EU63HVHSEB4XK57H


Horrible call...But then again, the whole game was a series of horrible calls...Did anyone catch the 3 Kobe hit? He was WELL behind the line and they ruled it a 2...LOL. That was just ridiculous...And it's when we were catching up too... ::)
Yeah that was COMPLETE bullshit. The spurs must of bribed the refs or something for them to be getting away with all those calls. It's the only way they can stop kobe from raining 3's, I guess.
The Spurs are just upset because L.O. made one of their players his bitch. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 07, 2006, 01:05:43 PM
Oh yeah and that flagrant foul call was bullshit.

yup, it was a great play by L.Odom..props to Lamar for gettin physical

http://s9.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2WU1UVD6P5EU63HVHSEB4XK57H
Hell yeah i couldnt believe it. Thats two games in a row (against the top two teams) that the refs fukin us.

Horrible call...But then again, the whole game was a series of horrible calls...Did anyone catch the 3 Kobe hit? He was WELL behind the line and they ruled it a 2...LOL. That was just ridiculous...And it's when we were catching up too... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2006, 02:19:18 PM
Hell yeah i couldnt believe it. Thats two games in a row (against the top two teams) that the refs fukin us.



Yup...I guess they respect the elite teams more and tend to favor them. But that's just how they work...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2006, 03:38:39 PM
I also wanna clarify that they didn't credit TWO 3 pointers by Kobe which were clearly 3's...Here's one at the 4:25 mark.

(http://tinypic.com/qxqgrs.jpg)


Then there was another at the 2:33 mark...

Play-by-play:
W. Parker Jump Shot: Made (21 PTS) 2:45
[SAS 100-88]
2:33
[LAL 91-100] Bryant Jump Shot: Made (42 PTS)
Finley Turnover: Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal: Odom (2 ST) 2:20
2:12 George Jump Shot: Missed
Team Rebound 2:10
Finley Jump Shot: Made (21 PTS)
Assist: Ginobili (3 AST) 1:54
[SAS 103-91]
1:48 Team Timeout: Regular
1:38 Bryant Jump Shot: Missed
Ginobili Rebound (Off: Def:6) 1:36
(1:34) Jump Ball Odom vs Ginobili
Finley Jump Shot: Missed 1:15
1:13 Odom Rebound (Off:4 Def:3)
Bowen Foul: Personal (5 PF) 1:06
1:06
[LAL 91-103] Bryant Free Throw 1 of 2 (42 PTS)
Bowen Substitution replaced by Barry 1:06
1:06
[LAL 92-103] Bryant Free Throw 2 of 2 (43 PTS)



That was a huge downer along with the bullshit flagrant foul call, which was a HUGE momentum killer and cost us 3 points (cuz Parker missed both free throws, but they got the ball back and hit a 3)...Also along with NO FOULS called for Kobe when he was attacking the whole fucking game! The reffing was simply pathetic, though San Antonio DID hit those huge shots, and you can't blame that on the reffing, but the loss did somewhat have something to do with the reffing, and I'm definitely not disappointed by it...I think that the Lakers have what it takes to be a strong team in the playoffs...I'm really looking forward to the last 21 games...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 07, 2006, 04:08:10 PM
I recorded the game but I haven't watched it, I'm sure it would piss me off, especially based on what you guys are saying. It seems like they gave a good effort and played hard, and that's all I want from this team, to play hard and to play with passion. The losses don't hurt as much if I know the guys are giving their all in the game.

Anyway, we can't let up against NO. They're a solid club and we'd better bring our A game. Their PG, Chris Paul, is that his name? He destroyed us last time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2006, 04:23:13 PM
Yea...And best believe it'll be a REALLY tough game. First sporting event in New Orleans since Katrina, you KNOW for a fact that the fans are gunna be passionate, emotions will be running through the building, and the Hornets will do everything in their power to supply the town with a gift of a win. On top of that, the Hornets are on a losing streak and we know how that sits with the Lakers...They might have to play even harder than they did against the Pistons if they wanna win this one...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2006, 04:35:08 PM
McKie might still return...From today:

-OC Register
The Lakers are bringing in the veteran guard help of Jim Jackson, as expected. The signing of Jackson, 35, gives the Lakers a more experienced hand that Phil Jackson intends to play immediately to gauge the possibilities.

Jim Jackson will get a chance to play the role for which fellow veteran guard Aaron McKie, who should be back from his knee injury later this month, was signed: stability behind young guards Smush Parker and Sasha Vujacic. The Lakers haven't been satisfied with Vujacic's defense, in particular, lately.

"It's an opportunity for me to come in and play some good minutes and help some young guys get to the next level," Jackson said.

Jackson made 32 of 62 three-point shots for Phoenix in the playoffs last season, but has done little this season and had wanted to be traded out of Phoenix. Jackson ran the triangle 10 years ago in Dallas under Jim Cleamons.

Jackson wanted to sign with the Lakers in 2002 but settled for Sacramento. He went on to Phoenix and was cut by the Suns last Tuesday.

If Jackson has a big impact, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak will be happy he held on to the remaining $2.5 million of his mid-level salary-cap exception for this season (the first $2.5 million went to McKie). Prorated for the remainder of the season, Jackson's salary will be around $500,000 and will wear No. 24.

Forward Slava Medvedenko, in the last year of his contract and not expected to play again this season because of a herniated disk, was cut to make room for Jackson. All the Lakers lose by releasing Medvedenko now is the right to exceed the salary cap in re-signing him for next season.


http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/atoz/article_1032803.php
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 07, 2006, 05:13:53 PM
^ I'm surprised Jackson didn't play yesterday. Before the game Billy Mac asked Phil if he will play and Phil said he would.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2006, 05:20:38 PM
^ I'm surprised Jackson didn't play yesterday. Before the game Billy Mac asked Phil if he will play and Phil said he would.


Phil never said he would play...He said he would suit up, but he never specified as to whether he would play or not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 07, 2006, 06:55:56 PM
IM PRETTY SURE THAT JIM JACKSON IS GOING TO PLAY 2MORROW 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 07, 2006, 07:27:56 PM
IM PRETTY SURE THAT JIM JACKSON IS GOING TO PLAY 2MORROW 8)

DAT WOULD B TIGHT 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 07, 2006, 07:50:09 PM
IM PRETTY SURE THAT JIM JACKSON IS GOING TO PLAY 2MORROW 8)

DAT WOULD B TIGHT 8)
4 SHO 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 08, 2006, 09:32:40 AM
Hopefully Turiaf gets some minutes again...Jim Jackson should also take some pressure off Luke and Sasha, so that should be good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 08, 2006, 12:00:52 PM
Hopefully Turiaf gets some minutes again...Jim Jackson should also take some pressure off Luke and Sasha, so that should be good.

Those two men could really help us. I'm positive minded.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 08, 2006, 03:28:54 PM
Devean George is out for the next 2 games,  :( this is going to fuck up our rotation, he's being playing better lately, bad time for him to get injured.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 08, 2006, 04:19:04 PM
they shud televise this game, especially since its the first one back in the superdome, im a bit surprised they didnt. this is a real anticipated game and the Lakers best believe the hornets are gonna do everything they can and more to pull off this emotional win for their city. the crowd's gonna be goin wild so its important that the Lakers control the tempo from the get go. it's hard for me to predict who's gonna win, but im givin the edge to the Lakers caus i dont think they're gonna slow up. this game will be intense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 08, 2006, 05:12:29 PM
NIGGA WE GOING TO WIN THIZ SHIT 2 DAYZ 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 08, 2006, 07:19:38 PM
less than 5 minutes left in the game........it's kobe time
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 08, 2006, 07:25:42 PM
less than 5 minutes left in the game........it's kobe time
Man if u could see the shots he's knocking down  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 08, 2006, 07:27:51 PM
less than 5 minutes left in the game........it's kobe time
Man if u could see the shots he's knocking down  :o

im gonna hafta wait for sportscenter  :-\ :rant:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 08, 2006, 07:36:37 PM
Speedy's my boy and all especially caus he's from LI. but nigga's gotta learn to cough up the ball sometimes. his 3's are too little too late, but hey, at least he's steppin up right?

props on the Lakers for pullin out the win and props to me caus i'm 2-2 so far on this weeks predictions  :)

o yeah and +1 all the laker fans that are gonna post.  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 08, 2006, 07:43:08 PM
man giselle is amazing, props for recognizing, theres this big lois vuitton billboard of her here on sunset, oh man that thing gets me everytime, anyways yeah kobe was unbelieveable like biggie smalls in the last few minutes, good win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 08, 2006, 07:48:26 PM
solid win for the Lake-show now we need to pull one out on friday and it's all good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 08, 2006, 10:09:34 PM
THAT NIGGA JIM JACKSON ONLY PLAY FOR 3 MIN THAT TO SHORT AT LEAST LET HIM PLAY 15 MIN HE ONLY MAKE A 2 POINT HE MADE A JUMPER.. 8)

NOW THE SPURS THIZ FRIDAYZ...

THIZ TIME WE ARE NOT PLAYING...THOSE NIGGA GOT LUCKING LAST GAME!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 08, 2006, 10:23:13 PM
^^ oh shit ,WTF? :D ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 08, 2006, 11:00:09 PM
Missed the game and I forgot to record it.  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 08, 2006, 11:09:33 PM
Missed the game and I forgot to record it.  >:(

Sloppy,sloppy win...only good part was the 4th quarter, kobe took over,AGAIN....Smush Came through late in the game with clutch plays...B.Cook gave C.Poul a HARD FOUL in tha 1st half and C.Poul got butt-hurt ;D

You should try and check out the game on channel 9 @ 1:30 AM.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 08, 2006, 11:14:50 PM
^^ oh shit ,WTF? :D ;D :laugh:
;D :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 09, 2006, 12:41:43 AM
Hell muthafucking yeah! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 09, 2006, 02:30:54 AM
^^ oh shit ,WTF? :D ;D :laugh:
;D :D

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2006, 11:22:53 AM
Missed the game and I forgot to record it.  >:(


Just so you know, they replay the games on KCal at 1:30 AM...You didn't miss much though. Lakers were playing pretty sloppy, but managed to win nonetheless...If we play like we did last evening against San Antonio, we WILL get blown out...Jim Jackson hit his first shot perfectly, but man, Phil needs to give him some more time...And wtf is up with Turiaf? He was cotributing A LOT, he should be getting AT LEAST 10 mins a game...Oh well, Jackson works in mysterious ways...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 09, 2006, 11:32:49 AM
Oh well, Jackson works in mysterious ways...

For real. Vujacic averages about 20 mins per game but Bynum and Turiaf can't even play 10 mins? I see no point.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 09, 2006, 10:07:57 PM
I wasn't able to watch the our latest 2 games til yersterday so here are my thoughts:

- Against SAS, to be honest I wasn't dissapointed after watching the game. Seeing the Bowscore on the web, I thought it was another poor 3QTR performance by us , but hell naw . Ok we may have offered them some open 3 but when a non natural shooter like Gino hit 4 three like that, what can you do ? Without that, it would have been a tight game. Besides that, how can defenses allow Parker to drive to the hoop like that every night ? Where are the inside D on the NBA. Don't get me wrong he's a very good player but he wouldn't had been allowed to do this in the early 90's with the dominant centers era, though he has improved on his outside jumper a lot, therefore he's more versatile

Against NO: The first 3 QTRS were very average imo, but once again Kobe took over in the 4qtr. This fadeaway to make it 104-101 was  :o. I like how Lamar is starting to be consistent. Otherwise it's a mystery Turiaf has disappeared from the rotation, why ? I don't know .......

Let our March Battle go on  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 10, 2006, 10:13:24 AM
Tonight should be interesting. Spurs are REALLY efficient at home...But can they shoot as well as they did on Monday? I think the Lakers might have more of a chance than people think...Ginobli and Finley won't be as lucky and hopefully the refs aren't as horrible...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 10, 2006, 10:16:39 AM
Yeah the Lakers are going to be hungery in this one for being robbed last time. Hopefully the spurs are a little weary from yesterday's game even though they did win pretty easily. I can see the lakers taking this one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 10, 2006, 05:03:54 PM
2night is da night...GO LAKERS ;)

i hope jackson get more min!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 10, 2006, 06:36:08 PM
very solid first half for the Lakers  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 10, 2006, 06:37:25 PM
yeah nigga back 2 back bitches..

LAKERS DOING VERY GOOD 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 10, 2006, 06:41:22 PM
Very clean...Lakers playing like contenders once again... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 10, 2006, 07:05:43 PM
I'm loving the way the Lake-show is playing right now  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 10, 2006, 07:30:35 PM
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Next to the Christmas game I've been anticapating this game the most of the season and I can even watch it. Sounds like it was a good one too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 10, 2006, 07:53:11 PM
YEAHHHHHHH! Great win
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 10, 2006, 07:54:28 PM
So what do ya guyz think of this week?

vs Detriot W
vs San Antonio
@ New Orleans
@ San Antonio
vs San Antonio W
@ New Orleans W
@ San Antonio L
WOW I was almost on the money.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 10, 2006, 07:59:37 PM
:cheers: The Lakers beat the 2 best teams in the NBA in a week. Haters bow down.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 10, 2006, 07:59:53 PM
Great performance by the Lakers, propz to them, Lamar had a great all around game and Kwame and Luke made the difference by bringin both pts and (some key) rebounds  :rock: :cheers:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 10, 2006, 08:01:20 PM
And the Lakers moved to 7th place. :cow:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 10, 2006, 08:03:51 PM
YEAH BOYZ LAKERS WON THIZ SHIT BACK 2 BACK TO THE SPURS :cheers:

FUCK THEM HATERZ... :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 10, 2006, 08:04:43 PM
I tell you some top seed teams don't want to face us in the 1st round.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 10, 2006, 08:21:48 PM
What did I say all year? The season is winding down...The playoffs are nearing. Time for Phil and the Lakers to bring it EVERY night...Big win, not only because we know we can beat the best teams, but also because we just moved into the 7th seed and are nearing the desired 6th...6th seed means Denver first round (possibly even home-court advantage)...I know I'm lookin' ahead, but I've been saying this all year...I've even had to call out some hopeless Laker fans...Lakers CAN bring it...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 10, 2006, 08:40:33 PM
no more excuses..the Lakers need to go on a big winning streek...you can't play the way they did against the pistons and sperms and then lay an egg against the other teams..they showed they could beat the really good teams now beat the teams you're suppose to beat.

I WANT TO SEE A 20 POINT ASS WHOOPIN AGAINST THE SONICS ON SUNDAY....NO EXCUSES!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 11, 2006, 01:19:22 AM
http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2USDDPEMM8CMX0SVW9QLF2PW6N    -- kb crazy fadeaway on bowen :o :rubeyes:

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3Q1Y5OSERO60P2F1ZA26T1VH4H  -- smush to kwame :rock:

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=31VKC12ID3UAY1LMAZ3YLTGOWP   --kb dunk (clutch 3:30 left in game)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/ball1.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 11, 2006, 05:34:45 AM
http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2USDDPEMM8CMX0SVW9QLF2PW6N    -- kb crazy fadeaway on bowen :o :rubeyes:

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3Q1Y5OSERO60P2F1ZA26T1VH4H  -- smush to kwame :rock:

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=31VKC12ID3UAY1LMAZ3YLTGOWP   --kb dunk (clutch 3:30 left in game)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/ball1.gif)

^ Thanx and WOW! Let's go for the #6 and the Nuggets.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 11, 2006, 11:19:04 AM
http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2USDDPEMM8CMX0SVW9QLF2PW6N    -- kb crazy fadeaway on bowen :o :rubeyes:

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3Q1Y5OSERO60P2F1ZA26T1VH4H  -- smush to kwame :rock:

http://s4.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=31VKC12ID3UAY1LMAZ3YLTGOWP   --kb dunk (clutch 3:30 left in game)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/ball1.gif)
Props. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on March 12, 2006, 03:07:09 PM
Damn...did you guys see Wilcox destroy mihm??
lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 12, 2006, 03:18:44 PM
fuck those fool :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2006, 03:22:37 PM
Lakers just don't know what's up...They're waiting for the playoffs to bring their A game every night, but in the mean time, other teams are making legit runs to bump them out the race...This is ridiculous...How can you beat the Spurs at San Antonio and then get beat by the Sonics at home...The answer is, you simply can't...The Lakers beat themselves, time after time, and this is simply another case...The only positive I saw in this game was that Luke CAN play and he's an excellent player when his confidence is up there...Mihm landing on his ankle like that is very scary, it's even worse than the loss...Mihm is already playing injured with his shoulder damage...Now it looks as if he's gunna miss a few games...That's one of our few offensive players. I don't know what to say, we got Sacramento on Tuesday and that's a HUGE game. Lakers need to quickly stop whatever it is they think they can get away with. PLAY. EVERY. GAME...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on March 12, 2006, 03:40:52 PM
HAHAHAHAHA! did u guys see when Kobe Punked that little bitch on the lakers? gave him a mean elbow, and said "Get off me" hahahahahahahahahaha!
Its on the post game show right now on Channel 7
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2006, 04:34:37 PM
HAHAHAHAHA! did u guys see when Kobe Punked that little bitch on the lakers? gave him a mean elbow, and said "Get off me" hahahahahahahahahaha!
Its on the post game show right now on Channel 7


Missed it...What happened?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 12, 2006, 04:51:34 PM
 :-X :grumpy: 

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on March 12, 2006, 05:11:37 PM
HAHAHAHAHA! did u guys see when Kobe Punked that little bitch on the lakers? gave him a mean elbow, and said "Get off me" hahahahahahahahahaha!
Its on the post game show right now on Channel 7


Missed it...What happened?

I dont know, they didnt know either, they just said he looked frustrated and he didnt look like "he" was saying anything to kobe anyway, he just outta nowhere gave him a mean elbow when they were sittin on the bench and said "get off me!"
and "he" just nodded his head (im saying "he" because i dont know who he elbowed, it was a little white guy though)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 12, 2006, 05:56:03 PM
HAHAHAHAHA! did u guys see when Kobe Punked that little bitch on the lakers? gave him a mean elbow, and said "Get off me" hahahahahahahahahaha!
Its on the post game show right now on Channel 7


Missed it...What happened?

I dont know, they didnt know either, they just said he looked frustrated and he didnt look like "he" was saying anything to kobe anyway, he just outta nowhere gave him a mean elbow when they were sittin on the bench and said "get off me!"
and "he" just nodded his head (im saying "he" because i dont know who he elbowed, it was a little white guy though)

U TALKING ABOUT SASHA VUJACIC...ANYWAYZ BUT LATERZ ON DA GAME WHEN HE WAS PLAYING SASHA' PHIL TOOK OUT KOBE AND REPLACE SASHA AND KOBE AND SASHA THEY GIVE EACHOTHER A HANDSHAKE..IT ALL GOOD THO 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 13, 2006, 03:18:19 AM
What the fuck is up with Jim Jackson?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 13, 2006, 05:10:32 AM
You guys STILL think it was good that the Lakers didnt go for Artest? Dude is SO good, he turned that Sacramento Franchise around lika motherfucker... Now if you lose vs them, and the Hornets recover from their slump, your team is in some serious playoff race. Luckily for you guys tho, Houston won't make it, they have so much bad luck with injuries, it's ridiculous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 13, 2006, 05:56:35 AM
You guys STILL think it was good that the Lakers didnt go for Artest? Dude is SO good, he turned that Sacramento Franchise around lika motherfucker... Now if you lose vs them, and the Hornets recover from their slump, your team is in some serious playoff race. Luckily for you guys tho, Houston won't make it, they have so much bad luck with injuries, it's ridiculous.

You know i like him..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 13, 2006, 09:52:19 AM
You guys STILL think it was good that the Lakers didnt go for Artest? Dude is SO good, he turned that Sacramento Franchise around lika motherfucker... Now if you lose vs them, and the Hornets recover from their slump, your team is in some serious playoff race. Luckily for you guys tho, Houston won't make it, they have so much bad luck with injuries, it's ridiculous.

Ain't no luck here, Lakers are making the playoffs REGARDLESS. It's all on whether we're gunna get that desired 6th seed or not...We've been in the playoffs all season long, we're currently in the 7th seed (still) and it looks as if the 6th seed is VERY obtainable...I dunno if we could be as good as we are now if we traded for Artest mid-season...I don't think it woulda' been smart to get rid of Odom for Artest (Odom was our only way of getting him), he said he's going to New York when his contract is up anyways...Odom has been the key to our current sucess. Yesterday was an off game for Kobe, he was in his worst shooting slump of the season...The game tomorrow will be a test to see if our sucess is authentic...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 13, 2006, 11:10:11 AM
What the fuck is up with Jim Jackson?
ask phil ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 13, 2006, 11:16:38 AM
nobody is allowed to speak to the Zen Master during an important season-ending run.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 13, 2006, 05:40:07 PM
nobody is allowed to speak to the Zen Master during an important season-ending run.

Man some things are really strange. Turiaf and Bynum out the rotation, Jim Jackson who has just collected a total of 5 minutes of playing time in 4 games (with George out and with Vujacic playing more than him), Brown starting from the bench again (but he's playing pretty well), Vujacic averaging 20 minutes per game.. I ain't doubting Phil, but i can't understand those moves. I need Phil to explain me those moves sometimes, maybe in his next book.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 13, 2006, 05:49:28 PM
nobody is allowed to speak to the Zen Master during an important season-ending run.

Man some things are really strange. Turiaf and Bynum out the rotation, Jim Jackson who has just collected a total of 5 minutes of playing time in 4 games (with George out and with Vujacic playing more than him), Brown starting from the bench again (but he's playing pretty well), Vujacic averaging 20 minutes per game.. I ain't doubting Phil, but i can't understand those moves. I need Phil to explain me those moves sometimes, maybe in his next book.
Bynum played last game. But for some reason Phil decided to play him in the 4th quarter of a pivitol game. But yeah, some of the stuff Phil does proves he isn't the perfect coach if ever there is one. But it is the closing of the season and the Lakers are on the edge of 6th seed and droping below 8th. He's only trusting his vetrens who know the triangle right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 13, 2006, 05:49:33 PM
 ;D :laugh:  that's how i always feel after a Lakers Lost/Win :D

(http://www.dotandcom.com/it's_just_a_game5_frontpage.jpg)

Every time the LAkers have a great win they always have to fallow it up by a PATHETIC performance >:( :boohoo:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 14, 2006, 04:24:09 AM
nobody is allowed to speak to the Zen Master during an important season-ending run.

Man some things are really strange. Turiaf and Bynum out the rotation, Jim Jackson who has just collected a total of 5 minutes of playing time in 4 games (with George out and with Vujacic playing more than him), Brown starting from the bench again (but he's playing pretty well), Vujacic averaging 20 minutes per game.. I ain't doubting Phil, but i can't understand those moves. I need Phil to explain me those moves sometimes, maybe in his next book.
Bynum played last game. But for some reason Phil decided to play him in the 4th quarter of a pivitol game. But yeah, some of the stuff Phil does proves he isn't the perfect coach if ever there is one. But it is the closing of the season and the Lakers are on the edge of 6th seed and droping below 8th. He's only trusting his vetrens who know the triangle right now.

I'm not saying he ain't perfect. I mean those aren't exactly "mistakes", but it's just Phil who wants to do this thing. It's very Zen. lol. I can't understand him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 14, 2006, 04:51:51 AM
^Christ. He's just a coach who does retarded stuff like anyone else. Please!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 14, 2006, 05:11:27 AM
1) No D , outside a a few games , we don"t defend well til 2 months
2) Kobe needs to stop shooting the 3 when he's cold and especially on the last possession of each quarter of each game The only negative thing in his game this season is that he keeps going shooting outside when he's cold instead of driving to the hoop

3) A postive thing , Lamar is playing very consistent right now
4) Phil needs to give Turiaf more minutes coz he has already proven he can play efficiency in the triangle
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 14, 2006, 03:36:15 PM
nobody is allowed to speak to the Zen Master during an important season-ending run.

Man some things are really strange. Turiaf and Bynum out the rotation, Jim Jackson who has just collected a total of 5 minutes of playing time in 4 games (with George out and with Vujacic playing more than him), Brown starting from the bench again (but he's playing pretty well), Vujacic averaging 20 minutes per game.. I ain't doubting Phil, but i can't understand those moves. I need Phil to explain me those moves sometimes, maybe in his next book.
Bynum played last game. But for some reason Phil decided to play him in the 4th quarter of a pivitol game. But yeah, some of the stuff Phil does proves he isn't the perfect coach if ever there is one. But it is the closing of the season and the Lakers are on the edge of 6th seed and droping below 8th. He's only trusting his vetrens who know the triangle right now.


You guys don't know what you're talking about...Phil uses strange techniques that even boggle my mind sometimes, but he looks at the game from a psychological stand-point, we can't question his greatness...I'm completely in disagreement with his decision to place Bynum in during the 4th quarter of a crucial/close game, when Bynum hasn't seen minutes outside of garbage time for months...But who am I to question the Zen Master's techniques? He's mastered the game, he knows what he's doing...He's probably tryna get Jim Jackson and Turiaf prepared for the playoffs, watching the game from the bench makes it easier to learn and grasp the triangle offense. There is no doubt in my mind that Jim Jackson will be seeing his share of minutes come playoff time...Also, with that, Sasha and Luke are getting very helpful on-court experience, which will be a major contribution in the long run. All that, and we're still in great position to grab a hold of the 6th seed...Phil is unquestionable, though his decisions tend to come off as weird at times...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 14, 2006, 04:50:27 PM
nobody is allowed to speak to the Zen Master during an important season-ending run.

Man some things are really strange. Turiaf and Bynum out the rotation, Jim Jackson who has just collected a total of 5 minutes of playing time in 4 games (with George out and with Vujacic playing more than him), Brown starting from the bench again (but he's playing pretty well), Vujacic averaging 20 minutes per game.. I ain't doubting Phil, but i can't understand those moves. I need Phil to explain me those moves sometimes, maybe in his next book.
Bynum played last game. But for some reason Phil decided to play him in the 4th quarter of a pivitol game. But yeah, some of the stuff Phil does proves he isn't the perfect coach if ever there is one. But it is the closing of the season and the Lakers are on the edge of 6th seed and droping below 8th. He's only trusting his vetrens who know the triangle right now.


You guys don't know what you're talking about...Phil uses strange techniques that even boggle my mind sometimes, but he looks at the game from a psychological stand-point, we can't question his greatness...I'm completely in disagreement with his decision to place Bynum in during the 4th quarter of a crucial/close game, when Bynum hasn't seen minutes outside of garbage time for months...But who am I to question the Zen Master's techniques? He's mastered the game, he knows what he's doing...He's probably tryna get Jim Jackson and Turiaf prepared for the playoffs, watching the game from the bench makes it easier to learn and grasp the triangle offense. There is no doubt in my mind that Jim Jackson will be seeing his share of minutes come playoff time...Also, with that, Sasha and Luke are getting very helpful on-court experience, which will be a major contribution in the long run. All that, and we're still in great position to grab a hold of the 6th seed...Phil is unquestionable, though his decisions tend to come off as weird at times...PeACe

I made it clear i wasn't questioning his greatness as a coach.. how could I? I simply said i need him to explain me the reasons behind those decisions, cause they aren't "logical" from a tecnical point of view. You talked about controlling the team psychologically? That's a reason, yeah. But it's in his mind, not in mine. I'm very rational, i ain't Zen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 15, 2006, 03:06:32 AM
Stiil no D against The Kings, plus Kobe is cold when Lamar plays consistent.... We have to win against the Wolves. We're lucky Utah and NO have tough schedules and Houston has injuries (though without these shitty losses, we wouldn't be 8th)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 15, 2006, 07:08:47 AM
The times in which you can talk as if your team is tearing it up soon are over. From now on, all you guys can do is hope Kobe doesn't get injured, Lakers don't get into a slump and 2 out of NO/Utah/Sac suck too much to make it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 15, 2006, 09:27:37 AM
missed out on watching the game so i caught it on sportscenter & checked the stats later

inconsistancy is a motherfucker and the lakers on are a milf chase caus they can't seem to bring it every night.

maybe theyre waitin 4 the playoffs (prob not) or maybe they just cant be effective consistantly (prob)

but watever it is, they better step up caus SAC's got an easier schedule IMO and Artest has been breathing new life into the Kings

5-5 in the last 10 games just wont cut it when you're trying to make a solid run at the 6th spot in the west.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 15, 2006, 09:32:24 AM
We'll make the playoffs , no doubt about it  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 15, 2006, 09:44:05 AM
well the hornets suck and the jazz cant beat any good teams plus houston with all the injuries wont hurt

so the Lakers will make the playoffs, but the only question is #6, #7, or #8

my prediction is #8 becaus the grizzlies & kings have easier schedules than the Lakers but i'm no psychic
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2006, 09:44:53 AM
It seems to me as if you're forgetting a few things...Chris Mihm, one of our main offensive player, and Devean George, our first player off the bench are both injured...Lakers played SHITTY ass defense last night and managed to keep it close the whole game...Kobe's been off, and we still coulda' won...That tells me a lot. Definitely DO NOT count the Lakers out...Sure, Kings will beat us at home injured when it's one of their most important game of the season, but do you guys really think the Kings are a better team than a healthy Lakers? The same Lakers who beat San Antonio, Dallas (twice), Detroit, Miami, etc when playing to full potential? We're still in the playoffs, 6th seed is looking harder to obtain, but it's still possible, and even if not, let's hope for Dallas in the first round (we match up nicely)...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 15, 2006, 10:51:32 AM
i hope ur not talkin to me nik caus i wasnt talkin about who's better than who. i was talkin about schedule comparisons which are 2 totally different things.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 15, 2006, 12:07:55 PM
I Can't Wait till next season
 ;) ;D 8)
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2006, 12:17:00 PM
i hope ur not talkin to me nik caus i wasnt talkin about who's better than who. i was talkin about schedule comparisons which are 2 totally different things.


I was talking to anyone who seemed to forget that we stayed close throughout the game IN Sacramento despite our horrible defense, Kobe's off-night, and our absence of 2 main contributors...No team has won in Sacramento since they traded for Artest. We probably woulda' with Mihm and George playing...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2006, 12:18:10 PM
I Can't Wait till next season
 ;) ;D 8)
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Next season should be nice as well, especially if we can obtain KG...Hopefully him and Turiaf won't have to fight over the number...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 15, 2006, 12:26:29 PM
Hopefully kobe is having a little talk with KG right now at his home  ;) ;)  (KG is in town today)

C: Andrew Bynum
PF: Kevin Garnett
SF: Devon Goerge
SG: Mr.81
PG:  I guess Smush

That line up will murder teams next season....with B.Cook coming of the bench and Turiaff's enrgy/defence
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 15, 2006, 12:27:50 PM
i hope ur not talkin to me nik caus i wasnt talkin about who's better than who. i was talkin about schedule comparisons which are 2 totally different things.


I was talking to anyone who seemed to forget that we stayed close throughout the game IN Sacramento despite our horrible defense, Kobe's off-night, and our absence of 2 main contributors...No team has won in Sacramento since they traded for Artest. We probably woulda' with Mihm and George playing...PeACe

so you weren't talking to me. ok then.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 15, 2006, 12:31:27 PM
Hopefully kobe is having a little talk with KG right now at his home  ;) ;)  (KG is in town today)

C: Andrew Bynum
PF: Kevin Garnett
SF: Devon Goerge
SG: Mr.81
PG:  I guess Smush

That line up will murder teams next season....with B.Cook coming of the bench and Turiaff's enrgy/defence
That's not going to be the starting line up next year because Bynum isn't going to start.

C:  Chris Mihm
PF: Kevin Garnett
SF: Devon George
SG: Mr.81
PG: Smush

But it depends on what the lakers to with their mid-level exception. They'll probably have to spend most of it re-signing George. Or George will probably  be a part of the trade for Garnett. There is no way of predicting what the line up will be if KG comes to the lakers. I just hope they don't have to trade Smush or Bynum. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 15, 2006, 02:24:19 PM
I hope the Mavs get that #1 seed.I still think those guys are bums :-*   ..

You can't fuck with Phil Jackson & KB in a 7 game series,Phil & the coaching staff will put a GREAT Game plan together & we all know what kobe does in the playoffs.those 2 wins over the mavs were fo real,is not like we got lucky. 8)
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FUCK THE MAVS :monkey_piss:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 15, 2006, 02:26:09 PM
Thanks to ^those kind of posts I will have NO mercy when Mavs really play the Lakers in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 15, 2006, 02:28:11 PM
Thanks to ^those kind of posts I will have NO mercy when Mavs really play the Lakers in the playoffs.
Trust me guy the soft ass Mavs don't wanna see the Lakers in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 15, 2006, 02:29:30 PM
i'd love to see a mavs vs. lakers 1st round matchup, it would make things real entertaining on this board.

i got a feeling we'll see that matchup come playoff time  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 15, 2006, 02:33:53 PM
If Mavs really play the Lakers my Karma gon' be about -800 after the series  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 15, 2006, 02:39:16 PM
mine went down 19 in less than a month and the playoffs havent even started

hatin everytime i say somethin they dont agree with in this section
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2006, 02:55:43 PM
I hope the Mavs get that #1 seed.I still think those guys are bums :-*   ..

You can't fuck with Phil Jackson & KB in a 7 game series,Phil & the coaching staff will put a GREAT Game plan together & we all know what kobe does in the playoffs.those 2 wins over the mavs were fo real,is not like we got lucky. 8)
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FUCK THE MAVS :monkey_piss:



That's the shit I like to hear...Everyone knows, Lakers match up GREAT with the Mavs...7 Game series, experience overdoes will...Dallas is really tryin hard, Avery Johnson has them working their ass off, playing every game as if it were a playoff game...But people know, playoff time is Laker time...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 15, 2006, 03:47:43 PM
If Mavs really play the Lakers my Karma gon' be about -800 after the series  8)
Not by me I've never -karma anyone.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 15, 2006, 05:15:24 PM
If Mavs really play the Lakers my Karma gon' be about -800 after the series  8)
Not by me I've never -karma anyone.

True Story.....+1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2006, 05:55:00 PM
I honestly don't remember the last time I've fucked with the karma bs...That shit means absolutely nothing to me. I can't remember if I have -450 or -550 or some shit...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 15, 2006, 07:02:12 PM
If Mavs really play the Lakers my Karma gon' be about -800 after the series  8)
Not by me I've never -karma anyone.

True Story.....+1
+ 1 to u too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 15, 2006, 08:51:13 PM
If Mavs really play the Lakers my Karma gon' be about -800 after the series  8)
Not by me I've never -karma anyone.

I think the only time I've done negative karma was for one of those spammers.

By the way, for any of you guys watching the game with the Timberwolves? I'm at work right now and can't watch it, but why does Kobe only have 6 points at the half? What's going on?

Also I noticed that Cook hasn't played. Is he hurt or is the coaching concerned the KG will eat him alive on defense, which he would?

Someone fill in a brotha hard at work.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 15, 2006, 09:38:18 PM
Lamar was doin most of the scoring in the first half Kobe was struggling a little bit. As far as Cook don't know why he didn't start he's in now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 15, 2006, 09:57:16 PM
Lakers get the win  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 15, 2006, 10:05:51 PM
Good win. They needed it before heading to the east coast. Great game by L.O. but he fell shy of a triple double again. Has he ever got one this year?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 15, 2006, 11:21:27 PM
*L~A~K~E~R~S* THAT RIGHT WE WON 8)

GOLD RAG 4 YALL HATERZ!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2006, 03:34:58 AM
Good win. They needed it before heading to the east coast. Great game by L.O. but he fell shy of a triple double again. Has he ever got one this year?
I don't think so. Finally some good D , Propz to Kwame, very good job on containing Garnett, Luke has great games right now , Lamar is consistent..... The Defense is much more the Key of our success in the end of the season coz on the offense wide (outside turnovers) more players are consistent. If we coud shut opposite team offense down  like we did in Dec-Jan, a streak of wins is coming  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 16, 2006, 11:08:51 AM
Good win. They needed it before heading to the east coast. Great game by L.O. but he fell shy of a triple double again. Has he ever got one this year?
I don't think so. Finally some good D , Propz to Kwame, very good job on containing Garnett, Luke has great games right now , Lamar is consistent..... The Defense is much more the Key of our success in the end of the season coz on the offense wide (outside turnovers) more players are consistent. If we coud shut opposite team offense down  like we did in Dec-Jan, a streak of wins is coming  8)


Good D? The D sucked last night...We played shitty and we managed to win. It wouldn't have been the case if we played a strong team. I'm not mad though...Kobe is off, 2 of our main contributors are out, we played weak defense for 90% of the game, and we still managed to win. Next is New Jersey followed by Cleveland...Both games on the road. It's time to step it up, especially our interior defense, because with no Mihm, we've been lacking in that area...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2006, 11:49:22 AM
Good win. They needed it before heading to the east coast. Great game by L.O. but he fell shy of a triple double again. Has he ever got one this year?
I don't think so. Finally some good D , Propz to Kwame, very good job on containing Garnett, Luke has great games right now , Lamar is consistent..... The Defense is much more the Key of our success in the end of the season coz on the offense wide (outside turnovers) more players are consistent. If we coud shut opposite team offense down  like we did in Dec-Jan, a streak of wins is coming  8)


Good D? The D sucked last night...We played shitty and we managed to win. It wouldn't have been the case if we played a strong team. I'm not mad though...Kobe is off, 2 of our main contributors are out, we played weak defense for 90% of the game, and we still managed to win. Next is New Jersey followed by Cleveland...Both games on the road. It's time to step it up, especially our interior defense, because with no Mihm, we've been lacking in that area...PeACe
Kwame did a good job on Garnett, and at least we didn' give 110+. Of course Min sucks but Seatlle too. The D was far from perfect (especially the periphery one) but it was better than last 2 games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 16, 2006, 12:07:34 PM
Good win. They needed it before heading to the east coast. Great game by L.O. but he fell shy of a triple double again. Has he ever got one this year?
I don't think so. Finally some good D , Propz to Kwame, very good job on containing Garnett, Luke has great games right now , Lamar is consistent..... The Defense is much more the Key of our success in the end of the season coz on the offense wide (outside turnovers) more players are consistent. If we coud shut opposite team offense down  like we did in Dec-Jan, a streak of wins is coming  8)


Good D? The D sucked last night...We played shitty and we managed to win. It wouldn't have been the case if we played a strong team. I'm not mad though...Kobe is off, 2 of our main contributors are out, we played weak defense for 90% of the game, and we still managed to win. Next is New Jersey followed by Cleveland...Both games on the road. It's time to step it up, especially our interior defense, because with no Mihm, we've been lacking in that area...PeACe
Kwame did a good job on Garnett, and at least we didn' give 110+. Of course Min sucks but Seatlle too. The D was far from perfect (especially the periphery one) but it was better than last 2 games


Kwame did a good job on Garnett, true, but he's been a good defender all year for us at the 4 and 5. I'm talking about our defense as a team, we allowed WAYYYYY too many open shots, even the last shot of the game by Marcus Banks was an uncontested 3. Luckily, he missed it, but how hard is it to defend the 3 point line? Our defense was about the same as it was against Sacramento and Seattle, those teams were just hot and took advantage of it. With Minnesota we got the win...It'll take a lot better defense to win against good teams...PeAcE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 16, 2006, 04:42:59 PM
the Laker game vs. New Jersey is gonna be on the YES network so ill be able to watch it

i expect a really good game, especially caus its the first Laker game i'll be watchin in a while  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on March 16, 2006, 06:12:46 PM
There's still talk of us getting K.G. next year on FOXsports.com rumour section, that would be cool, but we'd probably have to give up half the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 16, 2006, 06:13:48 PM
There's still talk of us getting K.G. next year on FOXsports.com rumour section, that would be cool, but we'd probably have to give up half the team.
Lamar would for sure be one on them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 16, 2006, 08:51:55 PM
the Laker game vs. New Jersey is gonna be on the YES network so ill be able to watch it

i expect a really good game, especially caus its the first Laker game i'll be watchin in a while  :D


Lucky you get to see it live...They're airing it an hour and a half after tip-off here on KCAL 9...Is there any way to see YES Network live in LA? I hate delayed Laker games, they ruin it for me completely...Maybe theres a way to stream that shit online or something...Fuck...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 16, 2006, 09:01:32 PM
the Laker game vs. New Jersey is gonna be on the YES network so ill be able to watch it

i expect a really good game, especially caus its the first Laker game i'll be watchin in a while  :D


Lucky you get to see it live...They're airing it an hour and a half after tip-off here on KCAL 9...Is there any way to see YES Network live in LA? I hate delayed Laker games, they ruin it for me completely...Maybe theres a way to stream that shit online or something...Fuck...
Yeah man I also hate those delayed games fuckin KCAL 9 they should air it live.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 16, 2006, 09:24:34 PM
There's still talk of us getting K.G. next year on FOXsports.com rumour section, that would be cool, but we'd probably have to give up half the team.


Half the team?...If it went down, it would look something like Lamar Odom, Kwame Brown, Devean George, + 1st round pick for Kevin Garnett. I dunno what the possibility of it going down is, but I'd sure like Garnett on our team...Minnesota would look like this:

PG Marcus Banks...Troy Hudson
SG Rashad McCants...Trenton Hassel
SF Ricky Davis...Devean George
PF Lamar Odom...Eddie Griffin
C Kwame Brown...Mark Blount

Do you see Minnesota going into "rebuild mode"? They're probably gunna be forced to after trading Garnett...They're most likely gunna get a high pick in the draft along with a decent pick (from the Lakers). That means they're going young, and the potential of Marcus Banks and Rashad McCants, along with the potential of Ricky Davis to excell to elite status may very well make for one exciting team...Lamar Odom would finally have a lot less pressure on him, and would be more comfortable, possibly grabbing his first all-star appearance. Kwame Brown has already impressed the Minnesota staff with his ability to defend Garnett better than almost anyone in the NBA. Kwame would be known as mainly a defensive stopper and people will stop with all the "bust" bs once they realize that he is indeed a wonderful player to have when it comes to stopping the elite bigs of the league...They'll probably trade unhappy Marko Jaric as well for another good player...I think it could work for them if KG expresses his will to leave...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 16, 2006, 11:55:43 PM
the Laker game vs. New Jersey is gonna be on the YES network so ill be able to watch it

i expect a really good game, especially caus its the first Laker game i'll be watchin in a while  :D


Lucky you get to see it live...They're airing it an hour and a half after tip-off here on KCAL 9...Is there any way to see YES Network live in LA? I hate delayed Laker games, they ruin it for me completely...Maybe theres a way to stream that shit online or something...Fuck...
Yeah man I also hate those delayed games fuckin KCAL 9 they should air it live.

don't really know how it would work. hope y'all dont mind if i talk about wats crackin durin the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 17, 2006, 02:43:45 AM
PG Marcus Banks...Troy Hudson
SG Rashad McCants...Trenton Hassel
SF Ricky Davis...Devean George
PF Lamar Odom...Eddie Griffin
C Kwame Brown...Mark Blount

That's a pretty good team here. If they're gonna loose KG, i think this is an acceptable scenario for them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 17, 2006, 05:08:50 AM
if there's ANY way for lakers to get garnett without losing kobe they should do it under all circumstances. they rather have kobe & garnett and some d-league gays, still contender material. fuck odom, brown, george and all that other crap if you can get garnett.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2006, 12:49:40 PM
if there's ANY way for lakers to get garnett without losing kobe they should do it under all circumstances. they rather have kobe & garnett and some d-league gays, still contender material. fuck odom, brown, george and all that other crap if you can get garnett.



Bynum is also an untouchable for us...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2006, 12:51:07 PM
the Laker game vs. New Jersey is gonna be on the YES network so ill be able to watch it

i expect a really good game, especially caus its the first Laker game i'll be watchin in a while  :D


Lucky you get to see it live...They're airing it an hour and a half after tip-off here on KCAL 9...Is there any way to see YES Network live in LA? I hate delayed Laker games, they ruin it for me completely...Maybe theres a way to stream that shit online or something...Fuck...
Yeah man I also hate those delayed games fuckin KCAL 9 they should air it live.

don't really know how it would work. hope y'all dont mind if i talk about wats crackin durin the game.


Go ahead...I'm gunna be listening live on the radio anyways. I HATE delayed games, can't stand watching 'em when I know in the back of my head that the score is already decided...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 17, 2006, 01:33:43 PM
I feel sorry for Vince carter, Kobe is going to kill'em tonight for talking shit about his 81 points.


R.I.P. Vince Carter  :monkey_piss:  Jan 26, 1977 - March 17, 2006  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 17, 2006, 01:57:51 PM
i usually use gamechannel on yahoo sports durin a rockets game, but for knicks games i wait til the replay to watch it if i missed it caus its more entertaining. but i guess if the knicks were playoff-caliber i wouldnt be able to wait for replays.
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Post by: acbaylove on March 17, 2006, 02:48:13 PM
Bynum is also an untouchable for us...

Bynum is a very young prospect, i like him, and i really hope he'll develope enought to be a starter for us, in 2-3 years. But untouchable? What do you exactly mean? I'd trade him in a moment to get an elite C or PF, even if that means to waiste a very promising project. Give me Bosh and i'd trade Bynum for him. Give me KG and i'd trade everybody but Kobe & Phil for him, obviously including Bynum. If you are referring to other scenarios, like a trade involving Bynum to get.. i don't know.. a SF, or a PG.. then i'm with you, i'd rather keep him cause we're pretty covered with him on the C spot. Or if you are talking about trading him for a good (not All-Star calyber) PF or C then again i'm with you. But he ain't really untouchable in my book. Just very very promising. Our most interesting project, probably. But an All-Star is better than a project, imo.
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 17, 2006, 03:11:58 PM
I'd trade Bynum in a minute for a true center who has proven himself. Quality Big men are becoming harder and harder to find in the NBA these days. I'd prefer not to trade him for Garnett for that reason and the fact that he is about 12 years younger then Garnett. If Jackson gave Bynum more playing time then everyone in the NBA would be talking about him. Right now he is loaded with poteinal. So a really good deal would have to come along to trade him for Garnett.

Players I wouldn't trade for Garnett:
Kobe

Players I wouldn't like to trade for Garnett if there was another way:
Bynum
Parker

Players that could and should be traded to get Garnett in a fair deal:
Everyone else.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 17, 2006, 03:17:47 PM
 ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2006, 04:56:20 PM
Bynum is also an untouchable for us...

Bynum is a very young prospect, i like him, and i really hope he'll develope enought to be a starter for us, in 2-3 years. But untouchable? What do you exactly mean? I'd trade him in a moment to get an elite C or PF, even if that means to waiste a very promising project. Give me Bosh and i'd trade Bynum for him. Give me KG and i'd trade everybody but Kobe & Phil for him, obviously including Bynum. If you are referring to other scenarios, like a trade involving Bynum to get.. i don't know.. a SF, or a PG.. then i'm with you, i'd rather keep him cause we're pretty covered with him on the C spot. Or if you are talking about trading him for a good (not All-Star calyber) PF or C then again i'm with you. But he ain't really untouchable in my book. Just very very promising. Our most interesting project, probably. But an All-Star is better than a project, imo.



LMAO. The way you think sucks...Bynum is our long term project, he's supposed to be our player in the long-run...What does Garnett have, 5 or 6 more years? Odom + Bynum for Garnett...NOPE. I'm not doing it...Jerry Buss agrees, Magic agrees, the whole organization agrees...We're not trading Bynum, he's going to be a monster, one of the few TRUE centers of the league, and he will dominate...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 17, 2006, 08:07:32 PM
Damn! :grumpy: I don't know what else to say.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 17, 2006, 09:45:26 PM
i totally forgot bout this game til the last couple minutes left. fuckin sick ending, i wish i watched the whole game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 17, 2006, 10:23:41 PM
I feel sorry for Vince carter, Kobe is going to kill'em tonight for talking shit about his 81 points.


R.I.P. Vince Carter  :monkey_piss:  Jan 26, 1977 - March 17, 2006  ;D
THAT NIGGA WAS FUCK THAT NIGGA THEN BITCH ASS JUS MAD CAUSE HE CAN MAKE 81 LIKE MY NIGGA KOBE...HATERZ SUCK A DICK AND CHOKE :psych:....GOLD RAG NIGGA WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK VINCE CARTER :psych: :sign_banhim: :monkey_piss:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 18, 2006, 01:26:08 AM
pretty poor execution down the stretch once again, why didn't we take a timeout on the last play ?? How many closed games we lost this season, like 20 right ?!!! We are going to make history but in a bad way. Kobe is off right now, he did a very job on implying others in the offense, but please stop shooting 10 3pts a game , especially when you're cold, this shit is started to get on my nerves 4 real. It's real fucked up coz with Lamar finally consistent and Kobe being on his level, we could make a good streak (not more than 4 in a row this season....). I guess we gonna hold our breath til the last2-3 games, though there is no way we could miss the playoffs...... Next Cavs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 18, 2006, 02:39:39 AM
I feel sorry for Vince carter, Kobe is going to kill'em tonight for talking shit about his 81 points.


R.I.P. Vince Carter  :monkey_piss:  Jan 26, 1977 - March 17, 2006  ;D
THAT NIGGA WAS FUCK THAT NIGGA THEN BITCH ASS JUS MAD CAUSE HE CAN MAKE 81 LIKE MY NIGGA KOBE...HATERZ SUCK A DICK AND CHOKE :psych:....GOLD RAG NIGGA WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK VINCE CARTER :psych: :sign_banhim: :monkey_piss:

http://www.nba.com/games/20060317/LALNJN/recap.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 19, 2006, 05:26:24 AM
I feel sorry for Vince carter, Kobe is going to kill'em tonight for talking shit about his 81 points.


R.I.P. Vince Carter  :monkey_piss:  Jan 26, 1977 - March 17, 2006  ;D
THAT NIGGA WAS FUCK THAT NIGGA THEN BITCH ASS JUS MAD CAUSE HE CAN MAKE 81 LIKE MY NIGGA KOBE...HATERZ SUCK A DICK AND CHOKE :psych:....GOLD RAG NIGGA WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK VINCE CARTER :psych: :sign_banhim: :monkey_piss:

http://www.nba.com/games/20060317/LALNJN/recap.html

LOL. Shit i'm a Laker fan, but this reply is pretty good. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 19, 2006, 12:39:22 PM
WOW! the refs are fucking dirty!!  This is not even Basket-ball....at least  ABC was exposing those dirty ass faggots
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 19, 2006, 01:16:29 PM
Haven't been on the board for a few days, just wanted to come and let ya'll know about how disgusting the officiating got in the last 2 minutes of the game...I'm not saying the reffing wasn't horrible the whole way through (it was), but it got disgustingly biased towards the end. All in the last 2 minutes: Kobe tackled on a strip, no call, technical for Kobe...Odom blatantly hacked on a lay-up to take the lead, no call...Flip Murray CLEANLY stripped by Kobe following a slip, foul on Kobe leading to the game winning free-throw...It was just sad to watch. Lakers played excellent and dominated, but the refs simply wanted to see Cleveland back in the game. Kobe was fouled on most of his attempts, even the broadcasters were commenting on it...I'm disgusted. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on March 19, 2006, 02:51:10 PM
lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 19, 2006, 06:44:27 PM
The Lakers are 6-11 in games decided by four points or fewer. ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 19, 2006, 08:51:44 PM
i was in the city today so i cudnt see the game. i checked up on the score from my cell fone durin the 3rd quarter. lakers were up by like 10 or so and i figured it was over, but wen i checked later on the game was over 96-95 and i cudnt believe it. the refs* may have contributed in their own way but the cavs shudnt of gone on a 15-0 run in the 4th, and like y'all already know luke walton shuda called timeout at the end. not closin games out are gonna keep em from the 6th spot if they keep it up. they dont gotta worry bout the 8th spot caus #1 theyre in 7th (virtual tie) and #2 the hornets and jazz are shitty rite now

i wish i could peep this celtic game tmw caus the last one they played was INSAAAAANe. 

*zen haters
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 20, 2006, 03:41:48 AM
the refs* may have contributed in their own way but the cavs shudnt of gone on a 15-0 run in the 4th, and like y'all already know luke walton shuda called timeout at the end.

*zen haters

I agree. I haven't seen the game but clips, but damn a 15-0 run in the 4th quarter? Wtf? And yeah, Luke made a mistake, Phil said it too in the press conference. We've lost 11 games by 4 points or less. We miss the killer instinct, and it's pretty surprising talking about a Phil Jackson team. We gotta find a way to win those close games.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 09:57:30 AM
Yup...15-0 run was horrible. Lakers had a 2 minute slump in a 48 minute game, but the refs magnified that slump by 30 times...Kobe was literally getting beat up, LeBron was not even close to seeing him...I think the league is riding LeBron's nuts way too hard, I mean, was it not clear by watching the game that they were on two completely different levels? Of course, Kobe is so good that the refs need to be on LeBron's side in order for the match-up to be somewhat fair...Cav's got outplayed...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 20, 2006, 10:33:17 AM
y'all shud keep tally of all the refs that fuck you over, u mite find a genuine kobe hater and expose him  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 10:50:28 AM
y'all shud keep tally of all the refs that fuck you over, u mite find a genuine kobe hater and expose him  :o


I somewhat place the blame on Kobe...I mean, he bitches at the refs for every bad call. I can imagine that he gets on their nerves, they see him as a Rasheed Wallace now. No way does that justify them holding it against him during a game, but I bet he'd get more calls in his favor if he was a little more friendly to the refs...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on March 20, 2006, 01:12:46 PM
Laker fans complaining about officiating.  lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 20, 2006, 01:58:18 PM
Kobe is no doubt the best player in the NBA but b/c of his little situation he went through a couple of years ago he's not allowed to be the face of the NBA thats reserved for the lebron's and the wade's (pretty boys that don't work for their recognition).

Before the cavs game kobe went to the line 13 times in 4 games, And then yesturday he got fucked again, , Hubie Brown & Mike Been kept on saying "Kobe got fouled,kobe got fouled" every single play.It was a fucking joke. They did a great job exposing those dirty refs. Kobe SHOULD get 15 Free throw attempts tonight.

BTW,there's only 14 games left in the season and 10 of the games are at staples center,This is the Lakers last chance to go on a winning streek they just have to focus. "c'mon Lakers you could do it,we're almost in the playoffs"  :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 20, 2006, 02:03:21 PM
i can see where you're comin from but ur hatin on lebron and wade wayyy to much. theyre incredible young talents that have great all around stats. they're gonna be superstars for a long time in this league, they're both REAL young and already are doin it big in the NBA. stop with all the hate homie. u dont hafta like them but u dont gotta hate on em like u do. dont work for their recognition? peep the stats homeboy caus ur way off.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 20, 2006, 03:06:26 PM
i can see where you're comin from but ur hatin on lebron and wade wayyy to much. theyre incredible young talents that have great all around stats. they're gonna be superstars for a long time in this league, they're both REAL young and already are doin it big in the NBA. stop with all the hate homie. u dont hafta like them but u dont gotta hate on em like u do. dont work for their recognition? peep the stats homeboy caus ur way off.

I do agree. Bryant > Wade / James, imo. But i don't hate on them. They are the future of the NBA.
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Post by: Juronimo on March 20, 2006, 03:20:13 PM
I missed yesterday's game since I was at work but I'm glad I did. I probably would have hurled myself out of my living room window.

Of the games I've seen, there are some trends that I see that I don't like and need to be addressed ASAP.

First off is Kobe's shot selection. He's reverted back to his early season 10/30 awful shooting binge. Chill with the 3 pointers. I can't handle this dribble the ball for 10 seconds then hurl up a 3 while double teamed. It's sickening to watch. Bad offense = bad defense and when you brick 3's, that leads to transition offense for their opponents. Kobe is not the only one, all of the Lakers really need to chill with the 3 pointers.

Both Smush and Kobe gamble way too much on defense, trying to get steals. Yeah you get the steal every now and then but the other 9 times your man will beat you and be open for a drive or a J. Stop gambling and stick with your man.

In the 4th quarter of games, the Lakers defer to Kobe way too much, even making him bring the ball up on offense. This should not happen. Just because it's the 4th does not mean changing the game plan. No wonder Kobe is so tired lately. Smush and Lamar need to maintain offensive aggressiveness in the 4th quarter.

Our other problems are out of our hands due to injuries. Like it or not, Chris Mihm is our 3rd best player and if we lose either Kobe, Lamar, Chris or Smush, the team takes a huge hit. That's just how it is.

I like Lamar Odom's agressiveness offensively. He's been playing well since the all-star break and he's been playing like a man possessed the last 3 weeks. Luke Walton's play has improved also. Maybe he's not the useless scrub I thought he was.

Also, I hate to admit it, Bynum is seriously overrated by some of you guys. I haven't seen any indication that Bynum will be anything special other than just another Michael Olowakandi. To say you wouldn't trade him in a package for KG is baffling. You saw flashes of brilliance out of KG, Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudamire when they came out of high school. I haven't seen that out of Bynum. I hope I'm wrong and you guys are right.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on March 20, 2006, 03:20:51 PM
Instead of hating on Wade and LeBron, maybe you should focus your hate on Kobe Bryant's pathetic supporting cast.  Every superstar needs a reliable second scoring option and one hasn't emerged yet in LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 20, 2006, 04:07:40 PM
every1s gotta contribute if u want to be a championship caliber team. not just 1 or 2 superstars. look at the rockets, they have yao and t-mac but they need other players to contribute as well. 2 primary scorers wont win u the title. the whole team must contribute. depth is the key to championships
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 20, 2006, 04:22:14 PM
i was readin this article b4 and i thought some of y'all would like the 1st paragraph ...the rest of it is pretty good as well

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Inside Dish: Fans flock to see Kobe and the Lakers
 
By Dave D'Alessandro - SportingNews


When does a mediocre team become the best draw in the NBA? When it has SG Kobe Bryant on it. Through last weekend, the Lakers were the highest-drawing road team in the league with more than 18,800 fans per game. Next in line are the Heat, Cavs, Pistons and Spurs. . . .

Here's the worst part about being both a coach and G.M. this time of year: Bernie Bickerstaff, whose Bobcats probably will get the most pingpong balls in the May lottery, had a schedule last week that covered Salt Lake City (to see SF Adam Morrison), Dallas (to see C LaMarcus Aldridge), Charlotte (home game) and Philadelphia (to see SF Rudy Gay) in four consecutive days. . . .

Rockets SF Tracy McGrady's season, which some thought would include a run at the MVP award, probably is over after 47 games. The back problem will shelve him for five weeks, and he doesn't see the point of returning with a few games left in the season. Entering the week, the Rockets were 2-16 without him this season and still sliding. . . .

The weirdest collaboration since Elvis Costello and Burt Bacharach? Nuggets SF Carmelo Anthony has decided to sponsor an IndyCar Series driver, and his partner in the project is KISS bass player Gene Simmons. . . .

Rick Brunson, playing third-string point guard for the Rockets these days, has put his name in the running for the coaching vacancy at his alma mater, Temple. . . .

You recall that ugly relationship Celtics SF Paul Pierce had with George Karl during the 2002 World Championships? Long forgotten. Pierce, whom Karl had depicted as a selfish player during that awful tournament, says he has the utmost respect for Karl, who can't stop gushing over Pierce; he calls him one of the most complete basketball players in the NBA. . . .

This is the kind of stuff Suns PG Steve Nash doesn't want publicized: He recently built a pediatric cardiology ward at a hospital in Paraguay, where his wife is from. . . .

Heat C Alonzo Mourning became the most tenured player in team history last week with game No. 487 in a Miami uniform, one more than Keith Askins. Zo says the countdown to SG Dwyane Wade blowing past him already has begun. . . .

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich's top two choices for MVP, in no particular order, are Nash and Mavericks SF Dirk Nowitzki. He mentions Clippers PF Elton Brand, Pistons PG Chauncey Billups and Bryant as the runners-up. . . .

Nets PG Jason Kidd, who turns 33 this week, had an impressive back-to-back road stint last week: his 73rd career triple double (fourth all-time) one night after coming one assist shy of a triple double. He's getting used to missing by a whisker: He has missed a trip dub by a single digit in the box score 44 times in his career, including four times this season.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 20, 2006, 08:08:57 PM
FINAL

LAKERS 105P 8)

BOSTON 97P

NEXT UP DA FUCKING KINGZ :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 08:11:47 PM
Laker fans complaining about officiating.  lol


What's so funny? Are you retarded?...Lakers shot 0 free throws by the half in todays game. What's even more scary is that they had a lot more points in the paint than the Celtics by that point...Stu Lantz said about Kobe today "I have never EVER seen a superstar get as many no-calls as Kobe"... Laker fans complaining about officiating? You got that right, moron...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 08:18:31 PM
i can see where you're comin from but ur hatin on lebron and wade wayyy to much. theyre incredible young talents that have great all around stats. they're gonna be superstars for a long time in this league, they're both REAL young and already are doin it big in the NBA. stop with all the hate homie. u dont hafta like them but u dont gotta hate on em like u do. dont work for their recognition? peep the stats homeboy caus ur way off.


Well, what he's saying, and rightfuly so, is that the league is riding the nuts of LeBron and Wade, trying to build them up as the faces of the NBA...Along with that, they blatantly hate on Kobe. Who knows if it's because of his rape-accusation (probably), but the NBA has obviously stopped marketing Kobe and are leaning towards marketing LeBron and making him the next best thing after Jordan in the public eye...LeBron and Wade are great, no doubt, it's just that they get a lot more love than Kobe does, even with refs, and that DEFINITELY should not be the case...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 08:26:15 PM
Also, I hate to admit it, Bynum is seriously overrated by some of you guys. I haven't seen any indication that Bynum will be anything special other than just another Michael Olowakandi. To say you wouldn't trade him in a package for KG is baffling. You saw flashes of brilliance out of KG, Dwight Howard and Amare Stoudamire when they came out of high school. I haven't seen that out of Bynum. I hope I'm wrong and you guys are right.




Bynum is not overrated, nobody said he is great right now. But put your money on it, he will be one of the only true bigs in the league in 5 years or so...In 10 years he's gunna be a monster... In 15 years he'll still be in his prime...KG will be LONGGGGGG gone by then, Bynum will still be a face of our franchise (hopefully a legendary one). Kareem is training this guy, man, it's his project...Everyone within the franchise is talking about what a great feel he has for the game...He's the backbone of Buss's future plan, and that's why Buss has said he WONT trade Bynum, and I'm in complete agreement...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 20, 2006, 08:27:15 PM
i understand wat he's saying and i agree with him that Kobe isn't regarded in the same light as he used to be before the trial. but that goes with a lot of things, NBA isnt the only one that backed away from Kobe since the trial. im not sayin that it's right, but if they wanna go with LeBron as the face of the NBA, good for them. he was the biggest thing to come out of high school, nobody has matched the hype of Lebron and he didn't faulter at all. alotta ppl were hopin he would suck dick in the NBA but he proved them all wrong and i think it's a good move on the NBA's part becaus Lebron is talented, marketable, and all the bullshit that goes along with it. IMO it's a good PR move, kobe shudnt of been fucked b/c of a dumb slut that set him up. but he still gets the million dollar checks so it's not the end of the world.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 08:35:56 PM
i understand wat he's saying and i agree with him that Kobe isn't regarded in the same light as he used to be before the trial. but that goes with a lot of things, NBA isnt the only one that backed away from Kobe since the trial. im not sayin that it's right, but if they wanna go with LeBron as the face of the NBA, good for them. he was the biggest thing to come out of high school, nobody has matched the hype of Lebron and he didn't faulter at all. alotta ppl were hopin he would suck dick in the NBA but he proved them all wrong and i think it's a good move on the NBA's part becaus Lebron is talented, marketable, and all the bullshit that goes along with it. IMO it's a good PR move, kobe shudnt of been fucked b/c of a dumb slut that set him up. but he still gets the million dollar checks so it's not the end of the world.



The point is that the NBA has basically made it out to be a Kobe=the heel vs. LeBron=the good guy. It's even affected the officiating on his game...He gets his check, but due to the marketing (and the dick-sucking), Kobe will NEVER undisputedly be regarded as the best ever, even if he does break ALL of Jordan's records, even if he wins 5 more rings...LeBron has it made for him in the NBA. He can even suck, he can not make playoffs, he can have the tendancy to step it down a notch in crunch-time, but yet the NBA has paved the way for him to be the next best thing...Not saying LeBron is not great, he's an excellent player, he's just not on Kobe/Jordan/Magic level as of now...
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 08:38:11 PM
Also, to add another example...Why is no one talking about Dwight Howard? He's a player on LeBron's level, but see what the difference is when the NBA isn't riding the shit out of your dick?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 20, 2006, 09:12:43 PM
i know about all that nik, it aint like i live under a rock man. the only statement i dont agree with is Kobe's status as the undisputed GOAT. if he does break all of jordan's records and gets 5 more rings (which wont happen), he will be regarded as the greatest. if not in the mainstream media, every1 with an unbias opinion will know it. i dont think Kobe will get up to Jordan's level nor do i think Lebron will. lebron does have flaws in his game, he hasnt stepped up during crunch time, prob wont make it to the finals until the Cavs get some REAL depth (altho Lebron will get them to the playoffs). and so on and so forth.

when it's all said and done......Jordan > Kobe > Lebron
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 20, 2006, 09:24:50 PM

When does a mediocre team become the best draw in the NBA? When it has SG Kobe Bryant on it. Through last weekend, the Lakers were the highest-drawing road team in the league with more than 18,800 fans per game. Next in line are the Heat, Cavs, Pistons and Spurs. . . .

8)

I was about to say that,Just heard it today on K-Cal 9 (<---they air Lakers road games)  ..That's why Dr.Buss decided to keep kobe over shaq b/c he could make more money of kobe then shaq  who is starting to put up career low numbers.(Kobe also became waaaay more populer in L.A. then shaq the last 2 years shaq was here).. Kobe is in his prime and is doing what Dr.Buss thought kobe was going to be doing...

62 pts in 3 quarters against the Mavs (in 33 minutes)

81 points against the raptors.....and avg 35 ppg.

The Celtics sold out tonight...And the Lakers been #1 on  Road attendence just shows that kobe is still populer and people want to see if he could score 81 points again..you could witness history if you go watch kobe play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 20, 2006, 09:38:53 PM
Now to the game....Well, Kobe and the Lakers got fucked again...Kobe should of gone to the Free throw line 20 times(he really got to the line 6 times the last 4 where in the final 40 seconds)  The Lakers got to the line 1 time in the 1st half and that was a "And 1" play by Kwame Brown (<---He's playing really good lately)  Lamar got called for 2 bullshit offensive fouls in the middle of the 4th quarter.

I don't know what the fuck's been going on with the refs the past 2 weeks...is like if they don't want to see us in the playoffs >:( >:(

But at least we got the win...but i do got to criticize kobe a little bit...he needs to recognize the hot shooter...Smush started the game 4-5 and kobe took 11 shots in the 1st quarter,,,,,those shots should of gone to smush....and there's been some games where lamar should of scored 30+ pts but kobe didn't recognize Lamar was HOT.

Now we got 13 games left....10 at home and is time for some revenge on the QUEENS wendsday night.(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/ball1.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on March 20, 2006, 10:04:12 PM
Laker fans complaining about officiating.  lol


What's so funny? Are you retarded?...Lakers shot 0 free throws by the half in todays game. What's even more scary is that they had a lot more points in the paint than the Celtics by that point...Stu Lantz said about Kobe today "I have never EVER seen a superstar get as many no-calls as Kobe"... Laker fans complaining about officiating? You got that right, moron...

The refs are probably getting sick of his holier than thou fucking attitude you fucking prick.  Everytime he shoots the ball he stares down the officials lobbying for a calll.  Also, leading the league in Techs isn't helping his cause.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 20, 2006, 10:12:30 PM
i know about all that nik, it aint like i live under a rock man. the only statement i dont agree with is Kobe's status as the undisputed GOAT. if he does break all of jordan's records and gets 5 more rings (which wont happen), he will be regarded as the greatest. if not in the mainstream media, every1 with an unbias opinion will know it. i dont think Kobe will get up to Jordan's level nor do i think Lebron will. lebron does have flaws in his game, he hasnt stepped up during crunch time, prob wont make it to the finals until the Cavs get some REAL depth (altho Lebron will get them to the playoffs). and so on and so forth.

when it's all said and done......Jordan > Kobe > Lebron
Lebron will never be Kobe. He can get the stats, but I don't see him winning 3 rings. These days it's all about the rings. If Kobe can win even one more ring then you can make an arguement of him being as good as Jordan. (I know that ain't fair for Lebron, but that's just how shit is) Until then... :P Plus Kobe just got something that Lebron dosen't. I can't describe what it is. I mean, do you see Lebron wining 3 rings or scoring 81, I don't. Don't get me wrong James is phenominal and probably be counted among the greats, but when it's all said and done I don't think he'll be as good as Kobe. The only reason I got hope for Kobe being as good as Jordan is because Kobe at age 27 > Jordan at age 27. And Kobe definalty is gunning for Jordan's spot when he gets in his 30's. Kobe is just too hungery.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 20, 2006, 10:47:07 PM
Ive noticed the bad officiating as of late for the Lakers and its driving kobe mad.I hate it that Kobe is complaining after every non call and i think if he would just chill he will eventually get more calls going his way.Im my eyes as of now i think kobe is the best player period.He still hasnt surpassed Jordan but Kobe is definenlty on his azz for the GOAT.Everyone needs to just chill and watch Kobe play and appreciate it and fuck comparing him to Jordan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 20, 2006, 10:51:53 PM
Win vs Boston, they executed, good game but they still need to stay stronger in the 2nd half, they almost let Boston catch up, when the rest of the team plays well, lakers win, kobe cant do it all on his own every night
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 20, 2006, 11:12:09 PM
Cracker Refs don't show kobe love , AGAIN....(Tonights game, Lakers vs celtics)


http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0C078V1UFPQ79315BLE4U1P3WO
 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 20, 2006, 11:13:51 PM
We had to win the Boston game so it's all good. I didn't see Cleveland or Boston games so I'm not gonna to comment..... Next Sac
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2006, 11:33:44 PM
Plus Kobe just got something that Lebron dosen't. I can't describe what it is.


I do...That killer instinct. LeBron has admitted it himself, he said he doesn't have that killer instinct that Kobe has, and that's why he'll never be as great...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 21, 2006, 12:46:28 AM
Cracker Refs don't show kobe love , AGAIN....(Tonights game, Lakers vs celtics)


http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0C078V1UFPQ79315BLE4U1P3WO
 
 

props for tha vid,Damn i didnt know the no calls were that bad,thats fuckin bullshit  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 21, 2006, 12:51:35 AM
Cracker Refs don't show kobe love , AGAIN....(Tonights game, Lakers vs celtics)


http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0C078V1UFPQ79315BLE4U1P3WO
 
 

props for tha vid,Damn ,thats fuckin bullshit  >:(
has anyone smilar clips fot the Cavs game (especially in the money time); thanks in advance
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 21, 2006, 03:38:23 AM
Cracker Refs don't show kobe love , AGAIN....(Tonights game, Lakers vs celtics)
http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0C078V1UFPQ79315BLE4U1P3WO

That's ridiculous. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 21, 2006, 12:08:14 PM
That video he posted ain't SHIT...Watching all those plays live, following a slow-mo replay, that REALLY had me pissed...Fuckin' ridiculous what these refs have done to Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 21, 2006, 01:23:24 PM
Cracker Refs don't show kobe love , AGAIN....(Tonights game, Lakers vs celtics)


http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0C078V1UFPQ79315BLE4U1P3WO
 
 

props for tha vid,Damn ,thats fuckin bullshit  >:(
has anyone smilar clips fot the Cavs game (especially in the money time); thanks in advance

http://rapidshare.de/files/15940778/03-19-2006_-_Lakers_vs._Cavaliers_-_Bad_Calls.avi.html     

The Vid starts showing all the pusy calls they gave leBRONZE and then the no calls to kobe

BTW.......  clublakers.com  >>>>> Lakersground.net  ;D 8)

EDIT: http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1MK5P74JGY7LY37HLEV1E8UUI9
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on March 21, 2006, 01:44:06 PM
Cracker Refs don't show kobe love , AGAIN....(Tonights game, Lakers vs celtics)


http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0C078V1UFPQ79315BLE4U1P3WO
 
 

props for tha vid,Damn ,thats fuckin bullshit  >:(
has anyone smilar clips fot the Cavs game (especially in the money time); thanks in advance

http://rapidshare.de/files/15940778/03-19-2006_-_Lakers_vs._Cavaliers_-_Bad_Calls.avi.html     

The Vid starts showing all the pusy calls they gave leBRONZE and then the no calls to kobe

BTW.......  clublakers.com  >>>>> Lakersground.net  ;D 8)
stop cryin like a bitch already! damn...the game's over...kobe lost get over it. You still have the 81 points to jack off too you fuckin homo. Nice job on my karma,youll have me in the negative in no time....goofy bastard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 21, 2006, 01:52:51 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)  (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 21, 2006, 03:28:23 PM
http://rapidshare.de/files/15940778/03-19-2006_-_Lakers_vs._Cavaliers_-_Bad_Calls.avi.html     

The Vid starts showing all the pusy calls they gave leBRONZE and then the no calls to kobe

BTW.......  clublakers.com  >>>>> Lakersground.net  ;D 8)

EDIT: http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1MK5P74JGY7LY37HLEV1E8UUI9

Disgusting. :rant:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 21, 2006, 04:35:58 PM
Oh, and GO SONICS! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 21, 2006, 05:08:48 PM
http://rapidshare.de/files/15940778/03-19-2006_-_Lakers_vs._Cavaliers_-_Bad_Calls.avi.html     

The Vid starts showing all the pusy calls they gave leBRONZE and then the no calls to kobe

BTW.......  clublakers.com  >>>>> Lakersground.net  ;D 8)

EDIT: http://s27.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1MK5P74JGY7LY37HLEV1E8UUI9

Disgusting. :rant:


Yea, and that's only a taste of how it felt watching that game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 21, 2006, 05:09:34 PM
Oh, and GO SONICS! 8)


Yup...


Go Sonics!
Go Clippers!
&
Go Pacers!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 21, 2006, 07:56:07 PM
fuck man that shit was horrible to watch.Im amazed how kobe kept his cool somewhat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 21, 2006, 09:16:10 PM
shaq  who is starting to put up career low numbers.

career low minutes = career low numbers
we all kno the nigga is gettin old but hes still the most dominating in the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 21, 2006, 10:30:37 PM
shaq  who is starting to put up career low numbers.

career low minutes = career low numbers


LOL What a Dumbass!!   That's what i said....Fatboy is putting up Career Low #'s
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 21, 2006, 11:00:30 PM
Oh, and GO SONICS! 8)


Yup...


Go Sonics!
Go Clippers!
&
Go Pacers!
The Pacers, Clippers and Sonics all lost!!!!! :stupid: Fuck all three of them. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 21, 2006, 11:08:27 PM
shaq  who is starting to put up career low numbers.

career low minutes = career low numbers


LOL What a Dumbass!!   That's what i said....Fatboy is putting up Career Low #'s

my mistake, i thought u meant career #'s meaning points, rebs, and assists.... not minutes.
but it goes without saying, every players numbers go down when he gets older and his team is successful
kobe wont be averaging 40+ mins when he gets older, ESPECIALLY if he doesn't need to (in shaq's case)
when Kobe is on the downslope of his career and the Lakers are in 2nd place, wouldn't Kobe be averaging career lows?
wouldn't the coach save his valueable energy for the postseason?

jump back on the referees dick and get off mine caus you lose everytime  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 21, 2006, 11:16:35 PM
^^Kobe is going to pull a Micheal Jordan (getting better with age).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 21, 2006, 11:17:44 PM
shaq  who is starting to put up career low numbers.

career low minutes = career low numbers


LOL What a Dumbass!!   That's what i said....Fatboy is putting up Career Low #'s

my mistake, i thought u meant career #'s meaning points, rebs, and assists.... not minutes.
but it goes without saying, every players numbers go down when he gets older and his team is successful
kobe wont be averaging 40+ mins when he gets older, ESPECIALLY if he doesn't need to (in shaq's case)
when Kobe is on the downslope of his career and the Lakers are in 2nd place, wouldn't Kobe be averaging career lows?
wouldn't the coach save his valueable energy for the postseason?

jump back on the referees dick and get off mine caus you lose everytime  :P
you're a dumbass :nahnah2:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 21, 2006, 11:31:59 PM
you're a dumbass :nahnah2:

once again you cannot come up with a REAL response to my comments so you resort to retarted comebacks. it just makes you look more like a :camp: ....you and I both know that I (as well as many others including yourself) have made you look like a joke. its been proven that i ether you everytime. so just save yourself the embarrasment and let it go.  :loser: :psych: :bomb: :stupid:

mrs. kobe bryant  :monkey_piss:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 21, 2006, 11:34:34 PM
you're still a dumbass....don't get mad b/c  i made you look stupid. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 21, 2006, 11:40:38 PM
you're still a dumbass....don't get mad that i made you look stupid. ;D

made me look stupid? because i misinterpreted what you said? you're a complete fake.
i gotta give u a LIL props for bein able to talk so much shit with kobe's dick in ur mouth.
u still havnt tried to disprove my point that kobe would be averaging career lows if he is on the downslope of his career and his team is in 2nd place. oh i know why, because you CANT!

every1 here knows that you try to evade logical responses because you get busted when you try to make shit up.
remember when you said Kobe's performance while he was injured or w/e was ranked amongst the top 10 in NBA finals history according to nba.com?
IT WASNT EVEN MENTIONED IN THE TOP 25!!!! LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 21, 2006, 11:51:34 PM
His performence was on nba.com & i thought he was in the top 10.....I didn't check back b/c nba.com was filled with spurs/pistons crap.

LOL @ you been all proud of yourself b/c you prove me wrong :loser:  ..at least kobe was nominated unlike your favorite player ;D


And of course kobes #'s are going to go down when he gets old...we're not talking about kobe..we're talking about fatboy and Dr.Buss not giving him 5 years 147 mill$ b/c he can't do what he did in his prime..and shaq was going to start putting up career low #'s just like he did in the playoffs last season & this season.

like i said....you're a dumbass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 12:13:38 AM
Quote
His performence was on nba.com & i thought he was in the top 10.....I didn't check back b/c nba.com was filled with spurs/pistons crap.

ayo edit boy. stop making excuses. :sshh:

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LOL @ you been all proud of yourself b/c you prove me wrong :loser:  ..at least kobe was nominated unlike your favorite player ;D

nominated 4 what? MVP? do you even know who my favorite player is? and if you do, i'll bet you're retarted enough not to know why :loco:

Quote
And of course kobes #'s are going to go down when he gets old

 :yikes: KOBE ISNT GOD?!?!?! :yikes:

Quote
we're not talking about kobe..we're talking about fatboy and Dr.Buss not giving him 5 years 147 mill$ b/c he can't do what he did in his prime

nooo......we're talking about why shaq has career low #'s...which once again, is because he is on the downslope of his career and he doesnt HAVE TO play more minutes because his team ISNT in a playoff race you save your energy for the postseason.  :stupid:

Quote
like i said....you're a dumbass.

come back with something a bit more thought out. you sound like a...........oh wait you are a joke  :monkey_piss:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 22, 2006, 12:23:06 AM


Quote
LOL @ you been all proud of yourself b/c you prove me wrong :loser:  ..at least kobe was nominated unlike your favorite player ;D

nominated 4 what? MVP?


best performence in nba finals history.... :stupid:.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 22, 2006, 12:25:57 AM


Quote
we're not talking about kobe..we're talking about fatboy and Dr.Buss not giving him 5 years 147 mill$ b/c he can't do what he did in his prime

nooo......we're talking about why shaq has career low #'s...which once again, is because he is on the downslope of his career


LMAO...that's what i said, (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 12:34:35 AM
best performance in finals history? wouldnt he have been AT LEAST mentioned in the top 25 if he was worthy enough to be nominated?
http://www.nba.com/finals2004/greatest_finals_performances.html


and what are you laughing at? did i say anything about Dr. Buss or why he didnt give shaq the contract he wanted? I DONT GIVE A FUCK ABOUT SHAQ/DR.BUSS.


 you think that shaq is like my favorite player and i love him so much..i dont give 2 shits about shaq, i could care less wat the fuck he does. im not a fuckin hater like you. i dont deliberately go out of my way to hate on some1 who has 100000000000x more talent than me like YOU DO.


i'm an unbias nba fan (unlike yourself) and i give my unbias opinion on whoever. i don't jump on some1s dick like you apparently do.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 12:40:26 AM
to shorten it all up for you. shaq is averaging career low numbers because pat riley (like every coach in the league, including phil jackson would do)  sits shaq to conserve his energy for the postseason.

why would you want to put in a player past his prime unless you HAVE to (playoff race)

im not talking about contracts or anything else. i was talking about why he doesnt play as many minutes anymore. plain and simple. i'm done with you because you're tryin to twist my words around into sayin shaq is my favorite player and oh he should've gotten the 147 million like he wanted. i dont give a fuck about shaq, his contract, dr. buss, or you. i'm goin to sleep. peace out pussy :nahnah:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on March 22, 2006, 12:41:18 AM
Dream is too low on that list  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 22, 2006, 04:46:30 AM
Kobe Bryant will NOT win the MVP title, unfortunately. In the last 10 years they gave it to players who led their team to at least 60 wins. Let's say 50 wins is the minimum, it was been like that in the last 15-20 years, if i'm correct. So to give the trophy to a player who will lead his team to max 40-45 wins is very unlikely. Damn, if we didn't lost 11 games by 4 points or less!!!!!

>:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 22, 2006, 07:21:52 AM
^Yes.

Nowitzki should get it. If he doesn't get it now, he never will.

The difference between the best player and the 2nd best player is CLEARLY the biggest in Dirk's case, when it comes to the elite teams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 22, 2006, 11:04:21 AM
shaq  who is starting to put up career low numbers.

career low minutes = career low numbers
we all kno the nigga is gettin old but hes still the most dominating in the game.

There's a reason he plays so little as opposed to back in the days. He can't hold up, and he gets burnt out quickly. Why do you think Alozno closes out games for them? Miami would probably be on the same level without Shaq...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 22, 2006, 11:14:14 AM
^Yes.

Nowitzki should get it. If he doesn't get it now, he never will.

The difference between the best player and the 2nd best player is CLEARLY the biggest in Dirk's case, when it comes to the elite teams.


I think Kobe should get it...It has become pretty obvious to me that the league isn't giving Kobe an MVP this year, unless the Lakers win the rest of their games and Kobe averages 40+ points through that stretch. Since I believe Kobe won't get it, Brand should be the winner...Brand won't get it either though, Dirk will (he'd be my 3rd choice)...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 22, 2006, 11:44:38 AM
^Yes.

Nowitzki should get it. If he doesn't get it now, he never will.

The difference between the best player and the 2nd best player is CLEARLY the biggest in Dirk's case, when it comes to the elite teams.


I think Kobe should get it...It has become pretty obvious to me that the league isn't giving Kobe an MVP this year, unless the Lakers win the rest of their games and Kobe averages 40+ points through that stretch. Since I believe Kobe won't get it, Brand should be the winner...Brand won't get it either though, Dirk will (he'd be my 3rd choice)...PeACe

Steve Nash should get it imo...the shit he's doing down in phoenix is amazing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 11:47:29 AM
^Yes.

Nowitzki should get it. If he doesn't get it now, he never will.

The difference between the best player and the 2nd best player is CLEARLY the biggest in Dirk's case, when it comes to the elite teams.


I think Kobe should get it...It has become pretty obvious to me that the league isn't giving Kobe an MVP this year, unless the Lakers win the rest of their games and Kobe averages 40+ points through that stretch. Since I believe Kobe won't get it, Brand should be the winner...Brand won't get it either though, Dirk will (he'd be my 3rd choice)...PeACe

Steve Nash should get it imo...the shit he's doing down in phoenix is amazing.

oh no, dont get him started again :nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on March 22, 2006, 11:49:16 AM
^Yes.

Nowitzki should get it. If he doesn't get it now, he never will.

The difference between the best player and the 2nd best player is CLEARLY the biggest in Dirk's case, when it comes to the elite teams.


I think Kobe should get it...It has become pretty obvious to me that the league isn't giving Kobe an MVP this year, unless the Lakers win the rest of their games and Kobe averages 40+ points through that stretch. Since I believe Kobe won't get it, Brand should be the winner...Brand won't get it either though, Dirk will (he'd be my 3rd choice)...PeACe

Steve Nash should get it imo...the shit he's doing down in phoenix is amazing.

Nash will get it again. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 11:51:16 AM
LOL. how the fuck did i get -1 in the past 2 minutes? some1 is hatin reaaaaaal bad.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 22, 2006, 01:40:55 PM
LOL. how the fuck did i get -1 in the past 2 minutes? some1 is hatin reaaaaaal bad.

Who? I hope you ain't talkin' 'bout me...I don't give a fuck if you think Nash should get it, I simply believe there are other players more worthy of the honor...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 22, 2006, 02:15:37 PM
The MVP will be one of those players: Parker, Duncan, Dirk, Nash, Shaq, Wade, Billups, since their teams will have 60+ wins. If the MVP is the "most valuable player", then it should go to Nash or Dirk. Let's say Dirk, since Nash already got one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 22, 2006, 02:18:50 PM
Let's say Dirk, since Nash already got one.
Fuck the Germans. CANADIAN POWER! J/K. But I want Nash to win that shit again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 22, 2006, 02:20:25 PM
If they really wanna give to the Most Valuable Player they need to give it to Kobe. But we all know that ain't hppening.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 22, 2006, 02:42:18 PM
If they really wanna give to the Most Valuable Player they need to give it to Kobe. But we all know that ain't hppening.

It looks like 60+ wins are required. At least 50-55. Lakers won't win so many games. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 22, 2006, 02:54:26 PM
every laker fan jus chill n bump dis shit  8)

http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2LEQ48CGQBYAX0N6S5NL910OKM
props to 187proof for tha track

classic shit  8) 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 22, 2006, 04:12:11 PM
every laker fan jus chill n bump dis shit  8)

http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2LEQ48CGQBYAX0N6S5NL910OKM
props to 187proof for tha track

classic shit  8) 8)



Geah
I remember when they played that on the radio after the Lakers beat the Pacers. Damn those were the days. That was a good year, I graduated from college and the Lakers win the finals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 22, 2006, 04:21:12 PM
every laker fan jus chill n bump dis shit  8)

http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2LEQ48CGQBYAX0N6S5NL910OKM
props to 187proof for tha track

classic shit  8) 8)



Geah
I remember when they played that on the radio after the Lakers beat the Pacers. Damn those were the days. That was a good year, I graduated from college and the Lakers win the finals.
Yeah I remeber that. I had just finished eight grade. Good times man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 05:09:52 PM
LOL. how the fuck did i get -1 in the past 2 minutes? some1 is hatin reaaaaaal bad.

Who? I hope you ain't talkin' 'bout me...I don't give a fuck if you think Nash should get it, I simply believe there are other players more worthy of the honor...PeACe

i dont kno who did it, if i thought it was you i woulda said it. who the fuck knows for sure? i went from +4 to -24 in 1-2 weeks mostly bcaus of mrs. kobe. i said wat i said becaus i noticed it while i was in this thread. im happy i could clear that up 4 u.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 05:30:36 PM
fuckin bullshit man, i thought the lakers kings game would be on ESPN but now i found out the spurs nuggets will be on. i dont wanna see the fuckin spurs and nuggets, doesnt ESPN know by now that every1 comes to see kobe?  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 22, 2006, 05:37:57 PM
Thank God they'll show it here in Italy. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 05:59:28 PM
i'm tired of this gamechannel bullshit but i dont wanna miss the game entirely. i mite jus check updates every 20-30 mins to see wats goin on...gonna hafta wait for sportscenter to see highlights
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 22, 2006, 06:10:45 PM
New Sig (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 22, 2006, 06:26:51 PM
New Sig (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)

and a new signature
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 22, 2006, 07:55:22 PM
Lakers are stabing the kings in the heart early. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 22, 2006, 10:07:50 PM
Lakers get the win. Solid game all around. Exciting first half.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 22, 2006, 10:13:01 PM
LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on March 22, 2006, 11:02:33 PM
we needed that win gotta stay ahead of Sacramento as much as we can
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 23, 2006, 12:29:06 AM
I Gave a prop to all the Lakers fans in here. Always good to beat those QUEENS ;D 8)   ...BTW, This post is the 1000 post in this thread :D

anyways.....

Lakers need to learn how to blow teams out instead of letting them back in the game. Hopefully we could fix that next season ;) ;)

That 1st half was so much fun to watch. Ill hook up the highlights tomorrow 8)

Props to Kwame for having such a great game. Have you guys notice how great he's been playing the past month or so? :o :rock: :raisetheroof:

And props to Kobe for DESTROYING the QUEENS & Ron Artest this season. He shit all over those faggots  36 PPG 7APG 49% from the field  45% from 3 point land 8)

Lakers should of won the season series 3-1 but Lamar messed up in the 1st meeting. :stupid: :stupid: :stupid: 

oh yeah, Now we got the 7 seed and hopefully climbing up!  :rock:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/queens2se.jpg) :monkey_piss:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 23, 2006, 12:41:43 AM
Ithat next season ;) ;)

That 1st half was so much fun to watch. Ill hook up the highlights tomorrow 8)



Props for that.They haven't showed  a Lakers game for 10 days on the cab here   so I can't really comment on the last 3-4 games . Glad we won though and Props to Kwame for having his most solid game (on both sides off the court) of the season. Can't wait for the post regular season , I like our chances if we face Suns or Mavs....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 23, 2006, 12:58:11 AM
good to see the lakers get the win  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 23, 2006, 04:56:57 AM
Fantastic Kwame. Props to him, and props to Nik. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 23, 2006, 05:11:54 AM
Lakers got the playoffs on lock
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 23, 2006, 11:39:12 AM
Kwame Brown, Kwame Brown, Kwame Brown. 8) and NIK wasn't the only one who said he'd be a factor.
Biggest game for te lakers so far this season. SMOKED. Bring on the Bucks. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 23, 2006, 11:42:06 AM
Now for the games that affect the lakers today...

Rockets vs Hornets
Hopefully: Rockets
Probably: Horntets
The Rockets are 0-13 against their own division. :o
These guyz are always on our tale. We need sepration.

Clippers vs Grizzlies
Hopefully: Clippers
Probably: Clippers
If they win it is one step cloer to the coveted 6th seed.
Should be a crazy game since both teams are so close in the standings.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 23, 2006, 11:49:36 AM
Now for the games that affect the lakers today...

Rockets vs Hornets
Hopefully: Rockets
Probably: Horntets
The Rockets are 0-13 against their own division. :o
These guyz are always on our tale. We need sepration.

Clippers vs Grizzlies
Hopefully: Clippers
Probably: Clippers
If they win it is one step cloer to the coveted 6th seed.
Should be a crazy game since both teams are so close in the standings.


Do you also realize that the Clippers are catching up to the Suns after they lost 2 in a row? Imagine if the Suns go into a slump and the Clippers end up in the 2nd seed. Lakers vs Clippers first round. How great would that be? I know it's a long-shot, but we have so many possibilities...The worst that can happen is that we finish 8th and Spurs finish 1st...I don't think that will be the case...We'll see how the rest of the season plays out...


Clean game by the Lakers, Kwame obviously has potential as I've been stating for the longest...He just needs to keep comin' through for us. If he plays like this when Mihm comes back, the two-headed monster will be unstoppable...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on March 23, 2006, 09:53:30 PM
LOL. how the fuck did i get -1 in the past 2 minutes? some1 is hatin reaaaaaal bad.

Who? I hope you ain't talkin' 'bout me...I don't give a fuck if you think Nash should get it, I simply believe there are other players more worthy of the honor...PeACe

i dont kno who did it, if i thought it was you i woulda said it. who the fuck knows for sure? i went from +4 to -24 in 1-2 weeks mostly bcaus of mrs. kobe. i said wat i said becaus i noticed it while i was in this thread. im happy i could clear that up 4 u.

i started out @ 30+ before Kobe's bitch got sand in his vagina and started dissin.....im guessin that poor mother fucker has no life and multiple accounts to be dissin like that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 24, 2006, 01:53:15 AM
^^ LOL Take that faggot of your sig  :-[  ;D :P  :stir: :camp: :boohoo: :nahnah2: :sign_withstupid:

Ithat next season ;) ;)

That 1st half was so much fun to watch. Ill hook up the highlights tomorrow 8)



Props for that.They haven't showed  a Lakers game for 10 days on the cab here   so I can't really comment on the last 3-4 games . Glad we won though and Props to Kwame for having his most solid game (on both sides off the court) of the season. Can't wait for the post regular season , I like our chances if we face Suns or Mavs....

http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KDX0LGJOTXWQ0FHM7DT6OKDJH   -- Queens vs Lakers

http://s29.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3TY75MA6B6RGF2Z925MS1JA7O0  --- Celtics vs Lakers

BTW, That shit was funny when Sasha got under M.Bibbys Skin. Sasha drew 2 offensive fouls on Bibby ;D 8)  ...

And after the game Phil Jackson said "Im Thinking of a QUEENS Song"  :laugh: 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 24, 2006, 05:39:26 AM
^^ LOL Take that faggot of your sig  :-[  ;D :P  :stir: :camp: :boohoo: :nahnah2: :sign_withstupid:

Ithat next season ;) ;)

That 1st half was so much fun to watch. Ill hook up the highlights tomorrow 8)



Props for that.They haven't showed  a Lakers game for 10 days on the cab here   so I can't really comment on the last 3-4 games . Glad we won though and Props to Kwame for having his most solid game (on both sides off the court) of the season. Can't wait for the post regular season , I like our chances if we face Suns or Mavs....

http://s22.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KDX0LGJOTXWQ0FHM7DT6OKDJH   -- Queens vs Lakers

http://s29.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3TY75MA6B6RGF2Z925MS1JA7O0  --- Celtics vs Lakers

BTW, That shit was funny when Sasha got under M.Bibbys Skin. Sasha drew 2 offensive fouls on Bibby ;D 8)  ...

And after the game Phil Jackson said "Im Thinking of a QUEENS Song"  :laugh: 8)

 
Thanks homie , 5 props for that, these guy recaps are off the hook  8), keep em coming  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: dexter on March 24, 2006, 09:01:49 AM
Magic Johnson to Kobe go
Lakeshow
Showtime
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: dexter on March 24, 2006, 09:03:51 AM
Magic Johnson to Kobe go
Lakeshow
Showtime
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 24, 2006, 09:20:48 AM
Got the Bucks tonight should be a win but with the Lakers you never know. It's crunch time now we gotta beat the teams we're suppose to beat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on March 24, 2006, 07:58:58 PM
Lakers are off to a good start against the Bucks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 24, 2006, 08:05:18 PM
KOBE!!!!
Good start for the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 24, 2006, 09:53:58 PM
Game Over
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 24, 2006, 09:54:23 PM
Can anyone hook up that pass from goerge to smush for the dunk near the end of the game? That would be greatly appreiated. It would have been better if Smush threw it of the glass or passed it to Kobe to let him dunk it. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 24, 2006, 09:59:22 PM
mrs. kobe will most likely hook it up tmw

clutch steal against redd sealed the deal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 24, 2006, 10:12:07 PM
Lakers got off to a great start then slowed down...they need to learn how to put teams away. Good win either way  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 25, 2006, 01:06:06 AM
keep the wins commin  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 25, 2006, 02:47:38 AM
Second very good game for Kwame in a row: Lamar found his way, Kwame seems to be the next, ..... with Kobe, the return of Chris, I'm confident for the playoffs and next season  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 25, 2006, 03:18:08 AM
Damn Kwame, finally! I'm loving him now..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 25, 2006, 03:53:37 PM
I rather have this Lamar and Kwame then a 30 year old KG. They're playing so great this past month or so...I LOVE IT!

Did you guys see those nice alley-oop's Lamar threw  to Kwame last night?...ill have the highlights later(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)

Lamar and Kwame -- (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/bow.gif)  ;D

BTW..Phil needs to stop playing Sasha so much..and when kobe has a hot 1st quarter, keep'em in the game, don't sit'em in the 2nd quarter, and if luke is having a bad game don't play'em so much..and if b.cook doesn't hit his first couple of shots, sit him down b/c he can't play defence for shit...we should of won last night by 20 but i guess phil is still experimenting. :-\  hopefully he'll clean it up in the playoffs  ;)  8)

Lakers had me nervous a couple of weeks ago but it looks now like we're in the playoffs. The queens have 5 back to back games & the Hornets have 9 road games left in  there schedule :laugh: ..

Lakers got the hornets on sunday...i wanna see a blow out. :firedevil:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 26, 2006, 01:04:30 AM
Shit man, that pic of Guerra in your sig is so beautiful i forgot what i had to say. Whatever...

GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 26, 2006, 01:19:40 AM
Just when Kwame Brown appeared to be getting on track, he might be slowed by an injury.

Brown suffered what initially appeared to be a minor hamstring injury Friday night near the end of the Lakers' 101-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
But Coach Phil Jackson was somewhat concerned Saturday. Although Brown was at practice and worked out, he was kept off the court.

Jackson said of Brown's right hamstring, "I don't think you'd say it's torn, I think it's just a slight cramp. There's some tightness there."

Jackson said Brown's injury would be further evaluated today, before the team's game against the New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center.

"I don't want to say he might not play," Jackson said. "I just want to say we have to think about possibilities. It's very possible that he may be able to come out and play at full level once he gets warm."

However, Jackson added that he'd rather give Brown the night off than aggravate the injury. He said how much Brown plays probably would be determined by how the game goes.

Brown was the overall No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft, selected by the Washington Wizards straight out of high school, but has not lived up to that billing. However, Brown, acquired in an off-season trade, is coming off his best week as a Laker.

In the last three games, Brown, starting in place of injured center Chris Mihm, averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds and made 19 of 29 field-goal attempts. In the second of the three games, he had 21 points and 12 rebounds in a victory over Sacramento. He had 16 points and nine rebounds Friday.

If Brown is not at full strength, it would probably mean more playing time tonight for Andrew Bynum, even though Jackson recently has been critical of the 18-year-old rookie's play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on March 26, 2006, 01:45:55 AM
damn, Kwame was jus starting 2 roll, hopefully he'll be aight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 26, 2006, 12:39:40 PM
What does Phil see in Sasha? He's garbage. Smush gets it going in the first quarter and then we don't see him again until 4 minutes left in the second while Sasha continues to suck. I don't understand what Phil sees in him. I'd much rather see JJ out there.

Kwame has been kicking ass lately. It's good to see. Hopefully this hamstring thing is minor.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 26, 2006, 01:07:14 PM
What does Phil see in Sasha? He's garbage. Smush gets it going in the first quarter and then we don't see him again until 4 minutes left in the second while Sasha continues to suck. I don't understand what Phil sees in him. I'd much rather see JJ out there.

Kwame has been kicking ass lately. It's good to see. Hopefully this hamstring thing is minor.


I agree that Sasha plays too much for how little he produces...Don't say he's garbage though, that's pretty harsh. Remember, man, he's still young, still developing, he can hit big shots for us, Phil is just preparing him...I bet you anything hes not gunna be a major part of the rotation come playoff time, but if he is needed, at least he'll be prepared...And I loved his effort against Bibby, it was great...As for Kwame, I hope he plays tonight, cuz I'm going to the game...If not, more Bynum to see...But it'll be tough to win with our 2 bigs down.



And unlike some fans in this thread, I never once doubted that the Lakers would make the playoffs this year...Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, Denver...Who will it be in round 1?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 26, 2006, 01:09:16 PM
What does Phil see in Sasha? He's garbage. Smush gets it going in the first quarter and then we don't see him again until 4 minutes left in the second while Sasha continues to suck. I don't understand what Phil sees in him. I'd much rather see JJ out there.

Kwame has been kicking ass lately. It's good to see. Hopefully this hamstring thing is minor.


I agree that Sasha plays too much for how little he produces...Don't say he's garbage though, that's pretty harsh. Remember, man, he's still young, still developing, he can hit big shots for us, Phil is just preparing him...I bet you anything hes not gunna be a major part of the rotation come playoff time, but if he is needed, at least he'll be prepared...And I loved his effort against Bibby, it was great...As for Kwame, I hope he plays tonight, cuz I'm going to the game...If not, more Bynum to see...But it'll be tough to win with our 2 bigs down.



And unlike some fans in this thread, I never once doubted that the Lakers would make the playoffs this year...Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, Denver...Who will it be in round 1?

thatz cool ur goin to the game, prolly gonna see a good asswhippin  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 26, 2006, 01:11:38 PM
What does Phil see in Sasha? He's garbage. Smush gets it going in the first quarter and then we don't see him again until 4 minutes left in the second while Sasha continues to suck. I don't understand what Phil sees in him. I'd much rather see JJ out there.

Kwame has been kicking ass lately. It's good to see. Hopefully this hamstring thing is minor.


I agree that Sasha plays too much for how little he produces...Don't say he's garbage though, that's pretty harsh. Remember, man, he's still young, still developing, he can hit big shots for us, Phil is just preparing him...I bet you anything hes not gunna be a major part of the rotation come playoff time, but if he is needed, at least he'll be prepared...And I loved his effort against Bibby, it was great...As for Kwame, I hope he plays tonight, cuz I'm going to the game...If not, more Bynum to see...But it'll be tough to win with our 2 bigs down.



And unlike some fans in this thread, I never once doubted that the Lakers would make the playoffs this year...Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, Denver...Who will it be in round 1?

thatz cool ur goin to the game, prolly gonna see a good asswhippin  8)



LOL...Don't jinx it man...I've been to a lot of games this year, even drove to Phoenix to watch them lose... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 26, 2006, 03:21:46 PM
Bucks vs Lakers 

http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0O83K9EB1IKNP20M3159TR77M2 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 26, 2006, 05:22:39 PM
What does Phil see in Sasha? He's garbage. Smush gets it going in the first quarter and then we don't see him again until 4 minutes left in the second while Sasha continues to suck. I don't understand what Phil sees in him. I'd much rather see JJ out there.

Kwame has been kicking ass lately. It's good to see. Hopefully this hamstring thing is minor.


I agree that Sasha plays too much for how little he produces...Don't say he's garbage though, that's pretty harsh. Remember, man, he's still young, still developing, he can hit big shots for us, Phil is just preparing him...I bet you anything hes not gunna be a major part of the rotation come playoff time, but if he is needed, at least he'll be prepared...And I loved his effort against Bibby, it was great...As for Kwame, I hope he plays tonight, cuz I'm going to the game...If not, more Bynum to see...But it'll be tough to win with our 2 bigs down.



And unlike some fans in this thread, I never once doubted that the Lakers would make the playoffs this year...Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, Denver...Who will it be in round 1?
'
No doubt the Lakers will be in the playoffs, I've believed it the whole season.  8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 26, 2006, 09:09:36 PM
Did anyone catch the Laker game tonight vs the Hornets?I was really impressed by how Kwame and Odom played tonight.If they can Play like this for the rest of the season i can see the lakers upseting someone in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 26, 2006, 09:15:51 PM
Bucks vs Lakers 

http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0O83K9EB1IKNP20M3159TR77M2 
props as usual homie  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 26, 2006, 09:26:45 PM
Another win for us, another great game by Lamar and Kwame and yep like Vegas said they start to develop a good chemistry, Lamar found a lot Kwame inside.... I'm just glad how they both stepped it up, Lamar has been a monster in March, WAY more agressive on the offensive side, same for Kwame. I guess they both figured out the triangle (which asks time and some of u , including me were impatient) and are much more confident. Now 3 days off, after that the Spurs would be a great test for our current shape..... Besides that, how was that game Nik ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 26, 2006, 09:38:30 PM
Slow down for Kwame? I don't think so. 7-7 bitches. Over 65% shooting the last 14 games. 8) Odom is finally the second scorer the lakers need. I'm starting to feel good about the playoffs. Too bad the lakers probably won't get the #6 spot. Fuck it. I'll take Phionex.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 26, 2006, 10:52:27 PM
Bucks vs Lakers 

http://s25.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0O83K9EB1IKNP20M3159TR77M2 
props as usual homie  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 26, 2006, 11:01:29 PM
LAKERS KEEP THE W COMMING...WON 4 IN A ROW BABY...NEXT GAME WLL BE THURSDAYZ SO THEY WILL HAVE A GOOD REST!!!!!!!!!

GO LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER 1 LUVV 4 MY TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 27, 2006, 12:07:53 AM
Slow down for Kwame? I don't think so. 7-7 bitches. Over 65% shooting the last 14 games. 8) Odom is finally the second scorer the lakers need. I'm starting to feel good about the playoffs. Too bad the lakers probably won't get the #6 spot. Fuck it. I'll take Phionex.
Nobody knows what can happen in the Playoffs, especially with Kobe and Phil. I don't think top teams will be happy to face us. Plus ok, we are 0-2 against the Suns BUT;
                                                  1) Both times there were the 2nd of back to back games
                                                  2) Both times it wasn't when we were of the peak of our B-Ball
                                                  3) IT's THE PLAYOFFS , nothing to do with the regular season. Playoffs are about great players steppin it up in key plays and adjustements during the serie..... Need I to name whose our coach and clutch player ?.................
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 27, 2006, 02:54:00 AM
Like i said before, wins learn to win, so keep them coming.. we gotta continue this winning streak as much as possible, cause it's making us confident about our possibilities, and it's all about ourself. We got the tools, we can make it hard for the Suns in the PlayOffs. Oh, and i gotta give props to Kwame and Lamar again: that's the real difference between having them 100% and having them at 50%, like we've had 'till feb.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on March 27, 2006, 03:10:14 AM
Spurs gonna be tough, but if they stay on this roll they on, and Kwame continues his strong play of late we can take em.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2006, 11:03:58 AM
Nice game to watch, no pressure, just a nice smooth relaxing game...Defense was lacking in the first half, but we picked it up as the game progressed...As for Kwame, what was I saying when everyone was making "Kwame is such a loser" threads?...It happened, exactly what I said, exactly how I said it...Next is the Spurs...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 27, 2006, 11:55:50 AM
Spurs are gonna be tough, good thing we got  a few dayz off to prepare
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 27, 2006, 02:17:47 PM
Spurs are gonna be tough, good thing we got  a few dayz off to prepare
If they play them like the last game they met it should be koo.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2006, 04:21:07 PM
Lamar & Kwame = Next great 1-2 punch in the NBA (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif) j/k ...props to Lamar for always looking for Kwame 8)

Lakers going for their 5th straight win on thursday. (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)  Fuck the Spurs ;D 8)


http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0N5CAB02HU4XM1HDJLKJ6AJ9NP  -- Hornets vs Lakers

http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1MPPMTT86H3EU1D3BCQ28UCUJH  --- sasha does something stupid  ;D :laugh: 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 27, 2006, 04:46:48 PM
Lamar & Kwame = Next great 1-2 punch in the NBA (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif) j/k ...props to Lamar for always looking for Kwame 8)

Lakers going for their 5th straight win on thursday. (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)  Fuck the Spurs ;D 8)


http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0N5CAB02HU4XM1HDJLKJ6AJ9NP  -- Hornets vs Lakers

http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1MPPMTT86H3EU1D3BCQ28UCUJH  --- sasha does something stupid  ;D :laugh: 8)
props on the vid as usual homie, lol @ sasha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2006, 05:14:50 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/  (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)  Funny how everyone except  Kobe haters think kobe is the MVP ::)

(http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/1940/kbmvp4re.png)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 27, 2006, 05:48:53 PM
The only thing that will prevent him from getting the MVP is the small number of wins of the Lakers this season. If we had a 55-60wins record..........
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 27, 2006, 05:51:07 PM
Mar 27, 2006 6:57pm ET
Lakers' Bynum Injures Ankle
"Andrew Bynum became the latest to go down, sitting out Sunday's game against New Orleans because of a sprained right foot and ankle," writes Mike Bresnahan of the LOS ANGELES TIMES. "He was injured while playing in a two-on-two game with other players after Saturday's practice at the team training facility."

 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2006, 05:54:13 PM
^^^ Don't trip...

The sprain was diagnosed as mild to moderate, and he might be available to play Thursday against San Antonio. The next Laker game after that is Friday in Seattle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2006, 05:55:12 PM
The only thing that will prevent him from getting the MVP is the small number of wins of the Lakers this season. If we had a 55-60wins record..........

the reason alot of people think kobe is the MVP ic b/c in THEIR EYES kobe is surrounded with garbage. And for kobe to carry that garbage to the playoffs, to them is like "WOW"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2006, 06:02:24 PM
The only thing that will prevent him from getting the MVP is the small number of wins of the Lakers this season. If we had a 55-60wins record..........

the reason alot of people think kobe is the MVP ic b/c in THEIR EYES kobe is surrounded with garbage. And for kobe to carry that garbage to the playoffs, to them is like "WOW"


It's not even about them being garbage, it's just that they're a completely new team with a new system...It's great for them to get right back in the playoffs so quickly, it shows Kobe's will-power and further proves his greatness...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 27, 2006, 07:23:09 PM
Now we're looking like a Phil Jackson coached team. I'm so proud of Lamar and Kwame and the way they're playing right now.  8)

It looks like we will be facing Phoenix in the first round barring any bizarre events. What do you guys think our chances are? We'll know a little better when we play them in April.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2006, 09:11:35 PM
Now we're looking like a Phil Jackson coached team. I'm so proud of Lamar and Kwame and the way they're playing right now.  8)

It looks like we will be facing Phoenix in the first round barring any bizarre events. What do you guys think our chances are? We'll know a little better when we play them in April.


I think our chances are a lot better than anyone really thinks...Especially since Amare is back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2006, 10:17:24 PM
So, When the Playoffs start are we going to make a Lakers vs Suns thread or are we going to keep on posting here?  ;D ;) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 27, 2006, 10:44:55 PM
So, When the Playoffs start are we going to make a Lakers vs Suns thread or are we going to keep on posting here?  ;D ;) 8)
O we definatly have to make a new thread. Probably titled "The Offical Los Angeles Lakers Playoff's Thread."


I would think when the new season started we'd start a new thread for that season too (The Offical 2006/07 Los Angeles Lakers Thread).  But whatever is to everyone's liking is good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 27, 2006, 11:30:21 PM
So, When the Playoffs start are we going to make a Lakers vs Suns thread or are we going to keep on posting here?  ;D ;) 8)
O we definatly have to make a new thread. Probably titled "The Offical Los Angeles Lakers Playoff's Thread."


I would think when the new season started we'd start a new thread for that season too (The Offical 2006/07 Los Angeles Lakers Thread).  But whatever is to everyone's liking is good.

yea we definitely gotta make a playoff thread and a new thread for next season too,gotta do it  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 27, 2006, 11:55:32 PM
Lamar & Kwame = Next great 1-2 punch in the NBA (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif) j/k ...props to Lamar for always looking for Kwame 8)

Lakers going for their 5th straight win on thursday. (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)  Fuck the Spurs ;D 8)


http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0N5CAB02HU4XM1HDJLKJ6AJ9NP  -- Hornets vs Lakers

http://s33.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1MPPMTT86H3EU1D3BCQ28UCUJH  --- sasha does something stupid  ;D :laugh: 8)
Thanks homie, lol at the end of the vid recap with Ronny saying "Kwame is the best"  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 28, 2006, 12:26:38 AM
The only thing that will prevent him from getting the MVP is the small number of wins of the Lakers this season. If we had a 55-60wins record..........
Yep I know what you mean, though from this perspective you have to change the name of the award....  I mean of course record of the team has his influence in the choice but it wouldn't have such importance. I mean if Kobe (or another top player) played for the Bobcats and qualified them for the playoffs, we wouldn't give him the award coz of they would have only 42-45 wins...... that's BS , you feel me ?. Look at before the season , so few so called NBA experts said the Lakers will make the playoffs, what happened ?.... we all know the story. From my mind Kobe has already succeeded in making the postseason with an unexperienced squad, of course others have to be credited for that, but as a leader, Kobe should get it, if not just renamed it "the MVP of the top 5 teams". We aren't a top 5 team but Kobe is the best player in the NBA right now, replace Kobe with Nash and we would be far from the playoffs race...... Anyway, there has been a lot of BS with this award lately ,  the most ignorant shit was Duncan instead of Kidd in 02.....   :grumpy: :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on March 28, 2006, 03:12:05 AM
The only thing that will prevent him from getting the MVP is the small number of wins of the Lakers this season. If we had a 55-60wins record..........
Yep I know what you mean, though from this perspective you have to change the name of the award....  I mean of course record of the team has his influence in the choice but it wouldn't have such importance. I mean if Kobe (or another top player) played for the Bobcats and qualified them for the playoffs, we wouldn't give him the award coz of they would have only 42-45 wins...... that's BS , you feel me ?. Look at before the season , so few so called NBA experts said the Lakers will make the playoffs, what happened ?.... we all know the story. From my mind Kobe has already succeeded in making the postseason with an unexperienced squad, of course others have to be credited for that, but as a leader, Kobe should get it, if not just renamed it "the MVP of the top 5 teams". We aren't a top 5 team but Kobe is the best player in the NBA right now, replace Kobe with Nash and we would be far from the playoffs race...... Anyway, there has been a lot of BS with this award lately ,  the most ignorant shit was Duncan instead of Kidd in 02.....   :grumpy: :grumpy:

I agree with you. It's just that in the last 15-20 years they've never honoured the leader of a less-than-50-wins team. That's why we should not get our hopes high.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 28, 2006, 11:42:46 AM
The only thing that will prevent him from getting the MVP is the small number of wins of the Lakers this season. If we had a 55-60wins record..........
Yep I know what you mean, though from this perspective you have to change the name of the award....  I mean of course record of the team has his influence in the choice but it wouldn't have such importance. I mean if Kobe (or another top player) played for the Bobcats and qualified them for the playoffs, we wouldn't give him the award coz of they would have only 42-45 wins...... that's BS , you feel me ?. Look at before the season , so few so called NBA experts said the Lakers will make the playoffs, what happened ?.... we all know the story. From my mind Kobe has already succeeded in making the postseason with an unexperienced squad, of course others have to be credited for that, but as a leader, Kobe should get it, if not just renamed it "the MVP of the top 5 teams". We aren't a top 5 team but Kobe is the best player in the NBA right now, replace Kobe with Nash and we would be far from the playoffs race...... Anyway, there has been a lot of BS with this award lately ,  the most ignorant shit was Duncan instead of Kidd in 02.....   :grumpy: :grumpy:

I agree with you. It's just that in the last 15-20 years they've never honoured the leader of a less-than-50-wins team. That's why we should not get our hopes high.


I don't think many people really have their hopes high...We know how the NBA is. Kobe is obviously the most valuable player in the league, the players have said it, the coaches have said it...Media is a different thing, I think they rather see Chris Paul win it than Kobe...Oh well, there's always next year...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 28, 2006, 01:22:28 PM
^^^ Yep I know that, I haven't hopes at all when it comes to that award. Medias are BS for the most part, their hate towards Kobe is so blatant.... when I read sth like "Kobe ain't in my 4-5 first choice", I had even a beef with a writer who posts NBA articles on one of the most visited french sport website when he dissed the hell out of Kobe after his 81 pt game. The article was some shit like "Kobe is just a scorer, ain't on Nowitzki or Garnett level....." I respect opinions but I can't stand hate or a very weak knowledge of sth
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 28, 2006, 05:02:56 PM
I hate it when MF talk smack about KOBE knowing that he is the best player in the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 28, 2006, 08:10:51 PM
The Suns got their ass whiped these last 2 games. I think the Lakers do have a shot at beating them in the playoffs.  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 28, 2006, 08:15:10 PM
The Lakers are going to get passed the first round no matter who they play. I gurantee that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 28, 2006, 08:45:15 PM
Play Horse vs Kobe  :D 8)

http://www.lakerscasinonight.com/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 28, 2006, 08:48:13 PM
Play Horse vs Kobe  :D 8)

http://www.lakerscasinonight.com/
I'll win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 28, 2006, 09:08:59 PM
Lakers do have a good chance against the Suns, especially if they can keep winning and building confidence.
personally IMO, in a 7 game series i dont think the Lakers will be able to keep up with them but i'm not sayin it isnt possible.
i still believe the suns will make it to the WC finals and hopefully beat the spurs. the Suns are a very talented team.

btw, i fucked Kobe up in horse  :P (all u gotta do is keep cashin the half court shots)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on March 28, 2006, 09:32:16 PM
the reason alot of people think kobe is the MVP ic b/c in THEIR EYES kobe is surrounded with garbage. And for kobe to carry that garbage to the playoffs, to them is like "WOW"

I definitly don't think Kobe is surrounded by garbage, Lamar Odom is a great player, Kwame jus mite be comin' good lately, and Smush isn't a bad player. I think the Lakers could take the Mavericks or Nuggets, but beating the Spurs and Suns over 7 games would be tough but I still think they could do it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 28, 2006, 10:11:05 PM
Clippers, Kings, Grizzlies, Suns and Mavericks all lost. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 29, 2006, 01:45:38 AM
Hey NIB..Where you still in the game when The Lakers fans gave Kwame a standing ovation?  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2006, 01:43:59 PM
Yes...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on March 29, 2006, 02:26:08 PM
The Lakers are going to get passed the first round no matter who they play. I gurantee that.

lol

If u think the Lakers are going to beat the Spurs, or even the Suns for that matter in a 7 game series...youre insane. Any team can beat any other team in any given game. But in a 7 game series, they wont stand a chance. Dallas should take them pretty easily too, even tho Dallas is soft to me. If the Lakers can make it to the #6 spot, they have a shot against Denver tho. Denver will obviously still be the favorite, and i actually like their squad....but they arent a very reliable team for the playoffs. I picture the playoffs for the Lakers looking alot like the earlier part of the season. Kobe will score a ton, and his teammates will get shot out. The better teams will make the adjustments.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2006, 02:29:12 PM
The Lakers are going to get passed the first round no matter who they play. I gurantee that.

lol

If u think the Lakers are going to beat the Spurs, or even the Suns for that matter in a 7 game series...youre insane. Any team can beat any other team in any given game. But in a 7 game series, they wont stand a chance. Dallas should take them pretty easily too, even tho Dallas is soft to me. If the Lakers can make it to the #6 spot, they have a shot against Denver tho. Denver will obviously still be the favorite, and i actually like their squad....but they arent a very reliable team for the playoffs. I picture the playoffs for the Lakers looking alot like the earlier part of the season. Kobe will score a ton, and his teammates will get shot out. The better teams will make the adjustments.



LOL...We'll see.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 29, 2006, 02:31:36 PM
^ what he said
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on March 29, 2006, 02:41:40 PM
The Lakers are going to get passed the first round no matter who they play. I gurantee that.

lol

If u think the Lakers are going to beat the Spurs, or even the Suns for that matter in a 7 game series...youre insane. Any team can beat any other team in any given game. But in a 7 game series, they wont stand a chance. Dallas should take them pretty easily too, even tho Dallas is soft to me. If the Lakers can make it to the #6 spot, they have a shot against Denver tho. Denver will obviously still be the favorite, and i actually like their squad....but they arent a very reliable team for the playoffs. I picture the playoffs for the Lakers looking alot like the earlier part of the season. Kobe will score a ton, and his teammates will get shot out. The better teams will make the adjustments.



LOL...We'll see.

thats usually how i think. You guys usually do a lot of talking during the season, i typically wait till playoff team to talk my team up and even then i dont do a ton of "my team is so great" kind of responses. But in all honesty, im very much not concerned about round 1. If u guys could manage to beat us in Round 1, id give u props. It would without a doubt be the biggest upset in playoff history, replacing that Denver/Seattle series years ago. But i dont see a round 1 matchup between LA and SA. I think we'll win the west, and youd have to slip to the 8 spot. You guys have a favorible schedule coming up so i doubt youll slide to the 8th seed....unless u guys REALLY suck.  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 29, 2006, 02:46:57 PM
^^I don't think NIK ment that the Lakers would beat the Spurs (although I wouldn't be surprised if he thought they could). That point you made about playoffs being diffrent from the regular season and Kobe jacking up all the shots in the playoffs could prove to be true. But if they play any team but the Spurs I think they have a chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 29, 2006, 02:48:55 PM
i'ma get to 1500 before u ted  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 29, 2006, 02:51:46 PM
i'ma get to 1500 before u ted  :P
We'll see about that.  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2006, 02:52:01 PM
^^I don't think NIK ment that the Lakers would beat the Spurs (although I wouldn't be surprised if he thought they could). That point you made about playoffs being diffrent from the regular season and Kobe jacking up all the shots in the playoffs could prove to be true. But if they play any team but the Spurs I think they have a chance.


LOL, don't worry, he has trouble understanding things...


ToNe...Phil Jackson+Kobe Bryant+Playoffs=Tough match-up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on March 29, 2006, 02:54:58 PM
^^I don't think NIK ment that the Lakers would beat the Spurs (although I wouldn't be surprised if he thought they could). That point you made about playoffs being diffrent from the regular season and Kobe jacking up all the shots in the playoffs could prove to be true. But if they play any team but the Spurs I think they have a chance.

I dont see them beatin the Mavs or Suns tho really. The Mavs are flaky in the palyoffs, but i dont think Avery is gonna let them slip in round 1. They have a lot of talent, and although they never make the finals...they probably wouldnt have that big of a let down. The only problem with them is if they dont get the 1 spot, they get the 4 spot and play the Clips. I see the Clips having a FAR better shot at getting out of the first round the the Lakers. Only thing going against the Clips is that the number 5 spot in the west...is actually a worse spot then the number 6 or 7. The number 5 seed plays either San Antonio or Dallas. Numbers 6 or 7 plays either the Suns or the Nuggets. I can see the Lakers havin that outside shot against Denver. But the Suns are a strong team with good leadership. That leadership is crucial in the Playoffs. The Lakers only chance would be that Amare comes back and somehow that throws off the teams chemistry.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 29, 2006, 02:55:55 PM
The Last time i checked Phil, kobe & the Lakers have beat the spurs 3 out of the last 4 playoffs series. And have 4 gw winning streek against them in the playoffs  ::)  

(http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/196/174828480artr06cg.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 29, 2006, 03:12:58 PM

 and even then i dont do a ton of "my team is so great" kind of responses.

That's b/c you don't have bragging rights, you dumb piece of shit  :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:  ;D  ..Only retards like you and clipper / Queens fans talk shit to Laker fans when getting owned  :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2006, 03:33:13 PM
^^I don't think NIK ment that the Lakers would beat the Spurs (although I wouldn't be surprised if he thought they could). That point you made about playoffs being diffrent from the regular season and Kobe jacking up all the shots in the playoffs could prove to be true. But if they play any team but the Spurs I think they have a chance.

I dont see them beatin the Mavs or Suns tho really. The Mavs are flaky in the palyoffs, but i dont think Avery is gonna let them slip in round 1. They have a lot of talent, and although they never make the finals...they probably wouldnt have that big of a let down. The only problem with them is if they dont get the 1 spot, they get the 4 spot and play the Clips. I see the Clips having a FAR better shot at getting out of the first round the the Lakers. Only thing going against the Clips is that the number 5 spot in the west...is actually a worse spot then the number 6 or 7. The number 5 seed plays either San Antonio or Dallas. Numbers 6 or 7 plays either the Suns or the Nuggets. I can see the Lakers havin that outside shot against Denver. But the Suns are a strong team with good leadership. That leadership is crucial in the Playoffs. The Lakers only chance would be that Amare comes back and somehow that throws off the teams chemistry.


First of all, genius, Amare has already BEEN back...Second off, are you implying that the Clippers have a better chance in the playoffs than the Lakers, when it's pretty much confirmed that the Clippers first round opponent will be Dallas or San Antonio and it's pretty much confirmed that the Lakers first round opponent will be Phoenix or Denver? LMAO...Dude, you come out of nowhere to say the dumbest shit...I'm not saying the Lakers are the best team in the west, I'm simply saying that they have a great chance to surprise, especially how they've been playing lately, especially since we have Phil (never lost a 1st round match-up), especially since we have Kobe, especially since we beat the elite teams (Dallas twice, Miami, Detroit, San Antonio, etc.), especially since our first-round opponent will be an unexperienced playoff team...Second round might be tough, but I keep faith in the Lakers, and most of the world WILL be surprised...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 29, 2006, 03:36:36 PM
Amare is out for the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2006, 03:38:00 PM
Amare is out for the season

Yea, but that's just to rest his injury, according to what I heard...I thought it was pretty obvious that he's already in shape to play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 29, 2006, 06:23:56 PM
I don't know if you guys remember the 1990 playoffs, when the Lakers lost in the 2nd round to the Phoenix Suns. Magic had 2 games where he scored over 40 points but the Lakers lost both games and the series. Magic's teammates did nothing during the series and Magic's scoring wasn't enough to pull off a win.

We can't stop Nash, period. We need to control the other guys on the Suns. We have to keep Marion off the glass. There are 4 other guys on the court besides Nash. We need to stay at home on them and their 3 point shooters. If Nash gets 50, so be it. Don't let the other guys on the Suns beat us.

Also, we can't play their game. The last time we played the Suns, Phil went small and had a bunch of small forwards on the floor. We need to play our game which means taking advantage of our big men. We need to post up Odom and Kwame all game long and Kobe should take it to the paint and post up when he can. What shot blocking or interior D does Phoenix have, with Kurt Thomas hurt and Amare most likely not playing?

This team is beatable as long as we have a smart game plan. We need to play our game instead of trying to beat Phoenix at theirs. If we do that, we'll lose for sure. Instead if we play to our strenghts, which is our size advantage, we stand a chance of beating this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 29, 2006, 08:46:01 PM
DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHEN DA PLAY-OFFS START??I KNOW IS LIKE IN APRIL 23 OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!!!!



LAKERS1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 29, 2006, 09:09:37 PM
DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHEN DA PLAY-OFFS START??I KNOW IS LIKE IN APRIL 23 OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!!!!



LAKERS1

nigga u too ghetto  8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 29, 2006, 09:37:23 PM
well, we'll have a better idea of a series against the suns before the playoffs start cause we still have 2 games vs the suns left
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 29, 2006, 09:38:39 PM
well, we'll have a better idea of a series against the suns before the playoffs start cause we still have 2 games vs the suns left

should b too very good games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on March 29, 2006, 11:03:24 PM
Fuck, the Kings have won 2 in a row.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Canuck on March 29, 2006, 11:20:37 PM
The Last time i checked Phil, kobe & the Lakers have beat the spurs 3 out of the last 4 playoffs series. And have 4 gw winning streek against them in the playoffs  ::) 

(http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/3969/derekfisher0415az.png)


Last time I checked the Lakers also had Shaq on the team when that happend as well as a overall good team and not just one player  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 29, 2006, 11:58:51 PM
^^ Shut the fuck up.

Fuck, the Kings have won 2 in a row.

naw, is only 1 game, they've lost 5 out of there last 8 games ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 12:18:14 AM
Im so pump'd up...I can't wait till the playoffs start. Phil WILL come up with a great game plan / make adjustments when we lose a game or two. Remember 2004 playoffs against the spurs? Phil and the coaching staff made their adjustments and we end up beating the shit out of'em the last 4 games.

Remember when the knicks went to the Finals as a 8 seed? The Lakers are going to do the same shit.  (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2006, 09:44:32 AM
Remember when the knicks went to the Finals as a 8 seed? The Lakers are going to do the same shit. 

LMAO...That's a long-shot from:

THE LAKERS WILL LOSE ON FRIDAY....WE WILL GET OUR ASS BEAT AGAINST THE SPURS & PISTONS..THEN THE LAKERS WILL GO ON A 10 GAME LOSING STREEK,,SEASON OVER..LOTTERY FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR...

LIKE I SAID    http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=94591.msg1066471#msg1066471
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2006, 09:45:57 AM
I don't know if you guys remember the 1990 playoffs, when the Lakers lost in the 2nd round to the Phoenix Suns. Magic had 2 games where he scored over 40 points but the Lakers lost both games and the series. Magic's teammates did nothing during the series and Magic's scoring wasn't enough to pull off a win.

We can't stop Nash, period. We need to control the other guys on the Suns. We have to keep Marion off the glass. There are 4 other guys on the court besides Nash. We need to stay at home on them and their 3 point shooters. If Nash gets 50, so be it. Don't let the other guys on the Suns beat us.

Also, we can't play their game. The last time we played the Suns, Phil went small and had a bunch of small forwards on the floor. We need to play our game which means taking advantage of our big men. We need to post up Odom and Kwame all game long and Kobe should take it to the paint and post up when he can. What shot blocking or interior D does Phoenix have, with Kurt Thomas hurt and Amare most likely not playing?

This team is beatable as long as we have a smart game plan. We need to play our game instead of trying to beat Phoenix at theirs. If we do that, we'll lose for sure. Instead if we play to our strenghts, which is our size advantage, we stand a chance of beating this team.


I agree...That's why I wanted Amare to return for the playoffs. Our small line-ups aren't nearly as good as our normal ones...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 30, 2006, 02:02:24 PM
Spurs tonight,hopefully i can watch it,inglewood u know im counting on u to post the highlight vid  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 30, 2006, 02:07:39 PM
Spurs tonight,hopefully i can watch it,inglewood u know im counting on u to post the highlight vid  8)
No. Inglewood stop posting highlights! My hard drive is getting full. Although maybe it has more to do with all those Simpsons and Family Guy episode I have. Plus I have Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (movie) Saw II and The Lord of the Rings trilogy on my computer too. :-\ Plus all those Laker highlights it probably totals 10 GBs. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 30, 2006, 02:11:28 PM
Spurs tonight,hopefully i can watch it,inglewood u know im counting on u to post the highlight vid  8)
No. Inglewood stop posting highlights! My hard drive is getting full. Although maybe it has more to do with all those Simpsons and Family Guy episode I have. Plus I have Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (movie) Saw II and The Lord of the Rings trilogy on my computer too. :-\ Plus all those Laker highlights it probably totals 10 GBs. :o
lol how bigs ur hardrive,i got a 160gb so its all good  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 30, 2006, 02:12:22 PM
Spurs tonight,hopefully i can watch it,inglewood u know im counting on u to post the highlight vid  8)
No. Inglewood stop posting highlights! My hard drive is getting full. Although maybe it has more to do with all those Simpsons and Family Guy episode I have. Plus I have Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (movie) Saw II and The Lord of the Rings trilogy on my computer too. :-\ Plus all those Laker highlights it probably totals 10 GBs. :o
lol how bigs ur hardrive,i got a 160gb so its all good  8)
30-35 GBs :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on March 30, 2006, 02:18:43 PM
Spurs tonight,hopefully i can watch it,inglewood u know im counting on u to post the highlight vid  8)
No. Inglewood stop posting highlights! My hard drive is getting full. Although maybe it has more to do with all those Simpsons and Family Guy episode I have. Plus I have Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (movie) Saw II and The Lord of the Rings trilogy on my computer too. :-\ Plus all those Laker highlights it probably totals 10 GBs. :o
lol how bigs ur hardrive,i got a 160gb so its all good  8)
30-35 GBs :-[

lol damn,upgrade dat shit, hardrives arent even that expensive these days
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 30, 2006, 02:26:21 PM
anyone think the lakers can do it again? kobe has been having back spasms, so this is gonna be even harder. still gonna be a good game.

kwame step it up tonight!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2006, 02:27:09 PM
anyone think the lakers can do it again? kobe has been having back spasms, so this is gonna be even harder. still gonna be a good game.

kwame step it up tonight!



Should be tough, I believe we can do it though...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 03:46:54 PM
I only post highlights when the Lakers win, so yes, i will post the highlights of tonight's game  (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)



THE LAKERS WILL LOSE ON FRIDAY....WE WILL GET OUR ASS BEAT AGAINST THE SPURS & PISTONS..THEN THE LAKERS WILL GO ON A 10 GAME LOSING STREAK,,SEASON OVER..LOTTERY FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR...

LOL You're such a fucking homer..Realistic Lakers fans where thinking that way when we lost to the blazers. they were down by 10 points in the 4th quarter and choked against a crappy team, We were playing the worst ball of the season, and they weren't showing improvements.

Only HOMERS like YOU were walking around saying "We're getting better" after the lost LOL

And Kwame was driving Lakers fans crazy shaving away all those points with all those miss lay-ups and dunks and he did look like the worst player ever., But homers like you were saying he was playing like Karl Malone.

And the reason Laker fans wanted Lamar traded is b/c of all those 6-7 shot attempt games...but you were to much of a homer to see that he was hurting this team.

Me making those comments doesn't make me any less of a Lakers fan. Me posting here and on Clublakers these last 2 years the Lakers have been down shows that I'm a die hard Lakers fan. You have this retarded mentality that if you criticize your team or player on that team you're not a real fan. Last season i had the mentality that you have but this season i just have to call it like it is. We can't let this team slide when they lose to bad teams. the same goes with the players, you have to criticize them when they don't show up.

And stop fighting with Laker fans , you fucking retard, We're all Lakers fans here going threw this rebuilding process. No one is above anyone, stop acting like you're the #1 Laker fan here, no one gives a shit,  :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2006, 04:27:28 PM
I only post highlights when the Lakers win, so yes, i will post the highlights of tonight's game  (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)



THE LAKERS WILL LOSE ON FRIDAY....WE WILL GET OUR ASS BEAT AGAINST THE SPURS & PISTONS..THEN THE LAKERS WILL GO ON A 10 GAME LOSING STREAK,,SEASON OVER..LOTTERY FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR...

LOL You're such a fucking homer..Realistic Lakers fans where thinking that way when we lost to the blazers. they were down by 10 points in the 4th quarter and choked against a crappy team, We were playing the worst ball of the season, and they weren't showing improvements.

Only HOMERS like YOU were walking around saying "We're getting better" after the lost LOL

And Kwame was driving Lakers fans crazy shaving away all those points with all those miss lay-ups and dunks and he did look like the worst player ever., But homers like you were saying he was playing like Karl Malone.

And the reason Laker fans wanted Lamar traded is b/c of all those 6-7 shot attempt games...but you were to much of a homer to see that he was hurting this team.

Me making those comments doesn't make me any less of a Lakers fan. Me posting here and on Clublakers these last 2 years the Lakers have been down shows that I'm a die hard Lakers fan. You have this retarded mentality that if you criticize your team or player on that team you're not a real fan. Last season i had the mentality that you have but this season i just have to call it like it is. We can't let this team slide when they lose to bad teams. the same goes with the players, you have to criticize them when they don't show up.

And stop fighting with Laker fans , you fucking retard, We're all Lakers fans here going threw this rebuilding process. No one is above anyone, stop acting like you're the #1 Laker fan here, no one gives a shit,  :stupid:



The thing is, I never said we were "getting better"...I said it would take time for Phil Jackson's system to really do some damage, as it did. I never said Kwame played like Karl Malone, I said he was struggling and it would take time before he'd fully be able to operate in the triangle, as he did. And I never said I was the number 1 Laker fan, I just ALWAYS have hated it when people like you talk shit about their team when they're in a slump, saying shit like "we suck", "we're going to the lottery", "we're gunna lose the next 10" and then when they start winning again, you hop right back up on the bandwaggon, talking about how great we are, switching up so quickly, when fans like me have been faithful in the system the whole time...If you wanna be a Laker fan, be a fan all the way...I swear that I'll never betray the Lakers or a Laker fan if you keep that Laker pride. We should function as a family and as a team, but it can't always be that way, especially the way some fans were attacking our team and its players during our mid-season slump...Keep the Laker pride functioning at ALL times...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 04:32:49 PM
Me posting here and on Clublakers these last 2 years the Lakers have been down shows that I'm a die hard Lakers fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 30, 2006, 04:34:10 PM
DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHEN DA PLAY-OFFS START??I KNOW IS LIKE IN APRIL 23 OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT!!!!



LAKERS1

nigga u too ghetto  8) 8)
wtf nigga 8)..so i guess no body know
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2006, 04:36:02 PM
Me posting here and on Clublakers these last 2 years the Lakers have been down shows that I'm a die hard Lakers fan.


Look man, I don't want to debate your Laker fan status...Lets just keep the hope, the faith, and the pride in our team at all times...Deal?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 04:56:17 PM
Lakers vs. Spurs 10:30 (EST) on TNT  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 30, 2006, 05:21:47 PM
Kobe's had 3 full days of nothing but Newport Beach, driving to LA can take a lot out of you so I know he enjoyed those days, hopefully it will show tonight
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 30, 2006, 06:28:59 PM
Spurs tonight,hopefully i can watch it,inglewood u know im counting on u to post the highlight vid  8)
No. Inglewood stop posting highlights! My hard drive is getting full. Although maybe it has more to do with all those Simpsons and Family Guy episode I have. Plus I have Get Rich Or Die Tryin' (movie) Saw II and The Lord of the Rings trilogy on my computer too. :-\ Plus all those Laker highlights it probably totals 10 GBs. :o
lol how bigs ur hardrive,i got a 160gb so its all good  8)
30-35 GBs :-[

lol damn,upgrade dat shit, hardrives arent even that expensive these days
As soon as I get a job Imma buy a new hard drive, a new cell phone, and a player for my car.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 09:32:55 PM
sooo i jus got home from my boys crib and turned on the game. its 57-53 spurs in the 3rd. i heard the lakers have been doin a good job keepin up the whole game but the defense couldnt stop tony parker in the paint in the first half. pretty close game but the spurs are startin to pull away. oup, there's a 3 by cook, 1 point game   ;)

spoke too soon, mr. T parker jus got an and1 and phil is PISSED at dick buveda...looks like they're gettin jerked off again  :tosser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 09:43:45 PM
i take that jerkin off statement back, the spurs are just outplaying the lakers right now in the 3rd quarter with duncan on the bench. t parker is takin over.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 09:51:22 PM
Brian Cook always gets exposed in these kind of games. He's an awful defender. I can't wait till next season when Ronnie Turiff Starts. He's a great defender. He's just not ready this season, Still recovering from his heart surjurie. And Smush got murdered in that 1st half to. :(   ..

I can't wait till the LAkers get rid of these bad defenders   Brian Cook, Sissy Vujacic, Luke Walton & even Smush ,Chris Mihm ...damn that's the whole team  ;D  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 09:52:52 PM
and is it just me or does mitch kupchak look like john malkovich?

(http://www.laist.com/attachments/la_phil/mitch_kupchak-thumb.jpg) (http://www.cinefile.biz/malko2.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 09:53:32 PM
19-2 run to end the 3rd quarter :nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 09:58:42 PM
Brian Cook always gets exposed in these kind of games. He's an awful defender. I can't wait till next season when Ronnie Turiff Starts. He's a great defender. He's just not ready this season, Still recovering from his heart surjurie. And Smush got murdered in that 1st half to. :(   ..

I can't wait till the LAkers get rid of these bad defenders   Brian Cook, Sissy Vujacic, Luke Walton & even Smush ,Chris Mihm ...damn that's the whole team  ;D  :P

vujacic/smush/mihm aren't normally bad defenders. smush jus got taken advantage of by tony b/c he just attacks while smush isn't in his stance. vujacic is a good defender, i think that's one thing you shouldn't be disappointed about. lakers defense isn't bad either normally durin the season, the spurs are jus ca$hin everything tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 10:03:52 PM
All those guys are soft. Trust me. BTW Kwame is doing  a gread job on TD.. he's making some shots on turiaff but Kwame is shutting him down. bit like i said,,We need tougher guys. I think Kwame and Turriaff are going to play great Defence together next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 30, 2006, 10:04:06 PM
anyone know what lamar odom's song is? you know everytime a player scores they play a few seconds of a song, like kobe's is Game - Higher, and Smush's is pac - ambition az a ridah, but i cant tell what odoms is, but it sounds familiar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 10:15:22 PM
Bob Horry just killed it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 10:18:03 PM
All those guys are soft. Trust me. BTW Kwame is doing  a gread job on TD.. he's making some shots on turiaff but Kwame is shutting him down. bit like i said,,We need tougher guys. I think Kwame and Turriaff are going to play great Defence together next season.

Kwame's doin a good job, but not a great job.  50% FG, 20 points, 13 rebounds. all above avg stats.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 10:19:23 PM
That was against Turriff, you dumbass...Kwame shut'em down.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 10:23:14 PM
That was against Turriff, you dumbass...Kwame shut'em down.

Kwame was on Duncan the 4th quarter and TD turned on the heat. he was on fire. i'm watchin the game fool.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 10:24:54 PM
you wanna talk shuttin em down? bruce bowen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 10:28:11 PM
That was against Turriff, you dumbass...Kwame shut'em down.

Kwame was on Duncan the 4th quarter and TD turned on the heat. he was on fire. i'm watchin the game fool.

LOL turiaf played less than 10 mins.

duncan musta put up the majority of those stats in that 7 min span  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 10:34:44 PM
TD was 2-9 in the 1st half.....And he made some shots on Turriaf in the 4th quarter.

And KB had back spasm...all his shots were short,  no one was in his face..only kobe shuts kobe down.

And LOL at steve kerr and TNT..to much spurs dick ryding....and not 1 word of kobe's back spasm...only dick ryding b.bowen ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 10:52:16 PM
TD was 2-9 in the 1st half.....And he made some shots on Turriaf in the 4th quarter.

And KB had back spasm...all his shots were short,  no one was in his face..only kobe shuts kobe down.

And LOL at steve kerr and TNT..to much spurs dick ryding....and not 1 word of kobe's back spasm...only dick ryding b.bowen ::)

i stated earlier that duncan wasn't playing good in the first half and then got hot in the 2nd half. turiaf wasn't playing in the 4th until late in the quarter, Kwame played most of the time on duncan, i was watchin the game man u cant pull that shit past me.

kobe did have back spasms, his shots werent all short, most of em hit the rim and didnt go in, bowen was D-in him up good, all the commentators/analysts were sayin that bowen played great Defense on kobe. you're just hatin on bowen REAAAAAL bad.

and they did say earlier in the game that kobe had back problems....you just hate hate hate
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 10:56:03 PM
LOL Kobe's been shitting On Bowen sinse 2001  ;D Alot of thos shots where clean, he just missed them b/c he had back spasm..Only kobe stops kobe, no one else. And Steve Kerr is just a SPurs Dick ryder.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 10:59:05 PM
there you go again, hatin on any1 who isnt kobe bryant. i never said shit about the past, i was talkin about tonight. kobe had an incredible 43 point performance against the spurs last time, bowen cudnt stop him, but bowen stepped his defense up, kobe's back was hurt, and that all contributed to kobe's bad shooting night (not scorin in his final 16 minutes of play)

jus stop b4 u start caus ur only gonna get butthurt again. i dont wanna get into a petty argument that'll last the whole night. the lakers were playin good until the 3rd quarter when they got ethered with a 19-2 run at the end of the 3rd quarter. tony parker was lightin it up, duncan had a good game, kobe had a bad night (in part due to back spasms). that's all dog, like i said b4, im not gonna get into a petty argument with you that'll last the whole night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 11:09:38 PM
At least we have a game tomorrow. I just want to forget about this game and start a nother winning streak. 9 more games and the season's over. and then the playoffs 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 30, 2006, 11:14:10 PM
At least we have a game tomorrow. I just want to forget about this game and start a nother winning streak. 9 more games and the season's over. and then the playoffs 8)

oh yeah i 4got the lakers were goin for to tie a season-high 5 consecutive wins. oh well, it's still possible.

can't wait for the suns vs. laker games in April. i'ma be in SD so ill be able to see the games 4 sure.  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 30, 2006, 11:27:26 PM
1. BS turnovers, especially in the 3rd quarter
2. Poor perimeter defense in the 3rd , I won't comment on T. Parker drving one more time to the hoop like it was a summer league game......
3. Kobe not on his level....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2006, 11:38:17 PM
Lakers need some tough guys. You can't let Tony Parker get to the paint like that. you gotta knock him on his ass. remember in 2004 playoffs TP abused the Lakers the 1st 2 games and then in (Game 3) shaq put his bitch ass on the floor, And then TP played like shit the rest of the Series. Phil should of told Kwame to foul TP hard.

(http://www.dotandcom.com/it's_just_a_game5_frontpage.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 31, 2006, 01:46:08 AM
Lakers need some tough guys. You can't let Tony Parker get to the paint like that. you gotta knock him on his ass. remember in 2004 playoffs TP abused the Lakers the 1st 2 games and then in (Game 3) shaq put his bitch ass on the floor, And then TP played like shit the rest of the Series. Phil should of told Kwame to foul TP hard.

(http://www.dotandcom.com/it's_just_a_game5_frontpage.jpg)
the all NBA became and still becoming  in the paint softer and softer homie, outside the Wallace , Kirilenko and Zo, though the " easy" calls as soon as there is a contact  are without a reason why.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 31, 2006, 09:11:58 AM
^^ yup its truly a gaurds league nowadays with the new rules

smush is normally a great defender with the long arms, tony parkers quickness gives just about everyone nightmares though

http://www.nba.com/games/20060330/SASLAL/recap.html     <~ phil jacksons comments
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on March 31, 2006, 09:12:25 AM
TD was 2-9 in the 1st half.....And he made some shots on Turriaf in the 4th quarter.

And KB had back spasm...all his shots were short,  no one was in his face..only kobe shuts kobe down.

And LOL at steve kerr and TNT..to much spurs dick ryding....and not 1 word of kobe's back spasm...only dick ryding b.bowen ::)

i stated earlier that duncan wasn't playing good in the first half and then got hot in the 2nd half. turiaf wasn't playing in the 4th until late in the quarter, Kwame played most of the time on duncan, i was watchin the game man u cant pull that shit past me.

kobe did have back spasms, his shots werent all short, most of em hit the rim and didnt go in, bowen was D-in him up good, all the commentators/analysts were sayin that bowen played great Defense on kobe. you're just hatin on bowen REAAAAAL bad.

and they did say earlier in the game that kobe had back problems....you just hate hate hate


that kid up there is an idiot man, and you should know better then to even respond to his posts lol. u notice i almost never respond to him anymore, or even read his garbage really. As for Kobe's "back spasms" being his excuse. lol Cmon.


Kobes Stats   

         G  MIN  FGM-FGA   FG%  3PM-3PA 3P% FTM-FTA FT% STL BLK TO PF OFF DEF TOT AST PTS
Total 71 41.0 11.9-26.9 44.310 2.2-6.4 .339 8.6-10.1 85.139 1.80 0.41 3.2 2.9 0.9 4.4 5.3 4.6 34.6

vs. SA 4 40.5 11.5-30.0 38.333 1.0-6.3 .160 6.0-6.5 92.308 1.75 0.50 3.3 1.5 0.5 4.8 5.3 2.3 30.0


in 4 games this year the Spurs are holding him to 38% from the field and 16% (goddamn) from the three point line. He's regularly 44% from the field and about 34% from three. Theyre holding him almost 5 points under his average. The point totals arent a big deal, but the shot percentages are. It doesnt really matter if he scored 40 or 30 points. If he scores 30, and shoots 50% from the field then its good for the team. If he scores 40 and shoots 30%, its bad. Kobe must be having those back spasms alot against the Spurs and Bruce Bowen. lol. Kobe is obviously a great scorer, but Bowen is also a great defender. Throughout the game Kobe was having a hard time shakin him (like the other games this season, "its the back spasms im tellin yah" lol). Most of the times Kobe was gettin open looks was when he was gettin help with screens on Bowen. U gotta remember Cottie, that little dood up there knows absolutely NOTHING about basketball. Im sure he'll come in here and say a bunch of stupid shit now. And say that the lakers won championships a few years ago, and how great they WERE with Shaq and all that. Completely disregarding their losses lol But to be real, who gives a shit? Unless Shaq is gonna come help u in the playoffs this year....does is matter? LA will more then likely still be bounced out in the first round. They arent any better then i predicted they would be. I said theyd be a low seed in the playoffs at best...they are. Theyre barely above .500, not a surprise. Holding onto this idea that "Phil....in the playoffs, we're unstoppable" lol is fuckin stupid. As if Phil has this plan to all of a sudden just come alive in the playoffs. Phil wants to win every game of the entire season. Theyve won half of them. Some of u guys are acting like the season just started. Theres like 10 games left, your team should be at its peak right now. Youre supposed to peak going INTO the playoffs. If this is the Lakers "peak" (which it is), they lose in round one. Maybe their lucky and it goes past 5 games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TeeRaySix9Teen on March 31, 2006, 09:16:26 AM
Lakers need some tough guys. You can't let Tony Parker get to the paint like that. you gotta knock him on his ass. remember in 2004 playoffs TP abused the Lakers the 1st 2 games and then in (Game 3) shaq put his bitch ass on the floor, And then TP played like shit the rest of the Series. Phil should of told Kwame to foul TP hard.

(http://www.dotandcom.com/it's_just_a_game5_frontpage.jpg)
the all NBA became and still becoming  in the paint softer and softer homie, outside the Wallace , Kirilenko and Zo, though the " easy" calls as soon as there is a contact  are without a reason why.....

lol Kirilenko? Youre putting his toughness in the paint on the same page as Wallace/Zo? Wow. I feel what youre saying as far as the role of bigmen in the league. Its been changing for years tho. Thats why u have shit like Yao being actually the best center in the league right now lol. Cus there are none. For bigmen to succeed now they have to be able to take it outside also. Shit look at Rasheed. His game is NICE down low....but he camps on the three point line now more then anything.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 31, 2006, 11:03:22 AM
Lakers need some tough guys. You can't let Tony Parker get to the paint like that. you gotta knock him on his ass. remember in 2004 playoffs TP abused the Lakers the 1st 2 games and then in (Game 3) shaq put his bitch ass on the floor, And then TP played like shit the rest of the Series. Phil should of told Kwame to foul TP hard.

(http://www.dotandcom.com/it's_just_a_game5_frontpage.jpg)
the all NBA became and still becoming  in the paint softer and softer homie, outside the Wallace , Kirilenko and Zo, though the " easy" calls as soon as there is a contact  are without a reason why.....

The thing is, the second we knock parker on his ass, the refs will call a flagrant and the player will get suspended. This isn't the NBA of old when a player could get socked in the grill and nothing happens. The play that got Kobe suspended for 2 games earlier this year looked pretty tame to me.

I was watching classic NBA, Pistons verses Celtics in the 1987 playoffs. There was a play where Laimbeer rebounded the ball and then Robert Parish hit him 2 times in the face. Nothing was called on Parish, no ejection, not even a foul was called. Players getting clotheslined going to the hoop was commonplace back then. The league ain't having that anymore and I don't think even the abuse we handed TP in 2004 would fly now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2006, 02:21:32 PM
LMFAOOOOOOO!


It seems to me that everyones forgetting that we're playing without our starting center, Chris Mihm... we also just came off a 4 game winning streak without him, he was like our second or third option all season long. Not only that, but we were facing the Spurs, the best team in the fuckin' league, what do you guys expect? Kobe was off, and we still managed to keep uo with them and even lead by 6 in the 3rd quarter...They just took off and started hitting everything. you gotta understand, we're also missing a lot of inside presence, we need Mihm and Kwame playing TOGETHER in the 4th...Some shit I'm reading in this thread is unbelievable...Some Laker fans are COMPLETELY two-faced...It's like when we're winning they talk about how great we are, how we're gunna surprise in the playoffs, and as soon as we lose one game it's back to "the whole team sucks"...Trust me, when we are healthy, and everyones functioning correctly within the triangle, we will be a TOUGH match-up, no matter what anyone says... :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on March 31, 2006, 02:26:36 PM
The Lakers are a lock for the playoffs and I agree rhey are a tough matchup for ne1 but as a Pacer fan I dont want to hear anyone complain about injury's because we have played shorthanded all year so you should be able to play without Mihm my god
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2006, 02:57:43 PM
The Lakers are a lock for the playoffs and I agree rhey are a tough matchup for ne1 but as a Pacer fan I dont want to hear anyone complain about injury's because we have played shorthanded all year so you should be able to play without Mihm my god


LOL! You act like Mihm isn't a KEY player in our system. Him and Kwame are supposed to clog the middle up when players like Tony Parker penetrate, but without Mihm that leaves only Kwame, who is naturally a power-forward...Then we have Turiaf playing important minutes after not playing for 3 games straight because we are short on bigs...It really has a huge affect, and I can understand the Pacers frustration, and I actually believe they are one of the better teams in the east when playing to full potential, but the Lakers have had a lot of troubles this season as well, with injuries and also petty shit...We could EASILY be a few seeds higher if we didn't sustain all those injuries (Profit, Mckie, Mihm, Kobe, Kwame, Turiaf, etc. etc.) and we didn't lose all those close games we should have won (league leading)...But whatever. Playoff time is time to step it up, ESPECIALLY under Phil, ESPECIALLY with Mr. Clutch himself, Kobe Bryant...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 31, 2006, 04:42:16 PM
LOL That's b/c i always shit on you, Teeray, That's why you don't respond to me..YOu're my bitch  :-*

"Spurs are not having Kobe nightmares, They're having Spurs nightmares" - Teeray on kobe shitting on the spurs in the 2002 playoffs  ::)  :laugh:  Excuses excuses excuses  :stupid: :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 31, 2006, 06:15:27 PM
Some Laker fans are COMPLETELY two-faced...It's like when we're winning they talk about how great we are, how we're gunna surprise in the playoffs, and as soon as we lose one game it's back to "the whole team sucks"

i wonder who he's talking about.... :idea:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 31, 2006, 07:12:03 PM
Lakers vs Sonics 10:30 (EST) ESPN  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 31, 2006, 09:30:07 PM
totally forgot about the game, looks like the lakers are winnin big like they should.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 31, 2006, 10:12:27 PM
totally forgot about the game, looks like the lakers are winnin big like they should.
fuck yea and we won 8)

GO LAKERS GOLD RAG!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 31, 2006, 10:19:19 PM
 ::) I don't care what NIB says. He's to sensitive. I know what im talking about. Lakers have alot of soft defenders that will not be a part of this team 2 years from now. Look at what happened to Cook in the 1st half. Cook played like 2 minutes in the 2nd half and Turriaff played alot. He brought defense, we got stops, kobe got some lay-up's and Lakers got a double digit lead in the 2nd half. Cook get's abused by the wilcoz and all these other big man that dunk hard. The same goes with Mihm, soft defenders.

And LOL @ that bitch Gay Allen. Last season he was talking shit about kobe and now look at him. He's not going to make the playoffs, Kobe & the Lakers shit on Gay Allen & the Sonics this season. Lakers won season series 2-1 8)

Gay Alen will always be Kobe's back up in the All-Star game  ;D  ;D ;D  :laugh:

Next season Kobe and the Lakers are going after Vince Carter and the Nets. And all those other faggots that talk shit about his 81 point game. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 31, 2006, 10:48:53 PM
damn kid u hate on every1 who isn't kobe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 31, 2006, 10:49:04 PM
Good win, especially for a back to game .... Kwame stays consistent, Ronny brought some good energy.... and Kobe did his thing ..... Next Rockets, if we control Ming, this game shouldn't be a pb ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 31, 2006, 11:36:20 PM
i don't remember this?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Jtz_MkufQ

looks like Kobe was disrespectin reggie so 31 started beefin, kobe swings a right and gets blocked by reggie, then thrown on top of the table.

(http://sportsmed.starwave.com/media/nba/2002/0303/photo/r_scuffle_i.jpg)

when did this happen?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 31, 2006, 11:40:41 PM
hahaa nice find. that's when all the jealousy started. after the 2000 NBA Finals everyone was comparing kobe to Jordan and players started hating. c.childs also threw a sucker punch to kobe. i wonder what childs is doing these days? he's probably on heroin. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on March 31, 2006, 11:46:44 PM
LOL i remember that one caus childs actually got a piece of Kobe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 31, 2006, 11:52:17 PM
Reggie won the battle, but lost the war. :loser: The annoucer said it was Reggie face looked marked up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 01, 2006, 12:38:03 AM
I forgot to give props to Kwame. Props Kwame  :D  ;D  8)  12pts, 13 reb 1 blk, 1 stl & great defense.

I was watching NBA shootaround on Bspn and 4 of the 5 guys said kobe is the MVP. Im telling you, alot of people think kobe is sorrounded with garbage and that's why he should be MVP. Well, i say, let'em think that. (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)


Quote
Tolbert on ESPN called the MVP award "Shady", hinting that it's really impossible for the media, who are basically just stat-watchers, to correctly vote for the MVP. When you don't watch every single game for every single MVP candidate, you just can't tell what they mean to the team. All you can do at the end of the day is say "hmmm, Nash should be MVP because of this and this stat, so he must make his teammates better," while completely forgetting the fact that the Suns system is a stat inflating system.

In reality, the only fair way to vote for the MVP is to let the scouts, coaches, and players vote. These are the guys who match up daily against the best in the league, not sports-writers who wouldn't know the triangle when they see it.

Kobe's contribution to this Laker team is beyond statistics. It's about single-handedly re-lighting the fire of this championship pedigree ballclub. It's about dominating the game in a way no 2 guard has done since Jordan. It's about scoring so much opposing arenas sell-out to see the Lakers and the 8th wonder of the world. I can only hope the media understands this and just drops the win-record. It's been an overdue 30 years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on April 01, 2006, 01:12:10 AM
another good win, shame the Kings won aswell I thought Golden State was a chance for a min there, I'm really starting 2 think the Kwame Brown trade wasn't such a bad move but I'd love to still have Caron Butler in L.A., its good 2 see Kwame playing well.

Kobe should definitely win MVP, imagine what the Lakers record would be without him? but I still think Odom deserves some credit to.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 01, 2006, 01:26:12 AM
good to see the lakers pick up the win  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 01, 2006, 02:49:33 AM
Good win for LA but their Defense needs to step it up a notch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 01, 2006, 09:28:20 AM
::) I don't care what NIB says. He's to sensitive. I know what im talking about. Lakers have alot of soft defenders that will not be a part of this team 2 years from now. Look at what happened to Cook in the 1st half. Cook played like 2 minutes in the 2nd half and Turriaff played alot. He brought defense, we got stops, kobe got some lay-up's and Lakers got a double digit lead in the 2nd half. Cook get's abused by the wilcoz and all these other big man that dunk hard. The same goes with Mihm, soft defenders.

And LOL @ that bitch Gay Allen. Last season he was talking shit about kobe and now look at him. He's not going to make the playoffs, Kobe & the Lakers shit on Gay Allen & the Sonics this season. Lakers won season series 2-1 8)

Gay Alen will always be Kobe's back up in the All-Star game  ;D  ;D ;D  :laugh:

Next season Kobe and the Lakers are going after Vince Carter and the Nets. And all those other faggots that talk shit about his 81 point game. >:(


I'm too sensitive? The comment I made was very valid and it wasn't even directed towards you, but I guess you took offense to it, so it must've described you pretty well...Cook isn't a great defender, true, but he's starting when he shouldn't be. When Mihm is back, all that will change, Kwame and Mihm clogging up the center is money on the defensive end...I don't wanna talk about next season, we have a team THIS season...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 01, 2006, 09:36:54 AM
As for the win...Good game. Kwame still playin like he should, Kobe still bothered by back spasms, but pulls through it to score 43, and Laker team defense is still shakey at times, but has improved overall...it will be in full effect when Mihm is back...I agree with what Tolbert said about Nash, especially about the stat-inflating system the Suns are running which makes Nash look 10X better...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 02, 2006, 11:17:02 AM
SWEET! They're showing every Laker game this week on FSN West and TNT. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 02, 2006, 02:06:35 PM
Damn, Kobe is killing the Rockets right now  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 02, 2006, 02:15:08 PM
Yeah, 38 pts with still 1:30 minutes plus a quarter to play. Great game, he's back in full effect.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 02, 2006, 02:18:26 PM
41 points now...kobe is doin damage out there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 02, 2006, 03:13:45 PM
Kobe didn't get 50 points  :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(    :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 02, 2006, 04:44:50 PM
Damn Kobe killed again today and the Lakers actually played some Defense.It looks like the Lakers are almost hitting on all cylinders on offense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 02, 2006, 06:15:58 PM
Wassup Haters?

Say hi to Phil Jackson and Mr. Bryant. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on April 02, 2006, 06:25:47 PM
Kobe's dunk in the lane... SICK!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 02, 2006, 06:58:16 PM
Another good game for Kwame, Lamar, nice show by Kobe, ownin' the Rockets...We're lookin' ready for the playoffs, as I expected...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 02, 2006, 09:14:44 PM
Kobe vs Childs

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4435/fighting3ls.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 02, 2006, 10:59:24 PM
Kobe vs Childs

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4435/fighting3ls.gif)

where is childs these dayz?
 :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 02, 2006, 11:01:44 PM
wheres my highlights inglewood  >:(..... :(.... :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 03, 2006, 12:29:46 AM
wheres my highlights inglewood  >:(..... :(.... :'(
Seattle and Houston ones would be off the hook, 10 props would follow  ;D ;), thanks in advance
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 03, 2006, 01:56:05 AM
Kobe vs Childs

(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4435/fighting3ls.gif)

where is childs these dayz?
 :-\

He's 39 and hasn't been in the league in 3 years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 03, 2006, 10:05:26 AM

where is childs these dayz?
 :-\



Nets waived his ass in 2003 after averaging 1 point in 12 games for the 2002-2003 season...Attempting to sock Kobe in the face was the biggest thing he's ever done in his life, it's actually his legacy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 03, 2006, 11:15:24 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)   ;D

http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=13QGHSABWCN9Y2QGIQTF5D2SKP  -- Rockets vs Lakers

http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2VX6Z19XZRSX826FJNTE45ZV3E   -- Lakers vs Sonics

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=31B1YKI7KVEV72VDIP771IHCE3  -- Some of Kobe's Clutch Plays (The Quality is not the greatest but is good enough) My Favorites are the 3 pointers against the Blazers  a couple of years ago & The Offensive rebound / Put back against the Spurs in the Playoffs...i got that in my Sig  ;)  ;D

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=200QCHJ98IXYE2R3VLOGCMZMID  -- Kobe-Annapolis  8)

http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3MJD0NPIYGM0J286TDGUZCYL84  - LOL @ the Queens  :laugh:  ;D

http://s28.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=396WIK78HPACP09L2Z0OZTGHSO   -- We Want Tacos!!  :D  ;D  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 04, 2006, 02:05:53 AM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)   ;D

http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=13QGHSABWCN9Y2QGIQTF5D2SKP  -- Rockets vs Lakers

http://s24.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2VX6Z19XZRSX826FJNTE45ZV3E   -- Lakers vs Sonics

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=31B1YKI7KVEV72VDIP771IHCE3  -- Some of Kobe's Clutch Plays (The Quality is not the greatest but is good enough) My Favorites are the 3 pointers against the Blazers  a couple of years ago & The Offensive rebound / Put back against the Spurs in the Playoffs...i got that in my Sig  ;)  ;D

http://s32.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=200QCHJ98IXYE2R3VLOGCMZMID  -- Kobe-Annapolis  8)

http://s36.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3MJD0NPIYGM0J286TDGUZCYL84  - LOL @ the Queens  :laugh:  ;D

http://s28.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=396WIK78HPACP09L2Z0OZTGHSO   -- We Want Tacos!!  :D  ;D  :laugh:

props my nigga,i knew ud come through 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on April 04, 2006, 08:39:03 AM
does anyone have that kobe addidas commercial where hes comin through the city on a motorcycle and arrives at the staples center, it was from a few years back
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on April 04, 2006, 09:17:14 AM
Rush back to LA?

Rush played for Jackson with the Lakers before he was traded to the Bobcats during Jackson's one-year hiatus from coaching. Now Jackson is back with the Lakers and might want Rush on his team.

"When I came back, one of my first considerations was, `Can we get Kareem Rush back here to play on this basketball club?' " Jackson said.

That's now within the Lakers' power: Any team can claim Rush's contract off waivers.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/14257266.htm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2006, 11:01:31 AM
Rush back to LA?

Rush played for Jackson with the Lakers before he was traded to the Bobcats during Jackson's one-year hiatus from coaching. Now Jackson is back with the Lakers and might want Rush on his team.

"When I came back, one of my first considerations was, `Can we get Kareem Rush back here to play on this basketball club?' " Jackson said.

That's now within the Lakers' power: Any team can claim Rush's contract off waivers.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/14257266.htm


YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope we make a move...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 04, 2006, 11:11:29 AM
Rush back to LA?

Rush played for Jackson with the Lakers before he was traded to the Bobcats during Jackson's one-year hiatus from coaching. Now Jackson is back with the Lakers and might want Rush on his team.

"When I came back, one of my first considerations was, `Can we get Kareem Rush back here to play on this basketball club?' " Jackson said.

That's now within the Lakers' power: Any team can claim Rush's contract off waivers.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/14257266.htm


YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope we make a move...
I feel your enthusiasim. I was really pissed when he got traded, this guy has serious talent. He's a definate boost for the back court. Kobe, Smush, Rush, Sasha. 8) Espically since McKie is out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2006, 11:15:09 AM
Rush back to LA?

Rush played for Jackson with the Lakers before he was traded to the Bobcats during Jackson's one-year hiatus from coaching. Now Jackson is back with the Lakers and might want Rush on his team.

"When I came back, one of my first considerations was, `Can we get Kareem Rush back here to play on this basketball club?' " Jackson said.

That's now within the Lakers' power: Any team can claim Rush's contract off waivers.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/14257266.htm


YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope we make a move...
I feel your enthusiasim. I was really pissed when he got traded, this guy has serious talent. He's a definate boost for the back court. Kobe, Smush, Rush, Sasha. 8) Espically since McKie is out.


I don't think you know how big of a Rush fan I am...He was my second favorite player on the Lakers behind Kobe, I used to have him in my avatar, he has MADDD potential. I don't think ANYONE in this world wants Rush to sign with the Lakers more than me...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 04, 2006, 11:30:33 AM
Great thing for the Lakers if it happens. And Nik, props for being his n.1 fan in this board.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2006, 02:05:14 PM
From the LA Times...

"Kareem (Rush) often expressed fondness of being back with the Lakers," said Rush's agent, Calvin Andrews. "If Phil's interested, we're interested. We'll take a look at it and see."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep4apr04,1,6557086.story?coll=la-headlines-sports
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 04, 2006, 02:08:55 PM
Quote
"The Bobcats are about two things — hard work and maximum effort. With that in mind, we think that it is best to go in a different direction with Kareem."
What do you got to say about that, NIK?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2006, 02:22:13 PM
Quote
"The Bobcats are about two things — hard work and maximum effort. With that in mind, we think that it is best to go in a different direction with Kareem."
What do you got to say about that, NIK?


I think the same thing Phil does...


Lakers coach Phil Jackson had strong feelings on the Charlotte Bobcats' decision to release guard Kareem Rush on Saturday with nine games left in the season and heading nowhere with a 20-53 record.

"I thought it was vindictive," Jackson said. "I don't like to see it because he's one of the guys that we nurtured here. He was contributing to us a lot in the championship (run) two years ago." Phil Jackson's first question when he returned to the Lakers was whether he'd be able to obtain Kareem Rush.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 04, 2006, 02:31:31 PM
yea who would wanna play for the bobcats newayz,make him a laker  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 04, 2006, 02:33:38 PM
Lakers need to sign him. I was pretty upset when he got traded...I always like Rush.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 04, 2006, 02:36:00 PM
Lakers need to sign him. I was pretty upset when he got traded...I always like Rush.

yea he has  alot of potential
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 04, 2006, 02:45:33 PM
Lakers need to sign him. I was pretty upset when he got traded...I always like Rush.

yea he has  alot of potential

Yeah he'll be good playing behind Kobe. I think Phil is goin to make this happen. By the start of next season Rush should be a Laker again.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 04, 2006, 08:10:04 PM
I never cared for Rush personally, I guess that's just me. He's better than Sasha, but that's not saying much. A piece of lint is better than Sasha.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2006, 08:40:08 PM
I never cared for Rush personally, I guess that's just me. He's better than Sasha, but that's not saying much. A piece of lint is better than Sasha.


Kareem Rush in 10 consecutive games as a starter and primary scoring option for the Bobcats in the beginning of this season:

32 Minutes, 13 Points, 8 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Block
28 Minutes, 15 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Steal
40 Minutes, 35 Points (12-15 FG, 6-7 3FG, 5-5 FT), 1 Rebound, 2 Assists, 2 Steals
36 Minutes, 20 Points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3FG, 1-1 FT), 1 Rebound, 1 Block
32 Minutes, 13 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal
37 Minutes, 22 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Assist
38 Minutes, 14 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Block
35 Minutes, 23 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Assist
27 Minutes, 15 Points, 1 Rebound, 1 Assist, 1 Steal
38 Minutes, 20 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 2 Steals
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 04, 2006, 08:57:42 PM
I never cared for Rush personally, I guess that's just me. He's better than Sasha, but that's not saying much. A piece of lint is better than Sasha.


Kareem Rush in 10 consecutive games as a starter and primary scoring option for the Bobcats in the beginning of this season:

32 Minutes, 13 Points, 8 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Block
28 Minutes, 15 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Steal
40 Minutes, 35 Points (12-15 FG, 6-7 3FG, 5-5 FT), 1 Rebound, 2 Assists, 2 Steals
36 Minutes, 20 Points (8-12 FG, 3-5 3FG, 1-1 FT), 1 Rebound, 1 Block
32 Minutes, 13 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal
37 Minutes, 22 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Assist
38 Minutes, 14 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Block
35 Minutes, 23 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Assist
27 Minutes, 15 Points, 1 Rebound, 1 Assist, 1 Steal
38 Minutes, 20 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 2 Steals

pretty nice stats
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on April 04, 2006, 09:48:00 PM
well looks like the Lakers might try and pick him up off waivers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 04, 2006, 11:51:49 PM
You know i had to do this...

Dedicated to NIK and all the homies who supports the Lakers:
http://rapidshare.de/files/17239116/Kareem_Rush_6_3s.wmv.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 05, 2006, 02:06:47 AM
You know i had to do this...

Dedicated to NIK and all the homies who supports the Lakers:
http://rapidshare.de/files/17239116/Kareem_Rush_6_3s.wmv.html
props boi boi
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2006, 09:40:40 AM
You know i had to do this...

Dedicated to NIK and all the homies who supports the Lakers:
http://rapidshare.de/files/17239116/Kareem_Rush_6_3s.wmv.html


Prizlops...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 05, 2006, 04:40:58 PM
so whens the next laker game? predictions on the outcome?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 05, 2006, 04:42:54 PM
Thursday at 7:30 against the Nuggets. It's goin to be a good close game but Lakers should get the win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2006, 04:44:54 PM
so whens the next laker game? predictions on the outcome?



Next game is tomorrow @ Denver...Lakers should take it with the rest they've been given...Also, Kobe has a chance to pass Elgin Baylor's franchise record of 23 games with 40+ points tomorrow. Kobe vs. Carmelo...It's gunna be on TNT as well for you out-of-towners...Should be a good one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 05, 2006, 04:47:51 PM
so whens the next laker game? predictions on the outcome?



Next game is tomorrow @ Denver...Lakers should take it with the rest they've been given...Also, Kobe has a chance to pass Elgin Baylor's franchise record of 23 games with 40+ points tomorrow. Kobe vs. Carmelo...It's gunna be on TNT as well for you out-of-towners...Should be a good one.

damn should b really good,dont we got a chance of mayb playin them in the playoffs or am i totally off?
hopefully Kobe fucks em up,the crowd gonna probably b dissin him cuz its Denver n thats where that white hoe was from  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 05, 2006, 04:51:33 PM
so whens the next laker game? predictions on the outcome?



Next game is tomorrow @ Denver...Lakers should take it with the rest they've been given...Also, Kobe has a chance to pass Elgin Baylor's franchise record of 23 games with 40+ points tomorrow. Kobe vs. Carmelo...It's gunna be on TNT as well for you out-of-towners...Should be a good one.

damn should b really good,dont we got a chance of mayb playin them in the playoffs or am i totally off?
hopefully Kobe fucks em up,the crowd gonna probably b dissin him cuz its Denver n thats where that white hoe was from  >:(
LOL at the white hoe/Denver thing. And the chances of playing Denver in the playoffs are getting slimer each day. Unless Memphis or the Clippers lose a several games it looks like the Lakers are going to play Phionex.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2006, 04:52:58 PM
so whens the next laker game? predictions on the outcome?



Next game is tomorrow @ Denver...Lakers should take it with the rest they've been given...Also, Kobe has a chance to pass Elgin Baylor's franchise record of 23 games with 40+ points tomorrow. Kobe vs. Carmelo...It's gunna be on TNT as well for you out-of-towners...Should be a good one.

damn should b really good,dont we got a chance of mayb playin them in the playoffs or am i totally off?
hopefully Kobe fucks em up,the crowd gonna probably b dissin him cuz its Denver n thats where that white hoe was from  >:(

Yes...We have a chance of playing them in the first round if we finish ahead of Memphis (who are 3 games ahead of us) and capture the 6th seed. We also have a chance of playing them in the 2nd round, if we make it to the 2nd round as a 7th seed and they make it as a 3rd (which is the more likely scenerio). We also have a chance of gaining home-court advantage over them in the playoffs if we win tomorrows game... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 05, 2006, 04:58:11 PM
Im Looking foward to those games against the Suns :baseballbat: :psych: :scarface:  We're going to see if the Lakers could hang with them or not.
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Post by: Black_Smoke on April 05, 2006, 04:59:17 PM
Im Looking foward to those games against the Suns :baseballbat: :psych: :scarface: 

lol yea those games should b sick too
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2006, 05:01:08 PM
Im Looking foward to those games against the Suns :baseballbat: :psych: :scarface:  We're going to see if the Lakers could hang with them or not.



I see it this way...They're lacking big-men...They're lacking interior defense...They're lacking ANY true team defense...Kobe steps it up in the playoffs...The playoffs slows everything down, and that's an advantage to us. That leads me to this conclusion:

We're going to see if the Suns can hang with us or not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 05, 2006, 05:04:41 PM
Im Looking foward to those games against the Suns :baseballbat: :psych: :scarface: 

lol yea those games should b sick too

Im Talking about the Games we got against them in the Regular Season not the playoffs..  Lakers play them on the 7 & 16 of April (<---that shit is going to be on ABC :o 8))  ..If we could beat them at staples and keep it close at their home i think the LAkers could beat them in the playoffs, Plus , they play no defense,that means kobe will avg 45 ppg in the 1st round ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 05, 2006, 05:06:13 PM
Im Looking foward to those games against the Suns :baseballbat: :psych: :scarface: 

lol yea those games should b sick too

Im Talking about the Games we got against them in the Regular Season not the playoffs..  Lakers play them on the 7 & 16 of April (<---that shit is going to be on ABC :o 8))  ..If we could beat them at staples and keep it close at their home i think the LAkers could beat them in the playoffs, Plus , they play no defense,that means kobe will avg 45 ppg in the 1st round ;D 8)

yea ,im done school on the 12th so i can prolly watch the game on the 16th   :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on April 05, 2006, 05:07:16 PM
Kobe is G to a T, every shot he hits is smooth as fuck
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2006, 05:07:24 PM
Im Looking foward to those games against the Suns :baseballbat: :psych: :scarface: 

lol yea those games should b sick too

Im Talking about the Games we got against them in the Regular Season not the playoffs..  Lakers play them on the 7 & 16 of April (<---that shit is going to be on ABC :o 8))  ..If we could beat them at staples and keep it close at their home i think the LAkers could beat them in the playoffs, Plus , they play no defense,that means kobe will avg 45 ppg in the 1st round ;D 8)



I'm almost positive we'll win at least 1 of the 2...In the playoffs, we'll shock EVERYONE vs. the Suns (if we stay a 7th seed).
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Post by: Juronimo on April 05, 2006, 06:46:37 PM
On ClubLakers.com, most fans thing we don't have a chance agianst the Suns. I think we'll suprise people. I can't wait to see.

Anyway, got tomorrow's game against Denver on record. It will be a good game. Denver is a better team now than when we played them at the beginning of the season. It will be a good one. We can't let them get all those lobs liek before.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 05, 2006, 07:02:42 PM
You know i had to do this...

Dedicated to NIK and all the homies who supports the Lakers:
http://rapidshare.de/files/17239116/Kareem_Rush_6_3s.wmv.html

I Forgot how Staples Center gets during the playoffs. A 1 year playoff drought is way to long. Alot of pain and suffering this past year  :laugh: :laugh:  :P Im Glad we're back. And the next time the Lakers miss the playoffs will be 15 years from now when Bynum Retires  :rock: :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2006, 08:39:39 PM
On ClubLakers.com, most fans thing we don't have a chance agianst the Suns. I think we'll suprise people. I can't wait to see.

Fuck those pessimists...Check out this optimism on lakersground.net:

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=21197&start=0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 06, 2006, 08:21:05 PM
Sloppy first quarter for the Lakers. Hopefully they left all the shityness in the first quarter.
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Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 06, 2006, 10:33:11 PM
Lakers making the comeback & forcing OT. Kobe showing why he's the best player in the league 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 06, 2006, 11:09:24 PM
fuck we lost by 2 in OT,how was the game? i was at school so i missed it >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 06, 2006, 11:32:12 PM
dammit so close! luke walton tried but it just wasnt there. im disapointed in lamar odom for missin that fuckin layup!

Kobe showing why he's the best player in the league 8)

 ;D co-sign
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 06, 2006, 11:42:21 PM
Im To depress to break down the game  :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo:    :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :( :( :( :( :( :'( :'( :'( :'(   ...at least we came back  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :( :( :( :( :( :(

im disapointed in lamar odom for missin that fuckin layup!

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 12:38:16 AM
dammit so close! luke walton tried but it just wasnt there. im disapointed in lamar odom for missin that fuckin layup!


and why the fuck did Lamar take the last shot in the 4th quarter? :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:   give it to kobe, he just made a 4 point play :o 

EDIT: kWAME HAD ANOTHER great game, even thoe he did look a little bit like the old kwame with the turnovers and fumbles but he still played great ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on April 07, 2006, 12:48:36 AM
damn we needed that game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on April 07, 2006, 04:39:27 AM
MELOOO did it again, what a season he's having  :-X...this was his 4th(?) gamewinner  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 05:24:18 AM
^^ He didn't make the All Star-Team so he's not having that great of a season, but yeah, he's hit acouple of GW Shots This season.
_____________________________________

I usually don't post highlights in a loss but kobe's 4 point play was crazy  :o ;D 8)

http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2E44LO5WXIRUP029OK6453P0GE  --TNT Broadcast

http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2C64B2AF07LU50C51E8MNVDLGB   -KCAL 9 Broadcast
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 07, 2006, 08:29:09 AM
MELOOO did it again, what a season he's having  :-X...this was his 4th(?) gamewinner  :o
5th I believe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 07, 2006, 10:35:25 AM
Melo is a good clutch player, no doubt about that , but he's still have decent positions. Don't get me wrong that was a tough shot but still possible. Kobe has probably his lowest "shot for the win" percentage this season (don't get me wrong he hit lots of clutchs in the last 2 or 1 minute, I talk about the last shot) coz of his shots are nearly impossible... ok Kobe is Kobe , he can make incredible shots (Portland, Detroit or this 4pt plays to name a very few) but with being tired it's more and more difficult. There are 2 reasons imo
1) Defenders are not some fools, they know who gonna take it so they collectively step it up
2)  But(and the main imo) the work of our team is BAD , we have to work a lot to put better screens for Kobe, much room, and better inbound passes.... Back when we were on top, Kobe had better shots, still very tough but at least possible for his standards , that's why he's succeeded WAY more. Though he's at his best this season so obviously THAT's a TEAM PB
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 07, 2006, 12:35:04 PM
First and foremost, the refs gave Denver a gift, once again shitting on the Lakers. One play where Carmelo was grabbing a hold of Kobe's arm while trying to get into position, Kobe was shouting at the refs to make the call on Carmelo while the ball was still in motion, and even while Kobe was shouting, Carmelo didn't let go and there was no call...Carmelo then pulled Kobe down to the floor with their arms tangled (initiated by Carmelo), and the refs call foul on Kobe. 2 free throws for Carmelo. Sickening...Then when Elson caught the defensive rebound, he CLEARLY traveled, Lamar wanted to chop the refs head off, he was like "HEYYYY!!! WHAT THE HELL?!?!", he couldnt stop thinking about it. He was even shown shaking his head in disgust a while after the play was done with. Then there was an extremely questionable foul called on Kobe when Andre Miller drove it to the hoop and simply missed an off-balance shot...NO FOUL was shown in the reply, but the refs must've seen something, cuz Andre got 2 free-throws on it...Not saying Lakers didn't fuck up as well, I was extremely pissed when Odom and Kobe missed crucial lay-ups, and I was even more pissed when Lamar Odom settled for that stupid shot instead of getting a good look for the lead...But the refs are just ALL gaining up on Kobe. I dunno what it is, maybe that he complains a lot, or acts cocky out there, but there is something about Kobe that makes the refs lack a whole lot of respect for him. Respect that he deserves...Sometimes I wish Kobe or Phil would just lash out with a prepared speech regarding the referee situation during a post-game interview or whatever. The league would fine Kobe in a second though and probably even suspend him. Same with Phil Jackson...No love for the Lakers. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 07:23:36 PM
I Hope we win tonight but i think the guys will be tired and lose by 15 points :-\ :( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 07, 2006, 08:00:54 PM
18 points on 8-12 shooting for Kobe in the first Qt. 8) rest of team better pick it up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 07, 2006, 08:01:26 PM
homie we got thizzz shit 2night bitch 8)

GO LAKERS1 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 07, 2006, 08:48:51 PM
Kobe 30pts + Smush 12pts  + Rest of team 10pts = :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 08:51:16 PM
^^ Is not about Points, it's about playing defense, We can't hang with these guys, no one can.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 07, 2006, 08:57:44 PM
^^ Is not about Points, it's about playing defense, We can't hang with these guys, no one can.
I know but when 2 players combine for 42 and the rest of the team has 10? This is the Suns, not really the greatest defensive team out there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 07, 2006, 08:58:32 PM
Leads down to 3.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 09:00:17 PM
^^ Is not about Points, it's about playing defense, We can't hang with these guys, no one can.
I know but when 2 players combine for 42 and the rest of the team has 10? This is the Suns, not really the greatest defensive team out there.

good point  :)  the bucks scored 130 points against them  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 07, 2006, 09:07:27 PM
Kobe, 40 half way through 3rd Qt.  8) Wonder if he'll reach 60?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 09:32:15 PM
game over , phil should of not rest kobe in the beginning of the 4th quarter..good night :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo: :boohoo:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 09:38:02 PM
Steve Nash goes to the bench ,suns go on a run...kobe goes to the bench , Lakers fall apart....thanx mitch Kupcake
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 07, 2006, 10:17:57 PM
I was out so I missed the game but looks like we got mopped...thats not the mesage we wanted to send to this team before the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on April 07, 2006, 10:27:49 PM
lakers still havent beaten the suns since nash was acquired. diaw's an animal. him & barbosa are gonna shine in the playoffs

16th shud be interesting....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 07, 2006, 10:30:04 PM
Im still sayin the Lake show is getting past the first round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 07, 2006, 10:46:20 PM
damn we made a nice comback in the 3rd quarter to cut the lead to 1point but then we just couldnt execute in the 4th, house made some big 3s for pheonix,tough loss ,who we got next?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 07, 2006, 10:49:51 PM
damn we made a nice comback in the 3rd quarter to cut the lead to 1point but then we just couldnt execute in the 4th, house made some big 3s for pheonix,tough loss ,who we got next?
The Clips homie  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 07, 2006, 10:56:42 PM
damn we made a nice comback in the 3rd quarter to cut the lead to 1point but then we just couldnt execute in the 4th, house made some big 3s for pheonix,tough loss ,who we got next?
clippers nikka thiz sundayz at 6:30pm!!!!

WE CAN DO THE CLIPPERS GOOD...LAKERS CAN GET THAT WIN WITH NO PROBLEM!!!!!!

GO LAKERS..KEEP IT GOLD
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 07, 2006, 10:59:26 PM
we betta beat the clippers, is it home or away :laugh:

hopefully Kobe fucks them up good  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 07, 2006, 11:00:23 PM
Home every game against the clippers is a home game though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 07, 2006, 11:01:55 PM
Home every game against the clippers is a home game though.

lol yea i kno i wuz jus playin ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on April 07, 2006, 11:15:51 PM
important for the lakers to go into the playoffs confident and on a win streak.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on April 07, 2006, 11:16:20 PM
but they're still gonna lose anyway. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 07, 2006, 11:20:36 PM
but they're still gonna lose anyway. :P
:rant:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on April 07, 2006, 11:22:05 PM
but they're still gonna lose anyway. :P
:rant:
:nahnah2:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 07, 2006, 11:24:35 PM
GO LAKERS :nahnah2:

HATERZ>>>>>>> :bomb:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 07, 2006, 11:29:20 PM
Phil should of never rested kobe in the beggining of the 4th quarter! >:(  >:( >:(  suns went on a 6-0 run & the game was over.

And the Lakers will win their final 5 home games :sun: :firedevil:
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Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on April 07, 2006, 11:29:49 PM
GO LAKERS :nahnah2:

HATERZ>>>>>>> :bomb:

^^^ jealous of mrs. bryant
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 07, 2006, 11:34:05 PM
GO LAKERS :nahnah2:

HATERZ>>>>>>> :bomb:

^^^ jealous of mrs. bryant
HATERZ>>SUC DICK :bomb:

JEALOUS ??? ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on April 08, 2006, 12:02:24 AM
GO LAKERS :nahnah2:

HATERZ>>>>>>> :bomb:

^^^ jealous of mrs. bryant
HATERZ>>SUC DICK :bomb:

JEALOUS ??? ???

LOL @ this fool.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 08, 2006, 12:46:39 AM
anyone think Kobe seemed a lil tired towards the end? when he came off the bench with like 8 mins left or was it just me
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Post by: acbaylove on April 08, 2006, 02:21:34 AM
I was out so I missed the game but looks like we got mopped...thats not the mesage we wanted to send to this team before the playoffs.

We will probably end up matching the Spurs anyway. Oh and we betta win the next game, cause we are 1 game away from the Hornets.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 08, 2006, 02:25:11 AM
I was out so I missed the game but looks like we got mopped...thats not the mesage we wanted to send to this team before the playoffs.

We will probably end up matching the Spurs anyway. Oh and we betta win the next game, cause we are 1 game away from the Hornets.

what?
dont we got  more of a chance to play pheonix then Spurs? n what u mean 1 game away from the hornets? lol u got me mad confused playa ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 08, 2006, 03:33:41 AM
The Mavs, Antonio, the Mavs.

Lakers just need to win 2 more games to make the playoffs, all the have left is home games, 1 against the horrible blazers and 1 against the terrible warriors. If they can't win 2 more games this season they don't deserve it anyway.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 08, 2006, 05:03:57 AM
GO LAKERS :nahnah2:

HATERZ>>>>>>> :bomb:

^^^ jealous of mrs. bryant
HATERZ>>SUC DICK :bomb:

JEALOUS ??? ???

LOL @ this fool.
fool ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 08, 2006, 11:53:45 AM
LMFAO! This board is hilarious...What did you guys fucking expect? Suns are a team that run, Lakers were tired as fuck after an OVERTIME loss from the previous night. Lakers still managed to keep the game close after 3. Phil sat Kobe out, Suns made a run. Best believe Kobe won't be sitting 4th quarters like this one come playoff time...AND ARE WE FORGETTING THAT WERE PLAYING WITHOUT CHRIS MIHM?! He's our best way to expose their weakness on the inside, which we'll do in the playoffs, and we currently don't have him...WTF DO YOU MEAN "THANK YOU MITCH KUPCHAK"?! You dumbfuck. We have a good team here, if we face the Suns healthy in the playoffs, we'll give them nightmares...Fuck the fake Laker fans and fuck the idiots who pre-judge without knowing how Phil works...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 08, 2006, 12:03:29 PM
LA is going to have twice the fun with the Lakers and Clippers both in the playoffs. Too bad they're not playing eachother though, that would of been crazy. I hope we play phionex cause the Lakers don't have a chance against the Spurs.
As for last nights game, it was just sloppy. They let the Suns hold the lead too long and by the time 3 minutes were left there was a little sence of panick.  You don't want to be playing most of the 2nd half saying "we still can catch up" cause more often then not you'll lose. I thought the reason Jackson rested Kobe was pretty obvious: he wanted him to be refreshed so he can play until the end of the game. Kobe is becoming tired these days. Normally he could play through it, but the playoffs are coming up. He needs his energy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 08, 2006, 12:20:46 PM
I hope we play phionex cause the Lakers don't have a chance against the Spurs.



Don't say that, man...Maybe the chance is slim, but don't ever say we don't have ANY chance...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 08, 2006, 03:28:35 PM
LA is going to have twice the fun with the Lakers and Clippers both in the playoffs. Too bad they're not playing eachother though, that would of been crazy. I hope we play phionex cause the Lakers don't have a chance against the Spurs.
As for last nights game, it was just sloppy. They let the Suns hold the lead too long and by the time 3 minutes were left there was a little sence of panick.  You don't want to be playing most of the 2nd half saying "we still can catch up" cause more often then not you'll lose. I thought the reason Jackson rested Kobe was pretty obvious: he wanted him to be refreshed so he can play until the end of the game. Kobe is becoming tired these days. Normally he could play through it, but the playoffs are coming up. He needs his energy.

actually the lakers did a good job coming back. only problem is we played ZERO defense. phoenix is used to getting wide open 3's and they got a lot of them last night

Kobe with another 50 point game! i was hoping he'd go for 100 lol. phoenix also plays no defense so that wouldve been a perfect team to try that on
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 08, 2006, 06:39:42 PM
LA is going to have twice the fun with the Lakers and Clippers both in the playoffs. Too bad they're not playing eachother though, that would of been crazy. I hope we play phionex cause the Lakers don't have a chance against the Spurs.
As for last nights game, it was just sloppy. They let the Suns hold the lead too long and by the time 3 minutes were left there was a little sence of panick.  You don't want to be playing most of the 2nd half saying "we still can catch up" cause more often then not you'll lose. I thought the reason Jackson rested Kobe was pretty obvious: he wanted him to be refreshed so he can play until the end of the game. Kobe is becoming tired these days. Normally he could play through it, but the playoffs are coming up. He needs his energy.

actually the lakers did a good job coming back. only problem is we played ZERO defense. phoenix is used to getting wide open 3's and they got a lot of them last night

 i was hoping he'd go for 100 lol. phoenix also plays no defense so that wouldve been a perfect team to try that on

 just wait till we play toronto agian next season lol  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 08, 2006, 06:54:16 PM
LMFAO! This board is hilarious...What did you guys fucking expect? Suns are a team that run, Lakers were tired as fuck after an OVERTIME loss from the previous night. Lakers still managed to keep the game close after 3. Phil sat Kobe out, Suns made a run. Best believe Kobe won't be sitting 4th quarters like this one come playoff time...AND ARE WE FORGETTING THAT WERE PLAYING WITHOUT CHRIS MIHM?! He's our best way to expose their weakness on the inside, which we'll do in the playoffs, and we currently don't have him...WTF DO YOU MEAN "THANK YOU MITCH KUPCHAK"?! You dumbfuck. We have a good team here, if we face the Suns healthy in the playoffs, we'll give them nightmares...Fuck the fake Laker fans and fuck the idiots who pre-judge without knowing how Phil works...PeACe

shut the fuck up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 08, 2006, 10:54:47 PM
LMFAO! This board is hilarious...What did you guys fucking expect? Suns are a team that run, Lakers were tired as fuck after an OVERTIME loss from the previous night. Lakers still managed to keep the game close after 3. Phil sat Kobe out, Suns made a run. Best believe Kobe won't be sitting 4th quarters like this one come playoff time...AND ARE WE FORGETTING THAT WERE PLAYING WITHOUT CHRIS MIHM?! He's our best way to expose their weakness on the inside, which we'll do in the playoffs, and we currently don't have him...WTF DO YOU MEAN "THANK YOU MITCH KUPCHAK"?! You dumbfuck. We have a good team here, if we face the Suns healthy in the playoffs, we'll give them nightmares...Fuck the fake Laker fans and fuck the idiots who pre-judge without knowing how Phil works...PeACe

chill homie
whens Mihm do back anyways? he gonna be playin in the playoffs?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 09, 2006, 12:21:37 AM
I don't see why you guys don't lay back now.. the Lakers will make the playoffs, sure thing. That's all you guys could hope for to begin with. Anything further than the 1st round is a gift.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 12:51:48 AM
I don't see why you guys don't lay back now.. the Lakers will make the playoffs, sure thing. That's all you guys could hope for to begin with. Anything further than the 1st round is a gift.

We want it all. :firedevil: :firedevil: :firedevil: :firedevil: :firedevil: :firedevil: :firedevil:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 09, 2006, 02:13:06 AM
GO LAKERS!!!

INGLEWOOD AVE PROP ON THAT SNOOP PIXX AND THE LIL GUYZ WIT THE LAKERS STICK.KOOL 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 09, 2006, 02:18:00 AM
I don't see why you guys don't lay back now.. the Lakers will make the playoffs, sure thing. That's all you guys could hope for to begin with. Anything further than the 1st round is a gift.

ive been a Lakers fan since i was 11. makin the playoffs was no big deal for years, but this year it is, and that makes it more exciting. and you never know, if kobe goes off - the lakers might make it to the confrence finals!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 09, 2006, 02:59:41 AM
Tonights Game:
Clippers @ Lakers
Clippers can take the LA series tomorrow, Lakers can Tie the Series at 2 a piece
Regardless, The Clippers Clinched a Playoff Berth with a Hornets Loss last night

Keys for both teams:
Clippers - Keep Rebounding! - most of their points in the last two games were on second chance points - Kaman had 15 against the kings, Brand had 15 against the Suns, Show them you run the paint!
Lakers - With maggette likely out, they need to watch out for Radmanovic. Deadly three, Cook and Odom need to box out brand and Parker needs to stop Kaman or else its over, if the clippers have more than 5 rebounds than the lakers at halftime, its over...


im buzzin it, i feel like a commentator for espn or something writing all that, i apologize, but i hope it gave insight on what we might see tonight on the game... At least i was not one sided
Go Clippers!

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 09:35:55 AM
GO LAKERS!!!

INGLEWOOD AVE PROP ON THAT SNOOP PIXX AND THE LIL GUYZ WIT THE LAKERS STICK.KOOL 8)

 i dunno why but i lol at all ur posts homie,u always makin me laugh,props, Go lakers foesho 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 09, 2006, 11:26:21 AM
im buzzin it, i feel like a commentator for espn or something writing all that, i apologize, but i hope it gave insight on what we might see tonight on the game... At least i was not one sided
Go Clippers!
You were one sided with the last 2 words of your post. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 09, 2006, 11:31:13 AM
Shit I forgot to set the Laker game to record on the DVR

Damn Kobe got done dirty by the refs against Phoenix. I think that blocking call was the worst call I've seen since the infamous Baron Davis 3 a few years back. I was screaming at the TV at that call.

Watching Laker games is damn stressful. At least we played hard in those 2 losses, but our D was almost nonexistant the whole time. We need to shore our D down or else we'll get swept in the first round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 09, 2006, 12:03:33 PM
im buzzin it, i feel like a commentator for espn or something writing all that, i apologize, but i hope it gave insight on what we might see tonight on the game... At least i was not one sided
Go Clippers!
You were one sided with the last 2 words of your post. ;D

lol, sorry...i was gone last night, hahahaha

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 09, 2006, 12:09:31 PM
im buzzin it, i feel like a commentator for espn or something writing all that, i apologize, but i hope it gave insight on what we might see tonight on the game... At least i was not one sided
Go Clippers!
You were one sided with the last 2 words of your post. ;D

lol, sorry...i was gone last night, hahahaha



How is Smush Parker going to stop Kaman at the PG position? You mean Kwame Brown, right?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 12:28:43 PM
Lakers better win this shit or else those retarded loser clipper fans are going to flood the Sports Radio stations for the next 2 weeks just like last time, bunch of annoying muthatfuckas :scarface:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 09, 2006, 01:20:20 PM
im buzzin it, i feel like a commentator for espn or something writing all that, i apologize, but i hope it gave insight on what we might see tonight on the game... At least i was not one sided
Go Clippers!
You were one sided with the last 2 words of your post. ;D

lol, sorry...i was gone last night, hahahaha



How is Smush Parker going to stop Kaman at the PG position? You mean Kwame Brown, right?

WOW! damn, sorry.....i was too buzzed....my bad dubcc, dont read my nonsense, lol!!!!!

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 09, 2006, 02:40:16 PM
LMFAO! This board is hilarious...What did you guys fucking expect? Suns are a team that run, Lakers were tired as fuck after an OVERTIME loss from the previous night. Lakers still managed to keep the game close after 3. Phil sat Kobe out, Suns made a run. Best believe Kobe won't be sitting 4th quarters like this one come playoff time...AND ARE WE FORGETTING THAT WERE PLAYING WITHOUT CHRIS MIHM?! He's our best way to expose their weakness on the inside, which we'll do in the playoffs, and we currently don't have him...WTF DO YOU MEAN "THANK YOU MITCH KUPCHAK"?! You dumbfuck. We have a good team here, if we face the Suns healthy in the playoffs, we'll give them nightmares...Fuck the fake Laker fans and fuck the idiots who pre-judge without knowing how Phil works...PeACe

shut the fuck up.

LOL@This fake Laker fan...When the Lakers surprise in the playoffs, I'll keep reminding you every day of "FIRE MITCH KUPCHAK!"...How can you even say that during these times as a Laker fan? It's pretty self-evident that we're making the playoffs, and we lost to 2 good teams without our starting center, one was on a back to back night to a team that runs, and the one previous to that was an overtime loss in a game where the refs screwed with us...You are a fuckin' pathetic excuse for a Laker fan, with your "fire Kupchak" bs, and earlier in the season your "we're a lottery team this year" bs... Fruitcup. :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 09, 2006, 02:41:16 PM
LMFAO! This board is hilarious...What did you guys fucking expect? Suns are a team that run, Lakers were tired as fuck after an OVERTIME loss from the previous night. Lakers still managed to keep the game close after 3. Phil sat Kobe out, Suns made a run. Best believe Kobe won't be sitting 4th quarters like this one come playoff time...AND ARE WE FORGETTING THAT WERE PLAYING WITHOUT CHRIS MIHM?! He's our best way to expose their weakness on the inside, which we'll do in the playoffs, and we currently don't have him...WTF DO YOU MEAN "THANK YOU MITCH KUPCHAK"?! You dumbfuck. We have a good team here, if we face the Suns healthy in the playoffs, we'll give them nightmares...Fuck the fake Laker fans and fuck the idiots who pre-judge without knowing how Phil works...PeACe

chill homie
whens Mihm do back anyways? he gonna be playin in the playoffs?


Mihm's expected back BEFORE the playoffs begin, thank God.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 02:49:55 PM
any Laker fan that says their also a clipper fan IS A FAG, A Fake Lakers fan. yoU'RE AN EMBARRASSMENT TO ALL LAKER FANS, Stop been such a homer. Kupcake has not put together a GREAT Team. Jerry West put together a great team, The GM's of the pistons ,suns, spurs ,Mavs, Have put together a great team. Kupcake has surrounded kobe with a bunch of UN-athletic, Softies that can't defend.

Now you been the made bitch you are, go ahead and have the final word like you always do, homer ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 09, 2006, 03:11:51 PM
any Laker fan that says their also a clipper fan IS A FAG, A Fake Lakers fan. yoU'RE AN EMBARRASSMENT TO ALL LAKER FANS, Stop been such a homer. Kupcake has not put together a GREAT Team. Jerry West put together a great team, The GM's of the pistons ,suns, spurs ,Mavs, Have put together a great team. Kupcake has surrounded kobe with a bunch of UN-athletic, Softies that can't defend.

Now you been the made bitch you are, go ahead and have the final word like you always do, homer ;D




LMFAO! That's why NO ONE respects you...I can't support the Clippers just because I'm a Laker fan? LOLLL! Of course, Lakers will ALWAYS be my team, I even go to Laker-Clipper games when it's a Clipper home game and talk shit to the Clipper fans, but I am an LA resident, and I will support every LA team...Doesn't neccessarily make me a Clipper fan or anything, but if the Lakers lost in the playoffs, I'd want the Clippers to take it all...You're just too fuckin' ignorant to understand that. Kupchak is doing fine, last time I check, half the GM's can't even put teams together that make playoffs...You say Suns and Mavs are great teams? Fine...I say we can beat the Suns and Mavs in the playoffs, and I stand by that...Why? Because I'm a true Laker fan and I have faith in my team...It's not like I'm being totally unrealistic and assuring that we're gunna win the championship this year, but I have Laker pride (you obviously don't), so I keep the hope, and cheer my team on, rather then kick them while they're down (what fake Laker fans like you do). You're NOT a Laker fan, you're saying everyone besides Kobe are a bunch of un-athletic softies, which is obviously not true...It actually makes you sound like a Kobe dick-licker rather than a Laker fan, which makes me understand why everyone calls you Mrs. Kobe. Everyone but Kobe is an un-athletic softy? Smush Parker is our most athletic point guard in YEARS, Kwame Brown is extremely athletic at the 4 & 5, along with Chris Mihm, who has a good share of athleticism, and Devean George, who rebounds at the 3 with his hops as good as anyone. You're just a spineless, dickless, faithless, fake-ass excuse for a Laker fan, and I'll keep saying it until you change your ways and pretend to support our organization on one hand, while screamin "fire Kupchake" and "our team is soft (:love: besides Kobe, of course :love:)" on the other... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 03:21:13 PM
You don't know shit about b-ball...

Devon George, Chris Mihm, Sasha, Brian Cook, All soft, & un-athletic & can't play defense.,  the last time i saw Mihm he got dunked on 3 times by Wilcox. Smush gets steals but every guard blows right by him. Brian Cook is avg 15 minutes the last couple of weeks, Luke gets some rebounds but can't defend, there's a reason the Lakers are 40-37 and probably 40-38 after tonight and in the 8 seed. THANX MITCH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 09, 2006, 03:27:00 PM
the last time i saw Mihm he got dunked on 3 times by Wilcox

I wish he did that to him when he was a clipper

in other news, i was watchin yo mamma and:

"Your Momma's So Stupid, She Went To A Clippers Game And Thought She Was Getting A HairCut!"


hahahahahahahaha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 09, 2006, 03:52:03 PM
You don't know shit about b-ball...

Devon George, Chris Mihm, Sasha, Brian Cook, All soft, & un-athletic & can't play defense.,  the last time i saw Mihm he got dunked on 3 times by Wilcox. Smush gets steals but every guard blows right by him. Brian Cook is avg 15 minutes the last couple of weeks, Luke gets some rebounds but can't defend, there's a reason the Lakers are 40-37 and probably 40-38 after tonight and in the 8 seed. THANX MITCH

Son, there's nothing in this world you know more about than me, let alone basketball...

Lakers are 40-37 (not even a bad record) because we're a young team who lost a WHOLE LOT of close games due to our lack of experience, not because we're a BAD team. With the way you're acting, you might as well stop watching NOW. As a matter of fact, when we DO win another championship, you won't have the joy of saying you supported the Lakers through the thick and the thin, all you'll be able to say is that you were a band-waggon, fakeass fan who only supports your team when they win. Probably 40-38 after tonight? LMFAO. WOW! You are the definition of a piece of shit moron who has the guts to consider himself a fan of a franchise he constantly takes shits on. We're making a run, before our 2 losses we won 6 out of 7 games, we had great wins this year when we played the right way as a team including San Antonio, Detroit, Miami, Dallas, etc...Thanks Mitch? How can you even have the audacity to cheer after such a comment? Simply sickening. :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 04:04:36 PM
You really have no idea how big of a joke you are ,do you? It's imposible to talk Laker B-Ball with a homer like you. Instead of talking about what we could do to improve the team, you dickride the losers that has helped the Lakers be a 500 team....Way to lower your stantards,fag.

Now go run and put on your clipper jersey ,the game is about to start in a couple of hours, you FAKE ASS LAKER FAN. I will always support my team. And if i want to talk about a player that's hurting my team, i will, i don't care if HOMERS like you get butt-hurt.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 09, 2006, 04:22:25 PM
..and probably 40-38 after tonight

Shit man, this line was absolutely disgusting. Never say it again, please. Fuck "probably". Fuck crying before the game is over.
About our record, #8 is looking better than #7 to me. We will face San Antonio (we've already defeated them) with a "nothing-to-loose" mentality or, even better, we could face Dallas (and you know we've always destroyed them, don't you?). We could still miracously advance to the 2nd round. So don't cry before the season is over. It's time to support them. I will.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 04:27:36 PM
^^  ::) don't be like that other faggot and make a big deal about a comment.


Lakers better win this shit or else those retarded loser clipper fans are going to flood the Sports Radio stations for the next 2 weeks just like last time, bunch of annoying muthatfuckas :scarface:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 09, 2006, 04:39:37 PM
GO LAKERS!!!

INGLEWOOD AVE PROP ON THAT SNOOP PIXX AND THE LIL GUYZ WIT THE LAKERS STICK.KOOL 8)

 i dunno why but i lol at all ur posts homie,u always makin me laugh,props, Go lakers foesho 8)
THAT WASS UP GO LAKERS 4SHO LOLZ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 09, 2006, 04:47:54 PM
^^  ::) don't be like that other faggot and make a big deal about a comment.

Ok, but just stay positive till the end of the season, man. There's still room to make improvements and to have a positive season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 04:54:18 PM
Im always positive, Did you read my post where i said the Lakers will win their Last 5 home games? But NIK makes a big deal about everything, i can't even talk about a player b/c he gets all butt-hurt, the guy is a fucking fag. And i didn't say the clippers were going to win, i said Probably. I was talking about the Lakers record and the record that it could be if we lose tonight, i don't why NIB made such a big deal about it, of yeah, b/c he's a sensitive bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 09, 2006, 08:54:30 PM
Lakers win bitches.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 10:05:37 PM
Lakes win bitches.

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 09, 2006, 10:30:08 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 10:36:06 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 09, 2006, 10:38:09 PM
LUKE WALTON! i cant believe it!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 09, 2006, 10:55:34 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
jajaja thxx homie!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 11:07:32 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
jajaja thxx homie!!! 8)

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 09, 2006, 11:19:54 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
jajaja thxx homie!!! 8)

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 11:23:09 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
jajaja thxx homie!!! 8)

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lol i was gonna give u another prop but u can only give 1 prop an hour  8)

ps 1300 posts now in this laker thread,god dayum 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 09, 2006, 11:31:41 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
jajaja thxx homie!!! 8)

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lol i was gonna give u another prop but u can only give 1 prop an hour  8)

ps 1300 posts now in this laker thread,god dayum 8)
oh aiight kool..yeah 1300 post that hood lolz GO LAKERS IS YALL BIRTHDAYZ 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 11:32:48 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
jajaja thxx homie!!! 8)

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lol i was gonna give u another prop but u can only give 1 prop an hour  8)

ps 1300 posts now in this laker thread,god dayum 8)
1300 post that hood lolz GO LAKERS IS YALL BIRTHDAYZ 8)

lol, who we got next?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 09, 2006, 11:35:24 PM
that right nikka we won thiz shit..i went over in staples center it was tight like alwayzz

oh yeah i saw thiz white guyz that have on his back shirt that say lakers loss he was a clippers fan..i was like thiz puto stupid as fuck and lakers won da game he was the first fagget to leave when lakers won cause he know better get his ass kick by the LAKER FAN and me of coures lolz

GO LAKERS!!!!!!

LOL props man,u a funny dude
 8)
jajaja thxx homie!!! 8)

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lol i was gonna give u another prop but u can only give 1 prop an hour  8)

ps 1300 posts now in this laker thread,god dayum 8)
1300 post that hood lolz GO LAKERS IS YALL BIRTHDAYZ 8)

lol, who we got next?
GOLDEN STATE E Z GAME 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 11:37:23 PM
The Lakers have a 30-7 record in the last 37 games between the games. ... Their overall record against the Clippers is 126-43.OWNED .. ;D ;D (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)  (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=260409013
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 11:38:48 PM
nice,how much points did Kobe get in the 4th quarter today?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 09, 2006, 11:39:12 PM
The Lakers have a 30-7 record in the last 37 games between the games. ... Their overall record against the Clippers is 126-43.OWNED .. ;D ;D (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)  (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=260409013

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2006, 11:55:21 PM
nice,how much points did Kobe get in the 4th quarter today?

17, 38 overall, he couldn't keep his 40+ pts streak alive. he had 4 straight games with 40+ Points. 8) That shit was funny when kobe hit that shot in Cassel's face w/ 1 minute left in the game and kobe taped Cassel in the butt. LOL OWNED!

BTW, The clippers have only won, 1 season series against the Lakers in 30 years, that's how much we Own those losers.

And they're only going to have a better record then us for the 4th time in 30 years, and that's only b/c the Lakers were rebuilding 13 years ago and rebuilding now.

But props to the clippers for having a winning season for the 1st time in 14 years  ;D :loser: :loser: :loser: oh ,and making the playoffs for the 4th time in 30 years  :loser: :loser:  And making it to the playoffs for the 1st time in 9 years  ;D :loser: :loser: :loser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 10, 2006, 12:08:11 AM


But props to the clippers for having a winning season for the 1st time in 14 years  ;D :loser: :loser: :loser: oh ,and making the playoffs for the 4th time in 30 years  :loser: :loser:  And making it to the playoffs for the 1st time in 9 years  ;D :loser: :loser: :loser:

whats with the hate? mad cuz the lakers are Hanging on to even making the playoffs, and they are going to get destroyed by The Spurs (u better hope u play the suns)
No Need To Hate, i dont hate the lakers, why all the hate on the clippers?
Jealous that theres a better team in LA? seriously dude, why all the hate?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 12:14:12 AM
You really have no idea how big of a joke you are ,do you? It's imposible to talk Laker B-Ball with a homer like you. Instead of talking about what we could do to improve the team, you dickride the losers that has helped the Lakers be a 500 team....Way to lower your stantards,fag.

Now go run and put on your clipper jersey ,the game is about to start in a couple of hours, you FAKE ASS LAKER FAN. I will always support my team. And if i want to talk about a player that's hurting my team, i will, i don't care if HOMERS like you get butt-hurt.




How big a joke I am? We'll see...

As for a Clipper jersey, never sported anything but Laker gear in my life...Laker jerseys, jeans, shoes, hats...Never no other team, though when I watch basketball, Clippers are the team I like 2nd after the Lakers (as I'm from LA), but it's not close though, it's Lakers for me all day every day...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 12:28:46 AM
You're the clippers, there's no such thing as "Clippers best team in L.A."  You guys are pathetic losers & always will be. Nothing about Staples Center says Clippers..

There's a Magic Johnson Statue outside of Staples Center.

The name of the street outside of Staples Center is called Chick Hearn.

The color of the seats are purple.

We got the championships banners / Retired Jerseys hanging @ Staples Center. L.A. will never be a Clipper town as long as the Lakers are competetive and have Superstars Like Kobe dropping 81 pts on teams and making NBA History / Emtertaining the Fans........, DEAL WITH IT


The only people that respect you are Laker Haters (teeGay, 7 even, h cottie) You have to have more then 1 good season to get respect from REAL NBA FANS, you're not even going to win 50 games, The clippers have never won 50 games. Next season everything will be back to normal, Lakers will be on top and Clippers will be below us,,,The same thing happened about 15 years ago when Magic got sick, The Clipps were better then us for 2 straight season's  and then everything went back to normal.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on April 10, 2006, 01:12:18 AM
You're the clippers, there's no such thing as "Clippers best team in L.A."  You guys are pathetic losers & always will be. Nothing about Staples Center says Clippers..

There's a Magic Johnson Statue outside of Staples Center.

The name of the street outside of Staples Center is called Chick Hearn.

The color of the seats are purple.

We got the championships banners / Retired Jerseys hanging @ Staples Center. L.A. will never be a Clipper town as long as the Lakers are competetive and have Superstars Like Kobe dropping 81 pts on teams and making NBA History / Emtertaining the Fans........, DEAL WITH IT

OWNED!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 10, 2006, 01:18:46 AM
not to worry clippers fans. 1 day i will buy the team and bring them back to san diego
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 10, 2006, 01:28:59 AM
Like I said the last time these teams played...
Won again 8)
Fuck the clippers. They will always be the Lakers' bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 10, 2006, 01:29:26 AM
You're the clippers, there's no such thing as "Clippers best team in L.A."  You guys are pathetic losers & always will be. Nothing about Staples Center says Clippers..

There's a Magic Johnson Statue outside of Staples Center.

The name of the street outside of Staples Center is called Chick Hearn.

The color of the seats are purple.

We got the championships banners / Retired Jerseys hanging @ Staples Center. L.A. will never be a Clipper town as long as the Lakers are competetive and have Superstars Like Kobe dropping 81 pts on teams and making NBA History / Emtertaining the Fans........, DEAL WITH IT


The only people that respect you are Laker Haters (teeGay, 7 even, h cottie) You have to have more then 1 good season to get respect from REAL NBA FANS, you're not even going to win 50 games, The clippers have never won 50 games. Next season everything will be back to normal, Lakers will be on top and Clippers will be below us,,,The same thing happened about 15 years ago when Magic got sick, The Clipps were better then us for 2 straight season's  and then everything went back to normal.


once again, why are you so upset? are you worried about a Clippers fanbase? wtf is the problem? The Clippers are the future of LA basketball....do you feel that the tide is turning? whats the deal? if the lakers are so great in their great PAST why all the hate on the team thats making a run, when u so know that the lakers are going to come back in a couple of years and win another title? dont hate on my team because your team sucks at the moment, seriously, childish hating, dont hate, appreciate! even NIK got that right, your an idiot fool, at least show some respect to another LA team for crying out loud.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 01:52:08 AM
Who was the one acting like a retard when the clipps beat the Lakers the 1st meeting of the season? oh, yeah, YOU!.... If you can't handle the heat stay away from the kitchen  ;D  you're just mad that im shitting on your team ;D

And you have to be dumbass to think the clippers are the future. This is as good as it's going to get, you're acting like you have some young up-coming team, Cassel & Mobley put the clipps over the top, The last time i cheked they were in their Mid / Late 30's.

The Lakers are the young up-coming team with the best player in the NBA and maybe KG coming to L.A. next season, MAYBE, and a bunch of young players(Bynum, turiaf, luke) and 20 million dollars to spend next summer (2007) 8)  ..The Lakers are just rebuilding, im pretty sure you clipper fans know a thing or 2 about that ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 10, 2006, 01:59:42 AM
No Kid, your the immature ass who cried and complained, then got butthurt and dropped your karma bombs once the clippers won and you felt stupid for talking all your shit....you keep living in a fantasy world where the past matters, the past is not going to protect you from the future.....I bet this year really hurts your feelings, you cannot get over that the clippers are the better team, if it was not for kobe, the lakers would be the hawks, seriously, and you have the audacity to hate on my team???!?!? You better hope for that good off season, dont hate on a good team, seriously, i have pride for my team, but i give props when they are due....you are a just a immature child, grow up kid

The End
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 02:03:12 AM
 :nahnah2: :nahnah2: :poke: :nahnah: :nahnah: :nahnah:



BTW, The clippers have only won, 1 season series against the Lakers in 30 years, that's how much we Own those losers.

And they're only going to have a better record then us for the 4th time in 30 years, and that's only b/c the Lakers were rebuilding 13 years ago and rebuilding now.

But props to the clippers for having a winning season for the 1st time in 14 years ;D :loser: :loser: :loser: oh ,and making the playoffs for the 4th time in 30 years :loser: :loser: And making it to the playoffs for the 1st time in 9 years ;D :loser: :loser: :loser:

The Lakers have a 30-7 record in the last 37 games between the games. ... Their overall record against the Clippers is 126-43.OWNED .. ;D ;D (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif) (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man10.gif)

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=260409013
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on April 10, 2006, 02:21:33 AM
^^thanks kid for proving me right, later!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 01:47:38 PM
..and probably 40-38 after tonight

Shit man, this line was absolutely disgusting. Never say it again, please. Fuck "probably". Fuck crying before the game is over.
About our record, #8 is looking better than #7 to me. We will face San Antonio (we've already defeated them) with a "nothing-to-loose" mentality or, even better, we could face Dallas (and you know we've always destroyed them, don't you?). We could still miracously advance to the 2nd round. So don't cry before the season is over. It's time to support them. I will.


^^True Laker-pride...Good shit. I like how you've really become a lot more supportive of our team as of late, something I can't say for that moron who calls himself "Inglewood Ave"...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 01:52:21 PM
Im always positive


LMFAO!!! How is it positive to say we're probably gunna lose to the Clippers at home? How is it positive to say we're a lottery team, while we were still in playoff contention? How is it positive to say "Lakers are going on a 7 game losing streak" right before we shit on Detroit and San Antonio? Positive?...LMFAO, son, you need to learn some shit before you can label yourself a true fan...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 02:04:35 PM
One more thing, isn't it obvious that this Inglewood guy is a bandwaggon fan? When Kwame was playing shitty, he was his number 1 hater on this board. Saying he has no moves, will never develop, has no future, should be traded, killed, etc...As soon as Kwame picks up his game, he's the first homo to ride his dick, talking about he knew it all along, giving props to Kwame left and right as if he supported Kwame 100%...Then the same thing happens yesterday. He says Lakers will probably lose to the Clippers...As soon as the Lakers win, he's on here talking about how the Lakers own the Clippers, and how the Clippers haven't won a season series against us etc. etc...Kid, you bring it upon yourself...Either stick with us, or get the fuck out of here... :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 04:20:25 PM
Are you blind? can you see my ava, can you read what's under my ava. I Rep the Lakers more then you. You're just a fucking homer. Im the #1 Laker fan here, you just my jew Bitch. I been giving KWame props b/c he deserves it, every Laker fan has, you don't get a reward for dickriding him when he was losing games for the Lakers, stay off that crack, is making you retarded. Why are you such a dumbass? you're whole mentality is annoying. And unlike you, i stick with my team, LOL "if the clippers get to the playoffs i want them to win it all"- NIB   :nawty:  YOu're a joke, i could just picture you wearing your E.brand jersey and going to the Champioship parade LOL stick with one team, you bandwaggon piece of shit.

Good luck to YOUR CLIPPERS tonight, Big game against the Mavs tonight.

And the Lakers will win their final 5 home games :sun: :firedevil:

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 04:45:07 PM
Are you blind? can you see my ava, can you read what's under my ava. I Rep the Lakers more then you. You're just a fucking homer. Im the #1 Laker fan here, you just my jew Bitch. I been giving KWame props b/c he deserves it, every Laker fan has, you don't get a reward for dickriding him when he was losing games for the Lakers, stay off that crack, is making you retarded. Why are you such a dumbass? you're whole mentality is annoying. And unlike you, i stick with my team, LOL "if the clippers get to the playoffs i want them to win it all"- NIB   :nawty:  YOu're a joke, i could just picture you wearing your E.brand jersey and going to the Champioship parade LOL stick with one team, you bandwaggon piece of shit.

Good luck to YOUR CLIPPERS tonight, Big game against the Mavs tonight.

LOL!...Are you stupid? Scratch that, it's not even a question...You're the number 1 Laker fan? LMFAO..Find me ONE person who agrees, just one...You're not even a Laker fan, LET ALONE the number 1 Laker fan. You don't just diss the shit out of a player when he's struggling, demand for him to be traded, say he has no chance to excel, and then start acting like you were with him all along when he starts playing good. It's not a matter of you saying "Kwame isn't really contributing as much as I wanted him to" when he was struggling, it's a matter of you saying "Kwame is a piece of shit and our team sucks other than Kobe" instead...That's NOT a fan, believe that. And no, you don't stick with your team...I'm the definition of "sticking with your team." Every fan of a sport has his team (usually his hometown team) and a few teams that he likes, but doesn't neccessarily cheer for. Clippers are a team I like, but I don't give a fuck if they win or lose...I never said I'd want them to win over the Lakers, NEVER, and I never will...BUTTT, if the Lakers were eliminated, I would definitely want the Clippers to win the championship, and there's ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with that...In fact, you said you were like that as well, but changed your mind once you started listening to talk radio...LMFAO! Weak-minded retard. And I actually want the Mavs to win against the Clippers tonight, so they have a possibility of making the 1st seed (in case the Lakers finish 8th). You're just too fuckin stupid to understand anything...And like I said before, I don't own 1 single NBA clothing item that is not Lakers...Also, isn't it a little funny that you didn't call me a bandwaggon fan until I said it about you? I wonder who won... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 10, 2006, 04:50:17 PM
Both of u muthafukas shut up. I'm the #1 Laker Fan in this bitch.


WHAT?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 04:52:25 PM
Both of u muthafukas shut up. I'm the #1 Laker Fan in this bitch.


WHAT?


There is no number 1 Laker fan...There are only true fan and fake fans. Nothing more.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 04:59:03 PM
LMFAOROMKDHJT <-- man ,shut the fuck up, that's all you do --->LOFAOFMTRJUD , like i said ,you're  a reatard ,I KNEW you were going to get all sensitive about the "#1 laker fan" part, You don't get a reward for been a #1 Laker fan, you don't get a reward for dickriding the players that where hurting this team.. you're a nobody, you don't get to decide who's a Laker fan and who's not, You're the worst kind of Laker fan, you never talk about what we could do to improve the team, b/c if you do, if you criticize a player, you're a "fake Laker fan"..when it comes down to it, you're a clipper fan, you've exposed yourself. fag,

funny how you deleted this...
And the Lakers will win their final 5 home games :sun: :firedevil:

And im still the #1 LAker fan here, i hook up the Laker vids, And rep my LAkers in my SIG / avatar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on April 10, 2006, 05:07:32 PM
Can we talk about basketball now? And not argue over stupid shit.

Will the Lakers beat GSW?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 05:07:50 PM
LMFAOROMKDHJT <-- man ,shut the fuck up, that's all you do --->LOFAOFMTRJUD , like i said ,you're  a reatard ,I KNEW you were going to get all sensitive about the "#1 laker fan" part, You don't get a reward for been a #1 Laker fan, you don't get a reward for dickriding the players that where hurting this team.. you're a nobody, you don't get to decide who's a Laker fan and who's not, You're the worst kind of Laker fan, you never talk about what we could do to improve the team, b/c if you do, if you criticize a player, you're a "fake Laker fan"..when it comes down to it, you're a clipper fan, you've exposed yourself. fag,

funny how you deleted this...
And the Lakers will win their final 5 home games :sun: :firedevil:

And im still the #1 LAker fan here, i hook up the Laker vids, And rep my LAkers in my SIG / avatar


The reason I LMFAO so much is because you are so hilariously stupid. It's hard not to laugh when reading your comments...I don't talk about what we can do to improve as a team? WOW! That was one of the dumbest comments of all time...I don't trash my team like you do, true, but I ALWAYS talk about what the Lakers need to do, how they need to play, what areas they need to imporve in, in fact, I'm KNOWN for that....In fact, I remember last year after starting a thread on what the Lakers need for improvement, someone said "sounds like you should be the coach"...Now STFU, cuz you make no sense, and you pull shit out of your ass...Get this in your head. Constructive criticism (<me)=good. Shit-talking/bashing (<you)=no good. Got it yet, dumbfuck? And yea, I'm a HUGGGGGE Clipper fan. I'm sure the whole board will agree with that...I'm also sure they'll agree that you aren't one of the most ignorant muthafuckaz to post here in a while. :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 05:09:40 PM
Can we talk about basketball now? And not argue over stupid shit.

Will the Lakers beat GSW?

Lakers should beat Golden State, as long as they don't fall asleep and expect an easy win like they've done in the past. Golden State is a tough team that battles, so it should result in a win, but not an easy one like everyone probably thinks...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 05:10:21 PM
you know what, just the fuck up & stay off my dick.


EDIT: LOL "The warriors are a tough team", man, shut the fuck up,  Lakers by 18,
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 05:26:10 PM
you know what, just the fuck up & stay off my dick.


EDIT: LOL "The warriors are a tough team", man, shut the fuck up,  Lakers by 18,


You don't know shit...Warriors ARE a tough team. They battle through every game, they don't just give up when they're down like some teams do. They've beaten good teams this year and have lost a large portion of their games by no more than 5. Sorta like the Lakers, but not as good...How many Warrior games have you even seen this year? Have you seen their last game vs. Dallas? I bet you don't even watch basketball outside of Lakers...Oh wait, but you can only watch Laker games if you're a Laker fan, right? Isn't that what talk radio says?...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 10, 2006, 05:28:19 PM
Lakers will win  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 05:32:21 PM
you know what, just the fuck up & stay off my dick.


EDIT: LOL "The warriors are a tough team", man, shut the fuck up,  Lakers by 18,


You don't know shit...Warriors ARE a tough team. They battle through every game, they don't just give up when they're down like some teams do. They've beaten good teams this year and have lost a large portion of their games by no more than 5. Sorta like the Lakers, but not as good...How many Warrior games have you even seen this year? Have you seen their last game vs. Dallas? I bet you don't even watch basketball outside of Lakers...Oh wait, but you can only watch Laker games if you're a Laker fan, right? Isn't that what talk radio says?...LOL.

Enough with the Gibberish. :sshh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 05:45:33 PM
you know what, just the fuck up & stay off my dick.


EDIT: LOL "The warriors are a tough team", man, shut the fuck up,  Lakers by 18,


You don't know shit...Warriors ARE a tough team. They battle through every game, they don't just give up when they're down like some teams do. They've beaten good teams this year and have lost a large portion of their games by no more than 5. Sorta like the Lakers, but not as good...How many Warrior games have you even seen this year? Have you seen their last game vs. Dallas? I bet you don't even watch basketball outside of Lakers...Oh wait, but you can only watch Laker games if you're a Laker fan, right? Isn't that what talk radio says?...LOL.

Enough with the Gibberish. :sshh:


 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 05:53:40 PM
^^ Unintelligible or nonsensical talk or writing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 05:59:49 PM
^^ Unintelligible or nonsensical talk or writing.


LMFAO! Dumbfuck found a dictionary?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2006, 06:01:42 PM
LMFAOROTFFLOLOLOROTFLLOLLFLOLTLOFFLROLOL  do you always gotta have the last word like a BITCH    LMFAOROTFFLOLOLOROTFLLOLLFLOLTLOFFLROLOL  ;D :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 10, 2006, 06:04:04 PM
Both of u muthafukas shut up. I'm the #1 Laker Fan in this bitch.


WHAT?

Hell Naw!!!

Mufuck all yall mufuckas

I'm the number one laker fan up in this bitch so recognize bitchesssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Geah
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2006, 06:08:22 PM
LMFAOROTFFLOLOLOROTFLLOLLFLOLTLOFFLROLOL  do you always gotta have the last word like a BITCH    LMFAOROTFFLOLOLOROTFLLOLLFLOLTLOFFLROLOL  ;D :D


Yes. You sure you ain't goin' for it?...8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 10, 2006, 08:21:01 PM
Fuck the LA...............Clippers because its still all about the Lakers baby.That was a nice victory for em and odom just has to keep on doing what he has been doing and the Lakers will be fine.As for GS it might a tuff but i think the lakers will pull out the victory by 10 cuz the Warriors have a hard time on the road.i say kobe goes for 31 and odom 21.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 10, 2006, 08:41:18 PM
Both of u muthafukas shut up. I'm the #1 Laker Fan in this bitch.


WHAT?

Hell Naw!!!

Mufuck all yall mufuckas

I'm the number one laker fan up in this bitch so recognize bitchesssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Geah
LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 10, 2006, 09:45:01 PM
You really have no idea how big of a joke you are ,do you? It's imposible to talk Laker B-Ball with a homer like you. Instead of talking about what we could do to improve the team, you dickride the losers that has helped the Lakers be a 500 team....Way to lower your stantards,fag.

Now go run and put on your clipper jersey ,the game is about to start in a couple of hours, you FAKE ASS LAKER FAN. I will always support my team. And if i want to talk about a player that's hurting my team, i will, i don't care if HOMERS like you get butt-hurt.




How big a joke I am? We'll see...

As for a Clipper jersey, never sported anything but Laker gear in my life...Laker jerseys, jeans, shoes, hats...Never no other team, though when I watch basketball, Clippers are the team I like 2nd after the Lakers (as I'm from LA), but it's not close though, it's Lakers for me all day every day...PeACe
nigga that right only lakers dont 4get the gold rag!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 10, 2006, 10:33:40 PM
You really have no idea how big of a joke you are ,do you? It's imposible to talk Laker B-Ball with a homer like you. Instead of talking about what we could do to improve the team, you dickride the losers that has helped the Lakers be a 500 team....Way to lower your stantards,fag.

Now go run and put on your clipper jersey ,the game is about to start in a couple of hours, you FAKE ASS LAKER FAN. I will always support my team. And if i want to talk about a player that's hurting my team, i will, i don't care if HOMERS like you get butt-hurt.




How big a joke I am? We'll see...

As for a Clipper jersey, never sported anything but Laker gear in my life...Laker jerseys, jeans, shoes, hats...Never no other team, though when I watch basketball, Clippers are the team I like 2nd after the Lakers (as I'm from LA), but it's not close though, it's Lakers for me all day every day...PeACe
nigga that right only lakers dont 4get the gold rag!! 8)

lol u ghetto my nigga 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 10, 2006, 11:01:57 PM
You really have no idea how big of a joke you are ,do you? It's imposible to talk Laker B-Ball with a homer like you. Instead of talking about what we could do to improve the team, you dickride the losers that has helped the Lakers be a 500 team....Way to lower your stantards,fag.

Now go run and put on your clipper jersey ,the game is about to start in a couple of hours, you FAKE ASS LAKER FAN. I will always support my team. And if i want to talk about a player that's hurting my team, i will, i don't care if HOMERS like you get butt-hurt.




How big a joke I am? We'll see...

As for a Clipper jersey, never sported anything but Laker gear in my life...Laker jerseys, jeans, shoes, hats...Never no other team, though when I watch basketball, Clippers are the team I like 2nd after the Lakers (as I'm from LA), but it's not close though, it's Lakers for me all day every day...PeACe
nigga that right only lakers dont 4get the gold rag!! 8)

lol u ghetto my nigga 8)
that wazz up nigga i do got my GOLD RAG THO!!!!!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 11, 2006, 03:27:25 AM
Quote
Update — Golden State has lost eight games in a row and has won only four of its last 23 on the road. The Warriors, who have lost five straight against the Lakers at Staples Center, have struggled with injuries. Point guard Baron Davis is out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury and shooting guard Jason Richardson, who also has an ankle injury, might not play tonight.

Lakers by 18 ,

Lakers by 25 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 03:35:07 AM
GO LAKERS!!!!! WE GOING ST8 TO THE WIN BITCH ASS HATERZ :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 03:38:44 AM
damn no davis or richardson haha  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 04:46:23 AM
CLUBLAKERS.COM 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 11, 2006, 05:12:42 AM
I've seen GSW lately, and they didn't impress me at all. We should win against them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 11, 2006, 09:39:02 AM
I've seen GSW lately, and they didn't impress me at all. We should win against them.


Yup...Lakers SHOULD easily get the win. Especially with no Baron Davis or J. Richardson. As long as we don't sleep-walk through the game like we've done with shitty teams...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 11, 2006, 11:36:35 AM
I've seen GSW lately, and they didn't impress me at all. We should win against them.

Yup...Lakers SHOULD easily get the win. Especially with no Baron Davis or J. Richardson. As long as we don't sleep-walk through the game like we've done with shitty teams...PeACe

In this particular "fundamental" GSW are ever worse than us, lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 11, 2006, 11:44:00 AM
I've seen GSW lately, and they didn't impress me at all. We should win against them.

Yup...Lakers SHOULD easily get the win. Especially with no Baron Davis or J. Richardson. As long as we don't sleep-walk through the game like we've done with shitty teams...PeACe

In this particular "fundamental" GSW are ever worse than us, lol.


All I'm sayin is that it's not gunna be a walk in the park if we don't play hard...They recently beat Dallas because Dallas saw the game as an easy win and didn't seem to be playing them tough...I don't think that will happen with us, but you always have to be careful...Remember, we lost to some bad teams cuz we half-assed it...Nonetheless, Lakers WILL win, because I'm sure Phil has them prepared by this time of the season...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 11:45:50 AM
games at 730 nice,hopefully its on tv
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 11, 2006, 11:47:57 AM
games at 730 nice,hopefully its on tv


It's gunna be on Fox Sports West & Fox Sports Bay.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 11, 2006, 11:57:37 AM
golden state isnt as bad as their record is. jason richardson goes hard, and dont forgot derek fisher and that big white dude they got. the lakers better play hard cuz this isnt gonna be an easy win
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 11, 2006, 11:59:17 AM
not to worry clippers fans. 1 day i will buy the team and bring them back to san diego
San Diego has it's hands full with 2 pro teams. :P Most the people arn't even clipper fans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 11, 2006, 12:04:50 PM
golden state isnt as bad as their record is. jason richardson goes hard, and dont forgot derek fisher and that big white dude they got. the lakers better play hard cuz this isnt gonna be an easy win

J.Rich and B.Davis are both injured.
We're talking about a team who has lost his last 8 games played.
We GOTTA win. We just have to focus on the game and have the killer instinct. I'm positive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 11, 2006, 12:27:21 PM
not to worry clippers fans. 1 day i will buy the team and bring them back to san diego
San Diego has it's hands full with 2 pro teams. :P Most the people arn't even clipper fans.

yeah too bad im not a fan either. i want a basketball team!

golden state isnt as bad as their record is. jason richardson goes hard, and dont forgot derek fisher and that big white dude they got. the lakers better play hard cuz this isnt gonna be an easy win

J.Rich and B.Davis are both injured.
We're talking about a team who has lost his last 8 games played.
We GOTTA win. We just have to focus on the game and have the killer instinct. I'm positive.

wtf? when did richardson get injured?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 11, 2006, 04:33:46 PM
golden state isnt as bad as their record is. jason richardson goes hard, and dont forgot derek fisher and that big white dude they got. the lakers better play hard cuz this isnt gonna be an easy win

J.Rich and B.Davis are both injured.
We're talking about a team who has lost his last 8 games played.
We GOTTA win. We just have to focus on the game and have the killer instinct. I'm positive.

We still got to bring our A game. You never know what can happen. We lost to Atlanta at home. We'd better take these guys seriously, they could come at us like an injured dog, you never know.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 11, 2006, 04:47:39 PM
We lost to Atlanta at home.


Yes...And I was at that game too...Can't slip up, we gotta put this team AWAY. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 04:50:19 PM
THAT WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GOLD RAG 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 11, 2006, 04:52:26 PM
THAT WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GOLD RAG 8)
Yous a funny ass cat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 04:54:25 PM
THAT WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GOLD RAG 8)
Yous a funny ass cat.
yeah got 2 keep it HOOD and GOLD feel me homie! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 11, 2006, 04:54:36 PM
THAT WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GOLD RAG  8)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 04:58:36 PM
THAT WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GOLD RAG  8)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)
JAJAJ THAT RIGHT i will have mind gold rag on my pocket for good luck 8)

goooooooo LAKKKKKEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSS!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 05:25:51 PM
THAT WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GOLD RAG  8)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)
JAJAJ THAT RIGHT i will have mind gold rag on my pocket for good luck 8)

goooooooo LAKKKKKEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSS!!!!

LOL u too damn funny n hood,GO LAKERS 2 hours till game time  :monkey_dance2:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 05:29:28 PM
THAT WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT GOLD RAG  8)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/man1.gif)
JAJAJ THAT RIGHT i will have mind gold rag on my pocket for good luck 8)

goooooooo LAKKKKKEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSS!!!!

LOL u too damn funny n hood,GO LAKERS 2 hours till game time  :monkey_dance2:
JAJAJA YEP  8)

im going say LAKERS will win in ABOUT 108p to 90p 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 07:58:04 PM
Richardson IS playing... o well  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 11, 2006, 08:00:11 PM
I don't like the way this is starting

Got damn kobe did the vintage kobe dunk!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 11, 2006, 08:47:14 PM
I'm not watching the game, I'm at work but 55-50 nearing halftime, this concerns me, for those watching, where's the D?

12 rebs for Kwame?  :o
30pts at halftime for Kobe, nice

Anyway, do any of you guys think that Phil Jackson is a legitimate candidate for coach of the year?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 11, 2006, 09:35:16 PM
95 points after 3 quarters! :o
Props to Lamar for finally getting that triple double.
He was basically imiating Kobe with that reverse layup. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 11, 2006, 09:35:53 PM
Anyway, do any of you guys think that Phil Jackson is a legitimate candidate for coach of the year?
I'd say so, but I highly doubt he would win it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on April 11, 2006, 09:43:30 PM
Lamar Odom has his fair share of haters, but I think he's a great all round player and the Lakers will find it hard to find somebody worth trading him for, except Kevin Garnett, if they decide 2 shop him.

Great game by the Lakers, they up 24, we really needed to get some momentum before the playoffs, and this win to try move ahead of the Kings.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 11, 2006, 10:02:23 PM
^ I feel u man I'm a big Lamar fan and the only reason he should leave if is KG is coming to LA.

This was a fun game to watch a lot of high light plays.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 11, 2006, 10:07:45 PM
Lamar has been playing great since the all star break. It was just a matter of him grasping the offense and figuring out his role. Kwame got 15/15? Nice.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 11, 2006, 10:16:35 PM
wow a fuckin blowout! i was nervous during the first quarter and most of the 2nd. now we better beat portland on friday!

what is this, 7 in a row at home?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 10:56:23 PM
great game  8)

Portland on friday is the next game?
should b another win :)
SAC lost today to Pheonix so thats good too 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 10:58:54 PM
good game keep it going H 8)  8) D

GO L8KERS 8)

I TOLD YALL NIGGA GOT TO KEEP MY GOLD RAG LOLZ

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 10:59:51 PM
good game keep it going H 8) 8)D

GO L8KERS 8)

I TOLD YALL NIGGA GOT TO KEEP MY GOLD RAG LOLZ



chea chea  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 11:01:47 PM
good game keep it going H 8) 8)D

GO L8KERS 8)

I TOLD YALL NIGGA GOT TO KEEP MY GOLD RAG LOLZ



chea chea  8)
BINGO GO L8KERS 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 11:05:48 PM
good game keep it going H 8) 8)D

GO L8KERS 8)

I TOLD YALL NIGGA GOT TO KEEP MY GOLD RAG LOLZ



chea chea  8)
BINGO GO L8KERS 8)

LOL props 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 11, 2006, 11:06:27 PM
yea homie Glod Rag in my back pocket go  LAKERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 11, 2006, 11:08:06 PM
I gotta get my self a Gold Rag  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 11:09:31 PM
yea homie Glod Rag in my back pocket go  LAKERS
that wass up homie keep it GOLD 4 L1FE LAKERS!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 11:10:09 PM
lol @ SAC losing a 17 point lead :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 11:11:05 PM
I gotta get my self a Gold Rag  ;D 8)
JAJAJA YEAH I GOT MY YESTERDAYZ HOMIE AT CRENSHAW MALL FOR 1.08$ 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 11, 2006, 11:12:29 PM
LMAO I'm loving this shit ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 11, 2006, 11:17:03 PM
lol @ SAC losing a 17 point lead :D

We Have to beat the Suns on sunday b/c if the Lakers end up in a tie with the queens they (the queens) got the tie breaker  and get that 7 seed and lakers 8 seed and a 1st round match up with the spurs (hopefully Dallas could get that #1 seed b/c we could beat them 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 11, 2006, 11:17:46 PM
LMAO I'm loving this shit ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 11, 2006, 11:30:32 PM
I gotta get my self a Gold Rag  ;D 8)
JAJAJA YEAH I GOT MY YESTERDAYZ HOMIE AT CRENSHAW MALL FOR 1.08$ 8)

Damn $1.08, u a straight hustla,i woulda told the dude to give it to me foe a dolla , n i wont tell nobody ,Go Lakers  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BizzyR.I.P. on April 11, 2006, 11:37:27 PM
Props to everyone here 8) FUCK the haters  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 11:41:11 PM
I gotta get my self a Gold Rag  ;D 8)
JAJAJA YEAH I GOT MY YESTERDAYZ HOMIE AT CRENSHAW MALL FOR 1.08$ 8)

Damn $1.08, u a straight hustla,i woulda told the dude to give it to me foe a dolla , n i wont tell nobody ,Go Lakers  8)
JAJAJAJ U GOT IT LIKE THAT HOMIE FOR A DOLLARS..MY COST A DOLLARS BUT PLUS TAX 8CENT!!!!! U THE HUSTLA 1 DOLLARS ONLY LOLZ..GO LAKERS HOM1E 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 11:43:25 PM
Props to everyone here 8) FUCK the haters  >:(
yeah that what im saying fuck them all!!!

LAKERS LAND!!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 11, 2006, 11:45:19 PM
lol @ SAC losing a 17 point lead :D
  8) FUCK DA QUEENZ..QUEENZ OF TITS 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 11, 2006, 11:56:30 PM
lol @ SAC losing a 17 point lead :D
  8) FUCK DA QUEENZ..QUEENZ OF TITS 8)
LMAO u got me laughing hard wit this one. u get +1 for that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 12, 2006, 12:01:44 AM
Props to everyone here 8) FUCK the haters  >:(
got u bak
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:03:19 AM
lol @ SAC losing a 17 point lead :D
  8) FUCK DA QUEENZ..QUEENZ OF TITS 8)
LMAO u got me laughing hard wit this one. u get +1 for that.
OHH SHIT HOOD THAT WAZZ^ UP HOMIE..AKA QUEENZ OF BAYAREA 8)

L8KERS MOTHERFUCKER!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:15:40 AM
Props to everyone here 8) FUCK the haters  >:(
got u bak
AND ME HOMIE TRUE LAKERS FAN!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 12:22:29 AM
LAKERS_FAN89 is officially one of the funniest dudes on these boards +1 for u homie  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:26:57 AM
LAKERS_FAN89 is officially one of the funniest dudes on these boards +1 for u homie  8)
THXXX HOMIE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 12:42:48 AM
pretty tight vid,Kobe @ the rucker playin street ball 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzYxdewIMCc&search=Kobe%20Bryant

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 01:24:40 AM
COOL 8).....THAT MY NIGGA K8BE BRYANT

FUCK VINCE CARDER BITCH ASS HATERZZ>>>>KOBE NEED TO TEACH HIM HOW TO MAKE 81 POINT INSTED HATTIN ON MY NIGGA K8BE 8)

STILL BITCH GO L8KERS! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 12, 2006, 02:10:16 AM
Yeah, a pretty easy win like i expected. Props to GSW tho, they played pretty well. But still.. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2006, 10:31:26 AM
It happened as I expected...Lakers were sleep-walking through the first half, but I'm guessing Phil woke 'em up in the locker room at half-time, because they came out VISCIOUSLY in the 3rd quarter, and dominated like no other...Lamar's triple-double as a Laker finally came (after nearing it sooo many times), Kwame continued his excellent play, Kobe was Kobe (he scared the shit out of me when he landed awkwardley on his leg though), and the Lakers got the win...Portland is next, should be even easier than this one was...Then comes Phoenix, a pre-lude to the playoffs... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2006, 10:41:01 AM
Kobe in his high-school years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMw26v5ffsM&search=Kobe%20Bryant
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 11:48:48 AM
yea portland should be an easy win, as long as were focused all should go well  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 12, 2006, 12:05:05 PM
LAKERS_FAN89 is officially one of the funniest dudes on these boards +1 for u homie  8)
Yeah he is I'm still laughing at that "QUEENZ OF TITS" comment.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:12:55 PM
LAKERS_FAN89 is officially one of the funniest dudes on these boards +1 for u homie  8)
Yeah he is I'm still laughing at that "QUEENZ OF TITS" comment.
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:18:28 PM
next is the portland man we got thiz weak nigga homie..they only won 21 games and loss 56 games..they already loss 3 games...SO ON FRIDAYZ IT WILL BE THEY 4 LOSS 8)



A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 12, 2006, 12:26:56 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 12:27:39 PM
next is the portland man we got thiz weak nigga homie..they only won 21 games and loss 56 games..they already loss 3 games...SO ON FRIDAYZ IT WILL BE THEY 4 LOSS 8)



A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL

ooooo shitt props on the big 81 homie 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 12:29:18 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 12, 2006, 12:32:10 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 12:33:23 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.

hahaha word 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:33:37 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?
YEAH MOST IS ALLLLL HERE AND JUS A FEW OTHER 1 OUT THERE BUT MOST IS HERE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:36:08 PM
next is the portland man we got thiz weak nigga homie..they only won 21 games and loss 56 games..they already loss 3 games...SO ON FRIDAYZ IT WILL BE THEY 4 LOSS 8)



A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL

ooooo shitt props on the big 81 homie 8)
YEAH LET KEEP IT GOING TO MAKE SURE K8BE SCORE MORE POINT 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2006, 12:38:23 PM
What about them purple rags? ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:38:35 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
yeah a harecore fan i love my team 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:40:10 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



FUCK HATERZZ :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:42:06 PM
What about them purple rags? ;D
YEAH IM GOING GET THAT 1 TO...BUT THE GOLD 1 IT REPRESENT DA LAKERS MORE!!! 8)

BUT PURPLE DO REPRESENT LAKERS TO 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 12:42:58 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.

hahaha word 8)
8) ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 01:01:14 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



FUCK HATERZZ :psych:

lol 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 01:09:35 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



FUCK HATERZZ :psych:

lol 8)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 01:21:23 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



FUCK HATERZZ :psych:

lol 8)
8)

shit homie u gonna fuck around n get 100posts by the end of the day :o

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 01:25:01 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



FUCK HATERZZ :psych:

lol 8)
8)

shit homie u gonna fuck around n get 100posts by the end of the day :o

 8)
JAJAJA YEAH 100 PLUS POINT POST KEEP IT GOING 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 01:26:58 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



FUCK HATERZZ :psych:

lol 8)
8)

shit homie u gonna fuck around n get 100posts by the end of the day :o

 8)
JAJAJA YEAH 100 PLUS POINT POST KEEP IT GOING 8)

lol at u comparing ur posts to points u a funny dude  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 01:28:55 PM
A HOMIE MY 81 POINT POST 8) LOL
Have they all been in this thread?

lol looks like all of them except 7 ,now thats a hardcore laker fan,only postin in this thread  8)
HAHA yup...A Lakers_Fan89 wave you GOLD RAG in the air homie it's a celebration.
FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:



FUCK HATERZZ :psych:

lol 8)
8)

shit homie u gonna fuck around n get 100posts by the end of the day :o

 8)
JAJAJA YEAH 100 PLUS POINT POST KEEP IT GOING 8)

lol at u comparing ur posts to points u a funny dude  :)
yea i guess that my new thing 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2006, 01:30:47 PM
LMAO. This is too much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 12, 2006, 01:32:14 PM
Free Post. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 01:33:43 PM
LMAO. This is too much.
2 MUCH LAKERS FAN 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 12, 2006, 01:42:27 PM
LAMO...What the fuck just happened?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 01:47:04 PM
LAMO...What the fuck just happened?
CHILLIN 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 01:54:48 PM
LAMO...What the fuck just happened?

Laker Fan dropped 81 point post,now hes goin for tha 100points 8)

aight back on topic though, when do the playoffs officially start?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 01:58:19 PM
LAMO...What the fuck just happened?

Laker Fan dropped 81 point post,now hes goin for tha 100points 8)

aight back on topic though, when do the playoffs officially start?
100 point k8be will make to 8)...yea when does the playoffs start?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2006, 02:23:26 PM
Playoffs begin in exactly 10 days... 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 02:28:04 PM
Playoffs begin in exactly 10 days... 8) 8) 8)

nice 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 03:18:16 PM
Playoffs begin in exactly 10 days... 8) 8) 8)
4sho 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2006, 03:26:30 PM
As for Chris Mihm, he'll most likely be playing hurt when he returns. His targeted return date is Sunday vs. Phoenix, but the team thinks the season finale vs. New Orleans is a more realistic date...It's still not 100% though, they're not even sure if he's gunna make the playoff roster! The doctors said the injury would take 6 weeks to heal...It's been 4 weeks, and Mihm says there's still a good deal of pain when he's working on it...According to him, it's an injury he will need to nurse in the off-season. I hope he can still perform up to standards in the playoffs at least... >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 03:59:44 PM
As for Chris Mihm, he'll most likely be playing hurt when he returns. His targeted return date is Sunday vs. Phoenix, but the team thinks the season finale vs. New Orleans is a more realistic date...It's still not 100% though, they're not even sure if he's gunna make the playoff roster! The doctors said the injury would take 6 weeks to heal...It's been 4 weeks, and Mihm says there's still a good deal of pain when he's working on it...According to him, it's an injury he will need to nurse in the off-season. I hope he can still perform up to standards in the playoffs at least... >:(

shittt,hopefully he can recover by playoff time :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 12, 2006, 05:32:59 PM
There are 2 reasons, actually 3 reasons that coach Phil should get the MVP award. They're named, Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and Kwame Brown.

Last year, Kobe had a poor year by his standards. He was pretty much written off as an elite guard by the critics. The team finished with an abysmal 34-48 record. This year Kobe comes out gunning, playing at a historical level, approaching Wilt's records, and demolishing all of Elgin Baylor's season records that have stood for 40 years. Why is Kobe playing at a high level? We all know that he's a proud competitor that will do what it takes to win, but much of the credit lies in the hands of Phil Jackson, who has entrusted Kobe with the opportunity to truly be a leader and putting him in a position to succeed. Kobe needed the structure of a Phil Jackson led coaching staff, even if he didn't know it before.

Kobe's is just the tip of the iceberg in my mind. He's already proven that he's one of the greats. However there are a couple of other key players that have been enigmas in their careers. One is named Lamar Odom. Lamar Odom, a player with so much talent and potential, yet is seen as having underachieved in his career. Coach entrusted him with the responsibility of running the offense and getting his teammates involved, playing a similar role that Kobe himself played for earlier championship teams. Lamar did struggle at first but his play was invaluable to the success of the team and Phil trusted him with key decisions late in games and put him in a position to succeed or fail, with is something that a young team, and a young player needs to grow. He made a bad decision against Sac but that was a mistake that needed to be made so that he can progress as a player and become a team leader. Phil knew that and put him in a position to grow. As a result, since the all-star break, Lamar Odom has been playing the best basketball of his career.

I think the biggest achievement has been getting through to Kwame Brown. Kwame Brown started the season lacking confidence after being subject to Michael Jordan and Doug Collins in Washington and the playoff debacle last season. One of the things I liked that Phil did was designing a play for Kwame in one of the earlier overtime games, giving him the needed experience and confidence to handle important game deciding situations. Kwame Brown struggled offensively at first but he bought into what coach Phil wanted out of him, to be a defensive stopper and a rebounder. His ensuing confidence in his defensive ability translated to his offensive game and he has easily played the best basketball of his career since he returned to the starting lineup.

Just the job Phil has done with those 3 merit the reward but let's look further. We have a player named Smush who was not in the NBA last season but has exceeded expectations. Luke Walton, who I've previously called "garbage" has played well the last couple of weeks. The team is gaining confidence and momentum, just like Phil's more talented teams in the past. This team is thriving under a system with a structure. They have accepted accountability for their play, whether good or bad. That is the sign of a well coached team.

Give Phil the coach of the year award, he deserves it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on April 12, 2006, 08:22:22 PM
nice game last night  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 12, 2006, 09:51:41 PM
nice game last night  8)
yup,espicially the 3rd quarter 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 12, 2006, 10:01:08 PM
There are 2 reasons, actually 3 reasons that coach Phil should get the MVP award. They're named, Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and Kwame Brown.

Last year, Kobe had a poor year by his standards. He was pretty much written off as an elite guard by the critics. The team finished with an abysmal 34-48 record. This year Kobe comes out gunning, playing at a historical level, approaching Wilt's records, and demolishing all of Elgin Baylor's season records that have stood for 40 years. Why is Kobe playing at a high level? We all know that he's a proud competitor that will do what it takes to win, but much of the credit lies in the hands of Phil Jackson, who has entrusted Kobe with the opportunity to truly be a leader and putting him in a position to succeed. Kobe needed the structure of a Phil Jackson led coaching staff, even if he didn't know it before.

Kobe's is just the tip of the ice

berg in my mind. He's already proven that he's one of the greats. However there are a couple of other key players that have been enigmas in their careers. One is named Lamar Odom. Lamar Odom, a player with so much talent and potential, yet is seen as having underachieved in his career. Coach entrusted him with the responsibility of running the offense and getting his teammates involved, playing a similar role that Kobe himself played for earlier championship teams. Lamar did struggle at first but his play was invaluable to the success of the team and Phil trusted him with key decisions late in games and put him in a position to succeed or fail, with is something that a young team, and a young player needs to grow. He made a bad decision against Sac but that was a mistake that needed to be made so that he can progress as a player and become a team leader. Phil knew that and put him in a position to grow. As a result, since the all-star break, Lamar Odom has been playing the best basketball of his career.

I think the biggest achievement has been getting through to Kwame Brown. Kwame Brown started the season lacking confidence after being subject to Michael Jordan and Doug Collins in Washington and the playoff debacle last season. One of the things I liked that Phil did was designing a play for Kwame in one of the earlier overtime games, giving him the needed experience and confidence to handle important game deciding situations. Kwame Brown struggled offensively at first but he bought into what coach Phil wanted out of him, to be a defensive stopper and a rebounder. His ensuing confidence in his defensive ability translated to his offensive game and he has easily played the best basketball of his career since he returned to the starting lineup.

Just the job Phil has done with those 3 merit the reward but let's look further. We have a player named Smush who was not in the NBA last season but has exceeded expectations. Luke Walton, who I've previously called "garbage" has played well the last couple of weeks. The team is gaining confidence and momentum, just like Phil's more talented teams in the past. This team is thriving under a system with a structure. They have accepted accountability for their play, whether good or bad. That is the sign of a well coached team.

Give Phil the coach of the year award, he deserves it.

agree. when they traded chucky atkins and caron butler for kwame brown i was like WTF. phil got the magic eye. and he definatly brought out the beast in kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2006, 10:58:04 PM
There are 2 reasons, actually 3 reasons that coach Phil should get the MVP award. They're named, Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and Kwame Brown.

Last year, Kobe had a poor year by his standards. He was pretty much written off as an elite guard by the critics. The team finished with an abysmal 34-48 record. This year Kobe comes out gunning, playing at a historical level, approaching Wilt's records, and demolishing all of Elgin Baylor's season records that have stood for 40 years. Why is Kobe playing at a high level? We all know that he's a proud competitor that will do what it takes to win, but much of the credit lies in the hands of Phil Jackson, who has entrusted Kobe with the opportunity to truly be a leader and putting him in a position to succeed. Kobe needed the structure of a Phil Jackson led coaching staff, even if he didn't know it before.

Kobe's is just the tip of the iceberg in my mind. He's already proven that he's one of the greats. However there are a couple of other key players that have been enigmas in their careers. One is named Lamar Odom. Lamar Odom, a player with so much talent and potential, yet is seen as having underachieved in his career. Coach entrusted him with the responsibility of running the offense and getting his teammates involved, playing a similar role that Kobe himself played for earlier championship teams. Lamar did struggle at first but his play was invaluable to the success of the team and Phil trusted him with key decisions late in games and put him in a position to succeed or fail, with is something that a young team, and a young player needs to grow. He made a bad decision against Sac but that was a mistake that needed to be made so that he can progress as a player and become a team leader. Phil knew that and put him in a position to grow. As a result, since the all-star break, Lamar Odom has been playing the best basketball of his career.

I think the biggest achievement has been getting through to Kwame Brown. Kwame Brown started the season lacking confidence after being subject to Michael Jordan and Doug Collins in Washington and the playoff debacle last season. One of the things I liked that Phil did was designing a play for Kwame in one of the earlier overtime games, giving him the needed experience and confidence to handle important game deciding situations. Kwame Brown struggled offensively at first but he bought into what coach Phil wanted out of him, to be a defensive stopper and a rebounder. His ensuing confidence in his defensive ability translated to his offensive game and he has easily played the best basketball of his career since he returned to the starting lineup.

Just the job Phil has done with those 3 merit the reward but let's look further. We have a player named Smush who was not in the NBA last season but has exceeded expectations. Luke Walton, who I've previously called "garbage" has played well the last couple of weeks. The team is gaining confidence and momentum, just like Phil's more talented teams in the past. This team is thriving under a system with a structure. They have accepted accountability for their play, whether good or bad. That is the sign of a well coached team.

Give Phil the coach of the year award, he deserves it.


He does deserve it...But just like Kobe and the MVP award, he won't get it...Luke was never garbage though, he was simply in a confidence slump. He was missing wide-open shots left and right which we all knew he could make any time (well, at least I did). Now, I see him using his body more to his advantage. That's where his game has really picked up...He's a smart player, and if he keeps growing, he can be a really good player one day. Now, I like him as a role player and I like how his confidence is growing...It's pretty obvious that Phil has something to do with his recent improvement, along with Kwame's, Lamar's, Smush's etc...He deserves the award, he won't get it though...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 12, 2006, 11:58:52 PM
IM GOING TO THE L8KERS GAME FRIDAYZ IM GOING HAVE MY GOLD RAG IN MY POCKET HANGIN OUT SIDE MY POCKET 8)

THIZ GAME IS GOING 2 BE A BLOW OUT 8)

MAKE MY 100 PLUS POINT POST K8BE IS GOING TO DO THE SAME THING IN THE GAME 8)

***GO LAKERS***
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 13, 2006, 12:20:43 AM
IM GOING TO THE L8KERS GAME FRIDAYZ IM GOING HAVE MY GOLD RAG IN MY POCKET HANGIN OUT SIDE MY POCKET 8)

THIZ GAME IS GOING 2 BE A BLOW OUT 8)

MAKE MY 100 PLUS POINT POST K8BE IS GOING TO DO THE SAME THING IN THE GAME 8)

***GO LAKERS***

props on the 100 point post Lakerfan 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 13, 2006, 12:22:53 AM
IM GOING TO THE L8KERS GAME FRIDAYZ IM GOING HAVE MY GOLD RAG IN MY POCKET HANGIN OUT SIDE MY POCKET 8)

THIZ GAME IS GOING 2 BE A BLOW OUT 8)

MAKE MY 100 PLUS POINT POST K8BE IS GOING TO DO THE SAME THING IN THE GAME 8)

***GO LAKERS***

props on the 100 point post Lakerfan 8)
THXXXX...LAKERS WILL SCORE MORE THEN A 100 POINT PLEASE BELIVE IT HOMIE..GO LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER 1 LOVE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 13, 2006, 12:23:54 AM
IM GOING TO THE L8KERS GAME FRIDAYZ IM GOING HAVE MY GOLD RAG IN MY POCKET HANGIN OUT SIDE MY POCKET 8)

THIZ GAME IS GOING 2 BE A BLOW OUT 8)

MAKE MY 100 PLUS POINT POST K8BE IS GOING TO DO THE SAME THING IN THE GAME 8)

***GO LAKERS***

props on the 100 point post Lakerfan 8)
THXXXX...LAKERS WILL SCORE MORE THEN A 100 POINT PLEASE BELIVE IT HOMIE..GO LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER 1 LOVE 8)

lol yea hopefully the kick tha shit outta portland
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 13, 2006, 12:29:35 AM
IM GOING TO THE L8KERS GAME FRIDAYZ IM GOING HAVE MY GOLD RAG IN MY POCKET HANGIN OUT SIDE MY POCKET 8)

THIZ GAME IS GOING 2 BE A BLOW OUT 8)

MAKE MY 100 PLUS POINT POST K8BE IS GOING TO DO THE SAME THING IN THE GAME 8)

***GO LAKERS***

props on the 100 point post Lakerfan 8)
THXXXX...LAKERS WILL SCORE MORE THEN A 100 POINT PLEASE BELIVE IT HOMIE..GO LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER 1 LOVE 8)

lol yea hopefully the kick tha shit outta portland
yeah im sure they will!!

once again fuck vince carter here have some of my LAKERS GOLD PEE BITCH :monkey_piss:

LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 13, 2006, 12:31:35 AM
IM GOING TO THE L8KERS GAME FRIDAYZ IM GOING HAVE MY GOLD RAG IN MY POCKET HANGIN OUT SIDE MY POCKET 8)

THIZ GAME IS GOING 2 BE A BLOW OUT 8)

MAKE MY 100 PLUS POINT POST K8BE IS GOING TO DO THE SAME THING IN THE GAME 8)

***GO LAKERS***

props on the 100 point post Lakerfan 8)
THXXXX...LAKERS WILL SCORE MORE THEN A 100 POINT PLEASE BELIVE IT HOMIE..GO LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER 1 LOVE 8)

lol yea hopefully the kick tha shit outta portland
yeah im sure they will!!

once again fuck vince carter here have some of my LAKERS GOLD PEE BITCH :monkey_piss:

LOL

ahahahahahahahaha that was sum funny shit  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 13, 2006, 12:34:37 AM
IM GOING TO THE L8KERS GAME FRIDAYZ IM GOING HAVE MY GOLD RAG IN MY POCKET HANGIN OUT SIDE MY POCKET 8)

THIZ GAME IS GOING 2 BE A BLOW OUT 8)

MAKE MY 100 PLUS POINT POST K8BE IS GOING TO DO THE SAME THING IN THE GAME 8)

***GO LAKERS***

props on the 100 point post Lakerfan 8)
THXXXX...LAKERS WILL SCORE MORE THEN A 100 POINT PLEASE BELIVE IT HOMIE..GO LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER 1 LOVE 8)

lol yea hopefully the kick tha shit outta portland
yeah im sure they will!!

once again fuck vince carter here have some of my LAKERS GOLD PEE BITCH :monkey_piss:

LOL

ahahahahahahahaha that was sum funny shit  :D
JAJAJAJA YEA FUCK THEM HATERZ HOMIE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on April 13, 2006, 04:58:18 AM
Playoffs begin in exactly 10 days... 8) 8) 8)

Can't believe that the regular season is already (almost) over :s, seems like yesterday when it started.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 13, 2006, 11:01:51 AM
LakerFan, got ur sig and avatar pics workin,nice ,representin 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 13, 2006, 11:58:56 AM
2000th

POST!!!

I'd figure I'd celebrate it in the Laker thread.

I'll bring the booze, who's got the strippers?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 13, 2006, 12:00:35 PM
2000th POST

I'd figure I'd celebrate it in the Laker thread.

I'll bring the booze, who's got the strippers?
Props. I can't get any strippers, but I'll provide some of the stickiest of the icky.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 13, 2006, 12:02:15 PM
LakerFan, got ur sig and avatar pics workin,nice ,representin 8)
Thanks to ME.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 13, 2006, 12:10:03 PM
2000th POST

I'd figure I'd celebrate it in the Laker thread.

I'll bring the booze, who's got the strippers?
Props. I can't get any strippers, but I'll provide some of the stickiest of the icky.

I think the big homie got some on deck, some blondes with fake titties. Let me make a couple of calls.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 13, 2006, 01:51:13 PM
LakerFan, got ur sig and avatar pics workin,nice ,representin 8)
Thanks to ME.
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 13, 2006, 02:06:48 PM
CHECK THIZ OUT

LAKERS LOVE!!!! 8)

http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/691/rknfy17dp.jpg
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 13, 2006, 02:17:03 PM
CHECK THIZ OUT

LAKERS LOVE!!!! 8)

http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/691/rknfy17dp.jpg

WOW!! I usually don't like tattoos but this one is wonderful!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 13, 2006, 09:13:15 PM
CHECK THIZ OUT

LAKERS LOVE!!!! 8)

http://img453.imageshack.us/img453/691/rknfy17dp.jpg

WOW!! I usually don't like tattoos but this one is wonderful!!
yeah it tight as fuck i saw somebody in the staples center have 1 in they leg but it was in color!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 13, 2006, 09:29:55 PM
thats a tight tat, nice sig lakerfan 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 13, 2006, 09:35:57 PM
thats a tight tat, nice sig lakerfan 8)
THX 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2006, 12:30:05 AM
WELL 2DAY IS THE GAME GO LAKERS 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 12:34:30 AM
WELL 2DAY IS THE GAME GO LAKERS 8)

lol only 33mins into the day, u dont waste no time!!
go lakers 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2006, 12:39:28 AM
WELL 2DAY IS THE GAME GO LAKERS 8)

lol only 33mins into the day, u dont waste no time!!
go lakers 8)
JAJAJA NOPE CAN WAIT IM GOING 2DAY BUT NOT INSIDE..INSIDE THE BAR 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 12:40:57 AM
WELL 2DAY IS THE GAME GO LAKERS 8)

lol only 33mins into the day, u dont waste no time!!
go lakers 8)
JAJAJA NOPE CAN WAIT IM GOING 2DAY BUT NOT INSIDE..INSIDE THE BAR 8)

lol u ghetto like dat,u gonna have ur gold rag with u?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2006, 12:44:25 AM
WELL 2DAY IS THE GAME GO LAKERS 8)

lol only 33mins into the day, u dont waste no time!!
go lakers 8)
JAJAJA NOPE CAN WAIT IM GOING 2DAY BUT NOT INSIDE..INSIDE THE BAR 8)

lol u ghetto like dat,u gonna have ur gold rag with u?
oh 4sho homie hangin out my back pocket 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 12:46:26 AM
WELL 2DAY IS THE GAME GO LAKERS 8)

lol only 33mins into the day, u dont waste no time!!
go lakers 8)
JAJAJA NOPE CAN WAIT IM GOING 2DAY BUT NOT INSIDE..INSIDE THE BAR 8)

lol u ghetto like dat,u gonna have ur gold rag with u?
oh 4sho homie hangin out my back pocket 8)

nice nice,check my sig,representin the lakers now too 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 12:49:31 AM
2000th

POST!!!

I'd figure I'd celebrate it in the Laker thread.

I'll bring the booze, who's got the strippers?

props on the 2000 post,what beter way to do it then in the Laker thread  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2006, 12:51:06 AM
WELL 2DAY IS THE GAME GO LAKERS 8)

lol only 33mins into the day, u dont waste no time!!
go lakers 8)
JAJAJA NOPE CAN WAIT IM GOING 2DAY BUT NOT INSIDE..INSIDE THE BAR 8)

lol u ghetto like dat,u gonna have ur gold rag with u?
oh 4sho homie hangin out my back pocket 8)

nice nice,check my sig,representin the lakers now too 8)
oh damn props homie u know how we do it 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2006, 01:50:10 AM
2000th

POST!!!

I'd figure I'd celebrate it in the Laker thread.

I'll bring the booze, who's got the strippers?

props on the 2000 post,what beter way to do it then in the Laker thread  8)
LAKERS FAN RUN THIZ SITE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2006, 02:15:41 AM
JUST 3 MORE GAME BABY AND WE READY TO GO TO PLAYOFFS!!!!

TODAY,LAKERS VS PORTLAND AT 7:30pmT.V.)NBALP FSN*HOME GAME*


SUNDAY,LAKERS VS SUNS AT 12:30pmT.V.ABC*HOME GAME*


WED,LAKERS VS HORNETS AT 7:30pmT.V.)NBALP FSN*HOME GAME*

GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 08:39:20 AM
JUST 3 MORE GAME BABY AND WE READY TO GO TO PLAYOFFS!!!!

TODAY,LAKERS VS PORTLAND AT 7:30pmT.V.)NBALP FSN*HOME GAME*


SUNDAY,LAKERS VS SUNS AT 12:30pmT.V.ABC*HOME GAME*


WED,LAKERS VS HORNETS AT 7:30pmT.V.)NBALP FSN*HOME GAME*

GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 08:46:36 AM
lol @ ur sig "haterz will get pimp slapped wit the gold rag" thatz hood  8)

cant wait till gametime :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2006, 11:15:56 AM
lol @ ur sig "haterz will get pimp slapped wit the gold rag" thatz hood  8)

cant wait till gametime :)
lol oh yes 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 14, 2006, 10:16:35 PM
Enough of this talk. Back to the actual Laker games. Never had a doubt in my mind that the lakers were going to take this one.
Excellent shooting for the lakers.
Kwame 7-9
Lamar 7-12
Kobe 17-28

But let's not get carried away, after all this was the blazers. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 14, 2006, 10:24:33 PM
Kobe 17-82

lol 28 nigga!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 14, 2006, 10:26:02 PM
Kobe 17-82

lol 28 nigga!
Oops.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 11:05:04 PM
nice Kobe dropped 50 on them ,good game,pheonix on sunday should be a great game 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 14, 2006, 11:22:43 PM
Kobe is incredible, Lamar and Kwame are playing on another level too.. Now the Suns, and this time no back to back shit...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 14, 2006, 11:41:15 PM
Lakers win, just as we expected...Second tripple-double for Lamar in a row though. :o :o...Playoffs should be interesting, with Mihm coming off the bench... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 14, 2006, 11:45:28 PM
Lakers win, just as we expected...Second tripple-double for Lamar in a row though. :o :o...Playoffs should be interesting, with Mihm coming off the bench... 8)
With Kwame's development, I think you are overestimating Mihm's impact a little. But he will definalty be an asset in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 14, 2006, 11:46:45 PM
yea props to Odom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 12:23:40 AM
GOOD GAME KOBE STILL DROP THOSE BIG POINT...I WENT TO STAPLES CENTER WHEN I WAS WALKING MY GOLD RAG FALL OF MY POCKET AND THE GROUND WAS WET TO AND DIRTY MY RAG GOT DIRTY A LIL BIT PULL IT IT BACK AND MAKE SURE IT WOULD NOT DROP AGAIN ROCKING MY RAG AGAIN HOMIE 8).....

YALL KNOW WHEN THE GAME FINISH IT ALWAYS BE PPL BE HIDE THE T.V. EVERYBODY BE OUTSIDE SAYING -GO LAKERS-..I WAS THERE YALL DID IT SAW ME ;D

GO LAKERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 15, 2006, 12:33:01 AM


YALL KNOW WHEN THE GAME FINISH IT ALWAYS BE PPL BE HIDE THE T.V. EVERYBODY BE OUTSIDE SAYING -GO LAKERS-..I WAS THERE YALL DID IT SAW ME ;D


 ;D   Yeah, i always watch the post game show, that shit is funny when all the fans are going crazy. And we don't know how you look like, so... :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 12:42:33 AM


YALL KNOW WHEN THE GAME FINISH IT ALWAYS BE PPL BE HIDE THE T.V. EVERYBODY BE OUTSIDE SAYING -GO LAKERS-..I WAS THERE YALL DID IT SAW ME ;D


 ;D   Yeah, i always watch the post game show, that shit is funny when all the fans are going crazy. And we don't know how you look like, so... :P
yeah true DAMN it be alot of ppl....it be tall ppl but im not lil tho im about 6'3 or 6.4 but sill nigga i jump going wild I WAS LIKE GO LAKERS BITCH!!!!! but it be fun to everybody be crazy!!!!GO LAKERS 1 LOVE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 15, 2006, 12:59:08 AM
GREAT GREAT GREAT GAME'S by kobe, kwame and Lamar, but it was against the blazers, and the game was to close, i can't believe the bench choked away a 21 point lead in the 2nd quarter, the defense was not good for the rest of the game(blazers shot 51% for da game), smush was getting killed again,, kobe got hot again in the 4th quarter and put the blazers away 8)


EDIT: Forget what i said about sundays game, It looks like the starters for the suns won't play, They didn't play last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 01:04:07 AM
PROPS TO KOBE DOING THAT TIGHT ASS 360 DUNK 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 15, 2006, 03:36:54 AM
it was a fun game to watch.It looks like the Lakers are in gear for the playoffs  and ready to met the suns.Beautiful game by KOBE,Kwame, n ODom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2006, 11:35:10 AM
Lakers win, just as we expected...Second tripple-double for Lamar in a row though. :o :o...Playoffs should be interesting, with Mihm coming off the bench... 8)
With Kwame's development, I think you are overestimating Mihm's impact a little. But he will definalty be an asset in the playoffs.


Overestimating? How am I overestimating anything, I didn't even give an opinion, I just said Mihm is gunna be coming off the bench, which also should be scary for a team like the Suns, who have no big men and/or interior defense...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2006, 11:39:46 AM


YALL KNOW WHEN THE GAME FINISH IT ALWAYS BE PPL BE HIDE THE T.V. EVERYBODY BE OUTSIDE SAYING -GO LAKERS-..I WAS THERE YALL DID IT SAW ME ;D


 ;D   Yeah, i always watch the post game show, that shit is funny when all the fans are going crazy. And we don't know how you look like, so... :P
yeah true DAMN it be alot of ppl....it be tall ppl but im not lil tho im about 6'3 or 6.4 but sill nigga i jump going wild I WAS LIKE GO LAKERS BITCH!!!!! but it be fun to everybody be crazy!!!!GO LAKERS 1 LOVE 8)


Yea, I was jumpin' up and down with a Kobe jersey on that thing last time we played New Orleans, and once my girl brought a sign that says "Kobe is the REAL MVP" (which she originally made when we went to the game in Phoenix) so I held it up for the post-game show...Next time you're on that thing, you should wave your gold rag over your head to show everybody what's up...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2006, 11:45:33 AM
Lakers win, just as we expected...Second tripple-double for Lamar in a row though. :o :o...Playoffs should be interesting, with Mihm coming off the bench... 8)
With Kwame's development, I think you are overestimating Mihm's impact a little. But he will definalty be an asset in the playoffs.


Overestimating? How am I overestimating anything, I didn't even give an opinion, I just said Mihm is gunna be coming off the bench...
I said what I said based more on previous posts then this one. I just quoted this one because it was the last one that you mentioned Mihm.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 15, 2006, 11:59:06 AM
Looks like we're playing Phoenix...Should be an interesting first round. Lakers will for sure advance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2006, 12:00:22 PM
Lakers win, just as we expected...Second tripple-double for Lamar in a row though. :o :o...Playoffs should be interesting, with Mihm coming off the bench... 8)
With Kwame's development, I think you are overestimating Mihm's impact a little. But he will definalty be an asset in the playoffs.


Overestimating? How am I overestimating anything, I didn't even give an opinion, I just said Mihm is gunna be coming off the bench...
I said what I said based more on previous posts then this one. I just quoted this one because it was the last one that you mentioned Mihm.


LOL. Well, before his injury, Mihm was our starting center and at one point our second option on offense...Now, imagine having that come off the bench for us. And now that Kwame is playing like a fucking beast, imagine what they can do together. The first half of the season, it was all Mihm down low. Now we have Mihm & Kwame, both good players who can give Phoenix a WHOLE LOT of trouble down low...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2006, 12:02:05 PM
Looks like we're playing Phoenix...Should be an interesting first round. Lakers will for sure advance.
For sure? I like our chances, but are you telling me that you have no doubt the lakers will beat the Suns?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 15, 2006, 12:04:25 PM
^ As a Laker fan I'm saying we're a lock to win. As a person who knows a lot about the NBA I'm saying it's goin to be tough. We haven't won a game against the Suns since Nash was signed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2006, 12:07:53 PM
Looks like we're playing Phoenix...Should be an interesting first round. Lakers will for sure advance.
For sure? I like our chances, but are you telling me that you have no doubt the lakers will beat the Suns?


I actually like that, and as a Laker fan, wouldn't question it...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 05:54:26 PM


YALL KNOW WHEN THE GAME FINISH IT ALWAYS BE PPL BE HIDE THE T.V. EVERYBODY BE OUTSIDE SAYING -GO LAKERS-..I WAS THERE YALL DID IT SAW ME ;D


 ;D   Yeah, i always watch the post game show, that shit is funny when all the fans are going crazy. And we don't know how you look like, so... :P
yeah true DAMN it be alot of ppl....it be tall ppl but im not lil tho im about 6'3 or 6.4 but sill nigga i jump going wild I WAS LIKE GO LAKERS BITCH!!!!! but it be fun to everybody be crazy!!!!GO LAKERS 1 LOVE 8)


Yea, I was jumpin' up and down with a Kobe jersey on that thing last time we played New Orleans, and once my girl brought a sign that says "Kobe is the REAL MVP" (which she originally made when we went to the game in Phoenix) so I held it up for the post-game show...Next time you're on that thing, you should wave your gold rag over your head to show everybody what's up...LOL
OHHHHH I WILL HOMIE AND WAVE THE LAKERS FLAG TO 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 15, 2006, 06:59:32 PM


YALL KNOW WHEN THE GAME FINISH IT ALWAYS BE PPL BE HIDE THE T.V. EVERYBODY BE OUTSIDE SAYING -GO LAKERS-..I WAS THERE YALL DID IT SAW ME ;D


 ;D   Yeah, i always watch the post game show, that shit is funny when all the fans are going crazy. And we don't know how you look like, so... :P
yeah true DAMN it be alot of ppl....it be tall ppl but im not lil tho im about 6'3 or 6.4 but sill nigga i jump going wild I WAS LIKE GO LAKERS BITCH!!!!! but it be fun to everybody be crazy!!!!GO LAKERS 1 LOVE 8)


Yea, I was jumpin' up and down with a Kobe jersey on that thing last time we played New Orleans, and once my girl brought a sign that says "Kobe is the REAL MVP" (which she originally made when we went to the game in Phoenix) so I held it up for the post-game show...Next time you're on that thing, you should wave your gold rag over your head to show everybody what's up...LOL
OHHHHH I WILL HOMIE AND WAVE THE LAKERS FLAG TO 8)

representin to the fullest,i like that :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 07:04:04 PM


YALL KNOW WHEN THE GAME FINISH IT ALWAYS BE PPL BE HIDE THE T.V. EVERYBODY BE OUTSIDE SAYING -GO LAKERS-..I WAS THERE YALL DID IT SAW ME ;D


 ;D   Yeah, i always watch the post game show, that shit is funny when all the fans are going crazy. And we don't know how you look like, so... :P
yeah true DAMN it be alot of ppl....it be tall ppl but im not lil tho im about 6'3 or 6.4 but sill nigga i jump going wild I WAS LIKE GO LAKERS BITCH!!!!! but it be fun to everybody be crazy!!!!GO LAKERS 1 LOVE 8)


Yea, I was jumpin' up and down with a Kobe jersey on that thing last time we played New Orleans, and once my girl brought a sign that says "Kobe is the REAL MVP" (which she originally made when we went to the game in Phoenix) so I held it up for the post-game show...Next time you're on that thing, you should wave your gold rag over your head to show everybody what's up...LOL
OHHHHH I WILL HOMIE AND WAVE THE LAKERS FLAG TO 8)

representin to the fullest,i like that :)
MAKE SURE YALL GET YALL GOLD RAG STORE NEAR U ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 15, 2006, 10:41:37 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 10:53:32 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 15, 2006, 10:55:08 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 10:59:05 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 15, 2006, 11:00:56 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 11:03:08 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 15, 2006, 11:06:03 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?

nah man im up in vancouver,bc,canada lol i still rep lakers tho up here so its all gravy 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2006, 11:08:55 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?

nah man im up in vancouver,bc,canada lol i still rep lakers tho up here so its all gravy 8)
damn that right that what i call a TRU L8KERS FAN that good homie stay UP!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2006, 11:17:12 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?

nah man im up in vancouver,bc,canada lol i still rep lakers tho up here so its all gravy 8)
Shouldn't you be a grizzlies fan? ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 15, 2006, 11:57:56 PM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?

nah man im up in vancouver,bc,canada lol i still rep lakers tho up here so its all gravy 8)
Shouldn't you be a grizzlies fan? ;D

lol nah ill stick with my lakers ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 16, 2006, 12:10:53 AM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?

nah man im up in vancouver,bc,canada lol i still rep lakers tho up here so its all gravy 8)
Shouldn't you be a grizzlies fan? ;D

lol nah ill stick with my lakers ;D
LAKERS NATION 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 16, 2006, 12:13:01 AM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?

nah man im up in vancouver,bc,canada lol i still rep lakers tho up here so its all gravy 8)
Shouldn't you be a grizzlies fan? ;D

lol nah ill stick with my lakers ;D
But if you weren't a laker fan you'd probably be a grizzlies fan, right? :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 16, 2006, 12:34:20 AM
fuck im workin tmrw,i wont b able to watch the game :'(
go Lakers tho,ill b callin niggas durin the game for tha score 8)
yeah man fuck fuck i can even watch the game cause i gotted go somewhere..but im going call to what the score........GO LAKERS!!! 8)

how old r u lakerfan,not hating just wondering?
16 aka LAKERS _FAN89 8).......NAH i know u in hatin tho homie 8)

oh yeah jus click my NAME and my info will show

o yea my badd,coo 8)
yeah 4sho...U FROM CALI RIGHT?

nah man im up in vancouver,bc,canada lol i still rep lakers tho up here so its all gravy 8)
Shouldn't you be a grizzlies fan? ;D

lol nah ill stick with my lakers ;D
But if you weren't a laker fan you'd probably be a grizzlies fan, right? :P
lol what ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 16, 2006, 01:15:07 AM
Grizzlies, because they originated from Vancouver, where you said you're from...Anyways, FUCK missing the game tomorrow, it's way too curcial...Lakers vs. Suns...Lakers need this to keep the 7th spot, hopefully they'll take care of business and go into the playoffs with their heads up, like I'm expecting to happen...I think Phil has 'em prepared, 12:30 PM Pacific on ABC tomorrow morning...

PS...Was gunna go to the game. Saving money for playoff tickets instead. 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DreSnoop00 on April 16, 2006, 01:34:11 AM


PS...Was gunna go to the game. Saving money for playoff tickets instead. 8) 8)

How much $$$ do those usually go for?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on April 16, 2006, 09:53:47 AM
goin to the game today, would rather go to a playoff game with better seats but i was forced into buying crappy seats cause today my brother and his friend are in town and they wont be around later for the playoffs, whatever, should still be good
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: africas seed on April 16, 2006, 10:55:25 AM
Grizzlies, because they originated from Vancouver, where you said you're from...Anyways, FUCK missing the game tomorrow, it's way too curcial...Lakers vs. Suns...Lakers need this to keep the 7th spot, hopefully they'll take care of business and go into the playoffs with their heads up, like I'm expecting to happen...I think Phil has 'em prepared, 12:30 PM Pacific on ABC tomorrow morning...

PS...Was gunna go to the game. Saving money for playoff tickets instead. 8) 8)

grizzlies were a joke. they were never given the tools to succeed though as the owner wanted to relocate the team. hopefully we get portlands team if they decide to move. a vancouver business has already sent a bid in to the nba front office.

damn playoff tickets. suns vs lakers might be a foreshadowing of the playoffs. if they do play i can see kobe putting up at least two 50 point games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 16, 2006, 11:13:52 AM


PS...Was gunna go to the game. Saving money for playoff tickets instead. 8) 8)

How much $$$ do those usually go for?


Depends...It's usually around $400 a ticket in the lower levels. Around $200 a ticket for mid-level. And around 100$ for the uppers...I might be able to get 2 for $400 in section 115 though... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 16, 2006, 11:19:03 AM
goin to the game today, would rather go to a playoff game with better seats but i was forced into buying crappy seats cause today my brother and his friend are in town and they wont be around later for the playoffs, whatever, should still be good


Man, don't sit in the uppers, it's weak...I won 2 tickets for todays game in section 107 for $225 (plus a parking pass!). I'm not going so that I can save for playoff tickets though...But that's a really good deal, I bet it's a better deal than what you paid for your uppers...Like you said though, should still be good...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 16, 2006, 11:19:56 AM
Grizzlies, because they originated from Vancouver, where you said you're from...Anyways, FUCK missing the game tomorrow, it's way too curcial...Lakers vs. Suns...Lakers need this to keep the 7th spot, hopefully they'll take care of business and go into the playoffs with their heads up, like I'm expecting to happen...I think Phil has 'em prepared, 12:30 PM Pacific on ABC tomorrow morning...

PS...Was gunna go to the game. Saving money for playoff tickets instead. 8) 8)

grizzlies were a joke. they were never given the tools to succeed though as the owner wanted to relocate the team. hopefully we get portlands team if they decide to move. a vancouver business has already sent a bid in to the nba front office.

damn playoff tickets. suns vs lakers might be a foreshadowing of the playoffs. if they do play i can see kobe putting up at least two 50 point games.


I dunno, I think one team in Canada is enough...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 16, 2006, 05:24:17 PM
Nash and Raja Bell didn't play, weak.  >:(

I wanted to see how we'd do against them after a full day's rest. Now we'll have to wait for the playoffs.  >:(

The Suns are pussies.  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 16, 2006, 06:18:52 PM
IM SOOO HAPPY THAT LAKERS WON 109 TO 89  8)..NASH DID NOT PLAY!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 16, 2006, 07:19:02 PM
yea no nash,bell or amare lol good we got the win
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 16, 2006, 07:21:02 PM
that would b tight if we got a team again :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 16, 2006, 08:31:51 PM
that would b tight if we got a team again :)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 16, 2006, 09:27:13 PM
40 points for kobe...just another day at the office. he's making it look too easy
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 16, 2006, 10:44:43 PM
20 point win over a Nash-less Sun's team and Bynum didn't play! >:( >:(
LOL at Paris Hilton getting booed for wearing Bryant's jersey with her name on the back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 17, 2006, 12:43:35 AM
Yep, Kobe is crazy  scoring 40 pts= doing his usual things.... Can't wait for the playoffs  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 17, 2006, 09:39:11 AM
Got my playoff tickets... 8) 8) 8)


Hopefully we'll be ready to shit on 'em in the playoffs like we did yesterday... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 17, 2006, 11:29:58 AM
is amare gonna be playing in the playoffs?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 17, 2006, 11:31:17 AM
is amare gonna be playing in the playoffs?
Nope
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 17, 2006, 11:40:09 AM
is amare gonna be playing in the playoffs?
Nope

so what happened to him,he came back for a few games,then did he injure himself again? i thought they were letting him rest for playoffs? no?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 17, 2006, 11:42:06 AM
is amare gonna be playing in the playoffs?
Nope

so what happened to him,he came back for a few games,then did he injure himself again? i thought they were letting him rest for playoffs? no?
He got injured again if I'm not mistaken.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 17, 2006, 11:56:13 AM
^ Yup came back too early.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 17, 2006, 12:00:50 PM
LOL...He's the next Antonio McDyess. He came back, and injured his OTHER knee, then had surgery on that one...His future doesn't look as good as it did about a year ago...Lucky for him, he already signed his extension with Phoenix...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: africas seed on April 17, 2006, 12:21:25 PM
didnt he just go under the knife again? that would mean he'll be out for another few months delaying his rehab again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 17, 2006, 01:28:07 PM
o damn,injuring his other knee,that must be more frustrating than a muthafucka
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: E. J. Rizo on April 17, 2006, 01:30:36 PM
DAMN props to u guys for making this thread 62 pages deep...lol too much to even try to read... but good idea of keeping it all in one thread....as it should be....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 17, 2006, 01:37:25 PM
DAMN props to u guys for making this thread 62 pages deep...lol too much to even try to read... but good idea of keeping it all in one thread....as it should be....
2nd most posted thread in dubcc history, baby. 8)



http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?action=stats
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 17, 2006, 01:47:08 PM
DAMN props to u guys for making this thread 62 pages deep...lol too much to even try to read... but good idea of keeping it all in one thread....as it should be....
2nd most posted thread in dubcc history, baby. 8)



http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?action=stats

 :cheers:

we should keep this thread during playoffs instead of making a new playoff thread,everyone down?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 17, 2006, 01:49:42 PM
DAMN props to u guys for making this thread 62 pages deep...lol too much to even try to read... but good idea of keeping it all in one thread....as it should be....
2nd most posted thread in dubcc history, baby. 8)



http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?action=stats

 :cheers:

we should keep this thread during playoffs instead of making a new playoff thread,everyone down?
Yeah, maybe we should just continue and try to get that #1 spot. (nobody post in that "what song are you listening to?" thread)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 17, 2006, 02:50:06 PM
LOL...There can be discussion in here, but there should be seperate threads for each series...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 17, 2006, 03:29:19 PM
Anyway i've just seen the game (PHOvsLAL) on TV. Honestly, except for Kobe, Marion and Odom, it looked like Euroleague, not NBA. Both the teams sucks without their MVP candidates.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 17, 2006, 03:55:46 PM
40 points for kobe...just another day at the office. he's making it look too easy
43 point he made 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 17, 2006, 08:24:49 PM
I hope Amare doesnt end up being one of those players whos always injured. He shouldnt have came back this season. I cant wait till he's 100% again - that niggas a monster. I know yall saw how he bullied Tim Duncan in the playoffs last year. Averaging 40 points against the Spurs in the playoffs while playing Duncan 1-on-1 is NOT EASY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on April 17, 2006, 10:53:30 PM
yeah i like amare....anyone who drops those numbers on tim duncan aka the nba's answer to John Mayer , i'm cool down for


too bad about his injuries, everyone is talking about how he's goign to be "another antonio Mc Dyse" ......more like Grant Hill
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 17, 2006, 10:55:43 PM
I hope Amare doesnt end up being one of those players whos always injured. He shouldnt have came back this season. I cant wait till he's 100% again - that niggas a monster. I know yall saw how he bullied Tim Duncan in the playoffs last year. Averaging 40 points against the Spurs in the playoffs while playing Duncan 1-on-1 is NOT EASY
WIGGER! ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 18, 2006, 01:32:39 AM
^lmao

(http://www.nicoleangelica.com/i/caricatures/Shaq_-Kobe.jpg)
(http://members.fortunecity.com/worm91/ing10d_full.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 18, 2006, 10:46:00 AM
so its official that the NBA playoffs start this weekend? or when do they start?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 18, 2006, 01:26:22 PM
Yup...This Saturday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 18, 2006, 08:47:04 PM
fuck im workin sat and sun >:( gonna have to record the laker game,u kno what day/time they play at nik?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on April 18, 2006, 10:49:38 PM
sometime in phoenix/san antonio on saturday
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 18, 2006, 10:57:18 PM
big game tmrw,we win we finish 7th,we lose we finish 8th
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on April 18, 2006, 11:00:10 PM
thank god we're playing good and can beat the hornets easily, i know kobe and a couple of othesr on the team know and will meet the importance of tommorow's game, but i jsut hope that the newbies on the team step up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2006, 12:07:17 AM
Im a little nervous for tomorrows game. Lakers have to focuse and take them out early. If we lose, Lakers got the 8 seed and the spurs in the 1st round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 19, 2006, 02:37:13 AM
yea,id much rather play the suns then spurs..wheers lakerfan at???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 19, 2006, 04:47:55 AM
too bad lakers dont play the mavs  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2006, 04:53:25 AM
too bad lakers dont play the mavs  >:(


Is your teams foult  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: acbaylove on April 19, 2006, 05:03:47 AM
too bad lakers dont play the mavs  >:(

Yeah.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 19, 2006, 10:17:29 AM
LOL@being nervous. We're playing the Hornets, AT HOME! It's playoff time, we should easily dominate them, and if we don't, we have MUCH bigger problems to worry 'bout...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 19, 2006, 11:11:45 AM
Man I can't wait for the playoffs. I love the playoffs with the Lakers in it. Should be a good series against the Suns. I don't think we're losing the the Hornets today the Lakers been playing solid as of late.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: diplomatzs on April 19, 2006, 12:29:02 PM
Lakers losing first round in the Play offs lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 19, 2006, 12:45:31 PM
Lakers losing first round in the Play offs lol.
not a very good first post  ;D. Can't wait for the playoffs and watch what we can accomplish... I'm confident , we're another team since 2nd part of March  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 19, 2006, 12:57:42 PM
anyone know if the laker game is on tv today?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 19, 2006, 01:17:21 PM
anyone know if the laker game is on tv today?
it's on Fox Sports West.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 19, 2006, 01:18:36 PM
anyone know if the laker game is on tv today?

What kinda' question is that? Every Laker game is televised. It's on Fox Sports West tonight...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 19, 2006, 01:23:59 PM
lol aight cool, i gotta hope one of the canadian tv channels gets the feed
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 19, 2006, 04:59:49 PM
yea,id much rather play the suns then spurs..wheers lakerfan at???
YO IM HERE HOOD 8).....IM NOT EVEN WORRY BOUT THE GAME 2NIGHT EASY GAME LAKERS ALWAYS KICK THEM ASS IT SHOULD BE A BLOW OUT MAYBE ABOUT 2O OR 25..LAKERS GOT THIZ 2NIGHT 8)

GO L8KERS!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on April 19, 2006, 05:43:45 PM
YO IM HERE HOOD 8).....IM NOT EVEN WORRY BOUT THE GAME 2NIGHT EASY GAME LAKERS ALWAYS KICK THEM ASS IT SHOULD BE A BLOW OUT MAYBE ABOUT 2O OR 25..LAKERS GOT THIZ 2NIGHT 8)

GO L8KERS!!!!

(http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/cartoon/images/seuss/seuss-dictionary.JPG)

Use it. Learn it. Love it.


 ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 19, 2006, 06:10:50 PM
YO IM HERE HOOD 8).....IM NOT EVEN WORRY BOUT THE GAME 2NIGHT EASY GAME LAKERS ALWAYS KICK THEM ASS IT SHOULD BE A BLOW OUT MAYBE ABOUT 2O OR 25..LAKERS GOT THIZ 2NIGHT 8)

GO L8KERS!!!!

(http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/cartoon/images/seuss/seuss-dictionary.JPG)

Use it. Learn it. Love it.


 ;D 8)
LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 19, 2006, 06:13:05 PM
YO IM HERE HOOD 8).....IM NOT EVEN WORRY BOUT THE GAME 2NIGHT EASY GAME LAKERS ALWAYS KICK THEM ASS IT SHOULD BE A BLOW OUT MAYBE ABOUT 2O OR 25..LAKERS GOT THIZ 2NIGHT 8)

GO L8KERS!!!!

(http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/cartoon/images/seuss/seuss-dictionary.JPG)

Use it. Learn it. Love it.


 ;D 8)
what the fuck ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: africas seed on April 19, 2006, 06:22:10 PM
YO IM HERE HOOD 8).....IM NOT EVEN WORRY BOUT THE GAME 2NIGHT EASY GAME LAKERS ALWAYS KICK THEM ASS IT SHOULD BE A BLOW OUT MAYBE ABOUT 2O OR 25..LAKERS GOT THIZ 2NIGHT 8)

GO L8KERS!!!!

(http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/cartoon/images/seuss/seuss-dictionary.JPG)

Use it. Learn it. Love it.


 ;D 8)
LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 19, 2006, 07:41:32 PM
YO IM HERE HOOD 8).....IM NOT EVEN WORRY BOUT THE GAME 2NIGHT EASY GAME LAKERS ALWAYS KICK THEM ASS IT SHOULD BE A BLOW OUT MAYBE ABOUT 2O OR 25..LAKERS GOT THIZ 2NIGHT 8)

GO L8KERS!!!!

(http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/cartoon/images/seuss/seuss-dictionary.JPG)

Use it. Learn it. Love it.


 ;D 8)
u the 1 need it how dumb u sound 8) ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 19, 2006, 08:06:25 PM
fuck games not bein shown up here >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 19, 2006, 09:23:00 PM
i told yall not to worry...END OF 3QTR lakers 94 to 63 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 19, 2006, 09:50:49 PM
WHAT!!!!! I TOLD YALL NOT TO WORRY LAKERS GOT THIZ WIN TO NIGHT 115 TO 95....EVER SINCE I GOT THE GOLD RAG LAKERS WIN ALL THEY 6 GAME IN A ROW!!!!!!! 8)

GO LAKERS--PLAYOFFS TIME!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2006, 11:27:59 PM
Alot of there best players didn't play, That's why it was a blow-out, But i don't give a fuck, We needed the Game :firedevil:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 19, 2006, 11:31:04 PM
Lakers Sunday against the Suns.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 20, 2006, 12:50:19 AM
Lakers Sunday against the Suns.

what time?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 20, 2006, 08:30:42 AM
Lakers Sunday against the Suns.

what time?
12:30pm 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on April 20, 2006, 09:14:24 AM
Suns gonna DIE!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 20, 2006, 10:40:17 AM
I say we rename the S&E section to Laker County (& Entertainment, I guess). Whose agrees?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 20, 2006, 12:48:43 PM
Lakers Sunday against the Suns.

what time?
12:30pm 8)

nice  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 20, 2006, 01:28:07 PM
I say we rename the S&E section to Laker County (& Entertainment, I guess). Whose agrees?
I second that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on April 20, 2006, 01:40:12 PM
I love the playoffs with the Lakers in it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 20, 2006, 02:46:58 PM
I say we rename the S&E section to Laker County (& Entertainment, I guess). Whose agrees?
I second that.
I third that.  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 20, 2006, 03:42:26 PM
I say we rename the S&E section to Laker County (& Entertainment, I guess). Whose agrees?
I second that.
I third that.  ;D

4th that  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 20, 2006, 05:46:29 PM
I say we rename the S&E section to Laker County (& Entertainment, I guess). Whose agrees?
I second that.
I third that.  ;D

4th that  8)
5th that 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 20, 2006, 05:46:56 PM
Lakers Sunday against the Suns.

what time?
12:30pm 8)

nice  8)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 21, 2006, 11:47:22 PM
GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK HATERZ>>> :bomb:

LAKERS 4 LIFE!!!!!!!GOLD RAG SLAP 4 YALL HATERZ!!!!!!LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER GET A STR8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 22, 2006, 11:47:02 AM
don't missed the game 2morrow at 12:30pm..ON ABC T.V. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 22, 2006, 11:48:44 AM
GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK HATERZ>>> :bomb:

LAKERS 4 LIFE!!!!!!!GOLD RAG SLAP 4 YALL HATERZ!!!!!!LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER GET A STR8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol damn u representin
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 22, 2006, 11:53:47 AM
GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK HATERZ>>> :bomb:

LAKERS 4 LIFE!!!!!!!GOLD RAG SLAP 4 YALL HATERZ!!!!!!LAKERS MOTHERFUCKER GET A STR8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol damn u representin
ALL THE TIME 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: dexter on April 22, 2006, 12:13:19 PM
go lakes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 22, 2006, 01:33:11 PM
L8KERS PR1DE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 22, 2006, 09:35:10 PM
 :spam2: 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 25, 2006, 06:34:15 PM
DONT MISSED GAME 2 AT...KCAL9 AT 6:30PM 8)

GO L8KERS BITCH 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 25, 2006, 11:11:32 PM
game starts at 730 not 630
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 25, 2006, 11:34:07 PM
game starts at 730 not 630
well at the news it be showing lakers sports IT SAY IS START AT 6:30 8)

YEAH I WENT TO LAKERS.COM IT SAY AT 7:30 O YEAH AT 630 THEY BE TALKING ABOUT THE LAKERS STUFF 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 26, 2006, 01:41:36 AM
game starts at 730 not 630
YEAH I WENT TO LAKERS.COM IT SAY AT 7:30 O YEAH AT 630 THEY BE TALKING ABOUT THE LAKERS STUFF 8)

u mean the pregame show lol  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 26, 2006, 04:24:16 PM
game starts at 730 not 630
YEAH I WENT TO LAKERS.COM IT SAY AT 7:30 O YEAH AT 630 THEY BE TALKING ABOUT THE LAKERS STUFF 8)

u mean the pregame show lol  ;)
YEAH YEAH THAT THE SHIT LOL.......>>>>GO LAKERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 26, 2006, 04:25:35 PM
IM 100% LAKERS WILL WIN 2NIGHT 4REAL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 26, 2006, 10:18:24 PM
Lakers Bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 26, 2006, 10:28:57 PM
IM 100% LAKERS WILL WIN 2NIGHT 4REAL
I TOLD U L8KERS WILL WIN..TRU LAKERS FAN BITCH 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 26, 2006, 10:29:28 PM
GO LAKERS FUCK HATERZ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Just Another Sunny day in California on April 26, 2006, 10:37:20 PM
kinda lucky in the final couple of mins.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 26, 2006, 10:57:31 PM
dope game by the lakers,cant wait till friday 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 26, 2006, 11:00:06 PM
damn  im tryin to find a pic of the kobe on nash dunk,if anyone can find it post it,i wanna put it in my avatar 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: smoke1ne on April 26, 2006, 11:05:42 PM
(http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd2/11452/kobe%20nash.gif) ( LOOK AT NASH"S HAND FAG)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: smoke1ne on April 26, 2006, 11:06:38 PM
(http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd2/11452/kobe%20nash2.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on April 26, 2006, 11:11:41 PM
nevamind yall found a picture myself 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on April 27, 2006, 11:00:56 PM
LOOK AT NASH"S HAND FAG)

LMFAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on April 27, 2006, 11:08:23 PM
LOOK AT NASH"S HAND FAG)

lol....it was consensual  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 27, 2006, 11:15:36 PM
(http://www.filelodge.com/files/hdd2/11452/kobe%20nash2.gif)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 29, 2006, 12:57:46 AM
GO L8KERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 29, 2006, 01:01:18 AM
LOOK AT NASH"S HAND FAG)
It was either touch Kobe with his hands or have Kobe's nuts in his face. I think he made the right decsion.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 30, 2006, 03:30:39 PM
GO LAKKKKEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 30, 2006, 07:26:44 PM
here are the Final Moments of Lakers-Suns Game 4 (Overtime), props to the homie retro bauer for the link

Kobe's Layup to cut it to 1 point, the jump ball, the game winner, and celebration:

http://rapidshare.de/files/19313787/game4_end_sequence_LS09.mpg.html 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 30, 2006, 07:32:51 PM
^ Nice good lookin out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 01, 2006, 09:36:17 AM
LOOK AT NASH"S HAND FAG)
It was either touch Kobe with his hands or have Kobe's nuts in his face. I think he made the right decsion.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/SteveNashMeetsKobe.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Floydness on May 01, 2006, 11:44:50 AM
lets go LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on May 01, 2006, 12:27:26 PM
LOOK AT NASH"S HAND FAG)
It was either touch Kobe with his hands or have Kobe's nuts in his face. I think he made the right decsion.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/Lakers4life/SteveNashMeetsKobe.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

lol good one
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 06, 2006, 11:17:20 PM
Can't wait till next season 8) R.I.P 05-06 season :'(  ,
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on May 06, 2006, 11:39:56 PM
free post
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on May 06, 2006, 11:44:24 PM
yea it was a good season, cant wait till next season,props to all the laker fans,it was dope discussing bout the lakers this season,next season should b even better  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 07, 2006, 01:06:46 AM
where was your MVP last night? lol..
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Post by: wcsoldier on May 07, 2006, 01:32:33 AM
where was your MVP last night? lol..
yep nowhere to be found in 2nd half... I thought he gonna fight way more, dissapointing
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 07, 2006, 01:17:53 PM
where was your MVP last night? lol..


Trying to get the other players going, after realizing he couldn't win it alone in the 1st half... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 07, 2006, 01:39:14 PM
i heard that the lakers will play in october/15/2006..with the fucking suns man the lakers going kill them when the lakers back to start the new season...PAYBACK BITCH :baseballbat:

bring it on bitches 8)

GO LAKERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 11, 2006, 04:49:47 PM
Kobe got 1st team all-defense :rock: :rock: :rock: :raisetheroof: :raisetheroof: ....That's his 4th time being 1st team all-defense.. Props #24 8)
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Post by: Black_Smoke on May 11, 2006, 04:52:21 PM
Kobe got 1st team all-defense :rock: :rock: :rock: :raisetheroof: :raisetheroof: ....That's his 4th time being 1st team all-defense.. Props #24 8)

props to Kobe,had a great season
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 11, 2006, 08:26:07 PM
PROPS ON THE LAKERS EVERYBODY!!!!KOBE

AND THE WILD FAN AT STAPLES CENTER WE HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO LAKERS1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 20, 2006, 05:50:52 PM
Apparently, the Wolves will have tough competition to sign point guard Marcus Banks, who also is being pursued by the Lakers and Spurs.

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=24435
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 21, 2006, 06:20:58 PM
LOS ANGELES LAKERS DRAFT PROSPECT WORK-OUT REVIEW

The Los Angeles Lakers scheduled an interesting workout this past Friday pitting Louisiana Tech Junior Paul Millsap against Hartford fifth-year Senior Kenny Adeleke. Also joining them were Seniors Maurice Ager of Michigan State and Bobby Jones of Washington. What made this workout interesting is the fact that Millsap and Adeleke were neck and neck all season long in the NCAA’s rebounding statistic category, with Millsap edging Adeleke out eventually and winning the rebounding crown for the 3rd straight season.

Adeleke had his revenge on Friday, though. According to multiple sources who were in the gym, he got the better of Millsap by far and left the Lakers wondering which of the two power forwards has better potential at the NBA level both now and down the road. Adeleke measured out an inch taller (6-9 opposed to 6-8 ) and shot the ball better both from mid-range and the college 3-point line. Millsap did not show up out of shape, but at a whopping 264 pounds on his 6-8 frame, his body has a long ways to go and will probably need to be overhauled completely (ala Udonis Haslem) to reach his full potential as an athlete. He currently struggles to get off the ground on his first and second bounce and noticeably lacks quickness defending in and out of the post, which Adeleke exploited. A series of power and finesse moves were too much for Millsap to handle, particularly when being stretched outside of the paint. The Lakers run a lot of sets that are pulled straight from their Triangle offense to see how players might react. Their full-court ball-handling drills are also more geared towards the full-court rather than the half-court like most teams run.

In terms of the Swingmen, it was Maurice Ager who had the best showing. Ager might be “leading” all draft prospects so far in terms of the amount of workouts he’s scheduled--six--with this being the second time we’ve heard of him playing extremely well. Ager is testing out as both a freak athlete and a killer scoring threat, jumping extremely well and shooting the ball with great confidence from the college and NBA 3-point range. Being away from Michigan State’s rigid offensive system appears to be allowing him more freedom to show off his individual skills. The Lakers oddly tested the players from just a step inside the NBA 3-point line, and Ager hit an impressive 18 of his 20 shots in the drills. He is measuring out a legit 6-5 with good length, which is important for him since some have speculated that he might be shorter. His quick feet and experience under Tom Izzo make him a very capable defender in these type of settings.

His matchup Bobby Jones does not seem to have anywhere near the same polish on the offensive end, particularly in terms of his perimeter shooting and ball-handling ability, but still managed to flash excellent potential as an NBA player. He is measuring out a legit 6-7 with excellent size and good strength, and doing extremely well in the agility testing. Defensively, he is as usual terrific, but he might be even more impressive off the court with his focus and attitude. He did a good job keeping Maurice Ager in front of him for almost the entire workout, but Ager still hit a number of tough, contested jump-shots with a hand in his face.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on May 22, 2006, 12:18:11 AM
I dont know if you guys know anything about Marcus Banks but ive seen him alot when he was with UNLV and he was a darn good player.I was mad that the Lakers couldnt get Banks when they got Mihm i think it got refjected or something like that.He never got any playing time when he was with Boston and now with Minny i think he started like 25 game and did pretty good.I would say he is a solid defender with a 3 pt shot and an ok midrang game.I think he would fit nice with LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 22, 2006, 09:38:55 AM
I dont know if you guys know anything about Marcus Banks but ive seen him alot when he was with UNLV and he was a darn good player.I was mad that the Lakers couldnt get Banks when they got Mihm i think it got refjected or something like that.He never got any playing time when he was with Boston and now with Minny i think he started like 25 game and did pretty good.I would say he is a solid defender with a 3 pt shot and an ok midrang game.I think he would fit nice with LA.

Yea, I'd take him, but I'd honestly prefer a Sam Casell or Jason Terry for veteran leadership...Marcus Banks impressed me in his stint with Minnesota though. I was also upset when we got Jumaine Jones as a consolation for him in the Boston deal...It happened because Payton was being a little bitch and didn't show up for his physical in Boston, so they wanted Banks back...Weak shit...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 23, 2006, 11:17:18 AM
Report Card Time - AK's Final Grades
As we prepare to shift into it's the off-season, there isn't nearly as much to talk about, plus the Times isn't paying us our full rate while the team's on hiatus, so we're gonna start posting a little less mode, I wanted to add at least one more entry that provides closure of sorts. And few things in life provide closure like a final report card. They pretty much left no ambiguity when it came to summing up how mediocre I did in high school. Anyhoo, grades were once again assessed, along with the usual peanut gallery remarks. And I'm sure BK will chime in with his two cents soon enough...



Kwame Brown

Things started clicking more after the switch to center. Kwame's already strong post D was accentuated by increased offensive confidence, culminating in a 12.8 ppg April. I personally enjoyed watching this coincide with his increased confidence dealing with the media. (Before improving, I used to joke with a Lakers P.R. rep that Kwame must tunnel out of Staples, since nobody ever saw him after games.) That said, dude still reeks of "project." Among many things, he rebounds inconsistently, catches like he's wearing oven mitts, and I've never seen a 6'11" player less likely to hit a layup. I also question his basketball I.Q. The off-season work will be crucial. He said it during his exit interview: No mas excuses. I asked him once if he felt any pressure to prove himself worthy of No. 1 overall status. He shook his head, more or less saying, "It is what it is." He just wants to play well. Smart attitude. We'll see what happens.

First Half Grade: C-
Second Half Grade: B
Final Grade: C+

Kobe Bryant

It's borderline impossible to single out one highlight from such an array of sick accomplishments. But for my money, Kobe truly took things to another level during the playoffs. He remained deadly as ever (two clutch shots in Game 4 alone), but instilled confidence in his teammates by lending them unconditional trust and unlimited chances. Knowing that a player of godlike status (on and off the court) believed in them brought out the best in Kobe's supporting cast. The end results weren't quite perfect, but the bigger picture is fantastic. If this was a preview of Kobe's leadership to come, nutty as this may sound, the guy's best years have yet to arrive.

First Half Grade: A
Second Half Grade: A
Final Grade: A

Andrew Bynum

After the All-Star break, Big Baby more or less sported diapers. He played in only 15 games, mostly garbage time (although I'm pretty sure he once secured tacos with a rebound). The pine banishment was understandable, since growing pains become a pain in the ass while chasing a playoff spot. But I like his potential. A lot. The look on Kareem's face while interviewing him about Socks made me think Cap wasn't just blowing smoke about Bynum's work ethic, desire to learn, and instincts. Kid needs to hit the weights, work on finishing, and up his game knowledge in general. Like Kwame, he's a project. But one I feel more confident about.

First Half Grade: B
Second Half Grade: D+/Incomplete
Final Grade: C/Incomplete

Brian Cook

I'll begin with a positive. Save Kobe (or Von Wafer), no Laker waffles less when handed the rock. Cook chucks like he's paid by the catch 'n' shoot. Unfortunately, that basically describes Cook's contract, since it's more or less all he does. That he lost a starting job to an out-of-position Luke Walton doesn't speak well of Cook's D (Luke may be better, but he's no Ben Wallace) or post up game (Luke may be better, but he's no Rasheed Wallace). I held out hope for a stronger second half, but like my hopes for "Manu Girl" to knock on my door, it didn't happen.

First Half Grade: C+
Second Half Grade: D
Final Grade: C-

Devean George

Devean's a nice guy whom I've actively rooted to finally reach his potential since he was a rookie (if for no other reason than to shut up my wise ass friends). I've heard and read enough to support my theory that Devean's past inconsistency was due to a paper-thin confidence. Well, he's now playing with confidence and remains inconsistent as ever. Take the playoffs. He supplied either huge clutch shots or nada. I guess it's just who he is. He certainly doesn't hurt you when he's on the floor, but I doubt he'll ever help as much as he seemed capable.

First Half Grade: C+
Second Half Grade: C-
Final Grade: C

Devin Green

Geez, how to evaluate Green's 15 total minutes of post All-Star Break PT? I could harp on his 0-2 performance in 120 seconds against the Clips on Feb. 24. But you'll naturally counter that I'm ignoring how he recovered on Feb. 28 against Orlando, going 1-2 in 180 seconds. And really, who's to say which performance should count more? All kidding aside, I've heard that the brass likes "the other Dev," and Phil certainly could use a tall guard with decent speed. If I had to bet on which player with "D.G." initials will be back next season, it's this one.

First Half Grade: D/Incomplete
Second Half Grade: F/Incomplete
Final Grade: D-/Incomplete

Jim Jackson

Let's see. The Lakers needed a late addition free agent who can hit an outside shot, provide veteran presence to a young second unit and allow Kobe a little extra rest. I can totally see why JJ never stepped on the court. His acquisition and subsequent DNP-CD parade gets my nod for the season's "biggest head-scratcher" award.

Second Half/Final Grade: D-/Incomplete

Aaron McKie

I'll be blunt. McKie did dookie this season. I understand he was way behind the eight-ball after being injured for so long. But he didn't even represent at the Casino Night poker tourney, where he's more than capable of contributing. Disappointing, indeed.

First Half Grade: F/Incomplete
Second Half Grade: F/Incomplete
Final Grade: F/Incomplete

Slava Medvedenko

I already poured out some malt liquor for my boy. I only wish we got to see Slava guard Nash just once during any of those zillion playoff switches gone bad. Potential comedy for the ages.

First Half Grade: F/Incomplete
Second Half Grade: N/A
Final Grade: F/Inc./N/A

Chris Mihm

While his injury did provide untapped insight into Kwame's potential at the 5, it's a shame Mihm spent most of March and April crutching around. Even if you prefer Kwame's post D over Mihm's more polished offense, the Lakers needed some of the latter when it came to pounding the ball inside against Phoenix. Mihm spent the first half of the season as the most consistent source of interior scoring. Think that could have come in handy during Game 7?

First Half Grade: B
Second Half Grade: Incomplete
Final Grade B/Incomplete

Lamar Odom

What a difference a second half makes. LO went from more erratic than Courtney Love on a coke binge to a freakin' Swiss watch, both in production and triangle quarterbacking. During March and April, he put up approximately 17, 9 and 6 (plus back-to-back trip-dubs). Those are borderline All-Star numbers. And he was a beast for most of the playoffs. Yeah, he picked a bad time to crap out in Game 7. But if March-May was more than just an oasis, Kobe and Lamar could very well be built around, should Mitch and Phil commit to that route.

First Half Grade: B
Second Half Grade: A
Final Grade: A-

Smush Parker

He may end up in a rubber room from Games 5 through 7 induced trauma, but Smush actually finished the regular season strong. Yeah, he was physically/mentally worthless down the postseason stretch. But under ideal circumstances, Smush is a second-string PG. 82 games guarding better players (followed by a back-to-back MVP in the playoffs) caught up to him. I'm not sugarcoating things. Smush has a lot to work on, especially defensively. But to judge him as you'd judge Steve Nash because they're both starters is unrealistic. Put it this way: If told in mid-October that Smush would average 11 ppg and almost two steals, would you have been mad? Doubt it.

First Half Grade: B
Second Half Grade: C
Final Grade: C+

Ronny Turiaf

The most entertaining Laker to ever man a sideline, Turiaf wasn't too bad in limited minutes either. He's a turnover waiting to happen, but he also picked up the triangle very quickly. Gee, a four-year-college guy with a high aptitude? Go figure. He also provided great energy and hustle. Were Turiaf a little more polished offensively, he may have had a shot at replacing Cook at the 4. Or stealing the lion's share of Cook's remaining minutes, if nothing else.

First Half Grade: Incomplete
Second Half Grade: B-
Final Grade: Inc./B-

Sasha Vujacic

In the first-half report card, I said that I wasn't sure what to make of Sasha. I've since made up my mind. I don't think he's very good. He has a fantastic looking stroke but mostly misses, a big problem since a) he's supposedly a shooter and b) he's not good taking it to the rack. He's too slow to guard 1's, but not big enough to guard 2's. His oft-championed ability to "annoy" ball handlers is overstated and overrated. For every one possession the skill comes in handy, he gets used the next nine. I will say this: He has a lot of confidence, which I hope he never loses. It's easily his biggest asset.

First Half Grade: C
Second Half Grade: D+
Final Grade: C-

Von Wafer

A legend. So out of control, he makes practice entertaining. I once caught the tail end of an El Segundo session where every vet, B. Shaw and PJ would alternately remind Von to pass the ball on about five straight possessions. That's gold. Yes, him playing meaningful minutes would result in nothing short of Armageddon. But when he's your sixth string shooting guard? Outstanding!

First Half Grade:  D/Incomplete
Second Half Grade: F/Incomplete
Final Grade: D-/Incomplete

Luke Walton

I gotta give Billy's Boy some serious props. I had pretty much written the guy off when he suddenly remembered how to play. Being handed the starting four spot came more from Cook not cutting it than PJ having some kind of hunch, but Luuuuuke did a very goooood job, including a few terrific playoff games. Walton also displayed spurts of athleticism that I never dreamed he possessed, especially with the flagrant on Tim Thomas. I had no idea he could get up that high.

First Half Grade: D+
Second Half Grade: B+
Final Grade: C+

http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2006/05/final_report_ca.html
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 25, 2006, 11:07:50 AM
Lakers set NBA Ratings Record
The Associated Press

Overall, TNT's playoff ratings were up 11 percent through last year's second round. Its coverage was highlighted by the Game 6 matchup between the Suns and Lakers, which drew 3.7 million viewers, the most ever for a first-round game on cable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on May 25, 2006, 12:31:26 PM
nice,hopefully TNT shows alot of laker games next season  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 25, 2006, 12:36:41 PM
nice,hopefully TNT shows alot of laker games next season  8)

Yea, without Doug Collins though... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on May 25, 2006, 01:35:45 PM
NIK, what's goin on with the Kwame Brown rape case?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 25, 2006, 02:29:11 PM
NIK, what's goin on with the Kwame Brown rape case?


The police ain't doin' shit so far...Shit's gettin' a little strange and questionable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on May 25, 2006, 02:38:13 PM
yea seriously, I was wonderin where that story went

hopefully it's settled outta court or somethin
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 25, 2006, 03:04:34 PM
Lakers set NBA Ratings Record
The Associated Press

Overall, TNT's playoff ratings were up 11 percent through last year's second round. Its coverage was highlighted by the Game 6 matchup between the Suns and Lakers, which drew 3.7 million viewers, the most ever for a first-round game on cable.


the playoffs sucked this year besides the lakers/suns series and the mavs/spurs series. but these ratings just prove that kobe is the man everybody wants to see in the playoffs.

NIK, what's goin on with the Kwame Brown rape case?


The police ain't doin' shit so far...Shit's gettin' a little strange and questionable.

the police are givin the girl time to get her story together. you know how shiet goes for young black athletes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 25, 2006, 03:29:06 PM
Lakers set NBA Ratings Record
The Associated Press

Overall, TNT's playoff ratings were up 11 percent through last year's second round. Its coverage was highlighted by the Game 6 matchup between the Suns and Lakers, which drew 3.7 million viewers, the most ever for a first-round game on cable.


the playoffs sucked this year besides the lakers/suns series and the mavs/spurs series. but these ratings just prove that kobe is the man everybody wants to see in the playoffs.




Yea, people tryna say this is the best playoffs we've seen in a while, I dunno what's up with all that...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on May 25, 2006, 03:34:06 PM
Lakers set NBA Ratings Record
The Associated Press

Overall, TNT's playoff ratings were up 11 percent through last year's second round. Its coverage was highlighted by the Game 6 matchup between the Suns and Lakers, which drew 3.7 million viewers, the most ever for a first-round game on cable.


the playoffs sucked this year besides the lakers/suns series and the mavs/spurs series. but these ratings just prove that kobe is the man everybody wants to see in the playoffs.




Yea, people tryna say this is the best playoffs we've seen in a while, I dunno what's up with all that...LOL
They're better than last year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 25, 2006, 03:37:52 PM
Lakers set NBA Ratings Record
The Associated Press

Overall, TNT's playoff ratings were up 11 percent through last year's second round. Its coverage was highlighted by the Game 6 matchup between the Suns and Lakers, which drew 3.7 million viewers, the most ever for a first-round game on cable.


the playoffs sucked this year besides the lakers/suns series and the mavs/spurs series. but these ratings just prove that kobe is the man everybody wants to see in the playoffs.




Yea, people tryna say this is the best playoffs we've seen in a while, I dunno what's up with all that...LOL
They're better than last year.


Last years pretty much sucked...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on May 25, 2006, 03:45:17 PM
The Cavs and Washington series was nice too,i neva knew how tight Arenas was until i watched the series,dude is nice
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 29, 2006, 10:57:32 PM
I heard the Lakers going to trade Odom to the bulls for 2 1st round picks  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on May 29, 2006, 11:00:41 PM
I heard the Lakers going to trade Odom to the bulls for 2 1st round picks  :-\
Where you hear this.

And it would be a stupid trade...I hope they don't trade Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 29, 2006, 11:07:47 PM
Lee Klein Show  :P  ..And also one of the chicago news site

Quote
The Bulls haven’t had any serious discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers about Odom. But the Bulls would love to plug him in at power forward, and it seems apparent that the 6-foot-10 Odom isn’t meshing well with Kobe Bryant.

Odom averaged 17.1 points and 9.7 rebounds in 2003-04, his lone season with Miami. He scored 14.8 points for the Lakers this year, shooting a career-high 48.1 percent.

The trouble here is finding a deal that would suit both sides. It’s hard to imagine Lakers coach Phil Jackson endorsing Odom for the No. 2 pick, since he’s looking to make quick progress. The Lakers could gain around $10 million in cap room for 2007 from that deal.

Perhaps the Lakers feel Tyson Chandler could improve their interior defense. Chandler, Chris Duhon and the No. 16 pick for Odom is an idea, though Chandler has more money left on his contract than Odom’s $40.6 million over three years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 30, 2006, 01:07:05 AM
omg no please not tyson chandler! he's good but he's gonna foul out of every game. i want kg
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 30, 2006, 02:32:38 AM
Sorry, but that would really suck for the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 30, 2006, 04:00:50 PM
It's not gunna happen. If it does, I will be pissed...It sounds like bullshit. Odom and Kobe have been doing well together and were developing an on-court chemistry I'd like to see grow...PeACe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 30, 2006, 04:02:25 PM
It's not gunna happen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on May 30, 2006, 04:18:35 PM
Sounds like Bullshit, well it better be BS.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on May 30, 2006, 09:42:05 PM
man i hope this is BS.If they do they should get GOrdon and Chandler instead but god i hope this is BS.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 30, 2006, 10:54:01 PM
It's not gunna happen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 31, 2006, 12:28:26 AM
Lakers Looking to Move Up?


Contrary to published reports, Brandon Roy will not be working out only for teams selecting in the top five of this year’s Draft, as members of his camp had stated earlier. DraftExpress learned this week that Roy has already worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers, and will be in New Orleans sometime in the near future.

With no lottery picks in this year’s Draft, many might wonder why a top-10 prospect in Brandon Roy was willing to work out for the Lakers this past week. DraftExpress has been told by numerous sources on the West coast over the past few weeks that the Lakers are exploring the option of moving up (in the draft), and are interested in both Marcus Williams of UConn and Brandon Roy of Washington.

Roy joined Brazilian Marcus Vinicius Vieira De Souza (Marquinhos), UCLA’s Aaron Afflalo and Rice’s Morris Almond in a four man workout in Los Angeles earlier this week.

A source who was at the workout broke it down into great detail for DraftExpress, stating that it was the team concept and elements of the Triangle offense that the Lakers were mostly looking at. “The L.A. workout was all about trying to see how players understood the basketball concepts of spacing, use of pick and roll, of pin downs, back screens….seeing which players knew when to curl, when to flare. Which players knew how to set up a down screen. All that kind of stuff.”

The players then went into a one on one series, where it was basically a draw across the board. Our source told us that it was a bit of a “wrestling match” and that “nobody really stood out in the one on one drills.”

From there, the four joined Craig Hodges to run some of the concepts of the triangle offense and the pinch post. The source describes the drills: “When they started playing two on two and pinch post, none of these kids ran pinch post because of their lack of height. In the college game, there weren’t too many schools running pinch post for 6’5, 6’6 kids. Basically when you get the ball in the high post, and out of that, you run back screens and play a three man game with the other two on the weak side. Craig Hodges was the third man in the game. They would pass the ball back to Hodges and run ball screens and back cuts, creating a triangle.”

In this drill, Marquinhos reportedly looked very good. There were some notable factors however, as the source stated that Marquinhos had an immediate advantage due to the fact that this was most likely the first time the three college players would had never have run anything like this in college. Marquinhos was reportedly familiar with the Triangle due to the fact that his team ran it in Brazil.

Here are the individual player breakdowns based on what our NBA source told us:

Brandon Roy:[/u]
Roy reportedly had just a decent workout for a player who most consider a lock to be picked in the top 10. He did extremely well on the vertical leap test, hitting 41 inches off of one step. The source went on to rave about the Washington star’s jumpshot, stating “His jumpshot is really pretty. Its great looking, he’s got a high and quick release, and it’s really effective. His pull-up is exactly the same. He doesn’t fade and he has great control. The whole thing is pretty.” Roy also measured out at 6’6 in shoes, and is apparently a bit longer than he looks, coming in with a 6’9 wingspan. Shooting and leaping aside, everything else seemed to be pretty average for Brandon. He didn’t stand out in the one on one drills, and seemed to struggle grasping the triangle offense.

Marcus Vinicius Vieira De Souza (Marquinhos):[/u]
Marquinhos measured out very well at 6’10 with shoes, with a 6’11 ˝ wingspan and a 34 inch vertical jump. He shot the ball well from the outside and looked good in the two on two portion of the drill. The source was pretty clear that Marquinhos really showed in the two on two drills that he was the best fit for the triangle offense due to his size and skill package.

Morris Almond:[/u]
Almond mentioned numerous times that he had one more year left, leading one to believe that he was surely going back to Rice. He reportedly had a very different looking jump shot, and it was clear that he hadn’t had the coaching that the other three had received, and also is still adapting to the higher level of competition he is seeing in these workouts. Morris was praised for being a great kid with an excellent head on his shoulders, and should be fine after another year of polish in the NCAA.

Arron Afflalo:[/u]
Our source was least impressed with Afflalo of the four by far, stating he was “a bit of a joke”. He mentioned that although the UCLA sophomore looked fairly quick in the drills and was quite knowledgeable, he was still a pretty average player in terms of NBA potential. He was also unimpressed by his shot, stating “I didn’t like his shot, and I didn’t like his release. He didn’t really have much of a pull-up jumper and could really only shoot from a stand still.”
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 05, 2006, 10:49:17 PM
Can the Lakers Trade Up to a Lottery Pick?
By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Jun 5, 2006, 21:13

With the 2006 NBA Draft just over three weeks away, teams throughout the league continue to work out prospects and talk trade. The Los Angeles Lakers, holding both the 26th and 51st picks, have worked out a wide range of players at each and every position. Some of the prospects will be lucky to be drafted at all. Others, including Brandon Roy, will be picked well before the Lakers are on the clock.

Getting a workout with Roy, who has cancelled with a number of teams outside of the top ten picks, suggests the Lakers are exploring a trade up. Unfortunately it can be very difficult to get a deal done for a high lottery pick without giving up something special.
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Post by: mrceo on June 06, 2006, 12:27:09 PM
Roy is a fucking beast
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 06, 2006, 12:52:17 PM
Roy is a fucking beast


Yea...His stock value is rising though. Even the Bulls who are picking at number 2 are currently showing a lot of interest in him. I had a feeling the Lakers were looking to package Mihm and a few other throw-ins for Miles and Portland's number 4 pick...Now it seems as if Roy might not even make it to 4... :-\
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 06, 2006, 02:16:34 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 06, 2006, 03:11:50 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 06, 2006, 05:03:14 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
hahaha yep cant wait 2 see the new players hopefully they get KG 8)
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 06, 2006, 05:11:27 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
hahaha yep cant wait 2 see the new players hopefully they get KG 8)


Darius Miles is currently looking more realistic.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 06, 2006, 05:35:33 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
hahaha yep cant wait 2 see the new players hopefully they get KG 8)


Darius Miles is currently looking more realistic.
that b cool and hood to see i hope we getting all those players
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 06, 2006, 05:40:21 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
hahaha yep cant wait 2 see the new players hopefully they get KG 8)


Darius Miles is currently looking more realistic.
that b cool and hood to see i hope we getting all those players


LOL...It's one or the other, we're not getting both.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 06, 2006, 05:44:26 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
hahaha yep cant wait 2 see the new players hopefully they get KG 8)


Darius Miles is currently looking more realistic.
that b cool and hood to see i hope we getting all those players


LOL...It's one or the other, we're not getting both.
i wish :(...but i think KG is da 1 right?? 8)
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 06, 2006, 05:48:07 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
hahaha yep cant wait 2 see the new players hopefully they get KG 8)


Darius Miles is currently looking more realistic.
that b cool and hood to see i hope we getting all those players


LOL...It's one or the other, we're not getting both.
i wish :(...but i think KG is da 1 right?? 8)


Well, I'd prefer KG, but Miles is looking more obtainable at the moment...And if we get KG, we'll most likely have to give up Odom, so I'm fine with a future trio of Odom-Kobe-Miles...PeACe
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 06, 2006, 05:56:58 PM
i just heard lakers will play in oct/10/2006 8)


No kidding, it's called the preseason. LOL.
hahaha yep cant wait 2 see the new players hopefully they get KG 8)


Darius Miles is currently looking more realistic.
that b cool and hood to see i hope we getting all those players


LOL...It's one or the other, we're not getting both.
i wish :(...but i think KG is da 1 right?? 8)


Well, I'd prefer KG, but Miles is looking more obtainable at the moment...And if we get KG, we'll most likely have to give up Odom, so I'm fine with a future trio of Odom-Kobe-Miles...PeACe
damn why odom..yeah i have 2 go with miles cause odom doing really good job playing and should be more better getting him to....kobe-odom-miles...i like that 8)
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 06, 2006, 06:31:45 PM
To be real, this upcoming season isn't gonna be that much better than this one. But the season after that we're gonna have a lot more cap room (since we're gonna be done paying Brian Grant and Shaq) so I see some big trades being made in the 07/08 season.

But until then, the Lakers need to make some kind of moves. Besides Kobe, our roster is too inconsistant, and we need another scorer. I wish Sprewell wasn't so big headed, he'd make a perfect backup 2-guard.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 06, 2006, 08:01:46 PM
D.Miles =  :nawty:

Is Mitch trying to put together the worst team possible?  :tosser:
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on June 06, 2006, 08:52:31 PM
fuck D.Miles he is trash we are trying to assemble a championship team not a lottery team.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 07, 2006, 09:51:19 AM
^^Are you guys kidding me? Darius Miles is an excellent perimiter defender, imagine how much pressure he can take off of Kobe on the defensive end alone since he's capable of guarding players like Paul Pierce, T-Mac, Tayshaun Prince, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade etc. Then his offense is an added bonus! Phil loves these types of players...If the trade is Chris Mihm + Aaron McKie for Darius Miles + #30 Pick (as rumored), I'm doing it in a second! We'd have our SG through C spots set. Then all we'd need to concentrate on is a veteran PG to sign with the MLE...Miles is also probably the most talent we're gunna get for Mihm, if we decide to trade him that is...PeaCe
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 07, 2006, 09:52:59 AM
To be real, this upcoming season isn't gonna be that much better than this one. But the season after that we're gonna have a lot more cap room (since we're gonna be done paying Brian Grant and Shaq) so I see some big trades being made in the 07/08 season.

But until then, the Lakers need to make some kind of moves. Besides Kobe, our roster is too inconsistant, and we need another scorer. I wish Sprewell wasn't so big headed, he'd make a perfect backup 2-guard.


Our team is gunna be much better next season, from growth alone.
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Post by: 7even on June 07, 2006, 02:57:09 PM
nobody likes Miles cause he's a plain bust, but like Kwame, he's still a good trade for mihm+kie
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 07, 2006, 03:08:14 PM
nobody likes Miles cause he's a plain bust, but like Kwame, he's still a good trade for mihm+kie


Bust? I'm sorry, last time I checked, 14 PPG (47% FG), 1 block, 1 steal, 5 rebounds, 2 assists wasn't considered a bust...His numbers are comparable to Tayshaun Prince. His defense is excellent, he has mid-range and slashing game, ability to play and guard multiple positions, great small forward for the tri...Remember when Odom and Miles were considered the future of the Clippers? Well, now we can have Odom AND Miles and it's the future...But only we have Kobe!...It would be a great trio, imagine the combination of athleticism and length in our starting line-up...

C Kwame Brown
PF Lamar Odom
SF Darius Miles
SG Kobe Bryant
PG ??

...I think Phil would easily make this team contend if we get a point guard with the MLE...PeACe
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Post by: 7even on June 07, 2006, 03:13:32 PM
well I consider anyone who was predicted to be a future star and turned out to be just a regular nigga a bust. I don't hesitate to call someone a bust. you don't have to be d-league material to be a bust. just hella overrated and someone who has never lived up to the expectations. 3rd pick from high school and never making noise on horrible, horrible teams during a good number of years = certified bust. still a good trade for the lakers.




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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 07, 2006, 03:20:13 PM
well I consider anyone who was predicted to be a future star and turned out to be just a regular nigga a bust. I don't hesitate to call someone a bust. you don't have to be d-league material to be a bust. just hella overrated and someone who has never lived up to the expectations. 3rd pick from high school and never making noise on horrible, horrible teams during a good number of years = certified bust. still a good trade for the lakers.




Well, Darius is still playing good ball, and easily has all-star caliber potential. Only 24 years old...I'd say he's definitely worth it...PeACe
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 08, 2006, 02:37:15 AM
did this trade already happen? somebody on the lakers forum said its official
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 08, 2006, 10:24:01 AM
did this trade already happen? somebody on the lakers forum said its official


Nahh...LOL. Trust me, you'd know if it really happened.
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Post by: africas seed on June 08, 2006, 10:29:20 AM
its mostly all specualtion at this point. miles has loads of potential and in the right system, under the right coach, and surrounded by the right players i think he can be a special player. he does have all star potential but im not sure if he will blossom into an all-star. i can see im averaging around 16-18 ppg, 8 rpg 4 assist,2blks and a steal a game. a very respectable statline.
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Post by: Black_Smoke on June 08, 2006, 11:32:22 PM
Thought these were pretty funny

(http://i6.tinypic.com/124wy2o.jpg)



Another one

(http://i6.tinypic.com/124wygl.jpg)


And if u missed this one

(http://i5.tinypic.com/124wz7c.jpg)
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 09, 2006, 09:39:04 AM
Thought these were pretty funny

(http://i6.tinypic.com/124wy2o.jpg)



Another one

(http://i6.tinypic.com/124wygl.jpg)


And if u missed this one

(http://i5.tinypic.com/124wz7c.jpg)


LOL...I posted all these when the Phoenix-Lakers series was still going...Funny shit though.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 09, 2006, 07:35:17 PM
LOL
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 10, 2006, 10:48:47 AM
In speaking of the bright future ahead for his former players, Coach Howland informed everyone that Mitch Kupchak has worked out Ced Bozeman for a second time and that he may end up a free agent in signing with the Lakers.

http://ucla.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=548051




Nice...I liked Bozeman in UCLA, though his injury really set him back. Pefrect pick-up for the tri, a 6-6 natural point guard who can play shooting guard and small forward just as well...Would like to see him in a Laker jersey, though we definitely shouldn't waste any picks on him...PeACe
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 10, 2006, 10:05:54 PM
Check out ESPN Classic Tommorow. They're going to show some Lakers Games. 2000 NBA Finals gm 6...2001 NBA Finals gm 1...2002 NBA Finals gm 3...

If you got Direct TV it's going to Start @ 9:00 AM  if you got something else it's probably going to start @ 12:00 am
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 11, 2006, 09:01:39 PM
Shaq - 5 points, 2 assist, 6 rebounds, 6 turnovers, 1/7 free throws in 27 minutes

oh gosh please send him back to L.A.  ::)
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 12, 2006, 09:23:55 AM
Shaq - 5 points, 2 assist, 6 rebounds, 6 turnovers, 1/7 free throws in 27 minutes

oh gosh please send him back to L.A.  ::)

LMAO! Like PLANT said, FINALS MVP!
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Post by: wcsoldier on June 12, 2006, 11:02:00 AM
^^^ ;D 2/16 FTs  ::), I'm sure that my 5 year old cousin can do better  :-X
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 12, 2006, 11:14:49 AM
^^^ ;D 2/16 FTs  ::), I'm sure that my 5 year old cousin can do better  :-X



LOL...And it's 2-19. Honestly, I'm not just saying this, I sometimes shoot freethrows with my left hand just to work on my left a little, and I always make AT LEAST 6/10. How retarded do you have to be to shoot so bad from the line when you're a PROFESSIONAL basketball player? I mean, honestly, what the hell is he doing in his spare time? Every minute he's spending not practicing his free-throws should be regarded as time wasted by Pat Riley. I know that's what I would do...PeACe
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Post by: wcsoldier on June 12, 2006, 11:32:00 AM
^^^^ yep, the worst thing imo is that often his Fts pbs aren't about being short or too long, I mean he shoots them on the right side, left side of the hoop WTF!!!!
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Post by: 7even on June 12, 2006, 11:50:35 AM
Lately it really looked like as if he's just throwing them towards the basket, and sometimes, out of plain randomness, it goes in... lol.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 12, 2006, 12:19:06 PM
Yea...The little form he did have back in the days completely disappeared. Now he's simply tossing 'em like Palestinians and rocks...PeACe
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 12, 2006, 08:39:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GcWkHWOdk
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 13, 2006, 10:50:59 AM
Some breaking news...Dunno how credible this is, but it seems semi-legit...


Mihm is bye bye. He will be shipped to Atlanta along with the 26th pick for the 5th pick. The Lakers will select Shelden Williams with that pick. Already agreed to.

http://www.clublakers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1154256&highlight=#1154256

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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 13, 2006, 10:59:55 AM
Oh, wow...This guy is really bold. He's claiming to be the brother of NBA agent Arm Tellem. Supposedly, another HUGE trade is going down as well...

The Lakers have offered Odom, George, and Bynum for Mcgrady, Swift, and Keith Bogans. The Rockets are mulling the offer.

VVV

The deal has now been agreed to in Principle after Mcgrady met with the Buss family.

http://www.clublakers.com/forums/search.php?search_author=Tom+Friend



Doesn't sound too realistic, but we'll see...
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Post by: 7even on June 13, 2006, 11:44:59 AM
LOL, that's exactly what both teams need. For the Rockets a young Center and for the Lakers Kobe light with back problems!
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 13, 2006, 01:03:21 PM
LOL, that's exactly what both teams need. For the Rockets a young Center and for the Lakers Kobe light with back problems!


Yea...I mean, it's probably bullshit. I would hate that trade if it happened...
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Post by: Antonio_ on June 13, 2006, 03:15:08 PM
Two horrible trades, if you ask me.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 13, 2006, 04:16:47 PM
Well...It looks like it's a false rumor, I'm actually pretty sure of it. The source even spelled the agents name wrong. It's ARN Tellum, not ARM Tellum...LOL
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on June 13, 2006, 07:48:03 PM
how can i get a list of all the upcoming FA in the NBA anyone know?
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2006, 09:52:31 AM
how can i get a list of all the upcoming FA in the NBA anyone know?

Here you go, man...

http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_13008.shtml
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Post by: rik on June 14, 2006, 10:16:01 AM
^ What the fuck? The list says Yao is a free agent didn't he sign a long term deal with the Rockets?
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2006, 10:41:15 AM
^ What the fuck? The list says Yao is a free agent didn't he sign a long term deal with the Rockets?


Yea, it's probably an error...

http://www.hoopshype.com/salaries/houston.htm
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2006, 11:20:09 AM
Chicago To Draft Roy For Lakers?
14th June, 2006 - 7:51 am
DraftExpress.com - According to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com, Phil Jackson believes Brandon Roy is the perfect player for the triangle offense and so the Lakers are talking with teams in the top 5 about trading up.

One rumor has them sending Lamar Odom to Chicago in return for the rights to the #2 and #16 picks.

This trade might have to be consummated after the draft, when Chicago has cap space to take on a bigger contract. Moving Odom’s $40 million contract would give the Lakers room to explore the talented free agent class of 2007. This may be where the obvious Brandon Roy to Chicago at #2 smokescreen started from.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/40920/20060614/chicago_to_draft_roy_for_lakers/



 :-X :-X :-X I hope this isn't true :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: rik on June 14, 2006, 12:01:00 PM
^^^
:-X :-X :-X I hope this isn't true :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 14, 2006, 02:59:51 PM
brandon roy is a shooting guard, which means he's not gonna get much playing time on the lakers. we need a point guard and a big man who can rebound and block shots
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2006, 03:32:41 PM
brandon roy is a shooting guard, which means he's not gonna get much playing time on the lakers. we need a point guard and a big man who can rebound and block shots


Wrong...Brandon Roy is a point guard who can play multiple positions. The Lakers organization are very fond of him, he's a nice fit for the tri....He'll come in and play some good minutes if we trade up to draft him, as suspected...I just hope we don't trade Lamar to do so...If we trade Lamar, I want nothing less of a KG caliber player in return...PeACe
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Post by: rik on June 14, 2006, 04:43:59 PM
If we trade Lamar, I want nothing less of a KG caliber player in return.
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on June 16, 2006, 02:50:19 AM
wow the Lakers would be fucking stupid if they trade Odom for just some draft picks.That would really set the Laker back to square 1.Roy may fit the Tri offense but please do not get rid of Odom for a rookie.I just wish that the lakers can keep Odom and sign a big free agent at PG and a few season Vets that will actually get playing time.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 16, 2006, 10:46:49 AM
wow the Lakers would be fucking stupid if they trade Odom for just some draft picks.That would really set the Laker back to square 1.Roy may fit the Tri offense but please do not get rid of Odom for a rookie.I just wish that the lakers can keep Odom and sign a big free agent at PG and a few season Vets that will actually get playing time.


I'm really doubting the rumor is true...
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 24, 2006, 07:14:11 PM
Sam Casell was on "Quite Frankly" and he said he isn't sure if he'll be a Clipper next season. He's looking for a 2 year deal and Clippers don't want to bench Shaun Livingston another 2 years. Steven A. Smith asked him about the Lakers and he said Lakers are a possibility. He loves LA, his only worry is what the Clipper fans would think. He also said he talks to KG alot and hes told him he deserves better and he hopes that he gets out of Minnesota. Garnett told him he would love to play in LA with him!!

I personally think Sam Cassell would be a tremendous acquisition. He's that veteran contributor that we really need, along with maybe a serviceable power forward...If we can get Cassell AND KG, forget about it:

PG Sam Cassell
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Kevin Garnett
C Kwame Brown

 :o :o :o
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 24, 2006, 07:42:06 PM
Here (http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=1998~267~539~543~549~1823~261~2800&teams=16~16~16~16~16~16~13~13) is a trade I would accept that would actually work out for Minnesota...

PG Marcus Banks...Smush Parker/Troy Hudson
SG Rashad McCants...Trenton Hassell/Marko Jaric
SF Ricky Davis...Devean George/Ronald Dupree
PF Eddie Griffin...Brian Cook/Justin Reed
C Chris Mihm...Mark Blount/Mark Madsen

...That's a deep team. Plus, they'd have money to sign a nice free agent. And here's what the Lakers would look like:

PG Sam Cassell...Sasha Vujacic/Bracey Wright
SG Kobe Bryant...Kareem Rush/Von Wafer
SF Lamar Odom...Luke Walton/Laron Profit
PF Kevin Garnett...Ronny Turiaf/1st Pick(?)
C Kwame Brown...Andrew Bynum/2nd Pick(?)


Would be nice, eh?
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Post by: wcsoldier on June 26, 2006, 12:07:42 PM
That roster would be GREAT imo, I guess we just have to wait n see  8)
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Post by: Antonio_ on June 26, 2006, 12:23:29 PM
Would be nice, eh?

Contenders.
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Post by: 7even on June 26, 2006, 12:25:13 PM
If wolves do such a trade their GM has to get serious police protection
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 12:32:35 PM
If wolves do such a trade their GM has to get serious police protection

It's not the best trade ever, but it's not the worst either...Think about it. They're trading an aging unhappy superstar for a bunch of much younger players with upside. Smush and Mihm alone fill in for KG statistically.. then they get Cook, George, and don't forget more cap space for them to sign players. Hell, maybe even throw in some future draft picks to make the trade more enticing...The Vince Carter trade was much worse. Look at how deep Minnesota would be, their bench would have starting caliber players at every position...I think it could work out for both teams...PeACe
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 26, 2006, 12:33:18 PM
there is NO way we're getting garnett AND keeping odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 12:33:57 PM
there is NO way we're getting garnett AND keeping odom.


I agree...That's why I said "would be nice".
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 26, 2006, 01:09:34 PM
Hopefully Mitch doesn't fuck up on wendsday.. :P
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Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on June 26, 2006, 01:55:24 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 26, 2006, 02:32:03 PM
BANG BANG FUCK HATERZ :scarface:...............LAAAAKKKKKEEEERRRRRRRSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 02:51:35 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

LMAO. You are an idiot. Indiana was DYING to trade Artest for Odom, Lakers rejected that one, they weren't trading Odom...You are ridiculous, you don't know shit about basketball, top 45-50? LMFAO. Lamar Odom is an excellent all around player who will fill in that stat sheet all the way through and is extremely skilled at both ends of the court. A very rare kind of talent, you are fucking insane. Odom is easily one of the best players in the league the way he was playing the second half of the season. Odom MANHANDLED Marion in the playoffs...He can play as a play-maker (led the Lakers in assists) or attack you as a slasher from the wing...Or he can play the 4 spot tremendously as well (where Phil Jackson feels he is best suited) and beat you with a post up game on the offensive end AS WELL AS lead your team in rebounds...All while shooting a MUCH higher percent than Artest from the field, free throw line, AND from beyond the arc...Odom is definitely "one of the best players in the league" (in the words of Pat Riley and many others)...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on June 26, 2006, 03:10:41 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

LMAO. You are an idiot. Indiana was DYING to trade Artest for Odom, Lakers rejected that one, they weren't trading Odom...You are ridiculous, you don't know shit about basketball, top 45-50? LMFAO. Lamar Odom is an excellent all around player who will fill in that stat sheet all the way through and is extremely skilled at both ends of the court. A very rare kind of talent, you are fucking insane. Odom is easily one of the best players in the league the way he was playing the second half of the season. Odom MANHANDLED Marion in the playoffs...He can play as a play-maker (led the Lakers in assists) or attack you as a slasher from the wing...Or he can play the 4 spot tremendously as well (where Phil Jackson feels he is best suited) and beat you with a post up game on the offensive end AS WELL AS lead your team in rebounds...All while shooting a MUCH higher percent than Artest from the field, free throw line, AND from beyond the arc...Odom is definitely "one of the best players in the league" (in the words of Pat Riley and many others)...PeACe

What the fuck?? I dont know basketball? You just said Odom is one of the best players in the Nba LMFAO! So let me get this straight Artest is the best perimeter defender in the league and he scores 4-5 more points per game than Odom but Lamar is better than Ronnie?? Yeah ok and yes Indiana talked about Odom but we wanted Peja more who by the way is another player just as good as Odom.  And Odom better than Marion Fuck your stupid! Marion averages 21pg with 11rpg but you think Odom is better, fuck your biased, there are credible people who think Marion is a top ten player in the league, Odom's not in his league.  And I remember 2 years ago in Wade's rookie season when Indy defeated Miami in the 2nd round of the playoffs Artest shitted all over Odom it wasnt even close.  Dude your so biased It makes sick to say Odom is one the best player in the league is just ridicolous you are way to biased. 

Players in Pacific Division better than Odom (This is just 1 division lol)

Bibby
Kobe
Artest
Brand
J. Richardson
Amare
Nash
Marion
Maggette
 LMAO thats 9 players in his division that are better but yeah he is really a top player in the league, Damn your so biased Nik
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 26, 2006, 03:53:01 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

who exactly was this directed at besisdes nik? im a lakers fan but im not happy with lamar odom's performance this season at all. im still pissed that he blew that game against the kings (up by 4 with 20 seconds and he decides to take a layup...and missed it, which led to bibby knockin down a 3).

side note: if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die. that would be a dream come true if the lakers could steal him from utah.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 26, 2006, 03:55:47 PM
Indiana was DYING to trade Artest for Odom, Lakers rejected that one, they weren't trading Odom...

indiana was just sick of artest. he wasn't playing so that was a waiste of talent, they just wanted him gone period. kobe said it himself that he wanted artest, but the trade never went through.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 04:14:06 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

LMAO. You are an idiot. Indiana was DYING to trade Artest for Odom, Lakers rejected that one, they weren't trading Odom...You are ridiculous, you don't know shit about basketball, top 45-50? LMFAO. Lamar Odom is an excellent all around player who will fill in that stat sheet all the way through and is extremely skilled at both ends of the court. A very rare kind of talent, you are fucking insane. Odom is easily one of the best players in the league the way he was playing the second half of the season. Odom MANHANDLED Marion in the playoffs...He can play as a play-maker (led the Lakers in assists) or attack you as a slasher from the wing...Or he can play the 4 spot tremendously as well (where Phil Jackson feels he is best suited) and beat you with a post up game on the offensive end AS WELL AS lead your team in rebounds...All while shooting a MUCH higher percent than Artest from the field, free throw line, AND from beyond the arc...Odom is definitely "one of the best players in the league" (in the words of Pat Riley and many others)...PeACe

What the fuck?? I dont know basketball? You just said Odom is one of the best players in the Nba LMFAO! So let me get this straight Artest is the best perimeter defender in the league and he scores 4-5 more points per game than Odom but Lamar is better than Ronnie?? Yeah ok and yes Indiana talked about Odom but we wanted Peja more who by the way is another player just as good as Odom.  And Odom better than Marion Fuck your stupid! Marion averages 21pg with 11rpg but you think Odom is better, fuck your biased, there are credible people who think Marion is a top ten player in the league, Odom's not in his league.  And I remember 2 years ago in Wade's rookie season when Indy defeated Miami in the 2nd round of the playoffs Artest shitted all over Odom it wasnt even close.  Dude your so biased It makes sick to say Odom is one the best player in the league is just ridicolous you are way to biased. 

Players in Pacific Division better than Odom (This is just 1 division lol)



Dude, get over it, Odom is one of the best all-around talents, he will give you offense, defense, rebounds, assists, outside game, inside game, play-making game...Any coach will tell you this, his only flaws are confidence and consistancy...he got over that slump (discluding the disaster in game 7) after the all-star break...He did everything right, played his role to perfection, when the Lakers beat the Heat this year, Pat Riley said "they got 2 of the best players in the league"...D'Antonio has said it, Kobe has said Odom is one of the best players, easily top 10 talent. Phil said it...Larry Brown LOVES Odom, called him one of the best... Odom actually LED the Olympic squad 2 years ago under him. Those are not "credible people"? Obviously, YOU don't know shit...Artest is a nightmare on offense, he jacks up a lot of shots, selfishly demands the ball and the offense through him, when he shoots an AWFUL percentage from the floor...Laker fans were begging that the Lakers stay with the unselfish player in Odom over Artest and his baggage. Lakers, Phil, and Kobe wanted Artest, but they weren't willing to give up Odom...Indiana insisted on Odom, they could have gotten Peja at any moment, but they wanted Odom, they pushed for it, this is KNOWN. Like I said, Odom shitted on Marion in the playoffs...Marion couldn't do shit, Odom OWNED him. Marion is averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds in a system that allows him to jack-up (ugly looking) shots and a system that has no bigs to grab boards...An Odom type player in that system would be putting up MVP numbers...Marion would be LOST in the triangle.

Re-did your list VVV

Bibby
Kobe
Artest
Brand
J. Richardson
Amare
Nash
Marion
Maggette
 LMAO thats 9 players in his division that are better but yeah he is really a top player in the league, Damn your so biased Nik


I am not biased...Many, MANY people respect Odom's all-around game and know he's a top talent in the league...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 04:22:06 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

who exactly was this directed at besisdes nik? im a lakers fan but im not happy with lamar odom's performance this season at all. im still pissed that he blew that game against the kings (up by 4 with 20 seconds and he decides to take a layup...and missed it, which led to bibby knockin down a 3).

side note: if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die. that would be a dream come true if the lakers could steal him from utah.


I think Kirilenko is good, but you are an idiot for making all these absurd comments all the time. "if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die"...You can say that if someone compares Kobe Bryant and Rashas McCants. LeBron James and Bobby Simmons. Allen Iverson and Tyrone Lue...NOT Lamar Odom and Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko would be nice to have, yes, but I do not believe he is the player for our system...I LOVE his defense, but WOW, he's so inconsistant. about 3 times more inconsistant than Odom. Talk about a player who doesn't show up every night...Sorry, I much rather have Odom over Kirilenko any day of the weak, especially in our system... :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 04:24:39 PM
Indiana was DYING to trade Artest for Odom, Lakers rejected that one, they weren't trading Odom...

indiana was just sick of artest. he wasn't playing so that was a waiste of talent, they just wanted him gone period. kobe said it himself that he wanted artest, but the trade never went through.


Yea, trade never went through because Lakers weren't giving up Odom for Artest...Lakers, Phil, and Kobe wanted Artest in LA, but they were not trading Odom for him. They came up with some other packages, and Indiana rejected...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on June 26, 2006, 04:32:54 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

LMAO. You are an idiot. Indiana was DYING to trade Artest for Odom, Lakers rejected that one, they weren't trading Odom...You are ridiculous, you don't know shit about basketball, top 45-50? LMFAO. Lamar Odom is an excellent all around player who will fill in that stat sheet all the way through and is extremely skilled at both ends of the court. A very rare kind of talent, you are fucking insane. Odom is easily one of the best players in the league the way he was playing the second half of the season. Odom MANHANDLED Marion in the playoffs...He can play as a play-maker (led the Lakers in assists) or attack you as a slasher from the wing...Or he can play the 4 spot tremendously as well (where Phil Jackson feels he is best suited) and beat you with a post up game on the offensive end AS WELL AS lead your team in rebounds...All while shooting a MUCH higher percent than Artest from the field, free throw line, AND from beyond the arc...Odom is definitely "one of the best players in the league" (in the words of Pat Riley and many others)...PeACe

What the fuck?? I dont know basketball? You just said Odom is one of the best players in the Nba LMFAO! So let me get this straight Artest is the best perimeter defender in the league and he scores 4-5 more points per game than Odom but Lamar is better than Ronnie?? Yeah ok and yes Indiana talked about Odom but we wanted Peja more who by the way is another player just as good as Odom.  And Odom better than Marion Fuck your stupid! Marion averages 21pg with 11rpg but you think Odom is better, fuck your biased, there are credible people who think Marion is a top ten player in the league, Odom's not in his league.  And I remember 2 years ago in Wade's rookie season when Indy defeated Miami in the 2nd round of the playoffs Artest shitted all over Odom it wasnt even close.  Dude your so biased It makes sick to say Odom is one the best player in the league is just ridicolous you are way to biased. 

Players in Pacific Division better than Odom (This is just 1 division lol)



Dude, get over it, Odom is one of the best all-around talents, he will give you offense, defense, rebounds, assists, outside game, inside game, play-making game...Any coach will tell you this, his only flaws are confidence and consistancy...he got over that slump (discluding the disaster in game 7) after the all-star break...He did everything right, played his role to perfection, when the Lakers beat the Heat this year, Pat Riley said "they got 2 of the best players in the league"...D'Antonio has said it, Kobe has said Odom is one of the best players, easily top 10 talent. Phil said it...Larry Brown LOVES Odom, called him one of the best... Odom actually LED the Olympic squad 2 years ago under him. Those are not "credible people"? Obviously, YOU don't know shit...Artest is a nightmare on offense, he jacks up a lot of shots, selfishly demands the ball and the offense through him, when he shoots an AWFUL percentage from the floor...Laker fans were begging that the Lakers stay with the unselfish player in Odom over Artest and his baggage. Lakers, Phil, and Kobe wanted Artest, but they weren't willing to give up Odom...Indiana insisted on Odom, they could have gotten Peja at any moment, but they wanted Odom, they pushed for it, this is KNOWN. Like I said, Odom shitted on Marion in the playoffs...Marion couldn't do shit, Odom OWNED him. Marion is averaging 21 points and 11 rebounds in a system that allows him to jack-up (ugly looking) shots and a system that has no bigs to grab boards...An Odom type player in that system would be putting up MVP numbers...Marion would be LOST in the triangle.

Re-did your list VVV

Bibby
Kobe
Artest
Brand
J. Richardson
Amare
Nash
Marion
Maggette
 LMAO thats 9 players in his division that are better but yeah he is really a top player in the league, Damn your so biased Nik


I am not biased...Many, MANY people respect Odom's all-around game and know he's a top talent in the league...PeACe


Dude your emtremely biased how is Artest a nightmare on offense? He doesnt have thebest shooting % but last time I checked he averaged 4 more points a game then Odom while being the best defender in the league so face it no matter how much you despise Ronnie he is significantly better than Odom.  You let your feelings get in the way of your opinions and thats why you are biased.  Also the way you discredit Marion's stats is amazing I love it dude is averaging 7 more points a game then Odom with 2 more rebounds a game and you say its because the system he's in. Dude the Lakers push the ball alot to not as much as the Suns obviousley but still alot.  Believe me I like Odom alot and he is a good all around player but hes not even close to being a top ten player what a fuckin joke.

And back to your list

Artest : Scores more than Odom, He is a former Defensive player in the league so seeing that hes a better scorer and a great defender he is easily better than Odom and their is nothing you can say to argue that.  Any GM would say Artest > Odom

Marion : Same position as Odom , lets compare stats Odom14ppg,9rpb Marion 21ppg,11rpg  With a gap that big in statistics its impossible to argue that Odom is better than Marion you are such a suns hater.  Any GM would say Marion > Odom

Nash : HAHAHAH Odom better than the player who has won back to back MVP's LMFAO.  You sound so stupid when you say Odom is better than Nash of my god your biased, Nash isnt a good defender but he is so valuable and great offensively its laughable to compare him to Odom.  Any GM would say Nash > Odom

Maggette: This matchup is a little closer but still not really that close, Cory is very athletic and does everything that Odom does, Maggete doesnt rebound like Odom but he also scores 8 more points a game so overall Maggette is better than Odom.

That meens Odom is the 9th best player in the Pacific division but you say that hes one of the best players i the league.hahah Read what I just said you just got owned! Any non biased NBA fan would take Artest > Odom, Nash > Odom, Marion > Odom! Face it Im right and your wrong and it's easy to see!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 04:57:27 PM

Dude your emtremely biased how is Artest a nightmare on offense? He doesnt have thebest shooting % but last time I checked he averaged 4 more points a game then Odom while being the best defender in the league so face it no matter how much you despise Ronnie he is significantly better than Odom.  You let your feelings get in the way of your opinions and thats why you are biased.  Also the way you discredit Marion's stats is amazing I love it dude is averaging 7 more points a game then Odom with 2 more rebounds a game and you say its because the system he's in. Dude the Lakers push the ball alot to not as much as the Suns obviousley but still alot.  Believe me I like Odom alot and he is a good all around player but hes not even close to being a top ten player what a fuckin joke.

You're not using your brain, man...Did you ever take into account that Odom palys the role of the PLAYMAKER on the Lakers. He is not a primary scorer, which is why those players average more points, genius. They take A LOT more shots! And they don't even average that much more...And how is Artest a nightmare on offense? I'll tell you how. He shot 38% from the field! That's HORRIBLE. 30% from 3 point range...He still managed to shoot 630 field goals and 200 threes in 40 games for the Kings as a DEFESNIVE stopper...He thinks he's special on offense when he's not, and that pisses off the other players and coaching staff...I've seen him single-handedly ruin the offensive flow of games this year...Odom is better than Artest, sorry, it is a very valid opinion... I bet you that more GM's would take Odom over Artest, even with Odom's much larger contract...Odom is mentally and all-around statistically better as well...


And back to your list

Artest : Scores more than Odom, He is a former Defensive player in the league so seeing that hes a better scorer and a great defender he is easily better than Odom and their is nothing you can say to argue that.  Any GM would say Artest > Odom

See ^^^

Marion : Same position as Odom , lets compare stats Odom14ppg,9rpb Marion 21ppg,11rpg  With a gap that big in statistics its impossible to argue that Odom is better than Marion you are such a suns hater.  Any GM would say Marion > Odom

See ^^^

Nash : HAHAHAH Odom better than the player who has won back to back MVP's LMFAO.  You sound so stupid when you say Odom is better than Nash of my god your biased, Nash isnt a good defender but he is so valuable and great offensively its laughable to compare him to Odom.  Any GM would say Nash > Odom

Nash is better on offense, Odom plays both ends of the court...Nash is overrated, definitely not 2 time MVP material.

Maggette: This matchup is a little closer but still not really that close, Cory is very athletic and does everything that Odom does, Maggete doesnt rebound like Odom but he also scores 8 more points a game so overall Maggette is better than Odom.

Again, Odom is not a primary scorer while Maggette is...While I think Maggette is an excellent player, his defense needs major improvement to surpass Odom and he doesn't fill up a stat sheet like Odom can.

That meens Odom is the 9th best player in the Pacific division but you say that hes one of the best players i the league.hahah Read what I just said you just got owned! Any non biased NBA fan would take Artest > Odom, Nash > Odom, Marion > Odom! Face it Im right and your wrong and it's easy to see!

Your points are all stupid and get shut down...I posted up "credible people" who all said Odom was one of the best players in the league. You just babble on about nothing...I clearly win. :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on June 26, 2006, 04:57:42 PM

Dude your emtremely biased how is Artest a nightmare on offense? He doesnt have thebest shooting % but last time I checked he averaged 4 more points a game then Odom while being the best defender in the league so face it no matter how much you despise Ronnie he is significantly better than Odom.  You let your feelings get in the way of your opinions and thats why you are biased.  Also the way you discredit Marion's stats is amazing I love it dude is averaging 7 more points a game then Odom with 2 more rebounds a game and you say its because the system he's in. Dude the Lakers push the ball alot to not as much as the Suns obviousley but still alot.  Believe me I like Odom alot and he is a good all around player but hes not even close to being a top ten player what a fuckin joke.

You're not using your brain, man...Did you ever take into account that Odom palys the role of the PLAYMAKER on the Lakers. He is not a primary scorer, which is why those players average more points, genius. They take A LOT more shots! And they don't even average that much more...And how is Artest a nightmare on offense? I'll tell you how. He shot 38% from the field! That's HORRIBLE. 30% from 3 point range...He still managed to shoot 630 field goals and 200 threes in 40 games for the Kings as a DEFESNIVE stopper...He thinks he's special on offense when he's not, and that pisses off the other players and coaching staff...I've seen him single-handedly ruin the offensive flow of games this year...Odom is better than Artest, sorry, it is a very valid opinion... I bet you that more GM's would take Odom over Artest, even with Odom's much larger contract...Odom is mentally and all-around statistically better as well...


And back to your list

Artest : Scores more than Odom, He is a former Defensive player in the league so seeing that hes a better scorer and a great defender he is easily better than Odom and their is nothing you can say to argue that.  Any GM would say Artest > Odom

See ^^^

Marion : Same position as Odom , lets compare stats Odom14ppg,9rpb Marion 21ppg,11rpg  With a gap that big in statistics its impossible to argue that Odom is better than Marion you are such a suns hater.  Any GM would say Marion > Odom[/quot]

See ^^^

Nash : HAHAHAH Odom better than the player who has won back to back MVP's LMFAO.  You sound so stupid when you say Odom is better than Nash of my god your biased, Nash isnt a good defender but he is so valuable and great offensively its laughable to compare him to Odom.  Any GM would say Nash > Odom

Nash is better on offense, Odom plays both ends of the court...Nash is overrated, definitely not 2 time MVP material.

Maggette: This matchup is a little closer but still not really that close, Cory is very athletic and does everything that Odom does, Maggete doesnt rebound like Odom but he also scores 8 more points a game so overall Maggette is better than Odom.

Again, Odom is not a primary scorer while Maggette is...While I think Maggette is an excellent player, his defense needs major improvement to surpass Odom and he doesn't fill up a stat sheet like Odom can.

That meens Odom is the 9th best player in the Pacific division but you say that hes one of the best players i the league.hahah Read what I just said you just got owned! Any non biased NBA fan would take Artest > Odom, Nash > Odom, Marion > Odom! Face it Im right and your wrong and it's easy to see!

Your points are all stupid and get shut down...I posted up "credible people" who all said Odom was one of the best players in the league. You just babble on about nothing...I clearly win. :-*

Ok man if you say so! their is no point in debating with you as you just argue to argue.  Its not my opinions its a fact that Marion, Artest, and Nash are better than Odom its a FACT not a opinion.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2006, 04:59:24 PM

Dude your emtremely biased how is Artest a nightmare on offense? He doesnt have thebest shooting % but last time I checked he averaged 4 more points a game then Odom while being the best defender in the league so face it no matter how much you despise Ronnie he is significantly better than Odom.  You let your feelings get in the way of your opinions and thats why you are biased.  Also the way you discredit Marion's stats is amazing I love it dude is averaging 7 more points a game then Odom with 2 more rebounds a game and you say its because the system he's in. Dude the Lakers push the ball alot to not as much as the Suns obviousley but still alot.  Believe me I like Odom alot and he is a good all around player but hes not even close to being a top ten player what a fuckin joke.

You're not using your brain, man...Did you ever take into account that Odom palys the role of the PLAYMAKER on the Lakers. He is not a primary scorer, which is why those players average more points, genius. They take A LOT more shots! And they don't even average that much more...And how is Artest a nightmare on offense? I'll tell you how. He shot 38% from the field! That's HORRIBLE. 30% from 3 point range...He still managed to shoot 630 field goals and 200 threes in 40 games for the Kings as a DEFESNIVE stopper...He thinks he's special on offense when he's not, and that pisses off the other players and coaching staff...I've seen him single-handedly ruin the offensive flow of games this year...Odom is better than Artest, sorry, it is a very valid opinion... I bet you that more GM's would take Odom over Artest, even with Odom's much larger contract...Odom is mentally and all-around statistically better as well...


And back to your list

Artest : Scores more than Odom, He is a former Defensive player in the league so seeing that hes a better scorer and a great defender he is easily better than Odom and their is nothing you can say to argue that.  Any GM would say Artest > Odom

See ^^^

Marion : Same position as Odom , lets compare stats Odom14ppg,9rpb Marion 21ppg,11rpg  With a gap that big in statistics its impossible to argue that Odom is better than Marion you are such a suns hater.  Any GM would say Marion > Odom[/quot]

See ^^^

Nash : HAHAHAH Odom better than the player who has won back to back MVP's LMFAO.  You sound so stupid when you say Odom is better than Nash of my god your biased, Nash isnt a good defender but he is so valuable and great offensively its laughable to compare him to Odom.  Any GM would say Nash > Odom

Nash is better on offense, Odom plays both ends of the court...Nash is overrated, definitely not 2 time MVP material.

Maggette: This matchup is a little closer but still not really that close, Cory is very athletic and does everything that Odom does, Maggete doesnt rebound like Odom but he also scores 8 more points a game so overall Maggette is better than Odom.

Again, Odom is not a primary scorer while Maggette is...While I think Maggette is an excellent player, his defense needs major improvement to surpass Odom and he doesn't fill up a stat sheet like Odom can.

That meens Odom is the 9th best player in the Pacific division but you say that hes one of the best players i the league.hahah Read what I just said you just got owned! Any non biased NBA fan would take Artest > Odom, Nash > Odom, Marion > Odom! Face it Im right and your wrong and it's easy to see!

Your points are all stupid and get shut down...I posted up "credible people" who all said Odom was one of the best players in the league. You just babble on about nothing...I clearly win. :-*

Ok man if you say so! their is no point in debating with you as you just argue to argue.  Its not my opinions its a fact that Marion, Artest, and Nash are better than Odom its a FACT not a opinion.


It's a fact that you have no clue in your tiny little mind what the definition of a fact is...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 26, 2006, 09:49:33 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

who exactly was this directed at besisdes nik? im a lakers fan but im not happy with lamar odom's performance this season at all. im still pissed that he blew that game against the kings (up by 4 with 20 seconds and he decides to take a layup...and missed it, which led to bibby knockin down a 3).

side note: if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die. that would be a dream come true if the lakers could steal him from utah.


I think Kirilenko is good, but you are an idiot for making all these absurd comments all the time. "if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die"...You can say that if someone compares Kobe Bryant and Rashas McCants. LeBron James and Bobby Simmons. Allen Iverson and Tyrone Lue...NOT Lamar Odom and Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko would be nice to have, yes, but I do not believe he is the player for our system...I LOVE his defense, but WOW, he's so inconsistant. about 3 times more inconsistant than Odom. Talk about a player who doesn't show up every night...Sorry, I much rather have Odom over Kirilenko any day of the weak, especially in our system... :-*

he averages 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assist, and 3 blocks a game. id take him for odom anyday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on June 26, 2006, 09:52:40 PM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

who exactly was this directed at besisdes nik? im a lakers fan but im not happy with lamar odom's performance this season at all. im still pissed that he blew that game against the kings (up by 4 with 20 seconds and he decides to take a layup...and missed it, which led to bibby knockin down a 3).

side note: if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die. that would be a dream come true if the lakers could steal him from utah.


I think Kirilenko is good, but you are an idiot for making all these absurd comments all the time. "if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die"...You can say that if someone compares Kobe Bryant and Rashas McCants. LeBron James and Bobby Simmons. Allen Iverson and Tyrone Lue...NOT Lamar Odom and Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko would be nice to have, yes, but I do not believe he is the player for our system...I LOVE his defense, but WOW, he's so inconsistant. about 3 times more inconsistant than Odom. Talk about a player who doesn't show up every night...Sorry, I much rather have Odom over Kirilenko any day of the weak, especially in our system... :-*

he averages 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assist, and 3 blocks a game. id take him for odom anyday.

Your not the only one, NIK is the only person alive who thinks Odom is better than AK47.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2006, 11:26:27 AM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

who exactly was this directed at besisdes nik? im a lakers fan but im not happy with lamar odom's performance this season at all. im still pissed that he blew that game against the kings (up by 4 with 20 seconds and he decides to take a layup...and missed it, which led to bibby knockin down a 3).

side note: if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die. that would be a dream come true if the lakers could steal him from utah.


I think Kirilenko is good, but you are an idiot for making all these absurd comments all the time. "if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die"...You can say that if someone compares Kobe Bryant and Rashas McCants. LeBron James and Bobby Simmons. Allen Iverson and Tyrone Lue...NOT Lamar Odom and Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko would be nice to have, yes, but I do not believe he is the player for our system...I LOVE his defense, but WOW, he's so inconsistant. about 3 times more inconsistant than Odom. Talk about a player who doesn't show up every night...Sorry, I much rather have Odom over Kirilenko any day of the weak, especially in our system... :-*

he averages 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assist, and 3 blocks a game. id take him for odom anyday.

Your not the only one, NIK is the only person alive who thinks Odom is better than AK47.


Officially another retarded/baseless statement made by you. Go make a thread titled "Odom or Kirilenko" on Lakersground.net so that you can feel as stupid as your claim...

http://messageboard.tuckermax.com/archive/index.php/t-252.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2006, 11:34:11 AM
You Laker fans think Odom is WAYYY better than he really is.  He's just another top 40-50 player in the league, I meen he's nice but LMFAO at NIK saying he will only trade Odom if he gets Kg talent in return LMAO Good luck!  Odom is to streaky some nights I watch the Lakers and I forget he is even playing. He is a good player I meen 14.8ppg and 9.2 rpg is very nice but again he is just a top 45-50 player in the league so I understand why you Laker fans like him but he's not as great as you all think.  But I understand it's just being biased I meen I remember that thread I started for best players at every position and NIK actually had Odom above Artest, Ak47 and Marion hahaha, gotta love Laker fans!

who exactly was this directed at besisdes nik? im a lakers fan but im not happy with lamar odom's performance this season at all. im still pissed that he blew that game against the kings (up by 4 with 20 seconds and he decides to take a layup...and missed it, which led to bibby knockin down a 3).

side note: if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die. that would be a dream come true if the lakers could steal him from utah.


I think Kirilenko is good, but you are an idiot for making all these absurd comments all the time. "if anyone can honestly say that odom is better than kirilenko - they should die"...You can say that if someone compares Kobe Bryant and Rashas McCants. LeBron James and Bobby Simmons. Allen Iverson and Tyrone Lue...NOT Lamar Odom and Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko would be nice to have, yes, but I do not believe he is the player for our system...I LOVE his defense, but WOW, he's so inconsistant. about 3 times more inconsistant than Odom. Talk about a player who doesn't show up every night...Sorry, I much rather have Odom over Kirilenko any day of the weak, especially in our system... :-*

he averages 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assist, and 3 blocks a game. id take him for odom anyday.


What does that have to do with what I said? I just spoke of his inconsistancies, especially on offense. He can score 24 points in a game and then the next night he'll score 3 in the same amount of minutes. That's why he averages 15 a game...That's a horrible trait, I wouldn't get near that. Odom was enough of an inconsistancy, we don't need someone even more inconsistant than Odom was, trust me...So really, he's only a better defender. Odom still averages better rebounds and assists with a better percentage in every category...I'm sorry, Kirilenko would flop hard in our system. Stick with Odom...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 28, 2006, 04:14:54 PM
Let's Go Mitch!!!  (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/cheesy.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 28, 2006, 05:31:48 PM
LET GO LAKERS :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 28, 2006, 06:59:59 PM
Lakers are coming up  ;D....And fuck ESPN for saying who does kobe have in mind for the 26 pick  ::)  ..i hope they all get cancer in the ass and die  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 28, 2006, 07:13:26 PM
And fuck ESPN for saying who does kobe have in mind for the 26 pick  ::)  ..i hope they all get cancer in the ass and die  >:(

lol why? thats actually a compliment.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 28, 2006, 07:14:40 PM
OHH SHIT WE GOT JORDAN FARMAR 8)

WHO NEXT?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 07, 2006, 10:29:50 PM
NBA: Lakers Announce 2006 Summer League Roster

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 6 -- Lakers first round draft pick Jordan Farmar along with second round draft pick J.R. Pinnock, who was acquired from Dallas in a draft day trade, will join returning Lakers players Andrew Bynum, Devin Green, Von Wafer and others to make up the Lakers entry in this year’s Summer Pro League at The Pyramid in Long Beach, it was announced today........


LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2006 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:

Andrew Bynum C 7-0 275 10/27/87 St. Josephs (HS)
Marcus Douthit F 6-11 233 5/15/80 Providence
Jordan Farmar G 6-2 180 11/30/86 UCLA
Michael Fey C 7-0 270 5/29/83 UCLA
Devin Green G 6-7 210 10/25/82 Hampton
Nick Horvath F 6-10 215 2/18/81 Duke
Nile Murry G 6-4 208 1/26/83 TCU
Doron Perkins G 6-2 200 5/6/83 Santa Clara
Danilo (JR) Pinnock G 6-5 207 12/11/83 George Washington
Kasib Powell F 6-7 215 3/18/81 Texas Tech
Byron Sanders F 6-9 240 9/8/83 UNC
Marcus Slaughter F 6-9 220 3/18/85 San Diego State
Von Wafer G 6-5 210 7/21/85 Florida State
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on July 07, 2006, 11:16:24 PM
cant wait till Bynum develops more,lots of potential 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 08, 2006, 10:15:01 AM
It's too bad Cedric Bozeman (of UCLA) wasn't invited to summer league...Lakers said they liked him and he's a triangle type player. Oh well, Michael Fey is there, and though he was injured for most of last season, he was a very solid big when he peaked with UCLA...PeACe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 08, 2006, 10:56:49 AM
The Lakers' Bynum again expected to pack the gym.

By ADAM MAYA
The Orange County Register


Capacity crowds watched Andrew Bynum play in the Summer Pro League last year.

Andrew Bynum arrived at The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach a year ago to a maximum capacity crowd, with hundreds denied at the door. More than 5,000 people came to see the youngest player in NBA history in his first Summer Pro league game.

And he had no idea.

"I didn't know that until after," Bynum said. "I thought it was always like that."

Bynum, at 18 still the youngest player in the league, said he expects to see the same type of crowd at the Lakers summer-league opener today. Given how little he played last season Bynum doesn't think his novelty has worn off.

For the past two months he has committed himself to showing everyone how much he has progressed. Instead of returning home to New York, Bynum was at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo every day working out.

"I think he's made tremendous strides," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He's been here every day over the summer, lifting weights. You can see his body has changed. He's definitely more mature."

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on July 08, 2006, 01:25:33 PM
NBA: Lakers Announce 2006 Summer League Roster

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 6 -- Lakers first round draft pick Jordan Farmar along with second round draft pick J.R. Pinnock, who was acquired from Dallas in a draft day trade, will join returning Lakers players Andrew Bynum, Devin Green, Von Wafer and others to make up the Lakers entry in this year’s Summer Pro League at The Pyramid in Long Beach, it was announced today........


LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2006 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:

Andrew Bynum C 7-0 275 10/27/87 St. Josephs (HS)
Marcus Douthit F 6-11 233 5/15/80 Providence
Jordan Farmar G 6-2 180 11/30/86 UCLA
Michael Fey C 7-0 270 5/29/83 UCLA
Devin Green G 6-7 210 10/25/82 Hampton
Nick Horvath F 6-10 215 2/18/81 Duke
Nile Murry G 6-4 208 1/26/83 TCU
Doron Perkins G 6-2 200 5/6/83 Santa Clara
Danilo (JR) Pinnock G 6-5 207 12/11/83 George Washington
Kasib Powell F 6-7 215 3/18/81 Texas Tech
Byron Sanders F 6-9 240 9/8/83 UNC
Marcus Slaughter F 6-9 220 3/18/85 San Diego State
Von Wafer G 6-5 210 7/21/85 Florida State

^Nice...just bought tickets to see the game at 3 so I can't wait to see them play... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 08, 2006, 05:15:20 PM
NBA: Lakers Announce 2006 Summer League Roster

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 6 -- Lakers first round draft pick Jordan Farmar along with second round draft pick J.R. Pinnock, who was acquired from Dallas in a draft day trade, will join returning Lakers players Andrew Bynum, Devin Green, Von Wafer and others to make up the Lakers entry in this year’s Summer Pro League at The Pyramid in Long Beach, it was announced today........


LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2006 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:

Andrew Bynum C 7-0 275 10/27/87 St. Josephs (HS)
Marcus Douthit F 6-11 233 5/15/80 Providence
Jordan Farmar G 6-2 180 11/30/86 UCLA
Michael Fey C 7-0 270 5/29/83 UCLA
Devin Green G 6-7 210 10/25/82 Hampton
Nick Horvath F 6-10 215 2/18/81 Duke
Nile Murry G 6-4 208 1/26/83 TCU
Doron Perkins G 6-2 200 5/6/83 Santa Clara
Danilo (JR) Pinnock G 6-5 207 12/11/83 George Washington
Kasib Powell F 6-7 215 3/18/81 Texas Tech
Byron Sanders F 6-9 240 9/8/83 UNC
Marcus Slaughter F 6-9 220 3/18/85 San Diego State
Von Wafer G 6-5 210 7/21/85 Florida State

^Nice...just bought tickets to see the game at 3 so I can't wait to see them play... 8)


Word...How much did you get the tickets for?...I'm hopin' Bynum drops 40 on 'em, and Farmar runs the muthafuckin' show...Let us know how it went...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on July 08, 2006, 07:09:05 PM
NBA: Lakers Announce 2006 Summer League Roster

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 6 -- Lakers first round draft pick Jordan Farmar along with second round draft pick J.R. Pinnock, who was acquired from Dallas in a draft day trade, will join returning Lakers players Andrew Bynum, Devin Green, Von Wafer and others to make up the Lakers entry in this year’s Summer Pro League at The Pyramid in Long Beach, it was announced today........


LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2006 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:

Andrew Bynum C 7-0 275 10/27/87 St. Josephs (HS)
Marcus Douthit F 6-11 233 5/15/80 Providence
Jordan Farmar G 6-2 180 11/30/86 UCLA
Michael Fey C 7-0 270 5/29/83 UCLA
Devin Green G 6-7 210 10/25/82 Hampton
Nick Horvath F 6-10 215 2/18/81 Duke
Nile Murry G 6-4 208 1/26/83 TCU
Doron Perkins G 6-2 200 5/6/83 Santa Clara
Danilo (JR) Pinnock G 6-5 207 12/11/83 George Washington
Kasib Powell F 6-7 215 3/18/81 Texas Tech
Byron Sanders F 6-9 240 9/8/83 UNC
Marcus Slaughter F 6-9 220 3/18/85 San Diego State
Von Wafer G 6-5 210 7/21/85 Florida State

^Nice...just bought tickets to see the game at 3 so I can't wait to see them play... 8)


Word...How much did you get the tickets for?...I'm hopin' Bynum drops 40 on 'em, and Farmar runs the muthafuckin' show...Let us know how it went...PeACe
^I just got back from the 3 o'clock Lakers/Grizzlies game, Lakers lost by 2 points, 87-89 but it was a very good game...Lakers could've won but there were some wack ref calls goin' on & a few easy shots from some of the players that didn't go in...

Andrew Bynum played real well overall, he had like 16 pts (may have been a little more but that's what I remember) & he made most of his free throws, I just wish they could've used him more in the game but maybe in later SPL Laker games they will...Farmar played real good too, he had the most support from the crowd & he made a few tight shots...the crowd atmosphere was real dope, everyone was pretty active in doing the usual "DEEEE FENSE!" & "Let's Go LAKERS!" type chants, too bad at Staples there isn't that type of stuff going on that much, it would give the Lakers more of a morale boost...the Lakers made a good choice in Pinnock though, he was pretty much the best all around player on the team in the game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 08, 2006, 07:13:42 PM
NBA: Lakers Announce 2006 Summer League Roster

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 6 -- Lakers first round draft pick Jordan Farmar along with second round draft pick J.R. Pinnock, who was acquired from Dallas in a draft day trade, will join returning Lakers players Andrew Bynum, Devin Green, Von Wafer and others to make up the Lakers entry in this year’s Summer Pro League at The Pyramid in Long Beach, it was announced today........


LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2006 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:

Andrew Bynum C 7-0 275 10/27/87 St. Josephs (HS)
Marcus Douthit F 6-11 233 5/15/80 Providence
Jordan Farmar G 6-2 180 11/30/86 UCLA
Michael Fey C 7-0 270 5/29/83 UCLA
Devin Green G 6-7 210 10/25/82 Hampton
Nick Horvath F 6-10 215 2/18/81 Duke
Nile Murry G 6-4 208 1/26/83 TCU
Doron Perkins G 6-2 200 5/6/83 Santa Clara
Danilo (JR) Pinnock G 6-5 207 12/11/83 George Washington
Kasib Powell F 6-7 215 3/18/81 Texas Tech
Byron Sanders F 6-9 240 9/8/83 UNC
Marcus Slaughter F 6-9 220 3/18/85 San Diego State
Von Wafer G 6-5 210 7/21/85 Florida State

^Nice...just bought tickets to see the game at 3 so I can't wait to see them play... 8)


Word...How much did you get the tickets for?...I'm hopin' Bynum drops 40 on 'em, and Farmar runs the muthafuckin' show...Let us know how it went...PeACe
^I just got back from the 3 o'clock Lakers/Grizzlies game, Lakers lost by 2 points, 87-89 but it was a very good game...Lakers could've won but there were some wack ref calls goin' on & a few easy shots from some of the players that didn't go in...

Andrew Bynum played real well overall, he had like 16 pts (may have been a little more but that's what I remember) & he made most of his free throws, I just wish they could've used him more in the game but maybe in later SPL Laker games they will...Farmar played real good too, he had the most support from the crowd & he made a few tight shots...the crowd atmosphere was real dope, everyone was pretty active in doing the usual "DEEEE FENSE!" & "Let's Go LAKERS!" type chants, too bad at Staples there isn't that type of stuff going on that much, it would give the Lakers more of a morale boost...the Lakers made a good choice in Pinnock though, he was pretty much the best all around player on the team in the game...

Yea, I heard Bynum could have done a lot better and Farmar was good, but kinda playing with nerves...I also heard that Wafer is falling off hard and Pinnock was pretty much getting the most recognition...I wanna go to tomorrow games. Where did you get the tickets and how much were they for?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 08, 2006, 07:29:31 PM
Going to see the Lakers-Mavs SPL game tomorrow... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on July 08, 2006, 07:38:27 PM
NBA: Lakers Announce 2006 Summer League Roster

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 6 -- Lakers first round draft pick Jordan Farmar along with second round draft pick J.R. Pinnock, who was acquired from Dallas in a draft day trade, will join returning Lakers players Andrew Bynum, Devin Green, Von Wafer and others to make up the Lakers entry in this year’s Summer Pro League at The Pyramid in Long Beach, it was announced today........


LOS ANGELES LAKERS 2006 SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER:

Andrew Bynum C 7-0 275 10/27/87 St. Josephs (HS)
Marcus Douthit F 6-11 233 5/15/80 Providence
Jordan Farmar G 6-2 180 11/30/86 UCLA
Michael Fey C 7-0 270 5/29/83 UCLA
Devin Green G 6-7 210 10/25/82 Hampton
Nick Horvath F 6-10 215 2/18/81 Duke
Nile Murry G 6-4 208 1/26/83 TCU
Doron Perkins G 6-2 200 5/6/83 Santa Clara
Danilo (JR) Pinnock G 6-5 207 12/11/83 George Washington
Kasib Powell F 6-7 215 3/18/81 Texas Tech
Byron Sanders F 6-9 240 9/8/83 UNC
Marcus Slaughter F 6-9 220 3/18/85 San Diego State
Von Wafer G 6-5 210 7/21/85 Florida State

^Nice...just bought tickets to see the game at 3 so I can't wait to see them play... 8)


Word...How much did you get the tickets for?...I'm hopin' Bynum drops 40 on 'em, and Farmar runs the muthafuckin' show...Let us know how it went...PeACe
^I just got back from the 3 o'clock Lakers/Grizzlies game, Lakers lost by 2 points, 87-89 but it was a very good game...Lakers could've won but there were some wack ref calls goin' on & a few easy shots from some of the players that didn't go in...

Andrew Bynum played real well overall, he had like 16 pts (may have been a little more but that's what I remember) & he made most of his free throws, I just wish they could've used him more in the game but maybe in later SPL Laker games they will...Farmar played real good too, he had the most support from the crowd & he made a few tight shots...the crowd atmosphere was real dope, everyone was pretty active in doing the usual "DEEEE FENSE!" & "Let's Go LAKERS!" type chants, too bad at Staples there isn't that type of stuff going on that much, it would give the Lakers more of a morale boost...the Lakers made a good choice in Pinnock though, he was pretty much the best all around player on the team in the game...

Yea, I heard Bynum could have done a lot better and Farmar was good, but kinda playing with nerves...I also heard that Wafer is falling off hard and Pinnock was pretty much getting the most recognition...I wanna go to tomorrow games. Where did you get the tickets and how much were they for?
^Yeah, both Bynum & Farmar were nervous in the beginning but they got better later, especially Bynum, he caught some dope alley oops, I can see why they're holding on to Bynum, he's got real good potential...

For the tickets you can buy 'em online at longbeachstate.com or just go to the pyramid box office & pay for 'em in person there, it's $12 each for general admission tickets & you can sit anywhere you want inside & you don't have to stay for the whole time, you can go to any of the 5 games they got playing there & you can always come back later for the other games they got that day as long as you've still got your ticket...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 09, 2006, 12:45:53 AM
SPL Box Score - Lakers vs. Grizzlies (Game 1):

(http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/3593/splboxscore7806rs6cg.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 09, 2006, 04:43:09 AM
Andrew Bynum   :grumpy:  ..He fouled out in a SL game.. 3-7 - 12 pts..only played 20 minutes...not looking good...if he can't dominate in SL, he's not going to be able to dominate in the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 09, 2006, 09:47:28 AM
Andrew Bynum   :grumpy:  ..He fouled out in a SL game.. 3-7 - 12 pts..only played 20 minutes...not looking good...if he can't dominate in SL, he's not going to be able to dominate in the NBA.


According to people who were there, the refs dominated the game...He picked up 2 quick questionable fouls in the first 30 seconds and was benched... I heard they were handing out fouls like it was nothing...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 09, 2006, 04:57:32 PM
Just came back from the Lakers-Mavs SPL game...Bynum and Farmar only played the first 3 quarters, cuz Lakers were dominating the game (they won by 28). They both had nice games, especially Bynum with 14 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 blocks, 1 steal in 3 quarters...Von Wafer stepped up in the 2nd half and also ended up with a nice game...JR Pinnock and Devin Green stayed pretty consistant, but Pinnock wasn't dominating as much...Box Score:

http://www.summerproleague.com/july9game2.pdf
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 09, 2006, 09:14:12 PM
My Analysis:


Locked For Roster Spots:
Andrew Bynum: Looks good, not completely dominant (as we'd hoped), but still good. Rebounds nicely, but most of his rebounds were uncontested rebounds... He's still soft at times, mostly on the offensive end (Jelani McCoy had a viscious block against him). I think he will get better, but not starting quality as soon as we want him to...

Jordan Farmar: Pretty much looks the best out there. Like everyone said, a natural leader, a winner, a smart player. He has a bright future, there's no doubt about it, I've known this since playing with him in high school. Laker fans are in for a special treat with Jordan...

Competing For Final Roster Spot:
Von Wafer: At times, he looks very shakey, like he is insecure on the court or something. But you can tell he is talented, motsly because of his athleticism...He should mainly be used as a scorer, sort of like an instant-offense player (ala Eddie House). He has a streaky shot, a nice slash to the basket... On the defensive end he can pick up weak-side steals but gets beat off the dribble a lot. He needs to develop his talent a lot more, and I think he can become something...

JR Pinnock: Looks very NBA ready. Much more so than Devin Green and Von Wafer, though I dunno if he's a lock for that final roster spot since they have a years worth of experience in the tri, while he's just a rookie...He looks like a natural out there, very comfortable, creating shots for himself, off and on the ball...A nice defender as well, more athletic than Devin Green on the defensive end and seems to have all the fundamentals down...

Devin Green: I think he's pretty much the same player as last year, maybe slightly improved. His jump-shot is still shakey. Nice on the defensive end, good at keeping up with his man...Can score, but doesn't look like it comes natural to him. When he gets comfortable, he plays good, runs the sets really well...But he's in and out, he also needs to develop his game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on July 10, 2006, 12:12:28 AM
Andrew Bynum   :grumpy:  ..He fouled out in a SL game.. 3-7 - 12 pts..only played 20 minutes...not looking good...if he can't dominate in SL, he's not going to be able to dominate in the NBA.

According to people who were there, the refs dominated the game...He picked up 2 quick questionable fouls in the first 30 seconds and was benched... I heard they were handing out fouls like it was nothing...PeACe
^Yeah...that one ref at that game was just horrible, givin' out bad calls like it was nothin' but it was still a good game & Bynum still played well...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 10, 2006, 03:56:32 PM
"Apparently the Los Angeles Lakers don't have any interest in signing free agent and former Wolves point guard Marcus Banks after spending their midlevel exception on Vladimir Radmanovic. Banks could be back in a Wolves uniform."

http://www.startribune.com/507/story/541979.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on July 11, 2006, 12:06:02 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2516332

LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors rejected a sexual assault claim against Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown on Tuesday because of a lack of evidence.

The allegation was made during the Lakers' first-round Western Conference playoff series with Phoenix and had been under investigation since. Brown had denied any wrongdoing and was never arrested.

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office said it decided not to prosecute Brown after "a medical exam of the victim was reviewed and revealed no signs of forcible sexual assault." There was also no corroborating forensic evidence, it said.

In May, police said that they were investigating a report of a sexual assault from early Saturday, hours after Los Angeles beat the Suns in Game 3. Police did not say when the report was filed or by whom. No charges were filed.


"I'm just staying grounded and staying with my family," Brown said at the time. "I'm confident it will get resolved. You've just got to roll with the punches -- life goes on. I just come out and play. You've got to go to work every day, don't you?"

In May, police spokeswoman April Harding said Brown had not been approached by investigators and declined to release any details of the allegation.


"This investigation is definitely in its preliminary stages," she said.


Brown's attorney, Brian O'Neill, declined comment at the time.


"I can't and I won't" while the investigation continued, he said.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 11, 2006, 12:10:19 PM
^ Good to hear.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on July 11, 2006, 01:13:55 PM
hey NIK, whats the schedule, im down to go
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 11, 2006, 02:43:14 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2516332

LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors rejected a sexual assault claim against Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown on Tuesday because of a lack of evidence.

The allegation was made during the Lakers' first-round Western Conference playoff series with Phoenix and had been under investigation since. Brown had denied any wrongdoing and was never arrested.

The Los Angeles County district attorney's office said it decided not to prosecute Brown after "a medical exam of the victim was reviewed and revealed no signs of forcible sexual assault." There was also no corroborating forensic evidence, it said.

In May, police said that they were investigating a report of a sexual assault from early Saturday, hours after Los Angeles beat the Suns in Game 3. Police did not say when the report was filed or by whom. No charges were filed.


"I'm just staying grounded and staying with my family," Brown said at the time. "I'm confident it will get resolved. You've just got to roll with the punches -- life goes on. I just come out and play. You've got to go to work every day, don't you?"

In May, police spokeswoman April Harding said Brown had not been approached by investigators and declined to release any details of the allegation.


"This investigation is definitely in its preliminary stages," she said.


Brown's attorney, Brian O'Neill, declined comment at the time.


"I can't and I won't" while the investigation continued, he said.





Great...The stupid bitch cost the Lakers the Suns series for nothing. Conspiracy? Possibly... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on July 11, 2006, 02:48:46 PM
Yeah, Kwame looked completely shook after that. That's fucked up. Females that make false rape allegations should get jail time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 11, 2006, 03:06:07 PM
hey NIK, whats the schedule, im down to go


http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/summer_league_roster06.html


Yea, we should go maybe tomorrow or Friday...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 11, 2006, 03:44:38 PM
The full article VVV

LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors rejected a sexual assault claim against Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown on Tuesday because of a lack of evidence.

The allegation was made during the Lakers' first-round Western Conference playoff series with Phoenix and had been under investigation since. Brown had denied any wrongdoing and was never arrested.

Deputy District Attorney Darci Johnson wrote in an evaluation of the case that the decision not to prosecute was made after "a medical exam of the victim was reviewed and revealed no signs of forcible sexual assault." There was also no corroborating forensic evidence found and Brown's attorney refused to allow him to talk to police.

The woman claimed the assault occurred in the early-morning hours of April 29, hours after Game 3 of the playoff series, which Phoenix went on to win.

In reasoning against filing charges, the evaluation described the claim as a "one on one" allegation.

The woman "admits engaging in some consensual activity" with Brown prior to the alleged assault and she remained in his home for several hours afterward, it said.

The woman's statements were consistent, the evaluation noted, but "the lack of physical evidence or a statement by the suspect means the case cannot be proven at the appropriate standard."

The Lakers referred inquiries on the decision to Brown's representatives. Telephone messages seeking comment were left at the office of agent Arn Tellem and for attorney Brian O'Neill.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 11, 2006, 03:52:13 PM
Seriously, there has to be a law punishing women who wrongly accuse celebrities of rape. This shit is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 12, 2006, 02:32:22 AM
Seriously, there has to be a law punishing women who wrongly accuse celebrities of rape. This shit is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 12, 2006, 04:25:22 PM
 :o :o :o

Bynum & Farmar tearing shit up in the summer league...

http://www.summerproleague.com/july11game5.pdf

8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 12, 2006, 10:34:58 PM
Seriously, there has to be a law punishing women who wrongly accuse celebrities anyone of rape. This shit is ridiculous.

:o :o :o

Bynum & Farmar tearing shit up in the summer league...

http://www.summerproleague.com/july11game5.pdf

8)
One word: Wow!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on July 13, 2006, 10:36:02 AM
devin green and von wafer look like shit, i cant believe they were on the team last year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 13, 2006, 11:57:04 AM
devin green and von wafer look like shit, i cant believe they were on the team last year

True about Von Wafer, but Devin Green is doing pretty good...He's a very good man-up defender and he's good at running the offense. Not a player you'll see making many technical errors, it's mostly his shot that he needs to work on, and he seems to have improved on that. Von Wafer is just a wreck out there...He has all the ability in the world, he's just clueless as to how to apply it. He looks stiff as hell, he definitely needs some time in the NBDL...He had a good game (the one I went to) where he was just scoring at will in the 4th quarter. They're using him as an initiator when really he should be used mainly as a scoring option...

Devin Green-
Game 1: 3-7 FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 7 points
Game 2: 6-12 FG, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 12 points
Game 3: 0-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 2 steals, 1 point
Game 4: 6-10 FG (1-1 3FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 16 points
Averages: 9 PPG (15-34 FG), 4 RPG, 2 APG, 1 SPG

Von Wafer-
Game 1: 1-6 FG, 0 rebounds, 1 assists, 0 steals, 2 points
Game 2: 7-15 FG (2-3 3FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 18 points
Game 3: 1-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 0 steals, 6 points
Game 4: 4-10 FG (1-2 3FG), 2 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 steals, 11 points
Averages: 9.3 PPG (13-36 FG), 1.3 RPG, 0.5 APG, 1.3 SPG

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 14, 2006, 06:04:31 PM
And the last player battling for the final roster spot...

JR Pinnock-
Game 1: 6-9 FG (2-2 3FG), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steals, 1 block, 16 points
Game 2: 5-9 FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 11 points
Game 3: 4-10 FG, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 8 points
Game 4: 6-13 FG (1-2 3FG), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 12 points
Averages: 11.8 PPG (21-41 FG), 5 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.5 SPG, 0.8 BPG
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 15, 2006, 11:13:38 AM
Wow...Wafer is playing himself out of contention for a roster spot. Devin Green and JR Pinnock still playin' good. Plus, Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar still ownin' shit...

http://www.summerproleague.com/july14game5.pdf
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 15, 2006, 11:25:08 AM
Devin Green-
Game 1: 3-7 FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 7 points
Game 2: 6-12 FG, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 12 points
Game 3: 0-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 2 steals, 1 point
Game 4: 6-10 FG (1-1 3FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 16 points
Game 5: 5-11 FG, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 13 points
Averages: 9.8 PPG (20-45 FG), 4 RPG, 1.6 APG, 1 SPG

Von Wafer-
Game 1: 1-6 FG, 0 rebounds, 1 assists, 0 steals, 2 points
Game 2: 7-15 FG (2-3 3FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 18 points
Game 3: 1-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 0 steals, 6 points
Game 4: 4-10 FG (1-2 3FG), 2 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 steals, 11 points
Game 5: 1-5 FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 points
Averages: 7.8 PPG (14-41 FG), 1 RPG, 0.6 APG, 1.2 SPG

JR Pinnock-
Game 1: 6-9 FG (2-2 3FG), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steals, 1 block, 16 points
Game 2: 5-9 FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 11 points
Game 3: 4-10 FG, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 8 points
Game 4: 6-13 FG (1-2 3FG), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 12 points
Game 5: 6-7 FG, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks, 13 points
Averages: 12 PPG (27-48 FG), 4.6 RPG, 2 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.6 BPG
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 15, 2006, 01:24:15 PM
Bynum is starting to dominate, I like that. 8) 

Do you know if they keep stats like, who's got the #1 defese and stuff like that  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 15, 2006, 03:59:35 PM
Bynum is starting to dominate, I like that. 8) 

Do you know if they keep stats like, who's got the #1 defese and stuff like that  :D


You mean the whole league? All I know is that on the Lakers it's Devin Green playing the best man defense on the perimiter, along with JR Pinnock, who is also a good defender and sorta' reminds of a smaller Josh Howard. Jordan Farmar is also looking nice on the defensive end, while Bynum is dominating the paint with 2.4 blocks a game...We have a lot of nice youn prospects. Another nice player we got on the SPL squad (who most likely won't make the roster) is 6'9" PF Marcus Slaughter. But look out for him, I think we'll see him in the NBA sooner than later...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 15, 2006, 04:09:18 PM
yeah, but that was a stupid question by me now that i think about it...i really doubt they're going to keep those kind of stats in SLP  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 15, 2006, 04:30:27 PM
yeah, but that was a stupid question by me now that i think about it...i really doubt they're going to keep those kind of stats in SLP  :-[


They do in the Vegas Summer League, but not in the Long Beach Summer Pro League.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2006, 03:22:42 PM
Lakers put Jim Cleamons on coach staff
-rejoins the team as assistant coach, after spending the past two seasons with the New Orleans Hornets.

 
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Jim Cleamons as an assistant coach.

Cleamons, who previously served as an assistant coach with the Lakers during 1999-2004, re-joins the team after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets. During his prior stint with the Lakers, Cleamons helped guide the team to three consecutive NBA Championships in 2000, 2001 and 2002 as well as an NBA Finals appearance in 2004. In his five years with Los Angeles, the Lakers posted a 287-123 (.700) record.

“I am very pleased that Jim is returning to the Lakers coaching staff,” said Lakers head coach Phil Jackson. “Having worked with Jim for over 12 years, I know what assets he brings to a team. His knowledge of the game and his ability to communicate with players are qualities which make him such a good coach. He will be a welcome addition to an already outstanding coaching staff and I look forward to working with him again.”

Cleamons began his coaching career in 1989 when he joined Jackson’s staff with the Chicago Bulls. Over the next seven seasons Cleamons helped lead the Bulls to four NBA titles in 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1996. In his seven years with Chicago, the Bulls compiled a record of 414-160 (.721). In May of 1996, Cleamons left the Bulls and was named head coach of the Dallas Mavericks where he stayed for 1 1/2 years, compiling a record of 28-72 (.280). Before joining the Lakers staff in 1999, Cleamons spent the 1998-99 season as the head coach of the Chicago Condors professional women’s team that played in the now defunct American Basketball League.

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/homepage/article_1214690.php
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 18, 2006, 04:05:35 PM
 :o  :rock:  ..got the OG Coaching Staff Back... I've always heard he's a genious when it comes to defense. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2006, 04:09:55 PM
:o  :rock:  ..got the OG Coaching Staff Back... I've always heard he's a genious when it comes to defense. ;D


Yea, why do you think the Hornets overachieved so much? Cleamons was the brains behind it all... ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2006, 07:52:18 PM
Laker Brian Cook Undergoes Thumb Surgery

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
4:43 PM PDT, July 18, 2006

Brian Cook became the second Laker to undergo surgery in recent days after an urgent procedure Monday night to repair an open dislocation of the interphalangeal joint of his right thumb.

Cook was involved in a freak accident Monday while playing a pickup basketball game at the trendy Sports Club LA in West Los Angeles. The thumb on his right hand--his shooting hand--was torn open after he hit the backboard while blocking a shot.

"I blocked the shot and the ball went out to half court," Cook said Tuesday. "My thumb pretty much did too."

Cook had a pin inserted into the thumb and will wear a splint for about three weeks. He will begin playing in about eight weeks and is expected to fully recover by the time training camp starts in early October.

The surgery was performed at Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center by Dr. Steven Shinn, a hand specialist with the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Group.

Cook, 25, averaged career highs of 7.9 points and 3.4 rebounds last season, his third in the NBA. The forward is under contract to the Lakers for one more season at $1.8 million, after which he would become a restricted free agent.

Cook, who also averaged a career-best 19 minutes per game last season, will have to work for more playing time next season following the Lakers' recent acquisition of free agent Vladimir Radmanovic, a lanky forward who also scores mainly from the perimeter.

"My spirits are high," Cook said. "They said I won't have any problems getting back. I'll be able to work on other stuff in my game. I can still work on my legs, get quicker, and I can work on my left hand. This is going to make me ambidextrous."

Last Saturday Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee to clean out scar tissue and loose cartilage. Bryant is expected to be out eight to 12 weeks and could miss the start of training camp.


http://cbs2.com/local/local_story_199193406.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 19, 2006, 11:02:24 AM
Updated stats of players battling for the last roster spot:

Devin Green-
Game 1: 3-7 FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 7 points
Game 2: 6-12 FG, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 12 points
Game 3: 0-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 2 steals, 1 point
Game 4: 6-10 FG (1-1 3FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 16 points
Game 5: 5-11 FG, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 13 points
Game 6: 5-7 FG, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 18 points
Game 7: 12-14 FG, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 26 points
Averages: 13.3 PPG (37-66 FG), 5 RPG, 2 APG, 1 SPG, 0.1 BPG

Von Wafer-
Game 1: 1-6 FG, 0 rebounds, 1 assists, 0 steals, 2 points
Game 2: 7-15 FG (2-3 3FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 18 points
Game 3: 1-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 0 steals, 6 points
Game 4: 4-10 FG (1-2 3FG), 2 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 steals, 11 points
Game 5: 1-5 FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 points
Game 6: 2-4 FG, 2 rebounds, 0 assists, 0 steals, 5 points
Game 7: 3-9 FG (1-2 3FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 7 points
Averages: 7.3 PPG (19-54 FG), 1.4 RPG, 0.6 APG, 0.7 SPG

JR Pinnock-
Game 1: 6-9 FG (2-2 3FG), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steals, 1 block, 16 points
Game 2: 5-9 FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 11 points
Game 3: 4-10 FG, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 8 points
Game 4: 6-13 FG (1-2 3FG), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 12 points
Game 5: 6-7 FG, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks, 13 points
Game 6: 3-10 FG, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks, 7 points
Game 7: 5-10 FG (1-3 3FG), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 12 points
Averages: 11.3 PPG (35-68 FG), 4 RPG, 2.4 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.5 BPG
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 19, 2006, 10:07:50 PM
damn devin green went nutty in the summer league!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 19, 2006, 10:13:01 PM
damn devin green went nutty in the summer league!


Yup, I honestly think he got that last roster spot on lock...Pinnock will probably spend a year overseas, and Wafer should definitely develop his game some more in the D-League before returning...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 20, 2006, 01:46:19 AM
Final 8 Game SPL stats for players battling for last roster spot:

Devin Green-
Game 1: 3-7 FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 7 points
Game 2: 6-12 FG, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 12 points
Game 3: 0-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 2 steals, 1 point
Game 4: 6-10 FG (1-1 3FG), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 16 points
Game 5: 5-11 FG, 4 rebounds, 0 assists, 1 steal, 13 points
Game 6: 5-7 FG, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 18 points
Game 7: 12-14 FG, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 26 points
Game 8: 10-17 FG (2-3 3FG), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks, 22 points
Averages: 14.4 PPG (47-83 FG), 4.8 RPG, 2 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.1 BPG

Von Wafer-
Game 1: 1-6 FG, 0 rebounds, 1 assists, 0 steals, 2 points
Game 2: 7-15 FG (2-3 3FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 18 points
Game 3: 1-5 FG, 1 rebound, 0 assists, 0 steals, 6 points
Game 4: 4-10 FG (1-2 3FG), 2 rebounds, 0 assists, 2 steals, 11 points
Game 5: 1-5 FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 points
Game 6: 2-4 FG, 2 rebounds, 0 assists, 0 steals, 5 points
Game 7: 3-9 FG (1-2 3FG), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 7 points
Game 8: 2-5 FG, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 6 points
Averages: 7.1 PPG (21-59 FG), 1.4 RPG, 0.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.1 BPG

JR Pinnock-
Game 1: 6-9 FG (2-2 3FG), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steals, 1 block, 16 points
Game 2: 5-9 FG, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 11 points
Game 3: 4-10 FG, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 8 points
Game 4: 6-13 FG (1-2 3FG), 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 1 block, 12 points
Game 5: 6-7 FG, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks, 13 points
Game 6: 3-10 FG, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 0 blocks, 7 points
Game 7: 5-10 FG (1-3 3FG), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 12 points
Game 8: 2-4 FG, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0 blocks, 6 points
Averages: 10.6 PPG (37-72 FG), 4 RPG, 2.3 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.4 BPG


And box score to todays game:

http://www.summerproleague.com/july19game5.pdf
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 20, 2006, 01:49:17 AM
I wonder why Bynum didn't play ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 20, 2006, 09:41:21 AM
I wonder why Bynum didn't play ???

Coach Rambis just wanted to rest him, they already know what he's capable of, he's got nothing more to prove in the Summer League...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 20, 2006, 02:05:44 PM
He should of played. Is not like the season starts tommorow.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 20, 2006, 02:32:21 PM
He should of played. Is not like the season starts tommorow.


Lakers' Bynum sits out SPL game

Daily News Staff and Wire Services

Lakers center Andrew Bynum did not play in Wednesday's Summer Pro League finale after suffering a bone bruise in his right knee the day before.

Bynum is expected to need twoto three weeks to recover but should be able to attend the BigMan Camp next month.

Bobcats sign Harrington: The Charlotte Bobcats signed free agent forward Othella Harrington to help strengthen their frontcourt.

The 6-foot-9 Harrington has appeared in 661 games, starting in 263 of them, including stints with Houston, Vancouver, New York and Chicago. He averaged 7.7points and 4.6 rebounds.

Wizards sign Songaila: The Washington Wizards signed forward Darius Songaila on Wednesday, less than a year after he signed with the Chicago Bulls as a free agent.

Songaila averaged 9.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 62 games last season with the Bulls.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 21, 2006, 10:00:53 PM
Lakers' Mihm to get ankle surgery
Team center's operation is to remove scar tissue. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/homepage/article_1218457.php)

    
El SEGUNDO – Los Angeles Lakers center Chris Mihm will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle to remove scar tissue, it was announced today. The surgery will take place Wednesday and will be performed by Dr. Phillip Kwong, a foot specialist with the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Group.

It is expected that Mihm will wear a protective boot for two to three weeks and will be able to play in four to six weeks. He is expected to fully recover by the start of training camp.

Mihm, who injured his right ankle in the closing seconds of the Lakers March 12 contest versus Seattle after tallying 20 points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots, missed the next 17 games because of the severe sprain. Despite logging 14 minutes in the team’s regular season finale April 19 versus New Orleans/Oklahoma City, Mihm was forced to sit out the Lakers entire First Round series against Phoenix because of the injury.

In 59 games (56 starts) last season, Mihm averaged a career-best 10.2 points on better than 50 percent (.501) shooting from the field while averaging 6.3 rebounds and 1.24 blocks in a career-high 26.1 minutes. In addition to missing games because of the ankle injury, he also sat out six games in February because of a sprained right shoulder. On the year, Mihm recorded seven double-doubles while leading the team in scoring once and in rebounding on 16 occasions.

In two seasons with the Lakers, Mihm is averaging 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.35 blocks.

Over his six-year NBA career, he has posted averages of 8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.07 blocks in 395 games (251 starts)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 22, 2006, 01:27:52 AM
Damn, lots of players got injured, better now than in Nov but  I hope they'll recover well to be ready for the start of the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 22, 2006, 02:08:01 AM
I like Mihm, he's our only really agressive center. Hopefully he can stay healthy and improve his game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 22, 2006, 08:41:03 AM
I like Mihm, he's our only really agressive center. Hopefully he can stay healthy and improve his game.


Well, most likely he'll be coming off the bench...At least players are getting their surgeries in the off-season. Anyone remember Shaq's philposophy?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 22, 2006, 09:44:59 AM
Anyone remember Shaq's philposophy?

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 24, 2006, 03:06:21 AM
I like Mihm, he's our only really agressive center. Hopefully he can stay healthy and improve his game.


Well, most likely he'll be coming off the bench...At least players are getting their surgeries in the off-season. Anyone remember Shaq's philposophy?

you mean eat and hang out all summer, then tend to your injuries in october?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 24, 2006, 11:06:32 AM
I like Mihm, he's our only really agressive center. Hopefully he can stay healthy and improve his game.


Well, most likely he'll be coming off the bench...At least players are getting their surgeries in the off-season. Anyone remember Shaq's philposophy?

you mean eat and hang out all summer, then tend to your injuries in october?


Yea...Shaq once said "I got injured during company time, why shouldn't I heal during company time?". :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 25, 2006, 03:50:38 PM
Are we going to make a new Lakers thread for next season or are we going to keep posting in this thread?  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 25, 2006, 03:51:30 PM
Are we going to make a new Lakers thread for next season or are we going to keep posting in this thread?  ;D

I was wondering the same thing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 25, 2006, 04:11:06 PM
We need to keep it in this thread, since this thread owns the Sports Section and pretty much all of WCC. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on July 26, 2006, 11:48:05 AM
I don't know man, its already pretty damn huge, I'd say a new season deserves a new thread
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 26, 2006, 11:53:13 AM
I don't know man, its already pretty damn huge, I'd say a new season deserves a new thread



What does the length have to do with it? The bigger, the better. It's not any harder to access the last page...This is "The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread", anything not worthy of its own thread regarding the Lakers should always be posted here...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 26, 2006, 11:58:09 AM
^ Yeah man let's make this the longest thread in DUBCC history!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 26, 2006, 12:23:44 PM
^ Yeah man let's make this the longest thread in DUBCC history!


That's the point. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 27, 2006, 01:03:40 AM
Go Lakers Slut 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 27, 2006, 01:17:06 AM
Go Lakers Slut 8)

 ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 27, 2006, 01:02:10 PM
Go Lakers Slut 8)

 ???
oh so u a slippers fan now :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 27, 2006, 02:37:48 PM
Go Lakers Slut 8)

 ???
oh so u a slippers fan now :P

LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 27, 2006, 02:43:34 PM
Fuck has the season started yet? I'm tired of watching the Dodgers lose.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 27, 2006, 04:58:12 PM
Fuck has the season started yet? I'm tired of watching the Dodgers lose.


November, man...Don't trip, it's comin' soon...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on July 27, 2006, 07:14:24 PM
Fuck has the season started yet? I'm tired of watching the Dodgers lose.

Not even close.....unfortunatley
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 27, 2006, 07:18:42 PM
Fuck has the season started yet? I'm tired of watching the Dodgers lose.

Not even close.....unfortunatley

October can't come soon enough.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 27, 2006, 08:45:48 PM
OCTOBER 10 THAT WHEN THEY PLAY IN VEGAS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2006, 08:05:44 PM
Suns to open season against Lakers (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=70509)

From Staff Reports
July 27, 2006

The NBA schedule won't be released until next week, but the Suns will open the 2006-07 season on Halloween on national television against a familiar foe.

Phoenix will tip off Oct. 31 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, who saw last season end after an epic, seven-game, first-round playoff series against the Suns. Television (TNT, ESPN) is expected to select the game as part of its season-opening doubleheader, meaning a likely 8:30 p.m. start.

The series was loaded with memorable moments — from Kobe Bryant's overtime buzzer-beater in Game 4, to Raja Bell's forearm shiver to Bryant in Game 5, to Tim Thomas' 3-point bomb in the final seconds that forced overtime and set up a Suns win in Game 6. Phoenix finally won the series with a blowout win in Game 7, then completed an L.A. sweep with another seven-game slugfest over the Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 28, 2006, 08:43:18 PM
Suns to open season against Lakers (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=70509)

From Staff Reports
July 27, 2006

The NBA schedule won't be released until next week, but the Suns will open the 2006-07 season on Halloween on national television against a familiar foe.

Phoenix will tip off Oct. 31 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, who saw last season end after an epic, seven-game, first-round playoff series against the Suns. Television (TNT, ESPN) is expected to select the game as part of its season-opening doubleheader, meaning a likely 8:30 p.m. start.

The series was loaded with memorable moments — from Kobe Bryant's overtime buzzer-beater in Game 4, to Raja Bell's forearm shiver to Bryant in Game 5, to Tim Thomas' 3-point bomb in the final seconds that forced overtime and set up a Suns win in Game 6. Phoenix finally won the series with a blowout win in Game 7, then completed an L.A. sweep with another seven-game slugfest over the Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals.


Fuck man I can't wait till the season starts. I might go to this game. I went last season to the home opener against this same team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 28, 2006, 09:04:38 PM
this should be interesting. im lookin forward to seeing kobe expose raja bell even more.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 29, 2006, 02:49:53 AM
dope , can't wait for the full schedule and the beginning of the season though there is a long time to wait  :'( World Championship will be a good teaser though (GO France  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on July 31, 2006, 02:24:29 AM
Suns to open season against Lakers (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=70509)

From Staff Reports
July 27, 2006

The NBA schedule won't be released until next week, but the Suns will open the 2006-07 season on Halloween on national television against a familiar foe.

Phoenix will tip off Oct. 31 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, who saw last season end after an epic, seven-game, first-round playoff series against the Suns. Television (TNT, ESPN) is expected to select the game as part of its season-opening doubleheader, meaning a likely 8:30 p.m. start.

The series was loaded with memorable moments — from Kobe Bryant's overtime buzzer-beater in Game 4, to Raja Bell's forearm shiver to Bryant in Game 5, to Tim Thomas' 3-point bomb in the final seconds that forced overtime and set up a Suns win in Game 6. Phoenix finally won the series with a blowout win in Game 7, then completed an L.A. sweep with another seven-game slugfest over the Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals.

^Interesting to hear about the 1st game being Lakers/Suns...but I also heard Lakers were gonna be playin' in Miami on Xmas AGAIN, wow...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 31, 2006, 03:05:23 AM
Suns to open season against Lakers (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=70509)

From Staff Reports
July 27, 2006

The NBA schedule won't be released until next week, but the Suns will open the 2006-07 season on Halloween on national television against a familiar foe.

Phoenix will tip off Oct. 31 at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, who saw last season end after an epic, seven-game, first-round playoff series against the Suns. Television (TNT, ESPN) is expected to select the game as part of its season-opening doubleheader, meaning a likely 8:30 p.m. start.

The series was loaded with memorable moments — from Kobe Bryant's overtime buzzer-beater in Game 4, to Raja Bell's forearm shiver to Bryant in Game 5, to Tim Thomas' 3-point bomb in the final seconds that forced overtime and set up a Suns win in Game 6. Phoenix finally won the series with a blowout win in Game 7, then completed an L.A. sweep with another seven-game slugfest over the Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals.

^Interesting to hear about the 1st game being Lakers/Suns...but I also heard Lakers were gonna be playin' in Miami on Xmas AGAIN, wow...

Wouldn't surprise me. Although this whole Kobe vs. Shaq on Christmas crap is getting pretty boring.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 01, 2006, 05:11:10 PM
Go Lakers Slut 8)

 ???
oh so u a slippers fan now :P

Never, Puto  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on August 01, 2006, 07:49:23 PM
Go Lakers Slut 8)

 ???
oh so u a slippers fan now :P

Never, Puto  ;D
better not b PUTA  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 01, 2006, 07:51:44 PM
^LMAO. Why aren't you an admin yet?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 02, 2006, 01:10:35 AM
                   Oct. 31 Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 1 at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 3 Seattle, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 5 at Seattle, 9 p.m.
      Nov. 7 Minnesota, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 8 at Portland, 10 p.m.
      Nov. 10 Detroit, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 12 Memphis, 9:30 p.m.
      Nov. 17 Toronto, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 19 Chicago, 8 p.m.
      Nov. 21 L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 24 at Utah, 9 p.m.
      Nov. 26 New Jersey, 9:30 p.m.
      Nov. 28 Milwaukee, 10:30 p.m.
      Nov. 30 Utah, 10:30 p.m.
      Dec. 2 at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
      Dec. 4 Indiana, 10:30 p.m.
      Dec. 6 New Orleans, 10:30 p.m.
      Dec. 8 Atlanta, 10:30 p.m.
      Dec. 10 San Antonio, 9:30 p.m.
      Dec. 12 at Houston, 8:30 p.m.
      Dec. 13 at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.
      Dec. 15 Houston, 10:30 p.m.
      Dec. 17 Washington, 9:30 p.m.
      Dec. 19 at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
      Dec. 20 at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
      Dec. 22 at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
      Dec. 25 at Miami, 2:30 p.m.
      Dec. 27 at Orlando, 7 p.m.
      Dec. 29 at Charlotte, 7 p.m.
      Dec. 31 Philadelphia, 9:30 p.m.
      Jan. 4 at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.
      Jan. 5 Denver, 10:30 p.m.
      Jan. 7 Dallas, 9:30 p.m.
      Jan. 9 at Memphis, 8 p.m.
      Jan. 10 at Houston, 8:30 p.m.
      Jan. 12 Orlando, 10:30 p.m.
      Jan. 15 Miami, 10 p.m.
      Jan. 17 at San Antonio, 9 p.m.
      Jan. 18 at Dallas, 9:30 p.m.
      Jan. 20 vs. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.
      Jan. 22 Golden State, 10:30 p.m.
      Jan. 26 Charlotte, 10:30 p.m.
      Jan. 28 San Antonio, 3:30 p.m.
      Jan. 30 at New York, 7:30 p.m.
      Jan. 31 at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
      Feb. 2 at Indiana, 7 p.m.
      Feb. 3 at Washington, 7 p.m.
      Feb. 5 at Atlanta, 7 p.m.
      Feb. 8 at Detroit, 8 p.m.
      Feb. 9 at Toronto, 7 p.m.
      Feb. 11 at Cleveland, 3:30 p.m.
      Feb. 13 New York, 10:30 p.m.
      Feb. 15 Cleveland, 10:30 p.m.
      Feb. 21 Portland, 10:30 p.m.
      Feb. 23 Boston, 10:30 p.m.
      Feb. 25 at Golden State, 6 p.m.
      Feb. 26 at Utah, 9 p.m.
      March 2 Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.
      March 4 at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m.
      March 6 at Minnesota, 8 p.m.
      March 7 at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.
      March 9 at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
      March 11 Dallas, 9 p.m.
      March 15 at Denver, 10:30 p.m.
      March 16 Portland, 10:30 p.m.
      March 18 Minnesota, 9:30 p.m.
      March 22 at Memphis, 8 p.m.
      March 23 at New Orleans, 8 p.m.
      March 25 Golden State, 9:30 p.m.
      March 27 Memphis, 10:30 p.m.
      March 30 Houston, 10:30 p.m.
      April 1 Sacramento, 9:30 p.m.
      April 3 Denver, 10:30 p.m.
      April 4 at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
      April 6 at Seattle, 10:30 p.m.
      April 8 Phoenix, 3:30 p.m.
      April 9 at Denver, 9 p.m.
      April 12 L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.
      April 13 at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.
      April 15 Seattle, 9:30 p.m.
      April 18 at Sacramento, 10 p.m.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 02, 2006, 01:14:36 AM
^^ Lakers will start the season 19-0   8)....we'll lose our 1st game to the Spurs on Dec. 10  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 02, 2006, 01:20:09 AM
it seems to have more less back to back games than last season (may be wrong but it's just an impression) can't wait for the beginning  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 02, 2006, 09:37:19 AM
Heat still on for Christmas (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4124236)

ROSS SILER, Staff writer

The Lakers won't be able to use youth and inexperience as an excuse any longer. Not with a front-loaded schedule in which they will play 15 of their first 20games at home this season.

The NBA announced its 2006-07 schedule Tuesday, highlighted by a third consecutive Christmas Day game between the Lakers and Miami Heat. For the second season in a row, the game will be played on Shaquille O'Neal's turf in Miami.

The Lakers will open the season Oct. 31 at home against Phoenix, a rematch of their first-round playoff series, and will have to come together quickly if they hope to improve on last season's 45-37 record.

The Lakers will play a NewYear's Eve home game against Philadelphia — their first Dec. 31 contest since 1968 — and will start an eight-game trip in late January in New York. It will be their longest trip since 1989. They also will play the Hornets in Oklahoma City (Jan. 20) and in New Orleans (March 23).

Other featured games will come Nov. 17 at Staples Center, when Kobe Bryant faces Toronto for the first time since his 81-point game, and Feb. 15, when a matchup between Bryant and LeBron James will serve as the NBA's lead-in to the All-Star break.

The defending champion Heat will come to Staples Center on Jan. 15, a showcase game on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday for the second year in a row. The Christmas game, meanwhile, will come as part of a six-game trip for the Lakers.

The Lakers will play 24 games on TNT, ESPN or ABC next season, tied for the most in the league.

The Clippers, who open at Phoenix on Nov. 1, will make 12national television appearances, up from one last season.




8 game road trip?!...Damn, that's a lot. I really hope all those games aren't delayed...
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on August 02, 2006, 01:13:24 PM
^LMAO. Why aren't you an admin yet?
???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 03, 2006, 03:10:28 AM
On "Spittin' Pollaseeds" WC said "Cube told me to lie like Odom & Kobe"   ....WTF is up with that ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 03, 2006, 04:00:11 PM
Jan. 22 Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

January 22...againts a weak defensive team...Kobe goin for 101 points!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on August 03, 2006, 04:02:06 PM
Jan. 22 Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

January 22...againts a weak defensive team...Kobe goin for 101 points!

Yeah GS has loads of offensive talent but they have no idea how to play D, I watched them alot last year they arent good defending vertically as long players destroy them and they rotate slow and horribly, they have a ton of talent but with the D they play they will never contend until it changes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 05, 2006, 02:25:08 PM
(http://www.hzmdesigns.com/Zenith/uploads/NBA/Los%20Angeles%20Lakers/lakerscalender07.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 05, 2006, 02:27:53 PM
^ that shit is sick man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on August 05, 2006, 02:54:52 PM
^ that shit is sick man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 05, 2006, 11:44:36 PM
^ that shit is sick man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on August 06, 2006, 03:29:01 AM
^ that shit is sick man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 07, 2006, 06:46:56 PM
(http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/6673/1007217598lca9.jpg)

LOL  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on August 07, 2006, 06:51:34 PM
(http://img432.imageshack.us/img432/6673/1007217598lca9.jpg)

LOL  ;D
TIGHT ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 07, 2006, 07:45:38 PM
what do you guys think about Kobe playin SF? Text Winters says it might happen if they see one of the guards step up. Smush Parker is 6'4 so he could play the 2 guard spot

C - Chris Mihm
PF - Lamar Odom
SF - Kobe Bryant
SG - Smush Parker
PG -  Jordan Farmar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on August 07, 2006, 07:47:15 PM
what do you guys think about Kobe playin SF? Text Winters says it might happen if they see one of the guards step up. Smush Parker is 6'4 so he could play the 2 guard spot

C - Chris Mihm
PF - Lamar Odom
SF - Kobe Bryant
SG - Smush Parker
PG -  Jordan Farmar

I dont like it at all their lineup should be,

pg-Smush
sg-Kobe
sf-Vlad
pf-Odom
c-Kwame
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 09:45:06 AM
what do you guys think about Kobe playin SF? Text Winters says it might happen if they see one of the guards step up. Smush Parker is 6'4 so he could play the 2 guard spot

C - Chris Mihm
PF - Lamar Odom
SF - Kobe Bryant
SG - Smush Parker
PG -  Jordan Farmar

I dont like it at all their lineup should be,

pg-Smush
sg-Kobe
sf-Vlad
pf-Odom
c-Kwame


^^Yes, and that's what it's going to be...LMAO@Mihm starting over Kwame...And Farmar is a rookie, we know what Phil thinks of that... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 10:35:09 AM
Can the Bobcats Help the Lakers Get Harrington? (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_18322.shtml)

By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Aug 3, 2006, 16:01 
 
 
Just when a deal with the Indiana Pacers seemed inevitable, Atlanta Hawks free agent Al Harrington fired his agent Andy Miller fueling speculation that the Harrington chase will begin anew.  Harrington has subsequently turned to Arn Tellem for representation.  Though it will take two weeks for the paperwork to make the agent change official, Tellem is able to negotiate a deal and receive his commission should an agreement be reached prior to the transition.

In other words, a new Harrington deal could happen immediately should the Hawks, Harrington and a third party strike a deal.

How does this impact the Los Angeles Lakers?  Well it opens the Al Harrington door, albeit slightly.

ESPN.com reported that the Lakers did make a pitch earlier in the summer, but were rebuffed.  For the record, this was after the signing of Vladimir Radmanovic . . . and thus the Lakers were clearly offering a trade package and not the mid-level exception.

The deal that was almost reached between the Pacers and Hawks involved the Pacers taking on the contract of John Edwards along with Harrington.  The Hawks would not add a single player, but would receive a first round pick and cash.  The hold-up with Indiana allegedly centered on how much cash and pick protection.

The key to the trade was the $7.6 million trade exception generated when the Pacers traded Peja Stojakovic to the New Orleans Hornets for essentially $250K.  Despite some cries of shenanigans, suggesting the Hornets made the move to ensure that Harrington wasn't traded West; neither side did anything against the rules.

It is that rather large exception that enables the Pacers to take Harrington without dumping players on the Hawks.  Atlanta appears to be holding a tight budget line with the legal battle brewing on the ownership front.

The Lakers, along with just about every other team in the league, do not have the ability to make a two-team deal that doesn't land salary in Atlanta.

All but the Bobcats are out of cap room and Charlotte appears to be uninterested in Harrington, still holding onto their cap space for some unknown future pursuit.

Which is why Laker GM Mitch Kupchak needs to get Charlotte GM Bernie Bickerstaff on the phone (or even Phil Jackson call up new Bobcat minority owner, Michael Jordan) to orchestrate a three-team deal.  Currently the Bobcats' total salary is just above $31 million (not including the impending signing of Argentinean forward Walter Herrmann).

Teams must spend a minimum of $39,851,250 in total salary this season.  If they are below that mark, the difference is automatically distributed to their existing players.  In other words, if the Bobcats don't add a chunk of payroll before season's end, the money will be given as bonuses to the likes of Raymond Felton, Gerald Wallace, etc.

For facilitating a deal, the Bobcats could land the likes of Chris Mihm, Brian Cook and Aaron McKie (as filler), raising their team salary to the minimum level but still substantially below the cap . . . without giving up a single player.  The Hawks could dump Edwards on either the Lakers or Bobcats, receive cash from LA and an unprotected pick . . . essentially equaling the offer from the Pacers.

In this theoretical three-way deal, the Lakers could pay Harrington significantly more than the Pacer offer (up to $10.76 million in the first year, though that might be higher than necessary).  The Bobcats in turn get a pair of big men on one-year contracts, while upping their salary to the league minimum.

Of course other teams will be making offers that the Lakers will have to compete against.  If the Bobcats are interested in making a three-team trade, they will certainly shop around for the best prospects available.

If Charlotte has no interest in helping Atlanta move Harrington, the best the Lakers can do is offer a similar package of Mihm, Cook and pieces directly to the Hawks.  If Atlanta decides to take back contracts for Harrington, the Lakers probably lose out when measured by talent offered.  Perhaps the expiring nature of LA's contracts would help, but no one seems confident that the Lakers are a frontrunner in the Harrington pursuit.

The Bottom Line
It's apparent the Lakers have interest in Harrington, but just how much they're willing to offer is uncertain.

Harrington's new agent may have a history with the Lakers (helped orchestrate the Vlade Divac for Kobe Bryant trade), but Tellem currently represents Jermaine O'Neal, Joe Johnson and Shelden Williams.  His current connection to the Lakers is through Kwame Brown and Jordan Farmar.  The agent change doesn't signify any specific benefit to the Lakers.  It only opens the door once again league-wide for offers.

The Pacers still are considered the favorite.

The Lakers are entirely dependent on the participation of the Atlanta Hawks to get a deal done.  Should a three-team trade be feasible, LA would also be relying on the Charlotte Bobcats.

The good news is that Tellem's arrival doesn't delay a deal.  The paperwork to switch agents can still be pending while a trade gets done.

Hopefully closure will be reached soon, regardless of where Harrington lands.






Would be nice... 8)
 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 08, 2006, 11:21:49 AM
^ That would be tight but seems unlikely.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 11:36:04 AM
^ That would be tight but seems unlikely.


Yea, I'm really fine with our roster now though...This move might even complicate things, so it's not something I really have my hopes up for...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 08, 2006, 11:48:43 AM
Yea, I'm really fine with our roster now though...This move might even complicate things, so it's not something I really have my hopes up for...

Yeah man that's exactly what I was thinking.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 08, 2006, 03:33:01 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 03:36:17 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.


I wouldn't mind, but really, how much of an upgrade is he really over Kwame/Odom/Cook/Turiaf rotating at the 4? Plus learning the triangle...Don't know if it's worth it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on August 08, 2006, 03:42:25 PM
I dont think it would be worth it for LA to aquire Gooden, but I do think it would be worth it for them to aquire Harrington.  The Lakers and Warriors are possible destinations for AL but I still think he will end up in Indy, at least I hope so :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 08, 2006, 03:51:14 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.


I wouldn't mind, but really, how much of an upgrade is he really over Kwame/Odom/Cook/Turiaf rotating at the 4? Plus learning the triangle...Don't know if it's worth it.

We need to get rid of Cook & Turiaf. Both of them combined still don't do as much as Gooden. And L.O. could play the 3 spot and really bully other sf's such as Carmello, Caron, Lebron, etc.

I'm saying it in advance - do not write me a fuckin essay about how good Cook and Turiaf are, cuz I won't read it.l
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 08, 2006, 04:02:33 PM
Turiaf is cool...i would love to replace cook & mihm with Gooden & Al  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 04:12:42 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.


I wouldn't mind, but really, how much of an upgrade is he really over Kwame/Odom/Cook/Turiaf rotating at the 4? Plus learning the triangle...Don't know if it's worth it.

We need to get rid of Cook & Turiaf. Both of them combined still don't do as much as Gooden. And L.O. could play the 3 spot and really bully other sf's such as Carmello, Caron, Lebron, etc.

I'm saying it in advance - do not write me a fuckin essay about how good Cook and Turiaf are, cuz I won't read it.l

LMAO@getting rid of Turiaf, our 2nd round steal...You don't deserve a paragraph, Cook is a great spot-up shooter off the bench and Turiaf has great potential, especially on the defensive end+boards...I would trade for Gooden, but we'd have to give up way more than I'm willing.... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 08, 2006, 04:33:08 PM
Turiaf has potential, but I could care less about Cook.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 04:57:15 PM
Kobe to send eight minority college students to Italy (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2539213)

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers' All-Star guard Kobe Bryant announced Thursday he has offered eight college students a chance to go to Italy and discover the country where he spent part of his childhood.


"It's really exciting for us, to have the opportunity to do something like this," said Bryant, referring to the Vivo Foundation that he started. The foundation's first program, called Vivo Del Mondo, will organize a nine-day, all-expense paid trip to Italy for eight black and Hispanic college students.


The students, who were selected by two scholarship funds, will visit Rome, Florence and Venice beginning next week.


"With me growing up overseas -- being exposed to another world, another culture, another way of life -- to able to open those doors for somebody else is special," Bryant said.


Bryant, 27, spent eight years of his childhood in Italy while his father, Joe, was establishing himself as a basketball star there. He speaks Italian fluently and has returned to Italy many times since he and his family left in 1992.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 08, 2006, 05:05:42 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.


I wouldn't mind, but really, how much of an upgrade is he really over Kwame/Odom/Cook/Turiaf rotating at the 4? Plus learning the triangle...Don't know if it's worth it.

We need to get rid of Cook & Turiaf. Both of them combined still don't do as much as Gooden. And L.O. could play the 3 spot and really bully other sf's such as Carmello, Caron, Lebron, etc.

I'm saying it in advance - do not write me a fuckin essay about how good Cook and Turiaf are, cuz I won't read it.l

LMAO@getting rid of Turiaf, our 2nd round steal...You don't deserve a paragraph, Cook is a great spot-up shooter off the bench and Turiaf has great potential, especially on the defensive end+boards...I would trade for Gooden, but we'd have to give up way more than I'm willing.... ::)


Brian Cook | 43
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   7.9
 RPG   3.40
 APG   0.9
 EFF   + 9.02

Ronny Turiaf | 21
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   2.0
 RPG   1.60
 APG   0.3
 EFF   + 3.00

Combined total of
PPG: 9.9
RPG: 5
APG: 1.6

now look at Drew Gooden's numbers alone...

Drew Gooden | 90
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   10.7
 RPG   8.40
 APG   0.7
 EFF   + 14.70

I'd take the 10 & 8 over those 2 roster fillers anyday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 05:11:50 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.


I wouldn't mind, but really, how much of an upgrade is he really over Kwame/Odom/Cook/Turiaf rotating at the 4? Plus learning the triangle...Don't know if it's worth it.

We need to get rid of Cook & Turiaf. Both of them combined still don't do as much as Gooden. And L.O. could play the 3 spot and really bully other sf's such as Carmello, Caron, Lebron, etc.

I'm saying it in advance - do not write me a fuckin essay about how good Cook and Turiaf are, cuz I won't read it.l

LMAO@getting rid of Turiaf, our 2nd round steal...You don't deserve a paragraph, Cook is a great spot-up shooter off the bench and Turiaf has great potential, especially on the defensive end+boards...I would trade for Gooden, but we'd have to give up way more than I'm willing.... ::)


Brian Cook | 43
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   7.9
 RPG   3.40
 APG   0.9
 EFF   + 9.02

Ronny Turiaf | 21
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   2.0
 RPG   1.60
 APG   0.3
 EFF   + 3.00

Combined total of
PPG: 9.9
RPG: 5
APG: 1.6

now look at Drew Gooden's numbers alone...

Drew Gooden | 90
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   10.7
 RPG   8.40
 APG   0.7
 EFF   + 14.70

I'd take the 10 & 8 over those 2 roster fillers anyday.


Are you an idiot? Turiaf was a ROOKIE who came back from heart surgery midway through the season...LMAO. He played 7 MPG. Cook played 19 MPG, Gooden played 30!...Cook is a bench player and he shot a better percentage than Gooden...Not saying he's better, but what you're saying is hilarious, especially dissing Turiaf like that... Up your knowledge...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 08, 2006, 05:39:57 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.


I wouldn't mind, but really, how much of an upgrade is he really over Kwame/Odom/Cook/Turiaf rotating at the 4? Plus learning the triangle...Don't know if it's worth it.

We need to get rid of Cook & Turiaf. Both of them combined still don't do as much as Gooden. And L.O. could play the 3 spot and really bully other sf's such as Carmello, Caron, Lebron, etc.

I'm saying it in advance - do not write me a fuckin essay about how good Cook and Turiaf are, cuz I won't read it.l

LMAO@getting rid of Turiaf, our 2nd round steal...You don't deserve a paragraph, Cook is a great spot-up shooter off the bench and Turiaf has great potential, especially on the defensive end+boards...I would trade for Gooden, but we'd have to give up way more than I'm willing.... ::)


Brian Cook | 43
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   7.9
 RPG   3.40
 APG   0.9
 EFF   + 9.02

Ronny Turiaf | 21
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   2.0
 RPG   1.60
 APG   0.3
 EFF   + 3.00

Combined total of
PPG: 9.9
RPG: 5
APG: 1.6

now look at Drew Gooden's numbers alone...

Drew Gooden | 90
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   10.7
 RPG   8.40
 APG   0.7
 EFF   + 14.70

I'd take the 10 & 8 over those 2 roster fillers anyday.


Are you an idiot? Turiaf was a ROOKIE who came back from heart surgery midway through the season...LMAO. He played 7 MPG. Cook played 19 MPG, Gooden played 30!...Cook is a bench player and he shot a better percentage than Gooden...Not saying he's better, but what you're saying is hilarious, especially dissing Turiaf like that... Up your knowledge...PeACe

What's your point? Neither one of them are gonna do as much as Gooden can do this season. Which is why they should get rid of them now and pick up some players who are actually good for something. I'm afraid that the Lakers organization thinks like you (which is why our roster is full of leftovers). If we would've kept Caron & Chucky we would've beat Phoenix, but noooo we just had to get Kwame Brown.

Keep Odom. Keep Mihm. Keep Smush. Keep Sasha. Keep Bynum. Keep Jordan. Keep Vlad. Kobe is a given.

The rest of these dudes need to improve or get traded. I don't have time for this 'oh but he has potential' bullshiet. Use your talent or get off the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 08, 2006, 06:40:11 PM
I want Drew Gooden. The Lakers want him and he wants to come to the Lakers. Somebody get Mitch on the phone ASAP.


I wouldn't mind, but really, how much of an upgrade is he really over Kwame/Odom/Cook/Turiaf rotating at the 4? Plus learning the triangle...Don't know if it's worth it.

We need to get rid of Cook & Turiaf. Both of them combined still don't do as much as Gooden. And L.O. could play the 3 spot and really bully other sf's such as Carmello, Caron, Lebron, etc.

I'm saying it in advance - do not write me a fuckin essay about how good Cook and Turiaf are, cuz I won't read it.l

LMAO@getting rid of Turiaf, our 2nd round steal...You don't deserve a paragraph, Cook is a great spot-up shooter off the bench and Turiaf has great potential, especially on the defensive end+boards...I would trade for Gooden, but we'd have to give up way more than I'm willing.... ::)


Brian Cook | 43
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   7.9
 RPG   3.40
 APG   0.9
 EFF   + 9.02

Ronny Turiaf | 21
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   2.0
 RPG   1.60
 APG   0.3
 EFF   + 3.00

Combined total of
PPG: 9.9
RPG: 5
APG: 1.6

now look at Drew Gooden's numbers alone...

Drew Gooden | 90
2005-06 Statistics
 PPG   10.7
 RPG   8.40
 APG   0.7
 EFF   + 14.70

I'd take the 10 & 8 over those 2 roster fillers anyday.


Are you an idiot? Turiaf was a ROOKIE who came back from heart surgery midway through the season...LMAO. He played 7 MPG. Cook played 19 MPG, Gooden played 30!...Cook is a bench player and he shot a better percentage than Gooden...Not saying he's better, but what you're saying is hilarious, especially dissing Turiaf like that... Up your knowledge...PeACe

What's your point? Neither one of them are gonna do as much as Gooden can do this season. Which is why they should get rid of them now and pick up some players who are actually good for something. I'm afraid that the Lakers organization thinks like you (which is why our roster is full of leftovers). If we would've kept Caron & Chucky we would've beat Phoenix, but noooo we just had to get Kwame Brown.

Keep Odom. Keep Mihm. Keep Smush. Keep Sasha. Keep Bynum. Keep Jordan. Keep Vlad. Kobe is a given.

The rest of these dudes need to improve or get traded. I don't have time for this 'oh but he has potential' bullshiet. Use your talent or get off the team.


LMAO...I don't consider you a Laker fan...LMFAO@we would've beaten the Suns if we had Caron & Atkins instead of Kwame...WE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN THE SAME POSITION HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR KWAME... ::)


Our roster is not full of leftovers, everyone is a piece to the puzzle, they may not be 15 perfect pieces, but you're just a dickhead...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on August 08, 2006, 09:56:06 PM
I love it when BabyG and Nik argue about the Lakers ;D ;D  I cant help but always laugh when you guys argue cause you both love the Lakers so much your so hard on each other when you disagree w/ each other's opinions.  Funny shit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 08, 2006, 10:36:27 PM
^nik makes me sick. i hate "fans" who can't say anything negative.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2006, 12:11:12 AM
^nik makes me sick. i hate "fans" who can't say anything negative.


^^It's not about saying negative shit, it's about making ridiculous comments like "If we would've kept Caron & Chucky we would've beat Phoenix, but noooo we just had to get Kwame Brown."...Come on now... :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 09, 2006, 12:25:15 AM
Check Caron Butler's stats buddy

PPG: 17.6
RPG: 6.2
APG: 2.5
SPG: 1.69

and he's a great defender. we saw how he had his way with Lebron in that series. and in that game 6 didn't he have 20 rebounds? Caron is a killer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2006, 12:27:32 AM
Check Caron Butler's stats buddy

PPG: 17.6
RPG: 6.2
APG: 2.5
SPG: 1.69

and he's a great defender. we saw how he had his way with Lebron in that series. and in that game 6 didn't he have 20 rebounds? Caron is a killer.


Okay, smart guy, he obviously didn't fit in the fucking triangle offense with the Lakers.. and NO, he is not a good defender, Wizards play a transition game with a VERY simple offense, which suits Butler perfectly...Not saying he's not good, but we would be NO WHERE without Kwame right now...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 09, 2006, 01:18:00 AM
Lol at dissing Turiaf.. yep everyone can have a heart surgery and play B-Ball 6 months after  ::) he did really good the few minutes he played last year..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2006, 09:21:27 AM
Wow, Baby G, whoever phottoshopped the 24 on your Kobe pic is terrible...At least it's better than the combination of me and my girl you had though...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on August 09, 2006, 03:17:38 PM
One point, with Chucky and Caron on the Lakers, we didn't even make the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2006, 03:19:11 PM
One point, with Chucky and Caron on the Lakers, we didn't even make the playoffs.


Don't take Baby G seriously...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 09, 2006, 03:40:36 PM
Wow, Baby G, whoever phottoshopped the 24 on your Kobe pic is terrible...At least it's better than the combination of me and my girl you had though...LOL.

Lol I know, I did that. Someone was supposed to do it for me but they took too long so I said fuck it. Me and my girl?

One point, with Chucky and Caron on the Lakers, we didn't even make the playoffs.

We also didn't have Phil Jackson.

Don't take Baby G seriously...

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=116556.0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2006, 03:54:59 PM
Wow, Baby G, whoever phottoshopped the 24 on your Kobe pic is terrible...At least it's better than the combination of me and my girl you had though...LOL.

Lol I know, I did that. Someone was supposed to do it for me but they took too long so I said fuck it. Me and my girl?

One point, with Chucky and Caron on the Lakers, we didn't even make the playoffs.

We also didn't have Phil Jackson.

Don't take Baby G seriously...

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=116556.0


Yesterday you had a combined avatar/sig of me and my girls avatars...Without Kwame we'd be doomed...You're not a Laker fan...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 09, 2006, 04:01:30 PM
Can't we all just get along?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2006, 04:02:00 PM
^^^LMAO...Nice one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 09, 2006, 04:08:35 PM
Wow, Baby G, whoever phottoshopped the 24 on your Kobe pic is terrible...At least it's better than the combination of me and my girl you had though...LOL.

Lol I know, I did that. Someone was supposed to do it for me but they took too long so I said fuck it. Me and my girl?

One point, with Chucky and Caron on the Lakers, we didn't even make the playoffs.

We also didn't have Phil Jackson.

Don't take Baby G seriously...

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=116556.0


Yesterday you had a combined avatar/sig of me and my girls avatars...Without Kwame we'd be doomed...You're not a Laker fan...PeACe

Yeah man NIK's got a point, you just can't bite someones sig and avatar.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Spicemuthafuc*in1 on August 09, 2006, 04:11:55 PM
^^Why did you copy his sig?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 11, 2006, 09:25:57 PM
Small piece of info. NBA.com finally changed Kobe's jersey number on the roster

 24       Kobe Bryant      G      6-6      220      08/23/1978        Lower Merion HS (PA)      10
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 13, 2006, 02:35:41 PM
Cook feels at home in LA (http://www.lincolncourier.com/story.asp?SID=2551&SEC=10)

By John Supinie
Copley News Service
Published Saturday, August 12, 2006


CHAMPAIGN — Brian Cook gripped a basketball for the first time in a month late Thursday night, when a group of former and current Illinois players met at the Ubben Basketball Complex.
 
Cook broke his thumb during a pickup game at a Los Angeles sports club last month. With the pin removed last week, the Lincoln native is back to preparing for his fourth season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

“I’m really glad to be back with the Lakers,” said Cook, who was signed to a $1.8 million extension for the upcoming season. “I’m trying to do another extension and prolong my career there.”

Cook recently bought a house in Manhattan Beach, Calif., and he would like to find a home in the Lakers’ rotation. Last season was Cook’s first in coach Phil Jackson’s triangle offense.

“I love the triangle offense,” Cook said. “It suits my game real well for a passing big guy, a shooting big guy, a team player. It’s a great fit for me.”

The Lakers signed Vladimir Radmanovic to a five-year, $31.7-million contract, and the power forward’s free-agent move from the Clippers to the Lakers could make it tougher for Cook to see playing time.

Cook and former Illini Jerrance Howard, of Peoria Central, directed a camp at Judah Christian High School in Champaign this week. The highlight came Friday, when former Illini, including Deron Williams, Luther Head and Dee Brown played in a game featuring former and current Illini.

Williams earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie team last spring. The Utah point guard has set higher standards heading into his second season.

“My goal for the rest of my career is to be an all-star every year and win a championship,” he said. “(His rookie season) was a learning experience, fighting through adversity of not playing. It was like adjusting from high school to college, except 10 times worse.”

Head’s job with the Houston Rockets is to play defense “and get the ball to Yao (Ming),” he said.

Brown, who was taken in the second round by the Utah Jazz, wouldn’t comment on European reports that he was contemplating an offer to play overseas. “No matter what happens, I’m still going to go out there and play hard,” he said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 14, 2006, 02:41:57 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/rookies/farmar2_600_060814.jpg)
















Props 2 PLANT. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 14, 2006, 03:02:42 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/rookies/farmar_600_060814.jpg)

(http://www.nba.com/media/rookies/jfarmar_600_060814.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on August 14, 2006, 11:54:20 PM
lmao^^^
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 15, 2006, 02:48:06 PM
Rick Fox & Lakers Acting. (http://lakersblog.latimes.com/lakersblog/2006/08/the_dirt_on_fox.html#more)

I'm never terribly confident about projects involving David Arquette (although thankfully, it sounds like the spazzy one will remain behind the camera), but I'd tune in to check out Rick Fox's work. Fox is that rare athlete-turned-thespian that can actually act his way into a puppet show. He did a nice job in a small "He Got Game" role and was absolutely terrific as prisoner Jackson Vayhue on "Oz". I have a few movie geek friends who are huge "Oz" fans and don't follow sports whatsoever. They assumed Fox was a professional actor who happens to be very tall. Considering how critical these guys are, thems are hard earned props. I talked with Fox a few times about acting when he was on the team and it's a skill he treats with respect. He took (and may still take) private instruction and wasn't satisfied simply cashing in on his famous name (the "Kazaam"-esque route most athletes use to get into film).


I imagine Fox's role on "Dirt" will be more demanding than Luke Walton's upcoming acting debut (which BK and I will review), but I'm open to being surprised. And who knows what dramatic layers Luke may add to his scenes playing one-on-one ball? All those years spent listening to drunken yahoos imitate Big Red may provide an internal fire the novice can bring to his performance. Until I see proof otherwise, I'm keeping Daytime Emmy hope alive.

Just out of curiosity, which current Laker would you peg as the best legit actor and why? You could obviously go a lot of ways with this question. If Kobe Bryant's ability to chew out a ref translates onto the big screen, he's perfectly capable of a dramatic scene. And he does have that "stare" going for him. Frankly, Kobe's oft been accused of acting since the moment he entered the NBA. Ronny Turiaf certainly has the requisite energy a performer needs and he's obviously not afraid to risk looking silly. Smush Parker spends much of his time poker faced, making him perhaps ideal for an undercover agent role ("Smush Brasco," anyone?). Jordan Farmar is an L.A. native who's barely left the city limits over the course of his lifetime. Hard to believe a little of "the industry" hasn't seeped into the kid. And you obviously can't discount the acting tips Lamar Odom may have picked up on set of "Van Wilder" while playing "Coolidge Chickadee Player."

But I'm gonna go out on a dark horse limb and say Sasha Vujacic is your winner. In his two years as a Laker, I've seen endless variations of "The Sasha Face" each time he's called for a foul. Just when I think it's not humanly possible for Sasha to pull out another version of his classic "What??? Me??? Why???" look after an obvious whistle, the guy finds a way to keep it fresh. So much emotion! So much expression! So much bewilderment as he can't understand how he managed to pick up that foul 30 feet from the action. And while actors often have trouble working in their second language, if Sasha's capable of channeling such emotion into a meaty supporting role, kid's got "Oscar" written all over him.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 15, 2006, 06:50:04 PM
One more move will happen before training camp begins.

You guys can lock this topic now. This will be my first and maybe my last post. I just want to give you guys a heads up. Those of you who aren't expecting any trades will be quite surprised. A small move that boosts this team. Mitch did his homework this time.


I saw someone post that on the Lakers forum. Don't know how true it is, but hopefully there's another move being made...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 15, 2006, 09:05:18 PM
One more move will happen before training camp begins.

You guys can lock this topic now. This will be my first and maybe my last post. I just want to give you guys a heads up. Those of you who aren't expecting any trades will be quite surprised. A small move that boosts this team. Mitch did his homework this time.


I saw someone post that on the Lakers forum. Don't know how true it is, but hopefully there's another move being made...


Please do us a favor and don't post blatantly non credible BS like this in the OFFICIAL Lakers thread.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 15, 2006, 09:12:02 PM
Definitely looks like there won't be a Laron Profit or Kareem Rush in the Lakers near future... :'(


http://www.insidesocal.com/nbaplayoffs/

It took Laron Profit nearly seven months just to be cleared to play again after undergoing surgery in December. Now the free-agent guard is trying to find an NBA job.

With Profit rehabbing after the surgery in Los Angeles, the assumption has been that he would come to training camp with the Lakers and try to win a spot on the roster. But Profit's agent, Andre Buck, said several teams have shown interest in Profit, provided he can prove he is healthy.

The Lakers also added two veteran guards this summer in Shammond Williams and Maurice Evans, leaving Profit to question the role he would play with the team. Profit was averaging 4.2 points and playing 11.2 minutes a game before his injury.

"He would have loved to go back to the Lakers," said Buck, who did not rule out such a return. "But he wants to be somewhere he's going to have the opportunity to contribute the same way he did with L.A. last year until his injury."
Buck said Memphis has shown the strongest interest of any team in Profit. Other interested teams include Denver, New Orleans/Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, Washington and the Lakers. Profit has yet to start auditioning for teams, Buck said, but likely will spend August and September doing so.

Another player who probably won't be coming back to the Lakers is guard Kareem Rush, who was released by Charlotte with nine games left last season. Lakers coach Phil Jackson defended Rush at the time, even as the Bobcats questioned Rush's commitment.

"I have had some conversations with the Lakers, but with the recent trades, signing Kareem does not seem likely," agent Aaron Goodwin wrote in an e-mail. "Teams are interested, but Kareem has been put into a position where teams are wondering about his supposed attitude before they focus on his basketball capabilities. His release from the Bobcats created a bunch of untrue rumours that had to be addressed.'"

It's hard to measure how damaging those words were. Goodwin said Rush thought he had a deal with Orlando, but the team got cold feet about Rush's reputation.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 15, 2006, 09:18:08 PM
^ fuckin sucks man. Profit showed signs of being really good last year and Rush was one of my favorite players on the Lakers when he was with us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 15, 2006, 09:20:26 PM
^ fuckin sucks man. Profit showed signs of being really good last year and Rush was one of my favorite players on the Lakers when he was with us.


I had no hopes for Profit, he can't hold up anyways, but the fact that we're not targeting Rush is very disappointing...Especially since Phil loves him and we coulda' picked him up for really cheap...I pretty much knew it was out of the question once we signed Shammond Williams though... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 16, 2006, 10:04:25 PM
LOL@Jome editing the original topic to include "Sticky" in the title...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2006, 12:08:09 PM
Panaggio to lead Lakers' D-League squad (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4193557)

Ross Siler, Staff writer
 
The Lakers intend to hire Marquette assistant coach Dan Panaggio as head coach of their new NBA Development League team.

Panaggio has experience in basketball's minor leagues, having coached the Quad City Thunder for nine seasons in the Continental Basketball Association.

In addition, Panaggio spent four seasons as a Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach and one season as an assistant at Indiana University.

Panaggio's connection with the Trail Blazers came through head coach Maurice Cheeks, who once was an assistant at Quad City.

Panaggio's career record as a CBA coach was 313-191, with his 1994 and 1998 teams winning CBA championships. 

All nine of his teams made the playoffs and Panaggio was recognized as the league's coach of the year three times.

The Lakers are the first NBA team to own their own Development League affiliate. The D-Fenders, as the team has been named, will play home games this season at Staples Center, either before or after Lakers games.

- Ross Siler
 



Looks like a nice choice...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Jome on August 17, 2006, 12:42:48 PM
LOL@Jome editing the original topic to include "Sticky" in the title...

Why shouldn't I ?
With 4-6 sticky topics on top, it looks messy, now it's easier to tell the sticky from the regular threads.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2006, 12:51:21 PM
LOL@Jome editing the original topic to include "Sticky" in the title...

Why shouldn't I ?
With 4-6 sticky topics on top, it looks messy, now it's easier to tell the sticky from the regular threads.


I know why you did it, but at least do it with every section...It was better back in the day when sticky topics had their own icon... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Jome on August 17, 2006, 12:53:06 PM
Yeah, maybe we could get Seer to replace (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/topic/veryhot_post_sticky.gif) / (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/topic/my_normal_post_sticky.gif) (which actually is the sticky icon, but you can hardly see the shadow), with a better icon..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2006, 12:55:23 PM
Yeah, maybe we could get Seer to replace (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/topic/veryhot_post_sticky.gif) / (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/topic/my_normal_post_sticky.gif) (which actually is the sticky icon, but you can hardly see the shadow), with a better icon..


Yea, I said that when these first became the sticky icons...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2006, 04:16:41 PM
Laker Report: August Chat Wrap (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_18441.shtml)

By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Aug 16, 2006, 18:55 
 
 
August is traditionally the vacation month for the NBA.  Summer leagues have long since wrapped; most free agent signings have been completed.  Thought there are a few stragglers (the Al Harrington to Indiana deal has been imminent for what seems like months), the next six weeks should prove to be relatively uneventful for the Los Angeles Lakers.  For the diehard NBA fan, even these quiet days of summer are ripe with topics of conversation.  The following write up is from my recent web chat, moderated by TK421.

In various published reports and interviews, Laker GM, Mitch Kupchak, has indicated that the team is "one or two players away." I'll assume that when he says "away," Kupchak means legitimate championship contention.  Do the other members of the management team share the same sentiment? And what type of player that would be (superstar etc)?

Well we heard Magic Johnson last season on radio say LA was one great player and one good player away. I would say that the Lakers got a good player in Vladimir Radmanovic.  He's not great, but
he's good. I think the Lakers are still one great player away, but that may be a challenge to fill. I would say that from top to bottom, the team is more confident about the upcoming season than the fans are.

So superstar great?

I don't necessarily mean superstar, but star caliber. Another borderline All-Star like Lamar Odom would do wonders. But to answer the first part of the question, the Lakers believe they are better than they were last year.  Talking with people in and around the team, they feel (as many fans do) that they were one rebound away from going to the second round of the playoffs.  There is great confidence that they would have beaten the Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks (especially after watching what Dwyane Wade carve up their defense).  From the team perspective they had a shot at the finals last year - and now they're even better.

Are the Lakers done making transactions until the season starts, or are they currently looking into some possibilities?

Well every team in the league is always looking at possibilities.  Tat never stops.  Even last year after the trade deadline, the Lakers picked up Jim Jackson (after the Phoenix Suns waived him).  The challenge with the Lakers is that the triangle is so difficult to pick-up mid-season that nearly all player movement has to happen before training camp (probably why Jackson probably had such a small impact last year).  With that in mind, I don't think the Lakers have a lot of options left this summer. It's been a pretty quiet off-season league-wide - not as many major transaction as people thought there would be. Paul Pierce extended in Boston; Allen Iverson didn't get moved, etc.  I would say there's a decent chance that near training camp, when the Lakers have to decide on players like Devin Green, JR Pinnock and Von Wafer, that they make a Jumaine Jones\Kareem Rush type trade (a player out for a second-round draft pick and trade exception). The Lakers probably won't bring Pinnock to camp.  Players in camp sign contracts with the team and if Pinnock does - and they cut him - the Lakers lose his rights. So I would say that there's a chance Pinnock goes overseas instead of joining up with the team, but that's just a hunch.

Will Smush Parker be a likely starter at the one again, or will the likes of Shammond Williams or Jordan Farmar replace him?

I think going into camp Smush is the starter. As always it's up to the players to determine the rotations by their performance. I would say that the Lakers have Farmar penciled in as the third point guard, behind Smush and Shammond. But I have a feeling that Farmar will eventually play himself onto the floor. I'm very high on him having watched him play in Long Beach (Summer Pro League) and UCLA.

How did the organization feel about Bynum's summer league play as far as an indication of how many minutes he'll get this year?

I know there was a piece by Roland Lazenby which quoted Tex Winter questioning Bynum's work ethic a bit. But keep in mind that Tex is a very honest man who doesn't hold back.  He doesn't necessarily represent the Lakers perspective. If you saw Bynum firsthand last year at the SPL, he was really lost and struggled to simply gain position in the post.  This year he showed enormous progress. He was a legitimate player on both sides - BUT his consistency was lacking. I don't think he' not ready for a lot of minutes - but I've heard the hope is 12-15 mpg (which puts Chris Mihm's role into doubt).  It's said that the Buss family is very high on Bynum and that they won't entertain trade talks.  A lot of teams have made calls this summer regarding Bynum.

So how much time do you think management will give for this group of players (i.e. Lamar Odom, Kwame Brown, etc. before trying something drastic)?

That's a good question.  Well to break it all down, Kobe is Kobe.  They'd like to keep him as long as he can play like Kobe. The vision is Bynum developing into the long term starter at center. Brown has yet to show he can play power forward in the triangle.  I imagine they try it again at some point to see if they can have a future front court of Kwame/Bynum, but Brown's role after his contract is up is certainly questionable if Bynum is the full time starter. By the way, Collective Bargaining Agreement Guru Larry Coon recently informed me that Brown has a 7.5 percent trade kicker.

So if you have Bryant and Bynum to start, the next question is point guard.  Can Smush overcome the playoff disaster against the Phoenix Suns?  Can Farmar develop into a starter?  I think they'll even experiment with Odom at the one to see what he can do.  Personally I wouldn't be surprised if Farmar ends up the starter down the road.  I've seen a lot of summer league games through the years and I've never seen someone operate so fluidly in the (abbreviated) triangle offense so quickly.

The tandem of Radmanovic and Luke Walton should fill the small forward position successfully.

Finally, can Odom become a consistent player?  He was very strong after the trade deadline. Was that a function of his shoulder finally healing after surgery last off-season? Can he be that good day in and day out?  If he can, I think he stays a Laker for some time. If not, I think they may consider moving him.  Perhaps the Lakers in two years could be Farmar, Kobe, Radmanovic, Odom and Bynum. At this point, even Laker management can't know.  We'll all be witness to them figuring it . . .

Have you had a chance to check in on Lamar's emotional condition after the tragic death of his newborn son?

I haven't spoken to Odom since the season.  I just saw him on Entourage (got the DVD's for the first 2 seasons, I'm kind of late to the show). Having two young daughters has made me very sensitive to his situation. I can't even really put this sort of thing into words, it's too painful really. I'm still traumatized about my older daughter cutting her forehead at Sav-On a few months back. She's fine; they would have done stitches but did a derma-bond instead.  Anyway, I'm still haunted by the moment she fell, especially when she runs around at stores today.   I can't even imagine what the Odom family is going through.

Is Phil on board for the rest of his contract? Any mention of a potential successor and if the Lakers will continue to use the triangle offense?

I expect Phil to finish his contract.  It all depends on his health. He has a lot of issues with the body; hopefully he'll improve over time. The rumor is Brian Shaw is next in line, but it could just as easily be Kurt Rambis or Jim Cleamons. With the Lakers buying an NBDL franchise, it would appear they want a training ground for the triangle. I guess it depends what happens when Phil's contract is up.  Does he extend? Is there some high-powered coach available to take over? Do they try to steal Coach Krzyzewski again? Or do they stick in-house with a guy like Shaw? That's another one that no one really knows for sure.  I imagine Phil has some thoughts on it, but I'm not sure he's willing to discuss that with the media at this time.

What about the roster right now? The Lakers have a lot of players as it is, are they going to have to cut some? And in addition, what's up with Laron Profit?

Well the injury that Profit has (ruptured Achilles) takes about a year and a half to heal. There was a recent article (I forget the source off the top of my head) that mentioned a few teams looking to sign him. I don't think he's ready yet, and I don't think he'll be 100% by the time the season starts. I would guess that he rehabs with the team (as much as is legal - not practice with the team, etc) and the Lakers go with a full roster of 15 players.  If a roster spot opens up mid-season, it could be for a then healthy Profit. As far as the rest of the roster, I would estimate the starting rotation on opening night to be (and this is just my opinion):

PG Smush\Shammond\Farmar
SG Bryant\Evans\Sasha\McKie
SF Radmanovic\Walton
PF Odom\Cook\Turiaf
C   Brown\Mihm\Bynum

With the variables being who gets the second center minutes, Mihm or Bynum?  Who gets the second power forward minutes, Cook or Turiaf?  Of the army of guards in the backcourt, how does that rotation work out with Bryant playing nearly 40 mpg?

The above suggests that Pinnock goes to Europe, Profit and Green aren't signed, and Wafer is cut. But again, nothing is decided.  Camp is still a ways away and there's always a chance the opportunity to balance the rotation that comes up via trade. That said, I think the Lakers are willing to go to camp as such.

Where does Mckie fit into this?

Well I would think he's trade bait or eventually a possible contract buy-out. There hasn't been much said about him, other than the possibility that he could be a buy-out candidate (though I'm told that's unlikely at this point).  I suppose if Devin Green really plays exceptionally well in training camp, they could consider cutting McKie.  I suppose it depends on how seriously the Lakers plan on making a trade (even with their predilection for not making mid-season trades). McKie, packaged with Mihm and perhaps Cook could be necessary to balance salaries should LA find a deal. As I said earlier, there isn't much available that would readily help the Lakers. They made a stab at Al Harrington but it looks like he'll be a Pacer soon.  They didn't want to overpay Drew Gooden (though I'm not sure Cavaliers' GM Danny Ferry was looking to gift-wrap him to LA anyway).  I also don't think they want to go all out for a guard until they get a feel for just how good Farmar can be.

Is the return of Cleamons an indication of new emphasis on defense? And (not directly related) does that mean that the Lakers intend to make the triangle their offense even after Phil Jackson and Tex Winter are gone?

Cleamons would have returned last year were he not under contract with the Hornets.  He's just coming home. As I talked about earlier, I think the Lakers plan on sticking with the triangle beyond Phil, but it's too early to tell. I don't think anyone knows for sure how it will play out.

Honestly, last year seemed like a trial-and-error year.  Do you think this coming season will be like that too, and how does that affect the team's competitiveness?

Well I would say that two seasons ago was more "trial-and-error" - error mostly. Last year was very focused, just painful for the fans to sit through. The first time Jackson took over as coach of the Lakers he had Shaquille O'Neal in peak condition.  He had a a squad of Lakers that should have already been wining titles.  Everyone on the team was learning the triangle together for the first time (save Ron Harper and Spider Sally), so the entire group was on the same page developmentally.  This time around it was Bryant and Devean George, who knew the triangle inside out. Cook and Walton had a solid year's worth of experience.  Half the team had a pseudo half year with Rudy Tomjanovich leaving and Frank Hamblen taking over mid-season.  Then there was a bunch of players with no triangle experience at all.

Certainly the talent level last season wasn't what it was in 2000, but the learning process was also quite uneven.  Eventually the team did put things together, but when the Suns adjusted in the playoffs, the Lakers didn't have a wealth of common experience to fallback on.  Hopefully now that the team has had some time together and there's more talent and depth, this coming season will be more consistent.

Moving onto next year, is our best chance at getting a superstar via trade or free agency in 2008?

Well getting a superstar is no easy trick. It can be nearly impossible.  I personally don't think the Lakers will get under the cap. If anything, they may plan to be under around 2010 when LeBron James can opt out of his contract. It's hard to anticipate the next two summers until after this season is complete.  Do they move Mihm, etc? If they had landed Harrington, that probably would have taken away any chance at cap room in 2008. As far as trade, it's very hard to move a superstar and get the right pieces back (just ask Mitch Kupchak, who didn't get near equal value for O'Neal). The Lakers appear to be operating like they' won't land that superstar any time soon, but considering that they already have one of the top superstars in the league . . . that's not a bad position to start from. They'll improve slowly; make a jump here or there when the time is right.  If they get lucky they'll land another superstar.  Perhaps if 1) The Minnesota Timberwolves start out horribly.  2) Kevin Garnett demands a trade to Los Angeles 3) Wolves' GM Kevin McHale's mind is taken over by robots . . . then maybe the stars align, but I don't think the Lakers are sitting around counting on the day they land Garnett.

Where do the Lakers see Odom playing this Year? Power forward?

Odom is the best power forward on the team right now, so unless they luck into another.  He's their guy. If they get the chance to experiment with brown at the four and he blossoms that might change.  Cook isn't quite a starter and Turiaf has a lot of potential but is too young and raw. I would say by default that makes Odom the starting four.

Do they plan on using Sasha Vujacic as a point guard or strictly as a shooting guard?

Vujacic's role is hard to quantify. At times in the playoffs he outperformed Parker, but keep in mind that both Vujacic and Parker were in way over their heads.  They had never been faced with that kind of pressure (professionally) before.  Now the Lakers have enough depth (though none of the guards other than Bryant stand out yet as excellent), that they can pick and choose situations for Vujacic where he can succeed.  If he can hit the open shot and continue to irritate players like Allen Iverson, Mike Bibby, etc - maybe there's a future for him as in Los Angeles.

Here's a bunch of specific trade requests: Anything with Juan Howard? Melvin Ely? Bonzi Wells?

I mentioned Juwan Howard recently in an article, but that was more about me framing things for the fans with the trade bait the Lakers have to offer . . . if David West was the ideal, (a young high post four to balance the front court with Bynum) . . . the more likely acquisition would be the less scintillating Juwan Howard. For some reason some Houston fans ran with it, or with their own information, and a rumor was born. I think Ely would be a center in the triangle and since LA already has three, I don't think he's a consideration (though if he's cheap enough I'm sure the Lakers would consider it).  Wells is a tough one.  I can't see how he ends up a Laker as he won't take the minimum.  Would the Sacramento Kings actually trade him to LA? And if so, for who?  I don't expect any of those players in LA, though Howard would be the most likely of the group in theory.

Why do you think Kwame is having such a hard time at power forward?

I don't think Kwame has a complete game. He has strengths but some serious weaknesses. The center position is the most simple in the triangle.  The forward positions are further away from the basket and involve a lot more decision making. Defensively he can guard either position, in fact he quite a gifted post defender.  That's an extremely valuable piece to the Laker puzzle; however he's to prove a knack for blocking shots. He doesn't have much of an outside shot and tends to rush without thinking when he has the bull. So far the four just doesn't work, but long term it'd be great for the Lakers if he could somehow figure it out.

Since we are just about out of time, I figured I'd ask this question. When can we expect the next issue of Swish Magazine to be released, and how many articles/columns do u have in the next issue?

The next issue should be arriving any day now. I keep waiting for the UPS guy to ring the bell. I have just one article in this one - my Dog with a Bone column (which is probably my favorite column that I write). This time around I take on Tim Thomas and I don't think he's going to be happy with how it came out . . . though I think it's a nice piece.

Well our time is up, thank you for stopping by to answer questions.  Any parting thoughts?

I wish I could come in and say the Lakers were going to do all these magical trades, but the fans will just have to be a little patient and cut them a little slack as they stumble forward.  It's slow around this time of year, but once training camp starts in October, it should be an exciting year.  I think the Lakers have a legit shot at 50 wins. I don't think the West around them has improved as much as advertised.  Given the right match ups, it could be a decent playoff run . . . though I don't think this is yet a championship level team.


 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: akcranker - The Dangerous Crew Movement on August 18, 2006, 01:45:43 AM
Thanks for the article.. interesting read.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 18, 2006, 02:32:18 AM
Good read... dude is always on point with his articles
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: akcranker - The Dangerous Crew Movement on August 18, 2006, 03:42:46 AM
Good read... dude is always on point with his articles

You would be suprised how many people over at realgm.com's Lakers forum don't like Pincus.. they can't stand anything he says.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 18, 2006, 03:54:26 AM
Good read... dude is always on point with his articles

You would be suprised how many people over at realgm.com's Lakers forum don't like Pincus.. they can't stand anything he says.
It's all matter of opinions.. imo he comes correct with his arguments about the Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: akcranker - The Dangerous Crew Movement on August 18, 2006, 04:42:45 AM
Good read... dude is always on point with his articles

You would be suprised how many people over at realgm.com's Lakers forum don't like Pincus.. they can't stand anything he says.
It's all matter of opinions.. imo he comes correct with his arguments about the Lakers

Yea I understand.. I was just saying it's amazing how many people don't like dude.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 18, 2006, 09:39:59 AM
Emplay is an alright dude in my book. I disagree with him a lot though...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 20, 2006, 11:46:24 AM
Kobe Following USA Team, Knee 'Coming Along Extremely Well', + More. (http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/41970/20060820/kobes_knee_coming_along_extremely_well/)

Forgive Kobe Bryant for letting his thoughts drift overseas. While recovering from the Lakers' disappointing first-round exit from the 2006 playoffs and arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, Bryant recently turned his attention toward Japan and Italy for two very good reasons.

Bryant has followed Team USA in its preparation for the World Championships, which started with a 111-100 win over Puerto Rico yesterday in Sapporo, Japan. The shooting guard watched workouts in Las Vegas and plans to join the squad for competition next summer.

``I'm dying; I want to get out and compete," said Bryant. ``I want to hound the opposition with the fellas. It's definitely tough. I just want to go out there and help us win."

Looking to make contributions abroad in other ways, Bryant provided a unique opportunity to eight minority college students this summer by funding travel scholarships with his new VIVO Foundation. After spending eight days touring Italy -- with stops in Rome, Florence, and Venice -- the students returned to California last Wednesday.

``It just shows them that there's more out there than just your city or neighboring states," said Bryant. ``The possibilities are limitless. It's a global society that we live in and I just want to open them up to that. You get inspired. You come back with a new outlook on things. You just know that things are possible."

Bryant has big plans for the VIVO Foundation and the travel program. He hopes to send students to other countries such as Spain and France, support program graduates if they want to study overseas, and arrange a trip to China in 2008 to coincide with the Beijing Olympics. That way, students can experience a different culture and watch their benefactor play international basketball.

Bryant has kept a close eye on Team USA in its training for the World Championships, calling Carmelo Anthony the other day to leave a voice mail with the message, ``Let's go." He will be watching the tournament intently as he continues rehab on his right knee.

``The knee is coming along extremely well," said Bryant. ``We're doing a lot of strengthening exercises now. I'm not on my feet yet, as far as running and doing squats. But I'm strengthening the quad and things of that nature.

``I can actually stand up and bend my knee. I've got normal range. I can walk normally and go up steps, things of that nature."

The memory of the first-round loss to the Phoenix Suns drives Bryant in his rehab program and other offseason preparations. He said he harbors no ambition of defending the first scoring title of his career, which he earned with an average of 35.4 points per game. He maintains that he will provide whatever the Lakers need on the court.

``I can [score] as needed," said Bryant. ``We've added some firepower to the team with Vladimir Radmanovic. It's about finding what the team needs. We're in communication with each other every week, just talking back and forth about the upcoming season, about how the summer is going, about how the team is shaping up. [My scoring] really depends on what we need and what we feel like would be best for us as a ball club from game to game. That's how we approach it.

``A lot of [preparation] is the mental part of the game and coming up with a strategy for this season. Obviously, making additions to the team is part of it.

``From a leadership perspective, it's about looking at the team and how guys are doing. I talk to Lamar [Odom] every chance I get to see how he's doing. I make sure Smush [Parker] is doing OK, guys are staying up with their training. I talk to Ronny Turiaf every now and then.

``I'm just making sure everybody is keeping the loss of last season fresh in their memories and is ready to go."

Bryant added that he talks weekly with coach Phil Jackson, that the two ``have a great relationship" now. But don't expect Bryant to join Jackson on any motorcycle tours through the wide-open West just yet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 20, 2006, 12:00:55 PM
^ good to see Kobe & Phil actually have a relationship now. I wonder what's different about their relationship this time around, hmmm...  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 28, 2006, 05:33:43 PM
Joe McDonnell W/Kobe Bryant on 570

http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/LOSANGELES-CA/KLAC-AM/82606-%20Joe%20McDonnell%20with%20Kobe%20Podcast_1.mp3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 29, 2006, 10:58:56 AM
Ummm, who unstickyed this?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 29, 2006, 11:09:15 AM
Gunna post these in here, since no one checked the commercial thread...Some Laker related commercials:

Fox Sports Net- God Is A Laker Fan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akCixDfhiD8)

Fox Sports Net - Lakers vs. Alan & Jerome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LCPkUySxGg)

Adidas - Old School Kobe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3IG7VICszo)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant KB82 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7u0eVtC8AE)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant KB82 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A13X_IMcfg)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant High-Flying Dunks 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w2SxlUkeds)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant High Flying Dunks 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyG6dCHY4pw)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant In Italy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a12wsaadrjo)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant 1-on-1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNYln-NoWtc)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant Motorcycle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNkTKsoMOLI)

Adidas - Kobe Bryant Chillin' (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7IYSoKw1Qo)

McDonald's - Kobe Bryant Big N Tasty (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmDUuX_DyB4)

McDonald's - Kobe Bryant & Kids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8hbcAdWQFc)

Spalding - Kobe Bryant Infusion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O5jmAzBju8)

Nike - Kobe Bryant Hate That I'm Loved (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JGM_FZLSko)

Pontiac - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Fuel For The Soul (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2Xg7cUXC8c)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 30, 2006, 04:33:42 PM
Someone please take "Sticky:" out of the thread title...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Javier on August 30, 2006, 04:34:28 PM
Ill sticky it since basketball season is close
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 30, 2006, 04:43:20 PM
Kobe Bryant Interview: Talking 81, Lakers, and NBA 07. (http://sports.ign.com/articles/726/726842p1.html)

by Jon Robinson 
August 21, 2006 -
A few years ago, companies were running away from Kobe Bryant faster than he was running to the jewelry store. One settlement, $4 million in purple diamonds, and 81 points later, Kobe is once again ringing that endorsement cash register, even enticing a bidding war between Sony and 2K Sports for the rights to use him as a cover athlete for their upcoming videogames. When the final check cleared, it was Sony who signed Bryant to pose for NBA 07: The Life Vol. 2 while 2K Sports once again inked a deal with his one-time teammate, now cross-country rival, Shaquille O'Neal, proving that these two will forever be linked, even when it's not planned.


Kobe was on hand recently to unveil his new game at the Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club in Los Angeles, California, taking time out to challenge kids who were quick to use the Lakers guard to throw one down on, well, the Lakers guard.

"Every opportunity I get, I try to bring awareness to the Boys & Girls club," says Bryant, looking smooth in his purple and yellow stripped shirt. "You can make donations and all that, but anytime you can bring awareness to the clubs, that means more than just donations, because that money runs out."

And what about kids beating Kobe as Kobe?

"The only way to shut me down is to control the Lakers and bench me," Bryant laughs before taking on some more of his fans at NBA 07. "Being on the cover of a game, it's like the new Wheaties, it's that important to an athlete…it's the hot thing to do."

Here's what else the best player in the NBA had to say as we talked about everything from dropping 81 on the Raptors to the importance of team chemistry.


IGN Sports: The videogame industry is plagued by a cover curse. It has taken down everyone from Michael Vick to Amare. Should Laker fans be concerned?

Kobe Bryant: Hmmm…no! Laker fans don't need to be concerned, there's no cover curse, but if you just jinxed me that means I'm coming after you. [laughs]

IGN Sports: Are you a big gamer?

Kobe Bryant: I'm a competitive individual, so if there's a competition involved, I'm all for it. I came from an extremely competitive household, and games between me and my cousins would get ruthless. Everything in my family was about bragging rights, so if you could beat someone using the worst team in the game, that was the best. It was all about challenges.

IGN Sports: Did you ever score 81 in a videogame?

Kobe Bryant: [laughs] I never even imagined I could do that in a videogame, let alone real life. I just never even thought about it.

IGN Sports: What was going through your head when you were scoring 81?

Kobe Bryant: Everything was happening in slow motion for me, and you just really want to stay in that moment. You don't want to step outside of yourself and think about what is going on because then you are going to lose that rhythm. You just need to keep going, then at the end of the game, I really just felt numb. I couldn't really grasp what had just happened.

IGN Sports: So when you get in a zone, everyone moves in slow motion?

Kobe Bryant: What it is, you start seeing where guys are going before they get there. It gives you the effect of the game being in slow motion. It's a combination of anticipation and visualization.

IGN Sports: Who is the toughest player for you to guard in real life that I need to look out for in the game?

Kobe Bryant: Carmelo Anthony. Push him right. Make him shoot a pull up going right.

IGN Sports: Your new game is all about team chemistry and how that chemistry affects the team in both positive and negative ways. How important is chemistry when it comes to winning in the NBA?

Kobe Bryant: You can't win unless you have chemistry, that's what it's about. You play 82 games to build chemistry, to build rhythm, to build togetherness, that way once you reach the playoffs, you're all on the same page. That's what makes the game so cool is that you have the opportunity to do that and build your chemistry. Take last season, it was a process for us, that's what we kept saying, the season was a process. The second half of the season, I think if you look at the last 23 games of the season, we only lost three. We went to the playoffs with a lot of momentum and played extremely well, and I think we're going to carry that momentum into next season.

IGN Sports: In that Suns series, you hit some last second shots that were just freakin' crazy. What is it about your personality that enables you to win games with everything riding on that one shot?

Kobe Bryant: You know what, you're just playing basketball. You're just playing basketball and all you need to do is remember that you're just playing the game you've been playing since you were a kid. I've been playing since I was three years old. A lot of times, you enter these professional levels and the pressure and expectations take the fun out of it. You start worrying instead of just playing. You need to get back to just playing the game and have a good time at it. When you do that, the ball goes in.

IGN Sports: You're here at the Boys & Girls Club, ESPN recently ran the segment about how you helped out with the Make A Wish Foundation, how important is it for you to give back to your fans through charity?

Kobe Bryant: It's very important. These kids are facing some serious challenges in their lives, and you ask them what their wish is, and whether it's to meet you or meet me, whatever it is, that's their one wish. That's incredible that meeting me is someone's dream, so to be able to grant those wishes is truly special. That was a great series ESPN did. I think it showed the beauty of sports and what sports can do to make a difference in people's lives. That's what it's all about.
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 30, 2006, 09:48:25 PM
Kobe use to have some great commercials, These are way better then the wack ass commercials LuBUM And shaq's puppet have....And his new Nike commercial shits on all the other commercials too. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 30, 2006, 10:24:44 PM
Kobe use to have some great commercials, These are way better then the wack ass commercials LuBUM And shaq's puppet have....And his new Nike commercial shits on all the other commercials too. 8)

yeah i miss having kobe as the face of the nba. although i do like that lebron sprite commercial where he was break-dancing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 30, 2006, 11:03:07 PM
Kobe use to have some great commercials, These are way better then the wack ass commercials LuBUM And shaq's puppet have....And his new Nike commercial shits on all the other commercials too. 8)

yeah i miss having kobe as the face of the nba. although i do like that lebron sprite commercial where he was break-dancing.


Kobe was never the face of the NBA...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 31, 2006, 08:48:03 AM
Kobe use to have some great commercials, These are way better then the wack ass commercials LuBUM And shaq's puppet have....And his new Nike commercial shits on all the other commercials too. 8)

yeah i miss having kobe as the face of the nba. although i do like that lebron sprite commercial where he was break-dancing.


Kobe was never the face of the NBA...

WRONG!

in other news: everyone enjoy this vid. LMAO @ scottie pippin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_G_jgQR-kg
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 31, 2006, 09:53:35 AM
Kobe use to have some great commercials, These are way better then the wack ass commercials LuBUM And shaq's puppet have....And his new Nike commercial shits on all the other commercials too. 8)

yeah i miss having kobe as the face of the nba. although i do like that lebron sprite commercial where he was break-dancing.





Kobe was never the face of the NBA...

WRONG!

in other news: everyone enjoy this vid. LMAO @ scottie pippin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_G_jgQR-kg

Not wrong, idiot...Around the time these commercials were airing, Vince Carter was billed as the face of the NBA, and Shaq had a lot more exposure than Kobe ever did, Kobe was ALWAYS hated by the media...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 01, 2006, 05:48:30 AM
Kobe use to have some great commercials, These are way better then the wack ass commercials LuBUM And shaq's puppet have....And his new Nike commercial shits on all the other commercials too. 8)

yeah i miss having kobe as the face of the nba. although i do like that lebron sprite commercial where he was break-dancing.

Kobe was never the face of the NBA...

WRONG!

in other news: everyone enjoy this vid. LMAO @ scottie pippin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_G_jgQR-kg

Not wrong, idiot...Around the time these commercials were airing, Vince Carter was billed as the face of the NBA, and Shaq had a lot more exposure than Kobe ever did, Kobe was ALWAYS hated by the media...PeACe

I have to agree. Here i live in Italy, not the best place to judge Kobe's popularity tho, but even here, it was Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Shaq, Penny, Lebron, Melo. Kobe was never been "the face of the NBA". Never.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 01, 2006, 05:52:13 AM
Kobe use to have some great commercials, These are way better then the wack ass commercials LuBUM And shaq's puppet have....And his new Nike commercial shits on all the other commercials too. 8)

yeah i miss having kobe as the face of the nba. although i do like that lebron sprite commercial where he was break-dancing.

Kobe was never the face of the NBA...

WRONG!

in other news: everyone enjoy this vid. LMAO @ scottie pippin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_G_jgQR-kg

Not wrong, idiot...Around the time these commercials were airing, Vince Carter was billed as the face of the NBA, and Shaq had a lot more exposure than Kobe ever did, Kobe was ALWAYS hated by the media...PeACe

I have to agree. Here i live in France, not the best place to judge Kobe's popularity tho, but even here, it was Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Shaq, Penny, Lebron, Melo. Kobe was never been "the face of the NBA". Never.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 02, 2006, 09:35:43 PM
Watch Luke's acting debute here-
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=119273.msg1235816#msg1235816
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 03, 2006, 01:57:05 PM
ESPN Classic is going to show Lakers vs Cavs (FEB 24, 2004) @ 3:00 PM Westcoast time.. 

EDIT: ^^ Fuck that game..Kobe didn't play b/c of Injury :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 03, 2006, 03:57:41 PM
ESPN Classic is going to show Lakers vs Cavs (FEB 24, 2004) @ 3:00 PM Westcoast time.. 

EDIT: ^^ Fuck that game..Kobe didn't play b/c of Injury :P


LMAO...

Laker fan or Kobe fan?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 03, 2006, 04:16:05 PM
Laker fan or Laker dickriding HOMER ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 03, 2006, 08:20:33 PM
Laker fan or Laker dickriding HOMER ???


Just Laker... :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 04, 2006, 12:05:35 AM
Dirk Nowitzki gave his opinion on Team USA and Kobe...


Sport1: What did the Americans lack?

Nowitzki: It was bitter that Kobe Bryant got injured. His presence alone would have been enough to win the tournament. That's the level I see him on. To me he is the best player in the world right now. That guy doesn't know fear at all. He doesn't care. He would have won it for the Americans single-handedly.


Hey, the man is honest.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 04, 2006, 11:06:03 AM
For those of you who don't know, Turiaf has been one of the better players on France's National team, who just won the gold medal...Can't wait to see him next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 05, 2006, 12:54:09 AM
^^^^ Spain won the gold, we finished 5th.. yep Turiaf played a good tournament. On the defensive side, he did a pretty good job on the boards and stayed with his opposite on 1 on 1, of course the D is his strong point so no surprise right here BUT offensive wise he's developing a good low post move. Indeed after receiving the ball on the low post, he put the ball on the floor towards his right hand and shoot a lil turnaround right hand jumphook near the basket. PLUS he did a good job on moving without the ball inside the paint for easy lay-up.. I think Phil can give him 10 min a game without a pb next year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 05, 2006, 01:06:45 AM
Dirk Nowitzki gave his opinion on Team USA and Kobe...


Sport1: What did the Americans lack?

Nowitzki: It was bitter that Kobe Bryant got injured. His presence alone would have been enough to win the tournament. That's the level I see him on. To me he is the best player in the world right now. That guy doesn't know fear at all. He doesn't care. He would have won it for the Americans single-handedly.


Hey, the man is honest.
An opinion coming from a top player is way  more valid than biased experts ones.. plus Dirk never played with Kobe, isn't known for praising all players so you know what's up..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 05, 2006, 11:00:31 AM
^^^^ Spain won the gold, we finished 5th.. yep Turiaf played a good tournament. On the defensive side, he did a pretty good job on the boards and stayed with his opposite on 1 on 1, of course the D is his strong point so no surprise right here BUT offensive wise he's developing a good low post move. Indeed after receiving the ball on the low post, he put the ball on the floor towards his right hand and shoot a lil turnaround right hand jumphook near the basket. PLUS he did a good job on moving without the ball inside the paint for easy lay-up.. I think Phil can give him 10 min a game without a pb next year


Yea, I confused France and Spain for a second, haven't really been playing close attention to the tournament after Kobe and Odom dropped out...Just watched Turiaf outshine Boris Diaw in some of the France games...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 05, 2006, 11:23:39 AM
Bryant brings NBA skills to Tokyo kids  (http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?rep=2&aid=320344&ssid=93&sid=SPO)
 
Tokyo, Sept 05:
LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant continued his promotional tour of Asia as he arrived in Tokyo, Japan on Monday (4th September).
The Kobe 81 Tour, named after his record 81 points that he scored in a single game last season, will move to Beijing, China later this week.

Soon after his arrival, Kobe got down to doing what he knows best - playing basketball.
A coaching clinic was arranged, and more than one hundred children waited for their star at Yoyogi Park, near downtown Tokyo.

About thirty lucky youngsters were picked for the clinic where Kobe gave an exhibition of his supreme skills that has helped him create many a record in his NBA career so far.

The LA Lakers star started off with a simple message for the kids.
"Have fun first of all, have fun and just enjoy it by playing basketball. I play this because I love to play. It's fun for me. And just on top of that just being creative.": Kobe Bryant.

Kobe's skills were sorely missed by the USA team in the recent World Championship that concluded in Japan on the weekend. A knee injury forced Bryant to skip the tournament and the US 'Dream Team' could only finish with a bronze medal.

Fans however made use of their time with Kobe.
They were eager to find out his favourite move, hoping there would be a secret weapon to the 28-year old's success.

"Normally I don't have a favorite one. I try practicing all of them. So, during the game there is one move I have to use and I need to feel comfortable to use. I do not have any particular one I favour. I just practice it and make it comfortable.": Kobe Bryant.

Bryant will continue on his Kobe 81 tour to Beijing, China later this week. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 05, 2006, 10:13:01 PM
Kobe Bryant gives $5,000 to family of slain Fullerton girl-
Lakers player's representative tells school administrator he was 'sickened' by the tragedy. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1265619.php)

(http://www.ocregister.com/newsimages/breaking_news/2006/09/05jimenez_med.jpg)

By BARBARA GIASONE
The Orange County Register

FULLERTON – Three days after Nicolas Junior High eighth-grader Janette Jimenez was found dying in her home, a representative of Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant arrived at the school with a $5,000 donation for the family.

"The publicist said Kobe was sickened by (the tragedy) when he saw it on the news," Nicolas Assistant Principal Olga Hofreiter said today. "We told him the money could be used for relocation or funeral costs. …The family didn't want to go back into the house."

Janette, 13, was found by her father a week ago bleeding to death from multiple stab wounds, Fullerton police Sgt. Linda King said. Minutes later, Alberto Jimenez found a man, later identified as renter Damon Flores, 40, dead in another room.

King said police are handling the case as a murder-suicide by Flores.

The Nicolas staff and administrators collected $2,000 in personal donations Friday. Neighbors held a car-wash fundraiser Saturday as well.

Also, Hofreiter said, students were asked to bring donations, food and sympathy cards or letters that would be forwarded to the family.

"We also have counselors available," she added.

Janette, an honors student, would have been in advanced choir this fall.

"She was a beautiful example of a good student – very sweet, helpful and kind to people," Hofreiter said.

Fullerton police Community Services officer Alma Buis, who has been assisting the family, said a private viewing and funeral service would be held this week.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 06, 2006, 04:05:54 PM
Lakers sign guard Pinnock (http://sports.aol.com/nba/story/_a/lakers-sign-guard-pinnock/n20060906172609990004?cid=562)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Danilo (J.R.) Pinnock, the 58th pick in the NBA draft earlier this summer, has signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers .

Pinnock, a 6-foot-5 guard who entered the draft following his junior year at George Washington , was taken by the Dallas Mavericks  before being traded to the Lakers  for a 2007 second-round draft choice.

Pinnock averaged 14.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 steals for George Washington last season. He then played for the Lakers in the Summer Pro League and averaged 10.6 points and 2.3 assists in 24.5 minutes.

Terms were not announced Wednesday by the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 07, 2006, 07:29:14 PM
Danilo "J.R." Pinnock To Make Lakers Roster? (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_18618.shtml)

By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Sep 7, 2006, 05:18    

The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Danilo "J.R." Pinnock to a contract on Wednesday.  Pinnock was taken as the 58th pick in the draft by the Dallas Mavericks, who subsequently traded him to the Lakers for Miami's 2007 second round pick (part of the Shaquille O'Neal trade).

Though terms were not released, it is probable that either all or most of Pinnock's contract is not guaranteed.

Pinnock played well for the Lakers' summer league entry in Long Beach.  At 6'5", 207 pounds, Pinnock is an athletic guard with the raw tools to be a contributor on both sides of the ball given a year or two of NBA seasoning.

Considering the number of players already on the team, it was somewhat of a surprise that the Lakers and Pinnock agreed to terms this summer.  The initial word was that LA had urged Pinnock to play overseas.  This would have enabled the team to retain his rights while delaying his signing for (at least) a year.

Now that he is signed, the Lakers will lose his rights should he not make the team out of training camp.

Certainly the team has a plan to make room for Pinnock, considering they went through the trouble of trading for him this summer?

Not necessarily.  In a similar situation a few years back, the Lakers traded for Cory Hightower who signed with the team . . . but failed to make the squad.

If cut, Pinnock could play for the Laker owned NBDL franchise, the Los Angeles D-Fenders.  This assumes that not only is he willing, but that another team (NBA or overseas) doesn't offer him a more lucrative deal.

Currently the Lakers have 13 players with guaranteed contracts.  Excluding Pinnock, three have non or partially-guaranteed deals (Ronny Turiaf, Smush Parker and Von Wafer).  With the NBA roster limit at 15, two other Lakers would have to go to make room for Pinnock.

The battle for position will be held in training camp.  Wafer is probably the most likely cut as his game does not seem to fit within the triangle offense.  Parker and Turiaf would seem to be locks to return . . . though Turiaf did have an occurrence of chest pain while playing for the French national team.  After all he went through last year to make the club following heart surgery; hopefully it was nothing serious that would put his season (or life) at risk.

The Lakers are also expected to bring back Devin Green, currently a restricted free agent.  Waiting in the wings is unrestricted free agent Laron Profit, who was a solid contributor last season before rupturing his Achilles' tendon.

Pinnock would not only have to beat out Wafer, but Green, Profit and one additional Laker (who in all likelihood has a guaranteed deal).

The most obvious option would have the Lakers buying out the contract of Aaron McKie.  Should that be the answer, LA would have to pay McKie his $2.5 million in salary.  More importantly they would lose a movable contract should a trade opportunity present itself.  It would be a shame to miss out on a nice player because the Lakers were a few million short in outgoing salary.

In theory, LA could make a two for one deal before the season begins to open a spot.  Players that might be available include Chris Mihm, Brian Cook, Sasha Vujacic and McKie.  The Lakers can even send a player out to a team with a trade exception or cap room to open a spot.

If a deal is in the works or is being sought out, the Lakers have been very quiet about it.  The late summer buzz has been notably absent considering LA's early acquisitions of Vladimir Radmanovic and Shammond Williams.

The Bottom Line
If the Lakers get a chance to improve the club before opening night , they will act accordingly.

That said . . . what you see is what you get.

The Laker roster will change slightly along the edges but had been essentially set since mid July.

The signing of Pinnock is a slight wrinkle.  Should he make the team, something will have to give.

Look for a very competitive Laker training camp come October.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 08, 2006, 06:13:11 AM
too bad money can't buy everything
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 09, 2006, 08:51:17 PM
Kobe- "Team USA needs better chemistry to win gold" (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/wbc2006/news/story?id=2577315)

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The U.S. basketball team will have to work on its internal chemistry if it wants to perform well at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Kobe Bryant said Thursday.

The Los Angeles Lakers' All-Star guard was visiting Taiwan on a five-leg tour of Asia to meet with fans.

Last Sunday, the U.S. players returned home from the world championship in Japan with bronze medals -- just like the country won at the 2004 Olympics.

Both results were widely seen as disappointments.

Bryant, 27, told a news conference in Taipei that a newly assembled team always needed some time together before starting to play with consistency.

"Years playing together will jell us as a unit, [but] if there is no chemistry, it's going to be tough to beat all those talented teams," he said.

Bryant said he was confident the two years up to the Beijing Olympics would be enough to find that chemistry.

Bryant's tour took him to Japan and Hong Kong. On Friday, the basketball star was scheduled to leave Taiwan for South Korea. He will also visit China.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 10, 2006, 10:23:43 PM
Luke Walton takes game to Africa (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4313950)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer-
Of all the roles he has played since coming to the Lakers, Luke Walton hardly could have expected that one day he would serve as a basketball ambassador to Africa.

Three days into his stay in South Africa, Walton had seen more than he could have imagined. The 26-year-old forward is taking part in the NBA's Basketball Without Borders camp in Johannesburg. The NBA contingent is led by Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo, a native of the Republic of Congo. The instructional camp is temporary home to 100of Africa's most promising players.

Besides working at the camp, Walton also has paid visits to two orphanages, which brought home the realities of the continent's HIV/AIDS epidemic.

“The thing about it is we get off the bus and there are a thousand kids running, jumping and giving us hugs,” Walton said by phone Friday. “It's pretty amazing to see how happy and how much they love life when as an outsider looking on you feel so bad for how much they went through.”

Walton said he was struck by how raw the African players were, even though they all have what he described as “NBA bodies.” The players had no trouble dunking, he said, but struggled when it came to converting layups.

But Walton said he could see marked improvement after only a couple of days and was encouraged by what he saw once the occasionally chaotic games started.

“You can tell that they love playing,” he said, “because when we start playing games, they're yelling and diving for loose balls.”

Walton said two numbers have been stuck in his mind during the trip. The first is the 5.5 million South Africans estimated to be infected with HIV, the other is the 1.1 million children believed to be AIDS orphans in the country.

On Thursday, the players visited a youth center at which most of the students come from families in extreme poverty and the majority are orphans. The next day, the players toured an AIDS hospice for young children.

“It's been pretty shocking to see that that type of stuff is really going on,” Walton said. The orphanages “were both in very poor parts of the city, but the people who were in charge were doing an unbelievable job.”

The camp runs through today, after which Walton will take part in a three-day safari. As tough as the realities of life on the continent can be, Walton complimented his hosts Friday.

“The people out here,” he said, “are the nicest people you could ever meet.”
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on September 12, 2006, 11:09:18 AM
I just found out that the Preseason starts Oct. 10th.  YES OH GOD YES, LESS THAN A MONTH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 12, 2006, 11:12:49 AM
I just found out that the Preseason starts Oct. 10th.  YES OH GOD YES, LESS THAN A MONTH


LOL...Shoulda known that already.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on September 12, 2006, 11:27:18 AM
I knew it started in October, I just didn't know the exact date.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 12, 2006, 11:49:22 AM
I knew it started in October, I just didn't know the exact date.


Shut up, you're a fluke! :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 12, 2006, 09:06:57 PM
Kobe when asked by Chinese reporter why he change his jersey number to "24" :

"Very simple, a whole day is 24 hours, half of the game is 24 minutes, and one possession has 24 seconds. Now I am standing in the middle of my career. I've fought on the court for ten years. Now the most important thing to me is how to score steadily and efficiently. So it can alway remind me that every second on the court for me is very important."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 13, 2006, 10:43:16 AM
Fantasy Team Previews: Los Angeles Lakers (http://www.nba.com/fantasy/features/teampreview_losangeles_lakers.html)

By Adam Madison, TalentedMrRoto.com
September 13, 2006 - 9:24 a.m.
2005 OVERVIEW

The Lakers are in the midst of an interesting project. After the disaster that was the 2004-05 season, Lakers management knew there was no choice but to actively rebuild the roster. They drafted their center of the future, then 17-year-old Andrew Bynum, with the tenth overall pick, traded for 23-year-old Kwame Brown and rewarded 24-year-old Smush Parker’s impressive training camp with the starting point guard job. The Lakers also decided to show faith in the progression of 25-year-old Lamar Odom, hoping he could transform into a true second star behind Kobe Bryant. It’s rare to see a lottery team push a youth movement and still expect to make the playoffs the following year, but that was the goal. The average age of the starting lineup was just a hair over 25.

A year later, with a successful playoff appearance under their belts, it looks like it was a wise decision. The Phoenix Suns did knock them out of the first round, but the Lakers pushed it to seven games and were even up three games to one at one point. A pessimist might notice the end result and call it a collapse, but they brought a 54-win team to the brink of elimination when many wondered if they would even win a game.

In an attempt to build on this end-of-the-season momentum, the team made the decision that more firepower was needed. Vladimir Radmanovic was signed to a five-year, $31 million free agent deal, and the move represented management’s line of thinking: the Lakers can be a threat in the Western Conference without abandoning the long-term rebuilding process, as Radmanovic is just 26 years of age. With their first-round draft pick, they selected Jordan Farmar, a 19-year-old point guard out of UCLA. Farmar is raw but explosive, and one can again see the long-term plan for the franchise in the logic behind this selection. By keeping the team competitive yet still building for the future, the Lakers prevent a losing atmosphere from permeating the traditionally successful franchise and give the young players much-needed experience.


ADDITIONS:
Vladimir Radmanovic, PF
Jordan Farmar, PG
Shammond Williams, PG
Maurice Evans, SG
J.R. Pinnock, G


LOSSES:
Devean George, SF


PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP:
C – Kwame Brown
PF – Lamar Odom
SF – Vladimir Radmanovic
SG – Kobe Bryant
PG – Smush Parker


WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN 2006:

Yeah, I’m sure you know it’s Kobe’s team, but in the playoffs, we saw an odd sight indeed: Kobe not shooting. Kobe averaged more than 27 shot attempts per game in the regular season in 41 minutes per game. In the playoffs, he shot less than 22 times per contest despite nearly 45 minutes played per game. While it was a small sample size – just seven games – and it was mainly due to a concentrated effort to pound the ball inside against an undersized team, it could be a harbinger of things to come. Radmanovic has no problem shooting the rock, and he shoots it well from the outside – he made almost 42 percent of his three-pointers. The much-maligned Kwame Brown played exceedingly well in the second half of the season. It’s still Kobe’s team but don’t be surprised to see more production from the role players.

What was lost in the shuffle of all of Kobe’s scoring antics is that Phil Jackson did a great job of molding this collection of young talent into a team with an identity. Jackson has always preached defense for his teams, and later in the year it started to pay off. After allowing Sacramento to score 114 points on March 14, they allowed just two other teams to score more than 100 points - one of which was an overtime game, and the other a game against the Suns. As a whole, they allowed just 94.3 points per game during their last 17 regular season games, and even held the Suns under their season average for the first four games in their playoff series. For comparison purposes, that would put them eighth in the league in opponent points per game. Radmanovic is by no means a defensive improvement, but if they can be a top ten defensive team in the league, the Lakers become one of the best sleeper teams in the league.


KEY BENCH PLAYERS / POSITION BATTLES:

Kwame Brown seemed to gain Phil Jackson’s faith as the season wore on and did start 49 games, but Chris Mihm, the normal starting center, missed 23 games with an injury. Mihm has been injury prone throughout his career – in seven seasons, he’s missed 23 or more games five times and has never played a full season. In addition, he is a free agent after this season, so this season should be the year where Brown fully takes over the center position. Of course, most people expected Brown to start at the beginning of last year, but he ended up in the doghouse until January. Jackson has no problem showing tough love toward Brown, so make sure Brown is in shape and ready to play when training camp hits.


PLAYERS WE LOVE:

Kwame Brown, how thou teases. Say it with me: this is the year Brown establishes himself as a viable NBA starter. As noted earlier, Kwame flourished once January hit, and while he still showed inconsistency, he was slowly improving: he scored double digits 18 times out of 22 games, including the playoffs. Kwame became very efficient from the field as he shot nearly 59 percent in 30 games after the All-Star break, averaging 29.6 minutes per game. In his last 31 games – from March on, including the playoffs – he averaged 11.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 0.7 blocks, and shot a whopping 58.2 percent from the field. Those are more than adequate numbers for your third center, and because Brown is disliked by so many fantasy owners, you won’t have any problem landing him late in your draft. If Brown gets even a few more shot attempts per game, or a few more minutes per game, he could get you 15 points and eight rebounds – something only four centers did last season.

The best player in the playoff series versus the Suns was not Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Shawn Marion, or Boris Diaw. It was the enigma Lamar Odom, who mixes in occasional greatness with frustrating inconsistency. Odom went off on the Suns, routinely torching Shawn Marion in the post. Odom averaged 19.1 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 blocks, and shot nearly 50 percent from the field to boot. While he did have many factors in his favor in the series – the Suns’ undersized front court and tempo-pushing offense helped, as well as the Lakers’ dedication to their front court – Odom was incredible the entire second half of the season. He averaged 16.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.7 blocks, 1.2 three-pointers, and shot 53 percent from the floor after the All-Star break…eye-popping numbers. While some of it has to be attributed to playing over his head (there’s no way Odom is a 43 percent shooter from beyond the arc), one can’t entirely write it off. Odom is talented enough to put up these kind of numbers and more. Odom thrived in his second year under Phil Jackson and the triangle offense; he was extremely efficient, the team’s best rebounder, and the emphasis on spacing and ball movement resulted in the second-highest assist average of his career. A motivated Odom can be one of the best players in the league, and if he can manage to stay healthy again, Odom’s name will be thrown into list of elite fantasy performers.

Only six players in the entire NBA averaged at least 1.5 three-pointers and 1.5 steals per game: LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Gilbert Arenas, Kobe Bryant, Eddie Jones, and Smush Parker. Only Parker played in all 82 games. For an undrafted free agent, a 24-year-old just looking for a roster spot, to do that? Parker even has upside – don’t forget that this was the first significant playing time he has ever had in his career. It showed at times, and he did seem to tire: he shot just 39.7 percent in April, and an even worse 33.3 percent in seven playoff games. A full season under his belt should help him, and note the in-season improvement – his field goal percentage, free throw percentage, rebounds, and assists all improved. The Lakers are still thin at point guard (Farmar is a year or two away and Shammond Williams is merely a bench stop gap), so Parker will be reprising the same role he had last year. Feel confident with Parker as your number two point guard.


PLAYERS TO AVOID:

One-trick ponies can bring value, but there’s something about Vladimir Radmanovic: he offers almost nothing of value outside of three-pointers, yet still gets taken much earlier in drafts than he should. There is nothing inherently wrong with Radmanovic – he’s all right for what he does – but players who only get three-pointers and do little else are not a rare commodity. Radmanovic’s defensive problems often put him in a coach’s doghouse – he’s too big and bulky to defend small forwards, but not physical enough to give power forwards a tough time. Phil Jackson has no problem laying down the law against any player who looks uncommitted, and he has Brian Cook to do virtually the same thing as Radmanovic – Cook is a career 39.6 percent shooter from long-range.


BOTTOM LINE:

Phil Jackson has done a great job of guiding one of the youngest teams in the league to be a competitive one. Last year was a learning process for many of the players, and while they learned, Kobe Bryant gunned up the shots and points to take the pressure off them. Now, armed with playoff experience, a full season of learning from Jackson and more confidence, expect more help for Kobe. Odom is making that jump from a good NBA player to a borderline great one, and both Smush Parker and Kwame Brown should be better than last year to cement themselves as serviceable fantasy starters. Do not expect too much from Radmanovic, though; Phil Jackson likes what he knows, and he knows Luke Walton and Brian Cook better than Radmanovic. As a whole, this team is deeper and more experienced than last year. Instead of respectability, the goal is to make a push for home court in the playoffs. It’s not too far out of their grasps.
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on September 13, 2006, 10:49:43 PM
28 more days untill the Lakers play 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 17, 2006, 03:11:41 PM
Wow...I'm a little more excited about the signing of Shammond Williams after seeing these:

Regular Season (FIBA) Stats (http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_f43ulKJBGLcVnbH-aqLVu2.teamID_4047.compID_BYg5Rb55Jw-G5I3MZ6JB01.season_2005.roundID_4129.playerID_34622.html)

FIBA All-Star Game Stats (http://www.fibaeurope.com/default.asp?cid={A440F8BD-44CB-4159-9FC6-547E93455FE2}&playerID=34622&teamID=96264&roundID=4538&compID={DFADCCBC-85FF-4D75-83CD-5D914FB00BC5}&season=2005)

FIBA Finals Re-cap (http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_f43ulKJBGLcVnbH-aqLVu2.gameID_4129-3-A-1.compID_BYg5Rb55Jw-G5I3MZ6JB01.season_2005.roundID_4129.teamID_.html)


He tore up the FIBA! Not saying I wouldn't have prefered Rush, but there was probably a good reason we signed Shammond...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 18, 2006, 02:16:45 PM
He did pretty well in Spain, but nothing spectacular.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 18, 2006, 02:49:13 PM
He did pretty well in Spain, but nothing spectacular.

21.1 PPG
4.6 RPG
5.5 APG
1.2 SPG
56% FG
47.1 3FG%
81.6 FT%


^^ is pretty spectacular to me...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on September 20, 2006, 10:07:05 PM
15 days till training camp  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 21, 2006, 11:08:52 AM
Bryant says his knee is healing well
Says he can't run on it yet but expects to be ready for the start of the season. (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_kobe_21.3a56d16.html)

 
10:00 PM PDT
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
The Associated Press
 
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant took care of a number of things this summer: He traveled around Asia -- where some of his basketball comments got lost in translation -- underwent knee surgery and hit the weights.
 
One thing he didn't do was play for the United States at the world championships. He wanted to be on the team, but his right knee didn't cooperate. He had arthroscopic surgery instead, a decision he's altogether happy with as he gets ready for his 11th season.

"The knee's getting healthier and stronger day by day," the Lakers star told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "I haven't been able to run yet; I should be cleared to run in a while. I've been doing a lot of weight training, things of that nature."

Bryant hopes to hit the court running before the end of the month -- just in time for the start of training camp Oct. 3.

"We just have to play it by ear," he said. "The most important thing is to get all the strength in my leg back. You don't want to rush it."

Bryant expects to be 100 percent healthy by the time the Lakers open the season Oct. 31 against the Phoenix Suns.

"I hope so," he said with a laugh.

It was common knowledge that Bryant's knee bothered him last season, but apparently more than he let on.

"It took me 45 minutes to warm up for practice and games. It was crazy," he recalled. "It was very sore, you just played around it. I couldn't attack, put pressure on the defense the way I wanted to."

Maybe not, but he still managed to win his first scoring championship, averaging 35.4 points -- the highest since Michael Jordan's 37.1 in the 1986-87 season and the eighth highest in NBA history.

Bryant led the Lakers to a 45-37 record and the playoffs after they went 34-48 a year earlier, when they failed to qualify for the first time in 11 years. Los Angeles extended Phoenix to seven games in the first round before losing.

Bryant, who turned 28 last month, figured rest was all his knee needed. But that didn't do it.

"I got back into my training, a couple days into it, it got sore," he said. "Then, it started getting worse."

He had surgery July 13, thinking he would make a full recovery in eight to 12 weeks. He seems right on schedule.

Bryant hopes the signing of Vladimir Radmanovic, Maurice Evans and Shammond Williams will strengthen the Lakers.

"We made some key additions with those guys," Bryant said. "We turned some heads the way we performed last season. We were a very young team. We're still a young team. I think it will be exciting."

Bryant helped put on three clinics this summer -- in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Philadelphia -- and will be part of a three-sport clinic Tuesday in conjunction with the New Orleans Recreation Department and the Fox Sports Network's "Best Damn Sports Show Period."

"It's an uphill battle," Bryant said, referring to the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Katrina. "With any uphill battle, the important thing is to take it one day at a time. They're not alone in this."

Member of the New Orleans Saints are expected to participate along with the New Orleans Hornets and the New Orleans Zephyrs, a Class AAA baseball team.

During the summer, Bryant toured Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. While in Taipei, he was quoted as saying the U. S. basketball team will have to work on its chemistry to perform well at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Didn't happen, he says now.

"Those words never came out of my mouth," he said. "I think something must have gotten lost in translation. Obviously, they misunderstood everything I was saying."

Bryant plans on playing in the Olympics, joining the likes of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade. He credits other national teams for improved play, pointing to the world championships as a good example. The U. S. lost to Greece in the semifinals and finished with the bronze medal.

"I think they played extremely well," he said, referring to the American team. "Greece played better on that day. What can you say? It's on us to have that challenge to step up to that level."




Sounds good...I wonder if he'll play pre-season?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 22, 2006, 01:22:10 AM
11th season? Damn that's crazy. It's seem just like yesterday I was a 9 year old watchin 18 year old Kobe.

Ahh well I can't wait for the season to start.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 22, 2006, 01:26:28 AM
Training Camp is just around the Corner  8) ..Can't wait for that 1st pre-season game. :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 23, 2006, 05:41:01 PM
Kwame Brown interview (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2006/09/kwame_brown_interview.html)

The last thing Kwame Brown said when we were wrapping up our interview Friday was ``I can’t wait for training camp.’’ Those words have to be music to the ears of Lakers fans, given Brown’s importance in the big picture of this season.

The Lakers have invested $25 million into developing Brown as their big man. He's only 24 years old yet going into his sixth NBA season. If Brown can pick up where he left off in the spring, when he averaged 12.4 points and 8.6 rebounds in 18 games with Chris Mihm out, the Lakers could be in business this season.

Here’s a transcript of the interview. We’re going to run a story in Sunday’s paper. As hard as it is to believe, training camp starts a week from Tuesday.

Q: How has the off-season gone? What have you focused on in terms of your game?

A: I’m just trying to get my legs and hamstrings back in order where I can be consistent. Last year, I think I had a great finish to the season. But I just want to have a great start. Instead of a letdown in the beginning, I want to come out of the gate and try to start out like I (finished) last year.

Q: Are your legs still an issue from when you broke your foot in Washington?

A: It’s just trying to get my hips and stuff balanced. The trainers know more than me. Some days everything feels good and then some days everything’s not balanced and lined up. I worked on my legs a lot, getting them bigger and stronger, so now I’m just working on my conditioning and trying to get my touch back on my shot.

I think that’s the main thing for me. I can get to the basket with my jump hook so I’ve got to add a little bit to my game where I can get some type of finesse (move) with a little 15-foot jumper or a little touch jump shot around the basket so I don’t have to bang every play and get tired.

Q: When you look back at last season, how different would the year have been if you didn’t get hurt early?

A: I was just thankful for the opportunity. I look back at it and say, `What if Chris Mihm would have never got hurt?’ I would have never got the opportunity. I was trying to show the coaches that they can still have confidence in me, that I’m going to come back and try to be out of the gate like that now that I’m comfortable in the offense and guys know what I can do, and if I’m not doing it, they can hold me accountable for it.

Q: How much confidence do you have in your own game after the way you finished last year?

A: I have a lot. I think now my mindset and my teammates’ mindset should be if I have the ball on the block, let me go to work. As opposed to the beginning of last season (when) I was looking to just pass the ball and get the ball to Lamar and Kobe.

I think now that when I get the ball, I’ve earned the trust in them and in myself to go ahead and go to work.

Q: Do you think teams are going to look at you this year as an offensive threat? A lot of teams weren’t giving you much respect even as you had a couple of big games at the end of last season.

A: It doesn’t matter what they do. It’s all about what we do. I think we’re going to be a very good team. I’m working on my legs and defense first because I think people don’t talk about it enough that it wasn’t our offense’s fault. We scored enough points to win games. Even (Game 6) that we lost. If our defense would have held, we had enough points to win the game.

I think we’re going to first work on our pick-and-roll defense. If anybody breaks down our tape, that was the main thing we were poor at was rotating and helping and showing hard on the picks. I don’t know what our game plan is going to be against screen-and-roll this year, but I know that’s the main thing that I’m looking to try to get better at, whatever I need to do.

Q: When Mitch talked to us at the exit meetings, he said, `Kwame cannot afford to get away from the game this summer.’ Was this the best off-season you’ve had in terms of the work you put in?

A: I think for the beginning of the summer, I was on such a high off of last year, I started conditioning too early. I started running and running. Mitch pulled me in at one point in the summer and was like, `Why are you running so much at this stage? You should be working on your skills, getting jump hooks and jumpers. That’ll keep you in shape while you’re working on your skills.’

I think now I’m more so working on my skills instead of running, because I’ll get in shape during camp. If it kills you, they’re going to get you in shape. Now I’m trying to work on my skills more because Mitch was right. He knows the game. I’m just trying to come in and get off touch shots and get my jump hooks down and get my timing back on the floor.

Q: What kind of range do you hope to have? Fifteen-footers would be a sight to see.

A: That’s wasn’t a long shot for me. I came in shooting that easy. I just got away from that. Like Mitch was saying, `If you work on your skills, it’s like second nature.’

My problem is when I do something wrong or bad, I just work on that one thing. I’ll come in and work on 50 jump hooks and then I get good at jump hooks and I have no jump shot. You’ve got to do all of that. Now I’m shooting a lot of jump shots but before I leave (today) I’ll do a bunch of jump hooks.

Q: When Lamar came over from the Heat, he said it takes one year for a player to get used to being a Laker. Do you feel a lot more settled coming into this year?

A: I’m trying to tell you that arena was very, very tough to play in. It’s intimidating, even when you’re (the road team). It’s a big arena. There’s celebrities all on the side. It’s a tough place to play. It’s Hollywood, so you’re a little wide-eyed.

Once you get comfortable and the fans understand you’re going to work hard, then it’s cool. That’s any arena. Anybody that comes and plays us, they’re like wide-eyed. They always say, `That’s Denzel!’

Q: You also had to learn the triangle, which is never easy.

A: The triangle was tough for me because as a post-up player, it bothers me with a lot of cutters around me when I’m posting up. Especially as a young post player, I don’t do well when there are a lot of cutters. That third cutter really bothered me because I want to go middle. Then you’ve got a guy coming up to the middle, so you’re nothing but a passer.

I think Chris knew the system a little better than me, knew when to duck in. We have a couple of isolations. Now I think I know when to duck in, when to go one-on-one. My teammates started demanding that of me at the end of the season, to go one-one-one, once I started finishing. (The) first thing is catching, instead of rushing.

Q: Do you like the new ball?

A: I hate the new ball. Oh my God. The last ball, it would get a little play on the rim. This ball, if it touches the rim, it’s coming out. It’s squirting right off the rim.

Q: What about handling the ball in the post?

A: The only difference about the ball is you can grip the ball a little better when it’s dry. When it gets wet, it gets a little heavier and lot more slippery than the other ball.

Q: So you’re not a fan

A: Not a fan. Not a fan at all.

Q: Did you get a chance to talk to Kobe this off-season? Did you see him ever?

A: He was here. He was nursing that knee. He said he’s going to be fine, as you would expect. You know Kobe’s going to come in ready to play. He had an injury and he’s in better shape than everyone. Nobody’s worried about him in that aspect.

It’s good to have him around because he’s always going to talk positive for us. If you’re missing shots, the key words you always remember him saying is, `Will it in.’ You get down, he’s always saying something that reinforces you in a strong way instead of a weak-minded way.

Q: Do you feel like you’ve improved as a foul shooter? I know it’s hard to say until you get into a game situation

A: It’s not that I improved as a foul shooter. I improved mentally. Most of the time, I didn’t even want to get fouled because I didn’t want to go to the line. At the end of the year, all they would do is foul me, so I’m like, `OK, I’ve got to go to the line so you might as well stand in there and just make it.’

Q: If you look back at last year, what was satisfying for you personally?

A: The only thing I think I did that I would say was satisfactory was gaining the trust of my teammates. That’s the most important thing to me is I want to be able to come out on the court and know I can look the other four guys in the eye and say, `You know what to expect. I’m going to go hard. If I’m having a bad game, I’m going to rebound it. If I’m having a bad rebounding game, I’m going to play defense. I’m going to give you something, and I’m going to give it all I’ve got.’

I felt like at first it was defense. They knew I was going to come out and play hard defense. If I wasn’t, Lamar or somebody would say something. Then it was like, `OK, now you’ve got to catch this damn ball.’

Q: You feel like once you proved to them you could catch the ball and finish that was it?

A: It’s just slowing down. That’s the thing everybody was telling me. I would be making my move before I had the ball. Once I slowed down and just let the game come to me, instead of trying to force the game . . . it was easy after I slowed down and read what the defense was doing.

Q: Could this be a breakthrough year for you?

A: Yeah. I don’t like saying that because every year I’ve said that, I’ve gotten hurt. After my third year, I had a great finish with the Wizards, then I broke my foot that summer. I just want to come in healthy. That’s it. If I come in healthy with a positive attitude, then I’m good.

Q: What’s the story with the 15-10 card Phil gave you? Did he actually do that?

A: After the season, he wrote (it) down on a piece of paper. He said, `With the free throws that you’ve been missing and a couple of rebounds, you could average 15 and 10.’ He said, `That’s what I want your goal to be.’

Not that it’s going to be a letdown if (I) don’t get it, but that’s where he wants the bar at. The games where I had it rolling, a few free throws here, a few rebounds there, I could have had it. Lamar is such a damn good rebounder, we’re out there fighting for those rebounds.

Q: Do you still have the card?

A: I’ve got it in my wallet. It’s a little soggy because my wallet got wet, but it’s in there.

Q: Do you need to have a 15-10 season?

A: That’s just where the goal is. I don’t know if I need to. We’ll see what we’ve got once we get in here. I saw Radmanovic shooting and he must have made freaking 200 shots in a row. He’s definitely going to help our team. That jumper is effortless. We’re going to have an interesting team. We have a lot of guys that play the same position, but I think that’s a good problem to have, especially when you have so many people that are skilled at what they do.

Q: How do you think it’s going to work out with both you and Chris at center?

A: That’s not my problem. Chris is going to do his job as far as getting in shape and coming out as hard as he can and I’m going to do the same. That’s the coaches’ job (to figure out). That’s why they get paid the big bucks.

Q: Could you play that 4 spot on the wing if you need to? It seemed like last season proved you were a center first and foremost.

A: Anytime you’ve got a 270-pound guy on the wing, I don’t think that’s (to) his best advantage. I’d definitely like to be down low, challenging guys and putting the pressure on people. But if I have to be on the wing, hey….

Q: How good do you think this team can be this year?

A: We have the potential to be as good as our defense. The only thing I’m worried about is our screen-and-roll defense. Apparently (returning assistant coach) Jim Cleamons is a defensive guy. I think we’re going to improve. Just by having Radmanovic and a healthy Chris Mihm, we’re going to be a better offensive team.

The only thing I think we really need to improve on is our screen-and-roll defense, get a concept down and just keep doing it. We had so many different things we were doing from game to game. We’d come in with a game plan and then when it didn’t work, we would kind of fall apart.

It’s going to be tough with a team like (Phoenix) to trap and rotate, but for the most part I think we should trap, rotate and work on that.

Q: You said you were on a high going into the off-season?

A: You can’t be on a high when every time you see someone it’s, `Damn, you should have won that Game 6.’ It was a constant reminder. When you look at tape (of Tim Thomas’ shot), I ran from the corner and I ran up to the top and I was thinking, `If I would have hesitated one second, maybe I could have blocked that shot.’

But with him, if you hesitate a second, he’ll make it anyway. He had an unbelievable playoff series. That shot right there, I can remember it like it’s happening right now.

Q: Have you seen Phil at all?

A: You know how Phil is. He’s a funny dude. I didn’t know he was that funny for a guy that smart. He comes in and he plays with you, jokes in a quiet way. A funny dude.

Q: Laron Profit gave Phil a lot of credit for how he approached coaching you last season.

A: I think because he knew my history, and I’d had so much negatitivity that he never made anything a negative. Even when I was playing bad, he could have went in the papers and said anything because my game was reflecting basically nothing.

Even when the coaches said to me, `Maybe we’re playing you out of position,’ he was still positive in saying, `Just come in and give me what you can and play defense.’ He broke down the game in segments for me.

`If you don’t feel comfortable scoring and doing all that, then run the court and get rebounds. Once you start doing that, let’s take another step.’

He broke the game down for me and I think that helped. Even when I was getting down on myself, he said, `You know what, don’t worry about it. It takes some guys three to six months to learn this offense.’

I’m like, `Wow, he’s still not killing me.’ It was crazy to see that approach. Most coaches, they can’t do that. This is a business. It would have been easy for him to say, `We’ve got this guy, he ain’t doing (anything), and that would have been it.’

That’s the true meaning of a coach, when he can lift a player up. I’m not saying everybody should do that, but some guys need different stuff.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on September 23, 2006, 06:53:44 PM
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Q: What about handling the ball in the post?

A: The only difference about the ball is you can grip the ball a little better when it’s dry. When it gets wet, it gets a little heavier and lot more slippery than the other ball.


fuck, u gotta be kidding me  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 23, 2006, 08:56:47 PM
Quote
Q: What about handling the ball in the post?

A: The only difference about the ball is you can grip the ball a little better when it’s dry. When it gets wet, it gets a little heavier and lot more slippery than the other ball.


fuck, u gotta be kidding me  :grumpy:



Yea man, I'm really pissed about this new ball BS...Not only does it look shittier, but it's supposedly a lot harder and is tougher to play with as well... :-X


Other than that, Kwame sounds pretty much ready to go...Can't wait to see how they start the season, I'm predicting that we're comin' out KILLIN...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on September 24, 2006, 12:42:27 PM
Quote
Q: What about handling the ball in the post?

A: The only difference about the ball is you can grip the ball a little better when it’s dry. When it gets wet, it gets a little heavier and lot more slippery than the other ball.


fuck, u gotta be kidding me  :grumpy:




Yea man, I'm really pissed about this new ball BS...Not only does it look shittier, but it's supposedly a lot harder and is tougher to play with as well... :-X


Other than that, Kwame sounds pretty much ready to go...Can't wait to see how they start the season, I'm predicting that we're comin' out KILLIN...PeACe

Me too, I think we'll surpass 50 wins this year. I have a good feeling about this season, better than the feeling I had before last season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 24, 2006, 05:39:39 PM
You know what, that Kwame Brown interview game me A LOT of hope for this season. I really can't wait for October now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on September 24, 2006, 11:42:11 PM
15 DAYS BITCH FUCK YALL HATERZ L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 26, 2006, 10:42:47 AM
Lakers Sign Devin Green. (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=121594.0)

Andrew Bynum Interview. (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=121599.0)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 26, 2006, 10:46:33 AM
Kwame gonna kick asses next year...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 26, 2006, 11:08:53 AM
Breaking Down the Laker Schedule (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_18713.shtml)

By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Sep 20, 2006, 18:14 
 
Last season the Los Angeles Lakers were fortunate to have relatively good health.  Though there were substantial injuries to Chris Mihm, Ronny Turiaf, Aaron McKie, Laron Profit and Slava Medvedenko, the team's biggest stars (Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom) missed just two games apiece.  Losing role players for an extended period hurt the team, but overall the Lakers had their star power available night in and night out.  The end result was a solid (though not spectacular) 45-37 season, good for the seventh seed in the West.

Maintaining continuity, the Lakers return primarily the same team they fielded last year.  The subtractions are negligible with Devean George, Slava Medvedenko, Jim Jackson and Laron Profit gone.  Certainly George had been a contributor through the years, but the Lakers won't miss his inconsistency.  There's a chance that Profit could return mid-season (should a roster spot become available), but he is still recovering from a ruptured Achilles' tendon.

The core of new Lakers (Vladimir Radmanovic, Shammond Williams, Mo Evans and Jordan Farmar) should provide the team with additional depth and versatility.  Radmanovic and Williams are capable shooters.  Evans is a scrappy, energetic player who should help improve the team's perimeter defense.  It's hard to anticipate what sort of contribution Farmar will make as a rookie, but long term he could be the best acquisition of the summer.

On the bubble are young prospects like Von Wafer, J.R. Pinnock and yet to be signed restricted free agent Devin Green.  The Lakers already have 17 players under contract.  At this point it isn't clear how any of the three will make it to opening day save the Lakers making a trade (or waiving a guaranteed player).

As it stands, the Lakers have added to the roster while giving up very little.  Should the team stay healthy, overtaking last year's 45-win total should be a very achievable goal.

The Schedule
Although a better team would suggest a higher win-count, the increase is rarely as significant as fans would hope.  The rigors of an 82-game schedule provide each and every team their share of adversity.  It will be the final possessions of just a handful of games that will make all the difference.  It's certainly too early to tell if the Lakers have overcome last year's inconsistencies simply by minor roster upgrades.  LA lost a number of games they very easily could have won simply by failing to execute down the stretch.

November
The Lakers have 15 games in the month of November (including the season opener on Halloween night).  To the team's benefit, 11 are at Staples Center.  Last season the team won nearly 66% of their home games.  Because the opening month is so heavily weighted in LA, the Lakers will need to get off to a fast start.  Last year LA won only 44% of their away games.

Working in the Lakers' favor, the only elite teams they see in November (based on a win total last season of 50+ games) are the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons. 

Predominately home games against reasonable competition, a strong opening month could be as high as 11 wins out of 15.  Cause for concern would be only seven or eight wins.

December
The next 16 games should provide more of a challenge for the Lakers.  A stretch of ten games with eight on the road should prove to be quite difficult.  LA will visit the Dallas Mavericks on the second night of a back to back, with a visit to the Houston Rockets on the front end. 

Another Christmas in Miami will be a nice litmus test against the now World Champion Heat.

When all is said and done the Lakers will have nine on the road and seven in LA.  An 8-8 finish for December isn't out of the question.

January
A slightly road heavy month, the Lakers will play eight of the 15 away from Staples.  The level of competition increases in January.  Once again the Lakers will visit Dallas on the second night of a back to back.  This time the opener is in San Antonio against the Spurs.  The Lakers will also host both the Mavericks and Spurs in LA, along with the Heat.

Other challenges include a visit to Houston off of a game the previous night in Memphis.  A Laker visit to the Boston Celtics won't be easy after playing the previous night against the Knicks in New York.

The Lakers could end January with more wins than losses, but it may closer to 8-7 even if they play well.

The schedule for December and January stresses important it is for the Lakers to begin the season on top in November.

February
The number of games in February is traditionally light (just 12), the Lakers begin the month with the first six on the road.  Though the competition may not be overwhelming, six games in nine days is a challenge for even the best in the league.

It seems that the Washington Wizards are always a challenge for the Lakers.  It won't be any easier with LA visiting the Indiana Pacers the night before.  After a stop in Atlanta, the Lakers will visit the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors back to back.

Under normal circumstances the Lakers may be able to handle the Raptors with ease (though they too have seemingly improved over the summer).  Near the end of a difficult road trip, the Lakers may find Toronto too much to handle on tired legs.

After four winnable games in LA (Knicks, Cavaliers, Trail Blazers and Celtics), the month finishes with a pair on the road in Golden State and Utah.  It's difficult to tell how improved the Warriors will be with their major off-season move the hiring of Coach Don Nelson.  The Jazz also seem to be a solid team on paper.  The Lakers historically have struggled on the second night of back to backs.

Though it's just 12 games, the Lakers could very easily end up winning just six simply based on strength of schedule.

March
Half of the 14 games in March will be away from Staples including a four game road trip against the Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Milwaukee Bucks (on the second night of a back to back) and Philadelphia 76ers.

The competition in March is relatively lighter, but with four sets of back to backs including a visit to Memphis and New Orleans on successive nights could make March more difficult than it should be.

An 8-6 record would be reasonable, but this would be the month for the Lakers to make a charge.  A 10-4 record may be difficult, but it's not out of the question.

April
The Lakers finish the season with ten in April.  Once again, half are away, leaving November is the only month of the season where the Lakers have more games at home than on the road.

The level of competition is reasonable though not necessarily overwhelming.  The Lakers see just five teams with one of each home and away against the Clippers, Kings, Suns, Nuggets and Sonics.  The only team in the group that didn't make the post-season last year was Seattle.

Games on the road against the Clippers (though still in Los Angeles), Nuggets and Suns are on the second nights of back to backs.

It won't be an easy month, but the Lakers should be able to make a final push.

A very strong finish would be 7-3, though that certainly won't be easy as every game is likely to have significant playoff implications.

The Bottom Line
Every team hopes to stay healthy and if the Lakers can get another 80 games each out of Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom without any major injuries to any of the contributing role players, the Lakers should be able to finish the 82-game schedule with momentum leading into the playoffs.

One major concern is Kobe Bryant's health coming off of surgery.  To date he's still not cleared for running.  The added depth at guard will need to lighten the load for the Laker star.

If the Lakers are indeed a significantly improved team and are blessed with good health, 50 wins is certainly attainable.

If the summer acquisitions are less than impressive and injuries nag the club, 43 wins could be the downside . . . putting the Lakers right on the playoff bubble for the eighth seed.  A slow start in November could be very costly once the schedule turns more road-heavy.

All things considered, put the 2006-7 Los Angeles Lakers down for an 48-34 regular season record.




I believe we will surpass Eric's prediction, but he broke it down pretty well...Downside was 43 wins. Last year, people said we'd be LUCKY to win 43 games...I say it's gunna be 50 or more, putting us under elite status, finally back where we belong...PeACe

 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 26, 2006, 11:41:55 AM
Jackson a positive influence on Brown (http://www.dailynews.com/lakers/ci_4396589)

By Ross Siler Staff Writer
 
EL SEGUNDO - No matter how low Kwame Brown got last season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson refused to introduce any more negativity into Brown's basketball mindset.

When Brown was struggling with the triangle offense - struggling sometimes just to catch the ball in the post - Jackson tried to break down the game to its basics. All he asked of Brown was to run the floor, rebound and play defense.

Now the Lakers are hoping Brown can put together the pieces and pick up where he left off last season, when he averaged 12.4 points and 8.6 rebounds in the final 18 games with Chris Mihm lost to an ankle injury.

Just a few days before the opening of training camp next week, Brown talked about the importance of gaining his teammates' trust and believing in himself. The difference this season could be as simple as having confidence with the ball down low instead of quickly unloading it to Kobe Bryant or Lamar Odom.

"I think now that when I get the ball, I've earned the trust in them and in myself to go ahead and go to work," Brown said.

General manager Mitch Kupchak said a change of scenery undoubtedly benefited Brown, who came to the Lakers last summer in a sign-and-trade deal from Washington. Even now, though, Brown is far from a fully developed player.

"He has to just be in the gym and continue to work on his game," Kupchak said. "He has all the physical gifts that any player would die to have. But it's been that way since high school. Everybody knows that.

"He made great strides the last 1-2 months last season, but he has to build on that and continue that this season."

Brown walked around all summer with a card in his wallet bearing the numbers 15 and 10. Jackson gave it to him at the team's exit meetings in May, trying to motivate Brown with a goal of points and rebounds he could average this season. 

Asked if this could be a breakthrough year for him, Brown did not hesitate in answering yes. He is only 24, younger even than Smush Parker, yet will be entering his sixth NBA season.

"I don't like saying that because every year I've said that, I've gotten hurt," Brown said. "After my third year, I had a great finish with the Wizards, then I broke my foot that summer.

"I just want to come in healthy. That's it. If I come in healthy with a positive attitude, then I'm good."

Brown spent the off-season strengthening his legs to avoid a repeat of the hamstring injury that cost him 10 games last season. He worked on the jump hooks and short jumpers he hopes will become staples of his game.

When it comes to his free-throw shooting, Brown also might be a changed man.

He shot a career-worst 54.5 percent last season and admitted being wary of going to the line. But Brown is able to laugh at the memory of his unfortunate airballs.

"It's not that I improved as a foul shooter; I improved mentally," Brown said. "Most of the time, I didn't even want to get fouled because I didn't want to go to the line.

"At the end of the year, all they would do is foul me, so I'm like, `OK, I've got to go to the line, so you might as well stand in there and just make it."'
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on September 26, 2006, 12:58:02 PM
Any news on Lamar Odom since his horrible tragedy?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 26, 2006, 05:19:48 PM
Any news on Lamar Odom since his horrible tragedy?


I heard he's been working out a lot since then, hopefully, everything will be okay...He said he was gunna be an all-star this season, so that should be interesting to watch...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on September 26, 2006, 08:36:04 PM
I TALK 2 HIM ON MYSPACE :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 26, 2006, 09:35:18 PM
Turiaf & Vujacic steppin up?

The Lakers have been gathering in advance of training camp, which opens next week. General manager Mitch Kupchak said he was particularly impressed by Ronny Turiaf, who has had a whirlwind schedule here at the end of summer.

Starting with the FIBA world championships, Turiaf has been to Japan, Martinique, Paris, New York and now Los Angeles. The Lakers probably would have preferred that he play for their summer-league team and spend the summer working out at the team's practice facility. But Turiaf couldn't turn down the chance to play for his country, and it sounds like he could be an impact player for the Lakers this season.

I hadn't heard much over the summer about Sasha Vujacic, who will be entering his third season. Kupchak said Vujacic has grown into his body and was rolling the sleeves up on his shirt to show off some muscles on the practice court. Said Kupchak: ``He doesn't look like a kid any more.''
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 26, 2006, 09:56:05 PM
Kupchak said Vujacic has grown into his body and was rolling the sleeves up on his shirt to show off some muscles on the practice court. Said Kupchak: ``He doesn't look like a kid any more.''

(http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/cheesy.gif) 

He better make over 40% of his 3's this up-coming season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on September 27, 2006, 02:31:52 PM
Any news on Lamar Odom since his horrible tragedy?


I heard he's been working out a lot since then, hopefully, everything will be okay...He said he was gunna be an all-star this season, so that should be interesting to watch...PeACe
^I hope he makes it this time...I haven't felt more excited about the new NBA season starting in a long time, I've got the feeling the Lakers are gonna make it to at least 5th or 6th spot for the Playoffs next year... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 27, 2006, 08:35:47 PM
VVV LMAO@Devean George getting owned in the NBA 2K7 manual VVV


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/MuhFuggnSHAN/GumpOwned.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 27, 2006, 08:50:33 PM
Lil Wayne To Collaborate With Kobe.

Kobe Bryant shocked fans when he decided to change his number from 8 to 24. The new number will be revealed next season.

But Hip-Hop fans will be able to get a sneak peak of the new jersey soon.
The surprising part is, fans will see the number on Lil Wayne's chest first. The rapper, who has openly stated that he is a fan of KB24, will be the first person besides Kobe to rock the new number.

The unveiling of this will be this week as Wayne hits Los Angeles for a brief stop. He is currently on the road with the Up Close and Personal Tour.
Apparently, the idea came from Kobe himself.

"When Kobe heard about the concert, he reached out to me 'cause he's a fan of my music and I'm a fan of his skills on the court," Wayne said to MTV. "He said he wanted me to be the first to represent his new jersey, number 24, and I was with it!"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on September 27, 2006, 08:54:51 PM
VVV LMAO@Devean George getting owned in the NBA 2K7 manual VVV


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/MuhFuggnSHAN/GumpOwned.jpg)

LMAO!  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on September 28, 2006, 02:02:54 PM
Lamar Odom is going to be on KLAC AM 570

http://www.xtrasportsradio.com/cc-common/streaming_new/index.html?refreshed=yes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 28, 2006, 04:43:50 PM
Kobe does his part for N.O.at clinic-
He says, 'Whenever I have an opportunity to help out, I'm here'  (http://www.nola.com/hornets/t-p/index.ssf?/base/sports-2/1159337763130960.xml&coll=1)


Wednesday, September 27, 2006
By John Reid
A group of children took their spots with their parents behind a fence at Taylor Park in Central City on Tuesday. Many came with basketballs, footballs and a pen.

After a short wait, suddenly their eyes got wide before joyous yells erupted. Still, one 8-year-old boy asked his mom, "Is that really him," when Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant approached to sign the boy's shirt.

With NBA training camps set to begin next week, Bryant spent one of his final days of vacation in New Orleans, taking part in the Best Damn Sports Clinic held at the park and hosted by Fox Sports Network. Bryant said he did not hesitate when the network offered an invitation to work the camp and help children most affected by Hurricane Katrina last year.

"It's important for them to realize that they are not along in this fight," Bryant said. "Whenever I have an opportunity to help out, I'm here."

One hundred and fifty kids, ages 6 to 16, participated. While Bryant showed some of the campers the proper technique to defend a shooter, New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister was putting another group though some football drills that involved pass catching.

Although Bryant signed the most autographs, McAllister still got the loudest cheers. On Monday night, McAllister led the 3-0 Saints with 81 yards on 19 attempts in their 23-3 victory against the Atlanta Falcons at the Superdome.

The camp involved putting the children through fun-oriented drills in basketball, baseball and football. Some of the guests that helped with the drills included players from the New Orleans Zephyrs. USA softball star Jennie Finch, along with former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and former NBA player John Salley, and Best Damn Sports show stars Chris Rose and Leeann Tweeden.

Mayor Ray Nagin spoke to the camp participants before the drills started.

"This was awesome for the kids," McAllister said. "It was a chance for them to see that we care about them, and it was great to be out here."

The camp was a kickoff event for the Best Damn Sports Show, which is conducting its show from New Orleans for the rest of this week.

Coming to New Orleans was the idea of George Greenberg, the executive vice president programming and production for FSN.

Greenberg's son attends Tulane and was forced to evacuate to Houston before Katrina struck.

"I thought we could bring the show here to call attention to a rebirth and bring a statement visually to New Orleans," Greenberg said. "Every day and every minute, we shouldn't forget what the people here went through during Katrina."



Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 28, 2006, 10:47:50 PM
Any news on Lamar Odom since his horrible tragedy?

Lakers' Odom still mourning sudden death of infant son (http://)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Lamar Odom, carrying a bible and without his usual smile, spoke somberly Thursday regarding the sudden death of his 6˝-month-old son three months ago, saying he needed to be strong for his other children.

"I feel a little lost at times. God is keeping me strong," Odom told reporters Thursday at the Los Angeles Lakers' training camp in his first public comments since Jayden Odom suffocated in his crib and died June 28.

"Sometimes, I need to be by myself, whether it's a week or two weeks," he said. "My family has been understanding. There was a time when I thought basketball wasn't going to be able to heal the wound."

Odom and Liza Morales, his longtime companion, have an 8-year-old daughter, Destiny, and a 5-year-old son, L.J.

"She's in the third grade -- she reads on a fifth-grade level. She understands," Odom said of his daughter regarding Jayden's death. "[L.J.] understands, too. I don't think he gets it like his sister gets it."

Odom said his son was healthy at the time of his death, and autopsy reports weren't conclusive.

"I've experienced it before -- my mother, my grandmother," he said. "What keeps me strong is he died on the same day as my grandmother."

Odom was in New York for a funeral at the time of his son's death.

"It is a tough time for my family, of course," he said. "You can't take it back. Coming home [to the Los Angeles area], I feel a little better.

"It will take some time. I haven't had much time to mourn -- I've kept so busy. My family is back in New York, I have a lot of support there. I kind of needed it."

The 26-year-old Odom averaged 14.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists for the Lakers last season -- his second with the team. He played four seasons for the Los Angeles Clippers after they made him the fourth overall selection in the 1999 draft, and one with the Miami Heat.

After his son died, the versatile 6-foot-10 forward withdrew from the U.S. National Team that won a bronze medal in the world championship this summer. He also was a member of the U.S. Olympic team that won a bronze two years ago.

Odom said he kept busy this summer with "a lot of things."

"Most of them had nothing to do with basketball," he said. "At the time, basketball just wasn't enough. Of course, basketball is my No. 1 focus."

Odom said he signed a record deal and started a T-shirt line this summer.

"Those are two of the things that kept me going, kept me focused, kept me positive," he said.

When asked if the passage of time had had made things easier, Odom paused before shaking his head, his eyes reddening.

"I don't think nothing could prepare you," he said. "You just have to accept it -- it's God's work."

Odom brightened when asked about the support he's received.

"It's been amazing. The everyday person in the street has reached out and felt me a little bit," he said. "The Lakers, the organization, has been great, stood by me. They really understood how hard I was going to be hit like this.

"It's funny -- I think this is going to make me a better basketball player as far as my mental approach to the game. I look forward to being back out there with my teammates, get in shape so on the 31st [of October] I can give it all I've got."

Odom spoke for 10 minutes before doing a couple of one-on-one television interviews.

The Lakers open training camp Tuesday, and open the regular season Oct. 31 against Phoenix -- the team that eliminated them from the playoffs in the first round last spring.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 29, 2006, 12:09:12 PM

"It's funny -- I think this is going to make me a better basketball player as far as my mental approach to the game. I look forward to being back out there with my teammates, get in shape so on the 31st [of October] I can give it all I've got."



 :raisetheroof:

Here's the link:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/basketball/nba/09/28/bc.bkn.lakers.odom.ap/index.html?section=si_nba
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 29, 2006, 12:15:53 PM
Odom Speaks on Death of Son and Being Mugged.
 (http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakers29sep29,1,2460837.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
September 29, 2006

Lamar Odom sat down, placed his Bible on a table and, with damp eyes, told the story of his summer.

His infant son died while sleeping in a crib, a loss that has tugged at him since it happened in June.

The autopsy report labeled it an "unremarkable" death, a seven-month-old's life snatched by sudden infant death syndrome, the latest in a line of losses traceable through Odom's years.

Odom was in New York for the funeral of an aunt when Jayden Odom died.

Odom used to remember June 28 as the date of his grandmother's death. His son died the same day, a few years later, at Odom's home in Atlantic Beach, N.Y. Attempts to revive him at a nearby hospital were unsuccessful.

"He was gone already," Odom said Thursday. "I thought they were close to getting him to breathe again. That wasn't the case. I stayed with him for hours and hours after that, just holding him, talking to him."

Odom and his longtime girlfriend, Liza Morales, have two other children, Destiny, 8, and Lamar Jr., 5.

"I have to be strong for them," the Lakers forward said. "I feel a little lost sometimes, but God right now is keeping me strong."

Odom remained in New York most of the summer, trying to cope, when he experienced a loss of another kind. While walking at night near a family member's home in Queens, he was mugged at gunpoint by a teenager who fired a warning shot, then took Odom's watch and cash, a combined total of under $5,000.

"When this kid put a gun to me and held it to my face and, first he shot it, then pointed it at me, I thought he was going to harm me," Odom said. "I was thinking, 'Help me brace for this bullet.' I'd never been in this kind of situation before. When that happened, I said, I've got to get a little closer to the biggest icon in the world. It ain't Michael Jordan. It ain't Bob Marley, Che Guevara, even John Lennon. It's Jesus. Nobody's got more followers."

His son's death, coupled with what Odom described as the near-death experience of his own, pushed him away from basketball, his longtime comfort zone.

He has since tried to stay busy, painfully active, starting a record label called "Rich Soil" and unveiling a religious apparel line.

"Where I'm from, we're really not unified," said Odom, who was born in Queens. "I'm looking for something to bring these young people together. It's like nobody's happy for each other. It's hard times, the economy's down. Drugs in the inner-city neighborhoods are running rampant, really taking over, destroying communities, destroying lives."

Odom's life has been filled with misfortune.

His mother, Cathy, died when he was 12 of colon cancer. He honors her by writing her name on every new pair of basketball shoes he wears. He wears jersey No. 7 because it was the lucky number of his late grandmother, Mildred Mercer, who became his role model after his mother's death.

He recently had a tattoo artist inscribe the image of his son on his chest, just above his heart. His mother's image is on his back.

Basketball has been an afterthought for Odom this summer, although he acknowledged an eagerness to return to it. The Lakers begin training camp Tuesday in El Segundo.

"There was a time where I didn't think basketball was going to be able to heal this wound, but as I come back home — L.A.'s my home — and get around my guys, get around my coaches, stuff like that, I feel a little better," Odom said. "It'll take me some time because I haven't taken the time just to, I guess, mourn. I've kept myself so busy. I almost was probably too strong."

The second-best player on the Lakers, Odom started slowly last season and acknowledged having difficulty with the intricacies of the triangle offense, but over the last two months of the regular season averaged 16.8 points, 8.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists while shooting 55.1%.

"I think it's going to make me a better basketball player as far as the mental approach to the game," Odom said of his summer. "I take my time right now, more than ever, at everything I do. I feel a maturity now. I'm not going to growl at the referees. My walk and my talk is a lot different than the last time you saw me."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 29, 2006, 01:00:38 PM
It's fucked up that he lost his son the same day of his grandmothers death (June 28). And that his mom died when he was 12. I read an interview of Lamar Odom in ESPN magainze just after he was traded to the LA Lakers. The dude has had a tough life.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 29, 2006, 02:03:05 PM
It's fucked up that he lost his son the same day of his grandmothers death (June 28). And that his mom died when he was 12. I read an interview of Lamar Odom in ESPN magainze just after he was traded to the LA Lakers. The dude has had a tough life.



June 28 also happens to be my birthday and the day Jordan Farmar was drafted...Strange. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 29, 2006, 03:41:22 PM
Farmar gives inside scoop (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1291824.php)

Farmar gives inside scoop
He discusses his decision to enter the NBA and his expectations for this season.
By ADAM MAYA
The Orange County Register

It didn't take long for Jordan Farmar to set the mood.

Before answering his first question, Farmar, perched on a stool, was told he would have to share his microphone.

"I'm supposed to share; I'm a point guard," he said jokingly, raising laughter from those attending the Orange County Register's Insiders Club event at the newspaper's Hoiles Auditorium on Wednesday.

The Lakers' rookie point guard discussed everything from UCLA's recent NCAA championship run to why he decided to turn pro.

What were the deciding factors to make that jump (to the NBA)?

A: It was the toughest decision of my life. We were so close to reaching our goal and putting up another banner at Pauley Pavilion. I worked out for a lot of teams and got nothing but positive feedback. They said 'You're ready. You can play in the NBA right now.' My stock was high. For me, I was feeling like it was time for me to move on.

Tell us the story behind the name Jordan.

A: My parents loved it. Before I was born, they said I would be named Jordan whether I was a boy or a girl. Michael Jordan was just coming along at the time and he was showing signs of greatness. And just before I was born, he had a 63-point game against the Celtics at the Boston Garden, and they just fell in love with it.

You've had so many great games and great moments in a really young career. Is there any moment that stands above everything else?

A: The Final Four, without a doubt. If you can just imagine walking out in front of 70,000 people, and half of them in blue and Orange and half of them in blue and gold. And you can go to half court and raise your hands, and 35,000 people start clapping. Just having that power and that feeling at that one moment.

Has (Lakers coach) Phil (Jackson) told you what type of role you will have with the Lakers this year, how much playing time, if you can be the starting point guard?

A: When I first got drafted, I spoke to him for a while. They drafted me because they wanted a ball-handling guard. They want to push the tempo a little more. As far as playing time, I know what his reputation is. I'm prepared for that. I'm a professional athlete, and I am a member of a team. Everybody has a role. My role is to sit and learn and watch somebody else do it, and just work as hard as I can, shoot as many jumpers, so that when I'm in the game and my opportunity is presented to me, I'll be ready for it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 29, 2006, 09:16:01 PM
He Pulled a shaq  >:(  :D

Lakers coach Jackson to have hip replacement

Quote
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson, owner of an NBA-record 178 playoff victories, will have surgery to replace his right hip Tuesday -- the day his team opens training camp.

"It's to the point where he can't really function without having surgery," Lakers spokesman John Black said Friday. "He's had a problem with it for a long time. He was hoping that by doing physical therapy, it would get better over the course of the summer. Instead of getting better, it got worse."

The surgery will be performed at the Centinela Hospital Medical Center by Dr. Lawrence Dorr of the Arthritis Institute in Inglewood. Jackson is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday.

There was no timetable listed for Jackson's return, but Black said he expects the 61-year-old coach to be back on the job before the NBA season begins Oct. 31.

Assistant coaches Kurt Rambis, Frank Hamblen, Brian Shaw and Jim Cleamons will share coaching duties while Jackson recuperates.

"The plan is to have Kurt organize practices, but all four of them will run the team equally in Phil's absence," Black said. "It will be a group effort."

Black said Jackson will discuss his surgery Monday at the conclusion of the team's annual media day.

Jackson coached the Chicago Bulls to six championships in nine seasons during the 1990s, and the Lakers to three titles in six years since then. His nine championships tie him with former Boston coach Red Auerbach for the most in NBA history.

Jackson's 877 regular-season wins are the ninth-most in NBA history, and his .713 winning percentage is the best ever.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2607824
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on September 30, 2006, 05:09:31 PM
Six of the eight preseason games will be televised.

Tue-Oct 10th, 7:00pm vs Jazz (in Fresno) - No TV listing
Thu-Oct 12th, 7:00pm vs Sonics (Anaheim) - KCAL
Sun-Oct 15th, 6:30pm vs Suns (Vegas) - KCAL
Tue-Oct 17th, 7:00pm vs Kings (Vegas) - NBATV
Thu-Oct 19th, 7:00pm vs Clips (LA ?) - FSN & TNT
Fri-Oct 20th, TBD vs TBD - No TV listing
Sun-Oct 22nd, 6:30pm vs Suns (San Diego) - KCAL
Thu-Oct 26th, 7:00pm vs Nuggets (Anaheim) - TNT

                           L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 30, 2006, 06:16:32 PM
Six of the eight preseason games will be televised.

Tue-Oct 10th, 7:00pm vs Jazz (in Fresno) - No TV listing
Thu-Oct 12th, 7:00pm vs Sonics (Anaheim) - KCAL
Sun-Oct 15th, 6:30pm vs Suns (Vegas) - KCAL
Tue-Oct 17th, 7:00pm vs Kings (Vegas) - NBATV
Thu-Oct 19th, 7:00pm vs Clips (LA ?) - FSN & TNT
Fri-Oct 20th, TBD vs TBD - No TV listing
Sun-Oct 22nd, 6:30pm vs Suns (San Diego) - KCAL
Thu-Oct 26th, 7:00pm vs Nuggets (Anaheim) - TNT

                           L'UP



Wow...I'm pretty sure the first game will be televised. That's what I heard at least...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on September 30, 2006, 11:21:57 PM
i feel like grabbing my eyeballs and pulling hthem out
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 01, 2006, 01:15:34 AM
kinda weird seeing this

http://lakerszone.com/cards/ud94.htm

^ wtf was eddie jones' original number?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 01, 2006, 01:20:06 AM
^^ 25
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0Je5xX6eR9Fq0QBhgajzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12757dul6/EXP=1159777146/**http%3a//www.lakerszone.com/images/cards/ud96_59b.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2006, 11:30:22 AM
^^Yup...I still remember when he had to change it to number 6, due to Gail Goodrich finally getting his number retired...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 01, 2006, 01:11:09 PM
Lamar Odom interview with Jim Hill

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BPgliSR9sGg

I got this from clublakers.com.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 02, 2006, 11:38:06 PM
Lakers Media Day Photos
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 03, 2006, 12:24:40 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 03, 2006, 12:37:55 AM
smush looks like hes got this confused with the mortal kombat auditions
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 03, 2006, 01:12:44 AM
damn that nigga smush parker looks bulked up too.


lmao!!!!!
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2006-10/25701311.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 03, 2006, 07:35:39 AM
Lakers Media Day Photos
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 10:41:36 AM
smush looks like hes got this confused with the mortal kombat auditions


LMAO.

And LMAO@Turiaf looking like he came straight out the jungle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 10:56:28 AM
Cook, Lakers Discussing Deal (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_03.396f0e7.html)

10:00 PM PDT on Monday, October 2, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise

EL SEGUNDO - Brian Cook has one year left on his contract, but he said Monday that the Lakers and his agent have begun contract extension talks.

Cook said no salary has been discussed but that he hopes to sign a multiyear deal with the Lakers before the month is over.

The Lakers picked up Cook's option for his fourth season last year, meaning he'll earn $1,817,141.

That showed Cook and his agent, Mark Bartelstein, that the Lakers liked the 6-foot-9 forward.

If the Lakers don't tender Cook an offer before Oct. 31, the deadline for teams to sign a player, he'll become a restricted free agent after this season. The Lakers then can match any offer Cook might receive from another team.

"This is a big year for me," Cook said. "This is my contract year. I don't have no job yet. We've been trying to negotiate an extension at this point. I'm trying to be here for a while, but you know how the business is."

Cook had surgery on his right thumb in July and said he is about 75 percent healthy. He said he doesn't have full flexibility in his hand just yet but that he should be able participate in practices during training camp.

Cook, known for his outside shooting ability, averaged a career-best 7.9 points and 3.3 rebounds last year.

Cook, a first-round draft pick (No. 24) in 2003, played in 81 games, starting in 46.

"If there's a deal that makes sense, then we'll get something done," Bartelstein said in a phone interview. "Brian wants to be there, and I'm sure the Lakers would like to have him there. So we'll see what happens over the rest of the month."

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 03, 2006, 03:26:37 PM
^trade him! especially since we have Radmanovic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 03:59:38 PM
^trade him! especially since we have Radmanovic.





Naah, I don't think we'll get a player of equal value in return if we traded Cook, plus, I hear he's improving a lot...Funny to see McKie in the press conference photos, I wonder if he'll make the roster afterf all?

LA Lakers-
PG Smush Parker...Jordan Farmar/Shammond Williams
SG Kobe Bryant...Sasha Vujacic/Aaron Mckie
SF Vladimir Radmanovic...Luke Walton/Maurice Evans
PF Lamar Odom...Brian Cook/Ronny Turiaf
C Kwame Brown...Chris Mihm/Andrew Bynum

LA D-Fenders (Lakers D-League Team)-
PG Von Wafer
SG JR Pinnock
SF Devin Green
PF Marcus Slaughter
C Marcus Douhtit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 03, 2006, 04:21:53 PM
^trade him! especially since we have Radmanovic.





Naah, I don't think we'll get a player of equal value in return if we traded Cook, plus, I hear he's improving a lot...Funny to see McKie in the press conference photos, I wonder if he'll make the roster afterf all?


they're both probably gonna be traded in a package deal. for who? i dont know.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 04:57:46 PM
^trade him! especially since we have Radmanovic.





Naah, I don't think we'll get a player of equal value in return if we traded Cook, plus, I hear he's improving a lot...Funny to see McKie in the press conference photos, I wonder if he'll make the roster afterf all?


they're both probably gonna be traded in a package deal. for who? i dont know.


I was thinking more along the lines of McKie for some 2nd rounders, freeing up a spot for Devin Green...Von Wafer needs major development and JR Pinnock should also work on refining his game for a year before making the final roster...That leaves us with the roster I've been claiming (and hoping) will probably be the final one selected:

LA Lakers-
PG Smush Parker...Jordan Farmar/Shammond Williams
SG Kobe Bryant...Sasha Vujacic/Maurice Evans
SF Vladimir Radmanovic...Luke Walton/Devin Green
PF Lamar Odom...Brian Cook/Ronny Turiaf
C Kwame Brown...Chris Mihm/Andrew Bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 04:59:21 PM
Rambis in Charge (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_03.396f0e7.html)

With Lakers coach Phil Jackson undergoing right hip replacement surgery today, and with his timetable for a return uncertain, assistant Kurt Rambis will run the practices.

Rambis said there will be no differences in philosophies and that the main thing is to get the players prepared for the regular season.

"Hopefully, they won't look at me as a substitute teacher," Rambis said.

Rambis took over as head coach of the Lakers 12 games into the strike-shortened 1998-99 season after Del Harris was fired.

Rambis tied a then-NBA record with nine consecutive victories to start his head coaching career. He guided the Lakers to a 24-13 record and took them to the Western Conference finals.

He was replaced by Jackson after that season.

Rambis said not having Jackson around won't affect the growth of the team.

Rambis said enough of the players understand the offense and that the Lakers have a great coaching staff that includes Frank Hamblen, Jim Cleamons, who just rejoined the staff from the Hornets, and Brian Shaw. Rambis said all the coaches work well together.

Plus, Tex Winter, the guru of the triangle offense, will be around during training camp.

"We understand what needs to be done," Rambis said. "We also understand how we have to push the players so that they can get to the point where they're playing good basketball as early as possible."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 06:20:14 PM
Lakers Have to Watch Their Step-
They limp into camp with Bryant, Mihm and Cook coming off surgeries and Jackson about to have one. With a fast start imperative, their recovery is vital. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers3oct03,1,6601096.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)


By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 3, 2006

The Lakers limped into their annual media day, smiling for cameras and granting interviews after taking stock of more pressing concerns — knees, hips, ankles and thumbs.

Almost five months after being psychologically nicked by the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers aren't quite physically ready. Kobe Bryant, Chris Mihm and Brian Cook are still not at full strength after undergoing three distinctly different surgeries in July.

Coach Phil Jackson, also ailing, stopped by the team facility in El Segundo on Monday, slowly and painfully, before leaving the scene for a while. He is to return with a new right hip, in time for the season opener Oct. 31 against Phoenix.

Training camp begins today, but Bryant's right knee won't be ready for full speed for a while longer, although he said he would play in the season opener. Bryant ran Monday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery in mid-July to clean out scar tissue and other debris. He jogged a handful of 400-meter laps and called it a day, his condition to be re-evaluated daily.

"We've kind of been pacing it during the summer and that's going to continue," Bryant said. "It feels really strong right now so we don't want to do anything that'll set us back. We're just kind of taking our time doing little by little and then seeing how it reacts the next day. If it's not aggravated, then just step it up and continue to do that."

Mihm will run later this week for the first time since having scar tissue removed from his right ankle, part of an injury that kept him out of 24 of the team's final 25 games last season. It will be two to four weeks before he returns to the court.

Cook will actually practice today, although he acknowledged having only about 75% of the dexterity in his right thumb after it was torn open in a freak accident at a West L.A. health club. Cook sustained an open dislocation after hitting the backboard while blocking a shot.

Longtime trainer Gary Vitti would be employee of the month if the Lakers end up taking advantage of a home-friendly schedule to start the season. Fifteen of their first 20 games are at home, and a 16th is a designated road game against the Clippers.

"We really have to get off to a great jump this season if we want to have that kind of a record that moves us up in the standings and the playoffs," Jackson said. "Obviously, Kobe's got to go a little bit slower, Chris Mihm a lot slower than we anticipated. That's one of the reasons I insisted on having camp here in L.A. I think it will help us get grounded, be here at home, get healthy with our staff and medical people here and our facility here."

The Lakers hold training camp in Hawaii every other year and usually post up in San Diego or Santa Barbara for training camp in years when they don't go to the islands.

Regardless of camp location, the Lakers have some obvious work to do coming off a 45-37 season. They last took the court in a 121-90 loss to Phoenix, the most lopsided Game 7 loss in team history and only the eighth time an NBA team lost a series after holding a 3-1 lead.

Bryant had 24 points in the final game, only one in the second half, a talking point for part of a Lakers' off-season that began just a few weeks after he officially won his first scoring title. Bryant later called the criticism "completely inaccurate."

The Lakers got ahead in that series by pounding the ball down low and spreading the offense evenly, a concept championed again by Jackson for the upcoming season.

"Probably, Kobe's going to have to take less shots unless we get more as a team," Jackson said. "More players have to be involved in the aspect of scoring. That's something that has to be a conscious effort because he can get shots and he knows how to get them. It'll be a conscious effort on his part as to how to do that. I don't have a number, but I think he shot like 26, 27 times last year. … Probably even three less or four less is going to be a marked difference and that's OK.

"We've got some guys that can score in Vladimir Radmanovic and people that are going to need shots, that are shooters, Shammond Williams, etc., that are going to be assets to us if we take advantage of them."

Jackson, who has never hidden his disdain for the exhibition season, might return for an exhibition game or two after undergoing hip replacement surgery today at Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center. At the very least, he's expected back by Oct. 31.

"Dr. [Lawrence] Dorr, who's doing the procedure, tells me I'll be walking with pride at the opening night against Phoenix," Jackson said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 06:23:51 PM
Odom Considered Skipping A Season, Bryant Maintains Body Weight, Douhtit & N'Diaye Sign Non-Guaranteed Contracts (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers3oct03,1,6601096.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 3, 2006

During his lowest of low points, Lamar Odom briefly considered skipping this season. He lost his 7-month-old son, Jayden, to sudden infant death syndrome in June and was robbed at gunpoint in July. Said Bryant, a sounding board for Odom during the off-season: "When I last spoke to him, I said, 'Bro, don't even think about basketball. That's beside the point. Just think about you and your family.' "...
Bryant has maintained his upper-body strength despite not being able to run. He is listed at 220 pounds, same as last season. "BALCO," he said, smiling. ... Forward Marcus Douthit and center Mamadou N'Diaye have signed non-guaranteed contracts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 03, 2006, 08:00:17 PM
Lakers Have to Watch Their Step-
They limp into camp with Bryant, Mihm and Cook coming off surgeries and Jackson about to have one. With a fast start imperative, their recovery is vital. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers3oct03,1,6601096.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)


By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 3, 2006

The Lakers limped into their annual media day, smiling for cameras and granting interviews after taking stock of more pressing concerns — knees, hips, ankles and thumbs.

Almost five months after being psychologically nicked by the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers aren't quite physically ready. Kobe Bryant, Chris Mihm and Brian Cook are still not at full strength after undergoing three distinctly different surgeries in July.

Coach Phil Jackson, also ailing, stopped by the team facility in El Segundo on Monday, slowly and painfully, before leaving the scene for a while. He is to return with a new right hip, in time for the season opener Oct. 31 against Phoenix.

Training camp begins today, but Bryant's right knee won't be ready for full speed for a while longer, although he said he would play in the season opener. Bryant ran Monday for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery in mid-July to clean out scar tissue and other debris. He jogged a handful of 400-meter laps and called it a day, his condition to be re-evaluated daily.

"We've kind of been pacing it during the summer and that's going to continue," Bryant said. "It feels really strong right now so we don't want to do anything that'll set us back. We're just kind of taking our time doing little by little and then seeing how it reacts the next day. If it's not aggravated, then just step it up and continue to do that."

Mihm will run later this week for the first time since having scar tissue removed from his right ankle, part of an injury that kept him out of 24 of the team's final 25 games last season. It will be two to four weeks before he returns to the court.

Cook will actually practice today, although he acknowledged having only about 75% of the dexterity in his right thumb after it was torn open in a freak accident at a West L.A. health club. Cook sustained an open dislocation after hitting the backboard while blocking a shot.

Longtime trainer Gary Vitti would be employee of the month if the Lakers end up taking advantage of a home-friendly schedule to start the season. Fifteen of their first 20 games are at home, and a 16th is a designated road game against the Clippers.

"We really have to get off to a great jump this season if we want to have that kind of a record that moves us up in the standings and the playoffs," Jackson said. "Obviously, Kobe's got to go a little bit slower, Chris Mihm a lot slower than we anticipated. That's one of the reasons I insisted on having camp here in L.A. I think it will help us get grounded, be here at home, get healthy with our staff and medical people here and our facility here."

The Lakers hold training camp in Hawaii every other year and usually post up in San Diego or Santa Barbara for training camp in years when they don't go to the islands.

Regardless of camp location, the Lakers have some obvious work to do coming off a 45-37 season. They last took the court in a 121-90 loss to Phoenix, the most lopsided Game 7 loss in team history and only the eighth time an NBA team lost a series after holding a 3-1 lead.

Bryant had 24 points in the final game, only one in the second half, a talking point for part of a Lakers' off-season that began just a few weeks after he officially won his first scoring title. Bryant later called the criticism "completely inaccurate."

The Lakers got ahead in that series by pounding the ball down low and spreading the offense evenly, a concept championed again by Jackson for the upcoming season.

"Probably, Kobe's going to have to take less shots unless we get more as a team," Jackson said. "More players have to be involved in the aspect of scoring. That's something that has to be a conscious effort because he can get shots and he knows how to get them. It'll be a conscious effort on his part as to how to do that. I don't have a number, but I think he shot like 26, 27 times last year. … Probably even three less or four less is going to be a marked difference and that's OK.

"We've got some guys that can score in Vladimir Radmanovic and people that are going to need shots, that are shooters, Shammond Williams, etc., that are going to be assets to us if we take advantage of them."

Jackson, who has never hidden his disdain for the exhibition season, might return for an exhibition game or two after undergoing hip replacement surgery today at Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center. At the very least, he's expected back by Oct. 31.

"Dr. [Lawrence] Dorr, who's doing the procedure, tells me I'll be walking with pride at the opening night against Phoenix," Jackson said.


 :-[ oh no
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 08:08:38 PM
^^^Don't trip, everything will fal into place by the season opener.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 08:12:04 PM
Interview With Jeanie Buss (http://www.hoopshype.com/interviews/buss_eaves.htm)

by Michael Eaves / September 29, 2006

Growing up a Buss in Los Angeles, what was that like?

Jeanie Buss: My father didn't buy the Forum until I was a senior in high school. So for most of the time I didn't have to deal with people calling and asking me for tickets to the playoffs, concerts or whatever. But certainly being in my family growing up, we've always just been together through sports and through business and working. And certainly my father buying the Lakers was something special in that first year. The first thing he did as an owner with the Lakers was draft Magic Johnson and then his first year as owner he won a championship. So I don't know, it's magical really.

Were you a sports fan before that, or a Laker fan before that?

JB: You know, actually my dad really loved sports and so what we would do with our family times was to watch sports, go to sporting events, and he particularly chose to attend Southern California because they had such a
good football team. So when I was a little girl we went to all the football games, all the track meets, we went to Dodger games, Hollywood Park, Santa Anita. Sports has always been a way our family has interacted. Sports brings communities together, families together, and it is certainly how our family came together over our love for sports, and USC and LA teams.

I have a pretty good feeling, Jeanie, that you were popular in high school. Did that popularity go up after your dad bought the Lakers? How did you deal with that?

JB: After I graduated from high school, I attended the University of Southern California as well. Having the last name Buss, you really couldn't hide, so any time a professor would call my name, the reaction would be,
'Are you part of the Buss family?' It would start a lot of conversations and I would gain a lot of new friends I never had before (laughs).

Never short of a date were you?

JB: Never (laughing).

You are in a very unique situation. Not only do you work with your family, but you work with your boyfriend too. So many people would love to go to work and see their dad, their brother, and their spouse, or their significant other. How is that?

JB: Well, trust me, as I've said before, I might be the poster child for not mixing business with your personal life. Certainly it has its advantages – to be able to spend time with my boyfriend and family – but sometimes it has created different pressures and I wouldn't recommend it for everybody, but it has worked for me to a certain extent and I wouldn't really trade it for any other situation.

How did you deal with that when Phil Jackson left the team? I know it is tough because you have your boyfriend on one side and your dad and organization on the other.

JB: Yeah, you know sometimes when I'm talking with my dad, I said 'when Phil got fired', he says 'he didn't get fired, his contract wasn't renewed.' I go, 'okay, whatever.' That was probably that toughest time of my life. It
really was because I saw that Phil wasn't really ready to go and I think he felt he had more to do with this organization. But now when you look back at it, it really worked out for the best. Phil needed some time off. I
didn't know what was going to happen to our relationship. As it turns out our relationship became stronger because we did have that distance between us and now he's back (laughing).

Did his departure affect your relationship with your dad?

JB: No, because I understood why the decision was made. And certainly that's difficult in this business because you become friends with the people you work with in this business and when you have to trade a player or change coaches, it hurts. But if you continue to always be true to the bottom line and be true to the mission statement of winning a championship, then you do things based on that and if it means trading a player or making a coaching change, that's what you do.

But a lot of people give you credit for Phil coming back to the Lakers too. How much were you involved in that decision and how much credit should you receive for that?

JB: Well, certainly it was my fondest wish for him to return but we had a coach under contract who had signed a five-year contract and the organization was moving on. What I really wanted to see was Phil go back to work in the NBA and I didn't want to see him retired because I knew it wasn't on his terms. So I was working on Phil to come back to the NBA whether it was to take a job such as the New York Knicks or another job in the NBA. I wanted him to go back and leave the NBA on his terms as opposed to someone else's. And then when things transpired and we had a coach who needed to step down due to health reasons, well, then the Lakers job became available so of course personally that's what I wanted to see but I don't make those decisions. I don't make the basketball decisions. But, certainly, I definitely put in my suggestion.

And dad would always listen to his little girl, right?

JB: Ummm.

He might not do what she said, but he'd listen?

JB: He will always listen, yes, and that's something he has always given me – respect. And he's given me confidence because he believes in me.

How is it having such a high-profile relationship? I mean this city's full of them, but yours is still unique because you're basically the employer and you're dating your employee, as it relates to the job function. How is that in this city?

JB: A producer approached me about basing a television show on my relationship with my father and my boyfriend. He thought that would be interesting, but we'll see what happens with that. But certainly I think I
give Phil an understanding of how an organization works from the business side. Sometimes the basketball people think us marketing people ruin the game because we play music and make too much noise and so I try to explain things from that side. We don't always agree but at least I give him a background of why decisions are made in terms of the business. I don't think it makes a difference to what happens on the court, but certainly Phil knows I am here. I have his back. I am here to support him and I hope that helps make his job easier.

So its been a learning process for both of you in terms of you probably learn a lot more about the X's and O's of basketball and he's learning more about why the marketing aspect is so beneficial to a franchise

JB: Yes, and I've learned that coaches can do no right in an organization. It's kind of like you draft players then you give them to the coach and either he does a good job or he does a bad job. It's never about the players, it's always about the job that the coach does. And certainly coaches are paid well enough to have that pressure put on them, but it seems that you know.. I mean I know how hard Phil works and when I hear peoples say, 'Oh Phil just sits there on the sidelines, is he asleep?' They have no idea how much effort he puts in and everything he does is about winning and there is no other option for him. I guess I've learned I am a little more protective of the coaching position because I know the work that is involved and maybe that makes me a little bit of a better executive.

They're not just talking about your head coach, they're talking about your boyfriend too, right?


JB: Yeah, (laughs) but I am the first one to say, 'Why didn't you call a timeout?'

Are you his toughest critic? Are you on him more than anybody?

JB: Yes, and when I ask that question, he explains that there are so many layers as to what is going on in a basketball game. But as fans we just get caught in the momentum – 'keep that player in or don't take that guy
out' – or whatever. And you know its about matchups, it's about momentum, it's about keeping track of fouls, and you know there is just so much going on. Thank goodness he's got the mind to keep that all straight. But, he
isn't trying to torture anybody by not calling a timeout, that's for sure.

Several times I've been on the radio and people talk about your relationship with Phil Jackson. What is that like for you to hear on the radio everyone talking about your relationship, because that's not something most people go through.

JB: (laughs) Well, I don't think we're Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Not quite that level, absolutely not.


JB: You know, I hope people know that it doesn't compromise my position or his position. That we'd never make our relationship detrimental to the team; that we're professionals, we're adults and I don't think it's ever put in jeopardy anything that has to do with the team winning or losing.

Do you believe there is too much focus put on your relationship?


JB: Actually, I think the media has been really good about it. I think about if we were in New York and even when there was talk about Phil maybe going to coach the Knicks and how the New York media all of a sudden became my new best friend. I was getting calls from writers, 'you like New York, don't you?' 'You're not going to stop him from coming, are you?' 'Will you move to New York?' 'Do you want a position with the Knicks?' I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, this is crazy.' And so, I think the media in L.A. has been respectful and certainly probably because of Hollywood and those type of relationships, they're used to it. So I don't think it got overblown. I'm sure people are tired of hearing about it, but I don't think it really caused any distraction.

Are you tired of people wondering when you are getting married?

JB: (Laughs) We're not getting married. You know that speculation was there for a while. I think certainly I was looking for something more, a stronger commitment because I knew at some point that Phil would leave the
Lakers and I didn't know what that meant to our relationship. Well, now we've been through it and now I know that our relationship isn't about business. It is something completely different. I don't feel that same need as before, and our relationship is going on seven years now and I think that speaks for itself.

So you're like Oprah and Steadman.

JB: A little bit (laughs). Just not as much money.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 08:31:24 PM
Kwame Brown & Maurice Evans Interviewed (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=122287.0)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 09:02:18 PM
VVV LMAO@Devean George getting owned in the NBA 2K7 manual VVV


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/MuhFuggnSHAN/GumpOwned.jpg)


DEAVEAN GEORGE WANTS REVENGE-
(http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storage/images/devean.jpg)


LMAO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 03, 2006, 09:42:28 PM
VVV LMAO@Devean George getting owned in the NBA 2K7 manual VVV


(http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i88/MuhFuggnSHAN/GumpOwned.jpg)


DEAVEAN GEORGE WANTS REVENGE-
(http://members.dslextreme.com/users/storage/images/devean.jpg)


LMAO.
HAHAHA he ain going get revenge L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 03, 2006, 09:55:10 PM
8) 8) 81 Pages! 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 03, 2006, 10:13:58 PM
Let's dedicate this Page to Kobe a.k.a the GOAT  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/v/7m1mKBmyxqM

http://www.youtube.com/v/0OpfFG2mQyM
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 03, 2006, 11:00:10 PM
let review 81 once again....let me break it down...im bringin LAKERS back (YEAH) those other motherfucker suns fan dont how to act (yeah) when we show who da best!!! L'UP 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVC3DtgoYZY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 04:18:34 PM
Jordan Farmar Video Interview (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=122295.0)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 04:19:42 PM
REACTION TO KOBE'S HISTORICAL 81 (http://www.nba.com/news/Kobe_reaction.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 04:32:27 PM
It's All About Defense at the Start of Laker Camp (http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakers4oct04,1,7288667.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 4, 2006


The Lakers would just as soon forget their final three games of last season, which included a lot of Steve Nash, a little bit of Tim Thomas and then a lot more of Nash.

What was a cozy 3-1 lead dissipated quickly amid the revival of the Phoenix Suns, who ran rampant over the Lakers and averaged 120.3 points in the final three games of their first-round playoff series.

The Suns were a surge of offense against most teams last season, but Lakers coaches still forced themselves a few weeks ago to watch tape of their series. A sampling of what they saw: Nash continually blowing by Lakers guards and little or no help from the big men.

Fast forward to Tuesday, the first day of training camp, and the Lakers barely touched the triangle offense, centering instead on defense.

"We're basically doing the same things we tried to get across to the players last year, but we obviously fell and had great lapses throughout the season in games and in critical situations," said assistant coach Kurt Rambis, who will run the team during Phil Jackson's absence. "Hopefully our guys will understand that as soon as they go from offense that it's not a pat on the back and a sigh of relief — they're immediately into defense and they can turn that around to create some more offense for us."

Kobe Bryant, watching practice from a courtside massage table after a light individual workout, estimated that 85% to 90% of Tuesday's four-hour session was geared toward defense.

Bryant, for his part, was back on the all-defensive team last season after failing to make it there the year before. The Lakers as a whole also improved, rising to 15th in points allowed after plummeting to 27th in the league in 2004-05.

The offense, buoyed by Bryant's 35.4 point per game, rose to seventh overall, but the defense simply wasn't effective enough when it mattered.

"If we're going to make the playoffs and think about advancing and trying to beat some of the top teams in the league, my man [Bryant] is not going to get 81 three games in a row or nothing like that," forward Lamar Odom said. "We didn't win enough what I would call ugly games. If you watch the Detroits, they do a good job of that. The Miami Heat, even the Dallas Mavericks to get to the championship, that's what you've got to do. We've got to improve on winning ugly, and defense will help you."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 04:34:19 PM
Mihm Back In 2 Weeks Minimum (http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakers4oct04,1,7288667.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 4, 2006

Center Chris Mihm ran for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in July. Mihm, who logged about 10 minutes on a treadmill Tuesday, will be sidelined at least two more weeks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 04:46:59 PM
Odom seeking to solidify role as team leader (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/atoz/article_1296663.php)

By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register
EL SEGUNDO – Lakers coach Phil Jackson said early last season he would observe Lamar Odom and make a determination whether Odom merited status as a team captain with Kobe Bryant. Jackson never gave Odom the official designation.

But Bryant began regularly waving to Odom and saying: "Come with me." So Odom became Bryant's regular partner at pregame meetings with referees and opposing captains.

This season, Odom is hoping to clarify his leadership position. Just as he did after his grandmother's death in 2003, Odom is attempting to take the grimness of his infant son's death June 28 as an impetus to grow more serious about his profession.

"I'm into this mature thing right now," Odom said Tuesday. "I'm as focused as ever."

Although Odom spent the last month of his offseason resuming his exercise program while in New York, the opening of Lakers training camp Tuesday was Odom's first time on the court since early July.

Kurt Rambis, the Lakers' acting coach while Jackson recovers from hip surgery, couldn't help but notice amid all the teaching and defensive drills that Odom was having a ball.

"I was happy to see Lamar smile," Rambis said. "He brought energy. He was vocal out there. You could see he was focused, wanting to do the right things, run the drills the right way and be more of a leader."

With Jackson away and Bryant on the sidelines in sandals because of July 13 knee surgery, Odom has increased stature on the court.

Bryant advised Odom during the summer to focus on holding his family together and not to worry about basketball, though it was likely to serve eventually as a mind cleanser.

"That's something we talked about," Bryant said. "Ever since we were kids, the game has always been a refuge."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 04:50:08 PM
Odom Finding Focus/Jackson on the Mend (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_04.3940256.html)

11:28 PM PDT on Tuesday, October 3, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
Odom Matures

EL SEGUNDO - Sometime in early July, Lamar Odom played full-court basketball. It was the last time he played in a five-on-five game until Tuesday.

Odom has searched for some normalcy in his life since June, and he may have found a measure of it during the Lakers' first day of training camp practice.

His 6˝-month-old son, Jayden, died from sudden infant death syndrome in his crib in June and Odom and his family have been in mourning since.

Basketball was the last thing on Odom's mind.

But he was back with his basketball family playing a game he considered briefly skipping this season.

Odom said he felt his timing coming back. He said his back was tight after the three-plus-hour practice and that he planned on taking an ice bath.

In many ways, as much as Odom needed his teammates there for him, they also needed Odom to be the leader since Kobe Bryant remains out recovering from right knee surgery.

"You know what's so funny, I guess from the career that I've had, from my personality to my off-the-court situation this summer, I think naturally that's going to come out," Odom said. "With him (Bryant) being here or without him, of course on the court, that's something that I'm looking forward to.

"It's kind of my personality anyway to be talkative and talk to everybody. Keep focused. I don't know. I'm into this mature thing right now, so I guess I'm trying to lead by example, as well as be myself. I'm really into the game. I'm focused as ever. So I definitely want to step into that role."

Odom even talked about how he had become unraveled mentally when officials made calls he disagreed with.

The loss of his son has made Odom take stock in himself.

"I promised to myself, I vowed to myself this year that when a referee makes a call to stay away from it so I can keep myself in the game mentally as well," Odom said.

Seeing Odom back to his old effervescent self was a welcome sight for the Lakers.

"I was happy to see Lamar smile," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He brought energy. He was vocal out there. You could see that he was focused, wanting to do the right things, run the drills the right way, be more of a leader out there. But for him and all the things that he had to go through this summer, it was just good to see him smile and be out there on the court again."

Jackson on the Mend

Lakers coach Phil Jackson had successful right hip replacement surgery Tuesday and should be released from the hospital today.

Lakers public relations director John Black said Jackson had a 45-minute procedure and should be fully weight-bearing. Jackson will be re-evaluated next week and has no timetable for his return to the Lakers' training camp.

Black said Jackson, 61, has a non-cemented implant with a metal head and a highly cross-linked polyurethane cup.

Jackson had surgery at Centinela Hospital Medical Center and it was performed by Dr. Lawrence Dorr of the Arthritis Institute in Inglewood.

Jackson said at media day Monday that he plans on being ready to coach the Lakers on opening night, Oct. 31 against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, and that he hopes to coach in at least one exhibition game.

"I heard everything went well for him," said Bryant, who sat on the sideline during practice Tuesday. "Hopefully we'll have him back sooner rather than later."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 04, 2006, 04:52:38 PM
^^That's good to here about Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 04, 2006, 04:54:02 PM
Mihm Back In 2 Weeks Minimum (http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakers4oct04,1,7288667.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 4, 2006

Center Chris Mihm ran for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery in July. Mihm, who logged about 10 minutes on a treadmill Tuesday, will be sidelined at least two more weeks.

At least it means more minutes for Bynum. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 04:59:14 PM
It's Time to Crunch Lakers' Numbers (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-adande4oct04,1,1563991.column?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

J.A. Adande:
October 4, 2006

In honor of Kobe Bryant's new number — and one of my favorite TV shows — here are 24 thoughts on the Lakers.

24 Those digits sure look strange beneath Bryant's name on that gold jersey and it will never feel quite natural, like Joe Montana wearing a Chiefs uniform. Bryant says he wore No. 24 in his first year of high school ball, and that it also represents maximizing every hour of every day.

23 Luke Walton was signing an item Bryant had already autographed, saw a 24 next to Bryant's name, and did a double-take. "It'll be a little strange at first," Walton said of his teammate's new number. "But you kind of always know where Kobe is, no matter what his number is."

22 Andrew Bynum looks like a different person, as if someone replaced the skinny kid with a veteran power forward. He says he weighs 285 pounds. That's what they listed him at last year. Trust me, he's bigger. "He's not a boy anymore," Phil Jackson said. "He's got that man-type body."

21 The coaches think the returning players have enough of a grasp on the triangle offense that it won't be emphasized at the start of training camp.
"We feel we need as a ballclub to pick it up on the defensive end to do the things we need to do to have a shot at postseason play," said Kurt Rambis, who will handle the main coaching duties while Phil Jackson recovers from hip replacement surgery.

20 It was painful just to watch Jackson walk around Monday during Lakers media day. He also sounded weaker, his voice raspier and less authoritative than usual. It's hard to imagine him coaching after this season, let alone after his contract expires in 2008.

19 Two counter-arguments: 1). Rambis said he knows five people who had hip replacement surgery and felt much better afterward. 2) Last time I thought Jackson was gone, after he had angioplasty to clear an artery in 2003, he came back feeling strong the next season. (Then the Lakers let him go.)

18 Speaking of being let go: Mitch Kupchak should really hope the Lakers make the playoffs this season and Bynum shows signs he can be an impact player.

17 Lamar Odom remembers what went right at the end of last season, when all of his numbers went up. "Just finding my places in the post," Odom said. "Knowing how to manipulate a little bit. Knowing how to break it and still be within the offense."

16 With Odom playing that way, and with Kwame Brown giving them an inside presence, well, here's how Walton put it: "When we did what we were supposed to last year...we were one of the better teams in the NBA."

15 They won't be one of the better teams until Bryant fully recovers from surgery on his right knee. I teased Bryant — who avoided jumping this summer — that I could outleap him right now, and he didn't dispute it. When 6-foot sportswriters have more hops than Bryant, the Lakers are in trouble.

14 When Bryant had surgery on his knee three years ago he didn't return to his old attacking style of play until December. Of course, he didn't do any rehabbing that summer because he was preoccupied with the pending sexual assault charge. Bryant spent this summer working out with the Lakers training staff and says he'll be ready to go come opening night.

13 Bryant got to the gym at 5 a.m. some mornings. He said the next one in was Bynum. Jordan Farmar also logged a lot of hours at the Toyota Center, Bryant said. It sure looks like it; Farmar is much thicker than the guy I saw at UCLA.

12 Bryant is also convinced Kwame Brown is bigger.

11 Bryant is very relaxed. This is the first training camp in four years that he hasn't had some negative issue hanging over his head. The controversy over his second-half disappearance in Game 7 against Phoenix appears to have dissipated, and Bryant can just talk about what's next, for a change.

10 When Lakers public relations director John Black tried to wrap up Bryant's interview sessions on media day, Bryant took time to do a couple of TV interviews in Spanish, took questions in English from a Japanese reporter, then chatted informally with reporters.

9 For the Lakers' sake, it might be better if Bryant were angry at the world. Didn't it seem as if some of his best games came when he was under duress?

8 Vladimir Radmanovic will do well with the Lakers. Dead-eye shooters such as Jim Paxson and Craig Hodges have flourished in the triangle.

7 After the Lakers blew that 3-1 lead to Phoenix and lost in the first round, it left a bad enough taste to keep the team motivated. "I think everybody feels like they've got a lot to prove," Odom said. "The spotlight is on us, being Lakers."

6 The TV lights are on them, that's for sure. They'll make 24 appearances on ABC, TNT and ESPN. (That's as many as the Miami Heat.)

5 One reason Bryant better be ready by December: the Lakers have eight road games that month.

4 I have Dallas, San Antonio, Phoenix, the Clippers, Houston and Denver (somebody has to win the Northwest Division) as locks to make the playoffs.

3 That leaves the Lakers fighting with Utah, Minnesota, Sacramento, Memphis and the Hornets for the final two spots.

2 Can't wait for the new season of "24" in January.

1 In another dramatic story line, the Lakers, after a sluggish start, will ride another strong second half to grab the eighth playoff spot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 05:10:06 PM
Smush Parker Interview (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=122361.0)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 05:46:04 PM
Chris Mihm/Kwame Brown Blog (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=122367.new#new)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 04, 2006, 06:02:53 PM
Tue-Oct 10th, 7:00pm vs Jazz (in Fresno) - No TV listing

                           L'UP

I'll Listen to it on the Radio if it's not on TV 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 08:36:26 PM
Kobe Video Interview (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=121853.0)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2006, 08:51:13 PM
Kobe Workin' With Some Kids In New Orleans-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz_6DBZAjcU&NR
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 04, 2006, 11:34:02 PM
Smush Parker hurt his shoulder during practice..He's Day-To-Day..FUCK!!!!  >:(

Lakers have so many injuries...

1. Phil had his Hip surjury during company time  >:(

2. Kobe stil recovering from his Knee surjury

3. B.Cook recovoring from finger surjury

4. Mihm recovering from Ankle surjury

5. Smush got hurt today

6. Lamar lost his baby, so he's mentaly fuck'd up

7. Turiaf probably stil recovering from heart surjury

Hopefully eveyone recorvers in the next 27 days.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 05, 2006, 01:18:16 AM
Ronny Turiaf =  :pimp:

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20061003/i/r136421411.jpg)
Quote
Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball forward Ronny Turiaf of France laughs with a reporter after he sang the song 'Sweet Home Alabama' while answering questions following a workout at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo, California October 3, 2006.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 10:49:16 AM
Hopefully eveyone recorvers in the next 27 days.

I have faith... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 10:53:37 AM
Radmanovic Takes 'D' Seriously (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_05.388bd8b.html)

11:52 PM PDT on Wednesday, October 4, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
EL SEGUNDO - Oh, it was an insult, all right, one that Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis threw out at Vladimir Radmanovic and one the 6-foot-10 forward took in stride.

Defense has been the big theme during the first two days of Lakers training camp, and Radmanovic took the bait.

Radmanovic is not known for his defensive prowess, but he has been getting down in his defensive stance, talking on defense, helping on defense, trying to be a better defender than he ever has been.

After Tuesday's practice, Rambis told Radmanovic he "showed me a lot more on the defensive end than I expected out of him."

Rambis, who is running Lakers practices while head coach Phil Jackson recovers from right hip replacement surgery, gathered his thoughts for a moment, looked at Radmanovic and said, "I guess that's kind of an insult, huh?"

"It was a positive insult," Radmanovic said.

"You can tell that his mind-set is to play offense," Rambis said, "but he also understands that he's got a responsibility on the defensive end."

The reality is that the Lakers signed Radmanovic to a five-year, $31 million contract in July because he can stretch the defense with his ability to consistently knock down three-point shots.

Radmanovic made 39 percent of his three-pointers last season. He was acquired by the Clippers in February for his outside shooting, and he didn't disappoint, making 46.3 percent of his three-pointers during the playoffs. He has shot 38.1 percent from three-point range over his five-year career.

Radmanovic did say he understands the Lakers' defensive principles because they are similar to the ones he learned during his first four-plus seasons in Seattle.

"I'm pretty much familiar with that kind of defense," Radmanovic said. "I think I can help a lot."

He's still learning the triangle offense, but he rebuffed the notion that it takes a player an entire season to learn it.

"I'll try to pick it up earlier," Radmanovic said. "It's going to be too late at the end of the season. It doesn't seem too complicated to me. Maybe it is. I just don't realize it yet. So far, it's been pretty good for me. There are some adjustments I have to do. Just get rid of old habits and put all this new stuff into my brain and start working it that way."





 :rock: :banana: :rock: :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 10:58:01 AM
Offense to make up for D (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4443214)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
EL SEGUNDO - The rule was drilled into his head so many times last season - "Don't leave Vladimir Radmanovic open, no matter what" - that Lakers forward Lamar Odom had no trouble recalling it in talking about his newest teammate Wednesday.
It also was easier said than done, as Odom learned during a Feb. 24 game in which Radmanovic connected on five 3-pointers and scored 19 points against the Lakers.

The next time the Lakers played the Clippers, coach Phil Jackson abandoned the idea of having Odom cover Radmanovic altogether.

Jackson started Luke Walton on Radmanovic and took his chances by matching up Odom against Elton Brand.

If Odom had trouble chasing Radmanovic all over the floor, Jackson reasoned, maybe he at least could make things a little difficult for Brand on the offensive end.

Six months later, the Lakers' new problem is how best to integrate Odom and Radmanovic in the lineup. They have one of the league's most dynamic players in Odom and one of the league's most unstoppable shooters in Radmanovic.

The Lakers hope the mismatches Odom and Radmanovic create on offense - with Odom capable of posting triple-doubles and Radmanovic capable of hitting any shot on the floor - will compensate for the mismatches they will face on defense.
"Wherever he is, that's where I'm going to drive the basketball," Odom said. "Hopefully, his man stays. If he doesn't, then I'll average two or three more assists with that guy on my team."

The problem with playing a lineup with Odom and Radmanovic comes on the defensive end, where one of the two would have to match up against a bigger power forward and the other against a faster small forward.

Radmanovic gained a reputation as a one-dimensional shooter at his previous NBA stops. But Radmanovic acquitted himself on defense during the Lakers' first training camp practice Tuesday, according to assistant Kurt Rambis.

He moved his feet well, used his size and was aggressive. Rambis added that he smiled after telling Radmanovic he gave him more than he expected as a defender. The coach worried Radmanovic might consider it an insult.

"He wants to be good," Rambis said. "You can tell that his mind-set is to play offense, but he also understands that he's got a responsibility at the defensive end."

Radmanovic said: "That's our focus right now. I think we all should concentrate on that. I know our offense is going to come with the triangle offense the coach wants us to run. But defense we have to get better in order to be a better team."

Odom, meanwhile, thrives by creating mismatches on offense. If he has a smaller player on him, Odom can use his size and go to work inside.

If he has a bigger player on him, Odom can draw him out to the perimeter.

"We're going to apply a lot of pressure offensively," Odom said.

"In this league, what you've seen with the Phoenix Suns, their offense is their defense."

The Lakers envision taking advantage of their versatility by playing lineups big and small, finding the mismatch on offense and switching regularly on defense. Odom talked Wednesday about a lineup with both Radmanovic and Brian Cook on the floor.

That would give the Lakers two shooting forwards that opposing teams would have to cover, leaving them less likely to commit a second defender to stopping Kobe Bryant.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 11:02:04 AM
Farmar's Development (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep5oct05,1,7372592.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 5, 2006

Jordan Farmar was enmeshed in the fall quarter at UCLA a year ago, taking in Bruins football games and preparing for a basketball season that eventually ended in the NCAA championship game.

He's now starting over, in a big way, leaving the comforts of Westwood after his sophomore season and becoming the 26th player taken in the NBA draft, property of the Lakers.

UCLA still tugs at him — he stopped by campus recently — but his present-day status almost leaves him in awe.

"I still have friends that are there," Farmar said. "I do miss it at times, but I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world. I can't even put into words how good it feels to be here. It's good to have someone like Kobe [Bryant] watching, and when you do something right and wrong, give you advice on how to improve. It makes it a great situation."

Farmar, 19, has demonstrated decent knowledge of the triangle offense and has shown some fire defensively, but he joins a crowded backcourt and could be a candidate for the Development League. He is the least experienced of the Lakers guards, falling in line behind Bryant, Smush Parker, Maurice Evans, Sasha Vujacic, Aaron McKie and Shammond Williams.

"It's certainly possible," General Manager Mitch Kupchak said. "Training camp will give us a gauge. He had a good summer. He did work on his body so he's stronger. It looks like he's held his own [so far], but the D-League is there for a reason. It's going to depend on training camp, the health of our players and coach's decision."

Players in their first two seasons can be assigned to the Development League up to three times a season. If Farmar were assigned to the Los Angeles D-Fenders — the Lakers' Development League team — he would continue to be paid his NBA salary and would still be considered part of the Lakers' 15-man roster.

He'd rather not talk about it, understandably.

"I haven't thought of it," Farmar said. "I'm sure they're going to want to do what's best for their organization and for me as well. If they feel that I can get experience down there … it's not the end of the world. I would love to be on the court with these guys, that's definitely what my goal is, but I'm professional now and I have to act like one."
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 11:03:12 AM
Bynum Coming Along (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep5oct05,1,7372592.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 5, 2006

The Lakers' other teenager, Andrew Bynum, packed on some muscle during the off-season and said he is now 7 feet 1. Now he needs to work on court awareness and expanding his moves in the post.

"You can just look at Andrew and see that he's improved his body," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He still has a long way to go in terms of the knowledge he has to have in order to have success out there on the floor. He has made strides, he has made improvements. It's nice to see that he's getting more control over his body. He was puppy-like last year. He's starting to tighten things up a little bit."

Bynum, who will be 19 this month, averaged 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in only 7.3 minutes last season.

"I'm going to go out there and prove I should get some more minutes," he said. "That's what training camp is for."
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 01:53:54 PM
Lakers Begin Training Camp (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_18809.shtml)

By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Oct 2, 2006, 17:38 
 
After a long summer (they always seem long by the beginning of October), the Los Angeles Lakers finally convene for training camp this week.  Unfortunately for Coach Phil Jackson, the pre-season begins not with him courtside but with hip replacement surgery.  The Lakers are estimating that he'll return by opening night, but he'll be notably absent or limited throughout most if not all of training camp.

The following are questions submitted to HOOPSWORLD.com from Laker fans throughout the summer:

Why did Phil Jackson wait until the END of the summer to have surgery?
Harkening back to the Shaquille "I'll heal on company time" O'Neal foot surgery of a few years back, the timing is certainly unfortunate.  It would appear that in this case, Jackson's situation has more in common with what Kobe Bryant experienced right before the opening of camp for Team USA.  In general, surgery is the last option, as both Bryant and Jackson were undergoing rehab prior to their decisions.  It was only when pain management was no longer a consideration that surgery became inevitable.

Jackson also apparently had the weddings of two his daughters to celebrate.  Though fans want basketball to come first above all, players/coaches are entitled to some private family time as well during the off-season.

In his absence, the assistants will handle his duties (Kurt Rambis, Brian Shaw, Frank Hamblen and the returning Jim Cleamons).

How long will Jackson really be sidelined?
Hip replacement surgery is not nearly as invasive as it once was.  Though opening night is certainly a possibility for Jackson, the Lakers may be a bit optimistic in that target.

Having consulted a physician with no ties to Jackson, although the long term prognosis is very positive . . . short term he may not have an easy time recovering.  Best case he can return to work in two to three weeks, but too quick a return could actual make the long-term recovery even dicer.

In a normal situation, 6-8 weeks would be the proper recovery time.  Taking into account Jackson's age, injury history, NBA travel schedule, etc, it may not be until 10-15 weeks until he full recovers.

He'll be able to coach throughout that period, but in all likelihood he will be fighting through some levels of pain and discomfort to do so.

How will this impact Jackson's coaching style?  He may end up standing more on the sidelines during games as sitting for long periods of time may be more taxing on the hip.

There are still some free agents out there, notably Melvin Ely and Mo Taylor.  Why aren't the Lakers signing these guys?
First of all, the Lakers already have a full roster.  Assuming the team decides to guarantee the contracts of Smush Parker and Ronny Turiaf as expected, the team will have 15 guaranteed players.  As it is, players like Devin Green, Von Wafer and J.R. Pinnock have an uphill battle to even make the squad considering the lack of roster space.

Secondly, Ely is more than likely a center in the triangle.  Considering the team already has Kwame Brown, Chris Mihm and Andrew Bynum at the position, Ely would probably be redundant.

Unless the Lakers truly believed he was versatile enough to play power forward (doubtful), the only argument to be made for attaining Ely would be if the Lakers planned on trading Mihm.  They would also have to have reservations that Bynum is not capable of manning major minutes in his sophomore season.  In that case, Ely would be a short term stopgap until Bynum is fully developed.

That said, it does not appear that the Lakers are even in the running for Ely (in fact it was just announced that he is returning to the Charlotte Bobcats for another season).

As far as Mo Taylor, does he bring anything to the table that Brian Cook or Vladimir Radmanovic do not?  Taylor certainly hasn't built up his reputation as a rebounder or defender.  Considering the Laker roster glut, it wouldn't appear that Taylor is in the plans . . .

Will Jordan Farmar get any minutes this season?
The Lakers have a lot of guards this year.  For as many small forwards as GM Mitch Kupchak used to carry on the roster, the Lakers are even more overloaded this year at guard.

Along with Farmar, the Lakers have Kobe Bryant, Mo Evans, Smush Parker, Sasha Vujacic, Shammond Williams, Aaron McKie, Von Wafer, Devin Green and J.R. Pinnock.  That's ten guards!  Though three are unlikely to make it past training camp, Farmar will be competing with six others for playing time.

Considering Phil Jackson's history of sitting rookies for a season while they learn the system and develop their bodies for the NBA grind, Farmar is probably not going to make a major impact in his first year.

On the other hand, if he outplays the other guards in practice and makes the best of his game-time opportunities, there's always the chance he finds a role in the rotation.

Why did the Lakers sign Green and Pinnock if they're more than likely to be cut?
The Lakers had restricted free agent rights on Green and the draft rights to Pinnock over the summer.  Though LA wanted both to play overseas for a season, maintaining the team's rights, neither was willing to do so.

Every year, the Lakers bring 17-20 players to camp.  This time around they happen to have a couple of players they would like to keep given the opportunity.  Instead of the usual fodder who are signed simply to give the Lakers three or four teams of five to compete against each other through camp, LA will be taking long hard looks at Pinnock, Green and (in theory) Wafer.

Should one of the young players have a great camp, they could inspire the Lakers to open a spot for them.

Who else is coming to camp?
Word is Mamadou N'Diaye, formerly of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Marcus Douthit will round out the training camp roster.  Considering the glut, neither has a great shot to make the team.  As as with the other Lakers trying to make the squad, a strong training camp could change things.

Is Chris Mihm Ready to play yet?
After missing a major portion of last season, including the playoffs, Mihm is still not 100% healthy.  After off-season surgery and extensive rehab, it appeared that he had regained full strength, but unfortunately he has experienced setbacks that are expected to limit him throughout camp.  His slow recovery probably lowered his trade value this summer.

Considering the home heavy schedule in November, will the Lakers come out to a fast start?
The fact that the core of the Laker squad has a full year together in the triangle should give the team a boost in the early going.  Last year the squad was starting at square one in a system that is not necessarily easy to master.

Health concerns could temper the start, as Bryant is not fully recovered from knee surgery.  Neither is Brian Cook (hand).  Mihm isn't ready, Coach Jackson will be going under the knife, and Lamar Odom is still trying to mentally recover from the devastating loss of his son.

After November the rest of the season is more road heavy, the Lakers will need a fast start to have a successful season.  Unfortunately it's not a given that they'll have one with everything considered.  If things do start slowly, the Lakers will need to have a very good season on the road to make up for it.

After the long wait, the Lakers finally begin play on October 10th against the Utah Jazz.  On paper the Lakers are a deeper team, more experienced team.  It should prove to be an exciting pre-season as the Lakers prepare for what they hope to be a very successful year.

(Note: It appears that former Laker Laron Profit has signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.)

 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 02:56:36 PM
Jay-Z/Kobe Commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDc7YCTD_HY)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 05, 2006, 03:01:53 PM
fuck Jay-Z
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 04:43:02 PM
^^LOL...Kobe's new nickname = The Trophy. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 05, 2006, 04:44:54 PM
Lakers slut...FUCK SUNS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 05:05:17 PM
Artest Wanted To Be A Laker (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=alipour/061005)

"Getting traded to the Lakers would have been great for my career. Just from a business standpoint, that's a million records sold. The Lakers pushed real hard. I was talking to Kobe a lot, and I never talked to Kobe ever in my life. He reached out, was like, 'Come to the Lakers.' He said, 'We're going to get you here.' Next day, I got an apartment in Hollywood, I moved some of my stuff, and I was in L.A. for two months, just waiting to be a Laker. Kobe would have done the scoring, Lamar does the passing and triple doubles, and we can all play the point. That would've been dangerous."


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 05, 2006, 05:15:57 PM
Hey, what is your guys thoughts on Bynum? I think with time he is going to be a BEAST with L.A.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 05:36:11 PM
Hey, what is your guys thoughts on Bynum? I think with time he is going to be a BEAST with L.A.


Agreed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 05, 2006, 05:41:28 PM
I think eventually he can be good enough that the Lakers will be HIS team. Kobe will be older of course but as he develops I think that is when the Lakers will make another title run. I seen flashes of great things from him but he is so raw right now. Once he figures it out, he will be a problem.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2006, 05:46:25 PM
I think eventually he can be good enough that the Lakers will be HIS team. Kobe will be older of course but as he develops I think that is when the Lakers will make another title run. I seen flashes of great things from him but he is so raw right now. Once he figures it out, he will be a problem.



Yup...I definitely see a future Jordan-Bynum tandem.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 05, 2006, 06:30:13 PM
I think eventually he can be good enough that the Lakers will be HIS team. Kobe will be older of course but as he develops I think that is when the Lakers will make another title run. I seen flashes of great things from him but he is so raw right now. Once he figures it out, he will be a problem.



Yup...I definitely see a future Jordan-Bynum tandem.
Those 2 can cause some serious damage in the league in 6 years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 05, 2006, 06:30:51 PM
Artest Wanted To Be A Laker (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=alipour/061005)

"Getting traded to the Lakers would have been great for my career. Just from a business standpoint, that's a million records sold. The Lakers pushed real hard. I was talking to Kobe a lot, and I never talked to Kobe ever in my life. He reached out, was like, 'Come to the Lakers.' He said, 'We're going to get you here.' Next day, I got an apartment in Hollywood, I moved some of my stuff, and I was in L.A. for two months, just waiting to be a Laker. Kobe would have done the scoring, Lamar does the passing and triple doubles, and we can all play the point. That would've been dangerous."


:'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 05, 2006, 10:59:42 PM
Lakers 2006-2007 Regular Season Schedule

Note: Times are PST.

Oct. 31 - vs. Phoenix - 7:30pm
Nov. 1 - @ Golden State - 7:30pm
Nov. 3 - vs. Seattle - 7:30pm
Nov. 5 - @ Seattle - 6:00pm
Nov. 7 - vs. Minnesota - 7:30pm
Nov. 8 - @ Portland - 7:00pm
Nov. 10 - vs. Detroit - 7:30pm
Nov. 12 - vs. Memphis - 6:30pm
Nov. 17 - vs. Toronto - 7:30pm
Nov. 19 - vs. Chicago - 5:00pm
Nov. 21 - vs. L.A. Clippers - 7:30pm
Nov. 24 - @ Utah - 6:00pm
Nov. 26 - vs. New Jersey - 6:30pm
Nov. 28 - vs. Milwaukee - 7:30pm
Nov. 30 - vs. Utah - 7:30pm
Dec. 2 - @ L.A. Clippers - 7:30pm
Dec. 4 - vs. Indiana - 7:30pm
Dec. 6 - vs. New Orleans/O.K. City - 7:30pm
Dec. 8 - vs. Atlanta - 7:30pm
Dec. 10 - vs. San Antonio - 6:30pm
Dec. 12 - @ Houston - 5:30pm
Dec. 13 - @ Dallas - 6:30pm
Dec. 15 - vs. Houston - 7:30pm
Dec. 17 - vs. Washington - 6:30pm
Dec. 19 - @ Chicago - 5:30pm
Dec. 20 - @ Minnesota - 5:00pm
Dec. 22 - @ New Jersey - 4:30pm
Dec. 25 - @ Miami - 11:30am
Dec. 27 - @ Orlando - 4:00pm
Dec. 29 - @ Charlotte - 4:00pm
Dec. 31 - vs. Philadelphia - 6:30pm
Jan. 4 - @ Sacramento - 7:30pm
Jan. 5 - vs. Denver - 7:30pm
Jan. 7 - vs. Dallas - 6:30pm
Jan. 9 - @ Memphis - 5:00pm
Jan. 10 - @ Houston - 5:30pm
Jan. 12 - vs. Orlando - 7:30pm
Jan. 15 - vs. Miami - 7:00pm
Jan. 17 - @ San Antonio - 6:00pm
Jan. 18 - @ Dallas - 6:30pm
Jan. 20 - @ New Orleans/O.K. City - 5:00pm
Jan. 22 - vs. Golden State - 7:30pm
Jan. 26 - vs. Charlotte - 7:30pm
Jan. 28 - vs. San Antonio - 12:30pm
Jan. 30 - @ New York - 4:30pm
Jan. 31 - @ Boston - 4:30 pm
Feb. 2 - @ Indiana – 4:00pm
Feb. 3 - @ Washington – 4:00pm
Feb. 5 - @ Atlanta – 4:00pm
Feb. 8 - @ Detroit – 5:00pm
Feb. 9 - @ Toronto – 4:00pm
Feb. 11 - @ Cleveland – 12:30pm
Feb. 13 – vs. New York – 7:30pm
Feb. 15 – vs. Cleveland – 7:30pm
Feb. 21 – vs. Portland – 7:30pm
Feb. 23 – vs. Boston – 7:30pm
Feb. 25 - @ Golden State – 3:00pm
Feb. 26 - @ Utah – 6:00pm
Mar. 2 – vs. Sacramento – 7:30pm
Mar. 4 - @ Phoenix – 12:30pm
Mar. 6 - @ Minnesota – 5:00pm
Mar. 7 - @ Milwaukee – 5:00pm
Mar. 9 - @ Philadelphia – 4:00pm
Mar. 11 – vs. Dallas – 6:00pm
Mar. 15 - @ Denver – 7:30pm
Mar. 16 – vs. Portland – 7:30pm
Mar. 18 – vs. Minnesota – 6:30pm
Mar. 22 - @ Memphis – 5:00pm
Mar. 23 - @ New Orleans/O.K. City – 5:00pm
Mar. 25 – vs. Golden State – 6:30pm
Mar. 27 – vs. Memphis – 7:30pm
Mar. 30 – vs. Houston – 7:30pm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 05, 2006, 11:07:01 PM
Artest Wanted To Be A Laker (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=alipour/061005)

"Getting traded to the Lakers would have been great for my career. Just from a business standpoint, that's a million records sold. The Lakers pushed real hard. I was talking to Kobe a lot, and I never talked to Kobe ever in my life. He reached out, was like, 'Come to the Lakers.' He said, 'We're going to get you here.' Next day, I got an apartment in Hollywood, I moved some of my stuff, and I was in L.A. for two months, just waiting to be a Laker. Kobe would have done the scoring, Lamar does the passing and triple doubles, and we can all play the point. That would've been dangerous."


:'(

that would've been crazy. too bad we didn't have the cap room or the players to trade for him. if we could've got artest AND kept odom ooooh!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 06, 2006, 08:28:39 PM
Guard Smush Parker practiced Thursday after sitting out Wednesday because of a sore shoulder.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep6oct06,1,7831346.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 06, 2006, 08:38:42 PM
Phil Jackson Walking With a Cane (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/wire/sns-ap-bkn-lakers-jackson,1,2160737.story?coll=sns-ap-lakers-headlines)

By Associated Press
5:38 PM PDT, October 5, 2006

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is recovering well following right hip replacement surgery and walking with a cane, assistant Kurt Rambis said Thursday.

Jackson underwent the operation Tuesday at the Centinela Hospital Medical Center, and was discharged from the hospital a day later.

Rambis said that Jeanie Buss, Jackson's longtime girlfriend, told him the 61-year-old coach was walking with a cane. Buss is the Lakers' executive vice president of business operations and the daughter of team owner Jerry Buss.

"That's pretty good improvement," Rambis said. "He's more upright, too, which is probably something hard to believe."

Rambis has been running practice in Jackson's absence and will continue to do so until Jackson's return.

"His timetable is up to him and how well he heals," Rambis said regarding Jackson's return to the team. Jackson told reporters on Monday -- a day before the start of training camp -- that he expects to be on the bench Oct. 31, when the Lakers open the season against Phoenix.

Meanwhile, the Lakers continued to work on defense, and sprinkled in some of the triangle offense Thursday. There were times during a scrimmage that Tex Winter, the team's basketball consultant who is considered the guru of the triangle offense, stopped the action and pointed out mistakes.

"Whether (Jackson) is here or not, there's a learning process that we have to go through with these guys," Rambis said. "We've got a bunch of guys trying to learn the offense, guys learning how to play together. So, its a process."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 06, 2006, 08:43:00 PM
Lakers remaining in guarded condition (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4448550)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
10/05/2006 10:45:37 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - About the only thing Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis can say with respect to the ball-handing guards competing in training camp is that everything will be sorted out by opening night Oct. 31.

The Lakers have four such guards in Smush Parker, Sasha Vujacic, Shammond Williams and Jordan Farmar, and only 48 minutes to divide each game between them.

Parker started all 82 games last season and established himself in the league after failing to stick with three previous teams.

Vujacic, meanwhile, averaged 17.7 minutes off the bench and knocked down 9 of 15 3-pointers in the playoffs.

Williams has the most experience of the four, having played for six NBA teams before spending the last two seasons in Europe. And Farmar is the team's first-round draft pick who impressed during summer-league play.

"We're going to let them (sort) that out for themselves," Rambis said. "If they're playing well, they'll deserve and earn time. If they're not, then situations will have to be adjusted, whether that's the D-League or moving players on."

Parker was back on the court Thursday after sitting out practice the day before with a sprained shoulder. He spent the off-season working on his
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mid-range game and trying to forget about his playoff slump against Phoenix.

"We're going to be a better team this year because of it," said Parker, who missed 22 of 26 3-pointers in the first-round series, "and I'm going to be a better player because of my experience last year."

Vujacic worked out in the mountains outside of Belgrade, Serbia, for part of the summer and weighed in for training camp at 205 pounds, up from 193 as a skinny rookie two years ago.

But Vujacic will find competition in Williams. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak approached Williams' agent about signing him before last season but the two sides couldn't work out a deal. Williams led FC Barcelona to the Euroleague Final Four.

Williams is a career 36.3 percent 3-point shooter and can defend small guards. He has spent the early days of training camp picking up the triangle offense.

"What I've been taking pride in is trying to create shots for other people," Williams said. "I feel confident that I'm capable of doing that, getting people in position where they can get open shots."

Feeling better: Rambis said he heard from Jeanie Buss that coach Phil Jackson is walking with a cane and doing well after undergoing hip-replacement surgery Tuesday.

Jackson also was described as being "more upright" by Buss.

"Now he's like 7-foot-5," Rambis said, jokingly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 06, 2006, 08:46:25 PM
Still New Kid on This Block (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers06.3b2fb1d.html)

Broderick Turner
10:00 PM PDT on Thursday, October 5, 2006

EL SEGUNDO - When Von Wafer drove to the basket and had his shot rejected by Andrew Bynum, Kwame Brown yelled, "Yeah 'Drew, get that (shot)!"

If Bynum is to find a steady role with the Lakers this season, defense likely will be his ticket.

Bynum won't turn 19 until Oct. 27, and his body still is developing, but he has grown an inch to 7-foot-1 and has the long arms to be a good shot-blocker.

"I'm playing defense a lot better, which I think surprised a lot of people," Bynum said after practice Thursday. "My offense, I'm working on that, but I'm just focused on playing defense and getting rebounds, and I'm doing that pretty well."

Bynum didn't play much last year as a rookie, but that could all change early this season.

Chris Mihm had right ankle surgery in July, hasn't been able to practice and has no timetable for his return. That could leave Bynum backing up Brown at center.

"I knew Chris had his surgery in late summer, so I prepared for the back-up center role," Bynum said.

Kobe Bryant walked past Bynum, grabbed his biceps and joked, "Look at that boy. He's eating all my pancakes. He's getting bigger."

Actually, 15 pounds bigger.

"I lost a lot of baby fat and then gained some muscle," Bynum said. "I feel stronger. My initial off-the-block, as far as getting up and down the court, is better from all the squats I was doing. I'm able to contest shots that I couldn't get to last year."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 06, 2006, 08:46:53 PM
New Ball? Who Cares? (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers06.3b2fb1d.html)

For the first time in 35 years, the NBA has introduced a new basketball, and it has caused an outcry from many players. But not in Lakersland.

Bryant and Lamar Odom both noticed the difference between the old leather ball and the new microfiber composite ball, and both like the old ball better. The new ball apparently is especially slippery, and even more so when wet.

But Bryant and Odom grew up playing on the playgrounds and don't see what the big deal is.

"It's just a ball," Bryant said. "Growing up, I played with all kinds of balls. I rolled up tape and used tape as a basketball. I played with a sock. I think I can play with this one."

Odom said it's possible that an early-season game will be lost because a player loses his grip on a slick ball. But he wasn't too worried.

"For guys like me who had to play in the park and shovel snow (and) played with a handball, a tennis ball," Odom said, "it doesn't make a difference."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on October 07, 2006, 03:32:51 AM
damn if you thought Kwame had butter fingers now imagine with this new ball....j/k.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 07, 2006, 04:04:03 AM
4 more days  :banana_trippin:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 07, 2006, 05:18:43 AM
3 MORE DAYZ 8) L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 07, 2006, 05:43:14 PM
How many different shots can one player make in a single game?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCYXaFteOlk

The shots barley touch the net!

Fast forward to 4:30
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 07, 2006, 08:00:33 PM
McKie May Not Make Roster (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers07.3e43471.html)

EL SEGUNDO - His health remains a concern, so much so that Aaron McKie has many wondering if he'll be a Laker this season.

McKie missed most of Friday's practice with a sore back, fueling speculation that he may not be up to playing a 13th season. McKie, 34, missed 50 games last season, his first in LA, with a slight tear of the left quadriceps.

The Lakers may have to buy McKie out of his $2.5 million contract, especially considering they have a group of younger, healthier guards.

McKie wasn't the factor the Lakers figured he'd be after they signed him to a two-year, $5 million deal last year. He played in just 14 games and never quite got comfortable with the triangle offense, averaging less than a point in 8.6 minutes.

The Lakers like McKie's maturity, his leadership qualities and his professionalism. But that may not be enough.

"He shows all those good instincts that good defensive players have," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He understands this offense, and now it's just physically whether or not he's able to keep up with it if he's going to compete for a spot."

Kobe Bryant, Smush Parker, Sasha Vujacic, Shammond Williams, Maurice Evans and Jordan Farmar all appear assured of making the Lakers.

Devin Green, who signed a non-guaranteed contract, also will push for a job. His chance of making the Lakers may be tied to McKie's performance.

Mihm Update

Chris Mihm, still recovering from right ankle surgery, said he has increased his activity but that he's not ready to practice.

Mihm said his goal remains to be ready for the Oct. 31 opener, but that it's possible he'll be able to play in the final exhibition Oct. 26.

Practice Gets Physical

Friday's practice became a little rough at times. There was some trash-talking, pushing and shoving.

"Everybody wanted to prove that they could play," Lamar Odom said. "Right about this time, you don't really get to show your individual stuff. Everything is so systematic. We've got to learn things together, as far as defense, offense -- even running the fast break is systematic.

"Guys get a little testy, especially the one time they get the ball and they get fouled, and then it's, like, an elbow."

Rambis wasn't happy with how the players reacted, how they got physical with each other.

"Our players were fouling way too much in practice," he said. "It's always frustrating for players when that happens ...

"Part of their learning the concepts that we're trying to get across to them defensively is being able to trust that your defensive teammate is going to be there so that you don't have to foul. You know that the support is there so you're not going to have to grab and reach and pull somebody, because somebody is going to be there to help you.

"Hopefully that aspect will eliminate a lot of fouling."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 08, 2006, 04:04:35 PM
2 more day ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 09:53:22 AM
Jackson May Stay Around After Successful Surgery (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep7oct07,1,290107.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 7, 2006

Coach Phil Jackson has been reluctant to commit to the 2007-08 season for the third and final year of his $30-million contract with the Lakers, but longtime companion Jeanie Buss said his future is more clear than ever after the success of his hip replacement surgery.

Next season now looks to be a strong possibility for Jackson, with perhaps more to come.

"I look at him for the long haul and I, of course, hope that he's here longer than his current contract," Buss said Friday.

"He has suffered for many years with a lot of pain, and my understanding is that the radiating pain he had in his leg is gone. I think that will make him do things based on his passion as opposed to not being able to coach because he's physically unable. He can now do it as long as he's interested in doing it."

Buss, the Lakers' executive vice president of business operations, said Jackson's return date remained unclear, but he is expected to be back by the Oct. 31 season opener. He has been recovering at his Playa del Rey home, watching the baseball playoffs and talking to assistant coach Kurt Rambis before every practice.

"He's walking better than I've seen him in the last few years, even though it's very slowly," Buss said. "His posture looks so much better. He's feeling better. Now he needs the stimulation. He needs to be around the guys."

Jackson, 61, admitted earlier this week he had stubbornly denied the need for surgery, but then came an incident while he was watching tryouts for the Lakers' development league team, the Los Angeles D-Fenders, on Sept. 23 in El Segundo.

"He sat in the bleachers at the training facility, and after an hour and a half literally couldn't walk," Buss said. " … That's when he knew he had to get answers because he wouldn't have been able to function in the NBA season. I've never seen him like that before."

Surgery became the only solution. Along the way, he received good news regarding his heart, which required surgery in May 2003 to open a blocked artery. As part of the preparation for hip surgery, a CT scan of his heart was promising.

"His cardiologist couldn't have been any more pleased," Buss said. "His heart's as strong as ever."

Jackson's hip surgery was a newer, less-invasive technique performed by Lawrence Dorr of the Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center in Inglewood. The surgery began with a four-inch incision instead of a typical 10- to 12-inch incision. In addition, muscles in the area were peeled back instead of cut through, Buss said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 09:54:33 AM
Mihm & Mckie Still Injured? (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep7oct07,1,290107.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 7, 2006

Center Chris Mihm felt pain in his surgically repaired right ankle after beginning his running regimen a few days ago. Mihm sat out 24 of the team's last 25 games last season because of the ankle.

"The more activity that's done on it, the more it gets to be a sharp pain," he said Friday. "It's a matter of working it as intensely as we can in a certain range, and when the pain spikes, icing it down."

Mihm, who averaged a career-best 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds last season, is at least two to three weeks from returning.

Guard Aaron McKie sat out the second half of Friday's practice because of a sore back. McKie, who played only 14 games last season primarily because of a quadriceps tendon injury, practiced Saturday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 09:59:55 AM
Mihm, slow to recover, targets late exhibitions (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1305145.php)

By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register
EL SEGUNDO – The one Laker who faces the most realistic threat of not being ready for opening night Oct.31 is center Chris Mihm, whose surgically repaired right ankle continues to give him pain.

Mihm had arthroscopic surgery July 26 and was expected to be ready for the start of training camp, but his recovery has been slow. He is increasing his running on a daily basis, yet can't do much without the ankle bothering him.

"If it feels good enough, maybe I can get in one of the last preseason games, and that'd be great," Mihm said.

Mihm averaged a career-high 10.2 points last season, but missed 17 games with a severe sprain of that ankle before struggling through the regular-season finale and missing the playoffs.

It was a major loss given the Lakers' plan to pound the ball inside against Phoenix. But Mihm's injury, as Kwame Brown still says to this day, changed the scope of Brown's first Lakers season - and what Mihm called "by far my best season."

Brown stepped up to replace Mihm at center and started to show the skills that made him the No.1 overall pick in 2001. It altered the Lakers' vision to the point that as the summer began Coach Phil Jackson asked Mihm, who has a better jumper than Brown, to think about playing more power forward.

Even though the Lakers would like Brown to be flexible enough to play power forward, too, he has been slow to learn the wing aspects of the triangle offense despite playing that position much of last season. Brown has said repeatedly that he prefers the post, the easiest position in the triangle.

Brown has been impressive in early training-camp scrimmages, being properly patient and aggressive with his offensive attacks. He has improved his leg strength, which was lacking last season because of his 2004 broken right foot.

"My legs faded on me late in the season," Brown said.

But while Brown has been active, Mihm has been inactive. Jackson said Monday that Mihm's recovery "is a lot slower than we anticipated" and noted how important a healthy Mihm will be for the Lakers' interior depth, as Andrew Bynum remains in the developmental stage.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 10:03:44 AM
McKie Trying to Find Role (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4454894)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/06/2006 10:48:43 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - While the Lakers scrimmaged at the end of practice Friday, Aaron McKie sat on a giant inflatable ball on the sidelines, a sore back leaving him watching instead of playing once again.

There is no doubt that the Lakers benefit from the presence and professionalism of McKie, who is entering his 13th season and turned 34 on Monday. The issue is whether McKie is healthy enough to make a contribution on the court.

He played in only 14 games in his first season with the Lakers, suffering a torn left quadriceps tendon that wasn't fully healed until this summer. McKie has a guaranteed contract for this season paying him $2.5 million.

Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis was asked whether McKie - the oldest player on the roster - was a known commodity to the coaching staff, given how many games he missed last season.

"We have a lot of faith in his leadership capabilities," Rambis said. "He did a great job when he wasn't playing or when he was dealing with injuries last year in working with the younger guys and showing them how to be professional and how to train and how to keep working hard. He was fantastic in those areas.

"In terms of playing out there on the court, he shows all those good instincts that good defensive players have. He understands this offense. Now it's just physically whether or not he'll be able to keep up with everything that's going on and compete for a spot."
McKie was signed to a two-year, $5million contract in August 2005 after he was waived in a luxury-tax saving move by Philadelphia, which still owes him more than $12.5 million through the 2007-08 season.

The Lakers originally hoped that McKie would be their finisher, on the court for crucial late-game situations. But he averaged only 8.6 minutes in the games he played and had only threebaskets all season.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 10:04:41 AM
Turiaf- The Enforcer (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4454894)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/06/2006 10:48:43 PM PDT

After undergoing open heart surgery in July 2005, forward Ronny Turiaf attended the first part of training camp last October in Honolulu. He was around the team, but not quite on it, and returned to Spokane, Wash., to continue his comeback.

Turiaf made it back to the NBA only four months later and played in 23games for the Lakers. Now he is happily taking part in his first full camp - calling it a "dream for me" - and trying to win a spot in the rotation.

"I definitely feel part of this team, feel part of what we're trying to accomplish here," Turiaf said. "I'm trying to have some fun and play hard, play tough defense, and hopefully when I'm on the court, the offense runs smoothly."

The Lakers have put an emphasis on defense, which plays to Turiaf's strengths. He said he wanted to be a communicator on the floor as well as an "enforcer," setting screens, boxing out and doing the dirty work not in the box score.

"I know for a fact my teammates will appreciate the work that I do," Turiaf said.

He played this summer for the French national team, which finished fifth at the World Championships in Japan. It was another step in coming back from a surgery that once was feared could end his career.

"I regained my confidence in myself," Turiaf said. "Everybody was kind of doubting me as far as me making the team and all that stuff. They thought, `Ronny Turiaf hasn't played many games this year, we don't know what he can do.' So I went out there with a chip on my shoulder to show them that I could do it."
 

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 10:08:02 AM
It's Better for Brown This Time (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers8oct08,1,894873.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 8, 2006

Kwame Brown smiles.

"Yes," he says after exhaling, he is definitely feeling more relaxed these days.

He was trying to do everything in a hurry a year ago, moving at a painfully blurry speed whenever the ball came his way in the post. If he actually managed to secure the ball instead of fumbling it — a 50-50 proposition at times — he would begin his post moves awkwardly and rapidly, often ending with an off-balance shot.

He has now been handed the title of the Lakers' starting center, one he hopes not to drop. He says he has changed, calling the difference from a year ago "like night and day."

"Just not thinking as much, not as anxious," he said. "You can't do nothing without the rock. I'm just basically trying to slow down. I'm not as wide-eyed as I was last year."

Brown would have been an important key to a successful season before it became apparent Chris Mihm would not be ready for the start of training camp. Now, many eyes will be on Brown, who delivered in Mihm's absence toward the end of last season and will be expected to do so even more this season.

Brown averaged 13.6 points and 9.2 rebounds in the team's final 13 regular-season games, following it up with a slightly less exemplary 12.9-point, 6.6-rebound average in the playoffs.

A day after last season ended, Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak challenged Brown by saying, "My understanding is that he has not put as much time into his game during the off-season as he should."

So Brown became a fairly frequent visitor to the team training facility, although he wished he could have done more.

"I understand that he wanted to see us in here, but there were no guys in there playing," Brown said. "That's the one thing I wish that we could change. If you want us to be here, try and get some games going because there's not a lot of games going here. You can work out, you can do all the shots and skill work, and you're still behind the eight-ball because there's no playing."

Now in his sixth season, Brown can't afford to fall behind if he is going to be a meaningful post presence for an entire season.

"You can tell that he's much more relaxed out there," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He has a better understanding of what we want to do. We just need him to keep growing as a ball player. Part of his job is to make sure that he controls the lane for us — defends, rebounds — and starts expanding his offense."

As for his hands?

"He's doing a good job of catching the ball," Rambis said. "To be honest with you, I don't think that I've noticed him dropping the ball in training camp, which is good, considering that most of this is a hack-fest out there. You've got grabbing and holding and they're smacking and slapping."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 10:14:35 AM
Walton says Lakers can reach finals (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4462297)

ROSS SILER, Staff writer
Article Last Updated:10/08/2006 11:17:45 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - With the departure of Devean George this summer, Luke Walton is now one of only three holdovers from the Lakers team that lost to Detroit in the 2004 NBA Finals, along with Kobe Bryant and Brian Cook.

Every time Walton has come to training camp, in addition, the Lakers have had a different look from the season before.

He was a rookie on the Finals team with four probable future Hall of Famers and thought, I was going to win a championship just walking in the gym.

The draft-lottery season after the Shaquille O Neal trade came next, followed by the return of Phil Jackson as coach and an agonizing seven-game loss to Phoenix in the first round of the playoffs last spring.

The Lakers have not broadcast their expectations this season — Kwame Brown said it would be a letdown not to reach the second round — but Walton thinks the Lakers have as good a chance of advancing to the NBA Finals as any Western Conference team.

We feel like we re at that level, Walton said. We don t feel like there s a team out there that s just better than us.

The only proof Walton needed came after watching Phoenix lose to Dallas in six games in the conference finals. The Lakers also will bring back 11 players from last season s team, which learned to play together in the triangle offense.

As a team and a unit, you have a lot more confidence in each other, Walton said. As opposed to last year when so many times the whole season, we were losing close games because we didn t really have that confidence about us.

For his part, Walton is hoping to get through October healthy, as opposed to the past twoyears.

He is wearing compression leggings on the court to keep his hamstrings warm through all the stopping and standing of camp. Walton suffered a strained hamstring in the exhibition opener last season and went on to miss 11 regular-season games.

My body feels better this training camp than it has since I ve been in the league, said Walton, who averaged a career- best 19.3minutes last season.

His role also has yet to be defined. Walton moved into the starting lineup at the end of last season but the Lakers signed free-agent forward Vladimir Radmanovic in July, likely sending Walton back to the bench.

With the way our team is set up, Walton said, we have so many different versatile players that I m sure we re going to use different starting lineups.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 10:15:51 AM
Luke Walton expects Lakers to make NBA Finals-
The swingman says last year's playoff collapse was a learning experience. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1306655.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

EL SEGUNDO – Luke Walton has been on a team that made the NBA Finals. And he sees these Lakers as good enough to be there again - this season.

"I expect to be in the (NBA) Finals this year," Walton said Saturday. "We could've done it last year. We had a young team that had never really been there together. I think you really grow a lot from what we went through - losing the 3-1 (lead) to a great team like Phoenix in the playoffs."

Walton said the vibe in training camp is "definitely the best feeling" since his rookie season, when the 2003-'04 Lakers reached the NBA Finals on the star power of Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, Shaquille O'Neal and Gary Payton.

What Walton likes in the current Lakers is a growing communal spirit that feels special, one that wasn't quite established last season.

"There were so many times through the whole season where we were losing close games because we really didn't have that confidence about us," Walton said. "We had it about Kobe, but not about us as a team."

Walton foresees the Lakers winning more of the close games they lost last season and positioning themselves to make better postseason use of Bryant.

"The thing about basketball, when you get to the playoffs, every game comes down to the very end," Walton said. "We've got the best clutch player in the game on our team. So we feel as long as we play like a team and hopefully get a better seed than seventh and have home-court advantage, then we can win that and move on. And we match up pretty well against a lot of teams in the Western Conference."

The Lakers were already competitive with most of the league's top teams last season, bolstering Walton's faith.

"If you look at last year, we had a great chance at knocking off Phoenix," Walton said. "Granted, we didn't take care of business, but they (the Suns) went all the way to the Western Conference finals and lost to Dallas. And Dallas had a great chance at winning the NBA Finals, so we feel like we're at that level. We don't feel like there's a team out there that's just better than us."
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 10:19:06 AM
Brian Shaw Singles Out Players (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2006/10/sunday_report.html)

How laid-back were things Sunday in Lakerland? Assistant coach Kurt Rambis got tired of waiting after about 30 seconds of us interviewing Luke Walton and left to take a shower and go home. So assistant Brian Shaw came out, took a couple of good-natured digs at Rambis, and answered our questions.

Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw cited Kwame Brown, Luke Walton, JR Pinnock, Jordan Farmar and Brian Cook as most impressive in the team's extensive scrimmages Saturday night. Brown converted his opportunities in the post and Pinnock showed his athleticism. "(Farmar’s) team was kind of stacked against him," Shaw said, "but he held his own and he did well." Shaw served as Kwame Brown's primary confidant last season, and going into this season, Shaw said he's telling Brown: "Keep riding that wave of confidence."

Shaw said things have been a little different not having Phil Jackson around.

"Every coach that's on that staff has an opinion,'' Shaw said. "That's what Phil likes. When he's here, as a head coach you don't want all your assistants to be on the same page. You want them to debate and argue. You take all that information into consideration, but then you say, `This is how we're going to do it' and we follow suit.''

Shaw said the first 1 1-2 days of training camp were a little less organized than usual but the staff has adjusted quickly. Jackson and Rambis are talking daily.

On a completely different note, Sasha Vujacic and Vladimir Radmanovic have taken to pairing off when they shoot after practice. It looks like Vujacic, who was mentored by Vlade Divac during his rookie season, has welcomed the addition of a new Vlade to the team.

Small forward Maurice Evans on the triangle offense: "People don't realize the complexity of this offense. Guys like Kobe and (Michael) Jordan make it look so easy. Even guys like Rick Fox grew into the position and did so well that you kind of take it for granted how much you have to learn."

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 09, 2006, 12:59:11 PM
Farmar is working on jump shot (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4460379)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/07/2006 11:15:48 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - After all his teammates had left for the afternoon, Lakers rookie guard Jordan Farmar (Taft of Woodland Hills) stayed on the practice court Saturday taking onejumper after another.

Those extra 15 minutes of work were a sure sign of Farmar's determination. Even though he had to be back for a scrimmage in only five hours, Farmar would not leave the gym without feeling good about his shot.

Only six months after leading UCLA to the NCAA championship game, Farmar is starting over as a 19-year-old in the NBA. He played beyond his years on the Lakers' summer-league team but knows nothing is guaranteed as a rookie.

With three other ball-handling guards on the roster - Smush Parker, Sasha Vujacic and Shammond Williams - Farmar might get his minutes in the NBA Development League this season.

But he might also be able to challenge for a role, especially if he can knock down his jumper with consistency. Farmar summed up his expectations for the season as "just to be productive, whatever they need me for.

"If I'm going to play, I want to contribute as much as I can. I definitely want to play, I want to be out here and compete and make the guys ahead of me better so that we can improve as a team."

Farmar said he struggled a little with his shot in the firstweek of training camp.

The Lakers have worked with Farmar to change how he shoots. Farmar has a tendency to lean back slightly, which leaves his jumper coming up short. Now he is making a point of going up straight or leaning forward when he shoots.

Sure-handed: After a season of watching center Kwame Brown sometimes fumble away passes out of bounds, assistant coach Kurt Rambis' comment Saturday came almost as a revelation.

"To be honest with you, I don't think that I've noticed him dropping the ball in this training camp," Rambis said.

His biggest challenge comes not only in catching the ball, but in slowing down once he has it.

"You can think about the spot that you're supposed to be at all day long," Brown said, "and then you can't do nothing without the rock."
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Post by: wcsoldier on October 10, 2006, 12:08:04 AM
First game against Utah today...  :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 10, 2006, 12:16:47 AM
First game against Utah today...  :rock:
16 hours and 45 minutes in the Laker time zone.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 10, 2006, 12:19:58 AM
First game against Utah today...  :rock:
16 hours and 45 minutes in the Laker time zone.
:banana_trippin:

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Phil Jackson returns to Lakers
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson attended a scrimmage and a good portion of his team's practice the past two days, and made his presence felt at Monday's workout.

Jackson, who had right hip replacement surgery last Tuesday, jumped right in at practice and demanded his players run a part of the offense assistant coach Kurt Rambis was holding back.
"He came in and one of the elements of the offense that I've been holding onto because I didn't feel like this group was ready for it, he shoved it right down their throats this morning," Rambis said. "So he got them going on that part of the offense."

Rambis, who has been running practices in the 61-year-old coach's absence, said the offense Jackson insisted the players run was simply another way to initiate the triangle.

Rambis said Jackson was around for about three-quarters of Monday's practice, but wasn't there when the media was allowed in.

There is no timetable for Jackson's return on a full-time basis, although he said the day before his surgery he expects to be on the bench Oct. 31 when the Lakers open the season against the Phoenix Suns.

Jackson won't be with the Lakers on Tuesday night when they play Utah in Fresno to begin the exhibition season.

Rambis said Jackson spoke to the team about communicating on defense and passing, and the players seemed to be paying strict attention.

"He's their ultimate leader," Rambis said. "He's the one that's going to be commanding them for the majority of the season."

Rambis said Jackson probably will return when his energy level is back to normal.

"You can see that he's getting better, feeling better," Rambis said. "Even from last night to this morning, he was spryer today and barking out commands to the guys. You could tell the itch was there with him. He's eager to get back."

Kobe Bryant, the defending NBA scoring champion who's still recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee three months ago, did a little work Monday without facing any defense. Bryant won't play Tuesday night, and said his return to practice remains day-to-day.

He said he will continue to do weight training and therapy on his knee.

"I'm feeling pretty good," Bryant said. "We're right on schedule. We're just taking our time and were taking it day by day, but I feel it getting better, getting stronger."
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/6034196
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 10, 2006, 06:57:12 AM
Today is the first preseason game for the Lakers. They take on the Utah Jazz today at 7:00 PM in Fresno, CA. The problem is you might not see it on TV, but, you can hear the whole game on the radio. Go to dial AM 570 for those who live in Los Angeles area and the Antelope Valley at AM 610. So Go Lakers!
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2006, 10:09:15 AM
Seriously, fuck K-Cal...Thank God for AM 570 though. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2006, 10:47:19 AM
Kurt Rambis A Head Coach? (http://www.pe.com/sports/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_rambis_10.38e2456.html)

12:18 AM PDT on Tuesday, October 10, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise

EL SEGUNDO - It was not the ideal situation, but it was an opportunity Kurt Rambis gladly accepted.

He would be in charge of the Lakers while head coach Phil Jackson recovered from right hip replacement surgery. His voice would be the voice of authority for the players. His commands would be the commands the Lakers would follow. His knowledge would be shared with the players.

Now whether or not this leads to Rambis taking the controls of his own team one day remains to be seen, but he remains hopeful that he'll be given the opportunity to be THE MAN.

"I would love to be a head coach in the NBA," said Rambis, a Lakers assistant coach and former player. "That's my ultimate goal."

It seems that whenever Rambis, 48, has been given the controls of a team it has always been under trying circumstances.

When Del Harris was fired in 1999 after the Lakers got off to a 6-6 start, Rambis was promoted from assistant to head coach.

But that was the lockout-shortened season.

Rambis didn't have the luxury of a training camp. The team had traded starting point guard Nick Van Exel that summer, brought in controversial Dennis Rodman right before Rambis took over and then traded Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell to the Hornets for Glen Rice and J. R. Reid.

Still, Rambis directed the team to nine consecutive victories, which tied a then-NBA record for most wins to start a head coaching career. The Lakers finished with a 24-13 record under Rambis and lost to the eventual NBA champion San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals.

But when the season was over, the Lakers decided to go in another direction and hired Jackson, who had been sitting out the 1998-99 season after not being brought back by the Chicago Bulls.

So there went the opportunity for Rambis, a fan favorite when he was apart of the "Showtime" Lakers of the 1980s.

"It was unfortunate that I didn't get another opportunity to continue the following year," said Rambis, who won four NBA titles with the Lakers as a player and who was known as "Clark Kent" because of the black-rimmed glasses he wore. "But I understand from a business standpoint, when Phil Jackson is available, obviously the organization was going to look at that. So from that aspect, it was a little frustrating. But it was also a tremendous opportunity to be the coach. ... It was learning to be a head coach by fire that year."
 
Rambis didn't know if he'd ever get that chance again. He went to work in the Lakers' front office for two years as an advisor and assistant general manager.

He got back into coaching when he joined Jackson's staff in 2001.

Rambis said he has learned so much from Jackson and that has helped him run this training camp.

Kobe Bryant, who was on that team in 1999, recalled what a difficult time it was for Rambis.

"It was a tough situation for him to be in in the first place," Bryant said. "I just think he's doing a great job now. He's teaching the game and his knowledge of the game, he's trying to share that with the players. I think he's doing a fantastic job."

Jackson has one of the best assistant coaching staffs in the NBA, and he could have chosen Frank Hamblen, Brian Shaw or Jim Cleamons to run the camp while he recovered from his procedure. But he chose Rambis, who also served as the Lakers' summer league coach.

"When you have a coach like Phil Jackson that can't practice the team and he's asked to pick somebody to fill in for him and he picks Kurt Rambis, I think that goes a long way in this league when people look to get a coach," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "Phil Jackson trusts Kurt enough to take the team in his absence. So that's a heck of a sign of confidence by our head coach."

Rambis has the respect of the players, and that has gone a long way during camp.

They talk about how he is a great tutor, about how he speaks his mind with authority but doesn't insult a player.

"If Kurt had 12 guys that he had never met before, I think he can get them to play for him," Lamar Odom said. "Kurt is real easygoing. If you can't play for a coach like that, then you might have a problem."

Rambis' wife, Linda, talked about the passion her husband has for coaching. She always has supported Kurt, first as a player and now as an assistant coach.

She knows her husband yearns to be a head coach again.

"I think it's something that he'd love to happen," she said. "But I don't think that he's dissatisfied with his current situation, either. I think that if it happens, great, and it's something that he'd like to happen. But it's not something that he's actively out there trying to make happen."

Rambis shares a lot of his duties with Hamblen, Shaw, Cleamons and Tex Winter.

Still, Jackson made Rambis the man in charge while he is away.

This is an opportunity to show his wherewithal, but Rambis also is measured about what it actually means and can mean for his future.

"This is a good experience for me," Rambis said. "But I don't know if anybody on the outside is going, 'Hmm, I heard Kurt Rambis had a good training camp.' ... But it's good for me."




I honestly see him as a Laker coach once Phil steps down...I believe it wouldn't be a bad choice either.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 10, 2006, 01:09:18 PM
^^Yeah, he'd definatly make a good coach.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 10, 2006, 07:16:33 PM
kobe'lamar and phil jackson r not there
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 10, 2006, 08:08:00 PM
Sasha!!!!!!!!!!!  ;D  :banana_rock:

1st Half Breakdown: The Jazz controlled  the 1st quarter, they had a 4 point lead & then when Bynum came in to the game that's when the Jazz got a 10 point lead..Bynum did not play good defense and was involve in 4 turnover's...2 of them Fisher strip the balll out of his hands & the other 2 he didn't get good position inside and when Cook & Lamar passed him the ball the jazz stoled it...

in the 2nd quarter Lamar & Smush come back in the game and the next thing you know Sasha, Lamar & Smush hit 3 pointers and cut the lead to 1 point.....& then My nigga sasha took over...He made a lay-up...stoled the ball and ran the break with turiaf and turiaf got a dunk & then Sasha hit a nother 3 and now the Lakers are up by 3 points  ;D  8)

Luke had 6 points in the 1st quarter...at the end of the 2nd quarter he fell hard and i think he's hurt  :-\

And Smush has been aggresive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2006, 08:14:37 PM
Halftime Score:
Lakers - 44
Jazz - 41



I think there's a good chance Lakers will lose this game, but then again, Kurt Rambis is coaching, so he might be taking things a little more seriously than Phil usually does in pre-season play...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 10, 2006, 09:27:35 PM
Lakers Win 94 TO 79

FUCK YEAH GO LAKERS BITCH..IM HAPPY 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 10, 2006, 10:24:01 PM
Lamar got 18/6/5, player of the game....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2006, 10:27:37 PM
Box Score (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AuMvCm2.uH2Ip6Yipgx9H7y8vLYF?gid=2006101013)

(don't trip, it's only pre-season)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2006, 10:29:42 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 11, 2006, 01:10:30 AM
Lamar got 18/6/5, player of the game....

yeah, he was 4-4 in the 3rd quarter and gave us a double digit lead. I think Lamar has become one of the best 3 point shooters in the game..he was 3-6 from 3 point land last night and i think he's made over 50% of his 3's since the 2nd half of Last season :o hopefully he keeps it up 8)

Sasha also played great...he drew a couple offensive fouls on Derrin Williams & had 2 steals..

I like how Luke always gets his 5+ assist...

The Lakers played their worst when Bynum was out there...No one could get him the ball & he was turning the ball over and not playing smart defense.

Lakers had a 13 point lead in the 4th quarter & The Jazz came back when Bynum was out there Lamar came back in the Game & Mo.Evens got hot , Lamar & luke made some baskets and BAM!, 16 point lead  ;D

Lamar Makes Lay-Up (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3916778537832730574&hl=en)

bynum makes shot (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8068858003841446559)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 11, 2006, 08:16:09 AM
why wasn't this game even mentioned on nba.com?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 11, 2006, 10:13:57 AM

The Lakers played their worst when Bynum was out there...No one could get him the ball & he was turning the ball over and not playing smart defense.




From what I heard, even though Bynum didn't pick it up offensively, he was making a difference on the defensive end and still picking up the rebounds (6 in 17 mins)...It's the pre-season, nothing happening other than an injury should concern us. I believe Sasha is the only one playing this game the same as if it were the NBA Finals. LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 11, 2006, 10:14:40 AM
why wasn't this game even mentioned on nba.com?


It's a Laker hater conspiracy... :-\
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Post by: rik on October 11, 2006, 10:33:56 AM
How's it going?
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 11, 2006, 10:39:49 AM
Evans impersonates Bryant (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4473767)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/10/2006 11:09:32 PM PDT

FRESNO - Lakers forward Lamar Odom has taken to calling guard Maurice Evans by the nickname "Herschel Walker" for the simple reason that Evans is built more like an NFL running back than an NBA player.

That might be the case, but Evans did a pretty good Kobe Bryant impersonation in the fourth quarter of the Lakers' exhibition opener Tuesday night.

Evans connected on two 3-pointers and an 18-footer as the Lakers reversed course after giving back most of a 14-point lead and went on to a 94-79 victory over Utah.

He started in place of Bryant, who skipped the trip to continue strengthening his right knee, and scored all 12 of his points in the final quarter.

Evans was acquired from Detroit in a draft-night trade and came with the reputation as a defensive stopper.

But Evans, who can defend three positions, showed the other side of his game Tuesday.

"When I was in college, I was one of the top scorers in the country," said Evans, who averaged 22.6 points his sophomore season at Wichita State. "I had never been known for being a good defender until I got to the NBA."

Evans best sequence might have come after he missed a shot. He kept the rebound alive, tipping it back outside, and drilled a 3-pointer from the corner after he got the ball back from Odom.
Teenage center Andrew Bynum, meanwhile, had his ups and downs in finishing with two points, six rebounds and four turnovers in 17-plus minutes.

Bynum hit a turnaround 12-footer on the baseline in the fourth quarter and blocked a Rafael Araujo shot in the second quarter. But he had the ball plucked from his hands twice by Derek Fisher in the first half.

"You can see that he's still got a long way to go in terms of his strength," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said, "and for a big guy that's 7-feet tall he brings the ball down way too many times."
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 11, 2006, 10:46:13 AM
McKie's Roster Spot Uncertain (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers11oct11,1,107242.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 11, 2006

FRESNO — Aaron McKie could look around the Lakers locker room and see an 18-year-old, a 19-year old and then, if he held up a mirror, a 34-year-old.

The guard tries to keep things light-hearted as he heads into what would be his 13th season, but he acknowledges he is near the end of his career.

"The fat lady is warming up her pipes," he said.

McKie averaged only 0.5 points in 14 games last season after being sidelined because of a quadriceps tendon injury. He will make $2.5 million this season, although the Lakers might waive him or try to trade him to make room for one of their younger players, forward Devin Green or rookie guard J.R. Pinnock. Waiving McKie would be a tough call, one that would come toward the end of training camp and hinge primarily on one question — youth or experience?

Including McKie, the Lakers have 13 players with guaranteed contracts, two short of the league maximum. The contracts of Ronny Turiaf and Smush Parker become guaranteed if they are still on the roster Nov. 1, a virtual certainty that would put the Lakers at the 15-man capacity and leave the team in a roster crunch if they want to keep Green or Pinnock, who have non-guaranteed contracts.

The Lakers are more familiar with Green, a second-year forward who averaged 0.9 points and five minutes in 27 games last season, but Pinnock has had a decent training camp.

Selected 58th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in June's draft, Pinnock was traded to the Lakers on draft day for a future second-round pick.

"He's picking up the offense," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "You feel a lot of confidence when he shoots that the ball's going in."

Pinnock, who averaged 14.5 points last season for George Washington, still has plenty of work to do if he is going to make the team.

"He's going to have to defend some really tough people," Rambis said. "And he's going to have to show us consistent knowledge of the offense."

McKie did not play in Tuesday's exhibition opener against Utah. Green had two points in four minutes and Pinnock went scoreless in five minutes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 11, 2006, 11:12:13 AM
Here's a more efficient box-score...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=261010013
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 11, 2006, 05:18:14 PM
Laker Pre-Season Game 1 Evaluation (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2006/10/exhibition_evaluation.html)

First impressions count for something, even in a half-filled arena in Fresno. Four guys who made good ones in the exhibition opener against Utah were Sasha Vujacic, Lamar Odom, Maurice Evans and Jordan Farmar.

Vujacic faces greater competition this season with the additions of Shammond Williams and Farmar. He had one of his best halves since coming to the Lakers in the opening two quarters Tuesday.

Not only did Vujacic hit all four shots he took - - Vladimir Radmanovic even passed on a shot to slide the ball to him for a 3-pointer at the end of the first half - - but he drew two offensive fouls by being a pest.

If he can do those two things, Vujacic will have a nice role for himself this season.

Odom, meanwhile, was the best player on the floor at the start of the second half. It wasn’t a coincidence that the Lakers went from leading 44-41 at halftime to going up 12 in that stretch.

He took Carlos Boozer off the dribble for layups, knocked down a 3-pointer in transition and kicked out a pass to Luke Walton for a 3-pointer off a drive. Odom also was grabbing rebounds and pushing the ball the other way.

Odom finished with 18 points (on nine shots) with 6 assists and 5 rebounds in 28-plus minutes. The only weakness he had came in missing four free throws.

``Right now, I’m playing with the spirit of two people in me,’’ Odom said, referring to the tragic death of his infant son. ``I want to just keep attacking, keep attacking, keep attacking, pour it on as much as I can.

``I lost my legs a little bit on my free throws. There’s always things you can improve on. Defensively, I want to just keep improving and knock down those free throws.’’

Evans was a 37.1 percent 3-point shooter last season in Detroit and showed that he can be more than just a defensive stopper. He connected on jumpers from 19, 26, 25 and 18 feet in the fourth quarter.

Assistant coach Kurt Rambis said Evans had been struggling to learn both the guard and forward spots in the triangle offense. But Rambis praised him at the same time for wanting to get better and being a quick learner.

Needless to say, Evans was impressive Tuesday. He still faces a minutes crunch trying to get on the floor as Kobe Bryant’s backup.

Farmar played the last 4:19 but made those minutes interesting. He was so eager to play that he jumped up in the third quarter to check in when Andrew Bynum’s name was called.

By the time he realized his mistake, Farmar tried to squeeze in next to assistant Brian Shaw on the bench.

On the court, Farmar whipped a pass to Ronny Turiaf as he drove the lane, which led to two free throws for Turiaf. He also was visibly frustrated as he posted up Utah’s small guard Brian Chase and didn’t get the ball.

Farmar had two steals as well in a matter of 15 seconds. He finished the game by slicing to the basket for a layup with the clock running out.

He missed the only jumper he took, but Farmar brought an unmistakable energy to the court.

As for some of the other players, Radmanovic missed all three shots he took in the first half and was way, way short on an open 3-pointer and a baseline jumper. He finished with seven points on 2 of 7 shooting.

Bynum turned in the lowlight of the game. He showed off a great spin move in the third quarter but somehow short-armed his shot from point-blank range. Bynum was so upset at himself, he smacked himself in the head a couple of times.

You could hear Odom on the bench asking why Bynum didn’t dunk the ball. Bynum was asking himself the same question after the game.

Here's the story on the game. There's also a trivia question related to the part below about Derek Fisher: Name the five active players who were a part of all three of the Lakers championship teams this decade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 10:09:14 AM
Report card is mixed
Rambis says the team lacked ball movement and communication but did do some good things. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1310155.php)


By AL BALDERAS
The Orange County Register

EL SEGUNDO – Lakers coach Phil Jackson sat in on the film session Wednesday when the team watched what worked and what didn't in its 94-79 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. He also spent time working with the team in the on-court part of practice, but despite his recent hip-replacement surgery, he was quick enough to escape the media.

The overall assessment of Tuesday's game had pluses and minuses.

"There were some good things that they did out there," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "(But) there was not enough quick ball movement. There were a lot of times when guys were holding the ball too long. We thought they did a better job of executing that in practice today."

The Lakers coaching staff also spotted a few defensive deficiencies, though Rambis said the team would be better prepared against an opponent during the regular season.

"It's not like we sat around and watched tape of them and went over all of their plays," Rambis said. "We saw some defense that worked out well and some defense that didn't work out so well when guys fell asleep.

"One thing that they didn't do, especially early, was talk and communicate. It was a good lesson for them. Utah is a tough opponent. They play hard, and they cause our defense a lot of problems."

GOOD REVIEWS

Lamar Odom finally got a chance to take some time off during a summer and played well Tuesday. Odom has been called upon in recent offseasons to participate in Olympics or other tournaments, but this summer he finally got to catch his breath.

He led the Lakers with 18 points and five rebounds while playing a game-high 28 minutes. Luke Walton also played 28 minutes.

Odom said he was satisfied with his effort Tuesday but quickly reminded everyone that it's not all about what he does. With Kobe Bryant and Chris Mihm out of the exhibition-game lineups, the other players need to show that they can play and learn together.

"It was good for me individually to have a game like that to start the season off: - being aggressive, attacking, things like that," he said. "Right now we're all focused and trying to do the little things to become a better team. We want to try to take these steps together."

WAITING GAME

Mihm continues to be hopeful he will be able to play in at least one of the exhibition games.

He spent Tuesday getting his right ankle treated while the rest of the team was in Fresno for its first exhibition game. Mihm had arthroscopic surgery in July to remove scar tissue from the ankle.

"I took a day to just get some treatment," Mihm said. "It paid off because it calmed down quite a bit. We got back out here, ran a little bit more and tried to work in some more basketball skills. It's definitely progress. We're kind of going day by day and increased it a little bit more today. We'll see how it reacts."

TONIGHT

The Lakers will meet the Seattle SuperSonics at Honda Center at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on KCAL/9 and KLAC/570. Sasha Vujacic has a bruised left foot but is expected to play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 10:12:31 AM
Farmar Motivated (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_12.38a0e36.html)

11:22 PM PDT on Wednesday, October 11, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
EL SEGUNDO - He's a rookie, and a young rookie at that, and he's behind two guards who split most of the playing time at point for the Lakers last season.

But don't tell Jordan Farmar his chances of seeing significant playing time this season are just about nil.

"You're not just out here conceding the ship," Farmar said. "I want to play. I'm going to do everything in my power to get in that situation."

Coach Phil Jackson's philosophy about rookies means that at 19, Farmar is at the bottom of the pile. But he has been impressive in camp and may just find playing time this season.

"I think the kid has a really bright future," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said.

Conventional wisdom said it would be a three-year process before Farmar would be a consistent contributor, and that's still probably the case. But he's not backing down to Smush Parker or Sasha Vujacic.

Farmar, who left UCLA after his sophomore year, helped himself by picking up much of the triangle offense in the summer league. But more than anything, Farmar just has natural point guard skills: He knows how to run a team, how to find open teammates, how to put teammates in the right spot, how to be a leader.

"The most confidence I have is in my ability to play basketball and just learn the game," he said. "Aside from everything, I know how to play the game. When you teach us something, I learn it and I understand why you're doing it. So I'm not worried in terms of knowing a system and understanding things."

Mihm Update

The sweat poured off Chris Mihm after practice Wednesday, which was a good sign for the center still recovering from right ankle surgery.

Mihm received soft-tissue treatment on his ankle Tuesday. That allowed him to run and do some drills Wednesday.

"It's definitely progress," he said. "Like I've said, we kind of go day by day. We increased it a little bit more today, but we'll see how it reacts tomorrow. Hopefully as long as it doesn't swell up or flare up at all, (I'll) keep progressing towards getting me back out on the floor."

Mihm won't play tonight when the Lakers face the SuperSonics in an exhibition at the Honda Center in Anaheim. His goal still is to play in at least one exhibition.

Quotable

With Kwame Brown hovering over him, Lamar Odom said Brown should lead the Lakers in rebounding, and he had another bold statement: "He could lead the league if he really wanted to."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 10:16:07 AM
Evans Earns Good Reviews (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep12oct12,1,6842512.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 12, 2006

It was a draft-day footnote, falling well below Toronto's selection of top pick Andrea Bargnani and the seemingly never-ending barrage of trades by Portland.

The Lakers' acquisition of Maurice Evans from Detroit for the rights to Cheik Samb barely registered amid the draft-day hubbub, but the Lakers are satisfied with what they've received.

Samb, a Senegalese center selected 51st overall by the Lakers, was not invited to the Pistons' training camp and probably won't be for another year or two. Evans, on the other hand, has been a pleasant surprise in El Segundo, arriving with a defense-first reputation and showing more of an appetite for offense than expected.

He views it as a more palatable situation than another year in Detroit, where his playing time and scoring average dropped in the playoffs because the Pistons' rotation was shortened. After a sour end to the Pistons' season in the Eastern Conference finals, Evans and his agent, Roger Montgomery, appealed to team President Joe Dumars.

Evans averaged only 3.3 points and 6.3 minutes in the playoffs, about half his regular-season averages.

"We were very hopeful that some changes could be made, whether we could expand our role there or get into a better situation," Evans said. "And they put us in a better situation."

When Evans received the news he had been traded to the Lakers, he called Dumars and thanked him. He is expected to back up Kobe Bryant at shooting guard and get time at small forward as well.

"I definitely welcome an expanded role," Evans said. "The thing I like about our offense is it kind of highlights your talents. If you're a versatile player, then you can really show off your skills and your talents.

"You might be in position to shoot three-pointers one moment, the next moment you might be slashing or cutting to the basket."

Evans signed a two-year, $3-million contract with the Lakers, but the second year is a player option, allowing him to test the free-agent market after the season if he wished.

The Lakers hope he fills a need as one of the first players off their bench.

Starting in place of the still-recuperating Bryant, Evans had 12 points in 21 minutes in an exhibition opener Tuesday against Utah.

"We just kind of viewed him as a board-crasher and an occasional three-point shooter, but he's shown us that he can do more than that," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He's done a good job."

Evans will do about anything to ease the transition from Detroit.

"I wouldn't say unhappy like I was a problem, but they understood I was looking to be more a part of that team than what I was," he said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 10:40:08 AM
Odom meter at full speed (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4478757)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/11/2006 09:54:04 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - It was the first exhibition game and the second week of October, but Lakers forward Lamar Odom didn't look like a player who went weeks this summer without picking up a basketball.

Odom led the Lakers with 18points, six assists and fiverebounds in 28 minutes of Tuesday's 94-79 win over Utah in Fresno, a reassuring performance considering he once wondered if he would play this season in the wake of his infant son's death.

For eight minutes at the start of the third quarter, Odom was the best player on the floor. He took Utah's Carlos Boozer off the dribble for two layups, connected on a 3-pointer in transition and set up forward Luke Walton for another 3.

Odom also grabbed four rebounds and pushed the ball the other way after each one. It was no coincidence the Lakers took a 12-point lead in what had been a close game at halftime.

"It was good for me individually to have a game like that to start the season off," Odom said Wednesday, "being aggressive, attacking, things like that."

After the game, Odom said he was "playing with the spirit of two people in me," referring to his son, Jayden. The day before, Odom said he wished training camp would last "four or five more days" for the sake of getting him in shape.
Odom also said the game was a learning experience in how to play without Kobe Bryant, who is recovering from knee surgery. The only blemish on his night came in missing three free throws in the fourth quarter as he tired.

Even with the tragedy in his life, Odom has retained his sense of humor. With Kwame Brown teasing him as he answered questions Wednesday, Odom declared that Brown could lead the team in rebounding.

The laughter grew as Odom adjusted those expectations upward.

"He can lead the league if he really wanted to," Odom said.

"That dude right there steals so many rebounds," Brown fired back.

"Now it's almost like, `Just box out and let him get it."'

Slap happy: The lowlight for teenage center Andrew Bynum came in the third quarter Tuesday as he showed off a great spin move only to come up short on a point-blank shot at the rim.

Bynum was so upset he smacked himself in the head a couple of times, to everyone's surprise.

Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said: "I told him at the timeout, `Andrew, I was going to chew you out for not using your left hand but I saw that you already beat yourself up, so I let it go."'

Listen up: Rookie guard Jordan Farmar was so excited to play that he got up and went to check in when Ronny Turiaf's name was called in the third quarter. Farmar had to save face and sit down as quickly as possible, squeezing in next to assistant Brian Shaw.

Farmar did play the last 4:19 and gave the Lakers a jolt of energy, finishing with three points and two steals.

The coaches have taken to counting the number of times Farmar gets his hands on the ball in practice. His record so far is seven, which counts deflections and steals. Farmar is committed to moving his hands as much as he moves his feet on defense.

Jackson sighting - almost: Lakers coach Phil Jackson watched gamefilm and stayed for all of practice, but left before reporters were allowed in the gym.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 12, 2006, 02:48:20 PM
when the hell did we get  Mamadou N'diaye?


   
 2006-07 Roster
NUM    PLAYER    POS    HT    WT    DOB      FROM    YRS
54    Kwame Brown    F-C    6-11    270    03/10/1982      Glynn Academy HS (GA)    5
24    Kobe Bryant    G    6-6    220    08/23/1978      Lower Merion HS (PA)    10
17    Andrew Bynum    C    7-0    275    10/27/1987      St. Joseph HS (NJ)    1
43    Brian Cook    F    6-9    258    12/04/1980      Illinois    3
30    Marcus Douthit    F-C    6-11    233    04/15/1980      Providence    R
6    Maurice Evans    G    6-5    220    11/08/1978      Texas    3
5    Jordan Farmar    G    6-2    180    11/30/1986      UCLA    R
11    Devin Green    G-F    6-7    210    10/25/1982      Hampton    1
24    Jim Jackson (FA)    F-G    6-6    220    10/14/1970      Ohio State    14
2    Aaron McKie    G    6-5    209    10/02/1972      Temple    12
31    Chris Mihm    C-F    7-0    265    07/16/1979      Texas    6
15    Mamadou N'diaye    C    7-0    255    06/16/1975      Auburn    5
7    Lamar Odom    F    6-10    230    11/06/1979      Rhode Island    7
1    Smush Parker    G    6-4    180    06/01/1981      Fordham    3
25    J.R. Pinnock **    G    6-5    207    12/11/1983      George Washington    R
10    Vladimir Radmanovic    F    6-10    234    11/19/1980      Serbia & Montenegro    5
21    Ronny Turiaf    F    6-10    249    01/13/1983      Gonzaga    1
18    Sasha Vujacic    G    6-7    195    03/08/1984      Slovenia    2
23    Von Wafer    G    6-5    210    07/21/1985      Florida State    1
4    Luke Walton    F    6-8    232    03/28/1980      Arizona    3
3    Shammond Williams    G    6-1    201    04/05/1975      North Carolina    6
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 02:49:19 PM
when the hell did we get  Mamadou N'diaye?


   
 2006-07 Roster
NUM    PLAYER    POS    HT    WT    DOB      FROM    YRS
54    Kwame Brown    F-C    6-11    270    03/10/1982      Glynn Academy HS (GA)    5
24    Kobe Bryant    G    6-6    220    08/23/1978      Lower Merion HS (PA)    10
17    Andrew Bynum    C    7-0    275    10/27/1987      St. Joseph HS (NJ)    1
43    Brian Cook    F    6-9    258    12/04/1980      Illinois    3
30    Marcus Douthit    F-C    6-11    233    04/15/1980      Providence    R
6    Maurice Evans    G    6-5    220    11/08/1978      Texas    3
5    Jordan Farmar    G    6-2    180    11/30/1986      UCLA    R
11    Devin Green    G-F    6-7    210    10/25/1982      Hampton    1
24    Jim Jackson (FA)    F-G    6-6    220    10/14/1970      Ohio State    14
2    Aaron McKie    G    6-5    209    10/02/1972      Temple    12
31    Chris Mihm    C-F    7-0    265    07/16/1979      Texas    6
15    Mamadou N'diaye    C    7-0    255    06/16/1975      Auburn    5
7    Lamar Odom    F    6-10    230    11/06/1979      Rhode Island    7
1    Smush Parker    G    6-4    180    06/01/1981      Fordham    3
25    J.R. Pinnock **    G    6-5    207    12/11/1983      George Washington    R
10    Vladimir Radmanovic    F    6-10    234    11/19/1980      Serbia & Montenegro    5
21    Ronny Turiaf    F    6-10    249    01/13/1983      Gonzaga    1
18    Sasha Vujacic    G    6-7    195    03/08/1984      Slovenia    2
23    Von Wafer    G    6-5    210    07/21/1985      Florida State    1
4    Luke Walton    F    6-8    232    03/28/1980      Arizona    3
3    Shammond Williams    G    6-1    201    04/05/1975      North Carolina    6


We signed him as a free agent to our training camp roster, he will NOT make the final team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 12, 2006, 02:50:33 PM
The Laker game is going to be On TV tonight..Can't wait  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 02:53:39 PM
The Laker game is going to be On TV tonight..Can't wait  :)


 :banana_trippin:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 03:12:36 PM
LMAO@Lakers record 0-0 on NBA.com and Seattle's is 1-0 ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 04:42:58 PM
Some new interviews:

Lamar Odom (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=123034.0)

Shammond Williams (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=122828.0)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 12, 2006, 09:50:10 PM
finals score 104 to 101 8)

G 8)   L 8) KERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 11:01:47 PM
Yea...This game was pretty coo. Jordan really tore shit up, I think he's gunna be getting some significant minutes under Phil standards this season if he keeps it up. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 12, 2006, 11:18:47 PM
Box Score (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=261012013)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 13, 2006, 12:09:25 AM
Jordan Farmar is that Nigga  :o  :banana: ...I didn't know he was so quick and so fast..And i also didn't know he was such a great passer..He was the reason Lakers won tonight...In the 2nd quarter Lakers were down by 10 or 12 points and when JF came in for wack ass A.Mckie the Lakers came back..JF was fucking amazing...and in the 4th quarter the Lakers were down by 3 points and when Farmar came in he was doing the same shit he was doing in the 2nd quarter and the next thing you know Lakers are up by 7 points with 40 seconds left...Great game  8)

S.Williams and Mckie are probably going to get cut..

Vlad has not played good yet..he needs to wake up...

B.Cook still can't play defense...he was getting killed in the 4th quarter

Luke , Kwame & Turiaf are playing real good  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 13, 2006, 08:23:34 AM
Jordan Farmar is that Nigga  :o  :banana: ...I didn't know he was so quick and so fast..And i also didn't know he was such a great passer..He was the reason Lakers won tonight...In the 2nd quarter Lakers were down by 10 or 12 points and when JF came in for wack ass A.Mckie the Lakers came back..JF was fucking amazing...and in the 4th quarter the Lakers were down by 3 points and when Farmar came in he was doing the same shit he was doing in the 2nd quarter and the next thing you know Lakers are up by 7 points with 40 seconds left...Great game  8)

You shoulda' known, I've been talking about him for years now...Look three years back when I made a thread proclaiming him the next NBA star. 8)

S.Williams and Mckie are probably going to get cut..

Shammond Williams will not get cut, he has a guaranteed contract and we brought him here from overseas (where he was a star) and signed him for $1.1 mill, it wasn't for nothing.

Vlad has not played good yet..he needs to wake up...

Pre-season.

B.Cook still can't play defense...he was getting killed in the 4th quarter

Cook lit it up, he's obviously an offense-first player coming off the bench. But like I said, it's only pre-season. Nothing we see in these games should concern us, Phil Jackson ALWAYS had a losing record in the pre-season with the championship Lakers.

Luke , Kwame & Turiaf are playing real good  8)

Yea, Turiaf will get significant minutes this season...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 13, 2006, 08:54:40 AM
why the hell was aaron mckie playing so much? his old ass needs to get cut hes good for nothing on this team
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 13, 2006, 08:59:36 AM
why the hell was aaron mckie playing so much? his old ass needs to get cut hes good for nothing on this team


He probably will get cut, pre-season is pretty much a trial to test out some of the players and their capabilities...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 13, 2006, 10:56:18 AM
Lakers: Cook extension in the works (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4485385)
BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/12/2006 11:32:55 PM PDT

ANAHEIM - There might not be a better big man in the NBA than Lakers forward Brian Cook when it comes to shooting the ball, at least in general manager Mitch Kupchak s opinion.

Whether that will lead to a contract extension has yet to be determined.

The deadline to reach an agreement with Cook is Oct. 31, the same day the Lakers open the regular season against Phoenix. Cook s agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Thursday that talks are ongoing and interest is mutual.

Cook is eligible for an extension that could add up to five seasons to his rookie contract. He recently bought a house in the area and said he is comfortable with the Lakers, who drafted him in 2003.

"It s somewhere that I d love to be," said Cook, who will make $1.8 million this season. "We ll see how it goes."

If no deal is reached, Cook would be a restricted free agent next summer, with the Lakers having the right to match any offer made to him.

"I don t think there s any doubt that Brian s an NBA player," Kupchak said. "He may be the best shooting guy his size in the NBA. There are some things he doesn t do as well as others, but I don t think there s any doubt in the last two to three years that he s established himself as being an NBA player with great size and a quick release with the ability to shoot the ball with range.

"And guys like that in this league are hard to come by."

The most difficult thing may be determining Cook s value in a league where forwards Caron Butler, Mike Dunleavy and Tayshaun Prince all signed $40 million extensions last October.

Cook, 25, averaged 7.9 points in 19 minutes last season, shooting better than 50 percent overall and 42.9 percent from 3-point range.

The Lakers also have until Oct. 31 to exercise the fourth-year option in guard Sasha Vujacic s contract as well as the third-year option for center Andrew Bynum.

Vujacic would be an unrestricted free agent next summer if the Lakers do not exercise the option, which would pay him $1.75 million for the 2007-08 season.

Second act: The Lakers played with a lineup of Jordan Farmar, Luke Walton, Ronny Turiaf, Maurice Evans and Cook in the fourth quarter and beat Seattle 104-101 in their second exhibition game.

Cook had 11 of his 16 points in the fourth and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:07 remaining off a pick-and- pop play with Farmar.

"He s pro-ready," forward Lamar Odom said of Farmar. "That s what they call guys like him."

Farmar finished with 10 points and five assists - four in the fourth quarter - in 19:23 of action. The Lakers outscored the SuperSonics 53-41 with Farmar on the court.

"I definitely feel I can contribute in a lot of ways," Farmar said. "But that s not my call. I can just control the things I can control, go out there and play the way I know how to play."

Farmar and Walton had back-to- back steals leading to baskets in the quarter. Turiaf (15 points) converted two free throws with 8.2 seconds left after previously missing five of six.

Bynum suffered a mild left ankle sprain in the second quarter and didn t return. Vladimir Radmanovic, who sustained a hand injury before Tuesday s game in Fresno, missed 7 of 8 shots and finished with six points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 13, 2006, 11:03:16 AM
I had never seen Farmar play until yesterday but dude is the truth, he is going to be like Nick Van Exel. He was out there making plays, I haven't seen that from the PG position since Nick. I'll say this right now, he's better than Sasha and Smush.

My thoughts on the other guys:

LO - Looked smooth out there, he didn't look like someone who just had a major tragedy and didn't play all summer.

Kwame - Started off slow but got it going later. He was abusing the Seattle scrubs.

Smush - Stroke looked good, his D looked a little better. He needs to focus all of his energy on D after getting owned by Nash in the playoffs.

Evans - Can't say, he wasn't out there long enough to form an opinion.

Vlad - Shot was off but he was doing other stuff like taking it to the hole, getting rebounds and playing decent D.

Bynum - Looked more under control than at any time last season, the awkwardness is starting to subside. People need to get the idea that he will be another Shaq or Tim Duncan out of their heads, at best he'll be a Theo Ratliff type player.

Shammond - Looked terrible and did nothing, this is only the first preseason game, we'll see. I hope we didn't waste 1.1 million with this signing.

Green - Hustled, got a couple of blocks, he looked good while out there

Luke - He and Farmar had great chemistry, he looked great on O, poor on D

Cook - Great on O, abysmal on D. Vlad is an upgrade over Cook. Cook's awful D makes him a liability.

Turiaf - I love this guy. Played with energy and showed some skill. He can be the enforcer we've needed for some time.

Pinnock - Can't say, didn't get a feel for him

Von Wafer - Cut him please.

McKie - Cut him please.

The Lakers as a team need to work on their free throw shooting, especially Lamar, Kwame and Turiaf. The way they play, they'll go to the line plenty and if they brick free throws like that during the season, we'll lose games because of it. The younger players brought an energy with them, especially with farmar and Turiaf out there at the same time. They'll be big for us off the bench this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 13, 2006, 11:11:02 AM
Farmar will definatly prove to be the steal of the 2006 NBA Draft.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 13, 2006, 11:27:00 AM
I had never seen Farmar play until yesterday but dude is the truth, he is going to be like Nick Van Exel. He was out there making plays, I haven't seen that from the PG position since Nick. I'll say this right now, he's better than Sasha and Smush.

Yup...Shit's gunna get exciting again in Lakerville. 8)

Bynum - at best he'll be a Theo Ratliff type player.

 :nawty:

Shammond - Looked terrible and did nothing, this is only the first preseason game, we'll see. I hope we didn't waste 1.1 million with this signing.

He doesn't look like he's in sync with the offense or the other players yet...We'll have to wait to get something out of him.

Green - Hustled, got a couple of blocks, he looked good while out there

Green will be a really good role player in this league...Very fundamental, does the right things, keeps his ground, plays D. I hope when it's all said and done that he's the 15th man on our roster.

Luke - He and Farmar had great chemistry, he looked great on O, poor on D

Yea, I noticed that too, their smart game really compliments eachother. I saw glimpses of a nice combo developing in them.

Cook - Great on O, abysmal on D. Vlad is an upgrade over Cook. Cook's awful D makes him a liability.

Cook does need to improve his D, but it's pre-season...His O more than made up for it last night though.

Von Wafer - Cut him please.

I agree. I thought he showed a lot of athleticism and potential last year, and Kobe really liked him, but now it's clear that he's simply not mentally ready for the NBA. way too immature on the court...He needs A LOT of time on the Lakers development team.

McKie - Cut him please.

I really hope so...

The Lakers as a team need to work on their free throw shooting, especially Lamar, Kwame and Turiaf. The way they play, they'll go to the line plenty and if they brick free throws like that during the season, we'll lose games because of it. The younger players brought an energy with them, especially with farmar and Turiaf out there at the same time. They'll be big for us off the bench this season.

The rim was awkwardly loose last night, but it's pre-season...Odom is a decent free-throw shooter and he'll improve (he made that a point of emphasis for this season). Turiaf and Kwame also have a nice stroke, they just need to perfect it. Our team is pretty set from the get-go this season!...PeACe
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 13, 2006, 03:09:27 PM
LAKER UPDATE:

Guard Sasha Vujacic did not play Thursday and will be out three or four days because of a strained muscle in his left foot…. Andrew Bynum sustained a slightly sprained left ankle and left in the third quarter…. The Lakers waived forward Marcus Douthit and center Mamadou N'Diaye. They now have 18 players, three more than the league
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 13, 2006, 03:12:41 PM
Rambis Comes Full Circle (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers13oct13,1,1024750.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 13, 2006

The game-worn eyeglasses were hung up a long time ago. The Clark Kent references have also been retired.

Kurt Rambis looks at those days and smiles, employing a pop-culture analogy to describe his past life as a Lakers power forward.

"Wham! was still big," he said, a reference to the former George Michael--led pop-music duo that peaked in the mid-1980s.

Rambis, now 48, has long since shifted into the coaching part of his career, entering his ninth season as a Lakers assistant. He is guiding the team while Coach Phil Jackson recovers from hip-replacement surgery.

He has been in charge before, taking over in the interim for Del Harris 12 games into the strike-shortened 1998-99 season. He tied a league record at the time by winning his first nine games, but then the season began to unravel.

Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell were traded to Charlotte for Glen Rice, B.J Armstrong and J.R. Reid, a move that failed to bring the desired results. Then Dennis Rodman was signed. The Lakers were swept by San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals.

Rambis could not shed his interim tag. Jackson was hired before the 1999-2000 season.

"The way I look at it, it was a great opportunity for me," Rambis said. "I was thrown into the fire and just about every bad thing that could happen to a coach during a season happened to me that year. It was just unfortunate I didn't get an experience to have my own team, run my own team and come back with the Lakers, but if I'm sitting in the Laker business office at that time and Kurt Rambis is your interim coach and Phil Jackson is available, it becomes a very easy decision about which coach you're going to take."

Jackson did not pick Rambis for his staff, so Rambis became a consultant for the Lakers.

"He obviously had a tremendous amount of success here with this organization, but it did kind of push me to the back side," Rambis said. "It was disappointing, but I understood it. It was probably a good break for me too, to get me away from the team. He brought me back later and has meant an awful lot to me as a coach and a mentor."

Rambis was asked to join Jackson's staff before the 2001-02 season, the result of a budding friendship. The players have reacted favorably to him.

"He has a high basketball IQ," forward Lamar Odom said. "The guy played on championship teams with Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He looks younger now, with the shaved mustache, contact lenses … those glasses were kind of thick."

Eventually, Rambis wants another chance as a head coach.

"I definitely want to be a head coach in this league, as long as the team has realistic expectations," Rambis said. "If you go to a less-talented team and the owner and general manager are expecting you to win a championship, that's just completely unrealistic. As long as there's support from management and realistic expectations and a realistic timetable for a team to improve, it would be enjoyable to coach just about anywhere in this league."
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 13, 2006, 03:36:22 PM
Lakers' unknown quantity; Radman. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1311807.php)

By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

ANAHEIM – Whether shopping for a sweater, car or free- agent basketball player, you're seeking for value for your dollar.

It is just hard to know exactly what you're getting. And that is where the Lakers are with their summer investment in Vladimir Radmanovic.

With Radmanovic having come to the Lakers right from the crosstown Clippers, there should be some buyer confidence. That's the thing with him, though; you can just as easily say this guy is coming from Serbia.

There are many opinions on Radmanovic, and they start with his jump from Europe to the NBA in 2001. That's when many scouts projected Radmanovic as a better candidate for stardom than Dirk Nowitzki, no matter that Nowitzki's blond bombing already had him on the road there.

Is Radmanovic, 25, on the cusp of meeting all those expectations? In addition to the 6-foot-10 size, there were predraft promises of surprising ball-handling and athleticism, innate passing instincts, great hands on defense, plus the Nowitzki-like three-point reliability.

Five years later, only the last flower has blossomed. Radmanovic had Rudy Tomjanovich spinning in place with eight three-pointers in a Staples Center showcase two years ago that beat the Lakers - the same season Radmanovic was invited to the three-point shooting contest at All-Star weekend. With the Clippers in the playoffs last season, Radmanovic hit 46.3 percent of his three-pointers.

The stroke is flawless. Just ask Kwame Brown, who swears Radmanovic made 200 shots in a row the other day.

If there is a textbook for shooting a basketball, Radmanovic has studied well: right elbow locked at a 90-degree angle; the release high, but not too high at the forehead level; perfect base for good elevation from the legs, yet nothing that is overexertion so as to fluctuate from shot to shot.

But for a five-year, $31million investment, the Lakers obviously see more in Radmanovic than a bigger Mike Penberthy. And that's where the dichotomy picks up again.

Is he the guy who sulked in Seattle whenever he wasn't starting? The guy so dollar- conscious that those around the SuperSonics say his mental focus slipped badly because of money? Radmanovic turned down a six-year, $42million contract offer in a gamble for a one-year, $3.1million tender in hopes of cashing in even bigger in unrestricted free agency.

Then there are the stories of Radmanovic's difficulty fitting in for his national team. Getting kicked off the team in 2002 for eating a banana in the corner during a coach's halftime speech? More trouble in 2005, when he supposedly mailed it in because he didn't like his role on the team?

But didn't Radmanovic take less money to join the Lakers compared with what he could have had with the Clippers? And didn't he show his drive to improve by playing for Seattle's summer-league team even after having two productive NBA seasons already on his resume? And isn't choosing to play with NBA scoring king Kobe Bryant an indication Radmanovic isn't abnormally self-absorbed?

By signing Radmanovic, the Lakers basically committed to a plan of Bryant, Lamar Odom, Brown and Radmanovic being their future - popping the bubbly dream of signing a superstar free agent down the road to go with Bryant and Odom.

Bryant did his work as a personnel consultant when the Lakers first were considering Radmanovic. Bryant's conclusion falls on the side of those scouts in 2001: "He has something inside of him that hasn't been tapped yet."

"Everybody that I've talked to that plays against him and plays against him in the summertime, they tell me that he has more to his game than he was able to showcase in Seattle," Bryant said. "So he's much more than a pure, flat- out shooter. He can put the ball on the floor, he can post, he can do more things. And as a player, you want to be able to showcase the myriad of skills, just 'cause it's fun."

Knowing firsthand how much fun, Bryant used that as his pitch in the conversation with Radmanovic that helped sway him to the Lakers.

So far in training camp, so good. Radmanovic has surprised acting coach Kurt Rambis with defensive tenacity and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak with ball-handling proficiency.

Kupchak would love to have gotten a brilliant buy in Radmanovic after going for brand-name recognition and established mileage in Vlade Divac and Aaron McKie in the recent free-agent markets and basically getting ripped off.

Consider Kupchak a wary investor who thought it worth $31million to get the sure thing that is Radmanovic's shot - and then wish for more.

"We're not looking for a player who is going to turn into one of the top three or four players in the NBA, although we'd be very happy if that happened," Kupchak said. "We have a team that needed certain components. With guys like Lamar and Kobe, you need guys they can deliver to who will make shots. We know he's a guy who can make shots."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 13, 2006, 06:52:41 PM
Lakers vs. Phoenix 
6:30 pm (TV: KCAL)
Thomas and Mack Center at UNLV
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 15, 2006, 02:43:21 PM
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Post by: Doggystylin on October 15, 2006, 03:42:52 PM
beauitiful^^
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 15, 2006, 04:04:42 PM
THX U^^^
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 15, 2006, 05:15:14 PM
KOBE IS GOING 2 PLAY 2NIGHT FUCK YEAH....................


Shocking News... Kobe Bryant will play tonight!
Body: Bell tired of talking about Lakers series
By Jerry Brown
Tribune


Raja Bell is asked about it every day. In fact, it's a good day when he's only asked once. Raja Bell and Kobe Bryant. The playoffs. The war of words. The clothesline. The suspension. "It's unbelievable. I literally get asked constantly," Bell said. "I'll meet people, we'll start talking basketball and it takes about 10 seconds for it to come up.

"It's beyond old. It's really old. I'm starting to let people know it's not a topic I want to revisit."

Bell and Bryant meet up for the first time since the Suns won an epic, seven-game playoff series with the Lakers - with Bell's takedown the signature snapshot - tonight in Las Vegas. Both players will be in the lineup, but the game will be more about sharpening skills than renewing a rivalry. And Bell, for one, hopes it's a dead issue.

"I'm moving past it," he said. "I don't want something like that to define my career. If I look back at that as a bright spot, even though we won, I'll be disappointed. I want to help my team win a championship, not be the reason they don't. I was fortunate my guys went out and won without me."

But while the Suns were able to overcome a one-game suspension, beating Dallas with Bell out and then hobbled by a calf injury proved too much. Steve Nash has said he feels Phoenix could have won the series with a healthy Bell and Bell sheepishly concurs.

"No matter who (was injured), we were so low on healthy bodies that losing one more guy really made a difference," he said. "We won the first game, and we led at halftime in all the others. We needed everybody.

"That team with myself and Kurt healthy . . . I would take my chances. That's what has me so pumped about this year. We have more bullets."

THE LONG WAY HOME
The Suns' traveling party endured a brutally long trip home from Germany. With a fuel stop in Iceland, a customs stop in Detroit that took nearly three hours due to a communications mix-up and a strong headwind, it took almost 19 hours for the plane to reach Phoenix.

"I thought we'd never get home," forward Shawn Marion said.

Apparently, the wrong agency was contacted regarding customs in Detroit, and every piece of luggage and equipment had to be removed from the plane and searched. For a time, it appeared some of the wine and other spirit items would be seized, but everything was ironed out in time.

"When you're flying that far, the last thing you want to do is sit in an airport," forward Jumaine Jones said. "But it finally got ironed out."

BONUS SHOTS
The Suns, who played the Lakers and Clippers 14 times in the playoffs and 17 times in one 23-game stretch late last season, are getting a heavy dose of the two teams again. After playing the Lakers Sunday, they host the Clippers Tuesday at US Airways Center and play the Lakers again next Sunday in San Diego. . . .

The Suns open the regular season Oct. 31 in Los Angeles against the Lakers, then return four days later to play the Clippers in their home-away-from-home, Staples Center. . . .

Guard Marcus Banks missed Saturday's practice. A Las Vegas native, Banks flew home early to attend his grandmother's funeral. He is expected to play tonight, his first game back at Thomas & Mack Center since starring at UNLV (2001-03). . . .

Eric Piatkowski (sprained ankle) did not practice Saturday and will miss his third straight exhibition game tonight. Jumaine Jones (ankle) did practice, is improved and will likely play against the Lakers. . . .

D'Antoni on how guard Leandro Barbosa, who signed a five-year, $32 million contract extension over the summer, grew half an inch at age 23: "Maybe he was standing on his wallet when they measured him."

Suns vs. Lakers
When: 6:30 p.m. today
Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
TV/Radio: None/KTAR (620 AM)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 15, 2006, 05:43:31 PM
Am I the only one who isn't excited about Kobe playing? We all know what Kobe is capable of, he has nothing to prove. Why would he risk further injuring his knee and play so early? He should definitley sit out ATLEAST until the season opener if not more. He's way too important and his long term presence for the Lakers franchise is imperative.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 15, 2006, 07:44:43 PM
Kobe isn't playing and the Lakers are faring just fine against the Phoenix Suns regular rotation! Players like Turiaf, Farmar, Shammond, Bynum, Green, Cook, etc. are getting most of the minuts on the Lakers as of now. The score is 47-52 Suns leading at the half...
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Post by: Doggystylin on October 15, 2006, 07:55:40 PM
I still don't understand why this nigga Mckie is still around and playing so much. Smush seems to have really improved his 3 point shooting.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 15, 2006, 09:30:59 PM
I still don't understand why this nigga Mckie is still around and playing so much. Smush seems to have really improved his 3 point shooting.


LOL...They're just testin' him, probably to see if he can still contribute and to see who'd be more worthy of that last roster spot... him, Green, or Pinnock. Von Wafer looks to be way out of the picture at this point...PeACe
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 15, 2006, 11:06:52 PM
Box Score (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=261015013)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 16, 2006, 12:22:58 AM
Sloppy, ugly 1st half....to many J's and they weren't even running the triangle..

A couple good things did happen...

Ronnie Turiaf is a great defender...his great Defense kept us in the Game.

Smush improve his 3 point shot....He's made 8/10 3 pointers in the pre-season  :o :o :o....Hopefully he could make a high % of his 3's during the season 8) ...He still can't defend Nash. He had 4 TO's...needs to clean that up

J.Farmar played nash real good..stoled one of his passes, drew an offensive foul, stayed in front of him, and was getting phisycal with him..Nash started crying to the Refs :boohoo:  ....JF overall had a nother good game..he's not turning the ball over..

And so far...D.green>>>Mo.Evens

Only bad thing is Vlad..he had a nother bad game..And the Lakers have a lot of injuries..
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 16, 2006, 02:41:10 AM
Kobe's New Website (http://www.kb24.com/)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 09:54:19 AM
And so far...D.green>>>Mo.Evens

Only bad thing is Vlad..he had a nother bad game..And the Lakers have a lot of injuries..


Vlad is a shooter, he's gunna struggle a bit at first until he finds his ryhtym in the tri...He's already a proven player, he's not really being tested or anything. As for Devin Green and Maurice Evans, you're only say Dev is better because you didn't see Game 1 where Maurice Evans had by far the best game either player had in all 3 games. But yea, Maurice Evans did look kinda' shakey out there last night, but I have confidence in his ability and I'm very proud to say that Devin Green is a player who's struggling for a roster spot, cuz if you've watch him play, he doesn't struggle much and that says a lot about our roster...PeACe
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Post by: Black_Smoke on October 16, 2006, 12:38:15 PM
Kobe's New Website (http://www.kb24.com/)

nice,launches on the 31st,looks like the vid there is a TNT add?



"Its the length of one day.
One Half.
One Shotclock.
This number is my promise,
To dominate every moment."
-KB24
 8)
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 03:42:32 PM
Walton: Lakers at elite level
L.A. is hoping to challenge Dallas in West  (http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/151202)


By Ross Siler
Los Angeles Daily News
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.15.2006

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With the departure of Devean George this summer, Luke Walton is now one of only three holdovers from the Lakers team that lost to Detroit in the 2004 NBA Finals, along with Kobe Bryant and Brian Cook.
Every time Walton, the former Arizona star, has come to training camp, the Lakers have had a different look from the season before.
He was a rookie on the Finals team with four probable future Hall of Famers and thought, "I was going to win a championship just walking in the gym."
The draft-lottery season after the Shaquille O'Neal trade came next, followed by Phil Jackson's return as coach and an agonizing seven-game loss to Phoenix in the first round of the playoffs last spring.
The Lakers have not broadcast their expectations this season — Kwame Brown said it would be a "letdown" not to reach the second round — but Walton thinks the Lakers have as good a chance of advancing to the NBA Finals as any Western Conference team.
"We feel like we're at that level," Walton said. "We don't feel like there's a team out there that's just better than us. We feel like when we're playing at the top of our game we can play and beat anyone else in the league."
The only proof Walton needed came after watching Phoenix lose to Dallas in six games in the conference finals. The Lakers also will bring back at least 11 players from last season's team, which learned to play together in the triangle offense.
"As a team and a unit, you have a lot more confidence in each other," Walton said. "As opposed to last year when so many times the whole season, we were losing close games because we didn't really have that confidence about us. We had it about Kobe, but not about us as a team."
For his part, Walton is hoping to get through October healthy, as opposed to the past two years.
He is wearing compression leggings on the court to keep his hamstrings warm through all the stopping and standing of camp. Walton suffered a strained hamstring in the exhibition opener last season and went on to miss 11 regular-season games.
"My body feels better this training camp than it has since I've been in the league," said Walton, who averaged a career- best 19.3 minutes last season.
His role also has yet to be defined. Walton moved into the starting lineup at the end of last season, but the Lakers signed free-agent forward Vladimir Radmanovic in July, likely sending Walton back to the bench.
"With the way our team is set up," Walton said, "we have so many different versatile players that I'm sure we're going to use different starting lineups."
Walton is comfortable both as a starter and floor leader of the second team. Playing with the starters gives Walton a chance to settle into the game; coming off the bench usually lends itself to team play without the stars on the court.
Retooling the Lakers

The Lakers made two major acquisitions in the offseason, picking up free agent F Vladimir Radmanovic from the Clippers and trading for Pistons G Maurice Evans.

Vladimir Radmanovic
F • 6-10 • 234 • 5th year
2005-06 season: 9.8 ppg,4.6 rpg, 39 percent shooting on threes

Maurice Evans
G • 6-5 • 220 • 3rd year
2005-06 season: 5 ppg, 2 rpg, 14 minutes per game
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 03:45:28 PM
Turiaf Heartened by His Progress (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep15oct15,1,7658467.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 15, 2006

Whenever a reporter approaches with a digital voice recorder in hand, Ronny Turiaf knows that the question is about to be asked.

It could be the lightly phrased, "How are you feeling?" Or the more specific, "How's the condition of your heart?" But it will mean the same to him — a trip back to the most frightening time of his life.

Turiaf had open-heart surgery in July 2005, the thought of which left him in tears at a news conference in which he pledged before his surgery to make it back to the basketball court, but also acknowledged, "I'm scared of dying."

Turiaf underwent the six-hour procedure to repair an enlarged aortic root and was expected to make a full recovery for normal activities, but his future as an NBA player was in doubt.

He is now a reserve forward for the Lakers, a bundle of braids and energy who tries not to linger too long on last year.

"It's so much pain and so much bad thoughts in my head," Turiaf said in his slight French accent. "It was a real, real tough time in my life, to go through what I've been through. It was tough to hang in there on a daily basis. The only time I think about it is when the media asks me about it. Outside of that, I really try to forget about it."

Turiaf, who grew up on the Caribbean island of Martinique and left a small fishing town of 18,000 to attend a basketball academy in Paris, became the 37th pick in the 2005 draft. He quickly went from the ecstasy of signing a two-year contract with the Lakers to the reality of being a 22-year-old who needed repair work on his aorta, the body's largest artery.

The diameter of Turiaf's aorta was 5.6 centimeters, about 50% larger than normal, increasing the possibility of a rupture.

Veterans around the league typically view the exhibition season as a necessary evil, but Turiaf, whose contract doesn't become guaranteed until Nov. 1, is scrapping as if it's the playoffs. He had 15 points on six-for-eight shooting Thursday in the Lakers' 104-101 exhibition victory over Seattle.

"Playing in those preseason games, a lot of those guys take it for granted, but this is my time to showcase my skills, to show my coach and general manager that I want to be here, that I'm going to do whatever it takes to be on the basketball court — play defense, rebound, give energy, try to give assists, try and get some blocked shots and eventually score," Turiaf said. "This is a blessing and I surely don't take it for granted. I see where I came from last year."

Turiaf is virtually assured of having his contract become guaranteed, but he must continue to pay attention to his condition. For at least one more season, he must wear a pad made of foam and plastic to protect his sternum. He also has a medical checkup every three months, a three-hour process in which he undergoes an electrocardiogram and other diagnostic tests.

"Everything you can imagine to make sure I can be on the basketball court," he said.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 03:50:43 PM
Radmanovic Slowed by Injury (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers16oct16,1,2401012.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 16, 2006

LAS VEGAS — The Lakers pelted Vladimir Radmanovic in the first hour of the free-agent negotiating period, sending a full-court phone press with Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson making calls to woo the lanky 6-foot-10 forward with the smooth stroke.

The Lakers got their guy, signing him to a five-year, $31-million contract in August, the shooter they wanted in Jackson's triangle offense.

His defense and rebounding have been surprisingly strong in practice, but his shooting has been off the mark as he battles a hand injury.

Radmanovic holds a Lakers' opponent record with eight three-pointers in a January 2005 game with Seattle, but he has made only four of 20 shots and is averaging five points in three exhibitions.

"I don't really worry about my shot right now," said Radmanovic, who extends his left hand for handshakes because of the soreness of the right hand. "It's stayed pretty bad so I'm not able to take the shot the way I want it. Nothing I can do about it. It's starting to heal, and hopefully it's going to be soon."

Radmanovic has strained ligaments between the pinkie and ring finger of his right hand, an injury he suffered last week when he was swatted while going up for a shot during pregame warmups.

"It was one of the coaches," Radmanovic said. "I won't say who, but his name's Brian Shaw."

In the meantime, he has had to impress Lakers coaches in other ways.

Radmanovic, 25, has career averages of 10.1 points and 38.1% shooting from three-point range, but only 4.6 rebounds, a stat the Lakers hope he improves this season.

"He's a lot better defensive player and rebounder than I think I gave him credit for," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He's much more aggressive defensively. He does a good job rebounding the basketball. He's got a nice nose for the ball rebounding-wise."

Radmanovic, however, has sometimes been caught free-lancing instead of staying within the confines of the triangle offense.

"Right now, he seems to be struggling with trying to play within his basketball instincts and play within the system that we're going to be working under, and there's some conflict there," Rambis said. "But I know he's going to get better. His hand is obviously a problem. I had that injury when I was a player. It's extremely painful. It's something he's going to have to deal with because they're slow-healing injuries."

Radmanovic will get plenty of game time to work on his offense. He is expected to start for the Lakers, a key part of his choice to leave behind an identical contract offer last August from the Clippers. Radmanovic wanted more playing time, and the Clippers couldn't guarantee it with Corey Maggette in the fold.

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Smush Parker made five of six three-pointers and had 18 points but the Lakers lost to Phoenix, 99-91, in an exhibition Sunday.

Shammond Williams and Luke Walton each had 12 points for the Lakers.

Bryant made the three-day trip with the team but did not play Sunday and is not expected to play Tuesday.

Chris Mihm (ankle), Kwame Brown (shoulder) and Sasha Vujacic (foot) did not play Sunday.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 03:53:39 PM
Radmanovic, Shammond Williams learning, nursing injuries
The newcomers struggle with the triangle offense as the Lakers lose to the Suns, 99-91. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1314163.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

LAS VEGAS – It's not going to be the story this season, but it's still going to be a story.

So even though most of the Lakers know the triangle offense now, not all of them do. And two of those who don't are the ones assigned to upgrade the team's perimeter shooting - and nursing potentially long-term nagging injuries.

Vladimir Radmanovic has a strained ligament in his right (shooting) hand, an injury he described as "swelling and spreading bones." Shammond Williams came to the Lakers with pre-existing cartilage damage in his abdominal area, and it continues to bother him to the point that he was wincing on the court Sunday night after making a layup.

Williams still managed a 5-for-5 shooting outing in the Lakers' 99-91 exhibition loss to the Phoenix Suns. Williams had shot 2 of 7 from the field in the first two exhibitions.

"He has been overly concerned about running the offense," Lakers acting head coach Kurt Rambis said before the game. "I think he has passed up shots."

Williams responded well to the criticism by making great use of the basic pinch-post position on the weak side of the triangle and firing away. However, his abdominal injury remains a concern: Williams got treatment for so long after the game that he was just entering the locker room when other players had already exited.

Radmanovic's exhibition shooting slump reached stunning proportions with an 0-for-4 start - dropping him to 3 for 19 from the field (15.8 percent) - before he hit a half-hook shot in the final minutes.

Besides the hand injury that probably will linger into the regular season, Radmanovic's learning curve in the triangle has slowed, with Rambis saying there is a "conflict" between the old and the new.

"He seems to be struggling playing within his basketball instincts and within the system of basketball we use," Rambis said.

Assistant coach Brian Shaw, trying to give Radmanovic some tough defense in warmups before the exhibition opener Tuesday, hacked down between the fourth and fifth fingers on Radmanovic's right hand.

"I don't really worry about my shot right now," Radmanovic said. "It's taped pretty bad, so I'm not able to take the shot the way you want it."

Rambis said he had a similar injury in his playing days and added: "It's something he's going to have to deal with for a long time, because it's a slow-healing injury."

JACKSON COMING?

Lakers coach Phil Jackson previously threw out Friday night as a potential return date from his hip surgery, and based on Jackson's attendance at every recent practice and Rambis' observations, it might well be soon after the team returns from Las Vegas late Tuesday night.

"Each time he has been in, you can see he's getting more animated," Rambis said. "He's healthier, he's moving better, and he's taking more and more control of practice in barking out orders."

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 03:56:06 PM
Williams trying to find his niche (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4498897)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/15/2006 10:35:24 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS - The difference for Lakers guard Shammond Williams between his first and second week in the triangle offense - between his first and second week back in the NBA — was apparent at the start of the second quarter Sunday.

Where he might have passed up taking his own shot in the Lakers first two exhibition games, Williams pulled up without hesitation and connected on back-to-back 3-pointers in the Lakers 99-91 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Williams finished with 12points and made all five shots he took after a little prodding from the Lakers coaches to look more for his own shot instead of having tunnel vision while trying to run the triangle.

That s the easiest thing to do for anybody, Williams said about shooting. But distributing the basketball and making sure your teammates get involved, that s a little harder.

I just took my shots within the offense. That s what they want me to do, I ll do that.

Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said: We know he s a shooter, and we know he can knock down shots. Once he gets comfortable, he s going to start playing some really good ball for us.

Williams spent two seasons playing in Europe before coming back to the NBA with the

Lakers. He defined his role overseas as being a playmaker.

But the Lakers will be counting on Williams to be a dangerous outside shooter coming off the bench. And Williams said he had a talk recently with forward Lamar Odom about finding his niche in the offense.

You have to find out what your team needs from you, Williams said. Even though you maybe do a lot of things, your team needs you to do certain things.

The Lakers have four ball- handling guards competing for minutes, and all four have had strong performances in the preseason. Smush Parker, last season s starter, led the Lakers with 18 points Sunday and made five 3-pointers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 03:57:37 PM
Painful Struggle for Shammond (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_H_lakers_16.3bb0399.html)

12:14 AM PDT on Monday, October 16, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
LAS VEGAS - He's back in the NBA after a two-year absence and wants to prove he can stick around.

But the problem for Shammond Williams is an injury that won't go away and is hindering his progress.

Williams said he has a stress fracture in his pelvis that has limited him during training camp. It kept him from working out until a week before camp began. He said he has lateral movement on defense but can't move forward well on offense.

He first suffered the injury while playing in Spain last season.

"I thought I would be cleared by now," said Williams, who signed a one-year, $1.7 million contract. "I'm not. My explosiveness is not there."

Williams played with six NBA teams in six years before playing in Russia during the 20004-05 season. He is trying to get readjusted to the NBA after spending two years overseas.

"It's a different game," he said. "The NBA game is a lot quicker. I've got to get my timing again."

Before Sunday night's exhibition against the Phoenix Suns at the Thomas & Mack Center, assistant coach Kurt Rambis wanted Williams to shoot more.

Williams did just that, scoring 12 points on 5-for-5 shooting, including 2 for 2 on three-pointers, in a 99-91 loss. Smush Parker led the Lakers with 18 points while Shawn Marion and Raja Bell led the Suns with 16 each.

At 6-foot-1, Williams had always been perceived as a shooting guard in a point guard's body. He went to Europe and worked on his passing.

The Lakers just don't want him to be too focused on passing.

"We want him to be more aggressive, to shoot the basketball more than he's been," Rambis said. "I think he's been overly concerned about running the offense and I think he's passed up shots that he would normally take."

T's for Yelling at Refs

The NBA has instituted a zero-tolerance rule regarding players and coaches yelling at officials. Late in the second quarter Rambis found out the referees are willing to enforce it even during the exhibition season when he was given a technical by Joe Crawford, who is known to have a short fuse.

Rambis was upset when Steve Nash passed to Amare Stoudemire but appeared to have touched the ground first for traveling. It wasn't called, and Stoudemire dunked.

Parker also was given a technical by Crawford.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 16, 2006, 04:00:46 PM
Smush gets a consistent 3 point shot= problems for the rest of the league. You really do not have a point guard his size in the west, so along with his quickness of the dribble, if he can shoot at a good percentage, it's going to cause alot of problems. It will also draw the defense out giving Kobe more driving lane to the basket.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 04:01:17 PM
Bell tired of talking about Lakers series  (http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=76618)

By Jerry Brown, Tribune
October 15, 2006

Raja Bell is asked about it every day. In fact, it’s a good day when he’s only asked once. Raja Bell and Kobe Bryant. The playoffs. The war of words. The clothesline. The suspension.

“It’s unbelievable. I literally get asked constantly,” Bell said. “I’ll meet people, we’ll start talking basketball and it takes about 10 seconds for it to come up.

“It’s beyond old. It’s really old. I’m starting to let people know it’s not a topic I want to revisit.”

Bell and Bryant meet up for the first time since the Suns won an epic, seven-game playoff series with the Lakers — with Bell’s takedown the signature snapshot — tonight in Las Vegas. Both players will be in the lineup, but the game will be more about sharpening skills than renewing a rivalry. And Bell, for one, hopes it’s a dead issue.

“I’m moving past it,” he said. “I don’t want something like that to define my career. If I look back at that as a bright spot, even though we won, I’ll be disappointed. I want to help my team win a championship, not be the reason they don’t. I was fortunate my guys went out and won without me.”

But while the Suns were able to overcome a one-game suspension, beating Dallas with Bell out and then hobbled by a calf injury proved too much. Steve Nash has said he feels Phoenix could have won the series with a healthy Bell and Bell sheepishly concurs.

“No matter who (was injured), we were so low on healthy bodies that losing one more guy really made a difference,” he said. “We won the first game, and we led at halftime in all the others. We needed everybody.

“That team with myself and Kurt healthy . . . I would take my chances. That’s what has me so pumped about this year. We have more bullets.”
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 04:01:38 PM
Smush gets a consistent 3 point shot= problems for the rest of the league. You really do not have a point guard his size in the west, so along with his quickness of the dribble, if he can shoot at a good percentage, it's going to cause alot of problems. It will also draw the defense out giving Kobe more driving lane to the basket.


Yup...Can't wait to see Smush's progression this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2006, 04:10:28 PM
1985 NBA Finals Promo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gXZvUGsvX0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 16, 2006, 04:26:22 PM
Damn Stoudemire: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, and 5 steals (I'll contribute that to the new ball being slippery)!

Smush Parker: 18 points, 5/6 3pts, 4 assist, 2 steals, 2 rebounds

Turiaf: 7 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assist, 1 steal

I like the progress, especially from Smush


The Lakers play the Kings tomorrow on NBA TV, so I can FINALLY see a game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 16, 2006, 04:35:58 PM
Turiaf reminds me of a more athletic version of Marc Madsen. He is a stats stuffer. 5-7 points, rebounds, assists and hustle plays. He is a good defender also.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 16, 2006, 04:42:18 PM
Damn Stoudemire: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, and 5 steals (I'll contribute that to the new ball being slippery)!

Smush Parker: 18 points, 5/6 3pts, 4 assist, 2 steals, 2 rebounds

Turiaf: 7 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assist, 1 steal

I like the progress, especially from Smush


The Lakers play the Kings tomorrow on NBA TV, so I can FINALLY see a game.

Yeah I am trying to get tickets out here in Vegas for it. My girfriend works for the Palms so I told her to talk to Joe Maloof. Hopefully I can snag 1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 16, 2006, 09:38:19 PM
this going b a good game with the queens..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 16, 2006, 11:39:52 PM
And so far...D.green>>>Mo.Evens

Only bad thing is Vlad..he had a nother bad game..And the Lakers have a lot of injuries..
As for Devin Green and Maurice Evans, you're only say Dev is better because you didn't see Game 1 where Maurice Evans had by far the best game either player had in all 3 games. But yea, Maurice Evans did look kinda' shakey out there last night, but I have confidence in his ability and I'm very proud to say that Devin Green is a player who's struggling for a roster spot, cuz if you've watch him play, he doesn't struggle much and that says a lot about our roster...PeACe

I didn't see the game but i did hear the Game...I know that he played good in the 1st pre-season game, i even mention it.

Mo.evens had one good game, the last 2 have been bad....D.Green has had 2 good games....the last 2 games d.green has 3 steals and a monster block & 5-10 shooting (he should be 6-10 but miss a dunk)...while mo.evens has gone 1-9 , 0 steals, 0 blocks and played bad defense against R.Allen...

that's why i said ...D,green>>Mo.evens
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2006, 09:31:41 AM
And so far...D.green>>>Mo.Evens

Only bad thing is Vlad..he had a nother bad game..And the Lakers have a lot of injuries..
As for Devin Green and Maurice Evans, you're only say Dev is better because you didn't see Game 1 where Maurice Evans had by far the best game either player had in all 3 games. But yea, Maurice Evans did look kinda' shakey out there last night, but I have confidence in his ability and I'm very proud to say that Devin Green is a player who's struggling for a roster spot, cuz if you've watch him play, he doesn't struggle much and that says a lot about our roster...PeACe

I didn't see the game but i did hear the Game...I know that he played good in the 1st pre-season game, i even mention it.

Mo.evens had one good game, the last 2 have been bad....D.Green has had 2 good games....the last 2 games d.green has 3 steals and a monster block & 5-10 shooting (he should be 6-10 but miss a dunk)...while mo.evens has gone 1-9 , 0 steals, 0 blocks and played bad defense against R.Allen...

that's why i said ...D,green>>Mo.evens


Once again, PRE-SEASON. Maybe he's playing better, still does not equate to him being better...Hell, Brian Cook is playing better than Radmanovich, still doesn't mean a thing...That being said, I like both Devin Green and Brian Cook...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2006, 09:33:42 AM
Roster Decisions Close (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep17oct17,1,1136289.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 17, 2006

LAS VEGAS — The Lakers have some bookkeeping to take care of in the next two weeks, decisions to make on contract extensions and options that will occupy General Manager Mitch Kupchak and the coaching staff until the season opener.

The team must decide by Oct. 31 whether to bring back Sasha Vujacic and Andrew Bynum next season, the former being a reasonably weighty question and the latter a no-brainer.

Vujacic averaged 3.6 points in his first two pro seasons and is due to make $1.8 million next season, a hefty raise compared to the $974,000 he will earn this season. Bynum, the 10th pick in the 2005 draft, averaged 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds last season and will make $2.2 million next season.

"Typically we wait until the end of the month to make that decision," Kupchak said Monday. "They both have had good training camps."

The Lakers are casually negotiating a contract extension with Brian Cook, who makes $1.8 million this season and will become a restricted free agent at the end of the season if the Lakers don't sign him by Oct. 31.

"We've had some talks with his representative," Kupchak said. "I don't know if anything will get done or not."

Cook averaged 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds over his first three seasons.

"I'd love to be here," Cook said. "I love the city, I love the people. I'm comfortable in this offense. I think it suits my game well."

Less time will be spent on the status of Ronny Turiaf and Smush Parker, whose contracts become guaranteed if they are still on the roster in two weeks.

"I don't see any reason why they wouldn't be," Kupchak said. "It's coach's decision, but right now it looks to me like Smush is one of our starting guards and Ronny's had a great camp."

Turiaf will make $664,000 and Parker will make $798,000.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2006, 09:34:19 AM
Bynum Does Well. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep17oct17,1,1136289.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 17, 2006

With Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown sitting out Sunday's game, Bynum started at center and did his best to stay with the run-and-fun Phoenix Suns.

"I thought he did very well," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "It was a challenge for him, the speed of the game, whether or not he was going to get back. We've all been on him about loping up and down the floor. He did run the floor well most of the time. A couple times he reverted to his old habits."

Bynum, who will be 19 on Oct. 27, jumped way too early on a lob pass and could have had more rebounds than he did. He had eight points and four rebounds in 22 minutes.

"When he goes in for rebounds, he still has his hands in his pockets and I think again he almost got hit in the head with a ball that ricocheted off [the rim]," Rambis said. "He's got to get in the habit of when he goes in, he gets his hands up.

"I thought he did a good job of playing defense. He was active, he had his hands up, he helped out a good chunk of the time. I was pleased with him. He's getting better and I think he's going to be good, but it's going to be a process.".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2006, 09:37:07 AM
Vujacic Eyes Extension (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_17.37649b8.html)

10:00 PM PDT on Monday, October 16, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 

LAS VEGAS - Lakers coach Phil Jackson likes him. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak likes him. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant likes him.
 
With that in mind, Lakers third-year guard Sasha Vujacic is hopeful the team will pick up the option on the fourth year of his contract.

There have been some discussions with the Lakers and Vujacic's representatives about picking up the $1.756 million he would earn during the 2007-08 season. The Lakers have until Oct. 31, the start of the regular season, to get a deal done. If the Lakers don't sign Vujacic by then, he'll become a restricted free agent. But the Lakers will be able to match any offer he receives from another team next summer.

Vujacic, who will earn $973,920 this season, said he spent the summer working on his game in Los Angeles rather than play on the Slovenia national team, so he'd have a good season and show the Lakers how much he wants to spend his career with them.

"I'm confident," Vujacic said about the Lakers picking up his fourth-year option. "It's my third year. I know what I did the previous season. Coming into this season I'm very confident knowing that this is my third year and what happens, happens. Obviously, I want to be here. I like triangle offense and playing for Phil Jackson is always a pleasure."

Vujacic missed the past two exhibition games with a strained muscle in his left foot, but he said he expects to play tonight when the Lakers play the Sacramento Kings at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

"I feel much better," Vujacic said. "I feel 100 percent. I feel strong. No excuses for tomorrow. I just can't wait to go on the court tomorrow and start playing because last two games, (sitting on the) sidelines is hard to digest."

Vujacic made his mark last season on defense, becoming somewhat of a nuisance by drawing offensive fouls and flopping at times.

He needs to continue to improve his jump shot. Vujacic made just 34.6 percent of his shots and 34.3 percent of his three-pointers.

"He's gotten to the point where most of the time he stays with his shot instead of fading away," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "He's become more consistent with his shot. He understands the offense. He still makes mistakes in it. He still sometimes tries to do too much.

"But we like his ability to move his feet defensively. He's going to have to continue to knock down shots for us and execute the offense. Those are things that are important to us, and it's going to be important for us and his growth as a player, too."

Contract Talks

The agent for Brian Cook, Mark Bartelstein, said Monday that he and Kupchak haven't reached an agreement on a contract extension for his client yet.

All Bartelstein would say is that "we're talking" when he was reached by phone.

Cook is in the final year of a deal that pays him $1.817 million and is looking for a multi-year deal.

The Lakers also have until the end of the month to get a deal done or Cook becomes a restricted free agent. The Lakers can match any offer he receives.

Bynum Progresses

Injuries to centers Kwame Brown (sore right shoulder) and Chris Mihm (right ankle) have put the spotlight on Andrew Bynum, who started in place of Brown on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Bynum had eight points, four rebounds and one blocked shot Sunday.

He'll probably start again tonight against the Kings.

"I feel comfortable," Bynum said. "The more I play, the more I'm gaining confidence. I played pretty good last night."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2006, 09:39:30 AM
Bynum making progress
The second-year center has a long way to go, but he wants to earn more playing time in the regular season. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1314873.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

LAS VEGAS – It will be Andrew Bynum's fifth season before he is legally able to partake in the side entertainment that comes with the Lakers' annual exhibition trip to Las Vegas. As this is just Bynum's second season, he might as well make this a business trip.

Bynum, who turns 19 on Oct.27, was in the starting lineup and played 22 minutes in the Lakers' exhibition loss to Phoenix on Sunday night. The Lakers were without centers Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm because of injuries, providing an opportunity for Bynum, who must show coaches he is capable of playing more than rare regular-season assignments.

Lakers acting coach Kurt Rambis called Bynum's eight-point, four-rebound outing "terrific." Bynum even used his left hand for a shot, as Rambis has been pushing for, though the shot missed. That said, Rambis could be seen on the bench laughing after Bynum jumped way too soon for a lob pass.

"I'm earning more time," Bynum said. "I'm doing well in practice; I'm doing well in the games. I had like three blocks; I only got credited for one, though. I don't know what that was about."

Bynum is so poor at playing in transition and defending the pick-and-roll - the two staples of Phoenix's game - that the Lakers' coaches were afraid to use Bynum in the playoffs last season. Rambis saw some progress there Sunday night, though by practice Monday afternoon, teammate Vladimir Radmanovic was chiding Bynum during a scrimmage: "You've got to run."

Rambis also noted Bynum had his "hands in his pockets" during the game instead of being ready to reach for rebounds.

"Again, he almost got hit in the head with a ball that ricocheted off," Rambis said. "He's getting better, and I think he's going to be good - but it's still going to be a process."

Brown (right shoulder) rejoined practice Monday and is expected to play tonight against Sacramento. Kobe Bryant (right knee) halted his recent practice progressions and sat out the workout Monday. Sasha Vujacic (left foot) rejoined practice and plans to play tonight.

VUJACIC'S CONTRACT

The Lakers are expected to exercise their $1.76million option on Vujacic for next season by the Oct.31 deadline. Vujacic stayed in Los Angeles all summer to work out instead of playing for the Slovenian national team, and he said he's "very confident" he'll remain a Laker.

Vujacic - who is now represented by Rob Pelinka, Bryant's agent - focused on increasing his leg strength over the summer, saying: "You must have strong, quick legs to defend. I'm even faster."

Vujacic remains well ahead of impressive rookie Jordan Farmar for backup minutes in the backcourt
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2006, 09:43:17 AM
D-Fenders will have Lakers flavor (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4503847)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/16/2006 10:39:57 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS - Dan Panaggio can remember the first time he saw the triangle offense, back when he was coaching Quad City in the Continental Basketball Association and watching the Chicago Bulls teams of the 1990s on television.

Now Panaggio has a seat next to Tex Winter for every exhibition game and the job of teaching the triangle to a new generation of players as head coach of the D-Fenders, the Lakers' new minor-league affiliate.

The Lakers are the first team to own and operate their own affiliate in the NBA Development League. The D-Fenders will play home games at Staples Center on the same days as the Lakers and will practice at the team's El Segundo facility.

They also will run the offense that Phil Jackson helped make famous and Panaggio went on to run with two of his Quad City teams.

"I think it's especially important for the Lakers," Panaggio said, "because they have a complex system they play that's different from the norm. Hopefully, we can provide a pool of guys that are familiar with that system so that, if they do need a player, they have one that's semi-trained."

The Lakers will have the ability to assign up to two players from their roster - either in their first or second NBA season - to play for the D-Fenders.
It was an option the Lakers would have considered last season with teenage center Andrew Bynum had their minor-league affiliate not been in Fort Worth, Texas, and had they known Bynum would get experience in the triangle.

"We're going to run it exactly at that level like we do at this level," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said.

Panaggio coached in the CBA for nine seasons and won two championships. He went on to serve as an assistant with the Portland Trail Blazers for four seasons and saw how a minor-league system could benefit young NBA players.

The Blazers drafted Zach Randolph, who played one season at Michigan State, as well as high schoolers Sebastian Telfair and Travis Outlaw, during Panaggio's time.

"They drafted so many very, very young players and they would get 82 pregame workouts once the season started," Panaggio said. "You knew it wasn't enough. It was good that they were getting those workouts, but those young guys needed to play to fully develop."

The D-Fenders will draft players Nov. 2, after the conclusion of NBA training camps. They will open the season Nov. 24 at Anaheim and will play home games at 3:30 p.m. before Lakers games.

Even though the team is owned by the Lakers, the D-Fenders players will be treated no differently than their counterparts in the league.

That means any NBA team - be it the Clippers or the Sacramento Kings - could sign their players to a 10-day contract.

As a result, how the Lakers avoid losing out on their investment of developing players remains to be seen.

Kupchak said he wasn't sure how much the Lakers would make use of the D-Fenders this season. The Lakers have sixplayers on the training camp roster who are eligible to be assigned, including Bynum and rookie guard Jordan Farmar.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 17, 2006, 11:24:50 PM
I finally got to see Farmar play. I like his style. I can see him and Odom being a good duo.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 18, 2006, 04:04:31 AM
Still no games seen. :'(

Nik & Co. how are we playing? Expecially the new players..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 18, 2006, 11:01:28 AM
Nik & Co. how are we playing? Expecially the new players..


I like what I see. All our young guys are really active, they all look like they can contribute in a different way. Jordan Farmar is especially playing well, maybe not as well last night, but he's got a very bright future which hopefully begins with his rookie season (all depending on Phil)... Shammond Williams had a nice game the other night against Phoenix as well, hitting 5-5. I see where he can help the younger guys (he has a very fluid jumper and decent defense, along with tremendous confidence)... Devin Green has improved drastically, he's a very solid player on both ends of the court, really good at holding his ground on defense, now he just needs to improve his jump shot...Maurice Evans was brought in to back Kobe and I can safely say he'll be the first one off the bench for Kobe, which I believe is an upgrade over Profit. He's built very strong, has a nice defensive presence and also packs a deadly offensive game as well if his switch is on. Tremendous acquisation. Radman is in a shooting slump to begin the pre-season, but it's perfectly understandable, considering his shooting hand is badly injured. Aside from his off-shooting, he's been pleasantly surprising in other areas, moving his feet on defense, rotating well, driving to the hoop, even developed a nice cross-over/slash...Andrew Bynum is kinda struggling mentaly out there, but you can also tell he's gunna be good once he gets his shit together. I don't think he will play significant minutes this season :-\ (still young)...JR Pinnock is a nice athletic player, his game looks good for a 2nd rounder, he'll be a steal once he makes our roster (probably next season)...Sasha Vujacic has obviously worked on his game, he's looking like a solid NBA player out there, can't wait to see what he does...Von Wafer is done for, maybe a year of development elsewhere and he can return, but as of now he's been useless...Smush improved his shooting, should be interesting to see what areas he's worked on...Brian Cook improved his rebounding, though he's still a little soft on defense. He's wonderful offensively though...Ronny Turiaf is a very good player, he gives it his all and brings energy to the other players. Very good defender and rebounder. He also has a nice shooting form, which I hope will translate into a nice mid-range game soon...Luke Walton looks more calm and collected, he reminds me of a cross between Rick Fox and a poor mans Odom...McKie got injured again last night and asked to come out. He's done for. The rest are pretty self-epxlanitory...All I can really say is that I can't wait to see how the season plays out...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 18, 2006, 12:03:56 PM
Kings vs. Lakers Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061017/SACLAL/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 18, 2006, 02:35:22 PM
Bryant's absence shows in defeat
The Lakers leader is sorely missed even though Odom does his best to rally the team vs. the Kings. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1322943.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

LAS VEGAS – For weeks now, Kobe Bryant will find himself in various moments where he's standing around when he'd rather be playing some basketball for the Lakers.

And Bryant will reflexively do a quick series of knee bends, testing that right knee a little more to see if it feels any stronger.

The Lakers showed more Tuesday night than at any time all month the need for Bryant's return - as much for his leadership as his skill.

They were ragged at both ends for all the stretches against the Sacramento Kings' usual starters in what wound up a 96-91 exhibition loss for the Lakers.

Lamar Odom has vowed to be a more "mature" player and better team leader this season, hoping to use the misfortune of his infant son Jayden's death to stabilize him.

With "Baby J" written on his sneakers along with "Cathy" and "Grandma" to honor his late mother and grandmother, Odom tried to steady what was sinking against Sacramento.

In the first and third quarters, Odom was visibly reluctant to leave the game because he wanted to help refocus the team.

When he was in the game late in the first half and Andrew Bynum had a slow-developing, ill-advised shot blocked, Odom started attacking the basket to take over the game.

It didn't really change things.

And when Smush Parker forced a jumper and then inexplicably ran in to pressure after the rebound, allowing Mike Bibby to run free for an easy fastbreak basket, Odom was called for an unsportsmanlike-conduct technical foul because referee Mike Callahan said Odom threw the ball into the crowd.

Odom said to Callahan: "I didn't throw it in the stands. I hit it by mistake."

Lakers acting head coach Kurt Rambis had said Phil Jackson was unhappy with the way the Lakers started their exhibition loss to Phoenix on Sunday by "ignoring the offense."

After this game, Rambis laughed about how Jackson was sure to show up at practice today "red hot" about the poor play against Sacramento.

GAME NOTES

Aaron McKie's healthy training camp ended Tuesday night when he was hit with back spasms 1:14 into the game.

McKie, 34, had said he felt as strong as a year ago before he injured his knee and missed most of the season.

He'll be sent to a back specialist today.

Kwame Brown said his sore right shoulder was improved but wasn't quite ready for contact, so he didn't play.

Shammond Williams' abdominal injury that was aggravated Sunday night led him to sit out against the Kings.

Sasha Vujacic shook off a shaky first few minutes to play well in his first game back from a foot injury.

As much as Bibby seems to be annoyed when playing against Vujacic, the two exchanged smiles and shared a hug after the game.

Rambis benched the struggling Bynum just 56 seconds into the second half for Ronny Turiaf, who finished with a team-high 15 points and shook his foul-shooting slump by going 5 for 5.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 18, 2006, 02:45:00 PM
It's a Camp for Walking Wounded (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers18oct18,1,3318520.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 18, 2006

LAS VEGAS — The Lakers avoided the injury bug last season, managing to navigate around the sprains, rips and tears that plagued many NBA teams.

Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant sat out only two games, Bryant because of a suspension for elbowing Memphis forward Mike Miller. Of the starters, only Chris Mihm sat out significant time, and he was adequately replaced by Kwame Brown down the stretch.

Then came the off-season, and surgery for Bryant and Mihm, neither of whom have played in the exhibition season. Both are doubtful for games Thursday and Friday at Staples Center. There are only two exhibition games after that.

The laundry list goes on, leading to questions of chemistry and overall team health as time moves closer to the Oct. 31 opener against Phoenix.

Brown has sat out two games because of a sprained right shoulder. Sasha Vujacic sat out two games because of a strained muscle in his left foot. Vladimir Radmanovic has been bothered by a sprained ligament in his right hand and has made only seven of 27 shots (25.9%).

Aaron McKie left Tuesday night's exhibition in the first quarter because of back spasms and will see a doctor today. Shammond Williams has an abdominal strain and is listed as day to day. Von Wafer has a bruised left heel, hurting his already slim chances of making the team.

And, of course, Coach Phil Jackson has yet to return to full-time status because of hip-replacement surgery the day training camp opened.

Assistant coach Kurt Rambis, a member of four Lakers championship teams as a power forward in the 1980s, couldn't remember a training camp racked with so many injuries and recovery times.

"Not to the best of my memory, no," he said. "Any time players are out, they have a period where they're getting left behind. So the less time they spend on the injured list, the better off it is for them and for us."

Before Jackson went under the knife, he said he hoped Bryant would return within a week or two. It hasn't happened. He has taken part in scrimmages, but no games.

"It's always better for him to play as much as possible," Rambis said. "The sooner he can get back, the better, but again, it's going back to the injury. We're not going to push the injury. We want him to come back healthy and be ready to play, and also in shape and condition to play."

Bryant will return, eventually, and the Lakers hope the adjustment period is short. After all, 15 of their first 20 games are at Staples Center, and a 16th is a "road" game against the Clippers.

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The Lakers lost for the second time in three nights in Las Vegas, falling to the Sacramento Kings, 96-91, in a sloppy exhibition at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Jackson did not travel for the trip, but Rambis predicted he would be "red hot" at today's practice after watching the game on TV.

"Some of it might be contributed to the number of days we spent in Las Vegas," Rambis said. "I let them know that this is still training camp, it's still preseason. Guys are still fighting for starting jobs, time, positions on this team, so nothing is solidified for people. For them to take a night off, it wasn't the right thing to do."

The Lakers' younger players struggled throughout.

Devin Green made one of seven shots and J.R. Pinnock made two of seven. Jordan Farmar had five points on two-of-seven shooting and had three assists offset by five turnovers. Andrew Bynum had four points and two turnovers in 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 18, 2006, 02:47:13 PM
Still no games seen. :'(

Nik & Co. how are we playing? Expecially the new players..

Yesterday's game was sloppy as hell but they got it going in the second half. Here are my player assessments after 3 games.

Lamar Odom: They've kept his minutes down but he's looked good while out there. I honestly think he needs more minutes to get in game shape. His explosiveness that he had at the end of last season is gone completely. He needs the minutes to get in game shape.

Radman: Shot is still off, but he's played hard while on the court. He's more athletic than I thought he was and can take the ball to the hole. He's been making a concerted effort on D and rebounding which is nice to see. Once his hand heals, he'll hit those shots. I think it was a good pickup for us.

Cook: Shooting great, D still poor but he's trying, he just lacks the strenght and lateral quickness to keep up with people. He did take it inside a couple of times which is good to see.

Smush: Shooting lights out, but his D is shaky and he is still getting rattled way too easy. There was one play at the end of the first half where Bibby shot a 3 and missed and Smush just watched Bibby grab the rebound and shoot again. That kind of lackadasical attitude is inexcusable. Sometimes I question his desire while out on the court. He needs to get that together or else Farmar and Sasha will take his minutes. He needs to put much more effort on D than he is.

Bynum: He seems a little more coordinated than last year but I honestly don't see why people think he's going to be another Shaq/Duncan. He needs a whole lot of work just to get to average. He needs to put more effort into running up and down the court and establishing low post position.

Turiaf: He's playing like a man possessed. I'm more than impressed by how good he is. Great on D, on the boards, and he has a decent offensive game. Once he develops a mid range J and improves his free throws, there's no reason why he couldn't start. He's the best Laker off the bench by far. Plus he wants to be like Rodman.

Luke: His offensive game is coming along nicely, he has way more confidence then I've ever seen from him. He still needs to work on his D.

Farmar: I've got nothing but good things to say, this guy is going to be a star. He has "it". This guy is Nick Van Exel with better D. Once he develops his J, he'll be unstoppable. He just has a knack for the game, for finding the open man and his D is tenacious. Every time the Lakers bring him in, they go on a run. He does get a little hyper at times but once he settles down, look out. He's the Lakers second best guard behind #24.

Sasha: You can tell he's worked on his game and his confidence is increasing. He has more confidence in his shot than he has in the past. He still needs to work on his lateral footwork on D and his ballhandling. I see him as playing more of a shooting guard role this season to give Kobe a break every now and then. I was pretty hard on him last season, it's obvious he's trying to improve and you have to give him credit for that.

Evans: Honestly so far I'm not terribly impressed. He's OK at defense, has no offense to speak of. I'd rather have Sasha *gulp* out there.

Pinnock: Not impressesed either, I don't think he's ready for the NBA.

Green: Plenty of energy, but his decision making is off, so is his jumper. He needs to work on both if he wants to make it in the league.

McKie: Waste of half the MLE. Now he has another injury. Great.

Kwame: hurt

Mihm: hurt

Kobe: hurt

A bunch of other people: hurt
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 18, 2006, 02:48:46 PM
D.Green played like shit last night on both ends,so did Mo, Lakers look so bad when they were both out there....Lakers didn't come back until Sasha started playing in the 2nd half with Farmar....Farmar + Sasha + Turif = GREAT Defensive Line-up...that's when the Lakers came back when they were on the court together....

Back to D.Green...He looked so bad in the last 5 minutes of the game...he must of made like 5 or 6 mistakes that cost the Lakers the Game...

And Smush Had 2 stupid moments that pissed me off....

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 18, 2006, 02:50:29 PM
Bad News for McKie's Back (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_18.396cd7d.html)

11:52 PM PDT on Tuesday, October 17, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
LAS VEGAS - Aaron McKie started his first game of the NBA exhibition season, but he didn't last long. He suffered back spasms 1:21 into the game and quickly asked to come out of the game.

He was taken to the locker room during the first quarter and didn't come back out to finish watching the Lakers lose a 96-91 game to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night at Thomas & Mack Center.

McKie will see a back specialist today when the team returns to Los Angeles.

He has been battling back problems much of training camp and was forced to sit out several practices.

"It's worse" this time, McKie said.

McKie missed 50 games last season because of slight tear of his left quadriceps.

Many wondered if he would be healthy enough to play this season.

If not, there has been speculation that the Lakers might have to eat his $2.5 million contract if he can't go, or is beat out by a younger guard, or can't be traded.

McKie said he'll see the doctor today and then see what happens.

Shammond Williams Joins Hurting

Shammond Williams became the latest Laker unable to play because of an injury. Williams missed Tuesday night's game with a strained abdominal muscle and is listed as day-to-day.

He joined Kobe Bryant (right knee surgery), Chris Mihm (right ankle surgery) and Kwame Brown (sore right shoulder) as players who couldn't play.
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 18, 2006, 03:01:39 PM
LOL. You people need to stop judging these players on PRE-SEASON games...They were obviously all playing sloppy last night. Turiaf will be good, but best player off the bench? He won't even be the first power forward off the bench this season...These are pre-season games, the players will take time to adjust...

Anyone who saw any Summer League games this year KNOWS why Bynum is gunna be something special in the league...Give him 20 minutes a game even NOW, as under-developed as he is, and he'll average 10, 7, and 2. Just wait a few years, he's still 18! PATIENCE. Same goes for Devin Green, he along with Farmar and Bynum DOMINATED the Summer League games. JR Pinnock too, to a lesser extent. But there's no reason why Devin Green won't be a good role player in this league, he just needs to improve his jump shot. Maurice Evans will be better once the season begins and everything settles in...Do you guys remember the season he had in Sacramento, before Flip Saunders decided not to use him? Dude is gunna be solid at both ends. Just have patience...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 18, 2006, 04:37:27 PM
do yall foo know when season start?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 18, 2006, 04:40:57 PM
do yall foo know when season start?
Check my sig.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on October 18, 2006, 04:42:02 PM
do yall foo know when season start?
no disrespect homie but its hard to look at you as a "real fan" when you dont even know when the season starts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 18, 2006, 04:43:18 PM
do yall foo know when season start?
Check my sig.
nice 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 18, 2006, 04:45:35 PM
do yall foo know when season start?
no disrespect homie but its hard to look at you as a "real fan" when you dont even know when the season starts.
look dawg i been looking to c and shit i watch the sports news i did it heard nothing..so that why i ask in here cause i know somebody know u feel me dawg..L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on October 18, 2006, 04:48:53 PM
do yall foo know when season start?
no disrespect homie but its hard to look at you as a "real fan" when you dont even know when the season starts.
look dawg i been looking to c and shit i watch the sports news i did it heard nothing..so that why i ask in here cause i know somebody know u feel me dawg..L'UP

I feel ya, and again like I said no disrespect.  Hell I probably should focus less on the NBA and worry about more important shit lol so maybe its a good thing you dont know when the season starts and its a bad thing that I do lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 18, 2006, 04:57:26 PM
do yall foo know when season start?
no disrespect homie but its hard to look at you as a "real fan" when you dont even know when the season starts.
look dawg i been looking to c and shit i watch the sports news i did it heard nothing..so that why i ask in here cause i know somebody know u feel me dawg..L'UP

I feel ya, and again like I said no disrespect.  Hell I probably should focus less on the NBA and worry about more important shit lol so maybe its a good thing you dont know when the season starts and its a bad thing that I do lol.
lol maybe..but i love basketball so i need to know and shit....lol but yeah u might have a point there
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 19, 2006, 01:41:02 AM
Cool. Thanx for the replies guys. I'm happy Sasha is starting to play better. I'm a friend of him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 19, 2006, 06:54:53 AM
Cool. Thanx for the replies guys. I'm happy Sasha is starting to play better. I'm a friend of him.
is that right
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 10:43:18 AM
Bryant Slows Down His Pace (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep19oct19,1,1493490.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&track=crosspromo)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 19, 2006

The Lakers, whatever's left of them, carried on with another practice Wednesday before sending three players to doctors and watching Kobe Bryant down-shift from his rehabilitation routine.

Aaron McKie went to a back specialist, Vladimir Radmanovic to a hand doctor and Kwame Brown to a shoulder specialist, all after Bryant, recovering from surgery on his right knee, went from light scrimmages at recent practices to an individual workout at the team training facility.

Bryant then declared himself out for exhibitions tonight and Friday at Staples Center. He seemed more subdued than usual as he spoke to reporters.

"Whenever you have an injury, a knee injury or ankle, whatever it is, it's always a little ginger and tentative to kind of put some weight on it," Bryant said. "I'm just kind of working through that a little bit. I don't see myself playing either one of those games."

Team officials hope Bryant will play at least one exhibition, but they are also preparing for the fact he might not play until the Oct. 31 season opener.

"I wouldn't bet my life on it, but I suspect he is going to play," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said.

Bryant said an exhibition would "help tremendously," acknowledging the need to get up to speed on his conditioning and timing.

Either way, the Lakers aren't yet reaching for the panic button. They went through a similar situation three years ago when Bryant came back from nearly identical off-season arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He played in the team's final two exhibitions, missed the regular-season opener, then played on from there, helping the team to an 18-3 start.

But those Lakers had Shaquille O'Neal in the middle, while these Lakers can't seem to stay out of harm's way.

Radmanovic, off to a seven-for-27 (25.9%) shooting start, had an MRI test on his sore right hand Wednesday. Brown has had limited motion in his sore right shoulder and had further testing on it. Both players' exam results will be available today.

McKie was diagnosed with disk irritation and inflammation in his back and will continue to be monitored by Lakers medical personnel.

There was one spot of good injury news for the team — Brian Cook practiced despite sustaining a slightly sprained ankle when he came down on a ball during pre-game warmups Tuesday.

It wasn't enough to tilt the rest of the franchise away from talk of injuries and extended recovery periods.

"It certainly puts a damper on things," Rambis said.

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Coach Phil Jackson arrived at Wednesday's practice and told the Lakers how well they played in Las Vegas, which, it turns out, wasn't very well.

He lit into their mostly non-existent defense, told their guards they handled pressure defense poorly and kept saying they looked disorganized on the court.

Brown could hear the ruckus from the adjacent weight room, where he was getting rehab work on his shoulder.

"I know I heard him yelling about organization," Brown said.

Said Rambis: "I don't think they were kind words."

Jackson is back on part-time duty but still has not addressed the media since undergoing hip-replacement surgery Oct. 3.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 10:45:22 AM
Injuries keep Lakers depleted (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sonics/2003311830_nba19.html)

By Seattle Times news services

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The season opener is less than two weeks away, and the Los Angeles Lakers' injury problems are getting worse.

Brian Cook and Aaron McKie were the latest Lakers to be injured, and it's possible neither will play in tonight's exhibition game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.

Cook was hurt during warmups before Tuesday night's 96-91 loss to Sacramento in Las Vegas, suffering a mild sprain of his left ankle. He played anyway, getting 12 points and nine rebounds, but is listed as questionable tonight.

McKie left with back spasms in the opening 90 seconds of Tuesday's game and saw a back specialist Wednesday. He was ruled out of tonight's game.

"It certainly puts a damper on things," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "We obviously want everybody back healthy. We want everybody to have as many days as possible, as many games as possible to develop togetherness."

Rambis is filling in for coach Phil Jackson, who had hip-replacement surgery Oct. 3. Jackson is expected to be on the bench Oct. 31 when the Lakers open the season against Phoenix.

Kobe Bryant (offseason knee surgery) and Chris Mihm (offseason ankle surgery) haven't played in the exhibition season.

Kwame Brown (sprained right shoulder), Shammond Williams (abdominal-muscle strain) and Von Wafer (bruised left heel) are also hurting and probably won't play against the Clippers.

Vladimir Radmanovic has played despite a sprained right hand and Lamar Odom despite a bruised right shin. Sasha Vujacic missed two games because of a strained muscle in his left foot before playing Tuesday night. All three are expected to play against the Clippers.

"Guys have to step up and play," Rambis said. "They have to cover the holes that we have in our roster right now. It also gives guys an opportunity to show us what they can do so it can educate us about what their capabilities are. So it's an opportunity for players.

"But realistically, if we don't get everybody back, it does put a little bit of a hole in our growth process."

Bryant said he did what he called more "explosive movements" at practice Wednesday but isn't ready to go quite yet. He has said repeatedly he should be ready when the regular season starts.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 10:49:14 AM
Stakes High as Luke Steps In (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-adande19oct19,1,3856576.column?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

October 19, 2006

Maybe there's a big-picture message at work here, life reminding us that when you put others first, rewards come to you.

There isn't good news in the Lakerland medical report, but injuries to Kobe Bryant and Vladimir Radmanovic might wind up benefiting Luke Walton.

Bryant describes his surgically repaired knee as "ginger" and Radmanovic has had trouble because of a strained ligament in his shooting hand, developments that Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis says put "a damper on things." (Between ginger and damper, the Lakers roster sounds better suited to hauling Santa's sleigh than winning NBA games right now.)

In either case, it probably means an increased role for Walton until both are at full strength. This is an important time in an important season for Walton, who isn't quite sure where he'll fit in this lineup or where he'll be next year.

It's doubtful Radmanovic would have left the Clippers to join the Lakers if he didn't have reason to believe he would start in the small forward spot occupied by Walton late last year.

And it's just as unlikely that Walton would ever make this a divisive issue. Not his style. He can address the same topics we hate to hear from athletes — such as money and status — and it just sounds different. He isn't pushy or bossy. He's not the type to make demands. It's hard to even imagine him giving orders at a restaurant. He probably just looks at the waitress and asks, "What do you recommend?"

But he is a professional basketball player, and they all have two things in common: They want to play as much as possible and get paid as much as possible.

This is a contract year for Walton, who's finishing up a two-year deal that will pay him $1.25 million this season. He might be laid back — he was literally lying back on a chair as we talked — but his pending free agency remains an issue.

"It definitely is," Walton said. "Obviously, you're supposed to play every year as hard as you can. I try to do that. But the thought of knowing that there's a contract year coming up, there's no way that's not going to be in your head.

"It's not like I'm more motivated this year than I was last year. I love playing in the NBA. I make a very good amount of money. Really, I just want to win. That's what I use as my motivation. I figure the rest will take care of itself."

Walton will have more to do with how much the Lakers win than most people think. His understanding of the triangle offense and his ability to create scoring chances for his teammates comes into play when Bryant, the league's top scorer last season, isn't in the game.

When playing with Bryant, Walton's ability to make the open shot will determine how much opponents can double-team Bryant. The jumper has been a weak spot in Walton's game, and the three-point threat posed by Radmanovic is the reason he could claim Walton's starting spot.

Walton started the final five games of the regular season. The Lakers won them all.

"I like to start," Walton said. "I had a great time at the end of last season when I was starting. Now that I've done that and came off the bench, I definitely like that more, in the starting role. But if coach decides to go another way, I'm comfortable coming off the bench. I've been there before too. If it was up to me, I'd start. But I'm not going to sit around and pout if I don't."

He started in the playoff series against the Phoenix Suns — and unlike some other Lakers he didn't appear scared by the moment. Walton went down fighting with 16 points and five rebounds.

If you go back a couple of seasons, Walton was at the heart of the Lakers' last victory in the NBA Finals. Phil Jackson threw him in during Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons, and Walton worked his way to eight assists, somehow keeping the Lakers involved in the game long enough for Shaquille O'Neal to get a late put-back and Bryant to make a last-second three-pointer to send the game into overtime.

To Walton, the NBA postseason is like playing NCAA tournament games when he was at Arizona or state championship games when he went to University High School in San Diego.

"I just always love playing when all the pressure's on, and knowing that it's win-or-go-home type games," Walton said. "Those are the most fun for me to play in."

If you like the team aspect of the game, it's fun to watch Walton as he spins through the lane and zips passes to teammates. It's fun for the other players because he gets them the ball.

But the business side of the NBA is never too far away. And for Walton, this season will be one long job application.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 10:52:20 AM
Green fighting for spot (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4514296)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/18/2006 10:42:36 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - Every time he looks at his right wrist, Lakers forward Devin Green can read the words, "The NBA: It's a privilege, not a right," another reminder that he has to fight again this October for a spot on the 15-man roster.

Green picked up the black wristband at the NBA's rookie transition program last month and said he liked the message. He knows that nothing is guaranteed, even after making the team out of training camp last season.

"I went through it last year, so I'm kind of used to it," Green said. "I kind of know what to look for. I think the hardest thing for me is trying to control my anxiety. You go out there and you're hyped and you want to prove a point to everybody."

After going undrafted out of Hampton, Green won the last spot on the Lakers' roster and played in 27 games as a rookie. He saw only limited action but was active for 69 of 82 regular-season games.

Once again, Green is in training camp without a guaranteed contract.

The final roster spot appears to be a three-way battle between veteran guard Aaron McKie, second-round draft pick J.R. Pinnock and Green.

The Lakers already have invested a season in developing Green, who struggled in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's exhibition loss to Sacramento.
Green made just one of six shots and was beaten by John Salmons on a three-point play with 2:38 left that put the Kings in front for good.

He also was tied up for a jump ball that Salmons won and missed two open jumpers down the stretch.

Although Green has had limited game experience, the Lakers have stressed that he has to shoot better than last season - when he made six of 28 shots - and make his mark as a defender.

"He's quick enough and athletic enough to be able to shut people down," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "That's what we need him to show us, that he can take on a defender one-on-one and we can count on him to control that guy by himself."

The Lakers have to set their roster by 3 p.m. Oct. 30.





Hope he makes it...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 19, 2006, 11:18:09 AM
All these injuries don't look good at all  :-\, I hope we'll be ready for the start of the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 11:20:15 AM
All these injuries don't look good at all  :-\, I hope we'll be ready for the start of the season


The good thing is that they're all minor and that they're being nursed before the start of the regular season...We should be at about 100% around this time next month.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 19, 2006, 12:15:55 PM
All these injuries don't look good at all  :-\, I hope we'll be ready for the start of the season


The good thing is that they're all minor and that they're being nursed before the start of the regular season...We should be at about 100% around this time next month.
If the Lakers win their first game, I wouldn't worry at all. They have so much depth that if they set the tone early, they will be just fine as players are getting healthier. Just look at there front court when healthy. Lamar Odom, Kwame Brown, Vladimir Radmanovic, Chris Mihm, as well as decent back ups Brain Cook and Luke Walton. Now if only the Lakers had that one player to dominate the back court. ;D Plus one of the best coaching staffs in the leauge that can rotate and accomidate for holes in the roster due to injury.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 12:28:16 PM
Now if only the Lakers had that one player to dominate the back court. ;D


That's why we drafted Jordan Farmar... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 19, 2006, 12:46:14 PM
Now if only the Lakers had that one player to dominate the back court. ;D


That's why we drafted Jordan Farmar... 8)
Actually, I was refering to Kobe. I think Farmar would be great being the first to come off the bench for Smush, but you know Phil Jackson. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 12:48:27 PM
Now if only the Lakers had that one player to dominate the back court. ;D


That's why we drafted Jordan Farmar... 8)
Actually, I was refering to Kobe. I think Farmar would be great being the first to come off the bench for Smush, but you know Phil Jackson. :P



I thought you meant minus Kobe...I think Farmar would be great even as a starter this year, but it's simply not gunna happen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 19, 2006, 01:03:56 PM
Now if only the Lakers had that one player to dominate the back court. ;D


That's why we drafted Jordan Farmar... 8)
Actually, I was refering to Kobe. I think Farmar would be great being the first to come off the bench for Smush, but you know Phil Jackson. :P



I thought you meant minus Kobe...I think Farmar would be great even as a starter this year, but it's simply not gunna happen.
Well he obviuosly wouldn't start over Smush in the triangle offense, but if he was the first PG off the bench, he'd still light it up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 01:06:45 PM
Now if only the Lakers had that one player to dominate the back court. ;D


That's why we drafted Jordan Farmar... 8)
Actually, I was refering to Kobe. I think Farmar would be great being the first to come off the bench for Smush, but you know Phil Jackson. :P



I thought you meant minus Kobe...I think Farmar would be great even as a starter this year, but it's simply not gunna happen.
Well he obviuosly wouldn't start over Smush in the triangle offense, but if he was the first PG off the bench, he'd still light it up.

I think he'll start by next season...He can be a terrific point guard in the triangle. the kind of dude who has a well developed basketball mind, which is perfect for the offense...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2006, 05:06:29 PM
L.A. basketball rivalry is headed in a RADical direction (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4514325)

Kevin Modesti, Columnist
Article Last Updated:10/18/2006 10:46:20 PM PDT

If you want to see where L.A. pro basketball goes next, after our teams' dramatic direction switch last season, follow the man who'll be wearing a purple-trimmed No. 10 and a scraggly beard in tonight's Lakers-Clippers exhibition game at Staples Center.

You know times have changed when a free-agent player chooses to move from the Clippers to the Lakers for the promise of a bigger role.

I mean, for a couple of decades, that would have been like quitting as a pizza-maker at Shakey's to go and be the prime minister of Italy.

Yet that's what Vladimir Radmanovic did when, after two months of sharpshooting for the Clippers last spring, failed to guarantee the forward a starting job, he signed with the Lakers for $31 million over five years and a likely spot in the lineup.

"I hope so," Radmanovic said Wednesday after the Lakers' practice in El Segundo. "I think this is a good fit for me. I was with the Clippers for a half-season, and Elton Brand is over there (at power forward), an All-Star player who basically isn't coming out of the game. I thought it would be good for me to go somewhere else and do what I do. I'll do my best to help this team be better than it was last year."

Surprisingly, few players have worn the uniforms of both franchises. Fewer have gone directly from one to the other without a stop in between (most notably, Norm Nixon was traded from the Lakers to the San Diego Clippers before the 1983-84 season, and Jamaal Wilkes signed with the Los Angeles Clippers before 1985-86). And no prominent player had ever gone directly from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Lakers.
And now a guy goes directly from the Clippers to the Lakers for a promotion?

"I don't remember that happening (before)," said Kurt Rambis, the assistant coach who's running Lakers practices while Phil Jackson mends after hip surgery. "But my memory's fuzzy."

Consider this a snapshot of L.A. pro basketball less than two weeks before the NBA season openers, the Lakers' Oct. 31 against Phoenix, the Clippers' Nov. 1 at Phoenix.

Last season, the Clippers (47-35) were competitive with the Lakers (45-37) for the first time in years, and the Clippers won a playoff series for the first time in their L.A. history while the Lakers were bounced in the first round.

Now the Lakers have reached into the Clippers' locker room for help. Some expected the Lakers to go after the Clippers' Sam Cassell, the veteran point guard who would have replaced Smush Parker. Instead they ended up with Radmanovic, the 6-foot-11 25-year-old born in Trebinje, Yugoslavia, with an eye for 3-pointers.

The Clippers replaced Radmanovic, and perhaps then some, with Phoenix's Tim Thomas, who's an inch shorter but has been a yard grittier.

Before we give the Clippers the city again, remember this is only the first snapshot, with more to come.

Although the gold-and-purple's fortunes obviously depend most on Kobe Bryant's health and happiness, Radmanovic has it within his power to determine whether his move is seen as a milestone in the Lakers-Clippers rivalry or a turning point.

The worst-case scenario has Radmanovic continuing to be limited by the worrisome hand injury that has held him to 5.3points and 25.9 percent shooting in exhibition games, and remaining the one-dimensional, long-range shooter he was last season, when more than half his shot attempts for Seattle and the Clippers were 3-point tries.

Best-case has him blossoming as a defender, rebounder and dribble-drive maker and becoming a great example of cherry-picking by Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak, giving the team something more than the 3-pointers that the GM hopes will "stretch the court."

"I just want to be a versatile player," Radmanovic said. "I can't say I want to be different. I'm 25, going to be 26 (Nov. 19), and you can't teach an old mule to carry a weight. I'm going to try to open my mind and do little things I didn't do in the past."

Said Rambis: "There's obviously some things he can do better, but he's done a good job on defense for us (in exhibition games). And he has a good nose for the ball rebounding. But the injury is keeping him from opening his hand all the way. We think he's capable of doing more things. He's not just an outside shooter."

Radmanovic chose joining the Lakers over re-signing with the Clippers even though the contract offers were identical. Jackson, Bryant and Vlade Divac, the fellow Serbian and former Lakers center, called to tell Radmanovic how much the Lakers wanted him. Hey, maybe the ex-Clipper can teach his new teammates something about winning a playoff series.

Radmanovic brushes off the implications - and the historic irony - of a player being more important to the Lakers than he was to the Clippers.

"Honestly, I don't look at teams that way," Radmanovic said. "Every team is a story by itself. I had a great time with the Clippers last year. They've worked hard to be where they are now, and everybody has to give them credit now. But I'm playing for the Lakers now, and it's a different team."

Where's this going this season?

As Radmanovic goes, so goes the rivalry.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on October 19, 2006, 09:53:47 PM
So The Clippers Beat the Lakers Again, It was a great game, i gotta give props to NIK's Love Jordan Farmar, He was Really Tearing it up, I guess all those massages nik gave him in the Locker Room in high school Really Helped his game :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 19, 2006, 09:54:46 PM
wow Farmar waited till 2 seconds left to start driving in the lane  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 19, 2006, 10:03:54 PM
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown will be sidelined approximately three to four weeks because of a bruised rotator cuff and bursitis in his right shoulder, meaning he'll miss the start of the season.

Lakers spokesman John Black said Thursday that Dr. Neal Elattrache, a shoulder specialist, examined Brown a day earlier and made the diagnosis.

The 24-year-old Brown hasn't played since colliding with Andrew Bynum during practice Saturday. His shoulder bothered him last season as well.

Brown, the first overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards, averaged 7.4 points and 6.6 rebounds in 72 games for the Lakers last season -- his first with the team. He became the team's starting center after Chris Mihm injured his right ankle March 12.

Mihm played only one game after that, and is still recovering from offseason surgery on his ankle.

"Chris won't be ready by opening night," Black said. "We really don't want to put a timetable on it other than to say it's going to be more than two weeks."

The Lakers open the season Oct. 31 against the Phoenix Suns.

With Brown and Mihm both sidelined, possible options at center to start the season are the 18-year-old Bynum, Ronny Turiaf and Brian Cook. Bynum was the team's first-round draft pick last year and Turiaf was the second-round selection. Neither played much as rookies, and Cook is a natural forward.

"It's a coaching decision," Black said.

Defending NBA scoring champion Kobe Bryant, recovering from offseason knee surgery, hopes to be ready for the season opener, but hasn't played in the exhibition season.

"Our hope is he'll get to play in at least one preseason game," Black said, adding that Bryant was "probably doubtful" for Sunday night's game against the Suns in San Diego. The Lakers have one exhibition game after that -- against Denver next Thursday night in Anaheim.

The Lakers have several other injured players, including Vladimir Radmanovic (sprained ligament in his right hand); Shammond Williams (abdominal strain); Aaron McKie (disc irritation and inflammation), and Von Wafer (bruised left heel).

Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who had hip replacement surgery Oct. 3, has been working part-time and is expected to be on the bench for the season opener.



BAD NEWS  :'( I guess Bynum will have to step up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 19, 2006, 10:17:17 PM
So The Clippers Beat the Lakers Again,

You can be that stupid

wow Farmar waited till 2 seconds left to start driving in the lane  :-[

nah..it was Lamars fault for waiting to set the pick with 7 seconds left..he made 3 stupid mistakes in the last minute that cost us the game.

Jordan Farmar is Such a great player....I'll be disappointed if he's not in our 4 guard rotation.

And lol @ the clippers struggling against are 3rd stringers ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 20, 2006, 08:37:09 AM
seriously, the clippers were playing brand so much that even steve kerr or whoever was commentating mentioned it, its the preseason and the clips were busting their ass just to keep up with the lakers bench and newbies, oh one thing the lakers need to improve is free throws, holy shit are you kidding me, if the lakers made their free throws they would have won by like 10, horrendous free throw shooting, and i hate to say this but lamar looked like shit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on October 20, 2006, 09:10:17 AM
bla bla bla, in the end, the lakers still lost.....get over it (BTW, Farmar+Startar=Good)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 20, 2006, 10:54:46 AM
So The Clippers Beat the Lakers Again, It was a great game, i gotta give props to NIK's Love Jordan Farmar, He was Really Tearing it up, I guess all those massages nik gave him in the Locker Room in high school Really Helped his game :-X



LOL! YOU'RE SO FUNNYYYY!!!...


Don't get too excited, it was a pre-season game, and your coach was using his roster like it was the NBA Finals. Half of the Lakers rotation players were injured. And once again PRE-SEASON...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 20, 2006, 10:57:12 AM
wow Farmar waited till 2 seconds left to start driving in the lane  :-[


Yea, well, the original play was altered by the defense...And the ball slipped from his hand (new "grip"?), I really think he woulda' converted it had it not...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 20, 2006, 11:00:31 AM
oh one thing the lakers need to improve is free throws, holy shit are you kidding me, if the lakers made their free throws they would have won by like 10, horrendous free throw shooting, and i hate to say this but lamar looked like shit


I really hate the new ball, I think it also has something to do with all these free-throws missed as well as the ball slipping out of Farmar's hand in the closing seconds...If you noticed, it bounces so high once it hits the rim, and a lot of our players shoot high-arched free throws, which is sorta' a disadvantage with the new ball...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 20, 2006, 10:05:25 PM
Lakers win 113 to 106

 8)

i just heard on sports central that kobe might play on sunday...we dont know yet we c
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 21, 2006, 12:06:08 AM
Lakers win 113 to 106

 8)

i just heard on sports central that kobe might play on sunday...we dont know yet we c

^Good for the Lakers...they all played well & Mo got his shine on...as long as Kobe feels he's 100% & ready to play I'm all for him playin' Sunday... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 21, 2006, 01:10:39 PM
Lakers win 113 to 106

 8)

i just heard on sports central that kobe might play on sunday...we dont know yet we c

^Good for the Lakers...they all played well & Mo got his shine on...as long as Kobe feels he's 100% & ready to play I'm all for him playin' Sunday... 8)
hell yeah 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 21, 2006, 02:25:16 PM
lol @ Kobe  8)

(http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061021/capt.f3c31341cd494d6fa4e411b5afa6f61e.hornets_lakers_basketball_las110.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 21, 2006, 02:30:08 PM
Damn Mo Evans came out of nowhere, I didn't know he was capable of that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on October 21, 2006, 03:00:30 PM
Damn Mo Evans came out of nowhere, I didn't know he was capable of that.
he's a awesome player.  I live in Nor Cal so I watched him everygame for a full year on the Kings and I was amazed that the Kings let him go, he is so athletic, man he's got game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 21, 2006, 03:22:10 PM
lol @ Kobe  8)

(http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061021/capt.f3c31341cd494d6fa4e411b5afa6f61e.hornets_lakers_basketball_las110.jpg)
^LOL...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 21, 2006, 03:31:50 PM
lol @ Kobe  8)

(http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061021/capt.f3c31341cd494d6fa4e411b5afa6f61e.hornets_lakers_basketball_las110.jpg)
^LOL...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 21, 2006, 04:01:34 PM
LOL :D

(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2086/087df085639a431abd69f54043083defbb3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 21, 2006, 04:29:40 PM
Dr. Jerry Buss will be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Mon 10/30 12 PM PST FSN West

Also, FSN West will air In My Own Words - Jerry Buss 10/29 at 10 PM
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 21, 2006, 04:37:34 PM
Dr. Jerry Buss will be inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
What category is he under?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 21, 2006, 06:05:03 PM
Ready or Not, Here's Bynum (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/la-sp-lakers21oct21,1,5925004.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 21, 2006

Andrew Bynum turns 19 next Friday, but he hasn't submitted a gift list to anyone.

"I have everything I ever wanted — I'm playing in the NBA, got a house, cars," he said. "I don't really need much else."

Like it or not, he'll be getting something from the Lakers — playing time.

His employers are without two centers, leaving him as the man in the middle, ready or not.

A year and a half ago, Bynum was battling the East Brunswick Bears and South Plainfield Tigers in the Greater Middlesex (N.J.) Conference. Now there's a strong possibility he'll be the team's starting center when the season begins Oct. 31. Kwame Brown is out three to four weeks because of a bruised rotator cuff and bursitis in his right shoulder, and Chris Mihm has not practiced since ankle surgery in July.

By default, it's time to see what Bynum can do.

"Throw him in the pool," said Lakers assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who was hired specifically to teach Bynum the ways of the game. "He's either going to swim or he'll need to be fished out."

Maybe Bynum will put it all together, as he has in spurts throughout his brief career. Or maybe the guy with the hook should remain poolside.

"I think he's going to do all right," Abdul-Jabbar said. "He seems to be doing the right things at the right time and he's listening better. With all the repetitions, he's starting to understand the lessons.

"He's starting to become a defensive presence. That's really what we need. Initially last year, he thought the game was all offense and all he had to do was go out there and score. He has the potential to be a great shot-blocker because of his length. He doesn't necessarily have to block shots, he just has to discourage shots."

A year ago, the 10th pick in the 2005 draft was shy around teammates and the media. His teammates played around with him, though, putting a blue toddler's chair in front of his locker before a road game and nicknaming him "Socks" because he sometimes wore socks in the shower.

After becoming the youngest player ever to play in an NBA game, Bynum averaged 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 46 games last season. Through six exhibition games, he is averaging seven points and 3.8 rebounds.

There are areas of concern — he tends to keep his hands at his side while going for rebounds and his post moves aren't refined — but Bynum is eager to prove he belongs.

"I'm excited to play and I know the fans are excited," Bynum said. "Hopefully I keep getting these minutes and do my job."


Maurice Evans had 27 points and the Lakers defeated New Orleans, 113-106, in an exhibition at Staples Center. Lamar Odom had 17 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Brian Cook returned from a sprained ankle, but Sasha Vujacic sat out because of a sprained ankle, meaning the Lakers played again without eight players…. Lakers owner Jerry Buss will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 30.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2006, 08:43:38 PM
Damn Mo Evans came out of nowhere, I didn't know he was capable of that.


Well, you shoulda, cuz I told ya...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2006, 09:40:56 PM
Walton delivers in exhibition victory (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4528538)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/21/2006 02:42:01 AM PDT

The sample size is admittedly small - only six exhibition games played in half-filled arenas - but Lakers forward Luke Walton has looked anything but shaky when it comes to shooting the ball this season.

Walton hit 5 of 9 shots in the Lakers' 113-106 victory over New Orleans on Friday night and is shooting 54.5 percent for the preseason - remarkable considering Walton has been a 41.5 percent shooter for his career.

With his shot falling, Walton has been able to show off his full skill set on the floor.

He finished with 12 points and four assists Friday at Staples Center and is averaging 9.2 points and 4.2 assists.

"He's playing with a lot of confidence," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "I think there were stretches of last year where he was overly concerned with his shot and I think that brought some of his confidence down when he wasn't hitting his shot.

"But I think he's got a nice stroke right now and the rest of his game is there, the defense, the rebounding, the ability to pass the basketball. He's got a good head on his shoulders. He's really coming into his own as a player."

The snapshots from Friday better tell the story of Walton's night. He knocked down fadeaway jumpers inside, found cutters from the high post and drilled two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. Walton even posted up Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic in the third quarter and flipped in a left-handed shot in the lane.

"I worked on it all summer and it's just confidence," Walton said. "I feel great with the ball. I'm comfortable right now. I'm not really worried about missing."

The Lakers have opted not to start Walton even with Vladimir Radmanovic injured, instead counting on him to lead an inexperienced second unit with the likes of Jordan Farmar and Ronny Turiaf.

But Walton was on the floor at the end of Friday's game as the Hornets closed to within six points in the final two minutes. Walton said of finishing games, "That's more fun than starting."

The Lakers were led by Maurice Evans with 27 points and Lamar Odom, who narrowly missed a triple-double with 17points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

Injury report: The Lakers traded one sprained ankle for another Friday as guard Sasha Vujacic was unable to play but forward Brian Cook returned after sitting out the night before. Vujacic is day to day.

That again left the Lakers with 10 available players and eight injured players only 11 days before the season opener.

Jackson's return: The Lakers are hopeful that coach Phil Jackson can return for the team's final exhibition game Thursday in Anaheim. It would be Jackson's first game back after undergoing hip-replacement surgery Oct. 3.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on October 21, 2006, 09:42:24 PM
Damn Mo Evans came out of nowhere, I didn't know he was capable of that.


Well, you shoulda, cuz I told ya...
I was praising Mo as a player long b4 u were NIK ;D 
I knew this guy was a baller the first second I saw him play
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2006, 09:46:34 PM
Damn Mo Evans came out of nowhere, I didn't know he was capable of that.


Well, you shoulda, cuz I told ya...
I was praising Mo as a player long b4 u were NIK ;D 
I knew this guy was a baller the first second I saw him play


LOL...Show me where you praised Mo Evans on here in the past...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on October 21, 2006, 09:49:45 PM
Damn Mo Evans came out of nowhere, I didn't know he was capable of that.


Well, you shoulda, cuz I told ya...
I was praising Mo as a player long b4 u were NIK ;D 
I knew this guy was a baller the first second I saw him play


LOL...Show me where you praised Mo Evans on here in the past...
I'm sure if I do some work in the archives I can find some ;D  just playing around but I watche him all yeah when he was on Sac, shocked they let him go
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2006, 09:50:44 PM
Smush makes impact
Lakers guard drawing praise (http://www.sgvtribune.com/sports/ci_4528114)


By Ross Siler Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - The matchup did not seem to favor Lakers guard Smush Parker in Friday night's exhibition game at Staples Center. Not with New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul, the NBA's best rookie a season ago, starting opposite him.

But Parker provided the spark the Lakers were looking for in their 113-106 victory by out-playing Paul for stretches of the first half and contributing to a second-quarter, 10-0 run with his all-around play.

Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis talked before the game about Parker's importance as the player who gets the team into its offense and sets the tone on defense.

"We want him to be more of a vocal leader out there," Rambis added, "so that people will turn to him and look to him to do the right things at the right time."

Parker led by example Friday by hitting 4 of 5 shots and finishing with 11 points in 27 minutes. He used his height advantage to score on Paul in the first quarter and connected on a 3-pointer off a pass from Andrew Bynum.

Once he returned in the second quarter, Parker helped the Lakers break open the game. He poked the ball free from Paul on defense and slapped it off the Hornets guard out of bounds to force a turnover.

Paul went scoreless with four turnovers in 14 minutes in the first half.

The Lakers were led by Maurice Evans with 27 points and Lamar Odom with 17.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2006, 10:01:05 PM
Lakers vs. Clippers Box Score:
http://www.nba.com/games/20061019/LACLAL/boxscore.html

Lakers vs. Hornets Box Score:
http://www.nba.com/games/20061020/NOKLAL/boxscore.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 22, 2006, 12:01:22 AM
a what did happend to that flippers fan?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 22, 2006, 11:49:07 AM
Lakers vs. Phoenix, 6:30 PM today... Only 9 days away from the real thing though. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 22, 2006, 02:12:24 PM
Lakers vs. Phoenix, 6:30 PM today... Only 9 days away from the real thing though. 8)
what do u know bout im going over there to 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 22, 2006, 04:42:51 PM
Farmar has to play; someone tell Lakers (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/columns/article_1327470.php)

By STEVE BISHEFF
The Orange County register

LOS ANGELES – The kid has to play.

I know he is only 19. I realize he is bound to make some mistakes. I understand Phil Jackson looks at rookies the way the rest of us have been looking at spinach for the past month.

But Jordan Farmar is different.

The Lakers' No.1 draft choice out of UCLA plays more like he's 29 than 19. He has the kind of IQ in basketball that Matt Leinart has in football. The game, like the ball, comes naturally to him. Instinctively, he knows where to go and what to do on the court.

"I'm a big fan of Jordan's," teammate Luke Walton said. "I think he's going to be a great guard in this league. He works hard and learns quickly There's something special that makes great point guards, and he has it."

Now it's just a matter of convincing his coach. Maybe Jackson, still recovering from hip-replacement surgery, will be more intrigued when he studies the tape of Thursday night's exhibition game against the Clippers at Staples Center.

With half of the Lakers roster out because of injuries, it was a relatively dull, uneventful game. Until Farmar came in and took over the fourth quarter, not only scoring 11 points, but completely controlling the tempo.

There was a slick, wrap-around pass to Walton here, and a perfectly timed fast-break assist to Maurice Evans there, both complemented by a feathery three-pointer and a snake-like layup through thick traffic.

Then, down by one point with 15 seconds to go, interim coach Kurt Rambis ordered a clear out and gave Farmar the ball, much the same way Ben Holland did for two years in Westwood.

The kid tried to execute a pick-and-roll that didn't work, then broke for the hoop only to have the ball batted away on his dribble. Game over, Lakers lose, 91-90, on a play where it appeared Farmar had been fouled.

The thing is, the kid wasn't fazed. Like Kobe Bryant when he was a teenage rookie, Farmar wasn't afraid, either.

"I'm a rookie," he said afterward. "I know I'm not going to get any of those calls."

Farmar acts like he is having the time of his life. Maybe because he is.

"I'm always having fun," he said, smiling. "I'm 19 years old and I'm playing in the NBA. It's fun."

It might not be in a couple of weeks, when the regular season starts and Farmar finds himself glued to the bench.

"It will be tough," he said. "I've never sat at any time playing basketball. I've always been The Man. I want to be that here, but I know I have to earn it. These are grown men with families I'm competing with and against. I have to wait my turn."

Playing for Jackson, you first have to prove you can get the job done defensively. It won't be easy for Farmar, who can still struggle at that end of the floor, the way he struggled at times with 6-foot-7 Shaun Livingston the other night.

But like Livingston with the Clippers, Farmar is the future at point guard on his team. Already he is the closest thing to a leader the Lakers have in the backcourt.

Smush Parker, who proved himself last year, is the obvious starter. And there are a collection of older, more experienced guys who will begin ahead of the No.1 draft pick.

But already you can see that Farmar is more talented, more assertive and more prone to look for the open man than anyone else on the roster.

He probably isn't as good a shooter as Parker or some of the others, but that will come. He certainly shot well enough at UCLA.

The key will be when Bryant, who has been resting his surgically repaired knee, gets back. When he is on the floor, the whole dynamic changes. He handles the ball two or three times more than anyone else, and the point guard, especially, has to adjust.

Rambis thinks Farmar will. In Jackson's triangle offense, even Steve Nash might have a hard time excelling. But Rambis insists that shouldn't inhibit the rookie.

"We run a lot of pick-and-roll situations," he said. "A point guard can drive through and finish. I actually think Jordan can use this offense to his advantage. Of all our new guys, he's picked it up best.

"But he has to work on his outside shot. And he'll have to learn to play against guys who are bigger, stronger and quicker than he is."

On a Lakers team with very little to get excited about besides Bryant, Farmar is a reason to watch. It was no accident he led UCLA to the NCAA Finals as a sophomore.

The kid has the style, the flair and the enthusiasm to make an immediate impact in this league.

If only a stubborn, old-school coach will give him the chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 22, 2006, 04:48:20 PM
For Odom, it's all in the timing (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep22oct22,1,6872031.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&track=crosspromo)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 22, 2006

Someone on the Lakers wasn't happy with Lamar Odom's near triple-double in Friday's exhibition game.

Odom himself.

"Sometimes stats can lie a little bit," the Lakers forward said a day after a 17-point, 10-rebound, nine-assist effort against New Orleans. "I know what I expect out of myself. Nobody here expects more out of Lamar Odom than Lamar Odom. That's just one game."

Odom is frustrated with his timing and conditioning after spending a summer away from basketball.

He remained in New York longer than expected after his infant son, Jayden, died from sudden infant death syndrome in June. Then, while trying to cope among friends and family, Odom was mugged at night by a teenager while walking near a family member's home in Queens, N.Y.

He went months without picking up a basketball.

"My timing is still off and I still have got a couple weeks to go as far as getting my body under [control]," Odom said. "I want to trim down a little bit, add some [muscle] mass at the same time. I'm not as strong as I was coming into last year. I want to be in better shape."

Odom weighs 245 pounds but wants to get down to a leaner 238.

The Lakers aren't down on Odom the way Odom is down on Odom.

"He's still working himself into basketball shape, getting the timing and the rhythm that he needs, but I thought there were some really nice sequences with him in the game [Friday] where he was aggressive taking the ball to the basket," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "That's kind of what we really need him to do."

Odom will need to adjust to a different position.

The Lakers have more ball-handling guards than they did last season, so Odom has played out on the wing instead of bringing the ball upcourt as a point forward. He could also play center against smaller teams while Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm remain sidelined in the early part of the regular season.

Either way, Odom's thoughts don't wander far from Jayden. Before every game, he hangs in his locker an oversized T-shirt with Jayden's image on it.

"It's still something I have to deal with every day," Odom said.

-

Kobe Bryant will not play tonight against Phoenix, the seventh exhibition game he has sat out. The Lakers will have one exhibition left, Thursday against Denver, before the regular season begins Oct. 31 against Phoenix.

Bryant has taken part in a few light scrimmages but has not gone though a full practice since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-July.

"Obviously, the more games and more practices the better, but … you can't put it in a 'need' and 'have to' situation," Rambis said.

"We just have to adjust whenever he does come back."

The team still expects Bryant to play in the opener, but his absence would mean more reliance on Odom, who averaged 14.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists last season.

"It's not an 'Aw, man,' " Odom said. "It's just like in the army when a soldier goes down, a captain, a sergeant, a colonel goes down — somebody's got to step up and do the job. I think that's something that I'm prepared for, but I want to have my guy back."

And when Bryant returns?

"I think everybody kind of knows what page to be on," Odom said. "I don't think it will be hard at all."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 22, 2006, 04:54:04 PM
Rookie Farmar says he's living Hollywood dream with Lakers (http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/college_basketball/20061022-9999-1s22lakers.html)

By Jay Posner
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
October 22, 2006

Gyms across America are littered with stories of basketball players who left college early only to see their NBA dreams crash head-on into a different kind of reality on draft day. The kind that leaves a player no closer to the NBA than a TV screen in the middle of the night in some faraway country.

Then there's Jordan Farmar.

A star point guard at UCLA for two seasons, Farmar opted to declare for the draft last spring after the Bruins came within one victory of the national championship.

He thought he would be picked in the first round, but there was no guarantee. And surely there was no way to know it would turn out to be the fulfillment of a dream.

For someone who was born in Los Angeles, grew up a Lakers fan, played his high school ball in Woodland Hills (Taft High) and his college ball in Westwood, what could be more perfect than to be drafted by the Lakers in the first round?

“It's very surreal,” Farmar said recently while visiting San Diego to promote tonight's (6:30) Lakers-Suns exhibition at the ipayOne Center. “It's like an Academy Award-winning script . . . a script that couldn't have been written up any more perfectly than I've been living.”

Farmar called his decision to leave UCLA the toughest of his life. As he said, “You're in college, you're innocent, a kid with no real responsibilities. . . . But everybody has a time frame and I just think it was the time for me to go. I got a lot of positive feedback that I could end up in a good situation. Look at it: I don't think it's any better than this.”

Farmar might not play very much as a rookie – when healthy the Lakers are deep at guard – but he's not in this for the short run. After all, he'll still be a teenager until the last day of November.

“I think I have a lot to offer, but at the same time I'm definitely willing to wait my turn,” said the 6-foot-2, 180-pound Farmar. “When the opportunity is given I'll be ready, but for me it's about learning, doing my homework, watching people in front of me, watching film, studying the triangle, talking to (coach) Phil (Jackson) and seeing what he wants me to do.”

Jackson hasn't been around much this month because of hip replacement surgery Oct. 3, but assistant coach Kurt Rambis, who has been running the team, said Farmar “is going to be an excellent performer in this league.”

Farmar has “true point guard skills,” Rambis said, adding the rookie has picked up the triangle offense quickly, can create shots for himself and his teammates and play defense. But, Rambis also said, “He is going to have adjustments because of his size and because of his strength, dealing with players in the NBA.”

Rambis joked that with the way the Lakers have been losing players to injury, Farmar could be starting soon. But it's more than likely he won't see as much time this season with the Lakers as he will with their Development League team, the D-Fenders, who will begin a 50-game schedule late next month.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 22, 2006, 04:56:54 PM
Evans banks on consistency
The Lakers newcomer has been solid so far in exhibition play. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/homepage/article_1327390.php)


By JANIS CARR
The Orange County Register

EL SEGUNDO – Maurice Evans wants to play, wants to be part of the Lakers rotation when the season begins and all the starters return from injury.

The 6-foot-7 guard, acquired in an offseason in a trade with the Detroit Pistons, doesn't want to be an exhibition-game phenomenon. Evans wants to be a constant threat in the Lakers lineup this season.

Evans thus far has been a consistent performer for the injury-depleted Lakers, who need all the help they can get. Evans, who has started five of the six exhibition games, boosted his scoring average to 10.7 points with his 27-point performance Friday night in a victory against New Orleans. He said he slowly is learning the ins and outs of the triangle offense.

"I just want to stay composed and take my time out there," said Evans, a three-year veteran out of Texas. "The system here is so very, very complicated, and there is so much to learn.

"I have played in offenses that use one or two options out of it (triangle), but this is such a complex offense that I credit players like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, those players who have had a lot of success out of this system, because it is so complex.

"One minute you might be playing in the post and the next minute you might be out on the perimeter shooting threes. The thing is, you have to know so many positions."

The Lakers have plenty of open spots because the injuries.

There are seven players currently nursing injuries, meaning Evans could be back in the starting lineup tonight when the Lakers play Phoenix in San Diego.

"I will fill whatever void they need me to fill," he said.

Evans, 27, has jumped around the league, playing for four teams in four years. He said he would like to have a permanent role in Los Angeles.

"I've never lacked confidence and, of course, the success has helped, but mostly the success has given me confidence in the scheme we run," he said.

Kurt Rambis, who is coaching the team in Phil Jackson's absence, said Evans has picked up the offense well considering its complexity.

"He's done a good job for us, playing in the guard or wing spot," Rambis said, "although at times, he's gotten confused as to what he's supposed to do because we're switching positions all the time.

"But we like him on defense, as well. There have been several ballgames where he has defended very well. He is fitting himself in very nicely."

UP AND DOWN

Injuries continue to play a factor in the Lakers' ability to settle on any kind of rotation. One player goes down and another returns to the lineup.

The good news for the team is that guard Sasha Vujacic will be back tonight from a sprained ankle.

The bad news is that Kobe Bryant, who has yet to play after knee surgery and will not play in tonight's exhibition, leaving him one game - Thursday at Honda Center - to test his knee before the Oct. 31 regular-season opener.

"The more practices and more games we can get Kobe, the better," Rambis said. "But it is what it is and we'll have to adjust to whenever he does come back."

Vladimir Radmanovic (hand injury) and guard Shammond Williams (abdominal strain) will not play against Phoenix tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 22, 2006, 04:58:40 PM
Odom could be at the center of things (http://dailynews.com/sports/ci_4531429)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/21/2006 10:26:36 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - Even before learning that Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm would be out to start the season, the Lakers had been considering playing Lamar Odom at times as a center in a small lineup.

"We see the versatility of our team that we could put a lineup out there that's almost the same size," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said, "where we can do a lot of switching, where we can do a lot of getting into our offense not caring who went to what spot, not caring who's bringing the ball up because they could all do it."

The Lakers had the option of using just such a lineup in Friday's exhibition game against New Orleans. The Hornets were playing without Tyson Chandler, who missed the game with a sprained ankle, and started 6-foot-9 forward David West at center.

Instead, Rambis decided to start Andrew Bynum, saying that getting the teenage center experience with Brown and Mihm out was the Lakers' biggest immediate concern.

However, the Lakers will consider using Odom at center, especially as their Western Conference counterparts continue to follow the Phoenix Suns' lead in going smaller.

As one example, Troy Murphy will move from power forward to center with Golden State this season. The

Suns advanced to the conference finals last season with Boris Diaw, a converted guard, starting at center.

"It depends on the matchups," Odom said. "A lot of times right now, you've got a lot of these teams that are going smaller. Against them, probably so. Against a natural 7-foot, 270-pound center, probably not."

As one of the league's most versatile players, Odom is at his best playing to mismatches on the floor. He handles the ball well enough that the Lakers had him initiate the triangle offense from the backcourt last season and lead the fast break.

With so many injuries this preseason, the Lakers have had Odom playing as a forward on the wing. He finished with 17points, 10 rebounds and nineassists Friday.

No Kobe: The Lakers said Kobe Bryant would not play in tonight's exhibition game against Phoenix in San Diego. That leaves one exhibition game - Thursday in Anaheim - for Bryant to test his right knee before the start of the season Oct. 31.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on October 22, 2006, 06:44:09 PM
WOW, you should start your own website NIK - Lakers News Network - eh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 22, 2006, 09:09:48 PM
Lakers won good game they play really good hopefully i see them play like that on oct31 and im pretty sure kobe will play so we aint going have no problem

finals LAKERS 94 TO 91 8)

PROPS TO LUKE HITTIN THAT NICE 3 Bynum Sasha Farmar AND PROPS 2 EVERYBODY PLAYING GOOD

L'UP 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 22, 2006, 10:15:41 PM
Lakers won good game thay play really good hopefully i see them play like that on oct31 and im pretty sure kobe will play so we aint going no have problem

finals LAKERS 94 TO 91 8)

PROPS TO LUKE HITTIN THAT NICE 3 Bynum Sasha Farmar AND PROPS 2 EVERYBODY PLAYING GOOD

L'UP 8)


^Word...October 31st's gonna be one hell of a game, especially with Kobe back... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 22, 2006, 11:49:11 PM
Those fucking Turnovers , man!!  >:( >:( >:( >:(  :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:....

Lamar and Smush turn the ball over way to much....And has anyone notice how many offensive fouls Lamar gets?...now i know why he doesn't get agressive on offense..

Lamar TO's last 3 games: 16

Smush TO's last 3 games:: 11

Bynum had a GREAT Game...He showed some great moves in the post.... he was fighting for inside position, demanding the ball...he looked like shaq before he became lazy....the previous 2 games he had a total of 7 rebounds, he had 9 last night...played solid defense. I've also notice Bynum is pretty good passer like Arvydas Sabonis  8)

Turiaf had a monster block on Stoudmire, He was playing great Defense & getting some Offensive  Rebounds, Luke is still playing great, Sasha , Farmar playing real good.....Lakers just need to protect the ball better, they had 30 TO's Last night  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 23, 2006, 01:05:49 AM
wow they played in SAN DIEGO!?  :o >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 09:38:25 AM
^^Yup...And you missed a GREAT one. Bynum's breakthrough game. he looked so damn dominant down there...FUCK anyone who claimed "Bynum will be a Theo Ratliff type player at best"...This kid is gunna be BIG. Did anyone see the foot-work? Holy shit, Bynum will easily be a 20-10 guy by the time his career is over...I've been waiting for a game like this, in which he keeps his head up, demands the ball, and showcases his dominance (like he did in the SPL)...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 23, 2006, 09:48:08 AM
wow they played in SAN DIEGO!?  :o >:(
They play a preseaon game in San Diego every year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 10:43:38 AM
Bynum putting himself in a position to succeed (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4534658)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/22/2006 10:44:55 PM PDT

SAN DIEGO - With every dunk in the first half Sunday night, Lakers center Andrew Bynum s second-to-last game as an 18-year-old grew more memorable by the minute.

Bynum punished Boris Diaw and the Phoenix Suns in the Lakers 94-91 exhibition victory. He clapped his hands and called for the ball early and went on to total 12 points and hit six of seven shots, dunking four times in the half.

It s not really a size thing, Bynum said. It s just about beating (Diaw) down the floor and getting good position. I ve been working on that a lot in practice.

We call it post-man sprinting. I was just trying to get out in front of everybody, turn around and seal in the front of the lane and get an easy deuce.

It was a welcome development for the Lakers, who will open the season in nine days against the Suns without injured centers Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm, leaving Bynum to help fill the void.

Bynum finished with 16points and nine rebounds in 25 ˝ minutes, matching the most points he has scored in any NBA game. He is still so young, though, that his teammates stole his shower shoes once again after the game, leaving Bynum in soaking wet socks.

Then they put them back like I didn t see them, Bynum said.

The Lakers fell behind 10-0 in the opening three minutes, but Bynum settled in by facing up the 6-foot-8 Diaw and putting the ball on the floor. He spun to the middle, then changed direction on Diaw and powered in a layup.

When he checked back in with 5:22 left in the second quarter, Bynum fought to position himself for a lob with Diaw fronting him on defense. He finally got the pass from Lamar Odom and dunked it home.

There were a lot of sequences out there where he did some really good things using his size, Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said.

The Lakers brought back their starters in the fourth quarter while the Suns kept theirs on the bench. Luke Walton, who finished with 19 points in his return to San Diego, drilled a 3-pointer with 41.9 seconds left to put the Lakers ahead for good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 10:46:29 AM
Walton Aims to Play (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_23.38e4514.html)

11:10 PM PDT on Sunday, October 22, 2006
By Broderick Turner
The Press-Enterprise
 
SAN DIEGO - It's as if Luke Walton has been overlooked by the Lakers when talks surfaced about players seeking a contract extension or having an option picked up for next season.

Walton is in the last year of a two-year deal that pays him $1.25 million. He said there has been no discussion of a contract extension.

Walton said that hasn't been foremost on his mind during training camp.

He knows the Lakers are talking with Brian Cook about a multi-year contract and with Sasha Vujacic about picking up his $1.756 million option for next season.

Walton knows what's at stake for him.

"Yeah, I'm playing for a contract," Walton said. "I'll be a free agent next year. But it's not something that I'm worried about right now. I just play the game and let the rest take care of itself."

The Lakers signed Vladimir Radmanovic as a free agent to provide them with outside scoring from the small forward spot.

That's the same position Walton plays, the same position Walton started six regular-season games and seven playoff games at last season.

Walton is not sure what his role will be this season, but he said he'll work hard nonetheless.

"I'm going to try and work my butt off and keep or get back the starting spot that I had last year," said Walton, who started Sunday night and had a game-high 19 points and five rebounds in the Lakers' 94-91 exhibition victory over the Phoenix Suns at ipayOne Center. "The Lakers are trying to win, I'm trying to win and play. They haven't told me anything yet."

Walton, who attended University High here and had family and friends here cheering him on, played a big role in the Lakers improving to 4-3.

So did Andrew Bynum, who had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Lamar Odom, who had 18 points and nine rebounds.

Walton's three-pointer gave the Lakers a 93-89 cushion. After Leandro Barbosa scored, Walton got an offensive rebound and was fouled.

He made one of two free throws for the final margin, and he got the final rebound of the game.

Bryant Expected Back

Kobe Bryant hasn't played in an exhibition game and has just one chance left when the Lakers players the Denver Nuggets Thursday night in Anaheim.

Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis, who has been running the team while head coach Phil Jackson recovers from hip-replacement surgery, was asked if there was a possibility Bryant might not be ready for the regular season opener Oct. 31.

"That's Phil's problem," Rambis said, laughing. "We fully anticipate that he will be back to start the regular season."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 10:49:03 AM
So far, Winter likes what he's seeing (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers23oct23,1,2830691.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 23, 2006

SAN DIEGO — Tex Winter has seen it all, coached it all and even collected it all together in a voluminous book.

Now 84 and in his 60th year of drawing a basketball-related paycheck, the Lakers consultant is known to speak his mind, mixing the good with the bad, whatever price the truth might bear.

ADVERTISEMENTIn recent years, he has chastised Kobe Bryant for forcing too many shots and criticized Lamar Odom for inconsistency.

So it might come as a surprise that his view of the Lakers' exhibition season is fairly bullish.

"Of course we're faced with a number of key injuries, with [Chris] Mihm being out and of course Kobe," he said. "And we've had other guys playing hurt quite a bit. But I think overall our preseason has been very good. They're very eager.

"I'm well pleased with the attitude they've had, especially with Phil [Jackson] being out. [Assistant coach] Kurt Rambis has done an outstanding job. "

Of course, Winter always sees ways to improve. When asked how, he points immediately to the frontcourt.

"We've got to solve that post problem some way," he said. "I just hope that [Andrew] Bynum can get the job done for us. I think as the season goes, he's going to improve. He's shown some signs now that I didn't see previously. He's getting up and down the floor better, for one thing. It seems to me there had been times where he was stuck in mud."

Winter also senses a need to spring Odom for more points, supplementing assists and rebounds with more scoring. Odom averaged 14.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists last season.

"I'm not sure what it's going to be, but we've got to do something to tear him loose," Winter said. "He's a much better basketball player than a guy scoring three or four buckets a ballgame. That's about all we've gotten out of Odom thus far [in exhibition play]. We need to get a whole lot more out of Odom than that if we expect to be a contender. And I think we will. I think he'll be OK. He's had a rough summer, a rough time.

"I'm in hopes that Odom can break loose and be the kind of double-figure scorer and double-figure rebounder and defensive player that I think he's capable of being. I think he's capable of being one of the very best in the league."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 10:59:54 AM
Lakers vs. Suns Box Score (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=261022013)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 11:38:26 AM
Teammates targeting Bynum for pranks
As his game matures, the center is getting ribbed because of his youth. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1327930.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

SAN DIEGO – Andrew Bynum had made 8 of 9 shots in a 16-point night and been on the floor with the rest of the starting Lakers to close out a 94-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Yet there he was after the game Sunday night, victimized by a regular prank by his older teammates.

Bynum, who turns 19 Friday, earned the nickname "Socks" as a rookie last season for showering in socks on occasions he forgot his shower sandals. And Sunday night, he again had the NBA-issued tube socks he'd worn in the game still on in the shower - but said it wasn't by choice.

"They take my shower shoes, man," Bynum said as he dressed in the locker room, with teammates Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf and Jordan Farmar roaring with laughter in the background. "And then they put 'em back (after the shower) - like I didn't see 'em."

Bynum proceeded to put his own athletic socks on without removing the game tape wrapped around his ankles to prevent sprains, slipping his dress shoes and drawing Farmar's notice.

"Drew!" Farmar yelled. "Go to college and learn how to cut your tape off!"

Bynum didn't offer any explanation as to why he'd want to take the bus ride from San Diego back to El Segundo with wet tape around his ankles. He just absorbed the heckling from Farmar, who actually is the rookie on the team this season.

"I'm younger than he is," Bynum explained.

For all the locker-room hijinks, the Lakers are hopeful that Bynum can play like a man for them in his second season - especially with centers Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm out for the start of the regular season.

The Lakers viewed Sunday night as a major test for Bynum, given it was the third game in four nights. Acting head coach Kurt Rambis said working hard and running hard haven't come naturally to Bynum so far.

"He's not used to doing those kinds of things," Rambis said. "It was OK for him in high school just to lope from one end of the floor to the other."

Bynum acknowledged he got tired in the first quarter Sunday night amid the fast pace played by Phoenix. The Lakers trailed, 25-15, when Turiaf replaced Bynum - then ran off a 7-0 run to end the first period.

But Bynum was able to bounce back - he credited Gatorade with re-energizing him - and had enough in his tank to get a hand on the ball and keep a key rebound alive in the final seconds. That helped secure a Lakers victory, even though on an earlier possession, Bynum had asked not to touch the ball when Sasha Vujacic was looking to feed him in the post.

Bynum made a strange throat-cutting gesture to tell Vujacic not to give him the ball. It prompted Kobe Bryant to poke some fun at Bynum once he came to the bench in the next timeout.

Rambis said he wanted to observe a tired Bynum going through the final minutes, and Bynum's tendency to hold the ball instead of moving it did bog down the triangle offense. But there also were times earlier in the game when he aggressively clapped his hands to demand the ball and got good position for easy shots.

Bynum also showed some growth from the first exhibition game, when Utah's Derek Fisher repeatedly took the ball away from Bynum as he brought the ball down low instead of holding it up high.

"He did some real good things," Rambis said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 23, 2006, 11:49:41 AM
"Drew!" Farmar yelled. "Go to college and learn how to cut your tape off!"

Bynum didn't offer any explanation as to why he'd want to take the bus ride from San Diego back to El Segundo with wet tape around his ankles. He just absorbed the heckling from Farmar, who actually is the rookie on the team this season.

"I'm younger than he is," Bynum explained.
It doesn't matter, you have seniority over him. You should be hazing him, not the other way around.

But Bynum was able to bounce back - he credited Gatorade with re-energizing him - and had enough in his tank to get a hand on the ball and keep a key rebound alive in the final seconds. That helped secure a Lakers victory, even though on an earlier possession, Bynum had asked not to touch the ball when Sasha Vujacic was looking to feed him in the post.
I sence a gatorade endorsment in the works. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 23, 2006, 12:18:25 PM
^^Yup...And you missed a GREAT one. Bynum's breakthrough game. he looked so damn dominant down there...FUCK anyone who claimed "Bynum will be a Theo Ratliff type player at best"...This kid is gunna be BIG. Did anyone see the foot-work? Holy shit, Bynum will easily be a 20-10 guy by the time his career is over...I've been waiting for a game like this, in which he keeps his head up, demands the ball, and showcases his dominance (like he did in the SPL)...PeACe

Hey it's ok, you can mention my name, I won't mind, it was me who said that.

Anyway, we'll see, he did look good out there, I'll give him that. We'll see how he along with all the other young players develop during the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 12:19:53 PM
^^Yup...And you missed a GREAT one. Bynum's breakthrough game. he looked so damn dominant down there...FUCK anyone who claimed "Bynum will be a Theo Ratliff type player at best"...This kid is gunna be BIG. Did anyone see the foot-work? Holy shit, Bynum will easily be a 20-10 guy by the time his career is over...I've been waiting for a game like this, in which he keeps his head up, demands the ball, and showcases his dominance (like he did in the SPL)...PeACe

Hey it's ok, you can mention my name, I won't mind, it was me who said that.

Anyway, we'll see, he did look good out there, I'll give him that. We'll see how he along with all the other young players develop during the season.


It's a shame to be a Laker fan and think like that... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 23, 2006, 12:54:50 PM
^^Yup...And you missed a GREAT one. Bynum's breakthrough game. he looked so damn dominant down there...FUCK anyone who claimed "Bynum will be a Theo Ratliff type player at best"...This kid is gunna be BIG. Did anyone see the foot-work? Holy shit, Bynum will easily be a 20-10 guy by the time his career is over...I've been waiting for a game like this, in which he keeps his head up, demands the ball, and showcases his dominance (like he did in the SPL)...PeACe

Hey it's ok, you can mention my name, I won't mind, it was me who said that.

Anyway, we'll see, he did look good out there, I'll give him that. We'll see how he along with all the other young players develop during the season.

Nah, it's called not jumping the gun and comparing someone who's barely played and comparing them to "insert hall of famer/legend's name here", which happens too often. It's easy to overrate our own players, after all they're on our team and we want them to succeed.


It's a shame to be a Laker fan and think like that... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 01:33:42 PM
Yea...But our organization has HUGE expectations for this dude. To be a Laker fan and disregard him as nothing more than the "next Theo Ratliff at best" is pretty much disgraceful...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 23, 2006, 02:11:45 PM
Yea...But our organization has HUGE expectations for this dude. To be a Laker fan and disregard him as nothing more than the "next Theo Ratliff at best" is pretty much disgraceful...PeACe

So if I don't think he's going to be the next Kareem or Shaq, that's a disgrace?

Come on man, you're smarter than that, besides I compared him to a guy that was 1st all NBA D a few years back.

I hope he does become the next Kareem, but the odds of that happening are extremely slim.

While we're at it, we might as well say that Kwame Brown will turn into Karl Malone and Sasha will become Reggie Miller and Smush will become Gary Payton.

It's one thing to support the players, as we should as fans and it's another thing to be completely unrealistic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 23, 2006, 03:44:13 PM
Yea...But our organization has HUGE expectations for this dude. To be a Laker fan and disregard him as nothing more than the "next Theo Ratliff at best" is pretty much disgraceful...PeACe

So if I don't think he's going to be the next Kareem or Shaq, that's a disgrace?

Come on man, you're smarter than that, besides I compared him to a guy that was 1st all NBA D a few years back.

I hope he does become the next Kareem, but the odds of that happening are extremely slim.

While we're at it, we might as well say that Kwame Brown will turn into Karl Malone and Sasha will become Reggie Miller and Smush will become Gary Payton.

It's one thing to support the players, as we should as fans and it's another thing to be completely unrealistic.


Naah, man, but you completely discredited him, saying he'd be lucky to be a Theo Ratliff type player...I personally don't think he's the next Kareem, Kareem was one of the best players to ever step foot on a basketball court, but I do think higher of him than "some guy who has a chance to be Theo Ratliff"...We would not put this much effort into developing a Theo Ratliff and that's for damn sure...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 24, 2006, 08:07:49 AM
CMI SUNDAY: KOBE BRYANT

 
His basketball life has unfolded under the lights and cameras,, while providing plenty of action on and off the court. So what is it like to be Kobe Bryant? On Sunday's episode of CMI: THE CHRIS MYERS INTERVIEW, Myers talks with the Lakers' superstar about his journey from high school wunderkind to NBA veteran.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 24, 2006, 10:34:34 AM
Several injuries keep Lakers trainer busy (http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakerep24oct24,1,2211347.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 24, 2006

Gary Vitti has seen all the bumps, breaks and bruises in 23 years as the Lakers' trainer.

But he has never been through an exhibition season like this.

"Worst I've ever seen," Vitti said. "We've got all the little things, and that's normal, but we came into camp with preexisting conditions that aren't just going to go away."

Of the seven players that sat out Sunday's exhibition game, Kobe Bryant has not been through a full practice since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-July and Chris Mihm has been sidelined since arthroscopic ankle surgery two weeks after Bryant's procedure.

Bryant is closer to returning than Mihm, but he probably won't play Thursday against Denver in the team's final exhibition, a team official said Monday.

Bryant is still expected to play in the season opener Tuesday against Phoenix. Mihm could be out another three to four weeks.

"Kobe said to me that his knee feels 10 times better than it did at the end of last season," Vitti said. "But he does have some discomfort. We don't want to keep pushing him into pain. We want to get it right now so that we're not behind the curve. We want to get ahead of the health curve."

Bryant does not feel pain when he runs in a straight line. His right knee, however, feels "ginger," to borrow Bryant's description, when he pushes off his right leg.

"Straight ahead, he's OK," Vitti said. "On one leg, if he gets into a lunge position, it's still weak. We'll get him there, though."

It will take Mihm longer to get there.

Mihm missed 24 of the Lakers' last 25 games after landing awkwardly on the foot of Seattle forward Rashard Lewis in the final minute of a mid-March game. Mihm, who had 20 points and 13 rebounds in that game, tore ligaments on both sides of his ankle.

"I've been in athletic training since 1980, and Chris Mihm has the worst ankle injury I've seen," Vitti said. "This is the kind of injury you don't see in basketball. You see it in a car accident."

Mihm felt pain during rehabilitation activities this month and stopped exercising for nine days. He resumed weight-bearing activity Monday but is still a ways from playing.

"We're three or four weeks away," Vitti said. "Let's say it takes a couple weeks to get him ramped up for practice. Then it takes him a couple weeks with practice. But it's an inexact science. It could be a week earlier or a week later."

Vitti compared Mihm's pain tolerance to that of former Lakers guard Derek Fisher.

"This kid is so tough that, like Fisher, they think it's normal for it to hurt," he said. "As you dig deeper, you realize they're in chronic pain. Chris is going to be fine. We just have to do a little bit more to get him to the same place."

Mihm and center Kwame Brown could return during a mid-November stretch in which the Lakers have four days of practice between a Nov. 12 game against Memphis and a Nov. 17 game against Toronto.

Brown, who filled in capably for Mihm last season, is out with a bruised rotator cuff and bursitis in his right shoulder. The Lakers will have played eight games without Mihm and Brown if they do not return until Nov. 17, leaving a heavy burden on Andrew Bynum and Ronny Turiaf.

Bynum has played well in the last three exhibition games, averaging 12.7 points and 5.3 rebounds while making 15 of 20 shots (75%). He turns 19 years old Friday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 24, 2006, 10:41:11 AM
Strong Ties Bond Cleamons With Jackson, Lakers (http://www.pe.com/sports/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_qa_24.34408d3.html)

10:00 PM PDT on Monday, October 23, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
Jim Cleamons is back as an assistant coach with the Lakers after spending the past two seasons serving in the same capacity with the New Orleans Hornets.
 
Cleamons is no stranger to longtime Lakers fans. He was drafted by the team in 1971 and was a part of a Lakers team that set an NBA record with 33 consecutive victories and won the 1972 championship. Cleamons was an assistant coach with the Lakers from 1999 to 2004, when he helped the team win three consecutive NBA championships.

He joined the Hornets staff in 2004 and was an assistant under former Laker Byron Scott. Cleamons was a teammate of Lakers coach Phil Jackson with the New York Knicks and also served under Jackson with the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1996, where he was a part of four NBA championships. He was the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks for 1 ˝ seasons.

Q: Why did you return to the Lakers' coaching staff?

A: I enjoy the environment, and by the environment, I mean the work environment. I'm comfortable here. My family, after Hurricane Katrina, moved back to Southern California, and I tried to avoid moving them again this year. I was fortunate that this position opened up.

I think that as long as I've been in the league, I've looked at opportunities that can get you back into a winning state of mind and environment. I think there is talent on this basketball team and I welcome the opportunity to be a part of the youth movement, and hopefully they continue to grow.

Q: What will your role be?

A: I'm going to miss having Tex (Winter) here on a daily basis because I really enjoy learning basketball from Tex. But if he's just going to be a consultant, I look forward to the days of the month he's now a consultant. But I think with B (Brian) Shaw and Kurt (Rambis) and Frank (Hamblen), we've got a work history together. I look forward to growing and to have some continued input on things. I look forward to working with Craig Hodges and Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) as they go through their individual skills.

Q: You were a head coach with the Dallas Mavericks once. Do you still want to be a head coach in the NBA?

A: I welcome the opportunity to one day to have an opportunity to have my own basketball team. It's been 10 years since I've had the opportunity. I don't want to go into a situation where once again it dissipates so quickly if you don't have the success your general manager, your owner thinks that you should have. Not that there is ever a perfect situation, but I think some situations are obviously better than others.

I would like to be in a situation where you have an opportunity to enjoy the experience. This is a stressful business. When people put teams together, oftentimes the coach is the one who is expendable, because, due to financial concerns, sometimes you move a coach rather than move a player.

Q: You worked for the New Orleans Hornets and moved your family to Los Angeles during the Hurricane Katrina devastation. How did it affect you and your family?

A: It wasn't devastating to me from a personal point of view. But I was awestruck at the effect it had on a whole region of this country. I felt extremely fortunate and blessed that we were able to survive it.

During the whole ordeal, we had our family together. Looking at TV, CNN and other media outlets, you saw that people couldn't find their loved ones. You realize how fortunate that you were with your family. Our family was intact. I knew where they were. I was also very fortunate to live in a part of New Orleans that when the levees broke, the area was not flooded.

Through the whole Katrina ordeal, I'm happy to say that we came out relatively unscathed. The difficult part was being detached from my family. My two young kids were in Los Angeles, and we (the Hornets) ultimately ended up playing in Oklahoma City. The psychological part of being away from your home, from your quote, unquote "normal" routine, of basically playing all your games on the road, that's the one where you just have to suck it up and get it done. By in large, the experience in Oklahoma City was one of enjoyment.

Q: What's your relationship like with Lakers coach Phil Jackson?

A: I do consider him my boss, my immediate superior on the basketball staff. But I also view him as a friend. So he's not only a former teammate and colleague, but he's also a friend. All these years he's been one that's easy to work with.

When we were first hired in Chicago, I asked him what the duties were going to be because I didn't just want to be a scout. I wanted to have active participation of helping to build and mold a team. He's been true to his word every step of the way to allow me the opportunity to grow, to participate, to have a solid coaching background and to be hands-on on what we do here as an organization, which I truly appreciate.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 24, 2006, 10:44:33 AM
His right knee, however, feels "ginger," to borrow Bryant's description, when he pushes off his right leg.
WTF?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 24, 2006, 10:47:57 AM
I think Kobe is ready to go, all this shit about still recoring is bullshit...i think he just wants to debute his new # on opening day  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 24, 2006, 10:48:41 AM
Battle for LA (http://www.pe.com/columns/patton/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_patton_24.3440788.html)

10:57 PM PDT on Monday, October 23, 2006
By GREGG PATTON
The Press-Enterprise
 
The Lakers are so beat up even their coach is nursing his way back.

The Clippers are in such good shape, coming off their best season since moving to Los Angeles in 1984, you wonder if cockiness might be an issue.

Such is the state of the two area NBA teams, a week away from the start of the regular season: The wounded Lakers are still in recovery mode after their championship era crashed, and the Clippers -- yes, the Clippers -- are heady with high self-esteem.

But it's a long season. Six months from now, it's likely these two will be fighting in the same tier for spots in the postseason, both somewhere in the 46-to-50 win range.

I like the Lakers' chances, as much as the Clippers'. Never mind Kobe Bryant's knee surgery, the twin casualties (Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm) in the middle, the assorted other nicks, and even Coach Phil Jackson's lost preseason due to hip surgery.

The pain will pass. And so will Kobe. Official prediction: Bryant loses five points off his 2005-06 scoring average and the Lakers will gain five wins, to a 50-32 season.

The new No. 24 -- new in multiple ways -- will still lead the league in shots taken, and likely win his second consecutive scoring title. But he won't succumb to the urge to overpower opponents from start to finish.

Not just because he said as much a couple of weeks ago. There was something about the way the Lakers finished up last spring -- 11 wins in their last 14 regular-season games, and their near-upset of Phoenix in that seven-game, first-round playoff series -- that looks promising for this team.

More promising than the acquisition of veteran three-point shooter Vladimir Radmanovic. More promising than the inspired exhibition play of top pick Jordan Farmar from UCLA. And more promising than the ongoing development of 19-year-old (on Friday) center Andrew Bynum.

The Lakers looked eerily team-like last spring for the first time since -- well, maybe even before Shaquille O'Neal and Bryant used their sheer, dominating talent to collect three NBA titles.

Whether it took them all of last year to figure out Jackson's triangle offense, or just to figure out their own strengths, it doesn't matter. NBA teams still rise or fall on the shoulders of superstar players, and there isn't a bigger one than Bryant. When basketball teams learn how to blend the star and the role players, they become dangerous. After two years of meandering, the Lakers should be formidable again -- once they all get out of the trainer's room.

"It hurts because we got a taste of how to play together last year," said Bryant recently, of the injuries that have plagued the team and kept him out of all seven exhibition games, so far. "But once we get everybody back, we should be able to build that rhythm again."

The sooner for the Lakers, the better, of course. NBA seasons routinely hang on the severity of the bumps and bruises.

"We hope everybody's getting hurt early so they don't get hurt late," said Brown, wishing for the one thing the Lakers can't control.

The Clippers, by contrast, are ready to go.

They won 47 games in their breakout season, made it to the Western Conference semifinals for the first time, and are even healthier than they were last year. For starters, they will meld Corey Maggette back into the talented rotation, after his injury-plagued 2005-06 season turned him into a maraschino cherry atop a crisply baked lasagna at season's end.

Conventional thinking says the Clippers -- with veteran point guard Sam Cassell cracking the whip again, and fully-matured All-Star Elton Brand peaking -- should keep rising as young players Chris Kaman and Shaun Livingston progress, too.

But a question: Will the Clippers respond to a second season of Cassell's brash leadership, or will his fire be less fresh and less effective? Opponents also are likely to take the Clips more seriously this year. They will not win just because they did once.

After one recent lackadaisical exhibition effort, Coach Mike Dunleavy seethed, surely sensing how an attitude shift can swamp the Clippers.

"This isn't make-believe, or something you just have to get through," said Dunleavy of the exhibition season, when asked about his own intensity. "This is to get you ready to get you into the playoffs. Nothing is going to get in the way of winning."

Said Brand: "He wants us paying attention to detail. His message is we're not good enough to take the preseason off."

Brand smiled, and added, "It's OK, coach, we understand."

Maggette acknowledged Dunleavy's concerns, too.

"He's trying to set an attitude, to get us on the right path," Maggette said. "We work on things in practice, then make mistakes in the game ... but it is just the preseason. It's like, calm down a little bit."

Only two games separated the Lakers and Clippers last year, and they may be twinned closely in the Pacific Division standings again.

If these two teams are truly rising, supremacy in the city might really -- finally -- mean something.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 24, 2006, 10:50:59 AM
I think Kobe is ready to go, all this shit about still recoring is bullshit...i think he just wants to debute his new # on opening day  8)


I'm sure he's fully capable of playing, he just doesn't wanna risk anything for pre-season...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 24, 2006, 10:51:57 AM
Release of Grant was a luxury for the Lakers
Journeyman still owed $14 million by club this season. (http://www.presstelegram.com/sports/ci_4539891)


By Ross Siler, Staff writer
Article Launched:10/23/2006 10:22:11 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES - If the NBA had not given teams the opportunity back in August 2005 to shed the contract of a player for luxury tax purposes, Brian Grant more than likely would be a member of the Lakers today.

Instead, Grant is collecting the second-biggest paycheck on the team after Kobe Bryant even though he hasn't played for the Lakers since the 2004-05 season and isn't even in an NBA training camp this month.

To understand the $14 million hole in the Lakers' payroll, you have to go back to the Shaquille O'Neal trade. With O'Neal due to make more than $27 million, the Lakers had to take back a big contract to make the deal work under league salary cap rules.

The Lakers were able to get Lamar Odom and Caron Butler, two promising young players, from Miami but were left to take Grant and the $43 million he was owed over three years.

"It really came down to Brian," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "He was a big man and we had to take somebody. If this (luxury-tax) amnesty rule didn't exist, Brian would still be on our team."

Grant came to the Lakers having long battled tendinitis in his knees but also having missed just 16 games in his four seasons as a full-time starter with the Heat.
But Grant struggled with a neck injury during training camp, then spent 13 games on the injured list with tendinitis. He played in 69 games his only season with the Lakers but averaged a career-low 3.8 points and 3.7 rebounds.

Then the NBA allowed teams the one-time opportunity to release a player for luxury tax purposes as part of its new collective bargaining agreement. The Lakers would have to pay Grant's salary but could avoid the dollar-for-dollar luxury tax penalty on it.

In Grant's case, the Lakers stood to save nearly $30 million. The decision to waive Grant was "the prudent thing to do," as Kupchak put it.

The Lakers are not alone in paying big money to a player no longer on their roster. New York still owes the retired Allan Houston $20 million this season while Dallas will be paying Michael Finley, a luxury-tax casualty, $35 million over the next two seasons.

Kupchak said Grant's contract has no effect on the Lakers in terms of their salary-cap or luxury-tax flexibility. Even with Grant's deal expiring after this season, the Lakers will be still be above the salary cap with what they owe current players.

"It doesn't hinder our ability to do anything," Kupchak said.

The Lakers have about $54 million committed to players for next season, not including free agents such as Luke Walton, Chris Mihm and Smush Parker. They will be limited in the signings and trades they can do by already being over the salary cap.

However, the Lakers will have more room under the luxury-tax threshold, which was $65.42 million this season.

Grant, meanwhile, signed a two-year deal with Phoenix after he was waived by the Lakers and underwent knee surgery in December. He played in only 21 games and was traded to Boston on draft night with the rights to rookie guard Rajon Rondo.

The Celtics have kept the 34-year-old Grant on the roster but ruled out that he will ever play a game for them. They will look to trade him or could release him to make room on the roster before the start of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 24, 2006, 10:55:15 AM
Switching defense begins to take hold
Rambis is pleased the team is finally getting a firm grasp on the concepts of the defensive scheme.  (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1328613.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

This training camp featuring only cameo appearances by Phil Jackson is winding down, and Jackson's stand-in is pleased with how well the lessons on a gambling, switching defense have been learned.

"Defensively, we're getting a lot of our concepts across," Lakers interim coach Kurt Rambis said. "Guys are covering for one another; they're communicating out there."

Offensively? The team's 47.4 percent field-goal shooting amidst a slew of injuries isn't too shabby, but it hasn't come entirely out of right angles in the triangle offense.

Good thing Kobe Bryant was wearing a full suit Sunday night so he looked the part of assistant coach. Bryant approached a teammate at almost every timeout to discuss some finer point of the triangle, bouncing from Maurice Evans to Andrew Bynum to Jordan Farmar to Sasha Vujacic.

The Lakers' offense will be focused on Bryant again once he deems his right knee strong enough to play, probably the exhibition finale Thursday in Anaheim. This season, Bryant again will be widely presumed to be playing guard when he is actually operating at the forward position.

He switched last season to move closer to the basket on the wing instead of back at guard, where he played when Shaquille O'Neal was on the team.

"That's the position he would prefer to play," Rambis said of Bryant.

Rambis said that beyond the obvious increase in scoring chances closer to the basket, the Lakers want to avoid placing on Bryant additional burdens of handling the ball and organizing the offense.

"We've got people who can bring the ball up the floor," Rambis said.

"We can always swing Lamar (Odom) back to a guard position. There are a lot of things we can do."

The Lakers started and ended their exhibition victory over Phoenix on Sunday with Smush Parker and Vujacic at guard, Odom and Luke Walton at forward and Bynum at center - four players who were on the team last season and should know the offense. The execution down the stretch wasn't sharp, but Walton and Vujacic each hit a big shot to make a good defensive effort pay off.

The triangle is meant to have interchangeable positions depending on what the defense makes available.

But as much as Odom has worked at the wing spot in the exhibition season and as much as the coaches want him to attack the basket more, his preference is to play guard.

"I love it from the guard position," Odom said. Then he added: "I'm going to have to play all positions for this team."

NOTES

For all the Farmar hullabaloo, Vujacic has turned up his offense in his four exhibition games, shooting 55.2 percent from the field and ranking second to Odom in team scoring at 10.8 points per game.

The cover of the Lakers' media guide features Bryant's new No.24 jersey. Last season's cover was a photo of Bryant and Jackson.

The Lakers face the Phoenix Suns in the Oct.31 opener and will use a plan similar to the last playoff series, based on Rambis' comments after the come-from-behind victory Sunday night: "Our guys got the feel of attacking them and getting the ball inside."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 24, 2006, 10:58:41 AM
Lakers: The Kids Are Alright (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_19069.shtml)

By Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Oct 23, 2006, 13:05 
   
The Los Angeles Lakers may not be the favorite to win the NBA Championship this season, but after seven pre-season games it's evident that the organization has a bright future.

Though LA's 94-91 victory Sunday night over the Phoenix Suns may not hold any regular season significance, it was a very promising win nonetheless.  A young Laker crew took it to the solid eight-man core of the Suns (who admittedly limited the minutes of Shawn Marion and Steve Nash) despite the absence of Kobe Bryant, Kwame Brown, Chris Mihm, Vladimir Radmanovic, Shammond Williams, Von Wafer, Aaron McKie and Coach Phil Jackson.  Injuries have been the story throughout the pre-season, yet the Lakers have managed to win four.

Luke Walton continued his impressive play with 19 points including a timely three-point shot with just 41 seconds left in the game.  Andrew Bynum gave the Lakers another glimpse of his true potential, scoring 16 points on 8-9 shooting while pulling down nine rebounds in his 25 minutes.  Lamar Odom also chipped in with 18 points, nine boards and three steals.

It may have been a sloppy game (LA had 30 turnovers), but the Laker organization assuredly left the San Diego exhibition with a sense that the best is yet to come.

Standing out are the young core of Ronny Turiaf, Jordan Farmar, Bynum and Walton.  Turiaf is easily the team's best shot blocker at 1.6 bpg in just 22.6 mpg.  He has substantial promise as a defender while hitting an efficient 55.6% of his shots from the field through seven games.  Though still a bit raw, Turiaf should be expected to get productive minutes this season.

Farmar may have struggled a bit against the Suns, but he may already be the best Laker point guard since Nick Van Exel.  He's yet to put the entire package together (an assist to turnover ration of just 1.45), but his on the court leadership is apparent every time he checks into the game.  He needs to grow both offensively and defensively, but he is already leading the team with 1.6 steals per game.

Bynum has been inconsistent throughout the pre-season, but against the Suns he was a legitimate inside presence.  The Lakers have a lot invested in Bynum (having passed up on numerous trade offers for the young big).  Considering he's still a teenager, both the fans and the Lakers will need to be patient as he matures. With both Brown and Mihm likely to begin the season on the inactive list, Bynum will have to accelerate that development on the fly.  In the meantime, he is shooting an impressive 69.7% from the field through seven pre-season contests.

Walton has been one of the team's best players.  He may be a veteran on this squad, but at just 26 years old he is still very much a part of the team's future.  Over the summer he dramatically improved outside shot (54.4% from the field) while dropping some weight in order to keep up with the speed of the game.  Alongside with the playmaking of Odom, Bryant and in time Farmar, Walton helps round out what may be a very talented passing team.  Through seven games he's dished a team high 4.1 apg (tied with Odom) to just 2.0 topg . . . a team best ratio of 2.1 a/to.

Other players have contributed throughout the pre-season including Smush Parker (hitting 48.9% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range).  Brian Cook can certainly still shoot (56.8% from the field).

Mo Evans has yet to grasp the passing aspect of the triangle offense (just 0.7 apg), but he can be an explosive scorer.  Key for Evans will be consistency.

Considering the Lakers' home-heavy schedule in November, the team is going to need a steady contribution from everyone on the roster, especially with the number of injuries.  With Kobe Bryant still trying to recover from off-season knee surgery (he reportedly is looking to suit up for the team's pre-season finale). 

If the Lakers cannot get off to a fast start, the entire season could quickly be put in jeopardy.

Even if the upcoming season isn't everything the fans hopes it to be, the Laker youth movement already makes it clear throughout the brief pre-season that the franchise does indeed have a bright future.

 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 25, 2006, 10:24:30 AM
To be honest, all these injuries scared me, I DO hope , we won't have a shitty beginning of season  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 25, 2006, 10:29:15 AM
To be honest, all these injuries scared me, I DO hope , we won't have a shitty beginning of season  :-\


Dude, at least be thankful that everything is getting nursed now... so when every other team is banged up in April, Lakers will be fully recovered...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 25, 2006, 10:35:22 AM
^^^^ Yep I know we have to be at our best level around March- April, I just meant I hope we won't have a shitty beginning that prevent us to battle for the top seeds... coz with the full roster in good shape, I can see a REAL improvement.... that means a 4th seed
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 25, 2006, 10:37:12 AM
Well, lucky for us, we have a very light schedule to start the season...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 25, 2006, 11:39:49 AM
Opening no-show?
Slow-recovering Kobe could miss start of the season (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/marty_burns/10/24/inside.nba/index.html)


Tuesday October 24, 2006 11:27AM

Lakers star Kobe Bryant, still recovering from offseason arthroscopic knee surgery, might not be available for his team's season opener Haloween night against the Suns.

"I couldn't tell you if he's going to play Thursday [in the Lakers' final exhibition against Denver] or [against Phoenix] Oct. 31," Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak told SI.com on Monday. "I think in the back of our minds we've been pointing to opening night, but we don't know for sure."

Bryant has yet to play in any of the Lakers' first seven preseason games -- or even go through a full practice. The 28-year-old guard was originally supposed to be out 8-12 weeks after undergoing the cleanup procedure back in mid-July. It has now been nearly 15 weeks, and Bryant's return date is still a mystery.

The Lakers have been saying all preseason that Bryant would play in the opener, but the star guard's knee isn't cooperating. He told reporters a few days ago that the knee was feeling all right, but that he still needed to get over that last "hurdle."

Bryant is known as a fast healer, making this bumpy recovery somewhat puzzling. During his 10-year NBA career, he has played through all sorts of injuries. Shoulder. Ankles. Knees. You can pretty much name the malady, and he's battled through it to stay on the floor.

Is it possible that Kobe's right knee, the same one that was operated on two years ago, is worse than feared?

Kupchak declined to address that question Monday, saying it was best answered by Bryant or the team trainers. But it's safe to say the Lakers are concerned. Bryant has played more games than any other player in NBA history in the first 10 years of a career, and he still has five years and $105 million left on his contract.

"We trust his judgment that when he comes back, he'll come back with the understanding that he'll play a full season, not 10 games or something like that," Kupchak said. "He knows his body."

As for Bryant having waited until mid-July to undergo his procedure, Kupchak said he had no issues with the decision. The Lakers' season didn't end until May, and Bryant has said he didn't realize he needed the cleanup procedure until after he had started working out again a few weeks later. It would seem to be an entirely different case than that of Shaquille O'Neal, who drew criticism a few years ago after holding off on having toe surgery.

"I think he had it as soon as he could have had it," Kupchak said of Bryant. "Our season ended in May. There is a period when you rest your body and let things calm down and see what happens. We're 100 percent comfortable with his thought processes as far as diagnosing his injury."

Bryant's injury woes have been the biggest -- but far from only -- injury concern for the Lakers so far in the preseason. Vladimir Radmanovic (wrist), Chris Mihm (ankle), Kwame Brown (shoulder), Brian Cook (ankle), Shammond Williams (abdominal strain) and Aaron McKie (back) have missed either all or a significant part of training camp.

Radmanovic and Mihm have yet to play in a preseason game and probably will miss the start of the season, while Brown will be out 3-4 weeks. Even head coach Phil Jackson has been sidelined by hip surgery. It's possible that Andrew Bynum, who turns 19 on Friday, will be the team's starting center on opening night.

"You play the hand you're dealt," Kupchak says. "Every team deals with injuries. We're no different than anybody else. ... The silver lining is that a lot of our young players are getting valuable experience. It might help us in March and April."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 25, 2006, 11:45:04 AM
Raising cane: Jackson getting closer to bench return (http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/nba/20061024-1615-bkn-lakers-jackson.html)

LOS ANGELES (AP) -Leaning on a metal cane, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson declared himself "pretty much pain free'' Tuesday in his first public comments since undergoing right hip replacement surgery three weeks ago.

"I'm feeling pretty good,'' he said after watching the Lakers scrimmage for season-ticket holders at Staples Center. "It's good enough so I can go to practices and feel comfortable on the court.''

He plans to return to the bench for the season opener next Tuesday against Phoenix.

And he'd like to do so without the cane.

"I hope to throw it away next week,'' he said.

Also on the mend is Kobe Bryant, who participated in his first full-court scrimmage Tuesday since offseason right knee surgery.

"It was good enough to get through practice,'' he said. "We had a lot of breaks in between plays.''

Bryant said he should be ready for the season opener, but Jackson wasn't so sure.

"He's stalled out a little bit on his rehab and on coming back,'' the coach said. "I really want him to be healthy when he comes back because a lot is asked of him and he plays heavy minutes. If things don't go right, it could be a setback.''

Jackson confirmed that centers Kwame Brown (right shoulder) and Chris Mihm (offseason right ankle surgery) will miss at least the first two weeks of the season, making Andrew Bynum, who turns 18 Friday, the starter.

Toward the end of practice, Jackson sat on the bench, his hands leaning on the cane propped in front of him. Bryant was next to him, a huge bag of ice wrapped around his knee.

"He had his armor on today, which is the Lakers' sweat suit,'' Bryant said of Jackson. "He puts that on, it means it's time for business.''

During Jackson's recovery, assistant Kurt Rambis has been running training camp and coaching preseason games.

Jackson won't make the trip to Anaheim on Thursday night when the Lakers play Denver in their final preseason tuneup.

"That's still something I'm not quite comfortable doing,'' said Jackson, who hasn't recovered enough to drive.

For the first time in three years, though, Jackson made it through a couple hours of practice without pain. The hip replacement has also made it easier for him to sleep comfortably at night.

"What's important now is I'm pretty much pain free,'' he said.

Jackson's rehabilitation involves doing exercises a couple of times a day and walking, which he said should be easy to continue during down time on road trips.

Jackson has attended practice about seven times in the last two weeks, but he's been more of a presence behind the scenes - watching film and discussing practice plans and lineups with Rambis.

"I don't think my voice is an entity yet in their ear and that's one of the things as a coach, they've got to respond to my voice,'' Jackson said.

Bryant certainly did.

"He's the same old Phil, jumping up and making sure he yells out instructions and subtleties of the game during practice,'' he said. "We definitely missed his voice.''
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 25, 2006, 01:52:37 PM
Jackson ready; Kobe uncertain + Bynum to start opening night (http://www.presstelegram.com/lakers/ci_4544722)

By Ross Siler Staff Writer
Article Launched:10/24/2006 11:32:46 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - They sat together on the bench at the end of Tuesday's open practice for season-ticket holders at Staples Center. Phil Jackson kept one hand on an aluminum cane while Kobe Bryant propped up his right leg with two ice bags wrapped around his knee.

Such was the picture of the Lakers' two leaders with a week to go until opening night.

Jackson was back in public view for the first time since undergoing hip-replacement surgery Oct. 3. He said the plan is still to coach in the season opener against Phoenix, although he won't make the trip to Anaheim for Thursday's exhibition game.

In other news, Jackson still can't drive, but he is sleeping better.

He questioned whether his voice has become an "entity" in his players' ears and said he has been bothered by the Lakers' turnover propensity and free-throw shooting woes in the preseason.

Jackson without a doubt is concerned about the condition of Bryant's knee.

Even if Jackson is back for the opener, Bryant might not be.

"I don't want to push this," Jackson said. "I think it's very important for him. He's stalled out a little bit on his rehab and on coming back. I really want him to be healthy when he comes back because a lot is asked of him and he plays heavy minutes.
"If things don't go right, it could be a setback. I don't want to have that happen."

Bryant, the league's leading scorer last season, took part in practice Tuesday, which included a light scrimmage at the end. He was heading home afterward to ice the knee again and do a third round of therapy for the day.

"It wasn't hurting in any areas as far as making me limp," Bryant said. "Certain areas were weaker than others. But it felt OK."

Bryant said he probably would not play Thursday but still hoped to be ready for the opener.

Jackson has been a regular at the Lakers' practice facility the past two weeks, meeting with his assistant coaches, watching game film and plotting lineups to use in preseason games.

With seven injured players, including centers Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm, Jackson remains uncertain whether the Lakers will be able to get off to a fast start with a favorable schedule in the opening weeks of the season.

The Lakers will play 15 of their first 20 games at home, with one of their five road games against the Clippers at Staples Center.

The injuries have taken a toll, but Jackson has been encouraged by his youngest players. He singled out Sasha Vujacic, Maurice Evans and rookie Jordan Farmar. In particular, Farmar has "given us some inspiration when he's come in," Jackson said.

Jackson said Andrew Bynum likely would be his starting center on opening night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 25, 2006, 01:59:54 PM
Jackson back at practice
He doesn't expect his surgically repaired hip to keep him from coaching the Lakers' opener. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1329621.php)


By JANIS CARR
The Orange County Register
Wednesday, October 25, 2006

LOS ANGELES – Phil Jackson, dressed in a black Lakers' sweatsuit, took his customary courtside seat at Staples Center and directed Tuesday's practice.

For the most part, he looked and sounded like the old Jackson. He yelled out instructions, then strolled across the court to dismiss the players. Afterward, he crookedly walked into the locker room. The aluminum cane was the only thing out of place.

Jackson, who has been out of the public eye since having right hip surgery, directed the open practice in front of an estimated 250 season-ticket holders. He also spoke to the media for the first time since his Oct.3 surgery.

Jackson, 61, had hoped offseason rest and rehabilitation would fix his troublesome hip. But after talking to several friends who had a similar surgery, he decided to undergo hip replacement.

"I had enough testimonials to make me feel comfortable to go through with this," Jackson said. "This (hip pain) is what stopped me from taking this job instantaneously a year or two ago when I was offered the job,. I had to assess whether I could make it through the season. As we got further in the year, I thought it might be difficult getting through the whole season."

Jackson said he does a lot of walking - with the cane - and a series of daily exercises designed to strengthen the hip muscles. He still is unable to drive a car or sit for long periods of time, he said.

Jackson said he is virtually pain free now and plans to be on the bench for the Lakers' opener vs. Phoenix on Tuesday. He will skip the final exhibition game against Denver on Thursday at Honda Center.

Besides the team's turnovers and poor free-throw shooting, Jackson said he is most concerned with getting the players used to hearing him - and not Kurt Rambis - barking instructions. Rambis has been handling the coaching duties in Jackson's absence.

"My voice is not an entity in their ears yet," Jackson said.

Kobe Bryant said it was good to have Jackson back on the sideline.

"He looked good to me," Bryant said. "He had his armor on today, which is his Lakers' sweatsuit. He's ready for business."

BRYANT CLOSE

Bryant took part in his first full scrimmage Tuesday since arthroscopic surgery on his right knee July 15.

Bryant said the knee felt strong but didn't think he was ready to play in a game yet. He said he hopes to be on the floor for the Lakers' opener.

"It (knee) was good enough to get through practice because we had a lot of breaks between plays, so I was able to let the knee settle back in and not play continuously," he said. "But I should be ready. We'll see how it feels tomorrow and go from there."

Bryant said he is hesitant to return too soon. He doesn't want a setback.

"What can happen is that it can get sore and then you're treating the knee every day," Bryant said. "Then you have a pattern of soreness and then it doesn't get better.

"We don't want that."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 25, 2006, 02:04:55 PM
LOL@Baby G...Even Laker haters know we'll improve this year:



NBA Betting: 2006-07 Los Angeles Lakers Predictions (http://www.betus.com/sports-betting/NBA_Betting_2006-07_Los_Angeles_Lakers_Prediction-3450.aspx)

by Eric Williams

Kobe runs the Lakers
As a lifelong Boston Celtics fan, hating the Lakers comes naturally. However, as the rivalry between the two teams has ceased to even exist these days, I have come to, at least, appreciate the talents of some of their former greats and currently, both, head coach, Phil Jackson and shooting guard, Kobe Bryant.

After the Lakers spirited conclusion to last season, with an unexpected and hard fought playoff appearance, the future would appear to be very bright for Bryant and his mostly young teammates.

Here is a glimpse of what lies ahead for Los Angeles in 2006-07.

Point Guard

Simply put, this is the first problem for the Lakers. I like Smush Parker, but unless he’s a changed player (I doubt it), he’s not the answer. Neither is backup Shammond Williams. Personally, I think the Lakers had better find out in a hurry if either Sasha Vujacic or Jordan Farmar is capable of being a starting point guard in the NBA.

Shooting Guard

Not only do the Lakers have the best shooting guard in the game, but they made an excellent acquisition when they traded for veteran Maurice Evans, who should see significant playing time this season either behind Bryant, or most likely, alongside of him at either the 2 or 3. Evans is also an excellent defensive player who should prosper with more minutes and Jackson’s direction.

Small Forward

This was a problem for the Lakers last season. However, by acquiring veteran, Vladimir Radmanovic, the Lakers should see instant improvement. Radmanovic’s long distance shooting should be a valuable compliment to Bryant’s ability to drive to the basket. Luke Walton is a damn good backup and a good outside shooter, not to mention, excellent passer.

Power Forward

This is going to be a problem for the Lakers. That’s right, you heard it here. If the Lakers think that Lamar Odom is the answer at the 4, they had better think again. Odom is one of the most inconsistent players of all-time and one who has never lived up to his immense physical gifts. I’m sorry, but I just can’t see Odom stopping Duncan or Garnett down low. On the other hand, he could cause matchup problems on offense – when he feels like playing that is. Brian Cook and Rony Turiaf are good players, but nothing to write home to Mom about – although Turiaf does still have plenty of room for growth.

Center

The duo of Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown is fairly respectable when their numbers are combined. Mihm is a less gifted player who hustles more than his more athletic, but laid-back counterpart. I guess the Lakers could continue to get by like this for a while; however, it sure would be nice to see one or the other take control of this position. Oh well, maybe second-year player, Andrew Bynum will become a player one day.

Prognosis:

I think the Lakers should win at least another four or possibly five games, because of the acquisitions of Evans and Radmanovic. Even with the Lakers issues at point guard and power forward, I think this team is going to improve and once again, be a tough out come playoff time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 25, 2006, 11:00:45 PM
by Eric Williams

Who's this Eric Williams? The former Celtic player?

(http://www.nba.com/media/raptors/ewilliams_140_041220.jpg)

This one? Or just a journalist with the same name?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 25, 2006, 11:04:55 PM
^^LOL, it's someone else...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 26, 2006, 01:31:27 PM
LOL@Baby G...Even Laker haters know we'll improve this year:

lol sorry nicholas, i didn't know you took my opinions to heart.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 03:22:32 PM
LOL@Baby G...Even Laker haters know we'll improve this year:

lol sorry nicholas, i didn't know you took my opinions to heart.

I don't really...LOL. Just thought it was funny that some fans would think we didn't improve this year when we obviously did. You KNOW we've improved when people who admit they hate the Lakers with a passion admit it...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 26, 2006, 03:26:38 PM
I want to see Bynum do more of this on opponents, minus the punch and getting dunked on  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd-FLEDTfao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on October 26, 2006, 05:11:42 PM
I want to see Bynum do more of this on opponents, minus the punch and getting dunked on  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd-FLEDTfao

Shaq fouled Bynum on that dunk.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 05:52:24 PM
Nothing is guaranteed except the roster of 15 (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep26oct26,1,1267361.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 26, 2006

Phil Jackson's least favorite time is arriving.

He agonizes over roster cuts every year, even devoting extensive space to the concept in one of his books, detailing how hard it was to cut Jannero Pargo a few years back.

The Lakers currently have 18 players on their roster, three more than the league allows. They must pare down to 15 by Monday afternoon, although they are expected to start trimming today despite their influx of injuries. Any players kept after today begin drawing pro-rated portions of their salaries, even if their contracts are not guaranteed.

The Lakers have three non-guaranteed players on their roster: rookie J.R. Pinnock and second-year players Devin Green and Von Wafer.

"They're three young players that have promise and it's obvious we can't keep them all," General Manager Mitch Kupchak said. "Regardless of what happens, they all have a future in pro basketball. Some guys you bring to camp, they're what we call camp fodder to fill out your roster. These guys are legitimate NBA prospects."

Pinnock, a second-round selection from George Washington, shot well at the start of training camp, but it hasn't translated to games. Wafer, a second-round pick last season from Florida State, has been an erratic shooter and has been hobbled by a heel injury.

Green beat long odds last season to make the roster as an undrafted rookie from Hampton, but the team will not come close to carrying four rookies again after doing it last season. Jordan Farmar is the only rookie with a guaranteed contract.

"It's the toughest part of the job to inform players that the opportunity that they've worked long and hard for has to come to an end," Kupchak said. "We always try to buffer it by indicating it's not the end of the road, particularly if you're a young player and you continue to work on your game. It's the toughest part of what I do, for sure."

Veteran guard Aaron McKie and his guaranteed $2.5-million salary will stay, even though he played only 14 games last season because of a quadriceps tendon injury. McKie was experiencing a good training camp until injuring his back last week.

Jackson, who spoke to the media Tuesday for the first time since undergoing hip replacement surgery, did not talk to reporters after Wednesday's practice.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 05:56:30 PM
GM's Vote Kobe The Best Player To Shoot With The Game On The Line (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep26oct26,1,1267361.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 26, 2006

For a fifth consecutive year, Kobe Bryant received the most votes when the league's 30 general managers were asked which player they would want taking a shot with the game on the line. A survey released Wednesday by NBA.com indicated 74% selected Bryant.

Bryant was not, however, among the top three vote-getters for which player would win this season's most-valuable-player award. LeBron James received 39% of the vote, Dwyane Wade received 29% and Dirk Nowitzki received 18%. Bryant was listed in an "others" category, along with Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.

The Phoenix Suns were picked by 89% of general managers to win the Pacific Division. The San Antonio Spurs were the most popular choice to win the NBA title.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 05:57:47 PM
Deavan George Claims He Was 'Programmed' By The Lakers (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep26oct26,1,1267361.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 26, 2006

Devean George is adjusting to a new city, a new contract and a new life.

Not to mention a new offense.

The former Lakers forward is enjoying his new surroundings as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, but their wide-open offense is vastly different from the hemmed-in sides of the triangle.

"I like my role here, like it a lot," George told the Dallas Morning News. "But I'm still struggling in breaking some of my old habits. I didn't really realize how much I was programmed."

George, who signed a two-year, $4.2-million deal with Dallas, used to lurk around the perimeter for spot-up jump shots. Now he's in a system with more player and ball movement.

"It's crazy how programmed I was," George said. "I think everything is totally opposite from what I'm used to doing. But it'll work its way through."

George averaged six points in seven seasons with the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 06:03:51 PM
Los Angeles becoming a Clippers town, too (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/basketball/nba/wires/10/25/2030.ap.bkn.lakers.clippers.hallway.rivals.0935/)

Posted: Wednesday Oct 25, 2006 9:22 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP)-

Elton Brand remembers how it used to be when his lowly Clippers played the mighty Lakers.

"It was great if we could get a win for us and our fans,'' Brand recalled.
 
How about now?

"We expect to get a win against anybody in the league,'' he said.

And that, of course, includes the Lakers, who have history on their side - but have finished behind the Clippers in each of the past two seasons.

"We're definitely making our mark,'' Brand said. "It's two years in a row now. The Lakers' winning tradition, you can't take that away from them, of course.''

The teams share the Staples Center, but there's been a distinct Lakers flavor there since it opened before the 1999-2000 season. And for good reason.

High above the court on the south wall are the nine NBA championship banners the Lakers have won since moving to Los Angeles in 1960, and another representing the team's five titles in Minneapolis.

The retired jerseys of former Lakers stars Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Wilt Chamberlain and Gail Goodrich hang nearby, along with a microphone honoring longtime announcer Chick Hearn.

And the Clippers? Nothing.

Maybe someday.

"The city's big enough for two teams. Why not share the love?'' Clippers guard Cuttino Mobley said. "The Lakers are supposed to get the credit. We're just trying to earn ours.''

The teams haven't had much of a rivalry since the Clippers moved to Los Angeles in 1984 because the Lakers have been so dominant, winning 80 of their 103 matchups. But the count is 4-4 the past two years, and with the Clippers on the rise, a rivalry appears to be brewing.

"Rivalries can't happen until both teams are in the playoffs,'' Mobley said.

That happened last spring, and the Clippers did their part to set up the first-ever postseason matchup between the teams by beating Denver for their first playoff series victory in 30 years.

The Lakers led Phoenix 3-1 in their first-round series, but the Suns rallied to win the final three games, thwarting a potential "Hallway Series'' at the Staples Center.

"That would have really been fun,'' Brand said with a wide grin.

Like a long, leisurely homestand.

"I was ready,'' Lakers forward Luke Walton said. "It would have been so much fun, people talking about it. You tried not to think about it because you were in another series.''

In the first five seasons after the Lakers left the Forum, they quickly put their stamp on the new Staples Center, winning three championships and advancing to the NBA Finals four times and the Western Conference semifinals once.

The Clippers, meanwhile, had a 140-270 record and never made the postseason.

Their fortunes began to reverse when the Lakers traded Shaquille O'Neal to Miami after the 2003-04 season, and sank to 34-48 the following year. The Clippers, meanwhile, showed significant improvement, going from 28-54 to 37-45.

The Clippers added veteran Sam Cassell before last season, and improved 10 games to 47-35 for the second-best record in the franchise's 36-year history. The Lakers also got better, going 45-37 and returning to the playoffs.

Regarding the dominance by the Lakers over the years, Cassell smiled and said: "It ain't that way no more, which is good for the city.''

But Reggie Miller, who grew up in Los Angeles, cautioned that because the Clippers' identity has changed, so will the level of their competition.

"I thought I would never say this, but it is slowly becoming a Clipper town,'' the former Indiana Pacers star said. "My biggest question is, will they be content? Will complacency seep in? ... Now when they go on the road, the Clippers are starting to sell out. It's not the Clippers of old that were pushovers. Teams will be getting up now for the Clippers.''

While the Lakers have last season's scoring champion Kobe Bryant leading the way, the Clippers have a superstar of their own in Brand, who finished seventh in the NBA Most Valuable Player voting last season.

The Lakers have the most successful coach in league history in Phil Jackson. The Clippers have Mike Dunleavy, a top-flight coach in his own right.

The Lakers have outdrawn the Clippers over the years, with most of their games selling out since Staples Center opened. But those numbers are evening out, too.

The Lakers have sold between 13,000 and 14,000 season tickets, keeping some single-game tickets available. The Clippers have sold over 12,000 season tickets - a franchise record. And the average attendance at Lakers games last season was 18,883, and the average attendance at Clippers games was 17,376.

Of course, sitting courtside at the Lakers is still a distinct privilege, with the best seats priced at $2,200. For the Clippers it's less than half that amount.

And, this being Los Angeles, both teams have their famous fans - Jack Nicholson and Denzel Washington attend most Lakers games; Billy Crystal and Penny Marshall support the Clippers.

"There's definitely a rivalry now,'' Walton said. "Even some of my own friends, they're wearing Clipper jerseys. It's fun. It's nice have a rivalry in the city. I love it. It just makes the games that much better. I think it's great for the city, it's great for the NBA.

"Now, every time we play the Clippers,'' he said, "it's a big deal.''
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 06:07:29 PM
Help from the left hand (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4551148)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/25/2006 10:12:32 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - As soon as he said the words, Lakers forward Lamar Odom had to stop and correct himself. Until Odom starts using his right hand on the court, there's no use in describing himself as Kobe Bryant's right-hand man.

So Odom will set his sights on being Bryant's "left-hand man," a role all the more important as Bryant continues to recover from knee surgery.

Odom said he hopes to lighten the load on Bryant, who had to average 35.4 points and play 41minutes a game for the Lakers to make the playoffs. The Lakers coaches, in turn, are hoping for more out of Odom, a player they almost have to beg to shoot.

If Bryant is unable to play in Tuesday's season opener against Phoenix, Odom would be counted on to lead in his absence. He can fill up a box score like few others in the NBA, but the Lakers instead are looking for Odom to be on the attack.

"We need an aggressive Lamar," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said Wednesday. "His passing instincts are there, his unselfishness, willingness to pass the ball. Those are all there, that's something that he will always have in him.

"What we need him to do is be able to read and react whenever we need him to be aggressive offensively. He's so much better for us when he's attacking and getting to the basket."
While Bryant is capable of outscoring entire teams or shutting down an opposing guard on defense, Odom sees his role as being a playmaker for others.

"My mind-set," Odom said, "has always been that the more players I've got coming along with me, the easier it's going to be to win this game."

In March, assistant coach Brian Shaw set a goal for Odom simply of taking 14 shots a game. That was nearly 2 shots more than Odom averaged for the 2005-06 season, when he averaged 14.8 points, 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists.

Rambis said he hoped that by playing a forward spot on the wing, Odom would be able to get in "attack mode" more easily this season. When he played in the backcourt, Odom tended to swing the ball around the perimeter, Rambis noted.

Odom said he and Bryant have reached a point where they know each other's tendencies.

"I know what to expect from him, he knows what to expect from me," Odom said. "I think we both respect that. In that case, nothing really needs to be said."

Gettting defensive: The greatest concern with Bryant's knee probably comes on the defensive end, where Bryant would have to chase after opposing guards, fight through screens and change directions without warning.

"It's trying to work through that," Bryant said, "so when I come back I don't have an issue of having to take shortcuts and things like that."

Rambis said Bryant tried to make steals and played aggressive defense in a scrimmage Tuesday at Staples Center.

"He will have an impact in games defensively," Rambis said, "just because his understanding of what we want to get accomplished."

Bryant went through all of Wednesday's practice but sat out at the end as a precaution against his knee tightening. He is not expected to play in tonight's exhibition game against Denver in Anaheim.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 06:18:00 PM
Improving Bynum will start at center-
Teenager will be in the Lakers' lineup on opening night, and possibly the first two weeks of the season as Mihm and Brown nurse injuries. (http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/articles/4484441.html)


Andrew Bynum got an early birthday present Wednesday when he learned he'll be the Lakers' starting center in the season opener.

The 7-footer got the nod because of injuries to Chris Mihm (offseason right ankle surgery) and Kwame Brown (shoulder).

Brown, who had been penciled in as the starter, and Mihm could miss at least the first two weeks of the season, which begins Tuesday against Phoenix.

"As far as practice, I'm really comfortable," he said. "As far as in-game goes, the more minutes the more comfortable I become. I think I've been doing better and better in every preseason game."

Bynum, who turns 19 Friday, has played in all seven exhibition games. He's averaged 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and .71 blocks in 20.6 minutes.

 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 06:20:10 PM
Lakers vs. Nuggets (last Laker pre-season game) on in 40 minutes on TNT... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 26, 2006, 06:43:00 PM
Lakers vs. Nuggets (last Laker pre-season game) on in 40 minutes on TNT... 8)
First game I'll be able to watch this preseason. :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 26, 2006, 06:48:22 PM
Lakers vs. Nuggets (last Laker pre-season game) on in 40 minutes on TNT... 8)
It felt like a long time waitin' from Sunday 'til today for a new Lakers game but now it's about to be on... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 26, 2006, 06:58:57 PM
Lakers vs. Nuggets (last Laker pre-season game) on in 40 minutes on TNT... 8)
It felt like a long time waitin' from Sunday 'til today for a new Lakers game but now it's about to be on... 8)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 08:28:38 PM
Holy shit! ANDREW BYNUM MUTHAFUCKAZ...18 points first half (14 in the first quarter)! Dude's gunna end up being our starting center all year!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 08:54:01 PM
LMFAO!!!!! Andrew Bynum just yelled at Sasha Vujacic "GIVE ME THE FUCKING BALL!!!" right after Sasha passed up feeding it to Bynum, who established good low-post position...You could hear it on TNT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on October 26, 2006, 09:06:08 PM
LMFAO!!!!! Andrew Bynum just yelled at Sasha Vujacic "GIVE ME THE FUCKING BALL!!!" right after Sasha passed up feeding it to Bynum, who established good low-post position...You could hear it on TNT.

HAHAHAH I know that was crazy!! Bynum is playing like a beast to.  At first I thought it was a fan but then I could see Bynum upset at Sasha.  It was so loud to, extremely easy to hear.  Also Nene is looking slow on D tonight, hasnt recovered from last year yet
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 09:57:55 PM
Bynum-
23 Points, 7 Rebounds, 5 Assists...The future is lookin' great!


PS...Lakers lost the game, but who gives a fuck. Season starts MONDAY and I can't wait with all the hype surrounding our new/young guys.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 26, 2006, 10:11:22 PM
Damn Bynum... great to see he got such games... outside that, Nik do u think Kobe gonna play the opener ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 26, 2006, 10:12:05 PM
It was just the pre-season, but if Bynum could play like that all season  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 26, 2006, 10:12:52 PM
Damn Bynum... great to see he got such games... outside that, Nik do u think Kobe gonna play the opener ?

^^Most likely, yes. I'd say it's about 95%...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 26, 2006, 10:17:49 PM
Damn Bynum... great to see he got such games... outside that, Nik do u think Kobe gonna play the opener ?

^^Most likely, yes. I'd say it's about 95%...
99% 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 26, 2006, 10:41:17 PM
Loved that back-to-back steal by Farmar. 8) Felt like I was watching an instant replay. Bynum is an beast, he'll be able to hold is own at center for a while. All round good game for the players despite the loss.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 27, 2006, 04:42:26 AM
Bynum is going to shit on the suns  (http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/man1.gif)..but yeah, i like the way bynum has been playing the last 2 games, demanding the ball and shit....he just needs to do a better job gettin rebounds and playing defense.

And Vlad did not have one good game in the pre-season...hopefully he doesn't get off to a bad start.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 27, 2006, 01:18:51 PM
Bynum looked like a totally different player out there than what he has shown before. Maybe I was wrong? I hope so.

I can't wait until the season starts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 27, 2006, 03:52:15 PM
Damn Bynum... great to see he got such games... outside that, Nik do u think Kobe gonna play the opener ?

^^Most likely, yes. I'd say it's about 95%...

too bad Kobe said it himself (yesterday) that there's only an 85% chance of him playing on opening night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 27, 2006, 03:52:52 PM
It doesn't look like Brian Cook is getting that extension  ;D

"Brian Cook's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Thursday it looks as if his client and the Lakers aren't going to be able to reach a deal for a contract extension. Cook and the Lakers have until Tuesday to finalize a deal. Bartelstein said he has negotiated with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and will continue to talk until then. "My guess is that we probably won't get something done," Bartelstein said in a phone interview. Riverside Press-Enterprise

"I'm not disappointed in how things have gone," said Cook, who had 13 points in the Lakers' 126-108 exhibition loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Honda Center. "I want to be here with the Lakers. But no matter what happens, I'll be good." Cook started 46 games last season. With injuries to centers Kwame Brown (right shoulder rotator cuff bruise) and Chris Mihm (recovering from right ankle surgery), Cook, a 6-foot-9 forward, becomes a primary big man for the Lakers this season. "Going into free agency is not something he's afraid of," Bartelstein said. "If he has a good season, it'll be good for him." Riverside Press-Enterprise
"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 27, 2006, 06:57:36 PM
Maybe I was wrong?



LOL. That's what I've BEEN telling you...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 27, 2006, 06:59:39 PM
Damn Bynum... great to see he got such games... outside that, Nik do u think Kobe gonna play the opener ?

^^Most likely, yes. I'd say it's about 95%...

too bad Kobe said it himself (yesterday) that there's only an 85% chance of him playing on opening night.


Word, I made those comments before it was reported. TNT reported he was playing for sure last night, but I also read reports of his knee still feeling "ginger" these last few days... Who knows?...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 27, 2006, 07:00:28 PM
It doesn't look like Brian Cook is getting that extension  ;D

"Brian Cook's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Thursday it looks as if his client and the Lakers aren't going to be able to reach a deal for a contract extension. Cook and the Lakers have until Tuesday to finalize a deal. Bartelstein said he has negotiated with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and will continue to talk until then. "My guess is that we probably won't get something done," Bartelstein said in a phone interview. Riverside Press-Enterprise

"I'm not disappointed in how things have gone," said Cook, who had 13 points in the Lakers' 126-108 exhibition loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Honda Center. "I want to be here with the Lakers. But no matter what happens, I'll be good." Cook started 46 games last season. With injuries to centers Kwame Brown (right shoulder rotator cuff bruise) and Chris Mihm (recovering from right ankle surgery), Cook, a 6-foot-9 forward, becomes a primary big man for the Lakers this season. "Going into free agency is not something he's afraid of," Bartelstein said. "If he has a good season, it'll be good for him." Riverside Press-Enterprise
"


That only means he has to EARN his money now, which is a good thing...I'd prefer to keep him, he's an extremely potent offensive weapon on an uprise...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 27, 2006, 07:48:28 PM
3 MORE DAY 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 27, 2006, 07:52:56 PM
aww fuck opening night is gonne ruin my trick-or-treating!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 27, 2006, 07:58:10 PM
aww fuck opening night is gonne ruin my trick-or-treating!


LOL...Ain't you a lil too old for that shit?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 27, 2006, 07:59:16 PM
Bryant called 'questionable to doubtful' for the opener (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep27oct27,1,1165808.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 27, 2006

The exhibition season has ended for the Lakers. Now the Kobe Bryant watch begins.

He did not suit up for the exhibition finale Thursday against Denver and was called "questionable to doubtful" by a team official for Tuesday's season opener against Phoenix.

Bryant worked out individually on the court before the exhibition in Anaheim but watched the game, a 126-108 Lakers loss, from behind the team bench.

He has said he wants to play, but whether his knee will be fully recovered from off-season surgery is another question.

"I don't know. We'll see," Bryant said Thursday. "I worked out really, really hard [Thursday]. We'll see how it feels in the morning. This is the hardest workout I had. I ran about an hour straight, just doing line drills and things like that. Then I went and shot the ball. It was a little sore afterwards, a little sore now, but nothing major. The big thing is always the next day."

The Lakers aren't pressing him to play in the opener, or the next day against Golden State, keeping in mind the 82-game season.

"We as an organization, we're not going to gamble and try to bring him back too early," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "If he feels like that's all the time that he needs and it responds well, and he goes out there and stresses it the way that it needs to be stressed to handle the rigors of playing an NBA game, and it doesn't bother him the following day, he can make that decision."

Bryant is entering his 11th NBA season. He has played 126 playoff games, the equivalent of another season and a half.

He has been known to be a quick healer in the past, although he is behind schedule in returning from mid-July arthroscopic surgery. He was expected to be back in eight to 12 weeks. Saturday marks the beginning of the 16th week.

Thus, the Lakers have been preparing for life without Bryant, just in case.

"In a lot of respects, without knowing it, that's what we've been doing the entire training camp and preseason," Rambis said. "We've been saying all along that we want the guys to learn how to play together. It's going to be the easiest thing for Kobe to come in and assimilate himself."

Maurice Evans has been starting at shooting guard in Bryant's absence.

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Andrew Bynum continued to play well in the exhibition season, scoring 14 of his 23 points in the first quarter against Denver.

Bynum, who turns 19 today, showed polished moves in the post and made nine of 12 shots. He also had seven rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes.

"I think when [Bryant] gets back, we'll be that much better," Bynum said. "Up until then, I think we'll start off pretty well. We've got a lot of home games to start with. We should go, like, 15-5, at the least."

The Lakers finished 4-4 in exhibition play.

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The Lakers waived Von Wafer and rookie J.R. Pinnock, trimming their roster to 16. They need to be at 15 by Monday afternoon. Devin Green is the only other player with a non-guaranteed contract.

Wafer, a second-round pick last year, averaged 1.3 points in 17 games last season. He played only one exhibition game this month before being sidelined by a bruised heel.

Pinnock, a second-round selection out of George Washington, averaged 1.8 points in six exhibition games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: I Am The Anton on October 27, 2006, 07:59:57 PM
aww fuck opening night is gonne ruin my trick-or-treating!


LOL...Ain't you a lil too old for that shit?

Hes gonna dress up as Amare
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 27, 2006, 08:03:53 PM
LOL..OR RAJA BELL BITCH ASS :laugh:(http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/3604/rajabellpr4wc8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 27, 2006, 08:18:45 PM
aww fuck opening night is gonne ruin my trick-or-treating!


LOL...Ain't you a lil too old for that shit?

too old for free candy? HELLO!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 29, 2006, 10:14:36 AM
According to Phil, Kobe gonna play the opener
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:16:04 PM
Bryant plans to play despite pain in knee (http://www.whittierdailynews.com/sports/ci_4568992)

By Ross Siler Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - The questions about his availability for the Lakers' season opener have grown so inevitable, Kobe Bryant joked Saturday about talking to reporters while wearing a shirt with a daily update on his right knee.

There has been no decision made about whether or not Bryant will play Tuesday against Phoenix at Staples Center, although there were clues on both sides with a little more than 72 hours to go until tipoff.

Described as the "irreplaceable part" by coach Phil Jackson, Bryant went through the first 90 minutes of practice, reported soreness in the knee, and watched from the sidelines as his teammates finished without him.

"We'll just take it day by day," Bryant said. "It's kind of frustrating because every day it kind of varies."

Not soon after, Jackson revealed that Bryant has told him he intends to play Tuesday. And Jackson said he would defer to Bryant in making that decision after talking with the training staff.

"He felt like he could get that done," Jackson said. "I just feel I have to let him have his (say) on this."

The Lakers have listed Bryant as questionable to doubtful, though Jackson described that as being a "disclaimer."

Jackson has targeted the third week of November, when the Lakers have a four-day break in games, for welcoming back centers Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm from injuries and moving forward with a core unit the rest of the season.
Jackson said he will be able to coach in Tuesday's opener, although he did not sound optimistic about making the trip for Wednesday's game at Golden State.

"I don't know about that," said Jackson, who underwent hip-replacement surgery Oct. 3 and continues to walk with a cane.

"I'm still having a little bit of trouble getting a shoe on and a sock on that one leg.

"But my therapy's coming along great. The last week I've made giant strides. So in three days, I could be in a position where I feel much more comfortable."

Assistant coach Kurt Rambis would fill in if Jackson did not feel comfortable enough to travel.

The Lakers practiced Saturday at Staples Center to get used to a special lighting system they will debut Tuesday. The lighting is designed to draw more attention to the floor and bring a feel to the game like the old Forum.

"It puts the focus on the court," Bryant said. "It gives it more of a magical feel, more energy, more intensity."

Tim Harris, the Lakers' senior vice president for business operations, said owner Jerry Buss has wanted the change for years.

Jackson added that he liked the "stage presence" the lights helped create.

The Lakers would consider making a permanent change if fan feedback supports the new lights.

Vladimir Radmanovic said his injured shooting hand has forced him to change his entire game.

"I'm just trying to pretend like I was never a shooter, and it's really hard," Radmanovic said. "Your muscles have a memory. You don't even think when you get on the court.."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:19:40 PM
Fear of not winning another ring drives Lakers' Bryant (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-spw-tvcol27oct27,1,1792817.column?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers&ctrack=1&cset=true)

Larry Stewart:
TV-Radio
October 27, 2006

With the start of the NBA season just around the corner, Kobe Bryant is the interview subject on "CMI: The Chris Myers Interview" on FSN West on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

Bryant talks about his career being closer to the end than to the beginning.

 "The thing that I'm afraid of is not winning another championship," he says. "That is the thing that really drives me."

On how he wants to be perceived, he says that people "have the impression I'm distant or quiet. I'm not. I'm really not, and that's just been something that's been misunderstood about me. As we go on, hopefully they'll get a chance to see who I am."
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:23:31 PM
Radmanovic to play injured (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4558354)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/27/2006 12:04:54 AM PDT

ANAHEIM - For his career, Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic has taken an average of 300 3-pointers a season and established himself as one of the NBA's most dangerous long-distance shooters.

When Radmanovic fires away this season, however, it could come with a piece of foam taped between the ring finger and pinky on his shooting hand.

Radmanovic has a torn ligament in his shooting hand that likely will require surgery this summer. In the meantime, he will try to find a way to play through the injury, which is not expected to get any better.

"It's frustrating, especially as a shooter," Radmanovic said. "Your right hand is your biggest weapon and you've got it messed up. I'll just have to find different ways to score and help this team win."
After missing the past three exhibition games, Radmanovic returned Thursday night in the Lakers' 126-108 loss to Denver. He finished with seven points on 3 for 9 shooting and fouled out in 21 minutes.

Radmanovic's shot was alarmingly off all game. He barely grazed the rim on a catch- and-shoot jumper in the first quarter and missed everything on a baseline jumper and 3-pointer in the second half.

There also was the sight of Radmanovic extending his left hand - instead of his right - to high five Luke Walton coming off the court in the first quarter.
Radmanovic said there was no guarantee his hand would heal on its own with rest, which could have taken as long as four weeks.

"It feels good until somebody hits you," Radmanovic said. "I just have to find a way to play through it."

The kid: A day before his 19th birthday, Andrew Bynum had 18 points in the first half - more than in any NBA game in his career - and produced several highlight plays. He finished with 23 points. In the first quarter, Bynum blocked Kenyon Martin at one end of the court and connected on a hook shot over Martin at the other end.

Bynum later used an up- and-under move in dunking on Nene in the second quarter.

Bynum also made a bold prediction about how the Lakers should do playing 15 of their first 20games at home this season.

"We should go 15-5, at least," Bynum said.

Roster moves: The Lakers waived guards Von Wafer and J.R. Pinnock, leaving them with 16 players on the roster, one more than the NBA maximum. Wafer played in 16 games last season, Pinnock was a second-round draft pick.

With a Monday deadline to finalize rosters, the Lakers have to make one more move. The last roster spot is expected to come down to either Devin Green or Aaron McKie.

McKie has a guaranteed $2.5million contract for this season but missed the past fourexhibition games with a back injury.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:29:21 PM
Interesting article about the original Lakers head coach of the Showtime era, Jack McKinney:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-mckinney27oct27,1,5891700.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:40:40 PM
Doug Collins on Vladimir Radmanovic:
“(Vladimir Radmanovic) has shown flashes of greatness – he can rebound the ball, drive, he’s got size and he can penetrate, but he falls in love with that three (point shot) too much. There’s no need for Roddy Roman to be a specialist, he’s got too much talent. (When I used to work him out) I loved him, but I used to tell him, ‘Don’t just be a homerun hitter, be a player.’”

Andrew Bynum on his 23 point/7 rebound/5 assist performance:
“Kareem (Abdul-Jabaar) would tell me I played good in the post tonight, but on defense I wasn’t anchoring the paint, I let my team down, (the Nuggets) got a bunch of lay-ups that I shouldn’t have let go in the middle. I think (head coach Phil Jackson) would have said the same thing. What they really need me to do is rebound and block shots, we’ve got Kobe (Bryant) that will shoot the shots and score, and we’ve got Lamar Odom, so that’s about 80% of the shots right here. We’re going to go far when Kobe gets back.”

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4558354
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:44:07 PM
Bynum gets cupcake and then some-
Bynum, Vujacic get options (http://www.presstelegram.com/sports/ci_4565666)


By Ross Siler, Staff writer
Article Launched:10/27/2006 11:05:05 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES - The timing was too perfect for Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak not to surprise center Andrew Bynum on his 19th birthday Friday with the news that the team would exercise the option in Bynum's contract for the 2007-08 season.

Even though the Lakers took the day off, Kupchak had Bynum stop by his office at the team's practice facility, where he presented the contract paperwork along with a cupcake as a group gathered for the singing of "Happy Birthday."

"It's a good birthday present," Kupchak said, "and definitely something he earned."

The Lakers normally would have waited until Tuesday's deadline to exercise the option, but Kupchak said the decision was made weeks ago. The Lakers also exercised the 2007-08 option in guard Sasha Vujacic's contract Friday.

Bynum was part of the NBA's first draft class to have only the first two years of their rookie contracts guaranteed. He will make $2.17 million next season, with the Lakers holding another option for the 2008-09 season.

For his part, Vujacic saw his hard work over the summer rewarded.

Instead of playing for Slovenia in the world championships, Vujacic opted to work out at the Lakers' facility and stay in close contact with the team.
He reported to training camp with a more muscular build and was one of the Lakers' best guards during the preseason, averaging 10.8 points in five games.

"I'm going to continue working hard, do what I am asked to do, follow the coaches' instructions and try to get better," Vujacic said.

Vujacic, who won't turn 23 until March 7, will make $1.75 million next season. If the Lakers don't sign him to a contract extension after this season, Vujacic would become a restricted free agent in July 2008.

Bynum had more turnovers (four) than points (two) in the Lakers' first exhibition game Oct. 10 in Fresno but finished the preseason by totaling 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists Thursday against Denver.

"My opinion about Andrew has not wavered at all," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said after the game. "I think Andrew is going to be a terrific ballplayer in this league.

"It still may take a couple, three years, but I think down the road, the Lakers have a real fine player on their hands because he likes to play at both ends of the court."
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:52:19 PM
Sunny forecast for Jackson
Happy in California and buoyed by a new hip, the Lakers' coach can even see extending his career (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-061028smith,1,4016387.column?coll=cs-bulls-headlines)


PLAYA DEL RAY, Calif. -- Phil Jackson had that bemused look again, his eyes a little mischievous as he shaded them from a warm afternoon sun. We've seen the look many times, the one too often mistaken for arrogance when it is more a mixture of curiosity and certainty.

"Sometimes when we sit and watch tape, Tex [Winter] will look at me and say, 'I think the game has passed me by, and I never thought I'd say that,'" Jackson said, a smile curling out from under his mustache and the latest swatch of facial hair beneath it. "Then he'll look at me and say, 'I think the game has passed you by, too, Phil.'"

 
Phil Jackson wondered about that himself the last few months. Not basketball so much as the game of life. "I still believe you need a system, you need the ability to penetrate, you've got to have an interior game. That hasn't changed," Jackson said. "Big men and post play still win the day and championships."

After more than 40 years of playing and coaching basketball, Jackson, 61, is quite confident he knows how it works best. He's headed for the Basketball Hall of Fame in the next few years as one of the most accomplished coaches ever. He has the best-ever winning percentage in the playoffs and the regular season and is closing in on 1,000 career wins as he begins his seventh season of coaching the Lakers and his 16th overall as an NBA coach.

What's maybe most sweet to him, his win total should surpass Red Auerbach's before he finishes his contract with the Lakers after next season. And he might go longer than that.

Knicks next? No

There always has been speculation and a couple of teasers that Jackson would complete the ultimate pro coaching trifecta and finish his pro career where he started it as a player in 1967, with the New York Knicks.

No chance, Jackson said, though he indicated he might extend his Lakers tenure beyond next season.

"There's been some talk that way," Jackson said. "I haven't heard anything officially, but feelers are out there. Things could change so dramatically for me this season that I'll feel so good I'll want to do that.

"The other side of the coin is I may feel so good I'll want to use this opportunity to do the things I've put off, go live half a year in Montana, go 'round the world, hike the Himalayas."

Phil Jackson had his own mountain to climb this summer, one almost too steep with doubt and dread.

Growing up in rural Montana in a family of Pentecostal ministers, Jackson never fully accepted modern medicine. His Eastern religion preferences and Native American interests offered various alternatives until his heart condition required a surgical procedure.

And now, as with many athletes, his body was failing. Jackson had known he needed hip replacement surgery for years but always sought alternatives.

"Am I hardheaded, more determined than the average person? I probably am," he acknowledged.

But there was another, more humanizing factor: fear.

Jackson thought of an old media acquaintance, Dick Schaap, who died after complications from similar surgery. Jackson's mother had done fine after her surgery, but a friend with similar heart issues had died during surgery.

Hey, what's a little limp? And a little pain? Except it wasn't little anymore.

"There was a time this summer I was thinking, 'I don't know if I can coach anymore,'" Jackson said. "The discomfort I was in, the inability to move the way I wanted … It got to the point where I said I've got to make some changes if I'm going to make this lifestyle work for me."

And it seems to be working just fine.

Jackson leans forward in a reclining chair on his porch, which overlooks a long stretch of quiet beach and the Pacific Ocean. It's mid-October, but the Santa Anas have driven in the heat, about 80 degrees. A lone jogger lopes along on the beach while a shirtless man sets up a volleyball net. Jackson's shiny metal cane stands by his seat. He doesn't need it anymore to get around the house, but he'll probably have it with him for the Lakers' home opener Tuesday against the Suns.

He sees something jump, and it's not a basketball player. Fine with him. A school of dolphins has come in close to shore where the waves are breaking. Stuffed animals are lying around on the gleaming wood floor near Jackson's meditation den. His new grandchild had just been over.

Grandpa Phil.

Kobe Bryant is still recovering from knee surgery and might not be ready to start the season. Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm also are out, recovering from injuries. Free-agent signee Vladimir Radmanovic has problems with his shooting hand. Lamar Odom had a nightmare summer with family problems. Just making the playoffs would be a good season for Jackson's Lakers.

Yes, a lot has changed for Phil Jackson, and it seems to keep getting better.

"I don't see myself going on and coaching anywhere after this," he said. "This is like a final spot, like the second coming. My kids and grandkid are living in California. It's like this is becoming retirement for me while working."

Jackson's Lakers aren't a championship contender. They could be better than their 45 wins of last season, and they play 16 of their first 20 in Los Angeles, but the injuries could keep them from getting off to a fast start in an improved and more competitive Western Conference.

"Before we'd measure a season, 'OK, this is a marathon race. Get our stride going.' We'd say, 'Build momentum and let's get five in a row or 10 in a row.' Now a big streak for us is two or three wins," Jackson said. "That's a big difference for me. It's more immediate and I think it's good and I enjoy it.

"I certainly will feel like I've had an exceptional career, an unbelievable ride in this league regardless of whether I win another championship. But I'd like to see Kobe have a chance to win a championship and get the credit he deserves for the kind of ballplayer he is, just like Shaq had another chance."

And so the goals are more narrow, but the effort is as intense. Jackson's work with the Lakers last season was as impressive as any he'd done.

"You play against his team and you realize, 'Wow, this guy can really coach,'" Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said. "Forget all the talk about the triangle. His guys really learn how to play."

Raising the bar

And so it begins again for Jackson, whose friends joke that he's now a 7-footer after being hunched over in pain all those years. At one time the sight of Jackson set off championship celebrations. Now it sets off airport metal detectors.

"Last year the goal for this team was, 'Let's challenge. Let's be a team that has to be reckoned with and make some noise in the playoffs.' I think we did that," Jackson said.

But they went out in the first round of the playoffs, blowing a 3-1 lead in their series with the Suns.

"We didn't win that first series, but we sent a statement that if you're not prepared to play us we'll take something from you," Jackson said. "This year we want to take that step into the playoffs. My belief is once you're in the playoffs, anything can happen.

"Instead of thinking long-term championship, we're setting up for, 'Let's get ready for Game 1 and win all the games we have a chance to win and have a chance to do something in the playoffs.'"

Sort of the basketball version of a new hip and a new lease on life.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 12:57:15 PM
Lights Out For Lakers (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep29oct29,1,2083316.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&track=crosspromo)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
October 29, 2006

The "Lights Out" promotional billboards are to be taken somewhat literally.

For Tuesday's opener, the Lakers will dim the lights above all Staples Center seats and will physically lower lighting trusses above the court to flood the playing area with extra light.

"Think Madison Square Garden, think boxing," said Tim Harris, Lakers senior vice president of business operations. "We wanted to make the focus of coming to a Laker game the players, the floor. We think it's something the fans will like."

The lighting will be used only for Lakers games. It has not been determined how many games it will be used. The team will have practiced Saturday and today at Staples Center in an effort to adjust to the new look.

"I love it," Bryant said. "It's old school. It puts the focus on the court. It gives it more of a magical feel, more energy, more intensity.

"This differentiates our game from the Clippers' per se, or any other place. This is kind of our thing here, our statement."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2006, 01:03:05 PM
Tragedy still haunting Odom (http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/15873255.htm)

By David Aldridge
 
It is a nightmare that only now shows tentative signs of ending. But the horror is never too far away.

"Basketball is starting to become fun," Lamar Odom said last week. "Being around my teammates helps me. It's therapeutic."

The 26-year-old Lakers forward is only now recovering from the shock of June 28. Already in New York for a family funeral, Odom then had to deal with the unspeakable. His 61/2-month-old son, Jayden, stopped breathing while sleeping in his crib, and suffocated.

It was a body blow for a guy who's had to recover from far too many of them in his life. His mother died when he was 12; his grandmother, who then raised him, died just after he'd signed a $65 million free-agent contract with Miami, giving them financial security for life.

Jayden's death was almost too much to bear.

Odom literally could not let go. He held his lifeless son in his arms for a couple of hours at the hospital.

"There was a lot of question marks in my mind as far as basketball was concerned," Odom said. "I felt like quitting at one point, not playing, taking the year off, being with my family. But I think they want me on the court. They want to see me happy. Not in a state of depression or anything like that."

Odom has always been a quiet type, preferring to go through his various trials alone. And he pulled away from just about everybody other than his longtime girlfriend, with whom he has an 8-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son, and his family.

"L.O. has always been a very private person," said Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Bill Bayno, who recruited Odom in college while he was head coach at UNLV.

Obviously, Odom had trouble dealing with the tragedy.

"For a minute, I handled it by keeping it away from me, by not thinking about it," he said. "But sometimes at night, I [couldn't] sleep. You can't run away from the truth of what happened."

After spending the summer in New York, Odom returned to Los Angeles for training camp this month, with a Bible in his hands and tears in his eyes. The first few days were rough, both physically - he hadn't spent much time working out in his grief - and mentally.

When he looked at tape of those first few days, Odom says he was "way too emotional" on the court.

But he's begun to come around, thanks in part to private conversations with Lakers coach Phil Jackson.

"I knew why," Odom said. "Because sometimes things carry over. I had to watch film and kind of check myself a little bit, kind of leave that emotion back at the house, know what I'm saying? But it carries over sometimes, naturally, when you're going through things."

The Lakers need Odom, who became Kobe Bryant's solid second in Los Angeles during an occasionally rocky season. Almost the antithesis of Bryant - can you imagine Bryant saying anyone "is a better player than me," as Odom freely offers about Bryant - Odom and his all-around game are probably more of a fit in Jackson's triangle than Bryant's one-on-one (and two, and three) attacks.

But the Lakers will need a more assertive Odom on offense this season, especially early, as Bryant recovers from off-season knee surgery.

Odom says he's thankful to the Lakers organization for "letting me take my time with things, kind of understanding, like why I was out of shape, and why I'm moody sometimes. They've kind of like been there for me. P.J., the whole staff, I think, kind of really understood. They knew how strong a blow that was for me."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 29, 2006, 01:37:48 PM
Lakers Pride 2 more day 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 30, 2006, 04:08:00 AM
It doesn't look like Brian Cook is getting that extension  ;D

"Brian Cook's agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Thursday it looks as if his client and the Lakers aren't going to be able to reach a deal for a contract extension. Cook and the Lakers have until Tuesday to finalize a deal. Bartelstein said he has negotiated with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak and will continue to talk until then. "My guess is that we probably won't get something done," Bartelstein said in a phone interview. Riverside Press-Enterprise

"I'm not disappointed in how things have gone," said Cook, who had 13 points in the Lakers' 126-108 exhibition loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Honda Center. "I want to be here with the Lakers. But no matter what happens, I'll be good." Cook started 46 games last season. With injuries to centers Kwame Brown (right shoulder rotator cuff bruise) and Chris Mihm (recovering from right ankle surgery), Cook, a 6-foot-9 forward, becomes a primary big man for the Lakers this season. "Going into free agency is not something he's afraid of," Bartelstein said. "If he has a good season, it'll be good for him." Riverside Press-Enterprise
"

I'm not into salary cap and shit, but let me just say that Cook is a good player from the bench. Cook and Turiaff are two great players from the bench we should try to keep. The first can shoot, the second can use his body very well. I'm happy with both of them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 30, 2006, 04:10:01 AM
I have a request for all you Laker fans like me: is it possible to make a new topic entitled

* The Official Los Angeles Lakers MULTIMEDIA thread * ?

I'd love you guys to post videos, full games and clips from Lakers games, since i live in Italy and i can't see 95% of the games...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 30, 2006, 07:54:03 AM
Radmanovic to play injured (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4558354)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:10/27/2006 12:04:54 AM PDT

ANAHEIM - For his career, Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic has taken an average of 300 3-pointers a season and established himself as one of the NBA's most dangerous long-distance shooters.

When Radmanovic fires away this season, however, it could come with a piece of foam taped between the ring finger and pinky on his shooting hand.

Radmanovic has a torn ligament in his shooting hand that likely will require surgery this summer. In the meantime, he will try to find a way to play through the injury, which is not expected to get any better.

"It's frustrating, especially as a shooter," Radmanovic said. "Your right hand is your biggest weapon and you've got it messed up. I'll just have to find different ways to score and help this team win."
After missing the past three exhibition games, Radmanovic returned Thursday night in the Lakers' 126-108 loss to Denver. He finished with seven points on 3 for 9 shooting and fouled out in 21 minutes.

Radmanovic's shot was alarmingly off all game. He barely grazed the rim on a catch- and-shoot jumper in the first quarter and missed everything on a baseline jumper and 3-pointer in the second half.

There also was the sight of Radmanovic extending his left hand - instead of his right - to high five Luke Walton coming off the court in the first quarter.
Radmanovic said there was no guarantee his hand would heal on its own with rest, which could have taken as long as four weeks.

"It feels good until somebody hits you," Radmanovic said. "I just have to find a way to play through it."

He looked real bad in that game..B.Shaw really fucked up his hand >:( i think it's going to be a long year for Rad Man  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 30, 2006, 09:30:30 AM
I want to stay optimistic but all these injuries look very bad for our beginning of the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 30, 2006, 09:32:17 AM
Rad man should get surgery on his hand, so that at least we'll have him healthy for the playoff push. Right now he can't do much if he can't shoot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 30, 2006, 10:39:47 AM
Rad man should get surgery on his hand, so that at least we'll have him healthy for the playoff push. Right now he can't do much if he can't shoot.

thats what i was thinking, id rather have him not play at all than play shitty, Luke > shitty Radmanovic
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 30, 2006, 10:54:11 AM
Bryant Uncertain

12:05 AM PST on Monday, October 30, 2006

By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise

LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant jumped and got rebounds during Sunday's scrimmage at Staples Center.

But Bryant also limped up the court at times and admitted he didn't completely "trust" his surgically repaired right knee.

Bryant still didn't commit to playing or not in the season opener Tuesday night at Staples Center against the Phoenix Suns.

The knee has improved, but Bryant was emphatic when asked how much he could trust it.

"Not much," Bryant said. "You kind of put your foot in the water and see if it's cold. It's kind of doing that a little bit. Like trying to turn the corner, but not really trying to turn the corner and then seeing what that feels like. Then it's like, 'that felt OK.' The next time I can turn it a little sharper and a little quicker. It's kind of like trying to gauge it like that."

Bryant was asked if he thought about his knee.

"Yeah, I'm thinking about it," Bryant said. "But it was better today. It's just seeing how it does. I just take leaps and leaps ...

"It's difficult turning the corner or being able to trust the knee to really pivot and explode off of it. It's still a little sore, but it's better."

Bryant said if there are concerns about him playing back-to-back games Tuesday night and Wednesday night at Golden State, then he'll shut it down.

"If there are any concerns, I probably won't even play," Bryant said. "We want to make sure we get it back to where I'm not even thinking about it."

1 Cut Left

The Lakers have until today at 3 p.m. to get their 16-man roster down to the maximum of 15.

Devin Green has a non-guaranteed contract of about $800,000, and that makes him the most likely candidate to get waived.

Aaron McKie hasn't been able to practice since he suffered disk inflammation Oct. 17 in an exhibition game against Sacramento. But McKie, who missed 50 games last season because of a torn left quadriceps tendon, has a $2.5 million guaranteed contract left and isn't interested in a buyout.

If Green is waived, he can sign a contract with the National Basketball Association Development League Wednesday in time for the Thursday draft. Green could be drafted by any team, including the Lakers' D-League D-Fenders, but the Lakers wouldn't own his rights.

Green also could have the option of going overseas.

Phil on Red

Lakers coach Phil Jackson called legendary former Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach, who died Saturday night, "a fierce competitor."

Jackson is tied with Auerbach for the most NBA titles as a head coach with nine. Auerbach often took shots at Jackson, but Jackson said it was because he played for the Knicks.

Jackson told a story about how New York defeated Boston in the 1973 Eastern Conference finals and how his mentor and Knicks coach Red Holzman offered this statement about the hated Celtics and Auerbach:

"'In reference to the Boston Celtics, there's some times you think good overcomes evil and this is one of those times,' " Jackson recalled Holzman saying.


http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notebook_30.3a8b053.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 30, 2006, 11:11:11 AM
A.Bynum is that Nigga  8) :bandit:

Arizona Republic: "Shawn Marion took a charge Oct. 22 that he is still feeling. Lakers center Andrew Bynum charged into Marion early in the second half that night, and Marion did not return to that game due to a sore tailbone. Just when he thought he shook the pain it recurred Sunday, and he sat out practice. He was going to be examined this morning and hoped to practice and play Tuesday. He has missed only 10 games in the past six seasons. "My right side locked up on me," Marion said. "It's real sore. I'm going to treat it and hope that I'm good to go."


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 30, 2006, 11:23:19 AM
There's a rumor that the Lakers are going to sign Jalen Rose.....they are going to release d.green & A.Mckie.

Jalen Rose got waive on sunday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 30, 2006, 12:01:49 PM
man Bynum is injuring niggas like its nothin...that's what I'm talkin about!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on October 30, 2006, 05:18:51 PM
Wow, suprised you guys are not talking about Jerry Buss getting his star on the walk of fame, Snoop Was there, I didnt see who else was there, but Snoop got out of the Valet parking area Around the same time I did, i bet all the lakers were there, i heard magic was there too. but yeah, what about that? he got his star near hollywood and highland right in front of the subway station, surprisingly there were not many laker fans out there or tourists watching this, they even closed the street for all this, and low turnout. (from what ive seen previous star presentations)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 30, 2006, 10:28:57 PM
  8)
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 30, 2006, 10:43:05 PM
LMFAO WTF^^

Oh and Jalen Rose on the Lakers would be so sick, we should definitley get him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 31, 2006, 03:01:53 AM
There's a rumor that the Lakers are going to sign Jalen Rose.....they are going to release d.green & A.Mckie.

Jalen Rose got waive on sunday.

Mmmmmmm i don't know.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 06:45:33 AM
Gameday!!!!!!!!!!!!  :rock: :raisetheroof: :sombrero: :cheers: :monkey: :monkey_dance2: :cow: :banana: :banana_rock: :banana_llama: :banana_trippin:

Lakers win by 7 :rock: :raisetheroof: :sombrero: :cheers: :monkey: :monkey_dance2: :cow: :banana: :banana_rock: :banana_llama: :banana_trippin:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 31, 2006, 06:54:47 AM
GOOOOOOOO LAKERS 8)
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 07:20:28 AM
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SNOOP DOGG IS ALSO READY FOR TONIGHTS GAME  ;D
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 31, 2006, 07:32:28 AM
Damn they'll show the Heat vs Bulls here.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 07:37:39 AM
http://www.blingyblob.com/countdown/countdown.swf?tyear1=2006&tmonth1=10&tday1=31&thours1=19&tminutes1=30&event=The Lakers 2006-2007 Season Opener&clr=0xCC00FF&tseconds1=0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 31, 2006, 08:00:43 AM
I'm gonna wake up at 4.30 am for the game... can't fuckin wait
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 31, 2006, 10:01:22 AM
I'm probably gunna go... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on October 31, 2006, 10:38:09 AM
I'm probably gunna go... 8)

You lucky bastard...I won't be goin my brother couldn't get me a ticket. That sucka's goin though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 10:41:17 AM
I hope this is only a 1 time thing

Phil Jackson will coach tonight's game at Staples Center but will not travel with the team for Wednesday's road game against Golden State.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakerep31oct31,1,1424911.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 31, 2006, 10:55:49 AM
I'm probably gunna go... 8)

You lucky bastard...I won't be goin my brother couldn't get me a ticket. That sucka's goin though.



Just go to Staples Center, man...There's gunna be tons of muthafuckaz sellin' tix on the streets for cheap.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on October 31, 2006, 10:56:49 AM
I'm probably gunna go... 8)

You lucky bastard...I won't be goin my brother couldn't get me a ticket. That sucka's goin though.



Just go to Staples Center, man...There's gunna be tons of muthafuckaz sellin' tix on the streets for cheap.

Yea I just might do that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on October 31, 2006, 11:50:17 AM
has it been confirmed that Kobe is playing today?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 31, 2006, 11:51:34 AM
has it been confirmed that Kobe is playing today?



No, but he most likely will...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 12:04:11 PM
udging from how many times he used the word ``really’’ to describe how good his knee felt, Kobe Bryant will be in the starting lineup and wearing his new No. 24 when the Lakers open the season tonight against Phoenix.

Bryant passed his biggest test Monday at practice when he was running the middle on a fastbreak drill and decided to challenge guard Shammond Williams, who was trying to take a charge on defense.

``I felt like I could explode, so I took off,’’ Bryant said. ``I didn’t know what I was doing. The ball slipped out of my hands but I landed and I felt fine. It was like, ‘OK.’ If it feels good (today), I’ll be ready to go.’’

Bryant underwent right knee surgery 108 days ago but his recovery has been slow going. He did not play in any of the Lakers’ eight preseason games and only recently started practicing in full with his teammates.

``I felt really, really good (Monday),’’ Bryant said. ``Really, really good (Monday).’’


http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2006/10/monday_report_2.html#more
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 31, 2006, 12:38:09 PM
udging from how many times he used the word ``really’’ to describe how good his knee felt, Kobe Bryant will be in the starting lineup and wearing his new No. 24 when the Lakers open the season tonight against Phoenix.

Bryant passed his biggest test Monday at practice when he was running the middle on a fastbreak drill and decided to challenge guard Shammond Williams, who was trying to take a charge on defense.

``I felt like I could explode, so I took off,’’ Bryant said. ``I didn’t know what I was doing. The ball slipped out of my hands but I landed and I felt fine. It was like, ‘OK.’ If it feels good (today), I’ll be ready to go.’’

Bryant underwent right knee surgery 108 days ago but his recovery has been slow going. He did not play in any of the Lakers’ eight preseason games and only recently started practicing in full with his teammates.

``I felt really, really good (Monday),’’ Bryant said. ``Really, really good (Monday).’’


http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2006/10/monday_report_2.html#more
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on October 31, 2006, 01:08:50 PM
Anyone hear Kobe on Power106 this morning?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 02:08:06 PM
On ESPN they were saying that if Bynum does good (this year and next) then Kwame Brown is expendable. What do ya'll think of this? It never even came across my mind.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 31, 2006, 02:15:41 PM
Can't wait to go...I'ma be wearing my Odom jersey. Maybe I'll catch RIK or LAKERS_FAN89 there if they're going...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 31, 2006, 02:21:48 PM
Damn man. I wanna be there too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 02:30:18 PM
Damn man. I wanna be there too.
Me too. I got to go to at least one game this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 31, 2006, 03:38:40 PM
Hopefully I'll start and finish this damn essay soon so I can watch the game with a relaxed conscience in a few hours. I've been fiending for this moment like a sex addict bitch craves dick.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on October 31, 2006, 03:40:32 PM
I've been fiending for this moment like a sex addict bitch craves dick.

Hell yeah...Laker haters beware because the Sports Section is about to get turned out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 04:27:14 PM
YEEAAAHHHHHH BOYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.blingyblob.com/countdown/countdown.swf?tyear1=2006&tmonth1=10&tday1=31&thours1=19&tminutes1=30&event=The Lakers 2006-2007 Season Opener&clr=0xCC00FF&tseconds1=0
  :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 04:48:15 PM
^^^  ;D  8)  :banana_rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 31, 2006, 05:44:46 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 31, 2006, 05:53:06 PM
(http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/2005/06/dlx/dlx_6128259_20050628_screen001.jpg)

CJ is supporting the Lakers too! We can't loose. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 31, 2006, 06:31:32 PM
did any of yall sign kobe new site...i did......

http://kb24.com/home.php
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 06:34:40 PM
YEEAAAHHHHHH BOYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.blingyblob.com/countdown/countdown.swf?tyear1=2006&tmonth1=10&tday1=31&thours1=19&tminutes1=30&event=The Lakers 2006-2007 Season Opener&clr=0xCC00FF&tseconds1=0
  :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin:


1 more hour (http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/man1.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 06:37:22 PM
AM 570 reported that Kobe will not play tonight or travel to Golden State for the game tomorrow. 
 :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 06:42:28 PM
AM 570 reported that Kobe will not play tonight or travel to Golden State for the game tomorrow. 
 :(
Fuck. :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on October 31, 2006, 07:11:55 PM
yea kobe just posted on his site that he wont b playing tonight

"The excitement of tonight was beginning to cloud my judgment of playing, I want to play, BUT I am not there yet. I am rounding 3rd base and will be home SOON. "

damn,wanna see him play so badd
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 31, 2006, 07:12:14 PM
lakersssssssssssssssssss im going c me with my gold rag bitches 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 07:14:23 PM
yea kobe just posted on his site that he wont b playing tonight

"The excitement of tonight was beginning to cloud my judgment of playing, I want to play, BUT I am not there yet. I am rounding 3rd base and will be home SOON. "

damn,wanna see him play so badd
Closet Laker fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on October 31, 2006, 08:33:01 PM
yea kobe just posted on his site that he wont b playing tonight

"The excitement of tonight was beginning to cloud my judgment of playing, I want to play, BUT I am not there yet. I am rounding 3rd base and will be home SOON. "

damn,wanna see him play so badd
Closet Laker fan.

He's always been a Laker fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on October 31, 2006, 08:33:59 PM
Nice run.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 08:59:33 PM
make some fuckin free throws!!  ....gawdamn!!!!...we're obviously better then those faggots...we just got to do the little things to win like makin FT's & not turn the ball over....and sasha needs to make his shots!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 31, 2006, 09:00:22 PM
Damn, that pass to Mo from Andrew in the post was crazy...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 09:05:18 PM
^^ hell yeah, reminds me of Arvydas Sabonis ;D

I've also notice Bynum is pretty good passer like Arvydas Sabonis  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 31, 2006, 09:08:47 PM
^^ hell yeah, reminds me of Arvydas Sabonis ;D

I've also notice Bynum is pretty good passer like Arvydas Sabonis  8)
8)

Lakers still got time to catch up, but they need to make more free throws & less turnovers, they'd be in the lead already if that had happened in the 1st half... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 31, 2006, 09:27:58 PM
WOW 79-73... Lamar and Andrew rule that game, pretty good game for Mo Evans too...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 31, 2006, 10:15:02 PM
Hell Yeaaaaaaaahhhhhhh.... GREAT team effort by the Lakers... Odom was a monster, Bynum  :o, Mo , Smush and Luke did pretty well too.. after a 1st quarter without defending, I'm glad of our reaction...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 31, 2006, 10:15:48 PM
Odom  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 10:21:41 PM
Damn that was a crazy game. All the players did well, espically Odom and Bynum. Couldn't of asked more from the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 31, 2006, 10:36:35 PM
Odom got his 1st 30 point game as a Laker  :) ...Bynum was a moster..Mo played real good...Vlad did some good thing out there to.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on October 31, 2006, 10:56:28 PM
This game was a thing of beauty. Odom played like a man possessed. Bynum, Evans and Luke looked good out there too.

*jumping the gun time*

Once we get Kobe back, I don't think we're going to be fucked with.

We have something special here you guys.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on October 31, 2006, 10:58:32 PM
This game was a thing of beauty. Odom played like a man possessed. Bynum, Evans and Luke looked good out there too.

*jumping the gun time*

Once we get Kobe back, I don't think we're going to be fucked with.

We have something special here you guys.
^I agree 100% with you... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2006, 11:04:27 PM
This game was a thing of beauty. Odom played like a man possessed. Bynum, Evans and Luke looked good out there too.

*jumping the gun time*

Once we get Kobe back, I don't think we're going to be fucked with.

We have something special here you guys.
^I agree 100% with you... 8)
Yep. Without the best player in the league and a second starter out they beat a team that is suppose to contend for the finals. Think what'll happen when K&K (Kobe and Kwame) come back. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 31, 2006, 11:13:57 PM
When the full roster is able to play, I think we are going to be something. The difference is our bench gonna be WAY deeper than last year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on October 31, 2006, 11:19:28 PM
beautiful game,loved the way odom and bynum played  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 31, 2006, 11:38:01 PM
hell yeah that what im talking bout..i went 2 the game to with the homie shit was cool 8) i was scaremin ~FUCK THE SUNS~ when the game was over and this white boys give me a hide five and he say hell yeah FUCK THE SUN lol 8)...any yall foo c me? nik?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 01:15:17 AM
Damn... naah homie, I don't think I saw you...

But what did I tell you muthafuckaz? All you non-believers and doubters...Especially Baby G, I guess your boy Amare didn't fare as well as you'da liked him to, huh? I bet you didn't expect Bynum to have a better game than him...I was at the game, expected Kobe to be playing, but it was a treat none the less. No Kwame, no Kobe, no Mihm, and we still handed them their ass...Did anyone see me? I was wearin my purple Odom jersey with my Laker jeans and black/purple Kobe's...My girl was with me in costume for Halloween. I had some purple hair and a little purple/yellow face paint that said "LA"...Anyways, it was a really good game, other than Sasha and sometimes Smush, pretty much everyone held theirs...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 01, 2006, 03:39:02 AM
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 10:19:25 AM
Cook signs last-minute extension (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4583377)
BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer

After a deal had looked unlikely earlier in the day, the Lakers reached agreement on a contract extension with forward Brian Cook only minutes before tipoff Tuesday.

Cook signed a three-year, $10.5 million deal with a player option for the third year in 2009-10. The deal was signed in the locker room before the game.

"Both sides made some changes right at the very end and we found a number both agreed on," said Mark Bartelstein, Cook's agent.

Bartelstein had said the deal was dead Tuesday afternoon and that Cook was prepared to become a restricted free agent at season's end.

"What made sense for us didn't make sense for them," Bartelstein said, "and what made sense for them didn't make sense for us."

McKie update: Veteran guard Aaron McKie was on the court in his uniform shooting jumpers before the game. He has yet to practice since injuring his back in an Oct. 13 exhibition game, but said he was feeling "a lot better."

"I'm able to move around and walk now," McKie said. "I've just got to get out there and practice again."

Odom's role: Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he would not look to forward Lamar Odom to be more of a scorer with Kobe Bryant out of the opener.
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"We look forward to him having an influence in the game," Jackson said. "Lamar's best purpose still is to get everybody else involved."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 10:20:53 AM
Good thing the Lakers resigned Cook. He loves LA (the team and the city) and knows the triangle well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 01, 2006, 11:10:38 AM
Whoa what a fuckin game last night! Everyone showed something. Fuck man I want Lamar to play like that all season. I called it like a week ago and I'll say it again. Lakers wil be the 2006/2007 NBA Champions.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 11:12:12 AM
Whoa what a fuckin game last night! Everyone showed something. Fuck man I want Lamar to play like that all season. I called it like a week ago and I'll say it again. Lakers wil be the 2006/2007 NBA Champions.
I'll co-sign on that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 11:13:16 AM
Cook signs last-minute extension (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4583377)
BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer

After a deal had looked unlikely earlier in the day, the Lakers reached agreement on a contract extension with forward Brian Cook only minutes before tipoff Tuesday.

Cook signed a three-year, $10.5 million deal with a player option for the third year in 2009-10. The deal was signed in the locker room before the game.

"Both sides made some changes right at the very end and we found a number both agreed on," said Mark Bartelstein, Cook's agent.

Bartelstein had said the deal was dead Tuesday afternoon and that Cook was prepared to become a restricted free agent at season's end.

"What made sense for us didn't make sense for them," Bartelstein said, "and what made sense for them didn't make sense for us."

McKie update: Veteran guard Aaron McKie was on the court in his uniform shooting jumpers before the game. He has yet to practice since injuring his back in an Oct. 13 exhibition game, but said he was feeling "a lot better."

"I'm able to move around and walk now," McKie said. "I've just got to get out there and practice again."

Odom's role: Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he would not look to forward Lamar Odom to be more of a scorer with Kobe Bryant out of the opener.
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"We look forward to him having an influence in the game," Jackson said. "Lamar's best purpose still is to get everybody else involved."


 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 11:30:32 AM
Bynum is the Lakers' man of the hour (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-elliott1nov01,1,6708060.column?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

Nov. 1, 2006
Helene Elliott-

Andrew Bynum showed none of the nervousness Tuesday that might be expected of a 19-year-old kid who had been anointed the Lakers' starting center and was about to make his first career start before a festive and expectant Halloween night crowd at Staples Center.

His preparation was simple.

"I just slept," he said.

Young enough to benefit from an afternoon nap but too old to go trick-or-treating, Bynum played well against the big boys Tuesday night, dulling the pain of Kobe Bryant's absence for at least one night.

The Lakers' 114-106 victory over the Phoenix Suns was rough around the edges, scarier at times than the many costumed ghouls, caped crusaders and ninja turtles scattered throughout the stands.

Scarier, even, than the purple dreadlocks sported by Vic the Brick.

And Bynum had some shaky moments, too, especially on defense. But overall, he was impressive, earning a rousing ovation when he returned to the game with five minutes left and continuing the promise he'd shown in exhibition play.

He had been Plan C for the Lakers, the third option at center after Kwame Brown's shoulder injury and Chris Mihm's slow-healing ankle gave them little choice. But if his first start is any indication, Bynum may prove to be a prize — and not of the consolation variety.

Bynum, who averaged 1.6 points in 46 games as a rookie last season, collected 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists Tuesday, all career highs, in 24 minutes and got in Amare Stoudemire's face more than once in the second half as the Lakers erased the ugly memory of the Suns' 77.3% shooting in the first quarter. And he did it all on a sprained right foot apparently suffered in the first quarter.

"It's a solid game," he said afterward.

It was Bynum's little 11-foot hook shot that tied the score at 61 with 10:04 left in the third quarter. His layup soon after that cut Phoenix's lead to 69-67 and enabled the Lakers to seize the momentum.

With Bryant watching from the bench, pumping his fist in encouragement, Bynum grew more assured moment by moment, more confident in his ability to play in the low post.

"It's a track meet out there," Bynum said, shaking his head. "Those guys run so fast. But they kind of let up on us after they scored 41" in the first quarter.

His performance was everything that his mentor, Lakers assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, had hoped it would be.

"I think it's a great opportunity for him to get the game experience that he needs to progress," said Abdul-Jabbar, who had made Bynum his special project during the exhibition season.

"In high school he didn't play much his senior year or his junior year, so he really doesn't have any game experience playing against this level of athletes. The last time he played regularly, he played against high school students."

Bynum, who may still add bulk to his 7-foot, 275-pound frame, wasn't playing against any high school students on Tuesday. He was the one getting some lessons in the early going, drawn out of the low post several times for opportunities that the Suns turned into easy baskets.

"I was kind of nervous at the beginning," he said.

But he adapted quickly, learning on the run.

"Last year really helped make him understand where he has to be in terms of how to compete," Abdul-Jabbar said. "I think he's ready for this year and I think he'll do a good job."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 11:31:21 AM
Phoenix Suns @ Los Angeles Lakers Box Score 10/31/06 (http://www.nba.com/games/20061031/PHXLAL/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 11:37:15 AM
"Bynum showed why all the teams, this summer was calling Mitch Kupchak. They were calling for Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum."
-Magic Johnson

 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 11:44:27 AM
For all you Laker fans who missed it, here's the whole game available for download in HD:

Format: AVI (Divx)
Length: 1:43min
Size: 678 MB

http://www.sportbit.org/details.php?id=1109&uploaded=1

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 11:45:10 AM
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar must be proud. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 01, 2006, 11:54:37 AM
What about JF coming in to the game makin 3 lay-up's  8)

And We got the warriors tonight...that's a nother win  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 01, 2006, 12:01:33 PM
Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 12:03:33 PM
Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 01, 2006, 12:05:43 PM
Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(

Yeah that sucks. They should show the road games out there since there's no SD ball team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 12:08:25 PM
Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(



DUDE, there's a channel in San Diego that has a KCAL feed, I think it's channel 43 or something if I remember correctly..PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 12:09:15 PM
What about JF coming in to the game makin 3 lay-up's  8)


That's the homie for ya... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 12:16:10 PM
Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(



DUDE, there's a channel in San Diego that has a KCAL feed, I think it's channel 43 or something if I remember correctly..PeACe
Really? I'll check it out when I get home. Thanks.
Plus I'm starting a new job which requires me to work evenings. I'll try to schedule it around Laker games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 12:16:41 PM
And some highlights from the game, of course:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/75zqer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 01, 2006, 12:21:32 PM
Brian Cook will beat the shit outta K.Thomas   :pirate:

(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/3b/full.getty-71797318mw030_phoenix_suns__1_35_13_am.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 12:31:56 PM
Brian Cook will beat the shit outta K.Thomas   :pirate:

(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/3b/full.getty-71797318mw030_phoenix_suns__1_35_13_am.jpg)
Or make out with him. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 01, 2006, 12:33:46 PM
^ LOL that's what I was thinking.


On another note, that behind the back pass Lamar gave to Mo Evans was a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 01, 2006, 02:55:47 PM
LMAO @ Brian Cook vs. Kurt Thomas. It just makes the rivalry even better.

Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(



DUDE, there's a channel in San Diego that has a KCAL feed, I think it's channel 43 or something if I remember correctly..PeACe

43 is FX. No Sports on there. We have FSN for all the home games, but we only get the road games if they're on TNT, ESPN, or NBATV
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 01, 2006, 03:16:53 PM
^ LOL that's what I was thinking.


On another note, that behind the back pass Lamar gave to Mo Evans was a thing of beauty.

Not really hard to do. I've seen better things by Odom. Less spectacular, but very very good. Great game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 04:12:48 PM
LMAO @ Brian Cook vs. Kurt Thomas. It just makes the rivalry even better.

Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(



DUDE, there's a channel in San Diego that has a KCAL feed, I think it's channel 43 or something if I remember correctly..PeACe

43 is FX. No Sports on there. We have FSN for all the home games, but we only get the road games if they're on TNT, ESPN, or NBATV

It's a channel in the 40's....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 01, 2006, 04:28:59 PM
Kobe on AM 570

http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/LOSANGELES-CA/KLAC-AM/Kobe%20110106.mp3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 04:50:28 PM
(http://www.espn.go.com/photo/2006/1031/nba_g_lakers_395.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 01, 2006, 04:58:30 PM
LMAO @ Brian Cook vs. Kurt Thomas. It just makes the rivalry even better.

Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(



DUDE, there's a channel in San Diego that has a KCAL feed, I think it's channel 43 or something if I remember correctly..PeACe

43 is FX. No Sports on there. We have FSN for all the home games, but we only get the road games if they're on TNT, ESPN, or NBATV
For me FX is on 52.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 05:04:06 PM
LMAO @ Brian Cook vs. Kurt Thomas. It just makes the rivalry even better.

Damn, I'm so glad it's basketball seaon again.
If only I had KCAL. :(



DUDE, there's a channel in San Diego that has a KCAL feed, I think it's channel 43 or something if I remember correctly..PeACe

43 is FX. No Sports on there. We have FSN for all the home games, but we only get the road games if they're on TNT, ESPN, or NBATV
For me FX is on 52.


Check this:

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=30998
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 01, 2006, 05:08:32 PM
Great Picture  8)  :)

(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2006-10/26188542.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 05:34:08 PM
Here are all the highlight mixes from the pre-season games:

vs. Suns Oct. 15 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlH78kYq8JQ)

vs. Kings Oct. 17 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u2Rfgr_EAs)

vs. Clippers Oct. 19 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYpggHzwaZY)

vs. Hornets Oct. 20 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts9PEpr89JM)

vs. Suns Oct. 25 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XopuXQRFQA)

vs. Nuggets Oct. 26 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ajV7eMwL30)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 01, 2006, 05:47:27 PM
Great Picture  8)  :)

(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2006-10/26188542.jpg)

That picture is now in my sig.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 01, 2006, 06:09:21 PM
What about JF coming in to the game makin 3 lay-up's  8)


That's the homie for ya... 8)
8)

Farmar's opening act



Act like you've been here before.

That's the advice often given to rookies making their professional debut with the hope that such an attitude will enable them to overcome nervousness and hesitancy and avoid mistakes.


Jordan Farmar, the Lakers' first-round draft choice out of UCLA, followed that advice Tuesday night. He followed it not only on the court, where he hit all three of his shots from floor and played with obvious confidence as the Lakers won their season opener 114-106 against the Phoenix Suns, but in the dressing afterward as well.

Asked by reporters if he had butterflies, he said. "I don't get butterflies."

Was the Taft High graduate in awe of stepping onto the court as a member of the team he had long rooted for growing up in Los Angeles?

"I expected to be here my whole life, since I was four years old."

Would he rank this game among his biggest thrills?

"Just another day."

When he scored his first NBA basket in the third quarter, did he savor the moment?

"If you take time to do that, you'll find Steve Nash coming right back at you the other way."

What did he think, mostly watching from the bench, as the Lakers fell behind by 19 points in the first quarter ?

"Let me get in there and make something happen."

Did he feel like he had stepped up to another of level of competition?

"We could be playing shirts and skins. It's just basketball."

Truly spoken like someone who had been there.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-spw-lakeweb2nov02,1,1506563.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 06:21:09 PM
LOL@"shirts and skins"...I remember our high school coach, Derrick Taylor, used to make us play scrimmages like that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 01, 2006, 10:16:41 PM
FIN...LAKERS 110 TO 98 BABY 8)

2-0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 01, 2006, 10:17:23 PM
Lamar's doing the damn thing. I like the way he's playing and running the offense. I predict that he will be an allstar this season. Another solid win for the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 01, 2006, 10:35:46 PM
LAL-SUNS , mix of the game by Cachooka (props to him, his mixes are always sick)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FEIKJXNA

2-0 Great Game by the crazy Ronny Turiaf, another solid by Lamar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on November 01, 2006, 11:00:42 PM
Yo how do u rank the lakers in terms of player-value to the team? obviously everyone is gonna say kobe and odom at #1 and 2, but it'll be interesting to see where u rank everybody else. i would say radmanovic and walton are up there.

here's the full roster for those who want a list

Kwame Brown
Kobe Bryant
Andrew Bynum
Brian Cook
Maurice Evans
Jordan Farmar
Aaron McKie
Chris Mihm
Lamar Odom
Smush Parker
Vladimir Radmanovic
Ronny Turiaf
Sasha Vujacic
Luke Walton
Shammond Williams 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2006, 11:35:46 PM
Not really a surprise...Wheres that GS fan? jr rider?...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 01, 2006, 11:59:08 PM
Lamar crossover and pass to Ronnie for the monster dunk

http://www.sendspace.com/file/xu1nqq
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 02, 2006, 05:15:16 AM
LAL-SUNS , mix of the game by Cachooka (props to him, his mixes are always sick)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FEIKJXNA

Oh man, thanx a lot. Keep them coming!! PLEASE!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 02, 2006, 09:27:05 AM
 :raisetheroof: :banana_rock:  <------------- i was doing that in the 2nd half   :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 02, 2006, 09:45:13 AM
LAL-SUNS , mix of the game by Cachooka (props to him, his mixes are always sick)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FEIKJXNA

Oh man, thanx a lot. Keep them coming!! PLEASE!
no pb , each mix will be in this thread
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 10:17:58 AM
LAL-SUNS , mix of the game by Cachooka (props to him, his mixes are always sick)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FEIKJXNA

Oh man, thanx a lot. Keep them coming!! PLEASE!


Ummm...I posted the Lakers/Suns mix yesterday in the "Official Lakers Thread"...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 02, 2006, 10:20:46 AM
LAL-SUNS , mix of the game by Cachooka (props to him, his mixes are always sick)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FEIKJXNA

Oh man, thanx a lot. Keep them coming!! PLEASE!


Ummm...I posted the Lakers/Suns mix yesterday in the "Official Lakers Thread"...PeACe
the same mix ? Where's that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 02, 2006, 10:22:04 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 10:49:40 AM
Smush needs to keep his elbow in on his shot... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 10:51:49 AM
Here's that nice Lamar crossover + Turiaf dunk on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TFmVtg44UE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 10:54:31 AM
Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors Box Score 11/1/06 (http://www.nba.com/games/20061101/LALGSW/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 02, 2006, 11:06:06 AM
Odom deserve a spot on the All-Star team this year. This is the year that he finally comes to his own, and becomes the star people have predicting him to become. And Sccit, when you responding to the MD/Elite battle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 11:09:19 AM
Odom deserve a spot on the All-Star team this year. This is the year that he finally comes to his own, and becomes the star people have predicting him to become. And Sccit, when you responding to the MD/Elite battle.


Word. I'm still shaking my head at people (*cough* Baby G *cough*) questioning me for saying Odom is better than AK47...As for the MD/Elite battle, I haven't checked keystyle in the past few weeks, I'll get on it when I'm off work for sure though...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 02, 2006, 11:14:55 AM
^ Yup I remember there were a lot of Lamar doubters.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 02, 2006, 12:22:49 PM
Luke Walton: 15 points, 6 rebonds

My fantasy team killed em yesterday!  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 04:13:26 PM
Luke Walton: 15 points, 6 rebonds

My fantasy team killed em yesterday!  8)


He's on my fantasy team, but he's on the bench so he didn't get anything..I dont even know how that works.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 02, 2006, 04:45:42 PM
So this is why Sasha has looked bad these last 2 games  ;)


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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 05:06:36 PM
Healing process continues for L.A. (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4589458)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:11/01/2006 11:59:25 PM PST

OAKLAND - There are scars on the Lakers that don't belong to Kobe Bryant or Phil Jackson, no matter the attention their respective knee and hip have gotten in the past month.

The one in Lamar Odom's heart following the death of his infant son Jayden never will heal. The one running down the middle of Ronny Turiaf's chest is a reminder of all he has overcome.

Neither Bryant nor Jackson was in the building Wednesday night as the Lakers spoiled Don Nelson's return as coach and the Golden State Warriors' home opener with a 110-98 victory.

The good feelings extended throughout the Lakers, now 2-0, but especially to Odom and Turiaf, whose stories are unique in the NBA.

Odom followed his 34-point, 13-rebound game in Tuesday's opener with 22 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Turiaf stepped in at the start of the third quarter and finished with a career-high 23 points and ninerebounds.

After the game, Bryant called Turiaf on his cell phone to congratulate him. Bryant skipped the trip to undergo treatment on his right knee; Jackson was not ready to travel four weeks after having his right hip replaced.

For Odom the talk afterward was of his trip to hell and back this summer.

Somehow after the death of his son, Odom is playing some of the best basketball of his career.
He talked Wednesday about playing with the spirit of three people inside of him: his mother, his grandmother and his son. Odom pays tribute to them on his sneakers every game.

"I bring it to the court with me," Odom said. "I just feel comfortable right now. It's still early in the season. I'm not saying I'm not going to have any bad games.

"It's like therapy out there playing basketball. I feel real good whether the shots are going in or if they're not. Hopefully, I can keep it up. Maybe I'm focused because our best player's out."

Odom once again seemed to sense when his teammates needed him most.

He pushed the Lakers in front 75-65 in the third quarter with twoof the game's biggest baskets. It was the first double-digit lead all night.

After Baron Davis missed everything on a jumper, Odom buried a 3-pointer as Troy Murphy gave him space to shoot. The next possession, Odom attacked from the block, fending off Murphy and Andris Biedrins to power in a shot.

"Our guys weren't getting into the offense, they weren't providing a punch to how we want them to execute," Lakers assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "There was just too much standing around and waiting, and he (Odom) realized that.

"He became aggressive, attacking, getting the ball to the rim at that time, and that's what we needed guys to recognize. He's such a fine ballplayer, and the scary thing about Lamar, I think the sky's the limit with him."

Rambis went on to say Odom "could mean so much to our ballclub in our wins and losses."

Then there was Turiaf, who was recovering from open-heart surgery in Spokane, Wash., this time last year. He was determined to make it back to the NBA in what was supposed to be his rookie season and returned for 23 games.

Turiaf's enthusiasm is such that he walked onto the floor Wednesday with the starting five and slapped hands with each one a different way. He returned to the bench but got his chance to play in the second half.

Not even a minute into the third quarter, center Andrew Bynum was on his way to the bench with his fourth foul. Turiaf raced to the scorer's table and didn't come out the rest of the game.

He hustled his way to 14 points in the third quarter alone. When Smush Parker blew a layup on the fastbreak, Turiaf was there to follow it up as part of a three-point play.

Turiaf even knocked down a 22-footer with 5:10 left in the game. He hit 8 of 10 shots, 7 of 12 free throws, grabbed four offensive rebounds and had two blocks and two steals.

"I can play basketball. I don't have just cheerleading skills," Turiaf said. "If you play hard, good things are going to happen. I'm just happy and I'm thankful for the opportunity I have."

The Lakers led by double figures nearly all of the second half but weren't in the clear until Odom drove for a basket out of a timeout in the final three minutes.

Even Odom admits that this season could be something special, coming after a tragedy that was unspeakable.

"I know how good I am," Odom said. "I know that I can be a household name or superstar.

"I've never been an All-Star. I want that this year."

 
 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 02, 2006, 05:34:21 PM
Luke Walton: 15 points, 6 rebonds

My fantasy team killed em yesterday!  8)


He's on my fantasy team, but he's on the bench so he didn't get anything..I dont even know how that works.

Yeah I'm new to the fantasy thing too. I got Kirk Hinrick too, but I forgot to play him during opening night  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 02, 2006, 05:38:17 PM
Yo how do u rank the lakers in terms of player-value to the team? obviously everyone is gonna say kobe and odom at #1 and 2, but it'll be interesting to see where u rank everybody else. i would say radmanovic and walton are up there.
Such a tough list to make. :-\

Kobe Bryant
Lamar Odom
Kwame Brown
Vladimir Radmanovic
Andrew Bynum
Smush Parker
Brian Cook
Luke Walton
Sasha Vujacic
Chris Mihm
Ronny Turiaf
Jordan Farmar
Maurice Evans
Shammond Williams
Aaron McKie

This is when the team is moderatly healthy. Mihm is a wild card cause it is unkown what his role will be when he comes back.

Ideally I'd like the lineup to look like this:

Smush Parker/Jordan Farmer
Kobe Bryant/Sasha Vujacic/Maurice Evans
Vladimir Radmanovic/Luke Walton
Lamar Odom/Brain Cook/Ronny Turiaf
Kwame Brown/Andrew Bynum/Chris Mihm

McKie will be inactive the whole season.
Williams will probably see significant minutes on the inactive list.

The depth on the Lakers is fuckin' amazing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 06:00:14 PM
Current value at full health:

Kobe Bryant
Lamar Odom
Kwame Brown
Vladimir Radmanovic
Andrew Bynum
Luke Walton
Chris Mihm
Smush Parker
Brian Cook
Ronny Turiaf
Jordan Farmar
Maurice Evans
Sasha Vujacic
Shammond Williams
Aaron McKie


Honestly though, a whole lot of the players are interchangeable on a day to day basis. Hell, all our players are talented, I can make a legit starting 5 our of our bottom 7 players.

PG Jordan Farmar
SG Sasha Vujacic
SF Maurice Evans
PF Brian Cook
C Ronny Turiaf

 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 02, 2006, 07:34:42 PM
 8)

It's Turiaf's turn to shine



OAKLAND -- As Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf spoke to reporters Wednesday night in the Lakers dressing room at Oracle Arena, an arm slipped through the crowd with a cellphone in hand.

A Mr. Kobe Bryant was on the line.

 Stuck back home in Los Angeles rehabbing his sore right knee, Bryant missed Turiaf's career night, which included 23 points (14 in the third quarter), plus nine rebounds in 23 minutes while leading the Lakers to a 110-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

When asked afterward what Bryant had told him, Turiaf said it was personal.

But the big smile on Turiaf's face said it all.


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A year ago, Turiaf was out of basketball, still recovering from heart surgery to replace an enlarged aortic root. Could he have dreamed then of a night like Wednesday?

"Why not?" he said. "I don't just have cheerleading skills. God put me on this earth to play basketball."


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Teammate Luke Walton called Turiaf's night "awesome."

Said Walton: "This was a guy who might never have played again because of his medical problems. Yet, through it all, he's always been positive whether he played or didn't."


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In both their wins the Lakers have outrebounded their opponents. Wednesday night the Lakers had 55 rebounds, versus 46 for the Warriors, led by Turiaf and Lamar Odom with nine each.


http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-spw-lakeweb3nov03,1,1965317.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 02, 2006, 08:09:23 PM
^ Ronny deserved that career high, he's worked hard for it... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 02, 2006, 09:32:53 PM
Honestly though, a whole lot of the players are interchangeable on a day to day basis. Hell, all our players are talented, I can make a legit starting 5 our of our bottom 7 players.

PG Jordan Farmar
SG Sasha Vujacic
SF Maurice Evans
PF Brian Cook
C Ronny Turiaf

 8)
Some young, talented, energy, but not a legit starting 5.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2006, 09:44:24 PM
Honestly though, a whole lot of the players are interchangeable on a day to day basis. Hell, all our players are talented, I can make a legit starting 5 our of our bottom 7 players.

PG Jordan Farmar
SG Sasha Vujacic
SF Maurice Evans
PF Brian Cook
C Ronny Turiaf

 8)
Some young, talented, energy, but not a legit starting 5.

I think they can all be starting players in the NBA...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2006, 02:15:49 AM
Honestly though, a whole lot of the players are interchangeable on a day to day basis. Hell, all our players are talented, I can make a legit starting 5 our of our bottom 7 players.

PG Jordan Farmar
SG Sasha Vujacic
SF Maurice Evans
PF Brian Cook
C Ronny Turiaf

 8)
Some young, talented, energy, but not a legit starting 5.

I think they can all be starting players in the NBA...

you mean right now, or later on in their careers?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2006, 09:12:41 AM
Lakers- Warriors mix with California Vacation in the back  :o , props to Cachooka

http://www.rogepost.com/dn/uq2e

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 03, 2006, 10:25:13 AM
We got the Sonics tonight. Should be 3-0 after the game  8).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 03, 2006, 10:25:54 AM
Lakers- Warriors mix with California Vacation in the back  :o , props to Cachooka

http://www.rogepost.com/dn/uq2e



props...bout to check it out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 03, 2006, 11:39:45 AM
Lakers- Warriors mix with California Vacation in the back  :o , props to Cachooka

http://www.rogepost.com/dn/uq2e



Cachooka is that nigga......for some reason i can't log-in to clublakers.com  :(  :'(

We got the Sonics tonight. Should be 3-0 after the game  8).

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2006, 11:43:31 AM
Lakers- Warriors mix with California Vacation in the back  :o , props to Cachooka

http://www.rogepost.com/dn/uq2e



Cachooka is that nigga......for some reason i can't log-in to clublakers.com  :(  :'(



go to "Internet Options" and delete the cookies, that may be the reason
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2006, 12:42:39 PM
Honestly though, a whole lot of the players are interchangeable on a day to day basis. Hell, all our players are talented, I can make a legit starting 5 our of our bottom 7 players.

PG Jordan Farmar
SG Sasha Vujacic
SF Maurice Evans
PF Brian Cook
C Ronny Turiaf

 8)
Some young, talented, energy, but not a legit starting 5.

I think they can all be starting players in the NBA...

you mean right now, or later on in their careers?


Some now, some in the future...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2006, 12:47:33 PM
I like what I see from Farmar so far, dude knows how to handle the ball and seems to have a high B-Ball IQ... I think he gonna perfectly  fit the triangle
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2006, 01:02:32 PM
I like what I see from Farmar so far, dude knows how to handle the ball and seems to have a high B-Ball IQ... I think he gonna perfectly  fit the triangle


I see a future all-star...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 03, 2006, 01:07:30 PM
I like what I see from Farmar so far, dude knows how to handle the ball and seems to have a high B-Ball IQ... I think he gonna perfectly  fit the triangle


I see a future all-star...

Yea...I see him starting if not late this year for sure next year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2006, 01:11:48 PM
I like what I see from Farmar so far, dude knows how to handle the ball and seems to have a high B-Ball IQ... I think he gonna perfectly  fit the triangle


I see a future all-star...
not impossible at all... the thing that impressed me about him is that he plays like if he already had some NBA years behind him... he will improve fast imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2006, 01:42:44 PM
Lakers: Curing 'myriad of illnesses' (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4595480)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:11/03/2006 12:00:58 AM PST

EL SEGUNDO - Before everyone got ahead of themselves, Lakers coach Phil Jackson sat down his players for a 45-minute film session Thursday to show that their record might be perfect but their play has not been.

Then Jackson reminded reporters of his mentor Tex Winter's favorite axiom that winning cures a "myriad of illnesses." There is still a ways to go for the Lakers in reaching the level of organization that their coach wants on both the offensive and defensive ends.

Yet Jackson did make a telling remark when asked if the Lakers' 2-0 record might give Kobe Bryant the opportunity to take more time in coming back from knee surgery.

"I would suppose," Jackson said, "but then there's always the Wally Pipp theory, you know."

Little did Maurice Evans know he had a chance to send Bryant to the bench like Lou Gehrig did to Pipp on the 1925Yankees. Such is the state of good feelings right now around the Lakers.

The Lakers know how important a fast start is with a November schedule loaded with home games. They will play 14 of their next 18 games at home and their next four games against teams that missed the playoffs last season.

The possibility exists for a huge month for the Lakers.

Bryant said he took the 2-0 start as a key sign that the Lakers succeeded in picking up where they left off after pushing the Phoenix Suns to Game 7 in their first- round playoff series.

"Everybody came into the season with a lot of confidence," Bryant said. "It's huge to be able to sustain that and keep that momentum going."

Bryant said his right knee felt "pretty lively" after practicing Thursday and would decide about playing tonight against Seattle after the morning shootaround. Bryant summed up the state of his knee by saying, "If I don't feel ouchy, I won't be grouchy."

"Maybe it's one too many nursery rhyme books," added Bryant, who has two young daughters.

Plugged in: After receiving "unanimous" feedback in support of their new lighting system, the Lakers have decided to adopt it for the rest of the season. They will use temporary lights until a permanent system can go up in January.

They could be forced to play a couple of games under the old lights, however, when the new lights have to come down to make room for concert lighting.

Missing man: Guard Sasha Vujacic has struggled with his shot through the first two games. Vujacic is 0 for 7 from the field, 0 for 6 from 3-point range and 0for 2 from the foul line.

"His shot got a little flat and he started pressing a little bit," Jackson said. "He had such a good training camp."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2006, 01:48:14 PM
Bryant says he'll play when there's no 'ouch' (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1343354.php)

By JANIS CARR
The Orange County Register

EL SEGUNDO – Will he or won't he play? Only Kobe Bryant's knee seems to know.

Bryant would not commit Thursday to playing in the Lakers game tonight against the Seattle SuperSonics at Staples Center until after an early-morning shootaround and treatment session.

"The key, as I have said all along, is to make sure it (knee) is 100 percent," Bryant said after taking part in a short and spirited practice Thursday. "When it's ready to go, it will be ready to go.

"We'll see how it goes tomorrow. I had a pretty good practice today but as I said, it's day to day."

How will Bryant know if his knee is ready to withstand a possible 48 minutes on the court?

"If I don't feel an ouch," he said.

Bryant has missed the Lakers' first two games - both victories - and watched his teammates outscore their opponents by an average of 10 points. He did not make the trip to Oakland for the 110-98 victory against Golden State on Wednesday.

"All I was worried about was our confidence being shaken if we were 0-2 or if we had split," Bryant said. "That's the one thing I was very worried about. Now that we're 2-0, it's awesome.

"We're playing well right now, so it's about getting to the next level."

Bryant said he is not worried about fitting into the Lakers' scheme once his knee is ready, even though the team is succeeding without him.

"I've been with this team for seven years," he said. "It's like breathing."

FROM A DISTANCE

Coach Phil Jackson (hip replacement) didn't make the trip to Golden State either, but he and Bryant had long-distance opinions on the team's play.

Bryant said he was especially pleased with Ronny Turiaf's performance and telephoned the second-year player after the game.

Turiaf scored 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field and 7 of 12 from the line. He also grabbed nine rebounds and had three assists.

"Ronny is like my little brother, so after the game I had to call him," Bryant said. Said Turiaf: "He (Bryant) was screaming on the phone, and I could tell by the way he sounded, he was jumping around the house, having fun."

Jackson said he was pleased with Lamar Odom's leadership and Turiaf's inspired play. Beyond that, though, he kept his opinions to himself.

"In the words of my old friend and mentor Tex Winters, a win covers a myriad of illnesses or problems," Jackson said.

"In this situation, I'm not going to comment on that, but it's a good statement to keep in mind."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2006, 02:56:20 PM
D-Fenders Select Devin Green In First Round of 2006 Development League Draft (http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/dfenders_draft.html)

EL SEGUNDO- The Los Angeles D-Fenders have made history in the 2006 NBA Development League Draft with the selection of Devin Green as the team’s number one first round selection (7th overall) and Aloysius Anagonye in the second round (18th overall).

Green, a 6-foot-7, 210-pound guard, is no stranger to the D-Fenders family, most recently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers 2006 Summer-Pro League team where he averaged 14.4 points and 2.0 assists per game. During the 2005-06 NBA season he spent time on the hardwood with the Lakers, after being signed by the team as an undrafted rookie free agent.

“It feels good to stay in the family. I’m comfortable in the system, and it’s a great place to show my talents,” said Green. “It will be great to play for D-Fenders Coach Dan Panaggio.”

Green ranks 4th all-time in points (1,757) at Hampton University and was chosen to the All-MEAC first team as both a junior and a senior.

“He’s an excellent player and we are glad to have him as part of the D-Fenders,” said Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

Anagonye, a 6-foot-8, 260-pound power forward, ranked third in all-time leading shots blocked (88) and averaged 5.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game at Michigan State. He spent the 2005-06 season in Spain with DKV Joventut Badalona and pervious seasons in Italy, the Euroleague, and the Adriatic League.

Devin Green, Aloysius Anagonye and the additional eight players selected in the 10 round draft will participate in the D-Fenders training camp set to begin November 11 in El Segundo, CA.

The Los Angeles D-Fenders open the 2006-07 season on the road on November 24 in Anaheim and then debut at home on the hardwood at STAPLES Center on November 28 at 3:30 p.m. against San Joaquin Valley rivals the Bakersfield Jam.

On July 31st of this year the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they had become the first NBA franchise in history to own an NBA Development League team. The Los Angeles D-Fenders will play their home games at STAPLES Center pre and post Lakers home games. The Lakers devoted fans were given the opportunity to name the NBA D-League team in an online naming contest.

Following are the results of the Los Angeles D-FENDERS 2006 NBA D-League Draft selections:

Round/Pick Name         Position Height   College
1. 7th   Devin Green        SG      6-7     Hampton
2. 18th   Aloysius Anagonye PF   6-8   Michigan State
3. 31st   Akin Akingbala        PF      6-9      Clemson
4. 42nd   Travis Garrison        PF      6-8      Maryland
5. 55th   Nate Johnson       PG    6-1    Nebraska
6. 66th   Elton Nesbitt         PG   5-9      Georgia Southern
7. 79th   Wayne Arnold      SG    6-4   Tennessee State
8. 90th   Julius Lamptey        C      7-0      Garden City CC
9. 103rd Jamar McKnight      SG   6-5   Clemson
10.114th Andre Joseph     SG   6-3   Oregon
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2006, 02:59:39 PM
Suddenly, no rush for Bryant (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep3nov03,1,2882483.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
November 3, 2006

Now that the Lakers are 2-0, all eyes turn back toward Kobe Bryant's right knee.

Or do they?

The Lakers have done a good job without Bryant, who is almost into his 17th week since having arthroscopic surgery. Instead of being run over by the Phoenix Suns and nicked up by Nellie Ball, the Lakers are averaging 112 points a game

With results like that, Bryant can afford to hurry up and wait.

"Hopefully we can keep winning games to buy him some time, so he can get his knee ready and be 100%, instead of 80 or 85," Lakers forward Lamar Odom said.

Bryant might play tonight against Seattle and one-time rival Ray Allen, who called Bryant selfish two seasons ago after Bryant glowered at him in an exhibition game. (They have since made up.)

Or Bryant, listed as day-to-day, might wait until Sunday's rematch in Seattle.

He certainly wants to play now — "If I don't feel ouchy, I won't be grouchy," he said Thursday — and he had a decent workout in a light practice with the team.

"We'll see how it goes," Bryant said. "I had a good practice, felt pretty good, felt pretty live."

Lively enough to play? Coach Phil Jackson offered up a one-liner when asked if Bryant could take his time coming back.

"I would suppose, but then there's always the Wally Pipp theory," he said dryly, pausing a beat. "I probably wouldn't use that with Kobe Bryant."

-

The "Lights Out" campaign has been given the green light.

The temporary lighting system that flooded the court in the home opener will be used tonight and at all remaining Lakers home games, with the exception of one or two that conflict with concerts at Staples Center. The Lakers wanted to gauge player and fan reaction before committing to an entire season.

"Given the overwhelming response of people who wanted it, we're going to keep the temporary system in place while a permanent system is designed and built," said Tim Harris, Lakers senior vice president of business operations. "During that interim time, there may be a game or two where we have to play under the old lighting system due to technical difficulties."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 03, 2006, 04:04:36 PM
Kobe is going to play tonight...i don't think he should..he should come back when the Lakers lose a game, which i don't see the Lakers losing 1 any time soon..just use these wins the lakers are getting to get the knee better


Lakers- Warriors mix with California Vacation in the back  :o , props to Cachooka

http://www.rogepost.com/dn/uq2e



Cachooka is that nigga......for some reason i can't log-in to clublakers.com  :(  :'(



go to "Internet Options" and delete the cookies, that may be the reason

I did that a couple months a go and it still didn't work...i even tried to register again but i never got a link to confirm my registration  >:(  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2006, 04:41:59 PM
Watch as soon as the Lakers lose a game with Kobe all the haters blame it on him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on November 03, 2006, 04:50:25 PM
nice kobe is playin today 8)
a lil video is up on kb24.com
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2006, 08:45:55 PM
damn Kobe had 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assist, and 5 turnovers in the first half. he's a lil rusty. i hope he didn't rush his comeback.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2006, 09:54:20 PM
Damn, Ronnie is everywhere in the money time 104.102 for us, 3'43 min left
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2006, 10:22:36 PM
3-0, Lamar, Mamba, Luke and Ronnie ( very good in the money time) were the best player... Smush stepped it up too.. the major weakness was way too many turnovers, that's what kept Seatlle in the game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 03, 2006, 10:23:20 PM
3~0...L'UP L'UP L'UP L'UP 8)

LIKE ICE CUBE SAY THE LAKERS BEAT THE SUPER SONICS...

FIN..LAKERS 118 TO 112

GO LAKERS B!TCH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WILL-I-DIE on November 03, 2006, 10:38:04 PM
3-0...we killing em !!! go LAKERS !!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2006, 11:16:28 PM
Ronnie crazy defensive play   :o :o

http://www.sendspace.com/file/0tr5sa


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2006, 11:30:41 PM
Turiaf just earned my respect. 2 HUGE blocks in the last second.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 04, 2006, 02:01:53 AM
Lights out intro

http://www.sendspace.com/file/6osu3v

NBA TV Highlights against the Sonics

http://www.sendspace.com/file/0navlh
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 04, 2006, 02:33:29 AM
Wow!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 04, 2006, 02:34:32 AM
Lights out intro

http://www.sendspace.com/file/6osu3v

"Due to the overwhelming response, the Lakers have decided to continue the "Lights Out" promotion for the entire season. Every Lakers home game will see the focus brought back to the court and feature the lighting that was seen on opening night."ů

www.lakers.com
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 04, 2006, 02:35:55 AM
^^^^ are all these mixes, highlights enough  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 04, 2006, 03:29:58 AM
Damn man, the french dude is amazing.
Can't wait to see the Lakers in full effect with Mihm and Brown back in the rotation..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 04, 2006, 10:36:15 AM
Ronny!!! (http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/bow.gif) (http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/bow.gif) :o :o ...
He was damn near at half court trying to defend Ray Allen & then ran back to block 2 shots :o

The Lakers just need to takecare of the ball..if we do that we win every game by 20 pts

And kobe looked rusty, he miss some lay-ups and 5 of his 6 TO's came in the 1st half...i think he'll be 100% by next week.

But how exiting was that 1st quarter....that shit was fun to watch...the only thing that killed are momentum was kobe's turnovers..but it's all good we won the game and scored 118 pts  :o  8)

And LOL @ Ray Allen scoring 0 pts in the 4th quarter  ;D  :loser:

LIKE ICE CUBE SAY THE LAKERS BEAT THE SUPERS SONICE...

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TuSlic on November 04, 2006, 10:43:15 AM
lakers lookin real good so far, to early to say anotha parade?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 04, 2006, 11:09:58 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 04, 2006, 11:57:51 AM
Great win by the Lakers lastnight. They had me nervous for a while after giving up that big lead and letting the Sonics take the lead. They came through in the end though. At times I think they were passing a little too much which led to some costly turnovers. Solid when nonetheless. Kobe looked a little tired and rusty, give him a couple games and he'll be coo though. Man Ronny is really stepping up and impressing me a lot.

Next game is ant Seattle on Sunday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 04, 2006, 01:54:08 PM
oh nik: you still say think the lakers shouldn't have tried to get rashard lewis? i know you saw the 3 he hit in the last seconds to bring the sonics within 1. that dude would be a dream for the triangle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 04, 2006, 01:56:07 PM
You can't criticize a team who's 3-0. Nik (and Mitch) was right till proven wrong.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 04, 2006, 03:58:07 PM
LMFAO@us needing Rashard Lewis...Let me guess, you wanna trade Odom for Lewis? :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 04, 2006, 04:03:00 PM
damn that 24 looks odd
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 04, 2006, 04:09:02 PM
Lamar is 8-11 from 3 pointers this season (73%)  :o :o :o :o :o :laugh:....9 rpg, 7 apg, 28 ppg, shooting 54 % :o

If he keeps this up he should make all-star team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 04, 2006, 04:12:52 PM
Lamar is 8-11 from 3 pointers this season (73%)  :o :o :o :o :o :laugh:....9 rpg, 7 apg, 28 ppg, shooting 54 % :o

If he keeps this up he should make all-star team.

Fuck all-star, if he keeps it up he'll make an All-NBA team... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 04, 2006, 05:33:17 PM
MVP numbers there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 04, 2006, 06:09:39 PM
LMFAO@us needing Rashard Lewis...Let me guess, you wanna trade Odom for Lewis? :puke:

hell no not odom. i would give up vlad and sasha for lewis in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 05, 2006, 07:20:28 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79AeDqJpjpE

Cachooka mix of Seatlle game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 05, 2006, 08:57:19 AM
LIKE ICE CUBE SAY THE LAKERS BEAT THE SUPERS SONICE...

 8)
It's ironic, I had the brew she had the chronic
The Lakers beat the Supersonics 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 05, 2006, 08:58:18 AM
damn that 24 looks odd
It's going to take me a long time getting use to it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 05, 2006, 11:05:42 AM
LIKE ICE CUBE SAY THE LAKERS BEAT THE SUPERS SONICE...

 8)
It's ironic, I had the brew she had the chronic
The Lakers beat the Supersonics 8)
and 2day 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 05, 2006, 12:43:03 PM
Seattle Supersonics @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/3/06 (http://www.nba.com/games/20061103/SEALAL/boxscore.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 05, 2006, 06:03:54 PM
Damn Luke Walton is a man on a mission..

PPG 15.3
RPG 5.30
APG 3.3
EFF + 17.33

Most improved player of the year candidate.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 05, 2006, 07:44:15 PM
this doesn't look good  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 05, 2006, 09:40:36 PM
this doesn't look good  :-[


What, 1 loss? You thought we were gunna win every game this year?...There were positives in this game too, like our young guys bringing us back in it when the game looked out of reach. Don't start the shit-talking now...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 05, 2006, 09:56:18 PM
this doesn't look good  :-[


What, 1 loss? You thought we were gunna win every game this year?...There were positives in this game too, like our young guys bringing us back in it when the game looked out of reach. Don't start the shit-talking now...PeACe

first of all, i posted that in the 3rd quarter and i was referring to the sloppy play. second, shut the fuck up. i  actually agree with you.

bonus: rashard lewis is still THAT nigga.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 05, 2006, 10:44:43 PM
rashard lewis can suck my right nut
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .SNEEKlocsta:. on November 06, 2006, 12:03:14 AM
lakers lookin real good so far, to early to say anotha parade?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 06, 2006, 12:39:08 AM
First loss of the season... doesn't affect our good start of the season though.Our defense will improve with the time, I like our chances this season , especially with the deepness of the bench  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 06, 2006, 08:10:35 AM
fuck it....we can't win them all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2006, 09:44:42 AM
this doesn't look good  :-[


What, 1 loss? You thought we were gunna win every game this year?...There were positives in this game too, like our young guys bringing us back in it when the game looked out of reach. Don't start the shit-talking now...PeACe

first of all, i posted that in the 3rd quarter and i was referring to the sloppy play. second, shut the fuck up. i  actually agree with you.

bonus: rashard lewis is still THAT nigga.


Why shut the fuck up? I didn't diss you or anything, simply asked you a question, because it seemed like you were getting upset at the Lakers for losing...Quit getting so defensive. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2006, 09:45:42 AM
I honestly believe Phil wanted us to lose...Like he's been stressing, you learn a lot more from losing than from winning...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2006, 11:17:22 AM
Lakers' first loss frustrates Odom
Off to a hot start, he voices his displeasure over seemingly fewer chances against Seattle. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1346006.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

SEATTLE – Lamar Odom spent his final minutes on the court shaking his head over and over, then staring vacantly into the stands because he didn't want to look at anyone on his team.

Once he was pulled from the Lakers' first loss of the season, Odom sat at the end of the bench, slipped the gold chain and gold cross he has taken to wearing for all non-playing times this season and briefly explained his frustrations to teammate Kobe Bryant.

The Lakers lost to the Seattle SuperSonics, 117-101, on Sunday night to drop to 3-1 this season. And it was clear that Odom, who scored 11 points and took just six shots from the field, believed it would have been 4-0 if his teammates had given him more chances to continue his 28-point-per-game roll.

"We've got to recognize what's going on offensively," said Odom, who had just three second-half points. "We've got to execute and get the ball to guys in scoring position." Odom then began to cite an example, saying, "One time ..." but stopped himself.

Instead, he continued speaking in generalities instead of direct criticisms, even though his tone remained uncharacteristically harsh with frustration: "I felt good. I'm not tired or anything like that."

There was one time, in the fourth quarter, when Odom ran across the court to get the ball from teammate Smush Parker as the shot clock wound down and Parker was trapped without his dribble.

Parker, however, moved the ball away despite Odom standing next to him, and Odom was visibly upset.

Odom had scored 28 points against Seattle just two nights before. Asked what the SuperSonics did differently this time on defense, Odom said: "They didn't do nothin.' They just came out and played really hard. I can't wait to see them again."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson offered this summary of Odom's 35 minutes of action: "Lamar came out, and he was really active and shot the ball.

"For some reason or another, he turned down almost all the shots the rest of the game. He really carried us in the first quarter and got us off to a jump."

Asked if he grew more tentative as the game went on, Odom said: "I'm never tentative. I can play. I got my shot whenever I wanted to, got to the basket, shot 50percent from three(-point range), got fouled.

"It's just one of those games, I guess. We've got to recognize. We've got to have good team recognition."

The depth of the sting Odom is feeling is a result of his vow to be a changed, consistent player this season after the death of his infant son in July. Odom has said he wants to vault himself to All-Star status, which would figure to make the Lakers extremely successful this season, too.

For three games, they were just that with Odom shooting 54percent from the field, 72.7percent from three-point range and 84.6percent from the foul line while his 21 assists more than doubled anyone else's total on the team.

Yet on this night, the Lakers appeared to lose focus on offense after a hot start that saw them make 10 of 11 shots, and Bryant record five assists before even taking a shot.

The Lakers' shoddy offensive execution carried over to the other end, where their new switching defense rotated in wobbly fashion, and Seattle's Ray Allen (32 points) and Rashard Lewis (25) took advantage.

Jackson loudly chastised Brian Cook, Vladimir Radmanovic and Ronny Turiaf, in particular, during the game about errors on defense.

"We weren't prepared," said Jackson, who before the game had previewed the matchup with a hungry Seattle team as "a real test" for his team.

BRYANT'S GAME 2

Bryant got his indoctrination to the tighter NBA behavioral regulations the hard way, drawing a technical foul with 5:18 to play for throwing the ball against the basket support in frustration.

The call left Bryant scratching his head and laughing. He said after the game he didn't even know about the crackdown, having missed the Lakers' preseason meeting with league officials while rehabilitating his right knee.

Bryant has also had to move the sweatband from his usual spot on his upper left arm because of the new NBA rule limiting uniform accessories this season. Bryant is wearing a smaller sweatband on his left wrist now.

Bryant's second game of the season included 15 points and nine assists, but he isn't close to recapturing his shooting touch from the outside or in traffic near the rim. He said his progress is coming "step by step."

"His timing's off," Jackson said.




Side note: I think it's pretty disgusting how the NBA made Kobe remove his trademark sweat-band from his arm because of their "stricter uniform rules". The technical called on him last night was almost as bad too:-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2006, 11:18:34 AM
Radman's Time to Shine (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_06.3a9f959.html)

BY BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
11:56 PM PST on Sunday, November 5, 2006

SEATTLE - He was picked No. 12 by Seattle in the 2001 draft, and there were signs that Vladimir Radmanovic would become a standout here. Five years later he's still trying to make the kind of money he left in Seattle, but his opportunity to shine in LA might make up for it.

The Lakers signed Radmanovic to five-year, $31 million contract this summer, and the forward believes he'll be able to showcase all his skills, not just his shooting touch, in LA.

"It was time for me to move on in my career and change teams," said Radmanovic, who turned down a six-year, $42 million deal from Seattle in the summer of 2005 and was traded to the Clippers in February.

"I just wanted to go someplace else. With Rashard (Lewis) playing the post and me on the three-point line, I felt I wasn't using all my capabilities and talent."

Radmanovic still hasn't been able to display all his talents for the Lakers because of a torn ligament in his right hand. He wears a pad between his pinky and ring fingers that has affected his shooting.

However, he had a good game against his old team Sunday, scoring 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting, including 2 of 4 on three-pointers. He also had four rebounds and two assists.

"I'm still figuring out my rhythm," said Radmanovic, who's averaging 8.7 points and shooting 48 percent from the field. "I'm just trying to adjust to it and get used to something (the pad) that's going to be there all season."

Radmanovic considered surgery but opted to wait until after the season to have it. Coach Phil Jackson was happy with that decision.

C-Plus for Rambis

Jackson offered a C-plus grade for the job assistant coach Kurt Rambis did running the Lakers while Jackson recovered from his hip replacement.

Rambis coached all the exhibition games and was 4-4. He also coached the second game of the season in Oakland when Jackson was unable to travel, which the Lakers won by 12.

"He did a good job; a great job, actually," said Jackson, who made his first road trip of the season and said he'll also make the trip to Portland for Wednesday night's, even though it'll be the second of back-to-back games.

Jackson said he's not as uncomfortable as before his procedure.

"I'm feeling better about moving around, getting up and down," he said. "I may not have the strength to do it, but I'll be OK."

Career High for Farmar

Rookie Jordan Farmar continued his solid play Sunday with a career-high 14 points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 06, 2006, 12:11:56 PM
Really disappointed in the way the Lakers played last night....But like everyone said, it's only 1 game...but we better not play like this again...

And i can't till Kwame come back, he should help our defense ALOT
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 06, 2006, 12:38:58 PM
100 pages. :banana_trippin:

I honestly believe Phil wanted us to lose...Like he's been stressing, you learn a lot more from losing than from winning...PeACe
Your joking, right?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2006, 01:02:31 PM
100 pages. :banana_trippin:

I honestly believe Phil wanted us to lose...Like he's been stressing, you learn a lot more from losing than from winning...PeACe
Your joking, right?



No, I'm not joking...I mean, of course he wanted to win the game, but he knows that a team benefits a lot more from losing, cuz winning clowds errors, so he didn't mind a loss...This is a known philosophy of Phil's...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 06, 2006, 01:41:10 PM
Really disappointed in the way the Lakers played last night....But like everyone said, it's only 1 game...but we better not play like this again...

And i can't till Kwame come back, he should help our defense ALOT
^Word, 1 loss isn't that bad, they team just has to get back into rhythm...I'm sure Lakers can win on Tuesday... 8)

I don't think it's wrong Lamar is frustrated, but I'm wondering who he's frustrated with, some are saying it's Kobe but we'll see...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 07, 2006, 11:25:22 AM
We need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball. Turnovers finally got to us last game even though we got away with it the first 3 games.

I'm not worried though, it's just one loss and Phil can hammer some points home when there's a loss. I agree with Nik on that regard, Phil can use the loss to teach the team some things. The D got shaky and the passes got sloppy resulting in turnovers, which is what did us in.

Plus we went away from the inside game that we used in the first 3 games. In the first 3 games we put Bynum and Odom on the low block and they went to work. After the first quarter on Sunday, we went away from the low block for some reason and shot a ton of 3's, which rebound long and result in transition for the opponents. Bad O equals bad D.

We have a good team, a few tweaks on that end and we'll be fine.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 12:13:34 PM

I don't think it's wrong Lamar is frustrated, but I'm wondering who he's frustrated with, some are saying it's Kobe but we'll see...


LOL, HELL NAAH... Lamar looks up to Bryant, he personally goes to Bryant with his basketball problems/questions...Don't let faggots fuel speculation.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 12:18:33 PM
We need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball. Turnovers finally got to us last game even though we got away with it the first 3 games.

I'm not worried though, it's just one loss and Phil can hammer some points home when there's a loss. I agree with Nik on that regard, Phil can use the loss to teach the team some things. The D got shaky and the passes got sloppy resulting in turnovers, which is what did us in.

Plus we went away from the inside game that we used in the first 3 games. In the first 3 games we put Bynum and Odom on the low block and they went to work. After the first quarter on Sunday, we went away from the low block for some reason and shot a ton of 3's, which rebound long and result in transition for the opponents. Bad O equals bad D.

We have a good team, a few tweaks on that end and we'll be fine.


I agree...Odom also stopped being aggressive on offense for the first time this season. I think he needs to be our first option for AT LEAST the first month of the season, until Kobe is back to his normal self...He still has that habbit of laying low for long stretches, expecting to get the other guys going, but forgetting about himself...It's because he's so unselfish, it's natural to him...Of course, he's been getting better with it as time goes by, but that doesn't mean he doesn't get those moments where he forgets to look for his own offensive game...Nonetheless, I expect us to pick things up and easily defeat the T-Wolves tonight after our last loss...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 07, 2006, 12:52:11 PM
We need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball. Turnovers finally got to us last game even though we got away with it the first 3 games.

I'm not worried though, it's just one loss and Phil can hammer some points home when there's a loss. I agree with Nik on that regard, Phil can use the loss to teach the team some things. The D got shaky and the passes got sloppy resulting in turnovers, which is what did us in.

Plus we went away from the inside game that we used in the first 3 games. In the first 3 games we put Bynum and Odom on the low block and they went to work. After the first quarter on Sunday, we went away from the low block for some reason and shot a ton of 3's, which rebound long and result in transition for the opponents. Bad O equals bad D.

We have a good team, a few tweaks on that end and we'll be fine.


I agree...Odom also stopped being aggressive on offense for the first time this season. I think he needs to be our first option for AT LEAST the first month of the season, until Kobe is back to his normal self...He still has that habbit of laying low for long stretches, expecting to get the other guys going, but forgetting about himself...It's because he's so unselfish, it's natural to him...Of course, he's been getting better with it as time goes by, but that doesn't mean he doesn't get those moments where he forgets to look for his own offensive game...Nonetheless, I expect us to pick things up and easily defeat the T-Wolves tonight after our last loss...PeACe

The D ain't all good though, the perimeter D has been shaky thus far. Still we can make our lives a lot easier by running the offense and taking advantage of our size advantage inside, which is how we won the first 3 games.

I agree with you, LO should be the 1st option until Kobe gets his legs and timing back. Kobe is at about 25% right now. LO needs to get it in his head to be agressive, he's too talented to be passive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 01:04:39 PM
We need to do a better job of taking care of the basketball. Turnovers finally got to us last game even though we got away with it the first 3 games.

I'm not worried though, it's just one loss and Phil can hammer some points home when there's a loss. I agree with Nik on that regard, Phil can use the loss to teach the team some things. The D got shaky and the passes got sloppy resulting in turnovers, which is what did us in.

Plus we went away from the inside game that we used in the first 3 games. In the first 3 games we put Bynum and Odom on the low block and they went to work. After the first quarter on Sunday, we went away from the low block for some reason and shot a ton of 3's, which rebound long and result in transition for the opponents. Bad O equals bad D.

We have a good team, a few tweaks on that end and we'll be fine.


I agree...Odom also stopped being aggressive on offense for the first time this season. I think he needs to be our first option for AT LEAST the first month of the season, until Kobe is back to his normal self...He still has that habbit of laying low for long stretches, expecting to get the other guys going, but forgetting about himself...It's because he's so unselfish, it's natural to him...Of course, he's been getting better with it as time goes by, but that doesn't mean he doesn't get those moments where he forgets to look for his own offensive game...Nonetheless, I expect us to pick things up and easily defeat the T-Wolves tonight after our last loss...PeACe

The D ain't all good though, the perimeter D has been shaky thus far. Still we can make our lives a lot easier by running the offense and taking advantage of our size advantage inside, which is how we won the first 3 games.

I agree with you, LO should be the 1st option until Kobe gets his legs and timing back. Kobe is at about 25% right now. LO needs to get it in his head to be agressive, he's too talented to be passive.


Well, the D is not going to be good when you don't have Kwame and Mihm protecting the basket and defending the block...Our perimeter D is good when Kobe is at full strength, it's mainly our point guards who need to improve their defense...Smush is good at picking up steals on gambles, but he needs to move his feet better and stay in front of his man more...Sasha seems to have improved on D from last year, but he hasn't played enough for us to really notice it. Shammond also hasn't played enough to be critiqued, I hear he's a decent defender though...Mostly, I like what I see from Jordan on defense at the 1 spot... he's never been known as a defender, but he's surprisingly defending the pg position very well for a rookie; I'd say better than Smush, Sasha, AND Shammond. That's our future right there, and I look for him to get heavy minutes later in the season, probably even closing 4th quarters...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 01:46:08 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @ Seattle Supersonics 11/5/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061105/LALSEA/boxscore.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 02:29:42 PM
Second-year chances
Warrick, Bynum making quick impact in second years (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/chris_ekstrand/11/06/inside.nba/)


Posted: Monday November 6, 2006 4:27PM; Updated: Monday November 6, 2006 4:27PM
   
They rarely received substantial playing time as rookie. No matter. The Grizzlies' Hakim Warrick and the Lakers' Andrew Bynum have made quite an impact in the first week of their second seasons.

Warrick, a four-year college player who is best remembered for his big blocked shot that helped preserve Syracuse's NCAA championship win over Kansas in 2003, was something of a disappointment as a rookie. While he did log about 10 minutes per game, his impact on the Grizzlies was practically non-existent, save for the occasional highlight film dunk.

But with Pau Gasol out for two months and his expected replacement, Stromile Swift, sidelined in the opening week, Warrick has stepped up. After working on his jump shot in grueling summer sessions with former college teammate Carmelo Anthony, Warrick has displayed an inside-outside game that is astonishing to anyone who saw him struggle to score from anywhere last season.

Through three games, Warrick is averaging 19.3 points and 8.0 rebounds. He is getting to the line more than he did even at Syracuse, averaging a Karl Malone-like 9.3 free throw attempts per game. The way Warrick is playing, it doesn't matter who comes back from injury: Warrick will play big minutes.

As an 18-year-old with everything to learn last year, Bynum saw scant minutes on a team needing every win it could get just to make the playoffs. But after some major improvements in conditioning and some tutelage by the Lakers' coaching staff, an entirely new player has materialized out of thin air, someone who looks suspiciously like a starting NBA center.

The Lakers still plan to keep Bynum at about 20 to 25 minutes per game, but there's no denying he has been a factor in the three Lakers wins to start the season. Bynum, who opened the season with an 18-point, nine-rebound gem against Phoenix, is averaging 10.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots. Bynum has bullied his way to the basket, and unlike a celebrated former Lakers center of recent memory, he has opened by making 12 of 16 free throw attempts (75 percent).

The 7-foot, 275-pound Bynum will have to play well to keep his minutes when Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown return from injuries, but neither of those players can match Bynum's potential. And he's a young 19, having celebrated that birthday 10 days ago.

If Bynum and Warrick can keep producing, they should be locks for the sophomore roster at this season's Rookie Challenge during All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas. It'd be a nice honor, especially since neither one could be found on last year's rookie squad.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 02:47:11 PM
Kwame Brown back on court
The injured center tests his shoulder in practice and might be cleared to play Friday against Detroit. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1346571.php)


By AL BALDERAS
The Orange County Register

EL SEGUNDO – Help is on the way for the Lakers.

But just when center Kwame Brown actually returns to the lineup remains to be seen. Coach Phil Jackson said that Friday's game is a possibility but a lot depends on what happens between now and then.

Brown, ailing from a shoulder injury, returned to practice Monday - after some nagging - and said the shoulder felt good despite taking one hard hit. He will join the team for today's shootaround but will not play tonight against Minnesota or Wednesday in Portland.

"He's been cleared to do some things," Jackson said. "He'll familiarize himself again with playing, and I'll probably figure out what's the best time to use him in the next week."

Brown hurt his shoulder in the preseason and has been diligent in getting to the team's training facility for rehab. He says he's ahead of schedule and, though he hasn't been officially cleared to start practicing, insisted in being on the court Monday.

"I had to persuade the doctors to let me practice today," Brown said. "I kept nagging (trainer) Gary Vitti and he talked to him (the doctor) for me. Gary Vitti is good at what he does. I told him I was ready. Nobody wants to keep a player from playing.

"I told the doctor (through Vitti) that I felt good, and he let me practice without seeing me. He's going to see me at the game on Tuesday before he lets me play on Friday."

Brown has to be careful that his right arm doesn't get pushed back too far or he might find himself back in the trainer's room. He's continuing to lift weights to strengthen the shoulder.

"The only thing that can set me back is if I get caught out of position again or get a big guy like Elton Brand or Shaq in here to hit me pretty hard," he said.

ROOKIE TREATMENT

Jordan Farmar scored a career-high 14 points on Sunday, if you can call four games a career, and impressed Jackson enough that the former UCLA star could start seeing his minutes increase. Of course, that would come at a cost of playing time to some of the other players.

"If he wasn't a rookie I'd say he's playing better than some of our starters and guys that are playing ahead of him," Jackson said. "But because he's a rookie, he's going to be making mistakes."

Jackson said that Farmar's status as a rookie is going to result in some calls that go against him. Part of the learning curve will be to work through those calls, or non-calls.

NEEDING PATIENCE

The Lakers must continue to be patient while waiting for Kobe Bryant to be at 100 percent. The All-Star guard said Monday that his knee is continuing to improve but it will still take some time before he's at the top of his game.

"I've still got to get my legs underneath me to get the balance that I need to get the ball up pretty quickly," Bryant said. "I still have to measure up the shot instead of coming off and catching and shooting. I'm still working on that. We've just got to go out there and continue to play, pick each other up and I'll come along."

Jackson added, "I'm not going to say that he's a shadow of himself but there is still quite a way to go before he's the ballplayer that we're used to seeing out there."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 02:50:57 PM
Bryant not yet his old self (http://dailynews.com/sports/ci_4614816)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Launched:11/07/2006 12:00:00 AM PST

EL SEGUNDO - Having taken only three shots in the first half of Sunday's game, Kobe Bryant came out for the third quarter determined to change things.

The Lakers were trailing Seattle 57-49 when Bryant posted up Ray Allen and caught the ball in one of his favorite spots on the floor.

He scored hundreds of points last season on identical turnaround jumpers, but this time Bryant's shot rimmed out from 11 feet.

Although he did knock down two other jumpers in the first two minutes of the second half, Bryant is far from being able to take over games as he plays his way back from knee surgery.

"I've still got to get my legs underneath me to be able to get the balance that I need to get the ball up pretty quickly," Bryant said. "I'm still having to kind of measure up my shot instead of coming off and catching and shooting."

The 15 points Bryant finished with Sunday were half as many as he scored in one quarter against the Dallas Mavericks last season. He took only 10 shots in Sunday's game, and Lakers coach Phil Jackson has no illusions that Bryant can fully assert himself.

"I don't think so," Jackson said. "He's tried to do some things that have been very effective, but I don't think for a sustained period of time he can do it. His turnaround jump shot is a little bit flat. I think his 3-point shooting's a little bit iffy.

"We'd just as soon not have to get ourselves in that position right now because we're playing such good team ball that we don't want to have to get in position where we start deferring and then our offense starts jamming up."

As long as he is on the floor, Bryant will command the attention of defenses. He had five assists in the first quarter Sunday, dropping passes to center Andrew Bynum for dunks and finding the likes of Lamar Odom and Smush Parker for open 3-pointers.

Jackson said he wasn't going to describe Bryant as "a shadow of himself, but he still has quite a ways to go until he's the ballplayer that we're used to seeing at both ends of the court."

For the time being, Bryant will continue to play a game based more on passing than scoring.

"That'll come just as my legs better and my rhythm gets better," Bryant said. "Then I'll start attacking a little bit more, being able to catch and shoot and things like that. But picking apart defenses is something that we pride ourselves on doing."

Young gun: Jackson never has been fond of playing rookies, let alone those who have yet to celebrate their 20th birthday. But Jackson said guard Jordan Farmar, who had 14 points in 18 minutes Sunday, deserves to play more.

"If he wasn't a rookie," Jackson said, "I would say he's playing better than some of our starters and guys that are playing ahead of him."

What gives Jackson pause is watching some of the mistakes Farmar can't help but make because of inexperience. Jackson also watched Farmar wind up on the wrong end of two calls Sunday, both of which he attributed to being a rookie.

"You know you've got to pay the price a little bit for that," Jackson said. "But he's going to stay out there, and if he continues to improve, he's going to threaten some people's minutes."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 02:54:00 PM
Jackson says Bryant isn't back to form, and plans accordingly (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep7nov07,1,3501384.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
November 7, 2006

Phil Jackson knows that Kobe Bryant will, one of these days, recapture the burst that made him the league's scoring champion last season.

Until then, he's Bryant the passer, Bryant the decoy, Bryant the set-up man.

"I'm not going to say that he's still a shadow of himself, but he's still quite a ways to go before he's the ballplayer that we're used to seeing out there as a basketball player in the full court, in both ends of the court," Jackson said Monday.

A day earlier, Bryant scored 15 points against Seattle, his lowest total since an 11-point effort last December against Washington, a span of 70 games.

He did have nine assists Sunday but lacked his usual zing as the Lakers fell behind by 26. There would be no comeback, no 15-point individual quarters that became Bryant's trademark last season on the way to averaging 35.4 points per game. He's simply not there yet.

"I don't think so," Jackson said. "He doesn't have all his shot back. His turnaround jumper is a little bit flat, his three-point shooting is a little bit iffy.

"I see guys come back after being out for two, three, four games at the start of the season and some of them step right into mid-season form. I didn't know what to expect out of this. I thought he played perhaps a better game on Friday than he did play on Sunday, but that's not unusual — the excitement, adrenaline, perhaps all that activity on Friday was a bit for him to recover from. But he's going to make progress and he's coming in early and working hard."

Bryant said his surgically repaired right knee felt fine — "I don't have any pain," he said — and maintained he simply had to adjust to NBA speed.

"I've still got to get my legs underneath me," he said. "I've got to be able to get the balance that I need to get the ball up pretty quickly. I'm still having to kind of measure up shots instead of coming off and catching and shooting."

---

Jackson's distaste for rookies is legendary, but he lobbed a compliment toward Jordan Farmar after he scored 14 points against Seattle, making five of six shots in his fourth NBA game.

"If he wasn't a rookie, I would say he's playing better than some of our starters and guys who were playing ahead of him," Jackson said. "But because he's a rookie, he's going to be making mistakes. The referees picked on him a couple times [Sunday] night just because he was a rookie. [Ray] Allen just ran into him on one sequence down the floor and they put him on the line because it's a rookie playing him.

"He's going to stay out there and if he continues to improve, he's going to threaten some peoples' minutes."

Those people would be Smush Parker and Sasha Vujacic, who have struggled so far. Parker is averaging 7.8 points and shooting 35.7%. Vujacic went four games until finally scoring and is shooting 18.2%.

"I just feel I'm doing my job, coming off the bench and not trying to do too much — not making mistakes, trying to play solid defense," said Farmar, the 26th selection in this year's draft.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 03:02:27 PM
LAKERS HAVE HAD THEIR PHIL OF KOBE (http://www.nypost.com/seven/11072006/sports/lakers_have_had_their_phil_of_kobe_sports_peter_vecsey.htm?page=3)

(http://www.nypost.com/img/cols/petervecsey.jpg)
November 7, 2006 -- FOLLOWING two straight Kobe Bryant-short successes to launch the season, Lakers fans were freakin' feverish! Temperatures were off the thermometer! Episodes of delirium reached epidemic proportion.

All on account of a stirring about-face at Staples Center against those same trend-setting Suns who expelled the Lakers from last year's playoffs, and an opus in Oakland so resounding, Warriors coach Don Nelson was impelled to admit it was one of the first times in his coaching career "I just didn't know what to do."

Lamar Odom (56 points, 22 rebounds, 15 assists) was looking like Scottie Pippen the year Michael Jordan retired for the first time.

Barely 19 and rarely dressed as a rookie, Andrew Bynum was showing solid fundamentals under Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, giving every indication he could be a better passing version of James Edwards if everything works out.

Luke Walton, now a starter who quietly turned the culture last season because he was the one player Phil Jackson could count on to run the triangle offense, was becoming almost indispensable; with him carrying more sway, everybody was running the offense. For example, Jordan Farmar, pound-for-pound, one of UCLA's all-time over-dribblers, was well on his way to being programmed.

Free agent recruit Maurice Evans, already hearing his play called in the huddle for last second clock shots, was getting every loose ball and creating others. Having had graduated with honors two years ago from a great Gonzaga system and shrugged off the panicky after-affects of open heart surgery, Ronny Turiaf was demonstrating how easy it is to fit into Phil Jackson's triangle offense if you're blessed with sufficient intelligence and intensity.

"They could win it all," an L.A. friend, who, I suspect, has done his share of hallucinating over the years, e-mailed me after the Lakers soared to 2-0. "Seriously! If Kobe buys in, they could win it all.

"They have depth at every position, lots of young bigs (Bynum, Turiaf and Odom, as well as Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm when they return from injuries), all near seven feet, and Phil is on the verge of signing an extension.

"The Buss family (Jeanie actually always got it) now, finally understand the organization hinges on one person, Phil, not Kobe. Don't think that wasn't the talk all summer out here, how the system wins games, not players."

Sound familiar? Toward the end of his Bulls' administrate, GM Jerry Krause declared organizations win championships, not players. It wasn't a very popular stance to take. "The mystique that the Lakers were Kobe's team, I think, at least from the franchise's point of view, was changed forever by the playoff loss to the Suns. Just as the Heat are now Dwyane Wade's team, the Lakers are now Phil's," maintained my friend.

"If Jerry and Jim had only realized how valuable Phil was at the All-Star break a few years ago and sealed it with an extension, they probably would've won two more rings after losing to the Pistons. The fact Phil's around makes up for all the major mistakes."

Like Jim Buss telling daddy (Jerry gave him enough rope to almost hang the franchise) just over two years ago that the Lakers needed to: Dump Phil; hire Rudy Tomjanovich (that turned the team into an afterthought in its own building); dump Shaq. Drafting Bynum might pay off after all.

"So now that Phil's influence is what it is, as usual, how the Lakers finish will be up to how Kobe wants it to work and if he's healthy," bold-lettered and upper-cased my L.A. friend.

 Again, this all when the Lakers are undefeated after two games. "The one problem is, they may have as big an adjustment when Kobe comes back as the Suns are having fitting in Amare Stoudemire.

"At this point, Kobe has not had to play real defense for almost four years. Meanwhile, the rest of the team is playing team defense (not a Kobe forte; he likes to gamble and he was spoiled by Shaq's presence). And this is before we talk about the offense. Lamar is unbelievable right now. For the offense to be at its best, he can't submit or defer to Kobe, he must continue being aggressive.

Last Friday, Kobe returned against the Sonics at home and the Lakers scarcely hung on to win "despite him," according to perhaps Jackson's biggest booster and Bryant's biggest detractors. They then suffered their first loss in Sunday's Seattle rematch.

"The offense was stagnant," my friend e-mailed yesterday, his fantasy of a title summarily steamrolled . . . that is, until the Lakers launch a legit winning streak, anyway; 14 of their next 16, if you can believe it, take place in L.A. "Kobe is back playing the triangle as he sees it, which means it's all about him.

"Kobe strangles the offense and more importantly the defense, which is not what it was just a few days ago. He's slow (granted, he's hurting) but his stranglehold makes the joy and excitement of the first two games a distant memory. It's like the way the ball moved the first two games was Holzman-esque, and now, they have put Bob McAdoo in for Willis Reed.

"In the triangle, it only takes a split second of a guy holding onto the ball for it all to fall apart. It's a rhythm offense. The captivating thing Sunday was it was like the end of the Phoenix series. Kobe knows he has to play within the offense, but his teammates are watching him . . . just enough so there is no flow (or trust)."

No, the name of my L.A. friend is not Tex Winter, but you're getting warm.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 03:07:46 PM
Farmar passes on the role of patient rookie
Former UCLA standout is not allowing himself to be a deer in the headlights, exuding the same confidence that helped him in Westwood. (http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/articles/4581896.html)


By Mike Waldner
Daily Breeze

There is a measure of impatience in Jordan Farmar.

Not the boorish the-world-revolves-around-me Terrell Owens impatience.
Sharks Cove

Farmar's impatience comes off as charming. He's young and full of life, enthusiasm and that impatience.

"Words can't even express it," he said about the NBA draft.

The L.A. kid out of Taft High in the Valley, the UCLA star, had been selected by the Lakers.

Always polite and cooperative, he did try to express his feelings.

"It's a dream come true to finally be playing at this level," he said.

Finally?

A day is a week, a week is a month, a month is a year and a year is infinity when you are young.

Farmar is 19, will be until the last day of the month, played only two years at UCLA and feels as if he's been on an endless journey to the NBA.

He'll find out soon enough that the endless journey is the NBA season. The season started a week ago, he blinked and tonight at Staples Center the Lakers play their fifth game, against Minnesota. They'll play their 15th game, that's half a college season, on his birthday.

The early schedule is kind to the Lakers. They are at home for 15 of their first 20 games. Then they find themselves living out of suitcases for 14 of their next 21 games.

We'll see how impatient the young man is for the next game during that trek.

Farmar brings a healthy respect for those who came before him. Along with acknowledging Magic Johnson, whom he calls "one of the best three players of all time," his eyes light up at the mention of Gail Goodrich, a star guard at UCLA and with the Lakers.
Sharks Cove

Yet he will not allow himself to be a wide-eyed rookie.

On opening night, when Phil Jackson said he expected Andrew Bynum, his teenage center who is a one-year NBA vet, to be nervous, Farmar was Mr. Cool when asked his feelings.

"It's just another day," he said.

Right.

"I've played a lot of basketball," he said. "I've played in front of 75,000 people."

Where might that have been?

"In the Final Four," he said.

The game was in the vast RCA Dome in Indianapolis. But 75,000?

"Ok, it wasn't 75,000," he admitted. "There probably were 55,000."

Attendance was 43,168.

"Well, there were a lot of people," Farmar said.

He was grinning.
Sharks Cove

"I'm ready," he said.

He was ready that night in Indy, leading all scorers with 18 points despite Florida's 73-57 win over UCLA.

He has been ready coming off the Lakers' bench the first week of the season.

After scoring six points with two assists in the opener against Phoenix, he was asked, "Was this a confidence builder?"

Obviously, the reporter did not know him.

"Confidence has never been a problem with me," he said.

He talked about working hard and being ready when given the opportunity.

"I'm ready," he said again.

All players talk about being ready. Many are trying to convince themselves they really are ready. Not Farmar. He really believes it's just a matter of being handed the basketball.

Another reporter. Another question about his entry into the big, bad world of the NBA.

"Did you have butterflies?" he was asked.

"No, sir," he said. "I don't get butterflies.
Sharks Cove

The answer came as fast as a recruit would respond to a Marine Drill Instructor.

"Did you come down on the break and look for Arron?" he was asked.

That would be Arron Afflalo, his former UCLA running mate. The reporter probably was looking for a light response.

"Arron's not here," Farmar said. "But we've got some pretty good people."

No intentionally light answers from this rookie on opening night about the serious matter of basketball.

"What was your reaction to seeing your name in an NBA box score?" he was asked.

"I expected it," he said without blinking. "I've expected it since I was 4."

One more try: "Are you excited about wearing a Lakers uniform?"

One more no-nonsense answer: "No. If it's shirts and skins, I'm fine. It's a game."

As long as he's in a basketball game, Jordan Farmar is a happy camper. Make that as long as he's in an NBA game, Jordan Farmar is a happy Laker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 07, 2006, 09:13:03 PM
Luke Walton is THAT nigga!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 09:15:02 PM
Bynum is playing great.  I am watching on League Pass, I dont like the Lakers color analyst he is horrible, I remember thinking he was horrible when I watched the Lakers last year.  Lakers looking great though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 09:25:07 PM
Bynum is playing great.  I am watching on League Pass, I dont like the Lakers color analyst he is horrible, I remember thinking he was horrible when I watched the Lakers last year.  Lakers looking great though

Stu Lantz? He's great, knows the game really well...Been with the Lakers for 20 years now...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 09:27:47 PM
Bynum is playing great.  I am watching on League Pass, I dont like the Lakers color analyst he is horrible, I remember thinking he was horrible when I watched the Lakers last year.  Lakers looking great though

Stu Lantz? He's great, knows the game really well...Been with the Lakers for 20 years now...PeACe

Damn my bad, he seems smart I just dont like his delivery much as a announcer, but then again I usually don't like most announcers, I like ur play by play announcer alot.  Damn Odom just hit a sweet J as I am typing this lol, Lakers look impressive.  Pacers and Lakers look like they are gonna surprise some people this year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 09:30:09 PM
Bynum is playing great.  I am watching on League Pass, I dont like the Lakers color analyst he is horrible, I remember thinking he was horrible when I watched the Lakers last year.  Lakers looking great though

Stu Lantz? He's great, knows the game really well...Been with the Lakers for 20 years now...PeACe

Damn my bad, he seems smart I just dont like his delivery much as a announcer, but then again I usually don't like most announcers, I like ur play by play announcer alot.  Damn Odom just hit a sweet J as I am typing this lol, Lakers look impressive.  Pacers and Lakers look like they are gonna surprise some people this year


Word...Odom was almost out of bounds on that shot! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 09:36:11 PM
Yeah that shot was awesome, looks like I was wrong about the Lakers, they are looking great.  So far the best 3 teams have been the Jazz, Lakers, and Pacers.  But yeah I was wrong I know its early but you guys have a good team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 09:45:38 PM
Damn only a 4pt game now. I want to smoke and watch King of Queens in 15 mins but I want to finish this game :-\     Smush has taken a couple bad shots the last couple mins, The Twolves r back in it but I think The Lakers will close out and get the W
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 09:53:36 PM
Bynum for ya!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 07, 2006, 09:55:52 PM
That was a really sloppy quarter. Bynum showed up big. Damn I just dropped that nigga from my fantasy team last night for Zack Randolph  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 09:58:30 PM
Damn I just dropped that nigga from my fantasy team last night for Zack Randolph  :-[



BOOOOOO!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 07, 2006, 09:58:50 PM
and Lakers get the win bitch 8)

L'UP.....4~1 8)

LAKERS 95 TO 88 FIN
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 10:01:12 PM
Who has been a better center at this age since Shaq? NOBODY. Bynum is soon to rule the bigs of the league... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 07, 2006, 10:02:11 PM
Damn I just dropped that nigga from my fantasy team last night for Zack Randolph  :-[



BOOOOOO!

How do you think I feel? First Lebron scores 16 points in a game, then I drop Bynum a day before he puts up career highs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 07, 2006, 10:03:01 PM
Another win, Bynum got a great game and Luke is very consistent too... Smush better step it up... good we have a great schedule;  we can work and improve on D; handle the ball better  and Kobe can find his flow.. without losing too many games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 07, 2006, 10:06:04 PM
Who has been a better center at this age since Shaq? NOBODY. Bynum is soon to rule the bigs of the league... 8)
the next dynasty is here !! I predict we gonna win the title in the 3 years to come and then 2, or 3 more
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 10:08:30 PM
Who has been a better center at this age since Shaq? NOBODY. Bynum is soon to rule the bigs of the league... 8)

He has a good chance.  But Bosh and Howard are monsters and Jermaine is still only 28 and is ballin out of control so far but yeah Bynum has a chance but still way to early to tell, I admit he is real impressive looking so far.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 10:13:01 PM
Damn I just dropped that nigga from my fantasy team last night for Zack Randolph  :-[



BOOOOOO!

How do you think I feel? First Lebron scores 16 points in a game, then I drop Bynum a day before he puts up career highs.


If field goal percentage is any indication, you're an idiot for dropping Bynum in the first place...At least Luke had a good game, I know he's on your team (mine as well).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 10:14:35 PM
Who has been a better center at this age since Shaq? NOBODY. Bynum is soon to rule the bigs of the league... 8)

He has a good chance.  But Bosh and Howard are monsters and Jermaine is still only 28 and is ballin out of control so far but yeah Bynum has a chance but still way to early to tell, I admit he is real impressive looking so far.


Bynum is a lot younger and a center...Jermaine isn't even playing center this year. Bosh and Howard are natural 4s...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 10:16:17 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/7/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061107/MINLAL/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 10:18:42 PM
Who has been a better center at this age since Shaq? NOBODY. Bynum is soon to rule the bigs of the league... 8)

He has a good chance.  But Bosh and Howard are monsters and Jermaine is still only 28 and is ballin out of control so far but yeah Bynum has a chance but still way to early to tell, I admit he is real impressive looking so far.


Bynum is a lot younger and a center...Jermaine isn't even playing center this year. Bosh and Howard are natural 4s...

Oh I thought you were including PF'S also.  I hope Jermaine is on the all star ballot as a foward but so far this season he has been playing center because Harrington has started at the 4, Granger has started at the 3, and JO at the 5
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 07, 2006, 10:19:29 PM
Who has been a better center at this age since Shaq? NOBODY. Bynum is soon to rule the bigs of the league... 8)

He has a good chance.  But Bosh and Howard are monsters and Jermaine is still only 28 and is ballin out of control so far but yeah Bynum has a chance but still way to early to tell, I admit he is real impressive looking so far.
Howard is a physical monster but I don't see him being unstoppable on the offensive end at all... Bynum got more skills.... he has the ability to develop a nice lil shot from the free trow line, can go inside... once he will be able to put these numbers(what he dropped tonight), every night, he will be a problem
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 10:20:22 PM
^^Yeah Howard's offense needs alot of work. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 10:21:41 PM
Dont forget about Jermaine though lol, 5 straight all star appearences and he's only 28, if he can stay healthy all year he will again be among the best 6 or 7 players in the league like he was 2 years ago. JO has looked awesome so far.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 11:14:35 PM
Who has been a better center at this age since Shaq? NOBODY. Bynum is soon to rule the bigs of the league... 8)

He has a good chance.  But Bosh and Howard are monsters and Jermaine is still only 28 and is ballin out of control so far but yeah Bynum has a chance but still way to early to tell, I admit he is real impressive looking so far.


Bynum is a lot younger and a center...Jermaine isn't even playing center this year. Bosh and Howard are natural 4s...

Oh I thought you were including PF'S also.  I hope Jermaine is on the all star ballot as a foward but so far this season he has been playing center because Harrington has started at the 4, Granger has started at the 3, and JO at the 5


Actually, Harrington has been starting at the 5...You out of all people should know this. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 07, 2006, 11:15:36 PM
Dont forget about Jermaine though lol, 5 straight all star appearences and he's only 28, if he can stay healthy all year he will again be among the best 6 or 7 players in the league like he was 2 years ago. JO has looked awesome so far.


JO already reached his potential...Bynum is 19, he has a good chance at becoming DOMINANT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 07, 2006, 11:21:18 PM
Dont forget about Jermaine though lol, 5 straight all star appearences and he's only 28, if he can stay healthy all year he will again be among the best 6 or 7 players in the league like he was 2 years ago. JO has looked awesome so far.


JO already reached his potential...Bynum is 19, he has a good chance at becoming DOMINANT.

If Kobe is 28 and hasnt reached his potential, then why is JO who is also 28 already reached his potential?  He is a special player NIK I know it, he plays with such a passion, the game means so much to him and thats why i love him as a player and I think one day he can take us to a champioship.  But anyways yes Bynum is looking great but it's way to early to say he is gona be on Jermaine's level, thats like me saying Granger is gona be on Artest's level, he is the the same type of player but fuck it will take alot to be on ronnies level. Thats all I am saying, I agree at his age he is looking awesome but lets give him some more time before we say he is gona be a perenial all star like Jermaine is already and Bosh and Howard are gona be.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:57:33 AM
Dont forget about Jermaine though lol, 5 straight all star appearences and he's only 28, if he can stay healthy all year he will again be among the best 6 or 7 players in the league like he was 2 years ago. JO has looked awesome so far.


JO already reached his potential...Bynum is 19, he has a good chance at becoming DOMINANT.

If Kobe is 28 and hasnt reached his potential, then why is JO who is also 28 already reached his potential?  He is a special player NIK I know it, he plays with such a passion, the game means so much to him and thats why i love him as a player and I think one day he can take us to a champioship.  But anyways yes Bynum is looking great but it's way to early to say he is gona be on Jermaine's level, thats like me saying Granger is gona be on Artest's level, he is the the same type of player but fuck it will take alot to be on ronnies level. Thats all I am saying, I agree at his age he is looking awesome but lets give him some more time before we say he is gona be a perenial all star like Jermaine is already and Bosh and Howard are gona be.


LOL! It is KNOWN that bigs reach their potential MUCH sooner. Take someone like Michael Jordan for example, who only reached his potential in his 30s, as opposed to a big like Kareem or Wilt, who were easily at their best in their younger years. Bigs break down quicker, they wear out fast. That's why it's great to have Bynum playing this amazing at the age of 19, J. O'Neal was sitting at the end of the bench at 19...No question, JO is a great player, but if you ask me, there's only a slight chance he'll get even better than he is now, and if he does, it won't be anything drastic...Bynum's potential is through the roof, I mean, think about it, kids ALREADY pulling in 20/14/3, imagine what he'll be pulling in 3-4 years when he's REALLY ready!...Not saying he's definitely gunna be better than the rest, but he's definitely a good candidate to lead the new-wave of bigs in the NBA, especially being the only true center of them all, and learning from the best, of course...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on November 08, 2006, 01:52:19 AM
1. i'm glad drew is coming around, centers like that are my favorite type of players (i.e shaq), the triangle is really complimenting his game, like tex winter said when him and phil came to LA 'the triangle was made to go through a big man' hopefully bynum can be that big man

2.  J . O  will continue to grow as a player, the day you stop growing is the day when people start hinting that you should retire.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 02:05:46 AM
2.  J . O  will continue to grow as a player, the day you stop growing is the day when people start hinting that you should retire.





That's a load of bullshit...Name me ONE legendary big who was at his best towards the end of his career. Even if you can find one, you KNOW that's not how it usually is...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 08, 2006, 02:09:33 AM

I don't think it's wrong Lamar is frustrated, but I'm wondering who he's frustrated with, some are saying it's Kobe but we'll see...


LOL, HELL NAAH... Lamar looks up to Bryant, he personally goes to Bryant with his basketball problems/questions...Don't let faggots fuel speculation.
^Yup, that's true about Lamar & Kobe...& I had a feeling they were gonna win the Minnesota game, good luck to them playing tonight... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 08, 2006, 02:17:31 AM
(http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/e99e7c50-be8c-42a0-a9d0-7052425df031.jpg)
^Dope picture...

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, smiles at teammate Andrew Bynum during the final moments of the Lakers' 95-88 victory in a basketball game over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. The Lakers won 95-88. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on November 08, 2006, 02:41:57 AM
^^Is it me, or does Kobe Bryant seem very feminine? Anyway, I Digress

What is Up With The Shadowing out of the Crowd @ Laker Games Now?? Is there Ugly People in the Crowd? How Does This look if your there at the game? anyone go to a game?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 09:35:44 AM
^^Is it me, or does Kobe Bryant seem very feminine? Anyway, I Digress

What is Up With The Shadowing out of the Crowd @ Laker Games Now?? Is there Ugly People in the Crowd? How Does This look if your there at the game? anyone go to a game?


WTF? LMAO@feminine. Also, Lakers are trying a new thing this year where the lighting in the crowd is turned off and the focus is on the basketball court, it actually looks REALLY good, keeps the attention purely on the game. I went to the home-opener and it made the atmosphere feel even more awesome than usual...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 08, 2006, 09:48:56 AM
Great win for the Lakers. We got the Blazers tonight can't wait. Damn man Bynum played very well, by the way things are goin it looks like he's goin to be ready sooner than I thought.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 09:49:46 AM
it looks like he's goin to be ready sooner than I thought.


That's why you should always listen to me when it comes to the Lakers. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 08, 2006, 11:35:50 AM
I was wrong, I admit

Bynum is better than I thought, way better. I did not expect such a dramatic improvement from last season. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen such a drastic improvement from a basketball player.

What can I say, I was wrong about the dude. It happens once every few months or so.

NIK was right, I was wrong, he's way better than Theo Ratliff. He's looking more like a young Alonzo Mourning. This is going to be a fun season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 08, 2006, 11:45:37 AM
looks like theres no need for Kwame or Mihm, and Sasha is complete trash, good thing he wasnt let onto the court last night
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 11:46:15 AM
NIK was right, I was wrong


LOL. I would love to put that in my sig if it wasn't disrespectful to you...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 11:49:10 AM
looks like theres no need for Kwame or Mihm, and Sasha is complete trash, good thing he wasnt let onto the court last night


We still need Kwame and Mihm for stronger interior defense...Sasha improved, he had a nice pre-season, too bad he's playing scared again. Mo Evans and Jordan Farmar are KILLING his minutes. I really thought he would be a much bigger part of the rotation at this time...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 08, 2006, 11:50:41 AM
NIK was right, I was wrong

I mean i'm one of them who wanted to trade him for KG last year.  :-X :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 11:51:42 AM
NIK was right, I was wrong

I mean i'm one of them who wanted to trade him for KG last year.  :-X :-[

 :nawty:


...At least you know better now though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 08, 2006, 11:55:51 AM
NIK you doubted Bynum too, you liar.

Like I said, Bynum is not yet ready, but you can still see flashes of a great center in his game...When he collects himself and takes his time, he has some unstoppable moves. Like that up-and-under he did against Brand last night. And though his man defense tends to get soft, he's really good at anticipating when to go for a block, which tells me he'll be a great defender when he gets his footwork down...But yea, I don't see him getting major minutes this season, 10-15 at MOST. Thank God we open the season with a favorable schedule...PeACe
That was less then 3 weeks ago.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 11:59:30 AM
NIK you doubted Bynum too, you liar.

Like I said, Bynum is not yet ready, but you can still see flashes of a great center in his game...When he collects himself and takes his time, he has some unstoppable moves. Like that up-and-under he did against Brand last night. And though his man defense tends to get soft, he's really good at anticipating when to go for a block, which tells me he'll be a great defender when he gets his footwork down...But yea, I don't see him getting major minutes this season, 10-15 at MOST. Thank God we open the season with a favorable schedule...PeACe
That was less then 3 weeks ago.


 ::) Where did I doubt him? Everything I said was true, he's NOT ready to be a great center. I posted that before Kwame was injured... When Kwame gets back, he'll eat up a lot of his minutes, I stand on what I said...Bynum will not be an all-star caliber player right now, he still has a lot more growing to do, but I've ALWAYS claimed he will be great and dominate the league with time...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 08, 2006, 12:00:35 PM
looks like theres no need for Kwame or Mihm, and Sasha is complete trash, good thing he wasnt let onto the court last night

We still need Kwame's interior D and Mihm's scoring. We can never have enough big men. Sasha, well he's been disappointing so far to say the least. Mo Evans is looking like a good pickup for us though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:02:10 PM
you liar. :monkey_piss:


^^Never call me that again, especially without good reasoning.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 08, 2006, 12:04:06 PM
NIK you doubted Bynum too, you liar.

Like I said, Bynum is not yet ready, but you can still see flashes of a great center in his game...When he collects himself and takes his time, he has some unstoppable moves. Like that up-and-under he did against Brand last night. And though his man defense tends to get soft, he's really good at anticipating when to go for a block, which tells me he'll be a great defender when he gets his footwork down...But yea, I don't see him getting major minutes this season, 10-15 at MOST. Thank God we open the season with a favorable schedule...PeACe
That was less then 3 weeks ago.


 ::) Where did I doubt him? Everything I said was true, he's NOT ready to be a great center. I posted that before Kwame was injured... When Kwame gets back, he'll eat up a lot of his minutes, I stand on what I said...Bynum will not be an all-star caliber player right now, he still has a lot more growing to do, but I've ALWAYS claimed he will be great and dominate the league with time...PeACe
No, you posted this in the subject that announced Kwame was hurt (click on the link). You said he wasn't ready yet. We all knew (or should have known) that in a couple years he will be a dominate center, but you clearly stated that you didn't think he was ready this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:10:39 PM
NIK you doubted Bynum too, you liar.

Like I said, Bynum is not yet ready, but you can still see flashes of a great center in his game...When he collects himself and takes his time, he has some unstoppable moves. Like that up-and-under he did against Brand last night. And though his man defense tends to get soft, he's really good at anticipating when to go for a block, which tells me he'll be a great defender when he gets his footwork down...But yea, I don't see him getting major minutes this season, 10-15 at MOST. Thank God we open the season with a favorable schedule...PeACe
That was less then 3 weeks ago.


 ::) Where did I doubt him? Everything I said was true, he's NOT ready to be a great center. I posted that before Kwame was injured... When Kwame gets back, he'll eat up a lot of his minutes, I stand on what I said...Bynum will not be an all-star caliber player right now, he still has a lot more growing to do, but I've ALWAYS claimed he will be great and dominate the league with time...PeACe
No, you posted this in the subject that announced Kwame was hurt (click on the link). You said he wasn't ready yet. We all knew (or should have known) that in a couple years he will be a dominate center, but you clearly stated that you didn't think he was ready this season.


HES NOT READY! Kwame>Bynum (currently). What's your problem, digging and shit?...At that time, I still thought Kwame would be back after 1 game, even by the season opener. I'm the only one who put this much faith in Bynum, when it was clear that he was struggling, everyone said he wouldn't be shit, everyone doubted him, I SAID HE WOULD BE GREAT, DOMINANT, THE NEXT GREAT BIG. Everyone was laughing at that...Stop digging to try and make me look bad, I stand by everything I said, and I NEVER doubted Bynum...In fact, if Kwame was in the line-up, Bynum would NOT be getting this time from Phil...You and I both know that, and you and I both know that no one supported Bynum like I did. I was the one who couldn't stop laughing when I heard it said that he was "the next Theo Ratliff", not you, so please stay offa' that shit... :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 08, 2006, 12:23:34 PM
NIK you doubted Bynum too, you liar.

Like I said, Bynum is not yet ready, but you can still see flashes of a great center in his game...When he collects himself and takes his time, he has some unstoppable moves. Like that up-and-under he did against Brand last night. And though his man defense tends to get soft, he's really good at anticipating when to go for a block, which tells me he'll be a great defender when he gets his footwork down...But yea, I don't see him getting major minutes this season, 10-15 at MOST. Thank God we open the season with a favorable schedule...PeACe
That was less then 3 weeks ago.


 ::) Where did I doubt him? Everything I said was true, he's NOT ready to be a great center. I posted that before Kwame was injured... When Kwame gets back, he'll eat up a lot of his minutes, I stand on what I said...Bynum will not be an all-star caliber player right now, he still has a lot more growing to do, but I've ALWAYS claimed he will be great and dominate the league with time...PeACe
No, you posted this in the subject that announced Kwame was hurt (click on the link). You said he wasn't ready yet. We all knew (or should have known) that in a couple years he will be a dominate center, but you clearly stated that you didn't think he was ready this season.


HES NOT READY! Kwame>Bynum (currently). What's your problem, digging and shit?...At that time, I still thought Kwame would be back after 1 game, even by the season opener. I'm the only one who put this much faith in Bynum, when it was clear that he was struggling, everyone said he wouldn't be shit, everyone doubted him, I SAID HE WOULD BE GREAT, DOMINANT, THE NEXT GREAT BIG. Everyone was laughing at that...Stop digging to try and make me look bad, I stand by everything I said, and I NEVER doubted Bynum...In fact, if Kwame was in the line-up, Bynum would NOT be getting this time from Phil...You and I both know that, and you and I both know that no one supported Bynum like I did. I was the one who couldn't stop laughing when I heard it said that he was "the next Theo Ratliff", not you, so please stay offa' that shit... :grumpy:
I think you are misinterperting what I am trying to point out. I know you always had faith in Bynum to become a dominate center. You supported him more then anyone, espically when trade topics were coming up. But you did NOT think he would have an impact this season when he was called upon in Kwame absence; this can be seen in the post I quoted. I'm not saying that you didn't think he was speical, just that even you had some doubt in you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:31:40 PM
^^Well, he's doing just what I thought he would in Kwame's absence given the minutes he's getting, so I dunno what you're talking about...I honestly did believe Phil would play him less and he still does have a lot more work to do, but I NEVER EVER doubted his ability.

Never call me a liar like that and say I doubted Bynum when I was CLEARLY his biggest supporter :grumpy: VV

Ummm, it's pretty known Bynum would have FOR SURE been a top 3 pick this year...He was going over to dominate competition in UConn before he finally decided to go pro, especially since their league is usually dominated by bigs (due to the lack of size in their division)...Bynum is gunna be something, you can tell when you see him owning the Summer League at the age of 18...PeACe

Damn I hope Bynum will get 15 mpg this season. :-\
It'll work...Kwame 18 mins at center (12 at power forward), Chris Mihm 16 mpg, Andrew Bynum 14 mpg. That leaves us with the most vicious center rotation in the league... 8)

Can't wait for the Farmar-Bynum tandem to come along. 8)

I'm impressed...Every time Bynum speaks out, he sounds mature well beyond his years. He's the second biggest gym-rat on the Lakers behind Kobe, which is pretty much assurance that he will become something, if not the most dominant player at some point in his career. I'm also very pleased that he is working on that sky-hook... if he gets it down, watch out, it's probably the deadliest shot the game has ever seen...Oh, and LOL@that McDonalds comment, reminds me of a certain someone... ;D

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:48:36 PM
Bynum a big deal for Lakers
Teenage center has 20 points, 14 rebounds to lead L.A. past T'Wolves (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4621994)


BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:11/08/2006 12:04:05 AM PST

Andrew Bynum finished with career-highs of 20 points and 14 rebounds, delivered a block so spectacular that it brought the crowd to its feet and finally got the chance to play when the game was on the line.

Then he stood in front of reporters at his locker, the Lakers having taken a 95-88 victory Tuesday over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and summed up his night with the words, "It was OK."

There were a lot of Lakers who couldn't say more than that. Smush Parker went from the outhouse to the penthouse in the fourth quarter.

Lamar Odom couldn't hit a shot all night but somehow tossed in a prayer of a 3-pointer.

Kobe Bryant took only seven shots, scored 17 points and watched as the Lakers improved to 4-1, regardless. They got the third quarter right, building a 20-point lead, but struggled to close out the game.

"I guess it was persistence, right?" Odom said.

He was talking about his own game, in which he scored 15 points despite making 5 of 13 shots. But Odom just as easily could have been speaking about the rest of the Lakers.

They had to hold on late as their 13-point lead entering the fourth quarter was cut to 86-82 with 3:06 left.

Parker returned with the rest of the starters for the final six minutes and proceeded to miss three shots, which left Lakers coach Phil Jackson fuming. He called timeout and stared at Parker as he walked off the court.
Jackson referred to "jumping his butt" as he talked about Parker after the game.

But Parker redeemed himself moments later. Odom gave him the ball with the shot clock running out and Parker connected on a 3-pointer from the top of the floor.

"A lot of shots didn't go for me but I stayed within my game and I stayed positive," Parker said. "I never got down on myself. I always believe that if I miss one, the next two are going to go in."

Odom then delivered when the Lakers needed it most. He drove the lane against Kevin Garnett with the Lakers clinging to an 89-86 lead and hit a runner from 11 feet with 1:04 remaining.

Bynum capped the game by blocking Mike James at the other end and sinking 3 of 4 free throws in the final minute.

It was enough for the Lakers to win with Bryant - the NBA's leading fourth-quarter scorer last season - failing to score in the fourth quarter Tuesday. Bryant took only two shots in the second half, though he had five assists.

Bryant said he talked to his teammates about the need to pick him up in his first games back from knee surgery.

"This is my preseason," Bryant said. "I haven't played since Game 7 (in May). We know that as a team. They just rally around me and pick me up. Come January or February, whenever I'm ready to go, then they'll know that they'll have that weapon when they need it."

Jackson, meanwhile, pointed to the third quarter as the difference.

He wasn't happy with how the Lakers came out for the second half of Sunday's game against Seattle, which stretched an eight-point lead to 26 in minutes.

The Lakers were a completely different team in the third quarer Tuesday. They scored nine straight points before Minnesota called a timeout, and went on to win the third quarter 25-18. Bynum provided the exclamation point with a thunderous block on James at the rim. The crowd roared and Bynum had the defensive highlight of his young career.

"Andrew was the youngest player ever picked," Odom said, "and I think he wants to live up to the responsibility that comes along with that."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:51:45 PM
Jackson wants more from Smush (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4621194)

BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:11/07/2006 10:36:20 PM PST

There was a flip side to the comment Lakers coach Phil Jackson made at Monday's practice that if guard Jordan Farmar was not a rookie, "I would say he's playing better than some of our starters and guys who are playing ahead of him."

The player who wasn't mentioned was guard Smush Parker, who started all 82 games last season for the Lakers. And Jackson was asked before Tuesday's game if he was happy with Parker's play so far.

Jackson said of Parker: "There's been games or minutes that he's played extremely well," but he was disappointed by a stretch at the start of the second quarter Sunday when Parker was asked to lead a unit without Kobe Bryant or Lamar Odom.

"I put Smush out there with Luke (Walton) to try and give that second unit a little direction," Jackson said. "I just didn't feel that either one of them exerted the kind of influence that they can on the floor. We talked a little bit about that yesterday as a basketball club.

"Maybe Jordan has more of an initiative right now than Smush does as far as energizing the team and directing a team and being a natural point guard in that respect. Maybe he's best off just left alone there with that second unit, not bringing a leadership guy in there, an experienced veteran in there, and see how he fares. Just let him sink or swim."
With Parker and Walton joined by Brian Cook, Vladimir Radmanovic and Maurice Evans, the Lakers gave up 11 straight points to Seattle in three minutes Sunday and committed five turnovers.

Heart to heart: Forward Ronny Turiaf developed a friendship with former Minnesota guard Fred Hoiberg, who underwent open heart surgery a month before Turiaf did in the summer of 2005.

The two talked on the phone and had a friendly rivalry, as was the case when one rode a bike for 10 minutes before the other.

They caught up before Tuesday's game, which Hoiberg attended in his new job as a Timberwolves assistant general manager.

"It was just an amazing story between him and me," Turiaf said.

Developing situation: After being waived the day before the season, Devin Green decided he was best served playing in the NBA Development League.

The guard wound up being the first-round draft pick of the D-Fenders, the Lakers' new minor-league affiliate.

"It's a familiar situation," Green said of the D-Fenders, who will play the same triangle offense as the Lakers. "As of the day that I got waived, everybody had their final roster set.

"It wasn't my only option but it was my best option to possibly continue playing in the league. I might be down there for two, three weeks, but if I play well, I can be pulled up just like that."

The Lakers do not control Green's rights, although he apparently will stay close to the team. Green, who will start training camp with the D-Fenders on Saturday, stopped by the locker room Tuesday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:54:07 PM
McKie Nears His Return (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_B_lakers_notes_08.3cf5ad6.html)

01:09 AM PST on Wednesday, November 8, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
LOS ANGELES - He does not want his career to end like this, with injuries not allowing him to play much for the Lakers.

So Aaron McKie has continued to work hard and gotten so much better that Coach Phil Jackson said the 6-foot-5 guard is close to being activated.

McKie, who signed a two-year, $5 million deal during the summer of 2005, played just 14 games last season. He missed 50 because of a torn left quadriceps tendon.

McKie has been out since the exhibition season with inflammation in a disk in his back.

"Even if I'm put on the active list, I don't know what my minutes will be," he said Tuesday. "I'm still getting a little sore from working out but I'm getting better."

At 34, McKie knows his career is winding down but feels he still has something left.

"I just want to do as much as I can to put myself in a situation to where I can help this team," he said.

Kwame Back Friday?

Kwame Brown has been practicing with the Lakers and also is close to be activated.

Brown has been out with a bruise in his right rotator cuff. Lakers public relations director John Black said Brown will practice Thursday and if all goes well, Brown will play Friday night against Detroit.

Impressed With Farmar

Jackson, impressed by the play of Jordan Farmar, said the rookie has "moxie" and may play himself into more playing time.

"Maybe Jordan has more of an initiative right now than Smush (Parker) does, as far as energizing the team and directing a team and being a natural point guard in that respect," Jackson said. "Maybe he's best off just left alone with that second unit."

Farmar, averaging 17.4 minutes, was held scoreless for the first time Tuesday, missing all seven of his shots. Parker had 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting.

Jackson Just Joking

Jackson said that when he said he'd give assistant coach Kurt Rambis a C-plus for his job running the Lakers while Jackson recovered from his hip replacement, he was just joking.

Jackson said Rambis deserved an A for the work he did running the Lakers during training camp, the exhibition season and the one regular-season victory he coached against Golden State.

Green Sighting

Devin Green, waived by the Lakers before the season started, visited his former teammates at Staples Center and worked out with the team's support staff.

Green said he was disappointed at being let go by the Lakers but was chosen by their developmental league D-fenders team that will play its games here.

The Lakers don't own Green's rights, and he may be picked up by any team, although not until after the D-fenders hold training camp.

"I didn't think I was going to get waived but I braced myself for it," he said. "But I don't plan on being down long."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 12:59:42 PM
Farmar will no longer get a scrutiny-free ride (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-simers8nov08,1,689093.column?page=2&coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

November 8, 2006
TJ Simers

I'VE NEVER been crazy about talking to college kids or rookies, remembering what it was like to communicate with my own kids when they were that age.

At some point someone is going to say something wrong, and while I'm still sending the 30-year-old to time out on occasion, I'm not sure that would fly with a young Bruin or Laker.

It would be easy, of course, to pick on the college kids or rookies, and get a rise out of them making for easy column fodder, but picking on teenagers just doesn't seem like good sport, especially when there are so many self-important veterans to tweak.

On occasion there's an exception — Dodgers rookie Andre Ethier, coming to mind, popping off and declining the opportunity to reconsider before getting the Page 2 treatment. But for the most part, college kids and rookies are going to get a pass here.

That's why I never talked to Jordan Farmar while he was at UCLA. And while I probably would've waited another year to allow him to get his feet under him in a Lakers jersey, I wanted to know where I went wrong.

I thought Farmar left UCLA too early, too quick to make the jump to the pros and then figured he would have no place in the Lakers' plans any time soon.

So I hoped at the very least he would make me feel better, and tell me that even he was surprised by his immediate impact on the Lakers' fortunes.

"Not at all," the kid said. "My expectations are a lot higher than what I've done so far, so I guess you could say I'm not meeting my expectations."

I told him that, just the other day, UCLA Coach Ben Howland was saying he'd have urged Farmar to turn pro if someone could've guaranteed Farmar he would be one of the first 20 players selected — thereby earning a good chunk of money.

But Farmar went No. 26, and said, "For [Howland], it's all about money.

"I'm going to make money regardless," he added. "I landed in the perfect situation. It was just time. My time at UCLA had come to an end."

OK, so just tell me you were a little nervous about getting off to a good start up here in the big time.

"I'm never nervous," Farmar said. "I'm getting paid to do this. I'm a professional."

I checked his Lakers bio. He's not only a rookie, he's still a teenager at age 19.

"At UCLA you play against the pros a lot during the summer," the kid said. "I held my own out there, so I knew I could play this game."

So far, hard to argue. In the team's first four games, Farmar was making nearly 67% of his shots from the field, and playing in prime-time situations for the Lakers. Instead of beginning the season in the D League, Smush Parker and Sasha Vujacic are facing a significant challenge for playing time. Scratch that, Farmar already has left Vujacic behind.

"It's like having a veteran head on a young body," said Paul Westphal, former NBA player and coach now doing work for Fox Sports Net. "He's going to be around this league for a long time."

But I never thought he'd have this kind of impact so soon.

"It was easy to be fooled," Westphal said. "He was playing at about 70% last year, dragging that bad ankle around. But look at him, he's just 19. That's amazing."

How amazing is this? Five games into his NBA career, a "We want Farmar" chant could be heard in Staples Center. In the first quarter.
And when he got the call off the bench with 6.5 seconds left in the first quarter against Minnesota, there was a noticeable buzz in the arena. It continued when he picked up a loose ball, turned and fired a half-court shot at the buzzer, the ball bounding off the front of the rim and missing by just that much from bringing everyone to their feet. And all in 6.5 seconds.

"As long as I'm an asset, I can be on the court," said Farmar, who has obviously gained Phil Jackson's confidence.

 Before the game, Jackson was talking about Farmar's "recognition of the game" and his sense of anticipation, describing Farmar like a hockey coach might have described Wayne Gretzky's knack for knowing where the puck was going to be before anyone else.

I guess that explains why he was somewhat of a pest on the court, buzzing around the Timberwolves and looking as if this is just what the old pro does for a living.

I know this, I'm going to feel a lot better from now on when I get the chance to tease — or rip him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on November 08, 2006, 01:38:01 PM
2.  J . O  will continue to grow as a player, the day you stop growing is the day when people start hinting that you should retire.





That's a load of bullshit...Name me ONE legendary big who was at his best towards the end of his career. Even if you can find one, you KNOW that's not how it usually is...PeACe

numbers may go down but importance on the court increases, wisdom, knowledge of the game, players, coaches' strategies. Hakeem didn't put up MONSTER numbers but he was still growing after his two championships, robinson's numbers dwindled toward the end of his career but he was still able to lead his team to victory (with theh help of duncan) and was still an asset as he was mentoring duncan. kareem wasn't putting up spectacular numbers toward the end of his career either but he went from throwing up big numbers to be able to take over games to being able to mentally take over games , watch a couple of classic games from the 87 season  on nba tv when they show them , he only scores 12 points but his presence in the game is the difference maker and the way he outsmarts the oppenents is phenominal.

same with JO he might not ever be like shaq and average 28 points per game but i can see him growing more mentally from where he's at now, he's already in a leadership role and that's all he needs to continue growing
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 08, 2006, 01:48:45 PM
Props To Bynum for all the Career Highs he had Last night  :cheers:....He did all that shit in 29 minutes  :o ...He could of had a 30/20 game if he could play 40 minutes...And i also heard he was the youngest player in Laker history with a 20/10 game 8)

And i was a little disappointed with the team again...To Many turnover's...when you turn the ball over you're going to keep the other team in the game...Lakers had 19 point lead with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter and then we got sloppy again turning the ball over and the T-Wolves came back & our starters had to play in the last couple of minutes of the game.....I wish we could of just put them away early so our starters could rest in the 4th quarter and be fresh for tonight's game.....I still think we're going to win tonight but it's going to be tough...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on November 08, 2006, 02:26:50 PM
Props To Bynum for all the Career Highs he had Last night  :cheers:....He did all that shit in 29 minutes  :o ...He could of had a 30/20 game if he could play 40 minutes...And i also heard he was the youngest player in Laker history with a 20/10 game 8)

And i was a little disappointed with the team again...To Many turnover's...when you turn the ball over you're going to keep the other team in the game...Lakers had 19 point lead with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter and then we got sloppy again turning the ball over and the T-Wolves came back & our starters had to play in the last couple of minutes of the game.....I wish we could of just put them away early so our starters could rest in the 4th quarter and be fresh for tonight's game.....I still think we're going to win tonight but it's going to be tough...


if this was march or april you'd want that, but i think that was good that we had the lead cut and the starters had to come back in, it helps the secondary know what they have to work on and helps the starters develop more chemistry in case kwame brown and mihm arn't gonig to work out as starters
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 08, 2006, 03:37:43 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 04:33:32 PM
Second-year kid on the block (http://blogs.ocregister.com/lakers/archives/2006/11/secondyear_kid.html#more)

November 07, 2006

Somewhere, Jim Buss had to be dancing and partying until his ever-present baseball cap fell right off. Andrew Bynum, the kid Buss saw work out and decided the Lakers just had to have, showcased all his potential with key play after key play against Minnesota.

As I noted in the game story for Wednesday's paper, this was the first time the Lakers faced a team playing a basic basketball format -- instead of the high-speed racing of the Suns, Warriors and Sonics with rampant pick-and-rolls directed at Bynum -- and we saw what Bynum could do when the other team is playing his game. And this is after he already has had some star turns in this second year of NBA ball against those teams.

Because Minnesota's centers (Mark Blount and Eddie Griffin) aren't exactly titans, Bynum was extra free to sluff off his man and prowl the lane to block and change shots. He did this really well and showed why the Lakers believe he can be the sort of defensive menace that Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm can't be.

Said Phil Jackson: "We hope that he can become a guy who can protect the lane for us. It's something we haven't had for a couple of years no, but he's the one we had envisioned would be that kind of guy."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 08, 2006, 04:45:17 PM
it looks like he's goin to be ready sooner than I thought.


That's why you should always listen to me when it comes to the Lakers. 8)
lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 04:52:25 PM
Kareem, the teacher (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-lakeweb8nov09,1,3764317.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
6:56 AM PST, November 8, 2006

This really is an ideal situation for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The spotlight, whose glare he abhorred, shines elsewhere these days. While a new generation of Lakers perform under the bright lights, Abdul-Jabbar can sit off to the side in a Staples Center seat.

while nothing can compare to winning six NBA titles and the distinction of being the league's all-time leading scorer, Abdul-Jabbar is getting more-than-adequate satisfaction these days from watching his prize pupil excel.

Nineteen-year-old center Andrew Bynum, who has been under Abdul-Jabbar's expansive wing since joining the team a year ago as a first-round draft choice, is off to an impressive start. Bynum's best performance so far came Tuesday night at Staples Center where he had career highs in points (20) and rebounds (14), along with several crucial blocks.

"I always felt he would improve if he got the minutes," said Abdul-Jabbar after the game. "Practice is no place to learn."

"What I've tried to teach him is to be in the right place at the right time. His biggest problem was standing around watching what was going on instead of moving his feet.

"It's not just that I coach him. I feel as close to him as if he was my nephew. He was just 17 when he got here, but being a parent myself helped me deal with him. And he's a great kid."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 04:56:16 PM
Blazers won't have Roy tonight against Lakers (http://www.columbian.com/sports/localNews/11082006news74663.cfm)

Wednesday, November 8, 2006
By BRIAN HENDRICKSON Columbian staff writer

TUALATIN, Ore. -- Brandon Roy will miss tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. But the injury that sidelined the Portland Trail Blazers rookie during Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers doesn't appear to be serious.

An MRI on Monday revealed that Roy has an impingement in his left talus (ankle bone), according to a release on the Blazers' Web site late Tuesday afternoon. An impingement occurs when inflammation, bone spurs or fluid buildup causes a tendon to rub against a bone, and can be the result of a previous injury -- such as an ankle sprain -- according to emedicine.com.

Roy was given a cortisone injection and will be fitted with an orthotic insert for his shoe. He is expected to sit out tonight, but is listed as probable for Friday's game against New Orleans.

The news was a sharp contrast to the mood at Tuesday's practice, when Blazers coach Nate McMillan expressed disappointment and frustration over the possibility of losing Roy for an extended period. Roy, considered an early leading candidate for rookie of the year, averaged 14.5 points and 4.3 assists in his first four games.

"The guy was doing some good things for us," McMillan said before learning the results of Roy's MRI. "I think everybody was getting excited about his play. We were starting to get a feel for what he could do and how we wanted to use him. He's a key guy. Anytime you lose a key guy in your rotation, it hurts you. He's a big part of what we were doing and how we were building this team. So it's a big blow for us."

Roy complained of heel pain during Portland's 102-89 loss to the Clippers on Monday. He scored three points in 14 minutes before sitting out the second half.

The initial fears were that Roy broke a bone or injured his Achilles' tendon. But the Blazers' announcement indicated the injury was much less severe.

It was a fortunate break for a team that has caught few this fall in terms of injuries. Portland will only have 10 healthy players available tonight because LaMarcus Aldridge (right shoulder), Raef LaFrentz (left soleus), Darius Miles (right knee) and Joel Przybilla (bruised lower abdomen) are also out with injuries.

Roy's absence will force more lineup shuffling. Martell Webster -- who has played extensively at small forward -- will likely start at Roy's shooting guard spot, further thinning a Blazers frontcourt that already has lost four members to injuries.

That lack of size already hurt Portland on Monday night, when the Clippers used their height advantage to hold a 45-38 rebounding edge and score 48 points in the paint.

"How do you prevent that?" McMillan said. "I think you focus on it and make an effort to get it done because of the lack of size and the fact that we have to get in there and help each other on the boards. Other than that, there's no other way."

The thin frontcourt likely won't improve quickly. LaFrentz isn't expected to return for a couple more weeks, and though Aldridge said he probably could play immediately if the Blazers needed him, both he and McMillan said they don't want to rush his return. Przybilla isn't expected to be available until early next week.

That made word of Roy's quick return a welcome break for a team already in search of one.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 04:59:48 PM
Heart ailments bind Hoiberg, Turiaf
The two finally meet face to face (http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/15955066.htm)


BY RICK ALONZO
Pioneer Press

LOS ANGELES — Ronny Turiaf and Fred Hoiberg met for the first time Tuesday night. They shook hands on the court at Staples Center a couple hours before Turiaf's Los Angeles Lakers faced Hoiberg's Timberwolves.

Their meeting probably wouldn't have happened if not for an unfortunate coincidence — both had dangerous heart abnormalities.

They've developed a friendship since each underwent open-heart surgery more than a year ago to correct the same problem, an enlarged aortic root.

Turiaf returned to the court in February — a stunning recovery after major surgery. Hoiberg never played another NBA game — he needed a pacemaker implanted, Turiaf did not — and is now an assistant general manager for the Wolves.

"I don't feel lucky to be back on the court," Turiaf said. "I feel lucky to be alive."

After Turiaf found out in the summer of 2005 that he needed heart surgery, his agent contacted Hoiberg to ask him if he would talk to Turiaf. Hoiberg was happy to do it.

"He's the one who showed me the way after my surgery," Turiaf said. "He was there for me. He was trying to show me what to expect. I was definitely blessed, and I mean that, to be able to talk to him and know what to expect."

Hoiberg told Turiaf about the pain he would feel after the surgery, both physical and mental. He told Turiaf that he would fight depression and that his recovery would come one day at a time. First Turiaf would have to start walking, then slowly increase his activity to jogging and shooting. Hoiberg told him that, above all else, it was important to keep a positive attitude.

Fortunately for Turiaf, he played in his first NBA game about six months after his surgery. Now he's better than ever. He entered Tuesday's game averaging 10.8 points and 4.5 rebounds.

"At first it was tough on him because he didn't know if he'd ever play again," Hoiberg said. "He told me when he first found out about it he didn't know if he'd ever live a normal life. To be able to get the normalcy back in your life and be able to do the things you normally do, that's a big help for someone who's been through that procedure."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 05:03:00 PM
Lakers look like they’re going to be better than expected  (http://www.hoopsvibe.com/nba/nba-articles/lakers-look-like-they-re-going-to-be-better-than-expected-ar35813.html)

By Eric Williams
11.8.2006 - Updated on 11.8.2006

I know the Los Angeles Lakers just lost their first game of the season to the Seattle Supersonics 117-101 after getting off to a 3-0 start, but I am here to warn every western conference opponent that the Lakers could actually be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time this season.

 Yes, it’s still quite early, and I don’t want to get carried away after just a handful of games, but if the young Lakers, who were a one-man show for the majority of the year last season, can, not only qualify for last year’s playoffs, but give the talented Phoenix Suns quite a series before bowing out in the first round, how good can they be with a few actual real players this year?

 The answer? Very good – I think.

 Of course the Lakers have arguably the best player on the planet in Kobe Bryant and one who is totally unstoppable at times, particularly late in games with the contest still in the balance, but I believe the additions of veterans of Vladimir Radmanovic and Maurice Evans, not to mention the continued growth of forwards, Luke Walton and Ronny Turiaf and now, young center, Andrew Bynum, makes the Lakers legitimate contenders for a berth in the western conference finals.

 However, I also believe that the Lakers’ chances this season will also depend heavily upon the performance of one player in particular – Lamar Odom.

 If Odom can truly play the role of Scottie Pippen to Bryant’s Michael Jordan in head coach, Phil Jackson’s vaunted triangle offense, then the Lakers could give opponents fits this season.

 “We have a lot of guys who can do a lot of things,” assistant coach, Kurt Rambis said last week. “If we can get them to understand their potential and their ability to work together, I think we’re going to have a really good ball club.”

 Even the young Turiaf, who had open-heart surgery last season, knows that the Lakers could be something special in the near future.

 “I’m thankful for the opportunity I have,” Turiaf, said. “I’m just trying to have some fun, and I have really great teammates. We’re a young team, and it’s fun when young guys get an opportunity to showcase their skills.”

 Walton, the son of the almost legendary Bill Walton seems to realize that something special could be happening in Los Angeles and even downplayed his performance in posting a career-high 20 points in one game last week.

“Having Kobe back, watching Ronny (Turiaf) come up big in the end, that was awesome. That was a lot more fun for me than having a career high in points, ”Walton said.

 Even Bryant, who was known to be a selfish player early in his career is learning to appreciate his young teammates and seems to be taking the role of team leader very seriously these days.

 “The guys worked extremely hard in the offseason,” Bryant said. “To step up when we needed them at the beginning of the season is great.”

 Once again, I realize that it’s extremely early in the season and that the Lakers have a long way to go, but something tells me that this team is going to be a legitimate threat come playoff time. One thing’s for sure, it’s going to be fun watching this team grow up.

 I also want to add that, in retrospect, the Lakers and their owner, Dr. Jerry Buss may have made the correct call in keeping Bryant and trading Shaquille O’Neal a couple of seasons ago.

 Sure Shaq got his ring without Bryant (but with Dwayne Wade) last season, but in the long run, it looks like the Lakers could actually be a better team than the Heat in another season or two. Once again though, we shall see.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 08, 2006, 05:07:09 PM
In full bloom
An emerging Bynum, 19, central to Lakers' success (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/chris_mannix/11/08/bynum.lakers/)


Posted: Wednesday November 8, 2006 11:24AM; Updated: Wednesday November 8, 2006 12:52PM
 
The defining moment of Andrew Bynum's rookie season wasn't a 30-point outburst or an emphatic blocked shot that announced the arrival of the youngest player ever drafted in NBA history. No, the defining moment for Bynum was a well-placed elbow to a player who has a little bit of history in the Los Angeles area: Shaquille O'Neal.

Bynum's tussle with O'Neal -- which immediately followed a spinning dunk on the Diesel in a game last January -- was a clear signal to the rest of the league that in Bynum, well, the Lakers had found their man. They just had to develop him.

It hasn't taken long. Thrust into the starting lineup for an injured Kwame Brown (shoulder) and Chris Mihm (ankle), Bynum, who was the youngest opening-night starter this season, has already exceeded expectations. In limited playing time (21.2 minutes a game), the 19-year-old has given the Lakers the type of post presence that has become an afterthought in Hollywood since O'Neal left town. Not bad for a guy who had never really watched game tape before last season.

Certainly no one is comparing Bynum to O'Neal (at least not yet), but a productive Bynum -- which is something L.A. did not count on before the season -- will go a long way toward determining the Lakers' postseason aspirations. Let's face it: Going into the season, the only team in Los Angeles that was considered a contender was the one that dresses just down the hallway from the Lakers at the Staples Center. Despite the additions of Vladimir Radmanovic and, to a lesser extent, Maurice Evans, the Lakers were considered borderline playoff candidates in a conference that has gotten stronger at the bottom.

An emerging Bynum, however, changes that equation. No matter how many highlight-reel dunks lead off SportsCenter, the NBA has been and always will be a man's game. Well, a big man's game, to be more precise. It's no coincidence that seven of the last eight NBA championships have been won by teams anchored by O'Neal and Tim Duncan. The league can implement all the rule changes it wants to open up the game and make it a more exciting product. That's all well and good -- for the regular season. Playoff basketball is a different animal altogether, with physical, grind-it-out teams generally having a decided advantage.

The Lakers already have a spectacular nucleus in place. Kobe Bryant is still the best offensive player in the game. Lamar Odom, who has been playing like a man with a purpose this season following the tragic death of his infant son, is arguably the most versatile player this side of Cleveland. Radmanovic, Luke Walton, Brown and Smush Parker are serviceable role players. The pieces are in place. You don't think Phil Jackson sees this? Word out of Los Angeles is that Jackson is interested in a contract extension.

They just need that anchor, the safety valve that can open up the floor on one end and stuff up the lane at the other. Is it too early to place such lofty expectations on a player like Bynum, who is barely removed from having to attend gym class? Absolutely. Sometimes we are so blinded by Bynum's size that we forget how young he really is. Before a game last season Bynum couldn't remember the last name of a friend for whom he wanted to leave tickets. So on the ticket envelope he wrote his friend's first name and a description: short and black. Bryant might still be laughing.

But in the NBA the learning curve is a flexible one that varies from player to player. Should Bynum bend it in his direction, the Lakers will once again be a team to reckon with.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 08, 2006, 06:37:09 PM
Oh shit....Anybody watching LTV right now? Bynum is goin to stay in the starting line up when Kwame comes back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 08, 2006, 08:33:09 PM
Oh shit....Anybody watching LTV right now? Bynum is goin to stay in the starting line up when Kwame comes back.

They should put Kwame at PF. That would give us a big lineup and it adds defense to the post.

Andrew Bynum
Kwame Brown
Lamar Odom
Kobe Bryant
Jordan Farmar...I mean Smush Parker
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 08, 2006, 09:57:29 PM
I wouldn't leave Luke on the bench regarding at what level he's playing right now.. he's our most consistent player til the beginning.. I see a potential MIP right here..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 08, 2006, 10:05:52 PM
Cachooka mix against the Wolves , dopeness as usual

http://www.sendspace.com/file/925ml5
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 08, 2006, 10:18:56 PM
Oh shit....Anybody watching LTV right now? Bynum is goin to stay in the starting line up when Kwame comes back.
^ Great news...& I can't wait til' Friday's game... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 08, 2006, 10:59:45 PM
Oh shit....Anybody watching LTV right now? Bynum is goin to stay in the starting line up when Kwame comes back.
^ Great news...& I can't wait til' Friday's game... 8)
o yeah im going.. c me with my gold rag pocket..damn i loss my gold rag when i drop the homie of the house and i have that shIt on my lap cause i took it off when i got out of da car that shit falls and i left it over there....DONT TRIP I MIGH GET 1 2MORROW 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 08, 2006, 11:32:38 PM
I wouldn't leave Luke on the bench regarding at what level he's playing right now.. he's our most consistent player til the beginning.. I see a potential MIP right here..

Yeah he's really showed a lot of improvement (then again...what player doesn't in a contract year), but he might have to take a bench spot. I don't see Kwame coming off the bench. Their original plan was to put Mihm back at starting center and Kwame a pf anyway, so just replace Mihm with Bynum.

This is gonna sound insane, but I would put Walton at PG. He knows the triangle, he's a natural passer, he has great ball handling, and that height/weight would give him an easy advantage over every pg in the league (besides Livingston who is 6'7).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 09, 2006, 02:56:52 AM
wow im just finding out the lakers lost to portland. these fuckin websites keep mixing the scores up. i thought the lakers won 101 to 90 till i watched nba tv daily.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2006, 11:01:33 AM
I wouldn't leave Luke on the bench regarding at what level he's playing right now.. he's our most consistent player til the beginning.. I see a potential MIP right here..

Yeah he's really showed a lot of improvement (then again...what player doesn't in a contract year), but he might have to take a bench spot. I don't see Kwame coming off the bench. Their original plan was to put Mihm back at starting center and Kwame a pf anyway, so just replace Mihm with Bynum.

This is gonna sound insane, but I would put Walton at PG. He knows the triangle, he's a natural passer, he has great ball handling, and that height/weight would give him an easy advantage over every pg in the league (besides Livingston who is 6'7).


Do you have any clue what the fuck you're talking about? LMAO. They're not gunna start 2 centers at the same time (Bynum & Kwame), that would clog up the fucking lane and cause a major congestion in the triangle. The league is going small, you wan't Luke starting at point guard alongside 2 centers? LMAO. He doesn't have great handles to begin with and how the FUCK is he gunna defend opposing point guards? I wish you would make sense...And there was NEVER any plans of starting Mihm (for this season), I dunno where you got that from, he'll be lucky to be back in the rotation when he returns...As far as I'm concerned, this is how we're gunna look come playoff time:

PG Smush Parker...Jordan Farmar/Shammond Williams
SG Kobe Bryant...Sasha Vujacic/Aaron McKie
SF Luke Walton...Vladimir Radmanovic/Maurice Evans
PF Lamar Odom...Ronny Turiaf/Brian Cook
C Kwame Brown...Andrew Bynum/Chris Mihm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2006, 11:04:52 AM
wow im just finding out the lakers lost to portland. these fuckin websites keep mixing the scores up. i thought the lakers won 101 to 90 till i watched nba tv daily.


LOL...Watch the games, man...Anyways, we played a shitty game. Pretty much everyone besides Luke and Kobe were not really functioning well in the triangle last night. We got killed down low, Bynum only took one shot. it's like we were playing with no bigs...Hopefully, that all changes when Kwame gets back...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 09, 2006, 11:10:16 AM
wow im just finding out the lakers lost to portland. these fuckin websites keep mixing the scores up. i thought the lakers won 101 to 90 till i watched nba tv daily.


LOL...Watch the games, man...Anyways, we played a shitty game. Pretty much everyone besides Luke and Kobe were not really functioning well in the triangle last night. We got killed down low, Bynum only took one shot. it's like we were playing with no bigs...Hopefully, that all changes when Kwame gets back...PeACe

the game wasn't on tv. and i wasn't at home. now get off my damn back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2006, 11:26:14 AM
wow im just finding out the lakers lost to portland. these fuckin websites keep mixing the scores up. i thought the lakers won 101 to 90 till i watched nba tv daily.


LOL...Watch the games, man...Anyways, we played a shitty game. Pretty much everyone besides Luke and Kobe were not really functioning well in the triangle last night. We got killed down low, Bynum only took one shot. it's like we were playing with no bigs...Hopefully, that all changes when Kwame gets back...PeACe

the game wasn't on tv. and i wasn't at home. now get off my damn back.


How was I on your back? LOL...I just said "watch the games" and explained why we lost, since you didn't see it... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 09, 2006, 11:38:39 AM
Notebook: Kobe gets it, and that's where it gets good for Lakers (http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9788332)

In the second half of the Lakers home victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant rifled a pass into Luke Walton with a precision that would make Randy Moss shudder. If only his Oakland Raiders had a quarterback who could read a defense like Bryant can.
   
Wait! Is that Kobe passing the ball? (Getty Images)   
Bryant then gave Walton a wink and a grin that seemed to say, "Didn't think I could get that in there, did ya?" It was part of a near-perfect evening for the superstar guard, who scored 17 points on just seven field-goal attempts.

This is definitely a different Bryant, at least until he's completely healthy. Still not fully recovered from offseason knee surgery, Bryant is less interested in forcing up shots and more focused in serving as a decoy and leading the Lakers in assists, currently averaging better than seven per game. He's more interested in helping his teammates improve than he is calling his own number, and I have a hunch that will continue to be the case even when he is fit enough to drop 40 whenever he feels like it.

For the first time, really, I think Bryant gets it. Credit Phil Jackson for opening his eyes in time to make a run against Phoenix in last season's playoffs. Credit fate for the missed preseason games and the opportunity to watch teammates grow. Finally, credit the relationship Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade have forged.

That's right. It always seems to come back to the Daddy.

Old 34 went out and won himself another ring. He did so on the strength of his teammates, mainly Wade. In the back of his mind, Bryant had to be thinking, "I've got to get me one of those."

A ring?

No, a Wade.

Lamar Odom has never lived up to his potential with the Lakers. Early reports were that he felt frustrated and handcuffed by Bryant within the team's offense. Now he's a completely different player. This is the Odom the Lakers envisioned when they pulled the trigger and moved the Diesel to South Florida. Odom arrived this season focused and driven and put the Lakers on his back with Bryant down.

Bryant witnessed the Lakers go down 19 in the first quarter against the rival Suns and then watched them bounce back without one of his patented 20-point quarters. He watched Odom lead them.

In his first night back on the court, Bryant eased back in while the rest of his teammates scorched Seattle, shooting better than 55 percent. He also watched Ronny Turiaf, a charismatic young forward who lost his rookie season to open heart surgery, dominate the game off the bench with his energy. Turiaf retrieved every loose ball, and he just seemed hungrier than everyone on the floor.

Afterward, Bryant said on national television that Turiaf was someone "he had taken under his wing."

Sound familiar?

Bryant is cultivating running mates for the first time. It might not necessarily be the relationship O'Neal and Wade have in Miami, because at 28, Bryant is still in his prime, and O'Neal is winding down, but the principle is the same. He's investing in his guys because they're the ones who are going to help him take them to the top.

In Wade, O'Neal found a player with the same playmaking skills and fearlessness Bryant had, and now the situation might be repeating itself in L.A. There hasn't been a 19-year-old center more promising than Andrew Bynum since O'Neal himself. And it can't hurt to have Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as your instructor.

Bynum has set career highs twice in 10 days, going for 20 points and 14 rebounds against the Timberwolves. He was dropping hook shots on Kevin Garnett, stuffing dunks in the face of whoever dared to challenge at the rim and altering and swatting shots with startling consistency. He dominated almost every one of the 29 minutes he played.

Meanwhile, Bryant sat back and beamed.

"It's just on me to be big brother," he said, "to be happy for him and tell him how good of a job he's done."

Big Brother is watching. And waiting. His own Wade, or a reasonable facsimile, is already on the roster, slowly coming into his own. Kwame Brown might come back Friday, tossing his vast promise into the ring as he, Bynum and Turiaf scrap for minutes.

For the first time since O'Neal left, the Lakers are a special basketball team. Bryant looks to be astute enough to have realized that his role must change. He's the veteran leader he has always wanted to be, even back in the day when he wasn't a veteran at all.

Before he was ready. Before he realized he'd need significant help.

Now, he has it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 09, 2006, 11:48:51 AM
Kwame return will improve our defense inside, no way Randolph would have a such game with Kwame defend on him...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 09, 2006, 11:58:52 AM
wow im just finding out the lakers lost to portland. these fuckin websites keep mixing the scores up. i thought the lakers won 101 to 90 till i watched nba tv daily.


LOL...Watch the games, man...Anyways, we played a shitty game. Pretty much everyone besides Luke and Kobe were not really functioning well in the triangle last night. We got killed down low, Bynum only took one shot. it's like we were playing with no bigs...Hopefully, that all changes when Kwame gets back...PeACe

the game wasn't on tv. and i wasn't at home. now get off my damn back.


How was I on your back? LOL...I just said "watch the games" and explained why we lost, since you didn't see it... ::)

It's just a phrase I use. Don't go getting all Raja Bell on me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 09, 2006, 12:10:48 PM
Kwame return will improve our defense inside, no way Randolph would have a such game with Kwame defend on him...

Wassup with Mihm?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 09, 2006, 12:21:40 PM
Kwame return will improve our defense inside, no way Randolph would have a such game with Kwame defend on him...

Wassup with Mihm?
without a doubt but I still consider Mihm will receive "shitty fouls" so he can't have the same impact as Kwame intensity and time wise  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 09, 2006, 12:31:12 PM
Mihm is going to be out for a while.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2006, 04:17:06 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @ Portland Trailblazers 11/08/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061108/LALPOR/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2006, 04:25:15 PM
Mihm Getting Restless (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_09.39bc3dd.html)

12:56 AM PST on Thursday, November 9, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise
 
PORTLAND, ORE. - A lot is weighing on Chris Mihm's mind.

He is in the final year of his contract, still recovering from right ankle surgery that sidelined him for the exhibition season and the first six games of this season.

Mihm, who was injured March 12 against Seattle and had surgery in July, became so concerned about his slow recovery that he flew to Baltimore on Wednesday to see a specialist today.

"This is a contract year, and we want him to have a great year," Coach Phil Jackson said. "This obviously is something he didn't ... foresee ... to have an operation in July and to be sitting here in October and November and sitting behind the 8-ball."

Jackson said Mihm has tendinitis and swelling in the ankle and that Mihm had a setback after a recent therapy session.

"We're trying to make progress, and it just seems like it's one step forward and two steps backwards right now," Jackson said. "He's concerned. We want him to get comfortable and have confidence to have advancement. But it has been very disheartening for him."

Brown Won't Bump Bynum

The Lakers hope Kwame Brown will play Friday night against Detroit at Staples Center, but he wouldn't be the starting center.

Andrew Bynum has been impressive as the starting center, and Jackson said that won't immediately change when Brown returns from the bruised rotator cuff that has sidelined him since the exhibition season.

"Someone is going to have to beat him (Bynum) out of that spot," Jackson said. "You just don't give it away if a player plays well ... He'll stay out there."

Jackson said Brown had a hard run in practice Monday but fatigued quickly. Brown is expected to practice today, and if all goes well, he will play Friday.

"If Kwame can give us a backup right now, that's what we're looking for most of all," Jackson said.

What, Me Worry?

Upon hearing that former Knicks coach Larry Brown got an $18.5 million settlement from them, Jackson said Brown made out fine and probably will have a chance to coach again.

When told that Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expressed concern about another coach not getting all his money after being fired -- Brown had $41 million left on his deal -- Jackson said he didn't want to express an opinion on the matter.

Jackson was asked if he were worried about a bad precedent for coaches being set.

"If that was a concern to people, Popovich probably should have weighed in on (Clippers owner Donald) Sterling about two or three coaches ago when he was breaking all their contracts years ago," Jackson said. "That was the time he should have been backing up coaches, not about a $40 million situation that ends up with $18 million. It's about guys who were owed $500,000 or $600,000. They needed that kind of money...

"It was something that got us angry as a coaches' association," Jackson added, "but (Clippers coach) Mike Dunleavy has changed all that and he's got him to fork over some money."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2006, 04:28:46 PM
Brown set to return but not as a starter (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep9nov09,1,4418892.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
November 9, 2006

PORTLAND, ORE. — Kwame Brown was the starting center when last season ended and was supposed to be there again this season.

In between, he sustained a bruised rotator cuff and bursitis in his right shoulder and might have lost his job to Andrew Bynum.

 Brown was expected to play for the first time this season Friday against Detroit, assuming he looks good in today's practice, Coach Phil Jackson said.

Brown, in the second year of a three-year contract, averaged 13.6 points and 9.2 rebounds in the team's final 13 regular-season games last season, then 12.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in the playoffs.

But Bynum has alleviated some concerns about turning over the starting center's job to a 19-year-old. He did not, however, play well Wednesday against Portland, finishing a foul-plagued game with two points and five rebounds in nearly 21 minutes.

"More than likely, we'll stay with the same lineup and work Kwame into the lineup as he goes along," Jackson said. "Kwame could give us a backup right now and that's what we're looking for most of all."

Jackson said Brown and Bynum might play at the same time in some situations.

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The New York Knicks reportedly agreed to pay Larry Brown $18.5 million of the $41 million left on his contract when he was fired in June, an arrangement that led to a Clippers reference when Jackson was asked about it.

Jackson said he didn't think Brown's situation was as much of an issue as San Antonio Coach Gregg Popovich, who hoped the less-than-50% settlement would not set a precedent for fired coaches.

Jackson thought Popovich should have been more concerned when Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling sued Bill Fitch in 2001 for breach of contract. Sterling alleged that Fitch had a duty to find another employer after the Clippers fired him in 1998 with two years left on his contract. Fitch was 67 at the time.

"If [Brown's settlement] was a concern to people, Popovich probably should have weighed in on Sterling about two or three coaches ago when he was breaking all their contracts," Jackson said. "That was the time he should have been backing up coaches, not about a $40-million situation that ends up with $18 million. It's about guys that were owed $500,000 or $600,000 who needed that kind of money.

"Those were concerns to our coaches association, where an owner was exacerbating a situation. It was something that got us angry as a coaches association, but Mike Dunleavy has changed all that and he's got him to fork over some money."

Dunleavy, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is in the process of negotiating an extension with the Clippers.

Clippers spokesman Joe Safety, when reached for comment, said he would "elect not to react to Phil's unfounded rantings."

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Center Chris Mihm flew to Baltimore on Wednesday to consult with a specialist after continued swelling and pain in his right ankle.

Mihm has not played this season and missed 24 of 25 games at the end of last season after sustaining a severe sprain. He had surgery in July.

"One step forward, two steps backward," Jackson said. "He's concerned and we want him to get comfortable … it's been very disheartening for him."

Mihm had a nighttime flare-up after a recent workout and could not exercise the next day, Jackson said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 09, 2006, 06:00:37 PM
It's obvious Phil has been experimenting with some line-ups the last couple of games especially last night...only a stupid coach would leave his 2nd unit for the first 6 minutes of the 4th quarter when they are not even doing shit....The Lakers were stuck at 69 points for a long ass time and Phil still kept the 2nd unit out there...

The Lakers could of won this game if...1) they don't make stupid turnovers    ..2) If they would of put the t'wolves away in the 3rd quarter and have the starters rest in the 4th quarter


Lamar needs to step his game up..im not going to rip him yet but if keeps this up imma have no choice  ;D ....

And Luke is having a great season so far 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 09, 2006, 10:37:47 PM
1 year ago this thread was made  :cheers: :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 10, 2006, 04:30:40 PM
2NIGHT @ 7:30PM with the PISS THEM..

L A K E R 2 DA MOTHERFUCKER S AND STILL SAYING FUCK YALL HATERZ MIDDLE FINGER UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 10, 2006, 04:41:49 PM
1 year ago this thread was made  :cheers: :raisetheroof:

 :'( A joyus occasion
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 10, 2006, 09:53:13 PM
 ??? WOW
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 10, 2006, 10:39:50 PM
 :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 10, 2006, 11:38:53 PM
 >:(

SUNDAY IM SURE 4 DIZ ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 11, 2006, 12:56:52 AM
Horrible game...We definitely need Kwame and even Mihm back for interior defense. Lamar is in a slump and Kobe is being way too passive on offense, trying to get others involed a little too much. Hopefully, we get back on track soon...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 11, 2006, 03:56:38 AM
^^^^^ Mihm is out for the season ,  :'( BAD NEWS


Lakers center Chris Mihm will undergo surgery Monday to repair a ligament and tendon in his right ankle, a procedure that will likely keep him sidelined for most of the season, the team said Friday night.

Mihm injured his ankle in a game against Seattle on March 12 and played just once the rest of last season. He had ankle surgery July 26 and missed training camp and all eight preseason games


The latest surgery will be done in Baltimore. His projected recovery time is five to eight months.

"Although I knew a few months ago that there was a chance I'd need such a surgery, it was my hope that through alternative methods and therapy, I'd be able to join my Lakers teammates and make it through the season," Mihm said in a statement. "Unfortunately, despite an intense and grueling therapy regimen, my ankle simply has not responded the way I had hoped."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson had no comment on Mihm's status when asked before the game. He deferred to team spokesman John Black, who announced the latest setback in a news release.

"Naturally I'm disappointed, but I'm optimistic that in the long run this surgery will lead to a 100 percent recovery and I look forward to resuming my NBA career full-bore," Mihm said.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 11, 2006, 09:43:25 AM
Damn. Well it looks like Bynum and Kwame can make up in Mihm's absence.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 11, 2006, 09:53:11 AM
Horrible game...We definitely need Kwame and even Mihm back for interior defense. Lamar is in a slump and Kobe is being way too passive on offense, trying to get others involed a little too much. Hopefully, we get back on track soon...PeACe

Yeah man...I think the whole team is passing too much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 11, 2006, 12:11:20 PM
Horrible game...We definitely need Kwame and even Mihm back for interior defense. Lamar is in a slump and Kobe is being way too passive on offense, trying to get others involed a little too much. Hopefully, we get back on track soon...PeACe

Yeah man...I think the whole team is passing too much.

The triangle is moving too slow, I feel like Phil is experimenting too much and using too many different combos. I know we'll pick it up very soon though, Phil is notorious for this shit...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 11, 2006, 12:13:07 PM
^^^^^ Mihm is out for the season ,  :'( BAD NEWS


Lakers center Chris Mihm will undergo surgery Monday to repair a ligament and tendon in his right ankle, a procedure that will likely keep him sidelined for most of the season, the team said Friday night.

Mihm injured his ankle in a game against Seattle on March 12 and played just once the rest of last season. He had ankle surgery July 26 and missed training camp and all eight preseason games


The latest surgery will be done in Baltimore. His projected recovery time is five to eight months.

"Although I knew a few months ago that there was a chance I'd need such a surgery, it was my hope that through alternative methods and therapy, I'd be able to join my Lakers teammates and make it through the season," Mihm said in a statement. "Unfortunately, despite an intense and grueling therapy regimen, my ankle simply has not responded the way I had hoped."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson had no comment on Mihm's status when asked before the game. He deferred to team spokesman John Black, who announced the latest setback in a news release.

"Naturally I'm disappointed, but I'm optimistic that in the long run this surgery will lead to a 100 percent recovery and I look forward to resuming my NBA career full-bore," Mihm said.




Yea, I know, we shoulda traded him when we had the chance... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 11, 2006, 12:15:01 PM
Yea, I know, we shoulda traded him when we had the chance... :-\
When was that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 11, 2006, 12:22:27 PM
Yea, I know, we shoulda traded him when we had the chance... :-\
When was that?


Last season when his trade value was the highest... around January/February or so...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 11, 2006, 12:59:51 PM
^^^^^ Mihm is out for the season ,  :'( BAD NEWS


Lakers center Chris Mihm will undergo surgery Monday to repair a ligament and tendon in his right ankle, a procedure that will likely keep him sidelined for most of the season, the team said Friday night.

Mihm injured his ankle in a game against Seattle on March 12 and played just once the rest of last season. He had ankle surgery July 26 and missed training camp and all eight preseason games


The latest surgery will be done in Baltimore. His projected recovery time is five to eight months.

"Although I knew a few months ago that there was a chance I'd need such a surgery, it was my hope that through alternative methods and therapy, I'd be able to join my Lakers teammates and make it through the season," Mihm said in a statement. "Unfortunately, despite an intense and grueling therapy regimen, my ankle simply has not responded the way I had hoped."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson had no comment on Mihm's status when asked before the game. He deferred to team spokesman John Black, who announced the latest setback in a news release.

"Naturally I'm disappointed, but I'm optimistic that in the long run this surgery will lead to a 100 percent recovery and I look forward to resuming my NBA career full-bore," Mihm said.




Yea, I know, we shoulda traded him when we had the chance... :-\

lol now if I would've said that you would've written me a 20 page essay about how a real fan wouldn't say that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 11, 2006, 01:26:02 PM
^^^^^ Mihm is out for the season ,  :'( BAD NEWS


Lakers center Chris Mihm will undergo surgery Monday to repair a ligament and tendon in his right ankle, a procedure that will likely keep him sidelined for most of the season, the team said Friday night.

Mihm injured his ankle in a game against Seattle on March 12 and played just once the rest of last season. He had ankle surgery July 26 and missed training camp and all eight preseason games


The latest surgery will be done in Baltimore. His projected recovery time is five to eight months.

"Although I knew a few months ago that there was a chance I'd need such a surgery, it was my hope that through alternative methods and therapy, I'd be able to join my Lakers teammates and make it through the season," Mihm said in a statement. "Unfortunately, despite an intense and grueling therapy regimen, my ankle simply has not responded the way I had hoped."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson had no comment on Mihm's status when asked before the game. He deferred to team spokesman John Black, who announced the latest setback in a news release.

"Naturally I'm disappointed, but I'm optimistic that in the long run this surgery will lead to a 100 percent recovery and I look forward to resuming my NBA career full-bore," Mihm said.




Yea, I know, we shoulda traded him when we had the chance... :-\

lol now if I would've said that you would've written me a 20 page essay about how a real fan wouldn't say that.


Ummm, no...His contratct is up after this season, we have NO use for him...if you say shit like "we should trade Lamar" or "we need to get rid of Kwame" just cuz they're in a slump, that's when you'll hear from me...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 11, 2006, 01:28:42 PM
I really think we should trade Kwame. He hasn't done shit this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 11, 2006, 02:24:33 PM
I really think we should trade Kwame. He hasn't done shit this season.


 :D :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 11, 2006, 04:05:58 PM
I really think we should trade Kwame. He hasn't done shit this season.

Fuck it, and Shammond Williams too. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 11, 2006, 04:07:17 PM
lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 11, 2006, 04:45:32 PM
I really think we should trade Kwame. He hasn't done shit this season.

Fuck it, and Shammond Williams too. ;D
^LOL...but yo on the real, I feel Phil's just fuckin' around with the Lakers' heads with all these weird lineups in the games, especially Kobe & Lamar...I felt sorry for Lamar being the only one doin' shit on the court at the 4th quarter with 4 other players who couldn't execute much & then being ejected because you were just pissed, it's sad...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 11, 2006, 05:03:31 PM
I really think we should trade Kwame. He hasn't done shit this season.

Fuck it, and Shammond Williams too. ;D
^LOL...but yo on the real, I feel Phil's just fuckin' around with the Lakers' heads with all these weird lineups in the games, especially Kobe & Lamar...I felt sorry for Lamar being the only one doin' shit on the court at the 4th quarter with 4 other players who couldn't execute much & then being ejected because you were just pissed, it's sad...
i feel the same about phil
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 11, 2006, 09:06:24 PM
Coach Jackson blames Bryant/Odom for losses
Body: EL SEGUNDO – The Lakers were still reeling Thursday morning from their loss at Portland the previous evening when they regrouped at their practice facility.

The Lakers, plagued by an 18-turnover performance and the inability to overtake an inconsistent Portland team in the second half, picked up their second loss of the season against four victories.

Coach Phil Jackson "laid the blame" on team leaders Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom for the inability to hang onto the ball.

"They're the two guys that have the responsibility and they've got a high turnover ratio and they've got to start cutting down on trying to do too much and not (being) ready to do it," Jackson said. "The defense is identifying them, and they're not responding to the fact that they've got to make the plays earlier or quicker or pick the ball up sooner."

Bryant and Odom each had six turnovers Wednesday. Bryant is averaging a team-high five turnovers per game while Odom is averaging four.

Both players accepted the blame. Odom had a mental checklist of things that the Lakers need to improve on, though playing 13 of their next 14 games at Staples Center will help.

Odom said that in some cases players were trying to force passes. Other times there was too much passing or simply, "trying to hit the home run instead of trying to make the easy pass."

The Lakers need more offense from Odom, something they were getting at the beginning of the season when Bryant was out because of his knee injury. Odom averaged 28 points through the first three games but 12.3 points in the past three.

"I was hitting shots," he said. "When you hit shots, you score. When you're not, you don't. It's just the focus. Try to catch the ball close to the basket, don't rely on the three and try to get back to the free-throw line."

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1350296.php

thoughts?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WILL-I-DIE on November 12, 2006, 01:18:57 PM
Lakers vs. Memphis tonight...i see a W...Kobe 35 or more points tonight
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 12, 2006, 02:47:26 PM
Kobe and Odom have 0 chemistry together. We should've traded Lamar for Artest when we had the chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 12, 2006, 03:05:54 PM
Kobe and Odom have 0 chemistry together. We should've traded Lamar for Artest when we had the chance.
You're going to make NIK mad. :grumpy: :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 12, 2006, 03:13:19 PM
Game night vs. Memphis
The Lakers look to get back on the winning track tonight when they take Memphis in Staples. The Grizz (1-4) are without Pau Gasol, who broke a bone in his left foot this past summer.
Speaking of injuries, Kwame Brown says he may return tonight. We'll have to wait and see.

Kobe, who continues to battle through knee stiffness, says the upcoming four-day layoff should do wonders for his knee:

"Four days makes a great difference," said Bryant, who feels no pain in his surgically repaired knee. "It's just a strength issue. When I play, I want to be at maximum level, to be able to defend, to be able to kick it into sixth gear, and it's not strong enough to do that yet. It will be, though."
Bryant tells the L.A. times his knee is at 70% strength now, but could be at 95% by Friday when the Lakers host Toronto.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 04:46:45 PM
Kobe and Odom have 0 chemistry together. We should've traded Lamar for Artest when we had the chance.
You're going to make NIK mad. :grumpy: :laugh:


LOL, I don't take him seriously anymore...Store that quote in your memory though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 12, 2006, 07:05:45 PM
Kobe and Odom have 0 chemistry together. We should've traded Lamar for Artest when we had the chance.
You're going to make NIK mad. :grumpy: :laugh:


LOL, I don't take him seriously anymore...Store that quote in your memory though.

coming from a guy who said he wouldn't give up Turiaf for Garnett? right. say what you want, but Artest would've been a much better pick up. only reason you even like him is because he's wearing a purple/gold uniform. Odom is a good all around player but i'd take Artest, AK47, or even Marion over him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 07:51:46 PM
Kobe and Odom have 0 chemistry together. We should've traded Lamar for Artest when we had the chance.
You're going to make NIK mad. :grumpy: :laugh:


LOL, I don't take him seriously anymore...Store that quote in your memory though.

coming from a guy who said he wouldn't give up Turiaf for Garnett? right. say what you want, but Artest would've been a much better pick up. only reason you even like him is because he's wearing a purple/gold uniform. Odom is a good all around player but i'd take Artest, AK47, or even Marion over him.


That's because you're an idiot and know absolutely nothing about basketball. Ron Artest is averaging 15 points on 31% FG and 9% 3FG ( :puke:) and demands A LOT of offense (obviously, how else would someone average 15 on 31%)...Odom has 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists at half time, he's a WAY better fit for the triangle and a WAY better all-around player...I think it's best you stay out of this thread or keep your gay ass opinions to yourself...LMAO@Marion on the Lakers. LMFAO@AK47, always out for months with an injury............. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 12, 2006, 09:02:24 PM
finals...LAKERS 91 TO 81 8)

5~3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 09:06:42 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 12, 2006, 09:25:32 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Lol I knew that was coming. Apply your Amare Stoudemire theory here...let's see Odom put up nubers like that every game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 12, 2006, 09:48:17 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Artest also had a big night tonight in a Kings win you dumb piece of shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 12, 2006, 09:56:18 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 09:56:55 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Artest also had a big night tonight in a Kings win you dumb piece of shit.


23 points on 17 fg attempts or 20 points on 13 fg attempts...HMMMMM, which is better? And the funny thing is, Artest had a REALLY big game by his standards tonight, what we saw from Odom tonight has pretty much been typical of him ever since last all-star break, you "dumb piece of shit"<<LMFAO@this douche sticking his nose in this and getting his panties all wet... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 09:57:56 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.


How can we when we have morons claiming to be Laker fans in here saying we should trade Odom for Kirilenko, who averages 8 points as of today and can't stay healthy for more than 2 weeks at a time... ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 10:00:21 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Lol I knew that was coming. Apply your Amare Stoudemire theory here...let's see Odom put up nubers like that every game.


UMMMMM, he has been, smart guy, have you been watching the Lakers lately? I bet you only read the boxscores, and if the game seems REALLY interesting, you MIGHT just watch the highlights, huh?... :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 12, 2006, 10:04:34 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.


How can we when we have morons claiming to be Laker fans in here saying we should trade Odom for Kirilenko, who averages 8 points as of today and can't stay healthy for more than 2 weeks at a time... ???

^^ Yeah, that trade Lamar talk is just flat out ludicrous.

I thought you and Spice were coo though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 10:05:52 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.


How can we when we have morons claiming to be Laker fans in here saying we should trade Odom for Kirilenko, who averages 8 points as of today and can't stay healthy for more than 2 weeks at a time... ???

^^ Yeah, that trade Lamar talk is just flat out ludicrous.

I thought you and Spice were coo though.


Dude's been on my nuts lately, ever since I questioned his credibility in music for claiming Joe Buddens has made some tracks that "shit on anything Biggie and Pac have ever made"...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 12, 2006, 10:10:19 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.


How can we when we have morons claiming to be Laker fans in here saying we should trade Odom for Kirilenko, who averages 8 points as of today and can't stay healthy for more than 2 weeks at a time... ???

^^ Yeah, that trade Lamar talk is just flat out ludicrous.

I thought you and Spice were coo though.


Dude's been on my nuts lately, ever since I questioned his credibility in music for claiming Joe Buddens has made some tracks that "shit on anything Biggie and Pac have ever made"...
It's the other way around RIK, NIK was one of my favorite posters here but all of a sudden he started dickriding everything I had to say so I got sick of it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 12, 2006, 10:20:21 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.


How can we when we have morons claiming to be Laker fans in here saying we should trade Odom for Kirilenko, who averages 8 points as of today and can't stay healthy for more than 2 weeks at a time... ???

^^ Yeah, that trade Lamar talk is just flat out ludicrous.

I thought you and Spice were coo though.


Dude's been on my nuts lately, ever since I questioned his credibility in music for claiming Joe Buddens has made some tracks that "shit on anything Biggie and Pac have ever made"...
It's the other way around RIK, NIK was one of my favorite posters here but all of a sudden he started dickriding everything I had to say so I got sick of it.
Classic example of "the chicken or the egg?"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 12, 2006, 10:22:33 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.
To quote what a hobo from the Bronx told Axl Rose "You know where you are? You're in the jungle baby, you're gonna die!"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 12, 2006, 10:24:43 PM
Odom is a good all around player but i'd take Artest, AK47, or even Marion over him.
You'd take Andrei Kirilenko over Odom? Wow.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 12, 2006, 10:28:40 PM
Back to the lecture at hand, the Lakers did really good tonight. They let them get back in it again but still got the win. We need to play like this every game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 12, 2006, 10:29:27 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Lol I knew that was coming. Apply your Amare Stoudemire theory here...let's see Odom put up nubers like that every game.


UMMMMM, he has been, smart guy, have you been watching the Lakers lately? I bet you only read the boxscores, and if the game seems REALLY interesting, you MIGHT just watch the highlights, huh?... :grumpy:

lmao he has? so 20 & 16 is average for odom? come back to reality.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 12, 2006, 10:48:38 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.
To quote what a hobo from the Bronx told Axl Rose "You know where you are? You're in the jungle baby, you're gonna die!"

huh? GNR is my fav band ever, and I know that quote is what AXL says in  the intro to Welcome To The Jungle but did someone say that to him before he used it? Im kinda confused, just wondering if there is a story behind it cause I thought I knew all there was to know about Guns N Roses.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 10:49:08 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.


How can we when we have morons claiming to be Laker fans in here saying we should trade Odom for Kirilenko, who averages 8 points as of today and can't stay healthy for more than 2 weeks at a time... ???

^^ Yeah, that trade Lamar talk is just flat out ludicrous.

I thought you and Spice were coo though.


Dude's been on my nuts lately, ever since I questioned his credibility in music for claiming Joe Buddens has made some tracks that "shit on anything Biggie and Pac have ever made"...
It's the other way around RIK, NIK was one of my favorite posters here but all of a sudden he started dickriding everything I had to say so I got sick of it.


LOL, dickriding everything you say? Nothing was even said of you in here, same with every other thread where you get all wet...So what if I don't agree with some of the ridiculous shit you say, doesn't mean you need to get butt-hurt all the time like a little bitch..."I used to think you were cool!! Now I don't take you seriousl!" <<when I told him I don't like Joe Buddens...LMAO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 10:49:54 PM
Odom is a good all around player but i'd take Artest, AK47, or even Marion over him.
You'd take Andrei Kirilenko over Odom? Wow.


Some sick shit, huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 12, 2006, 10:50:20 PM
finals...LAKERS 91 TO 81 8)

5~3
^Yup...I hope they practice hard as hell for their game in 4 days... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 12, 2006, 10:50:34 PM
 Lakers vs. Toronto  
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330)  
 
Sun,
Nov 19  Lakers vs. Chicago  
5:00 pm (TV: FSN, ESPN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330)  
 
Tue,
Nov 21  Lakers vs. L.A. Clippers  
7:30 pm (TV: NBATVHighDef, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330)  
 
Fri,
Nov 24  Lakers @ Utah  
6:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330)  
 
Sun,
Nov 26  Lakers vs. New Jersey  
6:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330)  
 
Tue,
Nov 28  Lakers vs. Milwaukee  
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330)  
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2006, 10:59:17 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Lol I knew that was coming. Apply your Amare Stoudemire theory here...let's see Odom put up nubers like that every game.


UMMMMM, he has been, smart guy, have you been watching the Lakers lately? I bet you only read the boxscores, and if the game seems REALLY interesting, you MIGHT just watch the highlights, huh?... :grumpy:

lmao he has? so 20 & 16 is average for odom? come back to reality.



No, but he fills up the stat sheet pretty much every night, and he IS averaging 20!... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 12, 2006, 11:09:18 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.
To quote what a hobo from the Bronx told Axl Rose "You know where you are? You're in the jungle baby, you're gonna die!"
From Wikipedia (heard it somewhere else too):

Quote
Axl Rose wrote the lyrics after an encounter with a homeless man, who accosted him and a friend in The Bronx late at night. Trying to put a scare into the young runaways, the man yelled at them, "You know where you are? You're in the jungle baby, you're gonna die!".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_the_Jungle
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 12, 2006, 11:09:31 PM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Lol I knew that was coming. Apply your Amare Stoudemire theory here...let's see Odom put up nubers like that every game.


UMMMMM, he has been, smart guy, have you been watching the Lakers lately? I bet you only read the boxscores, and if the game seems REALLY interesting, you MIGHT just watch the highlights, huh?... :grumpy:

lmao he has? so 20 & 16 is average for odom? come back to reality.



No, but he fills up the stat sheet pretty much every night, and he IS averaging 20!... ::)

yeah 8 games into the season dickhead...


Odom is a good all around player but i'd take Artest, AK47, or even Marion over him.
You'd take Andrei Kirilenko over Odom? Wow.


Some sick shit, huh?

Well we took a poll of that before and majority voted that AK47 is the better player. So I guess most of us are "sick".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 12, 2006, 11:20:12 PM
There's a lot of hostility here, lets keep it sophisticated fellas.
To quote what a hobo from the Bronx told Axl Rose "You know where you are? You're in the jungle baby, you're gonna die!"
From Wikipedia (heard it somewhere else too):

Quote
Axl Rose wrote the lyrics after an encounter with a homeless man, who accosted him and a friend in The Bronx late at night. Trying to put a scare into the young runaways, the man yelled at them, "You know where you are? You're in the jungle baby, you're gonna die!".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_the_Jungle

Propz man, god they were a great band, we should change this thread to the official Guns N Roses thread ;D  amazing band
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 12, 2006, 11:23:39 PM
Los Angeles outscored Memphis by 20 points in the paint Sunday night on its way to a 91-81 victory at home. Kobe Bryant led the way with 21 points and Lamar Odom added 20 and 16 rebounds.
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2006, 12:12:27 AM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Lol I knew that was coming. Apply your Amare Stoudemire theory here...let's see Odom put up nubers like that every game.


UMMMMM, he has been, smart guy, have you been watching the Lakers lately? I bet you only read the boxscores, and if the game seems REALLY interesting, you MIGHT just watch the highlights, huh?... :grumpy:

lmao he has? so 20 & 16 is average for odom? come back to reality.



No, but he fills up the stat sheet pretty much every night, and he IS averaging 20!... ::)

yeah 8 games into the season dickhead...


Odom is a good all around player but i'd take Artest, AK47, or even Marion over him.
You'd take Andrei Kirilenko over Odom? Wow.


Some sick shit, huh?

Well we took a poll of that before and majority voted that AK47 is the better player. So I guess most of us are "sick".


^^LMAO...Do you even take into account how many Laker haters there are on this board?..The sad thing is, you identify with them more than you identify with a Laker fan. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2006, 12:14:38 AM
Lamar Odom- 20 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks...Lets trade him!.........for Ron Artest!! LMAO...You must feel like a dipshit. "Kobe and Odom have no chemistry!" <<based on two off games, where Kobe wasn't even CLOSE to full strenght (and still isn't)... :grumpy:

Lol I knew that was coming. Apply your Amare Stoudemire theory here...let's see Odom put up nubers like that every game.


UMMMMM, he has been, smart guy, have you been watching the Lakers lately? I bet you only read the boxscores, and if the game seems REALLY interesting, you MIGHT just watch the highlights, huh?... :grumpy:

lmao he has? so 20 & 16 is average for odom? come back to reality.



No, but he fills up the stat sheet pretty much every night, and he IS averaging 20!... ::)

yeah 8 games into the season dickhead...




Yea, and he was doing the same since the 2nd half of last season, but unfortunately, you don't watch the Lakers, so your input is pretty useless...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 13, 2006, 04:10:19 AM
Highlight Mix: Grizz vs Lakers   11/12/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/x3oknd

Song: The Game - Too Much (feat. Nate Dogg)

__________________________________

Maurice Evans Putback Dunk:
 
http://www.sendspace.com/file/mgsecn
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2006, 12:05:03 PM
Detroit Pistons @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/10/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061110/DETLAL/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)

Memphis Grizzlies @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/12/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061112/MEMLAL/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2006, 12:28:37 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2006, 12:56:29 PM
Maurice Evans putback:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRa_SrmufYQ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 13, 2006, 02:20:12 PM
Is Kobe's new wristband bothering anyone else too? It looks shitty down on his wrist it looked so much better up on his arm. Plus doesn't he look much bigger this season? like bulkier.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 13, 2006, 02:23:01 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on November 13, 2006, 02:24:04 PM
they should have blown out the grizzlies
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2006, 04:11:43 PM
Is Kobe's new wristband bothering anyone else too? It looks shitty down on his wrist it looked so much better up on his arm. Plus doesn't he look much bigger this season? like bulkier.


No...The NBA rules changed. You can't wear any armbands in Kobe's signature spot this year... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2006, 04:13:03 PM
they should have blown out the grizzlies


10 is a pretty big difference, plus, Phil likes experimenting early in the season, especially in blow-outs, which this game pretty much was.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 13, 2006, 06:36:15 PM
Is Kobe's new wristband bothering anyone else too? It looks shitty down on his wrist it looked so much better up on his arm. Plus doesn't he look much bigger this season? like bulkier.


No...The NBA rules changed. You can't wear any armbands in Kobe's signature spot this year... :-\

thats so fucking gay, fuck david stern
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 13, 2006, 09:10:02 PM
MONDAY'S LAKERS BEAT
One-two punch
By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
8:19 AM PST, November 13, 2006


There's a wild rumor going around Staples Center that Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom are one and the same person.

After all, they never seem to be on the court at the same time.

To open this season, Odom was the team's leading scorer and rebounder, the man at the controls of the offense, until Bryant's ailing right knee, still recovering from July arthroscopic surgery, was strong enough to allow him to return to the lineup.

Then in later games, as was sometimes the case in Odom's past seasons with the Lakers and other teams, he seemed to disappear, his presence causing barely a ripple.

But not Sunday in the Lakers' 91-81 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center.

With Bryant thinking pass first and shoot later, Odom maintained his aggressiveness, getting 20 points and 16 rebounds. Bryant and Odom worked smoothly together, both on the same page to a degree often lacking in the past. They were two distinct forces.

"That's what we need, a 1-2 punch," said Bryant. "And we'll provide it."

"It's our third year together," Odom said, "and, of course, you'll see more of that. I kind of know what he wants, he knows what I want and I try to feed off him as much as possible. Kobe is able to find people. He doesn't get enough credit for his passing."

Forward Luke Walton would like to see Odom take his aggressiveness up yet another notch.

"He needs to be more selfish," said Walton.


After sitting out the first seven games because of a bruised right rotator cuff and bursitis in his shoulder, center/forward Kwame Brown played nearly 17 and one-half minutes against Memphis, getting six points and two rebounds.

"He moved well," said coach Phil Jackson. "Some of the other things [he did] weren't so great."

"My timing is not there yet," said Brown. "I just need a couple more games. I felt a little pinch [in the shoulder area]. I've been told [by doctors] I'm not going to be 100% this year. I'm going to have good days and some bad ones. I'll just have to deal with that."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 14, 2006, 12:46:30 AM
Time off will be good for Bryant

Kobe Bryant was back at work, shrugging off the first three quarters of Friday's loss and peeking ahead into a quiet week in which he hoped to regain full strength in his right leg.

Bryant said his knee stiffened up on him during a 97-83 loss to the Detroit Pistons — he had only two points before scoring 17 in the fourth quarter — but the Lakers have four days between games after playing Memphis tonight. They won't play again until Friday against Toronto, the team Bryant hit for 81 points in January.

"Four days makes a great difference," said Bryant, who feels no pain in his surgically repaired knee. "It's just a strength issue. When I play, I want to be at maximum level, to be able to defend, to be able to kick it into sixth gear, and it's not strong enough to do that yet. It will be, though."

Bryant estimated his knee was at 70% its normal strength, but said it would probably be at 95% by Friday.

The team will not practice one of the four days, and Bryant will give his knee equal parts rest and rehabilitation, the latter consisting of weight training and manual-resistance exercises that will strengthen the leg and muscles surrounding the knee.

"It's about getting over that hump, and once you get over that hump, you're fine," Bryant said.

In the meantime, he indicated there might be more games where he was in single-digit scoring entering the fourth quarter.

"It's just a matter of just reading the flow of the game and trying to help us grow as a team and sticking to what we do, and then in the fourth quarter, taking it in my hands a little bit," he said. "I don't really sweat it too much. If I have games where I have four or two [points] or something like that and things are going well for us, I'm more than happy to stick with it. If it's not, and I've got to kick it up, I'll kick it up."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep12nov12,0,809404.story?coll=la-headlines-sports
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 14, 2006, 12:49:34 AM
 ::)  :grumpy:

Smush Parker was the talk of the town a year ago, an apparent find after averaging 17.8 points in the team's first four games.

He's off to a more frayed start this season, averaging 8.1 points and shooting 36.4% through seven games.

What gives?

"I have no idea," Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. "One of my coaches was saying that last year at this time, Smush had 10 dunks, eight steals, no turnovers through so many games. He's just not in the rhythm of the game right now.

"We just have to stay solid for a little bit and see how it plays out. It's too early to pull the plug on anything."

Parker, who had been with three teams in two NBA seasons before signing with the Lakers, had been used to playing during off-seasons, marketing his game to any and all teams as a free agent.

"Last year, I played summer league. I was playing ball all summer," he said. "This summer, I didn't play any ball. I couldn't find anywhere to play.   I was here half the summer by myself, working out, just doing individual work, so I didn't get a chance to run."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 14, 2006, 10:12:31 AM
^^^^ WTF  :-X... Back on the Grizzlies game, I liked our passing game, basically all players moving without the ball... our beginning of the season ( well, since last March but it's even more noticeable now) is drastically different from the 05-06 when all players were watching Kobe playin... Hope Smush gonna step it up though  :-\... AND Mo Evans is a very nice addition  8)
..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 14, 2006, 11:23:22 AM
::)  :grumpy:

Smush Parker was the talk of the town a year ago, an apparent find after averaging 17.8 points in the team's first four games.

He's off to a more frayed start this season, averaging 8.1 points and shooting 36.4% through seven games.

What gives?

"I have no idea," Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. "One of my coaches was saying that last year at this time, Smush had 10 dunks, eight steals, no turnovers through so many games. He's just not in the rhythm of the game right now.

"We just have to stay solid for a little bit and see how it plays out. It's too early to pull the plug on anything."

Parker, who had been with three teams in two NBA seasons before signing with the Lakers, had been used to playing during off-seasons, marketing his game to any and all teams as a free agent.

"Last year, I played summer league. I was playing ball all summer," he said. "This summer, I didn't play any ball. I couldn't find anywhere to play.   I was here half the summer by myself, working out, just doing individual work, so I didn't get a chance to run."


I wonder what's wrong with Smush...

Last year at this point he was kicking ass, playing good D, scoring, finishing around the hoop. This year he hasn't done much of anything and his D has been lackadaisical. He did look better in the last game and he got 6 assists. Hopefully he can build on that, or else we're going to have serious issues at the PG spot. Farmar isn't ready to start yet so Smush needs to step up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 14, 2006, 11:25:43 AM
^^^^ WTF  :-X... Back on the Grizzlies game, I liked our passing game, basically all players moving without the ball... our beginning of the season ( well, since last March but it's even more noticeable now) is drastically different from the 05-06 when all players were watching Kobe playin... Hope Smush gonna step it up though  :-\... AND Mo Evans is a very nice addition  8)
..

Yeah, Mo Evans is much better than I thought he was. He's the type of player we need off the bench, Evans, Turiaf and Kwame will give us a very solid second unit. I wonder if the coaching staff has considered starting him at guard opposite of Kobe, what do you guys think of that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 14, 2006, 11:48:17 AM
^^^^ That would mean droppin Luke from the starting 5... Luke is the perfect player for the triangle and is very good right now.. Mo brings energy , good D from the bench, I think it's a perfect role for him.. To be honest my only doubt is the PG postion...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 14, 2006, 11:49:28 AM
^^^^ That would mean droppin Luke from the starting 5... Luke is the perfect player for the triangle and is very good right now.. Mo brings energy , good D from the bench, I think it's a perfect role for him.. To be honest my only doubt is the PG postion...

Kobe was basically the PG on Sunday, I was thinking replacing Smush with Mo Evans in the starting lineup, let Kobe initiate, and put Odom on the low block.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 14, 2006, 12:02:28 PM
^^^^ Why not, who would u use as a backup of Kobe in this situation ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 14, 2006, 12:11:47 PM
^^^^ That would mean droppin Luke from the starting 5... Luke is the perfect player for the triangle and is very good right now.. Mo brings energy , good D from the bench, I think it's a perfect role for him.. To be honest my only doubt is the PG postion...

Kobe was basically the PG on Sunday, I was thinking replacing Smush with Mo Evans in the starting lineup, let Kobe initiate, and put Odom on the low block.

Kobe is always basically the PG. His playmaking ability is really underrated.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 14, 2006, 12:17:42 PM
^^^^^ Lamar initiated a lot last year...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on November 14, 2006, 07:08:10 PM
kobe's always been the silent point guard, but like you said lamar odom helps with that

if the lakers can develope farmar more he'll be the PG sure enough but as of right now we need a definate leader and distributor , who can play some good d. i'm not asking for a jason kidd or anything but it wouldn't hurt to get derek fisher back or someone with that type of strength and intensity
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2006, 07:54:39 PM
^^^^ That would mean droppin Luke from the starting 5... Luke is the perfect player for the triangle and is very good right now.. Mo brings energy , good D from the bench, I think it's a perfect role for him.. To be honest my only doubt is the PG postion...

Kobe was basically the PG on Sunday, I was thinking replacing Smush with Mo Evans in the starting lineup, let Kobe initiate, and put Odom on the low block.


Woah! that would take way too much un-needed energy out of Kobe...You're better off putting Odom at point and Kobe at the 3 in that case...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2006, 07:58:20 PM
I also agree, Smush needs to drastically step it up...But he didn't mean that he hasn't played basketball AT ALL this season, he meant that last year he was playing orangized ball all summer with the summer league, training camp, etc. and this year he had no organized leagues to play in...Of course he still worked on his game and everything, just not in game situations...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 14, 2006, 09:09:25 PM
Kobe Bryant hit with a lawsuit
Body: A Memphis-area man claims Kobe Bryant deliberately hit him with an elbow during a Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers game at the FedExForum on November 14, 2005. The suit asks for at least $75,000 in damages.


http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=b7216660-df3e-4433-9219-36e17d37659d

my thoughts what people will do for money fucken idiot if u ask me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2006, 10:21:53 PM
Sharing playing time becomes central issue
With Brown back from injury and Bynum playing well, the Lakers have two centers to put on the floor. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1353641.php)


By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register

Lakers owner Jerry Buss' vision for his team's ascent to greatness is for Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and one of his two young centers - Kwame Brown or Andrew Bynum - to give the Lakers three star-quality players.

Before the season, Buss said: "So now you say, 'How far can Kwame come?' or 'Will Bynum be that missing ingredient?'"

Since both players are uncomfortable playing any position but center, that would seem to pit Brown and Bynum against each other not just for immediate court time, but for the long-term chance to excel next to Bryant and Odom.

But it doesn't appear that Brown or Bynum will let their egos get in the way. In Brown's season debut Sunday night, their support for each other was evident.

Brown began the game on the bench in light of Bynum's strong start this season, and when Bynum made a particularly nice move to score, Brown was the one Laker to leap off the bench in celebration. In the second half, when Brown got a dunk, Bynum was all smiles on the bench for several minutes.

Even though getting tangled up with Bynum in practice was what caused Brown to miss the first seven games, Brown has been supportive and helpful in Bynum's development. The Lakers hope Bynum's emergence doesn't cause Brown to cut back on his effort. Lakers coach Phil Jackson gave Brown a piece of paper to carry in the offseason to remind him that he should strive for 15 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.

That might not be possible if he's splitting time with Bynum, but Brown should still be more than a backup center who favors his shoulder all season and just gives the Lakers better pick-and-roll defense when he plays.

"I was a little scared to get it hit," Brown said of his shoulder after the game Sunday night.

Brown said the pain in his neck has abated, but soreness in his shoulder is something he'll have to accept this season. He said he can lift his arm over his head without pain, but he remains concerned about guarding players in the post using his right arm as a forearm bar.

Brown also has said he expects trouble at the foul line given his limited practice of late. And with 2:08 left in the third quarter, he missed his first two free-throw attempts - long on one and then so short on the next he barely reached the rim. Brown compounded his misses with a defensive three-second violation immediately thereafter.

"Some of the other things weren't so great," Jackson said with a chuckle, "but his movement looked fine."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2006, 10:25:06 PM
Who Stole Smush's Mojo? (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_14.3a00509.html)

12:25 AM PST on Tuesday, November 14, 2006
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise

EL SEGUNDO - Smush Parker's game has been MIA, and many have begun to wonder why so early in the season.

He has claimed not to be feeling the heat from rookie point guard Jordan Farmar, who has played well and become a fan favorite.

Parker says he knows what he needs to do to improve his play.

"I've just got to get my mojo back," he said Monday.

So, he was asked, what happened to your mojo?

"I don't know," Parker said, smiling. "Somebody stole it. Maybe Lamar Odom stole it."

OK, then how does he get his mojo back?

"Just practicing and getting back in game rhythm," Parker said. "That's pretty much it. Put in the extra hours in practice."

Parker is in the last year of his contract. One would think that he'd play all out, all the time.

One would think that he would treat this season like the summer he made the team as a free agent in 2005.

Parker played as if he didn't have a job because he didn't have one after spending one year in Cleveland (2002-03) and part of another with Detroit and Phoenix (16 games in 2004-05). He spent part of the latter season in the developmental league; he spent some of the 2003-04 season in Europe.

But this past summer, after he averaged career highs in points (11.5), rebounds (3.3), assists (3.7), steals (1.71) and minutes (33.8), Parker didn't have to prove his worth in the summer league.

He said he didn't even play much pick-up ball, opting for individual workouts.

However, Parker's numbers are all down in the first eight games: He's averaging 8.4 points, 2.5 assists and 1.13 steals in 29.6 minutes. Worse, Parker is making just 35.3 percent of his shots, including 32.3 percent of his three-pointers, and an awful 50 percent of his free throws.

Indeed, Parker needs to find his mojo, his game, his something.

The question is how long will it take for Parker to get his act together?

"Not long," he said.

Much-Needed Rehab Time

The Lakers had the first of four days off before they play again Friday night against Toronto at Staples Center -- and that's a good thing.

It's rehab time for Kobe Bryant's surgically repaired right knee, and for Kwame Brown, who played his first game Sunday after missing seven with a bruised right rotator cuff.

"(I'll) get on the practice floor and start working on catching and shooting and one-dribble pull-ups and post-up rhythm," Bryant said. "I'll be just trying to get that umph! back...

"I'm close. I feel like I can turn the jets on if I need to. Now it's just a matter of getting in synch with the rest of the guys so they know where to look for me in certain situations."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 14, 2006, 11:14:51 PM
Kobe Bryant quote one of alot

"I think that creativity comes from within.
I think everybody is born with creativity.
But I believe its the trust in yourself
and the trust in your emotions
to talk to yourself so to speak
to become your own psychologist
to let your emotions out on a piece of paper.
To not be afraid of anything.
Not be afraid of what people think.
Not be afraid of what people may say
and just be yourself,
and I think thats something thats eh.. rare nowadays."

- Kobe Bryant

the man knows what he is talking about
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2006, 01:34:15 AM
Lakers' Mihm out 6-8 months after ankle surgery (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2662131)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles center Chris Mihm underwent surgery on his right ankle Tuesday, and the Lakers said he is expected to make a complete recovery in six to eight months.

The surgery, to repair a ligament and tendon in Mihm's ankle and realign his heel bone, was performed by Dr. Mark Meyerson in Baltimore, Md. The 27-year-old Mihm is scheduled for a follow-up examination Dec. 7 by Meyerson in Los Angeles.

Mihm's right foot will be completely immobilized for at least four weeks. He will then begin therapy and rehabilitation while wearing a boot for another five to six weeks.

The 7-foot, 265-pound Mihm injured his ankle in the final minute of a game against Seattle on March 12 and played just once the rest of last season. He had ankle surgery July 26 and missed training camp and all eight preseason games.

Mihm averaged a career-high 10.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.24 blocked shots in 59 games last season -- 56 of them starts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2006, 01:40:21 AM
Radman's Contribution To Come In The Future? (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2006/11/tuesday_report.html#more)

By Ross Siler
Staff Writer

EL SEGUNDO--Whatever sales pitch the Lakers made to Vladimir Radmanovic at the start of the July free-agent negotiating period almost assuredly didn’t include anything about playing 5 minutes a game.

Yet that was how much action Radmanovic saw Sunday in the Lakers’ victory over Memphis. He didn’t get off the bench in the second half against one of the Western Conference’s weakest teams.

There is another consideration: Other than Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom, the Lakers have invested more money in Radmanovic’s future than any player on the roster.

``He’s limited right now,’’ Lakers coach Phil Jackson said after practice Tuesday. ``There’s two things working against him: His injury to his hand and the fact that he has not found a comfort zone on the floor.

``I’ve been trying to force-feed him in games, and it’s hurting us and it’s hurting him both.’’

Playing with a torn ligament in his shooting hand, Radmanovic is averaging 6.3 points and 16.8 minutes per game. He signed a five-year, $30.2 million contract with the Lakers in the hopes of finding a bigger role than was available to him with the Clippers.

That looks less likely with every game Luke Walton starts at forward. Jackson brought Radmanovic off the bench to start the second quarter Sunday as part of a unit that included Jordan Farmar, Maurice Evans, Kwame Brown and Odom.

Radmanovic’s first shot was a 3-pointer that missed the rim entirely and smacked off the backboard. He got his only points of the game by tipping in a Farmar miss.

Jackson said it was hard to play Radmanovic in a lineup with other players learning the triangle offense and added that he was struggling with his patience and rhythm.

``He’s real talented and we’re very happy to have him,’’ Jackson said. ``But we want him to have some success and it takes a game where he has some success to really start to feel his role.’’

Jackson estimated it could take 20 games for Radmanovic to get comfortable on the court. He also wants to ``break him’’ of his free-shooting ways from his years in Seattle.

New role: At Jackson’s insistence, Bryant went through only a limited practice Tuesday. He continued to work to strengthen his surgically repaired right knee.

Jackson moved Bryant back to the backcourt and Odom to the wing for Sunday’s game. And Bryant said he expects to stay in that guard spot as the Lakers hope to be better organized on offense.

``I think it helps us out as a unit more because I’ve been playing in this offense for a long time,’’ Bryant said, ``and I understand how to set it up, so guys will have a better feel for where their spots will be working from within the system.’’
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2006, 01:48:17 AM
Questions To Answer; 10 Reasons The Lakers Wear Shades (http://lakernoise.blogspot.com/)


Lakernoise by Roland Lazenby

My last post generated a few questions, so I’ll attempt to answer them, first with a general view of the team, then specifically addressing two questions at the end. Before I get started, let me thank those of you who leave comments on Lakernoise.
Two questions in particular came from my appearance Nov. 13 on AM 570, where the hosts hit me with some outstanding questions.

First, what a great time to be a Laker fan. Championships are fun, but Phil Jackson has always pointed out that it’s the journey that makes it all worthwhile.
If that’s the case, this might be the time you sit back and enjoy the scenery, even if it involves taking in an ugly loss like the one to Detroit in Staples Center.
There are many major things going on here, but I’ll highlight just 10 reasons things are good for the Lakers.

1) The emergence of Lamar Odom as a fantastic player; he’s got so much talent, and while his comfort level with the triangle has grown slowly, Tex Winter thinks the coaches need to adjust the offense for LO so that more great things happen; get him on the wing at the 3, Tex says; let him work behind the defense at the mid wing, and also in the pinch post; then move him down to the post where he can do snaky things to drive defenses crazy;
2) The maturing of Kobe Bryant, from Boy Wonder to Veteran Leader (which is really just about the time in life that Michael Jordan began to emerge from his cacoon as well);
3) Luke Walton establishing his game on a pro level as a guy capable of feeding the team and still getting 20 on any given night (admit it—he has stunned many of you);
4) Andrew Bynum finding his way with unexpected playing time and the guidance of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Bynum’s emergence is a great tribute to the Cap, who, let’s face it, has been disrespected in his retirement years; now everyone understands just what a “special” coach is);
5) Phil Jackson regaining his health and vigor, which allows him to have a true enthusiasm for the game (this just might be item no. 1). I’ve had my differences with some of the games that Jackson has played in the past, but his coaching approach has always been liberating, not just for his players and teams, but for the game itself. Jackson’s biggest contribution just may be that he changes the way other coaches think about the game;
6) Tex Winter, at 84, remains ready and able to focus his brilliance and passion on the Lakers and the game itself, always playing devil’s advocate for Jackson, always willing to say exactly what he thinks, consequences be damned (I suspect this is the real reason the Hall of Fame gatekeepers won’t honor him with the admission he richly deserves; he has offended certain powerbrokers with his honesty). Jerry West could engineer Tex’s admission to the hall in a matter of months, but he hasn’t done so. Tex, meanwhile, will contribute more to the Lakers this year because his wife of many years has regained her health;
7) Jordan Farmar in his first weeks of NBA experience has goosed his many fans; they’re ecstatic with what he has shown to date;
8) Kwame Brown and Smush Parker remain notable reclamation projects, who will eventually find solid ways to contribute in a shifting team chemistry;
9) Mo Evans with his bountiful talent dancing at the edge of the picture, slipping into sight just long enough to blow people’s minds with something strong around the basket. He’s just learning the triangle, but as he does, look out. He’s got something for the NBA, and won’t people think Mitch K. is smart when Evans gets to show it;
10) The Running Game, long the heart of Laker lore, was put on the shelf while Jackson and Shaq walked their way to three championships. But now the Running Game is back baby, a tip of the hat to Mitch and Ronnie Lester and Jerry Buss; they found players that both fit the triangle and the running game; and as Tex always points out, the triangle is always ready to be morphed into what works best for the given talent on any team; that’s clearly the case with these Lakers; they just have to work out the kinks. Tex wants them to find ways to get out faster, to go, go, go, because that’s when they truly strike some terror in the hearts of their opponents.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2006, 11:21:02 AM
Conditioning is top priority for Lakers
Jackson wants to run more so he is using a break in the schedule to get his players in better shape. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1354743.php)


By CURTIS ZUPKE
The Orange County Register
EL SEGUNDO – Phil Jackson looked down at the piece of paper and went over a laundry list of things for his team to work on during this extended break.

There was a definite theme: Weights. Running. Drills.

"Our conditioning, I thought, was limited in that period ... of eight games in 12 days," Jackson said. "It was a pretty heavy schedule."

With a rare four days off before their next game, the Lakers will turn this week into a mini training camp to get their legs back as they continue to form an identity.

Jackson would like to see his squad run more, and he might have the horses to do so as Kwame Brown and Vladimir Radmanovic get over shoulder and hand injuries, respectively. The workload has been shouldered largely by center Andrew Bynum, who logged 29 minutes against Memphis on Sunday.

How much the quicker pace will come at the expense of defense - the Lakers are 19th in the NBA in points allowed (100) - doesn't concern Jackson.

"We're not going to walk the ball up and down the court and change the level and tempo of the game," Jackson said. "We want these players at an elevated tempo. We think they can."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 16, 2006, 01:29:43 PM
Interesting interview with Phil Jackson about Kobe's condition...


Kobe Bryant's basketball mortality didn't just pop up in the last week or two as a smoldering topic.

Coach Phil Jackson talked about it with him over the summer.

"One of the things as you grow up in this game, the wear and tear on the body is significant," Jackson said before Sunday's 91-81 win over Memphis. "He's probably got 20,000 minutes now, or more, probably. Lot of playoff games. There's limitations of what you can do after you get some miles. He's going to return to a position where he's going to dazzle and be remarkable in some things out there, but he's never going to be 100% with that knee again.

"We talked about it this summer about how to sustain another eight to 10 years of play. He's a terrific athlete. He should be able to play a long time. Some of it is practice time, some of it's about on-the-court excess work or unnecessary work and keeping the workload down."

Bryant, 28 and in his 11th season, had actually topped 30,000 minutes before this season — 25,239 in regular-season games and 4,870 in the playoffs.

Jackson, who witnessed firsthand the career evolution of another prolific scorer, outlined the three phases of Michael Jordan's NBA years.

"There was an early phase in which he like was the sole person in our offense and generated a lot of offense," said Jackson, who coached Jordan for eight seasons during the 1990s with the Chicago Bulls, winning six NBA titles. "And then there was a phase in which we won three championships in four years. And then he retired, and when he came back he was a different player. He knew how to save a step and how to take a different [approach]. Instead of taking it to the hoop all the time, how to pull up and take the 14-footer. At that time he was 34, 35, and he was really capable of judging what the game demanded."

In which phase is Bryant?

"He's moved into the second phase of his career where he knows what he can do at what times on the court," Jackson said. "Right now, he knows he can't do it for a sustained period of time. He's not in the condition yet. [But] he's still taking that ball to the front of the rim and getting smacked and getting in tough situations."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 16, 2006, 05:21:59 PM
I want a fuckin' Laker game already.  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 16, 2006, 05:29:16 PM
I want a fuckin' Laker game already.  >:(

I know how u feel, last night was the first Pacer game since Saturday, I was so excited to watch and then we got blown out in Boston, I nearly threw up watching the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2006, 05:36:49 PM
I want a fuckin' Laker game already.  >:(

I know how u feel, last night was the first Pacer game since Saturday, I was so excited to watch and then we got blown out in Boston, I nearly threw up watching the game.



I would too if I were you...Before last night, I don't think there was such thing as a Boston Celtic blow-out in years...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2006, 05:39:26 PM
Brown's injured wing sparks imagination
With his right shoulder on the mend, he jokes about shooting with his left hand. (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/abox/article_1355994.php)


Thursday, November 16, 2006
By CURTIS ZUPKE
The Orange County Register

EL SEGUNDO – Kwame Brown appeared to be doing some typical end-of-practice goofing around with Brian Cook when he took some three-point attempts left-handed.

But with injuries that will probably hinder him for the rest of the season, Brown half-joked when asked how he will adapt.

"Try using my left hand," he said.

Brown received some good news this week when a doctor told him he will not need surgery on his right shoulder. The area has bursitis, an inflammation in the sac between the tendon and bone, which has given him spasms.

"He said it's not going to get any worse," Brown said. "It's going to have some good days and some bad days."

Brown is also recovering from a bruised rotator cuff. The injuries kept him out of the first six games. He returned Nov.12 and had six points, two rebounds and three fouls in 17 minutes off the bench.

Coach Phil Jackson said Brown probably will be a "20-minute guy" when the Lakers resume play Friday vs. Toronto at Staples Center. Brown said he is limited and won't be the player who averaged 13.6 points and 9.2 rebounds in the last 13 regular-season games of 2005-06.

"I think I'm just going to focus on playing defense," Brown said. "I think offense is where I'm going to struggle."

NO.81 REPLAY

Kobe Bryant said he has not watched a tape of his 81-point game against Toronto last season.

The Lakers will play the Raptors on Friday for the first time since the historic game, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point performance.

"I've thought about it, just because I've been asked about it so many times," Bryant said. "It's allowed me to kind of reflect about it, (but) I haven't had a chance to sit down and watch the game."


Jackson said it will take time to figure out a rotation. Guard Aaron McKie, out since October with disc inflammation in his back, is getting better and might threaten Sasha Vujacic's spot. ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 16, 2006, 05:39:57 PM
I want a fuckin' Laker game already.  >:(

I know how u feel, last night was the first Pacer game since Saturday, I was so excited to watch and then we got blown out in Boston, I nearly threw up watching the game.



I would too if I were you...Before last night, I don't think there was such thing as a Boston Celtic blow-out in years...

yup :-\  JO's defense was amazing but fuck he just aint scoring like he needs to be.  Tinsley isnt getting it done, we are playing no D, im very embarassed w/ this 4-4 start :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 16, 2006, 05:43:23 PM
^^ Yeah man...that was pretty bad.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2006, 05:47:13 PM
Bryant responds to fan's suit (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep16nov16,1,3888812.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
November 16, 2006

Kobe Bryant says he doesn't recall the circumstances that form the basis for a lawsuit filed by a spectator claiming the Lakers guard struck him during a game last season.

According to the lawsuit, filed this week by Bill Geeslin in a Tennessee court, Bryant, apparently chasing a loose ball during a game against the Grizzlies in Memphis, "left the basketball court and entered the spectators' section where Bill Geeslin was sitting … and violently struck Mr. Geelsin with [his] elbow."

Said Bryant on Wednesday at the team's El Segundo training center, "I really don't know too much about it…. Players are always going to try to save a loose ball and win the game. That's something a player has to do. I don't actually remember the play. That's what makes it so interesting."

Geeslin is asking for more than $75,000 in damages.

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Bryant doesn't like knee braces.

"I don't like anything on my legs like that," he said, lifting one leg to shake off an imaginary brace as he spoke.

But like it or not, he may not be able to shake off the suggestion that it's time to wear one.

Bryant has been working furiously to regain full strength in his right knee after undergoing arthroscopic surgery in July. But he still doesn't have his trademark extra kick on the court, what he refers to as his "sixth gear."

And, Bryant concedes, there is sometimes stiffness and soreness in the second half of games.

He'll test himself with a vigorous workout today at practice, he said. And if the stiffness and soreness return?

"Then," he said, "I may have to wear the brace."

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As the Lakers walked off the practice court Wednesday, Brian Cook looked happy, Sasha Vujacic perplexed and Andrew Bynum frustrated.

Tough day of practice? Nope, tough day after practice for all but Cook.

The daily half-court shooting competition, spiced by a little wagering, had been won by Cook.

Bynum said he had lost $100, but it doesn't seem as if anybody pays up.

"We're not gamblers," Vujacic said. "I'll just win it back tomorrow. It's a friendly game. But it can be so frustrating."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on November 16, 2006, 08:03:58 PM
Best Kobe Mix ive ever seen

size: 152 MBytes

http://rapidshare.de/files/35084392/...rn_of_Kobe.wmv

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 17, 2006, 04:05:04 PM
We finally get a Laker game tonight.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 17, 2006, 08:44:54 PM
Halftime

Kobe Bryant
14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assist

Triple-double tonight?

Let's see...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2006, 09:05:29 PM
^^As long as we get a win....Sucks that Ronny is out with a hip problem. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 17, 2006, 09:08:08 PM
Kwame needs to just go up strong and dunk that ball instead of beig fancy with it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 17, 2006, 09:46:32 PM
good game so far.  damn Bosh just banged a 3 as I typed this
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 17, 2006, 09:47:12 PM
Kobe has played a awesome all around game tonight.  His reverse layup in the 2nd qtr was bananas.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 17, 2006, 09:47:43 PM
We need to get Lamar involved more.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 17, 2006, 09:48:19 PM
We need to get Lamar involved more.

He needs to be more assertive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 17, 2006, 09:51:33 PM
what a shot by #24 with the left hand!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 17, 2006, 09:52:17 PM
Wow...I thought Mo Pete was gonna brake his face on that dive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 17, 2006, 09:53:39 PM
big rebound by Smush, game ova
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 17, 2006, 10:03:21 PM
6-3 Baby!  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 17, 2006, 10:04:25 PM
Kobe? I like  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 17, 2006, 10:18:10 PM
Kobe? I like  ;D
he played great, I had to rewind his layup from the 2nd qtr a few times, awesome play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 17, 2006, 10:20:37 PM
We won.... only that matters... we have to improve a lot (and will  8) on D AND take care of the ball...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2006, 10:31:44 PM
Decent win...Kobe broke Wilt's record for youngest player to reach 17,000 and tied David Robinson's record for most points vs. a team in 2 consecutive games tonight. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 18, 2006, 12:48:32 AM
o yeah that what im talking bout 6 to 3 baby..shit i was over there at staples center alot of ppl to on friday night 8)

L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 18, 2006, 01:34:02 AM
Kobe Reaches 17,000 Career Points
Body: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 17,000 points, going over the mark in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

 
The crowd cheered, but didn't appear to be aware of the milestone and there was no special announcement.

At 28 years and 86 days, Bryant got to 17,000 faster than Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and former teammate Shaquille O'Neal.

Chamberlain and Jordan did so at 28, but Chamberlain was 16 days older than Bryant and Jordan was 196 days older. Robertson, Abdul-Jabbar and O'Neal were all 29.

 Last January, Bryant scored 81 points against Toronto, second-most in a game behind Chamberlain, who had 100 points in March 1962.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 18, 2006, 01:39:18 AM
Lakers: 107

Raptors: 100

Player Of The Game: Kobe Bryant

Stats: 31 Points 7 assist 11 Rebounds

first double double of the season



Next game: Sunday Chicago Bulls visit the Staple Center


what he say>>>>my thoughts:
Kobe Bryant looks better out there not 100% but He will be shortly Smush Parker also did good he was on fire the 1st half good effort at the end and Bosh sorry you should have signed with us when you had the chance goodluck in Toronto buddy you will need it

GO LAKERS!

LIGHTS OUT ALL SEASON LONG
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 18, 2006, 01:21:09 PM
Should I watch Sunday's game on FSN West or EPSN?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 18, 2006, 02:11:07 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2006, 02:18:22 PM
Should I watch Sunday's game on FSN West or EPSN?



Is that even a question? FUCK BSPN, FSN West gives way better insight and coverage on the Lakers...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2006, 02:23:38 PM
Toronto Raptors @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/17/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061117/TORLAL/boxscore.html?nav=scoreboardhome)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 18, 2006, 02:24:10 PM
Should I watch Sunday's game on FSN West or EPSN?



Is that even a question? FUCK BSPN, FSN West gives way better insight and coverage on the Lakers...PeACe
yeah but espn is in hd so that gives it the edge.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2006, 02:27:03 PM
Should I watch Sunday's game on FSN West or EPSN?



Is that even a question? FUCK BSPN, FSN West gives way better insight and coverage on the Lakers...PeACe
yeah but espn is in hd so that gives it the edge.


FSN West is in HD also... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 18, 2006, 02:38:04 PM
Should I watch Sunday's game on FSN West or EPSN?



Is that even a question? FUCK BSPN, FSN West gives way better insight and coverage on the Lakers...PeACe
yeah but espn is in hd so that gives it the edge.


FSN West is in HD also... 8)

for some reason none of the league pass games r ever on hd for me :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2006, 02:59:51 PM
Sucks...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 18, 2006, 03:32:16 PM
 8)

Highlight Mix: Raptors vs Lakers - 11/17/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/jinfpy

Song: 2Pac - Untouchable (feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 18, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
L'UP YALL 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 18, 2006, 05:26:46 PM
Lakers 6-3, lookin' good...I can't wait for tomorrow's game... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 18, 2006, 06:00:05 PM
Lakers 6-3, lookin' good...I can't wait for tomorrow's game... 8)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 18, 2006, 10:51:31 PM
Should I watch Sunday's game on FSN West or EPSN?



Is that even a question? FUCK BSPN, FSN West gives way better insight and coverage on the Lakers...PeACe
In retrospect it was a kind of a stupid question.
It looks like the only Laker games I can watch are on Sunday. :( I seriously need to switch job shifts/locations.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 19, 2006, 10:07:19 AM
We got the Bulls tonight.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 19, 2006, 11:25:21 AM
Wassup with that game beginning at 5 pm today , shit have to wake up at 2 am 
  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WILL-I-DIE on November 19, 2006, 02:49:58 PM
Another W for us tonight hopefully
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 19, 2006, 05:12:09 PM
Game's about to get underway. :bandit:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 19, 2006, 05:13:22 PM
watch diz 7~ n 3 L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 19, 2006, 05:13:55 PM
Ugh why the fuck is this game on at the EXACT same time as the Chargers game? I just can't win  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 19, 2006, 05:25:50 PM
 :o At that Smush dunk.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 19, 2006, 07:11:24 PM
Very sloppy game thus far.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 19, 2006, 07:47:29 PM
Glad we won, but something's bothering me...anyone else notice how many gay calls the refs are making on Kobe? No wonder his turnovers are up, if he controls the ball longer than 3 seconds then they give it to the other team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 19, 2006, 07:51:18 PM
¨^^^^ Refs attitude towards Kobe won't never change... anyway another win.....  next the Clippers !!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 19, 2006, 08:00:02 PM
Ugh why the fuck is this game on at the EXACT same time as the Chargers game? I just can't win \ :'(


Which did you watch?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 19, 2006, 08:04:26 PM
Very ugly game, got the win nonetheless...We need to start taking care of the ball and really clean it up...I guess the rythym isn't 100% there just yet, but there are A LOT of experimental rotations going on at the moment...Nice game by Bynum, easily outplayed Ben Wallace...Odom did a wonderful job of asserting himself as well...There were 2 viscious dunks in the this game, by Smush on Ben Wallace and Kobe to Kwame...I'll try to get those up ASAP...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 19, 2006, 08:08:33 PM
Yeah man we really need to cut down on the turnovers. We do that and we could be dominating some of these games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 19, 2006, 08:20:27 PM
Kobe to Kwame for the NASTY Nocioni facial:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/3ffo8x
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 19, 2006, 08:54:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/6xnLIrOdfjY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on November 19, 2006, 08:56:00 PM
LOL at the Bulls ;D    nice dunks Nik
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 19, 2006, 09:12:25 PM
Ugh why the fuck is this game on at the EXACT same time as the Chargers game? I just can't win \ :'(


Which did you watch?

Lakers till halftime, then the Chargers till halftime, then I just switched back & forth every 10 minutes

Lakers won...Chargers won...I happier than Detox was when he saw that Lloyd Banks porno  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 19, 2006, 09:39:11 PM
watch diz 7~ n 3 L'UP 8)
WHAT I SAY 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 19, 2006, 09:50:22 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/6xnLIrOdfjY
That dunk was plain nasty.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 19, 2006, 09:52:37 PM
Ugh why the fuck is this game on at the EXACT same time as the Chargers game? I just can't win \ :'(


Which did you watch?
Same problem with me. I switched between the two, but mostly watched the Laker game. The Laker game also finished earlier, so I watched most of it then watched the 4th quarter of the Charger game (didn't miss any of LT's touchdowns ;D).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 19, 2006, 09:54:47 PM
The game was sloppy, but a win is a win. Like NIK said there are still experimentation going on. The fact that they are winning despite this is a very good sign. Bynum and Kwame are a deadly duo at center. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 19, 2006, 09:57:06 PM
Hopefully Farmar doesn't miss any games. Dudes really been playing well and I don't want Sasha in there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 19, 2006, 10:10:49 PM
Vlad Rad needs a haircut. Seriously.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 19, 2006, 11:33:04 PM
Smush on Ben Wallace  :o

http://www.sendspace.com/file/7ccl1a
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 19, 2006, 11:33:39 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/6xnLIrOdfjY
That dunk was plain nasty.
^Word.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 20, 2006, 12:04:44 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/8fWwF206u6c

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 20, 2006, 12:07:48 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/8fWwF206u6c
"This video is no longer availible"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 20, 2006, 12:08:25 AM
^^Give it a sec,  I just upped it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 20, 2006, 12:10:31 AM
^^Give it a sec,  I just upped it.
:whistle: So... Nice weather were having. :coffee:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 20, 2006, 12:11:30 AM
^^Give it a sec,  I just upped it.
:whistle: So... Nice weather were having. :coffee:


LOL...It's 12:11 AM, pretty chilly outside, I guess...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 20, 2006, 12:20:08 AM
Fuck, it might not work because it's a .vob file, but it was Smush on Ben Wallace...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 20, 2006, 12:26:09 AM
^^Give it a sec,  I just upped it.
:whistle: So... Nice weather were having. :coffee:


LOL...It's 12:11 AM, pretty chilly outside, I guess...
Just making conversation to pass the time ;D (in San Diego it was really hot in the day time). Yeah it doesn't look like it's working. Thanx anyways.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 20, 2006, 03:41:54 AM
Shit, now that's what i call a dunk!! Daaamn Kwame!
7-3 record, pretty nice. And 4 blocks by Bynum. Any good?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 20, 2006, 08:18:12 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 20, 2006, 08:40:42 AM
Hopefully Farmar doesn't miss any games. Dudes really been playing well and I don't want Sasha in there.

And Smush..that guy is garbage...i can't believe how bad of a season he's having, the guy really is worthless....he doesn't defend, he doesn't score...he can't do stuff that PG's are supposed to do....He can't run the offense and take some pressure off Kobe & Lamar....Every thing is better when Farmar is out there...Hopefully Farmar doesn't miss alot of games...and phil needs to play him more...The game against the Raptors Phil took him out 2 times when Farmar was hot and making shit happen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 20, 2006, 09:04:15 AM
I can't believe the Lakers are 2nd in the NBA in Turnovers  :stupid: ...We're getting away with that shit right now  b/c we're playing some garbage teams but The Good teams like the Jazz and clippers are going to beat us if we keep turning the ball over 20 times per game :stupid: ..Kobe & Lamar need to do a better job not turning the ball over.

These next 2 games should really tell us where we at.

I like'd how Kwame & Bynum dominated the bulls last night  8)

And Kwame's Dunk =  :o  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 20, 2006, 09:56:50 AM
^^Give it a sec,  I just upped it.
:whistle: So... Nice weather were having. :coffee:


LOL...It's 12:11 AM, pretty chilly outside, I guess...
Just making conversation to pass the time ;D (in San Diego it was really hot in the day time). Yeah it doesn't look like it's working. Thanx anyways.


Guess it did end up workin... ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 20, 2006, 10:02:58 AM
Hopefully Farmar doesn't miss any games. Dudes really been playing well and I don't want Sasha in there.

And Smush..that guy is garbage...i can't believe how bad of a season he's having, the guy really is worthless....he doesn't defend, he doesn't score...he can't do stuff that PG's are supposed to do....He can't run the offense and take some pressure off Kobe & Lamar....Every thing is better when Farmar is out there...Hopefully Farmar doesn't miss alot of games...and phil needs to play him more...The game against the Raptors Phil took him out 2 times when Farmar was hot and making shit happen.



You talkin' about Smush or Sasha? Smush is picking things up, and Sasha isn't playing like he showed us he could in the pre-season, but I don't expect it to stay that way...Sasha's more of a 2-guard anyways, so I wouldn't expect him to do the things we expect of the typical point guard...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 20, 2006, 10:07:28 AM
How is Smush is picking things up  ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 20, 2006, 10:11:05 AM
How is Smush is picking things up  ???


It's not showing in the box score, but his activity is getting stronger, he's moving his feet better, creating better shots for himself, moving more without the ball etc...I expect this slump to be over really soon...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 20, 2006, 01:10:03 PM
Ben Gordon looks like Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 20, 2006, 05:53:14 PM
Highlight Mix: Bulls vs Lakers - 11/19/06


http://www.sendspace.com/file/j3exwa

Song: Birdman & Lil' Wayne - Know What I'm Doin' (feat. Rick Ross & T-Pain)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 21, 2006, 10:55:24 AM
I can't wait for today game... I'm curious if we can step it up now against a very good team ... I just hope we take care of the ball
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2006, 10:57:39 AM
I can't wait for today game... I'm curious if we can step it up now against a very good team ... I just hope we take care of the ball

Lakers >>> Clippers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 21, 2006, 11:02:53 AM
^^ I meant we won games against weak or average teams... if we stay at this level against the Clips, I think we are in trouble... of course at full shape   Lakers >>> Clippers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2006, 11:06:52 AM
^^ I meant we won games against weak or average teams... if we stay at this level against the Clips, I think we are in trouble... of course at full shape   Lakers >>> Clippers


Golden State
Chicago
Phoenix
New Orleans

^^These teams are not considered "weak or average"...In fact, I think the Clippers would fit in perfectly on that list.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 21, 2006, 01:18:44 PM
City rivals vie again (http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/homepage/article_1360448.php)
It's not one-sided any longer with the Clippers having emerged as NBA contenders the past two seasons.
By ART THOMPSON III
The Orange County Register

EL SEGUNDO – It has become a rivalry.

To some, it always was between the Lakers and Clippers. But when one team was dominating the series and winning championships, it could not even be considered a one-sided rivalry.

The Clippers were afterthoughts to the Lakers. Not anymore.

The Clippers have posted better regular-season records than the Lakers the past two seasons. The Clippers advanced further in the playoffs last season. First place in the Pacific Division is at stake tonight when the teams collide in the first of four regular-season meetings at Staples Center.

"Every game in our division is important, not just the Lakers," Clippers guard Sam Cassell said. "It would be great if it would give us two wins, not just one. As far as bragging rights for the city, a win might help. But I don't put much emphasis on it. They have their fans, we have our fans."

But there is no mistaking the buzz among fans of both teams anticipating the game.

"I feel it, the rivalry," Clippers swingman Quinton Ross said. "It's the Lakers and the Clippers, with one team trying to stake its claim."

The expected sellout crowd likely will be pro-Lakers tonight because it is a Lakers' home game. The allegiance should shift in 11 days, when the teams meet again, this time on the Clippers' floor.

"It counts just like any other game," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said. "But someone will have bragging rights, at least for a period of time. Both teams are in the playoff picture and playing well. So it should be a good game."

The teams have split the season series the past two years. Before that, the Lakers had won 10 of 12 and at one point, the Lakers won 16 consecutive games over the Clippers.

Accompanying the shift has been a change in mindset.

"Definitely," Clippers All-Star forward Elton Brand said. "We're going into tomorrow's game expecting to win. I know we've split over the past two years, and I'm not saying they don't go into a game against us also thinking they're not going to win. Now, when I first got here, it wasn't like that."

Dunleavy coached the Lakers for two seasons, from 1990-92, and was 7-2 against the Clippers. When Brand was traded to the Clippers in 2001, one of his new teammates was Lamar Odom, who had just finished his rookie season. Brand and Odom played together for two seasons before Odom signed as a free agent with Miami. Now Odom is in his second season with the Lakers, which adds spice into the Clippers-Lakers rivalry.

Adding more flavor is that Lakers forward Vladimir Radmanovic was a key contributor to the Clippers' playoff run last season. The Clippers offered Radmanovic a four-year contract to return this season. But he spurned them to sign with the Lakers, which prompted the Clippers to sign forward Tim Thomas to a four-year deal.

"I called him a traitor, just playing around with him, but Vlade's my boy," Clippers guard Cuttino Mobley said. "Business-wise, you have to do what you have to do."

"We might feel like we have a deeper roster than they do," Brand said. "But talent-wise, when you have a player like Kobe Bryant, he can be the X-factor. He can go off for 81 points in a game and make up for a lot of things."

Mobley said there are players on both teams that get extra hyped for these games. But mainly, Mobley said, the rivalry is for the fans.

"The city is big enough for two teams," Mobley said. "So let the fans have their fun.''
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2006, 04:22:48 PM
Chicago Bulls @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/19/2006 (http://www.nba.com/games/20061119/CHILAL/boxscore.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 21, 2006, 08:11:05 PM
Kobe is going for 82 tonight.........20 pts in the 1st quarter  :o  :rock: :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 21, 2006, 08:55:03 PM
Kobe is going for 82 tonight.........20 pts in the 1st quarter  :o  :rock: :raisetheroof:


LMAO...Dude's not even 75%.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 21, 2006, 08:55:24 PM
Kobe is going for 82 tonight.........20 pts in the 1st quarter  :o  :rock: :raisetheroof:

lol see what happens when Rick Fox goes to the games?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 21, 2006, 10:05:03 PM
98-91 , 1:24 left, the game should be ours ... Kwame got a very nice game defensive wise and on the rebound (14, 7 offensive)... Lamar is weak on the free throws but hit the 2 most important  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 21, 2006, 10:16:34 PM
Lakers get the win!  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on November 21, 2006, 10:24:55 PM
yo was radmanovic raised in the US? he had an interview on the radio and it seems like he doesnt even have an accent. if he does, its VERY slight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 21, 2006, 10:26:39 PM
ugh we need to execute better in the 2nd half. we blew a 13 point lead.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 21, 2006, 11:08:31 PM
yeah lakers won...8~3 8)

L'UP...where those flippers fan they still talking they shit :-*

Kobe Carries Lakers in Battle of L.A.
Kobe Bryant had his first 40-point game of the season, including 10 in the fourth quarter as the Lakers pulled away from the Clippers for Tuesday's 105-101 win at the STAPLES Center. He scored half of those 40 points in the first 12 minutes, finished 12-for-23 from the field and 15-for-18 from the line, and added five rebounds and five assists. Lamar Odom (18 points) and Kwame Brown (10 and 14 rebounds) were among five Lakers in double digits.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 21, 2006, 11:52:16 PM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 22, 2006, 12:00:31 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:


LOL. The Heat are constantly getting their asses handed to them, while the Lakers are leading the Pacific...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 22, 2006, 12:07:50 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Seriously what's the deal... who (who have a minimum of B- Ball knowledge) thought Miami gonna have a good season ? outside BSPN of course...  anyway my only focus is the Lakers.. I don't give a fuck about others
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 22, 2006, 12:14:21 AM
5 assists 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 22, 2006, 09:57:30 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 22, 2006, 10:32:34 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Seriously what's the deal... who (who have a minimum of B- Ball knowledge) thought Miami gonna have a good season ? outside BSPN of course...  anyway my only focus is the Lakers.. I don't give a fuck about others


Miami is just proving my point...Worst champions ever.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 22, 2006, 10:40:29 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Seriously what's the deal... who (who have a minimum of B- Ball knowledge) thought Miami gonna have a good season ? outside BSPN of course...  anyway my only focus is the Lakers.. I don't give a fuck about others


Miami is just proving my point...Worst champions ever.
yep... you said it 1000 times, I said it, a few others too.... one word ; horrible champion  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 22, 2006, 10:44:23 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Seriously what's the deal... who (who have a minimum of B- Ball knowledge) thought Miami gonna have a good season ? outside BSPN of course...  anyway my only focus is the Lakers.. I don't give a fuck about others


Miami is just proving my point...Worst champions ever.
yep... you said it 1000 times, I said it, a few others too.... one word ; horrible champion  :-X


They're also proving that they were undeserving of it and guided to it by the refs...I can name you 5 teams that were more deserving of the championship trophy last year. The thing that sucks most is how it clouds the minds of Heat fans into thinking the Shaq trade was a genius move... :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 22, 2006, 10:55:11 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Seriously what's the deal... who (who have a minimum of B- Ball knowledge) thought Miami gonna have a good season ? outside BSPN of course...  anyway my only focus is the Lakers.. I don't give a fuck about others


Miami is just proving my point...Worst champions ever.
yep... you said it 1000 times, I said it, a few others too.... one word ; horrible champion  :-X


They're also proving that they were undeserving of it and guided to it by the refs...I can name you 5 teams that were more deserving of the championship trophy last year. The thing that sucks most is how it clouds the minds of Heat fans into thinking the Shaq trade was a genius move... :grumpy:
yep... lol Shaq has been falling off for 3 years and was a non factor in the majority of the playoffs and wack in the finals
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 22, 2006, 11:31:25 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Seriously what's the deal... who (who have a minimum of B- Ball knowledge) thought Miami gonna have a good season ? outside BSPN of course...  anyway my only focus is the Lakers.. I don't give a fuck about others


Miami is just proving my point...Worst champions ever.
yep... you said it 1000 times, I said it, a few others too.... one word ; horrible champion  :-X


They're also proving that they were undeserving of it and guided to it by the refs...I can name you 5 teams that were more deserving of the championship trophy last year. The thing that sucks most is how it clouds the minds of Heat fans into thinking the Shaq trade was a genius move... :grumpy:
yep... lol Shaq has been falling off for 3 years and was a non factor in the majority of the playoffs and wack in the finals
I remember when the Lakers had trouble trading Shaq because no team wanted to give up its top players. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 22, 2006, 11:39:42 AM
Lakers = Best team in NBA right now.
And espn still wants to talk about Dwayne Wade. :grumpy:
Seriously what's the deal... who (who have a minimum of B- Ball knowledge) thought Miami gonna have a good season ? outside BSPN of course...  anyway my only focus is the Lakers.. I don't give a fuck about others


Miami is just proving my point...Worst champions ever.
yep... you said it 1000 times, I said it, a few others too.... one word ; horrible champion  :-X


They're also proving that they were undeserving of it and guided to it by the refs...I can name you 5 teams that were more deserving of the championship trophy last year. The thing that sucks most is how it clouds the minds of Heat fans into thinking the Shaq trade was a genius move... :grumpy:

you'd be amazed by some of the dumb comments I hear from wade fans. just last night my homie was saying "miami looks bored. they're too good for the regular season. they just need to make it to the playoffs and they're going back to the finals"

 ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 22, 2006, 04:10:50 PM
Lakers 8-3, good to see they're #1 in the division again...I can't wait for Friday's game with Utah... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 22, 2006, 05:21:58 PM
Highlight Mix: Clippers vs Lakers - 11/21/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/hila3j

Song: Souls Of Mischief - Rock It Like That
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 22, 2006, 05:36:47 PM
How is Smush is picking things up  ???


It's not showing in the box score, but his activity is getting stronger, he's moving his feet better, creating better shots for himself, moving more without the ball etc...I expect this slump to be over really soon...PeACe

He finally had a good game last night, Season High, 15 pts...4 assist..2 passes that led to 4 FT's...His defense was still bad in the 3rd quarter, Sam was shitting on him....I want him to play good i just don't think he's going to be that player we want him to be....J.Farmar is going to eventually be the starter, maybe not this season but next season 8)

5 assists 8)

1 turnover... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 22, 2006, 06:25:46 PM
Kwame & Bynum shittid on E.Brand and Kaman  ;D  8)...Kwame was a beast getting 14 reb (7 offensive reb)

Lakers turn the ball over 14 times..that was an improvement....Kobe played great (on Defense and Offense)...luke scored 5 pts in the last minute of the game  8)

And good to see the Lakers win a close game against a good team...hopefully we could do the same shit on the road..And I want to see the Lakers start beating the shit outta the bad teams  ;D

Hopefully Farmar comes back on friday.....Sasha fuckin sucks...he can't make shots or defend >:( ...he got owned by livinston last night
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 22, 2006, 08:21:43 PM
Sasha fuckin sucks...he can't make shots or defend >:( ...he got owned by livinston last night

what?! his shot is off but his d was on point last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 22, 2006, 08:29:22 PM
Sasha fuckin sucks...he can't make shots or defend >:( ...he got owned by livinston last night

what?! his shot is off but his d was on point last night.

 :D I record every game so i could later see who did good or bad.....Sasha was awful on defense...If J.Farmar would of played there's no way Livinston scores all those pts in the 4th quarter....you were talking about lakers loosing a big lead, well, it was b/c of sasha.
________________________

LATE in 3rd quarter

0:25 Shaun Livingston makes layup 74-83

4th quarter

10:53 Shaun Livingston makes driving layup 78-83

10:22 Shaun Livingston makes 11-foot running jumper 80-83

8:44 Shaun Livingston makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cuttino Mobley assists) 83-83


^^ All on Sasha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 22, 2006, 08:39:24 PM
^^Actually, Lakers maintained their lead with Sasha in the game...Sure he missed his shots, but Sasha is young and he's still the type to get in shooting slumps due to confidence, but overall he has proven that he can be a very effective player when he's focused...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 22, 2006, 08:47:35 PM
sasha is the homie..he get more better give him time he b making nice 3 to 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 22, 2006, 08:48:42 PM
LOL..that's why i don't like talking Laker B-Ball with you...you're to much of a Homer..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 22, 2006, 09:11:01 PM
LOL..that's why i don't like talking Laker B-Ball with you...you're to much of a Homer..

Me? I just think Sasha played good D. Yeah Livingston scored on him, but everyone gets scored on sometimes. He did a pretty good job on him and Cassell.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 22, 2006, 09:30:48 PM
LOL..that's why i don't like talking Laker B-Ball with you...you're to much of a Homer..

Me? I just think Sasha played good D. Yeah Livingston scored on him, but everyone gets scored on sometimes. He did a pretty good job on him and Cassell.

not you, NIK...

And Everyone scores on Sasha...which is why Phil plays a rookie over him.....I didn't even ad the block shot livinston had on Sasha...Lakers had a 9 point lead and Sasha was gettin burned all the time and he couldn't hit shots, He's fuckin garbage...i actually thought he was going to do good this season and he hasn't....

If Farmar would of played he would of shut down Livingston and most likely would of made shit happen and put some points on the board and the Lakers would of had at least a 7 point lead when Kobe cameback to the game (BTW, I read that Livinston had his best game of the season, not a surprice it came against Sasha)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 22, 2006, 10:22:19 PM
No, I'm just not a hater like you...I know Sasha is not playing his best right now, but I'm not gunna completely write him off like a piece of shit fan...He performed well for us last year in the playoffs, and he worked on his game this year and had a really nice pre-season...He hasn't been getting the playing time to prove himself as of yet, mostly due to the quick development of Farmar. He's definitely moving his feet better on defense this year. Who knows, maybe he'll never pan out like I hoped, but I'm not gunna talk shit and then act like I was down the whole time when he does breakthrough or come big for us, and I know he will...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 22, 2006, 10:36:33 PM
LOL..that's why i don't like talking Laker B-Ball with you...you're to much of a Homer..

Me? I just think Sasha played good D. Yeah Livingston scored on him, but everyone gets scored on sometimes. He did a pretty good job on him and Cassell.

not you, NIK...

And Everyone scores on Sasha...which is why Phil plays a rookie over him.....I didn't even ad the block shot livinston had on Sasha...Lakers had a 9 point lead and Sasha was gettin burned all the time and he couldn't hit shots, He's fuckin garbage...i actually thought he was going to do good this season and he hasn't....

If Farmar would of played he would of shut down Livingston and most likely would of made shit happen and put some points on the board and the Lakers would of had at least a 7 point lead when Kobe cameback to the game (BTW, I read that Livinston had his best game of the season, not a surprice it came against Sasha)

Livingston is nice though. Farmar is quicker than Sasha, but I don't think he would've made a difference.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 23, 2006, 10:01:26 AM
Sasha sucks he's a one dimensional player. All he's good for is spot up shooting and guess what? He's not making his shots. Like Ing Ave said that is why Phil was playing a rookie over him which we all know Phil doesn't like doing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 23, 2006, 11:36:53 AM
Sasha sucks he's a one dimensional player. All he's good for is spot up shooting and guess what? He's not making his shots. Like Ing Ave said that is why Phil was playing a rookie over him which we all know Phil doesn't like doing.


Did you miss last years playoffs+this pre-season? His sucess was in more than just "spot up shooting"...Plus, Phil likes Sasha, he likes Jordan too, but he also likes Sasha, and I know Phil benches his players or plays them less when theyre in slumps, he benched Luke last year and Luke stepped out of it...I expect Sasha to step out of it, and it's always fun to rub it in the doubters faces when our players finally do pan out (IE, Kwame, Bynum, Odom, Luke, Jordan, etc.)...PeACe
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Post by: rik on November 23, 2006, 11:43:26 AM
^ Mark my words my friend, Sasha is never goin to be a good NBA player.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 23, 2006, 11:45:03 AM
^^Okay, I'll be sure to mark that for when Sasha starts hitting big shots for us at one point or another, and I know he will.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 23, 2006, 12:30:54 PM
^^Okay, I'll be sure to mark that for when Sasha starts hitting big shots for us at one point or another, and I know he will.
i guess we da only 1 that like him...trust me he be better
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 23, 2006, 08:12:27 PM

First and For most I hope all of you had a Happy and Safe Thanks Giving Holiday as you can tell I'm very very excited bout this game so the preview is a little Early but oh well here goes!




Lakers (8-3) 1st Place West Pacific

vs

Jazz 11-1 1st Place NorthWest

Most people tell me beating Utah is impossible..I say Impossible is nothing So Bring it or as Kobe Bryant would say Bring That Shit! lets be agressive and be Consistant and everything will fall into place!

My Thoughts: if Lakers come out hungry and 24/7 and the gold and purple start killen it I see us winning easily and handing the Jazz there second loss of the season the key is come out guns blazing defence offence cover Boozer I think Bynum and Kwame improved allot and I see us being fine.

Injury Report: Jordan Farmar sprained his ankle but should be back Tomorrow Night



Los Angeles Lakers Basketball!

Location: Delta Center in Utah

Time:6:00PM
Channel: LTV KCAL9 RADIO:AM570 SPORTS RADIO

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 24, 2006, 03:43:07 AM
I'm not hating on Sasha..I want him to do good..but if he plays bad i have to talk about (isn't that why this thread is for?, to talk Lakers B-Ball) Sorry if you can't handle the truth! ::)

And No one was doubting Odom & Kwame , Laker fans were just getting mad that they weren't helping our favorite team win Last season (the 1st 55 games)..A lot of us are fans of the team first and then the players....if you help our team win games we'll give you props, if you hurt our team we have to speak on it..

And who the fuck was doubting Bynum , Farmar and Luke?...i remember Laker fans were getting mad @ Rudy T for not playing Luke...Jurunimo said He thought Bynum was going to be Theo Ratliif, who cares that was his opinion, get off his nuts...some us wanted bynum to do a better job getting rebounds...how is that doubting him? don't be so gawdamn sensitive......And everyone loves Farmar, sure, some Lakers fans wanted the Lakers to draft someone else, who cares...they don't have to agree with every signing, Draft or trade ::)

LOL..that's why i don't like talking Laker B-Ball with you...you're to much of a Homer..

Me? I just think Sasha played good D. Yeah Livingston scored on him, but everyone gets scored on sometimes. He did a pretty good job on him and Cassell.

not you, NIK...

And Everyone scores on Sasha...which is why Phil plays a rookie over him.....I didn't even ad the block shot livinston had on Sasha...Lakers had a 9 point lead and Sasha was gettin burned all the time and he couldn't hit shots, He's fuckin garbage...i actually thought he was going to do good this season and he hasn't....

If Farmar would of played he would of shut down Livingston and most likely would of made shit happen and put some points on the board and the Lakers would of had at least a 7 point lead when Kobe cameback to the game (BTW, I read that Livinston had his best game of the season, not a surprice it came against Sasha)

Livingston is nice though. Farmar is quicker than Sasha, but I don't think he would've made a difference.

Well, I Do
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2006, 11:12:46 AM
I'm not hating on Sasha..I want him to do good..but if he plays bad i have to talk about (isn't that why this thread is for?, to talk Lakers B-Ball) Sorry if you can't handle the truth! ::)

And No one was doubting Odom & Kwame , Laker fans were just getting mad that they weren't helping our favorite team win Last season (the 1st 55 games)..A lot of us are fans of the team first and then the players....if you help our team win games we'll give you props, if you hurt our team we have to speak on it..

And who the fuck was doubting Bynum , Farmar and Luke?...i remember Laker fans were getting mad @ Rudy T for not playing Luke...Jurunimo said He thought Bynum was going to be Theo Ratliif, who cares that was his opinion, get off his nuts...some us wanted bynum to do a better job getting rebounds...how is that doubting him? don't be so gawdamn sensitive......And everyone loves Farmar, sure, some Lakers fans wanted the Lakers to draft someone else, who cares...they don't have to agree with every signing, Draft or trade ::)

LOL..that's why i don't like talking Laker B-Ball with you...you're to much of a Homer..

Me? I just think Sasha played good D. Yeah Livingston scored on him, but everyone gets scored on sometimes. He did a pretty good job on him and Cassell.

not you, NIK...

And Everyone scores on Sasha...which is why Phil plays a rookie over him.....I didn't even ad the block shot livinston had on Sasha...Lakers had a 9 point lead and Sasha was gettin burned all the time and he couldn't hit shots, He's fuckin garbage...i actually thought he was going to do good this season and he hasn't....

If Farmar would of played he would of shut down Livingston and most likely would of made shit happen and put some points on the board and the Lakers would of had at least a 7 point lead when Kobe cameback to the game (BTW, I read that Livinston had his best game of the season, not a surprice it came against Sasha)

Livingston is nice though. Farmar is quicker than Sasha, but I don't think he would've made a difference.

Well, I Do


That's not how it works around here, stop being a piece of shit. We support our players through thick and thin, we don't ride their nuts when they play good and diss them when they're in slumps, that's straight gaysauce. Where did I say Sasha was playing good? I even said he wasn't currently performing well. You moron, the difference between me and you is that I'm a fan, I acknowledge when our players are under-performing, but I don't say gayass shit that you'd never hear from a member of the Lakers mouth (don't you "work for the Lakers" <LMAO), such as "Sasha sucks! He'll never be good" or "trade Odom!!"...If you can't see the difference, I really feel sorry for you...And LMFAO@no one hated on Luke or Jordan. Last year, when Luke wasn't playing his best and wasn't getting playing time, Laker fans nicknamed him Puke for fucks sake! And I remember Laker fans calling for Mitch's head when Farmar was drafted, everyone wanted James White...You know damn well what I'm saying, and anyone reading this obviously knows who the real fan is around here...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 24, 2006, 07:11:46 PM
halftime lakers 53 to 50

sasha doing good on D and making shot....so stop talking bout him L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2006, 07:13:00 PM
Sasha sucks ass! ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 24, 2006, 08:14:11 PM
not when he open for a 3 pointers ::) but he doing great today!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 24, 2006, 08:27:16 PM
when and how the fuck did utah get this strong?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2006, 08:42:26 PM
when and how the fuck did utah get this strong?


Man, they've got some players...They were good last year too, they were just always injured. Lakers had this game, offensive rebounds is what really killed us tonight. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2006, 08:43:42 PM
not when he open for a 3 pointers ::) but he doing great today!!!


I was being sarcastic, Sasha held his tonight, definitely played better than Smush.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 24, 2006, 08:46:17 PM
wasnt it kinda weird the lakers were wearing home colors? what was up with that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 24, 2006, 08:50:57 PM
when and how the fuck did utah get this strong?

Consistant big men. Kirilenko had 5 blocks, Boozer had 31 points & 16 rebounds, Okur had 18 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks. If Boozer & Kirilenko can stay healthy, that team is gonna be dangerous.

Kobe blocked the shiet outta Deron Williams! Somebody get that on youtube asap.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2006, 08:51:35 PM
wasnt it kinda weird the lakers were wearing home colors? what was up with that?

Gayass Jazz now wear their carolina blue jerseys at home...The league asked the Lakers if they could wear the white ones, but being that the white is used for Sunday home games traditionally, they chose to wear the yellow home jerseys, which is pretty gay too...I hate all these retarded alternate jerseys and how teams sometimes wear their road jerseys at home nowadays and vice versa...Up until recently every team had white home jerseys and a colored road jersey, minus the Lakers who wore the legendary gold jerseys at home...Now, the only way to tell the home team is by looking at the floor...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 24, 2006, 09:26:16 PM
not when he open for a 3 pointers ::) but he doing great today!!!


I was being sarcastic, Sasha held his tonight, definitely played better than Smush.
yea ok...smush was open for shot but he was scare to make the shot and yall saw when smush pass it to odom to make the lay up n that shit when around...man hate that shit he could it dunk it i think he was closed enough n he do got long arm...but odom have a good game 2day!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 25, 2006, 11:48:58 AM
Sasha sucks ass! ::)

LOL...I knew I was gonna come in here to find you saying something like that. Dude sucks bro...he had an alright game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 25, 2006, 11:52:17 AM
Sasha sucks ass! ::)

LOL...I knew I was gonna come in here to find you saying something like that. Dude sucks bro...he had an alright game.


I said that in the first half, he was obviously our best point guard last night...I hope you feel like shit when he REALLY gets it going.
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 25, 2006, 04:05:06 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 25, 2006, 09:01:34 PM
Great game last night...Lamar should of made that lay-up w/ 45 sec left in the game  :'( ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 25, 2006, 09:35:57 PM
Sasha sucks ass! ::)

LOL...I knew I was gonna come in here to find you saying something like that. Dude sucks bro...he had an alright game.


I said that in the first half, he was obviously our best point guard last night...I hope you feel like shit when he REALLY gets it going.

Why would I feel like shit if he "gets it going"? If he gets it going it would help the team. Fact of the matter is he's not gonna get it going. You know why? Because he sucks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 25, 2006, 10:26:12 PM
Great game last night...Lamar should of made that lay-up w/ 45 sec left in the game  :'( ...
haha yeah that what i say>>yall saw when smush pass it to odom to make the lay up n that shit when around
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 25, 2006, 10:31:14 PM
Sasha sucks ass! ::)

LOL...I knew I was gonna come in here to find you saying something like that. Dude sucks bro...he had an alright game.


I said that in the first half, he was obviously our best point guard last night...I hope you feel like shit when he REALLY gets it going.

Why would I feel like shit if he "gets it going"? If he gets it going it would help the team. Fact of the matter is he's not gonna get it going. You know why? Because he sucks.


We'll see. :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 26, 2006, 01:49:41 AM
Very tough loss... we played great except on the boards... look for payback time next Thursday.... and  :o at the Kobe block
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 26, 2006, 12:55:25 PM
I know Lakers can take the Nets today... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 26, 2006, 07:41:10 PM
Haltime updates

* Marcus williams was fuckin killing us! And to think...we were 1 pick away from getting him  :-[

* Kwame Brown is grabbing every rebound in sight

* Kobe has V.Carter on lock!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 26, 2006, 08:46:20 PM
Chick Hearn Night 11/26/06
The Lakers will once again honor the memory of broadcasting legend and Hall of Famer Chick Hearn, with their annual Chick Hearn Night. This year’s celebration is scheduled for November 26th when the Lakers host the New Jersey Nets.

In memory of Chick the Lakers will be collecting books which are to be donated to various reading centers and libraries throughout Los Angeles. The recipients of the Chick Hearn Scholarship at the University of Southern California will also be introduced at halftime.

USC Annenberg journalism students Casey Conlon and James Koh are the 2006 winners of the Chick Hearn Memorial Scholarship.

The annual scholarship is funded by an endowment established by the Los Angeles Lakers in memory of Hall of Fame sports broadcaster Chick Hearn, who died in 2002. In addition to major gifts from the Lakers and Marge Hearn, hundreds of fans contributed to the scholarship fund at USC Annenberg, which now totals more than $200,000.

The public may continue to contribute to the fund to help deserving journalism students seeking a career in sports broadcasting. Donations may be sent to USC Annenberg Chick Hearn Fund, USC Annenberg School for Communication, 3502 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281

The Lakers, Marge Hearn and USC Annenberg journalism professor Dan Birman will make the official presentation to Conlon and Koh during halftime at the Lakers-New Jersey Nets game on Sunday, November 26, 2006. The presentation is scheduled at the game closest to the date of Hearn’s birthday. He would have been 90 on November 27. The game begins at 6:30 pm.

“Of all the honors that Chick received, I believe he would have been most proud of this scholarship,” said Marge Hearn. “He never was able to complete his own education and he would have been very pleased that students like Casey and James have the help they need to pursue their dreams.”

Conlon went to high school in San Diego and now serves as sports director for Annenberg Television News, the student produced daily newscast at USC Annenberg. He has produced sports coverage for USC Athletic Video Operations and was an intern at the San Diego Union Tribune. He is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism.

“I grew up listening to Chick Hearn’s voice and will always hold him far above any other sportscaster,” Conlon wrote in his application essay. “From his coined catch phrases to his trademark, ‘This game’s in the refrigerator …’ call, Chick was always the highlight of the game. To win a scholarship in his honor would be one of my greatest accomplishments.”

Koh is a graduate student working toward an M.A. in broadcast journalism. Born in Korea, his childhood years were spent in Houston and Los Angeles. He earned his B.A. from UC Berkeley. He spent a year as a sports broadcaster and country music deejay for KIBS 100.7 FM in Bishop, Calif. He also worked at San Francisco’s KNBR and KPQX in Havre, Mont. At USC, he is a sports anchor for Annenberg Television News and KSCR, the campus radio station.

“I am not a native speaker of English. I came to America at a young age and did not speak the language until I was six years old,” Koh writes. Citing his admiration for Los Angeles broadcasting icons Chick Hearn and Vin Scully, he adds, “What drives me today is a passion for sports broadcasting.”

“Chick Hearn was an icon who represented the best in sports, broadcasting, and the spirit of Los Angeles,” said Geoffrey Cowan, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication. “We are honored that the Hearn family and the Lakers have chosen to support deserving USC Annenberg journalism students who will build upon his great legacy.”

People attending the game that night will receive collectable mini-banners featuring slogans that Chick made famous.

 
 
 

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 26, 2006, 09:05:31 PM
3 weeks in a row that the Chargers and Lakers have won  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 26, 2006, 09:07:17 PM
Great win. Farmar played really well tonight.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 26, 2006, 09:26:25 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 26, 2006, 10:14:29 PM
Los Angeles outscored the Nets by 13 in the third quarter en route to a 99-93 victory at STAPLES Center on Sunday. Kobe Bryant recorded a season-high 10 assists to go along with his 19 points, while Lamar Odom scored 21. The Lakers are now 8-1 at home, second best to only Utah in the Western Conference, and will host Milwaukee on Tuesday
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 26, 2006, 11:17:03 PM

* Marcus williams was fuckin killing us! And to think...we were 1 pick away from getting him  :-[




4 picks away...Plus, I'd much rather have Farmar in the long run...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 26, 2006, 11:20:33 PM
Anyone notcie the disgusting reffing on Kobe tonight? Anyone remember the calls Jordan used to get back in the days? Or even Wade nowadays? :grumpy: Nice win, nonetheless...The bench unit picked it up, especially Kwame, I expect to see him in the starting line-up again soon...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 26, 2006, 11:22:17 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 26, 2006, 11:53:57 PM
Anyone notcie the disgusting reffing on Kobe tonight? Anyone remember the calls Jordan used to get back in the days? Or even Wade nowadays? :grumpy:

Hell yeah. I see why Kobe would rather settle for a long 3. If he drives in the lane he's gonna get hacked and they're not gonna give him the call.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 27, 2006, 03:47:57 AM
10 assists  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 27, 2006, 04:44:24 AM
Good win.. I like the way others players stepped it up... we are already on another level team wise (as comparing to last year) I can't wait to see this team at whole potential (should reach it in March knowing Phil coaching abilities).. if Luke goes on playing at this level , he got the MIP award on lock, Kwame is great since his return (gonna probably have his best carreer season) and Smush starts to step it up for a few games..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 27, 2006, 10:06:18 AM
Nice all round preformance from everybody. Lakers need to stack up those home wins.

The bench unit picked it up, especially Kwame, I expect to see him in the starting line-up again soon...PeACe
Yeah probably because Bynum will eventually hit the wall. But even if he doesn't it's alright because Kwame will play at the end of games and is playing more minutes then Bynum. Not to mention Kwame is a beast. It's hard to beilive this was the same player that played in Washington 2 years ago.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 27, 2006, 10:12:09 AM
if Luke goes on playing at this level , he got the MIP award on lock,



I dunno man, Kevin Martin and Andrew Bynum have a good shot at it too...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 27, 2006, 10:19:43 AM
Nice all round preformance from everybody. Lakers need to stack up those home wins.

The bench unit picked it up, especially Kwame, I expect to see him in the starting line-up again soon...PeACe
Yeah probably because Bynum will eventually hit the wall. But even if he doesn't it's alright because Kwame will play at the end of games and is playing more minutes then Bynum. Not to mention Kwame is a beast. It's hard to beilive this was the same player that played in Washington 2 years ago.



Well, this is the same thing I've BEEN saying that you attempted to "catch" me on earlier...Bynum is progressing rapidly, dude is proving that he WILL dominate the 5 spot for years to come, but he's simply got a lot more to learn. Kwame is arriving, he's pretty much becoming the player they thought he would when they selected him at number 1 and it's happening right before our eyes...So Kwame/Bynum will be a VISCIOUS combination at the center spot, but Kwame should be starting as of now...And it's not THAT hard to believe that this is the same Kwame from Washington, because he showed flashes of excellence on more than a few occasions during his stay there as well, he just needed the right mentors, which he got in LA...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 27, 2006, 11:51:11 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/21/2006 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061121/LACLAL/boxscore.html)

Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz 11/24/2006 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061124/LALUTA/boxscore.html)

New Jersey Nets @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/26/2006 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061126/NJNLAL/boxscore.html)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 27, 2006, 12:36:40 PM
Kwame is turning into a monster. I love it.

We sure could have used Farmar against Utah, he was tearing it up yesterday. It looks like Smush is starting to wake up out of his slumber. He played defense for the first time this season yesterday. He actually picked up full court and he moved his feet better than he has in the past. He needs to keep that up or Farmar will snatch that starting spot up.

What I liked about Farmar's play was that he was fighting over screens and he never gave up on plays defensively.  Also Kobe was as alive defensively as I've seen him lately. It was good to see our perimeter defenders doing their job yesterday against the NBA's best backcourt. That has been a huge weakness for us this year.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 27, 2006, 12:53:09 PM
Kwame is turning into a monster. I love it.

We sure could have used Farmar against Utah, he was tearing it up yesterday. It looks like Smush is starting to wake up out of his slumber. He played defense for the first time this season yesterday. He actually picked up full court and he moved his feet better than he has in the past. He needs to keep that up or Farmar will snatch that starting spot up.

What I liked about Farmar's play was that he was fighting over screens and he never gave up on plays defensively.  Also Kobe was as alive defensively as I've seen him lately. It was good to see our perimeter defenders doing their job yesterday against the NBA's best backcourt. That has been a huge weakness for us this year.




Vince HATES facing Kobe...So much less freedom than he usually gets. Someone (I think it was Baby G) questioned why Kobe was All-Defense 1st Team...Well, that's why. Opposing shooting guards HATE facing the Lakers, due to Kobe always locking them down...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 27, 2006, 05:17:43 PM
Kwame is turning into a monster. I love it.

We sure could have used Farmar against Utah, he was tearing it up yesterday. It looks like Smush is starting to wake up out of his slumber. He played defense for the first time this season yesterday. He actually picked up full court and he moved his feet better than he has in the past. He needs to keep that up or Farmar will snatch that starting spot up.

What I liked about Farmar's play was that he was fighting over screens and he never gave up on plays defensively.  Also Kobe was as alive defensively as I've seen him lately. It was good to see our perimeter defenders doing their job yesterday against the NBA's best backcourt. That has been a huge weakness for us this year.




Vince HATES facing Kobe...So much less freedom than he usually gets. Someone (I think it was Baby G) questioned why Kobe was All-Defense 1st Team...Well, that's why. Opposing shooting guards HATE facing the Lakers, due to Kobe always locking them down...PeACe

Lol here you go again. Kobe barley played defense at all last season. He always plays with intensity against the Nets and the Sonics (because he has a grudge with Vince Carter and Ray Allen). If you're trying to tell me he played that kind of defense all last season, feel free to kiss my ass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 27, 2006, 05:47:04 PM
Kwame is turning into a monster. I love it.

We sure could have used Farmar against Utah, he was tearing it up yesterday. It looks like Smush is starting to wake up out of his slumber. He played defense for the first time this season yesterday. He actually picked up full court and he moved his feet better than he has in the past. He needs to keep that up or Farmar will snatch that starting spot up.

What I liked about Farmar's play was that he was fighting over screens and he never gave up on plays defensively.  Also Kobe was as alive defensively as I've seen him lately. It was good to see our perimeter defenders doing their job yesterday against the NBA's best backcourt. That has been a huge weakness for us this year.




Vince HATES facing Kobe...So much less freedom than he usually gets. Someone (I think it was Baby G) questioned why Kobe was All-Defense 1st Team...Well, that's why. Opposing shooting guards HATE facing the Lakers, due to Kobe always locking them down...PeACe

Lol here you go again. Kobe barley played defense at all last season. He always plays with intensity against the Nets and the Sonics (because he has a grudge with Vince Carter and Ray Allen). If you're trying to tell me he played that kind of defense all last season, feel free to kiss my ass.



LOL@this jackass, "Kobe barely played defense at all last season"...It's true, Kobe picks up his intensity when the competition is higher, but that's the SMART thing to do, he can't expand 100% energy 100% of the the time at both ends. Has nothing to do with being a good defender...Don't you wish you knew a little more about basketball?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 27, 2006, 06:19:41 PM
Kobe doesn't play defense? WOW...now I've heard everything.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 27, 2006, 07:20:44 PM
videos Lakers Vs Nets



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxtBz10IAck&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 28, 2006, 05:02:29 AM
Kobe didn't play defense last season? Yeah, right.. ::) (he was named in the All-Defensive First Team just to let you know)
Kobe never defends? Yeah, right ::) (he's just been selected 4 times in the All-Defensive first team and 2 times in the second team)

Try another one, smart dude.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 28, 2006, 09:01:36 AM
Lol at Kobe not playing D , tell me which superstar he doesn"t lock down yet ? none... Kobe is the only perimeter superstar who plays on both ends of the court...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2006, 10:05:33 AM
Great win. Farmar played really well tonight.

 ;D In the 4th quarter when Kobe was in the bench Farmar made a couple of shots that gave us a 11 point lead...The other night against the clipps when kobe was on the bench Lakers lost a 9 pts lead b/c sasha was getting owned by Livinston...i want to see DNP - CD, next to sashas name for the rest of the season  :D ...And Farmars defense is so much better then Smush & Sashas Defense 8)

And I didn't like how the refs were fucking with kobe again  >:( ..just call the fucking fouls  >:(

And a couple other things I've notice is the Lakers are shooting to many 3's..and the TO's are also down which is good....and Kobe only has 3 TO's the last 3 games.

And lol @ the clippers losing 4 games in a row...it's going to be 5 after tonight when they lose to the queens....good to see the clippers back at the bottom where they belong  :) ...

and also the Jazz have lost 2 straight games...they play the spurs on Wednesday (Loss) and the Lakers on Thursday (loss) ....so the Lakers should be in 2nd place in the West by Friday  ;D  8)

videos Lakers Vs Nets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxtBz10IAck&eurl=

Better Quality

Highlight Mix: Nets vs Lakers

http://www.sendspace.com/file/gktws0

Song: Nas - One Love (Remix)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 28, 2006, 11:22:17 AM
Lol here you go again. Kobe barley played defense at all last season.
Wow. I guess he was chosen to as first team defence last year because the media likes him so much, right? Your credability is sinking like the titanic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 28, 2006, 11:25:40 AM
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Not in my house!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 28, 2006, 11:28:15 AM
Bynum to remain a starter (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_4731977','45)
BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:11/27/2006 10:40:10 PM PST

EL SEGUNDO - Upon further review, Lakers coach Phil Jackson will keep Andrew Bynum in the starting lineup. Jackson also made clear to his players in a film session Monday that he wants to see them get the ball to the 19-year-old center.

Bynum has had three straight lackluster games - averaging 4.3 points and 4.3 rebounds while making 3 of 12 shots - and Jackson was left considering his options after Sunday's victory over New Jersey.

Jackson wondered aloud if Bynum would benefit from playing with a group of reserves more committed to team play than the starting five.

He backtracked from that Monday, leaving Bynum in the starting five and Kwame Brown coming off the bench

"I'm only serious about it if that first unit's not going to use him, they're not going to throw the ball in to him," Jackson said. "We took a little film session with the first unit about how we have to get the ball in there."

The Nets fronted Bynum on defense with center Nenad Krstic. Jackson thought the Lakers "didn't spend enough time looking at ways to develop that," specifically to free the backside and lob passes over the top.

Bynum didn't have an answer for why his teammates have been reluctant to throw
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him the ball.

"I don't know exactly what it is," Bynum said. "Kwame and myself have been told just to run down the middle of the floor and post up low. They are looking at us. The way you have to enter the ball into the post, it just takes practice."

Brown was not at practice Monday for personal reasons but is expected to play tonight against Milwaukee.

Kid games: As he turns 20 this week, Jordan Farmar can say that he ranks a little higher than whale you-know-what, Jackson's favorite description for first-year players.

Never fond of playing rookies, Jackson did not shy away from using Farmar for 16 minutes Sunday in his first game back from a sprained ankle. Farmar finished with 11 points and hit three 3-pointers.

"A coach is a pragmatist for the most part," Jackson said. "If a kid's going to go out there in that unit and survives or plays well, they're going to stick with it. They like to win."

The most any rookie has played on a Jackson-coached Lakers team was Kareem Rush, who averaged 11.5 minutes in 76 games in 2002-03. So far this season, Farmar is averaging 5.5points in 16.1 minutes.

Jackson was especially pleased with how Farmar defended New Jersey's Marcus Williams, who had 14 points in the first half but was shut out in the second half.

"He was getting 15-foot jump shots. For an NBA player, that's a layup," Farmar said. "I just made an emphasis not to get screened and keep the pressure on the ball so he wouldn't be able to get in his rhythm."

Opening act: After ninehome games, Farmar already has a tradition. He settles into a courtside seat, rubbing shoulders with the fans, to watch the video highlights before player introductions.

"I know some people over there," said Farmar, who has a connection to the family of season-ticket holder Steve Jackson, "so I hang out with the fans, make them feel part of the game."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2006, 12:45:15 PM
A two-for-one deal at center

It's too early to apply two-headed monster status to Andrew Bynum and Kwame Brown, but the Lakers' centers are moving closer to providing a combined consistent presence down low.

Bynum is currently the starter, still discovering his game a month past his 19th birthday, while Brown, 24, has been coming off the bench, collecting rebounds, blocking shots and scoring enough points recently to fulfill Coach Phil Jackson's vision of him as a 10-point, 10-rebound player every game.

They haven't quite put together a game where they're both firing full tilt, but, as Bynum said, "One of us is playing well each game.

"It's kind of cool. It's kind of helping the team out."

Sunday's game against New Jersey was typical of the last few for the Lakers.

Bynum started slowly and had to sit after picking up his second foul midway through the first quarter, but Brown came in and provided some punch with seven points and six rebounds in the first half.

Bynum picked it up defensively in the third quarter, blocking three shots in the first 2:01 as the Lakers gradually moved from seven points down in the quarter to seven ahead of the Nets.

For the season, Bynum is averaging 8.9 points and 6.4 rebounds, Brown 9.2 points and 7.7 rebounds.


A friendship between Bynum and Brown has been forged beyond the practice court, where they knock each other around in the post and then make peace by bowling together.

They each score between 150 and 170 a game, Bynum said, although they can't beat teammate Maurice Evans, who once bowled a 251 in an amateur tournament.

"Pros do that," Bynum said. "He has a job after basketball if he wants one."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep27nov27,1,4937392.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2006, 12:48:42 PM
Kwame's learning curve

The center has struggled in previous seasons, but with increased playing time this year, he's proving to be a force inside.


Some say it is renewed confidence.

Others credit increased his playing time.

But Kobe Bryant says the cause of center Kwame Brown's steadily increasing effectiveness for the Lakers on the court can be explained by a more basic factor, a factor that goes well beyond basketball: love.

"What Kwame needed was a brotherhood," said Bryant after Sunday night's 99-93 Lakers victory over the New Jersey Nets, a victory in which Brown contributed 13 points, nine rebounds, two blocked shots and an intimidating defensive presence. "This is a team that will embrace him, not throw him under the bus. We will always look out for him. We care for him. He was under a lot of pressure in Washington."

That pressure goes with the territory if that territory includes being the first high school player ever selected with the first pick in the NBA draft. And if being in the national spotlight wasn't enough, Brown also found himself on a Washington Wizards roster that included Michael Jordan, whose critical stare has been known to melt the resolve of far more seasoned players.

Brown struggled for four seasons in Washington, and struggled again last season, his first in Lakers purple and gold.

But, after sitting out the first seven games of this season because of a bruised rotator cuff and bursitis in his right shoulder, the 6-11, 270-pounder has grown more and more effective, following up on his impressive play in last year's postseason. That was when it first seemed he might actually grow into the role anticipated for him so long ago.

"He's got a big body," said 7-0 New Jersey center Mikki Moore, who faced Brown Sunday night at Staples Center, "and he's worked on his game. Give him credit for that. You can see the improved confidence."

Brown acknowledges the regard his teammates have for him with a smile.

"The guys are looking for me," he said. "I'm not trying to slow them down. I'm just trying to keep up with them."

Said teammate Lamar Odom, "With his size and quickness, Kwame is close to being a special player.

How close?

"Really close."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-lakeweb28nov28,1,555348.story?coll=la-headlines-sports
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 28, 2006, 12:51:06 PM
Bynum + Brown = Best center duo in NBA?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 28, 2006, 12:56:13 PM
Bynum + Brown = Best center duo in NBA?

Easily...Now, just imagine how deadly our 5 spot would be with Mihm!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2006, 01:05:47 PM
Jackson tackles subject of playing the rookies


During his days of collecting championships in Chicago, Phil Jackson once said, "You win with men."

More to the point, when asked about rookies in 1993, he said, "We tell 'em they're lower than whale [droppings] for a while. When they prove to us they can play, then they have a step."

But Jackson's stance toward first-year players has apparently softened over time, so much so that he criticized past reports that painted him as a coach who turned a cold shoulder to all rookies.

"It's just all lies," Jackson said Monday. "It's not [even] overblown. It's just total lies. When you have teams that have finished first as many times as we had in Chicago and finished first in L.A. here since the very initial year, you end up with draft picks that are basically one pick above the second round.

"I always look at that as limited information that people have. [There are] guys that I've had that I've felt really happy about since I've been a Laker, with kind of a father's pride."

Of course, that led to a Jordan Farmar discussion. The rookie from UCLA made his latest audition Sunday in front of Jackson and 18,997 fans at Staples Center. After missing two games because of a sprained ankle, he had 11 points in 16 minutes against New Jersey.

For the season, Farmar, the 26th pick in this year's draft, is averaging 5.5 points and 2.2 assists in 16.1 minutes.

"Coaches are pragmatists, for the most part," Jackson said. "If a kid's going to go out there in that unit and survives and plays well, they're going to stick with him. They like to win."

Farmar, who turns 20 on Thursday, had heard about Jackson's tendency to not play rookies but shrugged it off.

"I can't worry about that," he said. "All I can do is my job every day."

Farmar also said Jackson appeared to have at least some confidence in him.

"I think he does," Farmar said. "He puts me in at some key moments and lets me have the opportunity to show I can play and contribute at this level."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep28nov28,1,5396146.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 28, 2006, 01:13:30 PM
Kwame + Bynum = Best center duo in NBA
Kobe = Best player in NBA
Farmar = Biggest steal of NBA Draft
Luke Walton = Best 3 point shooter in NBA (according to stats ;))

Crazy team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 28, 2006, 01:20:06 PM
Kwame + Bynum = Best center duo in NBA
Kobe = Best player in NBA
Farmar = Biggest steal of NBA Draft
Luke Walton = Best 3 point shooter in NBA (according to stats ;))

Crazy team.


Andrew Bynum=Most improved sophmore.
Maurice Evans=Biggest draft day trade steal.
Phil Jackson=Best coach ever.
Ronny Turiaf=Best feel-good story.
Luke Walton=Most improved player in the league.

I can go on forever...Bottom line, we have a team to fear!...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on November 28, 2006, 01:36:35 PM
bynum i think is most improved player over walton, walton has always had the same  talent and energy , he's just more focused, bynum on the other hand has stepped up his game in every possible way, next shaq...no, but he'll be one of those players we'll need for sure in the future
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 28, 2006, 01:39:49 PM
bynum i think is most improved player over walton, walton has always had the same  talent and energy , he's just more focused, bynum on the other hand has stepped up his game in every possible way, next shaq...no, but he'll be one of those players we'll need for sure in the future


Bynum and Luke are both MIP candidates, but Luke has refined his game. Improved his shot, passing, defense, pretty much everything. Bynum is more in a growing process than in an improving process...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 28, 2006, 07:46:14 PM
Great win. Farmar played really well tonight.

 ;D In the 4th quarter when Kobe was in the bench Farmar made a couple of shots that gave us a 11 point lead...The other night against the clipps when kobe was on the bench Lakers lost a 9 pts lead b/c sasha was getting owned by Livinston...i want to see DNP - CD, next to sashas name for the rest of the season  :D ...And Farmars defense is so much better then Smush & Sashas Defense 8)

And I didn't like how the refs were fucking with kobe again  >:( ..just call the fucking fouls  >:(

And a couple other things I've notice is the Lakers are shooting to many 3's..and the TO's are also down which is good....and Kobe only has 3 TO's the last 3 games.

And lol @ the clippers losing 4 games in a row...it's going to be 5 after tonight when they lose to the queens....good to see the clippers back at the bottom where they belong  :) ...

and also the Jazz have lost 2 straight games...they play the spurs on Wednesday (Loss) and the Lakers on Thursday (loss) ....so the Lakers should be in 2nd place in the West by Friday  ;D  8)

videos Lakers Vs Nets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxtBz10IAck&eurl=

Better Quality

Highlight Mix: Nets vs Lakers

http://www.sendspace.com/file/gktws0

Song: Nas - One Love (Remix)
:-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 28, 2006, 07:46:54 PM
i smell 10 n 4 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 28, 2006, 07:52:11 PM
LOS ANGELES (Ticker) - The Los Angeles Lakers try to post a sixth victory in seven games when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.

The Lakers rebounded from a 114-108 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday with a 99-93 home triumph over the New Jersey Nets on Sunday. Los Angeles is 8-1 at home this season.

Lamar Odom led the Lakers with 21 points while Kobe Bryant added 19. Odom was 6-of-16 from the field, including 3-of-8 from the arc, and went 6-of-8 from the line.

The Bucks have been struggling, losing four of their last five games. Their latest defeat was a 111-98 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday.

Michael Redd led Milwaukee with 24 points while Andrew Bogut added 18 and Ruben Patterson chipped in 15. The Bucks shot 49 percent from the field, but only made 7-of-14 from the line.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 28, 2006, 08:40:27 PM
Damn Smush Parker was amazing in the first half. Too bad everyone else sucked. More defense, less turnovers, and make the easy shots!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2006, 09:45:14 PM
And a couple other things I've notice is the Lakers are shooting to many 3's


And lol @ the clippers losing 4 games in a row...it's going to be 5 after tonight when they lose to the queens....good to see the clippers back at the bottom where they belong  :) ...

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 28, 2006, 09:54:35 PM
Are we doing a 3pt shootout contest ?  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 28, 2006, 09:56:08 PM
now we need a 3  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 28, 2006, 10:00:13 PM
Damn Redd has developped into an INSANE scorer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 28, 2006, 10:02:57 PM
Horrible choice by Kobe, bricking a 3 point ....  the play wasn't executed welll, he didn't have any flow to shoot... we didn't D on the perimeter and on the pick and roll.... we came back twice , that's positive and yep Farmar played well... dude ain't afraid of shooting in the money time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2006, 10:05:06 PM
 :grumpy: Phil tells these guys to give the ball to bynum and he only gets 1 shot attempt

im so fuckin piss right now....im about to beat the shit out of a couple people right now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 28, 2006, 10:10:21 PM
I really wanted this win. Farmar played his heart out and he really deserved to get the W.  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 28, 2006, 10:11:15 PM
It was good to see the Lakers get up for this game  :P

"shooting 3's is lazy b-ball" - Jack haley
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 29, 2006, 09:51:33 AM
Last night's game was embarassing and an abomination. Every Laker should be ashamed of themselves after that performance. It was obvious that the Lakers didn't take Milwaukee seriously. I agree with Jack Haley, that was lazy basketball. Why didn't our big men get any touches? Why did we launch over 30 threes?

What can you say about yesterday's game? There was poor execution of the offense, piss poor defense, way too many threes, a lackadaisacal attitude, lack of any intensity or sense of urgency. I'm pissed off right now. I hope Phil lays into them during practice today.

Disgusting.  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 29, 2006, 11:38:05 AM
Horrible choice by Kobe, bricking a 3 point ....  the play wasn't executed welll, he didn't have any flow to shoot... we didn't D on the perimeter and on the pick and roll.... we came back twice , that's positive and yep Farmar played well... dude ain't afraid of shooting in the money time.


Well, you could tell that the players didn't respond once the original play was countered. Luke shoulda' had that rebound though, dunno how he let it slip away. But yea, terrible game, it's like they relaxed after the first quarter and never took the game seriously again until the final minute...I definitely thought the ball would be pounded on the inside wayyyy more, especially after Phil saying that's what he was looking for the night before...Well, all I can say is that we gotta be WAY better prepared for the Jazz tomorrow night. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 29, 2006, 11:15:19 PM
Lakers Pride this next game with the jeje :-* i mean jazz it going be a closed game

L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 30, 2006, 03:21:51 AM
Lakers better win the next 2 games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2006, 10:11:34 AM
Phil Jackson Fined (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=128003.msg1324594#msg1324594)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2006, 10:16:33 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/28/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061128/MILLAL/boxscore.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 30, 2006, 09:42:52 PM
Damn Kobe is on FIIIIIIIRRRREEEEEEE 47 PTS 18-24 with 1 min remaining in the 3rd quarter
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 30, 2006, 09:45:35 PM
Edit ; 52 pts , Kobe is too damn fast for me  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 30, 2006, 09:47:42 PM
Haha that's great, Utah has to be brought back to reality.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 30, 2006, 09:49:43 PM
Kobe is killin' Utah.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2006, 09:50:44 PM
Kobes comin baaaaaaaack!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 30, 2006, 09:58:44 PM
Didn"t Redd already drop 57 on Utah ? I may be wrong but I think so...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2006, 10:01:47 PM
Didn"t Redd already drop 57 on Utah ? I may be wrong but I think so...


Yup...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on November 30, 2006, 10:04:01 PM
Damn AK is really shutting Kobe down.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2006, 10:07:23 PM
Damn AK is really shutting Kobe down.


You're making Baby G sad... :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2006, 10:21:40 PM
redemption!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2006, 10:22:23 PM
Damn AK is really shutting Kobe down.


You're making Baby G sad... :'(

this game has nothing to do with the last game. so you fags can continue making out without the use of my former alias.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 30, 2006, 10:25:04 PM
Now that's Laker basketball.  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 30, 2006, 10:29:25 PM
damn im so fucking happy that lakers won cause i just got home and i check lakers.com and i saw that score :o i was like damnnnnnnnnnn we kill them that what im talking about we better do the same with the flippers homie 8)

L'UP

Kobe Pours In 52 as Lakers Roll Over Jazz
Kobe Bryant erupted for 52 points on 19-of-26 shooting from the floor to lead Los Angeles to a 132-102 home victory over Utah on Thursday. Bryant tied his own franchise record for most points in a quarter by posting 30 in the third period, three short of the NBA record set by George Gervin. In the third, Bryant shot a perfect 9-for-9 from the floor and 10-of-10 from the line. Maurice Evans added 17 points and Lamar Odom tallied 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 30, 2006, 11:22:27 PM
I've finally had the pleasure to see the game, here in Italy.
What can i say, Kobe tyme in the 3rd, it was unreal.
He made a streak of 11 consecutive jumpshot successful, 10 on 10 from the FT line.. 30 points. Unreal.
Interesting how Kwame started over Bynum.
Anyway when Kobe is in the zone like that a very few teams (don't ask me which ones cause i don't know) can stop the show.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 01, 2006, 01:23:38 AM
redemption!!!!!
^Word... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 01, 2006, 02:23:56 AM
It's my 3,000 post  :cheers: :raisetheroof:

Great game Last night...Turriaf played great in the 2nd quarter and Mr.81 finished it off in the 3rd quarter (http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/man1.gif)(http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/bow.gif)...


Kobe Torches The Jazz (Original Audio):

http://www.sendspace.com/file/eqrscj

^^thats kobes 11 shots in a row
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 01, 2006, 07:11:36 AM
Damn somebody pls re-up it on rapidshare!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 01, 2006, 09:24:00 AM
does anyone not find turiafs dancing the funniest shit on earth? i love this guy, lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 01, 2006, 09:56:14 AM
does anyone not find turiafs dancing the funniest shit on earth? i love this guy, lmao

LOL...I was thinking that last night. I was gonna post that something about it on here but forgot. Dude is a fool man. After evey shot if you look to the bench that muthafucka is up dancing. I love it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 01, 2006, 11:17:31 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 01, 2006, 11:21:37 AM
Highlight Mix: Jazz vs Lakers - 11/30/06
 
http://www.sendspace.com/file/l9ozdp

Song: Jurassic 5 - Concrete Schoolyard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on December 01, 2006, 11:39:55 AM
does anyone not find turiafs dancing the funniest shit on earth? i love this guy, lmao

LOL...I was thinking that last night. I was gonna post that something about it on here but forgot. Dude is a fool man. After evey shot if you look to the bench that muthafucka is up dancing. I love it.

I was going to post something about this but never mind. Dude be looking like he is on X or sherm or something. Kind of reminds me of Jerome Williams, hugging people after every layup. But yeah those dances I have seen some winos and x heads in clubs doing that also  ;D But you need a high energy guy like that on your team. I just want to see what he would do if they won the championship. He would put Marc Madsen to shame.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 01, 2006, 12:30:18 PM
3 Lakers were league leaders yesterday...

Pts     52     Kobe Bryant | LAL
Reb    11    Lamar Odom | LAL
Ast    9    Deron Williams | UTA
Stl    4    Jordan Farmar | LAL
Blk    3    Antonio McDyess | DET
3s    3    Chauncey Billups | DET
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 01, 2006, 01:27:09 PM
Damn AK is really shutting Kobe down.


You're making Baby G sad... :'(

this game has nothing to do with the last game. so you fags can continue making out without the use of my former alias.


Don't get mad cuz your boy had a bad game. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 01, 2006, 01:34:06 PM
(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/d4/full.getty-71797407lb0013_jazz_lakers_5_32_59_am.jpg)
Wtf? I open this page and this is the first thing shown. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 02, 2006, 12:29:54 AM
Another day of L.A. sports that will go unrivaled
Kings-Ducks hockey game starts Saturday's festivities, followed by USC-UCLA football at the Rose Bowl and Lakers-Clippers at Staples Center.


8:12 PM PST, December 1, 2006

Saturday is a show-and-tell for Los Angeles sports.

Today, we respond to Herb and Gus in the ice-fishing shack in Minnesota. They once went to a Dodger game, then went home and laughed to their friends about how we all left early. Button your parkas, guys, and flick on your portable TV.

Today, we atone for when we used to sell quiche at concession stands at hockey games at the Forum. We have changed, and if you don't think so, we'll send one of our enforcers from the Anaheim Ducks of Los Angeles to cross check you.

We can't really be big league without an NFL team, you say. Well, watch Sam Baker and Dwayne Jarrett play for the Trojans and explain how the talent is that much better just because it gets paychecks.



Today, our sports cup runneth over.

It begins at 1 p.m., with the NHL's Ducks playing the Kings at Staples. Bruce McNall envisioned this rivalry years ago, and if Wayne Gretzky hadn't retired, we'd have one. Right now, the Orange County toughs have the high stick.

At 1:30, just up the Pasadena Freeway at the Rose Bowl, UCLA plays USC. The only things at stake are pride and an all-time rivalry upset for UCLA. For USC, nothing more than a spot in college football's national championship game.

At 7:30, back at Staples, they'll cover the ice and make room for the NBA, and for the Lakers of Kobe Bryant and the Clippers of Elton Brand. The Clippers are no longer a joke and the Lakers still have Phil Jackson. Try to find story lines like that in Memphis.

That's not all. Nor is today that unusual.

Hollywood Park has nine thoroughbred races, topped by the $100,000 Vernon Underwood stakes. Post time, 12:30.

USC's men's basketball team takes on Loyola Marymount at the new Galen Center on campus. Tipoff is at 6.

The Lakers' Jordan Farmar takes on the Dodgers' Eric Gagne in a sandcastle build-off at Santa Monica beach. First shovel at 1. (Nope, we didn't make that up).

And so on.

You like sports? We got 'em. You like variety? You've come to the right place.

It's late November and much of the rest of the country is bringing in the firewood. Here, week after next, Tiger Woods and some of his closest friends will be playing tournament golf in shirt sleeves at Sherwood Country Club.

Next weekend, some of the best college basketball teams in the country will be in the Wooden Classic at the Anaheim Honda Center of Los Angeles. At the moment, the host team, John Wooden's beloved UCLA, is ranked No. 1.

What you have here is the greatest sports marketplace in the country.

Tim Leiweke is chief executive of AEG, the former Anschutz Entertainment Group. He survives and thrives by, among other things, having his finger on the pulse of L.A. sports.

"In another market, a day like today would be one of their great days," he says. "For us, it is like this two or three times a year, at least."

Where others see our horn-of-plenty as reason to celebrate, Leiweke sees leverage for more.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 02, 2006, 01:14:56 PM

TODAY
Sat,
Dec 2  Lakers @ L.A. Clippers 
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 


Mon,
Dec 4  Lakers vs. Indiana   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Wed,
Dec 6  Lakers vs. NO/Okla. City   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Fri,
Dec 8  Lakers vs. Atlanta   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 02, 2006, 01:52:56 PM
im going get this today 8)

(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/6130/lakers06santahatakr1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 02, 2006, 05:13:40 PM
LAKERS/CLIPPERS PREVIEW!!!  Kobe Bryant is showing he's confident after offseason knee surgery. His scoring average usually gets a healthy boost when he plays the Los Angeles Clippers.

Coming off the 12th 50-point game of his career, Bryant looks to continue his success against the Clippers (7-7) when the Lakers (10-5) meet their city rivals for the second time this season.

Bryant scored a season-high 52 points in the Lakers' 132-102 rout of Utah on Thursday night, his highest-scoring game since an 81-point outburst against Toronto on Jan. 22 last season. He made all nine shots from the floor and was 10-for-10 at the foul line in scoring 30 points in the third quarter, tying his own team record set during a 62-point effort against Dallas last Dec. 20.

"I felt great. I felt explosive," Bryant said. "It's just about trusting my knee and trusting my legs. ... I know I'm at that point right now where I feel like I know it's going to be there."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 02, 2006, 05:23:04 PM
(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/d4/full.getty-71797407lb0013_jazz_lakers_5_32_59_am.jpg)
Wtf? I open this page and this is the first thing shown. :laugh:
^LMAO...

But wow at Kobe having 30+ in the 1st quarter...Mo & Lamar had very nice games even though Kobe's game overshadowed theirs... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 02, 2006, 09:57:19 PM
Another win against the Clips... now I want 3 wins against Indiana, NOK and Atlanta before playing SAS  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 02, 2006, 11:56:07 PM
hell yeah i just got from the game 8)...u know i was at the bar n when the game was finsh i was going to the bathroom n i saw this flippers fan he was wating for somebody n i saw those lil stick ballon that say clippers in the table n one was in the floor n i pop the one was in the floor while he was there lookin and i was i just kept on walking he was just laghtin...so i got the other 1 n i was like im going pop this 1 outside where all the ppl is...so it was like 3 or 4 white girls they have they flippers jersey they was just walking back n front inside the bar i guess they was lookin for rich guys n shit...lol..so after the game was over i saw them outside it was 2 one was talking on the phone they was sitting at the lil gate outside so i was like fuck it im going pop this lil clippers ballon in they face so i step on it that shit pop loud while everybody was outside they say something they was not loud enought i was just lookin at her yea...n i was walking away i put my middle finger up at her n i throw up my L' HAND HAHAHA SHIT WAS FUNNY LOL 8)

LAKERS ARE 11~5 8)

o yeah and it was some UCLA fan 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 03, 2006, 12:35:55 AM
the officiating in this game was eww
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 03, 2006, 10:55:50 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 03, 2006, 11:11:12 AM
LMAO  ;D  8)

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 03, 2006, 11:14:35 AM
Highlight Mix: Lakers @ Clippers - 12/2/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/kuthpn

Song: Nas - Black Republican (feat. Jay-Z)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2006, 11:56:06 AM
hell yeah i just got from the game 8)...u know i was at the bar n when the game was finsh i was going to the bathroom n i saw this flippers fan he was wating for somebody n i saw those lil stick ballon that say clippers in the table n one was in the floor n i pop the one was in the floor while he was there lookin and i was i just kept on walking he was just laghtin...so i got the other 1 n i was like im going pop this 1 outside where all the ppl is...so it was like 3 or 4 white girls they have they flippers jersey they was just walking back n front inside the bar i guess they was lookin for rich guys n shit...lol..so after the game was over i saw them outside it was 2 one was talking on the phone they was sitting at the lil gate outside so i was like fuck it im going pop this lil clippers ballon in they face so i step on it that shit pop loud while everybody was outside they say something they was not loud enought i was just lookin at her yea...n i was walking away i put my middle finger up at her n i throw up my L' HAND HAHAHA SHIT WAS FUNNY LOL 8)

LAKERS ARE 11~5 8)

o yeah and it was some UCLA fan 8)



LMAO!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 03, 2006, 12:42:55 PM
Lakers =2 Clippers =0

Great game by everyone, but damn at all those turnovers by Kobe Bryant. Vlad Rad is a disapointment so far this season. He's not really a bench player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2006, 01:09:53 PM
Lakers =2 Clippers =0

Great game by everyone, but damn at all those turnovers by Kobe Bryant. Vlad Rad is a disapointment so far this season. He's not really a bench player.


Kobe did turn the ball over more than he should have last night. you gotta remember though, the officiating was terrible. Kobe was getting hacked left and right, couldn't get any sort of rythym flowing whatsoever for some time. But lemme tell you something about Radman...Dude is in a major slump right now. He had a decent game last night, but his shooting hand is DEFINITELY not the same...I dunno if it's a mental thing or because he needs a surgery, but I know that he is much more of a player offensively than he has been showcasing...Hopefully he steps out of it and we don't need to wait for him to get the surgery to see him at his best...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2006, 03:55:45 PM
Warning: This one might give you nightmares.

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 03, 2006, 04:26:23 PM
Kobe sends 52 messages (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dailydime-061201)

Assigned to run point on the Daily Dime, I went in hoping to write about something or someone other than Kobe Bryant. Before tipoff, I thought maybe I'd look at the Jazz's oddball Andrei Kirilenko-Mehmet Okur-Carlos Boozer front line and how it's still not an ideal configuration, no matter how many games they won out of the gate. (And how their 2-3 record since Kirilenko returned from injury is an indication.)

Or maybe I'd write about Derek Fisher and how he really didn't want to go to Utah because his wife had just had twins at the time of the trade and he didn't know if he'd be buried on the bench behind Deron Williams and Dee Brown.

But then the Lakers got a head of steam and under a semi-directive to write about the winning team, I thought maybe I'd go with Luke Walton, who airballed an early J and next touch buried a 3, something he couldn't or wouldn't have done a year ago. Or put the spotlight on Maurice Evans outhustling the NBA's Charlie Hustle, Matt Harpring, and what a quietly terrific draft-night deal that was getting him for a second-round pick from Detroit. Or go the combo route, looking at how GM Mitch Kupchak is routinely skewered and yet looks like a Executive of the Year candidate for acquiring a host of role players in Evans, Ronny Turiaf, Vladimir Radmanovic and Jordan Farmar that suddenly makes the idea of dealing a few pieces for Kevin Garnett less of a strip-mine operation.

But then Kobe went and dropped 52 points Thursday in a 132-102 win on the team with the NBA's best record -- as opposed to the NBA's best team -- including crushing two dunks on the entire Jazz defense and did it all in a way that wasn't the least bit forced. I even enjoyed watching Phil Jackson irritably clean his glasses in the midst of Kobe's 30-point third quarter, going 9 for 9 from the floor and 10 for 10 from the line, as if the thought bubble over the Zenmaster's head was: "Yeah, yeah, I know you've got all that, but what about the triangle? Work the triangle, damn it. What about the ballhandling skills I put the team through? How am I going to get any love when you're pulling up and hitting bottoms from 25 feet? Show-off."

Actually, Kobe didn't just break the half-century mark on the scoreboard. He also switched onto Kirilenko when he started to heat up on Walton and kept him scoreless until the game got out of hand. Which, combined with Kobe's 15 free-throw attempts, is why all the talk of anyone being a better player is laughable. Only Steve Nash understands how to get his teammates going and yet take every big shot as well as Kobe does within the context of the game. And Nash simply doesn't have the physical tools to play defense the way Kobe can.

I understand. He doesn't do funny commercials. He seemed to be channeling all of MJ's mannerisms his first few years while denying any similarity. He has a nasty edge that he sometimes inflicts on people who meant him no harm. He doesn't have Shaq's seal of approval. The list of reasons those who don't like him is long and varied. But how many times does one man have to drop iodine tablets into the same village well to make it potable? How many times must Kobe demonstrate that no one in the league -- and I mean no one -- has his combination of skill, tenacity, understanding of time and score, killer instinct and ability to control the game at the both ends? And how many times must I be the one taking the flag and waving it?

Trust me, if you're sick of me sticking up for Kobe, I'm equally sick of having to do it. It shouldn't be this difficult to have the man recognized as the league's all-around best player. OK, so you don't like him. I'm good with that. But not respect him? Not give him his due? Anoint anyone who hasn't accomplished half of what he has as The King or The One or The Whatever? Ignore what every player in the league will tell you, even those who consider him arrogant and a little bit evil, that he's the best?

You in the back with the Raja Bell jersey
(I think he's talking to you, BabyG) -- you want to know why we didn't see this in the third quarter against the Suns in Game 7 last year? Answer: Because Kobe was playing on the knee that required offseason surgery. Because, unlike Game 7, the rest of the Lakers contributed at both ends from the get, which opened the door for Kobe to go off. There's no getting 52 against a good team (exempting last year's Raptors) unless your teammates are keeping the opposition honest. Otherwise, they're going to run double and triple teams at you with impunity -- something the Suns did and the Jazz didn't.

No doubt someone will poke some holes in his performance against the Jazz. Phil may even provide some ammo for it. All I can say is, you better get started now. This one won't be easy to ventilate. Or as a Cuban philosopher once exclaimed: "You got some 'splainin' to do, Lucy."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 03, 2006, 05:57:22 PM
Kobe Bryant scored 29 points as the Lakers defeated the Clippers 97-88 on Saturday. The Lakers led by eight points at halftime and never looked back. They improved their record to 2-0 against the Clippers. Lamar Odom tallied 18 points and eight rebounds
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 03, 2006, 06:00:20 PM
Kobe’s Back ... and he’s Ballin’
Posted Dec 1 2006 11:49AM
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Ah yes. Kobe did it again. No, he didn't go for 80-plus, but that third quarter was incredible just the same. He connected on all nine shots he took from the field (including two from downtown) and all 10 he attempted from the stripe. Hate to say it, but that's Laettner-esque.
More important, what was a seven-point Laker lead early in the third became a 22-point cushion by the time the period was done. Much like the night of 81, the Kobe run was a Laker run. So back off haters!

And this was no defensively deficient Toronto Raptors team (second worst in the league last season) here. The Jazz are a decent defensive squad, sixth in the league in field goal percentage against coming into last night. And oh yeah, they came into Staples Center with the best record in the Association. By the way, they still had it (a game ahead of the red-hot Mavs) as they flew home.

Still, perhaps throwing a second defender at some point before he had already scored 30 in the quarter would have been a good idea, fellas. As soon as you sense one of these outbursts (check his eyes; they'll tell you), you gotta get the ball out his hands, or don't even let it get into them in the first place.

He took it to the hole, exploding for a couple of facials on Andrei Kirilenko and Mehmet Okur. He stroked it from downtown. He pulled up from mid-range. Kobe Bryant was so on last night, he even made Lindsay Lohan (sitting in the second row) look good.


Notorious

Kobe Bryant is the most polarizing player in the league today. Love him or hate him. There's not really another choice. LeBron, D-Wade and Vince Carter have just as passionate fans, but the haters just don't hate them quite as much.
At times, I think he takes bad shots. I didn't exactly react positively when I read about his last-possession decision to not pass the ball to Lamar Odom the other night. He beat my team in their first ever trip to the NBA Finals.

But in general, I like Kobe. He's a student of the game. He's a good interview. No player in this league works harder than he does. Watch him play defense when the Lakers play the Nets and he's guarding Carter. He becomes the best defender in the league. Those are characteristics of a reality guy.

And of course, Kobe is just flat-out fun to watch.

There was the 81-point game, along with five other 50-plus performances last season. And the game-winners. Even if you're not a Laker fan, you got a thrill when that shot (shots if you count the one that tied it in overtime) in Game 4 against the Suns went through the net. Kobe Bryant makes magic moments like that more often than anyone else.

He'll surely go for 50-plus again this year. And the game-winners will come too. You may not watch every Laker game, but if they're playing, you always gotta check out the boxscore or take a peak while the game you're watching is in a timeout.

The knee injury slowed him down to start the season, but last night, Kobe showed us that he is back. Prepare for more thrills.


Inappropriate Chanting

Dear Laker fans,
No matter how hot your boy is, you absolutely can not start an MVP chant in Game 15 of the season. Gotta go with "Ko-Bee, Ko-Bee, Ko-Bee" there.

New Schuhmann rule: No MVP chants until at least Game 65.

Thanks.

Schubee
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 04, 2006, 05:53:49 AM
Lakers =2 Clippers =0

I'll be surprise if the Lakers don't win the Series...3 seasons ago we didn't win it b/c kobe didn't play in the 3rd game and in the 4th game we were a fucking mess :(

but damn at all those turnovers by Kobe Bryant.

He's been doing a better job not turning the ball over....he only had 5 TO's in the last 5 games before the game against the clippers.

And i love how our bench shitted on the clippers in the 4th quarter when KB & LO were on the bench  ;D ..J.Farmars Runner was  :o :o :o ...

Im also loving LO's Leadership:
After Parker didn't give that much effort to get around Elton Brand's screen before Cuttino Mobley buried a three-pointer to give the Clippers a short-lived lead late in the third quarter, Parker and teammate Lamar Odom had an extremely animated disagreement in the next timeout .
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 04, 2006, 09:02:34 AM
Bynum Lost Job


LOS ANGELES - Coach Phil Jackson says that Andrew Bynum lost his starting Job to Kwame Brown because of a poor work ethic.

"He hasn't been working hard enough to maintain that position," Jackson said Saturday. "Just a few things got under my skin a little bit, and I didn't think he deserved to continue there."

The 19-year-old started the first 15 Games at center but was demoted after the coaching staff informed Jackson that Bynum wasn't arriving early to shoot before games.

"We really needed to send a message to him, and I thought that might help," Jackson said.

Bynum seemed to take it in stride.

"It doesn't matter to me as long as I get some minutes," said Bynum, who had four points in 12 minutes Saturday. "It's not really that much different. I'm coming in kind of early at the start of the game."

Brown Happy to Start

Jackson informed Brown he'd be making his first start of the season as Brown rode the stationary bike in the workout room before Thursday night's Game against the Jazz.

Now that Brown is starting again, he admits he prefers it that way.

"I like starting," said Brown, who had been expected to start until a rotator cuff injury sidelined him for the first seven games.

"As a starter, you've got to be ready to play right away."

Brown started Saturday and filled up his stat line in 34 minutes, finishing with seven points, eight rebounds, three blocks and three steals.

He said he was shocked to get the good news last week but wished he had known earlier than minutes before the game started.

"But with Phil you got to always be ready," Brown said.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson did not tell Andrew Bynum why the 19-year-old center's role had changed only moments before Thursday's rout of the Utah Jazz. But Jackson did tell reporters Saturday why he parked Bynum on the bench to start the game.

"Andrew won that position almost by default," Jackson said of starting Bynum because of injuries to Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown early in the season. "But Andrew hasn't been working hard enough to maintain that position."

Jackson started Brown in Bynum's spot for the second straight game on Saturday against the Clippers. Brown has recovered from an early-season shoulder injury, but Mihm is expected to miss the entire season after undergoing right ankle surgery.

Brown went into the game averaging 7.4 points and 6.6 rebounds. After a strong start, Bynum has struggled offensively and, more to the point, Jackson said he is unhappy about his work ethic.

"I didn't make that decision until game time (Thursday)," Jackson said. "The coaching staff came to me and said Andrew was the last player on the floor to shoot (during the pregame warmup). He has to earn his position back."

Although he said he was unaware of the reason for the switch, Bynum said he had no problem playing in a reserve role.

"I doesn't matter to me as long as I get some minutes," said Bynum, who went into the game with averages of 8.3 points and 6.3 rebounds.

Defending Kobe

Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant averaged 40 points in four games last season against the Clippers and hit his average in the first game between the teams this season. What's more, he was coming off a season-high 52-point game Thursday against Utah.

"He's not like a big guy that you could run two or three guys at; he can go from anywhere on the floor," Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said. "He can be mesmerizing."

Nevertheless, Dunleavy said after the Lakers beat the Clippers on Nov. 21 that the Clippers had done a credible job in holding Bryant to 40 points.

"It's based on where guys were on the floor and whether his shots were contested or not," Dunleavy said. "We did what we were supposed to do. He just beat us."


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 04, 2006, 11:34:57 AM
Everything's been playing out just like I said...Bynum is not playing with that same fire he had lit under him at the beginning of the season...Around the time he yelled "Pass me the fuckin' ball!" to Sasha...That's when he was peaking. He needs to start calling for the ball again and play demanding...I don't think he realizes what a big part of this team he really is...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 04, 2006, 11:46:05 AM
Utah Jazz @ Los Angeles Lakers 11/30/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061130/UTALAL/boxscore.html)

Los Angeles Lakers @ Los Angeles Clippers 12/2/06 Box Score (http://www.nba.com/games/20061202/LALLAC/boxscore.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 04, 2006, 03:49:43 PM
After beating the Jazz and Clips, these next 3 should be easy wins but you never know, we did lose to Milwaukee at home (wtf was that all about).

Oh and Kobe has wayyyy too many turnovers, same with Lamar. We need to take care of the ball better and someone needs to pump Kwame up and get him going again, he seems deflated.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 04, 2006, 04:03:03 PM
And after facing Carmelo Anthony and the Nuggets, Indiana knows it's in for a much stiffer challenge against Kobe and the Lakers tonight:

"Don't remind me," Pacers forward Danny Granger said after being one of Anthony's victims in his 38-point performance Saturday night in Denver. "I try not to think about it. I just try to play the best defense I can. Players like Kobe and Carmelo are going to shoot 20 times a game. . . . They're going to make shots and you have to be ready for that."

Al Harrington says breaking down tape on Kobe is worthless:

"He doesn't have any weaknesses," Harrington said. "You can try to nitpick his stuff and say something like he'd rather go left and pull up than go right 45 out of 50 times. That still may not do you any good. He has the whole package."

Elsewhere, Phil Jackson announced over the weekend that Kwame Brown was in and Andrew Bynum was out as starting center:

"Andrew won that position almost by default," Jackson said of starting Bynum because of injuries to Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown early in the season. "But Andrew hasn't been working hard enough to maintain that position."

Speaking of Bynum, Charley Rosen of foxsports.com says if the Lakers are to make a deep run in the postseason, Bynum will be key.

Finally, espn.com's Power Rankings are out today, and THE team in Los Angeles moved up two spots to No. 6:

As stated last week: Who needs a smooth training camp? Not Kobe, who's shooting a career-best 49 percent from the floor and hushing all that "it's a Clipper town" stuff.

thanks to kb24.com for the article
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 04, 2006, 09:32:28 PM
i smell a 12~5 L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 04, 2006, 10:10:13 PM
12-5...

LMAO @ the crowd "WE WANT TACOS!"...but I don't blame 'em, those JITB tacos are crack...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 04, 2006, 10:11:08 PM
any update on kobe's ankle?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 04, 2006, 10:13:22 PM
yes 12~5 L'UP 8)

FIN 101 TO 87 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 04, 2006, 10:14:11 PM
Nice win! Damn man hope Kobe's ankle is alright.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 04, 2006, 10:17:39 PM
^^^^ apparently he sat out by precaution regarding the fact we had a big lead... Kobe went to the locker room, decided to be back on the bench. He was laughing and smiling from what I saw on tv so I don't think it's serious



Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 04, 2006, 10:22:51 PM
Kobe injures right ankle, exits game in third quarterAssociated Press


LOS ANGELES -- Lakers star Kobe Bryant left the game against the Pacers early in the third quarter on Monday night with a sprained right ankle, but the injury didn't appear to be serious.

Kobe Bryant
Shooting Guard
Los Angeles Lakers

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2007 SEASON STATISTICS
GM PPG RPG APG FG% FT%
14 26.4 4.7 4.9 .490 .833


Bryant got an offensive rebound and missed a shot before landing on Indiana center Jeff Foster's right foot. Bryant was helped off the court before walking to the Lakers' dressing room without assistance.


Bryant returned to the bench a couple minutes later, but team spokesman John Black said it was uncertain whether he would return to the game. As Bryant sat on the bench, he seemed to be testing his ankle.


Bryant left with the Lakers leading the Pacers 65-46. He had 21 points, three rebounds and two assists.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 04, 2006, 10:23:53 PM
any update on kobe's ankle?
Phil said his injury is "day to day"...but from the way he was sitting on the bench working it out, it didn't look like it was a real serious sprain...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 04, 2006, 10:35:02 PM
finally, kwame unleashed......and lamar STILL needs to be more aggressive
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 04, 2006, 11:03:55 PM
finally, kwame unleashed......and lamar STILL needs to be more aggressive

why? What he's been doing is working just fine.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 04, 2006, 11:31:34 PM
 Kobe Bryant put up 21 points and led the Lakers to a 101-87 win over the Pacers Monday night, despite leaving in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Lamar Odom tallied 15 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Kwame Brown went 8-of-12 from the field and scored a season-high 17 points, as the Lakers shot 51% from the field. Luke Walton added 10 points, six boards and seven assists, as the Lakers outscored the Pacers by 28 points in the paint.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 05, 2006, 07:45:11 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 05, 2006, 10:46:14 AM
LOL@"Lamar still needs to be more aggressive." He's playing close to flawless basketball right now, no need for any current changes in what he's doing...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 05, 2006, 12:22:40 PM
Larry and Kobe: Brian Shaw's study in mythology (http://hoopshype.com/articles/larrykobe_lazenby.htm)

Brian Shaw knows all about high-powered locker rooms populated by huge egos. The Lakers assistant coach was once a Boston Celtics rookie, back in the day when Larry Bird and Kevin McHale still ruled the NBA.

“When I first came in the league, I walked in the Boston Celtics locker room and saw Larry Bird and all these guys,” Shaw recalled. “They were mythical characters for me. Guys that I’d seen and watched growing up. Now I’m sitting in the locker room next to them, talking with them, playing with them every day. There’s a period where you see them do things on the court that you never imagined could be done. So you get caught in awe, like that deer in headlights.”

Now that he’s an assistant coach, he’s gotten to revisit those circumstances. Shaw watched last season as a roster of very young Lakers players sat in awe of Kobe Bryant. It has become the job of the Lakers coaching staff “to get these guys past that.” This season the team has shown signs of progress in growing beyond the situation. But it hasn’t been easy.

“You have someone like Kobe who is so competitive and so dominant,” Shaw observed. “When he senses that things aren’t going right he does everything in his power to take over and try to right things. In the process sometimes, some of the other guys become an afterthought. So they struggle. It’s difficult for them to figure out how and when to fit in. When they are so young, it’s difficult.”

Lakers guru Tex Winter has often expressed admiration for Shaw as a young coach. What makes him so effective for these Lakers is that he remembers clearly those days as a young Celtic trying to find his way playing alongside a fierce competitive nature like Larry Bird.

Larry and Kobe? “It’s like comparing apples and apples,” Shaw says. That’s because Bryant and Bird share something special. “When Larry would maybe miss a shot that would have won the game for us, or something like that, he’d stay after and shoot,” Shaw recalled. “He’d be there first thing the next morning, shooting, working on his game at game speed. Kobe is the same way. He doesn’t want to lose in any thing.

Cards, whatever it is he’s playing. Larry had it. Michael had it. Magic had it. All the great ones do. And Kobe’s right there with him. "Dominique Wilkins once said of Bird: “Look in his eyes and you see a killer.”

Shaw sees the same thing when he looks at Bryant. “Basically, Kobe is a killer,” he said. “I say that, meaning that he’s not going to reach out and embrace you. He’s not going to respect you, if you aren’t true to your craft and you don’t show that killer instinct as well. To him it’s a sign of weakness. As long as you’re out there giving it your all, he’ll respect you, because he is, he’s giving it his all.”

Hearing Shaw talk about the two stars brings to mind the question, does Bird’s nasty streak run deeper than Bryant’s? “Larry was nasty, and Kobe is nasty,” Shaw says. “Kobe’s only 28 years old, and he’s 10 years in the league already. He’s accomplished some things that most players haven’t been able to accomplish.”

Still, as Shaw himself pointed out, Larry Legend is, was and always will be a mythical figure in American basketball. Bryant’s never quite been allowed mythical status, despite his many accomplishments. “Larry and Kobe came into the league under different circumstances,” Shaw said. “Kobe was 17 when he entered the NBA, playing amongst grown men, so there were a lot of things he couldn’t do. He couldn’t go out after a game and have a beer and hang out with the guys because he was too young. That isolated him from the rest of the guys in terms of the some of the social things they did off the court. I think you have to take that into account when comparing him to different people. “Larry was more embraced by the public. He was more outgoing. Some of the reasons that Kobe still isn’t outgoing may stem from the fact that he was almost forced to be isolated because of his age.”

Age and status always made it easy for the fans and players of the NBA to accept Bird’s arrogance and super star confidence. Shaw concedes as much. “Larry played three years in college, so people got to know him through his exploits and travels at Indiana State and get familiar with him before he got to the NBA,” Shaw said. “They got to see his run through the NCAA tournament and see him playing against Magic in the NCAA championship game. Larry had to overcome some other obstacles that Kobe didn’t have to. Being from Terra Haute, being poor from a small town and then coming into a sophisticated business world that he may not have been accustomed to. People made fun of the country twang he had when he spoke and his country mentality. That’s a different hurdle that he had to overcome.”

Bird has always had the toughness of a poor kid who came up the hard way with a father left alcoholic after serving his country in combat during the Korean War. Kobe, on the other hand, is a child of privilege, the son of a millionaire, able to enjoy wonderful opportunity. How can a little rich kid like Kobe possibly have the same hard, hungry edge that poverty burnished into Larry Bird. “He is a student of the game,” Shaw says of Bryant, without hesitation. “And it’s no accident he’s as good as he is. He’s the first person, when we get on the plane tonight after the game, he’ll want a copy, a DVD, of tonight’s game, as well as a copy of the tape on our upcoming opponent, so he can watch it and prepare for who he has to play next. He’ll watch what he did tonight. Not everybody in this league puts in that kind of dedication, that kind of effort. That’s what separates him from even the other superstars of the game, in my opinion, the Tracy McGradys, the Vince Carters, whoever else you want to name."

"Then there’s the time.” Shaw added, “that he takes tuning his body up, not just in the weight room, but working with our physical therapy guys to make sure everything’s adjusted, in alignment. The time that he takes stretching, the time that he takes studying his opponent, the time that he takes watching film of himself and studying how he can improve. That takes a lot of time. That takes a lot of discipline. That takes a lot of focus. Not everybody else has that discipline.”

What’s the chance of Bryant’s intense competitiveness rubbing off on his young Lakers teammates? Not much, according to Shaw. “His teammates, I know they see him doing this. But most people aren’t willing to dedicate themselves to putting in that type of time.” If you ever got the opportunity to watch Bird work through his shootaround before each game, you get the picture of Bryant’s focus. For a young team, such a leader is a blessing and a curse, perhaps. Strong personalities need someone equally strong to stand up to them. “You have to discuss it with Kobe,” Shaw said of the challenge a coach faces in correcting Bryant. “And you have to tell him when he’s doing things wrong or things that you don’t like. Even if those things are sometimes miraculous. He respects those who will speak up, even if it’s against what he wants to do. He respects you more if you tell him about it. “Kobe’s an alpha male.”

So are coach Phil Jackson and center Shaquille O’Neal, Shaw pointed out. That’s what it was so difficult having the three of them on the same team. “That’s a lot of alpha males on one roster,” Shaw said. “When you have that, at some point, there’s a gotta be a breaking up.”

Bryant and O’Neal won three championships together but that run came to an end with an acrimonious parting after the 2004 NBA season. The Lakers traded O’Neal to Miami and decided to build their new team around Bryant. “Even in my three years in Boston I don’t remember Kevin McHale and Larry Bird hanging out together,” Shaw said, acknowledging a well-known fact that despite winning three NBA titles together, the Celtic superstars weren’t close.

“The difference was, they respected each other and what they did on the court,” Shaw said. “So when they stepped between the lines, all that other peripheral stuff, it was on the outside. They said, ‘We’re going for the same goal between these lines. I’m gonna help you achieve what you want to achieve. You’re gonna help me. I’m gonna help you. Then when the game is over, you’re gonna go your separate way and I’m gonna go mine. And that’s okay.’” With Kobe and Shaq “a lot of times some little trivial things are what caused problems,” Shaw said. Because there seemed to be no basic respect, the trivial stuff grew into big problems.

After playing with the Celtics early in his career, Shaw got into a contract dispute with the team and retreated to Italy to play for a season. That’s where he met a pesky little adolescent named Kobe, whose father Joe Bryant also happened to be an NBA expatriate playing in the Italian League. “I played against his father that year I went to Italy in ’89,” Shaw recalled. “That’s when I first met Kobe. I’ve known him for a long time.”

The fact that he goes way back with Bryant has given Shaw the confidence to address issues with the superstar that others might seek to avoid. Their relationship is based on Shaw “knowing him for that long, but more than important than that, standing up to him when I know he’s wrong if he’s taking bad shots. He’s the kind of guy, he can take a bad shot and make it. It doesn’t matter if there are four or five guys on him, he feels like he can score on them. So as a teammate, I love to have somebody on my team like that, who thinks that way and feels that way and that no matter if we’re down 20 and there’s a minute left in the game he’s still thinking there’s maybe a way we can win. As a teammate you love to have somebody with that mentality on your team.”

Yet Shaw acknowledges it’s not a perfect world. Not every teammate appreciates the alpha male nature of a Kobe Bryant. “If you’re a weak-minded individual, you look at it as if, ‘He’s taking all the shots, and I’m not getting to shoot.’ Well, that’s where you’re not gonna appreciate being on a team with a guy like that,” Shaw said. “You should look at it like, I know he’s gonna shoot the ball a lot, so I better go get rebounds and do these other things because I got to find another way to get my shot. Some guys he’s played with have understood that pecking order, like a Horace Grant.”

Now, Bryant is leading the Lakers through a third straight season without O’Neal, who went on to win a fourth championship with the Miami Heat last season. O’Neal’s success can only spur the hypercompetitive Bryant. “He’s crossing ground that hasn’t been crossed before,” Shaw said. “With his competitive spirit, I’m sure he wants to show people that maybe he doesn’t need that 1-2 punch in order to succeed and win a championship. I think we have some pieces in place. It’s a matter of patience, waiting for a guy like Andrew Bynum to mature. I think he’s gonna be really good. Waiting for Lamar Odom to be more consistent. I think those things are on the way, as they get more familiar with Phil and the system.”

Maybe when that happens, Bryant will finally be accorded the mythical status that fans, teammates and opponents have given to Bird. Until then, Bryant remains where he was as a young player trying to relate to his older teammates — a solitary figure left on the outside looking in.
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Post by: Juronimo on December 05, 2006, 06:11:28 PM
LOL@"Lamar still needs to be more aggressive." He's playing close to flawless basketball right now, no need for any current changes in what he's doing...PeACe

I agree. I see a change in Lamar's demeanor. He looks way more focused and there's an intensity there that hasn't been there in the past. That's good for us and bad for everyone else.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 05, 2006, 10:06:08 PM
this 2 games going be easy to beat and then we play with spurs we have to play hard but im sure we can beat them 8)

L ON TOP
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Post by: Doggystylin on December 05, 2006, 10:49:08 PM
Has anyone else noticed how Brian Cook has just straight up dissapeared up out of the line up?
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Post by: rik on December 06, 2006, 08:35:31 AM
Has anyone else noticed how Brian Cook has just straight up dissapeared up out of the line up?

haha...I was just saying that to my girl the other night when they showed him sitting on the bench.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 06, 2006, 10:51:02 AM
Has anyone else noticed how Brian Cook has just straight up dissapeared up out of the line up?

Cook is injured...PeACe
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 06, 2006, 11:12:29 AM
Jackson goes public with criticism of Bynum
Abdul-Jabbar says young center's tardiness was a misunderstanding and that the 19-year-old continues to be receptive to mentoring.


Phil Jackson is not one for confrontations, certainly not public confrontations. When his teams get in trouble on the court, he will often refuse to call a timeout, preferring to let the players work out their problems.

When he has a message to get across to his players, he selects books for them to read.

When he had problems with Kobe Bryant, Jackson kept silent until finally revealing all in a book.

So it seemed out of character when Jackson, unhappy with Andrew Bynum, his 19-year-old center, not only took Bynum's starting job away but publicly criticized the center, saying he was unhappy with Bynum's work ethic and his failure to be in uniform and on the court in a timely fashion.

When asked about it before Monday night's 101-87 victory over the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center, Lakers Hall of Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who has been serving as a personal coach to Bynum, minimized the incident.

"I don't think we have a problem," Abdul-Jabbar said. "It was just a misunderstanding on [Bynum's] part. I don't see it as a long-term thing. He wants to play and he is working hard to earn his minutes. I don't think we will be talking about this again."

Bynum shrugged off the fact that Kwame Brown has taken his place in the starting lineup, saying that he wasn't unhappy as long as he got his minutes.


Abdul-Jabbar watches over Bynum in practice and then sits in a Staples Center seat during the game, taking notes.

"I go over everything with him afterward, good and bad," Abdul-Jabbar said. "And he is very receptive."

Abdul-Jabbar has lobbied in the past for a head coaching job, and even coached a minor-league team in Oklahoma in an effort to show he could be an able leader.

But for now, Abdul-Jabbar said, he is enjoying his limited role as teacher and protector of Bynum, a first-round pick by the Lakers in 2005 and the youngest player ever taken in the draft.

"I will be here," Abdul-Jabbar said, "as long as Andrew Bynum and the Lakers want me here."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/spw-lakeweb5dec05,1,6771250.story?coll=la-headlines-sports
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 06, 2006, 01:23:11 PM
Highlight Mix: Pacers @ Lakers - 12/4/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/hq5b1p

Song: Mobb Deep - Got It Twisted (Remix) (feat. Twista)
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Post by: Don Jacob on December 06, 2006, 02:39:00 PM
jackson is just trying to pump up bynum
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 06, 2006, 04:40:08 PM
Bryant follows routine with ankle to the letter
Body: The nights have been sleepless for Kobe Bryant, who will play against New Orleans tonight if the strength of his sprained right ankle and its response to the ABCs are satisfactory.

Bryant said he had shunned sleep since spraining his ankle, instead standing and drawing the letters of the alphabet in the air with his right foot to "keep the motion going" in his ankle.

"It's pretty boring," Bryant said. "I'm glad I know the alphabet. You want to get better, you've got to stay up and do whatever it takes to get better. I'll catch up on my rest some [other] time."

Bryant did not practice Tuesday, but he seemed relieved after watching replays of what looked to be a graphic sprain in the Lakers' 101-87 victory Monday over Indiana.

After landing awkwardly on the foot of Indiana center Jeff Foster in the third quarter, he was helped to the bench by Ronny Turiaf and trainer Gary Vitti. He stayed there briefly, walked to the locker room under his own power and returned to the bench a few minutes later but did not re-enter the game.

"I thought I was going to be out for two-and-a-half, three weeks," Bryant said. "It popped and everything. It looked pretty nasty. I'm happy that I'm able to walk today."

Bryant felt a little pain Tuesday and would be on his own timetable, Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said.

"He has got a pretty good idea of what level he can play at," Jackson said. "We certainly won't press the issue here on that."

There is no sense of urgency to get him back in time to play a depleted New Orleans team. The Hornets have been hurting in many ways, with injuries to Peja Stojakovic (back spasms), Bobby Jackson (cracked rib) and David West (strained forearm) contributing to a five-game losing streak.

The Lakers have two more home games after Wednesday — Atlanta on Friday and San Antonio on Sunday — before hitting the road for eight of their next 10. Maurice Evans would take Bryant's spot in the lineup if Bryant sat out.


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Jackson seemed more pleased with Andrew Bynum after demoting him last week and wondering about the teen's work ethic. Jackson said Tuesday that Bynum "played with the kind of energy that we want him to play with" against Indiana.

"He was aggressive asking for the ball, moving into post positions that we wanted to, got some put-backs, which are important, got some offensive rebounds," Jackson said. "[He] went to the boards, which we haven't seen before. He was worried about getting back on defense, and we've been emphasizing you've got to offensive rebound. That's one of the jobs you've got to have as a big guy."

As for his public critique of Bynum's 19-year-old ways, "we always say that criticism isn't a personal act," he said. "It's not about you personally. It's about the act, and we want that to improve."


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Forward Brian Cook was back at practice Tuesday after a two-day bout with vertigo.

"It was scary, it was weird," Cook said. "I walked into the training room and I was trying to use the walls [while] walking around and stumbling. I'm just glad to be able to see straight today."

Cook has had a ragged few weeks and has not played since Nov. 19.


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The Lakers signed assistant general manager Ronnie Lester to a three-year contract extension. Lester is in his 22nd season overall with the franchise, his sixth in his current position.



LAKERS TONIGHT

vs. New Orleans, 7:30, FSN West

Site — Staples Center.

Radio — 570; 1330.

Records — Lakers 12-5; Hornets 8-8.

Record vs. Hornets (2005-06) — 3-1.

Update — The Hornets started off well enough but have since tumbled to the middle of the Western Conference pack amid a slew of injuries and a five-game losing streak.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 06, 2006, 04:43:40 PM
The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets are in town to play the Lakers tonight. Anybody noticed?

All the focus for the Lakers is on Kobe Bryant, who came out in the third quarter of Monday night's game against the Indiana Pacers after suffering a moderate sprain on his right ankle. Bryant's condition improved Tuesday, generating optimism he'll play today.

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That's more bad news for the Hornets who have dropped five straight to fall to 8-8.

The Hornets have some injuries of their own to worry about: Forward David West (strained right forearm) and swingman Peja Stojakovic (back spasms) are out. Guard Bobby Jackson (bruised left ribs) is questionable. All this puts even more pressure on the Hornets young point guard, Chris Paul.
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 06, 2006, 10:55:04 PM
Damn tonight was a must win game. The Hawks aren't gonna be easy to beat.

Like I always say: missed free-throws and turnovers will kill you

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Post by: wcsoldier on December 06, 2006, 11:00:40 PM
We REALLY have to reduce our amount of Turnovers... we gave up points on free throws and were outrebounded BAD in this game ( happened a very few times, this isn't a recurrent pb)
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 07, 2006, 01:23:52 AM
Updates on former Lakers...

Stanislav "Slava" Medvedenko: No NBA team pursued him after his six-year career with the Lakers ended last season, and he reportedly sold his Manhattan Beach home for about $2.3 million to L.A. Kings forward Alexander Frolov.

Brian Grant:
Earning more than $16 million this year from the Lakers, who waived him under the 2005 amnesty rule, and from the Celtics, who acquired him from Phoenix in a draft-day deal knowing that an arthritic knee would be ending his career. Said to be thinking about a move to broadcasting.

Doug Christie:
Appears on a reality television show with devoted wife Jackie. Try to go to dougchristie.com, and watch what happens. Also, here is a recent photo.

Kareem Rush:
The four-year veteran was cut in training camp by the Sonics and is now living in Los Angeles. He expects to decide in the next two to three weeks whether to take a job in the Spanish ACB league.

Bryon Russell:
Looks like this is the end of the road for Russell, who recorded only three minutes of playing time last season in one game for Denver before being traded to Seattle on deadline day and then waived.

Nick Van Exel:
His knee has been bone on bone for the past couple of years, so don't be surprised if you never see him on the court again. But then again, there will be a half-dozen coaches looking for someone later this season with a history of hitting clutch buzzer-beaters, and Van Exel did it as well as anybody.
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Post by: Juronimo on December 07, 2006, 09:57:18 AM
Just like with the Bucks, we didn't take these guys seriously. There was a complete lack of effort and energy out there. We can't afford to drop games liek this with the Texas triangle coming up. Then there was the 3 point binge in the 4th quarter. Ugh, this game was torture to watch.
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Post by: rik on December 07, 2006, 10:03:29 AM
Just like with the Bucks, we didn't take these guys seriously. There was a complete lack of effort and energy out there. We can't afford to drop games liek this with the Texas triangle coming up. Then there was the 3 point binge in the 4th quarter. Ugh, this game was torture to watch.

Yeah man, horrible game. The thing is I knew this was gonna happen. It's been like this since our championship days. We tend to take this weaker teams to lightly.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 07, 2006, 10:26:51 AM
Just like with the Bucks, we didn't take these guys seriously. There was a complete lack of effort and energy out there. We can't afford to drop games liek this with the Texas triangle coming up. Then there was the 3 point binge in the 4th quarter. Ugh, this game was torture to watch.

Yeah man, horrible game. The thing is I knew this was gonna happen. It's been like this since our championship days. We tend to take this weaker teams to lightly.


I agree...Before the game started and they announced that 3 of the Hornets' starters wouldn't be playing, I had this gut feeling that the Lakers wouldn't show up 100%. Not only that, Hornets were coming off a 5 game losing streak...I hate that shit, we need to start taking every game seriously and topping the league like I know we can... :-\
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Post by: Doggystylin on December 07, 2006, 10:32:57 AM
Weak game, should have been a easy win, phil needs to punish some heads
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 07, 2006, 01:36:41 PM
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The Lakers on Wednesday were awarded a $2.1 million injured player exception for Chris Mihm, ruled out for the season Nov. 10.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/nba/article/0,2777,DRMN_23922_5196450,00.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 07, 2006, 09:49:22 PM
it seem like tha Lakers dont get serious with weak team..but when it comes with hard team they be kickin ass...but like NIK say we need to take everygames serious..and stop with the bullshit and bring some championship 8)

L'UP
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 07, 2006, 11:29:03 PM
The Lakers look to get back on the right track as they welcome Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks to STAPLES Center at 7:30pm (PST). The Lakers have split the season series with Atlanta the previous six seasons, winning last year at Phillips Arena, but falling at STAPLES Center. After the Hawks game the Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs on December 10th and then embarking on a road trip to Texas
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Post by: WILL-I-DIE on December 08, 2006, 01:17:36 PM
Lakers vs. Atlanta tonight.i see a W
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 08, 2006, 08:20:51 PM
check out my text under my avatar  ;D ......Farmar is the fuckin man....*2nd quarter right now*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 08, 2006, 08:57:49 PM
does any1 know the game on dec 25 vs heat is going be home or away but i think is a away??
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Post by: rik on December 08, 2006, 08:59:47 PM
does any1 know the game on dec 25 vs heat is going be home or away but i think is a away??

Yeah it's away.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 08, 2006, 09:02:35 PM
does any1 know the game on dec 25 vs heat is going be home or away but i think is a away??

Yeah it's away.
aiight coo
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 08, 2006, 10:03:17 PM
and we won fin 106 to 95 8)

L'UP 8)

13 TO 6
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 08, 2006, 10:08:57 PM
Lakers Recap!!!
Luke Walton scored a career-high 25 points, Lamar Odom had a career-best 15 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers muddled through without the injured Kobe Bryant to beat the Atlanta Hawks 106-95 on Friday night.

Bryant sat out with a sprained right ankle. Last season's scoring champion was hurt in Monday night's win over Indiana, when he grabbed an offensive rebound and missed an off-balance shot before landing on the right foot of Pacers center Jeff Foster. Bryant played 37 minutes Wednesday but couldn't go Friday.

It was the third game Bryant has missed. He sat out the season's first two games against Phoenix and Golden State because of a sore right knee that underwent arthroscopic surgery in mid-July, and Los Angeles won both. The Lakers shot 56 percent from the field against Atlanta, improving to 7-0 when shooting at least 50 percent.

The Lakers did not announce that Bryant was officially scratched, but he was not on the bench. Maurice Evans started at shooting guard in Bryant's place and scored a career-high 22 points in 40 minutes. It was Evans' 14th start in three-plus NBA seasons and second with the Lakers -- his fourth team in four years.

Joe Johnson scored 30 points for the Hawks, who welcomed Speedy Claxton, Josh Childress and Marvin Williams back to the lineup from injuries and got center Zaza Pachulia back from a one-game suspension. Pachulia sat out Wednesday's victory at Denver after the league punished him for elbowing Seattle's Johan Petro in the neck during Tuesday night's loss.

Claxton had missed two games because of sore knees and Josh Childress 10 in a row with a sore left foot. Marvin Williams made his season debut after missing the first 17 games due to a broken bone in his left hand. Williams was the first player off the Hawks' bench and finished with nine points in 26 minutes.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 09, 2006, 01:01:38 AM
Luke Walton went 10-of-13 from the field on his way to a career-high 25 points on Friday to lead Los Angeles to a 106-95 home victory over Atlanta. Maurice Evans also scored a career-high 22 points as the Lakers shot a blazing 55 percent from the field. Jordan Farmar posted a season-best 15 points and Kwame Brown dished out a career-high seven assists, while tallying 13 points and seven rebounds as five Los Angeles players reached double figures.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 09, 2006, 09:52:11 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 09, 2006, 12:45:12 PM
Kobe told Phil Jackson he wasn't going to play in Friday's game 20 minutes before tipoff. And KB's teammates stepped up in his absence, with four Lakers posting career highs in L.A.'s 106-95 victory over Atlanta.

Luke Walton knew he had emerge as a leader with Kobe out, and posted a career-best 25 points. Mo Evans, who started in Bryant's place, scored 22 points, also a career high. Throw in Jordan Farmar's 15 points and Kwame Brown's seven assists, and you see how several Lakers picked up the slack to help get the win.

And Lamar Odom, who was battling a head cold, assumed the role of initiator on offense and crashed the glass hard, swiping 15 rebounds.

Los Angeles wraps up its home stretch of game Sunday with a battle against the Southwest Conference leading San Antonio Spurs.

thanks to kb24.com!

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with that said Phil Jackson do the fans a favor and put Jordan Farmar as the starting Pointguard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 09, 2006, 12:48:49 PM
check out my text under my avatar  ;D ......Farmar is the fuckin man....*2nd quarter right now*


Great support for "your team"... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 09, 2006, 01:02:34 PM
here we go again...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 09, 2006, 01:27:13 PM
^^Do you agree with him? Do you think someone can have an avatar that says "get rid of Smush!!!" and still be considered a good Laker fan? I don't. I think that's pussy shit and if you don't have something positive or constructive to say about your own team, then you shouldn't say shit...Do you think Brian Shaw addresses the media and says "I think Smush sucks, we should get rid of him"...Or would he say something more along the lines of "Smush needs to pick up his play and start performing at the level he did last season"...If you picked the second one, you're correct. Why? Because Brian Shaw wouldn't shit on his team/players, just like no fan should...I guess only I have this mentality though, I hate A LOT of people who consider themselves "fans", but are only down with the team/players when theyre hot or on a winning streak...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 09, 2006, 01:37:09 PM
I don't agree that we should get rid of Smush. However a fan is entitled to his/her oppinion. After all he's a Laker fan not a Smush Parker fan, and he's saying this cus he thinks this would help out the team which he is a fan of. I know Smush is a part of the Laker but that's all he is a part of the team not the whole team. As for your example, of course Shaw isn't going to say something like that because he's on the pay roll. He's a coach first and then a fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 09, 2006, 01:43:49 PM
I don't agree that we should get rid of Smush. However a fan is entitled to his/her oppinion. After all he's a Laker fan not a Smush Parker fan, and he's saying this cus he thinks this would help out the team which he is a fan of. I know Smush is a part of the Laker but that's all he is a part of the team not the whole team. As for your example, of course Shaw isn't going to say something like that because he's on the pay roll. He's a coach first and then a fan.

But even if he retired from the Lakers and was giving his perspective without being on the payroll, he wouldn't say that out of respect for the team/players...LOL@"he's not the whole team"...So what, he's PART of the team, we don't diss our players, the players make the team...That's just my opinion though, I have no problem with people giving their honest opinion, but there's a difference between "I think he can improve and if he doesn't, we should look to move him" and "he's garbage!!! trade Smush!"...And then when Smush is on a hot streak or something, watch who will be the first licking his nuts...You know what I'm saying? Well, you probably don't, but it's just my mentality...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 09, 2006, 02:01:31 PM
I don't agree that we should get rid of Smush. However a fan is entitled to his/her oppinion. After all he's a Laker fan not a Smush Parker fan, and he's saying this cus he thinks this would help out the team which he is a fan of. I know Smush is a part of the Laker but that's all he is a part of the team not the whole team. As for your example, of course Shaw isn't going to say something like that because he's on the pay roll. He's a coach first and then a fan.

But even if he retired from the Lakers and was giving his perspective without being on the payroll, he wouldn't say that out of respect for the team/players...LOL@"he's not the whole team"...So what, he's PART of the team, we don't diss our players, the players make the team...That's just my opinion though, I have no problem with people giving their honest opinion, but there's a difference between "I think he can improve and if he doesn't, we should look to move him" and "he's garbage!!! trade Smush!"...And then when Smush is on a hot streak or something, watch who will be the first licking his nuts...You know what I'm saying? Well, you probably don't, but it's just my mentality...PeACe

So according to you a fan could say someone should get traded or they suck as long as they're polite about it? What's the difference? You're still saying the same thing. Of course no ex player of is gonna go on TV and straight out say someone sucks. It's not professional.

So you're goin to tell me there has never been a player on the Lakers that you haven't liked or talked shit about cus they flat out suck? I'm not saying Smush sucks, like I said before I don't agree with LakeAd. But c'mon bro calling someone because they don't like a player?

The only one you called out as a fake fan and I agreed with you is Baby G. I have yet to read anything LakeAd has said that leads me to believe he's not a real fan. Then again who the hell am I to determine who's a real fan or not. At the end of the day I know I'm a Diehard Laker fan, and that's all the matters right?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on December 09, 2006, 04:18:52 PM
New Rule: Stupid Opinions don't count.

PS. Does anyone have highlights for last nights game?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 09, 2006, 04:25:36 PM
Highlight Mix: Hawks @ Lakers - 12/8/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/xvs436

Song: A Tribe Called Quest - Lyrics To Go (Remix)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 09, 2006, 05:44:27 PM
I don't agree that we should get rid of Smush. However a fan is entitled to his/her oppinion. After all he's a Laker fan not a Smush Parker fan, and he's saying this cus he thinks this would help out the team which he is a fan of. I know Smush is a part of the Laker but that's all he is a part of the team not the whole team. As for your example, of course Shaw isn't going to say something like that because he's on the pay roll. He's a coach first and then a fan.

But even if he retired from the Lakers and was giving his perspective without being on the payroll, he wouldn't say that out of respect for the team/players...LOL@"he's not the whole team"...So what, he's PART of the team, we don't diss our players, the players make the team...That's just my opinion though, I have no problem with people giving their honest opinion, but there's a difference between "I think he can improve and if he doesn't, we should look to move him" and "he's garbage!!! trade Smush!"...And then when Smush is on a hot streak or something, watch who will be the first licking his nuts...You know what I'm saying? Well, you probably don't, but it's just my mentality...PeACe

So according to you a fan could say someone should get traded or they suck as long as they're polite about it? What's the difference? You're still saying the same thing. Of course no ex player of is gonna go on TV and straight out say someone sucks. It's not professional.

So you're goin to tell me there has never been a player on the Lakers that you haven't liked or talked shit about cus they flat out suck? I'm not saying Smush sucks, like I said before I don't agree with LakeAd. But c'mon bro calling someone because they don't like a player?

The only one you called out as a fake fan and I agreed with you is Baby G. I have yet to read anything LakeAd has said that leads me to believe he's not a real fan. Then again who the hell am I to determine who's a real fan or not. At the end of the day I know I'm a Diehard Laker fan, and that's all the matters right?



Wow, you're completely missing the point. Laker fans should not bash and trash Lakers, period. You don't have to agree with that, but that's a legit mind-state to have for a fan who's been down since birth like me...I feel like every player who is contributing to the team (or at least attempts to contribute) deserves their credit in one way or another, unless they are purposely trying to bring down the Laker organization, that's when they deserve the hate. And it's not about being polite, again, you're missing the principle... it's about respect, you can think a player sucks, but you don't have to TRASH HIM on a public message board where lots of Laker haters already post, and if you do decide to crticize a player and demand that he gets traded, I don't wanna see you riding his nuts when he's playing good...Two things you should have for your team is faith and respect. I have faith that Radman will be in top form by March. I have faith that Smush will play like he did when he put up those frequent 20+ point games again at some point. I have faith that Bynum & Kwame will continue growing under Kareem etc. etc...It's what it's about, man, you can't claim to be a fan and sound like every other hater out there. All I've seen from this Lakers Advocate guy is him trashing almost EVERY SINGLE PLAYER when they're not playing at their best...Now, I'm not even saying he's not a real fan, I'm just saying he's not a good fan...You don't have to agree with that, but I think the Lakers would have the best fans in the world if everyone thought like me and wasn't so quick to resort to shit-talking...It was Odom last year. Then Kwame. Luke, also, of course. And now Smush...And that's just heading the list of players I've seen trashed constantly in the past by Laker fans...I guess we just have two different mentalities of what being a good fan means though...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 09, 2006, 09:31:05 PM
Laker fans should not bash and trash Lakers, period. You don't have to agree with that, but that's a legit mind-state to have for a fan who's been down since birth like me...

wow that's stupid. if a player sucks - he sucks. reguardless of what uniform he's wearing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 09, 2006, 09:31:29 PM
Bad news for Vlad...

"Forward Vladimir Radmanovic stumbled during a walk-through at Saturday's practice and sprained his right ankle. He pounded a nearby door in disgust before hobbling off the court. He is listed as day to day.

"We were just running a dry run," Jackson said. "I think he hit the paint part of the lane and sprained his ankle. It was just one of those things.
"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 09, 2006, 09:55:39 PM
Laker fans should not bash and trash Lakers, period. You don't have to agree with that, but that's a legit mind-state to have for a fan who's been down since birth like me...

wow that's stupid. if a player sucks - he sucks. reguardless of what uniform he's wearing.


You can't be in the NBA if you suck, especially not on a franchise like the Lakers...Every player has an area they excel in, and if they're not performing strong at the moment in that area, it doesn't mean they "suck"...Lets take Sasha for example. I think he's playing really shitty at the moment, but to me that doesn't mean he "sucks", cuz I know he's proven that he can shoot, he can hit big shots, he can get under the opponents skin on defense, and that's the stuff he specializes in...I can go on about this all day, but it basically comes down to not TRASHING your own players. Any one who identifies with the Laker organization SHOULD have that mind-state in my opinion, and from what I've seen out of ex-Lakers, former coaches, Laker icons etc., we do...I mean, come on, we AREN'T the Knicks over here, you know what I mean?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 09, 2006, 10:35:38 PM
Laker fans should not bash and trash Lakers, period. You don't have to agree with that, but that's a legit mind-state to have for a fan who's been down since birth like me...

wow that's stupid. if a player sucks - he sucks. reguardless of what uniform he's wearing.


You can't be in the NBA if you suck, especially not on a franchise like the Lakers...Every player has an area they excel in, and if they're not performing strong at the moment in that area, it doesn't mean they "suck"...Lets take Sasha for example. I think he's playing really shitty at the moment, but to me that doesn't mean he "sucks", cuz I know he's proven that he can shoot, he can hit big shots, he can get under the opponents skin on defense, and that's the stuff he specializes in...I can go on about this all day, but it basically comes down to not TRASHING your own players. Any one who identifies with the Laker organization SHOULD have that mind-state in my opinion, and from what I've seen out of ex-Lakers, former coaches, Laker icons etc., we do...I mean, come on, we AREN'T the Knicks over here, you know what I mean?

Okay I actually see what you're saying for once. But let me ask you this...if we have a group of players who are only good for certain things, why not go out and find 1 player who can do multiple things? Sasha is a great defender + decent shooter and Parker is probably the best in the league at snatching a ball out of someones hand without fouling them. But neither of them show consistantcy. If we can find someone who does both, why not go for it? It's not trashing a player, it's upgrading the team to become a legit championship contender (which at this moment, we are NOT).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2006, 01:02:39 AM
Laker fans should not bash and trash Lakers, period. You don't have to agree with that, but that's a legit mind-state to have for a fan who's been down since birth like me...

wow that's stupid. if a player sucks - he sucks. reguardless of what uniform he's wearing.


You can't be in the NBA if you suck, especially not on a franchise like the Lakers...Every player has an area they excel in, and if they're not performing strong at the moment in that area, it doesn't mean they "suck"...Lets take Sasha for example. I think he's playing really shitty at the moment, but to me that doesn't mean he "sucks", cuz I know he's proven that he can shoot, he can hit big shots, he can get under the opponents skin on defense, and that's the stuff he specializes in...I can go on about this all day, but it basically comes down to not TRASHING your own players. Any one who identifies with the Laker organization SHOULD have that mind-state in my opinion, and from what I've seen out of ex-Lakers, former coaches, Laker icons etc., we do...I mean, come on, we AREN'T the Knicks over here, you know what I mean?

Okay I actually see what you're saying for once. But let me ask you this...if we have a group of players who are only good for certain things, why not go out and find 1 player who can do multiple things? Sasha is a great defender + decent shooter and Parker is probably the best in the league at snatching a ball out of someones hand without fouling them. But neither of them show consistantcy. If we can find someone who does both, why not go for it? It's not trashing a player, it's upgrading the team to become a legit championship contender (which at this moment, we are NOT).


Because players like that are very rare + expensive...This is why we have salary caps in the NBA. I think the pieces we're currently working with are not just fine, but GREAT. We don't need to replace Smush or Sasha, we already have an excellent young point guard prospect in Jordan Farmar, a 19 year old center with potential through the roof, an energizing power forward with a true will to excel and skill to go along with it...Not only do we have a future lined up for us, we ARE contenders RIGHT NOW... if we were currently a team in the East we'd have the best record in the NBA, despite our petty losses to New Orleans and Milwaukee, which we shoulda won. Do you even watch the games? I do, and I'm telling you now, I believe we'll be close to unstoppable come March...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 10, 2006, 07:43:28 PM
Halftime Lakers down by 2
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 10, 2006, 08:21:58 PM
Can Kobe get a fuckin call? There's so many times he should be goin to the line for the and 1. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 10, 2006, 08:27:35 PM
Lamar needs a rebound and two assist for a triple double.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on December 10, 2006, 08:55:25 PM
I wish I lived in southern cali. I've only been able to watch one game since the season started, which was the 2nd game against Utah.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 10, 2006, 08:58:28 PM
^ where do you stay?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 10, 2006, 08:58:39 PM
yeaaaaaaaaa beat the fuckin spurs fin 106 TO 99

14~6 L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 10, 2006, 09:00:47 PM
Great game, great win. Everyone played great. This should eliminate some of the doubt people have. Seems like Lamar is flirting with a triple double. 14-6 baby!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 10, 2006, 09:01:06 PM
Can Kobe get a fuckin call? There's so many times he should be goin to the line for the and 1. :grumpy:

what else is new?

great all around game for the whole team. less turnovers & we made our free-throws.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on December 10, 2006, 09:05:14 PM
huge win for LA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 10, 2006, 09:18:41 PM
that game was great and i loved how everybody from the Lakers played tonight.Kwame was very strong tonight snatching them boards late in the game and dunking it.Luke was very aggressive tonight and i hope he can play like that for the rest of the season.Odom played awsome again (as usual) and he deserves to be in the All Star game.Kobe is Kobe.Smush didnt really do much this game but i liked how he played D.Farmer play good in that 3rd quater as did Bynum.The Lakers as a team were on point tonight. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 10, 2006, 09:35:04 PM
L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on December 10, 2006, 09:38:35 PM
^ where do you stay?

San Joaquin Valley in the Central Valley...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Central_Valley
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 10, 2006, 09:58:44 PM
L'UP 8)
^Word... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 10, 2006, 11:45:22 PM
A very good win... winning against SAS means something coz it's still the most solid team in the NBA , with experience, the best road record ect... the way we stepped it up defensively in the 3rd was impressive  8).. Kwame played solid D ... will have to do the same against Yao... I'm confident, by March , we'll be a very strong team...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 11, 2006, 12:04:43 AM
fuck yeah!!!!  :banana_dss: :banana_dss: :banana_dss: :banana_dss: :banana_dss: :banana_dss:

That 3rd quarter was fuckin great...i was going crazy :banana_trippin: 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 11, 2006, 09:15:15 AM
A very good win... winning against SAS means something coz it's still the most solid team in the NBA , with experience, the best road record ect... the way we stepped it up defensively in the 3rd was impressive  8).. Kwame played solid D ... will have to do the same against Yao... I'm confident, by March , we'll be a very strong team...

Man where did you see the game?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2006, 10:09:54 AM
Can Kobe get a fuckin call? There's so many times he should be goin to the line for the and 1. :grumpy:


If his name was Dwyane Wade, he woulda' averaged 45 points a game last year... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2006, 10:15:04 AM
Smush didnt really do much this game but i liked how he played D


3 steals and 0 turnovers...I'd say he did his part...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 11, 2006, 10:35:55 AM
A very good win... winning against SAS means something coz it's still the most solid team in the NBA , with experience, the best road record ect... the way we stepped it up defensively in the 3rd was impressive  8).. Kwame played solid D ... will have to do the same against Yao... I'm confident, by March , we'll be a very strong team...

Man where did you see the game?
in France with the Satellite, you can watch a game a night...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 11, 2006, 10:57:43 AM
Great team effort. Kobe had another efficient game. LO stuck em with the dagger with that long 3. Our centers dominated the second best player in the NBA. Smush was active on D. Great win by the Lakers and an excellent way to kick off the Texas road trip.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 11, 2006, 11:12:42 AM
The Lakers as a team were on point tonight. 8)
That's what it came down to. The team is playing great. And damn at the Lakers scoring 62 points in the paint. One of the best games the Lakers played this season. Bring on Texas.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 11, 2006, 11:15:38 AM
^ where do you stay?

San Joaquin Valley in the Central Valley...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Central_Valley
I use to live in the Central Valley. I'd listen to the Laker games on the radio when they weren't on TV.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2006, 11:17:31 AM
^^^Just get league pass!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on December 11, 2006, 11:38:54 AM
^^^Just get league pass!

nothin better
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 11, 2006, 12:29:07 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 11, 2006, 04:26:23 PM
AI to L.A. Possible?
However remote the chances of trading for Allen Iverson might be, however little it makes sense to play Iverson in the same backcourt with Kobe Bryant, Lakers coach Phil Jackson refused to rule out the possibility Sunday.

"I would not say no about that," Jackson said. "The owner (Jerry Buss) that's been here with the Lakers has always been a person that has looked at All-Star talent as something that he can accommodate and that he's willing to accommodate.

"So I wouldn't just outright say we have no interest."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2006, 06:17:50 PM
^^Please, God, NO!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 11, 2006, 06:22:55 PM
^^Please, God, NO!

Nah it's not happening. We don't need him, that would be a stupid trade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 11, 2006, 07:28:01 PM
Lakers vs Spurs highlight video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ArpG99hxs&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 11, 2006, 09:18:49 PM
I don't know, he could be good but I'd imagine he would take a fat shit on the Lakers current chemistry, plus we need a playmaker/3point shooter at PG not another scorer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 11, 2006, 11:48:29 PM
Lakers vs Spurs highlight video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ArpG99hxs&eurl=

Better Quality   ;D

Highlight Mix: Spurs @ Lakers - 12/10/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8mx3s2

Song: Jay-Z - Oh My God
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 12, 2006, 09:54:32 AM
Lakers looking tough enough

LOS ANGELES -- No more wondering and doubting. No more pointing to the soft early-season schedule. No more poking holes and poking fun.
You can write it down: The Lakers can play. The Lakers are good.

And more than that, the Lakers are tough.

You heard right. Not slick, not pretty. Tough.

No less a stalwart than Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said so after his boys, who don't ever get pushed around, were manhandled in a 106-99 Los Angeles win Sunday night. "Their pressure really got us on our heels," he said. "We absolutely folded under their pressure."

Down 48-46 at halftime, the Lakers might have been the ones who folded, might have been the ones who figured they couldn't hang with a San Antonio team that seems capable, night in and night out, of doing anything and everything it takes to win. But instead, Los Angeles dialed it up, on both ends of the floor.

The third-quarter offensive numbers were impressive: 37 points, nine assists, three 3s and 62.5 percent field-goal shooting. But it was the Lakers' defense, scrapping, slapping and fighting, that made those numbers possible. They contested even the most perfunctory entry passes and gimme shots.

Smush Parker grabbed a Tony Parker lob almost before it left his hand and before you know it the ball is headed the other way for a Luke Walton 3-point play. Walton stripped Bruce Bowen in the lane and Lamar Odom picked up the loose ball and fired ahead to Kobe Bryant for a right-handed jam. Bryant stole a back-cut pass intended for Beno Udrih and ran down the floor and flicked it to Parker in the corner, who found Odom at the top of the key for an easy-as-you-please 3-pointer.

And so it went, stop after stop, transition bucket after transition bucket, and gut check after gut check; a 22-3 smackdown to go up 83-70 (a lead they would never relinquish) by the end of the third quarter.

"To beat a team like San Antonio it has to come from the defense for us," Walton said afterward. "We have guys who want to win and guys who want to play defense to make it happen."

Notice he said "guys," plural.

Kobe was his superstar self, coming up 34-point big (on a bum ankle and 13-for-25 shooting, including 4-for-5 from beyond the arc), and the crowd loved him for it, chanting "MVP! MVP!" as the game clock wound down in the fourth. But the Staples Center faithful reached a fever pitch in the third, loving every rough-hewn minute of the Lakers' defensive clinic, feeding off the collective intensity the players brought to each possession. The fans sensed they were seeing something, some kind of promise they can count on down the road, some new thing that doesn't just begin and end with No. 24.

All five Lakers starters were in double figures. Odom pulled down 11 boards. Kwame Brown blocked two, grabbed five and dished out three. Walton was 7-for-15 and was aggressive going for loose balls and open looks alike. Everybody got some. Everybody sold out. Everybody pushed.

"Everyone had each other's backs tonight," Walton said, still grinning from the feeling of it. "I knew it was in this team." In this team to be a team. In this team to D up. In this team to band together and put a very good team down. Decisively.

"This did a lot for our confidence," Brown said, moments after a crowd of reporters left his locker Sunday night. "We're taking pride as a team and in playing as a team. We know this is Kobe's team, but guys like me and Luke, we have to step up and take pressure off of him if we're going to go far."

It's too early to say how far they'll go, but it's not too early to say they look right now like a legitimate playoff club, with a capital T in Team. Last year they were Bryant and a bunch of backup singers, but this year's show is something else again, something more complete and something tougher to beat.

"They are much improved over last year on a variety of levels and they are just going to keep getting better," Popovich said.

There will be nights when Kobe carries this team by himself. There will be nights Lamar presses instead of letting the offense come to him as he did Sunday (he finished just one assist shy of a triple-double). There will be nights Andrew Bynum (3-for-4 from the field and one big tone-setting block of Tim Duncan) plays more timidly than he did against the Spurs. And there will be nights the reserves (who Phil Jackson called "inspirational" in his postgame press conference) struggle to make a difference.

But this defense, this growing possibility that it will define them (Staples was rocking with the call of "Dee-fense! Dee-fense!" throughout much of the second half Sunday), will, if they stay tough and true to it, carry them a long way, farther than we guessed at the beginning of the season.

It carries them now to Texas, to games with Houston and Dallas.

Talk about tough.

"We're going to see what we're made of," Brown said with a little smile Sunday, like they were eager for the chance to man-up


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dailydime-061211a
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 12, 2006, 06:46:54 PM
noooooooooooooo!!!! Lamar hurt his knee....he went to the hospital  :'( :( :( ...hopefully everything is okay with him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 12, 2006, 07:01:31 PM
Lakers vs Spurs highlight video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8ArpG99hxs&eurl=

Better Quality   ;D

Highlight Mix: Spurs @ Lakers - 12/10/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/8mx3s2

Song: Jay-Z - Oh My God
yea yea 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 12, 2006, 07:20:39 PM
damn i hope L.O. is alright. we have some tough games ahead, they're gonna be even tougher without him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 12, 2006, 07:26:46 PM
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa LAKERS up by 20 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 12, 2006, 07:29:43 PM
damn i hope L.O. is alright. we have some tough games ahead, they're gonna be even tougher without him.
obviously, he won't play tomorrow against the Mavs... Lamar always does a good D job against Dirk... if I were Phil, I'd would start Ronnie to defend on him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 12, 2006, 07:38:49 PM
oh shiet, Kobe is 3 rebounds and 3 assist from a triple double. 8 minutes to go? DO IT KOBE!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 12, 2006, 07:39:45 PM
damn i hope L.O. is alright. we have some tough games ahead, they're gonna be even tougher without him.
obviously, he won't play tomorrow against the Mavs... Lamar always does a good D job against Dirk... if I were Phil, I'd would start Ronnie to defend on him

Vlad Rad is probably gonna start.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 12, 2006, 07:52:13 PM
wow! we better not lose this game  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 12, 2006, 07:52:28 PM
Wow Kobe goes to the bench and the lead gets cut from 20 to 7.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 12, 2006, 08:00:33 PM
WTF is this 4th quarter  :-X... Fortunately Kwame was on the offensive board
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 12, 2006, 08:06:29 PM
Great performance by Kobe. 23 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assist, 1 steal. I don't like he closed the 4th quarter thought. He took some bad shots. The rest of the team needs to step up when he's on the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 12, 2006, 08:08:41 PM
man they having scare they was catchin up..but we won baby 8) 102 to 94 yeaaaaaaaaa L'UP i dont have tell yall'yall know was up 8)

hope is nothin serious about Lamar...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 12, 2006, 09:10:18 PM
HOUSTON -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom sprained his right knee in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets and Coach Phil Jackson said he might be out for more than a month.

The 6-foot-10 Odom, the Lakers' leading rebounder and second-leading scorer, landed awkwardly after Shane Battier blocked his shot on a drive. Odom stayed in the game for another 90 seconds, but the Lakers called a time out so Odom could come out with 8:31 left.

"I don't know exactly when it happened," Odom said. "But I felt like something was really wrong. I have no idea how long it'll be. I've never had anything like this."

Odom was taken to a hospital for an MRI. The Lakers said Odom suffered a moderate MCL sprain and was flying back to Los Angeles for more tests on Wednesday.

"He's going to miss some time," Jackson said. "I'll be really happy if he plays again in January."

Odom had started all 20 games for the Lakers and is averaging 18 points and nine rebounds per game.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 13, 2006, 05:23:03 AM
Hell of a fucking game.  The Houston bench showed up big time but it was too little too late.  Fucking Padgett!  Make your free throws!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 13, 2006, 10:20:38 AM
Will the Suns ever lose a fucking game? They are right on the Lakers' tales in the Pacific. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 13, 2006, 12:07:36 PM
The Suns just have a really powder puff schedule right now, they'll get handed their losses as the season goes on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 13, 2006, 12:20:41 PM
The Suns just have a really powder puff schedule right now, they'll get handed their losses as the season goes on.
exactly , the Suns have just won 2 games agains teams which are above 50% of wins (Orlando and Houston)....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on December 13, 2006, 08:49:40 PM
lol wut the hell is wrong with these refs and luke walton? theyre just lettin the mavs foul him freely. and now kobe gets a technical for arguin on luke's behalf

this is a close game so far, 83-87 mavs' lead with 9 minutes left
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 13, 2006, 09:35:25 PM
Damn that was a close game. I think if Odom was in we would've got the W. Great game by both teams either.

Kobe had another great game: 33 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assist, 2 steals, 1 block. Shot 50%
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 13, 2006, 11:33:13 PM
Well, I want my team to win, but it was a good game... stayin in the game til the 4th on a 2nd game of a back to back against a team like Dallas, that's good signs..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 14, 2006, 02:39:53 AM
Good game even though Lakers couldn't finish the Mavs off...I'm sure that with L.O. in there they could've won but they still played good without him...I hope he comes back in Jan... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 14, 2006, 10:33:30 AM
LOL. Mavs play it like it's game 7 of the finals...I can't wait until the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 14, 2006, 11:07:39 AM
^^^^ Well, I don't want to be too confident, but seriously with Odom back, Kobe probably at 100% and the team in full effect by March, I think we'll be near unstoppable
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 14, 2006, 11:21:36 AM
Last night's game, you can really see how important Odom is to this team. Kobe's our best player but Odom has been our MVP. We had zero rebounding last night and Odom is the only one that can guard Dirk due to his length and foot speed. Despite shaky play on both ends of the floor, we were almost in it, until the Lakers went on another jump shooting binge at the end of the fourth and forgot the inside game. If we had focused on the inside game more, we probably could have won this game.

Am I the only one frustrated with Sasha? He has given us nothing. He can't shoot, dribble, pass, make layups, nor guard anyone. He has been completely useless this season so far. When he goes in I just cringe. Was Sasha always this bad? Did anyone ever see him play in Europe? What's going on with him?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 14, 2006, 11:28:18 AM

Am I the only one frustrated with Sasha? He has given us nothing. He can't shoot, dribble, pass, make layups, nor guard anyone. He has been completely useless this season so far. When he goes in I just cringe. Was Sasha always this bad? Did anyone ever see him play in Europe? What's going on with him?


I agree...He's playing REALLY shitty right now. But he must have SOMETHING in his bag. we didn't sign him to a contract extension this summer because we had extra roster spots or extra cash, you know? I think he simply has no confidence, especially with Farmar and Smush playing ahead of him...It's like he feels as if he's playing for his life every game...I saw him in the pre-season, and he looked really solid, nothing like what he's shown us this past month or so. Who knows if he'll ever step out of it, maybe it's just in his personality to be so shakey, but I know he isn't nearly as terrible as he's been playing...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on December 14, 2006, 11:29:47 AM
Last night's game, you can really see how important Odom is to this team. Kobe's our best player but Odom has been our MVP. We had zero rebounding last night and Odom is the only one that can guard Dirk due to his length and foot speed. Despite shaky play on both ends of the floor, we were almost in it, until the Lakers went on another jump shooting binge at the end of the fourth and forgot the inside game. If we had focused on the inside game more, we probably could have won this game.

Am I the only one frustrated with Sasha? He has given us nothing. He can't shoot, dribble, pass, make layups, nor guard anyone. He has been completely useless this season so far. When he goes in I just cringe. Was Sasha always this bad? Did anyone ever see him play in Europe? What's going on with him?

Trust me you are not the only frustrated with Sasha. I've been saying this since earlier in the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 14, 2006, 11:36:02 AM

Am I the only one frustrated with Sasha? He has given us nothing. He can't shoot, dribble, pass, make layups, nor guard anyone. He has been completely useless this season so far. When he goes in I just cringe. Was Sasha always this bad? Did anyone ever see him play in Europe? What's going on with him?


I agree...He's playing REALLY shitty right now. But he must have SOMETHING in his bag. we didn't sign him to a contract extension this summer because we had extra roster spots or extra cash, you know? I think he simply has no confidence, especially with Farmar and Smush playing ahead of him...It's like he feels as if he's playing for his life every game...I saw him in the pre-season, and he looked really solid, nothing like what he's shown us this past month or so. Who knows if he'll ever step out of it, maybe it's just in his personality to be so shakey, but I know he isn't nearly as terrible as he's been playing...PeACe

That's the thing. He did great in the preseason, he outplayed Evans IMO in the preseason, then the regular season starts and he goes back to being useless while Evans turns into a stud. I don't get it. Maybe he needs a shrink or something.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 14, 2006, 11:49:46 AM

Am I the only one frustrated with Sasha? He has given us nothing. He can't shoot, dribble, pass, make layups, nor guard anyone. He has been completely useless this season so far. When he goes in I just cringe. Was Sasha always this bad? Did anyone ever see him play in Europe? What's going on with him?


I agree...He's playing REALLY shitty right now. But he must have SOMETHING in his bag. we didn't sign him to a contract extension this summer because we had extra roster spots or extra cash, you know? I think he simply has no confidence, especially with Farmar and Smush playing ahead of him...It's like he feels as if he's playing for his life every game...I saw him in the pre-season, and he looked really solid, nothing like what he's shown us this past month or so. Who knows if he'll ever step out of it, maybe it's just in his personality to be so shakey, but I know he isn't nearly as terrible as he's been playing...PeACe

That's the thing. He did great in the preseason, he outplayed Evans IMO in the preseason, then the regular season starts and he goes back to being useless while Evans turns into a stud. I don't get it. Maybe he needs a shrink or something.



Yea, it's not his game that he needs to work in, it's a mental thing. He truly needs to lighten up more than any professional player I've ever seen... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 14, 2006, 03:06:26 PM
The loss wasn't that bad....they could of folded, get the game over with and go home but they fought hard and came back from a 12 point deficit in the 3rd quarter & tied the game., plus we didn't have Lamar, 2nd night of a back to back and kobe and the starters had to play in the 4th quarter against the rockets b/c the bench couldn't hold on to the 21 point lead. >:(

The Mavs ain't shit...they better pray to god they don't play us in the playoffs b/c they will get shittid on  8)

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Highlight Mix: Lakers @ Rockets - 12/12/06

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 14, 2006, 10:42:52 PM
AI to L.A. News

The Los Angeles Lakers wouldn't even generate a mention in the Allen Iverson Sweepstakes if Phil Jackson, when asked about it over the weekend, hadn't gently tossed them into the derby.


A few days later?


There's really no new evidence to suggest that the Lakers are in this, or that they want to be, but Jackson isn't exactly backtracking from his original disclosure that he "wouldn't outright say we have no interest."


Without revealing whether L.A. is still contemplating a serious play for the league's top scorer, Jackson did insist Wednesday night that he had little doubt Iverson and Kobe Bryant could flourish in the same backcourt, not just co-exist.


"When I was with New York, we had a really good basketball team, [but] the chance to pursue Earl Monroe came to the Knicks ... which would give us [Bill] Bradley, [Dave] DeBusschere, [Willis] Reed, [Walt] Frazier and [Earl] Monroe," Jackson said.


"The natural assumption is, 'How are you going to accommodate a guy who scores 26 points a game and takes that many shots?' [But] when I expressed concern to Bill Bradley, he said, 'Oh, we'll fit him in, he's a good team player.' And we did.


"I think Allen's of the age," Jackson continued, "where he's ready to do [something similar]."


Well, then.


What's stopping the Lakers from making a run at the 31-year-old who scores 31 a game?


Why couldn't they join the leaders of the Iverson chase in Denver ... and the clubs (Minnesota, Boston and Indiana) trying to hang in?


They'd almost certainly need the help of a third team to acquire AI, but there are worse pieces to start building a package with than Andrew Bynum and future draft considerations.


There is likewise no coach in creation who'd have a better chance of getting Iverson's best.


The answer? The Lakers really don't need The Answer.


This isn't December 2005, when the Lakers' situation looked desperate. When it looked like they had to jump at any risky trade possibility in search of a home run.


This also isn't Ron Artest, whose defensive gifts and multi-position potential -- provided Jackson would have harnessed it -- could fill in some of the holes around Bryant better than Iverson.


L.A. already has a dynamic scorer. The Lakers also have a good bit more hope than they had this time last year, when Artest was made available by Indiana, because the shared ability of Jackson and Bryant -- and Phil's system -- has taken them so far in a year's time.


You used to hear D-League jokes about Kobe's supporting cast. Now? The Lakers have been sufficiently united, organized and lifted by the Jackson-and-Bryant tag team that -- despite doomsday predictions from yours truly after a nightmarish training camp -- they'll stay competitive in the West until the right trade opportunity presents itself. One that brings a better point guard than Smush Parker ... or the outside shooting L.A. still needs to open up the floor for Bryant ... or maybe more dependable size.


I'd be surprised to hear that Bryant went to his bosses to lobby for an Iverson trade, like he did for Artest, but not only because he's waiting for something better or the likelihood that he's less-than-thrilled with the idea. It's also because he takes an almost fatherly pride in the development of this crew.


How proud?


Kobe never shows public concern, even when it's understandable or when he probably is fretting, but he went out of his way Wednesday night to sound unworried, happily engaging in Iverson hypotheticals despite the seriously bad news confirmed just hours before: Lamar Odom will miss at least a month, and much of it on the road, with a sprained knee.


(Kobe's pre-game calm, incidentally, didn't look out of place when the Lakers, on the second night of a Texas back-to-back and in their first full game without Odom, guarded almost no one and still managed to rattle the reigning Western Conference champs with some execution and poise after halftime in Dallas' unconvincing 110-101 triumph.)


"It'd be interesting," Kobe said of an Iverson-Bryant backcourt. "It'd be a lot of competitive juices flowing. I don't mind it. I'm sure you [media] guys would have fun with that.


"I can't see [the Lakers] entertaining that, but for your column's sake, let's entertain that."


Thanks, Mamba.


"I got you," he said. "I got you."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 14, 2006, 11:03:10 PM
^yeah the Lakers don't need A.I., we already have THE best scorer in the game. Iverson would be a great pick up for somebody like Boston or Indiana.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 15, 2006, 12:12:57 PM
^yeah the Lakers don't need A.I., we already have THE best scorer in the game. Iverson would be a great pick up for somebody like Boston or Indiana.

It doesn't make sense for us to get him but I'm surprised the Clippers aren't trying to get him. They probably could get him for Livingston and Kaman. I would do it if I was the Clippers. For us to get him, we'd have to give up Odom, no way that happens.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 15, 2006, 12:29:41 PM
^yeah the Lakers don't need A.I., we already have THE best scorer in the game. Iverson would be a great pick up for somebody like Boston or Indiana.

It doesn't make sense for us to get him but I'm surprised the Clippers aren't trying to get him. They probably could get him for Livingston and Kaman. I would do it if I was the Clippers. For us to get him, we'd have to give up Odom, no way that happens.


I bet you anything we could get him without Odom, but I still wouldn't want to...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 15, 2006, 01:08:47 PM
^yeah the Lakers don't need A.I., we already have THE best scorer in the game. Iverson would be a great pick up for somebody like Boston or Indiana.

It doesn't make sense for us to get him but I'm surprised the Clippers aren't trying to get him. They probably could get him for Livingston and Kaman. I would do it if I was the Clippers. For us to get him, we'd have to give up Odom, no way that happens.

I heard they were talking about giving up Livingston & Maggette (who the coach hates anyway). But if I was them, I wouldn't do it unless I was sure that the move would win me a championship. Livingston is real talented and he's only like 21, not a good idea to give him up for someone exiting their prime.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 15, 2006, 04:23:30 PM
GAME NIGHT AGAINST HOUSTON
 



The Lakers look for their fourth consecutive victory over Houston tonight, and while Los Angeles will be without Lamar Odom and his sprained knee, the Rockets will likely be without Tracy McGrady, who is suffering from back spasms.

Odom is doing everything he can to stay positive about his injury:

"It's a little frustrating right now," Odom said. "I've been through worse things. This is nothing. God took care of me because I could have torn it and been out for the season. For it just to be sprained is a blessing."

"We've still got the best player in the NBA out there," he added, referring to Kobe Bryant, "so every game in winnable."

As for McGrady, he missed his second game last night in Golden State (Rockets lost, 109-107) and is listed as 'doubtful' to play tonight..

broke back McGrady sit out.. don't play.. you don't wanna get torched .. ty

 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 15, 2006, 04:39:16 PM
broke back McGrady

lmao! +1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 15, 2006, 10:40:23 PM
Wow this was the game of the season so far. Anybody still wanna say Kobe isn't the best or isn't a leader?

Fuck Kwame Brown for missin those 2 layups that could've got Kobe the triple-double!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 15, 2006, 11:18:52 PM
fucking lakers almost gave me a heart attack.I loved the way the team played in the 2nd Half and in the 2 OT.They definently played pretty good Team D.I like how Smush played tonight and both him and Cook hitting crucial 3 pointers in the game.Fuck the ESPN announcers they really do hate the Lakers and Kobe.They just kept on saying  how many shots Kobe was putting up but yet they were all on Yao's nutts about how great he has been and yet he took 3 less shots than Kobe.I dont understand it why dog somebody for taking alot shots then praising someone else who has taken just about the same amount of shots?I thing for sure with Odom out for awhile Kobe will have to go in a tear until Odom gets back if the Lakers want to establish any Homefield for the playoffs.

I more thing this was the first time ive seen Yao play this year and damn that motherfucker has gotton alot better.I liked how he was aggresive and taking the late shots in the game for the Rockets.All he needs now is just stamina and a little more anger/Swager and he will really be dominant.

Go Lakers!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 16, 2006, 04:01:07 AM
yeaaaaaaaa 16~7 8) L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 16, 2006, 09:46:33 AM
Wow this was the game of the season so far. Anybody still wanna say Kobe isn't the best or isn't a leader?

Fuck Kwame Brown for missin those 2 layups that could've got Kobe the triple-double!


 8)


I was at the game...Wow, the last quarter + 2 overtimes was something else!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 16, 2006, 01:21:12 PM
The Lakers erased an 18-point halftime deficit to defeat the Rockets, 112-101, in a double-overtime thriller on Friday. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 53 points, including 12 in extra sessions, to go along with 10 rebounds and eight assists, while Smush Parker added 17 points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 16, 2006, 01:28:47 PM
I gotta give Smush some props. That dude had a real killer look in his eye and he just went off late in the 4th + OT. If he could play like that every night, no one would worry about when Farmar is gonna start.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 16, 2006, 03:08:57 PM
Sun,
Dec 17  Lakers vs. Washington   
6:30 pm (TV: NBATVHighDef, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Tue,
Dec 19  Lakers @ Chicago 
5:30 pm (TV: NBATVHighDef, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Wed,
Dec 20  Lakers @ Minnesota 
5:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Fri,
Dec 22  Lakers @ New Jersey 
4:30 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 16, 2006, 03:15:20 PM
Welcome to the Lakers Fantasy File. This weekly column will focus on all things Lakers as it regards to Fantasy Basketball and the new Lakers Fantasy game on Lakers Courtside Connection that gives you a chance to win tickets to Lakers games and the grand prize, Courtside Seats to a game next season.

Week 8 - 12/18/06 - 12/24/06


Last week's injury scare involved Kobe Bryant and this week's injury reality involves Forward Lamar Odom. Lamar left Tuesday’s game against the Rockets after two minutes of play when he twisted his knee after a shot. It was later diagnosed as a moderate sprain of his medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

Week 8 Schedule
 
12/19 @ Chicago
12/20 @ Minnesota
12/22 @ New Jersey
 
Lamar is expected to miss between 4-8 weeks which would put him in line to return between mid-January and mid-February. It will be interesting to see how Odom recovers from what is really the first significant injury of his basketball career. Let's all just hope for a speedy recovery for the Lakers and your fantasy team's sake.

While this is a huge loss for the Lakers, it will most likely benefit most of them as far as fantasy stats are concerned. Luke Walton slides into Lamar’s seat as the 2nd scoring option and the domino effect continues bumping up the point guard duo of Smush Parker & Jordan Farmar and the Center tandem of Kwame Brown & Andrew Bynum. Increased minutes and responsibility will benefit all of them.

The injury also opens up a starting slot for one of the Lakers sharp-shooting big men, Vladamir Radmanovic & Brian Cook. Both have been hampered by injuries throughout the season, but will be looking to step up given this opportunity for floor time. Radmanovic started the Lakers first full game without Lamar, but only saw 18 minutes as Brian Cook & Ronny Turiaf were subbed in liberally. Head Coach Phil Jackson has not named a formal rotation so monitor the situation over the weekend and see who gets the most playing time. Any one of these guys becomes a viable play if they can distinguish themselves and get 25-30 minutes a game.

The Lakers schedule includes 3 games this week and while all will be played away from STAPLES Center, all the opponents are known quantities. The Lakers have previously matched up with and beaten all three of these clubs earlier in the season in Los Angeles.

Chicago and Minnesota are both in the leagues top 10 in points allowed. Chicago proved it earlier in the season as the Lakers could only muster 82 points (albeit in a win). The Lakers are currently 6th in the league in scoring, going off for almost 102 points a game, but both Minnesota & New Jersey held the Lakers under that total in their first meetings.

 Kobe Bryant
PPG
26.6  RPG
4.9  APG
4.5 
His points per game average continues to rise, as do the rebounds per game, while maintaining his assist numbers. The knee is only getting stronger and surely he will look to score more with Lamar on the shelf.
Last 5 games: 28.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists
Consistently great - as always, START HIM


 Lamar Odom
PPG
17.5  RPG
8.7  APG
4.9 
A career year de-railed by landing awkwardly in the paint. Could be on the shelf for a month, maybe two. Keep him on the IR if you have a spot, otherwise you’ll have to burn one of your bench spots while he’s recovering.
Shelved for 4-8 weeks - SIT HIM



 Luke Walton
PPG
13.0  RPG
4.6  APG
3.8 
This guy just keeps putting up numbers night in and night out. He had his first really bad shooting night Wednesday when asked to pick up the scoring slack for the first time, but he plays too smart for that to continue.
Last 5 games: 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists
I doubted him last week and he blew up. With Lamar out he's a must play - START HIM


 Kwame Brown
PPG
8.9  RPG
6.3  APG
2.2 
Getting Minutes, but not getting it done from the fantasy perspective. It would seem logical that someone this tall and wide would grab more boards and block more shots, but it just doesn’t happen.
Last 5 games: 12.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists
Should perform well in at least two of the three upcoming games. I'm going to give him a shot - START HIM


 Andrew Bynum
PPG
7.1  RPG
5.4  APG
1.0 
The kid loves playing against big name big men and had the best game of his career against Minnesota on November 7th. Rolling into the Windy City to face Ben Wallace should get the young man fired up as well.
Last 5 games: 3.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists
Just not enough time to make a significant contribution - SIT HIM




Lakers Fantasy

Lakers Fantasy Leaderboard
Points
Kobe Bryant
Lamar Odom
Andrew Bynum
Ronny Turiaf
 
16
4
1
1
 
Assists
Kobe Bryant
Lamar Odom
Luke Walton
Smush Parker
Kwame Brown
 
10
10
5
3
1
 
Rebounds
Lamar Odom
Andrew Bynum
Kwame Brown
Kobe Bryant
Luke Walton
Ronny Turiaf
 
13
4
3
2
2
1
 
Blocks
Andrew Bynum
Ronny Turiaf
Lamar Odom
Kwame Brown
Luke Walton
Vladimir Radmanovic
Kobe Bryant
Brian Cook
Smush Parker
 
10
5
5
4
3
3
2
1
1
 
The Los Angeles Lakers created Lakers Fantasy to reward our fans and the best part is, you can win by playing just once or by playing every game. Before each regular season game, select which Lakers will have the most points, most rebounds, most assists and most blocked shots. If you're right for all 4 categories for a specific game, you will be entered to win our monthly prize, 2 tickets to see your Lakers and an invitation to greet the players with a High 5 as they enter the court. Or you can play for our season long contest and try to win Courtside Seats. Each time you correctly guess which Lakers players will have the most points, most rebounds, most assists and most blocked shots for the selected game, you get a point. If you have the most points at the end of the season, you win.

Points – Think 24, think Mamba, think right and pick Kobe Bryant every single night.

Assists – With Lamar out, it’s Kobe’s category to lose. Luke Walton has seen his assist numbers jump of late and is a contender to dish it out while Lamar is sidelined.

Rebounds – Here’s where things in Lakers Fantasy will get interesting. Odom had been dominating this category all season and his injury could cause the rebounds category to mash up like Blocks. In the first game post-Odom, Kobe and Luke shared the crown, but you could justifiably give any of about 5 guys the nod. It’s a toss up, but Kobe, Luke, & Kwame are the favorites based on past results and playing time.

Blocks – Still a mess as usual. Four different players lead the team in the past three games. I’ll stick with Andrew Bynum, but this is where the champs will be separated from the chumps. If you can figure out this mystery (and rebounds for the time being) on a regular basis, you could be sitting courtside for a game next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 16, 2006, 06:39:08 PM
Highlight Lakers VS Rockets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eETES2lhQbc&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 16, 2006, 10:17:20 PM
Lakers vs. Wizards tomorrow. Hopefully Kobe will add on to his triple-double history vs Washington...

Febuary 12, 2002 vs. Washington
23 Points, 11 Rebounds, 15 Assist, 1 Steal, 1 Block

Febuary 28 2004 vs. Washington
25 Points, 14 Rebounds, 10 Assist, 2 Steals

December 17 2004 vs. Washington
36 Points, 10 Rebounds, 14 Assist, 2 Steals, 1 Block
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 16, 2006, 11:18:31 PM
I gotta give Smush some props. That dude had a real killer look in his eye and he just went off late in the 4th + OT. If he could play like that every night, no one would worry about when Farmar is gonna start.

He played great in the 2nd half...but he needs to stop acting like a bitch when phil takes him out of the game...that shit he did in the 3rd quarter was not cool, Lakers fans don't even like him anymore and he's going to do shit like that's going to make us dislike him even more......he did the same shit in the pre-season to kurt rambis when he took him out of the game....he pouts when he gets bench, can't do that...

If plays the way he did against the Spurs and Rockets, and helps the Lakers win games, Laker fans will get off his back.

And i want to see Turiaf get more minutes.

And we're going to miss Lamars rebounding, and the way he pushes the ball and gets us eazy points.

Highlight Lakers VS Rockets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eETES2lhQbc&eurl=

better quality  :D

Highlight Mix: Rockets @ Lakers - 12/15/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/0na6ti
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 17, 2006, 02:13:11 AM
I gotta give Smush some props. That dude had a real killer look in his eye and he just went off late in the 4th + OT. If he could play like that every night, no one would worry about when Farmar is gonna start.

He played great in the 2nd half...but he needs to stop acting like a bitch when phil takes him out of the game...that shit he did in the 3rd quarter was not cool, Lakers fans don't even like him anymore and he's going to do shit like that's going to make us dislike him even more......he did the same shit in the pre-season to kurt rambis when he took him out of the game....he pouts when he gets bench, can't do that...

If plays the way he did against the Spurs and Rockets, and helps the Lakers win games, Laker fans will get off his back.

And i want to see Turiaf get more minutes.

And we're going to miss Lamars rebounding, and the way he pushes the ball and gets us eazy points.

Highlight Lakers VS Rockets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eETES2lhQbc&eurl=

better quality  :D

Highlight Mix: Rockets @ Lakers - 12/15/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/0na6ti

:D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 17, 2006, 10:34:26 AM
Damn Kobe  :o, the way he can knock down incredible tough shots is amazing ... props to Smush to step it up in key moments.. As I predicted, we're gonna suffer a lot on the boards , without Lamar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 17, 2006, 03:23:02 PM
Tonight the Lakers welcome in former Laker Caron Butler and the Washington Wizards. The Wizards are riding two game winning streak but still own one of the NBA's worst road records (2-8). The Lakers got back on track by beating the Houston Rockets in a double OT thriller Friday Night. Kobe Bryant finished the night with a season high 53 points and missed a triple double by just two assists. Smush Parker added 17 points to go along with Brian Cook's 10 points and 7 rebounds.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 17, 2006, 09:07:30 PM
Damn  :o another Lakers comeback
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 17, 2006, 09:36:34 PM
Fuck! Lakers shoulda' taken care of it in overtime, I really thought they would... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 17, 2006, 09:44:05 PM
Fuck! Lakers shoulda' taken care of it in overtime, I really thought they would... :-\

We played just fine. Kinda hard to win when the other team doubled your free throw attempts.

Kobe played EXCELLENT! 45 Points, 8 Rebounds, 10 Assist, 1 Steal, 1 Block

Shot 62% from the field and kept everyone envolved in the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 17, 2006, 09:50:35 PM
Fuck! Lakers shoulda' taken care of it in overtime, I really thought they would... :-\

We played just fine. Kinda hard to win when the other team doubled your free throw attempts.

Kobe played EXCELLENT! 45 Points, 8 Rebounds, 10 Assist, 1 Steal, 1 Block

Shot 62% from the field and kept everyone envolved in the game.


Actually, we didn't play fine, our defense sucked...It's hard to win when you give up almost 150 points. Do you seriously only watch the offense? Cuz I know a lot of people like that, but they're usually the very casual type of basketball fans who don't know much...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on December 17, 2006, 10:54:04 PM
^ exactly, lakers' defense was shitty today. speaking of which, did anyone see james worthy's analysis on kcal sports central after that? he was pretty heated and was very critical about their d, and said they didnt even deserve to go to overtime.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 17, 2006, 11:16:29 PM
Our D was very wack.... plus losing at home against Wash, NO and the Bucks are already too much for me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 17, 2006, 11:45:25 PM
damn man we could have that games if we could play a good D...well after the games i got me a few lakers gear at the store 8) next home games will be dec 31 vs philadelphia


Brian Cook sent the game into overtime when he hit a 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds remaining, but the Lakers could not keep the pace in Sunday's 147-141 loss to the visiting Wizards. Kobe Bryant led the way with 45 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. Luke Walton nearly recorded his first triple-double as he registered 15, 11 and eight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 18, 2006, 02:04:30 AM
We sucked.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 18, 2006, 08:41:41 AM
Godawful defense. Beyond horrible.

Why the hell were we doubling Brendan Haywood? Why? wtf...

Shootout basketball is not our game. There was an obscene amount of 3's taken and guess what, 3's rebound long which results in transition for the opposition. Our defense is supposed to be based partly on our offense. If you run the offense correctly, you will end up with defensive balance with limits opponents transition and slows the pace of the game in our favor. If you just jack up 3's all game, that ruins that allows the other team, which happens to be full of explosive scorers to get hot. That's what happened this game. Once Arenas and company got hot due to our unintelligent play, there was no stopping them.

We're not the Phoenix Suns, that style of ball is not our game.

 >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 18, 2006, 10:03:09 AM
After an amazing comeback to force it into over time the Lakers should have continued the momentum to win the game. Shit was embarassing. There's no way Arenas should have dropped 60 regardless of how many over times there were. On a good note Vlad Rad played a hell of a game. Like I said before, he needs minutes to be effective and he proved it. He's just a waste with limited mintues.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 18, 2006, 12:01:04 PM
I believe Vlad Rad will pick it up from here on...I can tell his hand is feeling better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 18, 2006, 01:59:58 PM
I think the Lakers are going to go 5-1 on this 6 game road trip. The Bulls are hot right now so they'll probably lose that game, And then win their next 5 games.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 18, 2006, 09:05:04 PM
homie u never know we might win this shit 6 in a row 8) L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 19, 2006, 06:31:22 PM
This game fuckin sucks! Not because of the game, but because of the commentary...where is it? It feels like I'm watching the tv on mute. NBA-TV is pissin me off.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 20, 2006, 12:29:45 AM
The Los Angeles Lakers go to Minnesota after dropping 2 in a row to the Wizards and the Bulls hopefully we come out ontop Kobe Bryant also seemed like he needed some rest so hopefully tonight he can get a goodnight sleep and tomorrow he will help us to victory and the Lakers will help him out and we can't afford to lose 3 in a row not right now not like this... LO get well soon and get back asap!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: reguLAtor on December 20, 2006, 01:46:41 AM
I'm worried that the refs are going to be up Wade's ass as usual and get whistle happy on X-mas.  I say 3-3 on this road trip.  But I hope I'm wrong.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 20, 2006, 11:33:27 AM
Atleast Kwame played well. Too bad it was on a night when Kobe was way off.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2006, 11:35:15 AM
Kobe was way off...That's when we need Odom the most, for nights like that...But yea, Kwame's back!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 20, 2006, 11:54:00 AM
Kobe as Bulls' go-to guy? Close (http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-061219smithlakers,1,337280.column?coll=cs-home-headlin es','66')
Lakers star admits he was eager to join team on rise after tough 2003-04 season

It could have happened, Kobe Bryant insists. He could have been a Bull, really wanted to be a Bull.

"We were looking at houses, we were looking at schools. We already were talking about a sign-and-trade," said Bryant, perhaps the premier individual star in the NBA today. "I liked the Bulls' direction."

No one ever will know for sure, and they insist in Los Angeles that Bryant never was going to leave, that at worst he would sign as a free agent with the Clippers.

But Bryant, who was here Tuesday night as the Lakers opened a six-game Eastern Conference trip, said he was a lot closer to becoming a Bull than anyone really believes in perhaps one of the great unexplored possibilities in the NBA.

It was after the 2003-04 season, when the Lakers' championship run had come apart badly with a Finals collapse against the Pistons. It seemed clear there was no saving the Bryant-Shaquille O'Neal relationship. Pat Riley even flew out and told the Lakers he would consider returning to coach if he could get Bryant and O'Neal back together. He couldn't even reach both.

Coach Phil Jackson was leaving and his relationship with Bryant had soured, and Bryant was wrung out over the attention in Los Angeles following his infamous sexual assault case in Colorado.

He sent word to the Bulls he was interested and Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager John Paxson flew out to Los Angeles to meet with Bryant and his representative.

Bryant insists he was serious, though he admits his wife, a Southern California native, was reluctant. But she also understood Bryant no longer could co-exist with O'Neal and, according to Bryant, agreed.

"She said, 'Go for it,'" Bryant said.

Bryant had his agent contact the Bulls to see if they would do a sign-and-trade deal with the Lakers.

The Bulls were at the salary cap and could offer only an exception deal starting at about $5 million. As a free agent of the Lakers, Bryant could sign the long term deal he eventually agreed to of $136 million over seven years. But the Clippers were convinced Bryant would jump the Lakers and sign with them. They printed a jersey with his name on it for a signing news conference they believed would occur. They had made several trades to create contract room for a big deal, like the Lakers did a few years before for O'Neal when he left Orlando.

Bulls sources confirm Bryant's agent did follow up and ask the Bulls if they would agree to a sign-and-trade deal, and Bryant sent word he would approach the Lakers to make the deal or threaten to leave for nothing. It would enable Bryant to get $100 million from the Bulls and the Lakers to recoup some young talent.

The notion was with Bryant gone, O'Neal would remain. The Bulls had some short-term and expiring contracts to send along, like those for Scottie Pippen and Eddie Robinson, and players they wanted to deal among Jamal Crawford, Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler. Paxson had not been a big fan of any of them as a broadcaster and subsequently traded all when he became general manager. But one or both of the big guys might have remained and teamed with Bryant. Who knows what could have happened?

A few days later, O'Neal asked to be traded.

The Lakers had made their choice. Bryant quickly resigned and O'Neal was traded to the Miami Heat.

Urban legend? Hollywood fiction? A real possibility? Not even the Bulls know for sure, but it is interesting to contemplate, What if the Bulls had gotten that one go-to star they appear still to need?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2006, 12:05:26 PM
^^All talk. he was closest to signing with the Clippers, but like Jerry West told him, he was a Laker at heart and should/would stay that way for his whole career...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 20, 2006, 12:09:25 PM
Imagine if the Lakers would've kept Shaq and Kobe would've went to the Clippers. Now that would've been a REAL battle for L.A. and I'm sure David Stern would've made that the yearly Christmas game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2006, 12:11:24 PM
Imagine if the Lakers would've kept Shaq and Kobe would've went to the Clippers. Now that would've been a REAL battle for L.A. and I'm sure David Stern would've made that the yearly Christmas game.



THANK GOD some shit like that never happened...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 20, 2006, 07:25:30 PM
Wow what a come back down by 12 point bustin 3 in 4qtr what a great win' radsmanovic hittting 3 and MO events doing the damn thing everybody play well...

LMFAO @ Radsmanovic doing that dance when he hit that three pointers.

FINALS 111 TO 94

17~9

L'UP

GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 20, 2006, 07:58:24 PM
^Yeah, LMAO @ Vlad...but Vlad, Andrew, Sasha, & Mo stepped up, good game...& they really came through in the 4th, wow... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 20, 2006, 08:12:30 PM
^Yeah, LMAO @ Vlad...but Vlad, Andrew, Sasha, & Mo stepped up, good game...& they really came through in the 4th, wow... 8)
yep they all did..next we got the nets at 5:00pm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2006, 09:04:42 PM
LMAO...Vlad Rad did the Borat dance...Amazing comeback by our young guys, that's our future ya'll!...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 20, 2006, 11:34:56 PM
Key: Lakers' bench outscored its Minnesota counterparts 51-19.
I'm loving it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 21, 2006, 01:21:55 AM
Lakers Defeat Timberwolves
The Lakers fell behind by as many as 12, but used a huge fourth quarter to rally past the Timberwolves 111-94 on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant led all scorers with 24 points and the Lakers outscored the Wolves 34-7 in the fourth en route to the victory. Vladimir Radmanovic added 17 points, while Maurice Evans added 15
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 21, 2006, 03:14:07 AM
That shit was funny when Vlad did that dance after he made a 3  :laugh:

Props to the bench...they were amazing in the 4th quarter :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 21, 2006, 03:46:08 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 21, 2006, 04:55:37 AM
^^  ;D  8)
________

Highlight Mix: Lakers @ T'Wolves - 12/20/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bgkfwl

Song: Fabolous - Tit 4 Tat (feat. Pharrell
_____________________________
"I Miss California" - Kobe before the game started

http://rapidshare.com/files/8351797/Kobe_-_I_miss_California.avi.html

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 21, 2006, 10:48:57 AM
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WTF? :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 21, 2006, 10:52:50 AM
^^LMAO...It's the Borat walk.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 21, 2006, 12:03:53 PM
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That the lakers dance 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 21, 2006, 12:16:13 PM
Gilbert Arenas Blog About Kobe Bryant


I did it last year. I did it this year. Two weeks in a row. Me and Kobe Bryant was the only players to do it last year.

You know, at the end of the day, all the shots that I take I practice. It’s not like I just go into the game just throwing up shots. I work hard. I’m in the gym every day. I practice my shots. Before every game I shoot 100 threes. You know, I get to the gym, I shoot 100 threes so I feel comfortable taking the shots I take.

Out of that whole game I probably took two bad shots. And, for me not to have a conscience? You’re right. When you’re an assassin, you don’t have a conscience. At the end of the day I thought he didn’t have a conscience, but I guess he does.

For the best player in the league to downplay what I did … I guess, I don’t know. I give him all the respect in the world. He is the No. 1 player in the league, by far. It’s like that. You don’t need to try to shadow box my 60. It was one of them nights when I was clicking and everything was going in so, I ended up having 60. That’s all there is to it.

How can you go back at a guy who scores 45 every night? You can’t. There’s no point of it. There’s no point.

We know who he is.

I know who he is.

I’m a big fan, I’m one of his No. 1 fans, so there’s no point in even throwing shots at him.

With a player like him, he just wants that challenge. I know he is going to be ready for Game 2 in Washington. With a player like him, it was his home crowd, they lost. He’s just that fierce competitor. He doesn’t want to get out-showed. He’s the one who everybody’s afraid of. And he’s right.


My Fans
I had 85 people at the game. You know, most of them came to see Kobe. It was just great because it was just one of those games. I’m not a guy who wants to score 50-60. Every time I had a chance to score 50, I didn’t. My previous career high was 47, and that was in three periods. I’m not one of those players. But, that night, I had to.
When you shoot 27 free throws, I don’t think those shots are bad because most of them are layups.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 21, 2006, 04:53:26 PM
Arenas seems like a cool humble guy. I think Kobe was just a bit bitter over the loss, I'm sure he feels shitty about what he said now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 21, 2006, 05:00:06 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 22, 2006, 12:10:16 AM
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Kobe: "man stop frontin...you know you wanna join the team
Garnett: "not until Turiaf gives me my number"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 22, 2006, 01:38:51 AM

21 December 2006 - New York City, NY - Los Angeles Lakers "Miracle on 138th Street" event, a food distribution program in Harlem, New York City, USA, 21 December 2006. Photo Credit: David Brabyn/Sipa Press






Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant gives an interview








Kobe Bryant (C) hugs a fan during the "Miracle on 138th Street" event
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 22, 2006, 11:24:21 AM
Man, I HATE Tape Delay! >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 22, 2006, 04:21:38 PM
 
 
Fri,
Dec 22  Lakers @ New Jersey 
4:30 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Mon,
Dec 25  Lakers @ Miami 
11:30 am (TV: ABC) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Wed,
Dec 27  Lakers @ Orlando 
4:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Fri,
Dec 29  Lakers @ Charlotte 
4:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 22, 2006, 04:24:28 PM
That's 3 outta 4 games on tape-delay. :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 22, 2006, 09:11:57 PM
The Lakers took a 13-point lead with 2:57 left in the fourth quarter but needed to hold off a fierce Nets rally to nab a 99-95 victory Friday, their third straight on the road. Kobe Bryant finished with 21 points and a season-high 11 assists, while Brian Cook had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Rookie Jordan Farmar scored five of his 10 points in the final frame.

18~9 8) keep that shit going up ya herad
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 22, 2006, 09:25:58 PM
KCAL fucked up big time at the end of the game. They didn't show the last 30 seconds or so and they replayed Kobe missing the three. I thought I had deja vu. Damn KCAL  >:(

At least we won.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 22, 2006, 09:35:38 PM
next we got the fuckin heat in xmas days'this should be a good games plus shaq bitch ass aint playing'we should we by 15 at least...L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 22, 2006, 10:51:05 PM
Can't wait for the Xmas game, even if it's w/o Shaq... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 22, 2006, 11:10:50 PM
good win for the lakers.This little stretch will make this team stronger for the near future.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 23, 2006, 12:54:41 AM
Smush Parker
28 Minutes
13 Points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT)
2 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Steal, 1 Turnover

Jordan Farmar
19 Minutes
10 Points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-0 FT)
2 Rebounds, 5 Assist, 0 Steals, 0 Turnovers

 :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 23, 2006, 11:53:32 AM
K-CAL is a piece of shit with their tape-delays!...At least we won though, I listened on the radio LIVE, no K-Cal fuck ups...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 23, 2006, 02:05:03 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 23, 2006, 02:23:15 PM
Lakers telecasts proving to be a big ratings winner

'Tis the season to be jolly, particularly if you're a Lakers fan.

Although the team began its current six-game trip Tuesday with a 94-89 loss to the Chicago Bulls, it was a different story Wednesday night.

In one of their best wins of the year, a cast of mostly reserves starred in a comeback victory against Minnesota — a game in which the Lakers outscored the Timberwolves, 34-7, in the fourth quarter.

Tonight, the Lakers, who trail the red-hot Phoenix Suns by only two games in the Pacific Division, play at New Jersey. Channel 9 will televise the game at 5:30, a delay of one hour. It's the first of eight Eastern games Channel 9 will show delayed this season.

The Lakers don't play over the weekend, but on Sunday's 8:30 edition of ESPN's "SportsCenter," Kobe Bryant is featured on the weekly "Sunday Conversation" segment.

On Christmas Day, ABC's gift to Lakers fans is a national telecast of their matchup against the defending champion Miami Heat. Mike Breen and Mark Jackson will be the game announcers, Michele Tafoya the sideline reporter, and Dan Patrick will serve as the host of the half-hour pregame show, which will begin at 11 a.m.

Then the Lakers conclude their six-game trip with Orlando next Wednesday and Charlotte next Friday. Channel 9, now in its 30th year of televising the Lakers, again will televise those two games on a delay.

The station tape-delays games in the Eastern time zone that are not on national television in order to give fans a chance to get home from work. Also, the later start time generally means higher ratings.

The Lakers on Channel 9 are averaging a 5.4 rating with a 9 share, up 32% from a 4.1 and 7 share at this point last season and the highest rating since the 2003-04 season.

Channel 9's pregame show, "LTV," features host Alan Massengale and analyst James Worthy, who are in their eighth season together. The show is averaging a 2.1 rating with a 4 share, up 31% from a 1.6 and 3 share.

Worthy, who majored in radio-television at North Carolina, has proved to be a natural for television. He has the voice, and he knows the game. Some thought he might get into coaching after retiring from the Lakers in 1994.

"This is ideal for me," Worthy said the other night. "Coaching would have been too time consuming."

Besides the TV work, Worthy is senior vice president of RP & Associates, a creative marketing and advertising company in Hermosa Beach — and he's now a full-time dad. Divorced since 1996, he said he has custody of daughters Sable, 16, and Sierra, 14.

There was a time Worthy's daughters didn't know a lot about their father. He said when he took Sierra to a Britney Spears concert at Staples Center four years ago, Sierra pointed up at Worthy's retired No. 42 jersey and said, "Hey, Dad, someone has the same name as us."

"I told her, 'No, that's me, I used to play for the Lakers,' " Worthy said.

Pat McClenahan, senior vice president and station manager for Channel 2 and Channel 9, said of Worthy: "There's a reason he's called Big Game James. When the spotlight is on him, he performs."

McClenahan also called Worthy "a great ambassador" for the Lakers and Channel 9.

"All you have to do is walk around Staples Center and see how he treats everyone and how he treats our clients to see what I mean," McClenahan said.

Worthy came to Channel 9 in 1999 after a stint at FSN on its national news show. "LTV" producer Lou Cook, who worked with Worthy at FSN, said he has blossomed as an analyst at Channel 9.

"The key was letting James be James," Cook said. "He knows the game as well as anyone."

While the Lakers have done well on Channel 9 this season, they have done equally well on FSN West, where the game telecasts are averaging a 3.4 and the "Lakers Live" pregame show a 1.1, an increase of 30% over last season. Those ratings are lower than Channel 9 because FSN West is available only in cable and satellite homes.

The marquee analyst on FSN's pregame show in recent years has been Jack Haley, whose playing career doesn't quite match up to Worthy's, to say the least. But Paul Westphal has been added to the cast, and many observers believe that has helped that show. Bill Walton is one of those observers.

"Paul is the best new analyst on television," the former Bruin said of the former Trojan.

FSN earlier this year dropped its "Southern California Sports Reports" in favor of putting more effort into shows such as "Lakers Live," "Clippers Live" and "Dodgers Live."

"Our research has shown that what our viewers want is more on our local teams," said Steve Simpson, the general manager of FSN West and FSN Prime Ticket. "Our business model is to be the top local station for all our teams."

The FSN show, with Bill Macdonald as host, has a crew of 27, counting seven on-air people. The Channel 9 show, which also includes Lakers public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter, has a crew about one-third that size.

Yet people from both shows say there is no rivalry.

"Both James and I used to work with a lot of the people over there," Massengale said. "They're all our friends."

Said Worthy: "I'm the one who recommended Jack Haley for that job."

Haley said he had lost his job as an assistant coach with the Nets when head coach John Calipari and his staff were fired in 1999. Haley then returned to Southern California to be close to his father, who was dying of cancer.

"James and I were playing golf one day, and he said he wasn't happy at FSN," Haley said. "He said he'd put in a word for me, and he did."

Channel 9's McClenahan agreed there is no competition between his station and FSN when it comes to the Lakers.

"It's not like the NFL pregame wars, where they are going head-to-head," he said. "As far as I'm concerned, the more they promote the Lakers, the better it is for us."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-tvcol22dec22,1,5331721.column?page=2&coll=la-headlines-pe-sports
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 23, 2006, 10:35:50 PM
GO LAKERS^ fuck da HEAT :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 24, 2006, 02:39:09 AM
Highlight Mix: Lakers @ Nets - 12/22/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/0jumko

Song: Kurtis Blow - Basketball
____________________________________

The Bench played great again...hopefully they could play like that the rest of the season  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 24, 2006, 06:38:56 AM
I love the way we play , each player step it up and play with great confidence... this roster IS our future (well with maybe one or two changes...). We seems to score at will and when Lamar comes back, it's gonna be scaring for the opponents, regarding there is room for improvments in some sectors (D , turnovers)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 25, 2006, 11:45:36 AM
DISGUSTING reffing to start the game, I hope the whole game isn't like this... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 25, 2006, 02:37:49 PM
this was some bullshit games'this damn refs be making to many calls they came out lazy to play...next games dec31 this games going crack haha L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 25, 2006, 02:40:48 PM
^I know the Wade calls are expected, but wow...too many "phantom" fouls...I'm glad I've got the mute button; they can talk about how Wade scored so many points compared to the Lakers, but if Kobe does it during a game, he's selfish and not passing to his teammates but clearly he does...by now I know that it's expected for them to talk about Kobe like that but it gets annoying hearing that point being said every time Kobe scores a lot of points...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 25, 2006, 02:54:01 PM
^I know the Wade calls are expected, but wow...too many "phantom" fouls...I'm glad I've got the mute button; they can talk about how Wade scored so many points compared to the Lakers, but if Kobe does it during a game, he's selfish and not passing to his teammates but clearly he does...by now I know that it's expected for them to talk about Kobe like that but it gets annoying hearing that point being said every time Kobe scores a lot of points...
yep kobe was passing the ball alot...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 25, 2006, 04:39:23 PM
^I know the Wade calls are expected, but wow...too many "phantom" fouls...I'm glad I've got the mute button; they can talk about how Wade scored so many points compared to the Lakers, but if Kobe does it during a game, he's selfish and not passing to his teammates but clearly he does...by now I know that it's expected for them to talk about Kobe like that but it gets annoying hearing that point being said every time Kobe scores a lot of points...

Oh they were on Wade's dick the whole game! Even when the ball wasn't in his hands it was all Wade talk. The thing that pisses me off about that is I remember Kobe at that age, he was just as good (if not better) than Wade is now. Yet when he played he was "selfish", "a ball hog", and "ruining the team". Wade on the other hand is "reminiscent of Jordan", "such a great guy on & off the court" and all this other crap. I know I sound like a bitter fan but whatever. The we-love-Wade crap is becoming too common.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on December 25, 2006, 04:44:35 PM
NBA- Nothing But Actors. David Stern needs that new poster boy for the league and it is between LeBron and D-Wade. Just the way it is unfortunately.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 25, 2006, 08:12:10 PM
Kobe Bryant and Co. got off to a slow start and could not recover in Monday afternoon's 101-85 defeat in Miami. Bryant scored 12 of his team-high 16 points after halftime and Ronny Turiaf added 13 with seven rebounds off the bench for the Lakers, who continue their six-game road trip in Orlando on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 25, 2006, 10:07:34 PM
Bad game for the Lakers but we'll bounce back, win the next 2 road games and go back to staples with a better record then we did comin in to this 6 game road trip. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 27, 2006, 01:04:40 PM
Game Info: 7:00 pm EST Wed Dec 27, 2006 TV: KCAL9 LTV with James Worthy, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers hope to bounce back from a fairly unpleasant Christmas as they meet the Orlando Magic on Wednesday."You have to let it go," said Bryant, one of the NBA's top scorers at 27.3 points per game. "It was disappointing, but we have two more games on this trip. It's a long season. We are 18-10. Now it is time to move on."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2006, 01:05:41 PM
Tape-delay, again!!! >:( :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 27, 2006, 01:08:17 PM
The Lakers continue their East Coast swing tonight as they visit the Orlando Magic. Orlando currently sits atop the Southeast division standings at 17-12. Dwight Howard leads the Magic in both scoring (17ppg) and rebounding (12.7ppg). Tip-off is scheduled for 4pm (PST). Local TV coverage will be tape delayed by KCAL/9 until 5:30pm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 27, 2006, 02:24:30 PM
(http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/574/jnbfxhtrtdhhhhhhhhhhhhhwc8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Date: Dec 27, 2006 2:01 PM 
Subject Kobe hosted a Charity at Walt Disney World
Body:

Kobe Bryant held an event at Disney World tonight through his Vivo Foundation, playing host to 20 kids from Miami and Orlando and bringing his family along for the fun and a group dinner.

Here is Bryant with daughter Natalia cheering him on in front of the other guests

Kobe Bryant is a great guy for doing what he does for the community and the fans
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 27, 2006, 02:56:22 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/3_fv_sQS_Oc
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 27, 2006, 05:34:46 PM
the games is bout to start 8) L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 27, 2006, 07:56:15 PM
I missed the first half but the Lakers played flawless in the 2nd half. Who light that fire under Smush Parker tonight?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2006, 08:15:26 PM
Lets get rid of Smush! ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 27, 2006, 08:31:36 PM
Smush was on that Kush that's why he came out like Super Smush.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 27, 2006, 08:54:48 PM
yessss we won 19~10 i missed the 3 and 4 qtr im going watch it when they show it at 1:00am 8)

Lakers Triumph Over Magic
Los Angeles trailed by one at halftime, but poured in 60 points in the final two quarters to grab a 106-93 win in Orlando on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 27 points and dished out seven assists. Smush Parker paced the other four Lakers in double digits with 20 points and Andrew Bynum added 13 on 6-for-8 shooting in just 14 minutes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 27, 2006, 10:08:45 PM
Props to the Lakers for winning tonight...Smush & Bynum played real well, next up is Bobcats on Friday... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on December 28, 2006, 08:19:32 AM
I was really impressed with Sasha last night. I was wondering what was wrong with him earlier as he has given us nothing up to this point. Last night he came out with some serious energy and that spark was what turned this game around in my opinion.

If Sasha can give us that every game, that would be awesome. Just play with some energy and chill on the wild 3's and we'll be good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 28, 2006, 01:16:38 PM
Lets get rid of Smush! ::)

Lol please don't act like he plays like that every night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 28, 2006, 01:26:45 PM
Lets get rid of Smush! ::)

Lol please don't act like he plays like that every night.


Of course he's not an 18 point quarter guy every night, but the fact that he is even capable of doing something like that alone shows how ignorant some of our fans our, saying we need to get rid of him, etc. etc...I'm as big a Farmar supporter as anyone, and I too want him starting soon, but to say "get rid of Smush!" is just flat out ridiculous...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 28, 2006, 03:13:15 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 28, 2006, 03:18:12 PM
Highlight Mix: Lakers @ Magic - 12/27/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/2enq5j

Song: Kanye West - Two Words (feat. Mos Def, Freeway & The Harlem Boys Choir)


Kobe Blocks Jameer Nelson:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/4mv2ms


Bynum's Dunk:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/vo4b21
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on December 28, 2006, 10:29:34 PM
Lets get rid of Smush! ::)

Lol please don't act like he plays like that every night.


Of course he's not an 18 point quarter guy every night, but the fact that he is even capable of doing something like that alone shows how ignorant some of our fans our, saying we need to get rid of him, etc. etc...I'm as big a Farmar supporter as anyone, and I too want him starting soon, but to say "get rid of Smush!" is just flat out ridiculous...PeACe

Word.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 29, 2006, 01:37:48 AM
Here's is the answer why Turiaf doesn't play more


Turiaf's Hips an Issue

The Lakers like what Ronny Turiaf brings and how he seems to be productive whenever he gets the opportunity.

But Turiaf doesn't get to play on a regular basis, and the reason is twofold.

He is behind centers Kwame Brown and Andrew Bynum as the third-string center. He is behind Lamar Odom, Brian Cook and Vladimir Radmanovic at power forward.

But another reason Turiaf's minutes are so sporadic is because he has problems with his hips when he plays too much.

"Some of it is minutes," Jackson said. "He was hurting (Tuesday in practice) from what he did (Monday against Miami), so we look at that and say what is the activity level if he was a day-in and day-out player. We'll have to measure that at the end of the season as to what can possibly be done."

Turiaf didn't play Wednesday night against the Magic, and it is becoming difficult to gauge how to play him.

"If he has a lot of running in practice or a lot of ... minutes in a game, he's probably going to be a little bit stiff the next day," Jackson said
http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_28.3a3fbb6.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 29, 2006, 05:21:40 AM
Like i said Phil is not stupid. Poor Ronny. But hey, it's already a miracle he's playing!! I praied for him, thank God he's safe and happy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 29, 2006, 10:35:37 AM
^^Yea, pretty much what I though...We got Charlotte tonight (FUCKING TAPE DELAYED AGAIN!! >:()
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 29, 2006, 10:40:23 AM
^^ I hope we'll come focus and play hard in this game, we better take this game seriously coz the Bobcats have beaten some good teams at home..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 29, 2006, 10:42:53 AM
Yea, and Gerald Wallace has been going off lately...If we can contain him, we have a really good shot at this game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 29, 2006, 01:27:58 PM
Lamar Odom update...kinda

Still Without Odom

Jackson said Odom, who is recovering from a moderate medial collateral sprain in his right knee, will return some time in mid-January.

Odom missed his eighth straight game.

Jackson said he is not worried about the burden his team has with Odom out.

"We kind of like it, to see if someone can develop in this process while Lamar is out," Jackson said. "If we can get a player to step up on his game, that would be really helpful."

link: http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_28.3a3fbb6.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on December 29, 2006, 06:58:13 PM
damn games in double OT!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 29, 2006, 07:15:06 PM
^triple-ot. i need the lakers to end this shiet so i can go.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 29, 2006, 07:36:20 PM
Wow Kobe fouls out again? When is the last time any other superstar has fouled out? Especially in an intense game like this?

That ruins my mood. I'm out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on December 29, 2006, 07:42:13 PM
yea i wanna see the highlights from the game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on December 29, 2006, 08:14:28 PM
DAMN U BASTARDS! ITS ON TAPE DELAY OVER HERE AND U GUYS JUST RUINED IT FOR ME!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 30, 2006, 01:31:54 AM
"It's sad that you've got to say we won or lost a game over a fumble," said Brown, who left the arena with his hand in ice. "The second pass wasn't even catchable."

"We're going to feed him some Butterfingers on the flight home just so he can feel the effects of it," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "There was certainly some disappointment in the ability or non-ability of Kwame to complete plays that we thought were big plays for us."


The Lakers wanted Brown to jump the screen-and-roll play, but he hedged too often and Felton got free of Parker and was able to find Okafor repeatedly for dunks and layups.

Brown calls the Lakers the "worst screen-and-roll defensive team in the league."

"What has to change is guys got to start giving up themselves and rotating over," Brown said. "Stop making excuses. When you can just pull the big guy out of the paint and get the big man a layup that's setting the screen, that's not right. Something is not right. I don't know what it is and I'm not a coach."

His teammates, however, don't sound forgiving.

"You dog him a little bit," Bryant said. "You let him know. You ride him a little bit, but he's a key part of this team and he knows that we know that and he'll bounce back."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 30, 2006, 02:57:20 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 30, 2006, 03:06:58 AM
VERY VERY VERY disappointing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 30, 2006, 03:08:19 AM
Kwame is that nigga.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 30, 2006, 03:09:19 AM
Brown calls the Lakers the "worst screen-and-roll defensive team in the league."

Nothing new. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on December 30, 2006, 04:20:19 AM
 :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 30, 2006, 08:42:30 AM
Very disappointing loss...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 30, 2006, 08:48:00 AM
Brown calls the Lakers the "worst screen-and-roll defensive team in the league."

Nothing new. :-\
We were much better last year at this point of the season... I didn't see a great D effort by us this year, outside the 3th QT against SAS.. the way others teams are setting up a screen of the top of the key then the  guards easily go to the hoop or rise up for an uncontested jump shot REALLY pissed me off... Wade just did that like 15 times against us.. it's all about D help..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 30, 2006, 09:34:13 AM
I was referring to the Shaq era. You know what i'm talking about. The games vs Parker, vs Bibby, vs all those type of players.... DAMN!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 30, 2006, 12:12:53 PM
Stupid loss, but Bobcats were obviously pumped for this one...Still, 3-3 without Odom is not a terrible road trip at all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 30, 2006, 12:15:49 PM
Our screen-and-roll defense has gotten MUCH WORSE since Odom got injured... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 30, 2006, 12:40:04 PM
^^^^ yep Lamar quickness and height allow him to switch on different players on the court...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 30, 2006, 01:32:11 PM
^^yea, and screen-and-roll defense has been a point of emphasis for this season...We were improving at it until Lamar's injury, but it's good that we're figuring things out without him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 30, 2006, 04:50:43 PM
Damn Sasha is like the whipping boy of the team. First there was Bynum with the "give me the fuckin ball" comment, then Maurice Evans gave him an earfull in the Heat game, now Turiaf had to get at him...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcwAFRnIL50
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 31, 2006, 08:05:27 PM
Kwame got hurt...he's probaly out a couple weeks  :( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 31, 2006, 08:53:09 PM
^^Is that confirmed? What are they saying exactly?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 31, 2006, 09:00:48 PM
You gotta love Kobe. 35 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assist, 1 steal. Only 1 turnover and only 2 attempted free-throws. Not bad for the '3rd best player in the league' right?  ::)

Kwame isn't out for weeks for sure. They said the same thing about Nowitzki and he was back the next game. We just gotta wait and see.

Happy new years knee-grows.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 31, 2006, 09:15:11 PM
Yea, they also said the same for Mihm, and he was out for more than a season!...FUCK!!!! Another one of my fantasy players too (that makes Odom AND Melo ANDDD Kwame)...Shit looked viscious too, hopefully he bounced back REAL soon...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 31, 2006, 09:19:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch/v/8npA-fqJUi8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 01, 2007, 11:09:17 AM
Well , hopefully Kwame will be back soon.... but I have to laugh at what I read on  some Lakers forums, they were clowning him  for wasting some assists, saying he's not even a starter player caliber and now they 're all wondering and crying who's gonna D on the big men  :grumpy: :grumpy:


And lol at this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHt_vVUU9Co
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 01, 2007, 01:04:18 PM
lol at this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHt_vVUU9Co

Luke Walton looked like he had no idea what was going on
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 01, 2007, 03:05:08 PM
Well , hopefully Kwame will be back soon.... but I have to laugh at what I read on  some Lakers forums, they were clowning him  for wasting some assists, saying he's not even a starter player caliber and now they 're all wondering and crying who's gonna D on the big men  :grumpy: :grumpy:


And lol at this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHt_vVUU9Co

Most of the fans on other Laker forums hate every Laker not named Kobe. Not suprising. Kwame is invuable to this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 01, 2007, 03:23:34 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 01, 2007, 03:46:45 PM
Anyone know what's up with Aaron McKie? I remember last month the announcer said he was suited up and would play if Phil put him in. After that he's been in a suit & tie every night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 01, 2007, 09:35:20 PM
Highlight Mix: 76ers @ Lakers -  12/31/06

http://www.sendspace.com/file/snz4tz

Song: Pharrell - You Can Do It Too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 02, 2007, 12:21:57 PM
Well , hopefully Kwame will be back soon.... but I have to laugh at what I read on  some Lakers forums, they were clowning him  for wasting some assists, saying he's not even a starter player caliber and now they 're all wondering and crying who's gonna D on the big men  :grumpy: :grumpy:


And lol at this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHt_vVUU9Co

Most of the fans on other Laker forums hate every Laker not named Kobe. Not suprising. Kwame is invuable to this team.


That's exactly how I feel about some of the Laker fans here sometimes...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 02, 2007, 01:23:23 PM
Kwame Update
Los Angeles Lakers center Kwame Brown expects to be out several weeks because of a severely sprained left ankle. He was injured Sunday night and joins Chris Mihm and Lamar Odom on the sidelines. Lakers spokesman John Black said Tuesday that Brown will be reassessed in 10 days to two weeks.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 03, 2007, 12:03:44 AM
Looks like Shaq will be back in time to play the Lakers. Gee how convenient. He's back just in time to play the Lakers without Odom & Kwame. I hope Bynum owns him again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 03, 2007, 05:26:21 AM
Lakers.com recently sat down with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak to discuss the 2006-2007 season.

Lakers.com: What's the biggest side effect of Lamar being out?
Mitch: Well, the negative is that he does so much for our team as a facilitator in terms of getting shots and making plays for other players, not just himself. He's averaging 17-18 points a game so in that regard he can score, but what he really does is create opportunities for other players, guys like Luke and Smush, or Brian Cook, Radmanovic to get open looks because Lamar's first instinct is to drive and when you have a player of his size and ability drive toward the basket, defenses normally collapse and that means somebody else is open. Certainly as our leading rebounding we miss his rebounding and our rebounding efficiency reflects his absence in the time that he has been out. He has emerged as a silent leader on the team, so those are the things that we miss the most. I guess if there is a silver lining, guys that couldn't get on the court very often, like Brian Cook and Radmanovic because of our depth and because of Luke Walton's play, they're getting minutes and they're getting confidence and game legs so provided we can continue to win games at some sort of a pace, to keep us above water, then when Lamar comes back, we'll probably be better off.

Lakers Rebounding Efficiency

 Offensive Defensive Total
Player Pre-Injury Post-Injury Pre-Injury Post-Injury Pre-Injury Post-Injury
Lakers Team 0.0456 0.0380 0.1240 0.1136 0.1696 0.1517
L. Odom 0.0352 NA 0.1948 NA 0.2300 NA
A. Bynum 0.0639 0.0686 0.2291 0.2127 0.2930 0.2813
B. Cook 0.1311 0.0701 0.1223 0.2044 0.2534 0.2745
J. Farmar 0.0153 0.0062 0.0826 0.0682 0.0978 0.0744
K. Brown 0.0909 0.0815 0.1612 0.1125 0.2521 0.1939
K. Bryant 0.0218 0.0116 0.1013 0.1330 0.1232 0.1446
L. Walton 0.0386 0.0475 0.1004 0.1051 0.1390 0.1526
M. Evans 0.0691 0.0223 0.0553 0.0893 0.1243 0.1116
R. Turiaf 0.0795 0.1118 0.1530 0.1118 0.2325 0.2237
S. Parker 0.0186 0.0147 0.0610 0.0476 0.0797 0.0623
S. Vujacic 0.0270 0.0401 0.0810 0.0902 0.1080 0.1302
V. Radmanovic 0.0876 0.0248 0.1257 0.1291 0.2133 0.1540
Lakers.com: How do you measure rebounding efficiency?
Mitch: There are a couple of ways to do it. You can look at players individually and gauge their rebounding efficiency year to year. We normally break it down to rebounds per minute, in other words, how many minutes does a player play before he gets one defensive rebound or one offensive rebound, but in this regard it's really team rebounding. You look how you did as a team before Lamar left, offensively, defensively and total, and then you compare it to where you are today and then you can see the impact his absence has had on our rebounding.

Lakers.com: Specifically, how has Lamar's absence affected Luke Walton's game?
Mitch: Well I touched on it a minute ago, he has, because of his ability to drive and create opportunities for himself, defenses collapse on him and that leaves players that are open, guys like Luke and Brian and Radmanovic and even Smush. With Kobe we have a guy that can do that, but with Lamar we have 2 guys that can do it. I think Luke's efficiency is not the same offensively as it was before Lamar got hurt, but that's just an adjustment period and over the course of next 2 to 3 weeks as long as Lamar is out we'll just have to make the adjustment.

 Lakers.com: What does Brian Cook bring to a game vs. what Vladimir Radmanovic brings to a game, since they are filling in for Lamar?
Mitch: I think they are similar in that they are both about 6'10" and they are both great shooters. I think Brian may have a quicker release and I think Vlade can put the ball on the floor a little bit better than Brian can, and get to the rim and finish. In our game last night he drove baseline and dunked the ball with 2 hands. You don't see Brian do that as much. I think Brian may be a better a rebounder, he's got a bit of an edge to him that maybe Radmanovic doesn't, a little bit of a nasty edge and I think if you can control it that it is a useful thing. Similar type players, but their differences are there, just subtle in nature.

Lakers.com: Are you pleased with how they have filled in since Lamar has been out?
Mitch: Yes, yes absolutely. As I mentioned before, they weren't getting much time before Lamar got hurt and you always tell players that aren't playing much, because they want to play, and as a general manager it's my job every now and then, when you recognize that a guy is down, to bring a guy into the office and talk to him a little bit. What you tell those guys is, "Listen, just stay ready, stay professional, stay ready, it's an 82 game season and over the course of a season you are going to get a chance. Knock on wood no one gets hurt, but people do get hurt, there could be foul trouble, some guy could get the flu right before the game and if you're not ready, then you're not going to perform and that's your chance. So just stay ready and you're going to get your chance." No one expected or is happy about Lamar going down, fortunately he'll be back soon, I don't know if that's 2 weeks or 4 weeks, but he will be back, but here's their chance, here's their chance to step in. And I think they've done well, they've both done well and like I mentioned, when Lamar gets back, I think we'll be a better team.

 Lakers.com: Now after 30 games, how do you assess the development of our younger players?
Mitch: I think that our younger players are ahead of the curve, I really do. Nobody expected Jordan Farmar to be in the rotation. At 19 years old, we liked what he did at UCLA and we liked his post season work-outs and we thought maybe a year or two down the road he'd be able to help us. Andrew Bynum had a good summer, but not a great summer and his training camp was good but not great. Due to injury, to Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown, he was thrust in to starting position and he got invaluable experience and he produced and got a lot of confidence. Now that Kwame's healthy, Andrew is where he should be, which is, at 19 years old, coming off the bench and taking advantage of the second level players that come in at that time and he can be effective against those guys and continue to get confidence. Having said that, he has gone against a couple of front line players in this league and done really well. For example Yao Ming and Tim Duncan, so I think Andrew is ahead of the curve as well. We thought that if Chris Mihm were healthy, Andrew this season would certainly play more than last year, but he probably wouldn't have been our starter or the first guy off the bench. But Chris is gone (with injury) and Kwame is back and Andrew has seized the moment. And he deserves to play, provided his energy level, his competitive nature and his intensity stays the same. Once he loses that he's going to go back to the bench and not play. That's the hardest part about this league is getting up for 82 games, back-to-backs, games you don't feel like playing, when you step on the court after traveling all day, whether it's weather or flight problems, as a professional, no matter how tired you are, when you step on the court and the lights are on you have to flip the switch and be competitive and ready to play. That's the point we try to get across to him, because there was a period there about a month ago when he was going through the motions, but he's back on track now. I would love to see Ronny Turiaf play more, but it looks like now that he is going to be a specialist and provide a boost to us when we need a boost, when there's foul trouble, someone else getting hurt, but we think Ronny has been a very productive young player as well. Ronny is a little bit older; he's 23 so I wouldn't consider him to be in the same category as Jordan and Andrew, who are both 19. Everybody's young, I think you're talking about those 3, but everybody's young. Sasha's 22, Cook is 25, Luke is 26, Kwame is 24.

 Lakers.com: How does the addition of AI change the face of the western conference?
Mitch: We don't know, that's an experiment that many people are curious about, including myself. Apparently it has created an awful lot of excitement in Denver. I'm happy for AI, because like a lot of players, when you're with one city that has had mixed success you're sometimes taken for granted. This organization, we've had great success and I don't think Kobe is taken for granted at all, but I think in Philadelphia AI has been taken for granted. He brought a lot of that on himself, missing events, showing up late, the controversies, press conferences that didn't go well so maybe it was time for him to go somewhere. Based on his reception in Denver, it seems that he has found a place where people are going to appreciate him and it might revitalize his career. The big question is when Carmelo comes back, how are these 2 guys going to coexist. Allen has been around the block, so I think he knows how to try and make it work, but the question is can he pull it off.

Lakers.com: How does AI mesh with Coach George Karl's coaching style?
Mitch: George has coached some of the more volatile personalities in this league. I played with George in college for one season when I was a freshman and he was a senior, so I know him very well. He's a little different, he's a brilliant coach in terms of X's and O's. Players love to play with him. He coached one of the more volatile players in the league, Gary Payton, for many years up in Seattle, so I don't think that is going to be a problem for George. George does like practice, he does like players to practice, and I wouldn't be surprised that every coach feels the same way, because that is how you get better. I don’t know how much Allen practices or doesn't practice. And he's going to be a leader too. A team I played on in Washington many years ago had a guy that probably shouldn't have practiced because his knees were so bad in Wes Unseld. A couple of guys, if they saw Wes not practice, they wouldn't practice, so Wes would practice just to make sure that everyone else was practicing. If he didn't; we only had 11 guys on a team at that time, and one other guy didn't, then we couldn't practice because we would only have 9 guys. So it's important that your leader sets an example in practice. We'll see how that plays out. But if there's a coach in this league that is flexible enough and experienced enough to deal with a guy like Allen Iverson, it would be George.

Lakers.com: As an organization, how do we react to the Nuggets and the Knicks situation?
Mitch: We have no comment, it had nothing to do with us.

Lakers.com: In terms of our players, what do we to steer clear of that situation ever involving us?
Mitch: We talk to the players before the season starts, I address the group and before the playoffs start, I address the group. And that part is mandated by the NBA. Then we go through the rules and it's very clear. If you aren't on the court and then you step on to the court, it's an automatic suspension; the only people allowed on the court other than the 10 players are the coaches. They're reminded what the rules are and what an incident like that can do to their career. As a former player, there are certain things that take place and it happens so quickly, I am not so sure that you could ever eliminate a skirmish on the court, that's just the nature of competition and players in close contact with each other. But you would hope that it would be confined to the 2 players and it would be broken up quickly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 03, 2007, 05:33:46 AM
^ Good read.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 03, 2007, 06:33:56 PM
Barkley to join Albert courtside in Kerr's absence

ATLANTA -- Charles Barkley can critique Kobe Bryant's game all he wants Thursday night from an unfamiliar spot: courtside.


Barkley will take a week off from his usual role on TNT's studio show to join Marv Albert in calling the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Sacramento.


Barkley will be a courtside analyst for the first time in nearly five years and only the fourth time since he began working with the network. Albert requested the former NBA star because partner Steve Kerr had back spasms and was unavailable.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2719076
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 03, 2007, 06:39:08 PM
Thu,
Jan 4  Lakers @ Sacramento 
7:30 pm (TV: KCAL, TNT) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 03, 2007, 10:46:54 PM
L.A. people: Don't watch TNT tomorrow night Watch the game on KCAL all the way. Because of this:

ATLANTA -- Charles Barkley can critique Kobe Bryant's game all he wants Thursday night from an unfamiliar spot: courtside.

Barkley will take a week off from his usual role on TNT's studio show to join Marv Albert in calling the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Sacramento.

Barkley will be a courtside analyst for the first time in nearly five years and only the fourth time since he began working with the network. Albert requested the former NBA star because partner Steve Kerr had back spasms and was unavailable.

Bryant was bothered by Barkley's criticism after the Lakers' Game 7 loss to Phoenix in last season's playoffs. Bryant scored only one point and took just three shots in the second half. Barkley said Bryant was selfish for not trying to take greater control of the offense.

Bryant told Barkley he was angry in text message responses. They patched things up before Bryant appeared as a studio guest during TNT's coverage later in the postseason.


I still love the voices of Joel and Stu and not criticizing Kobe too much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 03, 2007, 10:49:26 PM
FUCK TNT...But also, FUCK K-CAL!...for their bullshit ass tape-delays.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 03, 2007, 10:54:18 PM
a was up with that tape-delays shit my nigg?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 04, 2007, 10:07:22 AM
WTF with these tape delays ? I mean you live in Cali and you can't watch some Lakers games live  :-X.. I'm gonna watch it , they show it here on the cable live at 4.30 am  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 10:30:28 AM
WTF with these tape delays ? I mean you live in Cali and you can't watch some Lakers games live  :-X.. I'm gonna watch it , they show it here on the cable live at 4.30 am  :P

No, they show most of the games on KCal live (such as the Lakers-Kings game tonight), but the east coast road games that start at 4:00 or 4:30 PM get delayed until 5:30 PM... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 04, 2007, 12:43:41 PM
FUCK TNT...But also, FUCK K-CAL!...for their bullshit ass tape-delays.
I'm pretty sure you've been over this before, but I'll ask anyway.

Why the hell would they delay Laker games?

I can understand why it is annoying, but why does it bug you so much?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 12:48:16 PM
FUCK TNT...But also, FUCK K-CAL!...for their bullshit ass tape-delays.
I'm pretty sure you've been over this before, but I'll ask anyway.

Why the hell would they delay Laker games?

I can understand why it is annoying, but why does it bug you so much?


They delay it cuz everyone is at work when the road games vs. eastern conference teams take place...So they wait until 5:30 PM to air it, when most people are back from work...Fucking ridiculous, considering we're living in a TiVo age...

I hate it because I only watch/listen to games live, no excitement in rooting for something that already happened. Being as big a Laker fan as I am, I wanna know who won as soon as it happens...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 04, 2007, 02:52:32 PM
The Lakers travel to Sacramento tonight for their first game of 2007. Sacramento split the season series with the Lakers last season with both teams defending their home court. With his start tonight Kobe Bryant will move past A.C. Green for 8th all time in games played in a Lakers uniform
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 04, 2007, 02:59:13 PM
I'm gonna watch it on TNT just to see what Chuck has to say.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 04, 2007, 03:01:00 PM
I'm gonna watch it on TNT just to see what Chuck has to say.
I'm going to watch it on TNT becuase I don't have KCAL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 04, 2007, 03:08:04 PM
I'm gonna watch it on TNT just to see what Chuck has to say.
I'm going to watch it on TNT becuase I don't have KCAL.
im going to watch it on KCAL because i don't have TNT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 04, 2007, 03:37:02 PM
 8)(http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8324/queens2se2nbgi4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 04, 2007, 09:00:43 PM
LMAO @ Sir Charles

"You gotta love a guy named Douby"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 04, 2007, 09:18:38 PM
^ I swear Barkley said the same shiet about Brian Cook like 9 times in the first quarter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 09:22:48 PM
Barkley is lame. everyone watching with his annoying ass remarks, switch to KCal now and support your teams telecast...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 10:33:47 PM
Yet another twisted no-call on a blatant foul on Kobe for the game-tying shot...Absolutely DISGUSTING.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 10:38:37 PM
Oh my goodness, the refs are flat out nasty...LMAO@the 1 + the ball call. Like Kobe said, UNBELIEVABLE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 10:41:40 PM
YES!...Overtime!! Even with the obviously bias reffing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 04, 2007, 11:10:28 PM
Kobe is like God in a purple & gold uniform.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 11:13:31 PM
^^Yea, what else could explain a 5-on-8 victory for the Lakers, huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 04, 2007, 11:17:29 PM
Lol the Kings did get a lot of bullshiet calls late in the 4th, but there were too many free-throws period. 100 free-throws = a whistle on damn near every possession.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 04, 2007, 11:19:43 PM
Lol the Kings did get a lot of bullshiet calls late in the 4th, but there were too many free-throws period. 100 free-throws = a whistle on damn near every possession.


Yea, I know, I HATE refs like these...Not only were they making horrible calls against the Lakers, they were calling every little touch a foul. That made it even worse to see a non-call on that blatant Kobe hack towards the end of regulation...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 04, 2007, 11:33:36 PM
yes'yes what a win man got to give brain cookie some props and smash' Radmanovic for hitting that nice three...they have me so fuckin scare but thank to kobe pass to smash when to OT nice win by the lakers everybody play well 8)

L'UP 8)

Fuck Queens Ya Digg 8)







Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 04, 2007, 11:44:48 PM
Damn, I'm glad we won, at a moment this game started to remind me the huge lead we blew last year.. WTF are these refs, this is the perfect example of a game ruined by calls and we get no love once again.. this game lasted like 3 h 30 min with only 1 OT  :-X, at least it feels real good to get the W
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 05, 2007, 12:23:29 AM
Great win. Oh, on a side note.. Kobe's averaging 6.4 apg in the last 10 games. Impressive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 05, 2007, 12:30:22 AM
Lakers Win Overtime Thriller
Smush Parker made a layup with 0.1 seconds remaining to force overtime, and the Lakers defeated the Kings, 132-128, in Sacramento on Thursday. Kobe Bryant finished with a game-high 42 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, while Brian Cook added a season-high 26 points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 05, 2007, 12:35:18 AM
Is it true that Kobe wasn't credited for his assist to Smush Parker at the end of regulation?  That'd be gay if he was robbed of a triple-double.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 05, 2007, 02:46:06 AM
^^ apparently yes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 05, 2007, 10:45:20 AM
Yet another twisted no-call on a blatant foul on Kobe for the game-tying shot...Absolutely DISGUSTING.

Man when the refs didn't make that call I wanted to throw my remote through the fuckin tv screen. Or fly to Sac and kick each one of those officials ass. I was so fuckin' disgusted.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 05, 2007, 10:47:46 AM
^^I feel ya, man...I've bashed my head into the TV a few times watching Kobe officiated.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 05, 2007, 10:50:48 AM
This game reminds me Cleveland game last year, refs wise.. just HORRIBLE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 05, 2007, 11:35:29 AM
This game reminds me Cleveland game last year, refs wise.. just HORRIBLE

Yea man I still haven't gotten over that call. That along with that dudmbas 1 shot plus the ball could have cost us the game. This shit is unacceptable. Somebody needs to do something about this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 05, 2007, 12:09:18 PM
^^I feel ya, man...I've bashed my head into the TV a few times watching Kobe officiated.

You probably shouldn't do that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 05, 2007, 12:18:46 PM
^^I feel ya, man...I've bashed my head into the TV a few times watching Kobe officiated.
That explains a lot. :-X j/k

Despite all that it was still a good game. When Kobe passes the ball good things happen.
Lakers are 5-0 against the pacific division. (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/thumbup.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 05, 2007, 03:41:26 PM
The Lakers return home tonight to face the Denver Nuggets at 7:30pm. The Lakers won the season series 2-1 last season with Kobe Bryant averaging over 37 points a game. This is the first meeting between the two teams this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 05, 2007, 05:30:05 PM
My dvr cut out with 15 seconds left in the game.  :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 05, 2007, 07:59:09 PM
Got damn 8 assists in 6 minutes? Is that Kobe Bryant or Magic Johnson?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 05, 2007, 09:32:37 PM
i already smell a win 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 05, 2007, 10:04:09 PM
34 points 21 boards 9 blocks in 2 games, I guess Andrew was ready to step it up.. great team effort, all players stepped their game up... now what about ending the 13 wins streak of Dallas to finish a good 1st week of 07  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 05, 2007, 10:04:42 PM
Great win...Nice to see Shammond and McKie gettin up in there...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 05, 2007, 10:56:46 PM
Was that good offense by the Lakers or bad defense by the Nuggets? Either or, I'll take it. Good job, let's get em Sunday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 05, 2007, 11:12:37 PM
Was that good offense by the Lakers or bad defense by the Nuggets? Either or, I'll take it. Good job, let's get em Sunday.

I think it was a bit of both.

Great Win!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 05, 2007, 11:14:08 PM
Did Kobe & Lebron talk to each other this morning? Look at their stat lines...

Lebron James
8 Points, 5 Rebounds, 9 Assist, 1 Steal
FG: 3-13, 3PFG: 0-4, FT: 2-2

Kobe Bryant
8 Points, 5 Rebounds, 10 Assist
FG: 2-9, 3PFG: 1-4, FT: 3-4
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 05, 2007, 11:34:15 PM
Los Angeles led by seven at the end of the first, and rolled to a 123-104 home victory over Denver on Friday. Smush Parker posted 23 points, while Andrew Bynum tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds. Kobe Bryant dished out a game-high 10 assists.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 05, 2007, 11:36:50 PM
i like how Smush Parker playing hope he can keep this until the rest of the season as well as everybody
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 06, 2007, 12:09:37 AM
Lakers vs King HighLight Mix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3wEnoU2O8Y&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 06, 2007, 03:00:06 AM
Sun,
Jan 7  Lakers vs. Dallas   
6:30 pm (TV: FSN, NBATVHighDef) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 06, 2007, 04:32:44 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 06, 2007, 09:54:21 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 06, 2007, 03:00:04 PM
Odom: 2-3 more weeks (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep6jan06,0,5921598.story?track=mostviewed-storylevel)

Threadbare but still pushing forward, the Lakers will be without forward Lamar Odom for two to three more weeks.

The timetable for his return was updated after he met Friday night with team trainers and team doctor Steve Lombardo while the rest of the Lakers went through a strategy session before playing the Denver Nuggets.

"I feel good, but you've got to let nature take its course," Odom said. "It's still probably going to be a couple more weeks."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 06, 2007, 11:22:16 PM
Lakers 11 games over .500, good shit...I can't wait until tomorrow's game... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 03:55:22 AM
Lakers 11 games over .500, good shit...I can't wait until tomorrow's game... 8)
shit i might go to the bar and watch da game there with the homie 8) L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 04:31:37 PM
The Lakers look to snap the Mavericks 13 game winning streak and extend their own 3 game streak as they meet tonight at STAPLES Center. The Mavs defeated the Lakers in their only previous meeting this year in Dallas. Last season Los Angeles captured the season series 2-1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 08:29:06 PM
Hightlight Lakers vs Nuggets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C73WYGr16I&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 08:40:38 PM
i smell a 23.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 07, 2007, 08:54:54 PM
Damn Sasha  8), Dallas streak is OVER
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 07, 2007, 08:55:44 PM
SASHA!!!!!

Lol Smush fouled the shiet out of Jason Terry on that last play. But shhh, don't tell nobody  :sshh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 07, 2007, 08:57:56 PM
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 08:58:41 PM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS we did it beat the mavs i told yall i smell a 23 8) and that my number yeah 23~11 8)

L'UP YALL 8)

FIN 101 TO 98
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on January 07, 2007, 09:02:10 PM
That Dallas game was a hell of a game. That block by Smush I could not tell if that was a foul or not but nonetheless that was one of the better games this year so far.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2007, 09:46:19 PM
Hell yea, I went to the game, that's the third GREAT game I went to this season!...SASHA SUCKS! Hahaha... I remember tellin ya'll muthafuckaz that there'll be a time in the season where you know why we have Sasha on our squad...The time has come!...And fuck our bullshit fans saying Dallas is taking it all and FUCK punks acting like they don't think we're contenders...LAKERS IS FOR REAL BITCHES!...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 10:00:23 PM
Hell yea, I went to the game, that's the third GREAT game I went to this season!...SASHA SUCKS! Hahaha... I remember tellin ya'll muthafuckaz that there'll be a time in the season where you know why we have Sasha on our squad...The time has come!...And fuck our bullshit fans saying Dallas is taking it all and FUCK punks acting like they don't think we're contenders...LAKERS IS FOR REAL BITCHES!...PeACe
a u go almost everygames where did u seat at????? and how much was it????
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2007, 10:12:11 PM
Section 107...I only go to some games, not most of them, but I get good seats every time... so far I've been to some bomb ass games this season. Phoenix > Home Opener, Houston > Double OT, and Dallas > Sasha Special are the 3 memorable ones...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 10:17:46 PM
how much is it on 107 section a i bet at the back it dont cost that much?.. everytime i go i be at the bar but i want to buy some tix so i can go in ya digg
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2007, 10:21:32 PM
how much is it on 107 section a i bet at the back it dont cause that much?.. everytime i go i be at the bar but i want to buy some tix so i can go in ya digg

A ticket in 107 can usually go anywhere from $75-$200 (if you buy online like I do), with the face value being $97.00...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 10:30:07 PM
how much is it on 107 section a i bet at the back it dont cause that much?.. everytime i go i be at the bar but i want to buy some tix so i can go in ya digg

A ticket in 107 can usually go anywhere from $75-$200 (if you buy online like I do), with the face value being $97.00...
tax and everything? what site ticketsmaster or lakers site?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 10:33:22 PM
Lakers Edge Mavericks in Thriller
Sasha Vujacic hit a 3-pointer with 28.5 seconds remaining in regulation to lift Los Angeles to a 101-98 victory over Dallas on Sunday, extending its winning streak to three games. Kobe Bryant posted 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Luke Walton scored 21. Vujacic had a career-high 16 points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2007, 10:37:26 PM
how much is it on 107 section a i bet at the back it dont cause that much?.. everytime i go i be at the bar but i want to buy some tix so i can go in ya digg

A ticket in 107 can usually go anywhere from $75-$200 (if you buy online like I do), with the face value being $97.00...
tax and everything? what site ticketsmaster or lakers site?

Yea...Try craigslist or ebay.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 07, 2007, 10:59:50 PM
I was literally screaming when I saw Sasha make that 3. I'm glad that he's finally getting it together after struggling for so long. I was concerned for a minute.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 07, 2007, 11:10:54 PM
how much is it on 107 section a i bet at the back it dont cause that much?.. everytime i go i be at the bar but i want to buy some tix so i can go in ya digg

A ticket in 107 can usually go anywhere from $75-$200 (if you buy online like I do), with the face value being $97.00...
tax and everything? what site ticketsmaster or lakers site?

Yea...Try craigslist or ebay.
Coo then
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 08, 2007, 01:07:13 AM
Good to see 'em win vs. Dallas, very good game... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 08, 2007, 08:10:28 AM
What a Game  :o :o ...I didn't see Smush Block when it happend b/c i was going crazy when Sasha made the Game winning 3 pointer :banana_trippin: ...Smush block was fucking crazy  :o ....Hopefully they could keep this up...we're going to need them to play at a high level if we want to be GREAT.

wHAT ABOUT lUKES CRAZY REVERSE SHOT  :o  .....Alot of shit wasn't going our way but we found a way to win in the 4th quarter  :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 08, 2007, 11:04:14 AM
RIK, what do you think of Sasha now? ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 08, 2007, 11:07:35 AM
RIK, what do you think of Sasha now? ;D

haha...I knew this was coming. He had a great game. As I said before I would love to see him do better cus that would help the team, and he did help the team A LOT last night. However lets not get carried away lets see if he could keep playing like this. I hope he does.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 08, 2007, 11:41:47 AM
Do you still think he "sucks"?...Seeing him in the playoffs last year and in the pre-season, he was playing like this pretty much every game. It's not his skill he needs to work on, it ain't nothin but his CONFIDENCE...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 08, 2007, 12:09:17 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 08, 2007, 12:13:23 PM
^I'm yet to see a picture of Turiaf that didn't make me l-m-a-o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 08, 2007, 12:17:14 PM
Highlight Mix: Lakers @ Queens - 1/4/07

http://www.sendspace.com/file/i0wg55

http://files.filefront.com/CM01042007rar/;6480340;;/fileinfo.html

Song: The Game - 120 Bars
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Highlight Mix: Nuggets @ Lakers -  1/5/07

http://www.sendspace.com/file/x5bn8u

Song: D.O.R.K. - D.O.R.K.'s Anthem (Draft)


Ronny Turiaf Posterizes Reggie Evans:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bbmni4
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 08, 2007, 01:01:32 PM
By Eric Neel
ESPN The Magazine

LOS ANGELES -- For three weeks and 13 games they've looked invincible. Ridiculously deep. Stupid flexible. Well-coached. Disciplined. And all kinds of confident. For three weeks and 13 games, each Dallas Mavericks tip-off felt like a formality, like you weren't wondering if, but how, they'd carve another notch.

Then Sunday night the Lakers up and beat 'em, 101-98, like it wasn't nothing but a thing, like the Mavs were ripe for the taking all along.

How'd they pull it off? What's the secret recipe every other club in the league will be looking to copy?

Easy. All you need is . . .

• 1 cup of out-of-nowhere step-up: The joke around the Lakers' locker room is that Sasha Vujacic isn't a "7:30 Shooter" -- money in practice, but tight come game time (he came into the game shooting just .374 from the field and .310 from three).

But when the Mavericks' defenders started pinching Kobe Bryant in the fourth quarter, daring the supporting cast to beat them, Sasha took the dare and took his locker room stock up a notch, hitting 4 of 5 3-pointers, the last of which gave the Lakers a 100-98 lead.

"He can shoot. We know he can shoot," Luke Walton said afterward. "It's just a matter of confidence."

It's hard to say whether Sasha was truly feeling confident, but mark this down: If you want to mix up a batch of streakbusting you better have one guy, one guy the other club never thought they'd have to think about, who, like a man of faith, is willing to act as if he belonged in the moment and the moment belonged to him.

• 1/2 cup of old-time share-the-ball ball: Friday night, Nuggets coach George Karl called Los Angeles the best passing team in the league. Sunday night they made him look like a prophet, racking up 26 assists (to the Mavericks' 16).

And it wasn't just the number, it was the way they reached it: Interior passes, quick touch-passes, skips from Kobe to an open Luke, ball rotations from corner to top to corner. The ball was constantly moving. They made Dallas work, start to finish, and got open looks that resulted in 54.9 percent field goal shooting.

• 2/3 cup of the guy who's really, truly, no joke starting to believe: The Lakers miss Lamar Odom right now, no doubt. They would like to have Kwame Brown healthy, too, most definitely. But it ain't all bad being thin in the first half of the season. Because when you're thin, if you're lucky, that hoop-smart, unselfish, all-purpose glue guy you've got becomes, by necessity and by the grace of his own blooming confidence, a flat-out stalwart.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Luke Walton, a three-shooting, ball-handling, crazy reverse-180 up-and-over lay-upping, man in full (21 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds).

"It has to be done if we want to win," he said afterward. "You don't have time to think about it. You do whatever it takes, whether it's passing, scoring, rebounding. You get in there."

Boom. There it is. Mark this down: when Odom comes back this is a three-headed team, much more dangerous than when he left hurt.

• 1 cup of superstar: You have to have Kobe being Kobe, and the Lakers did. But not until the fourth quarter, when he went on a classic spree, hitting four of five shots to begin the fourth quarter and pulled the Lakers back within striking distance. It was like watching Ali in Zaire, waiting and waiting and waiting, and then finally letting go a flurry.

• 1/2 cup of clang: The Mavs weren't the Mavs in this one, and that was bound to happen some night. They got double figures out of five guys, like they always do, but they managed just 42 percent from the field. Credit the Lakers' defense, particularly Vujacic, who was active around the perimeter, and Ronny Turiaf, who was a bulldog down low, though he was often working a mismatch. But credit (or blame) the Mavs themselves, too, who too often settled for jump shots when they should have taken the ball inside.

• A pinch of defining-moment smackdown defense: Lakers up 100-98 with sixteen seconds to go. Jason Terry is driving the lane for a tying layup. The Lakers' bigs don't want to leave Dirk Nowitzki. It's a done deal. And then, in a flash, it isn't, thanks to Smush Parker, who witnesses will tell you was actually wearing a purple-and-gold cape when he came flying in and palm-blocked the shot as it left Terry's hand.

Not only a big block for the box score, but a huge block for the absolute pandemonium it inspired in the Staples Center crowd. The Mavs were beaten in part Sunday because they played a tough team holding serve on what has become a very tough home court, a flat-out nasty place to play.

• A dash of hesitation, a hint of uncertainty: The Mavericks are, rightfully, a very cool bunch.

"They're very confident about how they want to play right now," Phil Jackson said during pregame.

But late, when this thing was tight, their flowing, cutting, five-headed hydra offense stalled out. Guys were standing, watching, waiting for Nowitzki to do some kind of magic. That ain't going to work every night. And it ain't going to work in the playoffs.

The guy they most need to come alive in these moments is Josh Howard. The kid is near unstoppable when he wants to be (limited only by an inconsistent J), capable of getting into space against any style or size defender you want to throw at him. But he passed on open shots at crunch time Sunday night. He deferred. Too much. This is Nowitzki's team, for sure, but the Mavs will be well served by letting a game or three rest squarely on young Josh's shoulders, just to get him knowing, without a dash of hesitation or a hint of uncertainty, that he can't be denied.

• And finally, a smidge of lunacy: The Lakers had fallen behind in the third quarter, and had gotten back into the game thanks to the always impressive, but ultimately very predictable, burst from Kobe. To move from getting close to getting over, though, they needed some extra something, some little bit of crazy. And sure enough, on the night he won his 900th game as a head coach in the NBA, Jackson delivered just that, going with a game-in-the-balance lineup of Vujacic, Walton, Parker, Turiaf and Bryant. They were too small to board and too weird to gel, and they were perfect, the finishing touch, the secret ingredient.
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 08, 2007, 05:10:42 PM
Lakers are going to give me a heart attack great fucking game. ;D Now lets hope that Sasha can built of these game for the rest of the season.I liked how Bynum played tonight i think he just has to get it together on defensed and try not to get stupid fouls.Luke was aggressive once again and he looked good.Smush was solid again.Cook needs to get his fucking head on straight.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 08, 2007, 09:30:46 PM
^I'm yet to see a picture of Turiaf that didn't make me l-m-a-o

Yeah, Turiaf's pictures are always the best.  8)
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 08, 2007, 09:56:33 PM
G 8) LAKERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 09, 2007, 01:18:18 AM
The Lakers have a tendency of losing to teams they're supposed to beat. I hope the winning streak continues.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 09, 2007, 03:37:03 AM
Lakers' cast shows character

Undeterred by injuries that have shelved two starters, they find a way to beat the Mavericks, 101-98, ending the league leaders' 13-game winning streak.

It was a stiff request to begin with, the Lakers taking on the Dallas Mavericks, who rolled into town with the league's best record and a 13-game winning streak.

They wouldn't get to 14.

Again defying NBA logic, the short-staffed Lakers went point-for-point with one of the more seasoned offenses in the league and did more than survive. They excelled, taking possession of the last quarter and its final few minutes in a 101-98 victory Sunday at Staples Center.

Continuing to win again and again, with whomever is available to suit up, the Lakers got another stand-up effort from a different player, Sasha Vujacic taking a turn at the front of the line with a career-best 16 points, including a three-pointer that put the Lakers ahead for good, 100-98, with 28.5 seconds to play.

No wonder Phil Jackson couldn't help allowing himself a rare smile as he left the court.

"Quite a finish to that game," he said.

Quite a statement from a team that wasn't really sure what it had when the season began 10 weeks ago. Kobe Bryant and Jackson were still limping from their respective surgeries. Then Lamar Odom went down, followed by Kwame Brown, and, funny thing, it hasn't really mattered.

Sunday's effort was a unique way for Jackson to become the fastest coach ever to collect 900 NBA victories.

Bryant had 26 points on nine-for-20 shooting, eight rebounds and six assists — solid, obviously, but not the story of the game.

That was reserved for Vujacic, who made six of seven shots, four of five from three-point range, and was then surrounded by reporters at his locker for the first time in his three-year Lakers career.

"I'm proud of him because he's taken his lumps here and the fans have been pretty hard on him," Bryant said. "What people don't understand is that he's a tough kid, he's not going to back down. He's not going to stop being aggressive. He's not going to stop working hard. And when you have that combination, the fans are going to turn around because they'll see that."

As if to demonstrate Bryant's point, Vujacic sported a red right eye after the game. He was accidentally poked by former Lakers forward Devean George early in the fourth quarter. He went on to hit three three-pointers before the game ended.

Vujacic insisted he wasn't the hero of the game.

"A hero when we win the championship," he said. "Not yet."

Not to be forgotten in victory: Luke Walton scored 21 points, Ronny Turiaf had 13, and Smush Parker had the defensive play of the game, blocking Jason Terry's driving layup attempt with 16.9 seconds to play and protecting the two-point lead Vujacic had provided.

"He came out of nowhere to get to that ball," Jackson said. "Smush just came off and found him, did a great job."

After Walton made one of two free throws, George was long on a three-point attempt with 3.9 seconds left, and the Lakers officially moved to a collective 4-2 against Dallas, Phoenix, Utah and San Antonio, the top teams in the Western Conference.

The Lakers (23-11), however, were slow to anoint themselves an elite team.

"Teams like Dallas and the Spurs play like that every night," Walton said. "And right now, we're playing like that against them, then we kind of drop off the level of play against the teams that aren't that good. So to be an elite team, you have to be playing at that level every night."

Before the game, when Jackson had only 899 victories, he laughed off the concept of 900, calling it a number, a nothing, "an area code somewhere."

He was more reverent afterward.

"It's a compliment to all the players I've had, the great players, the great teams and the great runs that we've had," said Jackson, who is 900-364 in his career.

The Lakers would need a sharp fourth quarter after trailing, 77-68, through three.

They got it and more, outscoring the Mavericks the rest of the way, 33-21, good enough to end one winning streak while extending their own to four games.

Forward Dirk Nowitzki captured the Mavericks' night by giving credit to "that Vujacic guy."

"Those were points you don't expect," said Nowitzki, who scored 29. "… He was hot, he made big threes for them."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers8jan08,1,5552517.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 09, 2007, 04:01:20 PM
The Lakers hit the road once again to visit the Memphis Grizzlies. Los Angeles lead the season series 1-0 after defeating Memphis 91-81 at STAPLES Center. This will be the first game of the Lakers 6th back to back series of the year. They are currently 4-1 in the first half of the double headers
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 09, 2007, 06:17:36 PM
whats what'what should konw bout that kobe dunk 8) :raisetheroof:
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2007, 06:20:40 PM
^^LMAO@Memphis buzzing about it 50 times more than the Hakim Warrick dunk...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 09, 2007, 06:31:36 PM
^^^haha yeah they say it was more lakers fan so that why it was buzzing bout that dunk.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 09, 2007, 06:55:50 PM
WTF was that 3rd quarter  :-X :grumpy: :grumpy:
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2007, 07:07:53 PM
Holy shit...That was too pathetic for words.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 09, 2007, 07:28:59 PM
I called it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 09, 2007, 07:36:18 PM
i dont know what happend to this games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 09, 2007, 07:55:46 PM
Third Quarter Does In Lakers in Memphis
The Lakers led by five points at halftime but were outscored by 24 in the third quarter and dealt a 128-118 defeat Tuesday in Memphis. Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles with 25 points and six assists, while Maurice Evans supplied 21 points on 6-of-7 shooting, including 3-for-3 from deep, off the bench. Sasha Vujacic established a career high for the second consecutive game with 18 points
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 09, 2007, 08:08:13 PM
next game

Wed,
Jan 10  Lakers @ Houston 
5:30 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 10, 2007, 02:43:12 AM
They looked like they didnt want to be there...they were playing sloppy....

Fuck it, We'll win tonight and win the season series against the Rockets  ;D  Kobe scores 45 pts & Shuts down T-Wac  :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 10, 2007, 02:50:44 AM
Oh yeah the Rockets game is tomorrow. McGrady still has about 15 hours to suddenly have back spasms.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 10, 2007, 03:11:34 AM
Highlight Mix: Mavs @ Lakers - 1/7/07

http://www.sendspace.com/file/vi6npx

Song: The Notorious B.I.G. - Let's Ride
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 10, 2007, 02:42:17 PM
Damn yesterday's game pissed me the fuck off. Why do the lakers take bad teams lightly?

If we really want to be elite, which I think we can and should be, we need to wake up and realize that bad teams circle the date that they play the Lakers on the calendar and prepare for that. Teams always bring their A game against us, it's been that way since Magic and Kareem. We need to learn how to deal with that and take these teams seriously.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 10, 2007, 05:16:15 PM
I see the lakers winning big tonight at houston.I just hate it when they fucking get lazy at times and Phil just doesnt call time outs when he should.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 10, 2007, 06:40:05 PM
we doing pretty good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 10, 2007, 07:31:43 PM
Lakers - 64
Rockets - 86

 :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 10, 2007, 07:37:25 PM
Kobe has a groin injury.  :-\ :'(

Enough of the injuries already.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 10, 2007, 07:46:07 PM
77-102...damn...they'll beat Magic though... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 10, 2007, 08:03:53 PM
Damn, we're really starting to feel the affect of missing key players...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 10, 2007, 08:14:05 PM
Dikembe number 2 all time on blocks!   8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 10, 2007, 08:15:58 PM
damn man those refs are some bitchs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 10, 2007, 08:17:01 PM
Dikembe number 2 all time on blocks!   8)


Some of those blocks were so good that he almost decapitated players with 'em...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 10, 2007, 08:29:30 PM
Lakers Overcome by Rockets
Los Angeles trailed by only one at the half before being outscored by 13 in the third quarter of a 102-77 loss in Houston on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant led five Lakers in double figures with 20 points, while Smush Parker added 12. Andrew Bynum, who continues to start in place of injured center Kwame Brown (sprained ankle), collected 11 points and 11 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season. L.A. hosts Orlando on Friday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 10, 2007, 08:32:15 PM
next game......Jan 12  Lakers vs. Orlando   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 10, 2007, 09:18:26 PM
Man those dirty refs! :mad:  Only letting you guys shoot 25 free throws compared to Houstons 10! 

Maybe if your team shot better than 34% from the field you guys might have done a little better.

Or play defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 10, 2007, 09:41:10 PM
^of course the Rockets are only gonna get 10 free-throw attempts, they're a jumpshot shooting team.
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Post by: Citizen-Y on January 10, 2007, 09:56:39 PM
^of course the Rockets are only gonna get 10 free-throw attempts, they're a jumpshot shooting team.

42 points in the paint vs 32 points in the paint, advantage Houston.

Your team had a shit night, the blame doesn't fall on the refs tonight.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 10, 2007, 10:19:34 PM
^^It doesn't, but there were still some terrible calls made tonight...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 11, 2007, 04:01:03 AM
This shit is fucking depressing....We took 10 steps back on this road trip. No one showed up on this 2 game road trip >:(

And when the fuck is Vlad going to step it up?...he's pissing me off. >:(  ...Can't wait til Lamar & Kwame come back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 12, 2007, 04:54:31 PM
The Lakers look to start a new win streak as they host the Orlando Magic tonight at STAPLES Center. The Lakers lead the season series 1-0, defeating the Magic in Orlando. They have won 4 in a row against Orlando
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 12, 2007, 06:12:21 PM
We have to play against Dwight Howard without Kwame  :-\
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 12, 2007, 08:17:48 PM
2006-07 Stats at a GlanceThe Orlando Magic are streaking again, and so is forward Dwight Howard.

Howard enters off the best game of his career as he looks for a seventh straight double-double when the Magic visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.

The 6-foot-11, 265-pound Howard has been the catalyst during the current five-game winning streak for Orlando (22-14). He's added to his Eastern Conference-leading total of double-doubles in every game of the run after notching his 29th in monster fashion in a 91-76 victory at Golden State on Wednesday.

Howard had a career-high 30 points and a season-best 25 rebounds - one off his career high - to help Orlando end a four-game road skid. It marked his fourth game this season with at least 20 points and 20 boards.

"I was nervous," Howard said. "I'm just glad we got the win. ... I've been trying to push myself in practice to get every rebound, every block, trying to score every time and also getting my teammates involved - and try to implement that in a game."

The Lakers have won nine straight home games against the Magic, dating back to 1996, and 14 of the last 16 meetings overall after a 106-93 victory on Dec. 29 at Orlando. Howard was limited to 12 points and eight rebounds - the only game of his last 13 he's failed to notch a double-double.

Los Angeles (23-13) will probably use either center Andrew Bynum or forward Brian Cook to defend Howard.

Bynum had a difficult time for Los Angeles in a 102-77 loss at Houston on Wednesday despite finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds. The 7-footer was on the receiving end of several of 40-year-old Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo's five blocks.

"Andrew needs to learn from him (Mutombo) and talk to him when he can to get some pointers," Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said. "I always went out of my way to talk to the great players when I got in the league to learn things from them and he can do the same."

Bryant was held to 20 points - eight below his season average - and went 6-for-18 from the field for the Lakers, who were held to a season-low point total. Bryant suffered a minor groin strain in the second quarter and left the game with 3:33 left after playing 34 minutes.

Bryant said after the game the injury was "tight," but said he would be ready to play on Friday.

"I will let it chill and I should be fine," said Bryant, who is averaging 19.8 points over the last four games on 38.7 percent shooting, including 3-of-15 from 3-point range.

The Lakers have had their ups and downs this season and this week was no different. They ended Dallas' 13-game winning streak on Sunday before suffering losses at Memphis and Houston on consecutive nights.

"We had a four-game win streak and now we are hitting a low and we have to get out of our funk," Los Angeles forward Luke Walton said. "It (stinks) that we are not playing well and we have to get this thing together."

Orlando could be without forward Trevor Ariza, who suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee Wednesday in the first half. The Los Angeles native is two points shy of reaching 1,000 for his career.
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Post by: ecrazy on January 12, 2007, 09:04:16 PM
Turiaf = Posterboy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NivsZrbQZmQ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 12, 2007, 10:13:43 PM
yeah lakers won 8)

109 to 106 8)
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Post by: wcsoldier on January 12, 2007, 10:17:40 PM
Fortunately, we got a guy who can takeover in the 4th .... but thanks God by the end of January we'll have Lamar then Kwame.. coz damn how many offensive rebounds we gave up in key moments
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 12, 2007, 10:21:08 PM
If we could play the Orlando Magic every night, Smush Parker would be an All-Star.

26 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 12, 2007, 10:24:24 PM
props to Smush Parker 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 12, 2007, 10:25:04 PM
^^^^ yep lol, with the Denver game Smush got his best games against the Magics... included a 18pt 3rd quarter
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 12, 2007, 11:09:57 PM
^^^yeah now he score 26 with the magics man,better play like that with the heat to maybe he can get to 30 points :o
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 12, 2007, 11:20:35 PM
Lakers Edge Magic
Kobe Bryant nailed two jumpers and two free throws in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, part of a 28-point night, to lead the Lakers to Friday's 109-106 home victory over the Magic. Smush Parker registered a career-high 26 points and added three steals, while Bryant added eight rebounds and seven assists despite playing with a groin injury.
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Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 12, 2007, 11:53:11 PM
props to Smush Parker 8)
^Word... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 13, 2007, 12:17:38 AM
I was hoping he'd reach the 30 mark. I don't think anyone from this Lakers squad has scored 30 while Kobe was playing.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2007, 12:24:17 PM
Kwame is such a difference maker, we shut down Dwight Howard every time they played against eachother...Last night, completely different story. :-X


We got the win, nonetheless... 8)
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 13, 2007, 01:37:15 PM
next game

 
Mon,
Jan 15  Lakers vs. Miami   
7:00 pm (TV: TNT) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 13, 2007, 01:47:16 PM
L'UP :pimp:
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Post by: Doggystylin on January 13, 2007, 02:20:23 PM
Smush off that Kush again  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 13, 2007, 08:56:21 PM
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 13, 2007, 11:22:12 PM
Shaq Comeback Won’t Be in L.A.
Posted Jan 13 2007 9:35PM
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 13 (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal won't be making a grand return against his former team next week.

O'Neal said Saturday that he will continue practicing and rebuilding the strength in his left knee, but there was "zero'' chance he would play Monday night when the Heat visit the Los Angeles Lakers.

So don't plan on Kobe vs. Shaq.

O'Neal just returned to practice Thursday. He tore cartilage in his left knee on Nov. 12 and had surgery a week later. He planned to practice again Sunday with the Heat in Los Angeles, where he played eight seasons.

The Heat wrap up a six-game road trip against the Lakers. They're back at home Thursday against Indiana and play at Philadelphia the next night. The Mavericks, who have the best record in the league, visit Miami on Jan. 21.

O'Neal, who has played in just four games this season, wouldn't speculate on when he'll be back in the lineup.

"I'm not sure,'' he said before the Heat played at Utah. "I don't like to give dates because it's like giving a promise and not keeping it. So whenever I'm 100 percent.''

The Heat were 3-1 on the road trip entering Saturday's game against the Jazz, despite injuries that slowed the defending NBA champions through the first two months of the season. Still, Miami trailed Orlando by just five games before Saturday's games.

"We've got 50-something games left,'' he said. "If we can't gain (five) games in 50 games, then we don't deserve to be there.''
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2007, 01:02:59 AM
On the Webber watch and next season's free agents (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-spw-lakersqa12jan13,1,5792807.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

January 13, 2007
Reader questions for Lakers beat reporter Mike Bresnahan.

Q: With or without Odom, Brown and Mihm, will this Lakers team get it through their heads that they need to start playing sub-.500 teams hard, coming out prepared for every game and playing harder (and smarter) defense on every opponent? Will Brian Cook and Vladimir Radmanovic stop their maddeningly frustrating habit of bouncing from great game one night to sub-par the next?

— Eric Marchese, Santa Ana


A: Even though Phil Jackson kind of rolled his eyes and chuckled after the loss the other night in Memphis, Kobe Bryant was deathly serious. And I mean deathly serious.

Bryant didn't like what he saw, and he pledged that the Lakers would learn how to beat these bad teams (Portland, Seattle, Charlotte, New Orleans and now Memphis). Whether he's right or not remains to be seen, but these losses can't help their cause for a top-four seeding in the Western Conference and home court in the first round of the playoffs. (Yes, I'm assuming they will make the playoffs and remain among the top six teams in the West once they get Lamar Odom and Kwame Brown back.)

It really is amazing to see a team play so well against good teams (4-2 against the top four in the West) and play so poorly against crummy teams. Each loss to a cellar-dweller brings out a new series of questions about the legitimacy of the Lakers.

As for Brian Cook and Vladimir Radmanovic, they're primarily shooters. Big, tall shooters. Sometimes they're on, sometimes they're not, and when they're not, it's glaringly obvious because that's the main part of their game. It's too much to blame them for all these losses to subpar teams. That has to fall on the shoulder of the guys who have started the most games this season — Bryant, Smush Parker, Luke Walton and even Odom, who was around for three of those losses.

Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what your opinion is of Chris Webber. Do you think he will become a Laker and if he does, what will the Lakers give up? Do you think it would be a good fit?

— Randy A. Stockwell, Bridport, Vermont


A: As soon as I heard about Webber's availability, I figured the Lakers would be at least somewhat interested. It makes sense: They're short on bodies, especially in the front court, and Webber would be a decent fit in the triangle offense with his outside shot and passing skills.

He is definitely not the Chris Webber of 10 years ago, or even five years ago. He lingers on the perimeter and, unlike his heyday, rarely ventures to the basket. He has played only 18 games, and any team that signs him will have to take a close look at his physical status. But, still, he averaged 11 points and 8.3 rebounds in almost 31 minutes a game for Philadelphia this season. Those numbers aren't bad at all.

The Lakers can offer him about $1.2 million this season, although he is believed to be seeking a longer-term deal, which might make them less interested. At the very least, it will be intriguing to watch this unfold over the next few days.

Q: After the Shaq trade, all we heard was that next off-season was the "Big One" — a time to sign a big time free agent. Did signing Radmanovic and Kwame ruin that? Will Brian Grant, Mihm, McKie and Kwame be off the books next year?

Any chance Grant Hill would sign for the minimum to play point guard? Also, any word on any possible Kevin Garnett trade scenarios for the Lakers?

— Jacob Harrington


A: The next off-season will not be a big one for the Lakers in free agency. (They can always make it big with a trade or two, but that's much more speculative and unpredictable, so we'll stick to the facts of free agency here.)

The Lakers' payroll is already at $58.4 million next season. The salary cap has not been determined, but it will be somewhere between $50 million and $55 million, meaning they will again have only the mid-level exception as their main spending tool. (Given annually to teams over the salary cap, it allows them to sign a player for about $30 million over five seasons.)

Radmanovic will make $6 million and Kwame Brown will make $9 million next season, so, in a sense, they are the reasons there is no free-agency money.

Brian Grant, Chris Mihm and Aaron McKie will indeed be off the books next season.

Grant Hill would probably join the Lakers for their mid-level exception, but I don't see any teams offering him that much money over that many seasons. And I don't really see Hill finishing his career as a point guard, although I see what direction you're heading with your question (he would be a veteran guard playing in Phil Jackson's triangle offense at the end of his career, just like Ron Harper and Brian Shaw).

And, no, Kevin Garnett is not coming to the Lakers any time soon. Such a concept would cost them Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum, and that simply won't happen, even if they lose their next 20 games. (OK, maybe by that point, they'd entertain just about anything.)


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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 14, 2007, 05:42:19 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 14, 2007, 05:44:14 AM
Turiaf = Posterboy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NivsZrbQZmQ


Turiaf = Career high 5 blocks & solid defense @ the end of the game to help the Lakers win the game.

And fuck the clippers 8) you better be ready for the lottery  ;D

________

And props to Smush, That was probably his best game as a Laker.....he got some big steals at the end of the game & put alot of pressure on Nelson when he tried to tie the game at the end.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2007, 12:27:33 PM
^^What happened to "get rid of Smush!" under your avatar?... ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2007, 06:36:06 PM
Webber takes part in talks with Lakers (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep14jan14,1,4417671.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

By Steve Springer and Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writers
January 14, 2007

Free-agent forward Chris Webber has become personally involved in talks with the Lakers about joining the club, according to his agent, Aaron Goodwin.

Webber spoke Saturday with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and was hoping to talk Saturday night to Coach Phil Jackson. Goodwin said he had talked Friday with Kupchak.

Playing time, not money, appears to be the issue for Webber with the Lakers, because two of the other four teams courting the 33-year-old power forward can offer him more money.

"If Phil can convince [Kupchak] to make a decision," Goodwin said, "maybe something can be done."

Goodwin couldn't resist taking a playful jab at Jackson, who had complained Friday night that Goodwin hadn't returned calls to the Lakers, playfully questioning why Goodwin didn't have more than one cellphone.

"Chris will be calling Phil on his cellphone," Goodwin said. "That is, if he has a cellphone. I guess he didn't know we had talked to Mitch several times [Friday]."

Webber was averaging more than 30 minutes a game with the Philadelphia 76ers before they waived him Thursday. When Lamar Odom (sprained knee) and Kwame Brown (sprained ankle) return to the lineup, probably by the end of the month, and with the effective play of Luke Walton, Jackson will already have his hands full trying to find minutes in the front court for Brian Cook, Vladimir Radmanovic and Ronny Turiaf, all of whom have had their moments of effectiveness.

Asked if Webber would be a starter if he signed with the Lakers, Jackson dodged the question Friday night.

"I think, if a player can contribute," Jackson said, "that's all he wants to know."

Webber, a five-time All-Star now in his 16th season, also has expressed interest in joining Detroit, Miami, Orlando and Dallas. The Heat has its full mid-level exception, worth about $5 million. The Magic has about half its mid-level exception. The Lakers, Pistons and Mavericks have all used their mid-level exceptions.

The Lakers could offer Webber a two-year contract worth about $2 million.

Monday is the first day Webber can formally sign with a team.

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Following the Lakers' 109-106 victory Friday night over the Magic, Jackson gave the Lakers Saturday off. Practice will resume today in preparation for Monday's game at Staples Center against the Heat.

Shaquille O'Neal, who had knee surgery in November, is practicing, but he said Saturday there is "zero" chance he will play against the Lakers.

The Heat is wrapping up a six-game trip against the Lakers and O'Neal could return Thursday when Miami faces Indiana.






I dunno about this one... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 14, 2007, 06:53:26 PM
^I doubt if it's gonna go through. I was just reading that Chris Webber stopped talks with the Lakers because he's looking for a permanent starting spot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 15, 2007, 12:17:07 AM
19 Hour till Lakers Game 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 15, 2007, 02:33:54 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2007, 12:16:03 PM
Phil Jackson vs. Webbers' Agent (http://www.cleveland.com/sports/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/sports/1168865757301520.xml&coll=2)

Monday, January 15, 2007

Miami plays the Lakers in L.A. tonight. Shaquille O'Neal is not expected back in the lineup for the Heat.

Even if Chris Webber never ends up with the Lakers, the back-and-forth between agent Aaron Goodwin, coach Phil Jackson and General Manager Mitch Kupchak has become a compelling subplot to the saga, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.

Goodwin took exception to Jackson's comments that he wasn't returning calls, especially Jackson's digs that Good win has "only one ear that can work" and a single cell phone when "in this day and age, most all these agents have three of them."

Goodwin fired back with an e-mail Saturday referring to Jackson as "Sir Phil," saying he and Kupchak had talked at length Thursday afternoon and he tried to get in touch again Saturday morning.

"Nothing will be decided until after Chris has spoken with coach Jackson," Goodwin wrote, "and I have already reached out to Mitch this a.m."

All Kupchak would say Saturday was there was "no update" on things.

The Pistons have been expected to sign Webber ever since his contract was bought out and he was released by Philadelphia on Thursday.

After talking to Kupchak on Thursday, Goodwin wrote, "Mitch then needed to talk to Sir Phil to see where he stood on the situation. We agreed to speak sometime Friday afternoon, after he had talked to coach Jackson."

Kupchak called at 3:45 p.m., but Goodwin said he was on a flight to watch one ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ of his clients, Miami guard Gary Payton, play in what could have been the last game of his career in his hometown of Oakland, Calif.

"Obviously, I didn't think Phil's quote, given the nature of this situation, was humorous," Goodwin wrote.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 15, 2007, 12:23:25 PM
^^What happened to "get rid of Smush!" under your avatar?... ;D

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2007, 12:36:22 PM
^^Good job lying... I never once claimed to support Smush dissing Phil or Rambis, but you definitely claimed you wanted to get rid of him less than a month before you hopped back on his bandwaggon. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 15, 2007, 12:54:55 PM
Why would i want players that hurt my favorite team and disses our coaches?...And He's playing better and deserves his props, But he has to have a bunch of these tipe of games for us REAL Lakers fans to forget about him dissing Phil & Rambis.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 15, 2007, 01:03:18 PM
The Lakers celebrate Martin Luther King day by hosting Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. The game will be televised nationally by TNT starting at 7pm (PST).
Get the latest SCOUTING REPORT on Courtside Connection | Preview | Game Notes
TIP: 7:00pm (PST) | TV: TNT | RADIO: KLAC 570, ESPN 1330 |
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2007, 02:10:29 PM
Why would i want players that hurt my favorite team and disses our coaches?...And He's playing better and deserves his props, But he has to have a bunch of these tipe of games for us REAL Lakers fans to forget about him dissing Phil & Rambis.




LOL@"fans" who only root for their player/team when they're doing good. :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2007, 08:40:46 PM
LMFAO@Wade's expressions after they call a foul in his favor, you can clearly see the guilt in that smirk he tries to play off...Anyone see the clean strip by Kobe in the 3rd?  :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

Edit:
Travelling by Wade! Kobe gets blatantly fouled

ROFLMAO. STEVE KERR JUST CALLED 'EM OUT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 15, 2007, 08:41:58 PM
LMFAO@Wade's expressions after they call a foul in his favor, you can clearly see the guilt in that smirk he tries to play off...Anyone see the clean strip by Kobe in the 3rd? :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

Wade carried that shit too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2007, 08:43:54 PM
The Staples crowd knows what's up...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 15, 2007, 08:52:07 PM
What the fuck? The ball had already left Smush's hand.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 15, 2007, 10:06:13 PM
Glad we won... smh at the NBA constant conspirancy  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 15, 2007, 10:53:32 PM
LMAO @ the look Wade gave to the refs at the end of the game. Almost as if he wanted to say "I thought we had an agreement".

Oh,

I am officially Smush Parker's bitch!
17 points (including 5-7 from the 3 point line), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

He was actually playing like a pg. I noticed him out there trying to make plays for other players.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 15, 2007, 10:59:06 PM
^^^^ Smush has stepped it up for 3-4 weeks... without mentioning his three clutch plays on the defensive end within the last 10 days
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 15, 2007, 11:09:24 PM
i just got home from the games, great games u know me i was crazy and shit i have my AIR HORN 8) alot of ppl to

L'UP 8)

damn those refs be fuckin around and shit we could have that foul when kobe hit the last shot to win the games 4th qtr and they did it call it >:(

but we won baby 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 15, 2007, 11:12:13 PM
Los Angeles Edges Miami in OT
Kobe Bryant posted 25 points, including six in overtime, and eight assists to lead the Lakers to a 124-118 home victory over the Heat on Monday. Brian Cook tallied 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. Smush Parker went 5-of-7 from 3-point range on his way to 17 points and five rebounds and Luke Walton added 10 and 10 as seven Lakers scored in double figures.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 16, 2007, 11:59:24 AM
Cachooka mix Xposing D Wade dickrode by the Refs and Lakers got hacked and no call


http://www.sendspace.com/file/ija849


Someone has to send this vid to the league.... I haven't words in my book to describe it  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 16, 2007, 01:55:17 PM
We should all email that video to different league reps, along with a brief summary of how basketball fans feel about this whole fucked up situation...

I know someone is gunna release a video of this game exposing the refs, like the Cavs one and the Boston one...

^^I wrote that in the 3rd quarter. LOL.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 16, 2007, 02:19:14 PM
Yesterday's game was funny. The officiating was so biased that the crowd started booing the refs in the 3rd quarter, then in the last minute and OT, the officiating was more even.

There is something funny going on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 16, 2007, 02:23:40 PM
^^^^ Smush has stepped it up for 3-4 weeks... without mentioning his three clutch plays on the defensive end within the last 10 days

Yeah, props to Smush, he has really picked it up recently.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 16, 2007, 04:06:34 PM
L'UP dont hate 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: R-Tistic on January 16, 2007, 07:13:14 PM
I just love how the media is tryin to make a Wade vs Kobe rivalry, just because they know Shaq is about done, LMAO.

Cot damn, the media just loves making rivalries instead of lettin em happen, huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 16, 2007, 07:26:03 PM
I just love how the media is tryin to make a Wade vs Kobe rivalry, just because they know Shaq is about done, LMAO.

Cot damn, the media just loves making rivalries instead of lettin em happen, huh?

Yeah...I don't think it can be a rivalry though. They only play eachother twice a year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 16, 2007, 08:01:21 PM
I just love how the media is tryin to make a Wade vs Kobe rivalry, just because they know Shaq is about done, LMAO.

Cot damn, the media just loves making rivalries instead of lettin em happen, huh?

Yeah all of the so-called "rivalries" in the NBA are gay because they're being forced. Although I enjoy these Dallas vs. San Antonio battles, everythime they call it "the biggest rivalry in the NBA" it takes away from the excitement.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 16, 2007, 10:38:02 PM
next games nephew

 
 
Wed,
Jan 17  Lakers @ San Antonio 
6:00 pm (TV: KCAL, ESPN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 17, 2007, 04:44:56 PM
The Lakers travel to south Texas tonight to continue their season series with the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers won the first meeting at STAPLES Center behind 34 points from Kobe Bryant.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 17, 2007, 06:07:53 PM
lol did yall watch the pre-game show with james worthy and alan massengale?

the question of the day was "why do the refs give wade more calls than they do kobe?" and even their announcer laughed at that. worthy was straight-forward with his answer, "i dont know, but he really shouldnt be getting some of those calls"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 17, 2007, 08:50:10 PM
Huge win! We have now beat the Spurs twice this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 17, 2007, 08:53:16 PM
That was a great W. Lakers beat San Antonio IN San Antonio.  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 17, 2007, 08:57:06 PM
We have now beat each of the top three teams in the west. Phoenix, Dallas, and San Antonio (twice)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 17, 2007, 09:09:13 PM
yessssssssssss what a great games, man what a dunk by kobe :o spurs fan was buzzin about the dunk hahaha

L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 17, 2007, 09:09:49 PM
Great win! Things got scary with the turnovers in the 4th but the guys didn't panic and did what needed to be done to win the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 17, 2007, 09:17:32 PM
next game

Thu,
Jan 18  Lakers @ Dallas 
6:30 pm (TV: TNT) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 17, 2007, 09:25:11 PM
yessssssssssss what a great games, man what a dunk by kobe :o spurs fan was buzzin about the dunk hahaha

they were buzzin when radman the barbarian dunked on duncan as well. i think duncan got dunked on like 4 times in that game

Great win! Things got scary with the turnovers in the 4th but the guys didn't panic and did what needed to be done to win the game.

word, sums up the game nicely  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 17, 2007, 09:28:37 PM
Much props to the Lakers winning the Heat & Spurs games...next up, Dallas tomorrow...I can't wait... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 17, 2007, 09:30:59 PM
Did anyone else notice Tim Duncan getting boo'd?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 17, 2007, 09:34:36 PM
Bryant Leads Lakers Past Spurs
The Lakers fought off a late surge to defeat the Spurs, 100-96, on Wednesday. Kobe Bryant hit a jumper with 1:24 remaining to give Los Angeles the lead for good. Bryant finished with 34 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Vladimir Radmanovic scored 13 points and Maurice Evans added 11.

GREAT WIN BITCHZ :pimp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2007, 09:51:49 PM
Tim Duncan  :-X

Kobe 2 posters http://www.sendspace.com/file/qxhnq7

http://www.sendspace.com/file/xo82uo (lol at the name of the file  ;D)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 17, 2007, 09:54:53 PM
Tim Duncan  :-X

Kobe 2 posters http://www.sendspace.com/file/qxhnq7

http://www.sendspace.com/file/xo82uo (lol at the name of the file  ;D)

props. any chance on the radman poster as well?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2007, 10:03:50 PM
^^^^ here it is http://www.sendspace.com/file/67nz7g  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 17, 2007, 10:07:15 PM
^^^^ here it is http://www.sendspace.com/file/67nz7g  8)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 17, 2007, 10:18:04 PM
If we beat the dallas 2morrow, it will be our 3 in a row win 8) this games might be closed like last time maybe.

but we going win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 17, 2007, 10:29:41 PM
Great fucking game we played good D and a solid effort out of the cast Bynum,Vlad,Luke,Evens.Did anyone catch the space cadet (Vlad) dunk.That shit was hilirous it looked like he was just floating and shit i thought he missed for  a sec.Evens really gave us a lot of help on d tonight and he had a solid night on the offensive end aswell.That 3rd qtr was fucking nuts for Kobe i dont know which dunk was better A.The one where he passed by Bowen and dunked right on Duncun or B.The ally oop to Kobe and dunked it right on Duncun.It was cool how we kept our composure even after letting a 10pt lead slip away with 4min to go.Now The Lake SHow is off to Dallas which should be a very tuff game for us due to the fucking back to back vs top teams shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 17, 2007, 10:48:15 PM
Two sick Kobe dunks from the game... 8)

(http://www.snapdrive.net/files/47445/Kobe%20Oop%20On%20Duncan.gif)

(http://www.snapdrive.net/files/47445/Kobe%20On%20Duncan.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 17, 2007, 10:57:28 PM
^Nasty and Nasty. I want to put one of those in my sig, but which one?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 17, 2007, 10:58:58 PM
Two sick Kobe dunks from the game... 8)

(http://www.snapdrive.net/files/47445/Kobe%20Oop%20On%20Duncan.gif)

(http://www.snapdrive.net/files/47445/Kobe%20On%20Duncan.gif)
8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 17, 2007, 11:17:11 PM
Two sick Kobe dunks from the game... 8)

(http://www.snapdrive.net/files/47445/Kobe%20Oop%20On%20Duncan.gif)

(http://www.snapdrive.net/files/47445/Kobe%20On%20Duncan.gif)

Props homie for vid that shit was  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2007, 10:55:10 AM
None of ya'll knew Radman could soar like that, huh?

(http://67.15.149.71/i6/5/01/17/5011759061124.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2007, 11:00:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/EDOLXtSlpGY
http://www.youtube.com/v/KVwzWoMGGMQ
http://www.youtube.com/v/jP7n41CURKc


...That's the main difference between Radman and Cook. Radman is a guy who can take it to the basket, create off the dribble, and is capable of finishing strong, while Cook is primarily a spot up shooter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2007, 11:09:48 AM
Some nice dunks from the Miami game:

http://www.youtube.com/v/iCNucPo_aFQ
http://www.youtube.com/v/-OjHE7H1vH0

And the 2 Kobe posters:
http://www.youtube.com/v/mGrvGVM8YuY
http://www.youtube.com/v/_LowJzW-wu8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2007, 11:43:57 AM
...And I just upped the VladRad dunk from last night:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Yoe-5YorfBQ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 18, 2007, 04:40:53 PM
The Lakers look to extend their winning streak to 4 games tonight as they visit the Dallas Mavericks at 6:30pm (PST). The season series currently sits at 1-1 with both teams defending their home court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 18, 2007, 09:13:18 PM
Anyone got gif files of Luke blockin Devean George or Kobe's dunk from tonight?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 18, 2007, 09:30:08 PM
 Los Angeles Falls to Dallas
Kobe Bryant put up 26 points and five assists, but the Lakers came up short Thursday in a 114-95 road loss to the Mavericks, ending their three-game winning streak. Jordan Farmar went 6-of-10 from the field for 17 points, four rebounds, four assists and five steals. Sasha Vujacic added 10 points and three steals. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 18, 2007, 09:34:29 PM
Sucks man, we couldn't do anything right in the second half. I'm not trippin' though, it's the second game of a back to back and we are still without Lamar and Kwame.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 18, 2007, 11:03:30 PM
NEXT GAMES

 
 
Sat,
Jan 20  Lakers @ NO/Okla. City 
5:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 19, 2007, 09:28:38 AM
Sucks man, we couldn't do anything right in the second half. I'm not trippin' though, it's the second game of a back to back and we are still without Lamar and Kwame.


Naah, you are trippin man. this proves we can't beat Dallas!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 19, 2007, 09:47:37 AM
^ LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 19, 2007, 10:26:02 AM
Some good wins this week  ;D  ...Smush playing great, finnaly helping us win some games, Kobe dunking on muthafuckas, Turriaf hit a big shot on duncan  :o  .....I think Kwame and Lamar are coming back for that 8 game road trip. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 19, 2007, 10:31:09 AM
Any update on Lamar and Kwame?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 19, 2007, 10:51:40 AM
Any update on Lamar and Kwame?
Kwame's throwing cakes at people.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 19, 2007, 11:10:28 AM
^^LOL. They're both capable of playing and should be back any game now. It's just a matter of not rushing 'em back too soon...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 19, 2007, 11:13:54 AM
Any update on Lamar and Kwame?
Kwame's throwing cakes at people.

LMAO...You's a fool for that one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 19, 2007, 11:43:47 AM
Brown/Odom could play Monday (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep19jan19,1,6711441.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
January 19, 2007

DALLAS — The Lakers get back some of their injured players next week, leading to one of those quandaries that can actually be labeled acceptable.

Who starts at center?

Kwame Brown is expected to return from a severely sprained ankle as early as Monday against Golden State, which could mean Andrew Bynum goes back to the bench.

It's not a bad problem to have, but you can't start them both.

One of the involved parties has an idea what will happen.

"Phil will probably put Kwame in," Bynum said in reference to Lakers Coach Phil Jackson.

Really?

"Can't do anything about it," Bynum said. "My time's going to come. I'm still going to go out there and play."

If Brown becomes the starter again, Bynum will have lost the starting spot for a second time this season.

He started the first 14 games of the season but was replaced by Brown because of declining play and a late appearance for a pre-game workout.

He re-claimed his job by default when Brown was injured Dec. 31 against Philadelphia. In nine games as the starter since then, Bynum has averaged 10.7 points and 8.2 rebounds. He had nine points and five rebounds Thursday against Dallas.

Even if he gets replaced in the lineup, he has learned something the last few weeks.

"I feel a lot better out there, more aggressive," he said. "I'm learning how to play pick-and-roll defense. The secret is to get out there quickly."

Forward Lamar Odom, out since Dec. 12 because of a sprained knee ligament, could also return next week.

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Before Brown returns, he might be disciplined by the team for his role in an alleged after-hours cake caper.

He was accused of ruining a $190 chocolate cake belonging to a birthday celebrant who was holding it outside a Hermosa Beach club early Saturday morning.

Brown was leaving a club at about 2 a.m. after celebrating a different birthday — teammate Ronny Turiaf's — when he grabbed the cake from the accuser and flung it, hitting the accuser on the back, according to a police report. Brown then left in a limousine.

Jackson said he hadn't spoken to Brown yet, but reserved the right to penalize him.

"I think it was poor choices," Jackson said. "There's something there to be said, but I want to talk to him first before I really speak on the issue. That's obviously one of the aspects of being on a team, is bringing attention to your club in behavior. We'll have to discuss that."

In a lighter moment, Jackson joked it was "natural" that the cake slipped from Brown's fingers.

Brown will probably have to absorb a fine from the team but is not expected to miss any playing time because of the incident.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 19, 2007, 11:57:10 AM
Any update on Lamar and Kwame?
Kwame's throwing cakes at people.
^LOL...I don't care what time they come back, as long as they're both close to 100% it's all good... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 19, 2007, 12:24:35 PM
Why would i want players that hurt my favorite team and disses our coaches?...And He's playing better and deserves his props, But he has to have a bunch of these tipe of games for us REAL Lakers fans to forget about him dissing Phil & Rambis.




LOL@"fans" who only root for their player/team when they're doing good. :stupid:

Fucking idiot...Only b/c I'm giving smush props for playing better doesn't mean i don't want him traded or for the Lakers not to resign him next season...he played like crap after that 5-1 road trip last season..played like shit in the playoffs...he didn't pick up a b-ball in the summer and couldn't find anywhere to play ::) he played like shit the 1st 2 months of the season (he just started playing better, hopefully he keeps it up)...He's inconsistent....do you know what inconsistent means , retard!? ....Maybe we should get PG's that could take us to the next level :idea: (Farmar & Sign another PG)


And he also disrespected Phil Jackson and Kurt Rambis...Pouts when he gets bench...so yeah, smush hasn't exactly giving me a reason to be a big fan of his.


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LOL@"fans" who only root for their team when they're doing good.

lol @ this little boy once again trying to discredit Lakers fans that don't agree with him...fucking loser..you need to grow up , kid.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 19, 2007, 04:08:05 PM
Why would i want players that hurt my favorite team and disses our coaches?...And He's playing better and deserves his props, But he has to have a bunch of these tipe of games for us REAL Lakers fans to forget about him dissing Phil & Rambis.




LOL@"fans" who only root for their player/team when they're doing good. :stupid:

Fucking idiot...Only b/c I'm giving smush props for playing better doesn't mean i don't want him traded or for the Lakers not to resign him next season...he played like crap after that 5-1 road trip last season..played like shit in the playoffs...he didn't pick up a b-ball in the summer and couldn't find anywhere to play ::) he played like shit the 1st 2 months of the season (he just started playing better, hopefully he keeps it up)...He's inconsistent....do you know what inconsistent means , retard!? ....Maybe we should get PG's that could take us to the next level :idea: (Farmar & Sign another PG)


And he also disrespected Phil Jackson and Kurt Rambis...Pouts when he gets bench...so yeah, smush hasn't exactly giving me a reason to be a big fan of his.



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LOL@"fans" who only root for their team

lol @ this little boy once again trying to discredit Lakers fans that don't agree with him...fucking loser..you need to grow up , kid.



^You're an idiot, find me another point guard that can play on Smush's level for his price! Smush is one of our biggest steals ever. LMFAO@trade Smush...Moron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 19, 2007, 04:15:10 PM
i heard that odom coming next week 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 19, 2007, 04:15:47 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 19, 2007, 04:53:40 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 19, 2007, 07:19:07 PM
That Dallas game sucked we couldnt get any Defensive Boards and Dallas just killed us.Lakers should make up for the lose tomorrow vs Hornets.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 20, 2007, 02:35:32 PM
The Lakers look to get back in the win column as they travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Hornets. The Hornets won the season's only previous meeting earlier this year at STAPLES Center
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 20, 2007, 07:29:10 PM
Another lose to a team the Lakers should have beat. :grumpy:
This is going to to kill the Lakers' seeding in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 20, 2007, 07:29:49 PM
Crazy game by Evans, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 20, 2007, 07:38:18 PM
Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 20, 2007, 08:08:22 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 20, 2007, 08:13:11 PM
^^Don't do it!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on January 20, 2007, 08:30:05 PM
Seemed like Kobe was slow getting it going tonight.  But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%.  Not that the Lakers weren't, but it's easier to get jacked for top team then for a shitty team.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X



Gee, never would have thought you'd blame the refs ::).  Why can't you be mature like everybody else in here and take the loss like a man?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 20, 2007, 08:33:58 PM
Seemed like Kobe was slow getting it going tonight.  But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%.  Not that the Lakers weren't, but it's easier to get jacked for top team then for a shitty team.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X



Gee, never would have thought you'd blame the refs ::).  Why can't you be mature like everybody else in here and take the loss like a man?


Never blamed the refs, it was a terrible loss by the Lakers...Just some extremely bad calls made in this game, as you can see, Kobe got a technical because of it too..No need to hop on my nuts for my opinion, this thread was perfectly fine without you starting shit in it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on January 20, 2007, 08:43:01 PM
Seemed like Kobe was slow getting it going tonight.  But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%.  Not that the Lakers weren't, but it's easier to get jacked for top team then for a shitty team.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X



Gee, never would have thought you'd blame the refs ::).  Why can't you be mature like everybody else in here and take the loss like a man?


Never blamed the refs, it was a terrible loss by the Lakers...Just some extremely bad calls made in this game, as you can see, Kobe got a technical because of it too..No need to hop on my nuts for my opinion, this thread was perfectly fine without you starting shit in it.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X

You implied that even with your team at full strength you couldn't overcome the officiating.  So yes, you blamed the refs.  It's just my opinion, no need to hop on my nuts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 20, 2007, 08:50:19 PM
Seemed like Kobe was slow getting it going tonight.  But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%.  Not that the Lakers weren't, but it's easier to get jacked for top team then for a shitty team.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X



Gee, never would have thought you'd blame the refs ::).  Why can't you be mature like everybody else in here and take the loss like a man?


Never blamed the refs, it was a terrible loss by the Lakers...Just some extremely bad calls made in this game, as you can see, Kobe got a technical because of it too..No need to hop on my nuts for my opinion, this thread was perfectly fine without you starting shit in it.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X

You implied that even with your team at full strength you couldn't overcome the officiating.  So yes, you blamed the refs.  It's just my opinion, no need to hop on my nuts.

Yeah Nik has no faith in his team. Not a true Lakers fan at all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 20, 2007, 08:52:00 PM
Seemed like Kobe was slow getting it going tonight.  But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%.  Not that the Lakers weren't, but it's easier to get jacked for top team then for a shitty team.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X



Gee, never would have thought you'd blame the refs ::).  Why can't you be mature like everybody else in here and take the loss like a man?


Never blamed the refs, it was a terrible loss by the Lakers...Just some extremely bad calls made in this game, as you can see, Kobe got a technical because of it too..No need to hop on my nuts for my opinion, this thread was perfectly fine without you starting shit in it.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X

You implied that even with your team at full strength you couldn't overcome the officiating.  So yes, you blamed the refs.  It's just my opinion, no need to hop on my nuts.

Yeah Nik has no faith in his team. Not a true Lakers fan at all.


 :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on January 20, 2007, 08:57:57 PM
Seemed like Kobe was slow getting it going tonight.  But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%.  Not that the Lakers weren't, but it's easier to get jacked for top team then for a shitty team.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X



Gee, never would have thought you'd blame the refs ::).  Why can't you be mature like everybody else in here and take the loss like a man?


Never blamed the refs, it was a terrible loss by the Lakers...Just some extremely bad calls made in this game, as you can see, Kobe got a technical because of it too..No need to hop on my nuts for my opinion, this thread was perfectly fine without you starting shit in it.

Terrible game, something needs to be done about the refs though, cuz even Kwame and Lamar won't be able to help against that! :-X

You implied that even with your team at full strength you couldn't overcome the officiating.  So yes, you blamed the refs.  It's just my opinion, no need to hop on my nuts.

Yeah Nik has no faith in his team. Not a true Lakers fan at all.

LMAO.  Way to flip the script. +1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 20, 2007, 10:47:43 PM
Can't you guys take your little feud somewhere else. I don't think anyone wants you 2 to continue your little beef in here.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 20, 2007, 11:16:34 PM
Damn I cannot belive we lost to this team again.Makes me  :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 20, 2007, 11:25:39 PM
But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%. 

So ture. It's funny cus me and my brother were talkin' about this earlier today before the game started.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 20, 2007, 11:33:18 PM
We can't D on the road so it's very hard to win.... we like the 26 th Defense when it comes to pts allowed... hopefully with Lamar n Kwame back in business, we are going to play a more oriented playoffs game....  We have to be focus and step it up, if not the upcoming East road trip is gonna be a nightmare (regarding our abilitiy to lose against weak teams)....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 21, 2007, 12:49:18 AM
Lakers Topped by Hornets
Los Angeles cut a 13-point third-quarter deficit to one, but couldn't overcome New Orleans/Oklahoma City in a 113-103 road decision on Friday. Kobe Bryant tallied 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds, while Maurice Evans added 23 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 21, 2007, 01:00:36 AM
FLASH: KWAME BROWN MAY RETURN AS SOON AS MONDAY and LAMAR ODOM AS SOON AS FRIDAY NEXT WEEK!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 21, 2007, 03:11:15 AM
next game

 
 
Mon,
Jan 22  Lakers vs. Golden State   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on January 21, 2007, 09:26:54 AM
But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%. 

So ture. It's funny cus me and my brother were talkin' about this earlier today before the game started.


Yeah, I don't know the exact figures, but the Hornets sold out a lot of games last year.  Because Oklahoma was lacking a pro sports franchise prior to the Hornets, the fans have been pretty crazed ever since they came to town.  So much so that there's lots of discussion that the Hornets may stay, and if they don't that the Sonics may move to town.  David Stern said it's likely to be the next expansion city if neither of those teams relocate there.

But anyway my point was that it can be a somewhat hostile environment which can really will the team to sometimes get wins that they normally wouldn't beat.  I wouldn't let that be too big of a letdown for you Laker fans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 21, 2007, 04:02:55 PM
But teams like the Hornets get extremely jacked up when a team like the Lakers come to town, and everybody's giving 110%. 

So ture. It's funny cus me and my brother were talkin' about this earlier today before the game started.


Yeah, I don't know the exact figures, but the Hornets sold out a lot of games last year.  Because Oklahoma was lacking a pro sports franchise prior to the Hornets, the fans have been pretty crazed ever since they came to town.  So much so that there's lots of discussion that the Hornets may stay, and if they don't that the Sonics may move to town.  David Stern said it's likely to be the next expansion city if neither of those teams relocate there.

But anyway my point was that it can be a somewhat hostile environment which can really will the team to sometimes get wins that they normally wouldn't beat.  I wouldn't let that be too big of a letdown for you Laker fans.



It's already confirmed that they'll move back to New Orleans after this season...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 21, 2007, 09:48:13 PM
Lakers Injury Report
Here's the Cliff's Notes version of what's up with the Lakers today: Lamar Odom and Kwame Brown have been ruled out of Monday's game against Golden State. The hope is they'll practice with the team all week and possibly return for Friday's game with Charlotte
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 22, 2007, 07:31:51 PM
Ronnie Turiaf has an afro  ;D  :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 22, 2007, 08:32:05 PM
Ronnie Turiaf has an afro  ;D  :rock:
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 22, 2007, 08:37:00 PM
The Lakers return home to STAPLES Center tonight to face Pacific Divison rival Golden State Warriors. The Lakers currently lead the season series 1-0 after defeating the Warriors 110-98 in Oakland. Today also marks the first anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 22, 2007, 08:47:34 PM
Ronnie Turiaf has an afro  ;D  :rock:
8)
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lmao!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 22, 2007, 08:48:13 PM
Ronnie Turiaf has an afro  ;D  :rock:
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lol that is now in my sig
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 22, 2007, 10:26:57 PM
L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 22, 2007, 10:27:15 PM
Kobe, Lakers Celebrate Anniversary With Win
One year to the day after his 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors, Kobe Bryant scored 42 to help L.A. to a 108-103 home victory over the Warriors. Andrew Bynum was among the five Lakers to reach double figures with 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting and added a career-high 15 rebounds and four blocks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 22, 2007, 11:43:19 PM
Good to see them get the W tonight... 8) Now we have to wait 'til Friday for their next game... :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 23, 2007, 12:45:11 AM
Kobe was on fire tonight and it was cool for him to get the calls to go his way for a change.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 23, 2007, 12:48:07 AM
Good to see them get the W tonight... 8) Now we have to wait 'til Friday for their next game... :(
That's good. Both Kwame and Lamar have a chance of playing in that game. It gives them time to heal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 23, 2007, 01:05:33 AM
I can't wait til we have Odom and Brown back.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 23, 2007, 08:30:58 AM
I can't wait til we have Odom and Brown back.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 23, 2007, 10:25:21 AM
I can't wait til we have Odom and Brown back.....

Me 3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 23, 2007, 04:03:25 PM
I can't wait til we have Odom and Brown back.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 23, 2007, 04:16:53 PM
Lamar Odom Ready to return Friday
Odom appears ready for return
By: John Nadel

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Lamar Odom flew through the air, caught Jordan Farmar's perfect lob pass and stuffed it through the basket.

The play elicited no response because it occurred during a scrimmage Tuesday. But it was a positive sign for the Los Angeles Lakers.

"He looked great, he looked really good. I didn't know what to expect," Kobe Bryant said following Odom's first practice with the Lakers since he sprained a ligament in his right knee Dec. 12.

Not only did Odom get through practice with no glitches, he said afterward he expects to play Friday night when the Lakers return to action against the Charlotte Bobcats at Staples Center.

"Right now, I have confidence in my body," he said. "I tried to push it at 100 percent. That's what you have to do in games. I tried to wait until my leg was stable and strong. It felt good to get back on the court.

"Hopefully I can practice a couple more days in a row and play Friday."

Odom was off to one of the best starts in his eight-year NBA career at the time of his injury, averaging 17.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists -- numbers that might have meant a berth in the All-Star game had the 6-foot-10 forward remained healthy.

Meanwhile, the news wasn't nearly as good regarding Kwame Brown, who was unable to get through his first practice since spraining his right ankle Dec. 31. The 6-11 Brown, averaging 8.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, had said before Monday night's 108-103 victory over Golden State that he hoped to return Friday night as well. But that won't happen.

"It's a little sore," he said. "I practiced a little bit today, I couldn't really jump. It flared up on me. I have to take a few steps back. We'll see what happens with some rest, let it calm down. We've been real aggressive with it this week."

The Lakers (27-15) have performed surprisingly well despite the injuries, going 12-9 since Odom got hurt and 7-4 with Odom and Brown sidelined.

"We've missed them tremendously," Bryant said. "That's why we've been inconsistent. That being said, we've played really well."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he's optimistic concerning Odom, but added: "It's always about how it's going to be between now and tomorrow morning."

Odom didn't appear to have any problems regarding conditioning during Tuesday's scrimmage.

"It still takes some time, your timing is off," he said.

Jackson said he hopes Brown will return to action during the Lakers' eight-game road trip that begins next Tuesday night in New York.

"I would love to have him for the San Antonio (home) game on Sunday," Jackson said. "That would be a big advance for our team."

The coach said a realistic target date for Brown's return might be Feb. 2 at Indiana, meaning he'll probably miss at least four more games.

"It's pretty swollen," Brown said. "I just can't get my range of motion in it that I had before. Until I get that, I can't play."
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 23, 2007, 04:28:12 PM
next game
Fri,
Jan 26  Lakers vs. Charlotte   
7:30 pm (TV: FSN, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 24, 2007, 11:41:05 AM
Speaking of injuries, L.A. Lakers forward Lamar Odom has been on the mend for the past few weeks, but he'll be back on the court soon. Besides cheering for Kobe Bryant and the rest of his team on the sidelines, L.O. has been getting his business right. The Queens, New York, native started an independent label called Rich Soil and has a couple of guys he grew up with as his flagship artists: mixtape DJ Supastar Jay and rapper Ali Vegas.

"We got it off the ground," Odom said of the label, which has a distribution deal through Asylum. "We got Veg, he's one of the brightest young stars in the game right now. He just hasn't had the opportunity to let the world hear his voice. I'm just trying to bring that to him with all my connections throughout the world and corporate world."

Odom said he was inspired to start his label a couple of years ago when he changed teams and coasts. "I'd been watching [Vegas] go through his deals," Lamar told. "He was signed to Trackmasters, Casablanca, Sony. ... When I went to the [Miami] Heat and got traded back to the Lakers, I felt it was for a bigger reason. [L.A.] is one of the biggest markets in the world. With us being from New York and having a connection down here in L.A., it's kinda strong. As soon as the trade happened, it was like, 'I think I'mma do a label myself.' ... In rap, nobody wants to give up that spot. So we trying to move some dudes out the way, because everybody knows how good he is."

Rich Soil will probably release Vegas' solo LP sometime this year, and Supastar Jay has a compilation LP on tap as well. "We just trying to get strong, get our strength up," Odom said. "We're trying to lock the streets down and all that." ...
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 24, 2007, 03:34:11 PM
Sweet. With Lamar back things are going to get even better for the Lakers. Personally I think Kwame is more crucial because he plays the inside which is crucial in the NBA. Plus Bynum isn't as good a replacment for Kwame like Luke is for Odom.
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 24, 2007, 08:04:56 PM
i really think the lakers should just stick with starting Bynum or Kwame what yall think about that.I just think Kwame is just ok and i belive we have already seen the best of him and with Bynum getting expirence and will be huge come next year and he is the key for the Lakers to get that championship.
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 24, 2007, 11:52:33 PM
^^Bynum still needs time to develop. Kwame's in his 6th season and he's only 24.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 25, 2007, 11:52:49 AM
^^Bynum still needs time to develop. Kwame's in his 6th season and he's only 24.



I agree...Kwame will put it together second half of the season, like he did last year. Bynum will get his chance to start for years to come, it's now Kwame's time to step up more than anyone else.
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 25, 2007, 03:21:26 PM
Wednesday report (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2007/01/wednesday_report_9.html)

For all that you've read about Kobe Bryant and his insane 5:30 a.m. workouts in the summer comes this revelation from Wednesday's practice: Bryant loves fast food and hasn't changed his eating habits even as he has ascended to become arguably the best player in basketball.

``My teammates tell me all the time, `You must have like some secret potion or something because it doesn’t make any sense,’'' Bryant said. ``Because I just eat junk food and run all day. I’m a bad example.’'

Bryant told a story in which Samaki Walker once chastised him for eating McDonald's or Carl's Jr. when they were teammates. To test out the Bryant theory, I went to lunch at El Pollo Loco with Lakers spokesman John Black and then straight to LA Fitness. So far, so good.

* * *

Phil Jackson got some laughs with his answer to a question about how Lamar Odom will help the Lakers when he returns Friday against Charlotte. It started out as predictable as you would expect.

``He's our best rebounder,'' Jackson said. ``We've been getting killed on the boards. That's such an important part of the game, there's such value on possession of the ball.''

Then Jackson couldn't resist a little jab: ``He'll help us turn the ball over. Lamar does that.''

Of course, Jackson came back to the positive: ``And his speed in transition is always good because the best part of his game is the defensive rebound/power out/offensive transition game.''

* * *

Bryant on Andrew Bynum and how good he can be in two or three years: ``I think it depends entirely on him and what he wants to do and the tenacity that he wants to bring every day. If he’s determined to be one of the elite players in the league, he can do that. He has the gifts to do it. It’s just a matter of if he wants it or not.’’

* * *

By Ross Siler
Staff Writer

EL SEGUNDO--Until Kwame Brown returns from a sprained left ankle in another week or two, the Lakers can put off deciding whether 19-year-old center Andrew Bynum should continue starting or come off the bench.

For his part, Bynum clearly believes he is best served starting. He said as much at practice Wednesday: ``When I start, I think I’m more effective than when I come off the bench.’’

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said such a decision was too far away to consider right now. Jackson also is unlikely to give the opinion of the NBA’s youngest player much weight whenever that decision is made.

``He’s not old enough to determine it,’’ Jackson said. ``There’s a few guys in this game that do have that ability to dictate that. But it’s up to coach’s distinction as to how the team functions.

``We really want to put defense as a priority in this team and Andrew has to bring that defense along with his offensive game. We think he’s making progress all the time, so that’s good.’’

Jackson would like the Lakers to be something more than the NBA’s 26th ranked team defensively, giving up 103.1 points on average, and Brown brings size and strength inside. Jackson also believes the second team looks more for Bynum than the starters.

The Lakers are 16-9 with Bynum starting and 11-6 with him as a reserve. Bynum is averaging 9.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and playing 25 minutes as a starter compared with 6.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 15.4 minutes off the bench.

It’s a moot point for the time being. Brown sat out practice Wednesday as he continues to recover from the Dec. 31 ankle injury. Jackson said: ``I don’t know whether it’s a week or two weeks or whenever Kwame comes back.’’

Air Sasha: The Lakers ended Wednesday’s practice on a thunderclap of a play. Sasha Vujacic - - yes, the 200-pound Vujacic who loves to shoot 3-pointers - - drove baseline and dunked over both Bynum and Lamar Odom.

All Kobe Bryant could do was fall to the court laughing and head to the locker room joking about how cold the devil must be. Bynum pleaded his case to reporters that he actually blocked Vujacic’s dunk into the basket.

``It was the most surprising dunk I’ve ever seen,’’ Bryant said. ``We’ve been on him since he’s been here to go to the basket hard. . . . I have to remind him sometimes; I say, `Sasha, you’re taller than I am.’’’

Vegas vacation: Bynum said he would welcome the chance to play on the team of second-year players as part of the Rookie Challenge at All-Star weekend. Then again, he wasn’t overly concerned about being selected.

``It really doesn’t matter if I make it or not,’’ Bynum said. ``I’ll be an All-Star in the future.’’

The NBA will announce starters today for the Feb. 18 game in Las Vegas. Bryant is expected to be voted a starter for the ninth time.

Page turner: Special assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar presented the players and coaching staff with copies of his new book ``On the Shoulders of Giants’’ about the Harlem Renaissance.

Abdul-Jabbar will sign copies of the book Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. with Spike Lee at the Borders at 2 Penn Plaza in New York before the Lakers-Knicks game.

Also: Forward Lamar Odom reported no problems with his injured right knee and said, ``I’ll be playing on Friday.’’
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 25, 2007, 03:23:13 PM
Bynum says he's better as a starter (http://www.presstelegram.com/sports/ci_5081958)

EL SEGUNDO - Until Kwame Brown returns from a sprained left ankle in another week or two, the Lakers can put off deciding whether 19-year-old center Andrew Bynum should continue starting or come off the bench.

For his part, Bynum clearly believes he is best served starting. He said as much at practice Wednesday: "When I start, I think I'm more effective than when I come off the bench."

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said such a decision was too far away to consider right now. Jackson also is unlikely to give the opinion of the NBA's youngest player much weight whenever that decision is made.

"He's not old enough to determine it," Jackson said. "There's a few guys in this game that do have that ability to dictate that. But it's up to coach's distinction as to how the team functions.

"We really want to put defense as a priority in this team, and Andrew has to bring that defense along with his offensive game. We think he's making progress all the time, so that's good."

Jackson would like the Lakers to be something more than the NBA's 26th ranked team defensively, giving up 103.1 points on average.

Air Sasha

The Lakers ended Wednesday's practice on a thunderclap of a play.

Sasha Vujacic - yes, the 200-pound Vujacic who loves to shoot 3-pointers - drove baseline and dunked over both Bynum and Lamar Odom.

All Kobe Bryant could do was fall to the court laughing and head to the locker room joking about how cold the devil must be. Bynum pleaded his case to reporters that he actually blocked Vujacic's dunk into the basket.

"It was the most surprising dunk I've ever seen," Bryant said. "... I have to remind him sometimes; I say, `Sasha, you're taller than I am."'

Also

Odom reported no problems with his injured right knee and said, "I'll be playing on Friday."
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 25, 2007, 05:49:37 PM
i know Kwame is only 24 but i just dont see the Lakers getting any titles with him as our center.Dont get me wrong i think its cool that Kwame is improving but i just think that we have seen the best of him I really do not see him improving much more than what he did last year.I hope im wrong but i just think we should stick with Bynum and let him grow.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 25, 2007, 07:54:57 PM
^I disagree
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 26, 2007, 08:07:08 PM
Good to see Odom back.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 26, 2007, 09:06:47 PM
WOW,Now Luke is hurt   (http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/man6.gif)
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 26, 2007, 09:15:48 PM
damn Luke but good to see Bynum with another double double.
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 26, 2007, 09:33:15 PM
Good news on Luke on the ankle the x-rays came back negative and he has a moderate sprain ankle. :)
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Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 26, 2007, 10:02:48 PM
KOBE!!!!!!!
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 26, 2007, 10:23:58 PM
Losing to the Bobcats really frosts my cookies  >:(
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 26, 2007, 11:17:04 PM
It's like the injured list is trading players here... :-\
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Post by: Tha G In Deee on January 26, 2007, 11:22:02 PM
Damn, an L for the Lakers tonight...it was dope to see Bynum get a D.D. & Kobe get them into O.T. and at least Luke isn't severely injured... 8)
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 27, 2007, 02:49:45 AM
Congrats to kobe 18,000. nice shot by kobe when he hit it to go to OT im pretty sure luke coming back the next games with spurs 8)

the shit i hate always lose to the wack team, but always beat the good team.

L'UP 8)
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 27, 2007, 02:53:04 AM
Bryant Reaches Milestone in OT Loss
Kobe Bryant netted 32 points and buried a game-tying 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime, but the Lakers couldn't hold off the Bobcats in Friday's 106-97 home defeat. Lamar Odom returned after missing the last 21 games with a knee injury and poured in 12 points and seven rebounds. Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to score 18,000 career points.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 27, 2007, 03:13:08 AM
next game

Sun,
Jan 28  Lakers vs. San Antonio   
12:30 pm (TV: ABC) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
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Post by: Juronimo on January 27, 2007, 12:21:58 PM
Geez, the Bobcats turn into the 80's Celtics when they play us. WTF...

This is irritating to say the least. I guarantee will handle the Spurs easily on Sunday, then lose to another bad team next week.

At least we don't play bad teams in the playoffs.  >:(

Thank God Lamar is back and we'll be getting Kwame back in a couple of weeks. It will hurt not having Luke but Evans is playing better basketball right now. I feel more comfortable with him on the floor instead of Luke to be honest. We'll need him in the playoffs though.

Radman got a DNP...he really needs to pull it together right about now, I know he's better than what he's shown us recently.
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 27, 2007, 12:52:24 PM
This is irritating to say the least. I guarantee will handle the Spurs easily on Sunday, then lose to another bad team next week.

Yeah that's why people have a problem classifying us as an elite team. As long as we beat San Antonio and Dallas then lose to the Bobcats and the Trailblazers, people are going to think the Lakers are a fluke team. I think people would give us more credit if we would've beaten the sub .500 teams
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 27, 2007, 01:53:14 PM
^^It's better than a team like the Suns, who beat all the sub-.500 teams and lose to the elite ones...LOL. We'll get it together 2nd half of the season though. We always do... 8)
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Post by: Doggystylin on January 27, 2007, 06:57:08 PM
I was at the game last night, it was very sloppy but the OT shot but Kobe was sick, still can't believe this whole losing to the weakest teams in the league thing.
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Post by: wcsoldier on January 28, 2007, 04:39:28 AM
Well, overall we have a very good season at this point, but even will the injuries, it SHOULD be better... I know we will be at full potential around March but the West is so strong , these poor losses can have very bad repercussions when it comes to playoffs seed... I mean with this trend to lose to weak teams, we can finish 6th whereas the 3rd seed should be on lock...
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Post by: knowldge on January 28, 2007, 12:43:00 PM
Suns just got 17, lets see what the Lakers can do.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 01:59:22 PM
The Lakers look to get back on the right track by finishing up their season series with Tim Duncan & the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers have the opportunity to sweep the season series as they currently hold 2-0 lead.
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Post by: wcsoldier on January 28, 2007, 02:59:29 PM
76-72 with 2.21 left in the 4th... this game should be over if we hadn't missed all these free throws..
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 28, 2007, 03:00:33 PM
what the fuck!? do the lakers not believe in rebounding?!
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 28, 2007, 03:04:32 PM
^^Andrew Bynum does.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:08:25 PM
i hate smush..he must of fucked up like 4 times in the last 6 minutes of the game.....he's the ultimate LAker killer....just get rid of him....he's never going to help up win big games    >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: wcsoldier on January 28, 2007, 03:11:35 PM
what the fuck!? do the lakers not believe in rebounding?!
yeah... actually on a possession SAS had 4 offensive boards  :-X we better win this fuckin game
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:13:29 PM
Smush should never be allowed to make dicisions...he's not a PG..he's the only street baller with no handdles...man, he's sorry
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:15:48 PM
LOL Kobe fucked up MAnu junobli's face  ;D
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:18:04 PM
you see what smush just did  >:(...that's a wasted possition...give it to LO or kobe....now spurs to the line and have a chance to get a 1 point lead  >:(
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 03:21:03 PM
COME ON LAKERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! 30 SEC
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:24:06 PM
KOBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:26:33 PM
SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!   >:( >:(   ALL SMUSH'S FOULT...MITCH BETTER RELEASE sMUSH 10 MINUTES FROM NOW   >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: wcsoldier on January 28, 2007, 03:31:08 PM
Wow we just gave another game  :-X :grumpy:
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 28, 2007, 03:32:06 PM
I hope Michael Finley gets hit by a fuckin truck.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:33:10 PM
I hope Michael FinleySMUSH gets hit by a fuckin truck.
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 28, 2007, 03:35:02 PM
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:35:15 PM
WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE WITH SMUSH AND SASHA AS OUR PG's....AND IM NOT LOOKING FOWARD TO THE 8 GAME ROAD TRIP...I GUESS IT'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER SEASON OF BEEN THE 7TH SEED AND LOSING IN THE 1ST ROUND.
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 28, 2007, 03:37:19 PM
WE AIN'T GOING NOWHERE WITH SMUSH AND SASHA AS OUR PG's....AND IM NOT LOOKING FOWARD TO THE 8 GAME ROAD TRIP...I GUESS IT'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER SEASON OF BEEN THE 7TH SEED AND LOSING IN THE 1ST ROUND.

I'm amazed at those last minute turnovers by Smush. It's almost as if he did that shiet on purpose. I can understand a player getting stripped for the ball or having a pass deflected, but that nigga threw that shiet directly to the Spurs TWICE. Sasha or Farmar should've been in there. Atleast they play defense.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:41:15 PM
WE'VE LOST 4 OUT OF THE LAST 5 GAMES..WITH AN 8 GAME ROAD TRIP STARTING ON TUESDAY....THOSE LOSES TO THE BAD TEAMS OUR GOING TO BITE US IN THE ASS WHEN THE SEASON ENDS.  :stupid:
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 03:46:32 PM
FUCK MAN. >:(
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 03:53:04 PM
SASHA PLAYED 10 MINUTES AND HAS ZERO'S ALL ACROSSED THE BOARDS  :o :o

SMUSH...O ASSIST 5 TURNOVERS, 4-12,10 PTS....HE ALSO CHOKED IN THE PLAYOFFS LAST SEASON....HE'S not the type of player to help you a team win big games
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 28, 2007, 03:55:37 PM
^you've dissed Smush too many times. NIK should be here any minute now to tell you that Smush is a great player and tell you that you're not a true fan.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 04:01:43 PM
Lakers Stunned in OT Thriller
Vladimir Radmanovic buried a game-tying three with 27 seconds remaining in regulation and Kobe Bryant hit a fadeway jumper in the final moments of overtime, but a San Antonio last-second 3-pointer proved too much in the Lakers' 96-94 home loss Sunday. Bryant racked up 31 points, seven assists and six rebounds, while in just his second game back from a knee injury, Lamar Odom registered 18 points and 10 boards.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 28, 2007, 04:03:20 PM
^you've dissed Smush too many times. NIK should be here any minute now to tell you that Smush is a great player and tell you that you're not a true fan.

^^(http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/cheesy.gif)


Dr.Buss just said on channel 7 the Lakers are not going to make any moves before the trading deadline.. :grumpy: .....he needs to go out and trade for a PG
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 04:09:57 PM
NEXT GAMES

Tue,
Jan 30  Lakers @ New York 
4:30 pm (TV: KCAL, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2007, 04:14:13 PM
LMAO@this Smush hate-fest because of an overtime loss to the Spurs...The most hilarious fans are the ones who get excited when we win and talk mad shit when we're losing...I can't wait till the Lakers rip shit up again with everyone on the same page after all-star break...All the haters will feel stupid as fuck...
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 28, 2007, 04:15:04 PM
Baby G's a fortune teller. ;D
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 28, 2007, 04:17:45 PM
^you've dissed Smush too many times. NIK should be here any minute now to tell you that Smush is a great player and tell you that you're not a true fan.

^^(http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/cheesy.gif)


Dr.Buss just said on channel 7 the Lakers are not going to make any moves before the trading deadline.. :grumpy: .....he needs to go out and trade for a PG
That sucks. He should at least put some players out there and see what offers he can get. You should always look to improve. The only untouchable is Kobe. Kwame, Lamar, Bynum and Farmar are the players of high value. Anyone else is tradable.
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Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2007, 04:26:36 PM
I personally like our current team...I think every Laker fan should be proud of what we're workin with...PeACe
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Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 28, 2007, 04:29:08 PM
I personally like our current team...I think every Laker fan should be proud of what we're workin with...PeACe
None-the-less you should go with the "always looking to improve" philosophy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2007, 04:32:02 PM
I don't think Phil is a big fan of mid-season acquisitions...
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 28, 2007, 04:55:03 PM
I want Jannero Pargo and Kareem Rush back  :-[
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Post by: ecrazy on January 28, 2007, 06:07:38 PM
What a great game, Did ya'll see kobe's foul on Horry and him clowing after? what a great sportsman, being proud of cheating, you laker fans should be ashamed of him. They deserved to lose
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2007, 07:25:56 PM
^^That wasn't a foul, genius, he missed him completely on the fly by...And Kobe was not clownin' because it was a foul, he was clownin' cuz "Big Shot Bob" missed the big shot he is known for knockin' down...LMAO@your common sense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2007, 07:26:39 PM
I want Jannero Pargo and Kareem Rush back  :-[



I hope you're joking...About Jannero Pargo at least.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 10:01:08 PM
Kobe Bryant - Unleash the Fury
Mix by Alborz Zandian (KO8E.COM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWDf97DC5yI&eurl=

Kobe Bryant - Fuel To My Fire
Mix by mixtapelive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1hrzVppqE&eurl=



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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 28, 2007, 10:13:21 PM
^^That wasn't a foul, genius, he missed him completely on the fly by...And Kobe was not clownin' because it was a foul, he was clownin' cuz "Big Shot Bob" missed the big shot he is known for knockin' down...LMAO@your common sense.
Are you fuckin serious? They replayed that play twice on ABC And they repeated it on FSN right now too, hand hit his arm and dude was clowing because he didnt get caught....LMAO @ you defending something that has been proven wrong, Fuckin cheating ass cheater, what a horrible sportsman, he should be fined and suspended.  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 10:18:34 PM
Luke Walton sprained his ankle against the Bobcats on Friday Night and will be out 1 to 2 weeks starting in his spot is forward Vladimir Radmonovic

We Will be on the road the next 2 weeks starting it off at Madison Square Garden New York City against the Knicks after we play Spike Lees team we head to Boston to play the Celtics
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2007, 10:21:03 PM
^^That wasn't a foul, genius, he missed him completely on the fly by...And Kobe was not clownin' because it was a foul, he was clownin' cuz "Big Shot Bob" missed the big shot he is known for knockin' down...LMAO@your common sense.
Are you fuckin serious? They replayed that play twice on ABC And they repeated it on FSN right now too, hand hit his arm and dude was clowing because he didnt get caught....LMAO @ you defending something that has been proven wrong, Fuckin cheating ass cheater, what a horrible sportsman, he should be fined and suspended.  :grumpy:

Please stay out of this thread with your bullshit. There was no foul. Kobe was getting hacked the whole game with no whistles, including that last play where Radman hit the three off the Kobe lay-up...Muthafuckaz were jumpin on his back, Duncan clearly got every single part of his arm. LOLLL@"Kobe should be fined and suspended"...  :-X. If that fly-by was a foul, Kobe gets fouled every fuckin play!...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 28, 2007, 10:36:48 PM
^^That wasn't a foul, genius, he missed him completely on the fly by...And Kobe was not clownin' because it was a foul, he was clownin' cuz "Big Shot Bob" missed the big shot he is known for knockin' down...LMAO@your common sense.
Are you fuckin serious? They replayed that play twice on ABC And they repeated it on FSN right now too, hand hit his arm and dude was clowing because he didnt get caught....LMAO @ you defending something that has been proven wrong, Fuckin cheating ass cheater, what a horrible sportsman, he should be fined and suspended.  :grumpy:

Please stay out of this thread with your bullshit. There was no foul. Kobe was getting hacked the whole game with no whistles, including that last play where Radman hit the three off the Kobe lay-up...Muthafuckaz were jumpin on his back, Duncan clearly got every single part of his arm. LOLLL@"Kobe should be fined and suspended"...  :-X. If that fly-by was a foul, Kobe gets fouled every fuckin play!...PeACe
There is no bullshit anywhere, its the truth, ABC played it back, FSN played it back....Kobe was never fouled, he is just a good actor, he cried on every play about being hacked when he was actually not, there were more than two instances where a foul was called against kobe and it clearly wasnt (REPLAY AFTERWARDS CONFIRMED IT) .....
Why are you mad? because you were proven wrong again? LMAO @ still saying there was no foul when it was replayed on national TV twice and is on replays/highlights of the game on Sports TV with him sticking his tongue out. its ok elior, its ok
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 28, 2007, 10:38:31 PM
how bout them Clippers?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2007, 10:52:56 PM
how bout them Clippers?


LOL@this bitter Clipper fan coming in here to talk shit about the Lakers for an overtime loss to the Spurs without 2 of our starters...Pure comedy, huh?


That blatant foul Duncan comitted on Kobe which led to the Radman 3 woulda' been Duncan's 6th foul...Once again, terrible reffing on Kobe tonight. Not saying Lakers lost because of the reffing, free-throws had more to do with that, but the refs definitely weren't helping...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 28, 2007, 11:02:20 PM
how bout them Clippers?


LOL@this bitter Clipper fan coming in here to talk shit about the Lakers for an overtime loss to the Spurs without 2 of our starters...Pure comedy, huh?


That blatant foul Duncan comitted on Kobe which led to the Radman 3 woulda' been Duncan's 6th foul...Once again, terrible reffing on Kobe tonight. Not saying Lakers lost because of the reffing, free-throws had more to do with that, but the refs definitely weren't helping...PeACe
we missed 13 free throws man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 28, 2007, 11:05:21 PM
how bout them Clippers?


LOL@this bitter Clipper fan coming in here to talk shit about the Lakers for an overtime loss to the Spurs without 2 of our starters...Pure comedy, huh?


That blatant foul Duncan comitted on Kobe which led to the Radman 3 woulda' been Duncan's 6th foul...Once again, terrible reffing on Kobe tonight. Not saying Lakers lost because of the reffing, free-throws had more to do with that, but the refs definitely weren't helping...PeACe
How the clippers are doing has nothing to do with this discussion, LMAO @ you guys trying to flip the script because you've been proven wrong...hahaha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 29, 2007, 09:49:48 AM
^ Who's you guys? I was never in any discussion with you. I simply asked "how bout them Clippers". Since all you come in this thread for is to hate cus your wack ass team is showing it's true colors. So answer the question. You didn't want to talk about it when NIK made that thread a while back and you don't want to talk about it now. U mad doggy?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 29, 2007, 10:34:52 AM
^ Who's you guys? I was never in any discussion with you. I simply asked "how bout them Clippers". Since all you come in this thread for is to hate cus your wack ass team is showing it's true colors. So answer the question. You didn't want to talk about it when NIK made that thread a while back and you don't want to talk about it now. U mad doggy?
I am not hating, as laker fans, you guys should address all things Lakers right?
And as for the clippers, why dont you ask at the end of the season....your asking too prematurley, kinda like when your momma had you sorta, but then when you were still alive she realised it was too late for an abortion.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 29, 2007, 10:51:30 AM
^ Who's you guys? I was never in any discussion with you. I simply asked "how bout them Clippers". Since all you come in this thread for is to hate cus your wack ass team is showing it's true colors. So answer the question. You didn't want to talk about it when NIK made that thread a while back and you don't want to talk about it now. U mad doggy?
I am not hating, as laker fans, you guys should address all things Lakers right?
And as for the clippers, why dont you ask at the end of the season....your asking too prematurley, kinda like when your momma had you sorta, but then when you were still alive she realised it was too late for an abortion.

Aite put up your account. I bet you the Lakers make it further than the Clippers. Loser deletes his account.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 29, 2007, 12:19:37 PM
i think the Lakers and put alot of focus on this upcoming road trip and go 7-1.This fucking lose to the SPurs sucks but at least we dont fear them anymore if we met them in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 29, 2007, 12:33:19 PM
^ Who's you guys? I was never in any discussion with you. I simply asked "how bout them Clippers". Since all you come in this thread for is to hate cus your wack ass team is showing it's true colors. So answer the question. You didn't want to talk about it when NIK made that thread a while back and you don't want to talk about it now. U mad doggy?
I am not hating, as laker fans, you guys should address all things Lakers right?
And as for the clippers, why dont you ask at the end of the season....your asking too prematurley, kinda like when your momma had you sorta, but then when you were still alive she realised it was too late for an abortion.
That last part was uncalled for. :nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on January 29, 2007, 01:13:27 PM
^ Who's you guys? I was never in any discussion with you. I simply asked "how bout them Clippers". Since all you come in this thread for is to hate cus your wack ass team is showing it's true colors. So answer the question. You didn't want to talk about it when NIK made that thread a while back and you don't want to talk about it now. U mad doggy?
I am not hating, as laker fans, you guys should address all things Lakers right?
And as for the clippers, why dont you ask at the end of the season....your asking too prematurley, kinda like when your momma had you sorta, but then when you were still alive she realised it was too late for an abortion.
That last part was uncalled for. :nawty:

Yeah man, this down syndrome looking muthafucka is childish. He's mad cus he got called out for being a hater and that his team sucks so he starts throwing insults. Go change your kotex hoe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 29, 2007, 01:32:54 PM
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Sunday's showdown with San Antonio was supposed to be a raucous going-away bash for the Lakers, and for much of the afternoon, it looked the part. L.A. was up by double digits in the fourth, closing in on an important win to take on the road with them for a grueling eight-game trip, its longest of the season.

Then the tide turned, the Spurs got hot, forced overtime, and eventually won on a late Michael Finley 3-pointer. So much for packing some positive momentum for the upcoming East Coast swing, but that doesn't change the fact that the Lakers are about to embark on their most vital stretch of the season starting Tuesday evening in New York. They're just taking a two-game losing streak as baggage, which includes a home loss to lowly Charlotte.

Contenders or pretenders? We're about to find out.

As February began last season, L.A. found itself exceeding most expectations, but lost four of five road games and immediately found itself floating around .500 and jockeying with the Kings and Hornets just to make the postseason. It wasn't until a late-March surge pulled them through that the Lakers could breathe easy, and they don't want that to be the case this time around.

Despite being unable to get all their significant parts on the floor together for any extended length of time, Phil Jackson has done a phenomenal job keeping the Lakers among the Western Conference's top six teams. They're within striking distance of home-court advantage for at least the first round of this season's playoffs, and this eight-game swing could validate them as worthy of being in the same breath as your Suns, Mavs and Spurs. The flip side is that a bad trip could push them down into a dog fight with teams like the Clippers and Nuggets to avoid a No. 7 or 8 seed and likely dates with Dallas and Phoenix when the playoffs start in late April.

Complicating matters, L.A. will be without small forward Luke Walton for at least the first few games of this trip with a badly sprained ankle. He's still on crutches, and was only able to walk for the first time on it Sunday. Kwame Brown, who has been out with an ankle sprain since Dec. 31, also hopes to rejoin the Lakers on this trip. Lamar Odom came back over the weekend, and has been very productive while shaking off the expected rust from missing over six weeks of action.

Until the Lakers' Humpty Dumpty project can get all its pieces back together again, it's up to Kobe Bryant to put the team on his back. He has been doing it most of the season, albeit in a different capacity than we're used to seeing. More of a facilitator now than he has been since Shaquille O'Neal left, Bryant still has it in him to score 40 every night, but no longer looks to do so. His teammates, at least those who have been healthy, have responded to the change, and Bryant is an MVP candidate as a result.

He has played the big brother role on this squad, taking turns coddling and admonishing his younger teammates, but he's about to undertake the heftiest challenge his Lakers will see all season. Only one other team in the league will play an eight-game road trip this season, and ironically, the Spurs started it by beating the Lakers on Sunday. L.A.'s trip will be exclusively against East squads and feature three back-to-backs.

What did Jackson do to anger the league schedule makers?

Not all of the East teams will be slouches, either. Indiana, Washington, Detroit and Cleveland are all over .500, and will be difficult places to come in and get a win considering they will be packed and hungry in anticipation of Bryant's only visit. At this point, if L.A. can get back home Feb. 13 with a 4-4 mark on this trek, call it mission accomplished.

"You look at the road, if you can be .500 on the road, you're really happy about it," Jackson said. "But we just can't be satisfied with that now. We have to go on a road trip with a kind of (attitude). Let's try to win six, let's try to push the limits of what we can do on this road trip."

If they can pull that off, the Lakers' outlook looks rosy, perhaps even solid enough where you can start musing about catching the Spurs for a top-four seed.

If they can't, then the Lakers just might find themselves in a familiar place: on the road come postseason, forced to butt heads with the larger Western Conference monsters.

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Eddy Curry and Andrew Bynum have both unfairly had the "next Shaq" label placed on them due to their massive size and the fact both were teens when they entered the league. They've made steady progress this season and will square off when the Lakers visit the Knicks on Tuesday. Both have been playing extremely well of late, too. Curry is a long shot to make the Eastern Conference All-Star team, but just being mentioned as a candidate speaks of his progress. Bynum has logged double-doubles in the past three games, and played a career-high 44 minutes on Sunday. He averaged 11.7 points, 14 boards and three blocks last week.

http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9961527
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on January 29, 2007, 07:49:15 PM
^ Who's you guys? I was never in any discussion with you. I simply asked "how bout them Clippers". Since all you come in this thread for is to hate cus your wack ass team is showing it's true colors. So answer the question. You didn't want to talk about it when NIK made that thread a while back and you don't want to talk about it now. U mad doggy?
I am not hating, as laker fans, you guys should address all things Lakers right?
And as for the clippers, why dont you ask at the end of the season....your asking too prematurley, kinda like when your momma had you sorta, but then when you were still alive she realised it was too late for an abortion.
That last part was uncalled for. :nawty:
yeah, i felt bad when i typed it. i kinda felt like i was in a freestyle battle or something, spur of the moment thing (no pun intended) sorry rik, just came out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 29, 2007, 11:02:24 PM
we going win maybe bout 15 pts vs knicks 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 30, 2007, 10:45:39 AM
I thought getting Odom back would solve our rebounding woes, I gues not...

We were murdered on the boards for another game.

We are losing games due to defensive rebounding.

The coaching staff needs to focus on rebounding drills for several hours for each player on this team including the common scenario of Bynum helping on guard penetration only for the other teams big man to get the putback rebound. If Bynum goes over to help, someone else needs to at least put a body on the other team's big man. Our bigs are not boxing out correctly, even on free throws. You are supposed to move towards the guy standing next to you on the free throw line and put a body on that person. Instead our bigs go straight for the ball. If the ball bounces long, guess what, another offensive rebound for the other team. If the other team's big men are athletic, it is even more crucial for us to do the fundamentals of boxing out. We are not doing that and that's the reason we're dropping winnable games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 30, 2007, 11:46:30 AM
^I also think you're forgetting about Kwame and Luke, 2 of our main rebounders...When we got muthafuckaz like Cook and Sasha out there instead, of course our rebounding is gunna go down. Bynum's been improving his rebounding as well, I believe we'll be a nice rebounding team once everyone is back at full strength...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on January 30, 2007, 03:45:27 PM
^I also think you're forgetting about Kwame and Luke, 2 of our main rebounders...When we got muthafuckaz like Cook and Sasha out there instead, of course our rebounding is gunna go down. Bynum's been improving his rebounding as well, I believe we'll be a nice rebounding team once everyone is back at full strength...

Kwame is better at bodying people up so getting him back will help, but it's a mindstate issue and a lack of fundamentals. What I'm seeing is fundamentals not being issued properly. The coaching staff needs to address this issue ASAP.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 30, 2007, 06:14:30 PM
Kobe Bryant has been suspended one game without pay for inadvertently striking San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili in the face, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. Bryant is appealing the suspension.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 30, 2007, 06:43:18 PM
Mitch Kupchak Interview Part II
Lakers.com recently sat down with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak to discuss the 2006-2007 season.

 Lakers.com: Are you surprised at how much more aggressive Luke has been this season at going to the basket and secondarily how effective he has been at it?
Mitch: Luke, for the first time in a couple of years, is healthy and had a training camp where he didn't get hurt. He worked hard during the summer on areas he needed to work on in particular making shots. Players like playing with Luke because he looks to pass and if you're open he'll get you the ball and he's a great teammate and really good in the locker room and maybe when we went out and signed Radmanovic he took the challenge, now knowing that there's another player at that position, and maybe he worked extra hard, I don't know. But some players just grow into being a better player through work and as they mature in this league. And maybe for Luke it was just part of a natural process and he's just going to get better and better because he does work during the off-season and that's how you get better.

 Lakers.com: Has he exceeded your original draft day expectations?
Mitch: Well we drafted him high in the second round; he was almost a first round pick. You don't know how a guy drafted in the 20's or in the second round are going to pan out. Typically, if you chart players, you know the guys in the top ten, the lottery players, are probably going to be in the league for 10 years, then as each 5 players in the draft gets selected the likelihood that they will be successful in the league decreases proportionately. So you can't say that a guy drafted in the high second round or end of the first round is going to be a ten year player. But we liked him, enough to draft him high in the second round, and we thought that he would be a good complimentary player with the team we had at that time. It was a much older team, guys like Shaquille, Derek Fisher, Rick Fox was on that team, I think Robert Horry had left, but we liked his unselfishness and his size and his pedigree. And not just being Bill Walton's son, but the fact that he went to a good program at Arizona with a good coach.

Lakers.com: What kind of value will Luke have in the off-season?
Mitch: Well he is going to be a free agent; I assume that is what you're talking about, the financial value. The market will set what he's to be paid. I think he has helped himself to date; knock on wood he stays healthy and continues to play well, this organization has never ever had a problem paying players who play well. That's just the way it is. If you play and play well, then you're going to earn the pay. So that's not a problem to us, whatever the number is, but the market will dictate that.

Lakers.com: How do we feel about Kwame at the free throw line, given that his percentage has been decreasing every year?
Mitch: I have noticed that. When he came into the league he was in the 60's, the high 60's and then it was 66 and then it went down to 61 and then it's in the 50's and now it's in the 40's. He made 2 last night; he took 2 and made 2, so I think that's a good beginning to get that average up. If you watch him in practice going around the horn shooting jumpers, 10-12 foot jump shots, he makes them all and when he's at the line in practice he'll make 60-70% of his free throws, but when it gets to game conditions, it's like a golfer. When you go to the range and have a bucket of balls and the range is 300 yards wide, you can hit a bucket of balls and they will all go straight, but when you walk up to the tee box and you have 10 people looking at you and you have one ball and one swing, it's a totally different shot. He just has to get comfortable stepping up to the line. He's got good form, he's got good rotation, and it's just a habit that he's got to continue to work on. Shoot a lot of free throws and eventually you will make some free throws and get some confidence. His mechanics are pretty good.

 Lakers.com: As an organization, what do we do when we recognize that a player is having trouble shooting free throws or generally when they're in a slump? What do we do to try and help them out?
Mitch: I defer to the coaches. One thing a player can't hear is too many voices. I may talk to Phil and I do about our players and their performance and suggestions that I might have. People send me in letters or emails or I get calls from a fan or a coach or a specialist or someone who thinks they're a specialist. I read them all, I read the letters and emails and take the phone calls and every now and again someone has a good idea or even I myself, or Ronnie Lester or Bill Bertka and I will talk to Phil about it. But a player doesn't need to get messages from several people. I'm sure beyond this court he gets messages from his friends, his girlfriend, and people always telling him stuff and he doesn't need more than one voice from this organization. So I defer to the coach and certainly Phil is aware of trends on our team, whether it's the shooting of Kobe or Smush or rebounding or in this particular case, Kwame's free throws. You can try a bunch of different things, from techniques, to practice, to sitting down with a specialist, to meditating and using visualization, so there are a lot of things you can try as a coach. But I defer to our coach. After 9 nine rings and 15/18 years of coaching, I am comfortable doing that.

Lakers.com: How about Maurice Evans, in terms of gelling with the team?
Mitch: Maurice Evans is 27; he's a little bit older. We knew he was an energy player, a defensive catalyst and we knew he was a great scorer in college, but we didn't know that he would be as proficient a scorer here as he was in college. He can score. And he has given us big points off the bench in addition to his energy defensively and on the boards.

Lakers.com: Do you think the current make-up of the team is good enough to win a championship?
Mitch: There are a lot of good teams in the West, a lot of good teams in the East; though I don't think the east is as competitive as the west, that's not to say that the west will be the championship winner. I wouldn't say we're the favorite in the west, and that may answer your question. We will continue between now and the trade deadline to look for possibilities, to put us in a position where we are on an even keel with a San Antonio or a Phoenix or a Dallas. I think we can beat them, but I think generally speaking, people would say that if we were to play a 7 game series against some of those teams, we might not defeat them. I am not content to sit back and let the trade deadline go by without looking at possibilities, because I do think we can improve ourselves.

 Lakers.com: What do you feel is Andrew Bynum's ceiling, how high can he go and how long will it take for him to get there?
Mitch: It remains to be seen. It's up to him. He can be a starter in this league, average 12 points a game, 7 rebounds and a block and a half, he can be 20 and 10 and 3 blocks a game, he could even do better than that. We don't know. We just don't know. I don't think, because of his size and his natural gifts, that there is a limit on what he can do. He's got great hands, he's got great size, he's got great length, he's an excellent athlete, he's a bright kid, so I don't think there are any physical limitations. It's going to depend on how good or how great he wants to be. Does he want his picture on wall in this corridor (at the Lakers offices)? When we drafted him we walked through this corridor and we stopped and we looked at the pictures of Wilt, Kareem and Shaquille and that was something we talked about. If he wants his picture up there, he can do it. But there's a lot of work between now and then for that to take place.

Lakers.com: What assets do we have going into the trade deadline?
Mitch: The assets are our players; we have several players on one year, expiring, contracts. Other teams may look at that and say that's a valuable asset to them. Frankly, an expiring contract, all that really means is you have the ability to take back a player from another team that has more than 1 year on it and that team doesn't want that player. Unless that player for some reason is a great player that another team wants to get rid of, which I don’t know why they would want to do that, I don't consider one year contracts that valuable. I know a lot of people do, but we want to preserve our ability to sign Luke during the summer, so we're not looking to take back salaries that would alter our ability to sign back our free agents this summer. And we're going to have Luke, we're going to have Smush and we're going to have Chris Mihm, who I think is going to recover. But all our guys are on pretty good contracts, they're all young and I think they're all respected around the league so I think there are enough assets there to make a deal with a team, if you were so inclined.

Lakers.com: When does the trade talk really start heating up, Iverson having already moved?
Mitch: The Iverson thing got it going pretty good. Everyone was involved, circling like vultures to see what they could snare on the sidelines. I was involved, just looking, staying in touch with the Philadelphia people to see what players were involved to see if we could swoop down and get a player that nobody else wanted in a good deal. I think it'll pick up after the holidays as you approach the trade deadline in February. Teams after 30-35 games, they begin to get a handle on what they need and what they don't need, so that in part is why the trade deadline is in February. Normally, teams are hesitant to make a deal quickly because they think if they can wait, then the offer might get better. So I think February is when it will be hottest, in terms of trying to make a deal.

Lakers.com: Are you comfortable with the number of 3 pointers our team has been taking?
Mitch: I think there should be a cap on 3 pointers. I think it's a necessary shot, based on how teams play you, but you can also be 3 point happy. It's an easy thing to do, because you’re not defended nearly as well as you are once you're inside the 3 point line. It can become a habit, especially if you make your first or second. Then all of a sudden you say that you're 2 of 2 and if you miss the next you're 2 for 3, and if you miss your fourth you're still 2 for 4 and then you miss your fifth and you're still 2 for 5, which is pretty good by the numbers, but if everyone is shooting 2 for 5 then you're shooting 20 to 25 3 pointers per game. Then you get long rebounds, a lot of times it generates the break going in the opposite direction, and your defensive rebounding is out of whack. As a coach it's what you try to do (get the other team to shoot the 3). You try to defend the paint and the one thing you really can't defend is the 3. That's a shot you want the other team to take, you don't want to give them a wide open 3, but you do want them to shoot 3's. It's necessary and has a place in the game, and it can get you back in the game quickly. We have a couple of guys that can make 3's, Radmanovic, Cook, Luke can make some 3's, Smush made some 3's last night, Kobe can get it going, but you don't want to live and die by the 3. We're better than that.

Lakers.com: As you look at players that you might potentially acquire at the trade deadline or during the off-season via trade or free agency, do you factor in the player being in a contract year/playing for a contract?
Mitch: It's a consideration, but we pay more attention to the player. There are a couple of guys that the word out there is that it is his contract year and he's going to have a good year and then he's going to disappear, but every GM knows who those players are. But most of the time it could be to your benefit because you know a guy is going to have a good year and you hope that he's a professional and if he does sign a big contract that he's going to continue to play at that level. Most guys are like that. You don't see too many guys that sign a big contract and then just disappear, because now they feel they've made their money. I think they're too proud. That may happen from time to time, but generally, that is not the rule.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 30, 2007, 06:58:47 PM
We lost...to the Knicks  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 30, 2007, 07:19:52 PM
^YEah i was bout to post that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 30, 2007, 07:22:52 PM
We lost...to the Knicks  :-[


No Kwame...No Luke...No Kobe. I still thought we'd win though... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 30, 2007, 08:09:58 PM
Lakers Fall Short to Knicks
Vladimir Radmanovic nailed a 3-pointer with 45.8 seconds left to cut the deficit to two, but Los Angeles wouldn't get any closer in a 99-94 loss in New York on Tuesday. Lamar Odom paced the Lakers with 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists, while Radmanovic finished with 18 points and nine rebounds. Smush Parker started off on fire, scoring the first 11 Laker points before ending up with 14 for the game. Kobe Bryant, who missed the game due to a one-game suspension for an elbow during the Spurs' game on Sunday, will be in action on the road against the Celtics on Wednesday.
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 30, 2007, 08:51:46 PM
 ;)

(http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/8692/kobehatersjokesd9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 30, 2007, 09:46:05 PM
We lost...to the Knicks  :-[


No Kwame...No Luke...No Kobe. I still thought we'd win though... :-\

Yeah me too. This makes 3 L's in a row. And we're down to 9 games over .500
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 30, 2007, 10:08:12 PM
ESPN SIDES WITH KOBE BRYANT ON INNICIDENT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYa_yyOEbu0&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 31, 2007, 11:16:48 AM
Hope for Mihm's Season? (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_31.264ae18.html)

The word was that Chris Mihm would be out all season after having right ankle surgery, but Phil Jackson said there's a chance Mihm could play.

Jackson didn't give a timetable for Mihm's return. Mihm played in just 51 games last season, when he first injured his ankle.

"We're just watching him with some kind of amazement that he's back out doing work," Jackson said. "He's not jumping up and down and shooting the ball and running, but he's back out doing things that make him look athletic."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 31, 2007, 01:59:30 PM
2DAY GAMES

Wed,
Jan 31  Lakers @ Boston 
4:30 pm (TV: KCAL, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 31, 2007, 02:00:39 PM
The Lakers take to the parquet of TD Northbank Garden to face the Boston Celtics. The Lakers are currently on a season high three-game losing streak but will have Kobe Bryant back in the starting lineup after Bryant served a one game NBA imposed suspension. Boston is riding a 12-game losing streak and have dropped their last eight home contests. Local TV coverage will be tape delayed until 5:30pm (PST) by KCAL/9
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 31, 2007, 04:44:25 PM
Man I wish Paul Pierce was playing. I love seeing my 2 favorite players go at it in the 4th.

How the hell did Kobe get a foul 20 seconds into the game?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 31, 2007, 05:15:56 PM
Two Lakers youngsters have been selected to participate in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam. Guard Jordan Farmar will join the Rookie Team while Center Andrew Bynum team's up with 2nd year players from around the league. This year's game will be held Friday February 16th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 31, 2007, 08:23:39 PM
Kobe Bryant returned from his one-game suspension and racked up 43 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to steer the Lakers to Wednesday's 111-98 road victory over the Celtics. Smush Parker added 19 points for Los Angeles, which nailed 12 threes. Lamar Odom chipped in with 10 points and nine rebounds
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 31, 2007, 09:27:24 PM
Hope for Mihm's Season? (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_31.264ae18.html)

The word was that Chris Mihm would be out all season after having right ankle surgery, but Phil Jackson said there's a chance Mihm could play.

Jackson didn't give a timetable for Mihm's return. Mihm played in just 51 games last season, when he first injured his ankle.

"We're just watching him with some kind of amazement that he's back out doing work," Jackson said. "He's not jumping up and down and shooting the ball and running, but he's back out doing things that make him look athletic."


Oh shiet I didn't even notice this post. Hopefully he can make a comeback before the playoffs. Having Kwame, Bynum, and Mihm would be dangerous for our opponents.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on January 31, 2007, 11:35:16 PM
MVP IN BOSTON..KOBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVOqpHBydlg&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 01, 2007, 12:19:14 AM
Did you all remember at what level Kobe play after the Memphis suspension last year ?... We gonna get an Encore, and this game against Boston is the beginning  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2007, 12:25:33 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/lFTMqHMpGtU
http://www.youtube.com/v/SlFTxnkCw4g
http://www.youtube.com/v/4g27bmEUl3o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 01, 2007, 12:33:30 AM
I can't wait to witness our team with the full roster... by the way I'll be at Staples Center in April against Kings, Nuggets, Clippers AND SUNS .  8)... Thanks again Nik for you tickets advice  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2007, 12:39:29 AM
LMAO, anyone see this? You can hear Odom screaming at Bynum about holding his ground against Tony Parker. "Don't jump against him...He's a midget!!!"

http://www.youtube.com/v/NUFYiRH9-9c
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2007, 12:40:43 AM
Thanks again Nik for you tickets advice  8)


No problem homie. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2007, 12:58:45 AM
A couple highlight plays from the Warrior game...

http://www.youtube.com/v/SY5DQvVBsMo
http://www.youtube.com/v/_ATkel6WKiM
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 01, 2007, 09:34:22 AM
LMAO, anyone see this? You can hear Odom screaming at Bynum about holding his ground against Tony Parker. "Don't jump against him...He's a midget!!!"

http://www.youtube.com/v/NUFYiRH9-9c

LOL...that shit was funny.

Also that pass Odom made to Smush last night was sick.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 01, 2007, 01:22:33 PM
Feb 1, 2007

What's happening Lakers Faithfuls? well after losing to the New York Knicks without Kobe Bryant (being suspended for a bull crap reason might I add) the Los Angeles Lakers went to Boston and Kobe Bryant put on a show putting up MVP numbers and wowing the fans in Boston Yes thats right folks there was actually in MVP Chant for a Laker in Boston as rare as that may be... the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Celtics 111-98 and they are now 28-18 on the season still in second place but there is a whole lot of time left so keep the faith and hang on to your seats the road to the playoffs has officially begun!

Who would you rather face in the playoffs? Spurs or Utah?

me personally I would pick either... bring it on.. any team.. don't care who I feel we can beat anybody if we play our game right and strong.

At the Moment the Lakers are in Indianapolis Indiana to play the Pacers then the following day (Saturday) they face Mister "Hibachi" and the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center in our Nations Capital stay tuned for more info as we are on the road for awhile I will be keeping everyone up to date on happenings!
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 01, 2007, 05:46:20 PM
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Time Warner Cable, a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. , and CBS Corporation's KCAL 9 today announced the launch of KCAL 9 HD, a new high-definition channel for customers of Time Warner Cable southern California.

Available as part of Time Warner Cable's basic HD service, KCAL 9 HD will be located on Time Warner Cable Channel 409 and will officially debut on Friday, February 2 at 5:30 p.m. with the Los Angeles Lakers' game at Indiana.

All 18 of KCAL's remaining 2006-07 regular season Lakers games, plus Lakers playoff games on KCAL, will be produced in high definition. The announcement coincides with the 30th anniversary of Lakers basketball on KCAL, the team's flagship station.

In addition, KCAL 9 HD plans to deliver all of its 2007 Los Angeles Dodgers game broadcasts in high definition beginning on Friday, March 30 with the Dodgers' Freeway Series game against the Angels.

KCAL 9 HD and sister station CBS 2 HD will also begin producing 11 hours of live, local newscasts in high definition each weekday beginning this spring, when the stations move into their new state-of-the art HD broadcast facility in Studio City, California.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2007, 05:55:49 PM
Gerald Green:
"He's the best player I ever have played against," gushed Gerald Green, who occasionally held his own against the Laker supernova, scoring 22 points and adding five assists without a turnover. "When he retires, he's going to be one of the best, if not the best, to ever play the game. All I tried to do was contain him because he's capable of doing so much out there."

http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2007/02/01/purple_reign/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 01, 2007, 07:12:40 PM
^ Doc Rivers said Gerald Green will be Kobe in 3 years. G.Green is good, but...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2007, 08:54:17 PM
^ Doc Rivers said Gerald Green will be Kobe in 3 years. G.Green is good, but...


Of course his own coach is gunna say that, but do you actually think anyone really believes that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 01, 2007, 09:41:27 PM
^ Doc Rivers said Gerald Green will be Kobe in 3 years. G.Green is good, but...

Do they drug test coaches?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 01, 2007, 10:51:07 PM
^ Doc Rivers said Gerald Green will be Kobe in 3 years. G.Green is good, but...

Do they drug test coaches?

Nope. They players either  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 01, 2007, 10:52:33 PM
Jackson revealed Thursday that Parker, in the final year of a contract that pays him $798,000 this season, was bothered by contract issues at the start of the season. He makes significantly less than several Lakers guards, none of whom are starters: Aaron McKie ($2.5 million), Shammond Williams ($1.75 million), Sasha Vujacic ($974,000) and even rookie backup Jordan Farmar ($939,000).
Parker also noticed when forward Brian Cook signed a three-year, $10.5-million contract extension in October, Jackson said.

"I think there was a period this fall when he was curious about the fact that Cookie got re-signed to a contract, there were some things going on, just the basic understanding of, 'Hey, this is what the NBA's about. This is the rules of our game.'

"He's making a salary that's by and large four times or five times less than a person that starts in that position. It may not be recompense or reward for what he's doing for it, but yet it's a valuable opportunity for him in the future that bodes really well."

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep2feb02,0,666798.story?coll=la-home-sports
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 01, 2007, 11:09:41 PM
MVP IN BOSTON..KOBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVOqpHBydlg&eurl=
Same thing happened in New York last year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 01, 2007, 11:11:51 PM
The Lakers make their only visit of the season to Conseco Fieldhouse to meet the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Lakers currently lead the season series 1-0 after defeating Indiana at STAPLES Center on December 4th. Local TV Coverage will be 
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 01, 2007, 11:13:32 PM
Kobe Leaves; Lakers Still Win
By JOHN NADEL, AP Sports Writer
Posted
 


Box Score
Lakers Home
Pacers Home


Lakers 101, Pacers 87
 Kobe Bryant scored 21 and led the Lakers to a home win over the Pacers on Monday, before injuring his ankle in the third quarter.
 
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Los Angeles 101, Indiana 87
Los Angeles, Dec. 4 (AP) -- Kobe Bryant wore a concerned expression as he hobbled around the Lakers' locker room.

The Lakers had just beaten the Indiana Pacers 101-87 on Monday night, playing nearly half the game without their leader. Although Bryant was listed as day-to-day with what coach Phil Jackson called a moderate sprain of the right ankle, he wasn't so sure.

``It should be a lot worse, the way I came down on it,'' Bryant said. ``I'm happy that I feel the way I feel right now. I don't know about Wednesday.''

The Lakers return to action Wednesday night against the New Orleans Hornets.

Bryant scored 21 points before being injured early in the third period, with the Lakers leading 65-46. Indiana got as close as seven points late before the Lakers, led by Kwame Brown, outscored the Pacers 11-4 to finish the game.

``It's always about the next day,'' Bryant said. ``Tonight was about staying on top of it. The hardest part is keeping the tape on because the ankle swells up and the tape keeps it from swelling. So I'm in for a painful long night.''

Bryant got an offensive rebound and missed an off-balance shot before landing on Indiana center Jeff Foster's right foot. Bryant was helped off the court before walking to the dressing room without assistance. He came back to the bench a couple minutes later, but didn't return to the game.

As Bryant sat on the bench, he tested his ankle and then used a large elastic band to keep it loose. He didn't ice it and didn't seem to be in pain.

``I said to Phil, 'If you need me, I'll go back in.' And he knows what that means because typically I would just run right up to the scorer's table if I'm ready to go,'' Bryant said. ``I would have had to go out there and limp. But if I needed to go out there to be a threat or knock down a couple of jumpers, I could have done it.''

X-rays on Bryant's ankle were negative.

``I didn't even know he landed on my foot. I just saw him fall,'' Foster said. ``When I came out, I asked, 'Did he land on my foot?' and someone said, 'Yeah.' I thought he would come back. But they were kicking our butts, so there was no reason for him to come back in.''

Brown scored 17 points for the Lakers and Lamar Odom had 15 points and 13 rebounds before fouling out with 1:46 remaining.

Jermaine O'Neal led Indiana with 18 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out with 1:55 left. Sarunas Jasikevicius added 16 points and Danny Granger scored 15 for the Pacers.

The Lakers shot 51.3 percent to Indiana's 43.3 percent, and outrebounded the Pacers 41-28.

The win was the third straight for the Pacific Division-leading Lakers, while the Pacers dropped their third in a row in the finale of a six-game road trip.

``We've got to get better fast because just because we're going home doesn't mean that it's going to cure itself,'' Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said.

The Lakers led 60-44 at halftime and by as many as 22 points in the third quarter before six straight points by Granger and a basket by Jasikevicius made it 85-75 early in the final period.

Neither team scored for more than three minutes until layups by Jordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic extended the Lakers' lead to 14 points with 5:18 left.

The Pacers battled back, getting three straight baskets from O'Neal to make it 90-83 with 3:11 remaining. But that was as close as they would get. Three baskets by Brown and a three-point play by Smush Parker put the game away.

Notes: The Lakers are 11-0 against the Pacers at Staples Center including three wins in the 2000 NBA Finals since the facility opened in 1999. ... The Pacers are 5-8 in an NBA-high 13 road games this season. ... The Lakers have played 12 home games - second-most in the league behind Golden State's 13. ``It's OK,'' Jackson said of a schedule that has the Lakers playing 15 of their first 20 games at home. ``Ask me at the end of February, before the All-Star game, after we catch up.'' ... The Pacers (9-10) haven't won more than two in a row or lost more than three straight this season. ... Both of the Lakers' losses at home have come to Eastern Conference teams - Detroit and Milwaukee. ... Lakers F-C Brian Cook came down with a case of vertigo Monday, causing him to miss his sixth straight game. ... Former Pacers star Reggie Miller, the 12th-leading scorer in NBA history, watched the game from a courtside seat. ... Indiana's Maceo Baston finished with a career-high 10 points - all in the first half.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 02, 2007, 07:20:03 PM
Here we go again, shits going to get ugly(http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/smiles/man6.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 02, 2007, 08:42:14 PM
Lakers Fall Short in Indiana
Los Angeles led by seven entering the fouth quarter, but couldn't hold on as it dropped a 95-84 decision in Indiana on Friday. Kobe Bryant posted 22 points and five steals, while Smush Parker added 20 and six.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 02, 2007, 08:43:53 PM
INDIANAPOLIS(AP) Jermaine O'Neal scored 22 points and the Indiana Pacers used a 17-2 fourth-quarter rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 95-84 on Friday night.

Kobe Bryant had 22 points on 7-of-25 shooting from the field and Smush Parker scored 20 for the Lakers (28-19), who lost for the fourth straight time at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Jamaal Tinsley finished with 16 points, Darrell Armstrong and Danny Granger each had 14 and O'Neal grabbed nine rebounds for Indiana (25-21), which won for the fifth time in six games.

Trailing 70-61 late in the third quarter, the Pacers scored nine straight points to tie the score early in the fourth.

Minutes later, Armstrong and Tinsley hit consecutive 3-pointers to spark the winning run for Indiana. Granger's layup gave the Pacers an 89-76 lead with 1:30 remaining.

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Post by: WC Iz Active on February 02, 2007, 10:29:00 PM
HUGE WIN FOR MY PACERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT 4TH QTR!! GYEAH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 03, 2007, 12:37:15 AM
We will be alright... just a matter of time... trust Phil  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 03, 2007, 01:09:38 AM
L'UP :pimp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 03, 2007, 01:18:45 AM
2DAY GAMES

Sat,
Feb 3  Lakers @ Washington 
4:00 pm (TV: KCAL, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 03, 2007, 01:31:17 AM
we will beat the wizards.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 03, 2007, 11:48:41 AM
The Lakers are playing horrible right now. They really need to pick it up. Aren't we down to the 6th spot in the West?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 03, 2007, 12:18:14 PM
Premier Scorers Face-off in DC
The Lakers try to even their record on their current road trip and the season series tonight as they travel to our nation's capital to face the Washington Wizards.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 03, 2007, 12:20:41 PM
Kwame Seeking Second Opinion (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_03.267df5b.html)

INDIANAPOLIS - Kwame Brown has decided to seek a second opinion on the severely sprained left ankle that has kept him out of 16 straight games.

Lakers public relations director John Black said Brown would leave the Lakers the day after Monday's game in Atlanta to fly back here for a Wednesday appointment with an ankle specialist.

The specialist is unavailable until then because he's with the Indianapolis Colts in Miami for the Super Bowl.

"He's getting better, but slowly," Black said of Brown.

Revisiting Caron-for-Kwame

The trade in which the Lakers acquired Brown and sent Caron Butler to Washington looks lopsided, and not in favor of LA.

Butler has been selected to his first All-Star game while Brown is just trying to get back on the court. Even before Brown's injury, Butler's numbers far surpassed his.

The Lakers, in desperate need of frontcourt depth, sent Butler and Chucky Atkins to the Wizards for Brown during the summer of 2005.

"We didn't want to have to trade him (Butler), but we had to give up something to get a big man," Coach Phil Jackson said. "At that particular point we needed a big man in this organization ... and Caron was the guy that had to go in that situation. I didn't have the opportunity to coach him, but I liked the way he played."

Butler is averaging career highs in points (20.6), rebounds (8.0), assists (3.9) and steals (2.0) and will be on display tonight when his Wizards host the Lakers. Brown is averaging 8.7 points and 6.6 rebounds in 24 games.

Butler probably could have started for the Lakers, but they were loaded with small forwards, and he most likely wouldn't have averaged 20 points in the triangle offense.

"That's a little bit difficult to say unless our offense got really high-powered," Jackson said. "And I think that his game fits very well with theirs (in Washington) -- slashing, quick, operating with their offense. He's very good."

Walton Update

Luke Walton won't play tonight but hopes he'll return soon after sitting out his fourth straight game with a sprained right ankle.

Following tonight's game, the Lakers have a day off before they play at Atlanta. They have two days off before Thursday's game at Detroit.

"If all goes well, I'm hoping for Monday," Walton said. "I can walk on it without pain. That's good. There's a little bit of swelling but nothing too bad."

Super Bowl Plug?

Told about LeBron James' takedown of Dwyane Wade during Thursday's game between Cleveland and Miami, Jackson had an idea of what the NBA should do to protect its players.

"We should start wearing helmets with facemasks," he cracked.
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Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 03, 2007, 01:15:16 PM
Sasha is Garbage....I hope he's not wearing a Lakers jersey next season!

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Hot Heads
Feb 3 - Sasha Vujacic screamed at Lamar Odom, "Shut the (expletive) up!"

That furious exclamation ended an intense argument -- one that had featured towels thrown in anger -- between the Lakers teammates.

Of the dispute between Odom and Vujacic, Kobe Bryant said: "They've just got to learn that there's nothing they can do about it. That's what I was telling 'em. It?s almost comical. There's nothing you can do by shouting or yelling.

"If my wife's mad at me because I didn't put the toilet seat down, what am I going to do? I've got to put it down the next time. What are you going to do? You can't sit there and bite my head off. I didn't put it down; I'll put it down next time. Right? So you've just got to move on." -- Orange County Register
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 03, 2007, 06:27:32 PM
Ahhh I love the balanced scoring!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 03, 2007, 06:28:05 PM
Excellent game. What's your bitch ass gotta say about Smush now? 20 pts, 8-16 FG, 3 rebounds, 3 assits, 1 steal 0 turnovers, 33 minutes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 03, 2007, 06:33:01 PM
Lol at people who called Kobe a ballhog... Arenas 9-29 , 3-15 from downtown... Kobe said he will be ready.. it seems like Gilbert didn't handle the pressure or did he want to prove he's on Kobe level ?? Homie please  :-X.. Anyway nice win, Lamar stepped it up in the 2nd half, Smush and Andrew had solid games too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 03, 2007, 07:21:29 PM
Kobe's not gunna have many 7-25 FG shooting nights, is he? LOL...And STILL LMFAO@"Get rid of Smush", our cheapest roster spot and most valuable player in the league for the money he's getting paid. What a moron... :-\
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Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 03, 2007, 07:52:27 PM
Los Angeles Holds Off Washington
Kobe Bryant exploded for a game-high 39 points for the Lakers as they defeated the Wizards, 118-102, on Saturday. Los Angeles managed to grab a 10-point lead at the end of the third quarter and never looked back. Lamar Odom logged a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Andrew Bynum added 12 and 13.

L'UP 8)
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Post by: Tha G In Deee on February 03, 2007, 08:11:05 PM
Good to see Lakers get the W against the Wizards... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 03, 2007, 08:17:31 PM
Good to see Lakers get the W against the Wizards... 8)
L'UP DAWG 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 03, 2007, 09:02:22 PM
Kobe Missed Dunk and Redemption 360 Dunk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vci-N6tJ0-w&eurl=
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 04, 2007, 03:16:37 PM
next games

Mon,
Feb 5  Lakers @ Atlanta 
4:00 pm (TV: KCAL, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 05, 2007, 02:29:04 AM
Lakers need to win the next 4 games & end this road trip on a 5 game winning streak....fuck playing .500 ball....the clippers are right behind us....if they catch up to us I'm going to be so pissed off.... >:(

And Bynum is starting to become a double -double player....i think he's already better then Kwame.....only difference is that man strength..Bynum can't guard the big boys like Kwame can.

And we need to stop shooting so many 3's...i don't like that we've become a "Live by the 3 Die by the 3" type of team  :-\

And the defense needs to improve to if we want to go on a winning streak!

Kobe Missed Dunk and Redemption 360 Dunk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vci-N6tJ0-w&eurl=

Kobe has some good Dunks this season  ;D  8)  ....i love that 360 dunk 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 05, 2007, 09:50:27 AM
And Bynum is starting to become a double -double player....i think he's already better then Kwame.....only difference is that man strength..Bynum can't guard the big boys like Kwame can.

That depends. Kwame is more of a defensive big man, Bynum is supposed to be a reliable scoring option.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 05, 2007, 12:34:59 PM
The Lakers continue their 8-game road trip as they travel south to matchup with Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks. Los Angeles currently leads the season series 1-0. TV coverage will be tape delayed until 5:30 by KCAL/9.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 05, 2007, 06:40:51 PM
Good shit the Lakers defeated ATL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 05, 2007, 08:28:06 PM
damn for like a good 4 or 5 mins in the 4th quarter kobe was juss hitting everything. at that point, the fans were cheering every time kobe touched the ball and they were booing wen the refs called kobe for a foul.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 05, 2007, 09:11:22 PM
The Lakers never trailed and led by as many as 11, handling the Hawks on Monday, 90-83. Kobe Bryant scored 27, 11 coming in the final quarter, and grabbed six rebounds. Lamar Odom recorded 15 points and 18 rebounds, while Andrew Bynum scored 14 and grabbed 10 boards.

L'UP haterz down 8)
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Post by: rik on February 05, 2007, 10:34:37 PM
Good to see us winning against the teams we should beat easily.
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Post by: wcsoldier on February 05, 2007, 10:53:49 PM
Good win.. hopefully we'll finish the trip with AT LEAST 2 more wins... I want the 4th spot  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 06, 2007, 11:42:13 AM
Phil doesn't sound too happy with Bynum...


Bynum has work cut out for him
By Mike Bresnahan
Times Staff Writer

February 6, 2007

ATLANTA — Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar, the center and point guard of the Lakers' future?

Not quite yet.

Lakers Coach Phil Jackson took a long look at their progress to date and definitely didn't over-endorse them in an impromptu "state of the kids" address.


Jackson was asked whether Bynum and Farmar were the team's future foundation at their respective positions.

"I'm not going to say that about either one of them," he said. "They haven't shown the ability to compete in a real NBA arena where they've overcome adversity, learned what they have to learn, have the work ethic.

"I'm not doubting Farmar's work ethic right now at all, but by saying that, immediately I throw aspersions on Drew's work ethic. He's more of a lackadaisical kind of guy. You have to push him a little bit to get him going out there. Not only play, but also win. That's what it's about here."


This isn't the first time Jackson has picked at Bynum's work habits. He removed the second-year center from the starting lineup after the first 14 games because the 19-year-old was showing up progressively later for pregame workouts and struggling on the court.

"There's some things that we're pleased with what Andrew does, and there are a lot of things that we want him to improve on," Jackson said. "Until that improvement comes along, you have to wait and see. Initiative is one of the things. Correctable mistakes is another thing. Discipline is a third thing.

"You've got guys in this league that are symbolic and emblematic of that kind of effort, like Tim Duncan and Yao Ming, guys that are centers that are ahead of you, that show great discipline. They go out on the court before games, they're working hard on their games, they're showing improvement year by year. They're at a point where they're correcting mistakes and getting better, even as they age in this league. You really have to push yourself as a player."

As if to prove his point a few minutes later, Jackson broke up a small media session with Bynum by telling him gruffly to go out on the court for pregame activities.

Bynum had 14 points and 10 rebounds Monday against the Atlanta Hawks. He is averaging 8.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in 22.1 minutes this season.

Bynum said he felt he was "playing pretty well right now, pushing my averages up," and said he and Jackson had not spoken about work ethic.

"We don't really talk much, and he never really tells me anything like that," Bynum said. "I guess that's what they're trying to instill in me because they wouldn't let me go anywhere over the summer. I'm going to be myself. That's all I can be. I think I'm going to get better as time goes on."

Jackson had an idea about why Farmar has been slumping recently, scoring a total of seven points in six games before getting six against Atlanta.

"He's hit the proverbial wall as far as a rookie goes," Jackson said. "I know kids don't want to admit it or face up to it a lot of times. They can't think of it in those terms."


Farmar is averaging 5.5 points and 2.1 assists in 16.6 minutes, although Jackson wants him to cut down on turnovers and organize the team better on offense.

The Lakers can keep Bynum under contract for two more seasons before presumably forking over more than the $2.8 million they'll be paying him for the 2008-09 season. They can keep Farmar for three more seasons.

"There's not even going to be a maturity in [Bynum's] body, let alone mentally at the time that we have to make some big decisions," Jackson said. "He's got to show a certain sense of responsibility. That really takes it a long ways."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 06, 2007, 12:00:05 PM
^^Well, I guess he expects a whole lot out of him, cuz Bynum has been tearing it up since Kwame went down...

Since regaining the starting roll (20 games):
11 PPG
9.2 RPG
2.4 BPG


I guess Phil knows Bynum's TRUE potential... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 06, 2007, 12:59:20 PM
^^^^ well Andrew has stepped it up.. he's only 19 and I'm already pleased with his improvment from his latest season to this current one... of course we can expect more from him in the future but RIGHT NOW I'm pleased with it... well I trust Phil even if I don't share his views but I guess theirs are WAY more valid  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 06, 2007, 04:19:03 PM
LMAO @ this...

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1565190.php

Bynum had one of his better games (14 points, 10 rebounds in 35 minutes) Monday and felt good enough about things to attempt a three-point shot from the corner with 28.8 seconds to play and the Lakers ahead, 86-78.

“It wasn’t smart,” Jackson said. “There were 12 seconds on the 24-second clock. I had just written down a minute before: ‘Just use the clock. Don’t worry about anything else.’ It shows me how anxious he is to finally make his first three. He’s really into that.”

Bynum said he saw the shot clock and shot anyway. He did think the Lakers were ahead by nine points, not eight.

“I almost made that, man,” Bynum said. “I was mad about that. Right in and out. It’d have been funny.”

Jackson said Bynum would be fined $50 — although he would not have been fined had the shot gone in. Responded Bynum: “I’ll just give it to him in pennies.”


for those that didn't see it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMzj9Xf0v7M
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 06, 2007, 06:21:29 PM
lmao @ Bynum, I'm just kinda worried about Kwame, cause he hasn't even played much this season so I wonder if he'll even be prepared for the playoffs cause he wasn't even at his full potential yet, he was still workin' on this game, and this injury has setback his progress majorly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 06, 2007, 06:54:03 PM
ive said it before and ill say it again the Lakers need to stick to Bynum and have Kwame on the bench.I dont know about everyone in here but i think we have seen Kwame full potential and thats not going to get the Lakers a championship.Bynum needs to the get the expeirence and with him starting he will become even better for next year when i truley think the Lakers will take it all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 06, 2007, 11:15:13 PM
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Q&A
Posted Feb 4 2007 10:28PM

Six NBA championships. Six NBA MVPs. Two Finals MVPs and the NBA’s all-time scoring record. NBA fans are very much aware of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s most notable on-the-court accomplishments but equally impressive is his literary résumé off of it.
The Hall of Famer’s latest book, On the Shoulders of Giants, My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance, is his sixth publishing venture in which he chronicles the flourishing African-American cultural movement of art, music, dance and social commentary he witnessed first hand as a child growing up in Harlem. In a recent NBA Store visit, Abdul-Jabbar spoke about this critical period and why he needed to write this book.


What inspired you to write On the Shoulders of Giants, My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance?

Abdul-Jabbar: It was my attempt to explain who I am and why I am who I am. A lot of my life people have seen me as a mystery man and this enabled me to explain the things that helped form me.

Abdul-Jabbar's book cover.

Talk about the self discovery in going back to your childhood in researching the book?

Abdul-Jabbar: When I was in high school, between my junior and senior year, I took part in a program that was designed to show the kids in Harlem how to make it a better place. In order to do that, we had to learn a few things. I was in a journalism workshop and I had to write about Harlem. I found out at that point that I didn’t know much about the history of Harlem. All I knew of it was the black neighborhood that I lived in. At that point I started reading about Harlem’s past and the Harlem Renaissance jumped out at me. I had read a little bit of W.E.B DuBois and Langston Hughes, and I knew that they were famous authors, but I didn’t know that they were part of a larger movement that thrived and was centered in Harlem from approximately 1920 to 1940.

What other writers and artists emerged from that era?

Abdul-Jabbar: Some of the artists and photographers included Romare Bearden, the Smith brothers and James Van Der Zee. Political activists included Adam Clayton Powell Sr., Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Marcus Garvey. Then you had Claude McKay, Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, and Zora Neale Hurston, who were all authors that wrote poetry and prose, both novels and non-fiction. It was really a very amazing output from a very small community, which was an extraordinary statement. It had so much to do with Black Americans finally having the opportunity to show America and the world that they were more than just field hands.

Where do you see the influence today?

Abdul-Jabbar: The music of the Harlem Renaissance included Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller. That’s jazz. It’s still a major art form throughout the world and it has given birth to R&B and rap and a few other things. So those influences are still evolving and being felt. In other areas, the political activism that led to the successful efforts of the civil rights movement really started with people like Garvey and Adam Clayton Powell, Sr. and Jr. There was so much to it. One additional element that I talk about was the fact that Black American athletes, they were looking for equality too. The Negro Leagues and the black basketball teams, they went about trying to prove to America that in their fields, they were equal to the best. It all was all about the same thing – giving Black Americans the opportunity to show the world that they belonged and that they counted for something.

Your father Ferdinand Alcindor was a trombonist who played in Harlem. How did his talent influence you growing up?

Abdul-Jabbar: I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father. He went to the Julliard School of Music and there he learned classical music, so I heard that along with Count Basie, Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstein, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Sarah Vaughn. I heard all those sounds in my home. Music is really something that makes people whole. As they say, music soothes the soul of the savage beast, and it’s a very true statement.

What kind of doors did your father’s talent open up for you in terms of meeting some of the performers of that era or seeing some of their performances?

Abdul-Jabbar: I did both. My father would take me with him to rehearsal sometimes. So I would be at rehearsal and people like Dizzy Gillespie or Art Blakey would be there. Some of his friends were backing up Sarah Vaughn at the Apollo at one point. My dad took me while they were rehearsing in the afternoon, led me back by Sarah’s dressing room and allowed me to go in and say hello to her. I was so shy at four years old, but I knew who she was. I knew she was a star. It was a thrill for me to go in and meet her. Being in Harlem at that time, you would see superheroes walking by you with a bag of groceries. Somebody from Duke Ellington’s band could be standing six feet away for you waiting for the same light that you were waiting for. It was a pretty amazing place.

This is your sixth book. What is the most challenging aspect for you when you take on a new literary project?

Abdul-Jabbar: I think it is the same for any author – getting the research done and figuring out how you want to tell a story. There are a lot of authors in the world, so it’s difficult to find a unique niche to present your take on things. That is always a challenge for any author.

Abdul-Jabbar's famous "skyhook."
Rich Pilling/NBAE

Is there a specific audience that you were targeting with goal of educating about this critical period?

Abdul-Jabbar: The youth are the ones I really want to get to because there is a disconnect here. Today’s youth are told to get rich or die trying and they really shouldn’t take that attitude forward with them. The whole idea of finding some values that will enable them to focus their ambitions and their talents in a positive direction is very important. In learning about some of the people that went before them, I think they can go a long way to making that happen.

So you felt this was a responsibility of yours to tell this story?

Abdul-Jabbar: That’s what a historian is supposed to be doing. I studied history at UCLA and the whole idea was to make it relevant and accessible.

Is this book on Phil Jackson’s book club list to distribute to the players or did you give each member of the Lakers their own copy?

Abdul-Jabbar: I gave all the members their own copy. Phil was generous enough to give me a quote to put on the book jacket.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 07, 2007, 12:04:09 AM
ive said it before and ill say it again the Lakers need to stick to Bynum and have Kwame on the bench.I dont know about everyone in here but i think we have seen Kwame full potential and thats not going to get the Lakers a championship.Bynum needs to the get the expeirence and with him starting he will become even better for next year when i truley think the Lakers will take it all.
Bynum has proved he doesn't have the maturity to be starting yet. Like Phil (or someone) said he is still growing physically and mentally. Kwame is doing a great job. He is a real threat in the paint when healthy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 07, 2007, 09:47:18 AM
ive said it before and ill say it again the Lakers need to stick to Bynum and have Kwame on the bench.I dont know about everyone in here but i think we have seen Kwame full potential and thats not going to get the Lakers a championship.Bynum needs to the get the expeirence and with him starting he will become even better for next year when i truley think the Lakers will take it all.
Bynum has proved he doesn't have the maturity to be starting yet. Like Phil (or someone) said he is still growing physically and mentally. Kwame is doing a great job. He is a real threat in the paint when healthy.


Bynum would be the starting 5 on almost any team with the numbers he's currently putting up...Since it's Phil Jackson and since we're the Lakers, were simply not gunna start a younger prospect over a more mature and experienced one, especially when the mature prospect has proven he can play like a beast on both ends of the court...Hopefully, this 2nd half of the season will be even better than Kwame's 2nd half last year...That would really push us over the top...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 07, 2007, 11:29:05 AM
The Lakers are the only team this year yet to lose to a divsion team (5-0). The Grizzlies are the only team yet to win one (0-11).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 07, 2007, 12:47:14 PM
Bad news for Luke Walton fans...


Walton not likely to be back soon
BY ROSS SILER, Staff Writer
Inside SOCAL

ATLANTA - Never would the Lakers have guessed when they left on this eight-game trip more than a week ago that they might arrive home with forward Luke Walton still struggling to return from a sprained right ankle.

Walton suffered the injury Jan. 26 and has missed sixgames as a result. He hoped to return Monday against the Hawks.

Yet Walton was unable to practice Tuesday, and his availability is in question with the Lakers playing back-to-back games against the Pistons and Toronto Raptors. They will finish the trip Sunday at Cleveland.

"He's getting frustrated with the situation," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "It's longer than he ever thought it would be. It's just difficult for him to sustain it when you're on the road like this, and you're trying to find a way to get out there and nothing seems to work right."

Walton said Monday he woke up with the ankle feeling great. When he got on the floor at shootaround he couldn't shake the pain. The Lakers have had to scale him back from rehab work to treatment sessions.

"I'm able to do more and more stuff," said Walton, who initially was expected to miss about a week. "I just can't do the full-out running or the cutting yet. Until I can do that, I can't play."

Meanwhile, Kwame Brown was to fly to Indianapolis after practice to get a second opinion on his injured left ankle, which he rolled Dec. 31.

Center Chris Mihm also is on this trip and was working out on an elliptical machine Tuesday. Mihm was supposed to be out for the season after undergoing a second ankle surgery but could return if his rehab continues to be ahead of schedule.

Two-man game: Jackson was asked about Kobe Bryant's balancing act between taking over games and trusting his teammates. He did both in the fourth quarter Monday, scoring 11 points but also giving up the ball to Smush Parker for a key 3-pointer.

"We really think that if we distribute the ball at the right time in the game when the focus comes on him, there's some easy shots that people have," Jackson said. "If he trusts his teammates in those situations, we're really a difficult team to stop."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 07, 2007, 12:55:51 PM
^^Bad news for Luke Walton fans?...That's bad news to anyone who is a true LAKER FAN. But Luke will be back soon...Plus, Radman's been stepping it up and gaining confidence in Luke's absence...Now when Luke returns, we'll have an unstoppable small forward rotation... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 07, 2007, 12:56:25 PM
lol, phil still hasn't handed out the annual reading assignments yet for this season

Jackson hasn't turned the page yet

ATLANTA — Where are the books?

Lakers Coach Phil Jackson typically hands out a book of individual significance to each player during a lengthy December trip, but he postponed it until the current eight-game trip.

Then he revealed Tuesday it wouldn't happen until a four-game excursion next month that takes the Lakers through Phoenix, Minnesota, Milwaukee and Philadelphia.

"I had all the books in a bag, a Barnes and Noble bag, but I decided I didn't want to bring them," said Jackson, who didn't feel entirely comfortable with his selections. "I have like five books in there that I feel OK about them, but … there's a book that I was looking for that wasn't available."

Last season, Jackson gave "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" to Kobe Bryant and Sun-Tzu's "The Art of War" to Lamar Odom.

His annual book-buying binge even came up in a testy locker-room rant Jackson unleashed on his players after their 95-84 loss last week to Indiana, Jackson said.

"I told them, 'You guys wouldn't read the … things anyway,' when I went off on a little outburst on them the other day. 'All you guys can do is play video games and watch porn movies.' "
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 07, 2007, 01:18:05 PM
"I told them, 'You guys wouldn't read the … things anyway,' when I went off on a little outburst on them the other day. 'All you guys can do is play video games and watch porn movies.' "

LMAO!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 07, 2007, 02:07:16 PM
"I told them, 'You guys wouldn't read the … things anyway,' when I went off on a little outburst on them the other day. 'All you guys can do is play video games and watch porn movies.' "

LMAO!!!!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 07, 2007, 09:57:45 PM
Lakers' Brown to miss another 4-6 weeks



DETROIT — Lakers center Kwame Brown will be sidelined another four to six weeks after seeking a second opinion with a foot doctor in Indianapolis.

Specialist Dave Porter confirmed team doctors' earlier diagnosis of a severely sprained left ankle and a bone bruise, and gave Brown a revised timetable to return, sources said.

Brown has been out since landing awkwardly after blocking the shot of Philadelphia guard Andre Miller on Dec. 31. Brown, averaging 8.7 points and 6.6 rebounds, has missed 18 games.

When Brown was injured, the Lakers initially declined to provide a timetable for his return, although severe ankle sprains typically take four to six weeks. Brown has tried to come back recently and has practiced with the team, but he has felt pain whenever he jumps. He dunked a ball in practice in Indiana last week but afterward said he was in pain and left the court.

Two weeks ago Brown took part in light workouts and hoped to return midway through the team's current eight-game trip. The Lakers are 3-2 on the trip, which concludes Sunday in Cleveland.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-spw-kwame7feb08,1,3708304.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 07, 2007, 09:58:57 PM


Jackson said Bynum would be fined $50 — although he would not have been fined had the shot gone in. Responded Bynum: “I’ll just give it to him in pennies.”

Classic  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 07, 2007, 10:16:16 PM
Injuries never stop for us  :-\... that's real bad news for Kwame... I have a bad feeling he won't play again this season  :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 07, 2007, 11:28:17 PM
Phil Jackson on PTI

http://www.youtube.com/v/qdXyXQxUcZc
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 08, 2007, 10:12:02 AM
Injuries never stop for us  :-\... that's real bad news for Kwame... I have a bad feeling he won't play again this season  :(


He'll be back man, don't trip. This just gives Bynum more time to develop...Hell, him an Mihm might BOTH return this season. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 08, 2007, 04:12:09 PM
um yeah 2night Lakers vs Peestains this going be a good games 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 08, 2007, 04:24:48 PM
The Lakers look to finish their road trip strong as they visit the Palace of Auburn Hills tonight to face the Detroit Pistons. Detroit currently sports the best record in the Eastern Conference, but has one less win than the Purple & Gold
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 08, 2007, 08:53:46 PM
We're suffering a little more than I'd like without the likes of Luke and Kwame. :( :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 08, 2007, 09:05:28 PM
There was a big argument between Cook and some of the coaches that was untelevised on the West Coast, they showed it on the post-game show though.

KCAL just broke down what happened after the game. Brian Cook, who was already frustrated with the limited amount of playing time he's been getting in recent games, was called to be subbed in late into the fourth quarter. Cook took off his warm-up gear and tossed it at Phil Jackson's lap. They're not sure if it was intentional, but they assumed Cook was once again upset about the fact that it took them that long to put him in after they were down by so many points. So they took it as an act of disrespect and immediately called him out of the game and put in Bynum.

John Ireland said the management is mad at Cook right now and he might get traded to another team, especially since he's visibly upset with his amount of playing time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 08, 2007, 10:31:47 PM
^^man that was some bullshit they should let cook play he was already up..he can really hit open shot all the time and 3 and all that and i hope they dont trade cook from what i herad cook dont wanna get trade it and cookie really is a good players they should let him have more minute.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on February 08, 2007, 10:33:53 PM
^^man that was some bullshit they should let cook play he was already up..he can really hit open shot all the time and 3 and all that and i hope they dont trade cook from what i herad cook dont wanna get trade it and cookie really is a good players they should let him have more minute.
^Yeah that's wack if they let him go because of that... :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 08, 2007, 10:34:08 PM
Yea, it's very hard to figure Phil's rotations...They can be extremely awkward at times.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 08, 2007, 10:40:32 PM
^^man that was some bullshit they should let cook play he was already up..he can really hit open shot all the time and 3 and all that and i hope they dont trade cook from what i herad cook dont wanna get trade it and cookie really is a good players they should let him have more minute.
^Yeah that's wack if they let him go because of that... :(

Yeah but you can't blame em if they do. Teams don't want any cancers. I hope they don't trade him either. If he finds some consistancy he'll be a black Nowitzki.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 08, 2007, 11:00:05 PM
Lakers Topped by Pistons
Los Angeles fell behind early, and never recovered as it dropped a 93-78 decision in Detroit on Thursday. Kobe Bryant tallied 18 points, while Ronny Turiaf finished with 13 points and a career-high 11 rebounds
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 08, 2007, 11:12:14 PM
^^man that was some bullshit they should let cook play he was already up..

it's bullshit that they didnt let him play earlier, but if he really did mean to hit phil jackson with his warm-up gear, then there was no way in hell they were gonna let him in then.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 08, 2007, 11:19:22 PM
^^man that was some bullshit they should let cook play he was already up..

it's bullshit that they didnt let him play earlier, but if he really did mean to hit phil jackson with his warm-up gear, then there was no way in hell they were gonna let him in then.
YEAH' cause last time they took him out 1qtr he was hot that he end up with 26 pts i think well let c what happend 2morrow if he going play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 09, 2007, 12:09:13 AM
Call me crazy, but I'd rather the Lakers trade Vlad Rad then Cook. Vlad needs the minutes to be affective. Cook can thrive as a bench player. Plus the huge salary difference.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 09, 2007, 03:48:49 PM
2day games

 
 
Fri,
Feb 9  Lakers @ Toronto 
4:00 pm (TV: KCAL, NBALP, TSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 09, 2007, 04:05:21 PM
After losing to the Pistons Thursday night the Lakers head north of the border tonight to face Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors have won 8 of their last 10 games and sit atop the Atlantic division. Local TV coverage will be tape delayed by KCAL/9 until 5:30pm.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 09, 2007, 09:00:51 PM
Los Angeles Edged by Toronto
The Lakers erased a 12-point fourth-quarter deficit to take the lead with under three minutes remaining, but could not hold on in a 96-92 road loss to the Raptors on Friday. Kobe Bryant tallied 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Maurice Evans scored 19 and Lamar Odom posted 17 points and 12 boards.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 10, 2007, 03:57:52 AM
We're not on a good serie lately.. all these injuries stop our improvment 4 sure and our inability to win on the road prevent us to have a better standing.. we'll see how things are in March but the situation is dissapointed now when we know how our record could have been better without these injuries and these weak losses due to a lack of focus...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on February 11, 2007, 12:53:50 PM
Radman ate his fuckin wheaties today.  He was everywhere early on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 11, 2007, 01:33:30 PM
What a way to finish a half  :-X , we better step it up in the 2nd  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 11, 2007, 01:40:07 PM
What a way to finish a half  :-X , we better step it up in the 2nd  >:(

This team has no rhythm right now. Thank God the road trip is over after this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 11, 2007, 01:53:19 PM
All we do is shoot 3's....it's just getting sad now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 11, 2007, 02:04:46 PM
Well back in the game... Cleveland is already over the foul limit with 7 min left in the 3rd... attack the basket and draw fouls and not shooting 3s.. let's be smart
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 11, 2007, 02:42:02 PM
Give the ball to Kobe.. he's gonna win the game by himself..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 11, 2007, 03:05:36 PM
Damn, we really suck now... thanks god this road  trip is over... I hope we will be able to reunite and make a run after the All Star Break...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 11, 2007, 03:11:03 PM
Wow what a way to blow a lead. I guess this team really doesn't believe in defense or rebounding.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 11, 2007, 03:15:59 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 11, 2007, 03:22:37 PM
Damn...I really can't wait to get Luke and Kwame back now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 11, 2007, 04:11:04 PM
SON OF A BITCH >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 11, 2007, 05:02:38 PM
Damn...I really can't wait to get Luke and Kwame back now.

word, we're missing those two badly now. bynum stepped up nicely in kwame's absence, but he doesn't offer much inside presence in comparison. the opponents just keep taking it in on andrew because they assume hes just going to foul them.

and our offense could be flowin much better with walton.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 11, 2007, 05:30:37 PM
Los Angeles Stalls Late in Cleveland
Although the Lakers led with 4:43 left to play, they were outscored by 12 in the fourth period of a 99-90 road loss to the Cavs on Sunday. Kobe Bryant erupted for 36 points and shot a perfect 11-of-11 from the line, while Vladimir Radmanovic totaled 12 points and a season-high 10 rebounds. Lamar Odom posted 11 points and 11 rebounds for L.A., which hosts the Knicks on Tuesday.
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 12, 2007, 03:54:25 PM
fuck the Lakers better regroup or the will lose any home court at all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 12, 2007, 08:45:29 PM
NBA Rumors  Nets seriously considering Kidd-to-Lakers deal
Monday, Feb 12, 2007 1:18 pm EST

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The New Jersey Nets are seriously considering a deal that would send All-Star point guard Jason Kidd to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have offered two first-round draft picks and several expiring contracts, in return. Chris Mihm, Aaron McKie and Jordan Farmar have been mentioned, as has center Kwame Brown. Nets' center Jason Collins could also be involved.



Related: Jason Kidd, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2007, 08:59:00 PM
^^Yup. There have been some SERIOUS talks as of late...I hope we don't part with Jordan. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 12, 2007, 09:03:55 PM
NBA Rumors  Nets seriously considering Kidd-to-Lakers deal
Monday, Feb 12, 2007 1:18 pm EST

Getty Images
The New Jersey Nets are seriously considering a deal that would send All-Star point guard Jason Kidd to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have offered two first-round draft picks and several expiring contracts, in return. Chris Mihm, Aaron McKie and Jordan Farmar have been mentioned, as has center Kwame Brown. Nets' center Jason Collins could also be involved.



Related: Jason Kidd, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets


Yeah they've been talking about something like that for a while but I dont think its going to happen. I know the Nets are flirting with the idea of expiring contracts but in the end, they know they can get more.

Even if it did fall through, I don't know how great that would work out. Everyone knows Kidd is an amazing player but his talent would never be fully utilized on the Lakers' triangle system, even though his stats would probably remain the same.

Plus, Farmar is the perfect player to have playing behind Kidd, because he can develop a lot learning from him. I would hate to see him go in that trade. And what I would hate even more is giving up Kwame Brown, because without him, we are going to get absolutely obliterated on the inside come play-offs time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2007, 09:10:47 PM
NBA Rumors  Nets seriously considering Kidd-to-Lakers deal
Monday, Feb 12, 2007 1:18 pm EST

Getty Images
The New Jersey Nets are seriously considering a deal that would send All-Star point guard Jason Kidd to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers have offered two first-round draft picks and several expiring contracts, in return. Chris Mihm, Aaron McKie and Jordan Farmar have been mentioned, as has center Kwame Brown. Nets' center Jason Collins could also be involved.



Related: Jason Kidd, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets


Yeah they've been talking about something like that for a while but I dont think its going to happen. I know the Nets are flirting with the idea of expiring contracts but in the end, they know they can get more.

Even if it did fall through, I don't know how great that would work out. Everyone knows Kidd is an amazing player but his talent would never be fully utilized on the Lakers' triangle system, even though his stats would probably remain the same.

Plus, Farmar is the perfect player to have playing behind Kidd, because he can develop a lot learning from him. I would hate to see him go in that trade. And what I would hate even more is giving up Kwame Brown, because without him, we are going to get absolutely obliterated on the inside come play-offs time.


I would rather see something like Smush, Mihm, Cook, Mckie, & 1st pick go through...The trade currently being talked about would Miami Heat us in the long-run... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 12, 2007, 09:29:33 PM
damn that sounds intresting for the Lakers  but i dont want to get rid of Farmer for Kidd who only has 2 to 3 years left in him.I dunno but i also heard that Carter might get traded to the knicks  before the trade deadline and i doubt they would get rid of both stars.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 12, 2007, 10:05:47 PM
Don't trade Kwame or Jordan... Just get Kidd, no need of that wack ass Collins  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 12, 2007, 10:08:17 PM
lakers suck
ahahhahhahhahahahahahaha

they lost to the raptors a couple nights back
ahahhahahahahah
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2007, 10:13:30 PM
Swangin on dicks, Raptors are not a bad team and Lakers are without 2 of their starters. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 12, 2007, 10:15:02 PM
Don't trade Kwame or Jordan... Just get Kidd, no need of that wack ass Collins  :-X

Yeah man Farmar is supposed to be our PG of the future. I wouldn't give up on him for 35-year old Kidd. The package NIK mentioned sounds good but I doubt if New Jersey goes for it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 13, 2007, 12:03:54 AM
omg I hope this trade actually happens...


I heard a rumor on the radio tonight that said the Nets and Lakers were close on a deal three days ago.

The deal would have been Jason Kidd, Eddie House, and Mikki Moore for Andrew Bynum, Vladimir Radmanovic, Chris Mihm, Shammond Williams, and Aaron McKie.

The Nets would have gotten a quality big man for the future to go with Kristic, while having McKie, Williams, and Mihm come off the books after this year.

The contracts of Moore and House would come off of at the end of the year for the Lakers while getting Kidd who could run point for three years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 13, 2007, 12:41:56 AM
omg I hope this trade actually happens...


I heard a rumor on the radio tonight that said the Nets and Lakers were close on a deal three days ago.

The deal would have been Jason Kidd, Eddie House, and Mikki Moore for Andrew Bynum, Vladimir Radmanovic, Chris Mihm, Shammond Williams, and Aaron McKie.

The Nets would have gotten a quality big man for the future to go with Kristic, while having McKie, Williams, and Mihm come off the books after this year.

The contracts of Moore and House would come off of at the end of the year for the Lakers while getting Kidd who could run point for three years.

wow, that would be sick as hell, but i think thats even less likely to fall through than the original proposed one.
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Post by: rik on February 13, 2007, 10:53:14 AM
Fuck getting rid of Bynum.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on February 13, 2007, 11:56:20 AM
Fuck getting rid of Bynum.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 13, 2007, 12:16:57 PM
I'd rather the Lakers take there chances with Bynum and Farmar then trade on of them for Kidd.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 13, 2007, 02:14:44 PM
it has been reported that the Lakers need a third team to Complete this deal which has not happened yet

Poster on RealGM.com

There is not a third team involved and there may be draft picks involved to the benefit of Jersey... As with any trade there are risks... I would share my contact if possible but rest assured this deal is being driven by Phil Jackson (who desires a pass first defense oriented veteran point guard) and Jim Buss (who believes adding Kidd will expedite Bynum's growth and reinforce his status in the organization)...

It will be raining "Purple & Gold" in the playoffs...


but maybe soon a possibility

as for Luke Walton and Kwame Brown they are not likely to return till after the All Star Break

remember Tonight the Lakers will be Hosting the New York Knicks from Staples Center in Down Town L.A. remember the last time these 2 teams met Kobe Bryant was suspended because Ginobili could not keep his Daffy Like Beak out the way Game starts at 7:30 No Lakers Live till after the game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 04:16:30 PM
omg I hope this trade actually happens...


I heard a rumor on the radio tonight that said the Nets and Lakers were close on a deal three days ago.

The deal would have been Jason Kidd, Eddie House, and Mikki Moore for Andrew Bynum, Vladimir Radmanovic, Chris Mihm, Shammond Williams, and Aaron McKie.

The Nets would have gotten a quality big man for the future to go with Kristic, while having McKie, Williams, and Mihm come off the books after this year.

The contracts of Moore and House would come off of at the end of the year for the Lakers while getting Kidd who could run point for three years.


LMAO, are you kidding me?! You wanna give up Andrew Bynum, but not Jordan Farmar? :laugh: :puke: I played with Jordan regularly, trust me when I tell you Bynum is STILL way more special. Then Eddie "jack 'em up" House and Mikki Moore for VladRad & Mihm? :stupid: Kill yourself for wanting this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 13, 2007, 07:04:02 PM
The Lakers return home for the first time in two weeks to face the New York Knicks. Los Angeles will try to avoid their first four-game losing streak of the season. New York holds a 1-0 lead in the season series after defeating the Lakers at Madison Square Garden. Kobe Bryant did not play in the previous contest. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 13, 2007, 07:05:24 PM
NOW i heard they going try to get mike bibby?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 13, 2007, 08:12:37 PM
Bibby would fit fucking perfect with the lakers but i doubt the Kings would get rid of him.I dont care if we lose Farmer for Bibby but not for kidd.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 08:55:41 PM
FUCK THAT!!! I'd rather have Kidd over Bibby even...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 13, 2007, 09:22:36 PM
I think the Knicks are shooting 67%. :grumpy:.....oh shit Lamar made a shot.. :o  ...Lamar better start playing better after the all-star break....he's getting a pass right now b/c of his injurie but if he keeps playing like shit he has to go.

All we do is shoot 3's....it's just getting sad now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 13, 2007, 09:23:47 PM
word, fuck bibby.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 09:25:17 PM
I think the Knicks are shooting 67%. :grumpy:.....oh shit Lamar made a shot.. :o 

All we do is shoot 3's....it's just getting sad now.

Lamar is obviously not 100%...And with Luke and Kwame out, that makes it that much more difficult. Keep some fuckin faith, man. Not only when we're winning...It's called being a fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:26:00 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 09:26:38 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)


LOL! The ashamed Knick fan finally came out of hiding...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:28:25 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)


LOL! The ashamed Knick fan finally came out of hiding...

and takin a bite out of the lakers  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 09:29:12 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)


LOL! The ashamed Knick fan finally came out of hiding...

and takin a bite out of the lakers  :P


Lakers will win...Trust that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:31:47 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)


LOL! The ashamed Knick fan finally came out of hiding...

and takin a bite out of the lakers  :P


Lakers will win...Trust that.

Not without kobe on the floor
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 09:33:14 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)


LOL! The ashamed Knick fan finally came out of hiding...

and takin a bite out of the lakers  :P


Lakers will win...Trust that.

Not without kobe on the floor


They tied it up without him... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 13, 2007, 09:35:39 PM
My boy h cottie is back! :bandit:

Lakers are goin to win this one though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:37:21 PM
david lee throw it downnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 13, 2007, 09:43:45 PM
LET Go Lakers 8)

L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 09:53:23 PM
david lee throw it downnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn


Yea, make sure you don't get too excited first though... ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:54:45 PM
david lee throw it downnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn


Yea, make sure you don't get too excited first though... ;D

i bet ur eyes lit up wen he turned it over
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:55:51 PM
lol i wonder what homo dissed me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:58:36 PM
fuck this man, the MSG feed keeps gettin all fucked up theres only one camera view from the opposite corner of the court
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 09:59:58 PM
fuck this man, the MSG feed keeps gettin all fucked up theres only one camera view from the opposite corner of the court

now THAT camera view got all fucked, less than a minute left and i hafta listen to the tv like its a radio
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 13, 2007, 10:02:18 PM
fuck this man, the MSG feed keeps gettin all fucked up theres only one camera view from the opposite corner of the court

now THAT camera view got all fucked, less than a minute left and i hafta listen to the tv like its a radio
stfu no one cares
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 10:07:31 PM
:loser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 10:07:32 PM
FUCK! Eddy Curry just flat out ran over Smush on that one lay-up in crunch time...Terrible loss and TERRIBLE last possession.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 13, 2007, 10:08:26 PM
YO WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?!?!?!?

trade everyone!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2007, 10:10:24 PM
I really can't wait to get Luke and Kwame back
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 13, 2007, 10:11:37 PM
DAMN wat da fuck...n e ways GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 13, 2007, 10:13:10 PM
FUCK!!!! >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 13, 2007, 10:17:22 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 13, 2007, 10:19:07 PM
One more terrible loss... I hope Phil and the team gonna ask themselves some questions during the break... figure it out and play focus after the Break ... even if the injuries are part of our bad current streak, they ain't explain the whole thing...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 13, 2007, 10:20:16 PM
let it start
all the laker fans gona start cryin and bitchin about why the lakers lost and should have won
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 13, 2007, 10:22:13 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)


LOL! The ashamed Knick fan finally came out of hiding...

and takin a bite out of the lakers  :P


Lakers will win...Trust that.

:-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 13, 2007, 10:50:23 PM
swangin and slut...shut ur mouth up all u can do talk ur lilttle shit yeah stay ur ass in Sacramento.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 13, 2007, 10:52:59 PM
swangin and slut...shut ur mouth up all u can do talk ur lilttle shit yeah stay ur ass in Sacramento.
eat a dick up
u suck more dick then the lakers do faggot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 13, 2007, 11:28:25 PM
Let's Go Knicks!  8)
Holy shit. Where the fuck have you been these days?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: reguLAtor on February 13, 2007, 11:38:12 PM
swangin and slut...shut ur mouth up all u can do talk ur lilttle shit yeah stay ur ass in Sacramento.
eat a dick up
u suck more dick then the lakers do faggot

Someone has got DICK on the mind.   The BrokeBack Mountain Appreciation forums are THAT WAY. :camp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 14, 2007, 01:39:54 AM
...

Man you're really embarassing. Stop acting like a 9 years old kid and get the fuck out of "The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread" if you have nothing interesting to write about. You're not funny, you're not interesting to read. You're just making fun of yourself by making it official to the whole board you got nothing better to do in your life that ruine topics like a kid. Turn on the tv, kid. The Teletubbies are coming in a couple of minutes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 14, 2007, 09:26:40 AM
Our problem goes right back to a problem that's been hurting us all season, perimeter defense. Marbury, Francis and Crawford drove to the lane with inpunity. Let's break it down.

Smush coudn't keep a turtle in front of him last night. Defense is about effort and Smush gives effort on D once every 5 games or so. He needs to get it through his head that we need defensive effort first, offensive effort second. The talent is there but the effort isn't. I see him just watching instead of contesting a jumper. That shouldn't happen.

Sasha...he just doens't have the talent to make it in the NBA. He tries but he just doesn't have it, and his decision making skills on both O and D are awful. It's not his fault but he's just not an NBA level talent, that's all there is to it. You can tell by the dumb reach fouls he gets 30 feet from the basket. It's not hate, it's an observation of a season and a half of complete ineptitude.

Farmar...he tries but unlike Sasha he does have NBA level talent and he'll figure it out sooner or later. I wish Phil kept Farmar in the game in the 4th instead of subbing Smush back in. I thought Farmar did a better job of running the O then Smush. He's our PG for the future so let him get more playing time so his D gets up to speed.

Kobe...if he doesn't respect the person he's guarding, he doesn't even bother defensively. Stick T-Mac, Dwade, Michael Redd, Ray Allen, Arenas, Dirk or Vince Carter in front of him and Kobe will give them his full attention. If it's Crawford or that skinny white guy that plays for the Bobcats that burns us every time or any other player that doens't have a big name, Kobe doesn't even bother defensively. He got toasted last night on D and that shouldn't happen to an all NBA defender.

Mo Evans is the only Laker backcourt defender that gives effort every game, but he's in the frontcourt most of the time.

This causes Bynum and Turiaf to be in foul trouble all game. If Bynum is not on the court, than we can't take advantage of his lost post scoring ability. This all trickles down from the poor perimeter D. Also not having Kwame available forces us to double down low which then makes our defense even more exposed.

Right now it would be nice to have Kwame and Luke back as Kwame's D would help us tremendously and Lukes facilitating ability would help our offense run more smoothly but we won't have that for a while. The Lakers backcourt defenders need to go out there and play defense like their lives depended on it. On offense, Lamar Odom needs to post up instead of roaming the 3 point line and we need to make a more inside out effort instead of just jacking up 3's all game.

The solutions to the Lakers ending the losing streak:

1. Backcourt defenders play defense like it's game 7 of the finals
2. Run the offense instead of jacking up 3's
3. Lamar Odom become more assertive on offense and post up more
4. Give the ball to Bynum on the low block more, more inside out game
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Post by: wcsoldier on February 14, 2007, 10:06:39 AM
^^^^ pretty good thoughts... when it comes to Smush D , he doesn't react well lateral wise on the opponent guard first step.. and he can't defend when the opponent PF or center sets a screen up in the top of the key... overall yep the perimeter D is not there... it's crazy how the opponents penetrate and go to the hoop so easy.. and when another player helps, the rotation isn't here and we are owned on the offensive boards... I'm worried A LOT about Defense... we're were a lot better in this sector last year.. of course offensive wise we are (with Luke) better too but we have to find a balance if we wanna make a run in the playoffs...
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Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 14, 2007, 10:34:12 AM
Smush coudn't keep a turtle in front of him last night. Defense is about effort and Smush gives effort on D once every 5 games or so. He needs to get it through his head that we need defensive effort first, offensive effort second. The talent is there but the effort isn't. I see him just watching instead of contesting a jumper. That shouldn't happen.

Sasha...he just doens't have the talent to make it in the NBA. He tries but he just doesn't have it, and his decision making skills on both O and D are awful. It's not his fault but he's just not an NBA level talent, that's all there is to it. You can tell by the dumb reach fouls he gets 30 feet from the basket. It's not hate, it's an observation of a season and a half of complete ineptitude.


I'm a big Sasha fan. He may not be the best player but his energy is always there and he makes a legit effort. Everytime he comes into the game he's right there on his man. I think with more playing time he could develop into a great role player. I'd take him over Smush on both ends.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 14, 2007, 10:44:37 AM
^^^^ Sasha over Smush offensive wise ? u kidding me right ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 14, 2007, 11:02:34 AM
^^^^ pretty good thoughts... when it comes to Smush D , he doesn't react well lateral wise on the opponent guard first step.. and he can't defend when the opponent PF or center sets a screen up in the top of the key... overall yep the perimeter D is not there... it's crazy how the opponents penetrate and go to the hoop so easy.. and when another player helps, the rotation isn't here and we are owned on the offensive boards... I'm worried A LOT about Defense... we're were a lot better in this sector last year.. of course offensive wise we are (with Luke) better too but we have to find a balance if we wanna make a run in the playoffs...

Also, there's no rotation on the pick and roll and when Bynum and Turiaf have to help out, no one picks up their man to box out and we give up offensive rebounds.
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Post by: wcsoldier on February 14, 2007, 11:10:36 AM
^^^ yeah.. anyway Defense is a huge problem.. the only Lakers efforts on D I was impressed by were the 3QT against SAS in the 1st meeting and the 3QT at Houston when we built a 25+ lead, other than that... well we need Kwame back and work on that with the full roster before a final judgement.. I just hope we'll be ready in time.. especially in April when I go to LA to attend games ;D  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 14, 2007, 11:17:05 AM
We're playing with kids, man...They're still learning! Bynum, Turiaf, Jordan, Sasha...They're kids, and they're only getting the extra burn because of our injury problems. Mo Evans as well...What the hell is he doing jacking up a shot every single time he touches the ball? I like what Mo Evans brings, but for some reason, he thinks he's Kobe, especially when Kobe is out of the game...Someone tell that muthafucka to MOVE the ball!...But yea, our perimeter defense has been weak against the weaker teams especially, but I think it's a lack of effort, not a lack of skill...And the fact that Luke and Kwame are out got us playing with our heads down or something...I think we will only really start stepping it up again after all-star break. I guess that's how it is with a young team, especially a young, depleted team...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 14, 2007, 02:43:26 PM
We can't keep using the "kids" excuse anymore. We're better than that and it's not just the kids that's not coming through, it's the veterans more so.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 14, 2007, 04:11:35 PM
swangin and slut..get a life stop wasting ur time...i dont have time for fag like u.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 14, 2007, 04:19:16 PM
2morrow games

Thu,
Feb 15  Lakers vs. Cleveland   
7:30 pm (TV: TNT) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 

man im sure we got this i might go to this games L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 14, 2007, 05:05:48 PM
We can't keep using the "kids" excuse anymore. We're better than that and it's not just the kids that's not coming through, it's the veterans more so.


It's not an excuse... you think Bynum, Turiaf, Mo Evans, 50% of VladRad, and even Smush & Farmar would be getting this much burn if Luke and Kwame weren't out? They're huge difference-makers, man...You gotta keep that in mind.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 14, 2007, 11:18:38 PM
L'UP :pimp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 15, 2007, 12:48:38 AM
We can't keep using the "kids" excuse anymore. We're better than that and it's not just the kids that's not coming through, it's the veterans more so.


It's not an excuse... you think Bynum, Turiaf, Mo Evans, 50% of VladRad, and even Smush & Farmar would be getting this much burn if Luke and Kwame weren't out? They're huge difference-makers, man...You gotta keep that in mind.
yep... thing is as a Lakers fan(s) I (we) start to be impatient... I know it's a long process and the most important moment is March-April but I just feel we are wasting opportunities and throwing away lots of games... regarless the injuries , I still think we should have EASILY 6-7 more wins and battle for the 3rd spot... that's why I'm a little pissed right now though I know we'll be back...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 02:44:07 AM
I think the Knicks are shooting 67%. :grumpy:.....oh shit Lamar made a shot.. :o 

All we do is shoot 3's....it's just getting sad now.

Lamar is obviously not 100%...And with Luke and Kwame out, that makes it that much more difficult. Keep some fuckin faith, man. Not only when we're winning...It's called being a fan.

Have i been saying "Fuck the Lakers" b/c they're losing? have i been saying "Im done with the Lakers till they start winning again"? Have been saying "The Lakers Suck"?  Get off my nuts...

Don't quote me if you're just going to discredit me b/c my opinion hurts your feelings / Make excuses for players that are HURTING THE TEAM.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 09:18:03 AM
^^^You just come off as a hater... Every time there's something wrong with one of the players, or if we're not on a huge winning streak, I can count on seeing posts from you talking shit. I mean, it'd be understandable if half our fucking line-up wasn't injured, but come on now, cut "your team" some slack with the hate, man. Lets keep our heads up and ride with our team through thick and thin, instead of riding with them through thick and riding on them through thin, ya feel me?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 15, 2007, 10:25:11 AM
We can't keep using the "kids" excuse anymore. We're better than that and it's not just the kids that's not coming through, it's the veterans more so.


It's not an excuse... you think Bynum, Turiaf, Mo Evans, 50% of VladRad, and even Smush & Farmar would be getting this much burn if Luke and Kwame weren't out? They're huge difference-makers, man...You gotta keep that in mind.
yep... thing is as a Lakers fan(s) I (we) start to be impatient... I know it's a long process and the most important moment is March-April but I just feel we are wasting opportunities and throwing away lots of games... regarless the injuries , I still think we should have EASILY 6-7 more wins and battle for the 3rd spot... that's why I'm a little pissed right now though I know we'll be back...

Exactly, there have easily been that many games that should be wins but aren't. Also, Bynum, Turiaf and Mo Evans are doing as much as they can right now, I have no problems with them. Bynum's issue is that he doesn't get the ball enough, not his fault. It's also not his fault that the guards are allowing penetration, pulling him away from the basket. I'm also very happy with Turiaf and Evans, they're putting in hard work on both sides of the ball. I wish LO was more agressive offensively, like he was at the beginning of the season. I don't know if it's a timing issue, but we were playing excellent basketball when LO was agressive. His D was also improving. I wonder if there's something else going on that we don't know about.

Yeah, I'm disappointment but I haven't lost the faith, I never will.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 15, 2007, 11:13:18 AM
^^^^ yeah I still trust in my team, it's just a huge down in our season.. thing is we're not where we should have to be...  plus we are not lucky with all these injuries so there is a lot of frustration to deal with... considering that anything under (AT LEAST) a 2nd round in the playoffs will be a HUGE dissapointment for me... but there is still a lot of time to be ready so I'm sure we gonna make it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 11:19:56 AM
We can't keep using the "kids" excuse anymore. We're better than that and it's not just the kids that's not coming through, it's the veterans more so.


It's not an excuse... you think Bynum, Turiaf, Mo Evans, 50% of VladRad, and even Smush & Farmar would be getting this much burn if Luke and Kwame weren't out? They're huge difference-makers, man...You gotta keep that in mind.
yep... thing is as a Lakers fan(s) I (we) start to be impatient... I know it's a long process and the most important moment is March-April but I just feel we are wasting opportunities and throwing away lots of games... regarless the injuries , I still think we should have EASILY 6-7 more wins and battle for the 3rd spot... that's why I'm a little pissed right now though I know we'll be back...

Exactly, there have easily been that many games that should be wins but aren't. Also, Bynum, Turiaf and Mo Evans are doing as much as they can right now, I have no problems with them. Bynum's issue is that he doesn't get the ball enough, not his fault. It's also not his fault that the guards are allowing penetration, pulling him away from the basket. I'm also very happy with Turiaf and Evans, they're putting in hard work on both sides of the ball. I wish LO was more agressive offensively, like he was at the beginning of the season. I don't know if it's a timing issue, but we were playing excellent basketball when LO was agressive. His D was also improving. I wonder if there's something else going on that we don't know about.

Yeah, I'm disappointment but I haven't lost the faith, I never will.


Geeee, lets see. Lamar Odom was playing excellent basketball before his injury and is playing passively after returning from injury. I wonder what that can be?...LOL. Think about it, man. I know it sounds like excuses, but the team is not suffering from lack of skill right now. That's what people want to believe, but it's simply not the case...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 15, 2007, 03:53:16 PM
YALL ready for tonight games yall? 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 15, 2007, 06:02:51 PM
YALL ready for tonight games yall? 8)

You know it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 15, 2007, 07:35:27 PM
YALL ready for tonight games yall? 8)

You know it.
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 15, 2007, 07:35:51 PM
The Lakers pushed their losing streak to a season high 4-games after a 107-106 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday night. Tonight they welcome LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to STAPLES Center in their final game before the All-Star break.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 15, 2007, 08:11:09 PM
i hope the lakers loose tonight, and i hop kobe gets into a fight and gets susspeneded for hella long
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 08:38:21 PM
i hope the lakers loose tonight, and i hop kobe gets into a fight and gets susspeneded for hella long


Hopefully you at least realize you're a bitch-made hater.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 09:05:08 PM
Sasha sucks!! No NBA talent!!!


That's our most passionate/fiesty player with one of the best shots on the team! FUCK dissing Sasha. Dude has improved drastically in the past couple months


10 points and 2 steals in 12 minutes! :o 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 15, 2007, 09:08:26 PM
^yep Sasha is doing much better..nice 3 pointers by sasha to end the halftime.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 15, 2007, 09:19:39 PM
Sasha sucks!! No NBA talent!!!

Good to see you've come to terms with that. He sucks, He will never be a good NBA player. To be a good NBA player you have to play well consistently, he has not shown he could do that in his 3 or 4 years in the league. This happens all the time. He has a pretty good game and you come in here tryin' to show people up then you don't talk about him for a month or so cus he doesn't have another good game. Plus that fag needs to stop floppin' it's fuckin' annoyin'. I don't know about you but I have no respect for a fuckin' flopper, he's been doin' that since he came in the league. That is the main reason why I don't like him, that and the fact that he can't play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 09:30:04 PM
Sasha sucks!! No NBA talent!!!

Good to see you've come to terms with that. He sucks, He will never be a good NBA player. To be a good NBA player you have to play well consistently, he has not shown he could do that in his 3 or 4 years in the league. This happens all the time. He has a pretty good game and you come in here tryin' to show people up then you don't talk about him for a month or so cus he doesn't have another good game. Plus that fag needs to stop floppin' it's fuckin' annoyin'. I don't know about you but I have no respect for a fuckin' flopper, he's been doin' that since he came in the league. That is the main reason why I don't like him, that and the fact that he can't play.


Dude, the guy made the comment about "Sasha sucking" yesterday...This is the first game Sasha has played since. Same thing happened to you the day after you said "Sasha sucks"...And no, he doesn't suck. If that were the case, the greatest coach of all time wouldnt give him PT...common sense. Sasha is 22 years old. And stop talking about inconsistancies, dude's been producing extremely well for almost 2 months straight now for the playing time he has to work with...He gives you lots of nights looking like 7 minutes & 7 points, 19 minutes and 16 points, 10 minutes and 5 points, etc...Sasha DOES NOT "suck". Watch the game and see for yourself...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 15, 2007, 09:35:44 PM
Sasha sucks!! No NBA talent!!!

Good to see you've come to terms with that. He sucks, He will never be a good NBA player. To be a good NBA player you have to play well consistently, he has not shown he could do that in his 3 or 4 years in the league. This happens all the time. He has a pretty good game and you come in here tryin' to show people up then you don't talk about him for a month or so cus he doesn't have another good game. Plus that fag needs to stop floppin' it's fuckin' annoyin'. I don't know about you but I have no respect for a fuckin' flopper, he's been doin' that since he came in the league. That is the main reason why I don't like him, that and the fact that he can't play.


Dude, the guy made the comment about "Sasha sucking" yesterday...This is the first game Sasha has played since. Same thing happened to you the day after you said "Sasha sucks"...And no, he doesn't suck. If that were the case, the greatest coach of all time wouldnt give him PT...common sense. Sasha is 22 years old. And stop talking about inconsistancies, dude's been producing extremely well for almost 2 months straight now for the playing time he has to work with...He gives you lots of nights looking like 7 minutes & 7 points, 19 minutes and 16 points, 10 minutes and 5 points, etc...Sasha DOES NOT "suck". Watch the game and see for yourself...PeACe

I don't know what games you've been watchin' but Sasha has NOT been consistent. I mean that's three people in this thread that have said Sasha suck. Phil Jackson isn't always right my friend. You have to work with what you have.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on February 15, 2007, 09:37:12 PM
man the lakers got exposed during the pistons matchup, seems like nobody could step up there game except for kobe bryant, lamar got d';d up by some long armed defenders and really took him out of his game...

and is it me or does kobe bryant not look as explosive as he was coming off of surgery as he was last season like he lost half a step
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on February 15, 2007, 09:40:07 PM
laker role players are only good at home, with the crowd cheering them on seems like they just disapear on the road :X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 09:40:39 PM
Sasha sucks!! No NBA talent!!!

Good to see you've come to terms with that. He sucks, He will never be a good NBA player. To be a good NBA player you have to play well consistently, he has not shown he could do that in his 3 or 4 years in the league. This happens all the time. He has a pretty good game and you come in here tryin' to show people up then you don't talk about him for a month or so cus he doesn't have another good game. Plus that fag needs to stop floppin' it's fuckin' annoyin'. I don't know about you but I have no respect for a fuckin' flopper, he's been doin' that since he came in the league. That is the main reason why I don't like him, that and the fact that he can't play.


Dude, the guy made the comment about "Sasha sucking" yesterday...This is the first game Sasha has played since. Same thing happened to you the day after you said "Sasha sucks"...And no, he doesn't suck. If that were the case, the greatest coach of all time wouldnt give him PT...common sense. Sasha is 22 years old. And stop talking about inconsistancies, dude's been producing extremely well for almost 2 months straight now for the playing time he has to work with...He gives you lots of nights looking like 7 minutes & 7 points, 19 minutes and 16 points, 10 minutes and 5 points, etc...Sasha DOES NOT "suck". Watch the game and see for yourself...PeACe

I don't know what games you've been watchin' but Sasha has NOT been consistent. I mean that's three people in this thread that have said Sasha suck. Phil Jackson isn't always right my friend. You have to work with what you have.


You have your opinions and I have mine...Sasha has been consistant with the minutes he's been given for the most part. Check the game log...

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/sasha_vujacic/game_by_game_stats.html

A shooter with limited minutes will have his off nights...It takes minutes to get into a shooting rhythm, you don't usually come hot straight off the bench...Sasha has done good, I can definitely see his improvements this year...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 09:41:51 PM
man the lakers got exposed during the pistons matchup, seems like nobody could step up there game except for kobe bryant, lamar got d';d up by some long armed defenders and really took him out of his game...

and is it me or does kobe bryant not look as explosive as he was coming off of surgery as he was last season like he lost half a step



It's you...Kobe's had some amazing dunks this year, including one in this on-going game. He was rusty in the beginning, but now the major team concern is injuries...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 09:47:45 PM
thanx smush for killing the momentum...

LO exposes the ball over his head and turns it over....im almost pretty much done with LO

vlad is a bum, im done with him, trade him for ron artest

it really depresses me to see this team play this bad..we need to learn how to play defense with out fouling.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 09:53:42 PM
^^Were keeping up with a top team in the East with a depleted team and an INJURED Odom...Get help. :loco:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 09:57:37 PM
my stomach hurts....my face is so hot right now, i think steam is coming out of my ears  :laugh: :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 15, 2007, 09:58:44 PM
keep faith , down by 6 , a quarter left... GO LAKERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:04:06 PM
get a fucking rebound

Bynum and 1  :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:04:59 PM
Bynum taking over  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:05:47 PM
offensive foul Bynum  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:07:04 PM
Farmar runs someone over...back to back turnovers  :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 10:09:03 PM
BTW, Rik...Sasha doesn't flop. He STICKS to his opponent and stands in their chest, so he tends to get runned over a lot. And imagine how frail he is...Every little hit will get him to fall, he's not a big guy...


Also, Sasha keepin up the good play through the 3rd quarter! Once again, FUCK dissing Sasha...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:11:29 PM
we cant rebound for shit  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:15:17 PM
bad pass by Lamar...luckylie we got it back
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 10:21:27 PM
Your user name constantly sucks...We wouldnt be up 2 right if it wasn't for Smuuuush. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 15, 2007, 10:28:55 PM
After this game I want someone to make a highlight mix of all the late whistles Lebron got. This guy is getting calls 3 seconds AFTER the play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 10:30:42 PM
^^the reffings been terrible, but I've seen much worse...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:31:59 PM
Our superstar turn tghe ball over 2 time in the last couple of minutes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:34:25 PM
bad shot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 15, 2007, 10:35:30 PM
ahahhahahahahhahahahahahah
107
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:36:53 PM
the defensive rotations are so slow...does this team knows you're allowed to talk to each other on defense.....ES to the line
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:39:10 PM
KOBE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:41:13 PM
 >:( PINCHE PENDEJOS  GET THE FUCKING REBOUND ...FUCJK!!!!!!!!!!!!!  WHTA THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THESE MUTHAFUCKAS

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 10:43:37 PM
GAME OVER..IM GOING TO GO JUMP OF A BRIDGE....I CAN'T TAKE THE PAIN NO MORE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 15, 2007, 10:45:55 PM
SMH at allowing a offensive rebound on a free throw miss by Lebron in key moments  >:( ... hopefully we'll be back after the break...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 15, 2007, 10:47:47 PM
The story of this team: "1 rebound away".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 15, 2007, 10:58:19 PM
TIME TO REGROUP AND COME OUT THE GATES WITH REDEMPTION ON OUR MINDS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 15, 2007, 11:08:21 PM
WE BE BACK WHEN THE ALL-STAR IS OVER...WE NEED TO GET OUR THING STRIGHT THE LAKERS NEED ME.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 15, 2007, 11:13:21 PM
NEXT GAMES

 
 
 
Wed,
Feb 21  Lakers vs. Portland   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 15, 2007, 11:21:39 PM
Your user name constantly sucks...We wouldnt be up 2 right if it wasn't for Smuuuush. 8)

LMFAO....It's official, you're not a Laker fan...you're just a fag that loves men that wear purple and yellow clothes  :love:  ...you don't give a fuck about the Lakers, you care more about the players then the team, that's not the way it works....you should always want what's best for the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 15, 2007, 11:41:18 PM
GAME OVER..IM GOING TO GO JUMP OF A BRIDGE....I CAN'T TAKE THE PAIN NO MORE
I can't take the pain anymore either. Of your constant whinning that is. So please go jump.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 16, 2007, 01:53:36 AM
after watching tonights game i fell like shit.We should have won another close but we lose again by not rebounding the ball.I think Phil needs to teach these young cats the fundamentals of blocking out your man for the boards cuz we are really getting killed on this shit.Marbaury the other night and now Snow just pretty much did what they wanted and look like all stars.The reffering has been very very horrible against the Lakers even at home which is really making me dislike the nba.Im positive the Lakers will regroup and have a good March and April but its going to be hard to make up ground to have home court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 16, 2007, 02:06:50 AM
GAME OVER..IM GOING TO GO JUMP OF A BRIDGE....I CAN'T TAKE THE PAIN NO MORE
I can't take the pain anymore either. Of your constant whinning that is. So please go jump.



LOL. Ignore this idiot. His username is a disrespectful diss to half the Laker roster, and his sig is a big Laker logo. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 16, 2007, 08:51:38 AM
"Get rid of Smush,Sasha, Mo,Vlad,Cook,Lamar, NOW!" loooool
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 16, 2007, 09:14:18 PM
Peter Vescey said that a trade is very very more than possible with the Lakers and Nets on NBA TV earlier today Jason Kidd was asked about the same thing and this was his response also Smush Parker might be involved in this trade so that may be Jordan Farmar stays a Laker I really like that idea

LA Daily News Blog: Jason Kidd had some interesting comments on the persistent rumors that he was being shopped to the Lakers. Kidd, who grew up in the Bay Area, grew up watching the Lakers and admiring Magic Johnson.

``I was 12 or 13. It was right in that Showtime Era.

``I always thought about wearing No. 32 and taking his spot. The unfortunate thing is that I didn't grow up to be 6'9.

`` I always wanted to start the fast break like he did, and just enjoy the game like he did. He really enjoyed the game. ''

Asked whether he'd mind being traded to the franchise he grew up rooting for, Kidd said:

``With the history of the Lakers, you definitely can't be disappointed. Just the tradition, what they have as a franchise, you're not going to say you would be disappointed.''
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 16, 2007, 09:20:51 PM
Pippen Making a Come Back? Kobe Bryant wants him in L.A.?
(Quote)

16th February, 2007 - 9:32 pm
Los Angeles Times -
Kobe Bryant is intrigued by the thought of a Scottie Pippen comeback and would love him to do it with the Lakers.

"He was in camp with us last season and he looked like he was in great shape," said Bryant at today's All-Star media session. "I'm going to tell him there's a place in the triangle for him"
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 16, 2007, 09:29:09 PM
If we could get Kidd with out giving up Farmar or Bynum, I say do it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 16, 2007, 09:39:28 PM
Kidd, maybe...Pippen, HELL NO!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 16, 2007, 10:13:53 PM
Pippen, HELL NO!

lol, well lakers do kinda owe him for helping teach the triangle offense to all the young clueless kids on the team
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 17, 2007, 10:29:53 AM
^^LOL...That was for one summer and he barely did anything. I don't believe the Lakers owe him shit, but for some reason, I wouldn't be surprised if Pippen ended up with us...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 17, 2007, 04:34:59 PM
Bynum's Sophomores Beat Farmar's Rookies
Jordan Farmar scored 12 points for the Rookie squad, but Andrew Bynum (seven points, four rebounds) helped the Sophomores to Friday's 155-114 victory in the 2007 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 17, 2007, 08:48:36 PM
Bynum's Lee's Sophomores Beat Farmar's Rookies
Jordan Farmar scored 12 points for the Rookie squad, but Andrew Bynum (seven points, four rebounds) David Lee (30 points, 11 rebounds 4 assists 2 blocks 1 steal) helped the Sophomores to Friday's 155-114 victory in the 2007 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam

   ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 18, 2007, 09:27:44 AM
All-Star Saturday Night
Kobe Bryant managed to finish in second place in the PlayStation Skills Challenge, while the Lakers' Smush Parker, Sparks' Temeka Johnson and ex-Laker Michael Cooper were eliminated in the Haier Shooting Stars competition on 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 18, 2007, 12:04:51 PM
^ did anyone else hear Smush Parker replaced Odom becaue he got injured?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 18, 2007, 12:18:02 PM
^ did anyone else hear Smush Parker replaced Odom becaue he got injured?


Naah, it's not a new injury, he was resting his knee. But damn, Coop looked old out there... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 18, 2007, 12:25:44 PM
Ahh good, Odom getting re-injured would've really put a damper on the new lineup...

(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/c6/fullj.getty-73287384adb009_westpractice_4_46_20_pm.jpg)

 :sshh: don't tell noooobody!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 18, 2007, 06:32:17 PM
Latest on Jason Kidd to L.A.
Rick Bucher was just on ESPN radio before the game and said 2 things about us.

a) We had a deal in place to acquire Mike Bibby and the Maloof's pulled it at the last second because they couldn't bring themselves to help us.
b) We are trying hard to get Kidd and it is very likely that he will be in a Laker uniform come next week. Didn't give any terms.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 18, 2007, 06:34:29 PM
Acquiring Kidd >>> Acquiring Bibby.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 19, 2007, 02:16:04 PM
GO LAKERS :pirate:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 19, 2007, 06:26:02 PM
Bibby>>>Kidd >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Smush.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 19, 2007, 06:32:05 PM
Vlad is out for 8 weeks with a fucked up shoulder  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 19, 2007, 07:39:37 PM
Vlad is out for 8 weeks with a fucked up shoulder  ::)


Another fucking injury to add to the list...Just what we needed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 19, 2007, 07:40:12 PM
Bibby>>>Kidd >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Smush.


Bibby wouldn't fit in the triangle alongside Kobe NEARLY as well as Kidd.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 19, 2007, 07:53:44 PM
Vlad is out for 8 weeks with a fucked up shoulder  ::)

wow this shiet is un-real. these guys just can't stay healthy at the same time. now i know how jeff van gundy feels  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 19, 2007, 08:08:32 PM
Radmanovic injured, out eight weeks (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep20feb20,0,7306630.story?coll=la-home-sports)

Lakers lose another big man after forward falls on a patch of ice in Utah and separates his right shoulder.
By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
7:25 PM PST, February 19, 2007

The Lakers can't even stay healthy during the All-Star break.

Forward Vladimir Radmanovic is out eight weeks after falling on a patch of ice Saturday in Park City, Utah, and sustaining a separated right shoulder.

Radmanovic told the Lakers he was walking when he slipped. Some pro sports contracts ban players from taking part in activities involving significant risk of injury, such as skiing and snowboarding. It is not known if Radmanovic's contract contained such language.

An MRI exam and CT scan conducted Monday in Los Angeles confirmed the injury as a separated shoulder.

"It's the latest incident in a season-long series of injuries," Lakers spokesman John Black said. "Guys are going to have to step up and fill the void."

Radmanovic, 26, has been a disappointment in the first season of a five-year, $30.2-million contract. He was slowed by a hand injury early in the season and is averaging only 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds a game.

His tendency to freelance in the triangle offense led Coach Phil Jackson to refer to him as a "space cadet" in December. More recently, Jackson criticized Radmanovic's penchant for shooting unnecessarily because "it just might feel good."

Radmanovic's absence will mean more playing time for Brian Cook, and it could cause the Lakers to take a harder look at 41-year-old Scottie Pippen, who said he would like to come out of a three-year retirement. Kobe Bryant has endorsed Pippen for consideration by the Lakers, although the former Chicago Bulls forward said he would prefer to play for Miami.

Cook is averaging 6.9 points and three rebounds a game. He has had an up-and-down season after signing a three-year, $10.5-million contract extension, finding points and playing time only in spurts.

He was admonished by Jackson two weeks ago for dropping his warm-ups in the lap of the Lakers' coach while checking into a game. Cook was immediately pulled from the game and was seething for several minutes at the end of the bench. He apologized to Jackson afterward and said it was an accident.

Forward Luke Walton is still sidelined by a sprained ankle and is not expected to play Wednesday against Portland. Center Kwame Brown, also sidelined by a sprained ankle, is out another two to four weeks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 19, 2007, 09:08:54 PM
Nets May Be Moving Closer to a Deal Involving Kidd

By JOHN ELIGON and LIZ ROBBINS
Published: February 20, 2007
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 19 — The Nets are more serious than ever about trading their star point guard, Jason Kidd, by Thursday’s trading deadline, several Eastern Conference officials said Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the front-runners, but their offer of young players, expiring contracts and a draft pick is probably not enough to get a deal done.

But according to three officials in the Eastern Conference who spoke on the condition of anonymity because no deal had been completed, the Nets have been trying to involve at least one other team in the deal.

Multiteam deals are difficult to make at the trading deadline and usually happen around the draft or before the season starts.

The Nets may also be hoping that other teams interested in Kidd will counter the Lakers’ offer with a better one.

Possible offers from the Lakers could include centers Chris Mihm and Kwame Brown as well as point guard Jordan Farmar. The Lakers have been unwilling to trade forward Lamar Odom, their No. 2 player behind the All-Star Kobe Bryant, or Andrew Bynum, their young center.

Ultimately, the Nets’ decision comes down to this: If they take that first big step toward rebuilding by trading Kidd, can they stay competitive after the breakup of a team that once had lofty expectations?

Trading Kidd, who is to make $40 million over the next two seasons, would probably lead to the end of Vince Carter’s time with the Nets as well. Carter, who is owed more than $16.3 million next season, can opt out of the final year of his contract at the end of the season. There is already a widespread belief that he will do that, regardless of what happens with Kidd.

Rod Thorn, the Nets’ president, said that before the season, Carter told him he would like to be a free agent. Trading Carter by Thursday could be difficult because most teams interested in Carter would also want assurances that he would re-sign. If the Nets do not trade Carter and he does opt out at the end of the season, the Nets could still use a sign-and-trade to get a player in return.

On Monday, Carter repeated that he had not been thinking about his contract this season. He said he hoped to talk with Thorn but was uncertain when that would happen.

“I wish I had something to tell you, but I don’t,” Carter said. “Honestly, I don’t. I don’t want to come out and say something that I haven’t thought about.”

Many executives throughout the league predicted that Kidd seemed the more likely to be traded of the two. But two Eastern Conference executives said they did not expect the Nets, who are not out of the running for a playoff spot, to trade either player.

Kidd and Carter returned to practice Monday night from their All-Star weekend activities , each saying that he was unaffected by the trade talk and that he was eager for Thursday’s deadline to pass.

“I’m an employee until they tell me otherwise,” Kidd said. “That’s the way this business works. Things change fast, and you just got to go with it.

“Come Thursday, it can’t come soon enough, all that stuff dies down and we try to make it to the playoffs.”

Kidd played basketball Monday for the first time in eight days because of a strained lower back that kept him out of the Nets’ final two games before the All-Star Game break.

During that time, the Nets (25-29) had a peek at what life would be like without him, and it was not pretty. They lost handily to the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors, who are four and a half games ahead of the Nets in first place in the Atlantic Division.

Although Kidd is having one of his best seasons in years, the Nets may have a reason to move him.

According to one Eastern Conference official, the Nets’ owner, Bruce C. Ratner, was concerned about the negative publicity surrounding Kidd’s contentious divorce from his wife, Joumana. But Ratner is said to be close to Kidd. He also has an affinity to Carter, who helped rescue the Nets two seasons ago in the wake of the franchise’s letting go of Kenyon Martin.

With the Nets expected to move to Brooklyn by as early as the 2009-10 season, this could be the time for them to start rebuilding. Even without Kidd and Carter, they have a solid young core in small forward Richard Jefferson, center Nenad Krstic and the rookie point guard Marcus Williams. Those three may be able to bridge the gap and keep the Nets competitive until the move.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 19, 2007, 11:43:57 PM
Vlad , you better kidding me... looks like B-Ball ain't his priority  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 20, 2007, 12:07:20 AM
man fucking Vlad has been a big disapointment for the Lakers.Doesnt he look like Rambo?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 20, 2007, 12:08:02 AM
^^More like Borat...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 20, 2007, 10:55:45 AM
Kidd would be way better than Bibby but I can see the logic of going after Bibby instead. If we trade for Bibby, we won't have to give up nearly as much as we would for Kidd. In order to get Kidd, we'd have to match around $18 million in salary and how can we do that without losing Odom or either Bynum or Kwame?  With Bibby we don't have to give up as much. Anyone know how much he's getting paid?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 20, 2007, 10:56:59 AM
Vlad is out for 8 weeks with a fucked up shoulder  ::)


Another fucking injury to add to the list...Just what we needed.

This is just going from bad to worse. We went from 5th place playing great basketball to half of our team injured. This is getting to be a bit much.  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2007, 11:26:00 AM
"Colin Cowherd discussed the possible trade for about 10 minutes this morning with Bucher, who thinks there is a 65 to 70% chance it will go down. God knows where he gets that number, but it was an interesting interview."

 :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 20, 2007, 11:38:29 AM
Anyone know how much he's getting paid?
$12,500,000
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2007, 03:47:07 PM
"Bucher Update: Lakers Trade LIKELY...

Said the deal is in place. Portland, LA, and New Jersey. Said the deal is likely. Chris Mihm will be going to Portland for Jamal Magloire. Also said that the Nets will want to move Vince Carter if they move JKidd. Clippers and Magic are frontrunners for VC. So its in place. Lets hope and pray people!!!!!"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 20, 2007, 03:51:20 PM
Why in the fuck would they give up Magloire for Mihm? That's some retarded ish...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: h cottie is bac-tive? on February 20, 2007, 06:01:03 PM
isnt kidd from cali? sounds like a gangsta fit to me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2007, 06:30:50 PM
The latest: New Jersey won't make a trade unless it includes Bynum. So it looks like this was just a big fuckin tease all along  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 20, 2007, 06:47:12 PM
from what i know its going to be Portland-gets Mihm and Smush,Lakers-get Kidd and Collins,Nets get Magilor,Cook and 1 or 2 future 1st rd pics from Lakers.It doesnt matter how it goes down for LA as long as we dont lose Bynum,Kwame,Odom,and Farmar.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 20, 2007, 07:19:56 PM
from what i know its going to be Portland-gets Mihm and Smush,Lakers-get Kidd and Collins,Nets get Magilor,Cook and 1 or 2 future 1st rd pics from Lakers.It doesnt matter how it goes down for LA as long as we dont lose Bynum,Kwame,Odom,and Farmar.

i would throw walton into the list of people we shouldnt give up, but then again, walton's playmaking ability is nothing compared to kidd's
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 20, 2007, 09:22:24 PM
The Lakers haven't announced it yet, but the word is Phil Jackson has agreed to a five-year contract extension that includes a provision for moving into the front office at the appropriate time.

Owner Jerry Buss is hopeful the Zen Master will be able to attract marquee players in his new role once he leaves the bench. That also sounds like a reduced role for Mitch Kupchak.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/16743550.htm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2007, 09:24:18 PM
The Lakers haven't announced it yet, but the word is Phil Jackson has agreed to a five-year contract extension that includes a provision for moving into the front office at the appropriate time.

Owner Jerry Buss is hopeful the Zen Master will be able to attract marquee players in his new role once he leaves the bench. That also sounds like a reduced role for Mitch Kupchak.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/16743550.htm

Finally some good news.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2007, 09:24:43 PM
Bucher jus reported on espn sportscenter, everyone is on board. That is, Nets owner, lakers owner, mitch K, have all signed off on it. Hold up is Thorne, he wants bynum too finish it off.

* He also said, kidd wants it too happen.


my fingers are crossed tighter than a bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on February 20, 2007, 10:35:05 PM
i see kobe bryant but where are the rest of the lakers

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 20, 2007, 11:08:21 PM
Holy shit. Lakers getting Kidd without giving up Kwame, Odom, Walton, Bynum, Farmar, or Walton = biggest steal of the season. That's why you gotta love those 3+ team trades. It's a lot easier to get something for less.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 21, 2007, 04:28:08 AM
If Lakers get Kidd for the likes of Cook and Mihm, I am going to call the league office. This should not be allowed to happen. It'd be obvious that the Lakers send whores to those other GMs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 21, 2007, 07:00:54 AM
Why in the fuck would they give up Magloire for Mihm? That's some retarded ish...

Both players have a contract expiring at the end of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 21, 2007, 07:02:30 AM
from what i know its going to be Portland-gets Mihm and Smush,Lakers-get Kidd and Collins,Nets get Magilor,Cook and 1 or 2 future 1st rd pics from Lakers.It doesnt matter how it goes down for LA as long as we dont lose Bynum,Kwame,Odom,and Farmar.

Are you saying we can get Kidd for basically Mihm, Smush and Cook? LOL. Let's do it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 21, 2007, 07:04:41 AM
If Lakers get Kidd for the likes of Cook and Mihm, I am going to call the league office. This should not be allowed to happen. It'd be obvious that the Lakers send whores to those other GMs.

:-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2007, 10:08:31 AM
Phil said on the radio the trade won't go down  :'(.. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 10:11:43 AM
If Lakers get Kidd for the likes of Cook and Mihm, I am going to call the league office. This should not be allowed to happen. It'd be obvious that the Lakers send whores to those other GMs.


Lakers would have to give up Kwame just to come close to matching salaries...It's not gunna happen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2007, 12:55:07 PM
Phil was "On the Herd" show on the radio said we have to win now and not waste Kobe prime... he doesn't think he can win the current roster and changes are necessary.. he sounds pissed of our current losing streak.... what y'all think ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 21, 2007, 12:59:03 PM
Phil was "On the Herd" show on the radio said we have to win now and not waste Kobe prime... he doesn't think he can win the current roster and changes are necessary.. he sounds pissed of our current losing streak.... what y'all think ?

He's right.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 01:01:49 PM
Phil was "On the Herd" show on the radio said we have to win now and not waste Kobe prime... he doesn't think he can win the current roster and changes are necessary.. he sounds pissed of our current losing streak.... what y'all think ?


He didn't say changes are "necessary", he said it would be nice to add another player due to all the injuries, especially after what happened to VladRad...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2007, 01:05:52 PM
^^^ well things are our salary cap situation is  :-X.. wasting dough on Vlad didn't make things better.. all these injuries are too much.. hope we gonna bounce back ... if not this season would left a very bad taste...  Can't wait to be in the Staples in April, that's gonna be off the hook  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 01:07:58 PM
^^^ well things are our salary cap situation is  :-X.. wasting dough on Vlad didn't make things better.. all these injuries are too much.. hope we gonna bounce back ... if not this season would left a very bad taste...  Can't wait to be in the Staples in April, that's gonna be off the hook  8)

Don't trip man, we already went on our slump for this season...Things are uphill from here on out. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 21, 2007, 01:29:27 PM
Phil said what I've been saying all along - don't waiste Kobe's prime! He isn't an average everyday player, it'll be a shame if he doesn't win a championship in his best years.

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Unless one side budges from their respective hard lines in the next day-plus, New Jersey won't be trading Jason Kidd to the Lakers.

The Nets, as you've surely heard by now, are holding out for 7-footer Andrew Bynum, who happens to have Jersey ties in addition to his prodigious potential.

The Lakers refuse to include Bynum -- as well as obvious untouchables Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom -- and thus can't offer the Nets much more than cap relief, future draft considerations and role players like Kwame Brown, Luke Walton or Jordan Farmar.

Who blinks? My sense is neither side will, at least not between now and the trade buzzer.

The Lakers aren't parting with Bynum, and the Nets, according to one insider, are well short of certain that parting with Kidd and/or free agent-to-be Vince Carter this week is the best course for their future.

They're still in the East, after all. Who says New Jersey can't try to sign and trade Carter in the summer or move Jefferson as part of a smaller shakeup that surrounds Kidd and injured center Nenad Krstic with a new supporting cast that keeps the Nets in the East elite?

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Sources close to the situation say Kidd never asked Nets owner Bruce Ratner to trade him. But Kidd got excited, I'm told, when informed that the teams were talking and that a move to the Lakers was a possibility.

Kidd did not respond with the same excitement, sources say, when word leaked of possible interest from his hometown Golden State Warriors. He apparently isn't itching to leave Jersey unless it's clearly a more attractive situation.

It's likewise believed that the Nets will take Kidd's wishes into account to some degree after he chose to re-sign with them in the summer of 2003 despite strong interest from San Antonio.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 21, 2007, 03:58:59 PM
right now sources close to the situation are saying Nets want Bynum the Lakers offered the Nets anyone but Bynum Kobe and Odom but the Nets turned it down and said No Bynum No Deal,
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 21, 2007, 04:03:40 PM
^ Yeah man, I don't think that deal is goin down. We need to look at other options.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 21, 2007, 04:48:34 PM
Bynum better live up to expectations then..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 07:37:39 PM
Bynum better live up to expectations then..


Why? Why do you act like Jason Kidd is all that? He's 34 and extremely injury prone, these proposed deals aren't nearly as lopsided as you're making it seem...Hell, any deal involving Farmar or Bynum should actually be considered lopsided in New Jersey's favor...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 21, 2007, 08:41:15 PM
Bynum better live up to expectations then..


Why? Why do you act like Jason Kidd is all that? He's 34 and extremely injury prone, these proposed deals aren't nearly as lopsided as you're making it seem...Hell, any deal involving Farmar or Bynum should actually be considered lopsided in New Jersey's favor...

sam cassell was 37 wen he completely turned the clippers team around. the whole point of kidd is for the immediate help to get kobe his championship while kobe's in his prime, nobody is expecting kidd to stay with us for the next 10 years. injuries definitely would be an issue for him, but he's not mutombo old, he's 11 months older than nash. and not that stats mean everything, but you can actually argue that statistically kidd is doing better now at 33 than he has been ever since the Nets were still contenders.

now of course, if kidd gets injured during play-offs then i'd be pissed like fuck. but our luck cant possibly get even worse than it is now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 08:47:45 PM
Bynum better live up to expectations then..


Why? Why do you act like Jason Kidd is all that? He's 34 and extremely injury prone, these proposed deals aren't nearly as lopsided as you're making it seem...Hell, any deal involving Farmar or Bynum should actually be considered lopsided in New Jersey's favor...

sam cassell was 37 wen he completely turned the clippers team around. the whole point of kidd is for the immediate help to get kobe his championship while he's in his prime, nobody is expecting kidd to stay with us for the next 10 years. injuries definitely would be an issue for him, but he's not mutombo old, he's 11 months older than nash.

and not that stats mean everything, but you can actually argue that statistically he is doing better now at 33 than he has been ever since the Nets were still contenders.



I'm not saying I wouldn't like him on the team, I'm just saying we wont really be getting more than a few years out of him...Kidd will be retiring when a player like Farmar is entering his prime or when Bynum could be dominating the league...Even Kwame I wouldn't wanna trade. And lets not forget that huge salary...Once again, I like Kidd, but not if we're gunna break up key pieces to our future...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:24:27 PM
Lakers need to stop fucking around,,,crush the Jailblazers  :baseballbat:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:35:49 PM
Laker TO...Leads to a blazer basket....now we're down by 3 points with kobe on the bench.... :P...Lamar better step it up  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:38:24 PM
down by 5  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:38:58 PM
Lamar shoots another 3....blazers make basket...down by 7  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:40:21 PM
offensive rebound blazers....they make another shot...down by 9 points..Kobe stil on the bench...the muthafuckas @ staples are starting to boo  :laugh:  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2007, 09:40:36 PM
WTF  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:42:47 PM
Lamar takes a fade away J  ???  :laugh:


Roy makes a shot ..down by 11.....we lost
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:44:44 PM
Blazers made 10 straight shots  :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:46:02 PM
Don't let us lose Kobe   >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 09:47:22 PM
Roy makes a shot ..down by 11.....we lost


Would you shut the fuck up already? Try saying something positive for once ::)...It's a 4 point game with over 2 minutes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:50:33 PM
Zack to the line trying to get his team a 8 point lead  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:52:16 PM
IF we lose, im going to blame on Smush..He killed the momentum in the 3rd quarter with his dumb play...anyone that's watching the game knows what im talking about
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 09:53:08 PM
^^You don't blame losses on one individual, genius...:grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:53:30 PM
BLazers are 28th in scoring!!!!!!!!!! and we can't stop them
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 09:54:06 PM
gawdammint kobe  >:(  ....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 21, 2007, 09:57:59 PM
They just beat Utah yesterday, they're not as bad as their record shows...But Lakers are DEFINITELY in some sort of strange funk. :-X


With that being said, did anyone see the difference in our numbers with and without Luke? Luke means a lot more to this team than any of us think, and the absence of Kwame has also been a huge difference-maker... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2007, 10:02:44 PM
^^^^ Luke is our 2nd most important player.. Luke influence on our game >>> Lamar one... I really don't know what to say, outside the fact I really wonder where we are going....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 10:02:59 PM
I feel bad for Phil...he doesn't deserve this
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 21, 2007, 10:09:00 PM
even when Kwame & Luke come back they stil have to get in "B-Ball Shape"...it's not like we're going to start playing like we did earlier in the season when they come back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 21, 2007, 10:10:22 PM
im so disapointed right now i dont even know what to say about the lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 21, 2007, 10:11:13 PM
* takes a deep breath

i made it through the 04-05 season...i can make it through this

* takes a deep breath

jason kidd is still a possibility

FUCKIN LOSERS!!!!!

* takes a deep breath
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 21, 2007, 10:12:57 PM
man shit :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 21, 2007, 11:11:25 PM
Fuck man, I'm so disgusted with our play mainly defence, I'm at a lost for words.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2007, 11:14:46 PM
^^^^ since when are we playing Defense ? We don"t even try... Some players don't know what it implies to wear a Lakers Jersey... losing at home against the Knicks and Blazers should be forbidden..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 21, 2007, 11:16:50 PM
I really feel like banging my head against the wall right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 21, 2007, 11:21:21 PM
if we don't step it up when I come here in April, I may go on court and slap some players or just burn the Staples Center  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2007, 12:07:36 AM
I think you guys really need to calm down and realize how depleted the team is right now...We're missing almost half of our key players and does anyone truly believe Odom is 100%? Ya'll have a worse short term memory than me, and I blaze daily. Lamar was ballin night in and night out up until his injury. Luke has BEEN a major part of our success at both ends, and Kwame was our most reliable big. And not to mention, the forgotten Chris Mihm. We know the guys we have can do it, we saw it for pretty much most of the first half of the season...Phil is the one who needs to wake these players up and make them realize that they need to play twice as hard with all these fuckin injuries...with all that said, we're still pretty much a lock for the playoffs, and everyone knows Phil Jackson teams step it up the most when preparing for the playoffs... I know this sucks ass, but just have patience...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 22, 2007, 12:12:47 AM
The chemistry is just fucked up with all these injuries. Plus it is that cruical time of the season where playoff position is fought for. Be optimitic NIK, but these are some bleak times.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 22, 2007, 12:38:56 AM
I really feel like banging my head against the wall right now.

Go for it!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 22, 2007, 04:06:29 AM
You're stuck with the 6th seed anyways.

How's the seeding system nowadays? Is Utah stuck with the 3rd seed as the leader of their division, or can they actually get worse?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 22, 2007, 05:39:15 AM
You're stuck with the 6th seed anyways.

How's the seeding system nowadays? Is Utah stuck with the 3rd seed as the leader of their division, or can they actually get worse?
  the top 3 teams are in order.. that means we should face SAS.. I like our chances if we re-start at full level... even if playoffs are different than regular season , we won 2 out of 3 against them and basically give em the game we lost...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 22, 2007, 06:11:04 AM
So you think Houston will finish ahead of the Spurs? I doubt that... even though logically they should be better when Ming is back. But you never know how soon T-Mac's back will kill him again. Anyways, both teams will be hard to beat but possible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 22, 2007, 06:12:59 AM
^^^^ 3 rd seed play against 6th.. so we'll face Spurs... Houston (4th or 5th) gonna play Utah..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 22, 2007, 06:20:43 AM
3rd plays against 6th? So Utah ain't 3rd after all even though they lead the division or what.. oh boy that's hella confusing. Thank God Mavs just play 8th and be done with it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 22, 2007, 06:25:58 AM
3rd plays against 6th? So Utah ain't 3rd after all even though they lead the division or what.. oh boy that's hella confusing. Thank God Mavs just play 8th and be done with it.
sorry for my bad Xplanation... since the last year and the fact Mavs and Spurs faced each other in the 2nd round (whereas they had the 2 best records), NBA decided to change the rules.. that means the first 3 best records teams in each Conf will have the seed number 1, 2 and 3.... in the meantime a winner division team cant have a lower seed than the 4th..  so actually Utah is number 4 coz SAS has the 3rd best record in the Conf...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 22, 2007, 09:32:59 AM
Chad Ford of ESPN spoke with Jason Kidd's agent, Jeff Schwartz, on Thursday morning and said that the New Jersey point guard will remain with the Nets.

 :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 22, 2007, 09:39:21 AM
^^^^ Moves needed to be made... apparently our organization didn't see it.. We have to win NOW , not in 10 years...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 22, 2007, 09:52:33 AM
^ atleast Mitch tried this time. He went after both Kidd and Bibby. Not his fault at all this time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 22, 2007, 10:03:53 AM
^^^ Fact is I've been really patient through the years since the 04-05 season but it really starts to be too much, we're the Lakers and we're about championships... I wanna win now, not in 5-6 years when Kobe will be near out of his prime.. anyway we'll see if we can bounce back..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 22, 2007, 10:10:20 AM
^^^ Fact is I've been really patient through the years since the 04-05 season but it really starts to be too much, we're the Lakers and we're about championships... I wanna win now, not in 5-6 years when Kobe will be near out of his prime.. anyway we'll see if we can bounce back..

exactly. i know everybody here is in love with our young players, which is understandable because they all show amazing promise. but we need the immediate help, kobe's prime is going to be wasted away if we just kick back and wait for everybody to develop.

instead of focusing on either a)trying to win a championship or b) rebuilding for the future, the lakers management has seemingly been half-assing both
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 22, 2007, 10:36:31 AM
^^^ Fact is I've been really patient through the years since the 04-05 season but it really starts to be too much, we're the Lakers and we're about championships... I wanna win now, not in 5-6 years when Kobe will be near out of his prime.. anyway we'll see if we can bounce back..

I feel you on that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 22, 2007, 10:36:40 AM
Kobe is turning 30 next year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 22, 2007, 10:57:39 AM
How about we let him turn 29 first?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 22, 2007, 10:59:47 AM
How about we let him turn 29 first?

lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2007, 12:47:17 PM
^^^^ Moves needed to be made... apparently our organization didn't see it.. We have to win NOW , not in 10 years...


Moves don't NEED to be made, man...Everyone if forgetting how we were playing with THESE PLAYERS before the injury plague. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2007, 12:49:54 PM
instead of focusing on either a)trying to win a championship or b) rebuilding for the future, the lakers management has seemingly been half-assing both


What are you talking about? The management has done a hell of a job acquiring players since the Shaq trade...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 22, 2007, 12:54:09 PM
^^^^ Moves needed to be made... apparently our organization didn't see it.. We have to win NOW , not in 10 years...


Moves don't NEED to be made, man...Everyone if forgetting how we were playing with THESE PLAYERS before the injury plague. :grumpy:
I hope you're right.. I agree that injuries play a role in that slump.. but even with all these players out, we shouldn't lose HOME games against the Knicks and Blazers... by the way when the fuck is Luke coming back ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2007, 01:11:38 PM
^^^^ Moves needed to be made... apparently our organization didn't see it.. We have to win NOW , not in 10 years...


Moves don't NEED to be made, man...Everyone if forgetting how we were playing with THESE PLAYERS before the injury plague. :grumpy:
I hope you're right.. I agree that injuries play a role in that slump.. but even with all these players out, we shouldn't lose HOME games against the Knicks and Blazers... by the way when the fuck is Luke coming back ?


Knicks and Blazers are both hot teams...Knicks are actually making a playoff push, and the Blazers record doesn't show how good they really are. Luke is day-to-day...Face it, Lakers are in a major slump and injuries have played a major part in that. Were a completely different team with Luke and Kwame on the floor than with Cook and Bynum. The slump obviously wont last, it's common sense...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 22, 2007, 06:36:32 PM
Lakers.com hung around after practice to see what Kobe Bryant had to say about the team's recent 6 game losing streak, the trade deadline, and what the rest of the season holds for the Purple & Gold.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 22, 2007, 06:40:45 PM
Lakers.com hung around after practice to see what Kobe Bryant had to say about the team's recent 6 game losing streak, the trade deadline, and what the rest of the season holds for the Purple & Gold.

and?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 22, 2007, 07:13:43 PM
Lakers.com hung around after practice to see what Kobe Bryant had to say about the team's recent 6 game losing streak, the trade deadline, and what the rest of the season holds for the Purple & Gold.

and?
^^^here the full info
PRACTICE REPORT: 2/22/07
El Segundo, CA

Lakers.com hung around after practice to see what Kobe Bryant had to say about the recent 6 game losing streak, the trade deadline, and what the rest of the season holds for the Purple & Gold.



 Lakers Guard Kobe Bryant
How disappointed are you that Jason Kidd wasn’t acquired in a trade?
“I think everybody was looking forward to Jason coming out here, obviously that would have been an amazing backcourt. But it didn’t happen so we just move on from there.”

Is that a bit of a letdown?
“Not really. That’s business. That’s just the business of the NBA. You do things to try to benefit your team, make your team better, sometimes you don’t.”

With that not happening it makes you have to dig out of that hole even more now?
“It is what it is. We gotta get our guys healthy, come back and be ready to play. We’ll be fine.”

How is the team reacting to the 6 game losing streak?
“Guys are obviously upset and disappointed about the way we’ve been playing. Which is a good thing. That’s something that you want to see. These guys care and are ready to fight for the way we should be playing.”

Has the team forgotten how to play defense?
“You just have to harden up a little bit. There’s a point in time in the season where teams get better, they improve. That’s what our competition has shown, that they’ve been able to get better and we haven’t been able to reach that level of play as of yet, but I’m sure we will.”

How much do you think it will help the team to just get a win at this point?
“We gotta work on our execution and improve in that department. Confidence wise we have to believe that we can finish these ball games. I don’t wanna see guys hanging their heads, thinking that we’re out of a situation. I hope to get one win under our belt and we’ll go from there.”

On the 6 game losing streak:
“It’s tough. It happens for a reason. We just gotta battle back out of it and become a better team. I don’t think anyone has wavered from the fact, at least I haven’t, that we can make some serious noise in the playoffs with the roster that we have. I don’t waver from that. This is a bump in the road that we’re gonna have to get through and when we get through it we’ll be a better ball club. ”

You said everything happens for a reason, what is the reason?
“It makes you tougher, it builds character. Either you’re gonna fold the tent and go home because of six damn loses in a row or you’re gonna man up and respond to the challenge and become a better ball club. I like to think we’ll do the latter.”

Do you really want to take your frustration out on Boston?
“It doesn’t matter who we’re playing against. We could be playing against a team like the Mavericks tomorrow. We gotta get a win, it doesn’t matter who we play. I believe that we can win, beat anybody. We just gotta go out tomorrow night and get on the right track.”

Do you need a more balanced attack to win?
“We need defense. It’s not offense. We score enough points, we need defense. We’re letting guys get too many easy opportunities, getting lay-ups, we can’t let that happen. Defensively is where we need to handle our business. That’s something that we talked about today, we came out here and worked on some things defensively. Tomorrow we should be ready to go.”

Is that a heart and desire and effort kind of thing?
“It’s execution. It’s execution like offense. It’s just execution. Understand how we’re gonna rotate, how we’re gonna trap guys, who we’re gonna trap, and how to rotate accordingly.”

On the Andrew Bynum trade rumors:
“Andrew is a phenomenal talent. I think anybody would be hard pressed to give him up. It’s a good thing that everybody wants him. That’s a player that we believe can be a star in this league.”

Is it just about being patient on the court?
“Naw, we’ll be alright. We’ve played like crap the last 6 games. So now it’s about getting better as a team and getting through this. Once you get through something like this, from my experience, once you pull through something like this as a unit you become a much more cohesive unit. ”

i believe everything kobe said is true...we going go hard 2morrow 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 22, 2007, 07:28:35 PM
^ Props playa.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 22, 2007, 08:00:28 PM
^ Props playa.
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 22, 2007, 08:01:03 PM
next games

Fri,
Feb 23  Lakers vs. Boston   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 22, 2007, 10:42:53 PM
Jason Kidd Disapointed
Jason Kidd. With the New Jersey Nets no longer a contender in the East – never mind a franchise with championship aspirations – Kidd was deeply disappointed, sources say, that president Rod Thorn didn't find a way to move him to the Los Angeles Lakers.

While publicly indifferent to a proposed trade out of Jersey, Kidd, who turns 34 next month, was privately eager to take a shot in Los Angeles with Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson. Besides the injuries that have gutted Kidd's Nets, divorce proceedings with his wife Joumana have been playing out nastily in the New York tabloids. All in all, Kidd knows his trade value will never be higher than it was prior to the deadline and still Thorn couldn't find a suitable deal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 22, 2007, 10:54:57 PM
^ well there's always the offseason.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 22, 2007, 11:25:55 PM
Hmmm...did the Nets back out of the deal because Wade is injured and they feel like they can go further in the playoffs?

Lakers' owner Jerry Buss stepped into the Jason Kidd talks by offering more money and the Los Angeles camp closed the night thinking that a deal was done.

In addition to several players, they were offering a number one pick this season and a future number one selection.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 23, 2007, 08:20:42 AM
Hmmm...did the Nets back out of the deal because Wade is injured and they feel like they can go further in the playoffs?

Lakers' owner Jerry Buss stepped into the Jason Kidd talks by offering more money and the Los Angeles camp closed the night thinking that a deal was done.

In addition to several players, they were offering a number one pick this season and a future number one selection.



I seen this on ESPN and they said that Thorn backed off in the "11th hour"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 23, 2007, 10:13:46 AM
^^^^ Moves needed to be made... apparently our organization didn't see it.. We have to win NOW , not in 10 years...


Moves don't NEED to be made, man...Everyone if forgetting how we were playing with THESE PLAYERS before the injury plague. :grumpy:
I hope you're right.. I agree that injuries play a role in that slump.. but even with all these players out, we shouldn't lose HOME games against the Knicks and Blazers... by the way when the fuck is Luke coming back ?

Well losing Kwame has basically gutted our interior defense. What I noticed last game was a lot of scrambling on defense, because as soon as Zach RAndolph gets the ball on the low block, he scores, so that forces a double, which then forces our defense to scramble and try to match up, which is hard to do. With Kwame in the line up, he can man up against the best centers and power forwards in the league, which helps our defense considerably because now we won't be forced to help as much and each defender can concentrate on their man.

Unfortunately getting Kwame back will not help our porous perimeter D. Smuch and Kobe both gamble way too much on steals and Sasha is just too slow to keep up with anyone. Farmar is too inexperienced. There were a couple of plays in which Smush gambled in the back court of all places which resulted in 5 on 4 and our defense panicking. Stop the gambles and that stops part of the problem. The other problem is lateral movement, which both Smush and Kobe are having problems with right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 10:41:15 AM
Hmmm...did the Nets back out of the deal because Wade is injured and they feel like they can go further in the playoffs?

Lakers' owner Jerry Buss stepped into the Jason Kidd talks by offering more money and the Los Angeles camp closed the night thinking that a deal was done.

In addition to several players, they were offering a number one pick this season and a future number one selection.



I seen this on ESPN and they said that Thorn backed off in the "11th hour"

I hope that son-of-a-bitch burns in hell!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 10:55:24 AM
^^^^ Thorn is just a good GM... got Kidd for Marbury, Carter for a bunch of craps.. I'm a Laker 4 life but Mitch is just horrible (outside drafting Bynum)...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 23, 2007, 11:02:44 AM
^ Don't forget Farmar.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 11:14:03 AM
^^  Yep Jordan too, Ronnie ... but when it comes to salary cap situation and the whole Shaq thing, without mentioning his inability to make trades to make us instant contenders, he could do WAY better.. once again we're the Lakers , not the Bobcats... We have the best coach in NBA history, the best player in NBA, the future looks good but as a  fan, I still want more, regarless the current slump...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 23, 2007, 11:22:04 AM
Mitch did well in the draft. But he failed a pair of trades, imo.
But hey, Isiah Thomas is also great with the draft. It doesn't make him a great GM.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 11:26:35 AM
I don't blame Mitch for us not getting Kidd/Bibby. He realized that we need a better PG and he went out and tried to get us one. The problem is he did business with two GMs that are bitches. Plus, I think the bad draft picks we made in the pass are catching up to us (ex: taking Von Wafer over Monta Ellis).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 11:27:50 AM
^^^ That  what I was saying, anyway what's his plan... we all know the 2008 plan was BS...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 23, 2007, 11:32:47 AM
Yeah man no doubt that Mitch makes some dumb moves. I don't think you could blame him for not making a trade though. Like GangstaBoogy said the other GMs bitched out. To get Kidd they wanted us to give up Bynum and that was not happening. With that being said  I still wish Jerry West was still our GM.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 11:34:01 AM
I don't blame Mitch for us not getting Kidd/Bibby. He realized that we need a better PG and he went out and tried to get us one. The problem is he did business with two GMs that are bitches. Plus, I think the bad draft picks we made in the pass are catching up to us (ex: taking Von Wafer over Monta Ellis).
what was the point to add Bibby anyway.. ok he barely misses when he's open, very good in the clutch but he can't D and I don't see him fitting the triangle.. WE need D 1st then offensive wise we'll be better with Luke coming back but Andrew needs more touches.. he barely get the ball and we are shooting a 3pt contest... if I'm right the center plays a role in the passing game when it comes to the triangle.. in and out game is needed...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 11:45:20 AM
Yeah man no doubt that Mitch makes some dumb moves. I don't think you could blame him for not making a trade though. Like GangstaBoogy said the other GMs bitched out. To get Kidd they wanted us to give up Bynum and that was not happening. With that being said  I still wish Jerry West was still our GM.

That deal was unreal. They wanted Bynum + other players for Kidd lol. I would trade Bynum for the right deal but not for a 34 year old. Besides, the whole point of getting Kidd was for him to help bring out the best in Bynum/Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 11:49:07 AM
Andrew got a lot of pressure on his shoulders..  he has to become dominant.. I think he's able to make it skills wise but mentally wise I gotta say I got some doubts.. the other question is WHEN he's gonna be dominant...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 23, 2007, 11:54:46 AM
Andrew got a lot of pressure on his shoulders..  he has to become dominant.. I think he's able to make it skills wise but mentally wise I gotta say I got some doubts.. the other question is WHEN he's gonna be dominant...

Don't forget he's only 19, he still has some maturing to do. I have no doubt that he's going to be the player that everyone thinks he's goin to be. But he has no more pressure than he had before.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 12:02:19 PM
Andrew got a lot of pressure on his shoulders..  he has to become dominant.. I think he's able to make it skills wise but mentally wise I gotta say I got some doubts.. the other question is WHEN he's gonna be dominant...

Don't forget he's only 19, he still has some maturing to do. I have no doubt that he's going to be the player that everyone thinks he's goin to be. But he has no more pressure than he had before.
I know he's 19 but I actually think he got more pressure since we didn't decide to trade him... that could be good coz that means the organization trusts him but that implies he doesn't have to dissapoint... plus don't forget Kobe is about winning , he's not gonna patiently waiting, neither is Phil. You can feel Kobe is dissapointed with Kidd not coming.. of course he gives political correct answers but...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 23, 2007, 12:03:31 PM
Yeah man no doubt that Mitch makes some dumb moves. I don't think you could blame him for not making a trade though. Like GangstaBoogy said the other GMs bitched out. To get Kidd they wanted us to give up Bynum and that was not happening. With that being said  I still wish Jerry West was still our GM.

That deal was unreal. They wanted Bynum + other players for Kidd lol. I would trade Bynum for the right deal but not for a 34 year old. Besides, the whole point of getting Kidd was for him to help bring out the best in Bynum/Odom.

Hell yeah, what we offering was enough. Lets be real Kidd is not the player he used to be. He's still good but not what he was. Buss even stepped in and offered more money and some draft picks. Plus he was hurt and who knows how that's going to turn out. No way you trade the potential future of your franchise for a 34 year old. Thorn was being unreasonable, Kidd wanted to come to LA too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 12:07:25 PM
Andrew just needs to be more aggressive and demanding (not selfish, but demanding). He's only averaging 5 shot attempts a game. If Odom is going to keep playing like he's afraid to take a shot, then Bynum needs to be our second scoring option. I want him taking ATLEAST 10 a game. And fuck layups - DUNK THAT SHIET!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 23, 2007, 12:12:16 PM
^ True, some of that is on Phil too though. He needs to run some more plays for him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 12:28:08 PM
^ True, some of that is on Phil too though. He needs to run some more plays for him.
Phil doesn't like the fact Andrew takes too much time to make a decision when he got the ball on the low post.. he yelled at him about that during a timeout against the Blazers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 23, 2007, 12:33:17 PM
THere is no way in hell i would have traded Bynum for Kidd.With that said i still would have like to have seen kidd in a laker uniform because he would makes this team better overall.Bibby would have been good too but i just hate to root for any sac queen player.Im a little worried about this slump we are in but i know we will come back with a vengence.Starting tonight with Boston im betting that we will destroy them by 12.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 23, 2007, 12:35:35 PM
Yeah i saw Phill yelling at Bynum the other night too but i think thats what the kid needs.I just hope that Bynum can get it together within the next 3 years or else we might get screwed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 02:55:08 PM
Vladimir Radmanvic admits lie to Lakers about injury

It turns out that Vladimir Radmanovic lied to the Lakers about how he got injured last week. The forward is out around eight weeks with a separated right shoulder.

He initially claimed to have slipped on some ice while walking with his hands in his pockets.

But Friday evening Radmanovic released the following statement via the Lakers:

“First of all I’d like to apologize to my teammates, coaches, Lakers management and Lakers fans for initially lying about the circumstances of the injury to my shoulder last weekend. I’d like to, however, come forward and set the record straight at this time. The truth is that I hurt myself in a fall while snowboarding. Being young and sometimes immature, I initially panicked and made up a false story about how I hurt myself. However, over the past few days my conscience has been bothering me terribly. I am not a dishonest person and could no longer live with this deception. Therefore, I came forward today and told the truth to the Lakers. It is just as important to me though, to be honest with Lakers fans and the public in general, therefore I am making this statement and apology. I can’t express enough how deeply sorry I am, not only for the activity that led to my injury, but also for the initial deception of my story. I hope for everyone’s understanding and forgiveness. I vow to work as hard as possible to rehabilitate my shoulder and rejoin my teammates as soon as possible and to help us become a team that Lakers fans can be proud of.”

InsideHoops.com right now is examining the possibility that this could give the Lakers the option of voiding his contract. If another media outlet beats us to the punch we'll quote their report on this page in the next few minutes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 23, 2007, 03:25:21 PM
^ I knew it. Fuckin' asshole.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 23, 2007, 03:59:30 PM
hahahaha dude shouldve talked to his manager first. he's fucked now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 23, 2007, 04:09:52 PM
Their defense was again penetrable Wednesday as Portland shot 59.7% from the field in a 112-108 victory over the Lakers.

"It becomes real glaring when we're making the mistakes that we're making when you watch yourself play on a videotape, where it can be stopped frame by frame, and they can be frozen, and guys can see just how ridiculous some of the things that they're doing out there on the court appear to us," assistant coach Kurt Rambis said. "A lot of guys sat there and watched the edit with their mouths open. They just couldn't believe that they were making the mistakes that they were making."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 23, 2007, 04:26:12 PM
Let Go Lakers Tonight 8) i said we win by 15 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2007, 04:41:26 PM
I don't blame Mitch for us not getting Kidd/Bibby. He realized that we need a better PG and he went out and tried to get us one. The problem is he did business with two GMs that are bitches. Plus, I think the bad draft picks we made in the pass are catching up to us (ex: taking Von Wafer over Monta Ellis).


Monta Ellis isn't really much greater than Von Wafer...He woulda' flopped just as bad in the triangle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2007, 04:45:27 PM
^^^^ Thorn is just a good GM... got Kidd for Marbury, Carter for a bunch of craps.. I'm a Laker 4 life but Mitch is just horrible (outside drafting Bynum)...


I'd have to terribly disagree with you, homie...Mitch has done an excellent job since the Shaq trade, even acquiring some dope talent in the 2nd round (Luke Walton, Ronny Turiaf), got Smush out of nothing, traded a 2nd round pick for Mo Evans, went out and got Radman (not his fault Radman was injured playing shitty the whole season), drafted Jordan & Bynum, traded for Kwame when we needed help in the low post, etc..He's definitely done his share, lets not forget that...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2007, 04:49:21 PM
^^^^ Moves needed to be made... apparently our organization didn't see it.. We have to win NOW , not in 10 years...


Moves don't NEED to be made, man...Everyone if forgetting how we were playing with THESE PLAYERS before the injury plague. :grumpy:
I hope you're right.. I agree that injuries play a role in that slump.. but even with all these players out, we shouldn't lose HOME games against the Knicks and Blazers... by the way when the fuck is Luke coming back ?

Well losing Kwame has basically gutted our interior defense. What I noticed last game was a lot of scrambling on defense, because as soon as Zach RAndolph gets the ball on the low block, he scores, so that forces a double, which then forces our defense to scramble and try to match up, which is hard to do. With Kwame in the line up, he can man up against the best centers and power forwards in the league, which helps our defense considerably because now we won't be forced to help as much and each defender can concentrate on their man.

Unfortunately getting Kwame back will not help our porous perimeter D. Smuch and Kobe both gamble way too much on steals and Sasha is just too slow to keep up with anyone. Farmar is too inexperienced. There were a couple of plays in which Smush gambled in the back court of all places which resulted in 5 on 4 and our defense panicking. Stop the gambles and that stops part of the problem. The other problem is lateral movement, which both Smush and Kobe are having problems with right now.


Kobe is a great perimeter defender, it's Smush who gets Kobe in trouble a lot. I agree, Smush needs to stick his man better, that's his biggest problem...Sasha has done a very decent job on defense with the minutes he's given though. You say Kwame helps us out considerably on low-post defense. Are you forgetting that Luke helps us considerably on perimeter defense? Our defense was MUCH stronger before the injuries, so lets have patience...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2007, 04:53:48 PM
Vladimir Radmanvic admits lie to Lakers about injury

It turns out that Vladimir Radmanovic lied to the Lakers about how he got injured last week. The forward is out around eight weeks with a separated right shoulder.

He initially claimed to have slipped on some ice while walking with his hands in his pockets.

But Friday evening Radmanovic released the following statement via the Lakers:

“First of all I’d like to apologize to my teammates, coaches, Lakers management and Lakers fans for initially lying about the circumstances of the injury to my shoulder last weekend. I’d like to, however, come forward and set the record straight at this time. The truth is that I hurt myself in a fall while snowboarding. Being young and sometimes immature, I initially panicked and made up a false story about how I hurt myself. However, over the past few days my conscience has been bothering me terribly. I am not a dishonest person and could no longer live with this deception. Therefore, I came forward today and told the truth to the Lakers. It is just as important to me though, to be honest with Lakers fans and the public in general, therefore I am making this statement and apology. I can’t express enough how deeply sorry I am, not only for the activity that led to my injury, but also for the initial deception of my story. I hope for everyone’s understanding and forgiveness. I vow to work as hard as possible to rehabilitate my shoulder and rejoin my teammates as soon as possible and to help us become a team that Lakers fans can be proud of.”

InsideHoops.com right now is examining the possibility that this could give the Lakers the option of voiding his contract. If another media outlet beats us to the punch we'll quote their report on this page in the next few minutes


What a dumb piece of shit...:grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 23, 2007, 07:30:52 PM
time to break this losing streak!!  >:(

And Smush better play some defense!!  >:( >:( >:(
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 07:35:57 PM
Lakers vs. Celtics: two teams that love to fall apart late in the 4th quarter. This game is gonna come down to who sucks the least.

I can't wait to finally see my two favorite players go at it.

I'm worried about Smush. Delonte West abuses him every mathchup.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 23, 2007, 07:39:11 PM
This game is gonna come down to who sucks the least.

 :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 23, 2007, 07:45:48 PM
already down 11-2 FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 23, 2007, 07:50:39 PM
kobe has 13 pts  ;D  go kobe!!!  score 90 tonight!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 23, 2007, 07:58:49 PM
KOBE HAS 20 FUCKIN POINTS  8) 8) ;D  :laugh:  :raisetheroof: :rock: :banana_llama: :banana_trippin: :banana: :banana_rock:

THE 1ST QUARTER IS NOT EVEN OVER
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 23, 2007, 08:05:54 PM
Kobe finishes the 1st quarter with 22 points  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 23, 2007, 08:08:23 PM
GO LAKERS GO KOBE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 23, 2007, 09:20:10 PM
I Smell a W PPL 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 09:27:48 PM
38 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals - and the 4th quarter hasn't even started yet! thank God I just traded for Kobe yesterday  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2007, 09:45:21 PM
38 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals - and the 4th quarter hasn't even started yet! thank God I just traded for Kobe yesterday  ;D


Who'd you trade for him?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 09:47:32 PM
Kobe did it all... both scoring and passing... has to be agressive early like today as long as Luke, Kwame and Lamar aren't 100% if u ask me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 23, 2007, 09:52:22 PM
Shammond & McKie! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 23, 2007, 10:03:59 PM
L'UP :pimp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2007, 10:06:51 PM
FINALLY!!!!!

38 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals - and the 4th quarter hasn't even started yet! thank God I just traded for Kobe yesterday  ;D


Who'd you trade for him?

Lebron. That bitch has been stinkin it up lately.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 23, 2007, 10:11:53 PM
Vladimir Radmanvic admits lie to Lakers about injury

It turns out that Vladimir Radmanovic lied to the Lakers about how he got injured last week. The forward is out around eight weeks with a separated right shoulder.

He initially claimed to have slipped on some ice while walking with his hands in his pockets.

But Friday evening Radmanovic released the following statement via the Lakers:

“First of all I’d like to apologize to my teammates, coaches, Lakers management and Lakers fans for initially lying about the circumstances of the injury to my shoulder last weekend. I’d like to, however, come forward and set the record straight at this time. The truth is that I hurt myself in a fall while snowboarding. Being young and sometimes immature, I initially panicked and made up a false story about how I hurt myself. However, over the past few days my conscience has been bothering me terribly. I am not a dishonest person and could no longer live with this deception. Therefore, I came forward today and told the truth to the Lakers. It is just as important to me though, to be honest with Lakers fans and the public in general, therefore I am making this statement and apology. I can’t express enough how deeply sorry I am, not only for the activity that led to my injury, but also for the initial deception of my story. I hope for everyone’s understanding and forgiveness. I vow to work as hard as possible to rehabilitate my shoulder and rejoin my teammates as soon as possible and to help us become a team that Lakers fans can be proud of.”

InsideHoops.com right now is examining the possibility that this could give the Lakers the option of voiding his contract. If another media outlet beats us to the punch we'll quote their report on this page in the next few minutes
get rid of him.. his behaviour is inexcusable.. plus it'll make room salary cap wise..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 23, 2007, 10:20:00 PM
Lakers Cruise Past Old Rivals
Kobe Bryant racked up 22 of his game-high 38 points in the first quarter and added nine assists to steer the Lakers past their familiar foes, the Celtics, 122-96 at STAPLES Center on Friday. Lamar Odom recorded eight points, eight rebounds and six assists for Los Angeles, which buried 12 triples. Andrew Bynum scored 16. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 24, 2007, 02:12:01 AM
Phil just had a interview on Fox Sports West and said he gave the youngsters a chance the beginning of the season up to now ,but that now it's time to play the veterens and make that run for the playoffs.

Shammond was interviewed also and he said Phil said at practice that he and Mckie would be the 1st 2 guards off the bench from now on.

 :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 24, 2007, 03:12:27 AM
^^^^ Shammond had a good game, hustle on D , run the offense in a good way.. I'd like to see him and/or Mckie when we need some defensive stops... Phil is right, it's playoffs time , no room for some dumb plays...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 24, 2007, 03:21:24 AM
Shammond is a good player. I've seen him in Europe and he's a true leader, a veteran, he can pass the ball, he can shoot from 3pts, he can defend.
Aaron is a true veteran too, and people (incl. Kobe) actually have a lot of respect for him.
It sounds like a good move to me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 24, 2007, 09:46:43 AM
It's about time we got a win, getting a decisive victory over a team we're supposed to beat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 24, 2007, 10:24:00 AM
FINALLY!!!!!

38 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals - and the 4th quarter hasn't even started yet! thank God I just traded for Kobe yesterday  ;D


Who'd you trade for him?

Lebron. That bitch has been stinkin it up lately.


LeBron has sucked all season for fantasy owners, why'd you draft him over Kobe to begin with?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 24, 2007, 12:12:41 PM
If the Lakers can void Vlad Rad's contract, I say do it. He's been a huge disapointment this season for the money he is making, is contract is too long, and that's messed up the way he lied to the Laker organization. Plus I think the Lakers will be under the cap in the offseason if they did this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 24, 2007, 12:41:18 PM
BTW, Mich is definatly a good GM.

-Taking a risk on drafting Bynum at number 10.
-Drafting Farmar who was a steal in the draft and should have gone higher.
-Taking in a troubled player in Kwame Brown (another huge risk) and him turning him into a force in the paint.
-Resigning Kobe.
-Drafting Walton in the second round of the draft (huge steal).
-Picking up Smush and Turiaf from nowhere.

He ain't as good as the great Jerry West, but he is a great successor.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 24, 2007, 05:21:21 PM
2morrow games

Sun,
Feb 25  Lakers @ Golden State 
3:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on February 24, 2007, 09:43:52 PM
2morrow games

Sun,
Feb 25  Lakers @ Golden State 
3:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
^Can't wait to see that one... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 24, 2007, 10:38:12 PM
Williams and McKie could get even more time today against Golden State because Smush Parker sustained a sprained left ankle in a non-contact drill Saturday and did not finish practice. It is not known whether he'll be able to play today.

Neither Luke Walton nor Kwame Brown will go on a quick two-game trip that ends Monday at Utah. Each is recovering from a sprained ankle, although Brown might be closer to returning.

"Kwame's moving better than Luke is right now," Jackson said. "He still has some problems when he gets weighted down, gets in the [defensive] brace position with a center on top of him."

The Lakers' next game after the trip is Friday against Sacramento, and one or both of them could return by then.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep25feb25,1,2844799.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers




don't worry guys, this is actually good news!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 24, 2007, 10:38:43 PM
Scottie Pippen, who helped Phil Jackson win six NBA titles in Chicago, said during the All-Star break that he wanted to come out of retirement, and Jackson says he will give him a look.
"I anticipate that I will talk to Scottie at some point," Jackson said. "We have to entertain the possibility because we're a little bit short at forward. And a guy with that kind of experience -- even with the rapport he has with this team having been at our training camp last year -- it makes sense."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 25, 2007, 09:11:37 AM
Williams and McKie could get even more time today against Golden State because Smush Parker sustained a sprained left ankle in a non-contact drill Saturday and did not finish practice. It is not known whether he'll be able to play today.

Neither Luke Walton nor Kwame Brown will go on a quick two-game trip that ends Monday at Utah. Each is recovering from a sprained ankle, although Brown might be closer to returning.

"Kwame's moving better than Luke is right now," Jackson said. "He still has some problems when he gets weighted down, gets in the [defensive] brace position with a center on top of him."

The Lakers' next game after the trip is Friday against Sacramento, and one or both of them could return by then.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep25feb25,1,2844799.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers




don't worry guys, this is actually good news!
that's DAMN good news.. didn't know Kwame was coming back that soon... thought til Mid-March
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: MontrealCity's Most on February 25, 2007, 10:31:14 AM
So whats te deal wit LAkers i dont get much coverage here its all RAptors...Why are they so bad right now??
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 25, 2007, 10:39:59 AM
So whats te deal wit LAkers i dont get much coverage here its all RAptors...Why are they so bad right now??

Too many injuries.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 25, 2007, 12:09:59 PM
its normal though, i remember last year they went through a bit of a slump and then came back stronger than ever to finish off the season and right into the playoffs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 25, 2007, 12:14:24 PM
its normal though, i remember last year they went through a bit of a slump and then came back stronger than ever to finish off the season and right into the playoffs
Yeah, but most Laker fans we hoping they can finish with the 4th seed and get home court for the first round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 25, 2007, 12:43:37 PM
its normal though, i remember last year they went through a bit of a slump and then came back stronger than ever to finish off the season and right into the playoffs
Yeah, but most Laker fans we hoping they can finish with the 4th seed and get home court for the first round.
without all these injuries.. we would had the 3rd spot.. anyway these are huge chances we play SAS and I like our chances  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 25, 2007, 03:11:20 PM
Lakers will wear white jerseys like they wear at home on Sunday. Warriors will wear a throwback or probably the old school jerseys.

From LTV
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 25, 2007, 03:21:26 PM
Bynum is grabbing those boards. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 25, 2007, 03:46:19 PM
Lead by 10  8)... Ronny does it all on the defensive end...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 25, 2007, 03:46:40 PM
The Lakers head north to visit their in-state rival the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles has won both of their previous meetings with the Warriors this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 25, 2007, 03:47:30 PM
The Lakers head north to visit their in-state rival the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles has won both of their previous meetings with the Warriors this season.
You typically post such info BEFORE the game starts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 25, 2007, 03:53:26 PM
16 pts lead 8) yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 25, 2007, 03:54:45 PM
The Lakers head north to visit their in-state rival the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles has won both of their previous meetings with the Warriors this season.
You typically post such info BEFORE the game starts.
i know i post it anyways u got a problem with it?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 25, 2007, 03:55:22 PM
Bring the guns out!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 25, 2007, 04:04:23 PM
its normal though, i remember last year they went through a bit of a slump and then came back stronger than ever to finish off the season and right into the playoffs
Yeah, but most Laker fans we hoping they can finish with the 4th seed and get home court for the first round.

The way things are looking right now, we'd have to play Utah in the first round. Kobe loves toying with them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 25, 2007, 05:02:44 PM
i smell a w...2 in a row 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 25, 2007, 06:31:26 PM
L.A. Cruises Past Golden State
Maurice Evans racked up a career-high 26 points and Kobe Bryant added his own 26 as the Lakers won their seventh straight over the Warriors with Sunday's 102-85 triumph in Golden State. Andrew Bynum grabbed 10 rebounds for Los Angeles, which continues to play without the injured Kwame Brown (ankle), Luke Walton (ankle) and Vladimir Radmanovic (shoulder).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 25, 2007, 09:50:47 PM
The Los Angeles Lakers announced today that their originally scheduled March 18 contest versus Minnesota has been moved ahead from a 6:30 pm start time to a 5:00 pm start time (Pacific Daylight Time).

In a related move, ESPN will no longer broadcast the Lakers’ March 2 game versus Sacramento, which can still be seen on FSN West, but will instead televise the Lakers/Timberwolves game on March 18.


^ blahhh how gay. The Kings have had like 30 nationally televised games this season but this one gets pulled? Ahh well, atleast I get FSN.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 26, 2007, 02:57:50 PM
If the Lakers can void Vlad Rad's contract, I say do it. He's been a huge disapointment this season for the money he is making, is contract is too long, and that's messed up the way he lied to the Laker organization. Plus I think the Lakers will be under the cap in the offseason if they did this.

Not a good idea. Voiding Vlad's contract would make the Lakers look bad publicly and would make it harder to attract free agents. On top of that, the players union would be all over it. Now if Radman choked out Phil, that's a different story, as that would be a PR nightmare.

The Lakers should fine him and then look for a trade in the off season if possible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 26, 2007, 02:59:38 PM
The Lakers head north to visit their in-state rival the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles has won both of their previous meetings with the Warriors this season.
You typically post such info BEFORE the game starts.
i know i post it anyways u got a problem with it?
Yes, in a matter of fact I do. >:(

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 26, 2007, 03:02:40 PM
If the Lakers can void Vlad Rad's contract, I say do it. He's been a huge disapointment this season for the money he is making, is contract is too long, and that's messed up the way he lied to the Laker organization. Plus I think the Lakers will be under the cap in the offseason if they did this.

Not a good idea. Voiding Vlad's contract would make the Lakers look bad publicly and would make it harder to attract free agents. On top of that, the players union would be all over it. Now if Radman choked out Phil, that's a different story, as that would be a PR nightmare.

The Lakers should fine him and then look for a trade in the off season if possible.
This is the Lakers. They'll never have a problem attracting free agents. Vlad is a big dissapointment, even if injuries are to blame. This is an oppurtunity for the Lakers to dump a long contract and save cap money. A contract is there and it's in black and white. There's nothing the PU can do about it. Being under the cap is worth any bad PR the Lakers get (espically if KG comes to the Lakers).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 26, 2007, 03:25:40 PM
If the Lakers can void Vlad Rad's contract, I say do it. He's been a huge disapointment this season for the money he is making, is contract is too long, and that's messed up the way he lied to the Laker organization. Plus I think the Lakers will be under the cap in the offseason if they did this.

Not a good idea. Voiding Vlad's contract would make the Lakers look bad publicly and would make it harder to attract free agents. On top of that, the players union would be all over it. Now if Radman choked out Phil, that's a different story, as that would be a PR nightmare.

The Lakers should fine him and then look for a trade in the off season if possible.

This is the Lakers. They'll never have a problem attracting free agents. Vlad is a big dissapointment, even if injuries are to blame. This is an oppurtunity for the Lakers to dump a long contract and save cap money. A contract is there and it's in black and white. There's nothing the PU can do about it. Being under the cap is worth any bad PR the Lakers get (espically if KG comes to the Lakers).

I agree for the most part. Although, I am pretty impressed by some of the things I've seen from Vlad this season. He started driving to the whole instead of cranking up nothing but 3s, played some defense, and even blocked some shots.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 26, 2007, 04:42:13 PM
If the Lakers can void Vlad Rad's contract, I say do it. He's been a huge disapointment this season for the money he is making, is contract is too long, and that's messed up the way he lied to the Laker organization. Plus I think the Lakers will be under the cap in the offseason if they did this.

Not a good idea. Voiding Vlad's contract would make the Lakers look bad publicly and would make it harder to attract free agents. On top of that, the players union would be all over it. Now if Radman choked out Phil, that's a different story, as that would be a PR nightmare.

The Lakers should fine him and then look for a trade in the off season if possible.
This is the Lakers. They'll never have a problem attracting free agents. Vlad is a big dissapointment, even if injuries are to blame. This is an oppurtunity for the Lakers to dump a long contract and save cap money. A contract is there and it's in black and white. There's nothing the PU can do about it. Being under the cap is worth any bad PR the Lakers get (espically if KG comes to the Lakers).

I do agreee. Let's do it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 26, 2007, 04:44:40 PM
BTW, Mich is definatly a good GM.

-Taking a risk on drafting Bynum at number 10.
-Drafting Farmar who was a steal in the draft and should have gone higher.
-Taking in a troubled player in Kwame Brown (another huge risk) and him turning him into a force in the paint.
-Resigning Kobe.
-Drafting Walton in the second round of the draft (huge steal).
-Picking up Smush and Turiaf from nowhere.

He ain't as good as the great Jerry West, but he is a great successor.
You forgot about Evans. Good acquisition. And he signed Phil Jackson too. Yeah, he's a good GM. Everybody makes mistakes, but he's going pretty well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 26, 2007, 05:07:23 PM
off-topic :sshh:

hey antonio, are you now an arsenal fan cause juve is in serie b?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 26, 2007, 05:35:32 PM
bad news laker fans. john ireland just reported that kobe aint feelin too good and should more than likely get less playing time today. hopefully this sparks a fire under odom so he can take over.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 26, 2007, 05:48:40 PM
^ I was just going to be that. He has pharyngitis.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 26, 2007, 06:57:57 PM
The Lakers head north to visit their in-state rival the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles has won both of their previous meetings with the Warriors this season.
You typically post such info BEFORE the game starts.
i know i post it anyways u got a problem with it?
Yes, in a matter of fact I do. >:(

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have a propz,nephew 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 26, 2007, 07:17:11 PM
anyone watching the lakers game vs Utah right now?i never thought the Refs would go on Kobe side but they have tonight.They are giving him every call you can think of.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 26, 2007, 07:17:24 PM
Dwyane Bryant!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 26, 2007, 08:12:10 PM
jesus, these refs (joe crawford in particular) are fuckin trigger happy, they been calling technicals left and right this entire game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 26, 2007, 08:23:46 PM
odom has been making beautiful passes all game. 9 assists so far, only one pass away from a triple double.

lol he was all mad (jokingly, of course) wen he gave a nice dish to turiaf but turiaf got fouled and couldnt get the and 1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 26, 2007, 08:27:49 PM
wow... this game is fuckin intense. i was worried about okur's clutchness but it was fisher who hit the back-to-back 3's
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 26, 2007, 08:31:59 PM
YES we going win that was a closed games to..good games L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on February 26, 2007, 08:32:43 PM
lmao at the announcers saying "smoosh"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 26, 2007, 08:38:47 PM
that game was sloppy. thank God for the W.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2007, 08:44:42 PM
If the Lakers can void Vlad Rad's contract, I say do it. He's been a huge disapointment this season for the money he is making, is contract is too long, and that's messed up the way he lied to the Laker organization. Plus I think the Lakers will be under the cap in the offseason if they did this.

Not a good idea. Voiding Vlad's contract would make the Lakers look bad publicly and would make it harder to attract free agents. On top of that, the players union would be all over it. Now if Radman choked out Phil, that's a different story, as that would be a PR nightmare.

The Lakers should fine him and then look for a trade in the off season if possible.


I doubt KG gives a shit...Voiding Vlad's contract can get us way more than trading him. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2007, 08:47:44 PM
Anyways, nice game...McKie and Shammond are not stat-machines, but as ya'll have seen the past 3 games, they're difference makers with their on court decisions. Now we just need Luke and Kwame back...Maybe even Mihm and VladRad. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on February 26, 2007, 08:49:05 PM
Three in a row baby! Three in a row!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 26, 2007, 09:53:56 PM
those were some clutch 3pters by Smoosh and Evans late in the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 26, 2007, 10:18:44 PM
NEXT GAMES VS QUEENS

Fri,
Mar 2  Lakers vs. Sacramento   
7:30 pm (TV: FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 26, 2007, 10:49:19 PM
Good win... 2 games in a row the opponents are under 100 points... As frustrated as I sounded , this slump was maybe a "good" thing.. that makes realize the players they have to start to step it up at this point of this season, Shammond and Mckie bring some Xperience.. As I said before with the full roster at full potential, we're gonna be a PROBLEM... now keep playing with focus each game and win the games you have to against weaker teams..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on February 26, 2007, 11:02:00 PM
Three in a row baby! Three in a row!
^Yes sir... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 26, 2007, 11:11:40 PM
The Lakers head north to visit their in-state rival the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles has won both of their previous meetings with the Warriors this season.
You typically post such info BEFORE the game starts.
i know i post it anyways u got a problem with it?
Yes, in a matter of fact I do. >:(

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have a propz,nephew 8)
Wtf? I'm older then you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on February 26, 2007, 11:46:07 PM
(http://pix.nofrag.com/ad/fa/669bbc47c46fe39fda474cf3e9e1.gif)

^LOL, wtf...I'm still wondering who made this...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 27, 2007, 05:47:08 AM
off-topic :sshh:

hey antonio, are you now an arsenal fan cause juve is in serie b?  ;D ;D

No. Just like you ain't a fan of the Italian National Team just cause we destroyed you. :P
I've always supported them, since when Ian Wright was the striker.
I grew up watching him, and he was like my hero.
But i'm a 100% Juve fan.
I like Arsenal too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 27, 2007, 02:17:29 PM
(http://pix.nofrag.com/ad/fa/669bbc47c46fe39fda474cf3e9e1.gif)

^LOL, wtf...I'm still wondering who made this...
HAHA LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 27, 2007, 02:18:24 PM
The Lakers head north to visit their in-state rival the Golden State Warriors. Los Angeles has won both of their previous meetings with the Warriors this season.
You typically post such info BEFORE the game starts.
i know i post it anyways u got a problem with it?
Yes, in a matter of fact I do. >:(

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have a propz,nephew 8)
Wtf? I'm older then you.
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on February 27, 2007, 09:46:32 PM
anyone watching the lakers game vs Utah right now?i never thought the Refs would go on Kobe side but they have tonight.They are giving him every call you can think of.

Yeah man, he was getting the Wade treatment. Some of those calls he got were questionable. Anyway, it's still a good road win. It looks like we're heading in the right direction finally.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 28, 2007, 12:35:20 AM
anyone watching the lakers game vs Utah right now?i never thought the Refs would go on Kobe side but they have tonight.They are giving him every call you can think of.

Yeah man, he was getting the Wade treatment. Some of those calls he got were questionable. Anyway, it's still a good road win. It looks like we're heading in the right direction finally.


I think most of the calls were on-point...Giricek would straight up walk into Kobe with his hands up while he was shooting a jumpshot and expect not to get a foul...But it was pretty surprising seeing Kobe getting these calls.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 28, 2007, 03:36:04 PM
Great news!

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Help is on the way
Walton, Brown show improvement during practice, and both could be back in the next week.
By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
February 28, 2007

After winning Monday night in Utah, no small feat by itself, the Lakers returned to practice Tuesday and found two more victories awaiting them.

Forward Luke Walton and center Kwame Brown practiced for the first time since suffering sprained ankles, playing full-court four-on-four and also half-court four-on-four at the team's training facility.


Their return is soon, but still slightly difficult to pinpoint. The Lakers' next game is Friday against Sacramento, leaving two more practices to evaluate both players.

"There's a lot still left to be seen this week," Coach Phil Jackson said. "[We] just don't even know what we'd list them — as doubtful, questionable or where we go as far as that goes."

Walton has sat out 15 games because of a moderately sprained right ankle, but is probably a little ahead of Brown, who has been sidelined 27 games because of a severely sprained left ankle.

Brown felt fine during the half-court portion, but still felt some pain while running in the full-court game. He pictured himself coming back next Tuesday against Minnesota, two days after the Lakers play the run-and-gun Phoenix Suns.


"Maybe after Phoenix," he said. "I don't want to go back into the Indy 500."

Walton hopes to play Friday, although it might be a little ambitious on his part. It still hurts when he drives hard to his right or comes to a quick stop.

For both players, it's about regaining their timing and conditioning.

"I felt like a fat, unathletic kid out there today," Walton said. "I tried to make a move and I would almost fall forward."



Lamar Odom can relate to what Brown and Walton are going through.

He's finally emerging from a quiet 15-game return from a sprained knee, breaking through Monday with a 19-point, 14-rebound, nine-assist effort against Utah. He seemed more assertive around the basket and Jackson said he looked more balanced when going up for jump shots.

Jackson noticed other subtleties.

"There's a sequence where he got an offensive rebound, missed it and went right back up and dunked it," Jackson said. "That told me something right there, that he's starting to feel more like himself, that he can go right back up with a kind of double effort. That says that his body physically is recovering."


Andrew Bynum did not practice Tuesday because of flu-like symptoms, and Kobe Bryant also sat out.

 :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 28, 2007, 03:49:55 PM
^ thank you jesus!

the sooner we get out of this injury stage, the better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 28, 2007, 08:38:34 PM
im going to said we going win by 10 or 15 VS THE QUENNS L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 28, 2007, 09:31:49 PM
Help is on the way
Walton, Brown show improvement during practice, and both could be back in the next week.
By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
February 28, 2007


After winning Monday night in Utah, no small feat by itself, the Lakers returned to practice Tuesday and found two more victories awaiting them.

Forward Luke Walton and center Kwame Brown practiced for the first time since suffering sprained ankles, playing full-court four-on-four and also half-court four-on-four at the team's training facility.

Their return is soon, but still slightly difficult to pinpoint. The Lakers' next game is Friday against Sacramento, leaving two more practices to evaluate both players.
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on February 28, 2007, 11:03:06 PM
LA Times Blog: Finally, Mo Evans, who collided with Utah's Matt Harpring in Monday's win experienced some swelling in his right knee. He went to see the doctor and had 60cc's of clear fluid drained from the joint. No word on if, like tonsils, he got to take it home. And while I'm no House, I'm pretty sure clear is good. Evans is considered day to day.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 01, 2007, 12:42:00 AM
I've seen a recent Kings vs Pacers game. Damn man, that shit was wack as fuck. Their defences without Artest and JO are not even worth the Italian championship. Disgusting. The NBA is not the same League it used to be. Brad Miller and Troy Murphy are probably the most embarassing defenders i've ever seen. You guys needs good coaches and more international players who can actually play team defence. You only care about individual one-on-one defence, but it's a team game. You should have understood it in the last International Competitions, damn.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 01, 2007, 10:02:52 AM
I've seen a recent Kings vs Pacers game. Damn man, that shit was wack as fuck. Their defences without Artest and JO are not even worth the Italian championship. Disgusting. The NBA is not the same League it used to be. Brad Miller and Troy Murphy are probably the most embarassing defenders i've ever seen. You guys needs good coaches and more international players who can actually play team defence. You only care about individual one-on-one defence, but it's a team game. You should have understood it in the last International Competitions, damn.


Dunno what this has to do with the Lakers, but defense is stronger out here than overseas...You just saw a boring game, that's all...Watch some elite teams (not the Suns) and see the difference.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 01, 2007, 11:04:54 AM
My prediction: The Lakers will go 10-4 in March.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 01, 2007, 02:30:46 PM
I've seen a recent Kings vs Pacers game. Damn man, that shit was wack as fuck. Their defences without Artest and JO are not even worth the Italian championship. Disgusting. The NBA is not the same League it used to be. Brad Miller and Troy Murphy are probably the most embarassing defenders i've ever seen. You guys needs good coaches and more international players who can actually play team defence. You only care about individual one-on-one defence, but it's a team game. You should have understood it in the last International Competitions, damn.

Dunno what this has to do with the Lakers

Lakers vs Kings tomorrow.

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but defense is stronger out here than overseas...You just saw a boring game, that's all...Watch some elite teams (not the Suns) and see the difference.

I see what i can, man. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 01, 2007, 03:13:54 PM
Lakers fine Radmanovic $500,000 (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-vlade2mar02,0,4255153.story?coll=la-home-sportsl)

The Lakers fined forward Vladimir Radmanovic $500,000 — about 10% of his salary this season — for a contract violation stemming from a snowboarding crash during the NBA All-Star break.

Radmanovic, out until mid- to late-April because of a separated right shoulder sustained in the accident, said he would not appeal the fine.

"It's fair for what I did. I just want to move forward and try to get healthy and get back on the court," he said.

Radmanovic, 26, is in the first year of a five-year, $30.2 million contract and he expressed relief that the Lakers did not take the drastic step of voiding his contract entirely.

He initially told Lakers officials he hurt himself while crossing the street after getting coffee in Park City, Utah. He admitted lying a few days later. It was his first time snowboarding.

"We discussed internally among our coach, ownership and management a variety of disciplinary options and thought that this was the fairest and most appropriate action," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said in a statement. "We consider this a closed issue now and look forward to Vlade's return to action, where he'll be able to use his talents to help our team."

Radmanovic, who is expected to miss 20-25 games but probably be back for the playoffs, is averaging 6.9 points and 3.4 rebounds.



So they're not voiding his contract. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 01, 2007, 10:33:30 PM
:grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 01, 2007, 11:14:48 PM
DV on AM570 reported today that Kwame is going to give it a go tomorrow night vs. the Kings. Also said that Luke Walton is likely out until the middle of next week. They both played 5 on 5 today, and Kwame felt pretty good (he also felt pressure to play because AB has been sick).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 02, 2007, 04:57:40 AM
So they're not voiding his contract. :grumpy:

Does he have kids?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 02, 2007, 08:19:36 AM
I Never thought Kwame was going to be such a big part of this team....I'm Glad he's playing tonight.  :)  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 02, 2007, 08:23:37 AM
I Never thought Kwame was going to be such a big part of this team....I'm Glad he's playing tonight.  :)  8)
YES SIRRRRRRRRRR 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 02, 2007, 08:24:21 AM
LAKERS FINE VLADIMIR RADMANOVIC FOR CONTRACT VIOLATION

EL SEGUNDO, CA – The Los Angeles Lakers have fined forward Vladimir Radmanovic an undisclosed amount for violating his contract by snowboarding, which led to a separated shoulder injury, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. The injury occurred on February 17, 2007 in Park City, Utah. Radmanovic is expected to be unable to play until approximately mid to late April due to the injury.

“We discussed internally among our coach, ownership and management a variety of disciplinary options and thought that this was the fairest and most appropriate action,” said Kupchak. “We consider this a closed issue now and look forward to Vlade’s return to action where he’ll be able to use his talents to help our team.”
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 02, 2007, 09:15:43 AM
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"I felt like a fat, unathletic kid out there today," Walton said. "I tried to make a move and I would almost fall forward."


lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 02, 2007, 10:14:01 AM
DV on AM570 reported today that Kwame is going to give it a go tomorrow night vs. the Kings. Also said that Luke Walton is likely out until the middle of next week. They both played 5 on 5 today, and Kwame felt pretty good (he also felt pressure to play because AB has been sick).

i really hope that kwame feeling pressured isnt the main reason he's playin. the last thing we need is for his injury to get worse.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 02, 2007, 10:31:40 AM
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"I felt like a fat, unathletic kid out there today," Walton said. "I tried to make a move and I would almost fall forward."


lmao
^LOL...but I can't wait 'til today's game... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 02, 2007, 10:28:58 PM
tough loss, lakers were playing some pretty shitty defense out there. but on the bright side, phil jackson wasn't exaggerating, odom really is recovering nicely. combined with that near triple-double against the jazz, i hope odom can just keep this spark going.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 02, 2007, 10:32:34 PM
Odom needs to play like he did tonight for the rest of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 02, 2007, 10:43:09 PM
^^^^ Lamar is now back at 100% from his injury and play the same way he did before... well weak defense.. I'm curious to see how we gonna play  the next game against the Suns...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 02, 2007, 10:51:02 PM
more bad fucking news.

john ireland just reported on kcal sports central that odom's right shoulder was giving him pain after todays game. also, kobe's left elbow is still feeling banged up, and kwame feels "okay, but not good"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 02, 2007, 11:07:32 PM
I fell asleep at halftime. Smartest thing I've done all day.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 02, 2007, 11:17:10 PM
We did it play good D like last time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: "THE" MoSav on March 03, 2007, 11:09:35 AM
tough loss, lakers were playing some pretty shitty defense out there. but on the bright side, phil jackson wasn't exaggerating, odom really is recovering nicely. combined with that near triple-double against the jazz, i hope odom can just keep this spark going.

The kings are def better then there record shows. Mike Bibby is just starting to play well consistently
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 03, 2007, 02:05:25 PM
more bad fucking news.

john ireland just reported on kcal sports central that odom's right shoulder was giving him pain after todays game. also, kobe's left elbow is still feeling banged up, and kwame feels "okay, but not good"

This season has just been eerie. Odom played like a man on a mission in the 2nd half, the last thing we need is for him to have another setback.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 03, 2007, 02:58:22 PM
Is this some kinda sick joke? I thought the 03-04 season was bad but this team just can't stay healthy for shiet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 03, 2007, 04:16:03 PM
Breaking news:Lamar Odom torn labrum done for rest of season..
Just as we got Kwame back and Lamar playin like he was in beggining everyone playin well.....Lamar goes down again and now for the rest of the season...SHIT MAN :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 03, 2007, 04:48:03 PM
Breaking news:Lamar Odom torn labrum done for rest of season..


Lamar is Injury prone, Get rid of him when the season ends.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 03, 2007, 05:01:05 PM
yeah i just saw the news at the bar and i almost spit out my fucking beer when i saw that a few hours ago.Damn i guess Kobe has to go back to killer kobe mode and carry the team even more so.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 03, 2007, 05:02:47 PM
 :-[ :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 03, 2007, 05:09:23 PM
:boohoo:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on March 03, 2007, 09:38:48 PM
Looks like Scottie Pippen is going to get a phone call.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 03, 2007, 09:50:53 PM
And to make things worse...the Kings and Clippers both won tonight and the Lakers have a tough schedule  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 03, 2007, 10:28:52 PM
It's not the whole season for sure, ya'll...

Lakers' Odom could be out for the season (http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/16829538.htm)

By Kevin Ding
The Orange County Register

(MCT)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - Lamar Odom walked out of the Lakers' practice facility Saturday afternoon wearing the grim expression he has been trying to keep from overtaking his face all season. In response to a question about how challenging his season has been, Odom mumbled some remarks about trying to stay positive.

Odom would take the official hit a few minutes later when he was informed he has a torn left labrum that could require shoulder surgery and end his season - the same injury and result that befell him in 2005. Odom will be examined by Angels team doctor Lewis Yocum on Monday to see if surgery can be avoided, but there is a danger of additional tearing if Odom returns and is not pain-free.

Odom delayed surgery in 2005 for what the Lakers initially called a "small" labrum tear, but he never became pain-free. He missed the last 17 games of the season, and upon performing that surgery, Yocum described it as a "significant tear." Odom was restricted from any basketball activity for about four months while healing.

Beginning Sunday in Phoenix, the Lakers have 23 games left this regular season, and unlike in 2005 they have viable playoff aspirations that change significantly if they no longer include the team's leading rebounder, most versatile defender and No.2 scorer and assist man.

Season-ending shoulder surgery this time would also be far more emotionally taxing on Odom, whose infant son Jayden died on June 28.

Odom vowed to use that adversity to become more professional, and he was playing probably the best ball of his career before missing 21 games because of a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee that cost him a chance at his first All-Star berth. On Dec. 4 this season, Odom became just the seventh player in NBA history to get 4,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists in as few as 471 games.

On Friday night in the loss to Sacramento, he had a shaky first half before rallying for what Lakers coach Phil Jackson called a "terrific" second half.

With 2:47 to play and the Lakers trailing by 11, Odom reached behind his head to get a shot off from under the basket and had his arm wrenched when hit by Sacramento's Brad Miller. Odom took some time to shake off the pain then missed a foul shot and made the next. He stayed in the game until 1:04 remained.

Odom said Saturday the pain was "about the same" as after the game.

The Lakers aren't putting out a timetable for Odom's absence until he meets with Yocum, but Odom won't play on the team's four-game trip this week and almost certainly beyond that.

Odom's injury further magnifies the loss of forward Vladimir Radmanovic, possibly out for the season because of a separated shoulder suffered while snowboarding.

Assuming he returns soon from his ankle sprain that has cost him more than a month, Luke Walton will be asked to reassume a prominent role. Maurice Evans and Brian Cook will get more playing time, although Kobe Bryant could swing more often to the wing spot, opening up playing time at guard.

The loss of Odom could mean a more accelerated pursuit of Scottie Pippen, 41, who is preparing to come out of retirement and has drawn Coach Phil Jackson's interest. Odom's all-around role is one Pippen already played for Jackson in Chicago.

But Pippen's planned return was to help lift a team to an NBA championship in limited minutes, and if Odom can't return, the Lakers hardly fit that description. Also, the Lakers are uncertain about Pippen's physical condition.

The Lakers went 12-9 without Odom earlier this season, and speaking before Odom's latest diagnosis was firmed up, Jackson said: "We're still going to be fine; we'll still make it through; we're still going to keep our head above water. We're not drowning."

Jackson has said Odom plays better with a "lighter heart" and called Odom's demeanor this season "great."


LETS PRAY THAT LAMAR MAKES IT BACKS ASAP!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 03, 2007, 10:51:56 PM
yeah where are yall hearin that odom's out for the entire season? the reports i saw said theyre unsure when hes comin back and they'll announce it on monday. i hope its not long, odom was just startin to get back into form

And to make things worse...the Kings and Clippers both won tonight and the Lakers have a tough schedule  >:(

dont worry bout that man, im sure the lakers' can still maintain their play-off seed.

but damn, the clips raped the living shit out of the pacers and they dont have cassell or livingston. the pacers went scoreless for like 7 minutes until they finally got in a free throw lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 03, 2007, 10:55:05 PM
Good to know. My status has been upgraded from :boohoo: to  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 03, 2007, 11:15:42 PM
Good to know. My status has been upgraded from :boohoo: to  :'(

lol my status is still :boohoo:, odom was ballin outta control and it was a great feeling to see him like that again, only to find out hes injured for the second time this season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on March 03, 2007, 11:29:37 PM
i may not be a laker fan but the odom situation is fucked.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 04, 2007, 12:55:25 AM
we just have to wait till Monday to get the offical decesion.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2007, 01:14:10 AM
How can a team improve with constant injuries  :'(.. now one question comes to my mind : is it VERY VERY bad luck or Lakers training staff doesnt' do his work when it comes to have the roster in good physical conditions (even if it's part of player off season programm too...) Now if Luke comes back at the level he was playing before his injury.. all is possible, Kobe needs to score a lil more too imo... still involving others but come more agressive in 1st half... anyway a potential GREAT season has been wasted and that's a shame
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 04, 2007, 02:02:42 AM
to day games

Sun,
Mar 4  Lakers @ Phoenix 
12:30 pm (TV: ABC) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 04, 2007, 02:19:36 AM
We're fucked.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 04, 2007, 10:03:12 AM
i hate to say it but i think lamar's done, he injured an old injury, thats his career, specially considering hes been out most of the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: "THE" MoSav on March 04, 2007, 10:55:06 AM
whose gonna start in his place? Mo Evans couild get alot more mins now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 04, 2007, 01:47:15 PM
i hate to say it but i think lamar's done, he injured an old injury, thats his career, specially considering hes been out most of the season

That's his career? I think you're gettin' ahead of yourself.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2007, 02:38:02 PM
Down by 10.... not finished but this game was winnable... good D through the 1st 3 quarters but now we're horrible on the screen and roll  :-X

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 04, 2007, 02:56:58 PM
I just notice Bynum hasn't played sinse he got hurt in the 1st quarter.  :(  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2007, 03:01:17 PM
Tough times ahead. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 04, 2007, 03:03:57 PM
I'll keep it positive: props to Brian Cook. 22 Points, 14 Rebounds, 1 Steal, 1 Block.

Walton will be back soon. We just gotta stay afloat till then.

Oh and fuck Arizona!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2007, 03:04:55 PM
Some missed free throws , poor decisions down the stretch... we should have won this game but we don't.. like for the 15th time this season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2007, 03:09:01 PM
i hate to say it but i think lamar's done, he injured an old injury, thats his career, specially considering hes been out most of the season

That's his career? I think you're gettin' ahead of yourself.


LOL! Tell me about it...Dude is barely 27, the timeable for his return is 3 weeks to the rest of the season TOPS. Not a career threatening injury at all...Lets stay positive, we've got to work with what we got. The injuries have been terrible, but remember all the talk about having a deep team? THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW FOR IT! Hopefully Bynum is okay, I think we woulda' won had he not sprained his ankle...Remember, the Suns are "contenders" and we were very close to defeating them with a tremendously depleted team...Keep ya heads up, Laker fans!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 04, 2007, 03:11:57 PM
shammond williams did a great job, he missed a big ass freethrow towards the end but he was the one who was able to recover the loose ball in the first place, plus they had to foul immediately either way so it still woulda been a 2 possession game.

but like gangstaboogy said, brian cook is the success story of the day. he was playin much harder defense tonite, and i really hope he can play like this for the remainder of the season. he sure as hell will have to with alll the injuries now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2007, 03:15:11 PM
^^^ yep brian is the key for the rest of the season.. I mean when his jumper is on, just give the ball to Kobe on the low, if the double team comes, set cook... swish
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2007, 03:18:20 PM
Cook, Turiaf, Evans, and most of all Luke (when he returns) really have to step it up BIG TIME now...I think they all have the ability. These guys can make us the surprise story of the season, believe that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2007, 03:21:09 PM
i hate to say it but i think lamar's done, he injured an old injury, thats his career, specially considering hes been out most of the season

That's his career? I think you're gettin' ahead of yourself.


 Hopefully Bynum is okay, I think we woulda' won had he not sprained his ankle...Remember, the Suns are "contenders" and we were very close to defeating them with a tremendously depleted team...Keep ya heads up, Laker fans!
I think it's the worst part of the situation... Imagine how we would be strong with the full roster... but not having the chances to see that due to the injuries really get me frustrated... I mean when you get beat because the other team is better , I can live with it, but not having the opportunity to show how good you can be is unbereable...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 04, 2007, 04:05:20 PM
i noticed from other places that a lotta laker fans are appreciating kwame brown a lot more after his injury, especially in today's game especially, as soon as he sat out and bynum came in, the suns immediately just stormed in the lane every single play and got a 10-point lead. despite still feeling banged up, he was pressured into returning early due to extra injuries for the team and he STILL offers so much presence on the inside.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2007, 04:07:05 PM
^^and Bynum did a pretty good job before he rolled that ankle, don't get it twisted.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 04, 2007, 04:19:26 PM
^ i didnt say that he didnt. but theres still a very noticeable difference regardless.

speakin of which, bynum is okay rite? in the the post-game show, they didnt mention anything about him, although they did talk about mo evans still feeling a little hurt.

i swear if the lakers get one more injury im gonna run outside and kick every kitten i see on the street.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 04, 2007, 05:03:27 PM
^^Looked like a very minor sprain, I think he should be fine.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 04, 2007, 07:07:49 PM
i noticed from other places that a lotta laker fans are appreciating kwame brown a lot more after his injury, especially in today's game especially, as soon as he sat out and bynum came in, the suns immediately just stormed in the lane every single play and got a 10-point lead. despite still feeling banged up, he was pressured into returning early due to extra injuries for the team and he STILL offers so much presence on the inside. despite kwame still feeling banged up and pressured into returning early due to additional team injuries, he STILL offers so much presence on the inside.

Kwame is only 50% but even still, his inside presence makes a big difference.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 04, 2007, 08:21:45 PM
Phil Jackson talks to Scottie Pippen
Jackson: Pippen, 41, interested in role with Lakers
Associated Press

PHOENIX -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he has talked to 41-year-old Scottie Pippen about making a comeback with the team.

"I did get in touch with Scottie," Jackson said before the Lakers played the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, "but it was just preliminary talk about how he's doing, where he's at and how he feels."

Jackson coached Pippen while both were with the Chicago Bulls during their title years. Jackson said Pippen is interested in coming to Los Angeles.

"I would say he kind of talked about the parameters of what he thinks he can do to help," Jackson said.

Pippen and Michael Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships. He was with the Bulls for 12 seasons, from 1987-98, and then returned for 23 games during the 2003-04 season.

Injuries to Lamar Odom and Luke Walton could make Pippen a more attractive addition.

"We'll take one step and wait and see what happens with Luke and Lamar and then go from there," Jackson said.

Odom, injured Friday night against Sacramento, was diagnosed with an injured left shoulder. He is to see a specialist on Monday and is out indefinitely.

"Really, it's at best anywhere from two to three weeks before we even know, unless this guy says 'Hey, an operation's important, let's get it done,' but that I doubt," Jackson said.

Walton, who has missed 17 games with a sprained ankle, also is to see a specialist on Monday.

Kwame Brown, however, returned Friday night after missing 27 games with a severely sprained right ankle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 04, 2007, 11:28:53 PM
odom is done son, i mean i really hope the diagnosis goes well tomorrow and he'll be back and in shape for the playoffs but i'm not gonna get my hopes up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2007, 11:30:27 PM
^^ today we'll know about Luke too...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2007, 11:36:54 PM
i noticed from other places that a lotta laker fans are appreciating kwame brown a lot more after his injury, especially in today's game especially, as soon as he sat out and bynum came in, the suns immediately just stormed in the lane every single play and got a 10-point lead. despite still feeling banged up, he was pressured into returning early due to extra injuries for the team and he STILL offers so much presence on the inside. despite kwame still feeling banged up and pressured into returning early due to additional team injuries, he STILL offers so much presence on the inside.

Kwame is only 50% but even still, his inside presence makes a big difference.
Ain't that the truth. He is such a presence inside. A very valuable big man. A side from Bynum (who is still young and still developing) Kwame is the only big man that can hold it down in the paint for the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 05, 2007, 12:26:23 AM
i hope Odom can come back in time for at least the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 05, 2007, 09:25:06 AM
Smush was talking shit to Phil during a TO in the 4th quarter, that's why he didn't play the last 6 minutes of the 4th quarter, And he also didn't get up during the TO's, he was just sitting there pouting...I think it's safe to say Smush will not be a Laker next Season!  8)  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 05, 2007, 10:11:58 AM
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/pros/lakers/abox/article_1598641.php

 :loser: :stupid:  :puke:

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Parker could be seen working on his hair extensively before the nationally televised game

 :loser: :stupid:  :puke:

http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_05.3f7558b.html


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When Smush Parker was taken out of Sunday's game with 5:40 left in the fourth quarter, he walked to the bench and swore at Jackson.

Jackson shook his head in acknowledgment and went about his business of coaching the team.

After the game, Jackson made it a point to talk to Parker about his reaction.

"I usually don't iron things out like that after the game," Jackson said.

Parker, who missed 4 of 5 shots and finished with three points, "just kind of got flaccid," Jackson said.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 05, 2007, 10:17:07 AM
Looks like Lakers are in trouble, mayne.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 05, 2007, 10:24:02 AM
Smush is so weak on the screen and roll, that"s comedy.. Suns took a 10 point lead just coz Nash owned Smush... then Shammond came back and played solid D ... i'm sick of all this BS... players should reunite and play like pro.. instead of acting like kids
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 05, 2007, 10:40:02 AM
Smush is so weak on the screen and roll, that"s comedy.. Suns took a 10 point lead just coz Nash owned Smush... then Shammond came back and played solid D ... i'm sick of all this BS... players should reunite and play like pro.. instead of acting like kids

word, with all these fuckin injuries, the last thing we need is this smush drama.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 05, 2007, 11:05:48 AM
Smush is so weak on the screen and roll, that"s comedy.. Suns took a 10 point lead just coz Nash owned Smush... then Shammond came back and played solid D ... i'm sick of all this BS... players should reunite and play like pro.. instead of acting like kids

Smush has been a better scorer lately, but that guys lack of skills amazes me sometimes. A point guard who can't dribble, can't create his own shot, can't create a shot for anyone else, and would rather run into the screen then go around it and guard his man...$700,000 a season is TOO MUCH!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 05, 2007, 11:23:21 AM
I'm not gunna defend Smush pouting, but that's how dude is, he's very emotional...He's in a role he shouldn't be in to begin with, he went from NBDL to starting point guard for the LA Lakers over one summer. Smush in an ideal situation would be coming off the bench for a good 15-20 minute stretch. I can understand why he gets upset though, the way Phil plays his players. Sometimes they'll just start getting it going, and next thing you know, substitution. Phil is weird with his roatations, our point guard situation looks about 10 times better than it did a month ago with Shammond and McKie emerging though. No need to trip, our concerns are injuries right now, not the lack of Smush's satisfaction.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 05, 2007, 06:28:09 PM
I don't understand Smush. I've defended Smush on other Laker boards where he gets bashed to all hell but this just makes me shake my head.

Cursing out the coach? WTF?

There's no rationalizing that, there's no defending that, period.

He should be mad at himself for getting outplayed by Shammond Williams. Dude has been sitting on the bench all season and hasn't said a word. Smush has been starting for the greatest franchise in sports and he has the nerve to curse out Phil. That tells you something about each player. One is a professional that goes out there and does his job. The other pouts and gets angry at the coach when things don't go his way.

Now I feel like a fool for defending him.

Unbelievable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 05, 2007, 06:32:33 PM
why did smush was cursing at phil cause he wanted more minute?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 05, 2007, 09:52:53 PM
2MORROW GAMES

Tue,
Mar 6  Lakers @ Minnesota 
5:00 pm (TV: KCAL, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 06, 2007, 12:05:07 AM
I don't believe everything I read, I know Smush pouts, but it could very easily have been taken out of context...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 06, 2007, 01:40:08 PM
 :-[

Walton has developed a troubling case of tendinitis in his injured ankle.
By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer

3:30 PM PST, March 5, 2007 Forward Luke Walton, who has missed 17 games because of a sprained right ankle, saw ankle specialist David Thordarson, and was diagnosed with ankle tendinitis that has become more of a problem than the sprain itself. Walton will not join the team for the final three games of its road trip and will be re-evaluated early next week.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 06, 2007, 02:22:25 PM
^^Yea, good thing it's only something minor though...Can't say the same for Odom. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 06, 2007, 04:44:11 PM
The Lakers look to to snap a two-game losing streak as they head north to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers continue to be without forwards Lamar Odom and Luke Walton.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 06, 2007, 05:52:22 PM
I don't understand why Phil is so loyal to some of these Bunms...why the fuck was Shammond on the bench for the 1st 52 games of the season?....Him and McKie are playing really good.  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 06, 2007, 05:59:35 PM
Ronnie hurt his back  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 06, 2007, 06:33:07 PM
I don't understand why Phil is so loyal to some of these Bunms...why the fuck was Shammond on the bench for the 1st 52 games of the season?....Him and McKie are playing really good.  :)


The whole point was to get the veterans rested and give the younger guys the first half of the season...It was the plan all along. Phil has always depended on veterans down the stretch...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 06, 2007, 07:35:17 PM
damn man, mo evans and smush just OWNED the twolves on that inbound pass play with 6.5 seconds left!! lol lakers have some of the most clutch defenders in the league.

too bad smush just missed that free throw. i hope lakers can do that one more time again with 5 seconds left
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 06, 2007, 07:41:16 PM
DAMN OT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 06, 2007, 07:53:46 PM
goddayum man, smush looks like lebron out there choking on so many free throws. missed 3 out of 4 in the OT, not to mention the one to clinch the game in the 4th quarter.

ricky d hit a clutch 3 but kobe hit an even sicker 3 five seconds later. damn this game is intense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 06, 2007, 07:55:51 PM
Smush definitely needs to practice his free throws...I mean, dude has a shot, it seems to be mostly mental. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 06, 2007, 07:58:33 PM
lol, for the second time in the OT, the lakers run down the shot clock only to pass to kobe at the last second in hopes of him making the most impossible shots ever
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 06, 2007, 08:03:13 PM
The Lakers better fuckin win this game. I can't handle another double ot lost.

Smush Parker = a worthless piece of crap. A point guard who can't shoot free-throws is useless.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 06, 2007, 08:04:06 PM
Damn man if smush made that 3 free throw we could won that games...now we going to second over time...shit we better get this games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 06, 2007, 08:06:21 PM
fuckin shit, ricky davis has been clutch as fuck, he's been bailing the twolves out of every possible scenario.

if we could please hit some fuckin free throws and stop passing to kobe with .0004 seconds left on the shot clock, we should take this
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 06, 2007, 08:16:37 PM
Wow.. that's PATHETIC  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 06, 2007, 08:17:20 PM
Dumb loss, put this one in the giveaway column...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 06, 2007, 08:22:06 PM
I'm goin to bed. Fuck life!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 06, 2007, 08:25:23 PM
good god this was a pathetic, frustrating loss. the lakers need to learn to inbound pass, they need to learn to hit fucking free throws in the clutch, and they need to learn to not run down the shot clock only to throw it to kobe when theres a milisecond left on the shot clock. these are all fundamentals, and they fucked up on each of these categories numerous times throughout the crunch time. there is no excuse for fucking up this badly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 06, 2007, 08:26:22 PM
Players are  lost on the court... we're back like it was early 05-06 season, that means give the ball to Kobe and let's see what happened.. fact is only Kobe, Lamar n Luke can create with the ball and 2 of these are out... mentally wise we are very weak too... I'm very worried about the rest of the season..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 06, 2007, 08:27:49 PM
I'm goin to bed. Fuck life!
lol guess who's the moron who woke up at 2 am to watch this pathetic game  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 06, 2007, 08:30:21 PM
I hate this shit...Just as Odom returns and we start to get it going, Odom goes down once again. I don't even mind tanking the rest of the season (if we can secure an 8th spot at minimal) to get all our main guys rested for the playoffs...We're battered and it's like a repeat of last season with new guys playing the big minutes (Evans, Turiaf, Shammond, Bynum, etc.)...Very frustrating.

Our starting line-up for tomorrows game:

PG Shammond Williams
SG Sasha Vujacic
SF Aaron McKie
PF Brian Cook
C Ronny Turiaf


 :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 06, 2007, 08:37:59 PM
what a shitty second OT we did it make alot of shots like the first OT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 06, 2007, 08:43:37 PM
yup, like i've said a gazillion times in that idiotic j. o'neal/odom debate, the lakers are absolutely lost without odom. odom is pretty much their floor general.

that being said, odom being absent wasnt the problem in today's game, today they just fucked up on their fundamentals. the lakers would have sealed the victory if they could've done at least ONE of the fucking three: a) hit a free throw; b) properly inbound pass; or c) time a shot clock correctly.

i seriously hope phil is kicking someones ass in the locker room rite now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 06, 2007, 11:55:02 PM
2morrow games

Wed,
Mar 7  Lakers @ Milwaukee 
5:00 pm (TV: NBALP, KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330)  .

L'UP!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 07, 2007, 12:15:36 AM
So many things went wrong in this game I don't know where to start. This game was torture to watch.

I just hope we can get healthy and make the playoffs. This season has been right out of the twilight zone.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Low Key on March 07, 2007, 12:37:18 AM
fuckin shit, ricky davis has been clutch as fuck, he's been bailing the twolves out of every possible scenario.

Yeah! That's why the Wolves are 27-33. ::) Besides, it was more Blount's 3s that brought the game into any kind of perpective for them at all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ecrazy on March 07, 2007, 12:49:15 AM
did u see kobe elbow jarik in the face ala him hitting ginobli? you think he gots something against ethnic point guards?? lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2007, 12:58:02 AM
did u see kobe elbow jarik in the face ala him hitting ginobli? you think he gots something against ethnic point guards?? lol


Yea, that's it...


If anything, this proves it's something Kobe does by instinct and obviously unintentionally...I wouldnt be surprised to learn he gets suspended for it tomorrow. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 07, 2007, 06:35:27 AM
did u see kobe elbow jarik in the face ala him hitting ginobli? you think he gots something against ethnic point guards?? lol
If anything, this proves it's something Kobe does by instinct and obviously unintentionally...I wouldnt be surprised to learn he gets suspended for it tomorrow. :-\

i think he mite get suspended too. that play was damn near identical to the one that happened on ginobili, and .

Yeah! That's why the Wolves are 27-33. ::) Besides, it was more Blount's 3s that brought the game into any kind of perpective for them at all.

and guess who created that shot for blount. and guess who fucked up every game-clinching inbound pass the lakers had. and since wen did a team's record define one trait of a player? thats like saying jason kidd must be a shitty passer because the nets are terrible. and michael redd must be a shitty shooter because the bucks are a joke.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Low Key on March 07, 2007, 09:18:46 AM
Yeah! That's why the Wolves are 27-33. ::) Besides, it was more Blount's 3s that brought the game into any kind of perpective for them at all.

and guess who created that shot for blount. and guess who fucked up every game-clinching inbound pass the lakers had. and since wen did a team's record define one trait of a player? thats like saying jason kidd must be a shitty passer because the nets are terrible. and michael redd must be a shitty shooter because the bucks are a joke.

If a player is clutch, that would impact the standings as it would mean he is hitting shots that give the team a win. Ricky Davis is good, but when the Wolves lose 6 of 8, he's not exactly hitting that clutch shot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2007, 10:24:18 AM
^^That's the worst logic I've ever heard. You can be as clutch as ever, but if you have teammates around you who don't perform, it obviously wont show as much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Low Key on March 07, 2007, 10:43:44 AM
^^That's the worst logic I've ever heard. You can be as clutch as ever, but if you have teammates around you who don't perform, it obviously wont show as much.

If the team doesn't perform, that doesn't create clutch opportunities...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2007, 10:52:52 AM
^^That's the worst logic I've ever heard. You can be as clutch as ever, but if you have teammates around you who don't perform, it obviously wont show as much.

If the team doesn't perform, that doesn't create clutch opportunities...



What does having clutch opportunities have to do with how clutch you are? Please make sense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 07, 2007, 12:23:02 PM
Kobe is Suspended for tonights Game!  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 07, 2007, 12:28:12 PM
^^That's the worst logic I've ever heard. You can be as clutch as ever, but if you have teammates around you who don't perform, it obviously wont show as much.

If the team doesn't perform, that doesn't create clutch opportunities...

What does having clutch opportunities have to do with how clutch you are? Please make sense.

lol, exactly wut im thinking.

Kobe is Suspended for tonights Game!  >:(

yep.

http://www.nba.com/news/kobe_070307.html

fuck stu jackson and david stern.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 07, 2007, 12:42:16 PM
Kobe gonna drop 50 on the Mavs..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 07, 2007, 12:46:00 PM
Kobe gonna drop 50 on the Mavs..

Will he even be allowed to play?  :eh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2007, 12:54:20 PM
Kobe gonna drop 50 on the Mavs..

Will he even be allowed to play?  :eh:


1 game...He might get suspended again though. You never know with Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 07, 2007, 01:45:26 PM
 BRIAN COOK sucks point blank, he reminds me of vladamir radmonivich two useless players that only shoot 3's

cook looked so lost last night it was pathetic hes also a big liability on defense
couldnt stay with kg

ii know it must be frustrating to be kobe bryant with a weak ass supporting cast i saw absolutely no movement, no set plays
lakers didnt give this 1 away, they couldnt play when it counted most at the 4th 6 min mark when its crunch time

they should bring in scottie pippen, triangle vet, locker room presence, great passer that can create his own or shots for others
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 07, 2007, 06:40:55 PM
This team is fuckin miserable. Mihm, Odom, Walton, Radmanovic = injured. Kobe = suspended. So now we're stuck with a roster of role players to win a game and none of these guys are scoring points. To make it worse, every team in the West seems to be winning.

Tough couple of months to be a fan  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 07, 2007, 06:49:49 PM
damn i hate this fucking losing streak!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 07, 2007, 06:57:37 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 07, 2007, 08:14:14 PM
damn i hate this fucking losing streak!!!!!!!
^Word...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 07, 2007, 09:57:53 PM
damn i hate this fucking losing streak!!!!!!!
^Word...
I agree to.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 07, 2007, 10:13:09 PM
Kobe Bryant reacts to suspension on KB24.COM
Kobe reacts to suspension
This is as frustrated as I've been an a long time.

Injuries to our team don't seem to stop.

Now we have to deal with my suspension and another loss to the Bucks.

But life isn't about feeling sorry for yourself or the position you find yourself in.

Its about accepting it and going from there with a determination that we will endure at all cost, no matter what!

So now its off to Philly. Let's see if we can't get the engines revved up again.

Strength and Honor.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 07, 2007, 10:53:40 PM
Fri,
Mar 9  Lakers @ Philadelphia 
4:00 pm (TV: KCAL) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 08, 2007, 12:10:07 AM
We better win some games in the following weeks, if not the playoffs will be watched on TV....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 08, 2007, 12:20:55 AM
We better win some games in the following weeks, if not the playoffs will be watched on TV....


Almost no chance we miss the playoffs, homie. That said, we might as well let the LA D-Fenders take the court when we're this depleted. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 08, 2007, 01:19:40 AM
^^^^ The Clipperss are behind us by only 3 games, the Queens 4 games... what I meant we have to win some games, if not some teams which are currently out of the playoffs picture, will have some hopes... anyway seems like the world is against us.. times are hard to be a LAL fan but hopefully Luke will come back and that means a lot in the triangle... still can't wait for my trip and attend 4 Lakers game  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 08, 2007, 10:31:36 AM
^^^^ The Clipperss are behind us by only 3 games, the Queens 4 games... what I meant we have to win some games, if not some teams which are currently out of the playoffs picture, will have some hopes... anyway seems like the world is against us.. times are hard to be a LAL fan but hopefully Luke will come back and that means a lot in the triangle... still can't wait for my trip and attend 4 Lakers game  8)


In about 2 weeks we'll start a run and win 99% of the rest of our games. Luke will be back, Lamar might give it a go, Kwame will be at full strength, Bynum's excessive minutes will decrease, Shammond Williams and Aaron McKie will have a good amount of games under their belt, Turiaf's back will be okay, Cook will prove by then that he can handle big minutes, we'll sign an additional role player (Pippen?), and it's hard for me to believe that Mihm's ankle hasn't healed by now. Maybe he'll be back before playoffs too...We can be the surprise team of the league!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 08, 2007, 11:22:14 AM
^^^^ The Clipperss are behind us by only 3 games, the Queens 4 games... what I meant we have to win some games, if not some teams which are currently out of the playoffs picture, will have some hopes... anyway seems like the world is against us.. times are hard to be a LAL fan but hopefully Luke will come back and that means a lot in the triangle... still can't wait for my trip and attend 4 Lakers game  8)


In about 2 weeks we'll start a run and win 99% of the rest of our games. Luke will be back, Lamar might give it a go, Kwame will be at full strength, Bynum's excessive minutes will decrease, Shammond Williams and Aaron McKie will have a good amount of games under their belt, Turiaf's back will be okay, Cook will prove by then that he can handle big minutes, we'll sign an additional role player (Pippen?), and it's hard for me to believe that Mihm's ankle hasn't healed by now. Maybe he'll be back before playoffs too...We can be the surprise team of the league!

Wouldn't we have to cut somebody to sign Pippen? 2 weeks ago I would've said cut McKie or Williams they're actually getting minutes now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 08, 2007, 12:41:35 PM
^^^^ The Clipperss are behind us by only 3 games, the Queens 4 games... what I meant we have to win some games, if not some teams which are currently out of the playoffs picture, will have some hopes... anyway seems like the world is against us.. times are hard to be a LAL fan but hopefully Luke will come back and that means a lot in the triangle... still can't wait for my trip and attend 4 Lakers game  8)


In about 2 weeks we'll start a run and win 99% of the rest of our games. Luke will be back, Lamar might give it a go, Kwame will be at full strength, Bynum's excessive minutes will decrease, Shammond Williams and Aaron McKie will have a good amount of games under their belt, Turiaf's back will be okay, Cook will prove by then that he can handle big minutes, we'll sign an additional role player (Pippen?), and it's hard for me to believe that Mihm's ankle hasn't healed by now. Maybe he'll be back before playoffs too...We can be the surprise team of the league!

Wouldn't we have to cut somebody to sign Pippen? 2 weeks ago I would've said cut McKie or Williams they're actually getting minutes now.


It's not really a problem, we have an injury exception for Mihm...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 08, 2007, 04:21:48 PM
Next week the team should be in better shape with Luke back, I feel he's been that key role player missing to help the Lakers win...but later on this month the Lakers should be much better with Luke, Lamar, & Ronny back and Kwame closer to being 100%... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 09, 2007, 04:00:03 AM
damn Kobe has alot of fucking pressure on his shoulders right now.ANyone know the status on Odom is he out for the season or is he coming back?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 09, 2007, 04:13:06 AM
^^^^ Lamar shoulder will be tested again and examined in 2 weeks.. then he will decide if he can play with that pain or if a surgery is needed... anyway a surgery will have to happened and regarding the fact the timetable for a return is 4 months, I prefer Lamar to be out for the season , have surgery as soon as possible and be ready for the 07-08 season... even if I still have faith, it's very hard to believe a run in the playoffs is possible, regarding the fact you can't fight against the luck factor..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 09, 2007, 09:35:04 AM
i got a better idea then tanking in this season and waiting for next years

trade kobe to a winning team with an actual chance of winning the nba title before the year 2020
face it the only way the lakers have a shot of bringing back the glory to LA is by lucking up and somehow getting KG  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 09, 2007, 09:37:27 AM
^^^^ said a Heat fan whose team has no history and the only title won is thanks to the refs and Hitler  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 09, 2007, 11:05:57 AM
The only way I would think about trading Kobe would be for Lebron James or Dwight Howard and a couple of #1's, even then I still wouldn't do it, neither would Cleveland or Orlando.

Trading Kobe is not the answer. The answer would be to first, get everyone healthy, and get some defensive help in the back court. If Kwame works on a 15 footer, we can move him to PF, move Lamar back to SF. We can evaluate Mihm's ankle and sign for cheap to be a backup center. Whatever we do, we need to get Kobe some backcourt help. I know I'm not the only one who cringes with horror when Smush and Sasha are in the game at the same time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 09, 2007, 12:00:39 PM
Trading Kobe before 2010 will get you nowhere. To make that trade worth a shit they'd have to get a young top calibre player back and I don't see any team doing that. Although if you go nowhere till 2010 then I'd rather trade Kobe and rebuild, Philly-Style. If they don't make another step forward next year they have to work something out though if they don't want to become the next T-Wolves, having a great player but be out in the 1st round all the time. They are too good to get decent draft picks but from what it looks like now not good enough to beat an elite team in 7 and make it past the 1st round. I don't see them beating the Spurs at all from what things look right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 09, 2007, 01:42:33 PM
LMAO @ trading one of the 10 greatest players of all time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 09, 2007, 01:46:17 PM
^^^^ Yep I don't see the point of talking about this possibilty.. give Kobe some help and rings are coming... Kobe can end up in top 5 of all time without a doubt.. just need some help
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 09, 2007, 04:51:09 PM
 8)

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 09, 2007, 04:51:58 PM
The Lakers need a win to snap their current 4-game losing streak as they roll into Philadelphia to take on the 76ers.  TV Coverage will be tape delayed until 5:30pm on KCAL/9
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2007, 06:28:08 PM
^^^^ Yep I don't see the point of talking about this possibilty.. give Kobe some help and rings are coming... Kobe can end up in top 5 of all time without a doubt.. just need some help


Kobe could end up the greatest...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 09, 2007, 06:32:35 PM
04-05 Season all over again.... :( :'( :boohoo:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 09, 2007, 06:47:53 PM
Yeah we're pretty muched cursed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2007, 07:30:49 PM
04-05 Season all over again.... :( :'( :boohoo:


We WILL make the playoffs...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 09, 2007, 07:53:56 PM
WTF

how the hell do you lose to an allen iverson-less 76er team

EY THE LAKERS COULDNT EVEN MAKE IT IN THE D-LEAGUE RIGHT NOW LOL


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 09, 2007, 08:15:25 PM
Lakers coach Phil Jackson still hasn't ruled out signing Scottie Pippen. "We have to make assessments on what we're going to do," he said. "Our priorities are to get this team righted. I have no doubts as to him fitting in on what we do. The question would be, how many minutes he could play."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2007, 08:18:17 PM
WTF

how the hell do you lose to an allen iverson-less 76er team

EY THE LAKERS COULDNT EVEN MAKE IT IN THE D-LEAGUE RIGHT NOW LOL

Healthy Lakers >>> Healthy Heat


Sixers are .500 since the Iverson trade...Not that bad, the "other" AI is holdin his own.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 09, 2007, 08:35:17 PM
LOL YOU MUST'VE LOST YOUR MIND BOW DOWN AND KISS THE 0'6 NBA DEFENDING CHAMPION RING

lakers playing the mav's on sunday thats an automatic L
dont even show up for the game lol dont even show up

bring in scottie pippen like i said before in one of my earlier posts will be a good addition
gotta find someway to stop the bleeding-
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 09, 2007, 08:50:37 PM
u never know we might beat the mavs and come out with a win,we need to play hard Defence thought and we will get a W.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 09, 2007, 09:12:46 PM
Kobe Insults Smush
says his body can't handle another 7 years and wishes he wasn't the floor general... in other words.. he wishes diaper boy idiot Andrew Bynum got traded for Jason Kidd.. can't blame him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 09, 2007, 10:43:03 PM
Phil Jackson is convinced Scottie Pippen can help the Lakers, but Los Angeles might have to cut someone to make room for him on the roster.

I asked Jackson about Pippen tonight after the Lakers arrived 50 minutes late at the arena in Philadelphia because of traffic, and Jackson disclosed that the Lakers have been in touch with the league office to inquire about the possibility of adding a 16th player, which would allow them to sign Pippen to a 10-day contract.

The problem, however, is that in order to get an additional roster spot, the Lakers need to have four injured players sidelined at the same time for 14 consecutive days. Chris Mihm and Vladimir Radmanovic account for two of those spots, but Lamar Odom won't reach 14 days until a week from Sunday, and Luke Walton is expected back before then.


Another option would be to waive Chris Mihm, who is out for the season after undergoing ankle surgery, and whose contract expires in June.

"We have to make some assessments about what we have to do as a team to move forward, and those are difficult things to do," Jackson said. "So we'll sit down and talk about that when we get back.

"Our priority is to get this team righted and get some winning games again and get back in the playoff hunt."

Jackson spoke to Pippen almost a week ago about the possibility of joining the Lakers if Pippen indeed decides to attempt a comeback at age 41. Pippen did not immediately return a call Friday night.

"I have no doubts about Scottie's ability to fit into what we do because this is similar to what he played for a number of years," Jackson said. "The biggest question is how many minutes could Scottie fulfill, and how many minutes would we need a player to play."

Following a 108-92 loss to the 76ers that extended the Lakers' losing streak to five games, Jackson said he might consider changes to the starting lineup -- sounding more disposed toward subbing Kwame Brown for Andrew Bynum than he was for replacing Smush Parker with Shammond Williams.

"Andrew didn't get anything accomplished out there tonight," Jackson said. "Andrew needs to just get off the front line and get out of that enemy fire for a while."

Bryant, meanwhile, wholeheartedly endorsed the idea of signing Pippen.

"I think Scottie would be absolutely magnificent coming here and helping us out," said Bryant, who has not spoken to Pippen and has no plans to unless and until he signs. "He's really interested in doing it, the team has contacted him, and I'm sure we'll speak. We're good friends."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 10, 2007, 12:12:16 AM
We'll make the playoffs coz Denver and Clippers have tough schedules... I wouldn't mind being 7th to play the Suns...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 10, 2007, 04:07:04 PM
LOL YOU MUST'VE LOST YOUR MIND BOW DOWN AND KISS THE 0'6 NBA DEFENDING CHAMPION RING

lakers playing the mav's on sunday thats an automatic L
dont even show up for the game lol dont even show up

bring in scottie pippen like i said before in one of my earlier posts will be a good addition
gotta find someway to stop the bleeding-


LOL. The Heat suck. They're the worst champions of all time and I'll bet my life they don't repeat. Even if Wade returns in full health, they'll still get bounced, easily. Lakers are only down now because of incredible injuries, we were elite status when at full strength, beating the best teams in the league and even the shitty ones who aspired to be good (like your very own Heat)...Lakers>>>Heat. :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 10, 2007, 04:07:15 PM
Kobe Insults Smush
says his body can't handle another 7 years and wishes he wasn't the floor general... in other words.. he wishes diaper boy idiot Andrew Bynum got traded for Jason Kidd.. can't blame him.



Huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 10, 2007, 04:08:06 PM
We'll make the playoffs coz Denver and Clippers have tough schedules... I wouldn't mind being 7th to play the Suns...


That's what I was been thinking...We're in a repeat of last year, but this time we'll come through 100% with the upset. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 10, 2007, 04:09:15 PM
I think Farmar needs to start  games. If not know, then at least by the beginning of next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 10, 2007, 04:30:57 PM
I think Farmar needs to start  games. If not know, then at least by the beginning of next season.

Farmar who? Oh you mean that guy that used to play for the Lakers earlier in the season? I miss that guy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 10, 2007, 04:46:24 PM
Give me one good reason why Farmar shouldn't start. Next to Kobe who is a better option?

Aaron McKie
Shammond Williams
Maurice Evans
Sasha Vujacic
Smush Parker


Kid's got talent.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 10, 2007, 08:10:37 PM
Kobe Insults Smush
says his body can't handle another 7 years and wishes he wasn't the floor general... in other words.. he wishes diaper boy idiot Andrew Bynum got traded for Jason Kidd.. can't blame him.

^Honestly, is this for real? Kobe's usually more tactful than that...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 11, 2007, 12:44:54 AM
Kobe Insults Smush
says his body can't handle another 7 years and wishes he wasn't the floor general... in other words.. he wishes diaper boy idiot Andrew Bynum got traded for Jason Kidd.. can't blame him.

What Kobe said is that he doesn't think his body can't handle another seven years if he's always the initiator.. he wants a point guard who's able to create and pass the ball... then you can interpretate it like u want ... a shot at Smush , at Mitch or just coz he's lil desperate right now...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 11, 2007, 01:51:11 AM
Kobe Insults Smush
says his body can't handle another 7 years and wishes he wasn't the floor general... in other words.. he wishes diaper boy idiot Andrew Bynum got traded for Jason Kidd.. can't blame him.



Huh?
i got this from a other link some lakers fan post its.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 11, 2007, 12:01:17 PM
LET GO LAKERS WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 11, 2007, 02:04:18 PM
Kobe Insults Smush
says his body can't handle another 7 years and wishes he wasn't the floor general... in other words.. he wishes diaper boy idiot Andrew Bynum got traded for Jason Kidd.. can't blame him.

What Kobe said is that he doesn't think his body can't handle another seven years if he's always the initiator.. he wants a point guard who's able to create and pass the ball... then you can interpretate it like u want ... a shot at Smush , at Mitch or just coz he's lil desperate right now...

Kobe wants to win now. Can you blame him? It's not fair that a player this amazingly good is having his prime years waisted.

In other news...

Despite starting every game last season and all 63 this season, Parker can't shake inconsistencies in defense and shooting. Parker and Williams are free agents after the season, although Williams deferred when asked about a possible starter's role after scoring a season-high 14 points against Philadelphia.

"I'm not here to take over Smush's position and all those types of things," he said. "If they feel like Smush isn't playing up to his level, my job is to get him up to his level so we can compete and get successful. All that other stuff, that's Phil's job."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 11, 2007, 07:23:43 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 11, 2007, 07:57:54 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 11, 2007, 08:31:08 PM
Damn, Lakers got boo'd of the floor!... :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 11, 2007, 08:34:57 PM
36 point loss at home...down to only 2 games above .500...2nd 6-game losing streak

:-\ That was embarrassing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 11, 2007, 08:38:48 PM
What did ya'll expect? We currently have less depth than the LA D-Fenders! Don't trip though, Luke and Lamar are coming back. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 11, 2007, 09:08:14 PM
man wut the fuck is wrong with smush now...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 11, 2007, 09:23:47 PM
man the only good thing that came out of this game tonight was the news of Odom possibly returning as soon as next week. 8)
Lets just hope that when all the pieces come back that everything will become smooth agian in LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 11, 2007, 09:58:43 PM
Damn, Lakers got boo'd of the floor!... :'(
Damn...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 11, 2007, 10:28:12 PM
God that game was horrible.  >:(

Looks like Lamar is going to give it a go this week, from what they were saying after the game. I hope he doesn't make it worse.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 12, 2007, 05:29:39 AM
Regardless this horrible loss and the injuries, I don't think some players have understood what wearing a Lakers jersey means... I don't ask them to beat the best team in the NBA but at least to play decent and know what to do and on what spot they have to be on the floor... the triangle seems to be more than a mystery for them, it's like they discovered it yersterday.. so yep we are very unlucky but these guys ain't step it up at all... they're mentally weak and don't act as pros.. and please don't bring the youth as an argument...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 12, 2007, 03:28:58 PM
Regardless this horrible loss and the injuries, I don't think some players have understood what wearing a Lakers jersey means... I don't ask them to beat the best team in the NBA but at least to play decent and know what to do and on what spot they have to be on the floor... the triangle seems to be more than a mystery for them, it's like they discovered it yersterday.. so yep we are very unlucky but these guys ain't step it up at all... they're mentally weak and don't act as pros.. and please don't bring the youth as an argument...

thank you! exactly what i've been trying to explain to dickhead all season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2007, 03:51:17 PM
Regardless this horrible loss and the injuries, I don't think some players have understood what wearing a Lakers jersey means... I don't ask them to beat the best team in the NBA but at least to play decent and know what to do and on what spot they have to be on the floor... the triangle seems to be more than a mystery for them, it's like they discovered it yersterday.. so yep we are very unlucky but these guys ain't step it up at all... they're mentally weak and don't act as pros.. and please don't bring the youth as an argument...

thank you! exactly what i've been trying to explain to dickhead all season.

So you need people who barely speak English to explain things for you since all you can do is come up with childish remarks? Stop being a loser, there's a difference between being a fan like wcsoldier and proclaiming "I CANT WAIT TO SEE DALLAS WIN IT ALL!" in October. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 12, 2007, 04:25:10 PM
What did ya'll expect? We currently have less depth than the LA D-Fenders! Don't trip though, Luke and Lamar are coming back. 8)
i saw luke at the bench but he did not play i guess he was not ready yet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 12, 2007, 04:26:54 PM
hopefully next week lamar come back thought 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: dredayeverydayy on March 12, 2007, 05:50:39 PM
So do you guys think Chris Mihn will have any impact when he comes back?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2007, 05:58:05 PM
So do you guys think Chris Mihn will have any impact when he comes back?



If he comes back this season, I believe he will have a nice impact right off the bat, especially due to our injury woes...If we re-sign him for next season, he will be an excellent back-up center, possibly the first player off the bench...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 12, 2007, 06:18:05 PM
Regardless this horrible loss and the injuries, I don't think some players have understood what wearing a Lakers jersey means... I don't ask them to beat the best team in the NBA but at least to play decent and know what to do and on what spot they have to be on the floor... the triangle seems to be more than a mystery for them, it's like they discovered it yersterday.. so yep we are very unlucky but these guys ain't step it up at all... they're mentally weak and don't act as pros.. and please don't bring the youth as an argument...

thank you! exactly what i've been trying to explain to dickhead all season.

So you need people who barely speak English to explain things for you since all you can do is come up with childish remarks? Stop being a loser, there's a difference between being a fan like wcsoldier and proclaiming "I CANT WAIT TO SEE DALLAS WIN IT ALL!" in October. :-X

Geez you sure took offense to the word "dickhead". I guess that name is suitable for you; I didn't say anyones name.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2007, 06:36:16 PM
Regardless this horrible loss and the injuries, I don't think some players have understood what wearing a Lakers jersey means... I don't ask them to beat the best team in the NBA but at least to play decent and know what to do and on what spot they have to be on the floor... the triangle seems to be more than a mystery for them, it's like they discovered it yersterday.. so yep we are very unlucky but these guys ain't step it up at all... they're mentally weak and don't act as pros.. and please don't bring the youth as an argument...

thank you! exactly what i've been trying to explain to dickhead all season.

So you need people who barely speak English to explain things for you since all you can do is come up with childish remarks? Stop being a loser, there's a difference between being a fan like wcsoldier and proclaiming "I CANT WAIT TO SEE DALLAS WIN IT ALL!" in October. :-X

Geez you sure took offense to the word "dickhead". I guess that name is suitable for you; I didn't say anyones name.





Notice how I didn't actually comment on why you said what you said (nor who you said it to), but WHAT you actually said... it must really suck to be dumb.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 12, 2007, 06:40:02 PM
LOL

ey didnt i say the lakers shouldn't of even shown up, ey they shouldnt of even tied there shoe laces up shouldve stayed at home with the house shoes slippers lol 4 this one


lol @ the nerds that keep on hitting the diss button all taking it to the heart

lakers vs heat
there's no way to tell whos better at full health since we only play each other 2 times a year we served you guys the first time, and you came back and won the next game in a o.t. thriller and both games none of the teams were at full strength , shaq was out , we didnt have eddie jones (who is ballin right now btw playing alongside shaq) til they play again... so you really cant tell whos the better team unless the lakers can make a run at the championship or in your situation pray yall sneak into the playoffs  :D

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2007, 06:44:15 PM
"SNEAK" into the playoffs? Lakers are a 6th seed right now (2nd in their division)...That's WITH all the losses due to depletion coming these past 2 months! I guarantee you the Lakers would OWN the Heat at full strength...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 12, 2007, 06:45:57 PM
Regardless this horrible loss and the injuries, I don't think some players have understood what wearing a Lakers jersey means... I don't ask them to beat the best team in the NBA but at least to play decent and know what to do and on what spot they have to be on the floor... the triangle seems to be more than a mystery for them, it's like they discovered it yersterday.. so yep we are very unlucky but these guys ain't step it up at all... they're mentally weak and don't act as pros.. and please don't bring the youth as an argument...

thank you! exactly what i've been trying to explain to dickhead all season.

So you need people who barely speak English to explain things for you since all you can do is come up with childish remarks? Stop being a loser, there's a difference between being a fan like wcsoldier and proclaiming "I CANT WAIT TO SEE DALLAS WIN IT ALL!" in October. :-X

Geez you sure took offense to the word "dickhead". I guess that name is suitable for you; I didn't say anyones name.





Notice how I didn't actually comment on why you said what you said (nor who you said it to), but WHAT you actually said... it must really suck to be dumb.

You seem very upset about what I said so obviously what I said got to you. Don't worry, no hard feelings my bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2007, 10:51:49 PM
Regardless this horrible loss and the injuries, I don't think some players have understood what wearing a Lakers jersey means... I don't ask them to beat the best team in the NBA but at least to play decent and know what to do and on what spot they have to be on the floor... the triangle seems to be more than a mystery for them, it's like they discovered it yersterday.. so yep we are very unlucky but these guys ain't step it up at all... they're mentally weak and don't act as pros.. and please don't bring the youth as an argument...

thank you! exactly what i've been trying to explain to dickhead all season.

So you need people who barely speak English to explain things for you since all you can do is come up with childish remarks? Stop being a loser, there's a difference between being a fan like wcsoldier and proclaiming "I CANT WAIT TO SEE DALLAS WIN IT ALL!" in October. :-X

Geez you sure took offense to the word "dickhead". I guess that name is suitable for you; I didn't say anyones name.





Notice how I didn't actually comment on why you said what you said (nor who you said it to), but WHAT you actually said... it must really suck to be dumb.

You seem very upset about what I said so obviously what I said got to you. Don't worry, no hard feelings my bitch.


I guess you can't see the difference between me being upset and me thinking you're a big moron. Sucks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 12, 2007, 10:53:02 PM
i herad on KCAL lamar odom might come back thursdays games with the nuggets.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 13, 2007, 03:01:59 PM
word i just saw on espn that Odom was cleared by doctors and will be coming back in Thursdays game. 8)Expect an ass whoopn for denver.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: dredayeverydayy on March 13, 2007, 05:24:26 PM
What's going on with Kobe? Is his arm movement(to the face) intended for harm or getting the foul call?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 13, 2007, 05:50:03 PM
^It's a natural reaction being completely blown out of proportion by the league, bro...The NBA hates him, people get hit in the face ALL the time without shit being said in this sport. The NBA didn't suspend him for the last "incident" because TNT can't have that. Our game on Thursday @ Denver is on TNT (not only locally televised like the last 2 suspensions), so they conveniently asses him a flagrant foul...See my thread with the Phil Jackson interview.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 13, 2007, 05:53:07 PM
IN OTHER NEWS:


Cook just sprained his ankle in practice and is doubtful for Thursdays game...THE BUG JUST KEEPS BITING. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 13, 2007, 07:18:16 PM
Who the fuck does the ankle taping for this time? Half of our roster has had an ankle sprain this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 13, 2007, 07:49:07 PM
Tuesday March 13th, 2007


 
Luke Walton
Just a day after hearing that forwards Luke Walton and Lamar Odom would return to the lineup for Thursday night’s contest the Lakers sustained another loss as Brian Cook is being listed as doubtful with a moderate sprain of his left ankle according to team spokesman John Black.

According to Walton, Cook’s injury happened at the tail end of a fast break drill after Cook landed awkwardly. “I was going for the rebound and I looked down and he was laying on the ground”, Walton said.

Walton expects to play as much as his legs will let him in the high altitude after suiting up for Sunday’s game but not seeing the floor. “I just wanted to get out there and do all the warm-ups.” Luke didn’t finish practice as trainer Gary Vitti removed him from duty for precautionary reasons, but blamed that on the constant strain that a two hour practice puts on an ankle.

The team’s confidence has been tested through all the injuries but Walton feels the team’s resolve hasn’t wavered. “We know that when we get healthy and we start playing that we can beat any team in the league.”
Listen to all of Luke's post-practice comments

Lamar Odom discusses how the tear of his labrum will affect his overall game and how hard it's been sitting out the last couple games.





Phil Jackson
Head Coach Phil Jackson called the NBA’s extra attention to guard Kobe Bryant a Witch hunt. “It shouldn’t have even been a flagrant one, that’s crazy, it’s a vendetta. They’ve got a witch hunt going on. That’s nuts.” Jackson indicated that the team hasn’t been involved in the sending of any tape to the NBA showing Kobe making the same kind of swinging arm motion in the past.

Jackson indicated that Lamar Odom should be able to play his normal allotment of minutes as his injury hasn’t prevented him from staying in shape. Shooting and moving of his arm will cause him some discomfort and limit his participation.

The same cannot be said for Luke Walton who’s ankle injury hasn’t allowed him to work out on a regular basis.

Jackson also reported that Kwame Brown would be inserted back into the starting lineup and thought there was a good chance that Mo Evans would be able to play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 14, 2007, 11:05:06 AM
Who the fuck does the ankle taping for this time? Half of our roster has had an ankle sprain this season.


We have the best trainer in the league (LOL if you don't know who he is). I don't really think these sprains can be avoided from tape...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 14, 2007, 11:26:47 AM
So do you guys think Chris Mihn will have any impact when he comes back?



If he comes back this season, I believe he will have a nice impact right off the bat, especially due to our injury woes...If we re-sign him for next season, he will be an excellent back-up center, possibly the first player off the bench...

Sounds good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 14, 2007, 02:24:58 PM
Quote
Kwame Brown will replace Andrew Bynum at center in Thursday's starting lineup. Unhappy with Bynum's inconsistency, Jackson had been planning to make the switch for last Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks but decided not to reward Brown after he showed up late for the team's shoot around.

 8)..I like Bynum but he's been playing like Crap for a long time now...A Changed had to be Made.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 14, 2007, 07:41:37 PM
Kwame now > Bynum now. Bynum is currently way too raw.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 14, 2007, 10:52:31 PM
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Kobe Bryant says he can handle just about any kind of criticism. Calling him a dirty player crosses the line.

Bryant reacted angrily to such a concept Wednesday, and expressed gratitude for the support given him by Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson.
"It's insulting," Bryant said before the slumping Lakers flew to Denver for Thursday night's game against the Nuggets. "I don't need to be a dirty player. That's just ridiculous. I'm not a dirty player - never have been, never will be."

The 28-year-old Bryant, one of the NBA's best players for years, said he believes he's played "the right way" throughout his career, which began with the Lakers in 1996 when he went straight from high school to the professional ranks.

Regarding criticism, Bryant said it's fine for people to say, for example, that he shoots too much.

"I don't want the image of being a dirty player," he added.

Bryant spoke to the media for the first time since Jackson accused the NBA of conducting what he called a "witch hunt" against his star player a day earlier.

"He's being supportive, coming to my defense," Bryant said. "It feels good to have somebody in your corner."

Jackson isn't the only one. Teammates Lamar Odom and Luke Walton, who will both return to action Thursday night after being sidelined with injuries, were emphatic in defending Bryant.

"He plays extremely hard. I don't think he plays dirty at all," Odom said. "He plays every game to win it. The game's physical. He gets beat up and beat down."

Regarding Jackson's comments, Odom smiled and said: "That's P.J. I've got to be a little more political with what I say. I don't have a championship. He's got a right to say whatever he wants to say. After a few championships, maybe I can talk crazy a little bit."

Jackson has coached nine championship teams, tying him with former Boston coach Red Auerbach for the most in NBA history.

Walton said Bryant is an aggressive player, but that's it.

"He wants to win at all costs," Walton said. "He's not dirty at all. He's not out there trying to injure people. He hits us with elbows all the time - that's part of basketball."

Since the end of January, Bryant has served two one-game suspensions for hitting players in the face while shooting, and on Monday, the NBA assessed him a flagrant foul 1 penalty for elbowing Philadelphia's Kyle Korver in the jaw during last Friday night's game.

"It shouldn't even have been a flagrant 1," Jackson said Tuesday. "That's crazy. That's a vendetta. They have a witch hunt going on. It's nuts. Guys riding somebody. Everybody does that in this league. It's just becoming a witch hunt now."

Jackson, who was fined $25,000 by the league earlier this season for criticizing officiating, said Wednesday he had no such concerns regarding his latest comments.

"No," he replied emphatically when asked if he expected to be fined again. "That doesn't even enter the equation that that would happen."

Jackson also said Bryant doesn't play dirty.

"Anybody who's going to be aggressive, there's a lot of physical activity," he said. "There's all kinds of activities that go on that are part of the game. I think Kobe plays the game within the bounds.

"These are men playing the games - that's why they call it the NBA - no boys allowed."

The Lakers (33-31) enter Thursday night's game having lost six straight games and 12 of their last 15. No Jackson-coached team has ever lost more than six games in a row.

Odom hasn't played since tearing the labrum in his left shoulder March 2, and Walton has been sidelined since spraining his right ankle Jan. 26.

"It's cool - good enough to play," Odom said. "I can play. It's probably going to be a little sore, there's probably going to be a little pain. I can't sit back and watch anymore. These are games we really need."

There's a good possibility Odom will undergo surgery after the season. He had a similar injury two years ago that required surgery.

"I've got a good pain tolerance - let it all hang out," he said. "After the game, of course, ice, massage."

While Odom was expected to be sidelined quite a bit longer, Walton is returning much later than originally thought. That's how it goes sometimes with sprained ankles.

"It's not about 100 percent, it's about being able to be productive," Walton said. "I think I can do that now."

Jackson said it's possible Odom and Walton will both start against the Nuggets along with Kwame Brown, who missed 27 games with a sprained ankle before returning March 2. Brown will replace 19-year-old Andrew Bynum at center.

Brian Cook, who sprained his left ankle in practice Tuesday, will miss at least three games, team spokesman John Black said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 15, 2007, 08:46:42 PM
Luke Walton for MVP!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 15, 2007, 09:48:36 PM
The Pain..THE MUTHAFUCKIN PAIN   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 15, 2007, 09:55:56 PM
The Pain..THE MUTHAFUCKIN PAIN   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

word  :'( :'( :'(

lakers started off playing very well and then fuckin kleiza gets his fucking career high against us and sinks everything left and rite. fuckin shit its frustrating. nowadays it just seems so easy for opponents to throw the lakers' team d off rhythm.

but in all fairness, lakers really couldnt get a call for shit. kwame musta gotten hacked like five times with no calls being made.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2007, 10:16:28 PM
It's all good, we just need to stay consistant. Play the way we did in the first half. Luke and Odom obviously don't have their game legs under them...That 2nd half was just disgusting. I really hope it doesn't take too many games for everyone to get in sync.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 15, 2007, 10:20:32 PM
we just start it messin up in 3rd qtr,we was playing great to then kleiza jusy start it making all this three point shots..its was few called we should got.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 15, 2007, 10:24:10 PM
7 game losing streak...7th seed in the playoff race... :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 15, 2007, 11:21:41 PM
Fri,
Mar 16  Lakers vs. Portland   
7:30 pm (TV: NBALP, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 16, 2007, 04:32:57 AM
It's alright niggas, 7th seed (Suns) is not worse than 6th seed (Spurs) anyways... Although one should worry about having a .500 season again, after everything started much better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: R-Tistic on March 16, 2007, 07:36:02 AM
Actually, we should still be in 6th. We are like 33-32, Nuggets are like 32-31, so we are barely ahead. Damn though....WTF is really goin on?????
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 16, 2007, 08:58:11 AM
I'm at a lost for words. And if I'm at a lost for words you know there's something wrong.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2007, 12:47:47 PM
Actually, we should still be in 6th. We are like 33-32, Nuggets are like 32-31, so we are barely ahead. Damn though....WTF is really goin on?????

It goes by how many losses you have. Sucks huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 16, 2007, 04:16:08 PM
GO LAKERS 8)

L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 16, 2007, 04:19:46 PM
Smush Parker is a free agent in the off season and chances are hes going to Denver.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 16, 2007, 04:22:26 PM
The Lakers look to get their first win of the season against Portland and to break their 7 game losing streak.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 04:48:31 PM
Smush Parker is a free agent in the off season and chances are hes going to Denver.

 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 05:46:40 PM
Smush Parker is a free agent in the off season and chances are hes going to Denver.

 8) 8) 8)

The Piece of shit is already thinkin about next season, I knew he was all about money, he doesn't give a fuck about the Lakers!  >:(

Quote
Lakers starter Smush Parker is the latest impending free- agent point guard to show interest in the Nuggets. Parker, averaging 11.4 points, said he's "aware of" the Nuggets' need for a point and will look into it but added there are "quite a few teams that'll be looking for a point guard." Rocky Mountain News
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 16, 2007, 06:03:36 PM
i still remember that smush documentary on nbatv where smush was saying "its a dream come true to play for the lakers and this is where i hope to be for the rest of my career"

wow have things changed...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 07:54:13 PM
Blazers on a 11-0 run  >:( .....we better not lose  :'(  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 08:06:50 PM
The Fans @ Staples were Booing the team with 4 minutes left in the 1st quarter (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/cheesy.gif)   :-\

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 10:00:14 PM
KOBE IS GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 10:02:13 PM
kOBE FORCES OVER TIME  :rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2007, 10:03:10 PM
Man Kobe is fuckin....ugh I'm at a lost for words. That guy just never ceases to amaze me. How many 3s did he knock down down the stretch? And that nigga ALMOST made that fullcourt buzzard beater.

Come on Lakers get it done in O.T.!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 10:07:25 PM
Kobe got the scoring tittle tonight  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 10:08:07 PM
Play some fuckin defense,, shit!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 10:10:14 PM
I hate when Smush acts like a Point Guard!!!  >:( >:(  ...Fuckin momentum killer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2007, 10:10:39 PM
Kwame Brown doesn't deserve hands.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 10:13:24 PM
OMG  what a shot by god  :o :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2007, 10:18:54 PM
I think Kobe just got his 2nd highest scoring game of his career  :raisetheroof: :raisetheroof:


Did i mention he got the scoring tittle tonight  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: R-Tistic on March 16, 2007, 10:22:09 PM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!!!

We're back bitches!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2007, 10:22:16 PM
You must be pretty good if you can say 'I just scored 65 points, but that's still 17 shy of a new career high".

Finally I can get some rest at night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 16, 2007, 10:56:03 PM
YES we got us a WIN 8)

G  8) LAKERS

L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2007, 11:01:16 PM
Smush Parker is a free agent in the off season and chances are hes going to Denver.

 8) 8) 8)

The Piece of shit is already thinkin about next season, I knew he was all about money, he doesn't give a fuck about the Lakers!  >:(

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Lakers starter Smush Parker is the latest impending free- agent point guard to show interest in the Nuggets. Parker, averaging 11.4 points, said he's "aware of" the Nuggets' need for a point and will look into it but added there are "quite a few teams that'll be looking for a point guard." Rocky Mountain News

LMAO! I didn't see this earlier. How many teams are in search for a point guard that can't create his own shot, can't create a shot for anyone else, can't dribble without turning the ball over, doesn't play defense, can't make free-throws, and cries like a bitch if he doesn't get all the playing time he wants?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 16, 2007, 11:14:57 PM
Smush Parker is a free agent in the off season and chances are hes going to Denver.

 8) 8) 8)

The Piece of shit is already thinkin about next season, I knew he was all about money, he doesn't give a fuck about the Lakers!  >:(

Quote
Lakers starter Smush Parker is the latest impending free- agent point guard to show interest in the Nuggets. Parker, averaging 11.4 points, said he's "aware of" the Nuggets' need for a point and will look into it but added there are "quite a few teams that'll be looking for a point guard." Rocky Mountain News

LMAO! I didn't see this earlier. How many teams are in search for a point guard that can't create his own shot, can't create a shot for anyone else, can't dribble without turning the ball over, doesn't play defense, can't make free-throws, and cries like a bitch if he doesn't get all the playing time he wants?


You'd be surprised at how much better Smush is than some starting point guards in the league :-X...He was asked about Denver, I don't think there was anything wrong with his answer. The turning point for our season was late in the 4th today...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 16, 2007, 11:16:39 PM
Sun,
Mar 18  Lakers vs. Minnesota   
5:00 pm (TV: ESPN, FSN) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 16, 2007, 11:20:29 PM
i still remember that smush documentary on nbatv where smush was saying "its a dream come true to play for the lakers and this is where i hope to be for the rest of my career"

wow have things changed...


He knows the Lakers wont re-sign him...Unless he turns things around soon. I still think there's a chance though. He has the skill...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2007, 11:24:14 PM
Luke was getting some rest due to back to back games right ? please don't tell me he isn't re-injured.. Kobe showed again why he's without a doubt the best...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on March 16, 2007, 11:26:02 PM
Kwame Brown doesn't deserve hands.

LMAO!!! 

anyways my god Kobe is amaziing
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2007, 12:42:35 AM
Luke was getting some rest due to back to back games right ? please don't tell me he isn't re-injured.. Kobe showed again why he's without a doubt the best...


Luke was never 100%...He should be back for the next game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 17, 2007, 12:43:49 AM
Finally I can get some rest at night.
Amen, brother.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 17, 2007, 12:45:35 AM
I don't think Smush will be back next season. Every team loves a point guard, so Smush will be offered lots of money. I think the Lakers will choose to resign Walton instead.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 17, 2007, 01:08:58 AM
Finally I can get some rest at night.

Kobe Said the same thing after the Game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2007, 01:56:23 AM
I don't think Smush will be back next season. Every team loves a point guard, so Smush will be offered lots of money. I think the Lakers will choose to resign Walton instead.


So who do you want for a point guard? Charlie Bell for the MLE?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 17, 2007, 02:33:05 AM
i think someone who can hit spot-up jumpers and consistently sink open shots would be suitable for a triangle point guard. he'd obviously have to be a good passer as well, but a nash or kidd-type wouldnt be necessary.

even tho i still consider the lakers lucky to have picked up smush outta nowhere, hes too weak fundamentally and isnt reliable at all. although he does get some clutch defensive stops
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 17, 2007, 10:31:53 AM
 
YALL NEED TO BRING BACK SEDALE THREEAT LOL

SMUSH PARKER SUCKS

still no defense
 i gotta give it up props to kobe bryant 1 man squad ass team  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 17, 2007, 12:33:12 PM
Let's all re-live History together  ;D

http://www.lakerfresh.com/2007/03/17/kobe-bryant/video-kobes-23-fg-enroute-to-65-points/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 17, 2007, 12:44:11 PM
I don't think Smush will be back next season. Every team loves a point guard, so Smush will be offered lots of money. I think the Lakers will choose to resign Walton instead.


So who do you want for a point guard? Charlie Bell for the MLE?
Farmar? Anyways, that's for Mitch to figure out. If he could keep Smush, great. But I think it's going to come down to Luke or Smush, and since the Lakers already have their PG of the future they'd probably go with Luke.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 17, 2007, 01:53:56 PM
I don't care how long you practice, nobody can make some of the shots Kobe makes.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=270316013 watch the video :o

On the other side of the coin, some of those are careless shots. When he's not feeling it, the missed shots can hurt the team when he demands the ball so much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 12:34:04 PM
Bryant Nominated?
Yes Bryant is nomiated fo rNBA's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, which is the league's primary honor for charity and community work and is selected by the Pro Basketball Writers Association.

Bryant launched his charitable foundation (The Vivo Foundation) for young people, offering educational and cultural enrichment such as travel to Italy for Hispanic College Fund students and Phase3 (black youth leaders) students. Hosted a Christmas celebration at Disney World for the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Florida. Has granted nearly 125 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, most through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, including follow-up calls, out-of-state travel and personal parties. Financed improvements and partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Los Angeles and St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Previously donated $100,000 for Hurricane Katrina relief and raised money for South Asia tsunami relief. Active in the Lakers' Read to Achieve and Season of Giving activities.

(OC Register.com)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on March 18, 2007, 04:30:24 PM
fuck the lakers!
ahahahahahahhaha
NIK u a dick sucker (no homo) if u reply to this u bitch
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 18, 2007, 04:51:07 PM
fuck the lakers!
ahahahahahahhaha
NIK u a dick sucker (no homo) if u reply to this u bitch
Why you gotta come in here and start hating? We're not bugging anyone. Can't you take your beef with Elior somewhere else?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2007, 05:25:28 PM
I don't mean to jump the gun, but these guys look great right now! If everyone stays healthy I'd say these injuries were a blessing in disguise  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: swangin and bangin on March 18, 2007, 06:24:23 PM
fuck the lakers!
ahahahahahahhaha
NIK u a dick sucker (no homo) if u reply to this u bitch
Why you gotta come in here and start hating? We're not bugging anyone. Can't you take your beef with Elior somewhere else?
sorry i'll take it to the gspot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2007, 06:46:30 PM
I don't wanna jinx him, but...Smush Parker could actually get a triple double tonight if he keeps it up.

17 Points, 7 Rebounds, 8 Assists, 2 Steals

 :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 18, 2007, 06:52:19 PM
Holy shit! That last shot by Kobe was reticules. :o It's unfair sometimes to have Kobe Bryant on your team. :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 18, 2007, 07:07:13 PM
Get rid of Smush! :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2007, 07:35:41 PM
These next 4 games should be easy. The Lakers just gotta go hard and execute.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 18, 2007, 07:43:46 PM
These next 4 games should be easy. The Lakers just gotta go hard and execute.
If they show up which they tend not to do during weaker teams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 08:23:19 PM
L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 08:23:46 PM
One game after scoring 65 points, Kobe Bryant dropped 50 to lead the Lakers to a 109-102 victory over the Timberwolves. It gave Bryant his first back-to-back 50-point games. Smush Parker added 19 points and nine assists
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 08:59:15 PM
Thu,
Mar 22  Lakers @ Memphis 
5:00 pm (TV: KCAL, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 09:05:32 PM
Smush Parkers quote after the game
"I can do what kobe do, but that shot right there impressed me."

HAHA what..was up with smush saying this crazy thing?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 09:13:54 PM
KB24 Quote after the Game

"My daughter is outside waiting for me, and I'm sure she doesn't give a damn about what just happened. She just wants to watch Care Bears," Bryant said with a grin. "I'm just happy we won. We needed to get this one. We just had to win this game and get back on track, just for a morale standpoint. We're at a point now where everybody's a little beat up."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 18, 2007, 09:19:41 PM
Props to the Lakers...can't wait 'til Thursday... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 18, 2007, 09:38:53 PM
Props to the Lakers...can't wait 'til Thursday... 8)
I wish the game was on Tuesday, the Lakers are on a bit of a role. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 10:07:06 PM
yea we need to keep this win coming cause they in a row and they on fire.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 18, 2007, 10:29:49 PM
KB24 Makes History Again!!!!!!
Yahoo.com: Bryant became the first Lakers player with consecutive 50-point games in 44 seasons, following a 65-point game with 50 against Minnesota on Sunday night in Los Angeles' 109-102 victory over the Timberwolves.

Bryant became the first Lakers player with consecutive games of 50 or more points since December 1962, when Elgin Baylor did it in three straight games.

Only two other players have recorded back-to-back 50-point games in the last 10 years. Antawn Jamison did it in December 2000 against Seattle and the Lakers (51-51), and Allen Iverson did it in December 2004 against Milwaukee and Utah (54-51).

It was Bryant's 17th career 50-point game, including Game 6 of the Lakers' first-round playoff series against Phoenix last May.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 18, 2007, 11:46:07 PM
Smush Parkers quote after the game
"I can do what kobe do, but that shot right there impressed me."

HAHA what..was up with smush saying this crazy thing?


He was being sarcastic...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 19, 2007, 01:01:02 PM
Its fucking good to see all 5 starters playing together again after 2 months.Now its time  to take care of business.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 19, 2007, 11:08:29 PM
Bryant followed up a 65-point game on March 16 with a 50-point performance against the Timberwolves on March 18.

NEW YORK, March 19, 2007 – The New Jersey Nets’ Jason Kidd and the Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryanttoday were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 12 through Sunday, March 18.

Kidd, who has recorded double-digit assists in four straight games, averaged 14.5 points, a league-best 12.8 assists, 7.5 rebounds and 2.8 steals in helping lead New Jersey to a 3-1 record. He scored 18 points to go with 12 assists, six rebounds and four steals in a 112-108 win at New Orleans/Oklahoma City on March 13, and scored 23 points and dished out 13 assists in a 101-95 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on March 18.

Bryant averaged an NBA-high 46.7 points in helping guide the Lakers to a 2-1 record. He poured in 65 points along with seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 116-111 overtime win over Portland on March 16, and followed that up with 50 points, six rebounds and three assists in a 109-102 win over Minnesota on March 18. Bryant became the first Laker to score 50 or more points in back-to-back games since Elgin Baylor in 1962.

Here is a closer look at the week for Kidd and Bryant:

Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets
# March 12 at Memphis: Dished out 12 assists to go with eight points and eight rebounds in a 113-102 win over the Grizzlies.
# March 13 at New Orleans/Okla. City: Tallied 18 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and four steals in a 112-108 win over the Hornets.
# March 15 vs. Miami: Missed a triple-double by one point with 14 assists, 10 rebounds and nine points in a 93-86 loss to the Heat.
# March 18 vs. L.A. Clippers: Notched 23 points, 13 assists, six rebounds and six steals in a 101-95 win over the Clippers.

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
# Tallied 25 points, nine assists and five rebounds in 113-86 loss to the Nuggets.
# March 16 vs. Portland: Posted 65 points, seven rebounds and three assists in a 116-11 overtime win over the Trail Blazers.
# March 18 vs. Minnesota: Registered 50 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 109-102 win over the Timberwolves.

Other nominees for Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week were Cleveland’s LeBron James and Drew Gooden, Denver’s Allen Iverson, Houston’s Tracy McGrady and Washington’s Gilbert Arenas.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 20, 2007, 11:35:43 AM
Gail Goodrich breaks down Kobe's 50 point performances and discusses where Kobe's place is among former Laker greats...

VIDEO (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6775011416791408743)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 20, 2007, 04:25:22 PM
I like the way eveyone is playing but im still a bit worried about Kwame he looks fucking lost out there which im a bit worried.Good thing is we still have a few weeks and hopfully Kwame can get his shit together in time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 20, 2007, 04:27:40 PM
hopefully we make 3 in a row 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 20, 2007, 08:01:45 PM
http://www.nba.com/lakers/spanish/07fiestalakers.html

shit u know im going to my festa Lakers, gold rag u know 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 22, 2007, 03:58:13 PM
Bryant Amongst the Scoring Elite
By Dave McMenamin





SECAUCUS, N.J., March 22, 2007 -- Kobe Bryant has a chance to become the greatest scorer the NBA has ever seen.

Let that marinate for a minute.

The G.O.A.T. of the NBA. Top of the totem pole. Best of the bunch.

Bryant has the opportunity to be better than Wilt with his 50-point single-season average. More accomplished than Kareem and his 38,387 total points. Even more prolific than MJ who dropped 63 points in the playoffs and caused another guy who wasn’t too shabby at scoring himself, Larry Bird, to say it was like playing against James Naismith, er, God, disguised as Michael Jordan.

He entered the league having not one measly collegiate point and could exit with more scoring feats than any player to ever lace them up.

How did it happen? How did a player who scored zero points in his NBA debut and who took 16 games as a pro to reach 80 career points end up scoring 81 in a single game?

How did a skinny guard out of a suburban Philadelphia high school that took 90 games to reach the 30-point plateau, end up scoring 30 points in a single quarter (just short of George Gervin’s record 33) against the Jazz this season?

From 7.6 points per game as a rookie, 15.4 as a sophomore, 19.9 in his third year, to a run of eight straight seasons of 22.5 per or more, Kobe has morphed into the most potent scorer in the league today.

It’s been a long time coming.

From No. 8 to No. 24. From adidas to Nike. From shorn head to mini 'fro back to shorn again.

Kobe has been getting buckets.

With two straight 50-point games heading into tonight’s matchup with Memphis, Bryant can become the first player since MJ in April of 1987 to go. The 115 points that the 6-6, 220-pound Bryant has scored over his last two games has propelled him past Carmelo Anthony for the league lead in scoring, but this spurt is hardly his first dominant stretch as a net filler.

In the season, while Shaquille O’Neal struggled with injury, Bryant scored 40 or more in nine straight games in February. Only two other players in the history of the league have had comparable 40-point streaks – Jordan with nine in 1986, and Chamberlain with two streaks of 14 in the season and as well as a run of 10 in ’62-63.

You could call all of last season an extended “spurt” as Mamba averaged 35.4 points (the eight highest scoring average of all time) as he dropped 27 40-plus point games, six 50-plus point games and had he been a composer his 62 points in three quarters would have been his Ride of the Valkyries and the 81-pointer was so beyond the realm of imagination, consider it his Sprach Zarathustra (the theme to 2001: A Space Odyssey).

Bryant has scored 1,860 points this season, giving him 18,726 for his career. He started the season ranked 67th on the all-time list and has leapfrogged to 42nd, passing the likes of Dr. J, Rick Barry, Magic Johnson and Isiah Thomas in the process.

If he hits for his season average (30.0 ppg) over the last 14 games this year, he’ll catch Chet Walker, Scottie Pippen (barring a comeback), Dale Ellis and Reggie Theus as well.

If Bryant can hold off Anthony for the scoring title, it will be his second straight, joining him with George Mikan, Neil Johnston, Chamberlain, Abdul-Jabbar, Bob McAdoo, Gervin, Jordan, Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady as the only back-to-back scoring champs.

It’s about more than numbers though. The ultimate scorer is the guy who you want to have the ball in the last possession of the game.

The ultimate scorer is the guy that the other team doesn’t want to have the ball. The ultimate scorer is respected by his peers. Ask around the league, “Who is the hardest player to guard?” The answer is inevitably:

“Oh, you mean, besides Kobe?”

The ultimate scorer is the player who can elude a trap, split a double team, handle help-side defense and still get his shot off.

He is versatile, able to pull up for the three (Kobe is tied with Donyell Marshall for the record of 12 threes in a game) or take it to the tin and finish. Oh, and if he’s fouled he better be able to nail those freebies (career .837 shooter from the stripe).

He may never catch Kareem for the all-time lead, but it’s possible. Unlikely, but possible. All he has to do is hit his career average of 24.4 points per game over 70 games for the next 12 seasons to retire a few months shy of his 41st birthday with 39,000-plus in 2019.

He probably won’t retire in the top three in career-scoring average (Jordan – 30.12 ppg, Chamberlain 30.07 ppg, Iverson 28.0 ppg), but if you don’t count his first three seasons in the league – consider it his quasi college adjustment period – then his career average jumps to 28.1 ppg.

Wilt’s 100 points scored in Hershey, Pa. on March 2, 1962 might never be eclipsed, but then again, probably neither will Kobe’s 81 against Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006.

Couple that 81 with his 65 against Portland this season and checking out of the Dallas game up 62-61 on the Mavs last year, and Bryant becomes one of only four players with multiple 60-point games (Wilt – 32, Michael – four, Elgin Baylor – three).

Pile up the evidence - the three seasons with 30-point averages, the 16 career 50-point games, the thousands upon thousands of points.

The title of ultimate scorer might not ever rest upon one sole individual, but Kobe Bryant has assured that his name will be in the conversation.

http://www.nba.com/features/kobe_ultimatescorer_070322.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 22, 2007, 04:27:25 PM
I want a blowout tonight... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 22, 2007, 04:41:14 PM
fuck a blow out i just want a win. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 22, 2007, 06:21:36 PM
we are going to get a win and 2morrow 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 22, 2007, 07:43:35 PM
damn i couldnt ask for anything more after tonights game.Congrats Kobe on the 60pts and 3rd game in a row with at least 50pts only other players to do that are Wilt,Jordan and Baylor.Kobe is just fucking amazing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 22, 2007, 07:47:46 PM
kobe with YET ANOTHER 60 point game.

even tho lakers only won by 2, this is the lakers i love to see. odom couldnt get surgery and was forced to play thru injury yet is still settin a good example for the rest of team. shammond hit some pretty big shots. and kwame has got to be one of the clutchest big man defenders in the league. i squirmed wen he got some clumsy turnovers but then he more than makes up for it with like... 5 consecutive defensive stops.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 22, 2007, 07:49:21 PM
once again we doing a big 8)

L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 22, 2007, 07:59:21 PM
3 in a row baby!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 22, 2007, 08:35:15 PM
What more can we say about number 24?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 22, 2007, 09:19:26 PM
Kobe Bryant scored 60 to lead the Lakers past the Grizzlies, 121-119, on Thursday. Bryant became the first NBA player to top the 50-point plateau in three straight games since Michael Jordan did so 20 years ago.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 22, 2007, 09:20:11 PM
What more can we say about number 24?

That he better not get suspended, or else.  :baseballbat:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 22, 2007, 09:21:11 PM
And Denver lost, so we're back in 6th. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 22, 2007, 09:45:25 PM
from what i heard james worthy say that kobe is not going to get suspended..so i hope not

L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 22, 2007, 11:14:59 PM
We got the Hornets tomorrow. The Lakers better not get swept by this fuckin team.

Prediction: Odom's takeover  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 22, 2007, 11:22:59 PM
And Denver lost, so we're back in 6th. 8)
Barring a catastrophic break down by the Rockets (and the Lakers) it looks like the Lakers will be playing the Spurs. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 23, 2007, 01:03:36 AM
i think the Laker have a shot at catching with Utah.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 23, 2007, 02:44:56 AM
Props to Lamar, Kwame & Luke for Playing though Pain just like their leader!  ;D  8)

3 more wins and the Lakers could get their longest winning streak in 3 years. It's Going to be tough tonight in NO's, I think they could Win.........IF KOBE SCORES 50 POINTS  :D

That shit'll be tight if kobe has a 50 point game for the 4th straight game  :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 23, 2007, 10:13:39 AM
And Denver lost, so we're back in 6th. 8)
Barring a catastrophic break down by the Rockets (and the Lakers) it looks like the Lakers will be playing the Spurs. :-\

I'm not worried bout the Spurs, we've played good against them this year. Plus we always play them well in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 23, 2007, 10:17:50 AM
I'm loving the way we're playing. We're starting to look like we did in the beginning of the season.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 23, 2007, 10:22:13 AM
^^^^ still barely play Defense.. we have to improve in this sector if we want to make a run in the playoffs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 23, 2007, 10:27:17 AM
^ Yeah, I believe we will improve. As soon as everyone is healthy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 23, 2007, 10:58:28 AM
I hope so... if we want to stay with SAS, we'll have to contain Parker and Ginobili on their drive and prevent them to go to the hoop too easily.. I still think it would be better to play the Suns
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 23, 2007, 12:31:30 PM
I hope so... if we want to stay with SAS, we'll have to contain Parker and Ginobili on their drive and prevent them to go to the hoop too easily.. I still think it would be better to play the Suns

The Lakers owned the Spurs in all 3 games (even tho we lost the last game). I'd rather play them. If the Lakers play the way they did in the first game where Odom was out there lookin like Magic Johnson - we could beat the Spurs. The Suns are possible, but I'd rather play them later.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 23, 2007, 01:18:06 PM
I hope so... if we want to stay with SAS, we'll have to contain Parker and Ginobili on their drive and prevent them to go to the hoop too easily.. I still think it would be better to play the Suns

The Lakers owned the Spurs in all 3 games (even tho we lost the last game). I'd rather play them. If the Lakers play the way they did in the first game where Odom was out there lookin like Magic Johnson - we could beat the Spurs. The Suns are possible, but I'd rather play them later.

Yup
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 23, 2007, 01:22:11 PM
I hope so... if we want to stay with SAS, we'll have to contain Parker and Ginobili on their drive and prevent them to go to the hoop too easily.. I still think it would be better to play the Suns

The Lakers owned the Spurs in all 3 games (even tho we lost the last game). I'd rather play them. If the Lakers play the way they did in the first game where Odom was out there lookin like Magic Johnson - we could beat the Spurs. The Suns are possible, but I'd rather play them later.
I tend to agree with that but the playoffs are different than the regular season.. SAS got a lot of Xperience.. but I agree with u let's beat the Spurs then the Suns  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 23, 2007, 06:32:04 PM
Props to Lamar, Kwame

VVV

Quote from: Quik Is The Name when players were injured
Get rid of Lamar, Kwame

:puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 23, 2007, 06:32:56 PM
I much rather face the Suns than the Spurs in the PLAYOFFS...If you say otherwise, you're nuts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 23, 2007, 06:33:29 PM
Kobe's going for another big game. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 23, 2007, 07:30:38 PM
4 straight games with Kobe scoring 50+...4 game winning streak...Lamar and Luke working themselves back into shape and looking great doing it... ;D

ahh what a turn around. good to see the Lakers taking care of business against the sub .500 teams
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 23, 2007, 07:32:15 PM
^ fuck yes!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 23, 2007, 07:53:39 PM
fucking Kobe is amazing!!!!Im still worried about Kwame he looks hella lazy out there.Odom and Luke played good tonight though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 23, 2007, 08:16:29 PM
What did I tell you hopeless muufuckaz? 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 23, 2007, 08:28:22 PM
Kobe Bryant dropped 50 points on Friday to lead the Lakers to a 111-105 win over the Hornets. With his latest performance, Bryant joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to reach the 50-point plateau in four consecutive games.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 24, 2007, 12:36:01 AM
Tonights Game Kobes High Five to a Kid

You may notice on the highlights of Friday night's game (against the Hornets) how Bryant high-fived a young boy midway through the third a quarter after hitting a sick 3-pointer from the left side with a defender draped all over him.

I asked Kobe: Why the high-five?

"It was a little kid, and he had said 'What's up,' and I said 'What's up back.' And I told him: 'Watch this 3. I've got a 3 for you.' "
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 24, 2007, 01:31:13 AM
I can drop everyone off my fantasy team except Kobe and still win the points category  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 24, 2007, 01:32:36 AM
We should be able to win the next two games easily.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 24, 2007, 01:37:41 AM
Kobe's season averages...

30.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.4 spg

I need Kobe to keep his assists up. These last few games he's been a scoring machine (which I'm fine with) but I don't want him to finish the season with under 5 assist per game. His rebounding has been great, he's close to 6.

My prediction for the end of the regular season

31 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 1 spg.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 24, 2007, 01:40:47 AM
i got my fiesta lakers tix for convention center 8)

L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 24, 2007, 01:45:48 AM
Kobe's season averages...

30.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.4 spg

I need Kobe to keep his assists up. These last few games he's been a scoring machine (which I'm fine with) but I don't want him to finish the season with under 5 assist per game. His rebounding has been great, he's close to 6.

My prediction for the end of the regular season

31 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 1 spg.


Why do you care so much about his individual stats?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 24, 2007, 01:50:42 AM
Sun,
Mar 25  Lakers vs. Golden State   
6:30 pm (TV: FSN, NBALP) (Radio: KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 24, 2007, 01:57:05 AM
^^This one's gunna be slightly tougher.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 24, 2007, 02:21:21 AM
Kobe's season averages...

30.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.4 spg

I need Kobe to keep his assists up. These last few games he's been a scoring machine (which I'm fine with) but I don't want him to finish the season with under 5 assist per game. His rebounding has been great, he's close to 6.

My prediction for the end of the regular season

31 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 1 spg.


Why do you care so much about his individual stats?

judging by the structure of his post, im pretty sure hes talkin bout a fantasy league lol..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 24, 2007, 02:25:51 AM
Kobe's season averages...

30.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.4 spg

I need Kobe to keep his assists up. These last few games he's been a scoring machine (which I'm fine with) but I don't want him to finish the season with under 5 assist per game. His rebounding has been great, he's close to 6.

My prediction for the end of the regular season

31 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 1 spg.


Why do you care so much about his individual stats?

judging by the structure of his post, im pretty sure hes talkin bout a fantasy league lol..


Yea, that makes sense...Cuz individual stats don't mean shit unless you're playing fantasy leagues. If you're really a fan of a team though, FUCK the averages, just hope they get the win!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 24, 2007, 05:08:23 AM
well i think its pretty unfair to suggest he aint a real fan juss for carin about his fantasy team lol.

and not that this directly relates to the topic at hand, but i've always found it kinda frustrating wen there are discussions about improving team defense or possible trades or injury updates or wutever, and yet the only responses to be heard are ones stating how godly kobe is and how we should get rid of odom/the rest of the team just for not being as good as kobe.

so many of the local "laker fans" i kno are more like kobe bandwagoners than actual laker fans. altho kobe is sick as fuck so in some ways its understandable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 24, 2007, 11:23:19 AM
well i think its pretty unfair to suggest he aint a real fan juss for carin about his fantasy team lol.

and not that this directly relates to the topic at hand, but i've always found it kinda frustrating wen there are discussions about improving team defense or possible trades or injury updates or wutever, and yet the only responses to be heard are ones stating how godly kobe is and how we should get rid of odom/the rest of the team just for not being as good as kobe.

so many of the local "laker fans" i kno are more like kobe bandwagoners than actual laker fans. altho kobe is sick as fuck so in some ways its understandable.


That's not what I'm saying. The fact that Kobe is on his fantasy team cleared it up for me...I'm saying that if someone cares about how much Kobe scores more than how the Lakers perform, then he's more of a Kobe fan than a Laker fan to begin with. That's just stating the obvious though...


I agree 100% with your comments on the fake Laker fans...That's why I show so much concern with some of the fans on this board...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sparegeez on March 24, 2007, 01:39:08 PM
(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2007/0323/pg2_kobecartoon.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 24, 2007, 03:27:59 PM
^^Yup. Kobe is THAT amazing. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 25, 2007, 12:14:00 AM

and not that this directly relates to the topic at hand, but i've always found it kinda frustrating wen there are discussions about improving team defense or possible trades or injury updates or wutever, and yet the only responses to be heard are ones stating how godly kobe is and how we should get rid of odom/the rest of the team just for not being as good as kobe.

so many of the local "laker fans" i kno are more like kobe bandwagoners than actual laker fans. altho kobe is sick as fuck so in some ways its understandable.

I agree 100%, that shit pisses me off. The "Kobe is God and everyone else on the Lakers suck" fans piss me like you wouldn't believe. During the 90's they were rooting for the Bulls. I hate bandwagon fans.

I'm a Laker fan which means I support the Lakers.

Anyways, anyone notice that the Lakers have begun to actually guard the pick and roll? I was almost as impressed with that as I was with Kobe's incredible scoring binge. Now if we can only get back on defense. Our transition defense is still poor. Poor transition D is the reason why we're giving up so many points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 25, 2007, 01:00:20 AM
Get rid of Smush! :-X

LOL...Smush could rape your bitch ass Mom & Girlfriend and you'll still be sucking his dick...LOL @ this Jewfag Dickriding a piece of shit that disrespected our coaches and is inconsistent and hurts the team...LAkers fan? I don't think so, more like a smush Groupie  :love:

Smush's #'s in March
(http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/7397/j45ujmn2.png)

Props to Lamar, Kwame

VVV

Quote from: Quik Is The Name when players were injured
Get rid of Lamar, Kwame

:puke:

I gave LAMAR Props for coming back and playing through pain...he could of called it a season like he did 3 years ago but he didn't...He still has alot to prove on the Court to us REAL Lakers fans that don't think he could help us win championships..he doesn't have to prove shit to you b/c you're a dickriding Faggot...You could care less about the team...Like I've said before you're not a real Laker fan, just a fag that loves men that wear Purple and yellow close....and you also jump on the clippers bandwagon when the Lakers lost in the Playoffs..Fake ass Laker fan :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 25, 2007, 01:01:52 AM
2 more wins and we get our longest winning streak in 3 years....Hopefully the LAkers could keep this up...

And hopefully kobe keeps his 50 point streak going  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 25, 2007, 01:46:12 AM
and you also jump on the clippers bandwagon when the Lakers lost in the Playoffs..Fake ass Laker fan :puke:

unless he hated the clippers before the playoffs, its not necessarily bandwagoning just to root for them. many laker fans who are residents of los angeles happen to be fans of both teams, includin jack nicholson. this isnt ucla/usc or yankees/mets, clippers have always been the "younger brother" of the lakers cuz they were never big enough to compete with them, so some of us were just happy to see the aimless underdogs of la grow into play-off contenders
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 25, 2007, 01:57:49 AM
Kobe's season averages...

30.8 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.4 spg

I need Kobe to keep his assists up. These last few games he's been a scoring machine (which I'm fine with) but I don't want him to finish the season with under 5 assist per game. His rebounding has been great, he's close to 6.

My prediction for the end of the regular season

31 ppg, 6 rpg, 5 apg, 1 spg.


Why do you care so much about his individual stats?

judging by the structure of his post, im pretty sure hes talkin bout a fantasy league lol..


Yea, that makes sense...Cuz individual stats don't mean shit unless you're playing fantasy leagues. If you're really a fan of a team though, FUCK the averages, just hope they get the win!

In this case, I was asking because he's on my fantasy team. But I do care about his individual stats. Although winning is obviously all that matters in the end, Kobe is my favorite players, so I love seeing him put up big all around numbers. Him getting 6+ assists a game is what had the critics silenced earlier in this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 25, 2007, 11:00:11 AM
and you also jump on the clippers bandwagon when the Lakers lost in the Playoffs..Fake ass Laker fan :puke:

unless he hated the clippers before the playoffs, its not necessarily bandwagoning just to root for them. many laker fans who are residents of los angeles happen to be fans of both teams, includin jack nicholson. this isnt ucla/usc or yankees/mets, clippers have always been the "younger brother" of the lakers cuz they were never big enough to compete with them, so some of us were just happy to see the aimless underdogs of la grow into play-off contenders

LOL, don't taken him serious...I was never a Clipper fan, though I liked their team and wanted them to beat the Suns last year. Dude is pretty much just bitter that I keep exposing him as a fake Laker fan, so he comes back with some dumb shit...


God knows, Smush is far from my favorite player...But he can be a nice asset when he's playing to his standards. And for his current price, there's absolutely no rational reason to "get rid" of him...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 25, 2007, 01:00:29 PM
and you also jump on the clippers bandwagon when the Lakers lost in the Playoffs..Fake ass Laker fan :puke:

unless he hated the clippers before the playoffs, its not necessarily bandwagoning just to root for them. many laker fans who are residents of los angeles happen to be fans of both teams, includin jack nicholson. this isnt ucla/usc or yankees/mets, clippers have always been the "younger brother" of the lakers cuz they were never big enough to compete with them, so some of us were just happy to see the aimless underdogs of la grow into play-off contenders

I hear you. I'm not a Clipper fan but I don't hate them and I don't think it's in any basketball fan's interest for their to be a shitty Clippers franchise. When the Clippers are playing good basketball, like last season and when Ron Harper and Danny Manning were on the Clippers in the early 90's, it made things more interesting. I remember getting a couple of free tickets back in those days and I went, why the fuck not.

I reserve my hate for the Queens and the Spurs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 25, 2007, 05:32:52 PM
anyone realize how special this shit Kobe is doing i dont know if we will ever see this shit in our lifetime again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 25, 2007, 06:16:53 PM
anyone realize how special this shit Kobe is doing i dont know if we will ever see this shit in our lifetime again.

Yepp. Maybe in another 40 years...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 25, 2007, 06:47:17 PM
LOL Kobe going for 100 pts  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :raisetheroof: :rock: :raisetheroof: :banana_rock: :banana_rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 25, 2007, 09:13:23 PM
5 in a row!

I was nervous there for a second. Great comeback. Turiaf for president in 08!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 25, 2007, 10:07:18 PM
We got the win, that's all that matters.

Those turnovers were pissing me off. We need to clean that up or else it will be a short playoffs. Phil needs to run some transtition defense drills too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 25, 2007, 10:26:06 PM
The lack of Defense is worrying me a LOT
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 25, 2007, 10:31:14 PM
yeah the defense is non-existant and that really worries me because if we struggle that bad I dont like our playoff chances.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 25, 2007, 11:06:10 PM
just got home from the staples center shit was cool i was at the staples center and this guys thought i was jordan farmer he thought its was me for a couple second lol..and i went to LAKERS FIESTA i saw Kobe bryant,Luke Walton,Ronny Turiaf,Sasha Vujacic and Jordan Farmar man that was cool cause that was my first time seen them in person up closed but yeah its was fun alot of Gold And Purple 8)

they better watch me play when i be doing big thing in the NBA 8)

L'UP 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: R-Tistic on March 26, 2007, 01:43:10 AM
and you also jump on the clippers bandwagon when the Lakers lost in the Playoffs..Fake ass Laker fan :puke:

unless he hated the clippers before the playoffs, its not necessarily bandwagoning just to root for them. many laker fans who are residents of los angeles happen to be fans of both teams, includin jack nicholson. this isnt ucla/usc or yankees/mets, clippers have always been the "younger brother" of the lakers cuz they were never big enough to compete with them, so some of us were just happy to see the aimless underdogs of la grow into play-off contenders

I hear you. I'm not a Clipper fan but I don't hate them and I don't think it's in any basketball fan's interest for their to be a shitty Clippers franchise. When the Clippers are playing good basketball, like last season and when Ron Harper and Danny Manning were on the Clippers in the early 90's, it made things more interesting. I remember getting a couple of free tickets back in those days and I went, why the fuck not.

I reserve my hate for the Queens and the Spurs.

Yeah for real....the Clippers are our "other" favorite team, until they start doin as good as us, then it's like "hoold up...."

They are basically like the little private school that your cousin goes to....you always root for them because ya cousin plays for em, and because they usually aren't anywhere near as good as your school....but if they ended up gettin some good recruits, and had a chance to beat your school, you'd have to turn against em...at least for a game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 26, 2007, 09:29:10 AM
^^LOL. Nice analogy.

Lakers are such a versatile team though. We can play a team like the Spurs and look like defensive masterminds, or we can play a team like the Warriors, and beat them with offense only...It's not that we don't have a defense, it's that it's used inconsistently... we don't always focus our complete efforts on both ends. When playoffs come, that should go out the window...Every game, EVERY possession counts. I like our chances. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 26, 2007, 10:37:17 AM
^^^^ Athletic wise , we have a huge advantage against the Spurs... if we play focus , take care of the ball and play decent D , we can do it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 26, 2007, 12:36:38 PM
Baby G, you made the dumbest post in this thread:

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=39372&start=0

...and no one knew what the hell you were trying to say.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 26, 2007, 03:06:20 PM
^ lol i was calling the jersey ignorant. no clue why i said that but it just seemed right at the time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 26, 2007, 08:24:23 PM
Next Game
Tuesday, Mar. 27, 7:30pm 
vs. Grizzlies 
TV: FSN, NBALP, RSNW 
Radio : KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 27, 2007, 10:16:51 AM
Next Game
Tuesday, Mar. 27, 7:30pm 
vs. Grizzlies 
TV: FSN, NBALP, RSNW 
Radio : KLAC-AM 570/KWKW-AM 1330
 

^Can't wait... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 27, 2007, 12:15:10 PM
6 in a row anyone?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 27, 2007, 12:24:44 PM
6 in a row anyone?

I second that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 27, 2007, 12:31:14 PM
 :o

Injury report: Vladimir Radmanovic shot around for the first time since separating his right shoulder while snowboarding in Utah over the All-Star break. He was limited to shooting a series of short bank shots before climbing onto a treadmill.

Jackson said he hoped Radmanovic could return the week after next, although he described it a "technical injury to a guy who's a 3-point shooter." One benefit of the time off for Radmanovic is that a finger injury on his right hand has healed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2007, 01:14:36 PM
:o

Injury report: Vladimir Radmanovic shot around for the first time since separating his right shoulder while snowboarding in Utah over the All-Star break. He was limited to shooting a series of short bank shots before climbing onto a treadmill.

Jackson said he hoped Radmanovic could return the week after next, although he described it a "technical injury to a guy who's a 3-point shooter." One benefit of the time off for Radmanovic is that a finger injury on his right hand has healed.


Yup...He should be back just in time for the playoffs. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 27, 2007, 03:04:57 PM
The Lakers look to push their winning streak to a season high 6 games tonight as they welcome in the Memphis Grizzlies to STAPLES Center. Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in their last meeting.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2007, 09:20:39 PM
Kobe should beat the shit outta the Refs  >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2007, 09:42:40 PM
WOW....Lamar...1 point  8)

He still has alot to prove on the Court to us REAL Lakers fans that don't think he could help us win championships
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2007, 09:50:14 PM
KObe , please make the game winning shot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 27, 2007, 09:56:44 PM
Damn I thought Kobe was gonna do it again. Gasol got him tho   :(

How the fuck did we lose to the Grizzlies...without Mike Mile, Damon Stoudemire, and Chucky Atkins?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 27, 2007, 10:03:40 PM
^ You jinxed us, that's how. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 27, 2007, 10:06:36 PM
^ you co-jinxed us...Jinxy Jr.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 27, 2007, 10:07:06 PM
NBA teams don't know how to play against (weak) zone Defense, that's the main reason of the loss..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 27, 2007, 10:17:14 PM
damn man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2007, 10:56:26 PM
Disgusting loss...Worst of the season. Lakers better come back with a vengeance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 27, 2007, 10:58:08 PM
damn, kobe got outscored by a d-league player

odom with an impressive 16 rebounds and 11 assists...... and 3 points. i dont kno y sasha vujacic was taking more shots than him, but i dont like that he did.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 27, 2007, 11:23:10 PM
fuck i hate these types of losses for the lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 28, 2007, 05:35:24 AM
It suck's but we gotta take the good with the bad bro's..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 28, 2007, 06:01:38 AM
Kobe reminded me of that Utah game aaages ago  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 28, 2007, 02:23:01 PM
Wtf I got banned from lakersground.net ?

Now I gotta go slap some people around
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 28, 2007, 02:24:21 PM
^ LOL...why did you get banned?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 28, 2007, 02:40:07 PM
Wtf I got banned from lakersground.net ?

Now I gotta go slap some people around


LMAO. I got banned there a year ago...A bunch of stuck up dickheads. Were you banned for that "ignorant" comment? :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 28, 2007, 03:11:59 PM
Wtf I got banned from lakersground.net ?

Now I gotta go slap some people around


LMAO. I got banned there a year ago...A bunch of stuck up dickheads. Were you banned for that "ignorant" comment? :laugh:

I don't think so. I posted on there like 2 more times after that. I commented on how well Smush played last night. Then I tried to go on there now and it says I'm banned.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 28, 2007, 03:57:59 PM
Wtf I got banned from lakersground.net ?

Now I gotta go slap some people around


LMAO. I got banned there a year ago...A bunch of stuck up dickheads. Were you banned for that "ignorant" comment? :laugh:

I don't think so. I posted on there like 2 more times after that. I commented on how well Smush played last night. Then I tried to go on there now and it says I'm banned.


Well, there would have to be a reason...Did you say something that would piss them off? Or did you show one of the mods up? I got banned by "PopCornMachine" last year because he argued with me that Jordan Farmar was not half Israeli or something. Piece of shit couldn't stand being wrong, so he banned me. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 28, 2007, 04:04:17 PM
^LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 28, 2007, 04:07:31 PM
Wtf I got banned from lakersground.net ?

Now I gotta go slap some people around


LMAO. I got banned there a year ago...A bunch of stuck up dickheads. Were you banned for that "ignorant" comment? :laugh:

I don't think so. I posted on there like 2 more times after that. I commented on how well Smush played last night. Then I tried to go on there now and it says I'm banned.


Well, there would have to be a reason...Did you say something that would piss them off? Or did you show one of the mods up? I got banned by "PopCornMachine" last year because he argued with me that Jordan Farmar was not half Israeli or something. Piece of shit couldn't stand being wrong, so he banned me. :grumpy:

The last thing I remember posting was that the Lakers played worse defense than the Warriors. Unless thats it - I don't know.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 28, 2007, 04:24:37 PM
I read that froum before, never signed up because they seemed like a bunch of dick heads.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 28, 2007, 04:47:56 PM
I read that froum before, never signed up because they seemed like a bunch of dick heads.


There's a lot of cool insight, but yea, too many dickheads...I still read, but don't post.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 28, 2007, 11:01:36 PM
^^^^ Lakers had not timeout left... Smush had a decent look, thing is I wish he took the time to make another move instead of rushing his shot.. players have to be aware that the opposite team will prevent Kobe to have the ball on the inbound pass so they have to adapt.. imo we must work on it in the future coz most of the last possessions during the latest 3 years have been mostly terrible when it comes to execution...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 29, 2007, 12:23:27 AM
Like I said on the Lakers forum, Smush just did what he was supposed to do. Kobe got double on the baseline, Smush broke free, got a good look at it, but it just didn't go in. He was hot last night so why not let him take it?

The Lakers lost because of that fuckin awful defense. They let Pau Gasol, Rudy Gay, Hakim Warrick, and a bunch of nobodies run all over em.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2007, 12:40:08 AM
Lakers and Playoffs
March 28th, 2007

well.. we go on a great 5 game winning streak.. and lose to the worse team in the NBA not just the worse.. team in the NBA but they don't have some of there better players Mike Miller being one.. Damon being the other.. not just that.. to add insult to injury.. you have time on the clock.. and Smush Parker taking a three as Kobes trying to get to the baseline I can go on and add insult to injury but I wont


bottom line is.. I don't give a damn if Kobe made 4 shots and missed the rest.. he lives for situation like these.. the ball should be in his hands No one else No excuses. hes not Open u call TIME OUT you don't have any time outs Move your asses and give Kobe the ball. I mean.. are we gonna see this in the playoffs? Lakers against Spurs close tight game with seconds left and Smush Parker shooting a three and hitting rim ? 



Who wrote this? Where'd you get it from?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 29, 2007, 12:44:56 AM
^^^^ They lost because of awful offense imo... jacking 3s instead of attacking this weak zone... D wasn't that strong but more decent than in the latest games..  that was for Gboogy comment
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 29, 2007, 12:47:12 AM
The game against the Grizzlies is the perfect example of why the Lakers are going to travel to San Antonio for the first round of the playoffs instead of playing the Jazz at Staples. Losing to these weak teams is messing up the seeding for the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2007, 12:55:04 AM
The game against the Grizzlies is the perfect example of why the Lakers are going to travel to San Antonio for the first round of the playoffs instead of playing the Jazz at Staples. Losing to these weak teams is messing up the seeding for the Lakers.


Well, we're gunna have to play 'em one way or another, so...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 29, 2007, 01:22:16 AM
When we got rid of Rudy i thought the 3's were going to stop. I think we got a franchise record for 3 point attempts in a game earlier in the season.

And the spurs are starting to play great....18-2 in thir last 20 games. :o .....It's going to a tough match up in the 1st round....

I'm more scared of what smush is going to do to the Lakers then the spurs  :-\ :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 29, 2007, 01:27:01 AM

odom with an impressive 16 rebounds and 11 assists......

I was surprise he had that many assist...it looked like one of those games he wasn't in to...shit, the whole team looked like they weren't in to the game  :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2007, 10:11:25 AM
shit, the whole team looked like they weren't in to the game 


They weren't...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 29, 2007, 11:10:35 AM
"Loss to Grizzlies upsets Jackson
Coach says team lost its intensity after winning streak.
By Steve Springer, Times Staff Writer
March 29, 2007

(http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/photo/2007-03/28671992.jpg)
 
The Lakers were hoping to have Wednesday off.

But after the team blew a 15-point lead and lost, 88-86, to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night at Staples Center, it was announced practice would be held Wednesday morning at the team's El Segundo training facility.

As it turned out, the players didn't have to exert themselves physically. Didn't even have to pick up a basketball. All they had to do was stand.

And listen to their coach, Phil Jackson, tell them what he thought of their performance in losing to the Grizzles, a team with the worst record (18-54) in the NBA.

"I let them know it wasn't OK with me," Jackson said. "That's not the way we act [as far as] being a Laker, being a team headed for the playoffs. That's what the other teams that are out of the playoffs are doing. We are in a playoff drive and we have to step up our competitive level every night if we are going to meet the demands that are needed in a playoff.

"My problem is that when we get a few wins, we become lackadaisical. We haven't kept the same intensity. We will lose games, particularly to teams that have been under .500.

"We just can't take a night off as a basketball team and expect to win any games at this point…. I told [the players] that, by the nature of the game they played, I was disappointed. They should take themselves away from the game for a day and come back [Thursday] ready to play.""
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 29, 2007, 03:48:57 PM
i got it from from a other lakers fan be postin..why?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2007, 09:35:24 PM
Lakers need to step it up on the offensive end now...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on March 30, 2007, 10:19:36 PM
^^ that was a pretty crazy 3 that kobe just hit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 30, 2007, 10:20:22 PM
Another clutch move by Kobe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2007, 10:21:40 PM
KOBBBEEE. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2007, 10:32:34 PM
Refs  :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2007, 10:33:28 PM
Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  >:( >:( >:(...I'm hunting down the refs  :baseballbat: :scarface:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2007, 10:34:11 PM
This is absurd...:grumpy:


"Kobe...ANOTHER?"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2007, 10:35:32 PM
WOW  :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2007, 10:39:03 PM
I'm absolutely disgusted at the replay of the 3 free throw call for T-Mac...:puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2007, 10:40:11 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 30, 2007, 10:41:45 PM
I'm absolutely disgusted at the replay of the 3 free throw call for T-Mac...:puke:
yep.. that was a illegal screen... you can't move like Yao did  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 30, 2007, 10:51:34 PM
next games lakers vs queens!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 30, 2007, 10:55:52 PM
NEW YORK (Ticker) - Kobe Bryant, who is on the greatest scoring binge since Wilt Chamberlain, was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday for the second straight week.

Bryant averaged a staggering 51.0 points in helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-0 record. He became just the second player in league history to score 50 or more points in four consecutive games, joining Chamberlain, who holds the record with seven set in December 1961.

Bryant scored 60 points in a 121-119 win at Memphis on Thursday and 50 in a 111-105 road victory over the New Orleans Hornets. His streak ended with 43 points in Sunday's 115-113 win over Golden State.

Charlotte Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace won Eastern Conference honors. Wallace averaged 20.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.33 blocks and 1.33 steals in helping the Bobcats split four games.

Wallace totaled 27 points, 11 rebounds, five blocks and four assists in a 108-100 overtime win over Cleveland on Tuesday. He sat out Saturday's loss to New Jersey.Other nominees were Chicago's Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, Houston's Tracy McGrady and Toronto's Chris Bosh and T.J. Ford.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 30, 2007, 11:30:35 PM
I'm absolutely disgusted at the replay of the 3 free throw call for T-Mac...:puke:
^Yup... :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on March 31, 2007, 01:18:26 AM
 :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 31, 2007, 01:41:17 AM
Next the Queens , I'll be in the building  :banana_trippin: :banana_trippin: :rock: :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 31, 2007, 04:54:41 AM
juss got back from the game. fuckin heartbreakin. that fuckin foul call on kobe in overtime was absolute and utter bullshit, muh fuckas wanted to riot wen they saw that.

anyways, we took a shit loada pics, i thought itd be coo to upload some, and i could upload more later if anyone likes. they aint as clear as they should be, i juss realized tinypic fucks with the quality big time. if i upload some more pics, i'll try to put it on a better host lol

turiaf guards farmar
http://i14.tinypic.com/42ipv1j.jpg

turiaf and farmar watch walton practice freethrows. thats brian shaw to the left of turiaf
http://i13.tinypic.com/2uyqetg.jpg

kwame practices freethrows as farmar guards turiaf
http://i5.tinypic.com/4d2wqog.jpg

the lakers during the shooting warm-up
http://i9.tinypic.com/43y254y.jpg

lakers juss before the national anthem
http://i12.tinypic.com/29p9s93.jpg

yao vs odom at the tip-off
http://i13.tinypic.com/46ztcoz.jpg

kobe with a smooth lookin fadeaway
http://i7.tinypic.com/4i4tvcw.jpg

yao shoots one of his ten triillion free-throws
http://i5.tinypic.com/3y2ky2f.jpg

odom with a better looking shooting form than yao  8)
http://i3.tinypic.com/2zhlhde.jpg

walton jump-ball vs hayes
http://i9.tinypic.com/497zc0l.jpg

kobe on the fast break dunk (i wish i had a pic of the dunk itself)
http://i3.tinypic.com/2merd6s.jpg

lakers playing hard d in crunch time, kwame gets ready to deny yao the ball as odom prepares for the double-team
http://i14.tinypic.com/333k7tk.jpg
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on March 31, 2007, 10:31:11 AM
 :eh: :grumpy: :puke: :rant: :rubeyes: :oi: :argue: :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on March 31, 2007, 12:00:29 PM
Congrats to Phil Jackson The Zen Master
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson, a winner of nine NBA championships, has been named to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame, a league source said.

The new members won't be announced until Monday, but nominees who are elected are typically informed by Hall of Fame officials the Friday before the announcement takes place.

Jackson, 61, will become the Lakers' 18th inductee at a ceremony in September in Springfield, Mass.

He declined to comment Friday, but spoke reflectively of a Hall of Fame spot when the Lakers put him up for nomination earlier in the season.

"It's an honor," Jackson said at the time. "I've always said these types of things are a reflection of a lot of things — the system that we've run, the influence of the people that have been on my staff, and the players we've been lucky enough to have coached."

Jackson has an overall NBA record of 915-387 (.703).

Unlike players, coaches do not need to be retired for five years to be considered for the Hall of Fame, but they need to have 25 years of coaching experience. Jackson is in his 16th season as a head coach, but his time as an assistant coach with the Chicago Bulls and New Jersey Nets counts toward the requirement.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2007, 02:23:53 PM
kwame practices freethrows as farmar guards turiaf
http://i5.tinypic.com/4d2wqog.jpg



Damn...Just from that pic I can tell why Kwame sucks at free throws...he has the form down and everything, he just shoots them with his back. :-X


Props on the pics. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Pizzle on March 31, 2007, 03:09:00 PM
Mavs are going to win the finals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 31, 2007, 03:34:52 PM
They need to give Ronny more P.T. in future games, he played real well last night & I hope toward the end of the season & in the playoffs Phil lets him play with Lamar & Kwame more often, they were a triple-threat last night.... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 31, 2007, 05:05:42 PM
kwame practices freethrows as farmar guards turiaf
http://i5.tinypic.com/4d2wqog.jpg



Damn...Just from that pic I can tell why Kwame sucks at free throws...he has the form down and everything, he just shoots them with his back. :-X


Props on the pics. 8)

lol yea, i never noticed that until one homie brought it up during the game. i think u can actually tell whether or not he's going to sink it juss before the ball leaves his hands.

farmar was tearing turiaf up before the game, i really wish he got to play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 31, 2007, 05:21:18 PM
They need to give Ronny more P.T. in future games, he played real well last night & I hope toward the end of the season & in the playoffs Phil lets him play with Lamar & Kwame more often, they were a triple-threat last night.... 8)

yea, turiaf played real well, and because he came out as a 3rd stringer he wasnt worrying about foul trouble at all and contested shots at will, picking up several nice blocks.

the team played such good defense in the 4th quarter and in overtime. i still cant fuckin believe the refs fucked them over like that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 31, 2007, 08:05:55 PM
in an odd turn of events, jordan farmar has been sent to the d-league

Lakers’ Farmar Assigned to D-League
 
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- The Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League have been assigned guard Jordan Farmar from their NBA affiliate, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Farmar, 6-2, 180, has played in 62 games this season for the Lakers and has averaged 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. He was selected by the Lakers with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft.

“This is just what the Lakers had in mind for the D-Fenders. It’s a chance to give the young guys some extra playing time and we are happy to be a part of that,” said D-Fenders Head Coach Dan Panaggio. “We hope Jordan will bring some leadership and added defensive punch to the D-Fenders line up.”

Farmar will wear jersey #2 while the D-Fenders host the Anaheim Arsenal on Sunday, April 1 at STAPLES Center, before the Lakers game with a 2:30pm tip-off.

http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/farmar_070331.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 31, 2007, 08:26:20 PM
^^ :o :o ....He got off to such a great start. I was hoping he would be our starter going in to the playoffs. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2007, 08:28:21 PM
^^ :o :o ....He got off to such a great start. I was hoping he would be our starter going in to the playoffs. :(


You thought that was a real possibility? Come on now...I'm the one who's been hyping this guy the most, and even I didn't think there was a chance he'd start this season...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2007, 09:06:19 PM
(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/5120/rocketssk0.png)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on March 31, 2007, 09:11:48 PM
The refs didn't cost us that game, we just didn't close it out. Kobe did hit T-Mac on that 3 and that traveling was pretty blatant. You have to call that.

At least the Lakers showed up against Houston, unlike memphis. That game was shameful.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2007, 09:22:08 PM
The refs didn't cost us that game, we just didn't close it out. Kobe did hit T-Mac on that 3 and that traveling was pretty blatant. You have to call that.

At least the Lakers showed up against Houston, unlike memphis. That game was shameful.


Are you fucking kidding me? Yao didn't move on that pick? The travelling call was right (though they typically NEVER call those at the end of games), but it was BLATANTLY not a foul by Kobe on that three...The only bump occured when Yao turned his shoulder in the middle of the screen. One of the worst calls on a three point shot I've EVER seen...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2007, 09:24:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/bas-YyViCmc
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: JEWBACCA on April 01, 2007, 07:10:06 AM
Go CLIPPERS!!! :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 01, 2007, 10:40:56 AM
The refs didn't cost us that game, we just didn't close it out. Kobe did hit T-Mac on that 3 and that traveling was pretty blatant. You have to call that.

At least the Lakers showed up against Houston, unlike memphis. That game was shameful.


Are you fucking kidding me? Yao didn't move on that pick? The travelling call was right (though they typically NEVER call those at the end of games), but it was BLATANTLY not a foul by Kobe on that three...The only bump occured when Yao turned his shoulder in the middle of the screen. One of the worst calls on a three point shot I've EVER seen...

The replay they showed on fox sports shows Kobe hitting T-Mac on the arm while T-Mac was shooting. The call could have gone either way, but Kobe shouldn't have fouled a 3 point shooter, you just don't do that. The refs did not cost us this game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 187Proof on April 01, 2007, 11:25:47 AM
Jordan Farmar Of The Lakeres To Make History

Mike Bresnahan of the LOS ANGELES TIMES writes, "Rookie guard Jordan Farmar, whose playing time has declined sharply, will be sent down to the Lakers' Development League affiliate today and, in a minor history-making moment, be recalled immediately after the D-Fenders' game to suit up for the Lakers tonight against Sacramento. A player has never appeared in a Development League game and an NBA game in the same day."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 01, 2007, 02:20:26 PM
The refs didn't cost us that game, we just didn't close it out. Kobe did hit T-Mac on that 3 and that traveling was pretty blatant. You have to call that.

At least the Lakers showed up against Houston, unlike memphis. That game was shameful.


Are you fucking kidding me? Yao didn't move on that pick? The travelling call was right (though they typically NEVER call those at the end of games), but it was BLATANTLY not a foul by Kobe on that three...The only bump occured when Yao turned his shoulder in the middle of the screen. One of the worst calls on a three point shot I've EVER seen...

The replay they showed on fox sports shows Kobe hitting T-Mac on the arm while T-Mac was shooting. The call could have gone either way, but Kobe shouldn't have fouled a 3 point shooter, you just don't do that. The refs did not cost us this game.


Damn, dude...I guess you don't know what a MOVING PICK is. The only reason Kobe bumped into T-Mac is because Yao ILLEGALY turned while setting the pic, forcing him into T-Mac. Everyone who saw the replay knows the refs blew the call big time...And that missed call DEFINITELY cost us the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 01, 2007, 09:10:55 PM
great fucking win tonight for the lakers. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 01, 2007, 09:19:59 PM
Lakers rookie guard Jordan Farmar made history Sunday as he became the first player to score in a D-League game as well as an NBA game in the same day.

lmao, good shit  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 01, 2007, 10:32:47 PM
Lakers rookie guard Jordan Farmar made history Sunday as he became the first player to score in a D-League game as well as an NBA game in the same day.

lmao, good shit  8)
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 01, 2007, 10:41:03 PM
just got home from the games, great win 8)

L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 01, 2007, 11:33:02 PM
Kobe Bryant scored 19 and dished out a season-high 13 assists, and the Lakers used a 15-0 third-quarter run to grab a 126-103 win over the Kings on Sunday. Maurice Evans scored 21 on 7-of-8 shooting from the field.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 02, 2007, 11:19:41 AM
Highlights of Jordan leading the LA D-Fenders (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9209973714229164964)

+

Box Score (http://www.nba.com/dleague/games/20070401/ANALAD/boxscore.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on April 02, 2007, 01:55:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/bas-YyViCmc
Yao was def moving,i just think Kobe tried to oversell it....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 02, 2007, 02:38:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/bas-YyViCmc
Yao was def moving,i just think Kobe tried to oversell it....


Either way, the only contact that took place was Yao purposely forcing his pick into T-Mac... :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 03, 2007, 07:50:31 PM
Lakers Reassign Farmar To D-Fenders (http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3445483)

04/02/07 - NBA Development League (D-League) Los Angeles D-Fenders

 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League have been reassigned guard Jordan Farmar from their NBA affiliate, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Farmar, 6-2, 180, has played in 63 games this season for the Lakers and has averaged 4.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He was selected by the Lakers with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft.

This will be Farmar's second assignment to the D-Fenders. On Sunday, April 1 during Farmar's first game in the D-Fenders line-up, he had 18 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists in 41 minutes in the 101-109 loss to the Anaheim Arsenal. At the conclusion of Sunday's match, Farmar was recalled by the Los Angeles Lakers. Farmar played in that evening's Lakers vs. Kings contest and became the first player to see action in both a

D-League and NBA game in the same day.


"He'll be an integral ingredient in our playoff run," said D-Fenders Head Coach Dan Panaggio. "We are expecting he will play a big game for us and happy to have him."


Farmar will wear jersey #11 while the D-Fenders host the Albuquerque Thunderbirds on Tuesday, April 3 at STAPLES Center, before the Lakers game with a 3:30pm tip-off.


Having a Lakers ticket for a STAPLES Center home game is also your ticket to a lower level seat for the D-Fenders. Lakers season ticket holders who attend a D-Fenders home game will receive a special gift, while supplies last, by visiting the Season Ticket Holder Booth on the main concourse at the Figueroa Street Entrance.


On July 31, 2006 the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they had become the first NBA franchise in history to own an NBA Development League team. The Los Angeles D-Fenders play their home games at STAPLES Center pre and post Lakers home games. The Lakers devoted fans were given the opportunity to name the NBA D-League team in an online naming contest.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 03, 2007, 07:54:15 PM
^That's some bull shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 03, 2007, 07:55:59 PM
Bryant befriends Melo in time of trouble (http://test.denverpost.com/sports/ci_5579778)

By Marc J. Spears
Denver Post Staff Writer
Article Last Updated: 04/03/2007 01:55:45 AM MDT

Los Angeles - The "Stop Snitching" video cameo. The extortion and blackmail attempt against him. The charge of marijuana possession. A poor showing at the 2004 Athens Olympics. And a fight in a New York City nightclub. All those issues weighed heavily on Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony early in the 2004-05 season.

But at that time when a stressed and depressed Anthony needed a respected word of wisdom, he received a surprising text message from "K.B." in December 2004.

"I got a text from him that said, 'Don't even worry about that,' and this and that. I was like, 'Really? For real? Who is this?' It didn't have his name. It just had his (cell) number and 'K.B.' I was like 'Who is this?' It was Kobe," Anthony said. "He's

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been through a lot so you know he has the people against him. He's his own person. He's in his own world."
Since Kobe Bryant's message to Anthony, 22, more than two years ago, the all-stars quietly have developed a big brother-little brother relationship.

Whether the subject is Anthony's struggles against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2006 NBA playoffs or his 15-game suspension this season for fighting, Bryant, 28, has continued to be supportive with advice at a moment's notice.

"I just check on him to make sure he's OK," Bryant said. "It really upsets me when I see people come down hard on him and things like that. I just try to stick up for him because he's with the younger generation coming up.

"It's our responsibility to make sure they are being taken care of. He got a raw deal by that. I was a young player once, too."

Coming off the 2002-03 season, Bryant was the star of the Los Angeles Lakers and considered one of the world's most popular athletes and pitchmen. But his image was tainted in the summer of 2003 when he was accused of sexual assault in Eagle. While the charges against the nine-time all-star eventually were dropped, the damage was done - millions in endorsement money was lost and his popularity plummeted.

Now leading the NBA in scoring, Bryant overcame the drama and again is arguably the league's most popular player with the hottest selling jersey. While Bryant still has his naysayers, Anthony remains one of Bryant's biggest fans.

Bryant and Anthony were only colleagues when the latter started going through his off-court problems. Watching from afar, a concerned Bryant decided to contact Anthony.

"When I was going through my trials and tribulations, he reached out to me," Anthony said. "He had already been through what he had been through. So he was just telling me how to deal with it. He was telling me don't even worry about it, things are going to change, they are going to get better.

"At that time you don't want to hear none of that. But we just started going back and forth. He started calling me. He started telling me 'good game' and all this stuff every time I saw him. It just evolved like that."

Anthony was the NBA's leading scorer this season until Bryant got hot in March, which included a four-game 50-point streak. Bryant is averaging a league-best 31.0 points per game, while Anthony is averaging 29.1.

"(Bryant's) on a mission," Anthony said. "I guess he got tired of everybody in the media (messing) with him so he went on a rampage."

Bryant and Anthony were teammates for the first time at the 2007 All-Star Game. And this summer Anthony expects their friendship to grow when they play at the FIBA Americas Championships in Las Vegas.

"I'm looking forward to this summer," Anthony said. "I'm looking forward to it right now."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 03, 2007, 10:11:11 PM
 :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 03, 2007, 10:12:17 PM
dayum, odom's triple double goes to waste
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 03, 2007, 10:21:18 PM
as a huge laker fan im offically worried about the Spurs.THere is no way we can beat them in a best of seven series i would rather like our chances vs the SUns.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 03, 2007, 10:31:23 PM
Fuck Smush  ;D  VVVV 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 03, 2007, 10:34:54 PM
Fuck. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2007, 12:03:26 AM
Shitty loss, game shoulda been ours...Lets win the next 8 games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 04, 2007, 05:03:13 AM
as a huge laker fan im offically worried about the Spurs.THere is no way we can beat them in a best of seven series i would rather like our chances vs the SUns.

you better start tanking games then... but not too many!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 04, 2007, 02:52:18 PM
we in 2.0 with the slippers 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2007, 06:39:19 PM
^^  ???  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 04, 2007, 07:50:39 PM
lol, i love this LA crowd

*lakers score* YEAAAHHH
*clippers score* YEAAAHHH

this game almost seems like a pick-up game. its only 1st quarter but they're letting each other take open shots left and right
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2007, 08:01:25 PM
LOL @ the groupies that want to keep Smush....2 turnovers and he almost airballed a FTA  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2007, 08:17:07 PM
SMH @ these Bums...Dr.Buss and Mitch better not bring this roster back next season!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2007, 08:27:51 PM
SMH @ these Bums...Dr.Buss and Mitch better not bring this roster back next season!


Will you ever stop your whining? Negative energies like you is why we keep losing...:grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2007, 08:40:40 PM
a nother Turnover by Smush...fuckin Bum

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2007, 08:42:24 PM
SMH @ these Bums...Dr.Buss and Mitch better not bring this roster back next season!


Will you ever stop your whining? Negative energies like you is why we keep losing...:grumpy:

I love Lakers fans that accept losing  :raisetheroof: :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2007, 08:45:41 PM
Negative energies like you is why we keep losing...:grumpy:

everyone knows your Kike ass jinxed the Lakers..

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=132837.msg1401021#msg1401021
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2007, 08:52:53 PM
You're disgusting...The definition of a fake fan. LOL@"kike". :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2007, 08:56:18 PM
Keep accepting losing , you fucking kike  :loser: :puke: :grumpy: :poke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 04, 2007, 10:04:42 PM
tough loss, lakers made a nice late run but they forced way too many shots in the clutch. that fucked up their biorhythm, and then they ended up missing crucial wide-open shots
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2007, 10:06:23 PM
Keep accepting losing , you fucking kike  :loser: :puke: :grumpy: :poke:


Keep being a pathetic racist, you fuckin child. :-*


Good job, your negative energies helped us lose again...I can't decide who's worse, you or the female referee...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 04, 2007, 10:08:43 PM
^ I hate that bitch (the female ref), always have.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 05, 2007, 12:14:30 AM
^^  ???  ;D
LOL i mean we was 2.0... 2 win and they won none with us but now they did 2.1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 05, 2007, 12:17:25 AM
next games friday on kcal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 05, 2007, 01:39:31 PM
^ I hate that bitch (the female ref), always have.
^She got a nice ass though... ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 05, 2007, 05:47:46 PM
Damn its sad to think that the Lakers can actually bounce out of the playoffs.Just to think about a month ago Denver and #8 seed were like 10 games from our 6th seed.Dman fucking shame and whether it be the injuries or whatever i still think the lakers can pull it thru but they need to bring in a real PG that plays D.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 05, 2007, 08:52:17 PM
Damn its sad to think that the Lakers can actually bounce out of the playoffs.Just to think about a month ago Denver and #8 seed were like 10 games from our 6th seed.Dman fucking shame and whether it be the injuries or whatever i still think the lakers can pull it thru but they need to bring in a real PG that plays D.

word man, its pretty damn depressin
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 06, 2007, 01:14:48 AM
L'UP^
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 06, 2007, 06:57:35 AM
Lakers guard Smush Parker lashed out at Coach Phil Jackson on Thursday after being benched for the entire fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 90-82 loss to the Clippers.

Jackson said he thought Parker looked fatigued and was not applying sufficient defensive pressure.

Asked whether he would be ready to play in tonight's game against the SuperSonics in Seattle, Parker said, "I was ready to play [Wednesday] night. I wanted to play [Wednesday] night. I didn't appreciate being benched."

Facing reporters at the team's El Segundo training facility after practice and before heading to the airport for the team's flight to Seattle, Parker was asked what he thought he had to do to get back on the court.

"I feel fine. I felt I did everything I need to do to be out there. I gave up trying to read that man a long time ago," he said, referring to Jackson.

Jackson said he and Parker had spoken earlier Thursday.

"He talked, I listened," Parker said. "That's usually how it goes. He just asked me if I got my energy back. I was like, 'Energy? I never lost it.' "

With the Lakers trailing 75-69 after three quarters Wednesday, was Parker surprised he wasn't put back in?

"I'm always surprised when I don't play," he said.


http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep6apr06,1,7474594.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 06, 2007, 08:58:35 AM
^ Lashed out?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 06, 2007, 12:00:48 PM
I wonder who's gonna be the Lakers' PG next season. Somebody knows what MLE FAs are coming up?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 06, 2007, 02:23:25 PM
Lakers guard Smush Parker lashed out at Coach Phil Jackson on Thursday after being benched for the entire fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 90-82 loss to the Clippers.

Jackson said he thought Parker looked fatigued and was not applying sufficient defensive pressure.

Asked whether he would be ready to play in tonight's game against the SuperSonics in Seattle, Parker said, "I was ready to play [Wednesday] night. I wanted to play [Wednesday] night. I didn't appreciate being benched."

Facing reporters at the team's El Segundo training facility after practice and before heading to the airport for the team's flight to Seattle, Parker was asked what he thought he had to do to get back on the court.

"I feel fine. I felt I did everything I need to do to be out there. I gave up trying to read that man a long time ago," he said, referring to Jackson.

Jackson said he and Parker had spoken earlier Thursday.

"He talked, I listened," Parker said. "That's usually how it goes. He just asked me if I got my energy back. I was like, 'Energy? I never lost it.' "

With the Lakers trailing 75-69 after three quarters Wednesday, was Parker surprised he wasn't put back in?

"I'm always surprised when I don't play," he said.


http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep6apr06,1,7474594.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true


I think this is a psychological tactic Phil is implying to get Smush ready for the playoffs...Last year, Smush was at his best when he felt like he had something to prove. And when it became apparent that Smush was a major steal, Smush's back wasn't against the wall anymore, causing him to apply less effort as the playoffs were approaching. Then he had that meltdown in the series vs. the Suns...Now, with an expiring contract, and his back once again against the wall come playoff time, Smush will apply 100% effort, since he now knows he definitely has something to prove...I dunno, it's just how Phil works, there's always something behind what he does, and this makes the most sense to me...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 06, 2007, 04:11:01 PM
The Lakers look to snap their two game losing streak and retain their grip on the 6 seed as they head north to take on the Seattle Supersonics tonight. The season series is currently tied 1-1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 06, 2007, 09:58:10 PM
we did it closed games 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 06, 2007, 11:59:47 PM
It's ironic, I had the brew she had the chronic
The Lakers beat the Supersonics 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on April 07, 2007, 09:16:36 AM
and just barely escaped with a victory

saw tha game at magic johnsons tgiFridays 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 07, 2007, 11:42:42 AM
It's ironic, I had the brew she had the chronic
The Lakers beat the Supersonics 8)

+1 Karma bro..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 07, 2007, 02:01:02 PM
damn the fucking lakers are letting everyone score over 100 pts thats fucking sad,but at least we came out with a big needed win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 07, 2007, 02:27:57 PM
It's ironic, I had the brew she had the chronic
The Lakers beat the Supersonics 8)

^Word... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 07, 2007, 03:14:59 PM
big games 2morrow 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 08, 2007, 09:42:31 AM
We're beating the Suns today...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 08, 2007, 09:59:52 AM
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5484/0a1as0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 08, 2007, 10:35:35 AM
We're beating the Suns today...

Yeah we are.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 08, 2007, 01:09:21 PM
Refs = Pieces of shit...Kobe was even loughing...he was like "Good Call"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on April 08, 2007, 01:59:35 PM
and just barely escaped with a victory

saw tha game at magic johnsons tgiFridays 

WTF Magic owns TGI Fridays franchises? Shit. That dude owns everything it seems. Magic is the man.

It's halftime now and I'm programming while watching the game. Let's get this win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 08, 2007, 05:25:04 PM
 :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 08, 2007, 05:49:29 PM
Phil should ban the team from shooting 3's. There shot selection is disgusting from beyond the arc. And don't even get me started on there perimeter defense. Can somebody pleas tell me what the hell Mo Evans was doing on the court for so long?
Distgusting game. :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2007, 08:57:53 AM
WOW  :loco:  :puke:  ...This doesn't sound right  :laugh: (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/cheesy.gif)

Quote from: Smush Parker
I haven't been having fun as of late, and I just wanted to come out and have fun," he said. "I had a ball. We lost, but I had fun."
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep9apr09,1,7634741.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 09, 2007, 11:19:49 AM
^LOL...No matter what he says, you'll hate on him. Get over it...




I feel bad for wcsoldier though...I think he went to the games against the Clippers & Suns. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 09, 2007, 03:35:05 PM
i think its prettt much a safe bet to say that Smush is not returning to the Lakers next year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 09, 2007, 03:41:48 PM
he's gonna see what the harsh reality looks like... I don't see him starting on a team as good or better than the lakers for that matter
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Da Bloodz on April 09, 2007, 03:56:59 PM
WATUP NOW I KNOW HOLLA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 10, 2007, 08:28:55 AM
Lakers better beat the Clippers. Or else shit might get ugly for them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2007, 10:14:26 AM
I just want the season to end...I'm already looking forward to the off-season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 10, 2007, 10:55:53 AM
Oh boy you already wrote this season off? I thought y'all were looking forward to a championship run   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2007, 11:09:40 AM
^^No one takes him seriously.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 10, 2007, 11:21:08 AM
Oh boy you already wrote this season off? I thought y'all were looking forward to a championship run   ;D ;D

The LA Sparks maybe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2007, 11:33:47 AM
Every true Laker fan knows we can hang with the best teams at full strength...This guy is a fraud. He's always been this way...He didn't even think we'd make the playoffs last season. Disgusting "fan". :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Da Bloodz on April 10, 2007, 01:43:22 PM
U FUCKIN HATIN ASS BITCH IM ON UR ASS NOW MUHFUCKA HOLLA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 10, 2007, 05:22:56 PM
how the fuck can you already wait for next season when this season isnt over yet?Thats just fucking sad.I know the Lakers are not on a roll right now but if we can somehow get the 7th seed i really really like our chances.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 10, 2007, 05:24:24 PM
oh by the way i will bet everything i got that the Lakers will destroy the CLippers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2007, 06:56:59 PM
how the fuck can you already wait for next season when this season isnt over yet?Thats just fucking sad.I know the Lakers are not on a roll right now but if we can somehow get the 7th seed i really really like our chances.


Ignore him...He's a known Laker hater...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on April 10, 2007, 09:47:33 PM
wtf...sayin R.I.P. to the season already? Damn,havin Kobe alone gives L.A. a chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 12, 2007, 10:58:29 AM
Just came back from my trip to LA.. I attented Kings, Nuggets, Clips and Suns games... well the Kings game was dope, good passing games, Kobe played perfectly, Luke was able to get easy baskets down low.. then the Nuggets one was a given game, like Andrew missing 2 free throws in the clutch.. the Clips one was fun when it comes to LAL and LAC fans in the building but this game was horrible, especially there was no passing games at all, it all came down to Kobe missing lots of shots but again the triangle wasn't run at all... I had 118 section ticket for the Suns game, I was pretty satisfied by the 1st half but the 4th was horrible. Overall(for the 4 games) we play no Defense, we don't even seem to try , just trading baskets.. givin up easy opportunities in the paint, opening lanes... offensive wise , outside the Kings game, there is no ball movement.. it seems like we are back to early last season when it was ball to Kobe and others waiting for sth to happen.. overall it was a great Xperience , I just wished my team would play much better.. I hope we can step it up in the playoffs coz I refuse to think this season is already over
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2007, 11:01:25 AM
^^I have hopes for the playoffs, bro...Too bad your trip wasn't a little later so that you coulda' caught some playoff games, where Phil Jackson teams ALWAYS give it their 100%. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2007, 12:41:10 PM
Injury Report (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_lakers_notes_11.41755a7.html)

12:10 AM PDT on Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Brown Can't Shake Ankle Injury

EL SEGUNDO - The answer was somewhat of a surprise, something that really wasn't expected.

The Lakers have been hoping center Kwame Brown will find a way to play in at least one of the final four regular-season games before the playoffs start.

But Brown hinted after practice Tuesday that the sprained left ankle that has kept him out of the past four games might keep him from playing in the postseason.

"Who knows?" Brown said. "I'm not going to play if it hurts the team and further injure myself. But if I can contribute anything and get up and down the court and sustain the pressure on the offense and defense, then I'll play. If not, then I won't."

Brown got an MRI on Monday and said he was told he has a bone bruise and that it takes longer for that to heal than just a sprained ankle.

Brown missed 27 straight games after he first injured the ankle Dec. 31.

The Lakers need Brown's presence in the middle, but they won't force him into playing if he's not ready.

"I'll do what I can do," Brown said. "I've been battling it all year long, so I'll try to go if I can go."

Radmanovic Nears Return  

Vladimir Radmanovic worked out Tuesday and said he hopes to suit up for the Lakers' home game against the Clippers on Thursday, but that he probably won't play until either Friday at Phoenix or Sunday against Seattle at Staples Center.

He has missed two months recovering from a separated right shoulder.

"It's still a little fatigued when I get a lot of shots," Radmanovic said. "But ... the only way I can get rid of it is to get a lot of repetition and fight it. So, hopefully, come playoff time, it's going to be 100 percent."

Radmanovic, averaging 6.9 points and shooting 42.5 percent from the field, admitted he has been a big disappointment this season.

It became worse when he injured his shoulder while snowboarding during All-Star weekend, and was fined $300,000 by the Lakers.

He has a ways to go to live up to the five-year, $30.2 million contract the Lakers signed him to last summer.

"It's been a rough season for me, obviously, and really frustrating," Radmanovic said. "But I try to put everything behind me and hope this is a new start, and hopefully things are going to start being better."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2007, 12:46:16 PM
Phil Jackson digs deep for motivation (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep11apr11,1,4810891.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers)

By Mike Bresnahan, Times Staff Writer
April 11, 2007

He didn't invoke the six championships won by his Chicago teams in the 1990s, or even the three titles won by the Lakers earlier this decade, but, rather, the 1978 Washington Bullets and the 1981 Houston Rockets.

His point: Teams can acquire momentum late in the season.

"I have seen teams do that," he said. "I think [Washington] won it with a 46-38 record or something like that. Houston was a team that went to the NBA Finals against the Celtics. I think they were a 42-38 team, or 44-38. That's happened."

Jackson was off the mark on the records of the Bullets and Rockets, but his overall historical context was accurate.

The Bullets, with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak averaging 15.9 points, were 44-38 in the regular season before catching fire in the playoffs and beating Seattle in the championship. The Rockets were 40-42 but advanced to the NBA Finals before losing to Boston.

Still, Jackson wouldn't necessarily wager on success in the playoffs, assuming the Lakers make it to the postseason.

"We're confident we can go into the playoffs and do some things that are good," he said. "I don't know if we're going to win a playoff series right now if I was to bet on it, but I would say we're going to play. We're going to be there and play the game."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on April 12, 2007, 02:18:05 PM
the lakers better fuckin handle the clips tonight. i got Warriors playoff tickets i need to put to use
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2007, 02:25:10 PM
the lakers better fuckin handle the clips tonight. i got Warriors playoff tickets i need to put to use


Don't trip... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 12, 2007, 10:10:27 PM
Smush Parker is the biggest Piece of Shit ever...gawdamn i hate that muthafucka with a passion....fuckin bitch ass nigga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(vvvv
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 12, 2007, 10:15:51 PM
hOW DO YOU LET sAM CASSEL TO BEAT OFF THE DRIBBLE...HE'S AT THE 3 POINT LINE  LMFAOROFL AHAHAHHAHAH....OMG I HATE HIM SO MUCH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 12, 2007, 10:16:35 PM
Kobe has some bum ass teammates..NO HELP AT ALL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 12, 2007, 10:17:24 PM
Smush is really terrible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 12, 2007, 10:22:33 PM
Quote from: pHIL jACKSON
"I like to have a person, especially a guard, out there that's a lead guard and [who will] know what's going on and be mentally stable," Jackson said Friday. "Sometimes I can't tell whether Smush is totally there in the moment all the time or just so removed that he's gone."

Quote
Jackson met with Parker recently and told him that even if he wasn't in the Lakers' plans after the season, other teams probably would call the Lakers and ask about Parker's attitude and demeanor. In other words, Jackson suggested Parker play competitively the rest of the season.

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One of the biggest things that we've tried to help Smush overcome is when he comes out of the game to keep a level attitude," Jackson said. "He pouts a little bit when he comes out. Players don't want to come out of the game — they want to play the game — but the outward expression sometimes is sour. That irritates the fans, and I know some of the people on our team would like to see him have a better attitude toward that.

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"I think a lot of the players have extended themselves to Smush this year and really tried to get him going. I'm not saying [he is] aloof, but he has that kind of attitude…. He's an isolationist in a lot of ways. He stands apart from the team, and I think that removes him from the communication level he should have with his teammates."

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But his game began to unravel in the 2006 playoffs and he was later irritated because the Lakers did not extend his contract beyond this season. He makes $798,112, well below the league average of about $5 million.

"We have to have him play at a little higher level," Jackson said. "If he doesn't, then we have to find somebody else that's going to go out there and do the job."

Parker had three points in 24 minutes Friday against Seattle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 12, 2007, 10:25:24 PM
MUTHAFUCIN WOW.....FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on April 12, 2007, 10:59:01 PM
thanks a lot fuckers. looks like the W's are going to have to win out. that means we tappin that laker ass when u play u.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 12, 2007, 11:06:23 PM
that shit was embarrassing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on April 12, 2007, 11:12:23 PM
droppin 50 is cool but that 1 assist on the statline says a lot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 12, 2007, 11:23:38 PM
Every time the Lakers lose, I die a little inside. :( I hope I have enough life in me left since the 3 peat until the Lakers next championship.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 12, 2007, 11:25:22 PM
droppin 50 is cool but that 1 assist on the statline says a lot
Yeah, that doesn't look good. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2007, 11:32:16 PM
^^Well, he can't get an assist if the other players hesitate to shoot off the pass, which I see too often...On the other hand, there were some TERRIBLE call against the Lakers in tonights game...Now we MUST win our next couple games. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2007, 11:36:22 PM
Smush is really terrible.


Smush Parker is HARDLY the problem...

19 points (7-12 fg, 3-5 3fg), 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal tonight with those 2 clutch threes...I'd currently blame our thin front court way before I'd blame Smush...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 13, 2007, 12:08:59 AM
Somebody knows who will advance given the slim chance that the Lakers, Clippers & Warriors are all 42-40 at the end of the season?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 13, 2007, 12:31:17 AM
Somebody knows who will advance given the slim chance that the Lakers, Clippers & Warriors are all 42-40 at the end of the season?
Lakers own the tie breaker over the Warriors after sweeping them this season. And the Clippers split the series with the Lakers and Warriors 2-2. The Laker will have the better conference record then the Clippers, so they'll get the 7th spot. The Warriors would probably have the better conference record then the Clippers, so they'd get the 8th spot. Either way, since the Lakers swept the Warriors, they'd be guaranteed one of the 2 playoff spots. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 13, 2007, 12:42:40 AM
Somebody knows who will advance given the slim chance that the Lakers, Clippers & Warriors are all 42-40 at the end of the season?
Lakers own the tie breaker over the Warriors after sweeping them this season. And the Clippers split the series with the Lakers and Warriors 2-2. The Laker will have the better conference record then the Clippers, so they'll get the 7th spot. The Warriors would probably have the better conference record then the Clippers, so they'd get the 8th spot. Either way, since the Lakers swept the Warriors, they'd be guaranteed one of the 2 playoff spots. 8)

nah the clippers have the higher division record than the warriors so the clippers would advance.

so if all teams tie, both la teams make play-offs lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 13, 2007, 12:57:33 AM
Boring..  ;D No worries for the Lakers... I'm sure they win at least 1 game out of the last 3, and I'm also sure Warriors/Clippers will not win all their remaining games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 13, 2007, 01:05:03 AM
im getting fucking sick and tired of doing this  :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: R-Tistic on April 13, 2007, 04:29:41 AM
Man, wtf is goin on??? I was very tired when I was watchin it, and ended up fallin asleep with about 6-8 min. left when the Clippers had just come back from 11 or so down...then I wake up, and see Barkley or somebody talkin about the Lakers lost, and I'm like wtf??!???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 13, 2007, 05:16:37 AM
Another countless giveaway game... we better win 2 out of the 3 remaining games.. coz Warriors will win all their games if u ask me ( Dallas will rest key players against them 4 sure, plus they always have trouble against G State) and for the Clipps you may suppose the Suns will rest some players too if the 2nd seed is on lock at this point... we'll beat Seattle 4 sure, a win at Phoenix is very unlikely... then come the Kings game... anyway the end of this regular season is  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 13, 2007, 06:18:49 AM
^I think the Mavs will try to destory Golden State because they don't want to face them in the playoffs... cause Don Nelson, their coach, knows the Mavs pretty well and could work out some filthy tactics against them and shit, plus like you said they beat them twice this season, so they better knock them outta the playoff race... at least that's what I would try to do if I was in charge.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 13, 2007, 06:21:51 AM
Smush is really terrible.


Smush Parker is HARDLY the problem...

19 points (7-12 fg, 3-5 3fg), 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal tonight with those 2 clutch threes...I'd currently blame our thin front court way before I'd blame Smush...PeACe

His defense against Cassell was nonexistant.  Cassell put the slowest move ever on him and scored.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 13, 2007, 08:15:43 AM
(http://www.nba.com/media/parker_marion__600_070408.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2007, 01:47:52 PM
Smush is really terrible.


Smush Parker is HARDLY the problem...

19 points (7-12 fg, 3-5 3fg), 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal tonight with those 2 clutch threes...I'd currently blame our thin front court way before I'd blame Smush...PeACe

His defense against Cassell was nonexistant.  Cassell put the slowest move ever on him and scored.


Cassell is a vet and will probably end up in the HOF...What's your point? Smush is not "terrible". ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2007, 01:54:44 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/parker_marion__600_070408.jpg)

I always thought Marion seemed like a flamer, but WTF?!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on April 13, 2007, 02:11:49 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/parker_marion__600_070408.jpg)

I always thought Marion seemed like a flamer, but WTF?!

LOL! Nah Marion was cleaning up on the ladies out here when he was at UNLV. Out in Phoenix too, but yeah that pic looks suspect. LOL!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2007, 02:47:08 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/parker_marion__600_070408.jpg)

I always thought Marion seemed like a flamer, but WTF?!

LOL! Nah Marion was cleaning up on the ladies out here when he was at UNLV. Out in Phoenix too, but yeah that pic looks suspect. LOL!


I'm sure Amaechi was cleaning up the ladies at some point too...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 13, 2007, 02:51:36 PM
LOL! Nah Marion was cleaning up on the ladies out here when he was at UNLV. Out in Phoenix too, but yeah that pic looks suspect. LOL!


I'm sure Amaechi was cleaning up the ladies at some point too...
LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 13, 2007, 02:54:26 PM
Smush is really terrible.


Smush Parker is HARDLY the problem...

19 points (7-12 fg, 3-5 3fg), 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal tonight with those 2 clutch threes...I'd currently blame our thin front court way before I'd blame Smush...PeACe

His defense against Cassell was nonexistant.  Cassell put the slowest move ever on him and scored.


Cassell is a vet and will probably end up in the HOF...What's your point? Smush is not "terrible". ::)

He stinks, get over it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 13, 2007, 06:49:56 PM
man what the fuck happened to this team? injuries aren't even a fair excuse anymore. everytime this team gets a nice lead they just stop playing defense and scoring points. the playoffs are gonna be a nightmare...IF we make it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2007, 07:35:07 PM
Smush is really terrible.


Smush Parker is HARDLY the problem...

19 points (7-12 fg, 3-5 3fg), 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal tonight with those 2 clutch threes...I'd currently blame our thin front court way before I'd blame Smush...PeACe

His defense against Cassell was nonexistant.  Cassell put the slowest move ever on him and scored.


Cassell is a vet and will probably end up in the HOF...What's your point? Smush is not "terrible". ::)

He stinks, get over it.


And Rafer Alston is any better? LOL...Smush=serviceable guard.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 13, 2007, 09:46:20 PM
I'm sick and tired of this shit!  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 13, 2007, 09:51:21 PM
FUCK YOU SASHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 13, 2007, 10:05:49 PM
damn that shit was wack. sasha stepped it up on the defensive end, but his retarded pass to turiaf with one second left pretty much cost the lakers the game. and i don't think i've ever seen kobe miss this many open jumpshots in my life. probably his worst performance since that detroit game where billups got like 5 steals off of him.

hopefully the lakers' confidence isnt utterly destroyed yet so they can finish the season with some wins.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 14, 2007, 12:28:09 AM
This is bull shit. I'm converting. I'm now a Suns fan.

































Come on people, I'd NEVER do that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 14, 2007, 01:42:04 AM
Mmmmm... >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 14, 2007, 01:45:50 AM
We're in trouble.. I hope we'll win the last 2 games, if not we'll watch the playoffs on TV (as I said before Clips and Warriors will win all of their remaining games)... anyway regardless the end of the season and the playoffs,  something HAS to change this summer... we're the Lakers, we can't stand this situation anymore
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on April 14, 2007, 02:53:14 AM
LOL EVERY LAKER FAN HERE IN LA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NOW I KNOW Has LOW HOPES 4 THE SEASON your the most optimistic laker fan

every one says Kobe has no help and his team is garbage

Sam cassell tore smush parkers ass up LOL the other night

brian cook is just a sorry tall player with no post up game hes like a bootleg robert horry if that
cookie sucks a fattttt nut
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 14, 2007, 04:43:10 AM
If you can't win at least one of those 2 games against those weaker teams that don't have no motherfucking reason to win, you don't deserve playoffs anyways, so see that loss against Phx as something positive lmao..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 14, 2007, 07:27:27 AM
Smush is really terrible.


Smush Parker is HARDLY the problem...

19 points (7-12 fg, 3-5 3fg), 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal tonight with those 2 clutch threes...I'd currently blame our thin front court way before I'd blame Smush...PeACe

His defense against Cassell was nonexistant.  Cassell put the slowest move ever on him and scored.


Cassell is a vet and will probably end up in the HOF...What's your point? Smush is not "terrible". ::)

He stinks, get over it.


And Rafer Alston is any better? LOL...Smush=serviceable guard.

Nice strawman argument.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 14, 2007, 11:15:38 AM
LOL EVERY LAKER FAN HERE IN LA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NOW I KNOW Has LOW HOPES 4 THE SEASON your the most optimistic laker fan

every one says Kobe has no help and his team is garbage

Sam cassell tore smush parkers ass up LOL the other night

brian cook is just a sorry tall player with no post up game hes like a bootleg robert horry if that
cookie sucks a fattttt nut



Aren't you a Heat fan? :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 14, 2007, 11:16:21 AM
Smush is really terrible.


Smush Parker is HARDLY the problem...

19 points (7-12 fg, 3-5 3fg), 8 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal tonight with those 2 clutch threes...I'd currently blame our thin front court way before I'd blame Smush...PeACe

His defense against Cassell was nonexistant.  Cassell put the slowest move ever on him and scored.


Cassell is a vet and will probably end up in the HOF...What's your point? Smush is not "terrible". ::)

He stinks, get over it.


And Rafer Alston is any better? LOL...Smush=serviceable guard.

Nice strawman argument.


Not an argument, just a comment...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 14, 2007, 11:29:19 AM
I don't mean to look too far ahead into the future, but if the Lakers get a real PG in the offseason who can facilitate the offense I guarantee the Lakers will win the divsion next year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on April 14, 2007, 11:32:59 AM
o yea of course ima heat fan #1, but im from LA so everytime we go to tha bar theres a laker game or to the homies pad theres a laker game on  :P


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 14, 2007, 11:34:30 AM
o yea of course ima heat fan #1, but im from LA so everytime we go to tha bar theres a laker game or to the homies pad theres a laker game on  :P





Oh...so you're a bandwaggon fan. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 14, 2007, 11:39:29 AM
^^^^ a solid point guard; defense and Xperience that's what we need to win... I'd like to see us go hard at Billups (no homo) , he's free agent right ? ... even if his style doesn't fit that much the triangle but to be honest this roster needs some serious changes, I don't even know what move to begin with
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 14, 2007, 11:41:11 AM
o yea of course ima heat fan #1, but im from LA so everytime we go to tha bar theres a laker game or to the homies pad theres a laker game on  :P



a heat fan ? naw a fan of the team which won the title ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 14, 2007, 11:49:38 AM
If the Lakers had voided Vlad Rad's contract when they had the chance they'd be under the cap this off season and could've gone for someone like Billups or Maurice Williams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on April 14, 2007, 11:56:56 AM
hahah bandwagon fan , yea i just hopped on last year soon as i seen the corks pop and the champ go in the sky hahah


man i been a heat fan ever since alonzo mourning left the hornets
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 14, 2007, 11:25:34 PM
jermaine o'neal would like to come to la?

It remains to be seen if the Pacers and star center Jermaine O'Neal -- whose longstanding agreement with management calls for a sitdown summit at season's end -- will agree that it's time for both sides to move in separate directions should Indy miss the playoffs for the first time since 1997. (Or even if the Pacers sneak into the eighth spot.)

But at least one O'Neal teammate believes that the four-time All-Star hopes to end up in Los Angeles next season alongside Kobe Bryant, his fellow preps-to-pros groundbreaker from the draft class of 1996. O'Neal and Bryant are said to be still fairly close after coming into the league together.

Yet NBA front-office sources maintain that the Pacers remain more likely to replace coach Rick Carlisle than trade their most coveted asset. My ESPN The Magazine colleague Ric Bucher, meanwhile, reported on Tuesday night's NBA Coast to Coast on ESPN2 that Carlisle -- having enjoyed his one-year coaching sabatical between Detroit and Indiana -- is expected to take another year off from the bench if he takes the fall for Indy's 2-17 unraveling from Feb. 23-March 30.



http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dailydime
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 14, 2007, 11:49:18 PM
we going win this 2 games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 15, 2007, 10:30:55 AM
Am I the only won who still thinks we're goin to win it all?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2007, 10:47:40 AM
Am I the only won who still thinks we're goin to win it all?

No...


Surprise of the century. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2007, 02:13:48 PM
Am I the only won who still thinks we're goin to win it all?
I've grown a little skeptical. :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 15, 2007, 05:42:59 PM
Am I the only won who still thinks we're goin to win it all?

Fuck no homie I still think we can take all as well but everyone at work calls me crazy and i dont give a fuck.LA baby LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2007, 05:55:47 PM
L'UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: R-Tistic on April 15, 2007, 06:36:54 PM
Am I the only won who still thinks we're goin to win it all?

Fuck no homie I still think we can take all as well but everyone at work calls me crazy and i dont give a fuck.LA baby LA.

My idealistic, biased, Laker fan for 20 years says.......yes, it is somehow possible....it's not that we don't have talent period, but that they have been very selective in coming together and doing damage, and have been too inconsistent. If Phil could haze them and have each player on point, and the chemistry and all could flow perfect to where Kobe can get them involved, and then dominate when necessary...it wouldn't shock the hell outta me if we did win it, and of course I am hoping we can do that. We have been very up and down...but if we can use that week or so off before playoffs to just relax, and to focus our energy on that one team and our one goal, we could do the same thing we should have done last year.

My realistic, not quite pessimistic but still nervous side says......we will be lucky as hell to make it to the second round. I heard something like we haven't won a game over a team with a .500+ record since before the f'kin all star break, even though we have beat almost every top team in the league at least once this year. The tools just haven't been spinning right lately, and we've been waaaay too up and down. I don't see us getting swept by anyone, and even the Suns, Spurs, and Mavs have gaps and holes that we could get into...but we gotta do a WHOOOOLE LOT better than we've done the last few games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 15, 2007, 06:41:29 PM
Farmar is starting  8)  ;D  ..LOL @ Smush  :laugh:

Kwame is back starting :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2007, 06:43:20 PM
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=141525.0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 15, 2007, 08:38:12 PM
I heard something like we haven't won a game over a team with a .500+ record since before the f'kin all star break

here's an even bigger shocker: the lakers have the third worst record since january 11th. only teams with worse records than us since jan. 11 are the grizzlies and the timberwolves. thats rite.. the 76ers, the hawks, the sorry ass celtics, milwaukee fuckin bucks, theyve all been better than us in the past 45 games. thats fucking sad.

but i have a long-term memory, unlike most cynical bandwagoners. the way the lakers played in the first half of the season showed that they are capable of being an elite team, but they just completely collapsed after all the injuries. everybody is back now, and they are no longer in top-form. not to mention their defense has become 10,000 times worse. we need odom to get that spark that he had in the beginning of the season, and we need walton and kwame to deliver through the pain. otherwise, we're fucked. thats not being pessimistic, thats being realistic. if anybody thinks the lakers can win it all with the way theyre playin NOW, then quite frankly u are a retard.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 15, 2007, 09:04:37 PM
lakers pulled off the win. that shit got pretty damn scary in the 4th quarter, but kobe and his 50 points were able to overcome
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 15, 2007, 09:14:01 PM
We're in the playoffs  8), play D and all it's possible...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 15, 2007, 10:33:51 PM
I want the FUCKING SUNS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 15, 2007, 10:50:53 PM
^^^^ 4 sure.. use the same plan as last year.. slow the flow of the game down, pound it inside and please stop shooting 3s... the only 3s we have to shoot , are which are setting up by a player doubled down low or after penetrating.. not meaningless 3s as we usually take.. back on topic , the only good interior Defender the Suns have is Thomas BUT if he has to play more minutes, that means it'll slow Suns offense down... (Thomas is not energic like Amare is) think about it.. Sasha can do a good job on Nash.. give the ball to Kobe on the SF position as much as possible... Lamar has to destroy Marion like last year, Kwame will do a good job on Amare.. and Luke has to post when Barbosa is on the court, not when he's facing Diaw... that's the things that come to my mind
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 15, 2007, 11:24:48 PM
just got home from the games a couple minute...i was in row 12 8) LET GOOOOOOOO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2007, 11:28:26 PM
I love the starting line up the Lakers had. I hope it stays this way in the playoffs. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 16, 2007, 08:26:50 AM
Our championship run has begun.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 16, 2007, 09:07:00 AM
Our championship run has begun.
*Que dramatic music*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 16, 2007, 10:29:30 AM
Lakers>Suns
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on April 16, 2007, 07:46:24 PM
grizzlies>Lakers  LOL  U KNOW ITS TRUE


barely squeeked into tha playoffs

i wanna see a rematch of last year , the suns vs the lakers..... suns are a lil better now with amare , they should replace smush with Farmer on Steve nash because smush gets his ass ate up by that highscreen play nash likes to run with diaw
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 16, 2007, 09:53:46 PM
Lakers>Suns
by the way didn't a Suns play say that they will destroy us this year if they face us... I read it on a forum , don't know if it's true but apparently sth like "this won't go in 7 games, there isn't the same team anymore, they can't D , we'll beat them easily" after a game .. Anyone has heard of this ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 16, 2007, 11:11:42 PM
grizzlies>Lakers  LOL  U KNOW ITS TRUE


barely squeeked into tha playoffs

i wanna see a rematch of last year , the suns vs the lakers..... suns are a lil better now with amare , they should replace smush with Farmer on Steve nash because smush gets his ass ate up by that highscreen play nash likes to run with diaw



LMAO@the Heat fan talking shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 18, 2007, 09:16:11 PM
nice dunk by jordan farmar 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 18, 2007, 09:17:54 PM
Am I the only won who still thinks we're goin to win it all?

No...


Surprise of the century. 8)

Some people love disappointment.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 18, 2007, 09:25:37 PM
^ So you don't think we can do it?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 18, 2007, 11:03:08 PM
To all You Suns fans out there all i have to say is "Were Back" 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WILL-I-DIE on April 19, 2007, 12:11:28 AM
LAKERS ! now time for the playoffs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 19, 2007, 12:30:52 AM
^ So you don't think we can do it?


Leave him alone...Dude's rooting for Dallas. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 19, 2007, 12:50:36 AM
Jordan Farmar Skies For The Dunk Of The Night (http://broadband.nba.com/cc/playa.php?content=video&url=http://nba-boss.streamos.com/wmedia/nba/nbacom/dotn/dotn_070418.asx)

LOL. Look at Smush's reaction. He can't even crack a smile. :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 19, 2007, 02:18:53 AM
Smush is done soon. Back to Europe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 19, 2007, 03:07:58 AM
^ So you don't think we can do it?


Leave him alone...Dude's rooting for Dallas. :laugh:


Lol still having trouble being real with yourself huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 19, 2007, 11:06:55 AM
^ So you don't think we can do it?


Leave him alone...Dude's rooting for Dallas. :laugh:


Lol still having trouble being real with yourself huh?


I wish I was as real as you...


"GO DALLAS!"




:puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 19, 2007, 11:07:57 AM
Smush is done soon. Back to Europe.


You're fucking insane if you don't think he's making an NBA team after his run as the starting point guard for the Lakers lasted 2 seasons...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2007, 11:59:50 AM
nice dunk by jordan farmar 8)

hell yeah  that shit was dope...Bynum also had a "Shaq Dunk" ...i was like  :o :o :o :o ...Kobe had a lot of dunks too & some crazy reverse layups.

About the Season: A nother bad season...We're the Lakers, have Kobe & Phil, we should be competing for championships....fuck this 7 seed, 42, 45 wins,  gettin bounce out the 1st round bullshit....THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE!!!! .....Smush was a cancer from day 1 this season...he didn't improve, Luke & Lamar miss a lot of games..that was Smush time to SHINE AND HE DIDN'T..he was worst this season then last season....We didn't play defense, we didn't get up for a lot of games...and of course the injuries...even with all the injuries there were games we should of won but didn't.

I think the LAkers are taking a big risk bringing back Lamar....yes, he's been amazing the last 2 weeks..his rebounds and defense =  :o :o :o....But..he was shit 3 years ago, and the last 2 years he was only great the last 15-20 games of the season...we need someone thats going to be great for 82 games..we need to get someone that's hungry like KG or JO.....if we don't we're probably looking at another 42-45 win season :nawty:


Kobe: a nother amazing season...

Hopefully the front office steps their game up and improve this team..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 19, 2007, 12:04:58 PM
If the Lakers would play defence a little more and not throw up so many 3's people would see them as contenders. I think the Lakers should let Smush go after the season and get true, pass first PG with Farmar as the first off the bench. Like I said before if this happens then the Lakers would win the Pacific Divsion.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 19, 2007, 12:26:13 PM
The season still isn't over for the real fans...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 19, 2007, 01:53:36 PM
Smush is done soon. Back to Europe.


You're fucking insane if you don't think he's making an NBA team after his run as the starting point guard for the Lakers lasted 2 seasons...

It's just fun hating on that nigga. He became the Tony Yayo of basketball.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2007, 05:47:38 PM
The season still isn't over for the real fans...

ahh... look at the little kike trying to discredit someone...grow up, kike!  ;D  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on April 19, 2007, 06:34:40 PM
He became the Tony Yayo of basketball.

You mean he's a wack rapper that beats up little kids?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 20, 2007, 08:22:39 AM
He became the Tony Yayo of basketball.

You mean he's a wack rapper that beats up little kids?

No but a weak PG starter that works like a girl on his hair instead of doing some practice before nationally televised games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on April 20, 2007, 06:47:54 PM
the laker most likely to disapear against the pheonix suns  = bryan cook ....cookie just sucks period

the laker most likely to get ate up by the high screen and roll = Smush parker
nash see's smush and its like a hungry bum finding a fresh double whopper with cheese out on the streets


honestly id like to see the lakers win
give farmar some more PT!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 21, 2007, 02:07:17 AM
The season still isn't over for the real fans...

ahh... look at the little kike trying to discredit someone...grow up, kike!  ;D  8)


LMAO@telling someone to grow up while calling them a "kike".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 21, 2007, 10:06:43 PM
The season still isn't over for the real fans...

ahh... look at the little kike trying to discredit someone...grow up, kike!  ;D  8)


LMAO@telling someone to grow up while calling them a "kike".

And imma keEp callin you that...can't respect muthafuckas that take smush parkers side over our coaches who have brought championships to this franchise,,,,,when smush leaves go with him..you made it clear you're a smush groupie NOT A LAKERS FAN.!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on April 22, 2007, 12:49:36 AM
 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

http://www.youtube.com/v/p0k-Z6fyDCo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 22, 2007, 01:35:07 AM
^^^^ damn have already seen another like that.. crazy , I wish I'd be in the building for the home games... by the way who's going to Game 3 or 4 , you , Nik, Teddy ??
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 22, 2007, 02:48:27 PM
The season still isn't over for the real fans...

ahh... look at the little kike trying to discredit someone...grow up, kike!  ;D  8)


LMAO@telling someone to grow up while calling them a "kike".

And imma keEp callin you that...can't respect muthafuckas that take smush parkers side over our coaches who have brought championships to this franchise,,,,,when smush leaves go with him..you made it clear you're a smush groupie NOT A LAKERS FAN.!!


Smush groupie? Are you retarded? Seriously though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 22, 2007, 02:49:06 PM
^^^^ damn have already seen another like that.. crazy , I wish I'd be in the building for the home games... by the way who's going to Game 3 or 4 , you , Nik, Teddy ??


I'm gunna definitely try to go to at least one game in the 1st round...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: eastcoast timbs on April 24, 2007, 08:46:52 AM
Smush is the worst starting pg in the league
I would be pissed if i was a Lakers fan, you niggas is DONE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2007, 10:52:13 AM
Smush is the worst starting pg in the league
I would be pissed if i was a Lakers fan, you niggas is DONE

Smush is not starting, genius...And there are worse starters out there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 26, 2007, 12:09:06 PM
"They’ve got some decisions to make, if they want to build a contender now, or if you want to hold onto these pieces for five years from now,” Bryant said. “They got some tough choices"


_____



PHOENIX - It was the best season of his four-year career, one that Luke Walton hopes he will be able to cash in on, whether it's with the Lakers or another team.

Walton averaged a career-high 11.4 points per game during the regular season, and he shot career highs from the field (47.4 percent) and three-point range (38.7).

Walton is in the final year of a deal that pays him $1.25 million, and he will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

He hopes the Lakers, or any team that will be interested in his services, will see what he did during the regular season and use that as more of a gauge than the postseason.

"You hope they look at the whole season," Walton said. "But it's the NBA and it's crazy. I've seen people not do anything all season and then have a great playoff run and then get paid a ton of money. So, obviously, I know people are going to be looking at the playoffs.

"But, honestly, I try not to think about it. If I do, that's just going to add more complications to this thing."

Walton is focusing all his attention on trying to help the Lakers defeat the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

He likes what the Lakers are doing and would like to return with a long-term deal.

"In a perfect world, I'd like to stay in LA," Walton said. "But the world isn't perfect."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 26, 2007, 12:16:15 PM
^^^^ I hope we'll re-sign him , Luke is one (if not the only) of the few players of the roster who succeed in what we expect from them
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 26, 2007, 01:04:53 PM
They need to re-sign Luke, keep Kobe and Turiaf, then cut the rest of these inconsistent bums. Kobe needs championships!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 26, 2007, 04:58:56 PM
They need to re-sign Luke, keep Kobe and Turiaf, then cut the rest of these inconsistent bums. Kobe needs championships!


Yea...Lets re-sign Turiaf+Luke and cut Bynum+Odom. (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/thumbup.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 26, 2007, 06:28:26 PM
They need to re-sign Luke, keep Kobe and Turiaf, then cut the rest of these inconsistent bums. Kobe needs championships!


Yea...Lets re-sign Turiaf+Luke and cut Bynum+Odom. (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/thumbup.gif)

Ok ok not cut...TRADE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 28, 2007, 11:04:37 AM
Wow! 2 players out of the 3 you have in your sig are inconsistent bums.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 28, 2007, 03:22:52 PM
The Lakers won't let Walton go.They need to find a good PG, ditch Smush, and let Farmar be his first back up.
Bynum+Farmar+Walton+a couple of years=championship
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 28, 2007, 10:24:14 PM
Wow! 2 players out of the 3 you have in your sig are inconsistent bums.


LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 28, 2007, 11:12:52 PM
The season still isn't over for the real fans...

ahh... look at the little kike trying to discredit someone...grow up, kike!  ;D  8)


LMAO@telling someone to grow up while calling them a "kike".

And imma keEp callin you that...can't respect muthafuckas that take smush parkers side over our coaches who have brought championships to this franchise,,,,,when smush leaves go with him..you made it clear you're a smush groupie NOT A LAKERS FAN.!!


Smush groupie? Are you retarded? Seriously though.

all you did was make excuses for him when he said/did some bullshit...

when Smush shittid on Phil in PHX you said "I don't believe what the media says"..........LMFAO...Smush & Phil talked about after the game  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 29, 2007, 08:22:58 AM
The season still isn't over for the real fans...

ahh... look at the little kike trying to discredit someone...grow up, kike!  ;D  8)


LMAO@telling someone to grow up while calling them a "kike".

And imma keEp callin you that...can't respect muthafuckas that take smush parkers side over our coaches who have brought championships to this franchise,,,,,when smush leaves go with him..you made it clear you're a smush groupie NOT A LAKERS FAN.!!


Smush groupie? Are you retarded? Seriously though.

all you did was make excuses for him when he said/did some bullshit...

when Smush shittid on Phil in PHX you said "I don't believe what the media says"..........LMFAO...Smush & Phil talked about after the game  :laugh: :laugh:

Smush didn't shit on anyone...I don't need to be a tabloid fag like you, I believe Phil can handle his own shit. Smush was STILL a steal these past 2 years, so stfu and stop getting mad because you have difficulties showing anyone on our team not named Kobe some love...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 29, 2007, 03:47:50 PM
"Smush hasn't shit on anyone"

^^ lol @ the kike being in denial  :D

And lol @ "tabloid" ......When Smush shitiid on Rambis, i saw it with my own eyes...so did every other laker fan....when smush shittid on phil in the wizards game..i saw it with my own eyes...so did every othe laker fan.....when smush shittid on phil in PHX, they (Smush & Phil) talked about it after the game and it became a big story and smush kept talking shit about phil

LOL...I KNOW you're starting to feel like shit for taking smush side over our coaches....i ain't going to stop "Exposing" you for the piece of shit Laker fan you are....so you go ahead and keep making immature post trying to discredit me :loser:

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 30, 2007, 12:34:40 PM
"Smush hasn't shit on anyone"

^^ lol @ the kike being in denial  :D

And lol @ "tabloid" ......When Smush shitiid on Rambis, i saw it with my own eyes...so did every other laker fan....when smush shittid on phil in the wizards game..i saw it with my own eyes...so did every othe laker fan.....when smush shittid on phil in PHX, they (Smush & Phil) talked about it after the game and it became a big story and smush kept talking shit about phil

LOL...I KNOW you're starting to feel like shit for taking smush side over our coaches....i ain't going to stop "Exposing" you for the piece of shit Laker fan you are....so you go ahead and keep making immature post trying to discredit me :loser:




I never took any "sides", girl...Look at the way you see shit, like a little kid. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 30, 2007, 01:36:58 PM
When was the last time a team got overhualed and things got better? It usually is done out of desperation. Just make a few changes. Either get another big man or get a older, better PG. But why trade Lamar AND Bynum? That's taking a step forward and 2 steps back.
Trade Kwame Smush + Vlad Rad + first round draft pick for JO. Sign a decent PG with the MLE and you got yourself a true contender. No overhual neccessary.

Edit: If only trades were that simple, but you get what I'm saying.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 30, 2007, 03:15:17 PM
When was the last time a team got overhualed and things got better? It usually is done out of desperation. Just make a few changes. Either get another big man or get a older, better PG. But why trade Lamar AND Bynum? That's taking a step forward and 2 steps back.
Trade Kwame Smush + Vlad Rad + first round draft pick for JO. Sign a decent PG with the MLE and you got yourself a true contender. No overhual neccessary.

Edit: If only trades were that simple, but you get what I'm saying.
^If it were possible, Kobe/JO/LO would be THE SHIT. I feel they just need another PF, a better PG, and to work on their defense. Game 3 showed what could happen if the Lakers focused more on their D and I hope next season they do more of that. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 30, 2007, 06:25:54 PM
if we can get Jermaine O Neil or KG and still have Odom im all for it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 30, 2007, 06:39:17 PM
if we can get Jermaine O Neil or KG and still have Odom im all for it.
^Oh hell yeah, KG/Kobe/Odom, aw man. That would be championship team right there if they also get some stronger role players around them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 01, 2007, 02:51:20 AM
The only way we can acquire KG is by him opting out.. so that means one more year to wait.. coz even if KG was on the trading block, Wolves would prefer to trade him to the opposite Conf.. as I said before, acquiring a major player will cost us Lamar or Bynum.. of course the type of trade Teddy wrote down would be off the hook but I don't think NBA GMs are THAT high.. once again our salary cap situation is  :-X, we have players like Kwame and Vlad making some important paper but who have lil trade values
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 01, 2007, 07:08:46 AM
of course the type of trade Teddy wrote down would be off the hook but I don't think NBA GMs are THAT high..

 :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 02, 2007, 11:03:19 AM
of course the type of trade Teddy wrote down would be off the hook but I don't think NBA GMs are THAT high..
Like I said, if only trades were that simple. I was just throwing a hypothetical trade out there to demonstrate that an overhaul of the team isn't necessary. And GM's have made weired trades in the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 02, 2007, 11:13:46 AM
^^^^ we'll see how things go this offseason which is VERY important for the future of our team.. this may determine if we'll be an average team or a contender one in the upcoming years.. Mitch and the Buss family will have to step it up BIG TIME and not repeating the previous mistakes
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on May 03, 2007, 06:49:58 AM
hahahahahahahahah lakers they suck haha got put out first round  JK  so did we so i cant really talk cuz my team got booted out the playoffs first round 2  >:(



WELL EVERYONE KNEW THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN,i say go hard at KG in the offseason

 it was funny though me and my friends went cruising in downtown l.a. for that big ass party on broadway but we went around staples center on sunday after they got blown out they couldnt stand 2 watch and theyre all laker fans, they were hangin out my windows talking shit and booing all the suns fans walking around in jerseys LOL foos gotta learn anger management i swear
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on May 04, 2007, 10:39:24 AM
^^^^ we'll see how things go this offseason which is VERY important for the future of our team.. this may determine if we'll be an average team or a contender one in the upcoming years.. Mitch and the Buss family will have to step it up BIG TIME and not repeating the previous mistakes
^Yeah. I also hope they get Jerry West as a consultant to help the Lakers add a few pieces to the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on May 04, 2007, 03:27:11 PM
Lakers forward Maurice Evans calls Kevin Garnett "one of my best friends in the league."

Evans said that Garnett's time in Minnesota might be coming to an end.

"I know he definitely wants out of that situation, deservedly so," Evans said Thursday.

"He's given his heart and soul to that (Minnesota) organization," Evans added. "And whether it be here or Minnesota or wherever, I hope for and wish him the best in his future."

Evans spent his rookie year with Garnett in Minnesota and said: "I would love to play with Kevin. He's obviously a great player and very unselfish and passes. He's so unselfish almost to a fault, so I would love to benefit from some of his overly unselfish passes. But who knows?"


http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/abox/article_1680362.php



so we got kg's best friend (mo evans), kg's cousin (shammond williams), and the mini-kg (lamar odom). come on garnett, dont fight destiny, just come to the lakers!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 04, 2007, 06:22:51 PM
^ oh so thats why we signed Maurice Evans & Shammond Williams!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 04, 2007, 08:07:13 PM
More Quotes From KB24

Kobe reiterated his calls on the front office to ``Do something'' about the team's current state. Asked point blank whether the team can just sit back and wait for Andrew Bynum and Jordan Farmar to develop, Kobe said, ``No. Something needs to be done.''

Later on, Mitch seemed to indicate that Andrew might be on the table this time around. I'm sure it would still take a lot, but Mitch basically said that the Lakers were going to build around Kobe and that they'd aggressively pursue every opportunity to improve as a team via free agency, the draft, or trade.

The No. 1 priority seemed to be to find help in the backcourt. Phil Jackson acknowledged that they need an upgrade over Smush Parker at the point. And I don't think they want to put Jordan Farmar in the position of being the starter so early on into his career.

Kobe wasn't interested in outlining specific changes -- ``I don't know who has to stay and who has to go"...
..........

``I don't know (how we do it). I just voiced my opinion. Now it's on them to go out there and do their job and make it happen. I'm sure (Mitch) understands that patience is running thin in myself and coach. We want to be able to contend. I'm sure he understands that."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 04, 2007, 08:25:18 PM
When Kobe talks...niggas listen!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 04, 2007, 08:46:45 PM
Lakers Could Target Bucks Mo Williams or Nuggets Blake




Although the Los Angeles Lakers have point guard Jordan Farmar to evaluate, if the team pursues a ball-handling guard, two slated to be free agents are Milwaukee's Mo Williams and Denver's Steve Blake.



Walton lone Laker free agent likely to return


Luke Walton


Los Angeles Lakers' forward Luke Walton is expected to return to the team after exploring free agency. However, the team's other free agents – Smush Parker, Chris Mihm, Shammond Williams and Aaron McKie – might not be back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 04, 2007, 10:41:23 PM
Laker Fans...Free Agents.. take a look
one of these players might be Lakers next season

Mike Bibby (Sacramento Kings)
Maurice Williams (Milwaukee Bucks)
Steve Blake (Denver Nuggets)
Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons)
Michael Finley (San Antonio Spuirs)
Bonzi Wells (Houston Rockets)
Gerald Wallace (Charolette Bobcats)
Ron Artest (Sacramento Kings)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 05, 2007, 03:56:31 AM
the perfect scenario : Mo Williams AND Oneal or Gasol...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 05, 2007, 12:51:57 PM
the perfect scenario : Mo Williams AND Oneal or Gasol...

Pipe dream, but damn I would love it if we Got Mo Williams & Pau Gasol!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 05, 2007, 02:54:48 PM
I said a while back that the Lakers should go after Williams. I still maintain that the Lakers are in bigger need of a PG then a big man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 05, 2007, 10:48:31 PM
570 radio: Smush got walking papers! They just said that at the exit meetings they thanked Smush for his service but were going a different direction


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Chris Mihm jogged on a treadmill for the first time since having season-ending surgery on his right ankle in November and said he's on track to resume all basketball activities by July 1.

Mihm will become a free agent this summer and indicated that he'd like to remain in Los Angeles. His plan is to assess his market value first and then decide what kind of contract he's looking for.

Because of the ankle injury, Mihm admitted that he might have to sign a shorter contract.

"Any time you miss a season, there's going to be questions," he said. "I understand that's going to come. I just want to be ready to prove to people that the surgery was necessary to repair something that wasn't going to heal."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 05, 2007, 11:40:06 PM
I said a while back that the Lakers should go after Williams. I still maintain that the Lakers are in bigger need of a PG then a big man.
We need both of that.. if we were able to get a top 5 point guard , I would be agree with the fact that a big men is less needed but that's not the case (passing on Kidd  :-X).. we're talking about gettin to the next level, not being a 4th seed.. anyways there is a lot of talks but I'm gonna wait for the Summer to speak more about the situation.. now this is all speculation
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 06, 2007, 12:29:06 PM
^you woulda traded Bynum for Kidd? :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 06, 2007, 12:31:15 PM
570 radio: Smush got walking papers! They just said that at the exit meetings they thanked Smush for his service but were going a different direction


_____



Chris Mihm jogged on a treadmill for the first time since having season-ending surgery on his right ankle in November and said he's on track to resume all basketball activities by July 1.

Mihm will become a free agent this summer and indicated that he'd like to remain in Los Angeles. His plan is to assess his market value first and then decide what kind of contract he's looking for.

Because of the ankle injury, Mihm admitted that he might have to sign a shorter contract.

"Any time you miss a season, there's going to be questions," he said. "I understand that's going to come. I just want to be ready to prove to people that the surgery was necessary to repair something that wasn't going to heal."


I've BEEN saying that we should re-sign Mihm...He's good, he knows the offense, and he's gunna be extremely cheap because of the missed season. Kwame/Mihm/Bynum could turn out great next season...Then our biggest concern is just finding a point guard, which can't be TOO hard with the MLE to spend (Mo Williams, Steve Blake, Charlie Bell?).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 06, 2007, 12:37:21 PM
Why trade Bynum for a 34 year old PG? Might as well go after someone with the MLE, or trade for a younger PG like Billups (31). Say what you want about Kobe's supporting cast, but Bynum+Odom+Kwame+Mihm is a pretty good front court. The only worthy person the Lakers have in the back court are Kobe and an inexperienced Farmar.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 06, 2007, 01:52:56 PM
Once again.. these lil "adjustments" you (Ted and Nik) want, won't make us a championship team in a short time..(we'll be a 4th seed but nothing more) you want to take that "internal growth" direction, that would take a WHILE before being a great team.. we need some experience AND consistency through 82 games and playoffs and nobody, besides Kobe is givin it.. I respect your opinions but I can't wait 3-4 years having a shot at the title.. neither are Kobe and Phil . I just think it's time to take some risks to improve this team
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 06, 2007, 02:35:58 PM
I'm not saying that Kobe and Phil should wait for the team to develop. Bynum is tradeable, but he is also going to be a star in the NBA, so if he were to be traded I'd want something of value in return. But why trade him for Kidd whose only going to play another 3 or 4 years and probably not at the level he's been playing this year? The dude is 34. Bynum is 19.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 06, 2007, 07:45:34 PM
I don't see how finding a reliable point guard to run the offense doesn't make us contenders? ???

Bynum
Kwame
Turiaf

They'll all have a valuable extra year in the offense

At most, sign a veteran big with the vet's minimum (PJ Brown)...we don't have to rebuild like you're making it seem. You want everything we've been doin for the last 2 years to go to waste? That's pretty much ASKING to take 2 steps back...The impatient Laker fans are the WORST. You're TOO spoiled...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 06, 2007, 09:28:10 PM
I'm not saying that Kobe and Phil should wait for the team to develop. Bynum is tradeable, but he is also going to be a star in the NBA, so if he were to be traded I'd want something of value in return. But why trade him for Kidd whose only going to play another 3 or 4 years and probably not at the level he's been playing this year? The dude is 34. Bynum is 19.

When I say trade Bynum, I mean Bynum + whatever/whoever else for someone like Gasol. Trading Bynum for Kidd would officially mean we have the dumbest front office ever. No offense to Kidd, cuz I feel he is the best PG in the league and he would make the whole team better instantly, but you don't give up a 19 year old for someone who's going to be throwing in the towel in 2 years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 06, 2007, 10:39:23 PM
I said a while back that the Lakers should go after Williams. I still maintain that the Lakers are in bigger need of a PG then a big man.
We need both of that.. if we were able to get a top 5 point guard , I would be agree with the fact that a big men is less needed but that's not the case (passing on Kidd  :-X).. we're talking about gettin to the next level, not being a 4th seed.. anyways there is a lot of talks but I'm gonna wait for the Summer to speak more about the situation.. now this is all speculation
4th seed is not bad next year if it marks a consisent improvement by the Lakers. You're expecting a turn around in one season which is not likely to happen, espically if there is an overhaul of the team's supporting cast. Seeding means nothing. An 8th seed knocked off the team with the best record in the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on May 08, 2007, 07:39:11 PM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on May 08, 2007, 08:17:43 PM
In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

That's what I wanna know. More so Sasha who has never proved that he could be a good basketball player on a consistent level. That guy is awful.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on May 08, 2007, 09:18:58 PM
In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

That's what I wanna no. More so Sasha who has never proved that he could be a good basketball player on a consistent level. That guy is awful.

For real, watching Sasha on the court makes me nausious and makes me want to harm small animals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on May 08, 2007, 09:23:55 PM
In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

That's what I wanna no. More so Sasha who has never proved that he could be a good basketball player on a consistent level. That guy is awful.

For real, watching Sasha on the court makes me nausious and makes me want to harm small animals.

LOL...Real spit. I my heart skips a beat every time I see him go up for a shot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 09, 2007, 12:42:03 AM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(


LOL! Memphis, Minnesota, or Indiana would JUMP at Odom+Bynum...The problem is, the Lakers would be insane to do that. That wont solve any of our problems. Bynum is a major part of our future and Odom is great all across the board. Our problem is that we need a reliable point guard who can run the offense and distribute the correct way...Our bigs were battered this season, we can either re-sign Mihm, or another valuable PF-C. Trading Odom is not the solution, in fact, I believe that would set us back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on May 10, 2007, 07:55:37 AM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(


LOL! Memphis, Minnesota, or Indiana would JUMP at Odom+Bynum...The problem is, the Lakers would be insane to do that. That wont solve any of our problems. Bynum is a major part of our future and Odom is great all across the board. Our problem is that we need a reliable point guard who can run the offense and distribute the correct way...Our bigs were battered this season, we can either re-sign Mihm, or another valuable PF-C. Trading Odom is not the solution, in fact, I believe that would set us back.

I wouldn't do Odom+Bynum for Gasol because he doesn't play D, but I would for KG or JO. That would provide us with serious interior presence both defensively and offensively. These are guys that average 20/10/3. Big men like that don't just grow on trees. I'd rather have a proven big man on my team than a guy that might be good in 3 or 4 years.

I like Odom's game, but KG and JO are flat out better. They'd be able to provide a real second scoring option and we can give the reins of running the offense to Farmar. I think he's ready.

Again, this won't happen because teams like the Bulls can put together a better package than we can.

That's why I brought up the importance of making the smaller deals, which are deals that can help us and those deals are out there. That's what management should look for right there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 10, 2007, 02:00:29 PM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

I still give Mitch credit for that. He went after Bibby - no go. Went after Kidd (which would've done wonders for us) - also no go. I can't hold that against him. What I do hold against him is drafting all these useless players over that years that no other team would want.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 10, 2007, 03:04:27 PM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

I still give Mitch credit for that. He went after Bibby - no go. Went after Kidd (which would've done wonders for us) - also no go. I can't hold that against him. What I do hold against him is drafting all these useless players over that years that no other team would want.
Nobody would want Bynum, Walton, or Farmar? :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 10, 2007, 04:04:51 PM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

I still give Mitch credit for that. He went after Bibby - no go. Went after Kidd (which would've done wonders for us) - also no go. I can't hold that against him. What I do hold against him is drafting all these useless players over that years that no other team would want.
Nobody would want Bynum, Walton, or Farmar? :laugh:


Seriously...Baby G, even YOU can look better than that. :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 10, 2007, 04:10:56 PM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(


LOL! Memphis, Minnesota, or Indiana would JUMP at Odom+Bynum...The problem is, the Lakers would be insane to do that. That wont solve any of our problems. Bynum is a major part of our future and Odom is great all across the board. Our problem is that we need a reliable point guard who can run the offense and distribute the correct way...Our bigs were battered this season, we can either re-sign Mihm, or another valuable PF-C. Trading Odom is not the solution, in fact, I believe that would set us back.

I wouldn't do Odom+Bynum for Gasol because he doesn't play D, but I would for KG or JO. That would provide us with serious interior presence both defensively and offensively. These are guys that average 20/10/3. Big men like that don't just grow on trees. I'd rather have a proven big man on my team than a guy that might be good in 3 or 4 years.

I like Odom's game, but KG and JO are flat out better. They'd be able to provide a real second scoring option and we can give the reins of running the offense to Farmar. I think he's ready.

Again, this won't happen because teams like the Bulls can put together a better package than we can.

That's why I brought up the importance of making the smaller deals, which are deals that can help us and those deals are out there. That's what management should look for right there.



JO didn't have much of a better season than Odom, and Odom played with a torn labrum...Not to mention the years of tri experience we'll be throwing to waste. Then adding Bynum on top of that? Come on now, that trade would fuck us up. And what better deal than Odom+Bynum would the Bulls be able to come up with? Unless they wanna trade their whole core, Gordon+Deng+Tyrus, which isn't happening. I agree with making small deals, but seriously, I wouldn't wanna trade Odom or Bynum, let alone in the same deal...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 11, 2007, 04:22:19 AM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

I still give Mitch credit for that. He went after Bibby - no go. Went after Kidd (which would've done wonders for us) - also no go. I can't hold that against him. What I do hold against him is drafting all these useless players over that years that no other team would want.
Nobody would want Bynum, Walton, or Farmar? :laugh:


Seriously...Baby G, even YOU can look better than that. :)

I wasn't including Kobe, Odom, Bynum, or Walton on that list. But be real, how many  teams do you think are sitting back wishing for Brian Cook, Sasha Vujacic, Aaaron McKie, or Shammond Williams?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 11, 2007, 09:33:25 AM
Jim Buss was on the radio (AM 570) and said they'll go after a big name player and we can expect major changes.. we'll see
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 11, 2007, 09:34:54 AM
Jim Buss was on the radio (AM 570) and said they'll go after a big name player and we can expect major changes.. we'll see


(http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:OgoLKwSrVs1gRM:http://www.hoopsvibe.com/IMG/lamar_odom-arton21121-240x240.jpg) <= Trade Bait.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 11, 2007, 09:56:32 AM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

I still give Mitch credit for that. He went after Bibby - no go. Went after Kidd (which would've done wonders for us) - also no go. I can't hold that against him. What I do hold against him is drafting all these useless players over that years that no other team would want.
Nobody would want Bynum, Walton, or Farmar? :laugh:


Seriously...Baby G, even YOU can look better than that. :)

I wasn't including Kobe, Odom, Bynum, or Walton on that list. But be real, how many  teams do you think are sitting back wishing for Brian Cook, Sasha Vujacic, Aaaron McKie, or Shammond Williams?
I don't recall Mitch drafting McKie or Williams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 11, 2007, 10:34:43 AM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

I still give Mitch credit for that. He went after Bibby - no go. Went after Kidd (which would've done wonders for us) - also no go. I can't hold that against him. What I do hold against him is drafting all these useless players over that years that no other team would want.
Nobody would want Bynum, Walton, or Farmar? :laugh:


Seriously...Baby G, even YOU can look better than that. :)

I wasn't including Kobe, Odom, Bynum, or Walton on that list. But be real, how many  teams do you think are sitting back wishing for Brian Cook, Sasha Vujacic, Aaaron McKie, or Shammond Williams?


The only ones we drafted were Sasha and Cook...Sasha never panned out (as of now) and Cook can be a valuable trade asset if traded at the right time (during a hot streak). Still, Mitch has done his job in the draft, especially in the 2nd round...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 11, 2007, 08:47:50 PM
SMH @ the front office not trading for B.Davis 3 years ago  :stupid:

J.Kidd avg a triple double in the 1st round..he stil plays defense...

R.Artest, C.Boozer..Lakers could of had all those players for nothing  :grumpy: :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 11, 2007, 08:50:33 PM
I wonder if we could drug Larry Bird and get him to take Odom + Bynum for JO, that would make us contenders instantly, that or a similar trade for KG. The odds of that happening are none and none.

In the meantime, we need to try to acquire by trade or free agent signing a decent point. The problem is that management tries to make the home run move, like when they went after Kidd earlier in the season, instead of seeing what smaller moves can be made. A couple of these moves could put us in better position.

Getting KG, JO, or Gason would be nice, but it's unrealistic and other teams can put together better packages than we can. Kwame is an expiring K at 8 mil. I don't know what the other expirings are, but those are the trades we should be looking at. Maybe a sign and trade with Luke, something like that.

In the meantime, why did Mitch extend Sasha and Cook? Why?  >:(

I still give Mitch credit for that. He went after Bibby - no go. Went after Kidd (which would've done wonders for us) - also no go. I can't hold that against him. What I do hold against him is drafting all these useless players over that years that no other team would want.
Nobody would want Bynum, Walton, or Farmar? :laugh:


Seriously...Baby G, even YOU can look better than that. :)

I wasn't including Kobe, Odom, Bynum, or Walton on that list. But be real, how many  teams do you think are sitting back wishing for Brian Cook, Sasha Vujacic, Aaaron McKie, or Shammond Williams?


The only ones we drafted were Sasha and Cook...Sasha never panned out (as of now) and Cook can be a valuable trade asset if traded at the right time (during a hot streak). Still, Mitch has done his job in the draft, especially in the 2nd round...

Lol ok you keep believing he's "done his job".

SMH @ the front office not trading for B.Davis 3 years ago  :stupid:

J.Kidd avg a triple double in the 1st round..he stil plays defense...

R.Artest, C.Boozer..Lakers could of had all those players for nothing  :grumpy: :stupid:

Baron Davis & Boozer are injury prone. And Artest is...well he's Artest.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 11, 2007, 09:00:35 PM
^^ they could of had them FOR NOTHING.

that's the problem, no one in the front office wants to take any chances.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 12, 2007, 12:50:37 AM
 :o I wonder if Kobe told SAS to say that  :o  ..Kobe said after game 5 he wanted the Lakers to do something "NOW"  8) ;D
http://www.youtube.com/v/vzbph7UqZUE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on May 12, 2007, 07:14:10 PM
Something has to be done this year bottom line.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 13, 2007, 12:18:55 PM
LAKERS FANS READ DIS!!!

Good thing for the Kings other teams have their own problems to address. Los Angeles Lakers

Going pedal to the metal, after failing to reach the second round or the playoffs at all for the third time in as many years, isn't just about adding a star to ride shotgun to Kobe Bryant. While that is the obvious part of it, putting them in the middle of any discussion for Kevin Garnett or Jermaine O'Neal, the Lakers on the whole are pushing hard to win now and deal with potential complications later.

The Lakers could offer Kwame Brown in a match of similar salaries. The Kings would inherit the frustration of an enigmatic player unable to grasp his considerable potential, but also the benefit of being able to clear cap space a year earlier than with Artest if Brown did not work out. And if Brown did work out, they would have the inside track on re-signing a talented young center.

The Lakers also could offer Luke Walton in a sign-and-trade, packaged with another, lesser salary (Sasha Vujacic, Maurice Evans, Brian Cook). Artest has superior skills. But Walton has become a good complementary weapon, a smart player who moves the ball, and plugs in to the same spot at small forward.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on May 13, 2007, 07:54:02 PM
Hows the offseason treating u guys so far?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 13, 2007, 08:28:42 PM
Hows the offseason treating u guys so far?


I don't expect a major move until AT LEAST mid-August.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on May 13, 2007, 08:41:08 PM
any preliminary talk of who u guys are tryin to get or who is going to get shipped off?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 13, 2007, 08:42:56 PM
I hear Ron Artest, Mo Williams, Steve Blake going around...Out of those, Mo sounds the most realistic and would probably provide the most help.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 13, 2007, 09:20:13 PM
Hows the offseason treating u guys so far?
If you want to be technical, the offseason hasn't started yet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 13, 2007, 09:25:25 PM
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In fact, Kidd was fully in favor of joining the Lakers, sources said at the time and reiterated within the last few days. At the same time, he understood completely L.A.'s reluctance to surrender Andrew Bynum as the principal player in the package.

"If I were the Lakers I wouldn't have given him up for me, either," Kidd told confidants.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05132007/sports/l_a_s_storyheating_up_sports_peter_vecsey.htm
Let's end the talks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 14, 2007, 11:26:17 AM
^^Kidd knows what's up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 14, 2007, 11:39:04 AM
Nah, he's just mannered. Fuck around waiting for Bynum to develop and you might find yourself Kobe-less.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 14, 2007, 02:15:52 PM
Nah, he's just mannered. Fuck around waiting for Bynum to develop and you might find yourself Kobe-less.


That wont be happening.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 15, 2007, 08:03:45 PM
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El SEGUNDO – Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, it was announced today.

The arthroscopic procedure, which lasted 40 minutes, was performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum at the Kerlan Jobe Surgery Center in Los Angeles. Odom will wear a sling for 10 days and then begin rehabilitation. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of training camp in October.

Good, get him healthy so we can ship him off to Memphis
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 16, 2007, 12:22:00 AM
A nother summer Lamar is going to have surjuries....a nother summer he can't work on his game....a nother season he's going to be inconsistent  :P  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 16, 2007, 03:30:28 PM
A nother summer Lamar is going to have surjuries....a nother summer he can't work on his game....a nother season he's going to be inconsistent  :P  >:(


These are the types of fans that don't deserve to be part of the P&G tradition.


Providing nothing but that negative energy. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 18, 2007, 12:44:42 PM
NBAdraft.net has us taking Rudy Fernandez. This kid looks pretty nice, could be a good addition...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXAucLSrYv8

http://nbadraft.net/admincp/profiles/rudyfernandez.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 18, 2007, 02:00:51 PM
^^They're never right.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 18, 2007, 11:54:47 PM
^^Who is?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 19, 2007, 04:12:30 AM
Rudy Fernandez is a young Spanish shooting guard who got a nice potential.. but he isn't ready to have an impact in the NBA, especially physically wise, he needs to gain weight and muscles, if not he's gonna be eaten up.. anyways our draft picks will be likely use in trades (Mitch said it), I really don't see the interest to add youth to our roster.. experience is needed
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 19, 2007, 09:33:24 AM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 19, 2007, 09:33:58 AM
Rudy Fernandez is a young Spanish shooting guard who got a nice potential.. but he isn't ready to have an impact in the NBA, especially physically wise, he needs to gain weight and muscles, if not he's gonna be eaten up.. anyways our draft picks will be likely use in trades (Mitch said it), I really don't see the interest to add youth to our roster.. experience is needed


On top of that, we don't even need a shooting guard...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 19, 2007, 09:39:19 AM
^^^^ yeah anyways the draft is pretty much useless, outside trade wise, imo for us this year. I don't see a player at the 19th position to have a instant real impact at a position we need..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 19, 2007, 10:25:47 AM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 19, 2007, 12:21:14 PM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
::)

 :tosser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 19, 2007, 12:35:39 PM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
::)

 :tosser:
:camp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 19, 2007, 12:43:18 PM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
::)

 :tosser:
:camp:
:nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 20, 2007, 03:41:14 PM
Sayson: Who will be Kobe’s next sidekick? (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/05/21/sports/sayson.who.will.be.kobe.s.next.sidekick..html)

CHICAGO—It’s been quite a while since I’ve entertained readers’ e-mails here, so long ago that some of the letters in my Inbox are getting older than a Tom Jones ballad.

My apologies to all the letter-senders and I hope they understand that my plate is full with the ongoing NBA playoffs, not to mention my recent Las Vegas swing to cover the Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather event.

Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007

But, hey, I’m here now. Thirsty for some e-mail-bonding.

Following LA’s early playoffs knockout,Gino Paolo Peralta (dodgeviper_gambit@yahoo.com) asks: “If they can’t get Kevin Garnett, who do you think will the Lakers try to acquire?”

KG in LA seems like a done deal. He has a house in Malibu, California and he already told his pips that he wants to be a Laker. But if the plot twists, as it often does in Hollywood, I think the Lakers will pursue Jermaine O’Neal, who is rumored to be unhappy in Indiana.

He isn’t the 10-time All-Star that Garnett is, but the 6-foot-11, 260-pound O’Neal comes amazingly close. Like Garnett, the 28-year-old O’Neal has a powerful inside game that best complements Kobe’s perimeter brilliance.

Although the Pacers did not make the playoffs this year, Jermaine, a five-time All-Star, proved that he has a lot of good years left in the tank by norming 19.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game in 69 starts.

If O’Neal can’t be had, the Lakers could also go after Pau Gasol. A 7-foot, 260-pound center, Gasol is an effective low post scorer who has averaged 18.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in his six seasons with Memphis.

Another option, though unlikely because of his off-court issues is Zach Randolph of Portland. Only 25, Randolph had a spectacular 2006-07 season, averaging 23.6 points and 10.1 rebounds a game.

NO KIDDING. Another NBA year is about to turn and New Jersey still hasn’t won a title with Jason Kidd at the wheel. That makes Raymund Ortilla (ortilla_rso@yahoo.com) wonder: “Will the Nets trade Jason Kidd to rebuild?”

His age, 34, and his 12 years in the NBA both suggest that Kidd is in the twilight of a dazzling career. But his performance this postseason offers concrete proof that he’s’ far from done. He averaged a triple double (14.6 pts, 10.9 rebs and 10.9 assts) in 12 playoff games.

The Nets tried to deal Kidd to LA a few months ago, but that proposed swap fizzled when the Lakers refused to give up Andrew Bynum. Other teams were interested with Kidd, but they were discouraged by his $18.9 million annual salary until 2009.

If they can sign free agent Vince Carter to an extension, I think the Nets will part with Kidd and start rebuilding. This time, though, there will be a lot of takers for the seven-time All-Star.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 20, 2007, 03:43:03 PM
Imagine if the Lakers could get Zach Randolph. :o but he is a free agent and it isn't likely to happen. The more I think about it, the more I like JO in L.A. But PG should be the first priority.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 20, 2007, 03:44:19 PM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
Alright then, call it right now. Who are the Lakers going to take with their first round pick(assuming they don't trade it)?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 20, 2007, 11:11:57 PM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
Alright then, call it right now. Who are the Lakers going to take with their first round pick(assuming they don't trade it)?


Greg Oden. :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 20, 2007, 11:33:13 PM
^^Who is?


Me. 8)
Alright then, call it right now. Who are the Lakers going to take with their first round pick(assuming they don't trade it)?


Greg Oden. :D
Naw... A french crip who was reppin the blue LA jersey told me we were going at  Noah
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 21, 2007, 02:38:15 PM
Rudy Fernandez is a young Spanish shooting guard who got a nice potential.. but he isn't ready to have an impact in the NBA, especially physically wise, he needs to gain weight and muscles, if not he's gonna be eaten up.. anyways our draft picks will be likely use in trades (Mitch said it), I really don't see the interest to add youth to our roster.. experience is needed


On top of that, we don't even need a shooting guard...

Yes we do. Obviously not a starting shooting guard, but the Lakers need someone to bring of the bench for instant offense. And no Maurice "I can't make layups or 3s" Evans isn't the answer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 21, 2007, 02:46:35 PM
Rudy Fernandez is a young Spanish shooting guard who got a nice potential.. but he isn't ready to have an impact in the NBA, especially physically wise, he needs to gain weight and muscles, if not he's gonna be eaten up.. anyways our draft picks will be likely use in trades (Mitch said it), I really don't see the interest to add youth to our roster.. experience is needed


On top of that, we don't even need a shooting guard...

Yes we do. Obviously not a starting shooting guard, but the Lakers need someone to bring of the bench for instant offense. And no Maurice "I can't make layups or 3s" Evans isn't the answer.


Maurice Evans proved to be a great back-up for Kobe...His "can't make 3s" ass managed to shoot a more efficient 3ball than Kobe on the year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 21, 2007, 03:50:57 PM
"Home of the soaps
Interesting media battle in Los Angeles, where Lakers VP Jim Buss went on talk radio to criticize Phil Jackson for criticizing his players in the media. His sister Jeanie, Jackson's girlfriend and another Lakers VP, then criticized her brother for criticizing the coach in public. Sounds like they're ready to move forward.

Actually they might be: Rumors have the Lakers bringing back Jerry West in an advisory role to help faltering GM Mitch Kupchak."

Link: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-ctf36i2may21,1,2148055.column?coll=chi-sportsbulls-hed&ctrack=2&cset=true
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on May 21, 2007, 08:03:46 PM
Bring back The Logo baby!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 22, 2007, 02:49:21 PM
Rumors have the Lakers bringing back Jerry West in an advisory role to help faltering GM Mitch Kupchak."
Kick ass. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 22, 2007, 02:51:39 PM
Lakers: Observing the Lottery Closely (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_22021.shtml)

Considering the Los Angeles Lakers will hold the 19th pick at the end of the day, Tuesday's Draft Lottery may not directly impact the team.

General Manager Mitch Kupchak was explicit recently, indicating the Laker pick may in fact be on the block.

Still, Laker fans should pay very close attention to the lotto (on ESPN at 5:30pm Pacific).  With just draft picks and their Mid-Level Exception (MLE . . .  $5-6 million), the Lakers have limited means to improve this summer.  If they hope to make a big leap forward, they'll need the help from a trade partner.

Unless they get very lucky on the free agent market, the results of the Draft Lottery will set the stage for the entire offseason.

The Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are currently slotted one through three.  The first two picks are expected to be Greg Oden and Kevin Durant.  Though Durant has a shot to be number one, the general consensus is that Oden will receive that honor.

If the Grizzlies land Oden, they'd have a very solid defensive center to put alongside forward Pau Gasol.  Durant would give Memphis a nice perimeter scorer.  Unless Gasol aggressively pushes for a trade, a top two pick probably means he stays with the Grizzlies.

Laker fans interested in Gasol?  Root for Memphis to draft third or fourth.

If the Bucks land Oden would that signal that Andrew Bogut is on the block?  Though he could be given a shot at power forward in Milwaukee, he'd be an ideal triangle fit in LA.  Of course he wouldn't solve the Laker issues defensively but he'd be an interesting player to consider.

Though it's natural for a Laker homer to root against the Celtics . . . shouldn't it be the opposite?  Would there be any better team to beat in the NBA Finals than the Boston Celtics?

Where the lottery gets even more interesting is at the fourth slot with the Atlanta Hawks.  In what has become the increasingly worse Joe Johnson trade, the Hawks will be forced to give their first round pick to the Phoenix Suns if it's in the four to seven range.  That would give the Suns either a powerful trade piece or the opportunity to improve with a second-tier impact player.

The Hawks get to keep their pick if it's in the top three.  Kevin Durant might make Josh Childress, Marvin Williams or even Josh Smith expendable (though it's difficult to gauge where Atlanta stands with ownership still in dispute).

Laker fans should root hardest for the Hawks to climb at least a single slot.

Though a Kevin Garnett trade seems far from imminent, a lottery win might be enough to placate the fans, Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves front office.  A defensive core of Oden and KG would be quite formidable.  Durant would be an interesting compliment as well for Garnett.

Laker fans do not want to see the Wolves win a top three pick.

The same goes for most teams in the Western Conference like the Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers.

The competition in the West is tough enough as is it.

By default, fans should pull for the New York Knicks (who will have to give their pick to the Chicago Bulls), Charlotte Bobcats and Philadelphia 76ers.

The Indiana Pacers, on the other hand, are a team the Laker faithful should root against.  Though no specific trade is ever likely, there is at least a reasonable chance that LA can acquire Jermaine O'Neal.  If the Pacers can pair him up with Oden or Durant they may think differently.

Indiana doesn't get to keep their pick unless it's top three . . . otherwise it goes to the Hawks.

The Bottom Line
Exactly who will be available in trade this summer will partially be determined by the NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday night.

Cheat sheet:

Root for the Hawks, Bucks and Celtics . . . but especially the Hawks.

Root against the Grizzlies, Wolves and Pacers.

Regardless of the outcome, at least there will be some closure.  Teams will know where they stand and begin to negotiate with each other.

The Lakers may benefit from a lucky bounce even if it has no bearing on where their pick falls.

KEY NEWSLINES
Basketball News: "The Lakers will likely go through a serious offseason makeover, with the primary objective is improving the post play and the point guard position. If they can grab [Grant] Hill at a minimum price, it would be an upgrade from Luke Walton, would allow someone else to create plays other than Kobe Bryant and would give Hill another legitimate shot at making a deep playoff run, which a class act like himself clearly deserves."

Chicago Tribune: "Bulls lead assistant Jim Boylan will interview for the vacant Indiana Pacers head coaching position, according to two league sources. Former Heat coach Stan Van Gundy is considered the front-runner because he already has interviewed twice. But a league source said the Pacers, who also have interviewed assistants Chuck Person and Johnny Davis as well as Lakers assistant Brian Shaw, haven't concluded the interview process."



Imagine Bogut in L.A. 8) Unlikely situtation. But it looks like the Lakers have more flexability then I thought.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 26, 2007, 02:23:12 PM
Report: Lakers' Brown to have bone spurs removed next week (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2883334)

Lakers center Kwame Brown will have bone spurs removed from his left ankle next week, the Los Angeles Times reports. The surgery casts some doubt over his playing status for the start of next season and could factor into trade possibilities for the Lakers during the offseason.

Ankle specialist Dave Porter will perform Brown's surgery in Indianapolis, the newspaper reports, and Brown's agent Mark Bartelstein told the Times that Brown will undergo reconstructive surgery if doctors deem it necessary.

"We're not sure if it needs to get reconstructed or not," Bartelstein told the newspaper on Friday.

"They're going to go in and test the strength of the ligaments and see if they need to repair them. He also has some bone spurs he needs to get cleaned out."

If Brown has reconstructive surgery, he would need months of recovery time. If his ankle doesn't need reconstructive surgery, Brown's rehab time would be less.

The Lakers begin training camp the first week of October.

"Until they get in there and see what needs to be done, there's no timetable," Bartelstein told the Times.

Brown, 25, has one year at $9.1 million left on his contract. He could have been a key part of trade talks for the Lakers this summer, but Brown's possible reconstructive surgery hampers that. Brown's expiring contract would be valuable to teams as a means of getting under the salary cap.

Lakers officials declined to comment to the newspaper.

Teammate Lamar Odom had shoulder surgery last week and will need four months to recover.

Brown hurt the ankle when he landed on the foot of Sixers' guard Andre Miller after blocking Miller's shot in a Dec. 31 game.

Brown sat out 27 games with the ankle injury before returning in March. He sat out seven more games over the next six weeks because of lingering ankle pain before coming back for the last two games of the regular season.

He averaged 8.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in the first round of the playoffs against the Suns.

"I think he's anxious to get it right and get back to being 100 percent healthy," Bartelstein said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 27, 2007, 02:53:46 AM
^^^^ another bad news.. there are more and more chances, nothing is going to happen this summer  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 27, 2007, 03:41:38 AM
Kwame Brown..

04-05: 42 games played

06-07: 41 games played

^ A nother injury prone player..He's probably not going to be any good next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 29, 2007, 03:12:35 PM
Lakers' owner arrested on suspicion of DUI (http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/05/29/news/breaking/12_01_275_29_07.txt)

By: North County Times

CARLSBAD ---- California Highway Patrol officers arrested the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team early today on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in Carlsbad, authorities said.

Officer Tom Kerns of the California Highway Patrol said Gerald "Jerry" Hatten Buss, 74, of Playa del Rey in Los Angeles, was taken into custody shortly before 1 a.m. after driving his gold Mercedes-Benz station wagon the wrong way on Mountain View Drive, which has double yellow lines.

Kerns said Buss was "relatively cooperative" and didn't try to resist when he was placed under arrest.

 
The officer said Buss was booked into the Vista jail on suspicion of drunken driving and driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or above.

Shortly after noon Buss issued a statement through a Lakers' spokesman.

"Although I was driving only a short distance, it was a bad decision and I was wrong to do it," Buss said in the statement. "It was a mistake I will not make again."

The spokesman, John Black, said by phone that Buss was in the coastal Carlsbad vicinity because he has a home in north San Diego County. Black declined to say whether the home is in Carlsbad or elsewhere.

Buss had been released from the jail by 10:30 a .m. today, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department web site.

The final results of the blood alcohol test won't be available for about three weeks, said Kerns.

He said a 23-year-old woman, a resident of New York City, who was in the Mercedes with Buss wasn't arrested.

As far as the arrest, Kerns said, Buss came to the attention of Highway Patrol officers Sal Gutierrez and his partner, Julie Cahill, at 12:50 a.m. in downtown Carlsbad.

The officers were on Carlsbad Boulevard, south of State Street, when they saw the Mercedes traveling with its high-beam head lights on in the opposite lane, said Kerns.

He said the driver failed to turn off the high beams, so the officers made a U-turn and caught up with the station wagon. The Mercedes was traveling under the speed limit at about 30 mph, Kerns said.

"Suddenly, the driver slammed on the brakes and made a right turn onto Mountain View Drive," the officer said.

At that point, Kerns said, the station wagon began driving on the wrong side of Mountain View. He said the officers got behind the Mercedes and started their patrol car's emergency overhead lights.

"The Mercedes' (driver) failed to react and continued at 20 mph" before stopping at the Pacific Avenue intersection, said Kerns.

He said the officers gave Buss field sobriety tests and used a field alcohol screening device to determine that he was suspected of driving under the influence.

According to the Lakers Web site, Buss bought the Lakers, The Forum sports arena, and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League in 1979 during a $67.5 million deal that was then the largest transaction in sports history.

The Lakers have won eight National Basketball Association titles since Buss bought the team.

The Web site also noted that Buss is a competitive high-stakes poker player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 29, 2007, 03:18:47 PM
Kobe on 710AM in 1 minute...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 29, 2007, 03:29:51 PM
I can see the headlines now "Kobe Bryant's outburst causes Lakers owner Jerry Buss to resort to drinking and driving"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 29, 2007, 03:49:46 PM
LMAO@anyone questioning Kobe's will to win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 29, 2007, 03:50:56 PM
Interview will run again on 710AM at the top of the 5:00 hour.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on May 29, 2007, 03:54:38 PM
what did kobe say in the interview? he name any specific teams that he wants to get traded 2.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 29, 2007, 03:56:26 PM
No. He said he doesn't wanna get traded. he wants to win now WITH the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 29, 2007, 04:00:39 PM
what did kobe say in the interview? he name any specific teams that he wants to get traded 2.

Fuck no! He basically said he's lost trust with the front office cuz they had plans other than what they were telling him. He wants Jerry West back cuz he trust him and he knows he'll do everything it takes to get them back to where they need to be. And he said if he wanted to be traded he would say so, he wouldn't beat around the bush.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on May 29, 2007, 04:41:54 PM
lol i figured that comment would cause a stir
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 30, 2007, 09:47:25 AM
Kobe told SAS on his Radio Show he wants to be traded...he's out....you'll be miss kobe  :'( :'( :'( :'(

Lakers 4 life
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 30, 2007, 11:31:29 AM
Kobe told SAS on his Radio Show he wants to be traded...he's out....you'll be miss kobe  :'( :'( :'( :'(

Lakers 4 life


He's not getting traded ala Magic Johnson.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 30, 2007, 12:15:02 PM
Kobe told SAS on his Radio Show he wants to be traded...he's out....you'll be miss kobe  :'( :'( :'( :'(

Lakers 4 life


He's not getting traded ala Magic Johnson.

You're a naive insecure piece of crap.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 30, 2007, 12:54:45 PM
Kobe told SAS on his Radio Show he wants to be traded...he's out....you'll be miss kobe  :'( :'( :'( :'(

Lakers 4 life


He's not getting traded ala Magic Johnson.

You're a naive insecure piece of crap.

You're a fucking retard if you think the Lakers would trade Kobe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on May 31, 2007, 02:43:52 AM
what exactly did magic johnson do? can someone break down the story or sumthin for me ,thanks
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 31, 2007, 10:48:57 AM
what exactly did magic johnson do? can someone break down the story or sumthin for me ,thanks


He demanded a trade so that Paul Westhead would get fired...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on May 31, 2007, 10:16:57 PM
Dirk for Kobe?


It doesn't matter whether Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban or general manager Donnie Nelson makes the phone call, but one of them needs to contact Los Angeles Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak today and find out what it takes to get Kobe Bryant.

If the answer is Dirk Nowitzki, then so be it.

This is not a knee-jerk reaction to Nowitzki's performance in the Mavericks' shocking first-round playoff loss. This is about positioning the Mavericks to win a championship by acquiring a player who embraces pressure and plays best in big games.

Source: Dallas Morning News
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on June 01, 2007, 10:51:55 AM
All Kobe is doing is demanding a trade so that the Lakers add players to help him. He wants J.O'Neal or KG, and he wants them this year, not next. I expect the Lakers to have a very busy summer, and not trade Kobe and hopefully Odom well doing it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 01, 2007, 01:37:43 PM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 01, 2007, 01:49:57 PM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.


It doesn't help that the other teams/GMs know  of that pressure. Noone is going to be like "yea, I'm willing to give you my best player for trash and picks"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 01, 2007, 02:21:03 PM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.


It doesn't help that the other teams/GMs know  of that pressure. Noone is going to be like "yea, I'm willing to give you my best player for trash and picks"


Yes it does. GM's know that the Lakers are looking to make a trade and the fact that Kobe is demanding some changes means the Lakers might trade some players they woulda considered untouchable (Odom, Bynum) due to pressure. Teams are probably lined up at the door with offers by this point...Hopefully, the FO doesn't do anything stupid.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 01, 2007, 02:25:52 PM
I was thinking of buying some Laker jerseys. Glad I waited.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 01, 2007, 02:34:38 PM
I don't want to give up Bynum for O'Neal. For Gasol or KG yeah. But not for J.O. after seeing how injury prone he's become.

I was thinking of buying some Laker jerseys. Glad I waited.

Tsk tsk...you're not a real fan!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on June 01, 2007, 08:53:34 PM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.

That scares me too. Kobe is killing any leverage the Lakers may have had to make trades. Now teams know we are desperate.

The scariest thing about this whole thing is Jim Buss. Is it just me or does this guy remind you of Dubya? Some of the comments he has made to the media are baffling. The thought of this clown making personal decisions is alarming and frightening. I hope Jerry Buss wakes up, removes all power from Dubya 2, removes Kupchak and hires a basketball guy to make basketball decisions. I wonder how Magic would do as GM.

At first I was mad at Kobe when all of this started but now I'm thinking that all of this has happened due to the amount of incompetence in the front office.

I just hope we don't overpay to get someone due to the pressure.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on June 01, 2007, 11:07:12 PM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.

That scares me too. Kobe is killing any leverage the Lakers may have had to make trades. Now teams know we are desperate.

The scariest thing about this whole thing is Jim Buss. Is it just me or does this guy remind you of Dubya? Some of the comments he has made to the media are baffling. The thought of this clown making personal decisions is alarming and frightening. I hope Jerry Buss wakes up, removes all power from Dubya 2, removes Kupchak and hires a basketball guy to make basketball decisions. I wonder how Magic would do as GM.

At first I was mad at Kobe when all of this started but now I'm thinking that all of this has happened due to the amount of incompetence in the front office.

I just hope we don't overpay to get someone due to the pressure.

They wouldn't. Expect there to be a trade, KG is not moving, though he should be moved by the T-Wolves. If some team out there is smart, with some young talent, and wanted to make a move, they would try to trade for Kobe and KG... lol... wouldn't happen, but would be funny if say the Bulls did that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 02, 2007, 04:36:12 AM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.
The thing is , without Kobe story, they weren't doing nothing at all...I prefer to take some risks instead of not changing the situation at all and barely make the playoffs ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 02, 2007, 06:21:30 AM
Maybe they work some deal for JO out, then Jim Buss gets in the mix and tells Kupchack to let it fall through because he doesn't want to trade his man-crush Bynum, then Kobe goes wild and puts a bullet or 2 into Jim's chest
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 02, 2007, 12:23:55 PM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.
The thing is , without Kobe story, they weren't doing nothing at all...I prefer to take some risks instead of not changing the situation at all and barely make the playoffs ..
I know. I just think Kobe took it a little too far. Now other teams now they must make a trade and won't offer better trades.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 02, 2007, 12:25:14 PM
I don't want to give up Bynum for O'Neal. For Gasol or KG yeah. But not for J.O. after seeing how injury prone he's become.

I was thinking of buying some Laker jerseys. Glad I waited.

Tsk tsk...you're not a real fan!
I know. I should have got the jerseys instead of paying for my school tuition.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 02, 2007, 03:29:08 PM
Quote
The Los Angeles Lakers have begun talks with the Denver Nuggets regarding center Marcus Camby, the NBA defensive player of the year, who has led the league in blocked shots the last two seasons.

Camby, 33, averaged 11.2 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.3 blocks last season. He has a decent midrange jump shot and doesn't demand the ball often in the post, doing most of his scoring with outside shots and after offensive rebounds.

The Nuggets are reportedly trying to lower their payroll, which would make Lakers center Kwame Brown a possibility in trade talks, a league source said.

Brown has only one year left on his contract, for $9.1 million; Camby has three years and about $26 million left on his contract. The Lakers might have to add another low-salaried player or a draft pick to make such a deal more equitable for the Nuggets.

Damn keep your fingers crossed! I know Camby is injury prone as all hell, but Camby for Kwame? I'll take that chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 02, 2007, 06:33:08 PM
The only fear I have is that the Lakers are going to feel too pressured into making a trade and end up making a bad one.
The thing is , without Kobe story, they weren't doing nothing at all...I prefer to take some risks instead of not changing the situation at all and barely make the playoffs ..
I know. I just think Kobe took it a little too far. Now other teams now they must make a trade and won't offer better trades.

Or it can be the opposite. Teams can be quick to pull the trigger on a trade, because they know there are teams lined up with offers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 02, 2007, 08:59:30 PM
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The Los Angeles Lakers have begun talks with the Denver Nuggets regarding center Marcus Camby, the NBA defensive player of the year, who has led the league in blocked shots the last two seasons.

Camby, 33, averaged 11.2 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.3 blocks last season. He has a decent midrange jump shot and doesn't demand the ball often in the post, doing most of his scoring with outside shots and after offensive rebounds.

The Nuggets are reportedly trying to lower their payroll, which would make Lakers center Kwame Brown a possibility in trade talks, a league source said.

Brown has only one year left on his contract, for $9.1 million; Camby has three years and about $26 million left on his contract. The Lakers might have to add another low-salaried player or a draft pick to make such a deal more equitable for the Nuggets.

Damn keep your fingers crossed! I know Camby is injury prone as all hell, but Camby for Kwame? I'll take that chance.

Imagine Odom, Bynum, Kwame for JO and Camby, then the 2 get injured around march for the remainder of the season...  :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 03, 2007, 03:27:56 PM
^or even worse, the trades followed by Odom making his first all-star team, Kwame having his breakthrough season, and Bynum proving his path to dominance. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 04, 2007, 12:14:39 PM
^or even worse, the trades followed by Odom making his first all-star team, Kwame having his breakthrough season, and Bynum proving his path to dominance. :-X

Besides, Bynum becoming a dominant player, those things have no chances of happening.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 04, 2007, 12:24:43 PM
^or even worse, the trades followed by Odom making his first all-star team, Kwame having his breakthrough season, and Bynum proving his path to dominance. :-X

Besides, Bynum becoming a dominant player, those things have no chances of happening.

LOL@Odom not having a chance to be an all-star. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 04, 2007, 01:23:41 PM
^or even worse, the trades followed by Odom making his first all-star team, Kwame having his breakthrough season, and Bynum proving his path to dominance. :-X

Besides, Bynum becoming a dominant player, those things have no chances of happening.

LOL@Odom not having a chance to be an all-star. :-X

He doesn't. You probably never heard of Lamar until he came to the Lakers, but I've been watching him since his 2nd season with the Clippers. He's always been known as an underachiever with all the talent and potential in the world. He's to inconsistent to make the All-Star team. If he couldn't do it in the Eastern Conference, he's damn sure not going to make it in the West when he's up against Duncan, Nowitzki, Garnett, Carmelo, Boozer, etc etc etc

And I hope you're not still waiting for Kwame to have a breakout season. Do yourself a favor and wake up from that dream.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 04, 2007, 02:37:57 PM
^or even worse, the trades followed by Odom making his first all-star team, Kwame having his breakthrough season, and Bynum proving his path to dominance. :-X

Besides, Bynum becoming a dominant player, those things have no chances of happening.

LOL@Odom not having a chance to be an all-star. :-X

He doesn't. You probably never heard of Lamar until he came to the Lakers, but I've been watching him since his 2nd season with the Clippers. He's always been known as an underachiever with all the talent and potential in the world. He's to inconsistent to make the All-Star team. If he couldn't do it in the Eastern Conference, he's damn sure not going to make it in the West when he's up against Duncan, Nowitzki, Garnett, Carmelo, Boozer, etc etc etc

And I hope you're not still waiting for Kwame to have a breakout season. Do yourself a favor and wake up from that dream.


LOL@"I probably never heard of Lamar". I'm not you, BabyG. Lamar was supposed to make that all-star team over Magloire in the east. And he's better than Josh Howard, who made the team this season, but Lamar was injured and didn't have a chance to make the team. Your lack of faith in Laker players is pathetic. :grumpy:


Kwame had a breakthrough the 2nd half of 05-06...If he can repeat this for a whole season, which I believe he can, that will be his breakthrough season. Maybe not 15-10, but 12-8 is very realistic and achievable..PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 04, 2007, 07:24:54 PM
^or even worse, the trades followed by Odom making his first all-star team, Kwame having his breakthrough season, and Bynum proving his path to dominance. :-X

Besides, Bynum becoming a dominant player, those things have no chances of happening.

LOL@Odom not having a chance to be an all-star. :-X

He doesn't. You probably never heard of Lamar until he came to the Lakers, but I've been watching him since his 2nd season with the Clippers. He's always been known as an underachiever with all the talent and potential in the world. He's to inconsistent to make the All-Star team. If he couldn't do it in the Eastern Conference, he's damn sure not going to make it in the West when he's up against Duncan, Nowitzki, Garnett, Carmelo, Boozer, etc etc etc

And I hope you're not still waiting for Kwame to have a breakout season. Do yourself a favor and wake up from that dream.


LOL@"I probably never heard of Lamar". I'm not you, BabyG. Lamar was supposed to make that all-star team over Magloire in the east. And he's better than Josh Howard, who made the team this season, but Lamar was injured and didn't have a chance to make the team. Your lack of faith in Laker players is pathetic. :grumpy:


Kwame had a breakthrough the 2nd half of 05-06...If he can repeat this for a whole season, which I believe he can, that will be his breakthrough season. Maybe not 15-10, but 12-8 is very realistic and achievable..PeACe

First of all, please explain to me how the fuck someone is SUPPOSED to make an All-Star team? Either you make it or you don't. Melo should've made it last year, that doesn't mean he was supposed to. My opinion on players is based on them individually, not based on what team they play for. When you can do that maybe people will take a few of your opinions seriously.

And yeah, Kwame player GREAT during the last few weeks of last years regular season. That doesn't qualify as a break out. A 6'11 270 lb center who's been in the NBA 5 seasons and still not averaging close to 10 rebounds isn't good no matter how you slice it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 05, 2007, 07:02:59 PM
^or even worse, the trades followed by Odom making his first all-star team, Kwame having his breakthrough season, and Bynum proving his path to dominance. :-X

Besides, Bynum becoming a dominant player, those things have no chances of happening.

LOL@Odom not having a chance to be an all-star. :-X

He doesn't. You probably never heard of Lamar until he came to the Lakers, but I've been watching him since his 2nd season with the Clippers. He's always been known as an underachiever with all the talent and potential in the world. He's to inconsistent to make the All-Star team. If he couldn't do it in the Eastern Conference, he's damn sure not going to make it in the West when he's up against Duncan, Nowitzki, Garnett, Carmelo, Boozer, etc etc etc

And I hope you're not still waiting for Kwame to have a breakout season. Do yourself a favor and wake up from that dream.


LOL@"I probably never heard of Lamar". I'm not you, BabyG. Lamar was supposed to make that all-star team over Magloire in the east. And he's better than Josh Howard, who made the team this season, but Lamar was injured and didn't have a chance to make the team. Your lack of faith in Laker players is pathetic. :grumpy:


Kwame had a breakthrough the 2nd half of 05-06...If he can repeat this for a whole season, which I believe he can, that will be his breakthrough season. Maybe not 15-10, but 12-8 is very realistic and achievable..PeACe

First of all, please explain to me how the fuck someone is SUPPOSED to make an All-Star team? Either you make it or you don't. Melo should've made it last year, that doesn't mean he was supposed to. My opinion on players is based on them individually, not based on what team they play for. When you can do that maybe people will take a few of your opinions seriously.

And yeah, Kwame player GREAT during the last few weeks of last years regular season. That doesn't qualify as a break out. A 6'11 270 lb center who's been in the NBA 5 seasons and still not averaging close to 10 rebounds isn't good no matter how you slice it.


Doesn't matter, Kwame's CAPABLE, and it's been proven. That's why it's a POSSIBILITY that he can have a break-out season, and not a FACT that he will. And that's why it's a POSSIBILITY that Odom can make the all-star squad, and not a fact as well. with maturity, you won't be arguing this sorta' shit...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 07, 2007, 08:55:52 AM
Ray Allen Predicted Kobe Bryant's Trade Demand in 2004

June 4, 2007 5:50 PM

Frank Hughes of the News Tribune pointed this out last week:

    "He's going to be very selfish," Allen said of Bryant. "And he feels like he needs to show this league and the people in this country that he is better without Shaq. He can win championships without Shaq. So offensively, he's going to jump out and say, 'I can average 30 points. I can still carry the load on this team.'


    "I think the point production is not going to be so much what people are going to look at because (Tracy) McGrady did it in Orlando, Allen (Iverson) did it in Philly. Can you win a championship? I think that's the question. Carrying guys on your back and making everybody better."

    Allen was right about that, as it turns out, but get a load of Allen's crystal ball on this one.

    "If Kobe doesn't see he needs two and a half good players to be a legitimate playoff contender or win a championship, in about a year or two he'll be calling out to Jerry Buss that 'We need some help in here,' or 'Trade me,' " Allen said. "And we'll all be saying, 'I told you so,' when he says that."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 07, 2007, 11:01:43 AM
^Ray Allen never predicted that management would shit on Kobe. He just made a bunch of false assumptions. And Kobe doesn't want to be traded...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 07, 2007, 01:29:04 PM
Lol at Ray "3 assists a game" Allen calling Kobe selfish.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 08, 2007, 12:54:09 PM
Lakers guard Shammond Williams is close to signing with Pamesa Valencia of Spain
http://www.levante-emv.com/secciones/noticia.jsp?pNumEjemplar=3556&pIdSeccion=11&pIdNoticia=307847

Too bad the link is in spanish. :-\

I say good riddance to him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 08, 2007, 02:45:56 PM
Lakers guard Shammond Williams is close to signing with Pamesa Valencia of Spain
http://www.levante-emv.com/secciones/noticia.jsp?pNumEjemplar=3556&pIdSeccion=11&pIdNoticia=307847

Too bad the link is in spanish. :-\

I say good riddance to him.


He wasn't bad...Just RARELY used. But that's one more roster spot we gotta fill now. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 08, 2007, 11:56:09 PM
Rik, you language skills could be helpful.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on June 11, 2007, 07:51:35 AM
I'm having second thoughts about the proposed Odom/Bynum for JO trade. JO makes 20 mil a year for the next 3 seasons. Combine that with Kobe's 20 mil a year and we have our hands tied for the next 3 seasons when it comes to signing free agents. Plus I doubt if JO is an all star in the western conference and we have to dump too much personel and a pick to get him.

I think instead we should keep Odom and try to get Camby and Artest. That will give us a solid defensive squad and we will have 3 scoring options, which would put us into contention. Also we won't be as screwed if someone gets hurt, since we won't have to dump a bunch of personel to get them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 11, 2007, 10:18:03 AM
I found Nemo!

(http://i14.tinypic.com/6fyxds8.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 11, 2007, 10:25:32 AM
I'm having second thoughts about the proposed Odom/Bynum for JO trade. JO makes 20 mil a year for the next 3 seasons. Combine that with Kobe's 20 mil a year and we have our hands tied for the next 3 seasons when it comes to signing free agents. Plus I doubt if JO is an all star in the western conference and we have to dump too much personel and a pick to get him.

I think instead we should keep Odom and try to get Camby and Artest. That will give us a solid defensive squad and we will have 3 scoring options, which would put us into contention. Also we won't be as screwed if someone gets hurt, since we won't have to dump a bunch of personel to get them.

LMAO!!!!!!!! JO is a all star anywhere!!! He is easily a top player in this league, you are crazy man
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 11, 2007, 11:57:06 AM
I'm having second thoughts about the proposed Odom/Bynum for JO trade. JO makes 20 mil a year for the next 3 seasons. Combine that with Kobe's 20 mil a year and we have our hands tied for the next 3 seasons when it comes to signing free agents. Plus I doubt if JO is an all star in the western conference and we have to dump too much personel and a pick to get him.

I think instead we should keep Odom and try to get Camby and Artest. That will give us a solid defensive squad and we will have 3 scoring options, which would put us into contention. Also we won't be as screwed if someone gets hurt, since we won't have to dump a bunch of personel to get them.



I agree....I'll be upset if we trade both Odom and Bynum for JO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 11, 2007, 11:58:13 AM
To think JO wouldnt be a all star in the Western Conference is absolutely ridicolous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 11, 2007, 12:05:02 PM
^Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Yao Ming, Dirk Nowitzki, Elton Brand, Carlos Boozer, Pau Gasol, Amare Stoudemire...JO will have to make it over a lot of those names in the west...It's not as ridiculous as you think, homie... Not saying he for sure wouldn't make a western conference all-star team, but it wouldn't be a complete shocker if he didn't...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 11, 2007, 03:27:01 PM
^ yeah man the West is stacked especially at the Forward position. You can even add Carmelo Anthony and more than likely Kevin Durant to that list.


In other news, the Bulls are offering Gordon,Deng, Wallace and #9 for Kobe

(http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/2446/kobebullsud4.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 11, 2007, 04:14:42 PM
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In other news, the Bulls are offering Gordon,Deng, Wallace and #9 for Kobe

What's left for Kobe to contend with then?  ;D But it's the east, so Finals are strictly possible
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 11, 2007, 05:34:56 PM
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In other news, the Bulls are offering Gordon,Deng, Wallace and #9 for Kobe

What's left for Kobe to contend with then?  ;D But it's the east, so Finals are strictly possible

Hinrich, Nocioni, Sefolosha, Tyrus Thomas, PJ Brown, Adrian Griffin in the East > Kwame, Odom, Walton, Smush Parker, Farmar, B.Cook in the West.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 12, 2007, 04:16:55 AM
Yay but they still wouldn't stand a chance in the Finals unless Duncan breaks his leg or something. But this is really the best trade the Lakers can hope for. It's to the east, which is better for Kobe and for the Lakers. There's some talent left on Kobe's new team, which is necessary because of his trade-clause. And you can't deny that the Lakers really do get something in return.


Wallace, Bynum, Deng, Odom, Walton, Gordon, a good point guard and you got yourself an even team with a lot of potential and upside. Especially if you can trade Kwame for a much better player because the owner of the other team is broke... you don't need his ass no more when you got Wallace, Bynum and Deng.

Not to forget the 9th pick. In this draft you can get a serviceable player with that one. Acie Law maybe? The MLE should be enough for Steve Blake... here we go:

Steve Blake... Acie Law, Jordan Farmar
Ben Gordon... Maurice Evans, Sasha Vujacic
Lamar Odom... Luke Walton, Radman
Luol Deng... Ronny Turiaf, Brian Cook
Ben Wallace... Andrew Bynum, Chris Mihm

It's a pretty small line-up, but apart from that quite a team

Or if you still do that JO trade, look at this:

Steve Blake... Acie Law, Jordan Farmar
Ben Gordon... Maurice Evans, Sasha Vujacic
Luol Deng... Luke Walton, Radman
Jermaine O'Neal... Ronny Turiaf, Brian Cook
Ben Wallace... Kwame Brown, Chris Mihm

Not bad at all
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 12, 2007, 10:44:17 AM
The FO is sleepin... I thought the draft pick gonna be included in some trades...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 12, 2007, 05:26:38 PM
Johnny Buss, the oldest son of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, sent a bulletin to friends on his MySpace.com page that contained a peculiar reference to Kobe Bryant.

"If you've been following the Kobe drama, I want to let you know it's not really drama … sometimes we all need to make a change in our lives and that's all it is," Buss wrote. "Popular or unpopular, when it's time, it's time. Good luck Kobe wherever you go!"

A freelance photographer, Johnny Buss is not part of the Lakers' front office and holds no decision-making authority in the day-to-day operations of the franchise. The Lakers have no plans to trade Bryant, who two weeks ago said publicly he would like to be traded.


^ Jerry Buss needs to control his fuckin kids.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 12, 2007, 05:55:11 PM
^LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 13, 2007, 11:04:26 AM
Someone needs to sock Johnny Buss in the head for creating all that BS radio talk...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 13, 2007, 03:15:12 PM
And so the rumors begin...

"Hacksaw just reported that Vanessa Bryant said the Lakers are going to trade Kobe to Chicago before the draft."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 13, 2007, 04:23:38 PM
And so the rumors begin...

"Hacksaw just reported that Vanessa Bryant said the Lakers are going to trade Kobe to Chicago before the draft."



LOL, that was reported on KLAC as COMPLETE BS...supposedly "a cousin of a friend of Vannesas doctor" made this claim....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 13, 2007, 05:18:53 PM
More rumors...

supposedly there is audio/video of Kobe yelling at Mitch Kuphchak about trading Bynum. And Kobe supposedly says "get ready to get my Bulls jersey" at the end

Also, again "supposedly", Mitch went on the radio and said "no quality players want to play with Kobe"

I wish this off season would end already.

On a brighter note, here's what Kurt Rambis thinks about the current state of the Lakers...

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"We don't need to make the huge overhaul we keep hearing about in rumors, we just need to add a few peices and come back next year healthy and strong and everyone needs to step up".

Rambis for GM!  :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 14, 2007, 04:44:38 AM
I disagree with Rambis. I mean, imagine the Lakers don't make no real move and then get knocked out by the Suns again... shit would be drastic. If they make major moves and still lose they would have at least "tried"...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2007, 10:34:47 AM
Rambis is right in a way...Rambis and Kobe need to sit down and talk.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 14, 2007, 12:06:31 PM
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Kurt Rambis is believed to no longer be a candidate for the head coaching job in Sacramento and will remain a Lakers assistant coach. The Kings' coaching position is as unclear as it was a month ago, with no consensus candidate emerging.

^ Thank God for that

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Lakers forward Luke Walton views Kobe Bryant's recent outbursts about possibly wanting to be traded as temporary products of his frustration with losing.

"We all want to win," Walton said Wednesday. "Hopefully it's going to work itself out. It's over now. We just want it to pass and go on with our lives."

Walton was speaking on an ABC conference call with his father, Bill, and reporters during the NBA Finals in advance of Father's Day.

"He probably said some things that he later regretted and later he actually took back," Luke Walton said of Bryant. "But ultimately, Kobe wants to win. He's used to winning, and he wants to win again."

Walton, Bryant's teammate since 2003, is a free agent, though he hopes to return to the Lakers.

Walton's father was not nearly as understanding toward Bryant, criticizing him for "an attention-grabbing stunt" during the conference finals. Bill Walton, an ESPN analyst, said one could "imagine how mad" Bryant is now that LeBron James is getting "deserved" attention during the NBA Finals.

"Kobe is not comfortable unless the story is about him," Bill Walton said. "The story was about San Antonio, Utah, Cleveland and Detroit."

Walton also said Bryant should appreciate that his supporting cast is superior to what James has, even though Cleveland advanced through a weak Eastern Conference.

"He has a better team around him than LeBron James," Walton said. "Is there anybody on the Cleveland team who is a better player next to LeBron than Lamar Odom is? Would the Lakers trade Kwame Brown and Andrew Bynum for Zydrunas Ilgauskas?"


^ Luke is officially smarter than his father.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2007, 12:08:47 PM
^Bill Walton had ALWAYS been a joke...I get the feeling that Luke is somewhat ashamed of him. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2007, 12:10:54 PM
Draft Prospects: Los Angeles Lakers (http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_22287.shtml)

By  Eric Pincus
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Jun 11, 2007, 05:35    

The 2007 NBA Draft is just over two weeks away.  The Los Angeles Lakers currently possess the 19th, 40th (from the Charlotte Bobcats) and 48th picks.  Though LA may be able to land a solid player with their first round pick, there's a solid chance they trade it on or before June 28th.

Speaking to season ticket holders in April at the Lakers' Town Hall Meeting, General Manager Mitch Kupchak downplayed this year's draft:

I'm not excited about having three draft choices.  I don't think this team needs more young players.  I would like to get prospects, but I don't think that's going to be the way we'll make this team better going forward.  If there are opportunities to move a pick or several picks to get the veteran player we need.  I think that's more attractive to me right now.

While that may be deflating to the die-hard draft enthusiast, there's no guarantee the Lakers find the right deal before for the draft.

LA may in fact need to use their picks with the basic assumptions that Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton and Chris Mihm are all returning next season:

PG:  Jordan Farmar\Sasha Vujacic
SG:  Kobe Bryant\Mo Evans
SF:  Luke Walton\Vladimir Radmanovic
PF:  Lamar Odom\Ronny Turiaf\Brian Cook
C:   Andrew Bynum\Kwame Brown\Chris Mihm

That would leave three roster spots available for any picks and free agent signing(s) via the Mid-Level Exception (MLE ~$5.5-$6 mil) and/or veteran's minimum.

The team clearly needs to add a point guard.  Since the triangle offense does not require a traditional point, the Lakers may look to draft a versatile shooting guard or small forward with ball-handling/initiating skills.

With both Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm still recovering from surgeries, LA could use additional size . . . at least in the second round.

Here is the latest (unofficial) workout list culled from various sources:

Point Guards
Bobby Brown (6'1") - projected early to mid second
Javaris Crittenton (6'5") - late lottery to mid first
Brandon Heath (6'3")

Shooting Guards
Arron Afflalo (6'5") - projected early second
Russell Carter (6'4") - mid second
Daequan Cook (6'6") - late first
Coby Karl (6'4") - bottom second
Nick Young (6'6") - late lottery

Small Forwards
Jared Dudley (6'7") - projected late first
Caleb Green (6'8") - late second
Dominic McGuire (6'8") - early second

Power Forwards
Josh McRoberts (6'10") - projected mid first
Abdoulaye N'Diaye (6'11")

Centers
James Hughes (6'11")
Major Wingate (6'10")

Though this list may not be complete, it appears the Lakers are focusing primarily on their second round options.

Both Crittenton and Young would be solid choices at 19.  McRoberts would seem to be a natural triangle fit as well at the four.

The odds of an Acie Law, Jeff Green, Julian Wright or the like dropping all the way to 19 are extremely thin.

Thaddeus Young is an intriguing prospect who might be available when the Lakers pick, but he seems an unlikely match with Kupchak's win-now directive.

Afflalo would be a nice choice at 40.  Pairing him up with Farmar, his former backcourt mate at UCLA would play well with the local crowd.  Afflalo may develop into a player similar to Bruce Bowen or even Raja Bell . . . a defensive stopper with a solid three-point stroke.

The Lakers desperately need help slowing down dribble penetration . . .

If LA lands Crittenton, Afflalo and a project big man on June 28th, they'll have had a nice draft.


Compromise
Then again . . . a "nice draft" probably won't solve the major issues the Lakers are faced with this summer (specifically pressure from both Kobe Bryant and the fans to field a roster that should be able to advance well beyond the first round of the playoffs).

When the offseason first began it was easy to toss around a bunch of big names like Kevin Garnett, Pau Gasol and Jermaine O'Neal.

Of the three, it appears the Lakers have a solid chance to land the Indiana Pacers' All-Star.

The Pacers are looking to rebuild and carrying an injury prone player with a $64 million contract over three years is quite restrictive.  While O'Neal has had some great years in Indiana, the Pacers haven't found much of a market considering his salary.

The Lakers have two key assets (not including Bryant) that are attractive to various teams:  Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom.

While O'Neal would improve the Laker defense significantly, his low field goal percentage is a worry.  To give up both Bynum and Odom is simply too much for the Lakers to pay for O'Neal.

While a trade built around Odom and Kwame Brown would match O'Neal's salary, LA would be hard pressed to find a workable combination of players to send with Bynum (at least before July).

Since Indiana doesn't have a draft pick, LA's 19th selection is an attractive piece . . . but that's a problem if a deal sending out Bynum can't happen until weeks after the draft.

While the Pacers may find Bynum a compelling piece, Odom gives them enough to compete now in the East whereas the Laker center is still a year or two away from being a high impact contributor.

The Pacers actually tried to trade up in the 1999 NBA Draft for Odom, making a deal with the Raptors for their fifth pick.  Unfortunately for them, the Los Angeles Clippers took him fourth and Indiana settled on Jonathan Bender.

Indiana may be willing to compromise and take an Odom package that included the 19th pick (and Brown to match salaries).

Odom has indicated recently that he'd like a contract extension if traded to the Pacers (or anywhere for that matter).  That may be an issue Indiana and Odom would have to hash out post-trade.  The Pacers would be acquiring the Laker forward with the hopes that he becomes a long-term piece.

Of course the Lakers would then have to compromise in return.  While taking on O'Neal's salary is not insignificant, a Bynum-less package would in all likelihood require an additional concession to the Pacers.

To get a deal done, LA would probably have to take one of Indiana's long-term contracts . . . Jamaal Tinsley, Mike Dunleavy or Troy Murphy.

While it's easy to say Dunleavy or Murphy may be a better fit in the triangle, sometimes getting a deal done means taking a player who is less than ideal.

The Lakers certainly need a point guard, but Tinsley (at least on paper) is not really suited for the triangle offense.  He's injury prone and has had some off-court/attitude issues that would naturally give the Lakers pause.

While Dunleavy and Murphy may prove valuable under new coach Jim O'Brien, Tinsley has far less good will left in the Pacer organization.

Indiana was once moments away from the NBA Finals with a team built around players like O'Neal, Tinsley, Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson.  Unfortunately that group never got over the brawl in Auburn Hills.

Lamar Odom, Kwame Brown + 19th pick for Jermaine O'Neal and Jamaal Tinsley would help the Pacers turn the page completely while saving in the neighborhood of $55 million dollars in committed salary.

No, they wouldn't get the bright Laker center prospect but the Lakers may not be willing at this point to trade Bynum at all.

The Pacers in compromising would finally turn the page on an ugly piece of history.  They'd gain financial flexibility, a draft pick, a versatile player in Odom and a last year contract (Kwame Brown).

The Lakers would compromise while taking on an enormous contract load that would likely mean a hefty luxury tax bill.

They'd also be adding a less than ideal point guard . . . but at least they'd be addressing one of the rosters biggest deficiencies with an experienced, albeit flawed veteran who still has some upside.

LA could then look to take a player like Afflalo and a project big man with their pair of second-round picks (Sean Williams, Nick Fazekas, Glen Davis, Kyle Visser, Herbert Hill, Jermareo Davidson, etc).

PG:  Jamaal Tinsley/Jordan Farmar/Sasha Vujacic
SG:  Kobe Bryant/Mo Evans/Arron Afflalo
SF:  Luke Walton/Vladimir Radmanovic
PF:  Jermaine O'Neal/Ronny Turiaf/Brian Cook
C:    Andrew Bynum/Chris Mihm/Second-round pick

The Lakers would still have their MLE, perhaps for a veteran like Grant Hill (though that's just asking for another Vlade Divac, Aaron McKie situation), James Posey, Ruben Patterson, etc.


The Bottom Line
The Lakers clearly need to improve quickly, lest they risk further trade demands from Kobe Bryant.

Improving through the draft may be ideal considering the rookie scale contracts but Laker GM Mitch Kupchak sees the writing on the wall.

It's going to take a dramatic deal for the Lakers to survive the summer intact.

While the perfect trade is a rarity . . . it may be time for a compromise.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2007, 12:11:57 PM
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Kurt Rambis is believed to no longer be a candidate for the head coaching job in Sacramento and will remain a Lakers assistant coach. The Kings' coaching position is as unclear as it was a month ago, with no consensus candidate emerging.

^ Thank God for that

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Lakers forward Luke Walton views Kobe Bryant's recent outbursts about possibly wanting to be traded as temporary products of his frustration with losing.

"We all want to win," Walton said Wednesday. "Hopefully it's going to work itself out. It's over now. We just want it to pass and go on with our lives."

Walton was speaking on an ABC conference call with his father, Bill, and reporters during the NBA Finals in advance of Father's Day.

"He probably said some things that he later regretted and later he actually took back," Luke Walton said of Bryant. "But ultimately, Kobe wants to win. He's used to winning, and he wants to win again."

Walton, Bryant's teammate since 2003, is a free agent, though he hopes to return to the Lakers.

Walton's father was not nearly as understanding toward Bryant, criticizing him for "an attention-grabbing stunt" during the conference finals. Bill Walton, an ESPN analyst, said one could "imagine how mad" Bryant is now that LeBron James is getting "deserved" attention during the NBA Finals.

"Kobe is not comfortable unless the story is about him," Bill Walton said. "The story was about San Antonio, Utah, Cleveland and Detroit."

Walton also said Bryant should appreciate that his supporting cast is superior to what James has, even though Cleveland advanced through a weak Eastern Conference.

"He has a better team around him than LeBron James," Walton said. "Is there anybody on the Cleveland team who is a better player next to LeBron than Lamar Odom is? Would the Lakers trade Kwame Brown and Andrew Bynum for Zydrunas Ilgauskas?"


^ Luke is officially smarter than his father.
:sign_werd: x2
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on June 14, 2007, 12:12:57 PM

Also, again "supposedly", Mitch went on the radio and said "no quality players want to play with Kobe"

i can see that being an issue







Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2007, 12:13:32 PM
Lakers star Kobe Bryant makes surprise visit to Barcelona practice (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2007-06-14-2037511500_x.htm)

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant made a surprise visit to watch FC Barcelona in training Thursday before the team's final game this weekend.

Bryant, who lived in Europe for eight years and is an avid soccer fan, watched quietly from the sidelines and hugged Barcelona midfielder Ronaldinho after the training session.

"I came to enjoy my favorite football team," Bryant said after security guards let him into the Nou Camp stadium. "It is a privilege to be able to watch Barca train."

The vacationing Bryant said coach Frank Rijkaard had been his favorite player, calling him a midfielder with a lot of "class."

Barcelona, which trails Real Madrid on head-to-head results at the top the Spanish league with 73 points, plays Gimnastic Tarragona in the team's last match Sunday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2007, 12:24:43 PM

Also, again "supposedly", Mitch went on the radio and said "no quality players want to play with Kobe"

i can see that being an issue











LMAO@this baseless nonsense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 14, 2007, 02:36:23 PM
^ lol forreal. Jason Kidd, Baron Davis, Carlos Boozer, Ron Artest, etc have all said they wanted to come to the Lakers...and I'm guessing they're all aware that Kobe is on the team.


Brandon Heath (6'3")

I would love for us to pick up Brandon Heath. I seen him play a few times at Aztecs games. He would make a pretty good bench player. But if we are gonna use that #19 draft pick - TAKE NICK YOUNG!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2007, 02:45:48 PM
Don't really see any need for the draft. The Lakers have enough young players as it is. Trade 2 picks IMO and take a dude like Aufflalo or something in the 2nd.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2007, 04:14:21 PM
Afflalo with the 40.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 14, 2007, 07:29:09 PM
From the L.A. Times
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Where's Jermaine O'Neal? Still a member of the Indiana Pacers.

The Lakers and Pacers have stalled on trade talks involving the six-time All-Star forward-center because the Lakers do not want to give up both Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom in a swap for O'Neal and power forward Troy Murphy, a source said. The Lakers would also include Kwame Brown in the trade.

Good job Mitch! No way in hell should we give up Odom and Bynum for O'neal. And although Murphy is a good rebounder, he doesn't make us much better.

Dear God,
I don't ask for much. Just please...PLEASE let Pau Gasol end up on the Lakers next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 14, 2007, 10:20:24 PM
From the L.A. Times
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Where's Jermaine O'Neal? Still a member of the Indiana Pacers.

The Lakers and Pacers have stalled on trade talks involving the six-time All-Star forward-center because the Lakers do not want to give up both Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom in a swap for O'Neal and power forward Troy Murphy, a source said. The Lakers would also include Kwame Brown in the trade.

Good job Mitch! No way in hell should we give up Odom and Bynum for O'neal. And although Murphy is a good rebounder, he doesn't make us much better.

Dear God,
I don't ask for much. Just please...PLEASE let Pau Gasol end up on the Lakers next season.
All teams gonna want both Lamar and Bynum for an interior All star.. now it's obvious we have to focus on a MLE PG, a vet .. and Artest... 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2007, 10:46:35 PM
Sign Maurice Williams with the MLE, trade either Bynum or Odom for Gasol (but not both) and get creative if you want Atrest. Championship contenders (if only it were that simple  :().
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 14, 2007, 11:49:06 PM
From the L.A. Times
Quote
Where's Jermaine O'Neal? Still a member of the Indiana Pacers.

The Lakers and Pacers have stalled on trade talks involving the six-time All-Star forward-center because the Lakers do not want to give up both Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom in a swap for O'Neal and power forward Troy Murphy, a source said. The Lakers would also include Kwame Brown in the trade.

Good job Mitch! No way in hell should we give up Odom and Bynum for O'neal. And although Murphy is a good rebounder, he doesn't make us much better.

Dear God,
I don't ask for much. Just please...PLEASE let Pau Gasol end up on the Lakers next season.
All teams gonna want both Lamar and Bynum for an interior All star.. now it's obvious we have to focus on a MLE PG, a vet .. and Artest... 

I would trade Bynum and Odom to Memphis for Gasol and a draft pick. Sacramento is willing to trade Artest for expiring contracts and a draft pick.

C - Kwame Brown
PF - Pau Gasol / Ronny Turiaf
SF - Ron Artest / Luke Walton
SG - Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans
PG - Mo Williams / Jordan Farmar

but like Ted said...if only it were that simple.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2007, 11:49:35 PM
Full L.A. Times article


Lakers-Pacers talks stall (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers15jun15,1,5058924.story?track=rss&ctrack=1&cset=true)

L.A. doesn't want to give up Odom and Bynum in a deal for Jermaine O'Neal

Where's Jermaine O'Neal? Still a member of the Indiana Pacers.

The Lakers and Pacers have stalled on trade talks involving the six-time All-Star forward-center because the Lakers do not want to give up both Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom in a swap for O'Neal and power forward Troy Murphy, a source said. The Lakers would also include Kwame Brown in the trade.

O'Neal, 28, is consistently among the league leaders in points, rebounds and blocked shots. He averaged 19.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocked shots last season, the continuation of a career that has been on a solid track since he was traded from Portland to the Pacers in 2000.

Murphy, 27, has outside range and rebounds well, but is a subpar defender who would be included in a deal primarily as salary-cap ballast. The four years and $42.3 million he has left on his contract, coupled with the three years and $64.1 million left on O'Neal's contract, would practically guarantee that the Lakers would pay the luxury tax for years to come.

Numerous sources have said O'Neal wants to play in L.A., but the Lakers simply do not want to part with Odom and Bynum to make it work. Lakers officials declined to comment Thursday.

Odom, 27, averaged 15.9 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists last season, one that started strongly for him before being interrupted by knee and shoulder injuries. He underwent surgery last month to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, but is expected to return in time for training camp in October.

Of equal, if not greater, concern to the Lakers is the Pacers' desire for the 19-year-old Bynum.

He averaged 10.7 points, nine rebounds and 2.3 blocked shots in 15 games in January before slumping badly. Coach Phil Jackson criticized his work ethic, but the Lakers aren't necessarily ready to give up on the potential of the 10th pick in the 2005 draft.

Brown, 25, also underwent surgery last month, and will be out several months while recovering from a reconstructive operation on his left ankle. He has one year left on his contract at $9.1 million, which makes him appealing to teams hoping to trim payroll after next season.

Talks between the Pacers and Lakers could be jump-started again as the June 28 draft draws closer.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 15, 2007, 03:50:43 AM
LoL@the Lakers thinking Odom is enough

Add JO to the list of Boozer, Davis, Artest, Kidd and what not.

I have a feeling Bynum will destroy the franchise in a way. LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 15, 2007, 12:50:33 PM
^LOL@Indiana thinking they're gunna get anything better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 15, 2007, 02:12:21 PM
(http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/1633/kobebryantbulls2qr2.jpg)



 :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 15, 2007, 02:23:27 PM
New Johnny Buss Interview (http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/LOSANGELES-CA/KLAC-AM/6-14%20Johnny%20Buss.mp3?CPROG=PCAST&MARKET=LOSANGELES-CA&NG_FORMAT=sports&SITE_ID=727&STATION_ID=KLAC-AM&PCAST_AUTHOR=AM_570&PCAST_CAT=Arts_%26_Entertainment&PCAST_TITLE=Interviewsp://)


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 15, 2007, 03:03:18 PM
New Johnny Buss Interview (http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/18227/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/18227/podcast/LOSANGELES-CA/KLAC-AM/6-14%20Johnny%20Buss.mp3?CPROG=PCAST&MARKET=LOSANGELES-CA&NG_FORMAT=sports&SITE_ID=727&STATION_ID=KLAC-AM&PCAST_AUTHOR=AM_570&PCAST_CAT=Arts_%26_Entertainment&PCAST_TITLE=Interviewsp://)




Lol.. I hate it when guys depict themselves as the victim and get defensive like this after taking shots... dude's a girl
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 15, 2007, 03:27:10 PM
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Memphis Grizzlies center Pau Gasol has warned team officials he will seek a move to a new team unless the front office adds quality players to the squad.

Gasol, who is back in his home country of Spain resting ahead of this summer's EuroBasket, said on his website, www.paugasol.com: "If they are desperate to keep me, then they have to make the necessary effort to get players around me that can compete at the maximum level.

"I want to be in a winning team that has ambition and fights for everything with stronger players."

C'mon Pau...come to L.A.!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 15, 2007, 03:43:30 PM
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Memphis Grizzlies center Pau Gasol has warned team officials he will seek a move to a new team unless the front office adds quality players to the squad.

Gasol, who is back in his home country of Spain resting ahead of this summer's EuroBasket, said on his website, www.paugasol.com: "If they are desperate to keep me, then they have to make the necessary effort to get players around me that can compete at the maximum level.

"I want to be in a winning team that has ambition and fights for everything with stronger players."

C'mon Pau...come to L.A.!

He probably won't.. because Jim Buss doesn't want to fly down all the way to Memphis so he can put his [explicit] into Bynum's [explicit].
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 15, 2007, 03:55:20 PM
I wish Jerry West loved the Lakers enough to trade Gasol to LA before he stepped down and then joined the team as a consultant...How sweet/shady woulda' that been?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 15, 2007, 03:59:03 PM
^Ive been thinking about that too, but it would probably result in an outrage... LA might love it and shit, but I doubt he could show his face outside of California if a trade went down that is obviously determinded by his ties to the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 15, 2007, 04:01:41 PM
Gasol for Kwame and the 19th pick. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on June 15, 2007, 04:31:54 PM
Gasol would be a better addition than JO IMO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 15, 2007, 04:43:48 PM
Gasol would be a better addition than JO IMO.

Ssshhh.. I think Spice 1 might enter this thread.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on June 15, 2007, 04:46:48 PM
imagine JO in the triangle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 15, 2007, 04:50:30 PM
imagine JO in the triangle.
I think he would do great!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 15, 2007, 06:29:22 PM
Gasol would be much better in the triangle.

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The Lakers and Pacers have stalled on trade talks involving Jermaine O'Neal because the Lakers do not want to give up both Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom in a swap for O'Neal and power forward Troy Murphy, a source said. The Lakers would also include Kwame Brown in the trade.

Numerous sources have said O'Neal wants to play in L.A., but the Lakers simply do not want to part with Odom and Bynum to make it work.

Lakers officials declined to comment Thursday.

Talks between the Pacers and Lakers could be jump-started again as the June 28 draft draws closer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 16, 2007, 01:23:41 AM
Gasol would be a better fit in the triangle.. better passer and play more in the paint than JO ... Gasol is better than JO in every sector outside 1 on 1 defense and ... plus ONCE AGAIN Gasol got better numbers than JO despite the fact he plays in the stronger West ... this isn't complicated to understand
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 16, 2007, 03:40:56 AM
^but gasol is white and kinda boring, not really a media person, so he's bound to be underrated
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 16, 2007, 03:47:04 AM
Gasol would be a better fit in the triangle.. better passer and play more in the paint than JO ... Gasol is better than JO in every sector outside 1 on 1 defense and ... plus ONCE AGAIN Gasol got better numbers than JO despite the fact he plays in the stronger West ... this isn't complicated to understand

LMFAO!!!! Watch more Pacer games lol,  JO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Gasol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 16, 2007, 04:03:32 AM
^^^^ I watch enough Pacers game to say I don't want a power forward facing the basket and shooting jump shots most of the time ....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 16, 2007, 08:09:44 AM
New news about the best nigga in basketball:

 Jerry Buss met with his unhappy $88.6-million employee, Kobe Bryant, for a get-together Friday between owner and superstar in the somewhat surprising setting of Spain. They had spoken by phone two weeks ago, a few days after Bryant asked to be traded, but this was a longer, more emotional conversation. Buss wanted to appeal to the nine-time All-Star, reminding him that trades take time to develop and that winning remains the focus of the organization, but Bryant voiced concerns about the direction of the franchise and reiterated his demand to be traded, said a source with knowledge of the situation. Los Angeles Times

That's the message that came out of it," the source said. Team sources vehemently insisted there were no plans to trade Bryant, and they were still hopeful that a peaceful solution could be reached. Bryant and Buss are expected to resume their dialogue in the near future. Los Angeles Times

Talks with the Indiana Pacers for six-time All-Star forward-center Jermaine O'Neal have stalled because the Lakers do not want to give up both Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum to get O'Neal. Trade talks around the league are expected to heat up as the June 28 draft approaches and could continue into the free-agent period that begins July 1. Los Angeles Times

Disgruntled Lakers guard Kobe Bryant met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss on Friday in Barcelona, Spain, and reiterated his demand to be traded, two league sources said. Buss was shocked by Bryant's continued and defiant stance, the sources said, and left the meeting unsure if he would give in to Bryant's demands or if he would keep the All-Star, knowing it'll be "impossible" to get equal value in return. Riverside Press-Enterprise

One report had the Lakers hoping to acquire Bulls center Ben Wallace, Ben Gordon, Luol Deng and Chicago's No. 1 draft pick (9) for Bryant. But the sources said every team, including the Bulls, knows the Lakers will try to "gut" a team in order to get as much value as possible for Bryant. Riverside Press-Enterprise

The best rumor I heard out here was that the Lakers had turned their attention to acuirin Shawn Marion in a sign-and-trade involving Luke Walton, another player and the Lakers' pick, which I'm told the Suns would use on Spain's Rudy Fernandez. ESPN.com
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 16, 2007, 08:13:24 AM
Could it be that Bryant caught feelings when it became clear that the Lakers yet again were not willing to pull off a bigger trade (JO)? I'm sure of it.

What do you niggas think of Shawn Marion for Walton, Kwame and the pick? I think it's a pretty good trade. Just not for Marion, lmfao. He wanted to be "the man", the 1st option on offense and the one to score.. have fun being that playing alongside Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on June 16, 2007, 10:23:50 AM
Could it be that Bryant caught feelings when it became clear that the Lakers yet again were not willing to pull off a bigger trade (JO)? I'm sure of it.

What do you niggas think of Shawn Marion for Walton, Kwame and the pick? I think it's a pretty good trade. Just not for Marion, lmfao. He wanted to be "the man", the 1st option on offense and the one to score.. have fun being that playing alongside Kobe.

Stop saying "nigga", you're not black.

That trade is OK, but I'd rather have Camby in that type of trade if possible, that way we'd have a defensive anchor.

If we did do that trade, we'd have a second all NBA defender in the starting lineup to take pressure off of Kobe defensively. For that to work, Bynum would have to be a real defensive anchor and maintain the pace he had at the beginning of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 16, 2007, 10:46:44 AM
Stop saying "nigga", you're not black.

Why does this bother you? Send me a PM.  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 16, 2007, 10:54:25 AM
Man fuck life!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 16, 2007, 11:07:36 AM
Could it be that Bryant caught feelings when it became clear that the Lakers yet again were not willing to pull off a bigger trade (JO)? I'm sure of it.

What do you niggas think of Shawn Marion for Walton, Kwame and the pick? I think it's a pretty good trade. Just not for Marion, lmfao. He wanted to be "the man", the 1st option on offense and the one to score.. have fun being that playing alongside Kobe.


He's just repeating what he already said, nothing new...I don't like that trade for Marion either...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 16, 2007, 01:08:24 PM
I can't wait till all these trades/signings could go down...I want to see how the team is going to look next season....hopefully Kobe is stil with the team.  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 16, 2007, 04:05:25 PM
Man fuck life!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on June 16, 2007, 05:35:31 PM
From the L.A. Times
Quote
Where's Jermaine O'Neal? Still a member of the Indiana Pacers.

The Lakers and Pacers have stalled on trade talks involving the six-time All-Star forward-center because the Lakers do not want to give up both Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom in a swap for O'Neal and power forward Troy Murphy, a source said. The Lakers would also include Kwame Brown in the trade.

Good job Mitch! No way in hell should we give up Odom and Bynum for O'neal. And although Murphy is a good rebounder, he doesn't make us much better.

Dear God,
I don't ask for much. Just please...PLEASE let Pau Gasol end up on the Lakers next season.

i agree with u completely, the JO deal would have been retarded.

I wish Jerry West loved the Lakers enough to trade Gasol to LA before he stepped down and then joined the team as a consultant...How sweet/shady woulda' that been?

haha, thats on some infernal affairs/departed type shit. that would be sick as fuck
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 16, 2007, 06:31:12 PM
Lol guilty pleasure here...I wanna see this video!

http://thekobevideo.com/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 16, 2007, 09:38:45 PM
Until all this BS is settled...let's relive some of our better days...

Lakers 27 point comeback vs. The Mavs
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXEq19VK2pk
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm3gYmkUncA
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHOeQjdEF-s
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chD1n_nEXUY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 17, 2007, 06:27:08 AM
Since the word on the streets is that Kobe still wants a trade (he reportedly told owner Jerry Buss in Spain that he still wants out), the only natural thing for us Bay Area hoop fans to do is evaluate how that impacts the Warriors. ESPN's Ric Bucher said his sources tell him that Kobe narrowed his list down to New York, Chicago and Phoenix (though I am a firm believer he would expand that list if necessary, or if the incentives were right). Not only would the Warriors benefit from not having to deal with Kobe four times a year, but they perhaps could have the door opened for another opportunity if Bryant lands in Chicago. Contra Costa Times

The Bulls - who have highly touted youngsters Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Ben Gordon, Tyrus Thomas and P.J. Brown's expiring contract -- are the Warriors stiffest competition should the Timberwolves put KG on the market. The Knicks and the Mavericks don't have as much to offer as the Warriors. The Bulls do. Contra Costa Times

But the sources said every team, including the Bulls, knows the Lakers will try to "gut" a team in order to get as much value as possible for Bryant. Bryant could also veto a trade if he thinks the team has to give up too many players, which, the sources said, could also make a trade more difficult. Riverside Press-Enterprise

Sources say the Bulls are monitoring the situation but don't believe the Lakers will trade Bryant, who has four years and $88.6 million left on the seven-year, $136.4 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2004. Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager John Paxson flew to Los Angeles at that time to persuade Bryant to sign with the Bulls. Bryant told them he liked the Bulls and could see himself playing for them. Chicago Sun-Times

It is believed the Lakers would ship Bryant to the Eastern Conference, and the Bulls and Knicks appear to be his preferences. Thomas said he will keep Eddy Curry out of any offer, but David Lee, Channing Frye and Jamal Crawford would be on the table. Bryant has a no-trade clause, making it easier for him to go where he wants. New York Post

In an appearance yesterday in Marbury's hometown Coney Island, he announced a series of $1 million donations then addressed the brewing Bryant saga, saying the NBA would benefit greatly if Isiah Thomas secured the Lakers' star. Yesterday, Bryant met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss in Barcelona, Spain, with the L.A. Times reporting Bryant restated his trade demands. The report said Buss warned Bryant a trade would be a long-term process. "Hey, I'm not opposed to it," Marbury said with a laugh. "I want to be clear-cut. I'm not opposed to it." New York Post

"New York would be dynamite for [Kobe]," Marbury said. "This would be someplace where basketball would become the biggest and highest of the high for the NBA. It will help the game in a tremendous way because that would give New York that solidification . . . where you look at the Knicks as, oh, man, that's the team again. There's still a search for that team that people want to follow." New York Post

The Lakers, however, are vehemently opposed to trading their top player, according to league sources. Buss is expected to have more talks with his disgruntled All-Star in the coming weeks. New York Daily News
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WeSTSidE_Don on June 17, 2007, 10:10:12 AM
wow bryant with the bulls... bryant with nash... that would be insane
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 17, 2007, 12:35:27 PM
If Kobe goes to Phoenix he's going to average 45 points a game and Nash will average 27 assists a game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Đřšďĺ on June 17, 2007, 01:50:05 PM
i heard phx offered a very good trade deal for kobe and the lakers turned it down. that was from a well respected member of an arizona basketball forum.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 17, 2007, 01:59:09 PM
i heard phx offered a very good trade deal for kobe and the lakers turned it down. that was from a well respected member of an arizona basketball forum.

Maybe: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=981~110~2421~2166~510~1727&teams=21~21~21~13~13~13
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Đřšďĺ on June 17, 2007, 02:08:55 PM
dunno what the deal was, the guy didn't say. he just said it was rejected.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on June 17, 2007, 02:17:47 PM
Lol guilty pleasure here...I wanna see this video!

http://thekobevideo.com/

thats some scandalous shit, but i think a large portion of laker fanatics could already tell he didnt like bynum and mitch kupchak too much. i wouldnt be surprised if he bashes jim buss in the video too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sparegeez on June 17, 2007, 02:18:42 PM
i heard phx offered a very good trade deal for kobe and the lakers turned it down. that was from a well respected member of an arizona basketball forum.

Maybe: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=981~110~2421~2166~510~1727&teams=21~21~21~13~13~13

Wow the Suns would never give up that much. IMO that would help the Lakers more than the Suns. I hardly doubt LA would say no to that trade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 17, 2007, 02:23:01 PM
i heard phx offered a very good trade deal for kobe and the lakers turned it down. that was from a well respected member of an arizona basketball forum.

Maybe: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=981~110~2421~2166~510~1727&teams=21~21~21~13~13~13

Wow the Suns would never give up that much. IMO that would help the Lakers more than the Suns. I hardly doubt LA would say no to that trade.

I think right now the Lakers would say no to every possible trade. But if they don't trade Bynum and Odom within the next weeks Kobe will become a huge pain in the ass, until they will either do trade Bynum or trade Kobe, depending on how much pride they have.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 17, 2007, 06:47:03 PM
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Dr. Buss has said that he is going to resolve this situation no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Bucher was saying that it's pointless and that the Lakers should just trade Kobe but he also said that the Doc is taking Jim out of the Front Office and is taking full control of things again.

Now the chess game gets VERY interesting, because we all know Phil has been vying for Jim's spot and it's now in his grasp. With Kobe gone, Jerry will just let Jim go back and have them growing pains.

^ too little, too late?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 18, 2007, 12:38:37 AM
i heard phx offered a very good trade deal for kobe and the lakers turned it down. that was from a well respected member of an arizona basketball forum.

Maybe: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=981~110~2421~2166~510~1727&teams=21~21~21~13~13~13

Wow the Suns would never give up that much. IMO that would help the Lakers more than the Suns. I hardly doubt LA would say no to that trade.



LMAO...Those players are borderline superstars without Phoenix's system. Kobe Bryant is a once in a lifetime thing. Are you insane? :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 18, 2007, 12:40:45 AM
Quote
Dr. Buss has said that he is going to resolve this situation no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Bucher was saying that it's pointless and that the Lakers should just trade Kobe but he also said that the Doc is taking Jim out of the Front Office and is taking full control of things again.

Now the chess game gets VERY interesting, because we all know Phil has been vying for Jim's spot and it's now in his grasp. With Kobe gone, Jerry will just let Jim go back and have them growing pains.

^ too little, too late?


Too late? Remember who's decision it is to trade Kobe or not. Buss won't do it, just like he didn't with Magic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on June 18, 2007, 03:26:50 PM
heres a question for my fellow laker fans. me and my homie were debatin this...

lets say lakers traded kwame + bynum for gasol, and the rest of our lineup was exactly the same (no free agent signings, but we keep walton, turiaf, etc)... do u think kobe + odom + gasol would be able to win it all in the 08 season? im not talkin about a "only if they play at their best" type response, but on a more realistic level... u think they would murder the league?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 18, 2007, 03:34:19 PM
heres a question for my fellow laker fans. me and my homie were debatin this...

lets say lakers traded kwame + bynum for gasol, and the rest of our lineup was exactly the same (no free agent signings, but we keep walton, turiaf, etc)... do u think kobe + odom + gasol would be able to win it all in the 08 season? im not talkin about a "only if they play at their best" type response, but on a more realistic level... u think they would murder the league?


Definitely...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 18, 2007, 03:37:27 PM
heres a question for my fellow laker fans. me and my homie were debatin this...

lets say lakers traded kwame + bynum for gasol, and the rest of our lineup was exactly the same (no free agent signings, but we keep walton, turiaf, etc)... do u think kobe + odom + gasol would be able to win it all in the 08 season? im not talkin about a "only if they play at their best" type response, but on a more realistic level... u think they would murder the league?
No, but it's a still a good possiblity. They still need a decent PG to dominate the league until Farmar develops. They'd be considered an elite team though. Give them an extra year and I'd say they would be Champs in 2009.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 18, 2007, 03:40:16 PM
Damn, imagine Kobe+Odom+Gasol+Walton+Farmar in 1 1/2 years. :o come on Jerry, trade Kwame+Bynum+ top 2 Laker picks Gasol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on June 18, 2007, 08:04:16 PM
heres a question for my fellow laker fans. me and my homie were debatin this...

lets say lakers traded kwame + bynum for gasol, and the rest of our lineup was exactly the same (no free agent signings, but we keep walton, turiaf, etc)... do u think kobe + odom + gasol would be able to win it all in the 08 season? im not talkin about a "only if they play at their best" type response, but on a more realistic level... u think they would murder the league?
No, but it's a still a good possiblity. They still need a decent PG to dominate the league until Farmar develops. They'd be considered an elite team though. Give them an extra year and I'd say they would be Champs in 2009.

lol, damn if we could pull off a deal, then hopefully kobe would be willing to wait for farmar. farmars definitely is developing quicker than bynum but kobe seems like hes about to go insane waiting another minute...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 19, 2007, 10:36:45 AM
Mike D'antoni speaks...

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“Are you kidding? That isn’t going to happen, even if we offered them the Grand Canyon as part of the deal,” Suns coach Mike D’Antoni said. “If we had Kobe, would we trade him (within the Pacific Division) to the Lakers? No way.”

Down to Dallas and Chicago.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 19, 2007, 10:38:56 AM
Down to Dallas and Chicago.


Keep believing that...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 19, 2007, 10:48:37 AM
Mike D'antoni speaks...

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“Are you kidding? That isn’t going to happen, even if we offered them the Grand Canyon as part of the deal,” Suns coach Mike D’Antoni said. “If we had Kobe, would we trade him (within the Pacific Division) to the Lakers? No way.”

Down to Dallas and Chicago.

Cuban has great emotional ties to Dirk and Dallas wouldn't have any big who can score if they move Dirk.. they already lack interior presence, this would make it even worse. And I don't think a trade without moving Dirk could happen, unless you move like half the team, which again would suck as well. Dallas is a team that thrives on chemistry, not on a bunch of proven All-Stars doing what they do.. they don't have much trade value... Lakers could get waaaaaay better deals than something like Howard+Terry+late ass pick

To me the Bulls are the most likely franchise to acquire Kobe.. by far.
1. the EAST, for all the obvious reasons. no need to say more.
2. way bigger market than Texas
3. Ben, Deng, Gordon, early pick... that's no joke.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 19, 2007, 11:20:28 AM
You wouldn't trade Dirk for Kobe?... :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 19, 2007, 03:19:07 PM
You wouldn't trade Dirk for Kobe?... :laugh:

Dallas would not, for the points I've made... that being said, I don't think Dallas would win a championship with Kobe instead of Dirk and Harris.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 19, 2007, 03:24:22 PM
^True. The trade would just fuck up the Mavs' chemistry.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 19, 2007, 03:28:02 PM
You wouldn't trade Dirk for Kobe?... :laugh:

Dallas would not, for the points I've made... that being said, I don't think Dallas would win a championship with Kobe instead of Dirk and Harris.


Kobe definitely woulda gotten your Mavs past the 1st round tho... ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 19, 2007, 03:29:01 PM
^True. The trade would just fuck up the Mavs' chemistry.


Chemistry of choking?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 19, 2007, 03:35:55 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on June 19, 2007, 03:47:28 PM
You wouldn't trade Dirk for Kobe?... :laugh:

Dallas would not, for the points I've made... that being said, I don't think Dallas would win a championship with Kobe instead of Dirk and Harris.


Kobe definitely woulda gotten your Mavs past the 1st round tho... ;D

i agree. one thing kobe does have is that killer instinct and he knows how to close out games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 20, 2007, 04:04:02 PM
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The Houston Chronicle drops a brief mention that the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are "contemplating a [pre-draft] deal involving [Luther] Head in exchange for power forward Brian Cook."

While both teams could theoretically have interest in such a deal, there exists a pretty significant catch.  Cook has a "poison pill" contract since his extension doesn't kick in until July 1st.  To clarify he would be considered $1.8 million in outgoing salary for the Lakers but $3.08 million as incoming for the Rockets.

In other words, Head cannot be traded straight up for Cook.  Other players would have to be involved.

While there is nothing out of Los Angeles to suggest anything like this is in the works, there were rumors at the February trade deadline that LA and Houston were discussing a Bonzi Wells for Cook swap.

Also in the Chronicle article, the author describes other potential deals in the works that have Vassilis Spanoulis and John Lucas III moving to other teams.  He also describes Rafer Alston and new acquisition Mike James needing to find a "happy medium" as the team's two point guards.

Going through the Houston roster, assuming Alston, James, Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady are unavailable . . . there are not a lot of pieces that would make a trade work considering Cook's complex contract.

Even if Spanoulis or Lucas were in discussion to the Lakers, their salaries don't solve the puzzle.

One player to consider is Bonzi Wells who has an opt out that the Rockets may have been counting on for a $2.3 million in savings.  Now that his former coach, Rick Adelman has taken the Houston job, Wells is reportedly considering the final year on his contract.  If he decides to stay, the Rockets may be motivated to trade him despite a strong relationship with the coach.

To match a Head/Wells combination, the Lakers would probably have to throw in Sasha Vujacic and maybe even one of the team's first or second-round picks (19, 40 or 48).

Bonzi Wells + Luther Head for Brian Cook, Sasha Vujacic + a 2nd round draft pick? Dear God please let that happen!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 21, 2007, 12:18:23 AM
^^^^ that would be a great deal for us indeed ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 21, 2007, 01:16:28 AM
^^^^ that would be a great deal for us indeed ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 21, 2007, 04:46:48 AM
^^^^ that would be a great criminal deal for us indeed ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 21, 2007, 05:11:39 PM
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Talks with Indiana continue about Jermaine O'Neal, the problem being that the Pacers want Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom, which the Lakers insist they won't do.

Ironically, before Bryant began saying Jerry Buss "lied" to him and launched a secret long-term rebuilding project, Buss had already signed off on trading Bynum or anyone else they had to.

A month ago, there was a good argument to trade anyone to get Bryant immediate help but that was with Kobe on board with what they were doing.

Now, with a growing likelihood they'll lose Bryant in a year, the Lakers had better think twice about trading Bynum.

Well its safe to say Kobe's impatience really fucked us over this off season. Now teams are going to try to bully is in trades cuz they think we're desperate.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 21, 2007, 05:20:26 PM
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Talks with Indiana continue about Jermaine O'Neal, the problem being that the Pacers want Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom, which the Lakers insist they won't do.

Ironically, before Bryant began saying Jerry Buss "lied" to him and launched a secret long-term rebuilding project, Buss had already signed off on trading Bynum or anyone else they had to.

A month ago, there was a good argument to trade anyone to get Bryant immediate help but that was with Kobe on board with what they were doing.

Now, with a growing likelihood they'll lose Bryant in a year, the Lakers had better think twice about trading Bynum.

Well its safe to say Kobe's impatience really fucked us over this off season. Now teams are going to try to bully is in trades cuz they think we're desperate.


I guess you missed the article where Mitch said he's been in more negotiations than ever since Kobe demanded a trade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on June 22, 2007, 01:24:28 AM
its about fucking time they start talking about some fucking trades in LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 22, 2007, 04:57:41 AM
Lakers better work something out fast. After the draft things will get ugly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 22, 2007, 10:54:15 AM
^ Things are already getting ugly, Jack Nicholson wants a trade now  :'(

http://www.pugbus.net/artman/publish/06227002_11_jacktrade.shtml

...if he goes...I go!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on June 22, 2007, 10:57:46 AM
^^ lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 22, 2007, 12:20:12 PM
Bucher was just on. Some of these have been stated recently. (spoke about KG and Kobe)

Bucher states that he thinks that if Laker feel that relationship can be mended and if they go on as usual, it is an oversight. This is coming from Kobe’s camp.

Bucher states that nothing is coming directly from Kobe but it is coming from the his camp.

Bucher stated that this goes "way beyond than adding talent the team."

Bucher states that this has happened before. You can look at Iverson with Phil 76 or McGrady from Magic

This is not about fixing the team but the trust issue.

Kobe met with Buss to reiterate that he wants to be traded. Buss was on the way to Western Europe and was traveling in that direction.

Kobe met Buss because he heard that Lakers were not making any attempts to trade him and told him the same thing at the end of the May.

He basically stated that "my time is done and we must part ways."

Patrick McEnroe stated that Lakers don’t have to do it. Kobe has no options.

Bucher agreed that at the end of the day, Lakers control the situation.

However, do you want to a guy who doesn’t want to play. Knowing Kobe, when he decided that he played the last game in a uniform, Kobe means it. Bucher also stated that if it came down to it, Kobe would sit out. (Bucher thinks)

What are the options? Chicago/Phoenix

Chicago is the likely destination. Young pieces, etc.

However, Bucher says that it depends on the motivation of the Lakers.

Do they want to replace a superstar with superstar, etc.

Do they want to start all over?

Don’t know the mindset of the Laker front office. In general, he states that no one knows what the Lakers are going to do. He states that there have been good FO that they have been able to anticipate what is going and make trades. Lakers are not one.


Bucher also believes that the FO are underestimating the Laker fans. He thinks that Laker will understand. However, they are the Lakers and they are charging alot for season tickets. Bucher just don’t know what they want to do.

Bucher spoke about KG.

He thinks that it is time for KG to leave. In the past, KG would say, "why should i leave" They should build a team about me. However, it is not looking good.

Bucher suggested that there should be a race between Timberwolves and the Lakers to make a trade with Chicago.

He did suggest that maybe KG will be traded to the Bulls and the Bulls will trade him to the Lakers. The Lakers would get their superstar. Plus KG has a home in Malibu.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 22, 2007, 02:18:16 PM
Bucher is a sack of shit, NEVER post his "info" in here...he's the one who claimed Lakers spoke to Chicago about trading Kobe, only to have John Paxson say the complete opposite a day later. This guy is ALWAYS starting false rumors and what not..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 22, 2007, 02:31:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/Bz7RwPI0L5k
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 22, 2007, 09:14:37 PM
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http://www.sigdomain.com/draftexpress_5.mp3
^Listen up to the 3:55 mark on the audio mp3 clip...

Basically:

- Pacers are looking at PG draft prospects between the 15-25 pick.
- Believe the Jermaine O'Neal trade to the Lakers still might happen.

Lakers would trade:
- Andrew Bynum
- Lamar Odom
- 19th Pick

Pacers would trade:
- Jermaine O'Neal
- Danny Granger

If we're getting Granger in the deal - pull the trigger Mitch!

C - Kwame Brown / Chris Mihm
PF - Jermaine O'neal / Ronny Turiaf / Vladimir Radmanovic
SF - Luke Walton / Danny Granger / Maurice Evans
SG = Kobe Bryant / Bonzi Wells
PG - Jordan Farmar / Luther Head

MLE - Mo Williams
Vet Min - Grant Hill

^ = 2008 NBA Champions
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 22, 2007, 09:37:42 PM
LMAO!!!!! NO way we are giving up Granger and JO in the same deal unless we get Kobe and even then I might not do it LOL. In a couple of years if not sooner Granger will be better than Odom and Granger is a MUCH BIGGER prospect than Bynum, fuck that trade!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 22, 2007, 09:39:00 PM
And LMAO at the depth chart BabyG,    Granger is wayyyy better than Walton, thats not even a comparison,  Granger is easily a future all star, the Pacers wont trade him, I promise that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 22, 2007, 09:53:48 PM
^ even if he is better Walton would still be the starter. Phil goes with who knows the triangle (which is why Vlad Rad didn't get the starting job he was promised).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 22, 2007, 09:55:11 PM
^ even if he is better Walton would still be the starter. Phil goes with who knows the triangle (which is why Vlad Rad didn't get the starting job he was promised).

yeah thats true,  but Granger does it all. dude reminds me soo much of Pippen, Danny is gona be a fuckin awesome player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 22, 2007, 10:31:35 PM
^ yeah i love dudes game. i cant wait to see him and andre iggy grow in the league.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 22, 2007, 11:41:38 PM
Mitch Kupshack and Kobe Bryant Met

 Los Angeles Times!

With his trip to Spain behind him and an uncertain future ahead, Kobe Bryant spent Friday morning in a familiar place.

The unhappy superstar met with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak for about an hour at the team's training facility in El Segundo.

Although it was believed that their first face-to-face meeting since the nine-time All-Star made a public plea to rehire Jerry West didn't change Bryant's mind as far as his trade demand, it did open a new dialogue between Bryant and management, sources said.

Kupchak declined to provide any specifics of their conversation, which took place a day after Minnesota forward Kevin Garnett reportedly vetoed a trade to Boston.

"We did meet, and what was said between the two of us will remain between us," Kupchak said.

Bryant's agent, Rob Pelinka, was unavailable for comment.

Bryant, who demanded a trade more than three weeks ago, arrived Friday before 9 a.m., the sight of his white Bentley in the players' parking lot creating a buzz for team employees who arrived after he did.

In a strange twist, center Andrew Bynum was working out downstairs at the facility during Bryant's visit. Bryant has criticized the Lakers' front office for not trading Bynum last season to New Jersey for eight-time All-Star point guard Jason Kidd.

Bryant and Bynum did not speak Friday.

Last Friday, Bryant met with Lakers owner Jerry Buss in Spain and reiterated his demand for a trade. Bryant, who will be 29 in August, has four years and $88.6 million left on his contract, although he can void it in two years.

The Lakers have maintained that they do not plan to trade Bryant. Buss, in a statement last month, said the team would "continue to pursue every avenue possible to improve our team with him as the cornerstone."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 22, 2007, 11:52:08 PM
Where the fuck have you been Lakers_Fan89? We've missed your amusing posts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 23, 2007, 12:02:34 AM
i been in here you know..well im getting me a job so i can get my car 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 23, 2007, 12:43:26 AM
^ ahhh you're back  ;D

now i can stop posting all the daily news.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 23, 2007, 02:32:57 AM
If we're getting Granger in the deal - pull the trigger Mitch!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 23, 2007, 03:03:11 AM
Two days ago the italian guard Marco Belinelli worked with the Lakers in the pre-draft workout. He's a very skilled player, def 10x better than Sasha Vujacic, if you ask me. He could be a good draft selection. But he said Clippers and Pistons are the teams who were more impressed by him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 23, 2007, 01:04:26 PM
LMAO!!!!! NO way we are giving up Granger and JO in the same deal unless we get Kobe and even then I might not do it LOL. In a couple of years if not sooner Granger will be better than Odom and Granger is a MUCH BIGGER prospect than Bynum, fuck that trade!


Granger will never be better than Odom. He has a chance, but I just don't see it. And LOL@Granger being a bigger prospect than Bynum. BYNUM WOULD RIVAL ODEN AND DURANT FOR FIRST PICK IN THIS YEARS DRAFT! And you're FUCKING INSANE if you wouldn't trade JO+Granger for Kobe, especially when you know JO is gone anyways...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 23, 2007, 01:05:26 PM
^ yeah i love dudes game. i cant wait to see him and andre iggy grow in the league.


I like Granger, but I wouldn't currently put him in the same league as Iggy...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 23, 2007, 01:10:48 PM
Granger < Iggy

JO+Granger > Odom+Bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 23, 2007, 01:23:19 PM
^^^HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA NO shit Granger and Oneal >>> Odom, Bynum

JO >>>> Entire Lakers roster besides Kobe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 23, 2007, 02:27:46 PM
^ yeah i love dudes game. i cant wait to see him and andre iggy grow in the league.


I like Granger, but I wouldn't currently put him in the same league as Iggy...

I just mean they're both talented young players that I see being huge in a few years. They both have similar styles but A.I. is better all around.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 23, 2007, 02:28:51 PM
^^Right now Iggy is better than Granger but I believe Granger will become the better player in the future.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 23, 2007, 04:03:12 PM
Granger is a good shooter, no doubt, but I can't see him pulling rebounds and assists like Odom. If he works on his game, I think he can one day be an all-star caliber player. As of now, he's shown lots of potential, but he's not exactly there yet...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 25, 2007, 12:02:31 PM
You can say goodbye to those Bonzi Wells-to-LA rumors...

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=3581890&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on June 25, 2007, 12:38:12 PM
You can say goodbye to those Bonzi Wells-to-LA rumors...

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=3581890&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1

fuck. knew it was too good to be true
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 25, 2007, 12:41:27 PM
You can say goodbye to those Bonzi Wells-to-LA rumors...

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=3581890&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1

fuck. knew it was too good to be true

It always is ese, it always is.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on June 25, 2007, 12:42:42 PM
Lakers in trade talks to get Garnett
Trade discussions involve sending Odom and Bynum for the Timberwolves star in a possible four-team deal. Bryant is not part of the possible trade.

The owners of the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves have begun talks for a trade that would involve sending Kevin Garnett to the Lakers, league sources said Monday.

A multi-team trade discussion is underway involving the Lakers, Indiana, Minnesota and possibly a fourth team, with the Lakers getting Garnett and the Pacers getting Lamar Odom and teenage center Andrew Bynum from the Lakers. Another minor player will likely be added to make the deal work financially.

Jerry Buss and Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor spoke by phone for 20 minutes Friday. Buss reportedly ended the conversation by suggesting that Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Timberwolves vice president of basketball operations Kevin McHale would continue the discussion Monday.

Such a move could address the concerns of Kobe Bryant, who has demanded to be traded for more than four weeks.

Bryant met with Kupchak for about an hour Friday, a day after Garnett rejected a trade that would have sent him to Boston.

Bryant did not step down from his desire to be traded. However, Kupchak, Buss and Lakers Coach Phil Jackson met later that day to discuss options based on the assumption they would still have Bryant, The Times has learned.

Garnett, 31, has never formally asked for a trade while signaling his distress in recent years as the Timberwolves fell from top-notch status. The No. 1-seeded team in the Western Conference in 2004, they lost to the Lakers in the West finals and haven't made the playoffs since then.

The Timberwolves finished 33-49 in 2005-06 and 32-50 last season, tied for 12th in the West with Portland.

Garnett can opt out of his contract after next season. He wants an extension, which Buss reportedly told Taylor he was willing to offer. Garnett is due to earn $22 million next season and $23 million in 2008-09, the last year of his contract.

Garnett, a 10-time All-Star, averaged 22.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 blocked shots last season while showing few signs of slowing down, other than spending the last five games of the season in Los Angeles — he has a home in Malibu — to rest a sore right quadriceps.

Bynum, 19, started his second NBA season with a flurry, including a memorable game against Minnesota in which he had 20 points,14 rebounds and three blocked shots last November.

But Bynum struggled during the second half of the season and finished with averages of 7.8 points and 5.9 rebounds a game. The Lakers have been criticized by Bryant for not trading Bynum at the February trade deadline in order to get Jason Kidd from New Jersey.

Odom, 27, was acquired three years ago as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to Miami.

Odom averaged 15.9 points, 9.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists last season and missed 26 games because of knee and shoulder injuries. He had a torn labrum in his left shoulder repaired last month and is expected to return in time for training camp in October.


i'm hopin something can go down. as hard as it'll be hard to part with odom, kg is simply the shit.

even if we don't land KG, as long as we don't settle for JO, i'm good. we'd be better off keeping odom and dealin bynum for someone else
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on June 25, 2007, 02:30:28 PM
^ I hope that deal goes down, as much as I don't want Odom to go, having KG will make us a contender.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on June 25, 2007, 03:55:08 PM
Paxson reluctant to gut Bulls' youth movement for Kobe

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Although Kobe Bryant apparently would like to join the Bulls, Chicago general manager John Paxson sent a message to the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar on Monday: Don't count on it.

Paxson said he has had no discussions with the Lakers and a deal would be difficult to complete.

"What we would have to give up -- unless that franchise would ever have a change of heart and had to do something -- I don't know how that would work," he said. "They've got one of the top, maybe the top, talents in the league. What we would have to do to get there, I don't even know what it would be. It would be significant. And then, are we better?"

Bryant has waffled this offseason, saying he wants to be dealt and then rescinding those comments. Although he has a no-trade clause, The Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise reported the Bulls are on his three-team wish list.

Paxson is reluctant to gut a young, but experienced, team that has made three straight playoff appearances and reached the second round for the first time since 1998.

"There's nothing going on -- that's just the reality of it," Paxson said.

-espn.com
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on June 25, 2007, 04:26:07 PM
fuck espn.com they are full of shit according to NIK
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 25, 2007, 04:41:41 PM
^^Yes, they are...Even that article is twisted. Paxson would love to get Kobe, the Lakers just aren't in talks to give him up...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 26, 2007, 07:18:14 PM
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Kwame Brown of the Los Angeles Lakers is scheduled for shoulder surgery tomorrow. He is expected to be ready in time for training camp

Funny how he's always conveniently injured or having surgery when we're trying to make a trade   :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 26, 2007, 11:16:21 PM
Mitch contract is up in 4 days... this clown aka" can't complete a trade" needs to be fired  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 27, 2007, 04:35:14 AM
Mitch contract is up in 4 days... this clown aka" can't complete a trade" needs to be fired  :-X

Put Kobe in his position.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 27, 2007, 06:15:33 AM
InsideHoops.com Exclusive -- Kobe Bryant in Amateur Audio Recording on Street: "Dr. Buss is an idiot"




By InsideHoops.com editor Jeff Lenchiner
June 24, 2007 (5:41 p.m. ET)
You've all certainly heard about the amateur Kobe Bryant video where, speaking to fans outside a shopping area, he badmouths management, complaining how they didn't want to trade Andrew Bynum to get Jason Kidd. It's pretty short, just around 24 seconds long, though the Kobe Video Guys say the full conversation was actually a good 15 minutes.

Not reported quite as loudly is that the same Kobe Video Guys, who recorded that video via digital camera in late May, ran into Kobe again in early June and had another brutally honest talk with him, this time only for about 10 or 11 seconds. And they managed to record the audio of it (no video), using a cellphone.

As of June 24, 2007 only about two media members have seen the full Kobe Bryant video. But as for the other clip, the Kobe Video Guys told me that only one member  has heard the audio, and that he only was played about half. The exact quotes of the rest of it remained a mystery.

Until now.

This afternoon, a beautiful Sunday in New York City, one of the Kobe Video Guys, on a business trip in Washington DC, flew here to NYC, specifically to meet me and make me the only media member in the world to hear the complete audio encounter. I was at a New York Liberty game, doing pregame interviews, but keeping my cellphone on vibrate, awaiting the call from one of their group who was flying to LaGuardia Airport and then meeting up with me in midtown Manhattan.

The call came about 15 minutes after I finished interviewing a few talented WNBA players. I headed up to the press room, packed up my stuff and headed outside, calling The Kobe Video Guy (one of a group of three, not including a friend of theirs who acts as a PR rep), who told me the exact Starbucks he was in. I described myself -- a 6'3" white dude, wearing jeans and an open brown, multi-colored shirt, wearing a big backpack which contained my laptop, digital camera, and some other equipment, prepared for anything, though basically expecting to walk in, given stuff to listen to and hear, talk a bit, and walk out without ever opening my bag.

I enter the Starbucks, and we immediately spot each other. I didn't know what he looked like in advance, but he was near the entrance in a corner, watching everyone who entered, and I was clearly looking for someone, so it took maybe two seconds for us to greet each other, sit down, and over the course of the next hour go from being cautious to establishing trust and talking just as much off the record as on. Mostly off, actually. Young, polished, professional dude. Friendly, normal, cool guy and clearly a passionate basketball fan.

Eventually we both joke about how this feels like a spy mission. But for the Kobe Video Guys, it kind of is just that. The way they see it, they have something that's of interest to tens of millions of fans around the world, and they're trying to make the most of it, but carefully revealing bits of it to key people, planning to eventually show it to the world at the precise moment.

As for what I saw:

First, the initial encounter between Kobe and the guys: I can verify that it is Kobe Bryant in the video. Unless they found his long-lost identical twin brother who has every characteristic of Kobe, and can imitate his voice to perfection, it's him. I'd bet my house on it.

As for the short audio clip, the full extent of which is about to be revealed exclusively on InsideHoops.com, it's just audio, and it isn't the clearest thing in the world, but I heard it well enough, and it certainly does sound like Kobe. It's one thing to see video and see Kobe speaking and hearing what he says. It's another to hear an audio clip, recognize that it certainly sounds like Kobe, and trust that it is.

So far, the Kobe Video Guys have told the truth about what matters. They really did talk to Kobe. They say this second audio clip is also Kobe. It sounds like him. So, I believe it. I'd bet your house on it. And some inexpensive items from my house. Again, I can't guarantee it's really him on the audio clip. But I can guarantee it sounds like him, and the guys who brought it to me have proven, via video, that they've ran into Kobe in the past and he was more than happy to talk openly to them.

And, now, InsideHoops.com, breaking this news to the world, presents the entire, short transcript of the audio clip:

Fan: Please tell us your staying!

Kobe: Huh?

Fan: Please tell us your staying.

Kobe: Get a Bulls uniform, fellas.

Fan: Are you serious?

Kobe: Yup.

Fan: Really!?!

Kobe: Yup.

Fan: It's not worth it Kobe, you got to stay.

Kobe: Dr. Buss is an idiot.

Fan: That's true, good luck man.

Kobe: Alright, thanks man.

Fan: See ya buddy.


That's it. Short and to the point. And while the "Get a Bulls uniform, fellas" quote has been out for days now, InsideHoops.com is the only media outlet delivering the other key quote, which, again, assuming that this guy that sounds exactly like Kobe Bryant is in fact Kobe Bryant, is: "Dr. Buss is an idiot."

I watched the video clip about 15-20 times, and listened to the audio clip around 25-30 times.

There you have it. And minutes later, The Kobe Video Guy that I met and I were outside, and he was hailing a cab to return to LaGuardia airport, flying back to Washington DC tonight. No time to tour Manhattan. It was a beautiful day to do it. Such is the life of a professional with a temporary side job selling quick yet pretty fascinating highlights of a world famous sports superstar.

The Kobe Video Guys are selling pre-orders to see the video and hear that second audio encounter on their website, TheKobeVideo.com, for $1.99. I'm told they plan on releasing it to everyone who purchased access to it this coming week, perhaps Draft Day (June 28), give or take a day.

Almost all reports that have come out over the last week suggest that the Lakers don't want to trade Bryant and will look to give him more help.

Dr. Buss, meanwhile, has been a terrific owner over the years and has always managed to keep at least one top superstar in a Laker uniform. Though, lately the team obviously hasn't provided Kobe the help he needs. I have no idea why Mitch Kupchak added so many fringe players to the roster these last few years.

And Bryant, an InsideHoops.com favorite (I did a great 20 minute phone interview with Kobe when he was a rookie, for an Australian basketball magazine called "Jammin") and one of the most awesome weapons in basketball, is a life-long Laker fan who helped Shaquille O'Neal and company bring several titles to Tinseltown. Does he force tough shots sometimes? Of course. The dude definitely hogs the rock sometimes. But Jordan did, too. And the vast majority of the time Kobe was with Shaq and had quality teammates he passed the ball to the right people at the right times. Shaq got his stats. Titles were won. The team functioned on a championship level.

The Laker franchise will be fine whether Kobe stays or goes. But chances are Bryant stays.

If Kobe ever does get traded there are plenty of other stars who would love to take his place as the leader of a legendary organization. And if Kobe stays, the team, even with Lamar Odom as the only other star, is good enough to at least keep making the playoffs. Though they definitely need upgrades at every spot around those two players.

Jeff Lenchiner is the national editor of InsideHoops.com, a frequent guest on major radio stations around the country, and a regular contributor to HOOP (the official magazine of the NBA). Lenchiner also wrote the All-Star player profiles in the official 2007 NBA All-Star weekend event program. He was called "a virtual one-man basketball team" by Sports Illustrated (Dec. 25, 2000), and Newsweek in March 2005 recommended InsideHoops.com for Jeff's "clever analysis." Lenchiner has been reporting on the NBA since the mid 1990's. His information and analysis is quoted regularly by media outlets around the globe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 27, 2007, 12:08:53 PM
Mmmmmmmmm..

I promised Nik to stay silent till thing will get clever. I'm too confused right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2007, 01:16:08 PM
Quote
Kwame Brown of the Los Angeles Lakers is scheduled for shoulder surgery tomorrow. He is expected to be ready in time for training camp

Funny how he's always conveniently injured or having surgery when we're trying to make a trade   :-\

Well, he's expected to make a full recovery, so I don't think his trade value is really down...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2007, 01:21:59 PM
InsideHoops.com Exclusive -- Kobe Bryant in Amateur Audio Recording on Street: "Dr. Buss is an idiot"




By InsideHoops.com editor Jeff Lenchiner
June 24, 2007 (5:41 p.m. ET)
You've all certainly heard about the amateur Kobe Bryant video where, speaking to fans outside a shopping area, he badmouths management, complaining how they didn't want to trade Andrew Bynum to get Jason Kidd. It's pretty short, just around 24 seconds long, though the Kobe Video Guys say the full conversation was actually a good 15 minutes.

Not reported quite as loudly is that the same Kobe Video Guys, who recorded that video via digital camera in late May, ran into Kobe again in early June and had another brutally honest talk with him, this time only for about 10 or 11 seconds. And they managed to record the audio of it (no video), using a cellphone.

As of June 24, 2007 only about two media members have seen the full Kobe Bryant video. But as for the other clip, the Kobe Video Guys told me that only one member  has heard the audio, and that he only was played about half. The exact quotes of the rest of it remained a mystery.

Until now.

This afternoon, a beautiful Sunday in New York City, one of the Kobe Video Guys, on a business trip in Washington DC, flew here to NYC, specifically to meet me and make me the only media member in the world to hear the complete audio encounter. I was at a New York Liberty game, doing pregame interviews, but keeping my cellphone on vibrate, awaiting the call from one of their group who was flying to LaGuardia Airport and then meeting up with me in midtown Manhattan.

The call came about 15 minutes after I finished interviewing a few talented WNBA players. I headed up to the press room, packed up my stuff and headed outside, calling The Kobe Video Guy (one of a group of three, not including a friend of theirs who acts as a PR rep), who told me the exact Starbucks he was in. I described myself -- a 6'3" white dude, wearing jeans and an open brown, multi-colored shirt, wearing a big backpack which contained my laptop, digital camera, and some other equipment, prepared for anything, though basically expecting to walk in, given stuff to listen to and hear, talk a bit, and walk out without ever opening my bag.

I enter the Starbucks, and we immediately spot each other. I didn't know what he looked like in advance, but he was near the entrance in a corner, watching everyone who entered, and I was clearly looking for someone, so it took maybe two seconds for us to greet each other, sit down, and over the course of the next hour go from being cautious to establishing trust and talking just as much off the record as on. Mostly off, actually. Young, polished, professional dude. Friendly, normal, cool guy and clearly a passionate basketball fan.

Eventually we both joke about how this feels like a spy mission. But for the Kobe Video Guys, it kind of is just that. The way they see it, they have something that's of interest to tens of millions of fans around the world, and they're trying to make the most of it, but carefully revealing bits of it to key people, planning to eventually show it to the world at the precise moment.

As for what I saw:

First, the initial encounter between Kobe and the guys: I can verify that it is Kobe Bryant in the video. Unless they found his long-lost identical twin brother who has every characteristic of Kobe, and can imitate his voice to perfection, it's him. I'd bet my house on it.

As for the short audio clip, the full extent of which is about to be revealed exclusively on InsideHoops.com, it's just audio, and it isn't the clearest thing in the world, but I heard it well enough, and it certainly does sound like Kobe. It's one thing to see video and see Kobe speaking and hearing what he says. It's another to hear an audio clip, recognize that it certainly sounds like Kobe, and trust that it is.

So far, the Kobe Video Guys have told the truth about what matters. They really did talk to Kobe. They say this second audio clip is also Kobe. It sounds like him. So, I believe it. I'd bet your house on it. And some inexpensive items from my house. Again, I can't guarantee it's really him on the audio clip. But I can guarantee it sounds like him, and the guys who brought it to me have proven, via video, that they've ran into Kobe in the past and he was more than happy to talk openly to them.

And, now, InsideHoops.com, breaking this news to the world, presents the entire, short transcript of the audio clip:

Fan: Please tell us your staying!

Kobe: Huh?

Fan: Please tell us your staying.

Kobe: Get a Bulls uniform, fellas.

Fan: Are you serious?

Kobe: Yup.

Fan: Really!?!

Kobe: Yup.

Fan: It's not worth it Kobe, you got to stay.

Kobe: Dr. Buss is an idiot.

Fan: That's true, good luck man.

Kobe: Alright, thanks man.

Fan: See ya buddy.


That's it. Short and to the point. And while the "Get a Bulls uniform, fellas" quote has been out for days now, InsideHoops.com is the only media outlet delivering the other key quote, which, again, assuming that this guy that sounds exactly like Kobe Bryant is in fact Kobe Bryant, is: "Dr. Buss is an idiot."

I watched the video clip about 15-20 times, and listened to the audio clip around 25-30 times.

There you have it. And minutes later, The Kobe Video Guy that I met and I were outside, and he was hailing a cab to return to LaGuardia airport, flying back to Washington DC tonight. No time to tour Manhattan. It was a beautiful day to do it. Such is the life of a professional with a temporary side job selling quick yet pretty fascinating highlights of a world famous sports superstar.

The Kobe Video Guys are selling pre-orders to see the video and hear that second audio encounter on their website, TheKobeVideo.com, for $1.99. I'm told they plan on releasing it to everyone who purchased access to it this coming week, perhaps Draft Day (June 28), give or take a day.

Almost all reports that have come out over the last week suggest that the Lakers don't want to trade Bryant and will look to give him more help.

Dr. Buss, meanwhile, has been a terrific owner over the years and has always managed to keep at least one top superstar in a Laker uniform. Though, lately the team obviously hasn't provided Kobe the help he needs. I have no idea why Mitch Kupchak added so many fringe players to the roster these last few years.

And Bryant, an InsideHoops.com favorite (I did a great 20 minute phone interview with Kobe when he was a rookie, for an Australian basketball magazine called "Jammin") and one of the most awesome weapons in basketball, is a life-long Laker fan who helped Shaquille O'Neal and company bring several titles to Tinseltown. Does he force tough shots sometimes? Of course. The dude definitely hogs the rock sometimes. But Jordan did, too. And the vast majority of the time Kobe was with Shaq and had quality teammates he passed the ball to the right people at the right times. Shaq got his stats. Titles were won. The team functioned on a championship level.

The Laker franchise will be fine whether Kobe stays or goes. But chances are Bryant stays.

If Kobe ever does get traded there are plenty of other stars who would love to take his place as the leader of a legendary organization. And if Kobe stays, the team, even with Lamar Odom as the only other star, is good enough to at least keep making the playoffs. Though they definitely need upgrades at every spot around those two players.

Jeff Lenchiner is the national editor of InsideHoops.com, a frequent guest on major radio stations around the country, and a regular contributor to HOOP (the official magazine of the NBA). Lenchiner also wrote the All-Star player profiles in the official 2007 NBA All-Star weekend event program. He was called "a virtual one-man basketball team" by Sports Illustrated (Dec. 25, 2000), and Newsweek in March 2005 recommended InsideHoops.com for Jeff's "clever analysis." Lenchiner has been reporting on the NBA since the mid 1990's. His information and analysis is quoted regularly by media outlets around the globe.


Who cares about these "video guys"? There's a big deal over this for nothing...Everything Kobe has said in the video was reported to the media by Kobe himself. I also don't believe the "get a Bulls jersey" nonsense, especially because I just found out that it's not even in the video. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 27, 2007, 05:15:41 PM
^^^but it's in the audio. Don't ignore reality.

http://www.thekobevideo.com/previewaudio.shtml
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 27, 2007, 07:34:18 PM
^ I have a problem believing this. If he managed to be on a team with Shaq (who he obviously didn't get along with) without ever having any random people catch him bad mouthing him, then how the fuck did it happen twice in 1 summer (the summer after he resurrected his image)? Not saying its fake I just find it odd.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2007, 07:41:32 PM
^^^but it's in the audio. Don't ignore reality.

http://www.thekobevideo.com/previewaudio.shtml


LMAO@thinking this audio is real. The video, maybe (though it still hasn't been leaked for some odd reason), but this? AHAHAHAHAHA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 27, 2007, 11:37:31 PM
Ok, so why Kobe doesn't say it's fake and doesn't sue the guys who're talking about that shit?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2007, 11:56:28 PM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 28, 2007, 01:54:22 AM
The Lakers reportedly are going beyond U.S. borders in their search for a new backcourt starter.

With Smush Parker out the door and Farmar having played only one NBA season, the Lakers have offered a multi-year contract to 30-year-old guard Theodoros Papaloukas, according to Eleftheros Tipos, a newspaper in Greece. The report said Papaloukas had confirmed the offer and was pondering it among a handful from NBA teams. Lakers officials declined to comment.

Papaloukas, a Greek native who is listed at 6 feet 7, was the Euroleague player of the year last season with CSKA Moscow, and is widely thought to be the best point guard in Europe.

He signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow in June 2006, a contract that could require a substantial buy-out price. The Lakers probably would have to use most or all of their mid-level exception — five years and about $30 million — to sign him. The mid-level exception is given to teams that are over the salary cap and can be divvied up to sign more than one free agent.

Papaloukas had 12 assists to lead Greece to an upset of the U.S. in the semifinals of the 2006 world championships. He had 10 points and nine assists for CSKA Moscow in a 94-75 exhibition victory over the Clippers last October, an effort that prompted Clippers forward Elton Brand to tell the Associated Press that he "definitely [had] flashbacks of Papaloukas," from the U.S. semifinal loss.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 28, 2007, 04:49:52 AM
The audio is made by the same people that made the video. Why would they make a real video, then release a fake audio? lmao

The quality of this shit if of course terrible, but the dude that wrote the article I posted probably heard it right off the phone it was recorded with and stated that it sounded VERY much like Bryant.

"Get a Bulls unifrom, fellas"

-Kobe Bryant
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 28, 2007, 04:52:24 AM
^^^^ the vid has been released

http://www.thekobevideo.com/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 28, 2007, 04:54:55 AM
The Lakers reportedly are going beyond U.S. borders in their search for a new backcourt starter.

With Smush Parker out the door and Farmar having played only one NBA season, the Lakers have offered a multi-year contract to 30-year-old guard Theodoros Papaloukas, according to Eleftheros Tipos, a newspaper in Greece. The report said Papaloukas had confirmed the offer and was pondering it among a handful from NBA teams. Lakers officials declined to comment.

Papaloukas, a Greek native who is listed at 6 feet 7, was the Euroleague player of the year last season with CSKA Moscow, and is widely thought to be the best point guard in Europe.

He signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow in June 2006, a contract that could require a substantial buy-out price. The Lakers probably would have to use most or all of their mid-level exception — five years and about $30 million — to sign him. The mid-level exception is given to teams that are over the salary cap and can be divvied up to sign more than one free agent.

Papaloukas had 12 assists to lead Greece to an upset of the U.S. in the semifinals of the 2006 world championships. He had 10 points and nine assists for CSKA Moscow in a 94-75 exhibition victory over the Clippers last October, an effort that prompted Clippers forward Elton Brand to tell the Associated Press that he "definitely [had] flashbacks of Papaloukas," from the U.S. semifinal loss.



I don't know about giving a Radmanovic contract to a 30-year-old European. Anybody remember how people were going wild about that Jasikevicius cat cause he was great in the olympics? Well, the Pacers shipped him to Golden State and he's not in the rotation there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 28, 2007, 05:00:58 AM
The Lakers reportedly are going beyond U.S. borders in their search for a new backcourt starter.

With Smush Parker out the door and Farmar having played only one NBA season, the Lakers have offered a multi-year contract to 30-year-old guard Theodoros Papaloukas, according to Eleftheros Tipos, a newspaper in Greece. The report said Papaloukas had confirmed the offer and was pondering it among a handful from NBA teams. Lakers officials declined to comment.

Papaloukas, a Greek native who is listed at 6 feet 7, was the Euroleague player of the year last season with CSKA Moscow, and is widely thought to be the best point guard in Europe.

He signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow in June 2006, a contract that could require a substantial buy-out price. The Lakers probably would have to use most or all of their mid-level exception — five years and about $30 million — to sign him. The mid-level exception is given to teams that are over the salary cap and can be divvied up to sign more than one free agent.

Papaloukas had 12 assists to lead Greece to an upset of the U.S. in the semifinals of the 2006 world championships. He had 10 points and nine assists for CSKA Moscow in a 94-75 exhibition victory over the Clippers last October, an effort that prompted Clippers forward Elton Brand to tell the Associated Press that he "definitely [had] flashbacks of Papaloukas," from the U.S. semifinal loss.



I don't know about giving a Radmanovic contract to a 30-year-old European. Anybody remember how people were going wild about that Jasikevicius cat cause he was great in the olympics? Well, the Pacers shipped him to Golden State and he's not in the rotation there.
yeah I won't give the full MLE for this guys ... based on the fact you don't know how he will adapt to the NBA game... I wouldn't mind him as a back up but it's not what we need... Farmar will be the 1st rotation on the PG position, we need a starter and givin the starter job to this guy is very risky
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 28, 2007, 09:27:11 AM
The audio is made by the same people that made the video. Why would they make a real video, then release a fake audio? lmao

The quality of this shit if of course terrible, but the dude that wrote the article I posted probably heard it right off the phone it was recorded with and stated that it sounded VERY much like Bryant.

"Get a Bulls unifrom, fellas"

-Kobe Bryant


The biggest attraction to this whole video hype was that Kobe says ''get a Bulls uniform''...Come to find out, the "main part" is only in audio. Coincidence? The only thing LMAO worthy is you wondering why they would make that up...LOL.

What are the chances Kobe met these same people on two seperate occasions to spit shit? Come on now...and one of the times, they only had audio for some reason. Weaksausage...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 28, 2007, 10:11:19 AM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.

1) By fans? It's all over the papers HERE IN FUCKING ITALY!! And i'm sure 7even can confirm they're talking about it in Germany too! Immagine in L.A. and in fucking CALI! Kobe should deny it, if it's fake. IF it's fake. IF. He went to the radio 300 times lately, why not going there for the 301st time to deny it and shut the rumors down? The truth is that he wants to be traded, he made it (pretty, lol) clear, and he said them things in the video, which looks legit. He has nothing to deny cause he said them things and he still wanna get traded.

2) Sue, yes. I'm a lawyer, obviously you can sue them fools, if the shit is fake. No doubt.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 28, 2007, 10:12:41 AM
The Lakers reportedly are going beyond U.S. borders in their search for a new backcourt starter.

With Smush Parker out the door and Farmar having played only one NBA season, the Lakers have offered a multi-year contract to 30-year-old guard Theodoros Papaloukas, according to Eleftheros Tipos, a newspaper in Greece. The report said Papaloukas had confirmed the offer and was pondering it among a handful from NBA teams. Lakers officials declined to comment.

Papaloukas, a Greek native who is listed at 6 feet 7, was the Euroleague player of the year last season with CSKA Moscow, and is widely thought to be the best point guard in Europe.

He signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow in June 2006, a contract that could require a substantial buy-out price. The Lakers probably would have to use most or all of their mid-level exception — five years and about $30 million — to sign him. The mid-level exception is given to teams that are over the salary cap and can be divvied up to sign more than one free agent.

Papaloukas had 12 assists to lead Greece to an upset of the U.S. in the semifinals of the 2006 world championships. He had 10 points and nine assists for CSKA Moscow in a 94-75 exhibition victory over the Clippers last October, an effort that prompted Clippers forward Elton Brand to tell the Associated Press that he "definitely [had] flashbacks of Papaloukas," from the U.S. semifinal loss.

Papa is not bad at all. Shit, we should sign the PG of BARCA too. Those two are better of a lot of STARTERS in the NBA, imho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 28, 2007, 10:13:56 AM
The Lakers reportedly are going beyond U.S. borders in their search for a new backcourt starter.

With Smush Parker out the door and Farmar having played only one NBA season, the Lakers have offered a multi-year contract to 30-year-old guard Theodoros Papaloukas, according to Eleftheros Tipos, a newspaper in Greece. The report said Papaloukas had confirmed the offer and was pondering it among a handful from NBA teams. Lakers officials declined to comment.

Papaloukas, a Greek native who is listed at 6 feet 7, was the Euroleague player of the year last season with CSKA Moscow, and is widely thought to be the best point guard in Europe.

He signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow in June 2006, a contract that could require a substantial buy-out price. The Lakers probably would have to use most or all of their mid-level exception — five years and about $30 million — to sign him. The mid-level exception is given to teams that are over the salary cap and can be divvied up to sign more than one free agent.

Papaloukas had 12 assists to lead Greece to an upset of the U.S. in the semifinals of the 2006 world championships. He had 10 points and nine assists for CSKA Moscow in a 94-75 exhibition victory over the Clippers last October, an effort that prompted Clippers forward Elton Brand to tell the Associated Press that he "definitely [had] flashbacks of Papaloukas," from the U.S. semifinal loss.



I don't know about giving a Radmanovic contract to a 30-year-old European. Anybody remember how people were going wild about that Jasikevicius cat cause he was great in the olympics? Well, the Pacers shipped him to Golden State and he's not in the rotation there.

He failed, true. But hey, you can't always win. Sometimes you select the bad guy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 28, 2007, 10:36:52 AM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.

1) By fans? It's all over the papers HERE IN FUCKING ITALY!! And i'm sure 7even can confirm they're talking about it in Germany too! Immagine in L.A. and in fucking CALI! Kobe should deny it, if it's fake. IF it's fake. IF. He went to the radio 300 times lately, why not going there for the 301st time to deny it and shut the rumors down? The truth is that he wants to be traded, he made it (pretty, lol) clear, and he said them things in the video, which looks legit. He has nothing to deny cause he said them things and he still wanna get traded.

2) Sue, yes. I'm a lawyer, obviously you can sue them fools, if the shit is fake. No doubt.

http://www.sport1.de/de/sport/artikel_1369541.html

The title of it: "Kobe Bryant is competing with Paris Hilton"

LMAO!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 28, 2007, 10:42:53 AM
You stil Mad, Fag!?   8) 8)
http://www.youtube.com/v/0r7bd9NM4Ts
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 28, 2007, 10:47:58 AM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.

1) By fans? It's all over the papers HERE IN FUCKING ITALY!! And i'm sure 7even can confirm they're talking about it in Germany too! Immagine in L.A. and in fucking CALI! Kobe should deny it, if it's fake. IF it's fake. IF. He went to the radio 300 times lately, why not going there for the 301st time to deny it and shut the rumors down? The truth is that he wants to be traded, he made it (pretty, lol) clear, and he said them things in the video, which looks legit. He has nothing to deny cause he said them things and he still wanna get traded.

2) Sue, yes. I'm a lawyer, obviously you can sue them fools, if the shit is fake. No doubt.

http://www.sport1.de/de/sport/artikel_1369541.html

The title of it: "Kobe Bryant is competing with Paris Hilton"

LMAO!

That's what i'm talking about. All the NBA fans all around the world knows it. Shit i was playing streetball yesterday, and there was a 10 years old guy who was playing close to the court and he was talking like he was an NBA expert, you know, describing teams, players.... and he said "Kobe Bryant will go to the Bulls to be the next Jordan cause he asked it". 10 years old in Italy. And you said he shouldn't care? This shit will ruine his career more than the rape trial, if he'll not repair it showing the Lakers love ASAP. I understand he had to do this type of move to make pressure on the FO, but the way he did it, it's so damn dangerous. The media already hated him. Now he gave them another reason to hate him more. Plus this time he has a good percentage of Laker fans too, against him. Def not a smart move. So if this video is fake, he betta say it. And if the audio is fake, he betta say it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 28, 2007, 10:52:55 AM
Quote
Ray Allen Predicted Kobe’s Selfishness

“He’s going to be very selfish,” Allen said of Bryant. “And he feels like he needs to show this league and the people in this country that he is better without Shaq. He can win championships without Shaq. So offensively, he’s going to jump out and say, ‘I can average 30 points. I can still carry the load on this team.’

“I think the point production is not going to be so much what people are going to look at because (Tracy) McGrady did it in Orlando, Allen (Iverson) did it in Philly. Can you win a championship? I think that’s the question. Carrying guys on your back and making everybody better.”

“If Kobe doesn’t see he needs two and a half good players to be a legitimate playoff contender or win a championship, in about a year or two he’ll be calling out to Jerry Buss that ‘We need some help in here,’ or ‘Trade me,’ ” Allen said. “And we’ll all be saying, ‘I told you so,’ when he says that.”

I still remember myself dissing Allen.  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 28, 2007, 02:19:38 PM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.

1) By fans? It's all over the papers HERE IN FUCKING ITALY!! And i'm sure 7even can confirm they're talking about it in Germany too! Immagine in L.A. and in fucking CALI! Kobe should deny it, if it's fake. IF it's fake. IF. He went to the radio 300 times lately, why not going there for the 301st time to deny it and shut the rumors down? The truth is that he wants to be traded, he made it (pretty, lol) clear, and he said them things in the video, which looks legit. He has nothing to deny cause he said them things and he still wanna get traded.

2) Sue, yes. I'm a lawyer, obviously you can sue them fools, if the shit is fake. No doubt.


Kobe wants to play for a contender. His ultimate desire is to stay in LA with an organization dedicated to winning and being honest. I believe Jerry Buss will patch things up. If Jerry Buss wants, he can have Kobe...Kobe's true desire is to be in LA and to be winning. If the FO had been acting like they've been acting this past month, we woulda had another superstars a longggg time ago...Magic 2007...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 28, 2007, 02:25:32 PM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.

1) By fans? It's all over the papers HERE IN FUCKING ITALY!! And i'm sure 7even can confirm they're talking about it in Germany too! Immagine in L.A. and in fucking CALI! Kobe should deny it, if it's fake. IF it's fake. IF. He went to the radio 300 times lately, why not going there for the 301st time to deny it and shut the rumors down? The truth is that he wants to be traded, he made it (pretty, lol) clear, and he said them things in the video, which looks legit. He has nothing to deny cause he said them things and he still wanna get traded.

2) Sue, yes. I'm a lawyer, obviously you can sue them fools, if the shit is fake. No doubt.

http://www.sport1.de/de/sport/artikel_1369541.html

The title of it: "Kobe Bryant is competing with Paris Hilton"

LMAO!

That's what i'm talking about. All the NBA fans all around the world knows it. Shit i was playing streetball yesterday, and there was a 10 years old guy who was playing close to the court and he was talking like he was an NBA expert, you know, describing teams, players.... and he said "Kobe Bryant will go to the Bulls to be the next Jordan cause he asked it". 10 years old in Italy. And you said he shouldn't care? This shit will ruine his career more than the rape trial, if he'll not repair it showing the Lakers love ASAP. I understand he had to do this type of move to make pressure on the FO, but the way he did it, it's so damn dangerous. The media already hated him. Now he gave them another reason to hate him more. Plus this time he has a good percentage of Laker fans too, against him. Def not a smart move. So if this video is fake, he betta say it. And if the audio is fake, he betta say it.


Who cares if the video or audio is fake? That's the point...Only stupid kids online give a shit about that. Kobe didn't say anything he didn't say in his interviews, the fact of the matter is, Kobe loves LA and he's not getting traded. Obviously, Kobe wants to play with a franchise that is dedicated to winning and a franchise that can create a mutual respect between them- a true relationship, not an isolated one. If Buss proves he can do this (and he's done it in the past with Magic), then this whole thing will turn out for the better...This can be what sparks the next dynasty. That extra push our FO needed to be aggressive...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 28, 2007, 02:28:00 PM
Quote
Ray Allen Predicted Kobe’s Selfishness

“He’s going to be very selfish,” Allen said of Bryant. “And he feels like he needs to show this league and the people in this country that he is better without Shaq. He can win championships without Shaq. So offensively, he’s going to jump out and say, ‘I can average 30 points. I can still carry the load on this team.’

“I think the point production is not going to be so much what people are going to look at because (Tracy) McGrady did it in Orlando, Allen (Iverson) did it in Philly. Can you win a championship? I think that’s the question. Carrying guys on your back and making everybody better.”

“If Kobe doesn’t see he needs two and a half good players to be a legitimate playoff contender or win a championship, in about a year or two he’ll be calling out to Jerry Buss that ‘We need some help in here,’ or ‘Trade me,’ ” Allen said. “And we’ll all be saying, ‘I told you so,’ when he says that.”

I still remember myself dissing Allen.  :-X



http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=94591.msg1513247#msg1513247


Ray Allen is one of the most selfish players in the league, I'd understand if he wasn't a guy who shot the ball every time it touched his hands, but come on now...He never predicted that the FO would isolate Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 28, 2007, 03:30:50 PM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.

1) By fans? It's all over the papers HERE IN FUCKING ITALY!! And i'm sure 7even can confirm they're talking about it in Germany too! Immagine in L.A. and in fucking CALI! Kobe should deny it, if it's fake. IF it's fake. IF. He went to the radio 300 times lately, why not going there for the 301st time to deny it and shut the rumors down? The truth is that he wants to be traded, he made it (pretty, lol) clear, and he said them things in the video, which looks legit. He has nothing to deny cause he said them things and he still wanna get traded.

2) Sue, yes. I'm a lawyer, obviously you can sue them fools, if the shit is fake. No doubt.


Kobe wants to play for a contender. His ultimate desire is to stay in LA with an organization dedicated to winning and being honest. I believe Jerry Buss will patch things up. If Jerry Buss wants, he can have Kobe...Kobe's true desire is to be in LA and to be winning. If the FO had been acting like they've been acting this past month, we woulda had another superstars a longggg time ago...Magic 2007...PeACe

Man i understood it. I'm talking about the refections of those words on his image.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 28, 2007, 06:19:49 PM
The Lakers Pick Next.  :D

Lakers Draft A Point Guard  :D :D....he's already better then faggiot ass Smush :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 28, 2007, 06:32:44 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the fuck do we need another young point guard?! Rudy Fernandez aka Ginobli 2.0 was sitting right there for us. And wtf happened to the Cook/#19 for Head/#26 deal?

Fuck this draft!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 28, 2007, 06:38:00 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why the fuck do we need another young point guard?! Rudy Fernandez aka Ginobli 2.0 was sitting right there for us. And wtf happened to the Cook/#19 for Head/#26 deal?

Fuck this draft!


You need to stop trippin, we got a really good prospect...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 28, 2007, 06:38:55 PM
The video is probably real, but these new reports of a seperate auido clips are completely bogus....Either way, why would Kobe care what's being said by fans? People can claim whatever they want. I doubt he sits all day online reading this stuff...And LOL@suing for that.

1) By fans? It's all over the papers HERE IN FUCKING ITALY!! And i'm sure 7even can confirm they're talking about it in Germany too! Immagine in L.A. and in fucking CALI! Kobe should deny it, if it's fake. IF it's fake. IF. He went to the radio 300 times lately, why not going there for the 301st time to deny it and shut the rumors down? The truth is that he wants to be traded, he made it (pretty, lol) clear, and he said them things in the video, which looks legit. He has nothing to deny cause he said them things and he still wanna get traded.

2) Sue, yes. I'm a lawyer, obviously you can sue them fools, if the shit is fake. No doubt.


Kobe wants to play for a contender. His ultimate desire is to stay in LA with an organization dedicated to winning and being honest. I believe Jerry Buss will patch things up. If Jerry Buss wants, he can have Kobe...Kobe's true desire is to be in LA and to be winning. If the FO had been acting like they've been acting this past month, we woulda had another superstars a longggg time ago...Magic 2007...PeACe

Man i understood it. I'm talking about the refections of those words on his image.


Who cares...The reaction to ANYTHING Kobe does will be negative. Haven't you gotten used to it yet?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 28, 2007, 08:20:44 PM
Sun Yue...

wow WHAT THE FUCK ARE THEY DOING?!

Kobe, I understand why you wanna leave now!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 28, 2007, 08:36:16 PM
Marc Gasol - I can live with!  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 28, 2007, 11:38:11 PM
LoL Kobe wants to win "now" and the Lakers get another raw prospect with their first pick, an asian with their second and a euro with their third. Funny stuff. You think Paxson will give you Deng and Gordon?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 29, 2007, 01:34:46 AM
I don't know the guy the Lakers selected with the #19. I don't know the asian guy we selected with the #40. I know Gasol's brother we selected with the #48, and he basically sucks. Mmmm.. Is this PG good enought to be in our rotation as a backup to Farmar? Shit man, i don't even like Farmar, immagine a player being after him in the rotation!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 29, 2007, 03:48:43 AM
Farmar or Crittenton will be traded, if not that makes no fucking sense.. oh well I forgot the FO doesn't want to admit they build for the future  :-X.. that no-name Chinese should be used as some change in a trade or come back to his country... Marc Gasol ? One galaxy behing his brother regarding talent.. I guess we can dream and imagine our FO draft him to attract (no homo) Paul... now le'ts wait and begin the new season with basically the same team  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 29, 2007, 04:36:52 AM
Farmar or Crittenton will be traded, if not that makes no fucking sense.. oh well I forgot the FO doesn't want to admit they build for the future  :-X.. that no-name Chinese should be used as some change in a trade or come back to his country... Marc Gasol ? One galaxy behing his brother regarding talent.. I guess we can dream and imagine our FO draft him to attract (no homo) Paul... now le'ts wait and begin the new season with basically the same team  ::)

LOL  :D +1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 29, 2007, 04:51:04 AM
Farmar or Crittenton will be traded
Man Papaloukas + Farmar/Crittenton is just above average. Nothing Kobe dreamed about. We betta trade somebody to get Billups, Kidd, or those type of PG's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 29, 2007, 04:58:39 AM
^^^^ Don't dream homie, the best we can have is a Steve Blake or Charlie Bell (I would be already satisfied with one of those two) it's not hating or taking the Kobe route but our FO is just a joke , regarding the Lakers standards i.e playing for championships.. don't hold your breath , nothing mind blowing will happen this summer ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 29, 2007, 05:23:10 AM
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=165~990~255~2754~2772~703~2782~1706~1017~981~110~1998~1031~2421&teams=13~13~22~22~13~13~13~18~13~18~18~18~18~18

this is a joke obviously, so dont hate
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 29, 2007, 05:29:23 AM
^^^^ is this trade implied to trade the Staples Center for the MSG ?  if yes, DO IT MITCH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 29, 2007, 07:38:11 AM
LOL good trade!

C Curry
PF Randolph
SF Odom
SG Crawford
PG Farmar

6 Lee
7 Q.Richardson
8 Walton
9 Bynum
10 Mihm
11 N.Robinson
12 Turiaf
13 Radmanovic

We'd still miss a good PG. LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 29, 2007, 07:53:23 AM
If anything, Marc Gasol can be used for passing/rebounding. He's not as good as his big brother but I'm happy with him.

Now that I've calmed down, Javaris Crittenton is a good player. He'd be a great triangle PG, but whats the point in drafting more young point guards? Last season we had Smush Parker, Jordan Farmar, Sasha Vujacic, and Shammond Williams. It looks like this season we'll have 4 more point guards that won't be able to contribute till the future.

As far as the Chinese kid...fuck that. Our front office is making us the laughing stock of the entire NBA. I mean Kobe (the best player in the NBA) demands to be traded due to the front office not doing anything right, so to make it better, they pass on Derrick Byars who can probably contribute to the team now, for Sun Yue who is another long term project.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 29, 2007, 08:54:38 AM
^^^ I can imagine Kobe going wild on Sun Yue cause he doesn't understand shit that is told to him and mumbles some weird chinese-english  ;D ;D

"Yo homie, gimme some alley-oop pass"

"zhi zhi yoo"

"Aight? Coo."

Kobe going up, Asian guy just stands there lookin, raising his eyebrows.

"Yo what the fuck? just throw me the ball when I'm in the air you goofy lookin bitch. We clear?"

Asian guy nods.

Kobe flies again, Asian guy throws ball as hard as he can on Kobe's head.

"Yo nigga what the fuck??!? Who the fuck you take me for??!" *Kobe heads to Phil* "Yo you just saw that man?! How the fuck is that illiterate bitch supposed TO CONTRIBUTE RIGHT NOW??!! We TALKING ABOUT JASON KIDD MAN!! Look at that Bynum bitch, sitting on his ass there, FUCKING SHIP HIS ASS OUT!! DR. BUSS IS AN IDIOT, FUCKING FIRE THAT KUPCHACK ASS!!! GNAAAAAAAA!!!"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 29, 2007, 11:53:57 AM
^^^^ You forgot "Are you kidding me"  ;D.... Andrew "Are you kidding me" Bynum has to be your sig  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 29, 2007, 06:09:39 PM
Pau Gasol's website: "If they want to keep me that bad, they need to make the necessary effort to surround me with players capable of competing at the highest level. I want to be on a wining team, with ambitions and options, and have the chances I didn’t have last year.”

I remember reading a Spanish newspaper also saying that Kobe spoke to Gasol 2 weeks ago in Spain about his situation and vice-versa...

Quote
"Has Kobe come to convince Gasol?

Kobe, who is spending a few days kicking back in Barca, ran into Pau at the gym in the Juan Carlos hotel, where they had a conversation.

Kobe has demanded quality upgrades in order to stay with the Lakers, and Gasol has kept the exit door open in Memphis.

"I ran into Kobe by chance; and he told me his things, and I told him mine. I'm also not going to tell you everything we talked about."

Kobe and Marc need to get Pau on the phone and convince him to come to the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 30, 2007, 01:44:09 AM
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Javaris Crittenton
Birthdate: 12/31/87
NBA Position: Point Guard
College: Georgia Tech
Class: Freshman
Ht: 6-5
Wt: 180
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
High School: Southwest Atlanta Christian
   
NBA Comaprison: Steve Francis (better passing)

Strengths: Tremendous combination of size, athleticism and playmaking ability ... Quick first step ... Excellent vision and passing skills ... His size allows him to see over defenders and make passes that the average 6-2 PG could not ... Shows great heart, very competitive. Wont back down from a challenge ... Very quick, an elite level athlete ... Loves to dunk on players ... Excellent body strength ... Rhythm shooter, with good slashing and scoring ability ... His huge hands give him excellent control of the ball ... Very unselfish player ... Excellent foot speed, overall quickness and effort makes him a tough defensive player ... Works hard to improve his game, very coachable ... Has a great attitude, confident but not cocky ...

Weaknesses: Needs to improve upon his outside shot, which is solid but can improve ... Can be too unselfish at times trying to get everyone involved when he is the top scoring option ... Can be too aggressive defensively and get caught reaching, picking up unnecessary fouls ... Needs to prove himself on the college level. Become a great decision maker and learn to lead a team on the next level ...His ability to play the point guard position is very good, but he can continue to improve upon dictating tempo and learning the nuances of the position ...

-Aran Smith 4/1/06

Sounds promising. My man Belinelli was selected with the #18. He tried with the Lakers too, so we probably had him in mind before GSW selected him. Anyway this guy from Tech sounds promising too. I love his size and the fact he's very coachable, with the right attitude. Looks like triangle material.

I gotta admit (actually i've never neglet it) Mitch is pretty good in the draft. I keep faith in him for this draft. But now we need some major trades to be done. C'mon!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 30, 2007, 07:59:55 AM
I gotta admit (actually i've never neglet it) Mitch is pretty good in the draft. I keep faith in him for this draft. But now we need some major trades to be done. C'mon!!

Isn't he the one who drafted Sasha Vujacic and Brian Cook?

As far as trades...

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"The same sources said the Lakers turned down a trade request from Phoenix that would have brought four-time All-Star forward Shawn Marion to Los Angeles for Odom and a second player to make the deal work financially"

^ Mitch doesn't seem to believe in trades.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 30, 2007, 08:40:05 AM
I gotta admit (actually i've never neglet it) Mitch is pretty good in the draft. I keep faith in him for this draft. But now we need some major trades to be done. C'mon!!

Isn't he the one who drafted Sasha Vujacic and Brian Cook?

Everybody makes mistakes, man. The draft is not a science.

Quote
As far as trades...

Quote
"The same sources said the Lakers turned down a trade request from Phoenix that would have brought four-time All-Star forward Shawn Marion to Los Angeles for Odom and a second player to make the deal work financially"

^ Mitch doesn't seem to believe in trades.

Thank God he refused this trade!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on June 30, 2007, 10:28:58 AM
I gotta admit (actually i've never neglet it) Mitch is pretty good in the draft. I keep faith in him for this draft. But now we need some major trades to be done. C'mon!!

Isn't he the one who drafted Sasha Vujacic and Brian Cook?

As far as trades...

Quote
"The same sources said the Lakers turned down a trade request from Phoenix that would have brought four-time All-Star forward Shawn Marion to Los Angeles for Odom and a second player to make the deal work financially"

^ Mitch doesn't seem to believe in trades.

Marion for Odom? FUCK THAT!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 30, 2007, 11:37:58 AM
Ugh here it goes...

Lamar Odom
15.9ppg, 9.8rpg, 4.8apg, 1.0spg. 0.6bpg, 46.8 fg%, 29.7 3pfg%, 70.0 ft% - in 56 games

Shawn Marion
17.5 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.7apg, 2.0spg, 1.5bpg, 52.4fg%, 31.8 3pfg%, 81.1 ft% - in 80 games

If the Lakers would've made that trade then signed a true pg, Marion would be a much better fit than Odom. Consistancy is what we're looking for here gentlemen.


* waits for NIK to say Marion only put up those great numbers because of "the system"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 30, 2007, 11:40:29 AM
* waits for NIK to say Marion only put up those great numbers because of "the system"


That's inevitable nigga
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on June 30, 2007, 11:41:18 AM
Marion>>>Odom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on June 30, 2007, 01:19:08 PM
Potential Suns Lakers Trade turned Down by Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers turned down a Phx Trade that would send Shawn Marion to Los Angeles for Lamar Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 30, 2007, 01:50:04 PM
Ugh here it goes...

Lamar Odom
15.9ppg, 9.8rpg, 4.8apg, 1.0spg. 0.6bpg, 46.8 fg%, 29.7 3pfg%, 70.0 ft% - in 56 games

Shawn Marion
17.5 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.7apg, 2.0spg, 1.5bpg, 52.4fg%, 31.8 3pfg%, 81.1 ft% - in 80 games

If the Lakers would've made that trade then signed a true pg, Marion would be a much better fit than Odom. Consistancy is what we're looking for here gentlemen.


* waits for NIK to say Marion only put up those great numbers because of "the system"


Man you can write all the stats you want, there. Imho Lamar Odom > Shawn Marion, and it's not even close. Moron is a dumbass, period. Odom is a player who has a great basketball IQ, and who can do it all, better than Marion. Really, i'd be disgusted if Mitch makes this trade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 01, 2007, 11:49:18 AM
Without Nash, Marion ain't shit on the offensive end... Lamar for Marion is just a lateral move... at best
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 01, 2007, 12:21:43 PM
Peter Vecsey's newest article, bashing Kobe: http://www.nypost.com/seven/07012007/sports/goin__nowhere_sports_peter_vecsey.htm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 01, 2007, 03:11:19 PM
Walton to stay with Lakers after agreeing to 6-year, $30 million deal

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Luke Walton reached agreement Sunday with the Los Angeles Lakers on a six-year, $30 million contract after general manager Mitch Kupchak placed a call one minute after midnight to express the team's interest in retaining its best unrestricted free agent.

They called at the earliest possible moment, and we worked on it all day," agent Lon Babby said. "They wanted him back, and Luke wanted to be there. We wanted to make every effort to get an agreement.before we went out and looked at any other teams."

Another of Babby's clients, Grant Hill, had one of his more lucrative options taken away when the Toronto Raptors decided to spend their mid-level exception on Miami Heat sharpshooter Jason Kapono.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2922663
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 01, 2007, 03:26:58 PM
Good...but i stil think he's better coming off the bench..hopefully he proves me wrong and has a big season  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 01, 2007, 03:41:50 PM
coo 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 01, 2007, 04:59:25 PM
Walton to stay with Lakers after agreeing to 6-year, $30 million deal

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Luke Walton reached agreement Sunday with the Los Angeles Lakers on a six-year, $30 million contract after general manager Mitch Kupchak placed a call one minute after midnight to express the team's interest in retaining its best unrestricted free agent.

They called at the earliest possible moment, and we worked on it all day," agent Lon Babby said. "They wanted him back, and Luke wanted to be there. We wanted to make every effort to get an agreement.before we went out and looked at any other teams."

Another of Babby's clients, Grant Hill, had one of his more lucrative options taken away when the Toronto Raptors decided to spend their mid-level exception on Miami Heat sharpshooter Jason Kapono.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2922663
Damn, that's a lot of money, but it's good to see him back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 01, 2007, 10:40:35 PM
The Lakers have also reached out to free-agent guard Steve Blake, who was with Denver last season and could turn out to be the efficient veteran ballhandling guard they're seeking.

"They're really interested," a league source said.

Blake, 27, was traded early last season from Milwaukee to Denver and averaged 6.4 points and five assists in the Nuggets' high-scoring offense. Steady but not flashy, he is a pass-first player who can hit open shots. At 6 feet 3, he also has decent height.

There's a good chance he won't re-sign with Denver, and the Lakers are desperate for a ballhandling guard.

Sasha Vujacic and Jordan Farmar are the only ones who return from last season, and first-round draft choice Javaris Crittenton played only one season at Georgia Tech.

More-prominent free-agent point guards — Detroit's Chauncey Billups and Milwaukee's Mo Williams — are expected to re-sign with their teams for more money than the Lakers could offer.

The Lakers still have the mid-level exception at their disposal, and can offer a free agent a deal up to five years and about $30 million.

The mid-level exception can be spread out over more than one player, although Blake probably will earn the full mid-level exception, if not slightly below it.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers2jul02,1,7649675.story?track=rss
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 01, 2007, 10:50:06 PM
^Good choice, the Lakers can use a pass first point guard. He played nicely for Denver.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 01, 2007, 10:50:27 PM
Still waiting on a trade. :whistle:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 01, 2007, 11:58:31 PM
Steve would be a very good AND realistic choice for the PG job.. can hit the open shot without a doubt, decent D and passer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 02, 2007, 12:07:00 AM
Walton to stay with Lakers after agreeing to 6-year, $30 million deal

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Luke Walton reached agreement Sunday with the Los Angeles Lakers on a six-year, $30 million contract after general manager Mitch Kupchak placed a call one minute after midnight to express the team's interest in retaining its best unrestricted free agent.

They called at the earliest possible moment, and we worked on it all day," agent Lon Babby said. "They wanted him back, and Luke wanted to be there. We wanted to make every effort to get an agreement.before we went out and looked at any other teams."

Another of Babby's clients, Grant Hill, had one of his more lucrative options taken away when the Toronto Raptors decided to spend their mid-level exception on Miami Heat sharpshooter Jason Kapono.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2922663
Damn, that's a lot of money, but it's good to see him back.
yeah ... we have to trade Vlad , we can't allow to give the MLE both of Luke and Vlad on a such long term period... the ideal thing is Sasha, Cook and Vlad wouldn't be here next season ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 02, 2007, 07:52:59 AM
^ actually I wouldn't mind keeping Vlad if we got rid of Cook. There's definatly no point in having both of them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 02, 2007, 09:10:46 AM
Actually both of them sucks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 02, 2007, 10:22:18 AM
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They hope they can re-sign center Chris Mihm and a veteran guard.

Mihm's agent, Jeff Austin, told the Lakers his client is looking for the mid-level exception of $5.5 million.

The Lakers think that is too much to pay for Mihm, who missed all of last season recovering from right ankle surgery and still was paid his $4.2 million salary.

Mihm has been working out with Andrew Bynum at the team's practice facility in El Segundo, but the Lakers want to make sure he is healthy.

Mihm played in just 59 games during the 2005-06 season and averaged a career-high 10.2 points. He was injured March 12, 2006, against Seattle and played in just one game after that, playing 14 minutes in the season finale.

59 games in 2 years and he thinks he's worth 5 mill? Lmao fuck off Chrissy Tenderlegs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 02, 2007, 10:34:05 AM
Mihm is a pretty decent offensive center. I mean a C who can score 10+ ppg and make a couple of blocks is def what we need. I dunno about the full MLE but hey, if we wanna win something NOW, we betta pay the players.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 02, 2007, 10:35:27 AM
 lol NO WAY we are accepting that, if yes , Mitch will be on the next level when it comes to hit lows  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 02, 2007, 10:37:28 AM
Mihm is a pretty decent offensive center. I mean a C who can score 10+ ppg and make a couple of blocks is def what we need. I dunno about the full MLE but hey, if we wanna win something NOW, we betta pay the players.
Bynum will be better than Mihm next year ( Andrew ain't going nowhere , don't trip) and Mihm is the biggest foul prone I've ever seen
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 02, 2007, 10:46:59 AM
Mihm is a pretty decent offensive center. I mean a C who can score 10+ ppg and make a couple of blocks is def what we need. I dunno about the full MLE but hey, if we wanna win something NOW, we betta pay the players.
Bynum will be better than Mihm next year ( Andrew ain't going nowhere , don't trip) and Mihm is the biggest foul prone I've ever seen

Ok. Bynum will be better. I agree. We need a backup C who can score 10+ ppg.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 02, 2007, 10:50:44 AM
Bynum staying = Kobe bitching
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 02, 2007, 11:02:03 AM
^^^^ no doubt but Mitch will repeat he hasn't a magic wand and that before the injuries we were 26-13  :-X. Every Lakers fan has to realize , outside signing a point guard for the MLE and maybe one vet, NOTHING will happen .. what's so difficult to understand that ;

1) Blockbuster deals BARELY happened
2) we have lil trade value pieces as a result Bynum and Odom for an All Star, outside Garnett, is a lateral move
3) Mitch is a BAD GM
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 02, 2007, 11:13:32 AM
The thing i don't get is why drafting a PG if we already have Sasha Vujacic and Jordan Farmar, and we wants to sign a PG with the MLE (Blake). It's not that if we sign 4 mediocre PG we're loaded. Farmar imo is not a good PG (i know he's a fan fav and all, but he ain't worth a starting spot and i don't think he'll be a superstar, in the future. Just a normal bench player. He would even struggle here in Europe, to tell you the truth), Vujacic is a complete disaster, and the new kid we drafted is still too young. Oh, and Blake is a pretty good bench player, not the starting PG for a contender team. We're in MAJOR troubles. Damn homie, i'm starting to be very negative too....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 02, 2007, 11:22:50 AM
^^^^ it"s not being negative, it's accepting the current truth ... tough times to be a Lakers fan, I know you can't win every single year and NBA business is difficult... but we are paying the mistakes which have been made for 3 years...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 02, 2007, 09:32:53 PM
Gilbert Arenas speaks on the Kobe situation...

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It's a Small World After All
Posted by Gilbert Arenas on July 2 2007, 9:19 p.m. ET


Thoughts on Kobe
During vaction, mostly I just relaxed. I read a little bit, you know, hung out by the beach and then I came back to the states and I was like, “Damn, everyone’s getting traded!” I was on a trade rumor, a trade of me for Kobe and I was like, “Woah, what’s going on? I’m being traded?!”

I guess he really wants out of L.A., huh? Are the L.A. fans happy about this? It’s basically “he said, she said,” and you’re going to leave a city that embraced you because of “he said, she said”? I mean, I just think it’s a bunch of hocus pocus.

I mean, Shaq leaves, Phil Jackson leaves and now you want out? You know, I grew up an L.A. fan and as a fan of L.A. I don’t know what to feel like. I’m like, “Now wait a minute, you want to leave now?” I’m thinking as a fan, not a player. Wait a minute, I bought the 24 collection, you know? He signed 24 jerseys: 24 white, 24 purple, 24 yellow. I got all three colors. I’m a fan! I came back and it’s like, “Damn, he wants to leave no matter what?”

Any team he goes to, they’re going to have to get rid of a whole team to accommodate him. So he’s going to be most likely be in a worse situation than he was before. That’s how I look at it.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on July 02, 2007, 10:25:40 PM
^^real talk
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on July 02, 2007, 10:37:07 PM
Utah just let D. Fisher out of his contract today... (To take care of his daughter)
Be he say's this does not mean he is retired.
maybe when he decides to come back to the court the LAke show can bring Fish back into the mix?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 02, 2007, 10:57:54 PM
^I'd pass. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 03, 2007, 03:02:14 AM
^^^^ it's not being negative, it's accepting the current truth ...
+1


and lol@arenas... how gay is it to speak out as a fan when you're an all-star...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 03, 2007, 09:58:17 AM
Kobe's first interview since the drama...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v9WAiSQPw8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 05, 2007, 09:02:22 PM
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Although he didn't rescind his trade request, Kobe Bryant softened his stance somewhat Thursday night, saying he had apologized to Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak in person for the way he handled his upset feelings five weeks ago.

"I just felt like as a man, it was important for me to tell him, `I'm sorry it came out that way,"' Bryant said at a lightly attended news conference at Loyola Marymount, where he spoke mainly about his camp for youngsters at the school this week.

Bryant said that while he could have called Kupchak, it was important he speak with him face-to-face.

"I was frustrated, I was venting," Bryant said.

When asked whether he still wanted out, Bryant replied: "I haven't thought about that in a long, long time. I've kind of stepped away from that. I've concentrated on Team USA. What I say is what I say. We'll just have to see where it goes."

The U.S. national team begins practice July 20 in Las Vegas.

Bryant, the NBA's leading scorer the past two seasons, complained about a lack of talent around him at season's end, and said May 30 he wanted to be traded, adding nothing could change his mind.

Despite that request, the Lakers have made clear that trading Bryant isn't in their plans. Bryant is owed $88.6 million over the next four seasons, but could terminate his contract in two years.

The Lakers haven't won a playoff series since reaching the NBA finals in 2004 for the fourth time in five years. With Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal leading the way, they won three straight championships from 2000-02.

O'Neal was traded to Miami in July 2004, a day before Bryant signed a seven-year, $136.4 million contract to remain with the Lakers, who haven't won a playoff series since O'Neal left.

Bryant said he hasn't spoken with Derek Fisher since Monday, when Fisher was released by the Utah Jazz so he can concentrate on finding the best care for his 11-month-old daughter, who has cancer in her left eye.

Fisher said he wants to live in one of the six or seven cities being considered for Tatum's care. Bryant and Fisher were teammates and, from all indications, good friends while playing with the Lakers from 1996-2004 -- the first eight seasons of their NBA careers.

Kupchak didn't rule out the possibility of a return to the Lakers for Fisher, who signed with Golden State as a free agent after the 2003-04 season and was later traded to Utah.

Bryant said 450 kids aged 8-to-18 attended his camp.

Hopefully that's a sign of things to come.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 05, 2007, 09:04:10 PM
Derek Fisher interested in the Knicks?

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Derek Fisher, who was released by the Utah Jazz to allow him to take care of his ill daughter, would love to play for the New York Knicks. His daughter has been receiving treatments for retinoblastoma in New York.

His agent, Mark Bartelstein, spoke to Knicks assistant general manager Glen Grunwald Tuesday about the possibility, which is probably a bit remote.

Bartelstein said his client plans on playing next season, and a return to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he could be a starter, is probably a stronger possibility.

Please don't let Mitch/Jim/Jerry fuck this one up. Derek Fisher is EXACTLY what we need to fix the PG problem we've had since he left.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 06, 2007, 12:53:14 AM
Please don't let Mitch/Jim/Jerry fuck this one up. Derek Fisher is EXACTLY what we need to fix the PG problem we've had since he left.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 06, 2007, 02:11:12 AM
LOL@putting garbage-man Shawn Marion over Lamar Odom.

Only someone who bases players off their stats without watching them play would do that. on everything.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 06, 2007, 02:11:41 AM
I dunno if Fisher is what we need...He wants the full MLE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 06, 2007, 02:26:50 AM
^^^^ yeah... the pb is every point guard gonna ask the MLE to come here (read Steve Blake).. at the end , overpaying another player will be inevitable
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 06, 2007, 02:31:23 AM
I wouldn't mind having Fisher back, I just think there should be better options for the full MLE. I would sign Fisher to a vets min deal...Half the MLE at most.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 06, 2007, 02:35:10 AM
^^^^ yeah but the pb is what are the better options ? Steve Blake for the MLE is way too much imo.. then players as Mo Williams will get more than the MLE , I ain't seeing too many options left, outside the overseas options i.e Papa or Navarro...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 06, 2007, 02:40:42 AM
Mo Williams remains a possibility...You can get players like Jason Hart or Charlie Bell for less than Fisher, and that leaves money to fill other needs. Unless we can talk Fisher into taking a smaller deal, which I think is possible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 06, 2007, 02:58:21 AM
I dunno if Fisher is what we need...He wants the full MLE.

Man i just love him, you know. Nothing but respect for him as a man and as a player. He's better than Blake tho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 06, 2007, 03:06:23 AM
Mo Williams remains a possibility...You can get players like Jason Hart or Charlie Bell for less than Fisher, and that leaves money to fill other needs. Unless we can talk Fisher into taking a smaller deal, which I think is possible.

lol@mo williams signing for the MLE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 06, 2007, 02:24:41 PM
Mo Williams remains a possibility...You can get players like Jason Hart or Charlie Bell for less than Fisher, and that leaves money to fill other needs. Unless we can talk Fisher into taking a smaller deal, which I think is possible.

lol@mo williams signing for the MLE


If he doesn't get offers, how is that funny? Look what Bonzi Wells signed for last year after a career year...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 06, 2007, 06:54:24 PM
Mo Williams remains a possibility...You can get players like Jason Hart or Charlie Bell for less than Fisher, and that leaves money to fill other needs. Unless we can talk Fisher into taking a smaller deal, which I think is possible.

lol@mo williams signing for the MLE


If he doesn't get offers, how is that funny? Look what Bonzi Wells signed for last year after a career year...

Yes but Bonzi Wells is an idiot. He turned down a better deal with the Kings to sign for much less with the Rockets. Mo Williams is only 24 and he just put up 17/5/6...he's getting more than MLE money (unless he just really wants to play for the Lakers).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 07, 2007, 12:49:38 PM
As I said...

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Milwaukee Bucks general manager Larry Harris said "things are progressing very well" with unrestricted free-agent point guard Mo Williams. Negotiations are continuing between the Bucks and agent Mark Bartelstein, with Wednesday being the first day players may officially sign contracts.

The Bucks are thought to be offering a multiyear package totaling between $35 million and $40 million to keep Williams, who averaged career highs with 17.3 points and 6.1 assists last season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 08, 2007, 02:57:19 PM
^^$35 mill could be the MLE, dude...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 10, 2007, 05:49:09 PM
It looks like we're going to sign D.Fish  :o 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on July 11, 2007, 01:00:16 PM
piece of shit... marc gasol is stayin in spain next season. this mutha fucka better convince pau to come to the la before he heads back

Lakers Draft Pick Marc Gasol to Play in Spain Next Season

MADRID, Spain, July 11 (AP) -- Marc Gasol, the younger brother of Memphis Grizzlies forward Pau Gasol, is going to stay in Spain for now.

The 22-year-old center, drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 48th pick, said Wednesday he will spend another season with the Spanish club Akasvayu Girona.

"It's in my best interests to continue at Girona due to their ambitious sporting project and the great atmosphere in the team,'' Gasol said. "I want to work very hard and improve this coming year.''

The 7-foot-1 Gasol, who helped Spain win the basketball world title last year, was also chosen to play for the national team at the European Championship in September.

Gasol averaged 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds in 37 games this season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 11, 2007, 01:12:04 PM
^^He needs a lot of work before he can contribute in the NBA...He's not his brother quite yet...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 11, 2007, 01:15:44 PM
Marc Gasol is far to be ready for the NBA... trust my European ass (no homo)  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 11, 2007, 01:23:53 PM
Funny that he is pretty much the exact same size as his brother (even a little bigger), but isn't nearly as skilled...We got another Gerald Wilkins on our hands.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 11, 2007, 01:33:44 PM
^^^^ yeah he got no offensive moves at all... he's just bringing some weight and height in the paint.. nothing more ... I'm not counting on him now or in the future....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 11, 2007, 02:10:13 PM
I think he has potential to be a 2nd round steal and someday develop into a 12-8 guy for us...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 12, 2007, 09:04:44 AM
Derek Fisher officially agrees to re-sign with the Lakers

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Derek Fisher will re-join the Lakers.

Fisher and the Lakers have agreed to a three-year contract worth about $13,959,000, league sources said.

However, there will be a holding period before he can sign the contract. Fisher, who was released by the Utah Jazz last week, has to clear waivers first.

It'll take seven days before Fisher can clear waivers, and that won't start until his previous contract of $20,592,600 that he walked away from is amended to zero dollars.

 ;D Whoop whoop!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 12, 2007, 10:57:33 AM
Fisher and the Lakers have agreed to a three-year contract worth about $13,959,000


 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 12, 2007, 05:35:53 PM
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 12, 2007, 11:29:06 PM
weak
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 13, 2007, 10:55:02 AM
weak


We signed him to a good contract, not the full MLE like he wanted...Now we still have a $1.8 mill vets min exception, which is what Grant Hill signed with Phoenix for...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on July 13, 2007, 12:46:51 PM
grant hill would have been a nice fit in LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 13, 2007, 06:09:38 PM
Grant Hill won't survive in that Phoenix system. You can't make a 34 year old with bad ankles run all night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 13, 2007, 06:14:40 PM
Grant Hill won't survive in that Phoenix system. You can't make a 34 year old with bad ankles run all night.


ALA Jalen Rose
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 13, 2007, 08:06:36 PM
Yeah Jalen Rose is another player who probably could've done well for us in the triangle.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on July 17, 2007, 12:55:04 PM
so are the lakers pretty much done dealing this offseason??? what ever happened with tryin to obtain a superstar to help kobe win???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 17, 2007, 02:27:40 PM
so are the lakers pretty much done dealing this offseason??? what ever happened with tryin to obtain a superstar to help kobe win???


A deal remains a possibility...We'll have to see how it plays out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 18, 2007, 12:38:31 AM
so are the lakers pretty much done dealing this offseason??? what ever happened with tryin to obtain a superstar to help kobe win???

Man i didn't change my mind about this situation. Kobe should shut the fuck up and start to act as a real TEAM leader. Lakers is a team with great potential. We have all the tools to do good things in the next season. I know it gets old when somebody says it, but we were 3rd in the West last season before all the injuries. If we play triangle well and we play as a team (with Kobe sharing the fucking ball! He was averaging about 8 assists per game without forcing shots), we can reach the 4th place imho. It's all up to us. The team improved dramatically in the PG spot with Fisher and with Farmar being 1 year older; we improved in the SF spot with Radmanovic that has to prove he's worth his contract (last year he wasn't a factor at all, but imho he's a good player: if he plays like he could, he'll be a nice addition); plus Brown and Odom will hopefully be injury-free. If we can sign Mihm with the vets min, i think we will have a fully loaded team to advance to the 2nd round and maybe more. Kobe wants to content? Fine. Me too. But he realized how nobody in the NBA wants to destroy his team to get him, and he realized that, even if there's a team who's willing to do it, it won't be a contending team after the trade. So he betta change his childish attitude and start to work with his teammates again. This year i think we Laker fan will enjoy our team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on July 18, 2007, 12:51:35 AM
^^^ that was a good take. Rack him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 18, 2007, 01:47:38 AM
so are the lakers pretty much done dealing this offseason??? what ever happened with tryin to obtain a superstar to help kobe win???
99% of chances that nothing happened.. Walsh won't change his mind with the J.O trade , our FO is not willing to give up both Andrew and Lamar (way too much) and Wolves don't want Lamar contract which means we would have to trade Lamar for a young talent and an expiring contact so a 3 teams deal .. very unlikely .. anyways Garnett ain't going nowhere ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 18, 2007, 04:34:03 AM
I think infact there are teams who would break up their young, promising core to get Kobe... But they won't admit it unless it is very, very likely to actually happen. Right now the Lakers haven't actively intended to trade Kobe at all, so it would be dumb for Paxson to be like "Yo, Ima get you Ben, Deng and Gordon, aight?" I would only make things uneasy in Chicago and the players involved in that hypothetical trade would feel like trash. So... unless the Lakers openly state that they are willing to trade Bryant, nobody will make a great offer.

That said IF Kobe continues to bitch after the Team-USA stuff, the longer they wait to trade him the less they will get. Had they traded him before the draft, they would have gotton quite something in return, I'm sure of that. Now if they wait until December and he pulls a Vince Carter, they won't get crap. Basically it all depends now on how much of an asshole and how hardcore Kobe is. Cause Lakers haven't done serious shit to improve the roster, they kept Bynum... so there is no real reason for him to finally be alright with the situation.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2007, 10:54:27 AM
I honestly think we wouldn't have signed Fisher and drafted Crittenton if Kobe wasn't taking a stand...Kobe played his last 3 seasons with Chucky Atkins and Smush Parker as the starting point guards...some of the worst in the business. It's no coincidence that the FO started addressing the PG issues and made a major push at Garnett as soon as Kobe spoke up...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 18, 2007, 11:06:12 AM
The FO said long before Kobe started bitching that PG was the top priority in the offseason.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2007, 11:26:33 AM
The FO said long before Kobe started bitching that PG was the top priority in the offseason.


We probably woulda' signed Blake against Kobe's will...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 18, 2007, 12:01:40 PM
Blake>Fisher
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 18, 2007, 12:04:16 PM
I honestly think we wouldn't have signed Fisher and drafted Crittenton if Kobe wasn't taking a stand...Kobe played his last 3 seasons with Chucky Atkins and Smush Parker as the starting point guards...some of the worst in the business. It's no coincidence that the FO started addressing the PG issues and made a major push at Garnett as soon as Kobe spoke up...PeACe

You didn't have to be a basketball genius to understand Lakers had to sign a PG, c'mon now. Kobe simply asked to be traded, he didn't suggest names and shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 18, 2007, 12:18:32 PM
I honestly think we wouldn't have signed Fisher and drafted Crittenton if Kobe wasn't taking a stand...Kobe played his last 3 seasons with Chucky Atkins and Smush Parker as the starting point guards...some of the worst in the business. It's no coincidence that the FO started addressing the PG issues and made a major push at Garnett as soon as Kobe spoke up...PeACe

You didn't have to be a basketball genius to understand Lakers had to sign a PG, c'mon now. Kobe simply asked to be traded, he didn't suggest names and shit.

Exactly, NIK, c'mon bro, you have to admit that Kobe is being a bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on July 18, 2007, 12:29:44 PM
Blake>Fisher

obviousley
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2007, 12:41:10 PM
I honestly think we wouldn't have signed Fisher and drafted Crittenton if Kobe wasn't taking a stand...Kobe played his last 3 seasons with Chucky Atkins and Smush Parker as the starting point guards...some of the worst in the business. It's no coincidence that the FO started addressing the PG issues and made a major push at Garnett as soon as Kobe spoke up...PeACe

You didn't have to be a basketball genius to understand Lakers had to sign a PG, c'mon now. Kobe simply asked to be traded, he didn't suggest names and shit.

Exactly, NIK, c'mon bro, you have to admit that Kobe is being a bitch.


I don't think Kobe is being a bitch...The fact that we had our first off-season where we've been seeking moves and have been active as ever in trade talks tells me that Kobe did the right thing to help us get to that next step...Even if that means in the form of motivation for Odom and Bynum, whatever he did will force us to get better...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2007, 12:41:26 PM
Blake>Fisher

obviousley


How is that obvious? LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on July 18, 2007, 12:45:55 PM
Blake>Fisher

obviousley


How is that obvious? LOL.

yeah i did overaxxagerate just a lil bit lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 18, 2007, 12:48:59 PM
I honestly wanted Blake over Fisher, but I think the chemistry/leadership with Fisher will be better, and it might turn out for the best...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 18, 2007, 04:35:26 PM
I wanted Fisher over Blake.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 18, 2007, 06:59:39 PM
Fuck Steve Blake. He's not better than Fisher AT ALL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 18, 2007, 09:16:33 PM
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Derek Fisher is scheduled to clear waivers Thursday at 3 p.m., meaning the Lakers can sign him at 3:01 p.m. if no other team claims him.

Fisher agreed in principle last week to return to the Lakers on a three-year contract worth about $14 million.

Fisher could be claimed by another team willing to award him the three years and almost $21 million left on his contract when Utah agreed to release him earlier this month, although that is considered a slim possibility.

This is the Lakers we're talking about...I won't be satisfied till I see him on the roster. I would say till I see him holding the jersey but I still remember the Marcus Banks fiasco.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 19, 2007, 12:28:17 AM
^^Marcus Banks never held a Lakers jersey...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 19, 2007, 03:56:41 AM
^ oh really? pardon me. i guess this is Carlton Banks then

(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5549/bankstt9.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 19, 2007, 04:09:08 AM
To tell you the truth Banks has never really impressed me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 19, 2007, 11:43:47 AM
^ oh really? pardon me. i guess this is Carlton Banks then

(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5549/bankstt9.jpg)


I never saw that pic...I'm not so upset that we got JJ instead, really. Banks is on Smush's level IMO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 19, 2007, 12:28:27 PM
^ oh really? pardon me. i guess this is Carlton Banks then

(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5549/bankstt9.jpg)


I never saw that pic...I'm not so upset that we got JJ instead, really. Banks is on Smush's level IMO.

You're not a real fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 19, 2007, 12:30:09 PM
Nah but Jumaine Jones wasn't that bad of a pick up. We had a decent roster before Mitch and Jerry decided to blow that up too. Kobe, Butler, Odom, JJ, Rush, Walton would be great with Phil as the coach + our new editions (Turiaf, Crittenton, Bynum).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 19, 2007, 12:53:45 PM
^ oh really? pardon me. i guess this is Carlton Banks then

(http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/5549/bankstt9.jpg)


I never saw that pic...I'm not so upset that we got JJ instead, really. Banks is on Smush's level IMO.

You're not a real fan.


Wow...At least my claims are legit. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 19, 2007, 12:55:19 PM
Nah but Jumaine Jones wasn't that bad of a pick up. We had a decent roster before Mitch and Jerry decided to blow that up too. Kobe, Butler, Odom, JJ, Rush, Walton would be great with Phil as the coach + our new editions (Turiaf, Crittenton, Bynum).


That roster woulda been WAY too soft down low...Honestly, we wouldn't have made the playoffs in 2006 if it weren't for Kwame's inside presence (he was the only one!).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 19, 2007, 04:13:51 PM
Check cleared!

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Derek Fisher cleared waivers Thursday afternoon and will sign a three-year contract for about $14-million with the Lakers on Friday.

The Lakers and Fisher will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. tomorrow at their practice facility in El Segundo.

Fisher, who turns 33 next month, was released out of his contract by the Utah Jazz almost three weeks ago so he could move to a city with advanced medical care for his one-year-old daughter, who has a rare form of eye cancer.

Fisher is expected to move into the starting lineup for the Lakers, who did not attempt to re-sign free agent Smush Parker. Fisher averaged 10.1 points and 3.3 assists for Utah last season.

My alarm clock is set  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 19, 2007, 06:11:30 PM
Looks like Chris Mihm has re-signed as well

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The Lakers have re-signed center Chris Mihm, but terms have not been disclosed.

Mihm, 28, didn't play last season after undergoing reconstructive ankle surgery last November.

He averaged a career-best 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds in 2005-2006.

The Lakers now have 14 players under contract. The league maximum is 15 players.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 19, 2007, 10:11:25 PM
Looks like Chris Mihm has re-signed as well
Damn, very very nice!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 19, 2007, 10:38:26 PM
Lakers Re-Sign Center Chris Mihm


 
EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have resigned free agent center Chris Mihm, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Mihm, 28, missed all of last season while recovering from surgery on his right ankle. Originally injuring the ankle in the closing seconds of the Lakers March 12, 2006 contest versus Seattle after tallying 20 points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots, Mihm missed the remainder of the 2005-06 season, with the exception of a brief appearance in the team’s season finale, and was forced to sit out the Lakers First Round playoff series against Phoenix.

In 59 games (56 starts) during the 2005-06 campaign, Mihm averaged a career-best 10.2 points on 50.1 percent shooting from the field while averaging 6.3 rebounds and 1.24 blocks in a career-high 26.1 minutes. On the year, Mihm recorded seven double-doubles while leading the team in scoring once and in rebounding on 16 occasions.

Finishing his collegiate career as the University of Texas’ all-time leader in blocks (264) while ranking second in rebounds (945), second in double-doubles (47) and 13th in scoring (1,404), Mihm was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the seventh overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft and was named to the 1999-2000 Schick NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

In six NBA seasons, Mihm has posted career averages of 8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.07 blocks in 395 games (251 starts).

In two seasons with the Lakers, Mihm is averaging 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.35 blocks
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 20, 2007, 12:18:34 AM
Good news Mihm has resigned .. now Kwame is on the trade block imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 20, 2007, 06:55:10 AM
Damn the Lakers almost had Gerald Wallace in a 3 team deal!

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According to multiple league sources, the Nets were "very close" to completing a three-team trade that would have landed Lamar Odom from the Lakers while sending Richard Jefferson to the Bobcats. The Lakers, in turn, would have received Gerald Wallace from Charlotte.

"It was very close, but just didn't happen," said one league source.

The three-way talks flourished a few weeks ago, and one source insisted Charlotte part-owner Michael Jordan squashed the deal. Wallace, who shares the same agent, Rob Pelinka, as Kobe Bryant, yesterday re-signed with Charlotte (six years, $57 million) after averaging 18.1 points. Odom averaged 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds for L.A. while Jefferson averaged 16.3 points. So the Nets' Big Three of Jason Kidd, a re-signed Vince Carter and Jefferson nearly evaporated. Again.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07202007/sports/nets/deals_fall_through__big_3_stays_intact_nets_fred_kerber.htm

 :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 20, 2007, 06:58:19 AM
His Lakers future uncertain, Kobe takes aim at Team USA success
Chris Sheridan, ESPN.com

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A seriously slimmed-down Kobe Bryant sat at a steakhouse table at the Wynn resort here with Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski and head honcho Jerry Colangelo on Tuesday night and made one simple, strategic request.

"Coach, I'm ready," Bryant declared, according to Colangelo. "And I want the best player on the other team every single night."

A new face has been added to Team USA, and after going through false starts in 2003, 2004 and 2006 when, respectively, a knee injury, a rape accusation and then a shoulder injury kept him off the team, Bryant is finally going to don a USA senior men's team jersey for the very first time.

It'll happen Friday afternoon on the campus of UNLV, where 17 national team members will assemble for two days of practice and then an intrasquad scrimmage before the team splits up for three weeks and then reassembles to prepare for the Tournament of the Americas, in which two berths in the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be at stake.

Only six players return from the 2006 World Championship team that placed third last summer in Japan, and you'd have a nearly impossible time -- even in this gambling mecca -- finding a single person who believes this version of Team USA will do anything other than crush this summer's competition.

Part of the reason is the lack of competition -- Argentina will be missing several key NBA players from the squad that won Olympic gold in Athens in 2004, and Brazil still does not know if it will have its best big man, Anderson Varejao -- and another key factor will be the upgrades the Americans have made to their roster.

Instead of Kirk Hinrich and Chris Paul running the point, it'll be Jason Kidd and Chauncey Billups.

Instead of having no natural shot-blockers as the last line of defense, Tyson Chandler will be in the mix.

Instead of having Carmelo Anthony play the role of designated shooter, there will be a choice among Anthony, Bryant, Michael Redd and Mike Miller.

Instead of a lack of heft down low, well … OK, there's still at least one issue.

But the biggest x-factor of them all, without a doubt, will be Bryant.

"His competitive juices are really flowing, and that's indicative of where he is," said Colangelo, who said Bryant told him he had dropped 19 pounds since the NBA season ended while getting in shape for his first summer with the national team.

"Kobe is in the best state of mind you could want a player to be in. I think we're catching him just right. We look at his toughness and his ability to be a big factor with this group," Colangelo told ESPN.com.

Only 17 of the 32 players on the full national roster will be present and in uniform for the minicamp, although Wade (shoulder surgery), Paul (shoulder injury) and Shawn Marion (plantar fasciitis) are expected to be in attendance even though they will not play. The roster will be trimmed by two or three players -- J.J. Redick, Kevin Durant, Shane Battier and Deron Williams seem likeliest to be on the bubble -- following Sunday night's intrasquad scrimmage, and the team will reconvene in Las Vegas on Aug. 13 for another week of preparations before the Tournament of the Americas begins.

Returning from last summer's Japan team are Anthony, Battier, Chris Bosh, Hinrich, Dwight Howard and LeBron James. They will be joined by Billups, Bryant, Chandler, Durant, Kidd, Miller, Tayshaun Prince, Redd, Redick, Amare Stoudemire and Williams.

Kobe is in the best state of mind you could want a player to be in. I think we're catching him just right. We look at his toughness and his ability to be a big factor with this group.

Out of the mix from last summer's team are Gilbert Arenas and Bruce Bowen, who were displeased by being two of the final cuts last summer, Elton Brand (knee injury), Joe Johnson (calf injury), Brad Miller (plantar fasciitis), Paul and Wade (shoulder injuries) and Antawn Jamison (who decided not to attend after being used sparingly in Japan).

Also among the missing for minicamp will be Carlos Boozer (family reasons), Adam Morrison and Luke Ridnour (no chance of making the final roster), Lamar Odom (shoulder surgery), Greg Oden (tonsillitis) and Paul Pierce (elbow surgery).

"There are not a lot of questions to be answered other than do we take 14 or 16 players to the Tournament of the Americas," Colangelo said.

Well, that may be the way Colangelo feels, but there is one monumental question on the minds of basketball fans everywhere, especially in Los Angeles: Bryant's future with the Lakers. It has now been more than seven weeks since Bryant issued his infamous and contradictory "I want to be traded" and "I want to be a Laker for life" statements, and he has passed on numerous opportunities since then to publicly clarify his position.

His most recent statement on where he stands -- "I said what I said," Bryant told L.A. reporters last week -- did nothing to clarify the situation, because when Bryant said what he said, different people took it a different ways. But Bryant has clearly not said anything to indicate that he has officially withdrawn his request, and the Lakers have held steadfast in their public statements that they have no intention of trading him.

When I was in Las Vegas a week ago for summer league, I asked asked GM Mitch Kupchak where things stood with Bryant. "Those types of discussions regarding Kobe and management, we won't disclose that type of strategic information," Kupchak said.

Not exactly an "everything's copacetic" quote, eh?

Whether Kobe might hold out of training camp if the Lakers refuse to move him remains an open question, the answer held by the party that feels it holds ultimate leverage in what still could develop into a testy standoff.

Colangelo has counseled Bryant to deflect all questions regarding the Lakers by saying he's entirely focused on Team USA, so don't expect that part of the equation to become any clearer over the next three days. Bryant was offered the opportunity to clarify his position through an interview with ESPN.com on the eve of minicamp, but he declined through his agent.

Should Bryant succeed in obfuscating the trade issue through this weekend, he'll be able to lie relatively low until Team USA reassembles on Aug. 13. And if he sticks with the same strategy through the Tournament of the Americas, there will be a whole month more for the matter to fester before NBA training camps open in October.

First, however, he'll slip on that Team USA jersey for the first time Friday, becoming the highest-profile member of a team that probably will not be tested until 13 months from now when the Beijing Olympics roll around. And by the time the start of the 2008-09 season arrives, perhaps he'll have an Olympic gold medal to show off when he plays his home opener, wherever home will be at that point.

But that's still a long ways away, and for now he's said to be skinnier and hungrier that we've possibly ever seen him. He's about to suit up in something other than a Lakers (or All-Star) jersey for the first time since he left high school.

And so the summer of Kobe will continue, the clarification everyone's looking for likely to remain a mystery. For now, and again in late August, we'll have to appreciate what he'll bring to Team USA. As for what the future holds, the only thing that seems certain for him is a spot in Beijing.

Damn so he's down to 201 pounds? I don't like that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 20, 2007, 09:50:29 AM
^he must be very depressed
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 20, 2007, 09:53:15 AM
^^^^ that means faster lateral wise on D (his D has been average last year) , going to the hoop more often , more J's and less post-ups... when it comes to D it could be an advantage but a drawback on the offensive end ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 20, 2007, 10:08:34 AM
he will be a great player regardless.. but I don't think he dropped them pounds cause he wanted to get better on D..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 20, 2007, 10:29:28 AM
yeah but you don't think anything positive about Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 20, 2007, 01:50:09 PM
If the Lakers couldn't stay healthy enough in the past 3 seasons, what make you think they'll be able to do it now? Especially with Odom, Kwame, Vlad, and Mihm coming off of injuries.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 20, 2007, 01:59:07 PM
^^^^ we don't think ... Mitch does  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 20, 2007, 02:09:36 PM
Ahh it feels so good to see him holding a Lakers jersey again

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3125/photos
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 20, 2007, 02:15:03 PM
Damn the Lakers almost had Gerald Wallace in a 3 team deal!

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According to multiple league sources, the Nets were "very close" to completing a three-team trade that would have landed Lamar Odom from the Lakers while sending Richard Jefferson to the Bobcats. The Lakers, in turn, would have received Gerald Wallace from Charlotte.

"It was very close, but just didn't happen," said one league source.

The three-way talks flourished a few weeks ago, and one source insisted Charlotte part-owner Michael Jordan squashed the deal. Wallace, who shares the same agent, Rob Pelinka, as Kobe Bryant, yesterday re-signed with Charlotte (six years, $57 million) after averaging 18.1 points. Odom averaged 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds for L.A. while Jefferson averaged 16.3 points. So the Nets' Big Three of Jason Kidd, a re-signed Vince Carter and Jefferson nearly evaporated. Again.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07202007/sports/nets/deals_fall_through__big_3_stays_intact_nets_fred_kerber.htm

 :'(



FUCK that shit. Lamar Odom >> Gerald Wallace.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 20, 2007, 02:18:21 PM
^True story.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 20, 2007, 03:35:27 PM
Yo why has Kobe never really played for his nation before?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 20, 2007, 05:39:50 PM
first time he was supposed to: shoulder surgery
second time: rape allegations
last year: knee surgery
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 20, 2007, 05:42:22 PM
first time he was supposed to: shoulder surgery
second time: rape allegations
last year: knee surgery

Damn, poor boy!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 20, 2007, 06:47:49 PM
Derek Fisher hopes his return will make Kobe stay

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Derek Fisher hopes his return to the Los Angeles Lakers might make Kobe Bryant rethink his demand to be traded.

"I hope that me returning and adding some familiarity to the situation in terms of the triangle offense, and just a feeling of camaraderie and family that we established here years ago, that it would help in his decision," Fisher said Friday at the team's training facility.

Fisher came into the NBA with the Lakers in 1996, the same year as Bryant, and the two played together eight years, winning three NBA championships.

Asked if his presence will persuade Bryant to stay, Fisher said, "I can't answer accurately, but I'd like to think so and I hope so."

"I don't come in here feeling like I'm the answer to anything," he added. "But I hope to be able to finish up playing alongside him."

Fisher said the two were friends while he was with the Lakers and have grown even closer since he left Los Angeles after the 2003-04 season, keeping in touch by phone and talking about their families. They have not discussed Bryant's comments about wanting to leave the Lakers, Fisher said.

"I've made a concerted effort not to question or even mention anything about what he's said, comments that he's made," Fisher said. "It's just not the relationship that we've had since I left here."

Fisher asked the Utah Jazz to release him from his contract so he could concentrate on finding the best medical care for his 1-year-old daughter, Tatum, who has cancer in her left eye.

Utah honored his request, and Fisher expressed his gratitude to the Jazz and the NBA for allowing him to make the move.

He said he and his wife, Candace, already have lined up a team of specialists for their daughter in Los Angeles.

"We're looking forward to Tatum living a very full and strong and vibrant life for years to come, and we feel that this decision will help her do that as best as possible," Fisher said.

Fisher, who turns 33 on Aug. 9, said he and his wife have received an amazing amount of support during the ordeal with their daughter.

"Seeing what she (Tatum) has been through and the fact that she wakes up every day and is ready to have fun and be a 1-year-old, that's inspiring to us as husband and wife and as parents," he said.

Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak presented Fisher with a new jersey with his old No. 2 on it.

"We felt we needed a veteran ball-handling guard that had a presence on and off the court, in the locker room and that would be very productive on the court as well," Kupchak said.

The Lakers did not try to re-sign guard Smush Parker after the season.

Bryant, the NBA's leading scorer the past two years, complained at the end of the season about a lack of talent around him and said May 30 he wanted to be traded. He added that nothing could change his mind.

Still, the Lakers have made it clear they don't plan to trade him. Bryant is owed $88.6 million over the next four seasons, but could terminate his contract in two years.

The Lakers haven't won a playoff series since reaching the NBA finals in 2004 for the fourth time in five years. With Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal leading the way, they won three consecutive championships from 2000-02.

O'Neal was traded to Miami in July 2004. A day later, Bryant signed a seven-year, $136.4 million contract to remain with the Lakers.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Fisher signed a reported 3-year deal for about $14 million to return to the Lakers.

He averaged 10.1 points and 3.3 assists for the Jazz last season. He has career averages of 8.7 points and 3.3 assists.

He earned a spot in the Lakers' all-time highlight reel with his improbable buzzer-beater to win Game 5 of the 2004 Western Conference semifinals against San Antonio.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on July 20, 2007, 11:28:23 PM
Point Guard Derek Fisher Re-Joins the Lakers

Today the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the signing of point guard Derek Fisher. Fisher was originally drafted by the Lakers and spent the first 7 years of his career with the organization before signing a free-agent contract with Golden State. During his Laker tenure Fisher was a vital member of three NBA Championship teams and appearing in 117 playoff games for the purple and gold. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released, but it has been reported by multiple news sources as being a three-year, $14 million dollar deal. (Photo by Wendi Kaminski/NBAE/Getty Images)
Mitch Kupchak's Opening Statement
At the conclusion of our season we identified a need that would be our main focus during the off-season. That need that we identified was a veteran ball handling guard. That’s not to say that we weren’t happy with the guards that we have. We’re very happy with our young guards. At the time we didn’t have Javaris Crittenton, but we felt we need a veteran ball handling guard that had a presence on and off the court, in the locker room, and would be very productive on the court as well. Unbeknownst to us at that time Derek Fisher, along with his wife Candace who is here today, was going through what I would suspect to be a very agonizing decision trying to balance his career and family. As you know Derek and his family made an unprecedented decision and with the cooperation of an organization, that the NBA and the Lakers respect in the Utah Jazz, he was released from his contract to pursue family interest. I would suspect that because of our relationship with Derek over the years and the medical facilities that LA offers we were able to recruit and bring Derek back to Los Angeles. I am here today to welcome back Derek Fisher.

Derek Fisher's Opening Statement
Thank you all for being here today. It’s a very special day filled with a lot of emotion for myself and my family so we’ll get right to it. I’ll get to everyone as best as I can. Initially what I think is important to reiterate are the decisions of the Jazz and the NBA made to allow this to happen today. Allowing my family and I, which had never happened before in our league, to make a decision that as a family was best for us. To get to a city with medical facilities and medical care that would allow us feel comfortable with the balance of our life. First and foremost I have to thank the Jazz and their organization and also the NBA for allowing us to pursue this opportunity, otherwise I wouldn’t be sitting here today as a member of the Lakers, so it’s important that I recognize them really for what they’ve done for us. As a family we’re looking forward to Tatum living a full and vibrant life for years to come. We feel that this decision will help her do that as best as possible and so we’ll be eternally grateful to the Jazz organization and my teammates and the guys I played with there and the staff members from the Jazz that we really became close to even though we were only there for one year, so we’d like to thank them. Second, thank you Mitch and the Lakers organization for opening their arms and opening their doors to pursuing this opportunity. When the decision was made to basically terminate my contract at the time we had no idea what would be available in terms of teams and opportunities and we had a very short list of cities to work from. It included Miami, included Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Memphis, San Francisco and kind of on the fringes of that were Cleveland and Boston. We had several conversations with medical personnel in each of the cities and once we were able to zero in on the city, this being Los Angeles, we felt very solid about the care Tatum would receive. Then from there the focus went to the teams here in Los Angeles. Obviously there are two teams and I had no idea which team would be willing to bring me on in terms of my services. So thanking Mitch, Dr. Buss, and Mr. & Mrs. Anschutz, and Tim Leiwke, and the entire Laker family because this is truly an honor and something our family will be thankful for for a long time to come. We feel great about this decision to come back and continue our career as professionals in terms of our family and also have great care in this city. We’re excited about being here and looking forward to it in a lot of ways because we are confident and comfortable that our children are where they need to be in terms of their medical care. I’m sure a lot of you will have questions that get more specific than that, but I wanted to cover that right away.

So many things went into today. There were a lot of hours, a lot of conversations, and once we were able to get to a point where Los Angeles was identified. Obviously thank my wife and my family for putting up with me. We’ve been through a lot the last 4 or 5 years as a family. Leaving Los Angeles initially, going up to Oakland, and then traded from Oakland over to Salt Lake City and then having the situation we had with Tatum. We’ve been through a lot with the moving and putting our kids in different schools, the adjustments to different communities. Being here today and now feeling like we’re back within a family, back within our family, immediate and extended, it’s a great day and one that we’ll remember forever. So to my wife who’s here, you don’t have to take any photos of her or anything, she’ll be mad if you do that. To my wife I’m the one that always sits up and makes the statements and everybody says whatever they feel about what I do on and off the court and often times our significant others and wife go, not unnoticed, but they don’t receive the attention they deserve. For my wife I think about all the changes we’ve been through the last 4 or 5 months and what we’ve been through as a family, she’s been the strength and the one that’s held our house together, our family together, as I’ve continued to try and play basketball, chase my career, and do the things I have to do to support our family. She’s been the one that’s held it together, held me together, so I’m thankful to be sitting here today, to have a job because that makes life easier. When you’re a husband, a father, and a provider you need a job. I’m thankful that I can have a family that I love and they love me. We’re really excited about the rest of our lives and looking forward to the opportunities that we’re going to have on and off the court. From there I can’t name how many people have been involved in this decision, so I won’t start running down names and position, but everyone knows the role that they’ve played and how important they are to me and my family. I’m thankful to you, we’re thankful to you and you’ll be duly recognized as time goes on. So I guess now we get into questions and answers in some form and fashion and get everyone out of here at a decent hour after fighting this traffic.

Could you update us on Tatum
Tatum’s status right now is moving in the right direction and a great direction. We’ve had 3 rounds of treatment and she has progressively got better each time we’ve been to New York. Right now we’re due back in New York soon to get a follow up evaluation to the last treatment and really give us a very accurate idea of how she’s doing. She’s doing great, moving in the right direction, and we felt comfortable now after 3 rounds of treatment are where we can settle into and we’ll be able to transition into observation and evaluation here in Los Angeles. Our doctor in New York will remain our treating physician, if there are any treatments that ever become necessary in the future, but we’ve found the collective group of doctors that we need in the Los Angeles area that we’ll be able to transition into very soon.

How surprised are you that the Jazz and the NBA did this for you?
I’m not surprised because I think most people will find that when you get an opportunity to spend time with a lot of guys in our league and guys in other sports you’ll find that they are really kind hearted, thoughtful, considerate young men that are out there competing and playing in a lot of these sports. Because of negative stories that often hit the front page or the top stories a lot of that kind of gets lost in the shuffle. I’m not surprised, definitely not by the Jazz and their response that would allow someone to think of their family first because that’s what they always prided themselves in as an organization. I think the NBA often times as a league takes a lot of image hits because of individual decisions that are made by players or management or anyone involved with our league at times. But I think what you’ll find more times than not that if you’ve really got a chance to be around in more personal settings with athletes and people that compete in the NBA is that they’re really hundreds of great young men that are great husbands and great fathers. They do the best that they can on a day in and day out basis. So it doesn’t surprise me, it may surprise some people but it doesn’t surprise me, that when things come right down to it and there’s something that an individual really needs from a team or from our league and it’s a situation like this more times than not you’ll find they step up and do the right thing.

Has Kobe called you regarding your free agency?
Actually he has not called me related to my decision as a player. The conversations Kobe and I have had the last several weeks have been exclusively about our families. I wasn’t surprised when he called me about my family and my situation, but it felt great to hear from him because of our relationship. Because of what I’m going through with our daughter and him having two little girls himself it took our relationship to a deeper level. There was just another link there having daughters and knowing that as a Dad there almost nothing more special to you other than your wife that means the most to you is the health and the well being of your little girl. That’s what we’ve exclusively talked about as we’ve talked in recent weeks. Obviously I’m aware or what he’s going through and the decisions that he’s making or not making, but I’ve always kept my comments regarding that at zero. It’s not my place to judge or say what’s right or wrong in terms of his decision.

You mentioned other cities that you might have gone to, how much did the “home” aspect play into your decision to come to Los Angeles?
The aspect of us having a history here in Los Angeles really factored in after we identified Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles as the place we could get the best care. Once that happened then of course between the Lakers and Clippers, because of the history and the relationship between Mitch and I and the 20s, 30s of people that still work here and are apart of this family the comfort level was there. In terms of making our initial decision to identify this city, Los Angeles came from our doctor, we got the list from him and from there we were able to work through the different things we needed to identify. Really it’s a three pronged approach to finding the best place for us four because we have a treating physician in New York. You also need a pediatrician that has some experience with this, a pediatric ophthalmologist who will watch the eyes for us, and then a pediatric oncologist who specializes in cancers for kids. Once we identified that group that we could find that here, having history here in Los Angeles period, we zeroed in. From there it just became a matter of having discussions with the individual teams.

How exciting is it to be back in LA?
It’s extremely exciting. Probably just today I’m getting a chance to start to think about the basketball aspects of coming back. I’ve been a little guarded because of how many things have gone into getting here, not knowing if this moment would ever come. It’s exciting to think about working with Kobe, working alongside of him and all the guys on the team. I think this team over the last couple years even though it doesn’t maybe feel that way Mitch and the guys that have been here because of spoiling themselves and ourselves in the past as we were winning championships it doesn’t seem like there’s been a great deal to be proud about, but any team that’s made the playoffs the last couple years in the Western Conference has done a lot. The Western Conference is about as tough as it gets. The youth that Kobe and the guys have played with and battled with and all the injuries with key guys being in and out of the lineup the last two years, to still make the playoffs and be competitive in the Western Conference is phenomenal. So I’m looking forward to adding what I can add to, not feeling that I’m an answer or a solution to anything, but hopefully just adding value and depth and experience and allowing us to win a few more games so that we aren’t a 7 or 8 seed, but a 2, 3, 4 seed with home court advantage in the first round. Allowing ourselves to build momentum as he go into the playoffs.

What effect will your signing have on the Kobe Bryant situation? Do you think your signing will have a positive impact on Kobe?
I can't answer accurately, but I'd like to think so and I hope so. Like I said, I have made a concerted effort not to question or even mention about what he said, comments that he's made. That's just not the relationship we've had since I left here. We've gotten closer from the time I've left until now, as opposed to, when we played together we were close, but it's gotten even closer since I've been gone. It's almost like we were forced to talk more because we didn't see each other everyday. I'd hope that me returning and adding some familiarity to the situation in terms of the triangle offense and just the feeling of camaraderie and family that we established years ago that it would help in his decision. I can't say that it will, I hope so. Like I said, I don't come in here feeling like I am the answer to anything, but I hope that I get a chance to play with him forever. I hope that I get to finish my career playing alongside him, lord know that with how young he is, he'll be playing longer than I will. I hope to be able to finish up playing along side of him.

How much thought, if any, did you give to stepping away for a season entirely, given your situation?
The thoughts about stepping away from basketball were there because of the decision I was making. Like I said, I did not know what was out there or what would be out there once the decision was made. I knew that there was a very short list of cities that I could even play in, in terms of taking care of and providing for my family, and then being able to play basketball. When I made the decision, I didn't know out of those 5 cities and the teams in those cities what opportunities would be there. Really just by faith I made my decision and I felt comfortable with it and I knew worst case that basketball is not something that has really defined who I am as a man and as a person and I felt confident that if basketball was not to be a major part of my life right now for a variety of reasons, obviously with Tatum being first, I could move on with life and be happy and just as fulfilled doing other things. The thought was there, the concern was there, but it was not one of fear that if I did step away from basketball that I would regret the decision or that I would feel bad about it. I actually felt that we would be ok either way.

Since you were looking in LA, did you give any thought to playing for the Clippers and what was the main reason for choosing between the teams? Whoever made a good offer first or who was closer to a championship?

Mitch: you were talking with the clippers

Derek: Yeah I was talking with the clippers, they're in LA too. What's wrong with this guy? Once medically we were in good shape and we knew that Tatum could get great care, the thoughts about, Ok now I can think about playing basketball again and which team is best. Those thoughts immediately started to happen. And then from there, knowing that I want to play basketball; that I love the game, of course you have a responsibility to find the best opportunity you can, at that point. It wasn't driven by any one particular thing. It wasn't driven by financials, it wasn't driven by the status of the team or if one team was closer to this goal or that goal. It was really was what I felt was best for me and my family in terms of the fit. And then obviously as a basketball player, having played for this organization for so long and shared so many great memories and moments and times with so many individuals that are still here, including this knucklehead right here, then the conversations started to progress at a higher speed than with other teams.

Did you ever see yourself in the blue and red of the Clippers instead of the purple and gold of the Lakers?
Being here for 8 years and winning 3 championships, I never thought I'd wear another jersey. And so with the changes of the past 3 seasons and wearing 2 different jerseys, it's something that in this business you finally have to open your eyes to. You think that you'll just be somewhere forever and life's just going to go according to plan and that's just not the case. I think that I could see myself wearing any jersey at that point, but now I don't really have to quite worry about that so much. I can put this one back on and feel good about it.

With all that has gone on, where do you and your wife find your strength?
The resolve to bring us through to this moment and moments going forward, in my opinion, and I feel comfortable speaking for my wife as well, really just came through our faith in god. I really don't think that either one of us claim to have the individual strength that we could run back to you how we got to this point. It's just something that we've woken up every day and each day one at a time trying to do our best for that day and it's been really stressful and really emotional and it has put a strain on our family at times. But like I said earlier, I think the strength in my wife has given me strength and I think the strength in Tatum and seeing what she's been through and the fact that she wakes up everyday just ready to have fun and be a one year old. That's inspiring to us as husband and wife and as parents. I think the resolve and strength has started from our faith and then through people around us and the support and the prayers of my former teammates in Utah and that extended family and now my Lakers family and all the prayers from that we are being sent from people even before the possibility of me coming back. The support has been overwhelming and I think we gain strength from so many different sources outside of ourselves and I think that is what has allowed us to hold on strong.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 21, 2007, 03:57:36 PM
Bryant mum on future with Lakers during first U.S. team practice

By Chris Sheridan
ESPN Insider
(Archive)

Updated: July 20, 2007, 11:08 PM ET

LAS VEGAS -- Despite being given numerous chances to clarify his position on his future with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant on Friday declined to bring any clarity to his situation.

Does he still want to be traded? Or does he still want to be a Laker for life?
Kobe Bryant

Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

At last, Bryant has donned Team USA gear.

Whichever is true, Kobe wouldn't say.

"I understand the interest in the situation, and when the time is right, I'll be more than happy to answer those questions," Bryant said after practicing with Team USA on day one of the national team's three-day minicamp. "Right now we have a lot to accomplish, and I don't want to detract from that or be a distraction from that."

Asked when exactly the time will be right, Bryant said he did not know.

"It's about going forward and handling the situation the right way, and handling it behind closed doors within the walls of the organization, and doing it that way," said Bryant, who has failed to clarify his position for seven weeks now since going on 1050 ESPN Radio in New York saying he wanted to be traded, then altering his position in subsequent interviews later that same day.

Bryant's agent has put in a formal trade request to Lakers management, and Bryant has discussed his wishes with team owner Jerry Buss. The Lakers are known to have called some teams to gauge what they could get back in a Bryant trade
, but the organization has publicly insisted it has no plans to trade its franchise player.

If Bryant's trade demand stands, he could force the Lakers' hand by holding out of training camp. But when asked specifically whether he'd be at camp, Bryant politely declined to answer.

"I understand the questions, I understand the interest, but I don't want to be a distraction," Bryant said, allowing that he would have handled his trade request differently if he had a chance to do it over again.

So for now, the mixed message that Bryant sent out on May 30 will continue to stand, and the damage this episode has done to Bryant's image is something he will have to live with. He said he had received several baby pacifiers in the mail from upset fans, including a pink one sent by L.A. Times columnist T.J. Simers, who was Bryant's most persistent questioner Friday, imploring him to undue the confusion he had created.

"Yeah, I understand how it was received that way. And like I said, I think if I had to go back and do things differently, I would have. Like I said, the right thing to do now is handle the situation the right way going forward. And that's what we're trying to do."


Bryant answered many questions, but didn't reveal much.

Simers asked Bryant if he had apologized to Buss for calling him an idiot.

"Dr. Buss and I have had several conversations. We spoke a couple times, and I don't want to get into the conversations we had personally. I think our relationship, we want to keep things private and keep things between ourselves. Going forward, all I can do and all we can do is handle the situation the best way we can, and try to handle it the right way going forward, and that's not going to be a distraction."

When asked if the signing of Derek Fisher, the drafting of Javaris Crittenton and the re-signings of Chris Mihm and Luke Walton were enough to placate his desire for an upgrade to the Lakers' roster, Bryant's initial answer did not make a lot of sense.


"I think they're a helluva basketball, um, a great addition, I have to say, to the team. I think it was important to keep Luke, and Fisher I talk to all the time, and I'm extremely happy for his family, and I'm happy for Chris as well. I reached out to him."

But, he was asked, did those moves satisfy his misgivings?

"It's not the time to address that," Bryant said.

Asked if he thought the Lakers might pull off a blockbuster trade, he said: "It's not really about me. It's just about what Mitch [Kupchak, the Lakers' GM] and them feel like they need to do to improve the ballclub."

Bryant was more forthcoming when it came to other topics.

• On his weight loss of 19 pounds, he said it was the first time in nine years he had weighed in at 200 pounds. "I started watching what I eat. I had something to eat, I think it was pepperoni pizza and grape soda, and I started feeling a little bloated. And I didn't know what that sensation was, and I tried getting out on the track and running and felt a little heavy, so I had to cut back a little bit."  :whistle:

• On the scandal involving referee Tim Donaghy, who allegedly gambled on games he officiated: "It's a shame, it's unfortunate, and I'm sure the league is on top of it and I'm sure they'll handle the situation accordingly. It's very surprising. The NBA really hasn't had any scandals on gambling that I can remember. As players, all we can do is go out and play the game. David Stern is a great commissioner, and he'll handle it."

• On finally playing for Team USA after circumstances forced him off the team in 2003, 2004 and 2006: "It means everything. I've looked forward to this for a while, to be in this position to represent our country." :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on July 22, 2007, 07:41:12 AM
Good news Mihm has resigned .. now Kwame is on the trade block imo

I hope so, a 9 million $$ expiring K can help this team. Plus we got Mihm for 6 mil over 2 years, not much of a risk IMO. He was playing well before he got hurt.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 22, 2007, 08:32:06 AM
Damn the Lakers almost had Gerald Wallace in a 3 team deal!

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According to multiple league sources, the Nets were "very close" to completing a three-team trade that would have landed Lamar Odom from the Lakers while sending Richard Jefferson to the Bobcats. The Lakers, in turn, would have received Gerald Wallace from Charlotte.

"It was very close, but just didn't happen," said one league source.

The three-way talks flourished a few weeks ago, and one source insisted Charlotte part-owner Michael Jordan squashed the deal. Wallace, who shares the same agent, Rob Pelinka, as Kobe Bryant, yesterday re-signed with Charlotte (six years, $57 million) after averaging 18.1 points. Odom averaged 15.9 points and 9.8 rebounds for L.A. while Jefferson averaged 16.3 points. So the Nets' Big Three of Jason Kidd, a re-signed Vince Carter and Jefferson nearly evaporated. Again.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/07202007/sports/nets/deals_fall_through__big_3_stays_intact_nets_fred_kerber.htm

 :'(
If it is the kind of "improvement trade " (lol) Mitch is willing to do ; he better do nothing ... who would have grab rebounds on this team ?  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 23, 2007, 11:34:13 AM
^^BabyG is fucking hilarious. LMAO@crying for Gerald Wallace.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 23, 2007, 01:09:22 PM
Odom > G.Wallace period.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on July 23, 2007, 02:23:44 PM
Odom > G.Wallace period.

seriously, im suprised theres even a comparison
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 23, 2007, 02:38:35 PM
Its time we pull the plug on this whole Lamar Odom experiment. He's just not doing what we need him to. Unless we can bring in a 20 point big man and move Lamar back to the 3.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 23, 2007, 02:54:47 PM
Its time we pull the plug on this whole Lamar Odom experiment. He's just not doing what we need him to. Unless we can bring in a 20 point big man and move Lamar back to the 3.

Lamar is one of the few positives on this team, sucka...And if we wanted to move Lamar, it DAMN SURE wouldn't be for Gerald fucking Wallace.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 24, 2007, 02:25:52 AM
Its time we pull the plug on this whole Lamar Odom experiment. He's just not doing what we need him to. Unless we can bring in a 20 point big man and move Lamar back to the 3.

Man we can't trade Odom for Wallace, c'mon. Maybe for Wallace & Okafor, but we can't waste our 2nd best player to get Wallace.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on July 25, 2007, 11:00:20 PM
Its time we pull the plug on this whole Lamar Odom experiment. He's just not doing what we need him to. Unless we can bring in a 20 point big man and move Lamar back to the 3.

Man we can't trade Odom for Wallace, c'mon. Maybe for Wallace & Okafor, but we can't waste our 2nd best player to get Wallace.

I like Wallace, but I wouldn't do that trade either because at best it's a lateral move.

Also, pulling the plug on the Lamar Odom experiment? I'm sorry but that is absurd.

This guy went out there and fought through personal tragedy and carried the team while Kobe was nursing himself back to health. He came back from his knee injury premature and played through that, hurting his shoulder. he played through that injury, potentially jeopardizing his career and played big in the playoffs.

Why wouldn't you want a guy on like that on this team? With all of the bullshit that we've been subjected to over the last few years, Lamar Odom is one of the few bright spots on this team. He doesn't whine, bitch or complain, he goes out there and plays hard and does his job.

I wish we had more guys with his character on this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 26, 2007, 09:25:39 AM
I wish we had more guys with his character on this team in the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on July 26, 2007, 09:29:54 AM
Its time we pull the plug on this whole Lamar Odom experiment. He's just not doing what we need him to. Unless we can bring in a 20 point big man and move Lamar back to the 3.

Man we can't trade Odom for Wallace, c'mon. Maybe for Wallace & Okafor, but we can't waste our 2nd best player to get Wallace.

I like Wallace, but I wouldn't do that trade either because at best it's a lateral move.

Also, pulling the plug on the Lamar Odom experiment? I'm sorry but that is absurd.

This guy went out there and fought through personal tragedy and carried the team while Kobe was nursing himself back to health. He came back from his knee injury premature and played through that, hurting his shoulder. he played through that injury, potentially jeopardizing his career and played big in the playoffs.

Why wouldn't you want a guy on like that on this team? With all of the bullshit that we've been subjected to over the last few years, Lamar Odom is one of the few bright spots on this team. He doesn't whine, bitch or complain, he goes out there and plays hard and does his job.

I wish we had more guys with his character on this team.

Real spit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 26, 2007, 10:48:41 AM
Its time we pull the plug on this whole Lamar Odom experiment. He's just not doing what we need him to. Unless we can bring in a 20 point big man and move Lamar back to the 3.

Man we can't trade Odom for Wallace, c'mon. Maybe for Wallace & Okafor, but we can't waste our 2nd best player to get Wallace.

I like Wallace, but I wouldn't do that trade either because at best it's a lateral move.

Also, pulling the plug on the Lamar Odom experiment? I'm sorry but that is absurd.

This guy went out there and fought through personal tragedy and carried the team while Kobe was nursing himself back to health. He came back from his knee injury premature and played through that, hurting his shoulder. he played through that injury, potentially jeopardizing his career and played big in the playoffs.

Why wouldn't you want a guy on like that on this team? With all of the bullshit that we've been subjected to over the last few years, Lamar Odom is one of the few bright spots on this team. He doesn't whine, bitch or complain, he goes out there and plays hard and does his job.

I wish we had more guys with his character on this team.
I agree with what you said but Lamar failed to be THE 2nd option we need and didn"t have that "All Star" type of season expected... Lamar is very useful in all sectors of the game but we can't win with him as the 2nd best player of the team
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 26, 2007, 10:56:52 AM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 26, 2007, 11:01:29 AM
Its time we pull the plug on this whole Lamar Odom experiment. He's just not doing what we need him to. Unless we can bring in a 20 point big man and move Lamar back to the 3.

Man we can't trade Odom for Wallace, c'mon. Maybe for Wallace & Okafor, but we can't waste our 2nd best player to get Wallace.

I like Wallace, but I wouldn't do that trade either because at best it's a lateral move.

Also, pulling the plug on the Lamar Odom experiment? I'm sorry but that is absurd.

This guy went out there and fought through personal tragedy and carried the team while Kobe was nursing himself back to health. He came back from his knee injury premature and played through that, hurting his shoulder. he played through that injury, potentially jeopardizing his career and played big in the playoffs.

Why wouldn't you want a guy on like that on this team? With all of the bullshit that we've been subjected to over the last few years, Lamar Odom is one of the few bright spots on this team. He doesn't whine, bitch or complain, he goes out there and plays hard and does his job.

I wish we had more guys with his character on this team.
I agree with what you said but Lamar failed to be THE 2nd option we need and didn"t have that "All Star" type of season expected... Lamar is very useful in all sectors of the game but we can't win with him as the 2nd best player of the team

Exactly! Bottom line is, Lamar is just not the Scottie Pippen we were looking for. I don't wanna hear these excuses about him being injured. He's a great all around player, and like I said, he would be the perfect 3rd option (after Kobe and a big man post player). But as long as Lamar is our 2nd option, we're going to keep hearing Lakers stans saying crap like...

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I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.

His inconsistency and refusal to grow as a player is a problem.
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Post by: wcsoldier on July 26, 2007, 11:15:30 AM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
the thing is there were a lot of "if" with the Lakers last season .... Lamar has trouble to be agressive and take over when Kobe is on the floor , their combo didn't work very well ... this is not the 1-2 punch we need ... Lamar has to play a WHOLE season at an all star level to change my mind ....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 26, 2007, 11:22:33 AM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
the thing is there were a lot of "if" with the Lakers last season .... Lamar has trouble to be agressive and take over when Kobe is on the floor , their combo didn't work very well ... this is not the 1-2 punch we need ... Lamar has to play a WHOLE season at an all star level to change my mind ....


Really? I thought we played nicely with both Lamar and Kobe...I felt that the problems started arising when Lamar went out. Do you remember how we played before Lamar sprained his knee December 12? We had a great record before that...Kobe and Odom could be a great 1-2 punch with some strong supporting role players around 'em...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 26, 2007, 11:27:07 AM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
the thing is there were a lot of "if" with the Lakers last season .... Lamar has trouble to be agressive and take over when Kobe is on the floor , their combo didn't work very well ... this is not the 1-2 punch we need ... Lamar has to play a WHOLE season at an all star level to change my mind ....


Really? I thought we played nicely with both Lamar and Kobe...I felt that the problems started arising when Lamar went out. Do you remember how we played before Lamar sprained his knee December 12? We had a great record before that...Kobe and Odom could be a great 1-2 punch with some strong supporting role players around 'em...PeACe

Before that we played damn near every game at home
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 26, 2007, 11:48:55 AM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
the thing is there were a lot of "if" with the Lakers last season .... Lamar has trouble to be agressive and take over when Kobe is on the floor , their combo didn't work very well ... this is not the 1-2 punch we need ... Lamar has to play a WHOLE season at an all star level to change my mind ....


Really? I thought we played nicely with both Lamar and Kobe...I felt that the problems started arising when Lamar went out. Do you remember how we played before Lamar sprained his knee December 12? We had a great record before that...Kobe and Odom could be a great 1-2 punch with some strong supporting role players around 'em...PeACe

Before that we played damn near every game at home

So what? We played some of the best teams in the league...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 26, 2007, 04:33:31 PM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
the thing is there were a lot of "if" with the Lakers last season .... Lamar has trouble to be agressive and take over when Kobe is on the floor , their combo didn't work very well ... this is not the 1-2 punch we need ... Lamar has to play a WHOLE season at an all star level to change my mind ....


Really? I thought we played nicely with both Lamar and Kobe...I felt that the problems started arising when Lamar went out. Do you remember how we played before Lamar sprained his knee December 12? We had a great record before that...Kobe and Odom could be a great 1-2 punch with some strong supporting role players around 'em...PeACe

Before that we played damn near every game at home

So what? We played some of the best teams in the league...

Yeah at home. There's a difference douche. If the Lakers played all 82 games at home they'd probably finish with the 2nd or 3rd best record in the entire NBA. As soon as we went on the road we got fucked over. As I said at the start of last season - we didn't make any adjustments to reach that elite status.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 26, 2007, 06:49:06 PM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
the thing is there were a lot of "if" with the Lakers last season .... Lamar has trouble to be agressive and take over when Kobe is on the floor , their combo didn't work very well ... this is not the 1-2 punch we need ... Lamar has to play a WHOLE season at an all star level to change my mind ....


Really? I thought we played nicely with both Lamar and Kobe...I felt that the problems started arising when Lamar went out. Do you remember how we played before Lamar sprained his knee December 12? We had a great record before that...Kobe and Odom could be a great 1-2 punch with some strong supporting role players around 'em...PeACe

Before that we played damn near every game at home

So what? We played some of the best teams in the league...

Yeah at home. There's a difference douche. If the Lakers played all 82 games at home they'd probably finish with the 2nd or 3rd best record in the entire NBA. As soon as we went on the road we got fucked over. As I said at the start of last season - we didn't make any adjustments to reach that elite status.


Douche?


Lets trade Lamar Odom for Gerald Wallace!! DUUURRHHH!!


Who's the fucking douche? Don't you ever address me like that, you sub-par piece of shit.


As for our great record to open the season, we beat ELITE teams one after the other...We only started losing when INJURIES piled up...Not saying we woulda been champs, but only a doucherag like you wouldn't understand what I'm implying...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 26, 2007, 10:42:56 PM
^^I think if you take away the unfortunate injury he suffered, he definitely had an all-star caliber season...It had to AT LEAST be better than Josh Howard's, who made the team.
the thing is there were a lot of "if" with the Lakers last season .... Lamar has trouble to be agressive and take over when Kobe is on the floor , their combo didn't work very well ... this is not the 1-2 punch we need ... Lamar has to play a WHOLE season at an all star level to change my mind ....


Really? I thought we played nicely with both Lamar and Kobe...I felt that the problems started arising when Lamar went out. Do you remember how we played before Lamar sprained his knee December 12? We had a great record before that...Kobe and Odom could be a great 1-2 punch with some strong supporting role players around 'em...PeACe

Before that we played damn near every game at home

So what? We played some of the best teams in the league...

Yeah at home. There's a difference douche. If the Lakers played all 82 games at home they'd probably finish with the 2nd or 3rd best record in the entire NBA. As soon as we went on the road we got fucked over. As I said at the start of last season - we didn't make any adjustments to reach that elite status.


Douche?


Lets trade Lamar Odom for Gerald Wallace!! DUUURRHHH!!


Who's the fucking douche? Don't you ever address me like that, you sub-par piece of shit.


As for our great record to open the season, we beat ELITE teams one after the other...We only started losing when INJURIES piled up...Not saying we woulda been champs, but only a doucherag like you wouldn't understand what I'm implying...

Why am I arguing with a guy thats happy that we traded Butler for Kwame? LOL see you later DOUCHE!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 26, 2007, 10:43:40 PM
Chris Webber to the Lakers?

Quote
MT: You gonna stay with Detroit? What’s going on with that?

Chris Webber: I don’t know. I would love to. Right now I’m thinking about Detroit and Dallas, so you never know. Watch out for BShaw though he’s trying to get me in LA!

http://slamonline.com/online/2007/07/live-from-the-chris-webber-bada-bling-charity-event/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 26, 2007, 10:58:51 PM
^^That would actually be nice.


PG Derek Fisher..Jordan Farmar/Javaris Crittenton
SG Kobe Bryant...Mo Evans/Sasha Vujacic
SF Lamar Odom...Luke Walton/Vladimir Radmanovic
PF Chris Webber...Ronny Turiaf/Brian Cook
C Andrew Bynum...Kwame Brown/Chris Mihm


 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 27, 2007, 10:54:22 AM
Greedy Lakers... he's coming to Dallas if he goes anywhere.  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 27, 2007, 11:16:35 AM
^^^^ don't trip he ain't gonna choose LAL over Dallas unless KG comes here which won't happen.. oh wait he wanna hook up with Tyra again  ;D.. naw 4 real he has always wanted to play in a BIG city , maybe that's why he's considerin LA ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 27, 2007, 01:50:05 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 27, 2007, 04:55:52 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...

I bet $200 that dallas will have a better record than the Lakers...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 27, 2007, 05:13:19 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...

I bet $200 that dallas will have a better record than the Lakers...


Dallas has had their players/system in tact for longer...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 27, 2007, 05:16:04 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...

I bet $200 that dallas will have a better record than the Lakers...


Dallas has had their players/system in tact for longer...

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 27, 2007, 05:20:16 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...

You're a delusional sack of crap.

Bynum/Webber/Odom/Kobe/Fisher is NOT better than Diop/Nowitzki/Howard/Terry/Harris

Only position we win in is SG...and MAYBE C.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 27, 2007, 06:44:08 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...

You're a delusional sack of crap.

Bynum/Webber/Odom/Kobe/Fisher is NOT better than Diop/Nowitzki/Howard/Terry/Harris

Only position we win in is SG...and MAYBE C.


LMAO.

PG Derek Fisher > Devin Harris (Devin Harris is still young, and Dallas doesn't even like him as their PG)
SG Kobe Bryant >>>>>>>>>> Jason Terry (LMFAO@thinking a team can win with Terry as the starting shooting guard)
SF Lamar Odom > Josh Howard (if Lamar can stay healthy, he is easily a better all around player than Howard)
PF Chris Webber <<<<< Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas wins this position for obvious reasons, but we get some much improved front court help)
C Andrew Bynum > Desenga Diop (Both raw, Bynum obviously has the better potential and is already more skilled)

Coach: Phil Jackson >>>>>>>>> Avery Johnson



Baby G is a joke and sometimes I question if he has any fuckin idea what he's talking about.


Gerald Wallace everyone!! OMG, WE DIDNT TRADE ODOM FOR HIM!!! :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 27, 2007, 06:45:18 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...

I bet $200 that dallas will have a better record than the Lakers...


Dallas has had their players/system in tact for longer...

 8)


The roster I posted is still better...Baby G siding with you just confirmed that. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 27, 2007, 07:39:44 PM
The roster I posted would be better than Dallas' roster...

You're a delusional sack of crap.

Bynum/Webber/Odom/Kobe/Fisher is NOT better than Diop/Nowitzki/Howard/Terry/Harris

Only position we win in is SG...and MAYBE C.


LMAO.

PG Derek Fisher > Devin Harris (Devin Harris is still young, and Dallas doesn't even like him as their PG)
SG Kobe Bryant >>>>>>>>>> Jason Terry (LMFAO@thinking a team can win with Terry as the starting shooting guard)
SF Lamar Odom > Josh Howard (if Lamar can stay healthy, he is easily a better all around player than Howard)
PF Chris Webber <<<<< Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas wins this position for obvious reasons, but we get some much improved front court help)
C Andrew Bynum > Desenga Diop (Both raw, Bynum obviously has the better potential and is already more skilled)

Coach: Phil Jackson >>>>>>>>> Avery Johnson



Baby G is a joke and sometimes I question if he has any fuckin idea what he's talking about.


Gerald Wallace everyone!! OMG, WE DIDNT TRADE ODOM FOR HIM!!! :'( :'( :'(

Lol I'm the joke? Okay keep telling yourself that. Don't respond to me till Lamar Odom makes an All-Star team...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 27, 2007, 07:56:53 PM
I'm not the moron who wants Gerald Wallace for Lamar Odom...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 27, 2007, 09:19:38 PM
Don't respond to me till Lamar Odom makes an All-Star team...

^
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on July 27, 2007, 09:31:57 PM
Webber a laker? damn,a laker jersey id wear other than Magic...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 28, 2007, 08:05:14 AM
Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors have all expressed interest in Juan Carlos Navarro, according to agent Miquel Sola.

How are they even supposed to sign him after they spend the money on Fisher? That said Navarro >> Fisher
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 28, 2007, 09:57:45 AM
Navarro is the point guard from Barcelona i'm talking about from more than a year labelling him the best player in Europe in that position (i mean the best prospect for the NBA, cause you can be good for Euroleague and you can't be a good fit for the NBA, you know what i mean?). I think right now Navarro > Crittenton (and Farmar, obviously), but i'm happy about Crittenton's potential and i'm happy we signed Fisher, so i think we're pretty loaded in the PG spot. But whoever takes this Navarro guy gets probably the most exciting player from Europe at the moment. He can dribble inside very well, he can dunk, he remembers me Tony Parker a little bit. Same explosive action, same personality, same penetration skills. He's a Tony Parker type of player, very exciting to watch. Damn i'd love him to play in the NBA!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 28, 2007, 10:01:49 AM
Chris Webber to the Lakers?

Man i don't know. Vets min? I'd take P.J. Brown over him but i wouldn't mind getting Webber.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2007, 10:19:22 AM
Don't respond to me till Lamar Odom makes an All-Star team...

^


Don't respond to me until you stop being a complete dumbshit...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2007, 10:21:03 AM
Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors have all expressed interest in Juan Carlos Navarro, according to agent Miquel Sola.

How are they even supposed to sign him after they spend the money on Fisher? That said Navarro >> Fisher


You're more fascinated with what the Lakers do than anyone else...You should already know, BUSS IS PAYING THE LUXURY TAX THIS YEAR (thank you, Kobe)...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2007, 10:22:28 AM
Navarro is the point guard from Barcelona i'm talking about from more than a year labelling him the best player in Europe in that position (i mean the best prospect for the NBA, cause you can be good for Euroleague and you can't be a good fit for the NBA, you know what i mean?). I think right now Navarro > Crittenton (and Farmar, obviously), but i'm happy about Crittenton's potential and i'm happy we signed Fisher, so i think we're pretty loaded in the PG spot. But whoever takes this Navarro guy gets probably the most exciting player from Europe at the moment. He can dribble inside very well, he can dunk, he remembers me Tony Parker a little bit. Same explosive action, same personality, same penetration skills. He's a Tony Parker type of player, very exciting to watch. Damn i'd love him to play in the NBA!


I'd rather have Papaloukas...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2007, 10:23:12 AM
Chris Webber to the Lakers?

Man i don't know. Vets min? I'd take P.J. Brown over him but i wouldn't mind getting Webber.


At this point, Webber would probably still be more valuable than PJ Brown...But either one would do. Webber I'd have starting, and PJ Brown off the bench...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 28, 2007, 10:54:23 AM
Navarro is the point guard from Barcelona i'm talking about from more than a year labelling him the best player in Europe in that position (i mean the best prospect for the NBA, cause you can be good for Euroleague and you can't be a good fit for the NBA, you know what i mean?). I think right now Navarro > Crittenton (and Farmar, obviously), but i'm happy about Crittenton's potential and i'm happy we signed Fisher, so i think we're pretty loaded in the PG spot. But whoever takes this Navarro guy gets probably the most exciting player from Europe at the moment. He can dribble inside very well, he can dunk, he remembers me Tony Parker a little bit. Same explosive action, same personality, same penetration skills. He's a Tony Parker type of player, very exciting to watch. Damn i'd love him to play in the NBA!

I'd rather have Papaloukas...

Paploukas re-signed with CSKA Moscow a pair of weeks ago. Anyway.. have you ever seen those two players other than on youtube? LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 28, 2007, 10:57:46 AM
^ I'd rather take Ruben Patterson with the vets min or even James Posey (if possible). We need a wing defender.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 28, 2007, 10:58:59 AM
Chris Webber to the Lakers?

Man i don't know. Vets min? I'd take P.J. Brown over him but i wouldn't mind getting Webber.


At this point, Webber would probably still be more valuable than PJ Brown...But either one would do. Webber I'd have starting, and PJ Brown off the bench...

PJ Brown is one of the best defensive PF/C's in the league. I'd love us to get a veteran player like him, like Kurt Thomas (i know the Suns just traded him: morons!), 'Zo (impossible, i know), etc.. who can do the dirty works and add the veteran leadership we need in the back-court. Webber is not this type of player. He's more an offensive player. A totally different type of player, you know. I'd rather get PJ for this reason, but if somehow can't get him, i'd love to see C-Webb playing Triangle with Kobe & Odom.

Yeah. If C-Web accepts the vets min i'm down with him. We will probably loose Cook, won't we? If so replacing him with C-Webb would make us better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 28, 2007, 11:01:02 AM
^ I'd rather take Ruben Patterson with the vets min or even James Posey (if possible). We need a wing defender.

Ruben can defend. I still remember him playing in Greece, lol. An inferno. Posey i doubt can be available with the vets min. But yeah, Patterson could be a nice add. Only problem is that we already have Odom and Walton, plus Radmanovic who can play SF. We should get ridd of one of those three. Radman?  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 28, 2007, 11:11:50 AM

You're more fascinated with what the Lakers do than anyone else... PeACe

I just assimilate.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2007, 11:23:07 AM
Navarro is the point guard from Barcelona i'm talking about from more than a year labelling him the best player in Europe in that position (i mean the best prospect for the NBA, cause you can be good for Euroleague and you can't be a good fit for the NBA, you know what i mean?). I think right now Navarro > Crittenton (and Farmar, obviously), but i'm happy about Crittenton's potential and i'm happy we signed Fisher, so i think we're pretty loaded in the PG spot. But whoever takes this Navarro guy gets probably the most exciting player from Europe at the moment. He can dribble inside very well, he can dunk, he remembers me Tony Parker a little bit. Same explosive action, same personality, same penetration skills. He's a Tony Parker type of player, very exciting to watch. Damn i'd love him to play in the NBA!

I'd rather have Papaloukas...

Paploukas re-signed with CSKA Moscow a pair of weeks ago. Anyway.. have you ever seen those two players other than on youtube? LOL.


Yes, I watch Euroleague sometimes...And obviously, Papa signed, but I'd rather have him in the triangle...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2007, 11:26:39 AM
^ I'd rather take Ruben Patterson with the vets min or even James Posey (if possible). We need a wing defender.


Odom is a good wing defender...So is Mo Evans.

Signing Patterson or Posey for money we can use on BIGger needs (<pun intended) would be dumb at this point. We're better off inviting James White (known for his athleticism and ability to defend the wings) to camp...We actually woulda' drafted him if Farmar didn't drop to 26.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 28, 2007, 11:27:58 AM
^ I'd rather take Ruben Patterson with the vets min or even James Posey (if possible). We need a wing defender.

Ruben can defend. I still remember him playing in Greece, lol. An inferno. Posey i doubt can be available with the vets min. But yeah, Patterson could be a nice add. Only problem is that we already have Odom and Walton, plus Radmanovic who can play SF. We should get ridd of one of those three. Radman?  ;D



I think Odom/Walton/Radman is one of the best small forward rotations in the league...Forget Patterson and Posey. It's time to concentrate on signing a vet big...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 28, 2007, 05:01:31 PM
Navarro is the point guard from Barcelona i'm talking about from more than a year labelling him the best player in Europe in that position (i mean the best prospect for the NBA, cause you can be good for Euroleague and you can't be a good fit for the NBA, you know what i mean?). I think right now Navarro > Crittenton (and Farmar, obviously), but i'm happy about Crittenton's potential and i'm happy we signed Fisher, so i think we're pretty loaded in the PG spot. But whoever takes this Navarro guy gets probably the most exciting player from Europe at the moment. He can dribble inside very well, he can dunk, he remembers me Tony Parker a little bit. Same explosive action, same personality, same penetration skills. He's a Tony Parker type of player, very exciting to watch. Damn i'd love him to play in the NBA!

I'd rather have Papaloukas...

Paploukas re-signed with CSKA Moscow a pair of weeks ago. Anyway.. have you ever seen those two players other than on youtube? LOL.


Yes, I watch Euroleague sometimes...And obviously, Papa signed, but I'd rather have him in the triangle...

They are totally different players, yeah. Papa is a real playmaker, old school style. He does simple things, but he does them perfectly. He gives the ball without doing a no-look between the legs pass, you know what i mean? And if he's going one on one he fakes, and he makes a jumper. Very european, very simple, but lethal. Navarro is, like i said, a Tony Parker type of player, a player who loves to go inside 1 on 1 or 1 on 2, even 1 on 3. He likes to dribble, to do spectacular things, you know. And he's more a scorer than Papa (tho' none of them could be really considered pure shooters). Navarro could have a better impact in the NBA because of his gamestyle, cause he's a fan fav type of player. Papa is less less spectacular, but very consistant and mature, def a great potential triangle player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 28, 2007, 05:04:25 PM
^ I'd rather take Ruben Patterson with the vets min or even James Posey (if possible). We need a wing defender.

Ruben can defend. I still remember him playing in Greece, lol. An inferno. Posey i doubt can be available with the vets min. But yeah, Patterson could be a nice add. Only problem is that we already have Odom and Walton, plus Radmanovic who can play SF. We should get ridd of one of those three. Radman?  ;D



I think Odom/Walton/Radman is one of the best small forward rotations in the league...Forget Patterson and Posey. It's time to concentrate on signing a vet big...PeACe

For sure man! PJ Brown. That's my man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 29, 2007, 11:57:39 AM
I think we're interested in Navarro for one reason : Pau Gasol... Remember Gasol said he would stay 4 SURE in Memphis if they sign his best friend Navarro... maybe if we can get Navarro, we can work out a deal with the Grizz for Pau.. just speculation but you never know
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on July 29, 2007, 04:18:51 PM
I we can get PJ Brown i think he would fit in perfect for us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 30, 2007, 08:24:44 PM
Lakers Sign Coby Karl (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2007/07/coby_not_kevin.html)

The Lakers announced the signing of Coby Karl.

It's something that has been in the works for quite some time. Karl, a 6-foot-5 guard, played on the Lakers' summer league team and average 12.2 points. He had a solid career at Boise State and you might remember that Karl had cancerous lymph nodes removed from this throat this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 31, 2007, 03:45:30 AM
Lakers Sign Coby Karl (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2007/07/coby_not_kevin.html)

The Lakers announced the signing of Coby Karl.

It's something that has been in the works for quite some time. Karl, a 6-foot-5 guard, played on the Lakers' summer league team and average 12.2 points. He had a solid career at Boise State and you might remember that Karl had cancerous lymph nodes removed from this throat this year.


The son of coach Karl?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 31, 2007, 04:13:47 AM
^^^^ Yeah , his game can be compare to Luke one ie unathletic but good IQ of the B-Ball game and decent ability to hit the open jumper
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 31, 2007, 09:19:57 AM
Lakers Sign Coby Karl (http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2007/07/coby_not_kevin.html)

The Lakers announced the signing of Coby Karl.

It's something that has been in the works for quite some time. Karl, a 6-foot-5 guard, played on the Lakers' summer league team and average 12.2 points. He had a solid career at Boise State and you might remember that Karl had cancerous lymph nodes removed from this throat this year.


The son of coach Karl?


Yes...He's a good, fundamental player. Lit it up in Summer League... Could easily be a steal, sorta like Luke Walton.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on July 31, 2007, 11:20:50 AM
Players with great basketball IQ are usually good triangle player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 31, 2007, 04:25:28 PM
As of now:

PG Derek Fisher...Jordan Farmar/Javaris Cittenton
SG Kobe Bryant...Maurice Evans/Sasha Vujacic
SF Luke Walton...Vladimir Radmanovic/Coby Karl
PF Lamar Odom...Ronny Turiaf/Brian Cook
C Andrew Bynum...Kwame Brown/Chris Mihm



Not bad.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 01, 2007, 10:14:51 AM
Wasn't Cook a FA?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 01, 2007, 10:15:35 AM
-.-
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 01, 2007, 10:23:53 AM
Wasn't Cook a FA?


No, we signed him to an extension last year...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 01, 2007, 12:26:54 PM
Anyway...

As of now:

PG Derek Fisher...Jordan Farmar/Javaris Cittenton
SG Kobe Bryant...Maurice Evans/Sasha Vujacic
SF Luke Walton...Vladimir Radmanovic/Coby Karl
PF Lamar Odom...Ronny Turiaf/Brian Cook
C Andrew Bynum...Kwame Brown/Chris Mihm

Not bad.

No, it's not bad. If only could we add PJ Brown...........
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on August 01, 2007, 02:21:54 PM
Bynum is not going to be starting over Brown.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 01, 2007, 02:23:02 PM
Bynum is not going to be starting over Brown.


How do you know?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 01, 2007, 02:37:47 PM
Bynum is not going to be starting over Brown.

He has to. Kwame isn't going to be ready in time for the start of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on August 01, 2007, 02:44:56 PM
Again. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 01, 2007, 03:28:20 PM
Bynum is not going to be starting over Brown.

He has to. Kwame isn't going to be ready in time for the start of the season.

Yes he is...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on August 02, 2007, 12:15:41 PM
2007/2008 Laker Schedule
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/teams/schedule?team=lal

#  L.A. opens at home Oct. 30 in Houston.
# The team goes on the road for a brutal nine-game road trip - including three back-to-backs - between Jan 31 and Feb 13.
# No. 1 pick Greg Oden and the Blazers make their first appearance in STAPLES on Feb. 29 (yeah, it's a leap year).
# No. 2 pick Kevin Durant and the Sonics show up in STAPLES on Jan. 14.
# Rivalry renewed? Lakers are in Boston to meet up with KB and Co. on Nov. 23.
# Lakers are in Utah to play the Jazz on Nov. 30. Could be an emotional night for D Fish.
# Jan 27 kicks off ABC's Sunday broadcasts, which will feature Kobe's Lakers vs. LeBron Cavs. This game is preceeded by Chicago/Phoenix.
# The Lakers make 33 appearances on national TV, including NBATV broadcasts.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 02, 2007, 12:26:20 PM
^^Only 2 of our 16 back-to-back games are home...Brutal. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 03, 2007, 01:55:58 AM
This schedule is TOUGH  :-\... big teams to begin with , a 9 games road trip in February ... with the current team we'll be lucky to reach 45 wins
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 04, 2007, 12:39:40 AM
Juan Carlos Navarro will play for the Memphis Grizzlies. El Mundo

I'm hearing that all sides have agreed in principle to a deal that would send Juan Carlos Navarro's NBA rights from Washington to Memphis in exchange for a lottery protected first round pick. Paperwork with Navarro's Spanish team, Barcelona, needs to be finished and the NBA has to review the deal as well to make things official (I hear that is why the "deadline" was pushed back). Washington Post


---------------

In other words: No Gasol (the real one) for the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 04, 2007, 01:31:30 AM
Obviously. Great acquisition by the Logo. I told y'all he was good, you didn't trust me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 04, 2007, 05:29:19 AM
 Kobe Bryant has held fast to his radio -- and TV, blog, dot-com, newspaper, magazine, semaphore -- silence concerning his future with the Lakers. That's good, since speaking out didn't exactly motivate the Lakers nor endear him to the how-dare-an-NBA-player-complain crowd.

The Lakers, meanwhile, have been silent, too. That's not so good, since it's their inability to make any significant moves that prompted Kobe to ask out in the first place.

Just understand this, in lieu of Bryant telling you himself: If he was boiling about the Lakers for not jumping at the chance to get Jason Kidd at the trade deadline, he's now at the stage where the water has evaporated and the bone-dry pot is scorched and rattling, after having a firsthand taste of what playing with Kidd is like at the Team USA minicamp last month.

Kobe Bryant

Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

His directness did not go over well, so now Kobe skirts questions about his Lakers future.

Kidd, by several accounts, was an absolute wonder during the three-day training session in Las Vegas and equally thrilled about playing with Bryant.

"No question," said someone close to Bryant, "his frustration was made worse by Vegas."

For those who have been too busy trying to get Pluto reinstated as a planet to stay up with current events, Bryant let it be known back in late May that he had lost faith in the Lakers' ability to build a championship team and while he was not demanding a trade, if the organization didn't bring back proven title-winning architect Jerry West, the Lakers might as well send him elsewhere.

When that was boiled down to a less nuanced version, as in "Kobe wants to be traded unless West returns," Bryant tried to set the record straight, emphasizing his love for the Lakers' legacy and how he didn't want to leave. Which led to another incomplete translation, as in, "Kobe says he doesn't want to leave the Lakers."

In the meantime, a Lakers insider was quoted as saying that Bryant was behind the departure of Shaquille O'Neal. Anyone close to the situation always knew different, so Bryant felt he was taking one for Dr. Jerry Buss, the driving force behind sending O'Neal to Miami, by never challenging the misconception.

But to hear "a Lakers insider" validate it sent Bryant around the proverbial bend. It was no longer that Bryant wanted out because he no longer trusted the Lakers could make the necessary moves to chase another title; he wanted out because he no longer trusted them, period.

A conversation with coach Phil Jackson prompted Kobe to soften his tone -- if not his stance -- one more time before he finally gave up on trying to explain his feelings and unplugged from the media grid.

Since then, the Lakers have maintained the status quo by re-signing Luke Walton and Chris Mihm. (It'll be nice to see Derek Fisher back in a Lakers' uniform, but let's not kid ourselves that this changes what they essentially are.) According to sources, they've also declined an offer of Ron Artest for Lamar Odom, dangled Kwame Brown, Brian Cook and Andrew Bynum for Jermaine O'Neal but said no to the Pacers' offer of O'Neal for Odom and Bynum.

This, by the way, being the same Bynum they steadfastly refused to part with for Kidd in February.

Now, with the Kevin Garnett pipedream officially over and Bryant quietly going about his business, the focus reverts back to the Lakers. They know their star is unhappy, they've admitted their team isn't good enough to contend and they've promised to change all that. Bryant said he wished he'd handled his series of declarations earlier this summer differently, but as the summer days slip by with no news out of El Segundo, I have to think more and more people will empathize with his desire to be elsewhere.

He really doesn't have to say anything more. The Lakers are making his case for him.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=bucher_ric&page=bucheronkobestatus
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 04, 2007, 12:36:46 PM
Kobe And Wife Vanessa May Be Calling It Quits (http://cbs2.com/topstories/local_story_216022047.html)

(CBS) LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa may soon be calling it quits.

There have been reports for some time now that Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa’s marriage has been on the rocks. These reports seem to be valid, as a contact close to Kobe has stated that the basketball star is prepared to get a divorce.

The couple has been married for 6 years now and has withstood their share of controversy, but now an insider has reported, "They've been trying [to make things better] now for more than a year, but it's just not working out ... Kobe's in the process of moving out [of their home] and both are ready to officially end things (MediaTakeOut.com)."

This break up will not likely be the explosive, high profile scene that we have come to expect from Kobe over the last few years.

Rather than make a drawn out public spectacle of their split, Kobe and Vanessa will likely come to a quiet settlement.

The source close to the couple has stated, "There's very little for [Kobe and Vanessa] to fight over. Since there was no pre-nuptial agreement, Vanessa's entitled to half the marital assets ... Besides, Kobe stands to make a lot more money in the years to come - and that will be all his (MediaTakeOut.com)."

Kobe Bryant has had a very lucrative basketball career, to say the least, and is estimated to have earned nearly $200 million.

This is, of course, community property and subject to the conditions of the settlement. However, at this point in Kobe’s career the best may yet to come.

Over the next four seasons, the Lakers will be are committed to Kobe to the tune of $88.6 million. In addition to his lucrative salary, Kobe’s endorsement deals will continue to pay him nicely, like his $18 million still left with Nike.

After all is said, Kobe Bryant is not likely to walk away in any kind of dire financial straights .

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on August 04, 2007, 12:45:11 PM
^^^ kobes wife's banging
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 04, 2007, 01:12:57 PM
good thing for him how he "loved her too much" for a pre-nup... idiot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 04, 2007, 01:19:05 PM
^^LOL...I don't think he gives a fuck with the money he's making. Either way, he cheated...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 04, 2007, 02:35:56 PM
Obviously. Great acquisition by the Logo. I told y'all he was good, you didn't trust me.

Surprisingly, Juan Carlos has accepted a 540.000 dollar-contract, less than the salary he had with Barcelona, so he will seek a big contract when the season ends in order to pay the three-million debt he has with FC Barcelona. Definitely, it hasn't been a good resolution for Navarro in economic terms. Sport

Navarro is totally convinced that he will play at such high level that he will easily sign a big contract next season. El Mundo Deportivo

FC Barcelona will earn $500,000 dollars and the rest -three millions- will be paid by Navarro during the next two years. Also, they will keep his rights if Navarro returns to play in Europe. El Mundo Deportivo


Wtf  :o :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 04, 2007, 05:02:21 PM
"La Bomba"!!!!!!!!!!! (the bomb)

This guy is insane. You'll love him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sparegeez on August 04, 2007, 05:07:24 PM
^^LOL...I don't think he gives a fuck with the money he's making. Either way, he cheated...

He would give a fuck. That's half of what he has now, which is easily at least 30 mil. Who wouldn't give a fuck losing 30 mil?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 04, 2007, 05:29:24 PM
Kobe ain't getting divorced. Notice mediatakeout.com is the only site to be reporting this?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on August 04, 2007, 05:54:47 PM
^^Only 2 of our 16 back-to-back games are home...Brutal. :-\

sounds like a conspiracy against the lakers to me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 04, 2007, 06:19:59 PM
Kobe ain't getting divorced. Notice mediatakeout.com is the only site to be reporting this?



Ummm, the link I provided was CBS...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 04, 2007, 06:23:34 PM
Kobe ain't getting divorced. Notice mediatakeout.com is the only site to be reporting this?



Ummm, the link I provided was CBS...

1. the link doesn't work
2. they pretty much reposted the article from mediatakeout.com
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 04, 2007, 06:26:21 PM
Kobe ain't getting divorced. Notice mediatakeout.com is the only site to be reporting this?



Ummm, the link I provided was CBS...

1. the link doesn't work
2. they pretty much reposted the article from mediatakeout.com


It worked earlier today...CBS reported it. maybe they took it down cuz they found out it was false.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 04, 2007, 07:40:12 PM
Kobe is scheduled to be on the Jimmy Kimmel show Wednesday, August 8th. Just thought I'd give you guys a heads up on it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on August 05, 2007, 12:09:19 PM
Kobe is scheduled to be on the Jimmy Kimmel show Wednesday, August 8th. Just thought I'd give you guys a heads up on it.

dope,defintely gonna watch it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on August 05, 2007, 12:29:46 PM
Did anyone watch Crittendon play in SPL? Is he someone that can contribute this year? I never saw him in college and I've only seen a couple of clips of SPL coverage.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 05, 2007, 02:16:58 PM
Did anyone watch Crittendon play in SPL? Is he someone that can contribute this year? I never saw him in college and I've only seen a couple of clips of SPL coverage.


Yes...Crittenton will be competing with Jordan for that back-up point guard role. Dude was a steal, fell out the lottery.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 06, 2007, 01:56:25 AM
He said he was expecting to be way higher than #19. In the top 10 def.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 06, 2007, 07:07:34 AM
Jermaine O'Neal Not Interested in Rebuilding
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 By Preetom Bhattacharya
for HOOPSWORLD.com
Aug 6, 2007, 08:10 
 
 
It was seven years ago in the summer of 2000 that Jermaine O'Neal became an Indiana Pacer. The Pacers had just come off an NBA Finals loss to the Lakers, Larry Bird had stepped down as the team's coach and Isiah Thomas moved in. seven years ago. The team was looking to develop a young nucleus, so they swapped Dale Davis to the Blazers for the youngest player to have ever played in an NBA game at that time (although Andrew Bynum has since taken that title), with O'Neal coming over along with Joe Klein.

The way things work out, that young player the Pacers were trying to rebuild around is no longer the pup he once was - entering his twelfth season in the NBA, O'Neal has become a seasoned veteran and one of the league's premier post players.

Coming off of a disappointing 37-win season, things have come full circle for O'Neal, who feels that it may be time for him to move on in the same fashion that Davis did as the Pacers look to rebuild and get young yet again. "Indiana's given me the opportunity to establish myself as a really good player in this league," O'Neal said at the LA Stars charity event in Los Angeles on Sunday. "But if they're into rebuilding and going young, I'm just not in a position physically to go through another five or six years taking a lot of losses."

"If I was going to be traded from Indiana, LA (Lakers) and New Jersey would be my top two teams," he added.

Fighting off two serious injuries for the past few seasons - he's had torn cartilage in his left knee and tore his left groin last season - O'Neal has gained a perspective on the short amount of time player's have in the NBA to achieve their goals. "You know what, when you get to play in your 11th or 12th year, it's tough. You feel your body begins to wear down a little bit, you're not as young as you used to be and you see that window of opportunity closing very fast," O'Neal said.

O'Neal reminded reporters on hand that injuries are the reason he's struggled to put up the kind of numbers he did during the 2003-04 season, where he averaged 20.1 points and 10.0 rebounds per game and finished third in MVP balloting. O'Neal and a solid group around him that included Ron Artest, Al Harrington, and Reggie Miller, won 61 games that year before the season culminated in a six-game loss to Detroit in the Eastern Conference Semifinals and one colossal block by Tayshaun Prince on Miller.

"People consider my last two years being down years, but physically I was hurt," O'Neal said. "I went out and addressed the things I needed to take care of - my meniscus, I've played on for two years - I'm 100% right now. I really want to kind of get the opportunity to really rejuvenate myself. At 28, I'm going into my prime, the game is really slowing down for me and I understand it a lot more, so I'm ready to go out and show people what I really can do."

O'Neal understands the frustrations of players like Paul Pierce, Pau Gasol, and Kobe Bryant who feel they needed help and action from their front office to move in a positive direction. Unlike Pierce or Gasol, whose teams have picked up some shiny new pieces around them to placate their desires, Bryant has yet to see the changes he wants with the Los Angeles Lakers. "I think Kobe's in a position right now where he understands that he needs some help to get to the level he wants to be at," O'Neal said. "I think he's the NBA's and the world's best player, you know, but no player can do it by himself. He has a nice group around him, but he needs somebody else that can give him some support."

"I understand exactly what he's saying," O'Neal added about Bryant. "Everybody handles their situation differently, and he handled the situation best that he thought he could handle it. But all in all, I understand exactly what he's saying - he wants to put out a team that can win. That's pretty much what I told my team: if we're in a rebuilding stage, then maybe it's my time to move on."

O'Neal, who has known Bryant since the age of 15 because of the various amateur basketball events around the country (AAU, Adidas and Nike camps), said Bryant is beginning to realize that he can't win a title on his own. "I think Kobe's in a position right now where he understands that he needs some help to get to the level he wants to be at," O'Neal said. "I think he's the NBA's and the world's best player, you know, but no player can do it by himself. He has a nice group around him, but he needs somebody else that can give him some support."

And have O'Neal and Bryant discussed with each other the possibility of O'Neal being that support for Bryant? "We've spoken a couple times this summer about things in general - about life, about basketball - so he understands where my heart is and what my desires are," O'Neal said. "He understands that I really want to get back on the court and really prove to some naysayers, especially since my team had a down year. Obviously the best player on the team is going to get all the blame. I really worked out hard this summer and I'm ready to go. If I'm here, I'm going to do my best to get this team to a championship."

"It's been a long relationship that we've had and we've talked briefly about maybe playing together," he added, "but obviously until the business side of things gets done, it's all talk."

The prospects of playing with Bryant certainly do appeal to O'Neal, though, who feels his goals are directly in line with Kobe's. "You know what, I think right now, he's at a position where he wants to prove to people he can get back to an NBA championship," O'Neal said, "and I'm at the point in my career when I want to prove to people that I can help a team get to a championship."

O'Neal understands that as a player that is paid nearly $20-million a season, he has to garner a lot of the blame for when things go wrong for his team. "I love Indiana, I love the fans there, they've gave me all the opportunities to achieve some of the goals I want to achieve, but ultimately I understand the business part of it," he said. "If we don't get it done this year and I'm still there after this season, I'm pretty sure they'll want to move me on also. All in all, I want to really concentrate on my body physically, get back healthy and mentally get back stronger and be ready to play wherever I'm at next year."

Meeting with the Pacers' front office several times this summer, O'Neal said he has tried to understand the direction of the organization and does not feel as though he can be a part of what he has come to learn about the team's plans. "They're trying to rebuild, so maybe its better to get some younger pieces for me so they can grow with the young guys," he said. "I just told them I can't be in a rebuilding mode right now - I just can't go through that because physically it's going to wear on me too much to do that."

Being in Los Angeles for the charity event, O'Neal reiterated that he spends a lot of time in Southern California in the summers. "I love LA," he said. "I normally train here every summer. The last two summers I haven't trained because I got hurt. I had my meniscus surgery and I rehabbed my groin last year in Indiana. My daughter loves it, my wife loves it - this is one of the prime places, where if I was to be traded, I would allow Indiana to trade me to."

With Los Angeles and New Jersey on O'Neal's wish list should he be traded, the pressure now is on the Pacers to get the most value they can for their superstar in any prospective deal.


 
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on August 07, 2007, 12:21:53 PM
if boston can get KG without giving up pierce and allen, then we better be able to get JO without giving up Kobe and Odom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 08, 2007, 05:47:20 AM
http://www.etonline.com/celebrities/news/49326/index.html

Quote
Rumors have surfaced that basketball star KOBE BRYANT and his wife VANESSA's six-year marriage is close to divorce. But the Lakers guard tells our KEVIN FRAZIER exclusively that the reports are 100 percent false.

The NBA player has been traveling in Europe with his family, which includes two young daughters, and has been working out with Team U.S.A. He tells Kevin he has no idea how the rumors got started because he and Vanessa are happily married. He goes on to tell Kevin that he initially wasn't going to respond to the reports but then felt compelled to set the record straight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 08, 2007, 05:50:47 AM
Who gives a fuck about Kobe life ... I don't care what he does off the court
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 08, 2007, 09:52:52 PM
Reminder: Kobe will be on Jimmy Kimmel tonight! 12am on ABC.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 09, 2007, 12:42:21 AM
^^^^ his body language (NO HOMO) when Kimmel asked him about the Lakers isn't promising at all ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 09, 2007, 05:14:26 AM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AQQDQ9AS

For those who missed it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 09, 2007, 06:22:15 AM
If the Nets acquire JO, Kobe will not play for the Lakers anymore. Everybody knows this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 09, 2007, 07:35:33 AM
As of now (journalist of a New Jersey newspaper is the source) Bird is rumored to want Kwame, Bynum, Evans, Turiaf, Sasha and Farmar (plus 2 picks) for JO ....  :-X Bird is out of his mind
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 09, 2007, 07:47:12 AM
Well, better than Odom+Bynum+pick imo...

It would leave you with the Big 3 of the West  ;)

Also, you don't deal for JO, but also for Kobe  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 09, 2007, 08:01:15 AM
^^^^ well that would leave us with

Fish/Critt
Kobe/ Coby Karl
Luke/Snowman
Odom/Cook
JO/Mihm

Very thin roster , we have to try to keep Turiaf or sign Webber and add Marc Gasol and Sun Yue... by the way talks are between Lakers and Pacers ... Pacers don't wan to trade JO to the Nets
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 09, 2007, 08:28:09 AM
of course it is thin, that's only natural when you trade for a fake-franchise player without giving up anything close to all-star level. but dont worry some washed up niggas will beg to get signed to that trio.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 09, 2007, 10:17:29 AM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AQQDQ9AS

For those who missed it

Kobe showing love to Italy..

I love it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2007, 10:19:47 AM
^^^^ his body language (NO HOMO) when Kimmel asked him about the Lakers isn't promising at all ...

Wow..Somebody is reading too deeply into things. Body language? I think that deserved a "yes homo".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 09, 2007, 10:34:55 AM
^^^^^the way he reacted and became more serious , that's it , American is not my former language so I write down what comes to my mind ... no need to make a big deal of this phrase
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 09, 2007, 10:37:37 AM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AQQDQ9AS

For those who missed it

Kobe showing love to Italy..

I love it.
yep and he likes soccer a lot .. lol at Kimmel " Ronaldihno ? Is he retired "  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2007, 10:39:01 AM
^^^^^the way he reacted and became more serious , that's it , American is not my former language so I write down what comes to my mind ... no need to make a big deal of this phrase


Dude, he just sat there looking humble, as everyone cheered...What are you "reading into"? It just sounded like something an obsessive member of the media would say, that's all...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 09, 2007, 10:45:12 AM
To me it looked like he was serious all of a sudden. Kimmel was great, he told him exactly what every Laker fan wanted him to say. To think about the fans, and the people who love him, when he has to make a decision. And he was serious. Nothing strange anyway.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 09, 2007, 10:57:59 AM
You know, before such an event, the guest and the host usually met briefly to discuss how it should go, and basically the guest tells the host some things he does not want to talk about. Kobe definitely told Kimmel he does not want to talk about his future as a Laker, and Kimmel therefore also was like "I know you can't talk about...", but still mentioned it, and Kobe got more serious because he was a little pissed off by Kimmel, understandably so.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 09, 2007, 11:24:43 AM
You know, before such an event, the guest and the host usually met briefly to discuss how it should go, and basically the guest tells the host some things he does not want to talk about. Kobe definitely told Kimmel he does not want to talk about his future as a Laker, and Kimmel therefore also was like "I know you can't talk about...", but still mentioned it, and Kobe got more serious because he was a little pissed off by Kimmel, understandably so.

Exactly. I mean there was only one things Kobe didn't want to hear from Kimmel: that he should listen to the fans (and be loyal to them) before making any decision. And Kimmel said exactly this thing, lol. And he added he should retire as a Laker. Kobe def doesn't want to look like a traitor.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 09, 2007, 01:28:39 PM
^^^^^the way he reacted and became more serious , that's it , American is not my former language so I write down what comes to my mind ... no need to make a big deal of this phrase

I missed it but from what I've read - EVERYONE said Kobe got all serious looking when Jimmy asked him to make up with the Lakers. Nik is jut being a fag...its a daily thing for him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 09, 2007, 02:50:08 PM
^^^^^the way he reacted and became more serious , that's it , American is not my former language so I write down what comes to my mind ... no need to make a big deal of this phrase

I missed it but from what I've read - EVERYONE said Kobe got all serious looking when Jimmy asked him to make up with the Lakers. Nik is jut being a fag...its a daily thing for him.


LOL...I'm the fag? Listen to yourself, you little bitch. You sound like a tabloid. And worst of all, you just admitted you didn't see it. Get off the nuts, son.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 10, 2007, 02:49:11 PM
The Miami heat just signed Devin Green. I guess they're plan is having 2nd unit full of our left overs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 11, 2007, 01:54:06 AM
^^^^ wrong thread   ;D... some news of Ronnie; he's tearing it up with the French team... got 16 points and posterized Darko twice  8)... if healthy (and preventing some quick faults) he would contribute much more for the Purple and Gold 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 11, 2007, 07:35:57 AM
^^^^ wrong thread   ;D... some news of Ronnie; he's tearing it up with the French team... got 16 points and posterized Darko twice  8)... if healthy (and preventing some quick faults) he would contribute much more for the Purple and Gold 

Phil loves him. But i've read he just can't play 25 mins every night. That's why sometimes he plays 25 and sometimes 2.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 11, 2007, 07:45:43 AM
^^^^ wrong thread   ;D... some news of Ronnie; he's tearing it up with the French team... got 16 points and posterized Darko twice  8)... if healthy (and preventing some quick faults) he would contribute much more for the Purple and Gold 

Phil loves him. But i've read he just can't play 25 mins every night. That's why sometimes he plays 25 and sometimes 2.
yep he got hip pbs and with his heart pb you never know ... sad coz I think he could become our starting 4... I still think we have to re-move Lamar at the 3rd spot...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 12, 2007, 03:36:20 PM
^^^^ wrong thread   ;D... some news of Ronnie; he's tearing it up with the French team... got 16 points and posterized Darko twice  8)... if healthy (and preventing some quick faults) he would contribute much more for the Purple and Gold 

Phil loves him. But i've read he just can't play 25 mins every night. That's why sometimes he plays 25 and sometimes 2.
yep he got hip pbs and with his heart pb you never know ... sad coz I think he could become our starting 4... I still think we have to re-move Lamar at the 3rd spot...

No doubt.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 13, 2007, 04:54:24 AM
Kupchak, Lakers haven't done much this summer
BY STEVE DILBECK
Article Last Updated: 08/11/2007 10:37:52 PM PDT

So Mitch Kupchak, how's your summer going?

Ah, nothing like a little offseason hullabaloo to really make you really appreciate a nice Caribbean cruise.

Kobe Bryant, most talented player on the planet, has called out Kupchak like he was ready to go one-on-one at the local playground.

Wants the team revamped and overhauled, or at least seriously upgraded. Either that or he wants out, or he doesn't, but that's another confusing story.

The bad news for Kobe, I think, is that Kupchak seems pretty happy with the modest moves made thus far in the offseason.

"If this was the team that we started the season off with, I would be fine with it," Kupchak said. "I feel that we're an improved team over last year."

This falls under the "eyes of the beholder" category, the most significant pair of peepers belonging possibly not to GM Kupchak nor owner Jerry Buss, but Lakers superstar Kobe...

hus far Kupchak and the Lakers have responded by signing veteran point guard Derek Fisher, re-signing Chris Mihm and Luke Walton, and selecting point guard Javaris Crittenton with the 19th pick.

Kupchak figures you throw in a dose of health that escaped the team last season and the natural progression of young players like Ronny Turiaf, Jordan Farmar and Bynum, and you have an improved team.

"I look at our team and look at a very balanced team with veteran and young players," Kupchak said.

Alas, the NBA has not been left shaking at this mini-makeover. It hardly seems of championship caliber and it's unlikely our man Kobe has been throwing any celebratory parties down at Newport Beach.

The opportunity to improve a team dwindles during the course of the offseason. The draft concludes. Free agents are signed. Trades are consummated. The pool of available players naturally shrinks.

And here are your new Lakers. Pretty much like your old Lakers. Which is not what most fans hoped for after Kupchak's postseason comments and the additional pressure brought on the front office by Kobe.

"I do feel there is more pressure or more expectations to dramatically change this team," Kupchak said. "My season-ending comments were that we were going to be more aggressive than we normally are. That's a byproduct of the season ending the way it did.

"But having said that, we're not going to do deals or sign players just to do it. We're going to do things we feel are going to improve the team. We feel that our team as it is structured right now, is improved over last year." ...

"I think you could say 29 teams in the NBA today are looking at Boston and saying, `Wow, is that something they could have done and how much better are they going to be?' " Kupchak said.

"Cleary that's the deal of the offseason. Without talking about a particular player in this league, I know how much time we spent on being aggressive this summer. I know as an organization we did everything we could do to do a deal that would improve the team.

"You can't will a deal to take place. It takes two teams, sometimes more. Nobody really knows besides the owner and general manager, but the question you ask is: Did you do everything you could do to procure a certain player?

"If you're comfortable with the answer, you move on. And I am."

That doesn't, of course, mean Kobe has been left happy this summer.

"I'm not going to get into those types of questions," Kupchak said...

"Just because there hasn't been a dramatic trade in July, doesn't mean there won't be one down the road," Kupchak said. "We're only going to look to do something that is going to improve the team. We don't want to go sideways. And certainly we don't want to go backwards just because there are `expectations and pressure.' "

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_6603820
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 13, 2007, 09:46:56 AM
Signed:
Derek Fisher
Coby Karl

Re-signed:
Luke Walton
Chris Mihm (very cheap)

Drafted:
Javaris Crittenton
Sun Yue
Marc Gasol
(all possible steals)

Dropped:
Smush Parker
Shammond Williams
Aaron McKie

Negotiations:
Lamar + Bynum + fillers for KG (dead)
Kwame + fillers for Artest
Bynum + fillers for JO


...I wouldn't call that nothing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 13, 2007, 09:58:19 AM
At least we aren't overpaying just to make a trade and that's a good thing .. then I don't know what's the status of the negotations about JO ... some say there even haven't been talks since the JO "I want to be a Laker" thing , some say Bynum was never offered for a JO deal ... I guess we have to wait and see ... hope something gonna happen though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 13, 2007, 10:00:45 AM
^Bynum was offered...Odom AND Bynum is the package Lakers weren't willing to part with.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 13, 2007, 10:17:11 AM
^^^^ WAY too much ... Bird is a clown coz he acts like " we aren't gonna trade JO for cheap" but when he opts out next year , the Pacers will be screwed ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 13, 2007, 10:50:05 AM
Bird is just taking his time. And Mitch too. I'm positive about this trade.

@ Nik: today i was reading an interview done to Bob McAdoo (he played in Milan with D'Antoni, here in Italy), and he said "Steve (Nash) wouldn't be that good in another team (with a different organization)". ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 13, 2007, 12:24:52 PM
^^^Yes...It might take a little longer for some, but soon, more and more people will catch on. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 13, 2007, 12:52:59 PM
Who cares? He's hella good in PHX, end of story.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 13, 2007, 12:55:27 PM
^^^^ WAY too much ... Bird is a clown coz he acts like " we aren't gonna trade JO for cheap" but when he opts out next year , the Pacers will be screwed ..

I'd rather be under the cap and shit than loaded with bullshit players like Kwame, Radman and Cook for years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 13, 2007, 01:41:49 PM
Signed:
Derek Fisher
Coby Karl

Re-signed:
Luke Walton
Chris Mihm (very cheap)

Drafted:
Javaris Crittenton
Sun Yue
Marc Gasol
(all possible steals)

Dropped:
Smush Parker
Shammond Williams
Aaron McKie

Negotiations:
Lamar + Bynum + fillers for KG (dead)
Kwame + fillers for Artest
Bynum + fillers for JO


...I wouldn't call that nothing.


The best moves on there are bringing Derek Fisher back and NOT re-signing Smush. Our front office took another summer off.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 13, 2007, 02:21:14 PM
Signed:
Derek Fisher
Coby Karl

Re-signed:
Luke Walton
Chris Mihm (very cheap)

Drafted:
Javaris Crittenton
Sun Yue
Marc Gasol
(all possible steals)

Dropped:
Smush Parker
Shammond Williams
Aaron McKie

Negotiations:
Lamar + Bynum + fillers for KG (dead)
Kwame + fillers for Artest
Bynum + fillers for JO


...I wouldn't call that nothing.


The best moves on there are bringing Derek Fisher back and NOT re-signing Smush. Our front office took another summer off.


What could we have done that we didn't...?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 13, 2007, 02:21:54 PM
^^^^ WAY too much ... Bird is a clown coz he acts like " we aren't gonna trade JO for cheap" but when he opts out next year , the Pacers will be screwed ..

I'd rather be under the cap and shit than loaded with bullshit players like Kwame, Radman and Cook for years.


I rather have Kwame and Radman than a good portion of the Dallas roster...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 13, 2007, 06:45:27 PM
Signed:
Derek Fisher
Coby Karl

Re-signed:
Luke Walton
Chris Mihm (very cheap)

Drafted:
Javaris Crittenton
Sun Yue
Marc Gasol
(all possible steals)

Dropped:
Smush Parker
Shammond Williams
Aaron McKie

Negotiations:
Lamar + Bynum + fillers for KG (dead)
Kwame + fillers for Artest
Bynum + fillers for JO


...I wouldn't call that nothing.


The best moves on there are bringing Derek Fisher back and NOT re-signing Smush. Our front office took another summer off.


What could we have done that we didn't...?

Dude Kobe flipped out and demanded to be traded; Jerry Buss met with him then took a fuckin vacation and left the dumbest person in the world (next to you) in charge of our whole organization. They didn't try to go after Pau Gasol at all, they should've brought in a defensive swingman (Patterson, Posey, Pietrus were all available), they didn't do a good job drafting (lol @ 3 steals), and the list goes on. If they would've made proper moves then Kobe's decision wouldn't be such a mystery right now.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 13, 2007, 06:47:33 PM
Luke Interviewed on AM 570 Today - Gave Some Interesting Info (Some New Kobe Info)

Quote
Here are the major points from the interview -

*The only contact he has had with Kobe this summer was after he re-signed with the Lakers in Mid-July.

*Kobe told Luke that regardless of what happens, if he comes back to the Lakers, he will go full force and give 100% as usual.

*Luke said that he didn't believe that a big trade would be coming, but that its possible 1 or 2 more smaller trades could come.

*Luke talked about Chris Mihm coming back and that he looks really good. He said that before Mihm got injured he was having one of his best seasons ever and the Lakers really missed him last year. He said that having Mihm back could make a big difference.

*Luke stated that he wanted to become more of a leader next year and that he is completely healthy.

*Finally, and a bit OT, they talked about Luke's end of the summer bash with Richard Jefferson, stating that it was known as one of the top 3 best parties in So Cal (along with the Playboy mansion's mid-summer's nights dream and the annual maxim bash).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 13, 2007, 07:52:29 PM
Signed:
Derek Fisher
Coby Karl

Re-signed:
Luke Walton
Chris Mihm (very cheap)

Drafted:
Javaris Crittenton
Sun Yue
Marc Gasol
(all possible steals)

Dropped:
Smush Parker
Shammond Williams
Aaron McKie

Negotiations:
Lamar + Bynum + fillers for KG (dead)
Kwame + fillers for Artest
Bynum + fillers for JO


...I wouldn't call that nothing.


The best moves on there are bringing Derek Fisher back and NOT re-signing Smush. Our front office took another summer off.


What could we have done that we didn't...?

Dude Kobe flipped out and demanded to be traded; Jerry Buss met with him then took a fuckin vacation and left the dumbest person in the world (next to you) in charge of our whole organization. They didn't try to go after Pau Gasol at all, they should've brought in a defensive swingman (Patterson, Posey, Pietrus were all available), they didn't do a good job drafting (lol @ 3 steals), and the list goes on. If they would've made proper moves then Kobe's decision wouldn't be such a mystery right now.





First of all, LMFAO@you calling anyone on here dumb. Ever since E-Crazy left, you have taken his throne as the undisputed dumbest son of a bitch on this site. Kobe has nothing to do with the executive decisions, our front office did whatever it could to bring as much talent in this off-season. There was never a shot at Gasol, moron. We have defensive swingmen (Kobe, Evans, Odom), that is the LEAST of our concern..
And shithead, how did the Lakers not do a good job of drafting when they picked up a top 10 prospect and got 2 second round players with NBA potential? Explain, shithead. Kobe's decision is based on what he wants, not based on the moves we make. Any team he gets traded to would be worse off than the Lakers...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 16, 2007, 01:07:39 PM
Kobe: 'No Reason Not To Be' At Lakers' Training Camp

Quote
Kobe Bryant has said this week that he no longer wishes to make his unhappiness with the current state of the Lakers an issue.

"I'm not making it an issue any more," Bryant told the Los Angeles Times.

He was also asked whether or not he will be in training camp.

"I have no reason not to be," he said.

He was then asked about whether he may never play for the Lakers again, as reported by Bryant's confidant, ESPN's Ric Bucher.

"You know what, man, we'll see what happens."

Interesting...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 16, 2007, 06:45:56 PM
Kobe: 'No Reason Not To Be' At Lakers' Training Camp

Quote
Kobe Bryant has said this week that he no longer wishes to make his unhappiness with the current state of the Lakers an issue.

"I'm not making it an issue any more," Bryant told the Los Angeles Times.

He was also asked whether or not he will be in training camp.

"I have no reason not to be," he said.

He was then asked about whether he may never play for the Lakers again, as reported by Bryant's confidant, ESPN's Ric Bucher.

"You know what, man, we'll see what happens."

Interesting...

Fuck Kobe,
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on August 16, 2007, 07:54:34 PM
Negotiations:
Kwame + fillers for Artest
i swear to god ill catch a case..i will body Petrie and the maloofs if that shit goes down
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 16, 2007, 10:19:14 PM
Kobe: 'No Reason Not To Be' At Lakers' Training Camp

Quote
Kobe Bryant has said this week that he no longer wishes to make his unhappiness with the current state of the Lakers an issue.

"I'm not making it an issue any more," Bryant told the Los Angeles Times.

He was also asked whether or not he will be in training camp.

"I have no reason not to be," he said.

He was then asked about whether he may never play for the Lakers again, as reported by Bryant's confidant, ESPN's Ric Bucher.

"You know what, man, we'll see what happens."

Interesting...

Fuck Kobe,


Why? He just said he was gunna be at training camp...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 16, 2007, 10:57:55 PM
Kobe: 'No Reason Not To Be' At Lakers' Training Camp

Quote
Kobe Bryant has said this week that he no longer wishes to make his unhappiness with the current state of the Lakers an issue.

"I'm not making it an issue any more," Bryant told the Los Angeles Times.

He was also asked whether or not he will be in training camp.

"I have no reason not to be," he said.

He was then asked about whether he may never play for the Lakers again, as reported by Bryant's confidant, ESPN's Ric Bucher.

"You know what, man, we'll see what happens."

Interesting...

Fuck Kobe,


Why? He just said he was gunna be at training camp...

That doesn't make up for all his offseason antics.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2007, 12:42:41 PM
^^Those "offseason antics" made the FO bust their ass this offseason...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on August 17, 2007, 01:37:37 PM
^^And resulted in nothing. I don't think it took much effort to resign Fisher or Mihm.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on August 17, 2007, 01:41:15 PM
^^And resulted in nothing. I don't think it took much effort to resign Fisher or Mihm.

exactly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 17, 2007, 01:50:08 PM
There are more and more chances no move will be made til training camp ....  Blockbuster Trades are difficult to complete BUT :

1) Mitch is definetely not a good GM when it comes to trades
2) With Kobe drama  the Lakers look desperate and other teams asked too much pieces in return
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2007, 01:54:03 PM
^^And resulted in nothing. I don't think it took much effort to resign Fisher or Mihm.


Doesn't matter...The front office has made more trade offers this offseason than the last 3 seasons combined. There still is a good chance that a move will take place before the Feb. trade deadline...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 17, 2007, 03:23:07 PM
^^And resulted in nothing. I don't think it took much effort to resign Fisher or Mihm.


Doesn't matter...The front office has made more trade offers this offseason than the last 3 seasons combined. There still is a good chance that a move will take place before the Feb. trade deadline...PeACe

 :camp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2007, 05:26:34 PM
^^And resulted in nothing. I don't think it took much effort to resign Fisher or Mihm.


Doesn't matter...The front office has made more trade offers this offseason than the last 3 seasons combined. There still is a good chance that a move will take place before the Feb. trade deadline...PeACe

 :camp:


http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=150567.0


:stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 17, 2007, 11:14:55 PM
Quote
ESPN's Rachel Nichols had an on-camera interview Friday with Bryant in which he gave an interesting quote about "water under the bridge." It's open to interpretation what he meant by that phrase, but Lakers fans will probably take from solace from it.

Here's a transcript of the salient Q&A:

Nichols: You said one day you wanted to be traded, you said you wanted to be a Laker for Life. There were different phone calls back and forth.

Bryant: I think a lot of people misinterpreted it. But that's water under the bridge to me, because going forward, we're handling our situation between ourselves, meaning the Lakers organization and myself. If things, if things were to be different, we both would have handled the situation a little differently.

Nichols: When you look back on that, are you thinking ... Oh God, what was I doing then?

Bryant: Yeah, sure, it was just frustration. Frustration gets the best of everybody.

Video: http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=2979689&categoryId=2459788&n8pe6c=3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 18, 2007, 01:45:13 AM
Arizona officials eyeing Donaghy's calls in Suns games
Associated Press

Updated: August 16, 2007, 1:54 PM ET
 PHOENIX -- Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy could face charges in Arizona's most populous county if investigations by the league and FBI show that he deliberately miscalled two Phoenix Suns playoff games this year, authorities said.


Donaghy's Game Log
 
Tim Donaghy left a record that shows he was often involved in games that displayed, in one expert's view, "abnormal" results on betting lines. A look at NBA games he officiated in the 2006-07 season. List

In federal court Wednesday in New York, Donaghy pleaded guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in connection with an NBA betting scandal.


Donaghy faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he's sentenced for conspiracy to engage in wire fraud and transmitting waging information through interstate commerce.


Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has sent letters to NBA Commissioner David Stern and the head of the FBI in Washington, saying he wants to know whether Donaghy gambled on the two Suns road playoff games, provided inside information to gamblers or helped determine the outcome by making bad officiating calls.


Thomas said the games in question are the April 29 game against the Los Angeles Lakers and the May 12 game against the San Antonio Spurs.


The Suns beat the Lakers 113-110 in the April 29 game, but lost to the Spurs 108-101 on May 12 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.


Thomas said that if Donaghy "purposely failed to officiate the games properly and his conduct resulted in changing the outcome of the games, such conduct might have violated Arizona criminal statutes and could be the subject of criminal prosecution."


Special Assistant County Attorney Barnett Lotstein said Arizona's "long arm statute" allows the county to prosecute in such cases.


"If any element of the crime happened in our county, we have jurisdiction," Lotstein said.


Among the possible felony charges are fraudulent schemes and artifices, which carry a possible prison sentence of 3 to 10 years; and bribery of participants in professional or amateur games, which carries a possible prison term of 1 to 3˝ years, according to Arizona authorities.

Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

http://www.nba.com/games/20070429/PHXLAL/boxscore.html

 :grumpy: :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 19, 2007, 01:56:20 PM
^^Yup...and I went to that game. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: gman1er on August 20, 2007, 07:26:57 PM
Hey is oneil from the pacers coming to the lakers?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on August 21, 2007, 01:20:41 AM
I'm all for us gettin' Jermaine O'Neal as long as Odom ain't part of the trade, but I still think we shoulda gone all out 2 get K.G. though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 21, 2007, 02:19:07 AM
I'm all for us gettin' Jermaine O'Neal as long as Odom ain't part of the trade, but I still think we shoulda gone all out 2 get K.G. though.


We tried...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 21, 2007, 02:40:06 AM
Regardless Mitch skills , people need to stop thinking you make NBA trades like you make them in NBA2K
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 21, 2007, 10:25:35 AM
Bryant: 'The Lakers know exactly where I stand' (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&id=2983465)
 
By Chris Sheridan
Updated: August 20, 2007

LAS VEGAS -- It was a simple yes or no question, and Kobe Bryant could have ended much of the speculation over his future simply by answering it.

"Do you still want the Lakers to trade you?"

As we walked toward the team bus some 40 minutes after Team USA's practice ended Saturday, this was his response:

"I'm not going to answer that question. The Lakers know exactly where I stand, and they've known exactly where I stand since the beginning of the summer."

The Kobe story might have regained some legs, thanks in large part to an on-camera interview Bryant gave to ESPN colleague Rachel Nichols in which he seemed to give an indication that things between him and the Lakers had smoothed over.

Here's a section of that interview:

Nichols: "You said one day you wanted to be traded, you said you wanted to be a 'Laker for life.' There were different phone calls back and forth."

Bryant: "I think a lot of people misinterpreted it. But that's water under the bridge to me, because going forward, we're handling our situation between ourselves, meaning the Lakers organization and myself. If things, if things were to be different, we both would have handled the situation a little differently."

"Water under the bridge," he said to Nichols. So I asked him exactly what he meant by that.

Bryant explained that what had washed under the bridge were the emotions and the frustrations he had been feeling earlier this summer when he first said publicly that he wanted the Lakers to trade him.

When I opined that people were going to hear "water under the bridge" and perceive that he was speaking of his trade request, he shook him head in response, frowning, and said that is why he is so reluctant to speak on the subject, because every time he opens his mouth, people walk away with a misperception.

Of course, that's because Bryant has made it difficult to understand what he wants.

It's been almost three months now since that crazy day in late May when Bryant was all over the board in interviews with Stephen A. Smith, Dan Patrick, Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times and Vic "The Brick" Jacobs of KLAC radio in Los Angeles, first saying he wanted the Lakers to "do the right thing, just do the right thing, man" and then saying he had always wanted to be a "Laker for life."

And just a few days ago, when Nichols asked Bryant how he was feeling about the Lakers at the moment, he replied with another answer that's open to interpretation: "It's my team. It's the team I play for."

Around the league, most people seem to think it boils down to this: Kobe still wants out, but the Lakers won't trade him -- at least that's the impression being left by Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak, who was unavailable for comment because he is not due back from a European vacation until Friday.

But if Bryant holds out, what choice would the Lakers have?

If Bryant were to stage a holdout (which would be his only leverage) and put his image at a colossal risk, the Lakers could try to wait him out, withhold his salary and hope he changed his mind after missing his paychecks. But would the Lakers honestly believe that would work? They know better than anyone that we're talking about perhaps the most stubborn player in the entire NBA, a guy whose competitive instincts take over any time he is challenged.

Is Bryant all of a sudden going to lose that quality simply because the Lakers tell him they're not going to trade him? I think not.

And I'd further argue that any money Bryant lost through a holdout would be recouped by the 15 percent trade kicker in his contract, assuming he could retain that after forcing a trade. When I spoke to Bryant, I told him a "yes" or "no" answer to the question of whether he still wanted to be traded would clear up a lot of confusion for a lot of people, and he explained again that he does not want to propel his status back into the spotlight and steal the focus from Team USA.

So what we're left with is a somewhat cryptic explanation of the "water under the bridge" quote … and little else to go on as we try to figure out what will happen six weeks from now as the Lakers open training camp.

And despite Kobe saying now that the Lakers know exactly how he feels, what is going to matter much more is how he feels then.

Will Kobe be there when the Lakers report to camp in Hawaii? After looking him in the eye and getting a bit of a fresh mid-August reading of his mood, I'm not so certain he will be.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 21, 2007, 10:39:43 AM
^^^^ what do you think of the situation Nik ? living in LA y'all sure have a different look at the situation ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 21, 2007, 10:43:31 AM
^^^^ what do you think of the situation Nik ?



It's clear to me, as it should be to most...Kobe wanted to give the FO a big push into a major attempt at contention. Kobe doesn't wanna be traded, anyone who thinks this is really not in touch with what's up...


Our team will be much better this season than the past 3, and it'll be partly due to Kobe's demands of perfection...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 21, 2007, 10:49:40 AM
^^^^ ok thanks as I added in my previous post when you don't live in LA (not even in the US for me) it's harder to have a real view about the situation coz lots of articles are just made to get people attention (like ESPN especially  Rich Bucher  ::)...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 21, 2007, 10:56:53 AM
^^Exactly...That guy is a piece of shit. Check lakersground.net for updates instead of espn.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 21, 2007, 10:59:21 AM
^^^^ Yeah I check both Lakersground.net and Clublakers.com ... members bitch WAY too much on ClubLakers imo though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 21, 2007, 11:10:20 AM
^^^^ Yeah I check both Lakersground.net and Clublakers.com ... members bitch WAY too much on ClubLakers imo though


Yea, most of the posters are fags, I got banned from Lakersground over a year ago for arguing with a mod about whether Jordan Farmar was Jewish or something like that...Clublakers is just completely gay though, nothing but a bunch of BabyG's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 22, 2007, 07:44:53 PM
nothing but a bunch of BabyG's.

What? A bunch of people who can think for themselves instead of dick riding the Lakers to increase their net status?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on August 22, 2007, 07:45:53 PM
Lakers Sign 6-11 Center Larry Turner

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(CBS) EL SEGUNDO The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent center Larry Turner, it was announced today.

Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Turner, a 6-11 center from Tennessee State, averaged 5.8 points and 6.1 rebounds as a senior.

Turner played for the Lakers 2007 Summer-Pro League team, averaging 7.4 points and 5.2 rebounds in five games.

Oh yeah this should definitely make Kobe more comfortable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 22, 2007, 08:06:20 PM
^^That's for training camp, genius.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 22, 2007, 08:06:36 PM
nothing but a bunch of BabyG's.

What? A bunch of people who can think for themselves instead of dick riding the Lakers to increase their net status?


No...A bunch of morons.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 25, 2007, 03:55:42 PM
Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh said Friday that Indiana's roster was virtually locked. When asked whether it was safe to say O'Neal would be a Pacer at the start of the season, Walsh said: "Yes, it is. That's the way we're thinking of it." Walsh didn't rule out a trade completely, but he never does. "Trades can always come up, but in our minds, Jermaine is here and our team's intact," Walsh told The Associated Press. SI.com / August 24

He even offered that the Pacers aren't receiving calls about O'Neal any more. "That's done," Walsh said. O'Neal averaged 19.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 2006-07, one of the best seasons of his 11-year career. But the Pacers went 35-47 and missed the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. SI.com / August 24
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 25, 2007, 09:18:42 PM
^^If a deal for O'Neal will take place, it'll be mid-season...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on August 26, 2007, 02:23:40 AM
^ Or the next season. When we could possibly get him without trading Odom & Bynum.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 26, 2007, 02:31:25 AM
^^^^ If JO cares about winning , he can take the 9 Millions we'll have (end of Kwame contract) but I doubt he's willing to lose more than half of his salary
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 26, 2007, 04:09:37 PM
I see it like this...we're in good shape-

If the roster doesn't gel and we don't look good by the trade deadline, we can always make a trade then. Trading now takes away the option of trying out what we currently have, which actually is looking nice to me...

people are forgetting:

Luke
Bynum
Farmar
Evans
Radman
Turiaf

will all be drastically improved this season with an added valuable season of tri experience.


then you got the additions of:

Fisher
Mihm
Crittenton
Karl


and the subtractions of:

Smush
McKie
Shammond


Re-vamped:
Kwame
Luke
Odom
Evans
Radman
Turiaf

Leaving us with a roster of:

PG Derek Fisher...Jordan Farmar/Javaris Crittenton
SG Kobe Bryant...Mo Evans/Sasha Vujacic
SF Luke Walton...Vladimir Radmanovic/Coby Karl
PF Lamar Odom...Ronny Turiaf/Brian Cook
C Andrew Bynum...Kwame Brown/Chris Mihm

I'm not mad.



Andrew Bynum=Most improved player of the year.

Vladimir Radmanovic=6th man of the year.

Javaris Crittneton=All-rookie team.

Coby Karl=Free agent steal of the year.

Chris Mihm=Comeback of the year.

Derek Fisher=Sportsmanship of the year.

Kwame Brown=breakthough season (ala 2006 2nd half)

Phil Jackson=Coach of the year.

Kobe=MVP.


Not mad at all. ;D


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on August 29, 2007, 06:22:15 PM
^^ i do not see any of the above mentioned happening especially not kobe winning the mvp IMO ofcourse
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 02, 2007, 02:48:20 AM
Here's a good analysis for the Lakers defensive situation posted by a fan on lakersground.net

Quote
For all of the pissing and moaning about Kobe's D, the league's coaches still rate him as the best defensive 2 in the NBA.

Yeah, yeah, LGers say he's playing too much centerfield, not levelling guys off or closing guys out like he used to, but that is mostly a function of the 4 bums they have on the floor with him.

Face facts - there's not ONE other guy on this team who's even rated as an average team defender.

DFish has mad heart, but his lack of athleticism post foot surgery made Tyronn Lue the primary PG defender in 00-01.

Kwame gets a lot of run for his supposedly great individual post defense, but he's a piss-poor team defender and still can't play the PnR.

Odom has length, but gets beat by quick 3s and punished by 4s in the post, so his only real asset on D is his rebounding (which IS important).

Walton has cement feet and is routinely murdered on back cuts, picks and - despite being a solid 235# - gets destroyed on the low block.

Mihm & Turiaf are foul machines.

Mo Evans (according to Rambis) is a disappointment defensively - great body, but just can't figure out how to stay with his man.

Maybe the youngsters have some promise, but with Phil, it's a dice roll as to whether any of them - including Bynum - see any floor time.

Saying that D is infectious is trite. D at the NBA level requires skill, desire and self-determination. The guys in the league who are considered top defenders are that because they've conciously worked at it.

Some, like Bruce Bowen & Ben Wallace, bounced around the minors and developed as defenders because it was the only way they could get into the league.

Some - like JKidd, Tim Duncan and Marcus Camby - played for college coaches who would not play you unless you showed you were the best defensive player at your position, regardless of how highly recruited you were.

Some - like Kobe, Artest and MJ - have enormously out of whack egos and take it personally if you score on them.

At the NBA level - you gotta go get 2-3 good defensive players and then teach the others guys how to play with them, a la the Spurs. That's why Alonzo Mourning was AT LEAST as important as Shaq to the Heat's title. With Zo, they basically taught everyone else to just funnel their men to him and get ready to grab the rebound.

Riles didn't ask Shaq or DWade to play infectious D - he went out a got a HOF defender.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 02, 2007, 03:04:59 AM
I don't think that analazing the individual defense of each player is pertinent to explain our very weak defense of last year ... of course they are players who are better individual defenders than others BUT Team defense is what it's all about ... and it's all about chemistry , energy and something you WANT to do ... in 05-06, our defense was very decent and the players were the same ... in 06-07 , Phil worked on the offensive side , the passing game (which was our main weak point of 05-06) and focused less and less on the defense ... of course we ain't gonna become the SAS in this sector but if these average defenders bring intensity and make a team effort , we'll be way better ... for example name me one Cav who is a very good  individual defender? there is none ... they play very good team D though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 02, 2007, 04:09:56 AM
Homie the fact is that in the US they play individual attack and individual defence, too much.
Then they play Italy, and they get sonned. And we don't have better individual scorers or defenders, at all.
They play Argentina and they are in troubles (ok, now they have Kobe and Co.). And Argentina doesn't even have NBA players but a Detroit reject.
They play too much individually.
They don't attack as a team, they don't defend as a team.
A great zonal defence executed with perfection > having 2-3 great individual defensive players in your team.
A great attack system (like the Suns one) > having the 2 best scorers of the NBA in your team.
They just have to understand this simple thing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 02, 2007, 04:34:32 AM
^^^^ Yeah even without starting a FIBA vs NBA argument , they(fans , experts ect..) have to understand that even if the NBA , the success is more about TEAM and not individuals ...so they have to stop pointing out only players individual weaknesses to explain the losses .. by the way there are some Italy vs France coming this week homie  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 02, 2007, 09:56:01 AM
^ Thank you for leaving my man Trezeguet out of the game.  :laugh:

(he scored again, today. 4 goals in 2 games. He's on fire)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 02, 2007, 01:54:29 PM
I don't think that analazing the individual defense of each player is pertinent to explain our very weak defense of last year ... of course they are players who are better individual defenders than others BUT Team defense is what it's all about ... and it's all about chemistry , energy and something you WANT to do ... in 05-06, our defense was very decent and the players were the same ... in 06-07 , Phil worked on the offensive side , the passing game (which was our main weak point of 05-06) and focused less and less on the defense ... of course we ain't gonna become the SAS in this sector but if these average defenders bring intensity and make a team effort , we'll be way better ... for example name me one Cav who is a very good  individual defender? there is none ... they play very good team D though

Eric Snow. Defense and ball handling is all he's good for.

But defense is contagious. Had the Lakers picked up Posey or Patterson (or pipedream: Artest), it would take pressure off the rest of the guys while giving them a defensive attitude.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 02, 2007, 04:03:46 PM
Here's a good analysis for the Lakers defensive situation posted by a fan on lakersground.net

Quote
For all of the pissing and moaning about Kobe's D, the league's coaches still rate him as the best defensive 2 in the NBA.

Yeah, yeah, LGers say he's playing too much centerfield, not levelling guys off or closing guys out like he used to, but that is mostly a function of the 4 bums they have on the floor with him.

Face facts - there's not ONE other guy on this team who's even rated as an average team defender.

DFish has mad heart, but his lack of athleticism post foot surgery made Tyronn Lue the primary PG defender in 00-01.

Kwame gets a lot of run for his supposedly great individual post defense, but he's a piss-poor team defender and still can't play the PnR.

Odom has length, but gets beat by quick 3s and punished by 4s in the post, so his only real asset on D is his rebounding (which IS important).

Walton has cement feet and is routinely murdered on back cuts, picks and - despite being a solid 235# - gets destroyed on the low block.

Mihm & Turiaf are foul machines.

Mo Evans (according to Rambis) is a disappointment defensively - great body, but just can't figure out how to stay with his man.

Maybe the youngsters have some promise, but with Phil, it's a dice roll as to whether any of them - including Bynum - see any floor time.

Saying that D is infectious is trite. D at the NBA level requires skill, desire and self-determination. The guys in the league who are considered top defenders are that because they've conciously worked at it.

Some, like Bruce Bowen & Ben Wallace, bounced around the minors and developed as defenders because it was the only way they could get into the league.

Some - like JKidd, Tim Duncan and Marcus Camby - played for college coaches who would not play you unless you showed you were the best defensive player at your position, regardless of how highly recruited you were.

Some - like Kobe, Artest and MJ - have enormously out of whack egos and take it personally if you score on them.

At the NBA level - you gotta go get 2-3 good defensive players and then teach the others guys how to play with them, a la the Spurs. That's why Alonzo Mourning was AT LEAST as important as Shaq to the Heat's title. With Zo, they basically taught everyone else to just funnel their men to him and get ready to grab the rebound.

Riles didn't ask Shaq or DWade to play infectious D - he went out a got a HOF defender.


LOL@Fisher not being an average defender. LOL@Odom not being an average defender. LOL@Evans not being an average defender. LOL@Kwame not being an average defender. LOL@Bynum not being an average defender. LOL@Turiaf not being an average defender. LOL@Mihm not being an average defender.


This guy underrated the Lakers ability. Of course you agree...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 03, 2007, 12:17:14 AM
Here's a good analysis for the Lakers defensive situation posted by a fan on lakersground.net

Quote
For all of the pissing and moaning about Kobe's D, the league's coaches still rate him as the best defensive 2 in the NBA.

Yeah, yeah, LGers say he's playing too much centerfield, not levelling guys off or closing guys out like he used to, but that is mostly a function of the 4 bums they have on the floor with him.

Face facts - there's not ONE other guy on this team who's even rated as an average team defender.

DFish has mad heart, but his lack of athleticism post foot surgery made Tyronn Lue the primary PG defender in 00-01.

Kwame gets a lot of run for his supposedly great individual post defense, but he's a piss-poor team defender and still can't play the PnR.

Odom has length, but gets beat by quick 3s and punished by 4s in the post, so his only real asset on D is his rebounding (which IS important).

Walton has cement feet and is routinely murdered on back cuts, picks and - despite being a solid 235# - gets destroyed on the low block.

Mihm & Turiaf are foul machines.

Mo Evans (according to Rambis) is a disappointment defensively - great body, but just can't figure out how to stay with his man.

Maybe the youngsters have some promise, but with Phil, it's a dice roll as to whether any of them - including Bynum - see any floor time.

Saying that D is infectious is trite. D at the NBA level requires skill, desire and self-determination. The guys in the league who are considered top defenders are that because they've conciously worked at it.

Some, like Bruce Bowen & Ben Wallace, bounced around the minors and developed as defenders because it was the only way they could get into the league.

Some - like JKidd, Tim Duncan and Marcus Camby - played for college coaches who would not play you unless you showed you were the best defensive player at your position, regardless of how highly recruited you were.

Some - like Kobe, Artest and MJ - have enormously out of whack egos and take it personally if you score on them.

At the NBA level - you gotta go get 2-3 good defensive players and then teach the others guys how to play with them, a la the Spurs. That's why Alonzo Mourning was AT LEAST as important as Shaq to the Heat's title. With Zo, they basically taught everyone else to just funnel their men to him and get ready to grab the rebound.

Riles didn't ask Shaq or DWade to play infectious D - he went out a got a HOF defender.


LOL@Fisher not being an average defender. LOL@Odom not being an average defender. LOL@Evans not being an average defender. LOL@Kwame not being an average defender. LOL@Bynum not being an average defender. LOL@Turiaf not being an average defender. LOL@Mihm not being an average defender.


This guy underrated the Lakers ability. Of course you agree...PeACe

Lol wtf are you talking about? Everything he said is true (especially the part about Odom).

Didn't the Lakers rank 25th in opponents PPG?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 04, 2007, 11:57:45 AM
^^Yea, but half of our team was dead.

To say Kwame Brown and Mo Evans are anything less than average defenders is not just wrong, but insane. To say Odom is bad on defense is laughable. Odom is versatile enough to guard positions 1-5, and his length is very very valuable on D. Fish is one of the top defensive point guards in the league, no matter what way you look at it. Bynum needs to add strength, but at the raw age of 19, averaged almost 2 blocks a game in limited minutes. Turiaf and Mihm ARE foul prone, but can provide good defense when they can stay in the game. This guy barely watches Laker basketball...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 05, 2007, 11:25:14 AM
^^Yea, but half of our team was dead.

To say Kwame Brown and Mo Evans are anything less than average defenders is not just wrong, but insane. To say Odom is bad on defense is laughable. Odom is versatile enough to guard positions 1-5, and his length is very very valuable on D. Fish is one of the top defensive point guards in the league, no matter what way you look at it. Bynum needs to add strength, but at the raw age of 19, averaged almost 2 blocks a game in limited minutes. Turiaf and Mihm ARE foul prone, but can provide good defense when they can stay in the game. This guy barely watches Laker basketball...PeACe

Lol I love how you say that everytime someone says soemthing you don't agree with. Dude the Lakers are a horrible defensive team - its no secret! Phil Jackson, Kurt Rambis, Joel Meyers & Stu Lantz, hell even some of the Lakers roster say it all the time that defense is their biggest problem.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 05, 2007, 11:30:06 AM
^^Yea, but half of our team was dead.

To say Kwame Brown and Mo Evans are anything less than average defenders is not just wrong, but insane. To say Odom is bad on defense is laughable. Odom is versatile enough to guard positions 1-5, and his length is very very valuable on D. Fish is one of the top defensive point guards in the league, no matter what way you look at it. Bynum needs to add strength, but at the raw age of 19, averaged almost 2 blocks a game in limited minutes. Turiaf and Mihm ARE foul prone, but can provide good defense when they can stay in the game. This guy barely watches Laker basketball...PeACe

Lol I love how you say that everytime someone says soemthing you don't agree with. Dude the Lakers are a horrible defensive team - its no secret! Phil Jackson, Kurt Rambis, Joel Meyers & Stu Lantz, hell even some of the Lakers roster say it all the time that defense is their biggest problem.



Did you read what I just said, or only the last sentence?

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 05, 2007, 02:51:18 PM
^^Yea, but half of our team was dead.

To say Kwame Brown and Mo Evans are anything less than average defenders is not just wrong, but insane. To say Odom is bad on defense is laughable. Odom is versatile enough to guard positions 1-5, and his length is very very valuable on D. Fish is one of the top defensive point guards in the league, no matter what way you look at it. Bynum needs to add strength, but at the raw age of 19, averaged almost 2 blocks a game in limited minutes. Turiaf and Mihm ARE foul prone, but can provide good defense when they can stay in the game. This guy barely watches Laker basketball...PeACe

Lol I love how you say that everytime someone says soemthing you don't agree with. Dude the Lakers are a horrible defensive team - its no secret! Phil Jackson, Kurt Rambis, Joel Meyers & Stu Lantz, hell even some of the Lakers roster say it all the time that defense is their biggest problem.



Did you read what I just said, or only the last sentence?



Yeah it didn't make sense. Just how you think Phil is gonna be coach of the year, Crittenton is gonna be rookie of the year, and all that other BS you post before every season. Move to earth and lets converse.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 05, 2007, 03:26:03 PM
I never said Critt will be rookie of the year...Pay attention, or get help.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 05, 2007, 03:30:26 PM
NIK, you be making these crazy predictions every year.
Most Improved Player: Andrew Bynum
6th Man of the Year: Luke Walton
Coach Of The Year: Phil Jackson
MVP: Kobe 8) (though he'll probably get robbed again ::))
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 05, 2007, 05:29:06 PM
How were those crazy? LOL. Andrew Bynum had somewhat of a case for most improved, and if Luke stayed on the bench, he defintely woulda' been a 6th man candidate. And Kobe WAS the MVP and DID get robbed...I was right again.


The Phil Jackson one was a stretch, but it wouldn't have been had the team stayed healthy and secured a 3rd or 4th seed in the west, which they were capable of.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 05, 2007, 10:26:28 PM
Lakers top 10 moments of the 06-07 season

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/0607topten.html

There were some pretty good memories last season. Too bad we collapsed like the Twin Towers later in the season.

Hopefully we start the season the way we started the 06-07 season and end it the way we ended the 05-06 season and get the fuck out of the first round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 06, 2007, 04:28:13 AM
Some niggas that can afford it should bet on Kobe being at training camp or not  :)

When does it start?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 06, 2007, 01:26:30 PM
Some niggas that can afford it should bet on Kobe being at training camp or not  :)

When does it start?



Me and Jat already have a $100 bet that he wont be traded by then. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 06, 2007, 07:46:38 PM
Quote
"This could well be my last year of coaching," Jackson said before flying to Springfield, Mass., for tonight's induction. "I'm not saying it is but it could be.

"I think I have an outstanding offer to sign up again, but I have held that back because of my recovery. . . .

"Then there's the basis of how well the team does. . . . If this team doesn't move forward quickly, and that's, I think, the second round of the playoffs, then I think we have to reconsider."


Let me guess NIK, Phil Jackson isn't a real Laker and doesn't recognize real talent, right?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 06, 2007, 08:59:09 PM
Phil Jackson sided with Kobe as well...We've been saying the same thing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on September 06, 2007, 09:08:17 PM
This thread hasn't been gettin many post NIK. Go ahead and unsticky it! You have my permission.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 07, 2007, 11:07:15 AM
Phil Jackson sided with Kobe as well...

Yeah. There's a video interview up in the ESPN site, where he basically say he understands Kobe's frustration with Bynum etc..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 07, 2007, 11:31:07 AM
Me, Phil Jackson, and Kob€ all hav€ a shar€d vision...


k€y[boards f\upck€d upp again****
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 07, 2007, 12:21:53 PM
This thread hasn't been gettin many post NIK. Go ahead and unsticky it! You have my permission.
It's the offseason, fool.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 07, 2007, 12:40:25 PM
And considering it's the off-season, it's still outdoing a lot of other stickys... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 08, 2007, 12:30:47 AM
Phil's Finally In Kobe's Corner -- And It's Bad For Lakers

Quote
Kobe Bryant has a supporter for his vendetta with Lakers management, and it comes from an unlikely source, The Los Angeles Times is reporting.

Head coach Phil Jackson made his views clear this week in a series of interviews that, in subtler tones, were just as indelibly damaging as Bryant's tagging spree of several months ago.

Like Bryant, Jackson said that a member of the Buss family misled him.

"We were promised by Jim Buss we'd have big changes," he told Petros Papadakis and Matt Smith on their KLAC radio show. "We've yet to see that. We're still looking for that."

Like Bryant, Jackson intimated that Andrew Bynum might be more valuable as trade bait.

"There's incredible pressure for that kid to step up and produce this year," he told the radio hosts, later adding, "He hasn't had the kind of success that generates the kind of press he's had."

Finally, like Bryant, Jackson talked about the need for the Lakers to repair the relationship torn apart by Bryant.

"I think actions are going to have to speak louder than words..." he told The Times' Mark Heisler. "It's going to take some mending and other people in this organization have to be part of it, too."

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 08, 2007, 05:20:19 AM
 :grumpy: at wanting to unsticky this .. this is the 2nd bigger topic on the whole forum ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 09, 2007, 01:04:07 PM
Me, Phil Jackson, and Kob€ all hav€ a shar€d vision...

LOL...Everyone knows your kike ass is down with the front office!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 09, 2007, 03:32:29 PM
Me, Phil Jackson, and Kob€ all hav€ a shar€d vision...

LOL...Everyone knows your kike ass is down with the front office!


And everyone knows your KKK ass is not to be taken seriously...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 10, 2007, 09:22:24 AM
Lakers '07-'08 Wallpaper Schedule:

1024x768 (http://www.lavanderamo.com/wallpaper/lakers0708%20wallpaper%20wout%20pixels.jpg)

1280x1024 (http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/awsmori/lakers07081280x1024.jpg)

1600x1200 (http://www.lavanderamo.com/wallpaper/lakers0708%20for%20LG%201600x1200%20copy.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 10, 2007, 09:35:29 AM
^^^^ props that's dope , you don't have to check on any websites what's the next game ... have you already planned which games you're gonna attend Nik ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 10, 2007, 09:37:10 AM
No, I usally make the decision and get the tickets just prior to the game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 11, 2007, 10:26:28 AM
Props, NIK. I'll have a new wallpaper for the first time in 2 years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 11, 2007, 11:07:39 AM
Props, NIK. I'll have a new wallpaper for the first time in 2 years.


LOL...what was it before?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 11, 2007, 11:26:11 AM
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=133509.msg1388901#msg1388901
I've just been too lazy to find a new one that I liked, but this one is perfect.
Props, NIK. I'll have a new wallpaper for the first time in 2 years.


LOL...what was it before?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on September 11, 2007, 01:10:13 PM
This thread hasn't been gettin many post NIK. Go ahead and unsticky it! You have my permission.

it was a joke guys. i know how much this thread means to the laker fans
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 13, 2007, 10:13:15 PM
Assuming the 3 are healthy how are Mihm, Brown, and Bynum going to split minutes at center? The starter (I assume Brown) will end up playing 35 mpg, and the first reserve will probably end up playing 20 mpg. And neither Mihm nor Bynum would be suitable to play PF.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 14, 2007, 09:59:21 AM
Assuming the 3 are healthy how are Mihm, Brown, and Bynum going to split minutes at center? The starter (I assume Brown) will end up playing 35 mpg, and the first reserve will probably end up playing 20 mpg. And neither Mihm nor Bynum would be suitable to play PF.

I think Brown will probably start averaging 26-27 mpg, Mihm will average 23-24 mpg and Bynum will play around 21-22 mpg.
Both Brown and Mihm could play at the PF spot tho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 14, 2007, 11:54:20 AM
Assuming the 3 are healthy how are Mihm, Brown, and Bynum going to split minutes at center? The starter (I assume Brown) will end up playing 35 mpg, and the first reserve will probably end up playing 20 mpg. And neither Mihm nor Bynum would be suitable to play PF.


Kwame will switch off between center and power forward...and although it's highly unlikely it'll happen, Mihm is also capable of playing the 4...Phil will figure something.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on September 14, 2007, 12:45:29 PM
Props Nik thats a sweet wallpaper.Hey btw how much do the regular season tickets cost im willing to pay about $100-$150 a ticket how good would the seats be?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on September 14, 2007, 12:57:42 PM
Props Nik thats a sweet wallpaper.Hey btw how much do the regular season tickets cost im willing to pay about $100-$150 a ticket how good would the seats be?

You could get some pretty good seats within that price range.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 14, 2007, 03:35:35 PM
Props Nik thats a sweet wallpaper.Hey btw how much do the regular season tickets cost im willing to pay about $100-$150 a ticket how good would the seats be?



Yea, for $150 you can get nice seats... possibly lower level seats in the 100's (depending on the game)...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 18, 2007, 01:10:37 PM
Lakers sign Elton Brown (for training camp) (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=154309)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on September 22, 2007, 12:13:41 PM
Assuming the 3 are healthy how are Mihm, Brown, and Bynum going to split minutes at center? The starter (I assume Brown) will end up playing 35 mpg, and the first reserve will probably end up playing 20 mpg. And neither Mihm nor Bynum would be suitable to play PF.


Kwame will switch off between center and power forward...and although it's highly unlikely it'll happen, Mihm is also capable of playing the 4...Phil will figure something.

Bynum will start. Kwame had reconstructive surgery on his ankle, basically it's the same surgery Devean George had on his ankle in 2004, and he didn't play again until halfway through the season.

Mihm is just coming off reconstructive surgery so we have no idea if he'll be ready. I'm guessing no, although I don't know for sure.

That leaves Bynum by default.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on September 22, 2007, 12:19:49 PM
Here's a good analysis for the Lakers defensive situation posted by a fan on lakersground.net

Quote
For all of the pissing and moaning about Kobe's D, the league's coaches still rate him as the best defensive 2 in the NBA.

Yeah, yeah, LGers say he's playing too much centerfield, not levelling guys off or closing guys out like he used to, but that is mostly a function of the 4 bums they have on the floor with him.

Face facts - there's not ONE other guy on this team who's even rated as an average team defender.

DFish has mad heart, but his lack of athleticism post foot surgery made Tyronn Lue the primary PG defender in 00-01.

Kwame gets a lot of run for his supposedly great individual post defense, but he's a piss-poor team defender and still can't play the PnR.

Odom has length, but gets beat by quick 3s and punished by 4s in the post, so his only real asset on D is his rebounding (which IS important).

Walton has cement feet and is routinely murdered on back cuts, picks and - despite being a solid 235# - gets destroyed on the low block.

Mihm & Turiaf are foul machines.

Mo Evans (according to Rambis) is a disappointment defensively - great body, but just can't figure out how to stay with his man.

Maybe the youngsters have some promise, but with Phil, it's a dice roll as to whether any of them - including Bynum - see any floor time.

Saying that D is infectious is trite. D at the NBA level requires skill, desire and self-determination. The guys in the league who are considered top defenders are that because they've conciously worked at it.

Some, like Bruce Bowen & Ben Wallace, bounced around the minors and developed as defenders because it was the only way they could get into the league.

Some - like JKidd, Tim Duncan and Marcus Camby - played for college coaches who would not play you unless you showed you were the best defensive player at your position, regardless of how highly recruited you were.

Some - like Kobe, Artest and MJ - have enormously out of whack egos and take it personally if you score on them.

At the NBA level - you gotta go get 2-3 good defensive players and then teach the others guys how to play with them, a la the Spurs. That's why Alonzo Mourning was AT LEAST as important as Shaq to the Heat's title. With Zo, they basically taught everyone else to just funnel their men to him and get ready to grab the rebound.

Riles didn't ask Shaq or DWade to play infectious D - he went out a got a HOF defender.


LOL@Fisher not being an average defender. LOL@Odom not being an average defender. LOL@Evans not being an average defender. LOL@Kwame not being an average defender. LOL@Bynum not being an average defender. LOL@Turiaf not being an average defender. LOL@Mihm not being an average defender.


This guy underrated the Lakers ability. Of course you agree...PeACe

Actually, the guy is more on than he is off.

He underrated Kwame's D but that's about it. Kwame was the only Laker who consistently played good defense last season which is why when he was healthy, the 35 of the 41 games he played, we tended to win those games.

Odom, Kobe, Turiaf, and Evans played good defense only in stretches. Bynum did good with shot blocking but his man D needs work. Turiaf was a foul magnet. Evans and Kobe were both inconsistent defensively. Odom plays good D against certain players but if he has to guard a post player, he has a hard time. Of course our D at the 1 was horrendous (Smush and Sasha).

The guy's post wasn't that off. Our problem was defense last year and the injuries helped to make our defense even more vulnerable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 24, 2007, 02:02:11 PM
Hey, when does Laker Camp start? I wanna see the Laker Soap Opera going on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 25, 2007, 10:51:18 AM
Hey, when does Laker Camp start? I wanna see the Laker Soap Opera going on.
October 1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 25, 2007, 12:08:17 PM
Would Marion Now Welcome A Trade?

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According to several Suns sources, Shawn Marion seems to be unhappy that the team will not talk about a contract extension.

Apparently Marion wants $60 million over three years. Marion, already the highest-paid Suns player, will make $16.4 million this season and $17.8 million for 2008-09.

Trade rumors might not bother Marion much anymore, because there are indications that he would welcome a deal.

The two top trade possibilities involve Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who is even more disgruntled with his team, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom and a teammate, possibly forward Brian Cook.

Lamar Odom + Brian Cook for Shawn Marion? C'mon God - atleast give me this!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on September 25, 2007, 12:30:13 PM
Would Marion Now Welcome A Trade?

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According to several Suns sources, Shawn Marion seems to be unhappy that the team will not talk about a contract extension.

Apparently Marion wants $60 million over three years. Marion, already the highest-paid Suns player, will make $16.4 million this season and $17.8 million for 2008-09.

Trade rumors might not bother Marion much anymore, because there are indications that he would welcome a deal.

The two top trade possibilities involve Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who is even more disgruntled with his team, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom and a teammate, possibly forward Brian Cook.

Lamar Odom + Brian Cook for Shawn Marion? C'mon God - atleast give me this!

That would be fuckin' stupid.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 25, 2007, 12:37:57 PM

Apparently Marion wants $60 million over three years.


LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 25, 2007, 06:52:27 PM
SN exclusive: Marion would welcome trade to Lakers

By Sean Deveney, Sporting News
Posted September 25, 2007

Shawn Marion, L.A. Laker? If he has his way, that will happen.

According to a league source, the Lakers and Suns have been in discussions about a deal -- a blockbuster deal -- that would send the four-time All-Star to Los Angeles to play alongside Kobe Bryant. The Suns would get forward Lamar Odom and perhaps some salary-cap filler in return. The main obstacle appears to be Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who needs to OK the deal. Asked to handicap the likelihood of the deal going through, the source said, "50-50."

Upon hearing this, I caught up with Marion this afternoon by phone. He confirmed that he spoke with Bryant over the weekend, but added, "I've been friends with Kobe for a while, so we talk here and there, anyway."

Still, Marion was enthusiastic about the potential trade. "Why wouldn't I be?" he said. "You have a great organization, great ownership there with the Lakers. I don't see no problems with playing there."

This, it appears, would be a good fit for everyone. It has been a rocky summer for Marion and the Suns, who drafted him out of UNLV in 1999 but have been unwilling to give him a contract extension. Marion is the highest-paid player on the team, and he can opt out of the final year of his deal and become a free agent next summer.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=277553


 :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 26, 2007, 04:41:34 AM
Marion can't initiate or create his own shot. Either way Lakers better make a move before training camp.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 26, 2007, 08:42:19 AM
We have to make trades not just cause somebody said so, but to improve the team. Trading Odom+fillers for Marion doesn't improve the team enought to do it. I mean i'm not even sure Marion > Odom, c'mon. That's not the kind of trade we should do. KG or Kidd or Boozer or JO or Gasol etc.. are players who are def worth a trade like this one. But not Marion.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 26, 2007, 09:19:52 AM
We have to make trades not just cause somebody said so, but to improve the team.

It's too late for that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 26, 2007, 10:07:26 AM
I actually agree with Antonio and I know Nik will puke if Mitch pulls the trigger on this trade but to be honest I think it's time to try something ... Kobe and Lamar doesn't work as a combo , Lamar is inconsistent and injury prone ... Marion is rarely injured and despite he can't create his own , he still managed to put big numbers before the Nash era ... fact is Marion wants more touches and is frustrated with his role in Phoenix whereas he would be the 2nd option here ... the main drawback is we lost Lamar passing abilities .. besides that they're both very good rebounders, Lamar is a better defender at the 4 spot whereas Marion is a much better defender at the 3 ... if our power forward rotation would be deeper I wouldn't hesitate and play Marion as a SF but that trade would leave us with Turiaf and Vlad at the 4 , which is very weak ... though a Kobe-Marion could attract some players ala Chris Webber .. you never know ... at the end trading in the same division and improving the Suns isn't clever at all.. but not taking any risk isn't my type neither .. fact is we BETTER not fucking up the start of the season coz things could become quickly out of control ... and with the reports that Lamar may not be 100 % at the start of the season... anyways I still think the key is a Al Jefferson type of explosion from Andrew ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 26, 2007, 10:52:14 AM
We have to make trades not just cause somebody said so, but to improve the team.

It's too late for that.

Probably, yes. But i'd rather keep those ones we have rather than doing a big revolution just to end up having Marion instead than Odom. The triangle offense ain't easy to understand, plus playing in Los Angeles ain't easy itself (you know.. the pressure is high). If we have to make a revolution, it betta be for a player better than Marion.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 26, 2007, 10:54:36 AM
I actually agree with Antonio and I know Nik will puke if Mitch pulls the trigger on this trade but to be honest I think it's time to try something ... Kobe and Lamar doesn't work as a combo , Lamar is inconsistent and injury prone ... Marion is rarely injured and despite he can't create his own , he still managed to put big numbers before the Nash era ... fact is Marion wants more touches and is frustrated with his role in Phoenix whereas he would be the 2nd option here ... the main drawback is we lost Lamar passing abilities .. besides that they're both very good rebounders, Lamar is a better defender at the 4 spot whereas Marion is a much better defender at the 3 ... if our power forward rotation would be deeper I wouldn't hesitate and play Marion as a SF but that trade would leave us with Turiaf and Vlad at the 4 , which is very weak ... though a Kobe-Marion could attract some players ala Chris Webber .. you never know ... at the end trading in the same division and improving the Suns isn't clever at all.. but not taking any risk isn't my type neither .. fact is we BETTER not fucking up the start of the season coz things could become quickly out of control ... and with the reports that Lamar may not be 100 % at the start of the season... anyways I still think the key is a Al Jefferson type of explosion from Andrew ...

Ok. I make you an example. I'd rather trade Odom AND Bynum for KG/JO/Kidd/Gasol than trading Odom+fillers for Marion. Marion won't make our team ready to contend. And i don't see a point trading Odom for a player who, just like him, ain't enought to turn the team into a contending one. Let's trade Bynum too, if necessary. But for a player who can make us contenders from day1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 26, 2007, 11:56:32 AM
I actually agree with Antonio and I know Nik will puke if Mitch pulls the trigger on this trade but to be honest I think it's time to try something ... Kobe and Lamar doesn't work as a combo , Lamar is inconsistent and injury prone ... Marion is rarely injured and despite he can't create his own , he still managed to put big numbers before the Nash era ... fact is Marion wants more touches and is frustrated with his role in Phoenix whereas he would be the 2nd option here ... the main drawback is we lost Lamar passing abilities .. besides that they're both very good rebounders, Lamar is a better defender at the 4 spot whereas Marion is a much better defender at the 3 ... if our power forward rotation would be deeper I wouldn't hesitate and play Marion as a SF but that trade would leave us with Turiaf and Vlad at the 4 , which is very weak ... though a Kobe-Marion could attract some players ala Chris Webber .. you never know ... at the end trading in the same division and improving the Suns isn't clever at all.. but not taking any risk isn't my type neither .. fact is we BETTER not fucking up the start of the season coz things could become quickly out of control ... and with the reports that Lamar may not be 100 % at the start of the season... anyways I still think the key is a Al Jefferson type of explosion from Andrew ...

Ok. I make you an example. I'd rather trade Odom AND Bynum for KG/JO/Kidd/Gasol than trading Odom+fillers for Marion. Marion won't make our team ready to contend. And i don't see a point trading Odom for a player who, just like him, ain't enought to turn the team into a contending one. Let's trade Bynum too, if necessary. But for a player who can make us contenders from day1.
fact all these trades can't be made ... Odom AND Bynum for Kidd ? Hell no ... JO is injury prone , Bynum + fillers for Gasol yep but I heard NOTHING about acquiring Gasol... not even pointless rumors  and by the way I still wonder why ... I'm not a fan at all of this trade BUT in 3 seasons Lamar hasn't CONSISTENLY delivered whatever the reason is (injuries , mental weakness ...) I like Lamar game  but dude is fucking frustrating  .. with the talent he has , he should be among the NBA top 10 players... do you want the same old shit for a 4th year in a row ? (by the way there are already reports it's unlikely he'll be 100% at the start of the season ..) ... yeah it's a risky trade but at this point I'd took it ... at least we would have tried something ... at worst we'll have the same level with Marion on the team
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 26, 2007, 12:16:00 PM
Marion And Kobe Talk Trade

Shawn Marion wants out of Phoenix and is interested in becoming a member of the Lakers.

"I'm definitely interested in the Lakers," said Marion.

He also said he talked to Kobe Bryant, and Bryant "embraced it."

Said Marion: "He wants to make it happen."

If Bryant cares about what trades the Lakers make and thinks adding Marion would help, at least it's an indication that he's thinking about the Lakers as "we" not "them."


 :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rik on September 26, 2007, 12:18:28 PM
Marion And Kobe Talk Trade

Shawn Marion wants out of Phoenix and is interested in becoming a member of the Lakers.

"I'm definitely interested in the Lakers," said Marion.

He also said he talked to Kobe Bryant, and Bryant "embraced it."

Said Marion: "He wants to make it happen."

If Bryant cares about what trades the Lakers make and thinks adding Marion would help, at least it's an indication that he's thinking about the Lakers as "we" not "them."


 :o

If this trade goes down, I'm gonna hunt you down like a dog and kill you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 26, 2007, 12:35:59 PM
Marion And Kobe Talk Trade

Shawn Marion wants out of Phoenix and is interested in becoming a member of the Lakers.

"I'm definitely interested in the Lakers," said Marion.

He also said he talked to Kobe Bryant, and Bryant "embraced it."

Said Marion: "He wants to make it happen."

If Bryant cares about what trades the Lakers make and thinks adding Marion would help, at least it's an indication that he's thinking about the Lakers as "we" not "them."


 :o

If this trade goes down, I'm gonna hunt you down like a god and kill you.

Lol don't trip it's probably not gonna happen. Either Marion is using us to get what he wants (ie: Mo Williams with the Heat) or the talks will only lead to Mitch getting nervous and backing out (ie: B.Diddy, Boozer, Artest, Kidd, JO).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 26, 2007, 02:08:27 PM
Imo Odom + Bynum for JO would be better than Odom + Cook for Marion. At least JO is a big. Marion however is just a more athletic and less skilled version of Odom lol. Doesn't bring big change other than leaving Kobe with more work cause he would have to initiate even more. In other words if this trade goes down, Jim Buss is on Bynum's dick way too much, way too much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 26, 2007, 02:21:01 PM
Imo Odom + Bynum for JO would be better than Odom + Cook for Marion. At least JO is a big. Marion however is just a more athletic and less skilled version of Odom lol. Doesn't bring big change other than leaving Kobe with more work cause he would have to initiate even more. In other words if this trade goes down, Jim Buss is on Bynum's dick way too much, way too much.

You're over looking something real important. In terms of durability, Marion > Odom & J.O. They're both always injured. Odom is a great all around player, and he'd be excellent on another team, but he's not doing what we need him to do on the Lakers. In 3 years this guy has only has 3 seasons he only had 2 30 point games. Marion is much more consistent. Plus, now that we have Fisher we don't need Kobe to be the full time play maker. Besides, the triangle gives everyone a good amount of shots.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 26, 2007, 02:44:08 PM
Imo Odom + Bynum for JO would be better than Odom + Cook for Marion. At least JO is a big. Marion however is just a more athletic and less skilled version of Odom lol. Doesn't bring big change other than leaving Kobe with more work cause he would have to initiate even more. In other words if this trade goes down, Jim Buss is on Bynum's dick way too much, way too much.

You're over looking something real important. In terms of durability, Marion > Odom & J.O. They're both always injured. Odom is a great all around player, and he'd be excellent on another team, but he's not doing what we need him to do on the Lakers. In 3 years this guy has only has 3 seasons he only had 2 30 point games. Marion is much more consistent. Plus, now that we have Fisher we don't need Kobe to be the full time play maker. Besides, the triangle gives everyone a good amount of shots.

Although likely, it's still speculation that JO will be injured and that Marion won't. Odom is already playing minutes as PF, you want Marion to that, too? That's sick. At this point, I'd do that trade, but only cause of the special situation the Lakers are in. But still, you're fooling yourself if you think that's a great trade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 26, 2007, 03:22:12 PM
Imo Odom + Bynum for JO would be better than Odom + Cook for Marion. At least JO is a big. Marion however is just a more athletic and less skilled version of Odom lol. Doesn't bring big change other than leaving Kobe with more work cause he would have to initiate even more. In other words if this trade goes down, Jim Buss is on Bynum's dick way too much, way too much.

You're over looking something real important. In terms of durability, Marion > Odom & J.O. They're both always injured. Odom is a great all around player, and he'd be excellent on another team, but he's not doing what we need him to do on the Lakers. In 3 years this guy has only has 3 seasons he only had 2 30 point games. Marion is much more consistent. Plus, now that we have Fisher we don't need Kobe to be the full time play maker. Besides, the triangle gives everyone a good amount of shots.

Although likely, it's still speculation that JO will be injured and that Marion won't. Odom is already playing minutes as PF, you want Marion to that, too? That's sick. At this point, I'd do that trade, but only cause of the special situation the Lakers are in. But still, you're fooling yourself if you think that's a great trade.

Nah that trade would be great. Marion would take tons of pressure of Kobe defensively. He's a much more reliable 2nd scoring option. And he's just as good (if not better) of a rebounder than Odom and JO.


Kwame Brown / Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Vladimir Radmanovic / Ronny Turiaf
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Sasha Vujacic
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on September 26, 2007, 05:17:36 PM
Imo Odom + Bynum for JO would be better than Odom + Cook for Marion. At least JO is a big. Marion however is just a more athletic and less skilled version of Odom lol. Doesn't bring big change other than leaving Kobe with more work cause he would have to initiate even more. In other words if this trade goes down, Jim Buss is on Bynum's dick way too much, way too much.

You're over looking something real important. In terms of durability, Marion > Odom & J.O. They're both always injured. Odom is a great all around player, and he'd be excellent on another team, but he's not doing what we need him to do on the Lakers. In 3 years this guy has only has 3 seasons he only had 2 30 point games. Marion is much more consistent. Plus, now that we have Fisher we don't need Kobe to be the full time play maker. Besides, the triangle gives everyone a good amount of shots.

Although likely, it's still speculation that JO will be injured and that Marion won't. Odom is already playing minutes as PF, you want Marion to that, too? That's sick. At this point, I'd do that trade, but only cause of the special situation the Lakers are in. But still, you're fooling yourself if you think that's a great trade.

Nah that trade would be great. Marion would take tons of pressure of Kobe defensively. He's a much more reliable 2nd scoring option. And he's just as good (if not better) of a rebounder than Odom and JO.


Kwame Brown / Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Vladimir Radmanovic / Ronny Turiaf
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Sasha Vujacic
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton

Are you saying you like your team with Radmanovic as the starter?? It's just disgusting, man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 26, 2007, 06:41:50 PM
Imo Odom + Bynum for JO would be better than Odom + Cook for Marion. At least JO is a big. Marion however is just a more athletic and less skilled version of Odom lol. Doesn't bring big change other than leaving Kobe with more work cause he would have to initiate even more. In other words if this trade goes down, Jim Buss is on Bynum's dick way too much, way too much.

You're over looking something real important. In terms of durability, Marion > Odom & J.O. They're both always injured. Odom is a great all around player, and he'd be excellent on another team, but he's not doing what we need him to do on the Lakers. In 3 years this guy has only has 3 seasons he only had 2 30 point games. Marion is much more consistent. Plus, now that we have Fisher we don't need Kobe to be the full time play maker. Besides, the triangle gives everyone a good amount of shots.

Although likely, it's still speculation that JO will be injured and that Marion won't. Odom is already playing minutes as PF, you want Marion to that, too? That's sick. At this point, I'd do that trade, but only cause of the special situation the Lakers are in. But still, you're fooling yourself if you think that's a great trade.

Nah that trade would be great. Marion would take tons of pressure of Kobe defensively. He's a much more reliable 2nd scoring option. And he's just as good (if not better) of a rebounder than Odom and JO.


Kwame Brown / Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Vladimir Radmanovic / Ronny Turiaf
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Sasha Vujacic
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton

Are you saying you like your team with Radmanovic as the starter?? It's just disgusting, man.

Well he was promised a starting role. I wouldn't mind him starting once he's more comfortable in the triangle. Besides, having him as the starting PF spreads the floor more and opens up lanes for Marion to slash.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 26, 2007, 06:50:34 PM
I'll make that trade in a second, Lamar is fucking Bum 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 27, 2007, 12:54:21 AM
Would Marion Now Welcome A Trade?

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According to several Suns sources, Shawn Marion seems to be unhappy that the team will not talk about a contract extension.

Apparently Marion wants $60 million over three years. Marion, already the highest-paid Suns player, will make $16.4 million this season and $17.8 million for 2008-09.

Trade rumors might not bother Marion much anymore, because there are indications that he would welcome a deal.

The two top trade possibilities involve Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who is even more disgruntled with his team, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom and a teammate, possibly forward Brian Cook.

Lamar Odom + Brian Cook for Shawn Marion? C'mon God - atleast give me this!


I'm disgusted that you want to trade Lamar Odom for the 2nd coming of Ceballos. :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 27, 2007, 12:57:52 AM
I actually agree with Antonio and I know Nik will puke if Mitch pulls the trigger on this trade but to be honest I think it's time to try something ... Kobe and Lamar doesn't work as a combo , Lamar is inconsistent and injury prone ... Marion is rarely injured and despite he can't create his own , he still managed to put big numbers before the Nash era ... fact is Marion wants more touches and is frustrated with his role in Phoenix whereas he would be the 2nd option here ... the main drawback is we lost Lamar passing abilities .. besides that they're both very good rebounders, Lamar is a better defender at the 4 spot whereas Marion is a much better defender at the 3 ... if our power forward rotation would be deeper I wouldn't hesitate and play Marion as a SF but that trade would leave us with Turiaf and Vlad at the 4 , which is very weak ... though a Kobe-Marion could attract some players ala Chris Webber .. you never know ... at the end trading in the same division and improving the Suns isn't clever at all.. but not taking any risk isn't my type neither .. fact is we BETTER not fucking up the start of the season coz things could become quickly out of control ... and with the reports that Lamar may not be 100 % at the start of the season... anyways I still think the key is a Al Jefferson type of explosion from Andrew ...

Ok. I make you an example. I'd rather trade Odom AND Bynum for KG/JO/Kidd/Gasol than trading Odom+fillers for Marion. Marion won't make our team ready to contend. And i don't see a point trading Odom for a player who, just like him, ain't enought to turn the team into a contending one. Let's trade Bynum too, if necessary. But for a player who can make us contenders from day1.
fact all these trades can't be made ... Odom AND Bynum for Kidd ? Hell no ... JO is injury prone , Bynum + fillers for Gasol yep but I heard NOTHING about acquiring Gasol... not even pointless rumors  and by the way I still wonder why ... I'm not a fan at all of this trade BUT in 3 seasons Lamar hasn't CONSISTENLY delivered whatever the reason is (injuries , mental weakness ...) I like Lamar game  but dude is fucking frustrating  .. with the talent he has , he should be among the NBA top 10 players... do you want the same old shit for a 4th year in a row ? (by the way there are already reports it's unlikely he'll be 100% at the start of the season ..) ... yeah it's a risky trade but at this point I'd took it ... at least we would have tried something ... at worst we'll have the same level with Marion on the team


Same old shit? Lamar has been excellent in the past 1 1/2 seasons...His main fuck-ups were in unavoidable injuries.

Trading for Marion would be pathetic at this point.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 27, 2007, 12:59:42 AM
Imo Odom + Bynum for JO would be better than Odom + Cook for Marion. At least JO is a big. Marion however is just a more athletic and less skilled version of Odom lol. Doesn't bring big change other than leaving Kobe with more work cause he would have to initiate even more. In other words if this trade goes down, Jim Buss is on Bynum's dick way too much, way too much.

You're over looking something real important. In terms of durability, Marion > Odom & J.O. They're both always injured. Odom is a great all around player, and he'd be excellent on another team, but he's not doing what we need him to do on the Lakers. In 3 years this guy has only has 3 seasons he only had 2 30 point games. Marion is much more consistent. Plus, now that we have Fisher we don't need Kobe to be the full time play maker. Besides, the triangle gives everyone a good amount of shots.

Although likely, it's still speculation that JO will be injured and that Marion won't. Odom is already playing minutes as PF, you want Marion to that, too? That's sick. At this point, I'd do that trade, but only cause of the special situation the Lakers are in. But still, you're fooling yourself if you think that's a great trade.

Nah that trade would be great. Marion would take tons of pressure of Kobe defensively. He's a much more reliable 2nd scoring option. And he's just as good (if not better) of a rebounder than Odom and JO.


Kwame Brown / Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Vladimir Radmanovic / Ronny Turiaf
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Sasha Vujacic
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton


Marion takes off pressure defensively? LOL! Dude always gets beat and picks up his weak-side steals and blocks to "make up" for it...He's a far from being considered a "good defender".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 27, 2007, 01:20:05 PM
Would Marion Now Welcome A Trade?

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According to several Suns sources, Shawn Marion seems to be unhappy that the team will not talk about a contract extension.

Apparently Marion wants $60 million over three years. Marion, already the highest-paid Suns player, will make $16.4 million this season and $17.8 million for 2008-09.

Trade rumors might not bother Marion much anymore, because there are indications that he would welcome a deal.

The two top trade possibilities involve Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who is even more disgruntled with his team, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom and a teammate, possibly forward Brian Cook.

Lamar Odom + Brian Cook for Shawn Marion? C'mon God - atleast give me this!


I'm disgusted that you want to trade Lamar Odom for the 2nd coming of Ceballos. :puke:

If thats what you want to call him - bring on Cedric Jr.

(http://oregonstate.edu/~reynolni/marion.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 27, 2007, 02:46:49 PM
^^dudes a moron, IMO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 27, 2007, 04:34:14 PM
Suns Say Marion Deal Unlikely

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A sampling of executives and agents said it is unlikely that the Phoenix Suns would move disgruntled forward Shawn Marion before Monday's mandatory reporting day.

After Monday, according to the Arizona Republic, it appears the Suns could stop exploring trade possibilities.

League insiders did not believe that Marion's trade request hurt the chance to move him. Two insiders said it might prompt more offers.

With Marion back, the Suns would be deemed a contender as long as the damage to team chemistry, a point of emphasis for new General Manager Steve Kerr, is minimized.

"It's a distraction if you let it be a distraction," Suns guard Raja Bell said shortly after coach Mike D'Antoni said, "Once we start playing basketball, it won't be a distraction."

One NBA executive did not believe that Marion's issues would be resolved, but Marion has played well with a chip on his shoulder.

C'mon Kerr...you owe Phil! Do it for him!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on September 27, 2007, 05:09:55 PM
I hope the Shawn Marion trade doesn't go through. This would be a horrendous trade.

Given the choice, I'd rather do the proposed LO/Bynum for JO trade before doing this, and the JO scenario doesn't exactly thrill me either.

I hope Mitch will have enough sense to say no to this.

For those that think this is a good idea, who's going to be the starting PF?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 28, 2007, 04:14:13 PM
Here's some more info about potential Lakers trades that could still go down. It was posted by a forum member so take it for what its worth, but it sounds pretty legit...


Hi,

Guys I just started a new job today and I was surprised to learn that Craig Hodges's son, Jibril Hodges is working with me. We started talking about his father and his playing days in the nba....and we talked about the lakers, because Cgraig Hodges is a special assistant for the team. Jibril told me he is himself a big laker fan and that he often talks about te situation of the team with his father. And he told me that Craig had told him that a lot of trade talks were goig on right now between Mitch Kupchpak and other teams....so here is what he told me:

- The Lakers and the Suns are discussing Odom + Cook for Marion, however Mitch feels that we are losing in that trade. So he tried to do Odom+Kwame+Cook for Marion+ Diaw. The Lakers feel that by getting Diaw they will compensate for Odom's passing. Jibril don't know if the suns will say yes but that's what his father talked about.

- The Lakers are also discussing with the Jazz about a Odom for Kirilenko straight up. One for one. The jazz proposed the deal but it seems the lakers won't accept it. They think Odom is way better. Craig Hodges said the Jazz therefore offered Kirilenko + Okur for Odom + Radman + Vujacic + BYNUM. There is nothing serious there but Mitch is thinking about it. He feels Okur+ Kirilenko+ Kobe+ Fisher+ Walton can be good

- Finally, obviously, there are still discussions with the Pacers about Jermaine O'Neal. The Lakers won't give up both Bynum and Odom for him. The Lakers offered Bynum + Radman + Vujacic + Kwame + Farmar. The Pacers are considering the deal because all the palyers except Radman are in their last year, so the Pacers would have 14 millions to spend next summer. However, nothing is done.

Now, Jibril said his father told him Kobe is pushing very hard for trades and changes. He met with Mitch this summer and told him he would come back if the team roster improved. If not, he would like to be traded. Mitch agreed and is thus testing the market for Kobe. Here is what the guy told me:

- Kobe wants to go to Chicago. The Bulls want to keep Deng and Hinrich. So they are offering Tyrus Thomas + Noha + Gordon + Ben Wallace. The Laker lineup would be Wallace, Odom, walton, gordon, fisher....Of course, Mitch wants to keep Bryant but he is analyzing the deal.

- Kobe wants to go to New York. New York is offering Crawford + Jeffries+ Curry + Lee and Balkman.....Laker lineup would be Curry, Odom, Walton, Crawford, Fisher...not that bad.

- Finally, Kobe wnats to go the Suns. Eventhough Mitch would never do a trade to a team in his own division, he is still talking. The suns don't wnat to give up nash and amare. They are offering Marion + Barbosa + Bell for Kobe + Radman....Lakers Lineup: Kwame + Odom + Marion + bell + barbosa.........

In conclusion, I just want to say that I don't want to create any false story....I am telling you what the guy told me. Maybe it's not true, i don't know.....I didn't belibe him when he told me he was Hodges's son, but he showed me pics that he had in his wallet.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 28, 2007, 04:30:41 PM
I just checked all those trades on realgm. Looks like they all work number wise. Here's how each trade would work out...

Phoenix Deal
Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Vladimir Radmanovic / Ronny Turiaf
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton / Boris Diaw
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Sasha Vujacic
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton

^ Pretty good. I'd probably do that

Utah Deal
Kwame Brown / Chris Mihm
Mehmet Okur / Ronny Turiaf / Brian Cook
Andrei Kirilenko / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton

^ Fisher, Okur, and Kirilenko back together. Could that put us in the same position as last year's Jazz team?

Indiana Deal
Chris Mihm / Ronny Turiaf
Jermaine O'neal / Brian Cook
Lamar Odom / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans
Derek Fisher / Javaris Crittenton

^ No no HELL NO! Although we'd get O'neal and keep Odom, our team got gutted!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 29, 2007, 10:31:23 AM
^LMAO@believing the shithead who wrote all that...all those rumors are false. All those deals would suck ass too...I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though. Fuck AK, fuck Marion, fuck whoever else people are tryna throw at us for Odom...And FUCK the dumb rumors about the Suns, Bulls, and Knicks too...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on September 29, 2007, 01:07:46 PM
looks like theres a strong chance kobe could be in a different uniform pretty soon
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on September 29, 2007, 01:54:55 PM
Let's see if and how he shows up on monday.. can't wait.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 29, 2007, 08:18:51 PM
I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though.

LMAO! You're delirious kid. Even if Indiana was dumb enough to do that, Odom's contract is still $20 million to short.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 30, 2007, 10:47:25 AM
I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though.

LMAO! You're delirious kid. Even if Indiana was dumb enough to do that, Odom's contract is still $20 million to short.


Exactly...which is why I wouldn't trade Odom. You're dumber than I though if you think we can get equal value for Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 30, 2007, 06:01:21 PM
I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though.

LMAO! You're delirious kid. Even if Indiana was dumb enough to do that, Odom's contract is still $20 million to short.


Exactly...which is why I wouldn't trade Odom. You're dumber than I though if you think we can get equal value for Odom.

Equal value? Geee yeah I wonder where we can find an inconsistent underachiever to play in Los Angeles with Kobe?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 30, 2007, 06:03:52 PM
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/2007/09/30/2007-09-30_boston__la_are_centers_of_nba_once_again.html


Quote
Shawn Marion is only going to land with the Lakers if new Suns GM Steve Kerr is willing to take back Kwame Brown and Vlade Radmanovic. That's not happening, and the Suns aren't getting Lamar Odom for Marion, either.


No way in hell is Kerr going to go for that. Maybe to another team because thats actually not bad (they get a big 3 point shooter and a big expiring contract), but not to us. That would be a dope lineup tho...

Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Lamar Odom / Ronny Turiaf / Brian Cook
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Sasha Vujacic
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 04:21:52 PM
I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though.

LMAO! You're delirious kid. Even if Indiana was dumb enough to do that, Odom's contract is still $20 million to short.


Exactly...which is why I wouldn't trade Odom. You're dumber than I though if you think we can get equal value for Odom.

Equal value? Geee yeah I wonder where we can find an inconsistent underachiever to play in Los Angeles with Kobe?


Yea, because everyone knows that's all Odom is...an inconsistant underachiever ::) ... Not the most underrated and versatile player in the league who's still climbing the mountain to his prime...

Make sense, Baby G...Kobe loves Odom. Don't be stupid, Marion wouldn't have even returned for us in the playoffs if he had the same injury as Odom, neither would 99% of the league...Odom always owns Marion. Marion, the garbage man, would be confused as fuck in the triangle. He has no dribble, he can't run plays for himself or others, he can't defend 1-on-1, etc. etc...I can't believe you would trade Odom for him. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 01, 2007, 04:22:18 PM
I am a big Marion fan being that he went to college out at UNLV but seriously I don't see him fitting in well with the Lakers. He excels with a pass first, set up point guard. He would be good with a Jason Kidd like point guard. He does not fit the Lakers game plan game in and game out. He is PERFECT for Phoenix but really does not fit with alot of other teams. He should just be easy and chill in Phoenix.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 04:32:01 PM
I am a big Marion fan being that he went to college out at UNLV but seriously I don't see him fitting in well with the Lakers. He excels with a pass first, set up point guard. He would be good with a Jason Kidd like point guard. He does not fit the Lakers game plan game in and game out. He is PERFECT for Phoenix but really does not fit with alot of other teams. He should just be easy and chill in Phoenix.


very true...dude depends on getting set up. no triangle for his ass...


I'd do the Kwame+VladRad trade though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 01, 2007, 04:49:14 PM
I am a big Marion fan being that he went to college out at UNLV but seriously I don't see him fitting in well with the Lakers. He excels with a pass first, set up point guard. He would be good with a Jason Kidd like point guard. He does not fit the Lakers game plan game in and game out. He is PERFECT for Phoenix but really does not fit with alot of other teams. He should just be easy and chill in Phoenix.


very true...dude depends on getting set up. no triangle for his ass...


I'd do the Kwame+VladRad trade though.

I would like to see how LA would do COMPLETELY healthy. I think alot of people are quick to say they need this and that, but every game I have watched when they are at full strength, they were giving teams the business. I don't know too many teams that could withstand that many injuries and still be contenders. There are only so many deals for them that actually make sense and Marion IMO is not one of them. Hell I even heard Chicago and there is NO WAY I would trade him for Deng or Gordon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 01, 2007, 04:52:32 PM
I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though.

LMAO! You're delirious kid. Even if Indiana was dumb enough to do that, Odom's contract is still $20 million to short.


Exactly...which is why I wouldn't trade Odom. You're dumber than I though if you think we can get equal value for Odom.

Equal value? Geee yeah I wonder where we can find an inconsistent underachiever to play in Los Angeles with Kobe?


Yea, because everyone knows that's all Odom is...an inconsistant underachiever ::) ... Not the most underrated and versatile player in the league who's still climbing the mountain to his prime...

Make sense, Baby G...Kobe loves Odom. Don't be stupid, Marion wouldn't have even returned for us in the playoffs if he had the same injury as Odom, neither would 99% of the league...Odom always owns Marion. Marion, the garbage man, would be confused as fuck in the triangle. He has no dribble, he can't run plays for himself or others, he can't defend 1-on-1, etc. etc...I can't believe you would trade Odom for him. :grumpy:

Yeah Kobe loves Odom so much that he's given his approval of 3 trades this summer that would've led to Odom being dealt  ;D


I am a big Marion fan being that he went to college out at UNLV but seriously I don't see him fitting in well with the Lakers. He excels with a pass first, set up point guard. He would be good with a Jason Kidd like point guard. He does not fit the Lakers game plan game in and game out. He is PERFECT for Phoenix but really does not fit with alot of other teams. He should just be easy and chill in Phoenix.

Everyone say that but look at his number from the year after Kidd left Phoenix (the same year before Nash came). He still averaged 19.0 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.7 apg (season high), 2.1 spg, and 1.3 bpg. I guess thats thanks to the wonderful passing of Starbury, torn acl Penny Hardaway, and me first Barbosa right? Lol. Marion and Odom were in the same draft class, yet Marion has played 613 regular season games while Odom has only played 510. EWW!

Dude is a great all round guy but his inconsistency is whats killing the Lakers (along with stupid management, lack of defense, and a young talentless roster).

In other news:

A few pics from the Lakers media day are up...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on October 01, 2007, 05:04:22 PM
I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though.

LMAO! You're delirious kid. Even if Indiana was dumb enough to do that, Odom's contract is still $20 million to short.


Exactly...which is why I wouldn't trade Odom. You're dumber than I though if you think we can get equal value for Odom.

Equal value? Geee yeah I wonder where we can find an inconsistent underachiever to play in Los Angeles with Kobe?


Yea, because everyone knows that's all Odom is...an inconsistant underachiever ::) ... Not the most underrated and versatile player in the league who's still climbing the mountain to his prime...

Make sense, Baby G...Kobe loves Odom. Don't be stupid, Marion wouldn't have even returned for us in the playoffs if he had the same injury as Odom, neither would 99% of the league...Odom always owns Marion. Marion, the garbage man, would be confused as fuck in the triangle. He has no dribble, he can't run plays for himself or others, he can't defend 1-on-1, etc. etc...I can't believe you would trade Odom for him. :grumpy:

Yeah Kobe loves Odom so much that he's given his approval of 3 trades this summer that would've led to Odom being dealt  ;D


I am a big Marion fan being that he went to college out at UNLV but seriously I don't see him fitting in well with the Lakers. He excels with a pass first, set up point guard. He would be good with a Jason Kidd like point guard. He does not fit the Lakers game plan game in and game out. He is PERFECT for Phoenix but really does not fit with alot of other teams. He should just be easy and chill in Phoenix.

Everyone say that but look at his number from the year after Kidd left Phoenix (the same year before Nash came). He still averaged 19.0 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.7 apg (season high), 2.1 spg, and 1.3 bpg. I guess thats thanks to the wonderful passing of Starbury, torn acl Penny Hardaway, and me first Barbosa right? Lol. Marion and Odom were in the same draft class, yet Marion has played 613 regular season games while Odom has only played 510. EWW!

Dude is a great all round guy but his inconsistency is whats killing the Lakers (along with stupid management, lack of defense, and a young talentless roster).

In other news:

A few pics from the Lakers media day are up...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal

I guess for me what I have yet to see is if Marion can score like that in a half court set. Even when Starbury was there Phoenix's pace was still uptempo. Lakers run but not half as much as the Suns so my thing is how would be do in those type of sets. He has not had to do it for long stretches during any part of his career. But the D, rebounding and everything else is there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 01, 2007, 07:32:11 PM
Video and pictures of Lakers media day

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers2oct02,1,3146871.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=3&cset=true

Side bar: TJ Simers is a piece of shiet. I love how he had all those negative opinions but didn't actually voice them to any of the players he shitted on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 09:47:06 PM
I would only trade Odom for JO, straight up...That's about it though.

LMAO! You're delirious kid. Even if Indiana was dumb enough to do that, Odom's contract is still $20 million to short.


Exactly...which is why I wouldn't trade Odom. You're dumber than I though if you think we can get equal value for Odom.

Equal value? Geee yeah I wonder where we can find an inconsistent underachiever to play in Los Angeles with Kobe?


Yea, because everyone knows that's all Odom is...an inconsistant underachiever ::) ... Not the most underrated and versatile player in the league who's still climbing the mountain to his prime...

Make sense, Baby G...Kobe loves Odom. Don't be stupid, Marion wouldn't have even returned for us in the playoffs if he had the same injury as Odom, neither would 99% of the league...Odom always owns Marion. Marion, the garbage man, would be confused as fuck in the triangle. He has no dribble, he can't run plays for himself or others, he can't defend 1-on-1, etc. etc...I can't believe you would trade Odom for him. :grumpy:

Yeah Kobe loves Odom so much that he's given his approval of 3 trades this summer that would've led to Odom being dealt  ;D


I am a big Marion fan being that he went to college out at UNLV but seriously I don't see him fitting in well with the Lakers. He excels with a pass first, set up point guard. He would be good with a Jason Kidd like point guard. He does not fit the Lakers game plan game in and game out. He is PERFECT for Phoenix but really does not fit with alot of other teams. He should just be easy and chill in Phoenix.

Everyone say that but look at his number from the year after Kidd left Phoenix (the same year before Nash came). He still averaged 19.0 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.7 apg (season high), 2.1 spg, and 1.3 bpg. I guess thats thanks to the wonderful passing of Starbury, torn acl Penny Hardaway, and me first Barbosa right? Lol. Marion and Odom were in the same draft class, yet Marion has played 613 regular season games while Odom has only played 510. EWW!

Dude is a great all round guy but his inconsistency is whats killing the Lakers (along with stupid management, lack of defense, and a young talentless roster).

In other news:

A few pics from the Lakers media day are up...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal



Bro..Marion is a garbage man...Always has been, always will be. No doubt, he'll get the numbers... but with very little talent. Dude is pure hustle and power. Get him in a system like the triangle and watch him look 10,000 times more lost than Odom ever has. Kobe will be even madder when Marion flops in our system, and Odom is en route to his first all-star game...This trade would be TERRIBLE. A shame you fail to see it, but not that surprising. In fact, the Gerald Wallace deal you were talking about earlier, though still dumb, sounded better than this.


Odom is a warrior. All his injuries have been unavoidable basketball injuries, not injuries because he's inury prone...and the fact that he's played through a lot of them should tell you something. Get ready to eat your words once again...Odom >>> Marion...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WC Iz Active on October 01, 2007, 09:50:43 PM
Im a fan of Odom however,  imo    Marion>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Odom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 10:00:45 PM
Im a fan of Odom however,  imo    Marion>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Odom


^Maybe you should add a few more >'s... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 10:03:40 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 10:13:46 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 10:23:17 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 10:32:14 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?


Naah, shorter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 01, 2007, 11:25:06 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 11:26:16 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 01, 2007, 11:29:44 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 11:32:52 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.

How bout those Chargers, and Padres?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 01, 2007, 11:37:14 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.

How bout those Chargers, and Padres?
Too bad the 49ers are barely doing better and the Dodgers couldn't do nothing but fold faster then superman doing laundry.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 11:40:00 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.

How bout those Chargers, and Padres?
Too bad the 49ers are barely doing better and the Dodgers couldn't do nothing but fold faster then superman doing laundry.

Too bad you're gay.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 01, 2007, 11:42:10 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.

How bout those Chargers, and Padres?
Too bad the 49ers are barely doing better and the Dodgers couldn't do nothing but fold faster then superman doing laundry.

Too bad you're gay.
Too bad that even if that was the case, bitches would still want to fuck me more then your ugly ass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 11:45:58 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.

How bout those Chargers, and Padres?
Too bad the 49ers are barely doing better and the Dodgers couldn't do nothing but fold faster then superman doing laundry.

Too bad you're gay.
Too bad that even if that was the case, bitches would still want to fuck me more then your ugly ass.

Too bad that that is the case, seeing as you like to judge the appearance of men. And for the record my ugly ass gets more pussy than your ass can ever dream of.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 01, 2007, 11:49:05 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.

How bout those Chargers, and Padres?
Too bad the 49ers are barely doing better and the Dodgers couldn't do nothing but fold faster then superman doing laundry.

Too bad you're gay.
Too bad that even if that was the case, bitches would still want to fuck me more then your ugly ass.

Too bad that that is the case, seeing as you like to judge the appearance of men. And for the record my ugly ass gets more pussy than your ass can ever dream of.
So you admit to being ugly. Admitting it is the first step towards loving yourself (since it's obvious that no one else will).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 11:51:46 PM
Somethings different about Kwame, did he get taller?
You are joking, right? I can't believe he cut the braids. They were tight as hell.

You catch on quick! Jerk.
Quite before I do like Homer in your sig.

How bout those Chargers, and Padres?
Too bad the 49ers are barely doing better and the Dodgers couldn't do nothing but fold faster then superman doing laundry.

Too bad you're gay.
Too bad that even if that was the case, bitches would still want to fuck me more then your ugly ass.

Too bad that that is the case, seeing as you like to judge the appearance of men. And for the record my ugly ass gets more pussy than your ass can ever dream of.
So you admit to being ugly. Admitting it is the first step towards loving yourself (since it's obvious that no one else will).

I'm the only ugly nigga gettin' away with being pretty boy (no homo), you homo.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 11:52:48 PM
Oh yeah, and I'm sure you know a whole lot about loving yourself.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 01, 2007, 11:53:43 PM
Holiday Inn is open 24/7...or Motel 6, for your broke asses.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 01, 2007, 11:55:06 PM
Holiday Inn is open 24/7...or Motel 6, for your broke asses.

Shut up, you!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 02, 2007, 12:02:45 AM
Can we call it a day, Rik?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 02, 2007, 12:03:47 AM
Can we call it a day, Rik?

You read my mind. We shall continue this another day.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on October 02, 2007, 01:36:48 AM
^LOL +1 for both of you^ :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 02, 2007, 09:20:43 AM
^LOL +1 for both of you^ :D

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 02, 2007, 10:19:12 AM
I think they took my suggestion...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 04, 2007, 02:30:26 PM
Hey NIK...

Quote
"I'm sick of it now," Patterson said of the nickname. "It's worldwide. I hear it everywhere I travel. The first thing people say is `Kobe Stopper.' They don't say Ruben Patterson. They say `Kobe Stopper.' But I tell everyone that me and Kobe are good friends now, and he actually tried to get me to the Lakers two years ago."

Looks like I'm not the only one that wanted Ruben Patterson back with the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 04, 2007, 11:41:35 PM
Maybe 2 years ago, but he truly wouldn't fill any of our gaps...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 05, 2007, 02:52:59 AM
And......... by the way............ when did Ruben Patterson stop Kobe Bryant?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2007, 10:23:19 AM
^Never...but he always claimed he was going to. LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 05, 2007, 12:07:04 PM
Maybe 2 years ago, but he truly wouldn't fill any of our gaps...

He would. We need a true defender. And please don't say "we have Odom and Kobe".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2007, 12:45:08 PM
We have Odom and Kobe and Fisher and Kwame. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 05, 2007, 01:58:51 PM
Fuck having conversations with you!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2007, 02:08:27 PM
Fuck Ruben Patterson.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 05, 2007, 03:15:53 PM
Fuck being the 25th best defensive team in the league
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 05, 2007, 05:29:05 PM
Fuck playing basketball with your front-court defense injured and your point guard defense missing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 05, 2007, 06:31:33 PM
Fuck having Lamar Odom and his sub-par defense at the PF spot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 06, 2007, 12:35:43 AM
Walton, Fisher Sustain Injuries At Lakers Camp

Luke Walton and Derek Fisher sustained minor injuries Friday during the Los Angeles Lakers ' training camp.

Walton strained his right hamstring and is listed as day-to-day. Fisher received a deep one-inch gash to the forehead when he took an elbow from center Larry Turner.

Walton sat out the remainder of the workout, while Fisher did not require stitches and returned. Kobe Bryant didn't participate in the final minutes of practice as he iced his left knee.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said injuries during camp are inevitable.

"They're going to happen," he said. "Guys are getting in shape and in the process they've got tight muscles and things get stretched, pulled, etc.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 06, 2007, 01:04:49 PM
Turiaf, Not Walton, May Start Lakers' Season Opener

At the end of a routine day, Lakers coach Phil Jackson caused a minor stir by saying he was considering starting forward Ronny Turiaf ahead of Luke Walton when the season begins Oct. 30.

It had nothing to do with Walton's strained right hamstring, which prevented him from practicing Friday. It had everything to do with Jackson's desire to add Turiaf's energy to the starting five.

"We'll see how it goes," Jackson said. "It's still a long time away from tip time, but I know we have to have starters coming off the bench to be a good team."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 06, 2007, 01:23:02 PM
Phil probably wants Odom back at the 3...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 06, 2007, 01:23:41 PM
^^^

Fuck having Lamar Odom and his sub-par defense at the PF spot.



 :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 06, 2007, 01:39:15 PM
Fuck you
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 06, 2007, 02:28:20 PM
Turiaf Might Get Starting Role

Turiaf may start for Lakers



Broderick Turner

HONOLULU - He has been called the Lakers' "silent warrior," even though Coach Phil Jackson says Ronny Turiaf is "an outspoken guy."

But it's that warrior mentality, that energy and effort and defensive intensity that had Jackson saying after practice Friday that Turiaf has positioned himself to have a bigger role.

"I plan ..ing him," Jackson said. "I really am seriously considering starting him. Those positions are so wide open. He's a guy that can bring energy to the game, the kind of start we need to have with a physical front. He's a guy that can block some shots."

It had been assumed that Luke Walton would start at small forward and Lamar Odom at power forward, just like last season. But Jackson is toying with the idea of bringing Walton off the bench.

Jackson was asked if he had told Walton about his plans.

"No," Jackson responded.

Is Walton OK with that?

"He's OK with it," Jackson said, laughing.

Walton, who strained his right hamstring Friday and is listed as day-to-day, took it all in stride, even joking about the possible demotion.

"You lose your starting spot over the summer, right? You don't even do anything," he said, laughing.

"I would like to start," he added, "but I'm not going to pout if I don't. ... I like starting. I enjoy it. But if he feels we have a better flow coming in with the second unit, I guess we'll try it out and see how it works."

When told of Jackson's comments, Turiaf wasn't sure how to take them.

"It's been a joking-around process for about 2˝ years, so I never know what to take seriously," he said. "But on a more serious note, I'll be ready to do whatever is coming my way."

At 6-foot-10 and 250 pounds, Turiaf gives the Lakers more size on the front line. He can hit jump shots from 15 to 18 feet, but his main job would be to defend and set screens.

Turiaf played on the French national team in the FIBA European championships this summer, which gave him a chance to develop his game.

"It helped me a lot because I regained confidence in myself," he said. "Playing off and on and not playing and playing (for the Lakers), it's stressful on my mind. But going over there and knowing I was the backup center and I was playing even more than center ... I got the opportunity to showcase myself, score down low, hit the jumper, do everything else. Just have some fun again. Just build my confidence up."

Turiaf knows there is room on the Lakers for a player to do the dirty work.

"When haven't I done the dirty work?" he said. "That's what I do. If that's what it takes for me to get on the basketball court, that's what I'm going to do, brother."

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 07, 2007, 12:34:33 PM
Turiaf=the next Ben Wallace with a better offensive arsenal. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 07, 2007, 12:50:19 PM
Turiaf=the next Ben Wallace with a better offensive arsenal. ;D
Still sleeping at 12:34 in the afternoon?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 07, 2007, 03:41:14 PM
^If all Laker fans+everyone within the organization slept like I did, we'd be the deadliest team in the world.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on October 08, 2007, 02:17:24 PM
With Turiaf starting this year theres just no stopping the Lake show in the wigigity west
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 08, 2007, 03:02:16 PM
^You damn right.

PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Ronny Turiaf
C Andrew Bynum?/Kwame Brown?/Chris Mihm?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 08, 2007, 03:17:43 PM
Lakers' Farmar impresses with his solid improvement-
Off-season is marked with a lot of time in the gym, even as Lakers pick up Javaris Crittenton and Derek Fisher. Farmar has been called by some the biggest surprise of training camp. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep8oct08,1,1964976.story?ctrack=1&cset=true)


By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
October 8, 2007

HONOLULU -- An hour had barely passed after the Lakers drafted Javaris Crittenton when a player unexpectedly walked into the team training facility in El Segundo.

Jordan Farmar showed up for some late-night work, taking shot after shot after the Lakers had taken another point guard in the draft in June.

 
It wasn't a vote of no-confidence toward Farmar as much as it was a vote of no-position by the Lakers, who were thin at the ball-handling guard spot after free-agent-to-be Smush Parker tailed off badly in his second season with the team.

(Unforeseen events would unfold a few weeks later that would deliver Derek Fisher to the Lakers.)

Farmar's appearance that night at the team facility might have been coincidental -- he played it down when asked about it -- but, just the same, he had an active off-season in the gym and has been called the biggest surprise of the Lakers' training camp by some observers.

Coach Phil Jackson, never one to give a rookie too much praise, was kind toward the second-year guard.

"He's playing really well," he said. "I think his decisions are better. I think his shooting's better right now too."

Farmar did not shoot well while starting all five Lakers playoff games after Parker's meltdown became complete, as he averaged 6.4 points and 1.6 assists, and made only 20% of his three-point attempts against Phoenix.

Farmar's numbers were negligible compared to the Suns' perennial All-Star point guard, Steve Nash, who averaged 16 points and 14 assists in the series.

Farmar, never one to be called insecure, was in over his head against Nash.

"He exuded confidence, but he wasn't making any shots, so there was something there going on that wasn't quite right," Jackson said. "If you have confidence when things are going right, then it's rewarded confidence, but he had nothing to be confident about, so this is a little better. He does believe in himself. That's good."

A year later, with a season's worth of the triangle offense stored up, the former UCLA standout appears to be more settled.

"I don't need to impress the coaching staff," Farmar said. "I'm not trying to make every shot so that they see I can shoot. I'm not trying to show them what I can do, really. My game's just speaking for itself. I'm comfortable. I can rest easier at night. I don't have so much to worry about."

Forward Ronny Turiaf has a sore right knee and will have an MRI exam today. . . . Jackson has never been a fan of exhibition games. Thus, his response to what he hopes to see Tuesday and Thursday against Golden State: "Quick games, no overtimes and a limited amount of timeouts."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 08, 2007, 03:27:12 PM
Newell likes what he sees in Lakers' Bynum-
Big man guru was impressed by young center early last season, and he says Bryant should back off. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakerep7oct07,1,290107.story?coll=la-headlines-sports-nba-lakers&ctrack=3&cset=true)


By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
October 7, 2007

HONOLULU -- Andrew Bynum will turn 20 in three weeks, a young 7-footer asked to grow up quickly . . . again.

Last season could be described only as an experience, a torrid start dissolving into a frigid ending, complete with a total of two points in the Lakers' last two playoff games.

In case things couldn't get worse, the infamous amateur video with Kobe Bryant surfaced midsummer, a reminder that at least one player didn't think much of the team's 10th pick in the 2005 draft.

In Bynum's corner, however, is one of the original big men, proprietor of the internationally known Big Man Camp.

If they're 7 feet tall and claim to have even a dollop of basketball ability, Pete Newell has seen them over the last 30 years -- from Bill Walton to Hakeem Olajuwon to Shaquille O'Neal. Now 92, Newell has taken a keen interest in Bynum, who has attended two of his camps.

Newell saw what any Lakers fan saw of Bynum last season -- strong beginning, horrific finale -- with further detailed observations from his trained eye.

"I was surprised that he played as well as he did at the start of the year," Newell said. "I think that he was a little confused at the end because he was catching a little hell from Kobe. He was grabbing him by the shirt and telling him what he should and shouldn't have done. That wouldn't help anybody, let alone a young player.

"If [Bynum] does stay with the Lakers, and they don't trade him, they've got to make it clear to Kobe that he's not the coach and he should be positive, not negative, when he makes the mistakes that he made. I don't think he's going to prosper if the older players start to get on him in the court in front of all the people, and that is what happened."

Newell keeps replaying the first three months of the season in his mind, including Bynum's 10.7-point, nine-rebound average in January.

"From the first year to the second year was amazingly different in terms of the steps he made and how much he improved in some areas," Newell said. "The first year he had no idea what he was into. He showed [last season] that the potential is there."

Bynum hit the wall physically once February rolled around, a sudden lack of confidence joining overall lack of conditioning. He ended up averaging 7.8 points and 5.9 rebounds.

"Big kids in high school don't seem to need to exert themselves -- getting back on defense, getting up the court on offense," Newell said. "It's something, especially the big player, it takes time for them to recognize they should get down that court. It just is the habit of not having had to do it. He will learn that. He's willing to learn. It's just habits that have to be broken."

Bynum has tried to break some of them on his own.

Chastised byCoach Phil Jackson for apparent lack of work ethicat various points last season, Bynum became more serious in his conditioning.

"I've been hitting the weights, been out there on the track," he said. "My wind is a lot better. I'm a lot stronger. I have a bigger base, so I'll be able to hold my ground in the post."

Still, he is among three centers vying for starter's minutes, trying to beat out veterans Kwame Brown and Chris Mihm to reclaim the starting spot he held for 53 games last season.

"He's definitely looking for his offense. He's an offensive-minded kid," Jackson said. "He makes some big blocks in practice and that's what we want to see -- rebounding and defense is what's going to win it for us in the middle."

Six players sat out the Saturday morning practice session, including Bryant, who rested a mildly sore knee.






Looks like we have some nice things to look forward to, Laker fans. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 08, 2007, 03:31:55 PM
The temporary starting line up is probably going to be

Mihm
Turiaf
Vlad
Kobe
Farmar

^ Kwame and Odom and I think Luke are going to miss the start of the season. Phil said Mihm will probably have to start because if he sit for 10 minutes his ankle gets numb.

Any update on Turiaf's bad hip? If he can start and still provide energy when coming off the bench homie will be a problem for every big man in the league.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 08, 2007, 07:18:51 PM
Karl, Brown Impress

Jackson said the most impressive players in camp have been Coby Karl and Elton Brown, free agents hoping to make the team.

Karl is a 6-5 shooting guard who has a pretty decent chance to make the team as the 15th player, and Brown is a 6-9, 255-pound forward.

"Neither one of them have a spot on our roster," Jackson noted.

Karl, who has $100,000 of his $427,000 contract guaranteed, showed how confident he was while playing on the Lakers' summer league team in Las Vegas, and Jackson called Karl the best shooter among the Lakers' guards.

"He's got a concept of what we're trying to get accomplished," said Jackson, who added that he calls Coby Karl by his full name all the time to differentiate him from Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on October 10, 2007, 01:12:39 PM
i would like to see Coby Karl make the team. kids been through a lot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2007, 03:18:30 PM
i would like to see Coby Karl make the team. kids been through a lot

^^Carl will probably get that last spot...Leaving us at:


PG Derek Fisher...Jordan Farmar/Javaris Crittenton
SG Kobe Bryant...Mo Evans/Sasha Vujacic
SF Lamar Odom...Luke Walton/Coby Karl
PF Rony Turiaf...Vladimir Radmanovic/Brian Cook
C Andrew Bynum...Chris Mihm/Kwame Brown

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 10, 2007, 04:16:38 PM
Hey Niky, how a bout this...


Trade: Lamar Odom + Brian Cook for Shawn Marion
Trade: Andrew Bynum + Jordan Farmar + Vladimir Radmanovic + Kwame Brown + Sasha Vujacic for Jermaine O'neal
Vet Min: PJ Brown

Chris Mihm / PJ Brown / Larry Turner
Jermaine O'neal / Ronny Turiaf / Elton Brown
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Colby Karl
Derek Fisher / Javaris Crittenton

Deal?  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2007, 08:02:24 PM
Hey Niky, how a bout this...


Trade: Lamar Odom + Brian Cook for Shawn Marion
Trade: Andrew Bynum + Jordan Farmar + Vladimir Radmanovic + Kwame Brown + Sasha Vujacic for Jermaine O'neal
Vet Min: PJ Brown

Chris Mihm / PJ Brown / Larry Turner
Jermaine O'neal / Ronny Turiaf / Elton Brown
Shawn Marion / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Maurice Evans / Colby Karl
Derek Fisher / Javaris Crittenton

Deal?  ;D


No deal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 11, 2007, 09:40:44 PM
Can't wait for the season to get started.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on October 14, 2007, 12:00:56 PM
Phil Jackson Thinks KG Has No Idea What He's Talking About

Didn't everybody want to be a Laker?

Not Kevin Garnett. Last week, he told The Times that, despite the fact he has a home in Malibu, he didn't want to depend on a Lakers front office he saw as ineffective.

Is his a lone voice, or is the perception of a dysfunctional organization, fueled by an off-season of finger-pointing and a failure to make a meaningful move, more widespread, perhaps discouraging other big names from seeking a Lakers roster spot?

Comparing the Lakers to his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, who weren't able to provide him with sufficient help, Garnett, now a Boston Celtic, said, "I knew I didn't want to deal with that. I didn't want to duplicate that. I didn't want to mimic that."

After practice Saturday , Lakers Coach Phil Jackson was asked if he thought Garnett's criticism was an isolated case.

Jackson said it wasn't even a solid case.

"Where did he get his information from?" Jackson said. "What does [his] statement mean? Does he even know our organization?. . . . I don't think anybody has a better winning record as an owner than Jerry Buss. . . . He doesn't want to win? I just kind of brush that off as not understanding the situation."

The situation was inflammatory over the summer, especially with Kobe Bryant's trade demands. The situation cooled but was inflamed again last week when Buss said trade prospects involving Bryant have been explored and remain a possibility.

How are the other Lakers handling such distractions?

Asked about it Saturday, forward Lamar Odom, standing on the Lakers' practice court, pointed upward to the windows looking down on the floor, windows into the front office.

"We don't work in those offices up there," he said. "Our job is down here. This is where we get things done. This is where our togetherness takes place. We still have a job to do. We can't let that affect how we play. Sometimes how you think can affect how you play."

So the players don't even discuss it?

"Not at all," he said. "It would be wasted energy."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 14, 2007, 09:42:10 PM
The Lakers roster in 2 years

Coach: Jim Buss

Andrew Bynum / Larry Turner
Ronny Turiaf / Elton Brown / Marc Gasol
Luke Walton / Andre Patterson
Javaris Crittenton / Coby Karl
Jordan Farmar / Sasha Vujacic / Sun Yue
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 15, 2007, 11:11:49 AM
^ :grumpy:



Don't let the media brainwash you.......again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 15, 2007, 01:50:15 PM
Its not the media. I'm going strictly off what I see happening. The Lakers are obviously building this team around Bynum and not Kobe. At this point, I think they should trade Kobe and Odom and stop waisting their time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 15, 2007, 02:55:37 PM
^^That's the biggest load of bs I've ever heard. The team is buil around Bynum? LOL. Come on, now...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 15, 2007, 02:59:40 PM
How is it not build around Bynum? Damn near the entire roster is in the 3-4 year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 15, 2007, 04:01:04 PM
yea, that's why we signed Fisher and Mihm, huh? They're sooo young...we didn't have any offers to work with, bro. think straight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 15, 2007, 04:24:14 PM
^ you are seriously delusional. You think Mihm & Fisher count as real veteran help (although I somewhat agree with Fisher) and you actually think Odom, Evans, and Kwame are good defensive players.

Look at our full roster...

Rookies
Elton Brown
Javaris Crittenton
Marc Gasol
Coby Karl
Andre Patterson
Larry Turner
Sun Yue

2nd Year Players
Jordan Farmar

3rd Year Players
Andrew Bynum
Ronny Turiaf

4th Year Players
Sasha Vujacic

5th Year Players
Brian Cook
Luke Walton

7th Year Players
Kwame Brown
Maurice Evans
Vladimir Radmanovic

8th Year Players
Chris Mihm

9th Year Players
Lamar Odom

12 Year Players
Kobe Bryant
Derek Fisher

^ Yeah, that has championship written all over it  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 15, 2007, 07:44:47 PM
^^LOL@you including all those rookies who aren't gunna make the roster. ::) We're a more balanced team age-wise this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on October 16, 2007, 10:48:55 AM
Bryant sitting out "because of a sore knee" ... some suspect shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2007, 11:07:05 AM
^Don't be dumb...Kobe's been having a fucked up knee for some time now. Nothing is "suspect", stop being a tabloid-queen.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: js83 on October 16, 2007, 04:14:21 PM
Of course this team is rebuilding Bynum...thinking he's gonna be a "superstar" in the future LOL...the Lakers FO has to be the worst in the entire league...they promised Kobe that they will rebuild the team...then drafts bums like Cook and Sasha...and gives them extensions? you can't be serious with this bullshit...

Kobe needs to get the fuck outta this mess and goto the Bulls or the Mavs...I hate seeing his talents being wasted.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 16, 2007, 07:19:22 PM
^sounds like you've been reading a lot of sport columns.


Management and Kobe simply need to re-unite over the course of the season (winning will do that), and achieve their mutual goal...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 16, 2007, 11:35:19 PM
After the latest wild spin on the Kobe Coaster, another 24-hour scramble of disorienting turns and steep drops with No. 24, things were actually pretty clear at the end of the ride.

So clear that the end of the Kobe Bryant Era in Lakerland has never seemed closer.

The events of a zany Tuesday allowed for no other conclusion. You inevitably wondered, once your stomach settled, if the Lakers are going to have to live like this for the rest of Bryant's days in purple and gold, however many are left, with the smothering expectation that he's headed to the airport any minute.

It's difficult to believe otherwise when Kobe asks to skip his third successive practice to give his legs some rest … and is promptly asked by reporters if he thinks he's played his last game as a Laker.

It's especially difficult to imagine a different ending when the famously quotable and revealing Phil Jackson responds to almost every Kobe question he gets by saying he either can't comment or doesn't know the answer.

The Zen Master? At a loss for words? Dark days, indeed.

The Lakers, according to NBA front-office sources, have no looming intentions to initiate any Bryant trade discussions and would still prefer to hang onto to their most popular player since Magic Johnson. There is nonetheless a growing belief around the league that the proposals will be flooding in now and that Bryant will indeed be moved -- possibly even before the season starts -- after last week's admission from Lakers owner Jerry Buss that "would certainly listen" to trade offers for Bryant in the wake of Kobe's loud declaration last May that he wants out … and Kobe's subsequent refusals to recant the request.

So edgy is Lakerland that Bryant, after dodging the media for a few days, was forced to address reports Tuesday that he has already cleaned out his locker at the team's practice facility. One team source insisted to ESPN.com that Bryant indeed removed his personal belongings, but Bryant and agent Rob Pelinka told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher that Kobe had merely cleaned up his locker after Monday's practice, leaving plenty behind.

Yet such is the tension around the team now that Bryant can't sit out a practice without sparking an immediate panic that he's leaving for Chicago or Dallas, with multiple sources insisting that Bryant -- who possesses the league's only active no-trade clause -- lists the Mavericks as his No. 1 destination.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=stein_marc&page=KobeTradestein
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2007, 12:36:51 AM
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=156811.0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 17, 2007, 12:05:09 PM
Lol even Jerry Buss knows no one wants our roster filler players...

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Buss acknowledged frustration at losing out to old rivals in Boston for Kevin Garnett's services -- "I personally feel that we made a better offer than the people who were successful," he said -- and also gave a vote of confidence to his often-criticized front office, specifically his son, Jim -- the team's vice president of player personnel -- and General Manager Mitch Kupchak. "I think Mitch does a terrific job because I'm right there and I know what's happening," Buss said. "Mitch has done everything humanly possible. Our team does not have a lot of tradable players. Hopefully we will have some in time, but currently we do not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 17, 2007, 12:50:35 PM
^^All that means is that no one is giving us equal value for what we have, media groupie..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 18, 2007, 11:57:22 AM
Yeah I guess its hard to find guys as gifted as Sasha Vujacic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 18, 2007, 03:09:30 PM
...cuz everyone knows Sasha is a top guy on our roster. ::)


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Low Key on October 18, 2007, 06:54:04 PM
...cuz everyone knows Sasha is a top guy on our roster. ::)




Aside from Kobe, Kwame, and Odom, who is? I'm talking real building block type players another team might be able to do something with.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 18, 2007, 08:15:20 PM
...cuz everyone knows Sasha is a top guy on our roster. ::)




Aside from Kobe, Kwame, and Odom, who is? I'm talking real building block type players another team might be able to do something with.

Luke Walton and Ronny Turiaf. Thats about it tho. Bynum, Farnar, and Crittenton are all potential players. Kwame is hopeless. If someone chopped his hands off I wouldn't notice a difference.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2007, 12:06:55 PM
...cuz everyone knows Sasha is a top guy on our roster. ::)




Aside from Kobe, Kwame, and Odom, who is? I'm talking real building block type players another team might be able to do something with.


LOL...Come on, now.

Crittenton
Bynum
Luke
VladRad (after he re-proves himself)
Turiaf
Farmar



They all have value...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Low Key on October 21, 2007, 02:17:58 AM
...cuz everyone knows Sasha is a top guy on our roster. ::)




Aside from Kobe, Kwame, and Odom, who is? I'm talking real building block type players another team might be able to do something with.


LOL...Come on, now.

Crittenton
Bynum
Luke
VladRad (after he re-proves himself)
Turiaf
Farmar



They all have value...

And who, according to you, should the Lakers expect to get if they traded these players?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2007, 10:03:50 AM
I dunno, but if I was a GM, I'd give up almost any of my players for a package of Bynum-Critt-Luke...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2007, 10:04:47 AM
Anyone seen that nifty pass from Jordan to Cook the other day? LOL...


http://www.youtube.com/v/uaBvPMdgDxw



Jordan may very well lead our team in assists this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on October 21, 2007, 10:12:13 AM
^ Cook's lay-up "technique"...  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 21, 2007, 10:39:02 AM
^ Cook's lay-up "technique"...  :-X


That's not a lay-up "technique"...LOL...His momentum was carrying him at full speed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 21, 2007, 12:22:23 PM
^ Cook's lay-up "technique"...  :-X

He scored. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 22, 2007, 10:30:22 AM
Farmar looks READY to be a solid contributorv this year ... to be honest the only thing I'm worried about is  our D .. outside this "problem" , I see all the young players having a very good season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 23, 2007, 10:16:38 PM
The Lakers rehired former coach Rudy Tomjanovich in their scouting/player personnel department.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on October 24, 2007, 06:55:41 PM
The Lakers rehired former coach Rudy Tomjanovich in their scouting/player personnel department.

And you probably don't appreciate him!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 26, 2007, 10:41:05 PM
This team is depressing. I don't understand how these same guys come back every year without making a single improvement. Turiaf & Walton are getting the job done. But Sasha won't work on improving his game. Cook won't improve on his rebounding or playing defense. Vlad is the same player he was in his rookie season. And I'm willing to bet my life that Odom comes back as the same old player he's alays been: a passive potential player who can't go right. Kwame looked great tonight but lets see how long this last (although I will admit he hasn't been as butterfinger-ish with the ball as he has in the past.

We could've really used Ricky Davis.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 30, 2007, 09:50:58 AM
This team is depressing. I don't understand how these same guys come back every year without making a single improvement. Turiaf & Walton are getting the job done. But Sasha won't work on improving his game. Cook won't improve on his rebounding or playing defense. Vlad is the same player he was in his rookie season. And I'm willing to bet my life that Odom comes back as the same old player he's alays been: a passive potential player who can't go right. Kwame looked great tonight but lets see how long this last (although I will admit he hasn't been as butterfinger-ish with the ball as he has in the past.

We could've really used Ricky Davis.


What are you going on about? In one thread, you tell me not to judge players based on their pre-season play, and in another thread, you do exactly that...VladRad led us in scoring a few times this pre-season, he's definitely back to his old ways. Sasha has added to his arsenal, I saw him taking it to the hoop more this pre-season than he did in all of his first couple years in the league combined...Cook, I agree, is good for spot up shooting mostly when it comes to offense, but it looks to me like he's also tryna strengthen his defense... LOL@Ricky Davis in the triangle. :-X I'm cool with what we have...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 30, 2007, 09:55:17 AM
Season opener tonight, putos.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 30, 2007, 10:02:27 AM
I'm going to have to duck out of work early today.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 30, 2007, 12:57:55 PM
This team is depressing. I don't understand how these same guys come back every year without making a single improvement. Turiaf & Walton are getting the job done. But Sasha won't work on improving his game. Cook won't improve on his rebounding or playing defense. Vlad is the same player he was in his rookie season. And I'm willing to bet my life that Odom comes back as the same old player he's alays been: a passive potential player who can't go right. Kwame looked great tonight but lets see how long this last (although I will admit he hasn't been as butterfinger-ish with the ball as he has in the past.

We could've really used Ricky Davis.


What are you going on about? In one thread, you tell me not to judge players based on their pre-season play, and in another thread, you do exactly that...VladRad led us in scoring a few times this pre-season, he's definitely back to his old ways. Sasha has added to his arsenal, I saw him taking it to the hoop more this pre-season than he did in all of his first couple years in the league combined...Cook, I agree, is good for spot up shooting mostly when it comes to offense, but it looks to me like he's also tryna strengthen his defense... LOL@Ricky Davis in the triangle. :-X I'm cool with what we have...PeACe

Stop talking to me. You're a moron. This guy has the nerve to say "VladRad is back to his old ways" then laugh at me wanting Ricky Davis. Yeah why would I want an athletic 6-7 swingman who can score, make plays, and defend when we can have a 6-10 jumpshooter who does nothing else.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 30, 2007, 02:18:46 PM
I'll watch todays match vs Houston at 6:30 am. See ya later for the comments.

GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 30, 2007, 02:38:22 PM
I'm excited for this season. Finally we can start talking about something that is actually happening (games and players preformances), instead of speculation (whose going to be traded, who is improving and who sucks, etc). I've tried to stay away from all these bull shit, IQ dropping, speculative topics since Kobe demanded to be traded, then said he want to stay (then say he wanted to be traded again).

Some predictions:

Brown - Will have great season if healthy (talk about a big "if").
Bryant - Kobe is Kobe. No more needs to be said.
Bynum - Will flourish if given the playing time.
Cook - Will get bench slivers.
Crittenton - Is going to ride the bench because of Phil Jackson
Evans - Will have flashes of brilliance, but still won't contribute too much.
Farmar - Will build upon last year and will show just how talented he is.
Fisher - Won't start half of the Lakers games.
Karl - Will go unoticed.
Mihm - Adds depth to the front court which will be needed with all the injuries that will likely occur to the team this season.
Odom - See Kwame Brown.
Radmanović - Can't really go anywhere but up, but still won't live up to his contract.
Turiaf - Will be a decent role player, but don't expect a break out year.
Vujačić - Will still be inconsistent.
Walton - See Andrew Bynum.



I can't wait for the season to progress and see how terrible my predictions were. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 30, 2007, 02:45:17 PM
This team is depressing. I don't understand how these same guys come back every year without making a single improvement. Turiaf & Walton are getting the job done. But Sasha won't work on improving his game. Cook won't improve on his rebounding or playing defense. Vlad is the same player he was in his rookie season. And I'm willing to bet my life that Odom comes back as the same old player he's alays been: a passive potential player who can't go right. Kwame looked great tonight but lets see how long this last (although I will admit he hasn't been as butterfinger-ish with the ball as he has in the past.

We could've really used Ricky Davis.


What are you going on about? In one thread, you tell me not to judge players based on their pre-season play, and in another thread, you do exactly that...VladRad led us in scoring a few times this pre-season, he's definitely back to his old ways. Sasha has added to his arsenal, I saw him taking it to the hoop more this pre-season than he did in all of his first couple years in the league combined...Cook, I agree, is good for spot up shooting mostly when it comes to offense, but it looks to me like he's also tryna strengthen his defense... LOL@Ricky Davis in the triangle. :-X I'm cool with what we have...PeACe

Stop talking to me. You're a moron. This guy has the nerve to say "VladRad is back to his old ways" then laugh at me wanting Ricky Davis. Yeah why would I want an athletic 6-7 swingman who can score, make plays, and defend when we can have a 6-10 jumpshooter who does nothing else.

Moron, to get Ricky Davis, we woulda' had to trade someone like Odom or Bynum...Davis is not a triangle player. Try using your common sense for once, my small brained friend. Why would it be funny that VladRad is back to his old ways if he's healed from his injuries, you pessimistic fuck? If you wanna communicate, communicate...If you wanna be a dipshit, shut the fuck up...PeACe

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 30, 2007, 06:17:55 PM
This team is depressing. I don't understand how these same guys come back every year without making a single improvement. Turiaf & Walton are getting the job done. But Sasha won't work on improving his game. Cook won't improve on his rebounding or playing defense. Vlad is the same player he was in his rookie season. And I'm willing to bet my life that Odom comes back as the same old player he's alays been: a passive potential player who can't go right. Kwame looked great tonight but lets see how long this last (although I will admit he hasn't been as butterfinger-ish with the ball as he has in the past.

We could've really used Ricky Davis.


What are you going on about? In one thread, you tell me not to judge players based on their pre-season play, and in another thread, you do exactly that...VladRad led us in scoring a few times this pre-season, he's definitely back to his old ways. Sasha has added to his arsenal, I saw him taking it to the hoop more this pre-season than he did in all of his first couple years in the league combined...Cook, I agree, is good for spot up shooting mostly when it comes to offense, but it looks to me like he's also tryna strengthen his defense... LOL@Ricky Davis in the triangle. :-X I'm cool with what we have...PeACe

Stop talking to me. You're a moron. This guy has the nerve to say "VladRad is back to his old ways" then laugh at me wanting Ricky Davis. Yeah why would I want an athletic 6-7 swingman who can score, make plays, and defend when we can have a 6-10 jumpshooter who does nothing else.

Moron, to get Ricky Davis, we woulda' had to trade someone like Odom or Bynum...Davis is not a triangle player. Try using your common sense for once, my small brained friend. Why would it be funny that VladRad is back to his old ways if he's healed from his injuries, you pessimistic fuck? If you wanna communicate, communicate...If you wanna be a dipshit, shut the fuck up...PeACe



Listen, I'm glad you learned the word pessimistic from your word of the day calendar, but bottom line is, I'm not pessimistic. Its calling reality bitchboy.

In other lakers news...


Lakers And Pacers Talking About Jermaine Trade Again?

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According to two league executives that spoke with David Aldridge, the Lakers and Pacers are once again discussing a Jermaine O'Neal trade.

In the summer, the two clubs discussed a trade where Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum would go to Indiana. The trade was nixed by the Lakers because they insisted on not including Bynum.

The Pacers still would like Bynum included, according to Aldridge who spoke with Donnie Walsh.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 30, 2007, 07:16:33 PM
This team is depressing. I don't understand how these same guys come back every year without making a single improvement. Turiaf & Walton are getting the job done. But Sasha won't work on improving his game. Cook won't improve on his rebounding or playing defense. Vlad is the same player he was in his rookie season. And I'm willing to bet my life that Odom comes back as the same old player he's alays been: a passive potential player who can't go right. Kwame looked great tonight but lets see how long this last (although I will admit he hasn't been as butterfinger-ish with the ball as he has in the past.

We could've really used Ricky Davis.


What are you going on about? In one thread, you tell me not to judge players based on their pre-season play, and in another thread, you do exactly that...VladRad led us in scoring a few times this pre-season, he's definitely back to his old ways. Sasha has added to his arsenal, I saw him taking it to the hoop more this pre-season than he did in all of his first couple years in the league combined...Cook, I agree, is good for spot up shooting mostly when it comes to offense, but it looks to me like he's also tryna strengthen his defense... LOL@Ricky Davis in the triangle. :-X I'm cool with what we have...PeACe

Stop talking to me. You're a moron. This guy has the nerve to say "VladRad is back to his old ways" then laugh at me wanting Ricky Davis. Yeah why would I want an athletic 6-7 swingman who can score, make plays, and defend when we can have a 6-10 jumpshooter who does nothing else.

Moron, to get Ricky Davis, we woulda' had to trade someone like Odom or Bynum...Davis is not a triangle player. Try using your common sense for once, my small brained friend. Why would it be funny that VladRad is back to his old ways if he's healed from his injuries, you pessimistic fuck? If you wanna communicate, communicate...If you wanna be a dipshit, shut the fuck up...PeACe



Listen, I'm glad you learned the word pessimistic from your word of the day calendar, but bottom line is, I'm not pessimistic. Its calling reality bitchboy.

In other lakers news...


Lakers And Pacers Talking About Jermaine Trade Again?

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According to two league executives that spoke with David Aldridge, the Lakers and Pacers are once again discussing a Jermaine O'Neal trade.

In the summer, the two clubs discussed a trade where Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum would go to Indiana. The trade was nixed by the Lakers because they insisted on not including Bynum.

The Pacers still would like Bynum included, according to Aldridge who spoke with Donnie Walsh.


It seems like you're the one who just learned a new word, dumbass..:grumpy:

Get some help. You'll never succeed in life with your mind-state.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 30, 2007, 11:07:38 PM
I need to see a re-play, but it looked like Fisher got robbed for that 3-pointer.

Great hustle plays at the end there by Luke.

Kobe: 45 Points, 8 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 4 Steals, 1 Block
Fisher: 17 Points, 1 Rebound, 2 Assists, 4 Steals

No one else was in double figures  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 30, 2007, 11:29:38 PM
Great game, Lakers almost had it without their second best players and showed excellent resiliance on that spectacular comeback. Kobe was fighting his heart out. I'm hyped for the season. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2007, 12:05:35 AM
If Luke Walton made that 3 pointer the Lakers most likely would have won the game. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on October 31, 2007, 12:12:41 AM
anyone questioning Kobe's heart now?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 31, 2007, 12:40:06 AM
If Luke Walton made that 3 pointer the Lakers most likely would have won the game. :(


Yea...who woulda thought that the shot Kwame and Luke fumbled and tipped in for the Rockets woulda' been the difference in the game. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on October 31, 2007, 01:18:06 AM
I'm hella disappointed by the result, but i've seen a team who can give us some satisfactions, this year. GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 31, 2007, 09:07:05 AM
Kobe should have been shooting three free throws. And he got fouled at the end of the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 31, 2007, 11:00:51 AM
I reallly appreciated the comeback .. but we gave away this game with all these missed free throws .... it's only the 1st game but we need not to repeat the same mistakes as the latest seasons i.e lost the games we should have won .... plus we have a tough schedule so we better be aware of this pb even more ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 31, 2007, 11:51:59 AM
We're better than the Rockets.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 31, 2007, 01:09:37 PM
If Luke Walton made that 3 pointer the Lakers most likely would have won the game. :(


Yea...who woulda thought that the shot Kwame and Luke fumbled and tipped in for the Rockets woulda' been the difference in the game. :-X
I've heard of giving the other team the win, but this is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on October 31, 2007, 01:14:30 PM
We're better than the Rockets.

Not yesterday you weren't!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 31, 2007, 01:21:38 PM
^^LOL...Good thing Lamar Odom is a part of our full roster, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on October 31, 2007, 01:54:27 PM
^^LOL...Good thing Lamar Odom is a part of our full roster, though.

LOL, word bro as long as he stop's crashing into people and drive in the lane
but on the basketball court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 31, 2007, 07:15:07 PM
did crittenton not make the team? wtf
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on October 31, 2007, 11:39:20 PM
did crittenton not make the team? wtf

Our 1st round draft pick is sitting at the end of the bench in street clothes while both of our 2nd round picks are in different countries. What a waste.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 01, 2007, 04:26:07 AM
did crittenton not make the team? wtf

Our 1st round draft pick is sitting at the end of the bench in street clothes while both of our 2nd round picks are in different countries. What a waste.

You know how Phil Jackson works.. It's not Mitch's fault..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 01, 2007, 10:41:25 AM
wtf, coby karl made the team over crittenton? are you serious? thats ridiculous
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2007, 11:49:16 AM
wtf, coby karl made the team over crittenton? are you serious? thats ridiculous


Umm, they both made the team...Critt was just on the inactive list.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2007, 09:22:43 PM
I guess we just suck too damn much, huh?


Suns=2008 champs.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: the.SET on November 02, 2007, 09:27:50 PM
lol, the Lakers are puttin hands on the Suns right now. wtf
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 02, 2007, 09:31:28 PM
One thing about being a Laker fan, even though I'm in MN, I still catch a good number of games. It's like the Yankees in baseball.

I'll say onething, Fish is needed, he controlled a lot of the tempo, when to push harder, when to slow it down, and the young Lakers look to be coming into their own. I think the trade talks ending also allowed everyone to just think about basketball.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 02, 2007, 09:53:09 PM
Tonight, the Lakers took off their belts and gave the Suns a Pootie-Tang beat down...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LAKERS_FAN89 on November 02, 2007, 09:58:35 PM
oh yeaaaaaaaaaah 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 02, 2007, 10:18:41 PM
I hope everyone who complained about us giving Fisher the MLE now see's his importance. For the bast 2 years he ran all over us because at PG we had a horrible defender who was also inconsistent on offense. Fisher is going to make him play both sides of the floor (lol @ Nash playing defense).

Now don't get me wrong, they're still the better team, but don't expect to see Nash dish out 20 assists and put up 20 points against Fisher. It's going to be one or the other from now on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 03, 2007, 12:32:03 AM
Our D was on definetely on point and when everybody contribute we can become a very good team .. hopefully this gonna boost the confidence of our team and result in more wins ... anyways it feels great to beat the Suns ... and lol at Dantoni being sensitive


"The only interesting moment down the stretch came when Suns coach Mike D'Antoni became livid when Lakers coach Phil Jackson called a timeout, right after the Suns called one, with 4:55 to play and Phoenix trailing 111-78.

"Yeah, I was pretty upset," D'Antoni said. "I thought he disrespected our players. But he likes to play the mind games and that's fine. He might want to try to do it in playoff time when we bust them every year."




Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 03, 2007, 12:59:17 AM
^ that's called being a sore-losing bitch.... with no class or professionalism..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 03, 2007, 04:09:23 AM
Our D was on definetely on point and when everybody contribute we can become a very good team .. hopefully this gonna boost the confidence of our team and result in more wins ... anyways it feels great to beat the Suns ... and lol at Dantoni being sensitive


"The only interesting moment down the stretch came when Suns coach Mike D'Antoni became livid when Lakers coach Phil Jackson called a timeout, right after the Suns called one, with 4:55 to play and Phoenix trailing 111-78.

"Yeah, I was pretty upset," D'Antoni said. "I thought he disrespected our players. But he likes to play the mind games and that's fine. He might want to try to do it in playoff time when we bust them every year."

Mike overreacted. But he's an "italian" coach, and here they get hella upset when the rival caoch call a timeout with the game virtually over. It's seen as a disrespect to the opponents. It's something you just don't do. But he overreacted, he has no excuses.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 03, 2007, 04:14:50 AM
.....Talking about the game, what can i say? It was like a dream: all our players with potential playing like they should. If we do it on a regular basis we will have a very satisfacting year..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on November 03, 2007, 10:31:05 AM
What an ass whoopin'.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2007, 10:43:35 AM
I hope everyone who complained about us giving Fisher the MLE now see's his importance. For the bast 2 years he ran all over us because at PG we had a horrible defender who was also inconsistent on offense. Fisher is going to make him play both sides of the floor (lol @ Nash playing defense).

Now don't get me wrong, they're still the better team, but don't expect to see Nash dish out 20 assists and put up 20 points against Fisher. It's going to be one or the other from now on.


Man...You out of all people need to shut the fuck up. "I hope..." you hope what, muthafucka?...You're one of the main doubters who acted like we weren't capable of playing good basketball with this roster, so don't act like you're down now. You're not even a "Laker fan", you're a damn Mavs fan, so get the fuck outta here with that "everyone who compalined" BS...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2007, 11:04:25 AM
Our D was on definetely on point and when everybody contribute we can become a very good team .. hopefully this gonna boost the confidence of our team and result in more wins ... anyways it feels great to beat the Suns ... and lol at Dantoni being sensitive


"The only interesting moment down the stretch came when Suns coach Mike D'Antoni became livid when Lakers coach Phil Jackson called a timeout, right after the Suns called one, with 4:55 to play and Phoenix trailing 111-78.

"Yeah, I was pretty upset," D'Antoni said. "I thought he disrespected our players. But he likes to play the mind games and that's fine. He might want to try to do it in playoff time when we bust them every year."

Mike overreacted. But he's an "italian" coach, and here they get hella upset when the rival caoch call a timeout with the game virtually over. It's seen as a disrespect to the opponents. It's something you just don't do. But he overreacted, he has no excuses.


WTF? LOL...Since when is it disrespectful to call a time out? D'Antoni had something up his ass cuz he was mad about getting destroyed.

Anyone read Phil's lips when D'Antoni was going wild? "what the fuck is wrong with you? Sit down!"...LOL. CLASSIC.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 03, 2007, 12:30:20 PM
Our D was on definetely on point and when everybody contribute we can become a very good team .. hopefully this gonna boost the confidence of our team and result in more wins ... anyways it feels great to beat the Suns ... and lol at Dantoni being sensitive


"The only interesting moment down the stretch came when Suns coach Mike D'Antoni became livid when Lakers coach Phil Jackson called a timeout, right after the Suns called one, with 4:55 to play and Phoenix trailing 111-78.

"Yeah, I was pretty upset," D'Antoni said. "I thought he disrespected our players. But he likes to play the mind games and that's fine. He might want to try to do it in playoff time when we bust them every year."

Mike overreacted. But he's an "italian" coach, and here they get hella upset when the rival caoch call a timeout with the game virtually over. It's seen as a disrespect to the opponents. It's something you just don't do. But he overreacted, he has no excuses.

WTF? LOL...Since when is it disrespectful to call a time out?

Like i said it's an italian/european thing, basically. And Mike D'Antoni played and coached in Italy a dozen of years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2007, 12:38:35 PM
I hope everyone who complained about us giving Fisher the MLE now see's his importance. For the bast 2 years he ran all over us because at PG we had a horrible defender who was also inconsistent on offense. Fisher is going to make him play both sides of the floor (lol @ Nash playing defense).

Now don't get me wrong, they're still the better team, but don't expect to see Nash dish out 20 assists and put up 20 points against Fisher. It's going to be one or the other from now on.


Man...You out of all people need to shut the fuck up. "I hope..." you hope what, muthafucka?...You're one of the main doubters who acted like we weren't capable of playing good basketball with this roster, so don't act like you're down now. You're not even a "Laker fan", you're a damn Mavs fan, so get the fuck outta here with that "everyone who compalined" BS...PeACe

I only give credit to SMART moves. Bringing Fisher back was always a smart move. You don't hear me braggin about Radmanovic, or us extending Cook & Kwame. Die slow and get off my nuts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 03, 2007, 01:21:03 PM
I've got to out my foot in my mouth about Fisher. I thought he was going to be the next Aaron McKie for the Lakers.
Such a nice ass whoopin' by the way.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2007, 03:22:53 PM
I hope everyone who complained about us giving Fisher the MLE now see's his importance. For the bast 2 years he ran all over us because at PG we had a horrible defender who was also inconsistent on offense. Fisher is going to make him play both sides of the floor (lol @ Nash playing defense).

Now don't get me wrong, they're still the better team, but don't expect to see Nash dish out 20 assists and put up 20 points against Fisher. It's going to be one or the other from now on.


Man...You out of all people need to shut the fuck up. "I hope..." you hope what, muthafucka?...You're one of the main doubters who acted like we weren't capable of playing good basketball with this roster, so don't act like you're down now. You're not even a "Laker fan", you're a damn Mavs fan, so get the fuck outta here with that "everyone who compalined" BS...PeACe

I only give credit to SMART moves. Bringing Fisher back was always a smart move. You don't hear me braggin about Radmanovic, or us extending Cook & Kwame. Die slow and get off my nuts.


I take it you didn't see Radmanovic last night, dickhead... Either way, I'm talking about us as a team. You've shown no pride or unity. It's just funny to see you tryna ride with us..PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2007, 04:17:05 PM
I hope everyone who complained about us giving Fisher the MLE now see's his importance. For the bast 2 years he ran all over us because at PG we had a horrible defender who was also inconsistent on offense. Fisher is going to make him play both sides of the floor (lol @ Nash playing defense).

Now don't get me wrong, they're still the better team, but don't expect to see Nash dish out 20 assists and put up 20 points against Fisher. It's going to be one or the other from now on.


Man...You out of all people need to shut the fuck up. "I hope..." you hope what, muthafucka?...You're one of the main doubters who acted like we weren't capable of playing good basketball with this roster, so don't act like you're down now. You're not even a "Laker fan", you're a damn Mavs fan, so get the fuck outta here with that "everyone who compalined" BS...PeACe

I only give credit to SMART moves. Bringing Fisher back was always a smart move. You don't hear me braggin about Radmanovic, or us extending Cook & Kwame. Die slow and get off my nuts.


I take it you didn't see Radmanovic last night, dickhead... Either way, I'm talking about us as a team. You've shown no pride or unity. It's just funny to see you tryna ride with us..PeACe


LMAO you are by far the most pathetic piece of shiet to ever be born. This nigga said "tryna ride with us". The Lakers won 1 game! Its no a playoff series or even a game for that matter. This team still isn't good. I root for them regardless, I'm just not a mindless prick like you who forces myself to believe we're better than we are.

Oh and for the record, if I was gonna be a fake fan, I'd be a fake fan of a team that actually has a realistic chance of winning a title (San Antonio, Boston, Dallas)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 03, 2007, 04:41:23 PM
^^Being a dickless, pessimistic schmuck who trashes all of our players on a daily basis doesn't equate to being "realistic"...Antonio is realistic. Ted is realistic. wcsoldier is realistic. You're a jackass.


If you ever sported an avatar like Ted's, it would be pure comedy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2007, 06:15:34 PM
No whats funny is that even in his avatar Kwame is dropping the ball  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 04, 2007, 02:05:09 AM
Very good test against Utah .. hopefully Fisher can limit Deron (well he trained with him last year so he knows his game well..) and Kwame D against Boozer will be a key too .. on the offensive end , Kobe has (will) to take advantage on the main Utah weakness i.e the inability to defend the SG position and Andrew can use his size too (as he did against the undersized  Suns)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 04, 2007, 09:05:08 PM
Where the non-believers at? 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 04, 2007, 09:37:07 PM
That was the funnest game to watch so far. Great team effort. Bynum really bulcked up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 04, 2007, 10:16:33 PM
Kobe owns AK47

http://www.youtube.com/v/3OLfBx3BTdA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 04, 2007, 10:41:33 PM
Kobe owns AK47

http://www.youtube.com/v/3OLfBx3BTdA


Another great block to add to Kobe's repertoire.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on November 04, 2007, 11:58:12 PM
anyone else notice how kobe has been working really hard of the ball this year?I think its because we have a true PG that understands how to run the fucking triangle offense.I love the way we have played all 3 games this season and cannot wait until Odom gets back to see what our team really will be.Fisher has truely been a big ass asset to the lakers and im fucking glad he is back where he belongs.Next will be in LA vs the Hornets which is another tuff game but we should be able to handle them. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on November 05, 2007, 02:39:00 AM
Sometimes I wonder if Odom will slow this team down right now????
don't get me wrong Odom is my dude, but the chemestry will change once dude is back.
I just hope it don't go back to only him & kobe cause that shit just don't work.

Sofar the lakers looking real good.
Uptempo + Speed, just kill those fucking fouls & forced turnovers and we are straight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 05, 2007, 09:35:47 AM
Sometimes I wonder if Odom will slow this team down right now????
don't get me wrong Odom is my dude, but the chemestry will change once dude is back.
I just hope it don't go back to only him & kobe cause that shit just don't work.

Sofar the lakers looking real good.
Uptempo + Speed, just kill those fucking fouls & forced turnovers and we are straight.

I think as long as Fish is leading the direction of the PG's, and the PG's know how to push the tempo, then the Lakers will be fine. That's their main problem, not know when and where to push tempo and when and where to kick back and slow it down. The PG's since Fish left all tried to hard. That trade for Kidd would have been great last year, but now we got Fish without losing anyone. That's a nice trade. Farmer is coming along nice, and if Kobe still wants to ride, the team will be in a great spot to be in the playoffs a little deeper than last year. Odom should only add to the team, because his not point foward anymore.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 05, 2007, 10:48:05 AM
Great Game , great team effort , Jordan and Andrew were  :o... Farmar always took the right decision when he ran the fastbreak , whether it was to pass or attack the rim ... when I got more times , I will post why Lamar has to come as a 6th man
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BIG SB on November 05, 2007, 10:56:23 AM
If we keep playing like this you gotta bring lamar back as the 6th man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 05, 2007, 11:50:48 AM
If we keep playing like this you gotta bring lamar back as the 6th man.


That's a joke... we'll only get better with Lamar in the starting line-up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 06, 2007, 12:32:26 PM
Looks like Phil Jackson is puttin his foot down around the front office...

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This recent situation with Bryant has been unbelievably messy. But it has worked. Jackson has gained power over the entire Lakers organization. Owner’s son Jim Buss, the “loose cannon” head of the team’s basketball operations, is now dutifully submissive, to the point that Jackson now feels safe complimenting him and soothing his bruised ego with press quotes stating that Jim Buss is an important part of the decision-making process.

http://lakernoise.com/2007/11/04/blood-on-the-horns-redux-will-phil-mend-the-lakers/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2007, 12:43:55 PM
Phil Jackson shoulda' been put his foot down... His main flaw is that he's too passive and feels like he has less control than he really does. That resume alone gives him the right to run up in there and shout "FUCK ALL YOU MUTHAFUCKAZ!".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2007, 07:42:39 PM
Today (11/6) vs. the Hornet...

- Chris Mihm starting in place of an injured Kwame.
- Mo Evans also out with a back injury.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 06, 2007, 08:48:25 PM
Losing that weight was one of Kobe's smartest decisions ever. He's so much quicker and more active on defense. He looks like he did in 2003. Possible defensive player of the year candidate?  ;D

Not to be a whiner, but the refs need to check Chander. Dude is jumping all over Bynum's back and sticking his foot out while setting picks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 06, 2007, 08:55:31 PM
good first half comeback....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 06, 2007, 09:54:49 PM
Good game Chris Paul, can't wait to see you tear your acl.

And the Hornets won't be so good when Stojakovic gets deported.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 06, 2007, 09:55:35 PM
Apparently the Lakers forgot what defense is.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2007, 10:24:31 PM
Don't get too upset...No Kwame makes a big difference, especially on D...And people seem to forget we have a 2nd option missing out there, too. The game was competitive, I'm not mad...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 06, 2007, 10:51:26 PM
^ they still could've won. Phil should've given Radmanovic more playing time to make up for the points we gave up to Stojakovic
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on November 06, 2007, 11:27:09 PM
Our defense was terrible tonight.When the heck did Kwame get hurt anyways?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 07, 2007, 11:17:32 AM
Why a such poor defense effort ... honestly how the fuck you can let so much space to a shooter as Peja ... his 10 out of 13 even isn't impressive ... he was able to take these shots like it was a shootaround ..  let's believe it's an accident but once again to become a great team , you have to win games against average opponents ....  it's obvious we weren't focused as we were against the Suns or Jazz ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 09, 2007, 10:05:24 PM
Ronny Turiaf = most improved player and 2nd team all defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 09, 2007, 11:17:39 PM
Great win against a shitty team. The real challenge comes against the Spurs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on November 09, 2007, 11:53:36 PM
still to many turnovers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 10, 2007, 12:45:04 AM
^^^^ yep too many turnovers and no D on the 1st half of the 1st QTR ... our passing game is GREAT though ... with Mihm and Fish back , the "addition" of Vlad and the significant improvements of Andrew, Jordan and Ronnie ... we're a hell of a DEEP team .. imo the deepest with Houston
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 10, 2007, 08:33:32 AM
Ronny Turiaf = most improved player and 2nd team all defense.

LMFAO@2nd team all defense! You're something else...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 10, 2007, 11:38:37 AM
Ronny Turiaf = most improved player and 2nd team all defense.

LMFAO@2nd team all defense! You're something else...

You're starting to become like an annoying fly who just keeps buzzing around me. Die already!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 10, 2007, 12:04:00 PM
Ronny Turiaf = most improved player and 2nd team all defense.

LMFAO@2nd team all defense! You're something else...

You're starting to become like an annoying fly who just keeps buzzing around me. Die already!


You're a fucking basketball retard...You claim I'm the biggest Laker homer and I'm calling you out on something moronic you said in support of a Laker. What does that say about you? Of course it's annoying to have someone constantly remind you of your lack of intelligence.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 13, 2007, 06:43:06 PM
Well I see the refs don't want me to enjoy this game. I know the Lakers are turnover prone but 15 in the first half?! 5 of those were miss-calls on travels. I guess the spin move is only allowed for the other 29 teams in the league.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2007, 06:46:54 PM
That first half showed me that we can easily compete with the Spurs if we take care of the ball...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on November 13, 2007, 08:17:22 PM
Fuck a Turnover's... :'(
Pass me that brew bro.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Rickdeeznutz on November 13, 2007, 08:24:27 PM
Missed the game tonight but im guesiing they lost by looking at previous post.
Tommarow will be a good game. Anyone know if Lakers tickets are still on sale or if there sold out??
Only went to 1 game last season neeed to make it up by goin to atleast 3 or more games this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 13, 2007, 08:44:53 PM
Yea...they lost. It really got away in a 5 min stretch at the end of the 2nd, though. Before that, they were competing nicely. Too many open threes and not taking care of the ball was what killed the Lakers in this game overall...If everything goes as planned, these flaws will all be gone by March...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 14, 2007, 12:59:26 PM
Lakers can correct fundamental errors (http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/7445286)

The Lakers' 107-92 loss in San Antonio Tuesday night was not unexpected. After all, the Spurs are the league's gold-standard. To determine where the Lakers will be when the final curtain comes down, let's turn a front-stage spotlight on their latest performance.

The Good

Credit the trio of Kwame Brown, Ronny Turiaf and Andrew Bynum for shutting down Tim Duncan's offense. The Big Fundamental could only manage five points on 2-for-11 shooting. An occasional double-team helped the Lakers — especially those executed by Kobe Bryant and Luke Walton — but for the most part L.A.'s big men managed to stand their ground and refused to be suckered by any of TD's clever fakes.

Kobe (especially when helping on defense), Turiaf and Jordan Farmer played with remarkable energy. On three explosive bursts to the rack that resulted in a like number of resounding dunks, Farmer showed a combination of speed, power, and quickness off his feet that were noticeably lacking last season. Apparently, the second-year guard is much more comfortable these days.

Bynum showed adhesive hands in the lane, particularly when in hot pursuit of offensive rebounds.

Kobe and Kwame showcased a classic give-and-go that concluded with a forceful dunk by the big man.

Walton knocked down a trey and also a 20-footer, which was good news for the visitors considering his early-season shooting woes.

The Lakers led the Spurs by a point after the initial 19 minutes. Their passes were snappy, their movements agreeably synchronized, and their offense admirably triangulated.

They committed only four turnovers in the second half.

The Bad

The Lakers got zero production from their low-posters. Brown was 0-for-3, Chris Mihm missed two jump hooks, and Radmanovic and Bynum missed one shot each down there. Odom is clearly their most effective scorer on the blocks, but why wasn't he ever stationed there?

While Kobe did come up with three steals and three blocks, he also came up empty on several other defensive gambles that directly led to at least a dozen Spurs points. For the most part, Kobe's attention was focused on the ball instead of on his man, a failure of judgment that proved costly.

Bynum (twice) and Kobe (four times) put their teammates at risk by repeatedly being lifted by the simplest of head fakes. Bynum often got lost on defense, neither coming to help on ball-penetration, nor staying home on his man.

Bad defensive rotations abounded. Bynum in particular was frequently caught under the basket and was therefore unable to attack layups. On one third-quarter sequence, Radmanovic and Farmer two-timed Darius Washington and left Matt Bonner all alone. His eyes widened with disbelief, Bonner easily sank a 3-ball.

The Ugly

After managing their one-digit lead, the Lakers were overwhelmed by an 18-2 Spurs run that clinched the outcome midway through the second quarter. A flurry of Laker turnovers keyed a barrage of 3-pointers, open jumpers and uncontested layups.

The Lakers defensive game plan called for their guards/wings to go under high screen/rolls and have their bigs try to push the ball toward the sideline. Even so, they could not stop Tony Parker from turning the corner and slicing into the paint.

An outlet pass thrown by Turiaf hit Fisher in the back of his legs, and the Spurs pounced on the loose ball. Blame this mishap on Fisher for not keeping his eye on the whereabouts of the ball.

When Kobe and Turiaf bumped into each other while playing weak-side defense, Bonner wound up with an unimpeded layup.

Walton over-handled the ball on several occasions, destroying whatever fragile offensive rhythm the Lakers had established. During a rush downcourt, Walton found himself involved in a 2-on-4 disadvantage but decided to hoist up an off-balance jumper that barely grazed the rim. Kobe later trumped this misdeed by doing the same on a 1-on-5 foray.

Farmer attempted a neat give-and-go pass to Bynum, but Bynum was already long-gone and the ball sailed out of bounds.

The Lakers' wings and guards tended to sink too far into the middle whenever one of the Spurs carried the ball into the lane — and were unable to get back out quickly enough to hinder the open perimeter shots that kick-out passes created. That's why the Spurs were 13-for-27 from beyond the arc. (The Lakers shot 2-for-16 from there.)

In the first-half, the Lakers committed 15 turnovers, most of them self-inflicted. For example, a lob pass by Lamar Odom into the pivot that was 10-feet too high. They were also shaky while under no defensive pressure whatsoever.

Overall, however, the Lakers still rate a cautious thumbs-up, primarily because most of their transgressions (from bad to ugly) are correctable — and because the Spurs capitalized on every mistake. Look for the Lakers to get better as the season progresses, but not good enough to avoid a first-round exit stage-left.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on November 14, 2007, 03:57:31 PM
Spurs are so boring 2 watch they so textbook, Kobe's block on TD was sick though.

we got Houston 2nite
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 14, 2007, 04:27:14 PM
Farmar owns Duncan!

http://www.youtube.com/v/gBKOIAI0enk&rel=1

Anyone got his other dunk? Or Kobe's 3 blocks?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Rickdeeznutz on November 14, 2007, 07:10:55 PM
Kobe just blocked the shit out of Yao! Fuckin nice!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 14, 2007, 07:21:54 PM
I left 5 minutes into the 1st quarter and the Lakers looked awful! I come back with 5 minutes to go in the 2nd quarter and the Lakers are killin em. Man I hope the Lakers and Rockets finish 4th & 5th - this matchup would be killer!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2007, 07:24:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/yL9o8HJ-zEY

http://www.youtube.com/v/TSb3Xgic7ss

http://www.youtube.com/v/4x4MAvHOhsQ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 14, 2007, 08:54:42 PM
omg i thought rafer alston was gonna tim thomas us. that was good tho, i like to see the Lakers grind down the stretch for the W.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on November 14, 2007, 11:57:44 PM
That Kobe block on Yao was fucking tight.I loved the way we played the 2nd qtr i think its been one of our best but unfourtantly the 3rd qtr was one of the worst.Im glad the lakers still got the Victory but i think Phil needs to start using some time outs instead of letting them go to waste.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 15, 2007, 01:04:01 AM
WOW!!  :o

A win in Houston is always good...  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2007, 10:25:10 AM
Kobe is becoming a block monster... :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 15, 2007, 10:42:27 AM
^^^^ he's having his best all around season with the 02-03 one , 2.4 steals is impressive too ... only flaw right now is the amount of turnovers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 15, 2007, 11:30:33 AM
^^he's gettin it out of his system early. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on November 15, 2007, 11:47:17 AM
Kobe is becoming a block monster... :o
lol that Yao block was hilarious
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 15, 2007, 12:15:16 PM
Kobe is becoming a block monster... :o

http://www.youtube.com/v/ZvXxHptH0pI&rel=1

It gets no better than that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 16, 2007, 05:58:01 AM
Maybe weirdass Marbury as an option for the Lakers? NY might buy his ass out soon. LA could sign him for a minimum deal then maybe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on November 16, 2007, 11:34:37 AM
Maybe weirdass Marbury as an option for the Lakers? NY might buy his ass out soon. LA could sign him for a minimum deal then maybe.
lol,i think that would make Kobe do a Barry Sanders and just retire
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2007, 12:28:28 PM
Maybe weirdass Marbury as an option for the Lakers? NY might buy his ass out soon. LA could sign him for a minimum deal then maybe.


No, thank you...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 16, 2007, 12:44:40 PM
Maybe weirdass Marbury as an option for the Lakers? NY might buy his ass out soon. LA could sign him for a minimum deal then maybe.

What the fuck does that do for us? Our PG rotation is real solid right now, last thing we need is that cancer coming over crying about minutes and starting. It'd be like bringing Smush Parker back with slightly more production and a much worse attitude.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2007, 12:56:36 PM
Yea...while we're at it, lets also bring back Dennis Rodman, Vin Baker, and Latrell Sprewell.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 16, 2007, 01:27:12 PM
NO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 16, 2007, 01:35:36 PM
And now for our daily Rick Bucher Kobe update...

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Bill Simmons' new podcast features Marc Stein AND Rich Bucher. When the topic of Jermaine O'neal comes up, Stein thinks that a team with Kobe as the main scorer and O'neal as a second option and defensive anchor can win a championship. On the topic of Kobe, Bucher goes on to say that from what he's been hearing lately, he's not sure now that Kobe wouldn't be satisfied if the team picked up O'neal without giving up both Bynum and Odom. Bucher goes on to say that Kobe "might be" reconsidering his options based on how poor Chicago is playing, and also how good Bynum looks.

A few days ago Stephen A. Smith said he's hearing that both the Lakers and Kobe are "softening" up on the trade talk. Now Rick Bucher is saying so too. Thats great news cuz both of those guys are friends with Kobe so they would know. Jermaine O'neal looks horrible but if his asking price went down I'd be more than happy to send Odom + fillers for him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2007, 02:52:53 PM
And now for our daily Rick Bucher Kobe update...

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Bill Simmons' new podcast features Marc Stein AND Rich Bucher. When the topic of Jermaine O'neal comes up, Stein thinks that a team with Kobe as the main scorer and O'neal as a second option and defensive anchor can win a championship. On the topic of Kobe, Bucher goes on to say that from what he's been hearing lately, he's not sure now that Kobe wouldn't be satisfied if the team picked up O'neal without giving up both Bynum and Odom. Bucher goes on to say that Kobe "might be" reconsidering his options based on how poor Chicago is playing, and also how good Bynum looks.

A few days ago Stephen A. Smith said he's hearing that both the Lakers and Kobe are "softening" up on the trade talk. Now Rick Bucher is saying so too. Thats great news cuz both of those guys are friends with Kobe so they would know. Jermaine O'neal looks horrible but if his asking price went down I'd be more than happy to send Odom + fillers for him.

I wouldn't send Odom for JO if we had to give up Bynum, Farmar, Luke, Turiaf or Critt as well...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 16, 2007, 06:21:57 PM
And now for our daily Rick Bucher Kobe update...

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Bill Simmons' new podcast features Marc Stein AND Rich Bucher. When the topic of Jermaine O'neal comes up, Stein thinks that a team with Kobe as the main scorer and O'neal as a second option and defensive anchor can win a championship. On the topic of Kobe, Bucher goes on to say that from what he's been hearing lately, he's not sure now that Kobe wouldn't be satisfied if the team picked up O'neal without giving up both Bynum and Odom. Bucher goes on to say that Kobe "might be" reconsidering his options based on how poor Chicago is playing, and also how good Bynum looks.

A few days ago Stephen A. Smith said he's hearing that both the Lakers and Kobe are "softening" up on the trade talk. Now Rick Bucher is saying so too. Thats great news cuz both of those guys are friends with Kobe so they would know. Jermaine O'neal looks horrible but if his asking price went down I'd be more than happy to send Odom + fillers for him.

I wouldn't send Odom for JO if we had to give up Bynum, Farmar, Luke, Turiaf or Critt as well...

After seeing how well Farmar improved I wouldn't mind trading Crittenton. But not for JO. Indiana already got turned down by us and New Jersey. They better hurry up and take Odom + Kwame's huge expiring contract or wait till O'neal walks in a year and get left with nothing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 16, 2007, 09:55:12 PM
Farmar for Governor! Odom for Mayor!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 16, 2007, 10:17:55 PM
We had to show Detroit what time it was.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 16, 2007, 11:28:27 PM
A win is a win, but the Pistons were playing without Billups and McDyess.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 16, 2007, 11:37:47 PM
Maybe weirdass Marbury as an option for the Lakers? NY might buy his ass out soon. LA could sign him for a minimum deal then maybe.
LOL. You're funny. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 17, 2007, 11:50:53 AM
A win is a win, but the Pistons were playing without Billups and McDyess.

They are still a good team without them though... Prince, Hamilton and Wallace alone can give teams the blues.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 17, 2007, 01:06:06 PM
Farmar for Governor! Odom for Mayor!


Coming from a guy who talks mad shit about Odom non-stop and was hoping we'd trade Farmar just this off-season... ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 18, 2007, 06:25:18 PM
^ Farmar proved me wrong (wish I could say the same for everyone else). I still would like to see Odom traded. He had a good game but don't get carried away. He never has and never will be consistent. Maybe if he learns Farmar's work ethic I can eat these words.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2007, 08:03:17 PM
^ Farmar proved me wrong (wish I could say the same for everyone else). I still would like to see Odom traded. He had a good game but don't get carried away. He never has and never will be consistent. Maybe if he learns Farmar's work ethic I can eat these words.


LOL@averging 15-10-5 for three straight seasons not being consistant. :grumpy:


Turiaf, Farmar, Radman, Evans, Fisher are all playing their roles extremely well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 18, 2007, 08:28:50 PM
I'm still pinching myself to see if I am not dreaming about the play from our bench players....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2007, 08:39:31 PM
I knew we were capable of this from the beginning. Believe in your team. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 18, 2007, 09:04:48 PM
^ Farmar proved me wrong (wish I could say the same for everyone else). I still would like to see Odom traded. He had a good game but don't get carried away. He never has and never will be consistent. Maybe if he learns Farmar's work ethic I can eat these words.


LOL@averging 15-10-5 for three straight seasons not being consistant. :grumpy:


Turiaf, Farmar, Radman, Evans, Fisher are all playing their roles extremely well.

Lamar has only averaged 10 once in his career and that was the season he only played 64 games. He's way too talented to never have averaged 20 a season.

As far as Turiaf, Farmar, Rad, and Fisher - I agree.

Congratulations Farmar, new career high in assists. That should be changing soon tho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 18, 2007, 09:37:02 PM
I knew we were capable of this from the beginning. Believe in your team. 8)

I believe in them.... I just wasn't sure if they would ever believe in themselves....

beers for everybody though! what a great game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 18, 2007, 09:46:44 PM
^ Farmar proved me wrong (wish I could say the same for everyone else). I still would like to see Odom traded. He had a good game but don't get carried away. He never has and never will be consistent. Maybe if he learns Farmar's work ethic I can eat these words.


LOL@averging 15-10-5 for three straight seasons not being consistant. :grumpy:


Turiaf, Farmar, Radman, Evans, Fisher are all playing their roles extremely well.

Lamar has only averaged 10 once in his career and that was the season he only played 64 games. He's way too talented to never have averaged 20 a season.

As far as Turiaf, Farmar, Rad, and Fisher - I agree.

Congratulations Farmar, new career high in assists. That should be changing soon tho.

LMAO...Come on, now. 9.7, 9.2, and 9.5 is pretty much 10...Odom is a double-double machine and a triple-double threat on any given night...Get off his case and stop underrating him, homie.. seriously...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 19, 2007, 01:35:31 PM
Showtime is back?:
http://www.youtube.com/v/na2MIBuvmes


Odom gets revenge after a missed goal-tending call:
http://www.youtube.com/v/ROqQdykMkq0


Bynum with the awesome backdoor to Kobe:
http://www.youtube.com/v/2ESTDlmoMKI

Turiaf shits on Skinner:
http://www.youtube.com/v/dVh9QfkUf3Y

Mo Evans has springs in his knees:
http://www.youtube.com/v/x6G8pIz-FEQ

Yao Ming bailed out on clean Turiaf stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/v/FWjl9NK0c3o

Bynum with a beastly dunk:
http://www.youtube.com/v/moUR0UU1o70

Farmar is SICK:
http://www.youtube.com/v/Eyp88jInrE0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 19, 2007, 02:59:27 PM
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The Lakers bench scored 73 points, the most points Lakers reserves have scored since April 24, 1988. In all, five bench players scored in double figures, the first time that has happened since March 9, 1985.

http://my.lakers.com/blogs/2007/11/18/lakers-vs-bulls-post-game/


April 24, 1988! I was 1 year and 2 days old.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 20, 2007, 08:48:19 AM
Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttttt!!! :o :o

Man, i didn't see the highlights of the game vs Detroit. Farmar is looking IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!! Hell yeah!!

Thanx for the vids, NIK.

Woah!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 20, 2007, 11:06:07 AM
Just finished to watch both games (Detroit and Chicago) ...  , this is just GREAT to watch this team play together ... please NO INJURIES AS LAST YEAR (Kwame one sucks !)  and the level of confidence Farmar plays with is impressive , he looks like a veteran ... Bynum improvement is scary too ... let's see how we do the next 2 games on the road against teams we are supposed to beat
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 20, 2007, 06:20:44 PM
Back-2-back career highs for Farmar  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on November 20, 2007, 06:36:40 PM
Back-2-back career highs for Farmar  8)

 8)
Blaze one for the youngster.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 20, 2007, 10:08:21 PM
The Pacers got dealt with....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 21, 2007, 04:51:46 AM
Back-2-back career highs for Farmar  8)

Impressing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 21, 2007, 10:06:49 AM
good job Young Bynum.... 17 points.. keep on believing in yourself.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 21, 2007, 11:45:47 AM
The Los Angeles Lakers beat Indiana 134-114 on Tuesday for their fourth straight win. It was the Pacers' worst home defeat since a 24-point loss to New Jersey on March 4, 2001. Eight Lakers scored in double figures for first time since Nov. 26, 2003.


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You guys happy about the Ariza deal? Well call Mitch and tell him ;D 310-426-6014
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 21, 2007, 01:23:49 PM
This deal doesn't get Mitch off of the hook with me.... He's still a bumbling mumbling stumbling bastard in my book.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 21, 2007, 08:10:50 PM
Lamar Odom could sit on the sideline handing out towels and make a bigger impact on a game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BIG SB on November 21, 2007, 08:45:25 PM
Lamar Odom could sit on the sideline handing out towels and make a bigger impact on a game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 21, 2007, 09:14:34 PM
Tough loss tonight.... things were going to smoothly in the first quarter too.. The guys just didn't step it up defensively and relied too much on outside jump shots... Plus a ref or two had their heads up their asses.

 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 22, 2007, 10:13:56 AM
I don't like our team defense in these latest 2 games ... we didn"t bring enough effort on the picks and not having Ronnie and Kwame playing significant minutes got bad repercussion on our inside D ... let's bring the focus back on D .. we aren't going to shoot as well as against Indiana every game ... 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on November 22, 2007, 10:50:40 PM
Michael Redd ain't no joke..
he had Kobe like Popcorn a couple of times last night.
That Left handed style was giving Kobe problems.

We are gonna miss Kwame's size inside BAD. (Just his pressence)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 23, 2007, 06:55:22 PM
Lamar Odom could sit on the sideline handing out towels and make a bigger impact on a game.

^ I said!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 23, 2007, 06:59:15 PM
LMAO@thinking Lamar Odom is playing at full strength...this stretch of games HAS to be taking a toll on him. Not even close to typical Lamar numbers...


BTW...now do you see what a huge difference not having Kwame in the game makes?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 23, 2007, 07:23:07 PM
^ dude seriously, stop with the I-love-Odumb excuses already. This guy just played 31 minutes and took 7 shots! Last game it was 39 minutes and 11 shots (after worths he even said he played like a "bum"). You're not going to win games if your 2nd scoring option is standing on the court watching the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 23, 2007, 09:21:08 PM
^ dude seriously, stop with the I-love-Odumb excuses already. This guy just played 31 minutes and took 7 shots! Last game it was 39 minutes and 11 shots (after worths he even said he played like a "bum"). You're not going to win games if your 2nd scoring option is standing on the court watching the game.


Are you retarded? Since when does Odom typically put up games like these? He's obviously not playing at his normal pace. In the last 4 games, Odom has shot less than 8 shots 3 times. Odom shot less than 8 shots 3 times ALL OF LAST SEASON...Get the fuck out of here, you know you're gunna be riding his dick in a couple of months when he gains his strength back and starts playing like he normally does...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 23, 2007, 11:07:34 PM
^ dude seriously, stop with the I-love-Odumb excuses already. This guy just played 31 minutes and took 7 shots! Last game it was 39 minutes and 11 shots (after worths he even said he played like a "bum"). You're not going to win games if your 2nd scoring option is standing on the court watching the game.


Are you retarded? Since when does Odom typically put up games like these? He's obviously not playing at his normal pace. In the last 4 games, Odom has shot less than 8 shots 3 times. Odom shot less than 8 shots 3 times ALL OF LAST SEASON...Get the fuck out of here, you know you're gunna be riding his dick in a couple of months when he gains his strength back and starts playing like he normally does...PeACe

I'm done. Tell it to them...

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=49601
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 23, 2007, 11:08:50 PM
Lamar has been more performant when he was injured the latest seasons ... even if he was at full strengh , he was able to play decent to good B-Ball .. I think it's more due to the fact  Farmar , Andrew and Vlad have playing well so they got more importance in our system .. as a result Lamar tends to dissapear and let others players responsabilities .. it"s basically the same pb he got with Kobe these latest 3 years .. he let him take over and  is too passive ... whereas when Kobe was on the bench , Lamar was more aggressive offensive wise ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on November 24, 2007, 01:31:22 AM
About the game, well it was been just horrible. The first half was disgusting. Bynum tried a lot of good shots at the beginning, but he basically failed them all. Kobe missed his first 5-6 shots too, and he started to get nervous. Man, you know your team is not playing decent when the bench players outplay the starters. Just and horrible game. I went to sleep after the end of the first half.

About Lamar, he is not playing well enought.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2007, 12:30:49 PM
Lamar does need to step it up, don't get me wrong...But I'd mainly attribute his current play to him coming off that shoulder injury. This stretch of 3 road games in 4 nights HAD to have taken a toll on his body.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 24, 2007, 04:32:33 PM
We definitely should not be losing to the east, they're weak as shit. Lakers need to step their mental game up cause we've already seen what they're capable of.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 25, 2007, 08:26:14 PM
Dudes need to learn how to hold on to sizable leads....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 25, 2007, 09:22:26 PM
Radmonovich is a piece of shit....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 25, 2007, 09:24:14 PM
We had it then we choked it away. Then we came back and gave it right back to them. I'm gonna go listen to Joe Budden's "Where Did It Go Wrong"

ps: What the fuck is Phil Jackson thinking?! You want a guy who didn't make a single field goal to go for the game winner? I guess he didn't learn from last year when he tried the same thing with Odom and Parker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 25, 2007, 09:24:45 PM
All I can do is '........' after that ending. Lakers need to regroup quick & work the wrinkles out of their mistakes they've done the past 3 games for Tuesday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on November 25, 2007, 09:28:15 PM
Radmonovich is a piece of shit....
word, what a frustrating loss
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Juronimo on November 25, 2007, 09:34:05 PM
I missed the last 2 games and only saw the 4th quarter of today's game.

Has Trevor Ariza played at all? How is his defense?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 25, 2007, 10:14:06 PM
Has Trevor Ariza played at all? How is his defense?

He played for the first time tonight. Vince knocked down 2 jumpers on him in the 4th but I wouldn't worry about that. I'm surprised Phil played him that late in the game.

(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/df/fullj.f98efc47497b74f71ab1bec40e04c35c/f98efc47497b74f71ab1bec40e04c35c-getty-76076021ab001_nets_lakers.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 25, 2007, 11:13:43 PM
I'm already missing Mo Evans' spark off of the bench.... but I'll give the new guy a chance. I'm sure he will do good. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 25, 2007, 11:16:13 PM
We had it then we choked it away. Then we came back and gave it right back to them. I'm gonna go listen to Joe Budden's "Where Did It Go Wrong"

ps: What the fuck is Phil Jackson thinking?! You want a guy who didn't make a single field goal to go for the game winner? I guess he didn't learn from last year when he tried the same thing with Odom and Parker.
The play was obviously for Kobe, but he was double teamed.

In some ways a lose like this is worse then being blown out. It's just so dishearting. Would have been the best game of the season if the Lakers won.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 25, 2007, 11:18:36 PM
Too bad they couldn't get Fish to have that shot... He was the hottest shooter all night until Kobe's late surge..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 26, 2007, 09:28:30 AM
LOL@any Laker fan who doesn't realize Kwame's impact on the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 26, 2007, 10:32:22 AM
1)  it took 3 fucking possessions to understand Jefferson will abuse EVERY SINGLE time Sasha with ease on the offensive end ...

2) this last possession was horrible , the guys should been one behind other (same position when Kobe got fouled and misssed one FT) .. why the fuck Kobe was in the corner where he had no chance to receive the ball ... without mentioning Vlad should have give the ball right back to Fish after the inbound pass

3) we aren't gonna do better than a 6 or 7th seed if we still losing these kind of games , especially at home but hey it's just the 25th game like this we have lost the latest 3 seasons ... basically games you can't lost ... we may have the weakest execution in the league on a last possession whereas we have the best finisher in the game .. but I think that's the reason , Phil and the team think they just have to throw the ball in Kobe hands and we"ll be fine .. but this game proved once again we just don't have another option and don't even think about it .. poor job Phil
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 26, 2007, 10:54:59 AM
Again...Odom attempts under 8 field goals for the 4th time this season!! He attempted under 8 field goals only 3 times for the 06-07 season.


Lakers' Odom seeking solution (http://www.dailynews.com/ci_7558312?source=rss_viewed)

Article Last Updated: 11/25/2007 10:38:12 PM PST
By Elliott Teaford
Staff Writer

Lamar Odom's soul searching continued before the Lakers faced the New Jersey Nets on Sunday night at Staples Center. He had struggled to find his comfort zone during the Lakers' three-game trip to Indiana, Milwaukee and Boston.

Most of his troubles stemmed from a lack of confidence, he said.

Regaining his confidence was his top priority against the Nets.

"I'll eat glass if it helps me play better," he said.

Odom scored 10 points in the Lakers' win over Indiana, then had eight in a loss against Milwaukee and four in a defeat to Boston.

He shot eight free throws against the Pacers, four against the Bucks and none against the Celtics.

"I'm trying to find a way to get to the free-throw line, and take care of the ball," Odom said. "Of course it's mental. You're feeling confident and you shoot the ball backwards and you think it's going to go in. When you're not, you tend to second-guess yourself. The worst thing for an athlete to do is second-guess himself."

The Lakers have expressed concern about Odom, who sat out the season's first four games because he was slow to recover from offseason left shoulder surgery.

He scored 10 or more points in his first four games, including a 25-point performance (plus 15 rebounds) in the Lakers' win over the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 16.

Coach Phil Jackson said he was "concerned" about Odom because he's "out of sync."

Kobe Bryant said he's spoken to Odom about not getting too down on himself.

"He always talks to me, during the games, especially," Odom said of Bryant. "You still have to take what's said to your mind, your heart and your game. The road trip was horrible for me. I just haven't been able to get into a consistent rhythm."

Odom declined to make excuses for his poor play.

"I wouldn't blame it on anything because switching positions on the floor is my strength," he said. "I can admit to playing bad. I've just got to take it game to game. Watch films, study, work out. Do a mixture of things to get my groove back.

"I've been unlike myself. What game was it, the Milwaukee game? I was wide open. They played off me. Go to the hole, jump in the air and make passes. I've always felt confident. Second-guessing myself is really embarrassing."

Jackson promised to think about his contract status beyond this season while on the Lakers' flight home Saturday from Boston. His three-year, $30 million contract ends after this season, but there has been a multi-year extension on the table since the summer.

"I thought about it," Jackson said. "I'm not willing to state my position. I feel like I probably should start talking to (Lakers owner) Dr. (Jerry) Buss."

Ariza update

Trevor Ariza made his Lakers debut Sunday night, entering the game midway through the second quarter and hitting his first jump shot.

Lack of practice time had kept Ariza on the bench after the Lakers acquired him last Tuesday from the Orlando Magic for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans.

Jackson called it "an impossible" situation.

"He hasn't been through a scrimmage or a practice yet," Jackson said.



When Odom is playing at full strength and Kwame is anchoring the low-post defense, we're unstoppable...Otherwise, we're an average team. I can't wait for Odom to get back in shape and Ariza to get familiar with the offense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 27, 2007, 06:24:18 PM
We've got to beat the Sonics tonight...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 27, 2007, 06:36:29 PM
I will be extremely shocked if we lose this game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 27, 2007, 11:44:55 PM
The first half worried me... but I was glad to see those mothafuckas take over in the 2nd half. Durant is a hell of a player though...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 28, 2007, 11:11:45 AM
Kwame may be back next week ... can't wait coz Mihm is just horrible .. well he's still recovering from his injury but even a blind man would see how different the team looks weaker when Mihm is on the court instead of Andrew
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 28, 2007, 01:06:24 PM
Yes, Mihm is currently WAY TOO soft and is unquestionably not himself. He's only getting minutes because Kwame's out. Can't wait until he returns so we don't have to settle for this shit anymore...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 28, 2007, 08:08:12 PM
Latest on Marc Gasol -- "absolute steal for the Lakers"

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Gasol on the other hand looks like an absolute steal for the Lakers, having drafted him in the late second round this past June. His skill level is looking better and better these days, knocking down a 3-pointer calmly, hitting a pretty turnaround jumper, and doing a terrific job moving off the ball and creating space for his post-mate Vroman to operate. He’s a team player who really knows how to pass the ball and is looking much more comfortable in his own skin than we ever remembered him. He also utilized his size very nicely both on the glass and inside the paint, making his presence felt here and altering quite a few Charleroi shots. In short, we’re talking about an absolute stud at this level. It’s still not 100% clear that he’s athletic enough to play substantial minutes in today’s NBA, especially early on, but to land a player this big with this kind of skill level and basketball IQ is an absolute coup.

http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Blogging-Through-Europe-(Part-2:-Belgium)/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 29, 2007, 01:11:46 PM
^^Yup...a lot of us saw it coming. After all, he IS Pau Gasol's brother with more size.


http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=159806.0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 29, 2007, 08:50:21 PM
Man this is the Lamar Odom I wanna see every night! His shot isn't falling but atleast he's actually taking it. He needs to stay in this attack mode. He attempted more shots at halftime than anybody else on either team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 29, 2007, 09:03:33 PM
^ He needs to D up on Carmelo Anthony though...

What a 2nd quarter comeback... I was ready to throw shoes at the TV during the 1st..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 29, 2007, 10:26:41 PM
Got damn 127 points in regulation!

Actually whats more amazing is this...

Kobe in 29:51
24 Points (10-19 FG), 6 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 1 Steal, 2 Turnovers

Bynum in 26:38
12 Points (5-8 FG), 13 Rebounds, 1 Block

^ that kind of production in under 30 minutes a piece is insane.

Oh and props to Sasha. Melo got dirty so Sasha took it out on his team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 29, 2007, 10:34:36 PM
I was getting worried when the Nuggets got within 6, but then the Lakers took over and delivered an ass-whoopin... and the fans get FREE TACOS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 29, 2007, 10:55:11 PM
damn, lakers fucked the nuggets....damn l.a. shitted on denver
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on November 29, 2007, 11:00:26 PM
We played pretty well that second half.Our bench was on point tonight Farmer,Sasha,n Luke they all did a hell of a job.This was a huge win for LA right before they get on the road vs Utah.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 29, 2007, 11:38:35 PM
Denver got SMASHED. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 29, 2007, 11:52:38 PM
This team is starting to look more like the L.A. Lakers, and not the L.A. Kobes. The Nuggets aren't that good, but the Laker bench showed that this team can hang with anyone.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 29, 2007, 11:53:53 PM
Can someone please tell me what the fuck is Charles Barkley's problem?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2007, 12:14:21 AM
Can someone please tell me what the fuck is Charles Barkley's problem?

Baldness? Obesity? Gambling addiction?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2007, 12:24:13 AM
Can someone please tell me what the fuck is Charles Barkley's problem?



What did his punk ass run his mouth about this time?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 30, 2007, 01:55:08 AM
Can someone please tell me what the fuck is Charles Barkley's problem?



What did his punk ass run his mouth about this time?

He was just being a dick about the lakers and wouldn't say anything positive about them and said that nothing has changed about the lakers and they're still a seventh to eigth playoff seed team who's going to get eliminated in the first round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on November 30, 2007, 02:42:34 AM
yo carmelo anthony needs to grow the fuck up. if he stays like this his whole career, his extraordinary talent is always gonna be overshadowed by his shitty attitude

luckily sasha didnt seem too bothered, mutha fucka had a career night lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2007, 10:58:06 AM
^I think that was the motivation...LOL


Barkley will always be a dick. He was like this during the threepeat years as well. Even if we won the title this year, he'd say the same shit... it's all part of his pathetic gimmick.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 30, 2007, 11:56:34 AM
GREAT win .. the young guys are steppin the fuck up  8)... Andrew is a BEAST on the boards .. 10.3 rebounds in 25 mins ..  that's IMPRESSIVE ... props to Luke and Sasha too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 30, 2007, 11:59:04 AM
Then Kenny called Barkley out when he said that the Nuggets weren't that good a team. Kenny reminded him that at the beginning of the season that he said they were. But Barkley stuck with out he just said like a stubborn child.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 30, 2007, 12:01:05 PM
^^^^ so Houston , Phoenix, Detroit, Utah aren't good teams aswell I guess 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2007, 12:56:32 PM
Lol that was funny

Kenny: "Charles didn't you say Denver was an elite team"?
Charles: "....ummm...I was wrong"

Later on the show he said Houston isn't that good either.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 30, 2007, 01:02:44 PM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2007, 01:30:43 PM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 30, 2007, 02:02:17 PM
That's all gimmick for the TV.... In reality, Barkley's probably got Kobe on his cell phone's Top 5... to Dwayne Wade's dismay...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on November 30, 2007, 02:35:31 PM
That's all gimmick for the TV.... In reality, Barkley's probably got Kobe on his cell phone's Top 5... to Dwayne Wade's dismay...
^Fa sho... ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2007, 04:49:28 PM
Did ya'll hear what Stephen A. Smith just said on the A-List? 'I spoke to Kobe Bryant a few days ago in Los Angeles - he is happy with the situation with the Lakers and the way his guys are playing but he's not being overly optimistic. He never questioned how well they could play in the regular season, he questions how they can play in the post season. As of now he's not talking to some of the higher up guys in the front office (Jerry Buss) because he still feels that he was lied to but he's not going to be a distraction'.

In other news, Shaq and Pat Riley got into a few days ago. Pat Riley told Shaq to leave but he refused, Alonzo Mourning had to step in and smooth things over between the two. Nik, I'm sure this surprises the hell out of you  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 30, 2007, 05:47:53 PM
Kobe should just tell all of these bozo's "no comment".... every statement about that situation is just going to blow the fuck up and make things worse during the season...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on November 30, 2007, 06:23:46 PM
Lakers better win tonights game its one of their early challenges into this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2007, 08:42:41 PM
This is unacceptable. I can live with jumpshots falling but we're giving up layups on every possession. Plus Kirilenko already has his per game averages in every category at halftime!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2007, 08:48:21 PM
Utah just has much more of a hop to their step tonight...Hopefully, Phil talks some fucking sense into the Lakers at halftime, because they're doin like 2Pac and just watchin'.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 30, 2007, 08:57:31 PM
22 for Kobe at the half... looks like the team is resorting to him being the only offensive force. Bad habits are hard to break, I guess...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2007, 09:31:54 PM
This is pure torture!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2007, 09:32:51 PM
We had some mini spurts in that 3rd...we need to fucking keep it up, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2007, 10:08:57 PM
What a terrible loss to follow up that tremendous blow-out. :puke:


Lakers played like absolute shit and the Jazz played their best, with 4 excellent quarters. That's what it came down to.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 30, 2007, 10:10:58 PM
Can someone please tell me what the fuck is Charles Barkley's problem?

Oh another thing he said I meant to bring up. Notice when Kenny was discussing the Cook/Evans for Ariza trade Barkley said "that was a good trade for the Magic"?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on November 30, 2007, 10:17:37 PM
Woodstock grew damn near 7 Ft. and learned how to ball....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on November 30, 2007, 11:55:55 PM
Lamar Must be benched.
Luke needs to start, for a couple of games.
(Fish better watch his spot, Farmar coming up)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 01, 2007, 02:12:52 AM
We played terrible , the Jazz played very well ..  the Lamar issue needs to be adressed ... if by the end of December it's still the same old shit , just trade him , patience has limits ( more than 3 years  :-X) Sunday will be interesting , let's see what Andrew can do against the best center in the league
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on December 01, 2007, 03:52:51 AM
if odom keeps playing the way he is now, the lakers wont be able to give him away
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 01, 2007, 04:36:00 AM
Sunday will be interesting , let's see what Andrew can do against the best center in the league

He'll probably get dunked on. Hard.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 01, 2007, 07:24:07 AM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.

you forget that in the 90's, almost everyone of the 80's draft class was calling for Kobe's head. Malone, Barkley, Pippen, they all hated Kobe. They didn't think he deserved to be an All-Star, they cried ball hog, and they said he'd never be Mike, and whatnot. Kobe was hated at that time, which is why he always seemed more distanced. Fast Forward to today, the player now see someone with 3 rings, still just entering his prime and the best player on the court. Respect is given now, but the 80's draft class held tons of resentment to Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 01, 2007, 07:45:51 AM
Entering his prime? Sometimes I think yall Kobe Fans can't be serious. Nobody is just entering his prime in his 12th season. I doubt Kobe will ever have as good of an individual year as the past 2 were. He's pushin 30. And stop the "Jordan had very good years in his 30s" cause... 1) Kobe is not Jordan, no matter how much you want him to be, 2) Kobe entered the NBA when he was young as fuck, he's got as many seasons under his belt as Iverson and 3) Jordan took 3 years off... so you really can't expect Kobe to drop 90 on niggas when he's 32. I'm just saying.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 01, 2007, 01:35:25 PM
Who knows.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 01, 2007, 03:16:58 PM
Lamar Must be benched.
Luke needs to start, for a couple of games.
(Fish better watch his spot, Farmar coming up)


Very true...Lamar is not his normal self right now. It's like the same shit that's happening with Chris Bosh and Jermaine O'Neal. 5 shot attempts? That's 5 games he shoots under 8 field goals this year, compared to 3 games forALL of last season . It'll take a few more weeks for Lamar to get back into that game shape, but I have confidence that he will be his normal self again sooner than later, probably around all-star break...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 01, 2007, 03:19:52 PM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.

you forget that in the 90's, almost everyone of the 80's draft class was calling for Kobe's head. Malone, Barkley, Pippen, they all hated Kobe. They didn't think he deserved to be an All-Star, they cried ball hog, and they said he'd never be Mike, and whatnot. Kobe was hated at that time, which is why he always seemed more distanced. Fast Forward to today, the player now see someone with 3 rings, still just entering his prime and the best player on the court. Respect is given now, but the 80's draft class held tons of resentment to Kobe.


I think you're overexaggerating...you only named 3 assholes, there were tons of old school players givin their respect to Kobe as soon as they played against him and realized he was something special.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 01, 2007, 03:23:10 PM
Entering his prime? Sometimes I think yall Kobe Fans can't be serious. Nobody is just entering his prime in his 12th season. I doubt Kobe will ever have as good of an individual year as the past 2 were. He's pushin 30. And stop the "Jordan had very good years in his 30s" cause... 1) Kobe is not Jordan, no matter how much you want him to be, 2) Kobe entered the NBA when he was young as fuck, he's got as many seasons under his belt as Iverson and 3) Jordan took 3 years off... so you really can't expect Kobe to drop 90 on niggas when he's 32. I'm just saying.


You're proving that you don't know shit...players like Kobe are typically at their best in their 30s. He's much wiser out there on the court, making better decisions and what not. Kobe is just now settling down, and when did Jordan have his best years? In his 30s, when he settled down and grew mentally...Kobe will be on top of the league for some time now, especially considering his dedication and work ethic... don't expect him to fall off any time soon, youngster...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 01, 2007, 09:02:24 PM
lmao@you acting like that. like you was that girl who wants to lay me playin hard to get or some shit. LOL. stop it, seriously. we all know Im right.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 01, 2007, 09:37:38 PM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.

you forget that in the 90's, almost everyone of the 80's draft class was calling for Kobe's head. Malone, Barkley, Pippen, they all hated Kobe. They didn't think he deserved to be an All-Star, they cried ball hog, and they said he'd never be Mike, and whatnot. Kobe was hated at that time, which is why he always seemed more distanced. Fast Forward to today, the player now see someone with 3 rings, still just entering his prime and the best player on the court. Respect is given now, but the 80's draft class held tons of resentment to Kobe.

Pippen was pure jealousy. Barkley, well he's Barkley. But Malone? He didn't like the early Kobe?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 02, 2007, 11:48:56 AM
lmao@you acting like that. like you was that girl who wants to lay me playin hard to get or some shit. LOL. stop it, seriously. we all know Im right.


What the hell are you talkin about? Make some legit arguments, son...Watching Kobe play, it's clear that he's a wiser player who's maturing into his prime. Do you watch him play? Have you even seen him with Team USA? Obviously not. Try following the guys career before you make outrageous claims about him...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 02, 2007, 11:49:58 AM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.

you forget that in the 90's, almost everyone of the 80's draft class was calling for Kobe's head. Malone, Barkley, Pippen, they all hated Kobe. They didn't think he deserved to be an All-Star, they cried ball hog, and they said he'd never be Mike, and whatnot. Kobe was hated at that time, which is why he always seemed more distanced. Fast Forward to today, the player now see someone with 3 rings, still just entering his prime and the best player on the court. Respect is given now, but the 80's draft class held tons of resentment to Kobe.

Pippen was pure jealousy. Barkley, well he's Barkley. But Malone? He didn't like the early Kobe?


Malone loved Kobe when he was with the Lakers, so I dunno what the hell MDogg is talkin about...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 02, 2007, 02:08:59 PM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.

you forget that in the 90's, almost everyone of the 80's draft class was calling for Kobe's head. Malone, Barkley, Pippen, they all hated Kobe. They didn't think he deserved to be an All-Star, they cried ball hog, and they said he'd never be Mike, and whatnot. Kobe was hated at that time, which is why he always seemed more distanced. Fast Forward to today, the player now see someone with 3 rings, still just entering his prime and the best player on the court. Respect is given now, but the 80's draft class held tons of resentment to Kobe.

Pippen was pure jealousy. Barkley, well he's Barkley. But Malone? He didn't like the early Kobe?


Malone loved Kobe when he was with the Lakers, so I dunno what the hell MDogg is talkin about...

Yeah thats why I'm asking cuz I remember those 2 were best friends while he was with us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 02, 2007, 04:49:42 PM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.

you forget that in the 90's, almost everyone of the 80's draft class was calling for Kobe's head. Malone, Barkley, Pippen, they all hated Kobe. They didn't think he deserved to be an All-Star, they cried ball hog, and they said he'd never be Mike, and whatnot. Kobe was hated at that time, which is why he always seemed more distanced. Fast Forward to today, the player now see someone with 3 rings, still just entering his prime and the best player on the court. Respect is given now, but the 80's draft class held tons of resentment to Kobe.

Pippen was pure jealousy. Barkley, well he's Barkley. But Malone? He didn't like the early Kobe?


Malone loved Kobe when he was with the Lakers, so I dunno what the hell MDogg is talkin about...

Yeah thats why I'm asking cuz I remember those 2 were best friends while he was with us.

Malone was calling Kobe out during Kobe's first All-Star game, saying he doesn't belong, then called out Kobe again we Kobe took the ball one on one with Jordan. Malone and Kobe since patch things up because Malone was cool with Shaq, but we all saw how that turned out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 02, 2007, 06:32:49 PM
This is a big game for Bynum. Tonight he needs to show the league he can hang with D.Howard. Sink or swim Drew!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 02, 2007, 06:59:23 PM
God damn! Kobe has 4 three-pointers already and it's just the first quarter!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 02, 2007, 07:00:35 PM
Kobe just made a new poster with that Alley-oop!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 02, 2007, 07:26:08 PM
Kobe just made a new poster with that Alley-oop!!

There is no way in hell he should've been able to catch that let alone finish it. Dude is simply amazing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 02, 2007, 07:33:20 PM
LMAO Maurice Evans just missed a wide open layup. Usually I'd by pulling my hair out of my head but now he's on the opposing team. God bless that talentless bastard  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 02, 2007, 07:35:53 PM
Well.. I am pulling out my hair right now because these dudes couldn't protect a lead if their mama's lives were on the line...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 02, 2007, 09:00:24 PM
Welp looks like we're getting right back into the same bad habit we had for the last 2 years: win 2-3 games then lose the next 2-3, win 4 in a row, then lose the next 4. We need to stop this RIGHT now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2007, 12:36:11 PM
Kwame! Kwame! Kwame!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2007, 12:38:07 PM
He'll never give the Lakers props. Dude was a Sun and Rocket... his had his far share of battles with Shaq and his generation of players HATE Kobe. MJ actually likes Kobe, but everyone else from that generation hates Kobe like he was the anti-Christ. I take it with a grain of salt, the players of his generation hated Magic too, so fearful of Magic's comebacks so fuck Barkley.


Biggest load of nonsense ever. Many, many players from Barkley's generation acknowledge Kobe's greatness.

you forget that in the 90's, almost everyone of the 80's draft class was calling for Kobe's head. Malone, Barkley, Pippen, they all hated Kobe. They didn't think he deserved to be an All-Star, they cried ball hog, and they said he'd never be Mike, and whatnot. Kobe was hated at that time, which is why he always seemed more distanced. Fast Forward to today, the player now see someone with 3 rings, still just entering his prime and the best player on the court. Respect is given now, but the 80's draft class held tons of resentment to Kobe.

Pippen was pure jealousy. Barkley, well he's Barkley. But Malone? He didn't like the early Kobe?


Malone loved Kobe when he was with the Lakers, so I dunno what the hell MDogg is talkin about...

Yeah thats why I'm asking cuz I remember those 2 were best friends while he was with us.

Malone was calling Kobe out during Kobe's first All-Star game, saying he doesn't belong, then called out Kobe again we Kobe took the ball one on one with Jordan. Malone and Kobe since patch things up because Malone was cool with Shaq, but we all saw how that turned out.


That was just Malone playing the typical grandfather figure, being the old cowboy that he is...He always knew and acknowledged that Kobe was mad talented.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 03, 2007, 01:09:48 PM
This is going to be a long season....  9 - 8 already...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2007, 01:46:07 PM
This is going to be a long season....  9 - 8 already...


Not too bad, considering we've had a pretty tough schedule and *sigh* key injuries...I do expect more, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 03, 2007, 01:54:32 PM
Knock 2 or 3 games off of the loss column and add them to the win column and it wouldn't be so bad right now... I was hoping after that 73 point performance from the bench that the guys would find their game-winning confidence.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 03, 2007, 05:27:58 PM
im a huge as laker fan but im really getting sick and tired of their mistake throught games for the past few.I fear that we may still have the same fucking team and its a damn shame too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 03, 2007, 09:59:35 PM
Knock 2 or 3 games off of the loss column and add them to the win column and it wouldn't be so bad right now... I was hoping after that 73 point performance from the bench that the guys would find their game-winning confidence.


Give Ariza time to learn the offense. He might even start by some point this season.

Wait for Kwame to return. He's a vital part of our team defense, which has suffered since his absence.

Have patience with Lamar... he is always perforimg consistantly by the 2nd half of the season and don't forget he is coming off of a surgery.

Just wait.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 03, 2007, 10:08:01 PM
Hope your right....

Otherwise you will be seeing a lot of griping in this thread this season...  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 03, 2007, 11:28:51 PM
im still a laker fan for life!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 04, 2007, 02:01:04 AM
When everybody is healthy , we need to go back to the following lineup:

Fish
Kobe
Luke
Ronnie
Kwame

it works very well at the beginning of the season .. great D inside , a better ball movement with Luke which isn't efficent coming off the bench anyways .. as for Lamar , it's not even a matter of being at 100% or not , he's still playing the wrong type of B-Ball ... instead of usin his size advantage down low, he keeps taking jump shots and jacking 3s .. without mentionning his D at the SF position is weak : against Denver Carmelo elevated and was hitting the same jumper in his face at least 6-7 times .. I know he's a great player but at least make him work and force him to put the ball on the floor ... just an example but his D in others games hasn't been better ..

today is a must win ... by the way Turiaf won't play , Andrew will have to D Jefferson ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 04, 2007, 01:13:20 PM
When everybody is healthy , we need to go back to the following lineup:

Fish
Kobe
Luke
Ronnie
Kwame

it works very well at the beginning of the season .. great D inside , a better ball movement with Luke which isn't efficent coming off the bench anyways .. as for Lamar , it's not even a matter of being at 100% or not , he's still playing the wrong type of B-Ball ... instead of usin his size advantage down low, he keeps taking jump shots and jacking 3s .. without mentionning his D at the SF position is weak : against Denver Carmelo elevated and was hitting the same jumper in his face at least 6-7 times .. I know he's a great player but at least make him work and force him to put the ball on the floor ... just an example but his D in others games hasn't been better ..

today is a must win ... by the way Turiaf won't play , Andrew will have to D Jefferson ..


Lamar is not bangin' bodies like he usually does because he's not in shape to do so...Compare his shot attempts from this season to last season. Give him time!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 04, 2007, 07:09:48 PM
Where the fuck is Bynum?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 04, 2007, 07:36:54 PM
Trevor Ariza: 15 Points (5-5 FG, 5-6 FT), 5 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 4 Steals, 1 Block in 26 Minutes

This should be our new game plan, blow our opponents out so we can get our bench some playing time to get ready for the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 04, 2007, 09:00:57 PM
Hallelujah!! A Win!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 04, 2007, 09:43:08 PM
Where the fuck is Bynum?
Had the flu.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 04, 2007, 09:43:39 PM
Hallelujah!! A Win!!
Against the T-Wolves. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 04, 2007, 09:55:00 PM
T-Wolves, T-Rex's, T-Pain's... I will take the win.  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 05, 2007, 12:12:39 AM
Who cares if it's the Wolves , it's still a win .. I hope Ronnie and/or Andrew will dress for the Nuggets Game , if not it could be a massacre  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 05, 2007, 10:12:26 AM
Who cares if it's the Wolves , it's still a win .. I hope Ronnie and/or Andrew will dress for the Nuggets Game , if not it could be a massacre  :-\


You mean like this?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AiAx28uGOSbcScwyj_5YPAWkvLYF?gid=2007112913
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 05, 2007, 10:17:52 AM
^^^^ lol ... to be serious I really hope we're gonna win this game , we need to have a nice streak like 6-7 games to boost the team confidence and stop being 1-2 games ahead of the 0.50 mark
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 05, 2007, 06:42:29 PM
That ugly ass pale faced bitch Najera tripped Kobe on purpose. Now we gotta kick some ass - release Sasha!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 05, 2007, 07:17:13 PM
Man this game is exciting as fuck! The Lakers need to stop playing back-n-forth and start playing some defense tho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 05, 2007, 08:06:36 PM
After 3 quarters

Lakers FTA: 19
Nuggets FTA: 34 (Iverson: 17)

Fouls called on the Lakers: 25
Fouls called on the Nuggets: 16

This is bullshiet. We don't stand a chance if the refs are gonna make Iverson Mr. Untouchable
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 05, 2007, 08:53:52 PM
OMG that was an amazing game. The whole roster had to grind it out down the stretch and work against the refs to the W. Notice how Iverson went scoreless with Ariza on him?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: d-nice on December 05, 2007, 08:56:36 PM
God Damn Bynum shitted on Carmelo with that dunk. Denver ain't going nowhere in the playoffs if they don't start playing some D.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 05, 2007, 09:19:31 PM
Bynum played good D.... Radmonvich came out of his fuckin' coma finally... Kobe is the 4th Quarter Killer...

Good game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 05, 2007, 09:27:10 PM
Good game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 05, 2007, 09:54:32 PM
Good game without our primary bigs...I think we all should pay some respect and send thank you letters to Orlando's management for Ariza. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 06, 2007, 12:46:42 AM
Damn Ariza. He's exactly the player we missed. Great great great great fucking trade!!!!!

Good win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on December 06, 2007, 10:25:50 AM
good game...gotta admit Bynum is doin his thang and kobe was kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 06, 2007, 10:29:59 AM
I am not going to lie though... AI almost had us.. if it wasn't for that shut down late in the game we might be all singing the blues right now...

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 06, 2007, 10:42:43 AM
^^^^ dude needs stop flopping though .. on every step back jumper he goes down whether there is contact or not, Camby got his share of flops too  :-X.. anyways great victory Ariza and Bynum made things happen on the defensive end and Kobe was clutch as usual , Vlad 3s were money too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 06, 2007, 11:58:41 AM
AI was killin it but we were working on all cylinders so we fucked em'
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 06, 2007, 02:29:11 PM
Fuck with these yall...

Kobe 360 vs the T-Wolves
http://www.sendspace.com/file/w0f2vq

Fisher Alley-Oop to Kobe vs Magic
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8knkdx
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 09, 2007, 05:19:55 AM
88 Throwback jersey tonight against the Warriors  8).. 4 days without a Lakers game is too damn long for me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 09, 2007, 12:33:00 PM
Get ready to cry, Warrior fans. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 09, 2007, 08:16:47 PM
Bynum's career high is 20...he's tied it with 5:24 to go in the 3rd. A new career high is obviously coming, but do I smell 30?

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 09, 2007, 09:17:09 PM
good win for LA it was fun to watch as usual.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 09, 2007, 09:18:51 PM
We own Golden State.....  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 09, 2007, 09:21:11 PM
Kobe vs B.Diddy - that was exciting.

Ariza! I admire him so much right now that its borderline lust...no homo.

Wait can I say no homo after that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 09, 2007, 09:36:32 PM
^ Um..... even with the "no homo" that sounds bad. I'd edit that out if I were you....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 09, 2007, 11:01:04 PM
Kobe vs B.Diddy - that was exciting.

Ariza! I admire him so much right now that its borderline lust...no homo.

Wait can I say no homo after that?

1.   intense sexual desire or appetite.
2.   uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire or appetite; lecherousness.
3.   a passionate or overmastering desire or craving (usually fol. by for): a lust for power.
4.   ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish: an enviable lust for life.
5.   Obsolete.
a.   pleasure or delight.
b.   desire; inclination; wish.
–verb (used without object)
6.   to have intense sexual desire.
7.   to have a yearning or desire; have a strong or excessive craving (often fol. by for or after).

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/lust

:-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 10, 2007, 01:12:26 AM
Good win , we took advantage of their small lineup, I'm glad we didn't fall into a jumpshots contest and pound the ball inside with Andrew .. Warriors are fun to watch but they take VERY bad shots even for a run and gun system .. and they're easily the worst defensive team in the league .. 3 days off again before SAS and Warriors again
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on December 10, 2007, 03:24:43 AM
it was neck and neck there until about 7-8 minutes to go in the 4th, i dunno why everyone is getting excited, the warriors couldve won just as easy as the lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 10, 2007, 04:33:03 AM
it was neck and neck there until about 7-8 minutes to go in the 4th, i dunno why everyone is getting excited, the warriors couldve won just as easy as the lakers

The goal of this sport is to win. They didn't.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2007, 09:46:25 AM
it was neck and neck there until about 7-8 minutes to go in the 4th, i dunno why everyone is getting excited, the warriors couldve won just as easy as the lakers


LOL! The Warriors can't beat us...We've been dominating them for years now. No ones getting excited, it was a simple win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 10, 2007, 11:29:18 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/k6AHgSIkx8k
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 10, 2007, 12:24:48 PM
What's it like? The last 13 or 14 games we've handled these dudes.... whenever they play us they should just wear Jersey's that say "Beyotch's of The Lakers"....  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on December 10, 2007, 04:18:47 PM
What's it like? The last 13 or 14 games we've handled these dudes.... whenever they play us they should just wear Jersey's that say "Beyotch's of The Lakers"....  :)
^LOL, exactly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 10, 2007, 05:06:01 PM
What's it like? The last 13 or 14 games we've handled these dudes.... whenever they play us they should just wear Jersey's that say "Beyotch's of The Lakers"....  :)

Yeah. Its kinda fucked up tho. We treat the Warriors the way the Warriors treat the Mavs   8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: R-Tistic on December 11, 2007, 12:04:30 AM
Just something I looked up today...not to knock Shaq for what he's done...but as of today, I think this proves how much better of a position we are than Miami.

2007-2008 Statistics as of December 10, 2007:
Andrew Bynum vs. Shaquille O'Neal
Points Per Game: Bynum - 10.9; O'Neal - 14.6
Rebounds Per Game: Bynum - 9.7; O'Neal - 7.8
Assists Per Game: Bynum - 1.5; O'Neal - 1.3
Steals Per Game: Bynum - 0.5; O'Neal - 0.6
Blocks Per Game: Bynum - 2.0; O'Neal - 1.8
Field Goal Percentage: Bynum - 58.7%; O'Neal - 59.9%
Free Throw Percentage: Bynum - 68.4%; O'Neal - 45.3%
Minutes Per Game: Bynum - 26.1; O'Neal - 27.8

Salary: Bynum - 2.172 Million; O'Neal - 20 Million
Age: Bynum - 20 Years Old; O'Neal - 35 Years Old
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 11, 2007, 12:26:52 AM
Quote
Sirius radio is reporting that LA had preliminary discussions for Jason Kidd on Wednesday. When it seemed that New Jersey decided to wait on Kidd offers, the Lakers reached out to Stefanski to inquire about the availability of Andre Miller. Stefanski has stated to people within the organization that there will be at least a 30 day period in which he will analyze the team. But Sirius said that Miller and Shav Randolf to Lakers for Kwame Brown (expiring contract) and either a first round pick or one of they Lakers young point guards (Farmar or Crittenton) is something the Lakers may offer to the 76ers.

DON'T do it Mitch! The PG rotation is fine. Only way we should make a trade with the Sixers is if Stefanski is trading Iguodala

We still need to trade Kwame's contract before the deadline tho. Jermaine O'neal has been wack lately but I still say we take a chance on him. He's injury prone but hell so is Kwame, atleast he's more productive when healthy. C'mon Bird, take Odom + Kwame + our 1st round draft pick and make J.O. a happy man...


Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Jermaine O'neal / Ronny Turiaf / Vladimir Radmanovic
Luke Walton / Trevor Ariza
Kobe Bryant / Sasha Vujacic / Coby Karl
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton


^ real contenders
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 11, 2007, 09:47:49 AM
^ There's no way Mitch will do that (unless Kobe asks to be traded in February)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 11, 2007, 10:24:43 AM
Odom+Kwame+first round pick for O'Neal is a bad trade IMO. And why would the Laker make that trade for to the Sixers? The PG situation for the Laker is locked down.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2007, 10:44:38 AM
Just something I looked up today...not to knock Shaq for what he's done...but as of today, I think this proves how much better of a position we are than Miami.

2007-2008 Statistics as of December 10, 2007:
Andrew Bynum vs. Shaquille O'Neal
Points Per Game: Bynum - 10.9; O'Neal - 14.6
Rebounds Per Game: Bynum - 9.7; O'Neal - 7.8
Assists Per Game: Bynum - 1.5; O'Neal - 1.3
Steals Per Game: Bynum - 0.5; O'Neal - 0.6
Blocks Per Game: Bynum - 2.0; O'Neal - 1.8
Field Goal Percentage: Bynum - 58.7%; O'Neal - 59.9%
Free Throw Percentage: Bynum - 68.4%; O'Neal - 45.3%
Minutes Per Game: Bynum - 26.1; O'Neal - 27.8

Salary: Bynum - 2.172 Million; O'Neal - 20 Million
Age: Bynum - 20 Years Old; O'Neal - 35 Years Old


No shit...talk about stating the obvious.


Don't forget, Bynum averages 1.4 turnovers to Shaq's 2.8 as well...and that's in less minutes. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2007, 10:46:21 AM
Quote
Sirius radio is reporting that LA had preliminary discussions for Jason Kidd on Wednesday. When it seemed that New Jersey decided to wait on Kidd offers, the Lakers reached out to Stefanski to inquire about the availability of Andre Miller. Stefanski has stated to people within the organization that there will be at least a 30 day period in which he will analyze the team. But Sirius said that Miller and Shav Randolf to Lakers for Kwame Brown (expiring contract) and either a first round pick or one of they Lakers young point guards (Farmar or Crittenton) is something the Lakers may offer to the 76ers.

DON'T do it Mitch! The PG rotation is fine. Only way we should make a trade with the Sixers is if Stefanski is trading Iguodala

We still need to trade Kwame's contract before the deadline tho. Jermaine O'neal has been wack lately but I still say we take a chance on him. He's injury prone but hell so is Kwame, atleast he's more productive when healthy. C'mon Bird, take Odom + Kwame + our 1st round draft pick and make J.O. a happy man...


Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Jermaine O'neal / Ronny Turiaf / Vladimir Radmanovic
Luke Walton / Trevor Ariza
Kobe Bryant / Sasha Vujacic / Coby Karl
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton


^ real contenders



ughhh@everything in this post.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 11, 2007, 04:38:24 PM
(http://www.nba.com/media/6_600_071210.jpg)

Thought you Laker fans would like this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on December 12, 2007, 11:15:19 AM
Quote
Sirius radio is reporting that LA had preliminary discussions for Jason Kidd on Wednesday. When it seemed that New Jersey decided to wait on Kidd offers, the Lakers reached out to Stefanski to inquire about the availability of Andre Miller. Stefanski has stated to people within the organization that there will be at least a 30 day period in which he will analyze the team. But Sirius said that Miller and Shav Randolf to Lakers for Kwame Brown (expiring contract) and either a first round pick or one of they Lakers young point guards (Farmar or Crittenton) is something the Lakers may offer to the 76ers.

DON'T do it Mitch! The PG rotation is fine. Only way we should make a trade with the Sixers is if Stefanski is trading Iguodala

We still need to trade Kwame's contract before the deadline tho. Jermaine O'neal has been wack lately but I still say we take a chance on him. He's injury prone but hell so is Kwame, atleast he's more productive when healthy. C'mon Bird, take Odom + Kwame + our 1st round draft pick and make J.O. a happy man...


Andrew Bynum / Chris Mihm
Jermaine O'neal / Ronny Turiaf / Vladimir Radmanovic
Luke Walton / Trevor Ariza
Kobe Bryant / Sasha Vujacic / Coby Karl
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton


^ real contenders

i agree with the first part. andre miller would be a horrible fit for the triangle offense, and farmar is capable of doing everything andre miller could do on the playmaking end.

i disagree big time on the second part tho. jermaine oneal is too washed up. i'd be willing to give up kwame's expiring contract + filler to even out the salaries, but that probably wont happen. if larry bird wants to be an unrealistically greedy bitch wen it comes to dealing JO just like he was in the offseason, then let the re-building pacers rott with JO's shitty ass 3 year contract.

the fact that bird could have gotten bynum and STILL decided to ask us to give up odom in the deal shows how bad he fucked up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 12, 2007, 11:13:40 PM
Spurs today .. Duncan is doubtful and Parker might sit too coz he hasn't fully recovered  from a sprained ankle he had at the  end of Nov.. anyways if we defend the 3pt line and prevent Finley,Bowen and Bonner to get hot , we should be fine
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 13, 2007, 08:37:32 PM
WOW , we are playing horrible ... better win this game  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 13, 2007, 09:35:40 PM
Damn how gay is that. Bynum finally plays with some passion and they toss him. I hope he comes back tomorrow night and takes it out on the Warriors.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 14, 2007, 02:58:05 PM
Decent game...we played that 2nd half without any bigs and still pulled through. Today should be better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on December 14, 2007, 03:34:43 PM
Is it just me or does Bowen become Jordan when he plays us [A very cracked out version, tho]
That boy hits three's and scores all time highs against the Laker's..lol

But my Fav Bowen stat is how he's a "KOBE STOPPER"...LMAO
Kobe Scores like 30+ on homeboy just about everytime..
how & Why did he get that Fame anyways?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on December 14, 2007, 06:59:41 PM
To play a Spurs team without Duncan and Parker in the line up and barely pull out a win is horrible. The Lakers are not looking too solid right now... even though they just won. A Ginobli/Bowen lead Spurs came close to beating the Lakers, imagine if Parker or Duncan played (Or both). Lakers gotta step it up...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on December 14, 2007, 10:27:07 PM
horrible, horrible fuckin loss today. why the fuck didnt phil call time-out... goddammit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on December 14, 2007, 10:40:03 PM
Kobe is in pain..
if he's hurt we are in trouble :-\

Did Golden State just win the Playoff's...lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 14, 2007, 10:46:16 PM
in pain or not , Kobe shots selection was horrible .. keeps pumpfaking and jackin jumpers  :-X.. Andrew hasn't touched the ball in the 4QTR and just one single time down low in the whole game .. all his points were dunks or putbacks .. terrible loss, nothing more to say
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sparegeez on December 14, 2007, 10:53:29 PM
"I'm sorry but Baron Davis has plans already, he has a meeting with the three pointer in the fourth quarter"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sikotic™ on December 14, 2007, 11:54:26 PM
Davis was the man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 15, 2007, 06:31:54 AM
Finally, Dec. 15th !!!

I have a great trade: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=110~402~802~841&teams=6~13~13~13&te=&cash=


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 15, 2007, 12:10:11 PM
Wtf happened last night? Last thing I remember was Luke drawing the Baron's 4th (or 5th) foul then the announcer saying "Baron Davis is going to have to sit out a long stretch". Then I fell alseep. Then I wake up and we're down 1 and went back and fourth till Baron Davis hit that 3, followed by Odom's layup plus missing the free throw and getting his own rebound only to get hand checked by Baron Davis.


Wtf happened between that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 15, 2007, 04:25:57 PM
this shit is getting by the Lakers.Getting a huge as win vs a beat up Spurs team and then coming back to lose to the fucking warriors.The way we lost last night looked like we are still far away from being a contender with Odom in our team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 16, 2007, 09:02:40 PM
That was a must win game for us. Now we hit the road. Fingers crossed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on December 16, 2007, 10:55:13 PM
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 16, 2007, 10:56:33 PM
^^^^ if we play focused and don't (as usually) give away games against weaker opponents , there is nothing to worry about . I know it's a big "If" but all these games should be put in the W column ... I can see (I DO hope I'm wrong) a closed game loss at Cavs decided by shitty calls (remember these 2 latest seasons  :-X)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 17, 2007, 12:18:05 PM
Funny how no one mentioned that Kobe injured his groin against the Warriors and had to be pulled for the last play, since he wasn't able to keep up in the 2nd half...


Kobe>Warriors. Still.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 17, 2007, 12:19:41 PM
Finally, Dec. 15th !!!

I have a great trade: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=110~402~802~841&teams=6~13~13~13&te=&cash=


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



You might as well kill yourself.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 17, 2007, 12:22:29 PM
To play a Spurs team without Duncan and Parker in the line up and barely pull out a win is horrible. The Lakers are not looking too solid right now... even though they just won. A Ginobli/Bowen lead Spurs came close to beating the Lakers, imagine if Parker or Duncan played (Or both). Lakers gotta step it up...

LMAO@came close...What the hell are you talking about? Lakers controlled tempo the whole way through, and Bynum was ejected as well, so it's not like we even played with a full roster....

Lakers are playing good basketball. Knowing Phil Jackson, by March it'll be GREAT basketball.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 17, 2007, 01:12:57 PM
Finally, Dec. 15th !!!

I have a great trade: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=110~402~802~841&teams=6~13~13~13&te=&cash=


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



You might as well kill yourself.

he must be a Mavs fan
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sparegeez on December 17, 2007, 03:05:57 PM
To play a Spurs team without Duncan and Parker in the line up and barely pull out a win is horrible. The Lakers are not looking too solid right now... even though they just won. A Ginobli/Bowen lead Spurs came close to beating the Lakers, imagine if Parker or Duncan played (Or both). Lakers gotta step it up...

Lakers are playing good basketball. Knowing Phil Jackson, by March it'll be GREAT basketball.

Yeah, just like last year huh? :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 17, 2007, 03:33:04 PM
To play a Spurs team without Duncan and Parker in the line up and barely pull out a win is horrible. The Lakers are not looking too solid right now... even though they just won. A Ginobli/Bowen lead Spurs came close to beating the Lakers, imagine if Parker or Duncan played (Or both). Lakers gotta step it up...

Lakers are playing good basketball. Knowing Phil Jackson, by March it'll be GREAT basketball.

Yeah, just like last year huh? :)


Hopefully, we don't have the same injury wreck we had last season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 17, 2007, 07:45:21 PM
that was a another fun game to watch by the Lakers the other night vs the CLippers.The bench took over the second half Kobe was Kobe.Let see where our mindset is at this week with a few road games upcoming.They better win at least 2 of them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on December 17, 2007, 09:38:24 PM


LMAO@came close...What the hell are you talking about? Lakers controlled tempo the whole way through, and Bynum was ejected as well, so it's not like we even played with a full roster....

Lakers are playing good basketball. Knowing Phil Jackson, by March it'll be GREAT basketball.

Are you saying that the Lakers missing Andrew Bynum for a quarter and half is = to the Spurs missing Duncan and Parker for an entire game? That is hardly a case IMO. The fact that you would use that as a crutch is rather comical and says a lot about how the Lakers performed in that game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 18, 2007, 01:24:11 AM


LMAO@came close...What the hell are you talking about? Lakers controlled tempo the whole way through, and Bynum was ejected as well, so it's not like we even played with a full roster....

Lakers are playing good basketball. Knowing Phil Jackson, by March it'll be GREAT basketball.

Are you saying that the Lakers missing Andrew Bynum for a quarter and half is = to the Spurs missing Duncan and Parker for an entire game? That is hardly a case IMO. The fact that you would use that as a crutch is rather comical and says a lot about how the Lakers performed in that game.
We usually suck against injured team (remember the blowout against less Okur-Boozer- Jazz) .. it's a "symptom" of a young team which enters a game unfocused and takes the W for granted..  at least we still managed to win , I'm sure last year we would have lost this one ... don't judge the Lakers on this game .. we are playing good.. we have shown progress in beating the teams we are supposed to beat , even if we still have given away 2, 3 games.. I'm confident about acquiring a 4th -5th spot at the end of the regular season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 18, 2007, 12:10:51 PM


LMAO@came close...What the hell are you talking about? Lakers controlled tempo the whole way through, and Bynum was ejected as well, so it's not like we even played with a full roster....

Lakers are playing good basketball. Knowing Phil Jackson, by March it'll be GREAT basketball.

Are you saying that the Lakers missing Andrew Bynum for a quarter and half is = to the Spurs missing Duncan and Parker for an entire game? That is hardly a case IMO. The fact that you would use that as a crutch is rather comical and says a lot about how the Lakers performed in that game.


Phil Jackson said the same thing I did after the game...Lakers were left with NO CENTERS. Kwame was already injured and Bynum being taken out was crucial to the game plan. At least Popovich got to set up his game plan knowing Duncan and Parker would be out, and he had replacements at both positions...I'm not tryna put the setbacks on a certain level, but a setback is a setback. A win is a win. Lakers are playing very good basketball, despite key injuries...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 18, 2007, 08:09:18 PM
I missed the game but I got back in time to catch Sasha's post-game interview. Looks like he was lights out tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 19, 2007, 01:47:17 AM
The Machine is becoming something serious .. props to Sasha , he got bashed many times before by Lakers fans , including me but looks like he's playing with great confidence and well his shot form is great so he knocks Js down ... Kobe should rest until Next Tuesday , he's more a liability than anything else right now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 19, 2007, 10:20:43 AM
I'm one of the few people who knew what Sasha was capable of...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 20, 2007, 07:46:41 PM
I like how James came through with them clutch FTs against Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2007, 08:03:44 PM
That was terrible...we shoulda destroyed them. WAY too many 2nd chance points.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on December 20, 2007, 08:15:07 PM
horrible loss. our coaching staff failed big time in the 4th quarter when the cavs gained the lead on the bench mob and nobody called a fuckin time-out. someone should have also reminded sasha vujacic that he's still a role player, he shouldve tried to find bynum in the paint instead of  trying to take over.

bynum missing his last two free throws cost us big. if he hit the first one, kobe wouldnt have settled for that terrible 3 pointer.

also, bullshit foul called on fish which cost us the chance to tie it. fuckin boobie gibson runs into fisher and faggot ass refs, unsurprisingly, call loose ball on fish.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on December 20, 2007, 08:37:10 PM
Yeah, that foul at the end was sketchy. But, as poor as the Lakers were playing at the end, who knows if they would've hit that shot to tie.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2007, 08:39:43 PM
also, bullshit foul called on fish which cost us the chance to tie it. fuckin boobie gibson runs into fisher and faggot ass refs, unsurprisingly, call loose ball on fish.


Burnt.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 20, 2007, 09:26:51 PM
This is exactly why I hate playing Cleveland. We man handle them every game yet the refs always step in to make sure they win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 21, 2007, 02:11:17 AM
Y'all need to stop complaining about the refs .. we just played like CRAP the majority of the game .. the bench didn't contribute , we didn't box out fucking Varejo  and for the last fucking time Kobe NEEDS to sit a couple of games and rest ... how many games he gonna play injured .. it ain't clever at all , if he has no rest during 4-5 games , he will need 2-3 more weeks to fully recover ... we played shitty and just lost by 4 ... it should have been a fucking blowout
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 21, 2007, 06:39:01 PM
^Lakers played shitty for the end of the 3rd and 4th quarters, but the refs still did their part.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 22, 2007, 12:59:23 PM
people still follow the Lakers?? hehe

go celtics  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 23, 2007, 11:41:25 AM
people still follow the Lakers?? hehe

go celtics  ;D

Hey this is a free country. Feel free to go fuck yourself you bobbleheaded bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 23, 2007, 11:44:06 AM
We almost choked that game away. But thank God for Kobe and and that last second steal by Farmar. 3-1 on the East Coast road trip is great (it should be 4-0 but the refs won't let their precious Lebron lose to God).

I see Odom still can't play good if Kobe is on his game  :-\

Can't wait for Christmas!



Oh, congratulations Kobe for reaching the 20,000 point mark.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on December 23, 2007, 12:15:03 PM
 8)
True Shit, We almost blew it at the end there..
Farmar dunking @ the end to win the Game in Madison SQ is a Highlight.

I can hear Chick now,
"This game's in the refrigerator: the door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard, and the Jell-O's jigglin'!"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 23, 2007, 02:49:47 PM
wtf, the game was at 9 AM, i was asleep the whole time
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 23, 2007, 03:41:04 PM
^^Haha...check in advance, homie.

Kobe was on fire. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 23, 2007, 10:02:12 PM
people still follow the Lakers?? hehe

go celtics  ;D

Hey this is a free country. Feel free to go fuck yourself you bobbleheaded bitch.

bobbleheaded?  well sir, i am offended.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 23, 2007, 11:35:37 PM
wtf, the game was at 9 AM, i was asleep the whole time
For real. :oi:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 24, 2007, 02:32:22 AM
yeah man i was pissed about that but whatever, im high as shit right now and im really looking forward to the game vs the suns on tuesday
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 24, 2007, 09:43:47 AM
I'ma be there. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 24, 2007, 10:16:01 AM
^^^^ will you go to the Boston game  ?  I will probably come in LA in April like last year but this time I will stay for the playoffs  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 24, 2007, 10:46:21 AM
^^^^ will you go to the Boston game  ?  I will probably come in LA in April like last year but this time I will stay for the playoffs  8)


Good shit.


I doubt I'm going to the Boston game. Tickets are being sold for extreme prices on that one. Maybe we can meet up at a playoff game this time. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 25, 2007, 05:11:38 PM
Thank you Lakers for that wonderful Christmas Day present.... beating Nash and his sniveling whiny Coach.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 25, 2007, 05:12:37 PM
JUST WOW .. GREAT game , a very good team effort .. Bynum dominated against an undersized team , Kobe being Kobe .. Fish played great and Ariza with the MONSTER dunk  8)...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 25, 2007, 05:16:53 PM
that Kobe reverse slam gave em' the Holiday Blues too.... 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 25, 2007, 05:20:53 PM
Amazing! What an awesome game. I think the Lakers will actually win the pacific division this year. Bynum needs to play 35 mpg after the All-Star Game.
Lakers>Suns
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 25, 2007, 05:22:48 PM
yeah that dunk was sick ... good to see Kobe back at his usual level after 4-5 shitty games due to his injury .. I like the fact Ariza started too .. good D , hustle on rbs , loose balls and attack the rim .. he provides versatility offensive wise .. Lamar starts to play better but he still sets up too much for Jumpers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 25, 2007, 07:12:15 PM
good win for the Lakers crew today, very impressive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 25, 2007, 08:07:53 PM
What an awesome game...I always end up going to the good ones. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 25, 2007, 08:09:23 PM
What's up with Kobe getting 8 turnovers?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 25, 2007, 08:13:56 PM
^LOL.


http://www.youtube.com/v/locj7xohyWw

http://www.youtube.com/v/wCdCFE_riII
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 25, 2007, 08:53:01 PM
What an awesome game...I always end up going to the good ones. 8)

You were there? That explains the "Phoenix Sucks" chants near the end of the game. Only a handful of people could have started that fire, and I was sitting at home.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 25, 2007, 10:18:11 PM
Bynum is really making me swallow my words and quite frankly I love it.

My nigga T.Ariza was out there posterizing everybody. Odom was finally aggressive. And Kobe showed why he's the best in the bizz. Great game by the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 25, 2007, 10:19:10 PM
(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/56/fullj.ddf0deabc2d500ae452dc8b9f345b6c8/ddf0deabc2d500ae452dc8b9f345b6c8-getty-76075059lb016_phoenix_suns_.jpg)

 :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 25, 2007, 10:21:00 PM
thank you for the poster... all it needs now is an Ariza or Hill autograph...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 25, 2007, 10:53:57 PM
Grant Hill is one of the most humble guys in all of sports, but I doubt if he'll be signing that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 25, 2007, 11:00:52 PM
that was said in reference to one of my posts on the Ariza/Dunk thread...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 26, 2007, 12:05:47 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/1v6OIFNme6w&rel=1

"He reminds me of my bad self when I was ballin' at 23 years old." - Michael Cooper

He said this during the postgame highlights/interview show with Rob Fukuzaki on ABC. Come to think of it, they are pretty similar.

Coop, as we all know, was a terrific defender. Ariza is also a terrific defender. He reads the passing lanes very well. He anticipates passes really well. Great instincts as far as defense goes. I knew he was versatile, as far as physical tools go, but I didn't think he was this advanced as far as his mentality goes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on December 26, 2007, 02:07:20 AM
Go Lakers! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 26, 2007, 12:08:27 PM
You were there? That explains the "Phoenix Sucks" chants near the end of the game. Only a handful of people could have started that fire, and I was sitting at home.  8)


Yup...Me and a few other people started that. Hahahaha.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 26, 2007, 12:10:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/1v6OIFNme6w&rel=1

"He reminds me of my bad self when I was ballin' at 23 years old." - Michael Cooper

He said this during the postgame highlights/interview show with Rob Fukuzaki on ABC. Come to think of it, they are pretty similar.

Coop, as we all know, was a terrific defender. Ariza is also a terrific defender. He reads the passing lanes very well. He anticipates passes really well. Great instincts as far as defense goes. I knew he was versatile, as far as physical tools go, but I didn't think he was this advanced as far as his mentality goes.


Yea...Now if only Ariza can develop a three-ball like Coops.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 26, 2007, 12:15:04 PM
(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/be/fullj.b93069da231df9e1d2335df4dfd034e2/b93069da231df9e1d2335df4dfd034e2-getty-76075059ab014_suns_lakers.jpg)

(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/0f/fullj.5e29e3b868cab2277419026121b74f5c/5e29e3b868cab2277419026121b74f5c-getty-76075059ab023_suns_lakers.jpg)

(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/f6/fullj.bd07fe31e3877e2ea83cbb1ffdb41d68/bd07fe31e3877e2ea83cbb1ffdb41d68-getty-76075059ab025_suns_lakers.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 26, 2007, 03:36:05 PM
I love that "nuts in the face" dunk. What were the Magic thinking in giving up Ariza?

Lakers: Better player, less money, extra roster spot
Magic: ???

Yall think 1-3 are good odds that the Lakers will win the Pacific?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 26, 2007, 03:59:43 PM
What were the Magic thinking in giving up Ariza?

Lakers: Better player, less money, extra roster spot
Magic: ???

I still can't believe that really happened. They gave us a young athletic swingman who can defend, slash, and finish around the basket for a flat footed 3 point chucker who scratches his head whenever the words rebound and defense are mentioned and a guy who misses open layups! God bless Otis Smith. I wonder if he'd give us Turkoglu for Radmanovic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 26, 2007, 05:08:15 PM
Mitch Kupchak out-suckering another GM? This is like Charlie Brown finally kicking a fuckin' field goal....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on December 27, 2007, 07:22:26 PM
Mitch Kupchak out-suckering another GM? This is like Charlie Brown finally kicking a fuckin' field goal....

LoL.. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 28, 2007, 11:46:00 AM
Trevor Is Adjusting After Trade

Quote
Uncertainty and apprehension appeared in the Lakers' locker room soon after the trade was announced.

The move that brought Trevor Ariza to the Lakers and sent Brian Cook and Maurice Evans to Orlando was met last month with raised eyebrows, even genuine concern, by players who thought the success of the Lakers' second unit could be affected by losing two peripheral contributors.

That unease has gradually faded.

Ariza responded to his first start as a Laker with 14 points, seven rebounds and a memorable dunk over Grant Hill in the Lakers' 122-115 victory on Tuesday over Phoenix.

Ariza's minutes have risen in recent games, while Evans and Cook have seen a decrease in their playing time with the Magic. Evans had one point in six minutes on Wednesday against New York, and Cook did not get onto the court for a fifth consecutive game.

Evans is averaging 6.2 points in 18.6 minutes a game with Orlando, and Cook is averaging two points in 6.2 minutes.

Ariza is averaging 5.8 points and 14.2 minutes since joining the Lakers.

The Lakers' players found out about the Nov. 20 trade a few minutes before boarding the team bus in Indianapolis to play the Pacers.

"Super surprising, man," was how Andrew Bynum put it at the time. Bynum was close friends with Evans, and Luke Walton was tight with Cook.

Coach Phil Jackson felt compelled to talk to the team when the trade was announced, serving up a reminder that basketball is also a business.

On Thursday, Jackson seemed to be pleased with Ariza, saying "It's still a little bit of a crash course for him, but he's doing well."

After Ariza dunked over Hill, a solitary voice from the courtside seats could be heard over the din of the crowd.

"Hey, Grant, will you sign my poster?" a fan yelled derisively.

Ariza, who played at Westchester High and one season at UCLA, said he felt more settled with the Lakers with every passing day.

"Since I've been here, I'm getting my confidence back and starting to be more comfortable," he said.

In addition to working out well on the court, the trade saved the Lakers about $6 million over the next three seasons and could potentially save them $9.1 million if Ariza opts out of his contract in July.

The Lakers would love to forget their last game against tonight's opponent, Utah, which stuck them with a numbing 120-96 loss despite playing without injured starters Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur on Nov. 30.

Point guard Deron Williams shredded the Lakers for a career-high 35 points and forward Andrei Kirilenko was everywhere, compiling 20 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, six steals and four blocked shots.

"These guys are trying to forget it, but I'm going to make them watch tape of it," Jackson said.

Center Kwame Brown practiced Thursday, but it didn't sound as if he would play tonight.

"He looks old and decrepit even though he's a young man," Jackson said. "He's still not ready for it."

Brown has sat out 19 games because of a sprained left knee and ankle.

Walton did not practice Thursday and could miss a third straight game because of a sprained right ankle.


Wanna know how Orlando Magic fans feel? Lol please read...


http://www.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=740321&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 28, 2007, 01:05:56 PM
The Magic were looking for a catch and shoot guy who can knock down open 3pointers and shit. With Howard beasting in the paint, it is not that annoying to have a bad defender who can't post up well despite of his size.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 28, 2007, 08:43:10 PM
Man this is beautiful basketball!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on December 28, 2007, 09:25:22 PM
Yo Kobe is my Dude, But I bet he wishes he could take back all that shit!!!
We on track.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 28, 2007, 10:19:19 PM
is it me or does it seem like we have a tougher schedule than the rest of the west, like new orleans and phoenix, look at their schedules and then look at ours
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 28, 2007, 10:26:38 PM
^^^^ it isn't you... and you haven't seen nothing yet .. take a look at this  http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal/schedule?v=cal&m=02&y=2008  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 28, 2007, 10:31:47 PM
That was a PERFECT 1st half .. very good ball movement , great D (good to see Kwame back ..) . Ariza has to start at the 3 regardless Luke is healthy or not ..  very good slasher and never give up on the defensive end .. good to see Lamar on the way to be at his best too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 28, 2007, 10:40:05 PM
We wiped our asses with the Utah Jazz tonight....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 29, 2007, 11:57:30 AM
^^^^ it isn't you... and you haven't seen nothing yet .. take a look at this  http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal/schedule?v=cal&m=02&y=2008  :-X


LOL. we're gunna sweep that month.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 29, 2007, 11:58:30 AM
Yo Kobe is my Dude, But I bet he wishes he could take back all that shit!!!
We on track.


WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? TAKE IT BACK? The team is playing like this mostly because Kobe lit that fire. MJ steez, baby. Only better. 8)



Been sayin this from day 1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 29, 2007, 01:27:27 PM
im just glad that they all look to be on the same page.Does anyone here think Ariza should start even when Luke get healthy?I say he should and that way the second unit will be even better with Luke in it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 29, 2007, 01:29:50 PM
^ I agree.... Luke would serve us better coming off of the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 29, 2007, 01:30:36 PM
^^^^ it isn't you... and you haven't seen nothing yet .. take a look at this  http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/lal/schedule?v=cal&m=02&y=2008  :-X
9 straight road games!!! That's some bull shit. At least all but one (Minnesota ::)) is against the East.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 29, 2007, 01:54:00 PM
im just glad that they all look to be on the same page.Does anyone here think Ariza should start even when Luke get healthy?I say he should and that way the second unit will be even better with Luke in it.


Yup. Ariza>Luke...Luke seems to have relaxed after getting that $30 mill contract. Hopefully, this'll light a fire under his ass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 30, 2007, 12:28:51 AM
Ariza is a better defender , hustles on every loose ball and we need his attack the hoop mentality and style ... Luke is good off the bench , he will facilitate the ball movement of the 2nd unit .. coz outside Jordan . the 2nd unit has trouble to move the ball well ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 30, 2007, 11:52:27 AM
Phil is already calling Luke Wally Pip  ;D

But yeah wcsoldier I agree with you. Luke on the 2nd unit makes this team better. And I actually like the fact that Ariza doesn't take jumpshots. After watching Smush, Cook, and Evans chuck up every shot they had it feels good to have a guy that wants to go for the high percentage shot. Attacking the basket = contact = getting the other team into the penalty earlier (Ariza needs to work on his free-throw shooting tho).

Andrew Bynum / Kwame Brown / Chris Mihm
Lamar Odom / Ronny Turiaf / Vladimir Radmanovic
Trevor Ariza / Luke Walton
Kobe Bryant / Sasha Vujacic / Coby Karl
Derek Fisher / Jordan Farmar / Javaris Crittenton

^ D-E-E-P! Our 2nd unit > the Blazers starting 5 in a few years (after we replace Kwame with Marc Gasol).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 30, 2007, 07:56:57 PM
Shitty start... everybody is playing like shit...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 30, 2007, 08:33:38 PM
These lil ass shorts are fuckin up our swag.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 30, 2007, 08:36:01 PM
The foul trouble is the only thing that has kept us in striking distance....

But I must add... WHAT A THREE POINT SHOT BY FISHER BEFORE HALFTIME! He shot that shit from the Nokia Center...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 30, 2007, 09:06:38 PM
That Ref #56 is being a real cocksucker tonight.... and our team isn't helping with all of these missed easy shots.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on December 30, 2007, 09:31:28 PM
 :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 30, 2007, 09:43:04 PM
Yeah this was pretty damn disgusting. I'd rather watch a Soul Plane marathon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 30, 2007, 10:08:44 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 30, 2007, 10:24:08 PM
1. Fisher's has a beautful shot. He gets high, his form is perfect and he fallows through.
2. The refs are acting like homos.
3. Speaking of homo, their's a reason the NBA no longer have those short-shorts anymore. 
4. I had no doubt in my mind that the Lakers were going to lose when they were down by 18 in the 4th and Phil was still playing the reserves.
5. Hopefully this motivates the Lakers and makes them realize that they still have a ways to go.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on December 31, 2007, 12:10:56 AM
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Wearing short shorts and having Hall of Famer Jerry West in the building didn't do much to help the Los Angeles Lakers revive their storied rivalry with the Boston Celtics.

The Celtics are just too good these days.

With Boston's big three -- Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen -- leading the way, the Celtics overwhelmed Kobe Bryant and the Lakers 110-91 on Sunday night.

Pierce scored 33, Garnett had 22 points, 12 rebounds and six assists, and Allen scored 19. Even Tony Allen got into the act, chipping in with 16 points while filling in for Rajon Rondo.

Bryant scored 22 for Los Angeles, going just 6-of-25 from the floor. Lamar Odom had 14 points and 10 rebounds.

"They're one of the elite teams. They're at the next level," Bryant said. "They're at the level we're trying to get to, and the challenge is there for us -- do we want to stay in this middle pack, or do we want to get to that next level?

"And that requires for us to kind of double the work load."

The Lakers introduced West as their honorary captain before the game, showed highlights from past players in the storied matchup, and wore throwback, short shorts for the first half.

Boston coach Doc Rivers enjoyed the big screen video.

"I don't know if it spurred anyone on, but I hope it gave everyone a history lesson in some ways. I thought it was a really classy move, and really cool to watch," he said.

As for the shorts, which looked particularly outdated in contrast to the Celtics' knee-length attire, Rivers said, "I think it played in our favor, the atmosphere, because they had to get it from somewhere, and maybe those shorts helped us."

He smiled and added, "I told Kobe, the one thing I know from this point on, our generation had better bodies than their generation, because they looked horrible in those shorts."

Bryant wasn't thrilled about wearing the old-time shorts.

"I don't know what it feels like to wear a thong, but I imagine it feels something like what we had on in the first half," he said with a grin. "I felt violated. I felt naked. It's one thing to see films with guys wearing those things. ... I'd rather stay warm, man."

Boston took the lead in the first quarter and never relinquished it. Each time the Lakers threatened, the Celtics pulled away again.

The victory in the final of two meetings between the teams this season ran Boston's NBA-best record to 26-3 and extended its winning streak to six straight, including all victories on the just-completed four-game road trip.

The defeat ended a four-game winning streak by the Lakers, who still have won 10 of their last 13.

The Celtics prevented Lakers coach Phil Jackson from moving ahead of Boston Hall of Fame coach Red Auerbach on the career wins ladder. Jackson remained tied with Auerbach for seventh on the all-time list with 938 victories.

There obviously was a lot of emotion during the game -- and a lot of jawing at the referees, who called seven technical fouls at different junctures: on the Celtics' Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, Ray Allen and coach Rivers; and the Lakers' Bryant, Trevor Ariza and Kwame Brown.

Odom also was called for a flagrant foul late in the game, with Ray Allen drawing his technical on the same play.

Allen said of that brief tangle, "I don't know what Odom was thinking. I got the rebound and he tackled me. I know this is Sunday, but this is the wrong field."

Rivers didn't think most of the technicals were caused by physical play.

"I thought it was just chippy," he said. "I thought everyone was excited, both the teams and the refs. The refs were just trying to get everybody to calm down."

Pierce said, "Guys are going to come out and try and talk us out of our games. We know we have a big red target on our back and everybody wants to beat the Celtics. We have the best record in the league and we have to be ready mentally and not get caught up in those little games."

Garnett left the game briefly in the second quarter to get four stitches above his right eye.

Los Angeles, which trailed by double digits much of the game, narrowed the gap to 72-66 with 3:17 left in the third quarter, but Pierce scored 10 points in a row to give the Celtics an 82-66 lead at the end of the period.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 31, 2007, 09:43:01 AM
^The Celtics aren't "too good"...The Lakers sucked ass last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 31, 2007, 01:24:30 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on December 31, 2007, 02:26:17 PM
nope kobe sucked ass and when that happens against an elite team... u know the result
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on December 31, 2007, 02:43:27 PM
the whole team was off, not just kobe... lots of easy shots missed by all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Just Another Sunny day in California on December 31, 2007, 03:10:07 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.

yeah that was a cheap shot, lamar at that point was being a sore loser and pissed off that he got his shit blocked by KG
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on December 31, 2007, 04:30:52 PM





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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on December 31, 2007, 10:10:47 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.

yeah that was a cheap shot, lamar at that point was being a sore loser and pissed off that he got his shit blocked by KG

Can you blame him? They were beating us by 20 something points and STILL had KG and Ray Allen on the floor. For what? The game was decided. Thats one thing I admire (no homo) about Odom, he's always there to make those statement fouls, he's always backing up his teammates in altercations, and he's alway starring down / talking shiet to the other teams superstar. Thats the kind of attitude you need out there. Don't get me wrong, I don't want us to turn into a bunch of Rasheed Wallaces but I always respect the statement fouls.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 01, 2008, 02:41:16 AM
Dumb or not , Lamar was defending Lakers pride.. a statement was needed .. you can't let the other team up by 20 on your court keep trashtalking .. especially when it's Boston .. good move Lamar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 01, 2008, 04:35:47 AM
nigga will get socked by KG in the next game

cant blame the celtics for not respecting the lakers in that game
you guys already forget that shorts thingy?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 01, 2008, 04:59:03 AM
Have you already forgotten Celtics suck for the last 20 years ? Let's see if they keep trashtalking Saturday after losing to Detroit for the 2nd time
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 01, 2008, 12:34:14 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.

yeah that was a cheap shot, lamar at that point was being a sore loser and pissed off that he got his shit blocked by KG

Can you blame him? They were beating us by 20 something points and STILL had KG and Ray Allen on the floor. For what? The game was decided. Thats one thing I admire (no homo) about Odom, he's always there to make those statement fouls, he's always backing up his teammates in altercations, and he's alway starring down / talking shiet to the other teams superstar. Thats the kind of attitude you need out there. Don't get me wrong, I don't want us to turn into a bunch of Rasheed Wallaces but I always respect the statement fouls.

tell lamar to try WINNING instead of tackling
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 01, 2008, 03:14:19 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.

yeah that was a cheap shot, lamar at that point was being a sore loser and pissed off that he got his shit blocked by KG

Can you blame him? They were beating us by 20 something points and STILL had KG and Ray Allen on the floor. For what? The game was decided. Thats one thing I admire (no homo) about Odom, he's always there to make those statement fouls, he's always backing up his teammates in altercations, and he's alway starring down / talking shiet to the other teams superstar. Thats the kind of attitude you need out there. Don't get me wrong, I don't want us to turn into a bunch of Rasheed Wallaces but I always respect the statement fouls.

tell lamar to try WINNING instead of tackling

Lol I really hate Celtics fans. For a group of people who were very quiet for the last 20 years you muthafuckas are talkin hella greasy now-a-days. I guess you guys forgot all about the 90's and early 00's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 01, 2008, 03:19:56 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.

yeah that was a cheap shot, lamar at that point was being a sore loser and pissed off that he got his shit blocked by KG

Can you blame him? They were beating us by 20 something points and STILL had KG and Ray Allen on the floor. For what? The game was decided. Thats one thing I admire (no homo) about Odom, he's always there to make those statement fouls, he's always backing up his teammates in altercations, and he's alway starring down / talking shiet to the other teams superstar. Thats the kind of attitude you need out there. Don't get me wrong, I don't want us to turn into a bunch of Rasheed Wallaces but I always respect the statement fouls.

tell lamar to try WINNING instead of tackling

Lol I really hate Celtics fans. For a group of people who were very quiet for the last 20 years you muthafuckas are talkin hella greasy now-a-days. I guess you guys forgot all about the 90's and early 00's.

you think i don't remember the paul peirce and antwan walker days? 

theres lakers fans who try to tell me the lakers are the bigger franchise in the NBA's history, what a joke

viva la celtics
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 01, 2008, 05:47:14 PM
I'm looking at the schedule, check this out. The Lakers play the Suns, Nuggets, Spurs, Mavs, Cavs, Knicks, and Pistons all in a 2 week period. After Detriot, they play 8 straight on the road. Who the fuck made this schedule? An 8-7 record during that span looks realistic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 01, 2008, 08:07:44 PM
I'm looking at the schedule, check this out. The Lakers play the Suns, Nuggets, Spurs, Mavs, Cavs, Knicks, and Pistons all in a 2 week period. After Detriot, they play 8 straight on the road. Who the fuck made this schedule? An 8-7 record during that span looks realistic.

thats what im fucking saying, we have one of the toughest schedules in the league if not the toughest, whatever, it'll prepare us for the playoffs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 01, 2008, 08:32:01 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.

yeah that was a cheap shot, lamar at that point was being a sore loser and pissed off that he got his shit blocked by KG

Can you blame him? They were beating us by 20 something points and STILL had KG and Ray Allen on the floor. For what? The game was decided. Thats one thing I admire (no homo) about Odom, he's always there to make those statement fouls, he's always backing up his teammates in altercations, and he's alway starring down / talking shiet to the other teams superstar. Thats the kind of attitude you need out there. Don't get me wrong, I don't want us to turn into a bunch of Rasheed Wallaces but I always respect the statement fouls.

tell lamar to try WINNING instead of tackling

Lol I really hate Celtics fans. For a group of people who were very quiet for the last 20 years you muthafuckas are talkin hella greasy now-a-days. I guess you guys forgot all about the 90's and early 00's.

you think i don't remember the paul peirce and antwan walker days? 

theres lakers fans who try to tell me the lakers are the bigger franchise in the NBA's history, what a joke

viva la celtics


LOL...can't even spell Antoine Walker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 01, 2008, 08:34:05 PM
more like antwat walker
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 01, 2008, 08:53:06 PM
(http://blog.masslive.com/parquetpride/2007/07/medium_5_11_walker_5.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 02, 2008, 12:23:22 AM
sorry but Lakers never had 20 years when they weren't doing shit ... Celtics = 60es and 80es ... Lakers are right there every single decade .. we just lost too many finals (14)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 02, 2008, 11:06:04 AM
sorry but Lakers never had 20 years when they weren't doing shit ... Celtics = 60es and 80es ... Lakers are right there every single decade .. we just lost too many finals (14)


LOL...and the Lakers STILL controlled the 80s. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 02, 2008, 11:13:11 AM
^^^^ yep ... I just clarify things coz that shit makes me laugh ... with Allen and KG arriving to Boston , there are lots of Celtics fans going from nowhere , this has to be the biggest bandwagon move of NBA history  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 02, 2008, 12:43:20 PM
^^^^ yep ... I just clarify things coz that shit makes me laugh ... with Allen and KG arriving to Boston , there are lots of Celtics fans going from nowhere , this has to be the biggest bandwagon move of NBA history  :-X


Yea...don't forget, though, their big three will all be done in about 5 years or so. And Danny Ainge has NOTHING up his sleeve for after that. So if the Celtics don't get a ring in the next couple years, not only will it be a massive failure, but they'll be stuck with nothing going for them for the next couple decades, once again...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 02, 2008, 02:52:47 PM
LOL am i the only one who remembers Kobe getting "MVP" chants in Boston?
Now it's all of a sudden "Fuck Kobe & the Lakers"? LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 02, 2008, 02:57:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/YsXPZVPIjxE




Eternal ownage.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 02, 2008, 03:15:41 PM
What kind of business did Kobe have being in the game and taking a 3 at this point? Pierce should have tackled him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 02, 2008, 03:34:44 PM
What kind of business did Kobe have being in the game and taking a 3 at this point? Pierce should have tackled him.

All he did was seal the victory, not rub it in their face, talkin shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 02, 2008, 05:00:16 PM
LOL am i the only one who remembers Kobe getting "MVP" chants in Boston?
Now it's all of a sudden "Fuck Kobe & the Lakers"? LOL.

Lol funny huh? Boston fans had no soul last season then this season when we went into Boston Kobe got a roar of boos. Can't take back the past tho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 02, 2008, 07:14:48 PM
Lakers' Mihm Out 3 To 4 Weeks

Los Angeles Times -
Lakers center Chris Mihm will be sidelined three to four weeks because of a sore Achilles in his right foot that will require weekly sonar-wave treatments.

Mihm, 28, who has had two surgeries on his right ankle, has not played recently because of bursitis and soreness in his his right heel.

Mihm, who missed all of last season, has averaged 4.1 points and 3.7 rebounds this season. He has played in 19 of the Lakers' 30 games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 03, 2008, 02:39:42 AM
what a wack bust, we shoudlnt have signed him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 03, 2008, 03:55:42 AM
^^^^ Mihm was a 10/6 center before his injury .. it seems like he's done though ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 03, 2008, 10:47:12 AM
Suck's about Mihm, And Kwame still moving like a Robot out there with little or no movement (Did he have any?)
lol, suck's we lost to Boston tho, remind's me of the Malone/Payton Laker's... We shall see.

Lakers all day everyday, Loyalty over a Bandwagon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 03, 2008, 11:48:24 AM
I remember when Mihm was our second option on offense...now he's WAY too soft. It's obvious that sitting out a whole season has taken a major toll on him. Too bad, because he was on the verge of being a double-double guy before the injuries. I was SHOCKED to see him do this just a week back:

http://www.youtube.com/v/Ox7fxkieb5A
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 03, 2008, 12:00:17 PM
Terrible effort .. but hey Fuck the Celtics all day long .. wtf is KG thinking to scream "get that shit outta here"  up by 20 with 3 min left.. I'm glad Lamar reacted and beats Allen ass down .... and lol at Rivers tryin to push the lead .. how disrespectful is that  :-X... they shouldn't forget how bad they were for a long time

lamar is a fucking punk, youd think he wants to play on the LA Rams not LA Lakers.  you dont do that shit in the NBA.  i hope david sperm suspends him a paycheck.

yeah that was a cheap shot, lamar at that point was being a sore loser and pissed off that he got his shit blocked by KG

Can you blame him? They were beating us by 20 something points and STILL had KG and Ray Allen on the floor. For what? The game was decided. Thats one thing I admire (no homo) about Odom, he's always there to make those statement fouls, he's always backing up his teammates in altercations, and he's alway starring down / talking shiet to the other teams superstar. Thats the kind of attitude you need out there. Don't get me wrong, I don't want us to turn into a bunch of Rasheed Wallaces but I always respect the statement fouls.

tell lamar to try WINNING instead of tackling

Lol I really hate Celtics fans. For a group of people who were very quiet for the last 20 years you muthafuckas are talkin hella greasy now-a-days. I guess you guys forgot all about the 90's and early 00's.

you think i don't remember the paul peirce and antwan walker days? 

theres lakers fans who try to tell me the lakers are the bigger franchise in the NBA's history, what a joke

viva la celtics


LOL...can't even spell Antoine Walker.

nope, only name i need to know how to spell is my own
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 03, 2008, 12:01:30 PM
You'll always remember how to spell Kobe, though. :-*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 03, 2008, 12:08:09 PM
Cobe?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 03, 2008, 12:19:59 PM
Cobe?


I dunno, ask the Boston crowd...they love chanting his name.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 03, 2008, 01:22:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/YsXPZVPIjxE




Eternal ownage.
:sign_werd: The Lakers can have the worst record in the league and they'd still own the Celtics because of this moment. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 04, 2008, 01:14:38 AM
Damn this 5 days break is boring for the fans ..  fortunately it isn't an usual thing  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 04, 2008, 08:12:40 PM
Damn our frontline is impressive

At the end of the 1st quarter...

Bynum
11 Points (4-6 FG), 8 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Block

Turiaf
8 Points (4-4 FG), 1 Rebound, 1 Assist, 1 Steal, 3 Blocks

 :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 04, 2008, 09:55:37 PM
Just what we needed, a blowout to help us get over the lost to the Celtics...and the lil ass shorts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 04, 2008, 10:45:46 PM
Damn Crittenton. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 04, 2008, 11:23:48 PM
Garbage time moments are good experience for the non-starters and back ups to the back ups...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 04, 2008, 11:46:57 PM
Good game .. this is what supposed to happen against these wack ass teams : a blowout .. good defensive game and we shot the lights out .. it's great to see how each player has confidence in his game and we ain't always looking for Kobe no more ... great game by Turiaf and J. Crit .. these should be the 1st rotation on PF and PG position ... let Sasha and Vlad aka one dimensional players on the bench ... Javaris got a HUGE potential .. dude gonna be the next Dwayne WADE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 05, 2008, 12:13:26 PM
Javaris>Wade















LOL...just playing. but seriously, dude is NICE. I've been saying this since before we drafted him. How we got him at 19, I'll never know.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on January 06, 2008, 12:47:47 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnLF90mNv0M
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 06, 2008, 12:53:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/QIBygKdD9sQ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 06, 2008, 06:22:46 PM
I say lakers by 10 tonight vs the Pacers with Kobe going 27 and Odom going for 20 n 10.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 06, 2008, 09:51:16 PM
Bynum is a a Monster in the making..
in 2 years we'll say Howard who?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 06, 2008, 10:01:07 PM
Bynum just needs to be consistent, if he can manage to pull off around 20 each game we won't really need to rely on lamar anymore
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 06, 2008, 10:20:49 PM
Good win... except the 2nd team played like crap tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2008, 12:39:16 AM
Bynum just needs to be consistent, if he can manage to pull off around 20 each game we won't really need to rely on lamar anymore


...even though Odom is a double double every night. Now we finally have a triple threat. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 07, 2008, 12:52:33 AM
Bynum just needs to be consistent, if he can manage to pull off around 20 each game we won't really need to rely on lamar anymore


...even though Odom is a double double every night. Now we finally have a triple threat. 8)
When he is healthy enough to play. :P

Bynum is really turning into something unstoppable. The Lakers need to give him the ball every possession and see if he can make a play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2008, 01:39:58 AM
Bynum just needs to be consistent, if he can manage to pull off around 20 each game we won't really need to rely on lamar anymore


...even though Odom is a double double every night. Now we finally have a triple threat. 8)
When he is healthy enough to play. :P



which has been this past month. he's in much better shape now...you can tell.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 07, 2008, 07:24:20 AM
In 1-2 years Kobe might be pissed again cause Bynum gets more touches than he does... It will be Shaq all over again for him  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2008, 09:44:53 AM
In 1-2 years Kobe might be pissed again cause Bynum gets more touches than he does... It will be Shaq all over again for him  ;D ;D



Kobe was NEVER pissed about that...Shaq was the one always bitching for touches...I don't see Bynum doing that any time soon. Not if he's learning from The Captain, at least. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on January 07, 2008, 11:21:10 AM
let the hate begin.....

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 07, 2008, 11:41:20 AM
another good victory .. 2nd unit was horrible in this game though . it's one game but I don't think changing the whole lineup is a good idea .. especially if Luke is starting again .. there was NO ball movement with this 2nd unit... either Luke is coming off the bench again or let Lamar on the floor to have someone who can make things happen ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2008, 12:23:01 PM
let the hate begin.....

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVV



MAJOR PROPS.


officially a fan?...Welcome aboard. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 07, 2008, 12:29:29 PM
another good victory .. 2nd unit was horrible in this game though . it's one game but I don't think changing the whole lineup is a good idea .. especially if Luke is starting again .. there was NO ball movement with this 2nd unit... either Luke is coming off the bench again or let Lamar on the floor to have someone who can make things happen ...

Phil is weird. I know I just read an article a week ago where he said the line-ups are pretty much set and Bynum & Ariza would be the permanent starters and he was going on about how important it was for Luke to be in the 2nd unit. Ariza in the starting line-up and Luke in the 2nd unit just makes sense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 07, 2008, 12:37:36 PM
yep Phil has special methods but well it has worked through his carreer ... he let the 2nd unit realized how much they sucked in this game (then the 2nd unit will adjust in upcoming games) whereas he could have taken a timeout or bring the 1st unit back earlier ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 07, 2008, 12:38:43 PM
^They don't suck...They just weren't running the sets. That's only the 2nd time he's played Farmar and Critt together. We have the best bench in the league, so don't trip.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on January 07, 2008, 01:55:44 PM
let the hate begin.....

VVVVVVVVVVVVVVV



MAJOR PROPS.


officially a fan?...Welcome aboard. 8)
word,i just like unselfish basketball...last nights game was a prime example
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 07, 2008, 02:30:50 PM
In 1-2 years Kobe might be pissed again cause Bynum gets more touches than he does... It will be Shaq all over again for him  ;D ;D

In 1-2 years Kobe will win a ring.
Dirk will still loose by the Warriors in the playoffs, just like Nash.
And LeBron will demande a trade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 07, 2008, 10:50:24 PM
My predictions were kind of close.....god i love LA.We should be able to beat Memphis but the Hornets game should be a real test to see where we really are at in the West.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 08, 2008, 12:23:08 AM
We're actually doing good this year when it comes to taking care of business with the inferior teams so hopefully that carries on with the Grizz. And the Hornets, I just hope we don't do what we did last time. Why the fuck were we double teaming a point guard?! He wants to pass it to the open man!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 08, 2008, 01:11:31 AM
the Hornets and the Lakers are the best two teams in the West right now .. the key will be to close on the shooters .. I prefer Paul having a big night scoring than dishing like crazy
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 08, 2008, 01:53:11 PM
And LeBron will demande a trade.

Can Anyone Say NY Knicks..  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 08, 2008, 07:31:43 PM
Excellent.... A Grizzly sized shit on the Grizzlies...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 08, 2008, 07:57:16 PM
Great win.
Farmar is playin'  8) right now..
And I'm Glad Fish is killing all them hater's who didn't belive in him.
Once again, Was riding with derick from jump, check the threads.

Biggest Game of the year tommorow night VS. N.O. (IMO)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 08, 2008, 10:24:28 PM
The Lakers are handling theirs. Much props to them. I'm so glad I was completely wrong about Fisher. When they signed him I saw him as the same position McKie was in when he signed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 09, 2008, 02:04:30 AM
Y'all see , Phil listened to me  ;D, he let Lamar or Kobe with the 2nd unit for most of the time .. today game is HUGE .. it can be important for the tie-breaker at the end of the season .. when it comes to game plan , I hope we gonna force Paul to have a score oriented effort .. just PLEASE don't let Peja and Peterson opened from downtown .. plus even if Paul has improved as a shooter , he's still way more efficient going at the basket for a layup or kicking it out ... I can live with the fact he's going to take and hit some 15-18 jumpers.. go under screen on the pick and roll
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 09, 2008, 04:34:45 AM
Damn what a game against N.O.! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2008, 10:57:51 AM
I'm so glad I was completely wrong about Fisher. When they signed him I saw him as the same position McKie was in when he signed.


wow, wtf?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 09, 2008, 11:19:06 AM
For real.... Mr. 0.4 being compared to McKie?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 09, 2008, 12:18:04 PM
I was pessimistic. Sue me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 09, 2008, 12:19:28 PM
I was pessimistic. Sue me.

Sure... let me see if Larry H. Parker is available... :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 09, 2008, 12:24:49 PM
I was pessimistic. Sue me.

Sure... let me see if Larry H. Parker is available... :)
You mean William H. Parker?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 09, 2008, 12:30:16 PM
I was pessimistic. Sue me.

Sure... let me see if Larry H. Parker is available... :)
You mean William H. Parker?

No... Larry H. Parker... He's an infamous TV commercial running attorney in the L.A. area. lol...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 09, 2008, 12:46:33 PM
I was pessimistic. Sue me.

Sure... let me see if Larry H. Parker is available... :)
You mean William H. Parker?

No... Larry H. Parker... He's an infamous TV commercial running attorney in the L.A. area. lol...
I thought you were mocking me by saying we should bring back William Henry Parker. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 09, 2008, 04:35:28 PM
I was pessimistic. Sue me.

Sure... let me see if Larry H. Parker is available... :)
You mean William H. Parker?

No... Larry H. Parker... He's an infamous TV commercial running attorney in the L.A. area. lol...

haha i was wondering what you were talkin about
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2008, 05:37:14 PM
Nice start.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 09, 2008, 05:53:21 PM
We're sending a message people  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 09, 2008, 05:54:19 PM
We're sending a message people  8)
the celtics didnt get that message ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 09, 2008, 06:21:34 PM
We're sending a message people  8)
the celtics didnt get that message ;)


Thanks to a 4 day layoff, resulting in a terrible shooting night for the Lakers. You're a Celtic fan. You can't talk shit until your team wins something meaningful this century.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 09, 2008, 07:02:49 PM
I was expecting a fight like Peter Griffin vs. The Chicken... and instead it turns in to Mike Tyson vs. Steve Urkel.

Good shooting tonight boys!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 09, 2008, 07:06:17 PM
Damn this boxscore is beautiful. I wish I could've actually saw the game. This is a huge W for us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 09, 2008, 07:09:20 PM
Damn this boxscore is beautiful. I wish I could've actually saw the game. This is a huge W for us.

You don't get KCAL 9?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on January 09, 2008, 07:13:14 PM
another solid effort from Bynum...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 09, 2008, 07:16:47 PM
 8)
After every win, These danm Laker's are killing my Brain cells..
let's head out to Jack in The Crack and get our own Taco's Homies..

Great Win, 4 in a Row
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 09, 2008, 07:27:27 PM
Lakers bench - 42 points
Hornets bemch - 9 points

 :o

Damn this boxscore is beautiful. I wish I could've actually saw the game. This is a huge W for us.

You don't get KCAL 9?

Nah I'm in San Diego
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 09, 2008, 07:28:47 PM
^^^^ League pass homie .. it's free
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 09, 2008, 08:24:16 PM
Lakers bench - 42 points
Hornets bemch - 9 points

 :o

Damn this boxscore is beautiful. I wish I could've actually saw the game. This is a huge W for us.

You don't get KCAL 9?

Nah I'm in San Diego

your about as far as possible as you can be from me over here in maine
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 10, 2008, 11:52:55 AM
Damn this boxscore is beautiful. I wish I could've actually saw the game. This is a huge W for us.


Use that fucking link I posted a few months back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 10, 2008, 02:55:08 PM
Damn we are really on a serious roll.A smashing of NO at NO I never really saw that coming and  8)I love it!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on January 10, 2008, 03:56:57 PM
Damn this boxscore is beautiful. I wish I could've actually saw the game. This is a huge W for us.


Use that fucking link I posted a few months back.

can u repost it?
i slept on it and im on a lazy tip right now to go find it
props
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 11, 2008, 12:42:18 PM
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=159892.0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 11, 2008, 10:03:27 PM
Damn we did it - we finally got a 5 game winning streak!

Charlie Bell is gonna get jumped by the fans for fucking up the free tacos.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 11, 2008, 10:09:03 PM
Good win....

Van Gundy is a moron.... He commentated most of the game as if he were coaching against the Lakers still. Plus he was for ruining the "free tacos" for the fans. Punk ass...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 11, 2008, 10:14:32 PM
Kobe with 37 points WHILE SICK!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 11, 2008, 10:16:12 PM
anyone see bynum drop the f-bomb in that post-game interview? "odoms getting all the fuckin... oops... rebounds out there"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 11, 2008, 11:35:29 PM
How was that game tonight ... I was too tired to stay awake until 4.30 am ... was the game a close one as the score implies or not
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 11, 2008, 11:39:01 PM
the Lakers were in smooth control of the game... had a 10 point lead going in to the final minutes. Bucks were able to move it within 5 at the end in order to be Taco spoilers.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 12, 2008, 12:43:01 AM
anyone see bynum drop the f-bomb in that post-game interview? "odoms getting all the fuckin... oops... rebounds out there"

http://www.stage6.com/user/jd2k/video/2061390/

http://www.vimeo.com/602779
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 12, 2008, 07:22:52 AM
LMAO. Bynum is still a kid.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 12, 2008, 12:51:33 PM
LMAO. Bynum is still a kid.

When a kid can pull in 24 points and 17 rebounds and 3 blocks, you know the leagues in trouble. 8)


Here's a youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/v/EascaqqQHkU
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 12, 2008, 02:01:52 PM
LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 12, 2008, 02:18:13 PM
I'm guessing that Bynum didn't get or forgot about that front office memo regarding "language and the media"... :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on January 12, 2008, 04:20:36 PM
Hahah.. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 13, 2008, 01:23:34 PM
I didnt catch the post interview the other night but that shit was funny.Knowing Stern he might suspend Bynum for 1 game j/k.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2008, 02:03:28 PM
I didnt catch the post interview the other night but that shit was funny.Knowing Stern he might suspend Bynum for 1 game j/k.


...or Kobe. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2008, 07:37:59 PM
'bout to be 6 in a row. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 13, 2008, 07:39:42 PM
57% shooting for the first half..... good stuff!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 13, 2008, 07:42:12 PM
defense was weak in the 1st 15-16 mins then Kobe denied Miller the ball better ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 13, 2008, 08:03:14 PM
omg please don't let the injury bug start biting.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2008, 08:12:00 PM
I really hope Bynum's okay.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 13, 2008, 08:21:16 PM
looks like he sprained his knee .. I smell a 4-6 week injury ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 13, 2008, 08:57:00 PM
Knee? That's bad for a heavy basketball player. Sucks, I started to like the nigga.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 13, 2008, 09:08:20 PM
Feels good to have 6 W's in a row under our belt but all I can think about is Bynum (no homo).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 13, 2008, 09:08:32 PM
Danm, Without Bynum the Laker's are last years team, AKA, Good But not Good enough.
let's hope this is one of those bounce back type of thing's, cause a serious Injury to Bynum will Murder our Chances.
I dreded having to make Kobe a 40+ guy again. Oh well Lebron & Iverson can kiss their scoring title chances goodbye.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2008, 09:14:19 PM
That was a close one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 13, 2008, 09:15:02 PM
X-Ray's are negative... MRI tomorrow.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 13, 2008, 09:17:53 PM
Hopefully it will be the same scenario than the Duncan injury .. looked horrible but just missed 5 games .. if not we will see missed lay-ups and dunks for a while ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 13, 2008, 09:24:39 PM
drew was on 570..

said that he didnt think it was too bad, said after he iced it it felt a lot better.
says he CAN PUT WEIGHT ON IT, but can't really take a step forward?

also says that the pain is right below the kneecap and slightly to the right. never had a problem.

kept on saying that he doesnt think its a big deal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 13, 2008, 10:45:56 PM
was @ the game, damn near had a heart attack, multiple times, got a bad headache now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on January 14, 2008, 12:37:48 AM
when Bynum went down i threw my remote and almost had a heart attack.Man this better not be anything serious im hoping its a 1 or 2 week injury.Kwame really does suck and im pretty sure we got the best out of him 2 years ago.Now with the upcoming schedule i hope he plays well but i think it will be Ronnie starting sooner than later.I really dont think Kobe has to score 40 every night the laker bench will carry us i have no doubt about it. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2008, 12:16:20 PM
was @ the game, damn near had a heart attack, multiple times, got a bad headache now


That's why Bynum got injured, you fuckin jinx. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 14, 2008, 12:41:55 PM
Bynum out 4-8 weeks according to a poster on Clublakers ... regular posters said the one who dropped the news is 100 percent legit ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 14, 2008, 01:55:41 PM
Tough times ahead for the Lakers. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 14, 2008, 06:01:43 PM
Ronny Turiaf >>> Kwame in the staring position IMO...
We need the Energy & Hustle Lost By Bynum + Brown's Slippery Finger's will = alot of missed inside points.
look for Kobe to go for 50 tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: D~Nice on January 14, 2008, 06:55:28 PM
Damn just heard about Drew on espn. Hopefully he will come back better than ever.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 14, 2008, 09:12:23 PM
(http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/570/2005flashbacktq4.jpg)

Ugh I don't like this. Kobe's taking all the shots. This is gonna fuck up our team rhythm and gonna make it tough for Bynum to get back into the flow of things when he gets back (if it continues).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 14, 2008, 09:16:55 PM
In the day and age where Dunking is highly glorified...... we get the few that don't like to dunk. All of those missed layups were hard to watch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on January 14, 2008, 09:51:48 PM
KOBEEEE!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 14, 2008, 09:53:57 PM
I was a basket off, I said Kobe would go for 50..
and he was playing an off game tonight  :o

Like it or not, That's the way it's gonna be until Bynum returns.
The Other lakers just don't wanna shoot & Kwame is scared of defense and going up strong.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 14, 2008, 09:54:59 PM
it was ugly but we pulled through and guess what #1 IN THE WEST..... WHAT!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2008, 09:55:30 PM
7 straight. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on January 14, 2008, 10:03:32 PM
Seattle never fails to disappoint
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 14, 2008, 10:32:54 PM
it was ugly but we pulled through and guess what #1 IN THE WEST..... WHAT!!!
Unfuckin' believable. *Waits for NIK to say he saw this coming all along.*  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2008, 10:34:47 PM
I saw this coming all along. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 14, 2008, 10:44:16 PM
Isn't it beautiful seeing our name at the top of the division conference?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/standings;_ylt=AuV.sXs9pFnoGIol1FU1Fdy8vLYF

I just hope we can hold it down till Drew gets back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on January 14, 2008, 10:53:31 PM
we're number 1 but i don't like how we played tonight, this years squad is special but they make me nervous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 14, 2008, 10:57:09 PM
I am sorry but we are not going nowhere by playing Kobe ball . Andrew is a huge loss but we have to keep playing team ball . then if it does not work, let Kobe takes over ... and damn where was the interior D .. do not forget it was one of the weakest team in the league ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 14, 2008, 11:00:27 PM
This proves what a dominant force Andrew is. Man, oh man. Can't wait till he starts hitting his prime years. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on January 14, 2008, 11:12:12 PM
^ glad we kept him huh>?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 14, 2008, 11:40:52 PM
At this point holding the WC top spot is unrealistic. It's a good thing the Lakers have Fisher at PG. We should still be able to move the ball well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 14, 2008, 11:51:41 PM
Mitch Kupchak reaches out to Chris Webber and PJ Brown

Quote
The Lakers have 14 players under contract and can add one more if they wish. They have reached out to free agent Chris Webber and might contact P.J. Brown, each of whom are forward-center types who have not played this season.

"We're going to look at replacement players and if there is a way to get another big player that can help us win games," Kupchak said. "Can you replace Andrew? Of course not. The list is short on the kind of players that if you picked them up, they would play and help you win, but we'll look at it."

I'd love it if we could get PJ Brown. But I recall him saying he was retired at the start of the season. He'd be a great pick-up and he'd be great to have for when Drew gets back.



Radmanovic and Sasha coming back?

Quote
Vladimir Radmanovic likely will be back from his ankle sprain Thursday against Phoenix, and Sasha Vujacic could join him as his sore back has improved.

Thank God. The 2nd unit needs them back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 15, 2008, 12:07:08 AM
PJ Brown would be GREAT ... bring D , can hit the 15 jumpers, fit perfectly the triangle ... no Webber please , dude cannot D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 15, 2008, 08:20:56 AM
Just when I've started to find Kobe a good player, he gets back to his old pathetic ways... :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 15, 2008, 08:39:00 AM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 15, 2008, 08:55:40 AM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's just very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2008, 11:28:14 AM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's just very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.


Of course a balanced offense is gunna be much more effective than an unbalanced one. It's called common sense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 15, 2008, 03:27:56 PM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's just very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.


Of course a balanced offense is gunna be much more effective than an unbalanced one. It's called common sense.

Thank you. That is also why it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he keeps scoring 50 points per game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 15, 2008, 04:29:46 PM
Just when I've started to find Kobe a good player, he gets back to his old pathetic ways... :D

Lmao wow
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2008, 11:36:09 PM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's just very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.


Of course a balanced offense is gunna be much more effective than an unbalanced one. It's called common sense.

Thank you. That is also why it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he keeps scoring 50 points per game.


You're the dumbest dude alive if you're not joking. When there is no balance in the Laker offense, Kobe takes over. Watch the games, homie.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 15, 2008, 11:45:37 PM
Without Bynum, Lakers could see flashback of dark days

For the next two months, life in Lakerland is going to look awfully similar to how it has been over the past few years. There will be brilliant nights from Kobe Bryant. There will be nights where he's criticized for trying to do too much. There will be thrilling wins. There will be unexplainable losses.
 
As strange as it sounds, the absence of 20-year-old Andrew Bynum, the center Bryant so badly wanted to discard at this time last year, affects L.A. that much. Deemed out roughly eight weeks with a dislocated left kneecap and bone bruise, Bynum will be forced to sit and watch as his Lakers struggle without his imposing presence inside.

Already, the Lakers have had to suffer through the final possession of victories over Memphis and Seattle, two of the less difficult teams in the Western Conference. Opponents have had free reign in the middle thus far, with L.A.'s remaining big men unable to provide any resistance at the basket. In recent losses, Pau Gasol and Nick Collison looked like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.

"The process of us monitoring the season for eight weeks without him," said coach Phil Jackson, "as big an influence as he's been, is going to be difficult."

There's an understatement. Jackson can always be counted on to correctly assess situations and use the right vocabulary to capture the essence of what's happening with his team. In this instance, the term monitoring is a good one. Massaging, managing and manipulating would also work.

Bryant needed 44 shots to score a season-high 48 points in order to help L.A. survive in Seattle against a team that managed 121 points despite failing to reach 100 since Dec. 29. The Lakers were lucky that Jeff Green and Kevin Durant are still too raw to correctly take advantage of opponents, because if those two weren't rookies, that game goes down as a loss.

Green was abused defensively, unable to limit Bryant the way he might be able to a few years from now given his length and athleticism. Durant was game in trying to match Bryant's heroics, but still lacks the know-how late in games that only experience can teach to realistically compete in that type of showdown.

In fairness to Bryant, he goes down as a hero for helping the Lakers survive, but had he scored 46 instead of 48 on those 44 shots, the media ultimately jumps all over him for not involving teammates more. All of a sudden, Jackson might be talking to him about being too "thirsty."

The soap opera is ready to start back up after a few weeks of tranquility. We don't need Hollywood's writers to come off their strike. This script writes itself. Bynum's legend and Bryant's scoring average will grow as the Lakers struggle to survive with Kwame Brown and Ronny Turiaf trying to cover the middle. Meanwhile, the team's record will suffer.

Hopefully, Bynum can pick up where he left off, because there are no guarantees that two months of inactivity won't curb his momentum and result in another season sacrificed to a first-round exit. Lakers fans need to enjoy being considered one of the elite teams in the league while they still can, because that might be coming to an end.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 16, 2008, 01:15:15 AM
I'm Warming up to a Possibility of having C.Webb, fuck it how can it hurt.
If anything it will be just like having a smaller Kwame but with handles and Passing Ability and
a spot-up 20Ft Jumper, wait a minute, Yo Mitch Call up Webber Bro!!

I wonder what Type of condition dude is in?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 16, 2008, 02:09:17 AM
 Webber does not D but will be a great fit on the offensive end ... I do not care what people think, without this unlucky injury, I did not see any team stoppin us this year  .. now it is going to be a pain to watch Kwame missing dunks and lay ups .. at least I hope he will be back in shape to be efficient on the defensive end .. things will not be easy but this team is better than last year so I stay confident ..  if we can go 16-11 or 15-12 without Drew we will be all right ... we can save a 5th spot until March without a doubt imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 16, 2008, 03:38:15 AM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's just very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.


Of course a balanced offense is gunna be much more effective than an unbalanced one. It's called common sense.

Thank you. That is also why it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he keeps scoring 50 points per game.


You're the dumbest dude alive if you're not joking. When there is no balance in the Laker offense, Kobe takes over. Watch the games, homie.

Me being the dumbest dude alive? You must be the dumbest dude alive, if you're not joking. I might have reached a little with my statement, but you're reaching for the stars with that statement, buddy.

Webber will become a problem when Bynum comes back. Dude will not willingly warm the bench for the minimum, that's for fucking sure.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 16, 2008, 06:49:12 PM
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Webber's New Home? The Los Angeles Lakers were rocked by the knee injury to Andrew Bynum. While eight weeks sounds like a long time, the franchise is just happy the damage was not nearly as serious as it could have been.

The timeline for Bynum's recovery is padded to make sure Bynum is completely sound before returning. Don't be surprised if he's not itching to get back on the court in five weeks or so.

In Bynum's absence the Lakers appear close to signing free agent Chris Webber.

Word is that the Lakers have reached out and a source close to the situation says that Webber has responded positively. While he still is going through the motions of courtship, there's a good chance he ends up a Laker in the coming week.

Webber had a long list of teams that he was supposedly in negotiation with but the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have both publicly made indications that he's not a consideration.  Apparently Webber would rather play for a contender in LA than a team like the Miami HEAT who are no longer an attractive option considering their record.

With word breaking that Vladimir Radmanovic may be out a couple more weeks (ankle), the Lakers certainly need the help.  Webber can play either power forward or center.  LA only has 14 on the roster so waiving a player is not an issue.

While the Lakers are still awaiting Webber's decision - it looks like it's just a matter of time before he joins the squad.

The Lakers have also contacted PJ Brown - who fits the defensive mindset the team has forged this season - but he's still holding out to see what the Chicago Bulls do at the deadline.  Brown could end up prospering from a sign-and-trade for a lot more should the Bulls actually trigger something big.  Whether they do or don't is immaterial - it's in Brown's best interest to wait before accepting the league minimum the Lakers have to offer.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6937


Aye NIK what is PJ Brown's situation? If dude is under contract how is he just sitting at home?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 16, 2008, 10:20:54 PM
webber might be a good fit for us offensively, but i think all-in-all, PJ brown mite be better for our team. i think c-webb should go to pistons and pj brown should come to LA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2008, 12:04:25 AM
PJ Brown is not interested in coming back .. apparently only a huge amount of money i.e MLE would convince him to play again .. sign Webber ASAP ... we need another big man plain and simple .. Vlad is out for another 2 weeks  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 10:50:52 AM
I'm Warming up to a Possibility of having C.Webb, fuck it how can it hurt.
If anything it will be just like having a smaller Kwame but with handles and Passing Ability and
a spot-up 20Ft Jumper, wait a minute, Yo Mitch Call up Webber Bro!!

I wonder what Type of condition dude is in?


I rather have Kwame than Webber right now. Kwame's post defense >>> Anything Webber brings to the table.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 17, 2008, 10:57:52 AM
I wouldn't mind having Webber coming off the bench. He could provide some much needed extra scoring.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 10:58:57 AM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's just very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.


Of course a balanced offense is gunna be much more effective than an unbalanced one. It's called common sense.

Thank you. That is also why it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he keeps scoring 50 points per game.


You're the dumbest dude alive if you're not joking. When there is no balance in the Laker offense, Kobe takes over. Watch the games, homie.

Me being the dumbest dude alive? You must be the dumbest dude alive, if you're not joking. I might have reached a little with my statement, but you're reaching for the stars with that statement, buddy.

Webber will become a problem when Bynum comes back. Dude will not willingly warm the bench for the minimum, that's for fucking sure.


Again, saying "it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he scores 50 points a game" when it's become obvious that he does it as a last resort is extremely dumb.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 11:06:12 AM
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Webber's New Home? The Los Angeles Lakers were rocked by the knee injury to Andrew Bynum. While eight weeks sounds like a long time, the franchise is just happy the damage was not nearly as serious as it could have been.

The timeline for Bynum's recovery is padded to make sure Bynum is completely sound before returning. Don't be surprised if he's not itching to get back on the court in five weeks or so.

In Bynum's absence the Lakers appear close to signing free agent Chris Webber.

Word is that the Lakers have reached out and a source close to the situation says that Webber has responded positively. While he still is going through the motions of courtship, there's a good chance he ends up a Laker in the coming week.

Webber had a long list of teams that he was supposedly in negotiation with but the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have both publicly made indications that he's not a consideration.  Apparently Webber would rather play for a contender in LA than a team like the Miami HEAT who are no longer an attractive option considering their record.

With word breaking that Vladimir Radmanovic may be out a couple more weeks (ankle), the Lakers certainly need the help.  Webber can play either power forward or center.  LA only has 14 on the roster so waiving a player is not an issue.

While the Lakers are still awaiting Webber's decision - it looks like it's just a matter of time before he joins the squad.

The Lakers have also contacted PJ Brown - who fits the defensive mindset the team has forged this season - but he's still holding out to see what the Chicago Bulls do at the deadline.  Brown could end up prospering from a sign-and-trade for a lot more should the Bulls actually trigger something big.  Whether they do or don't is immaterial - it's in Brown's best interest to wait before accepting the league minimum the Lakers have to offer.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6937


Aye NIK what is PJ Brown's situation? If dude is under contract how is he just sitting at home?


PJ Brown's contract with the Bulls ended last season. He's a free agent right now, but he keeps insisting that he's not coming out of retirement.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 17, 2008, 01:03:55 PM
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Webber's New Home? The Los Angeles Lakers were rocked by the knee injury to Andrew Bynum. While eight weeks sounds like a long time, the franchise is just happy the damage was not nearly as serious as it could have been.

The timeline for Bynum's recovery is padded to make sure Bynum is completely sound before returning. Don't be surprised if he's not itching to get back on the court in five weeks or so.

In Bynum's absence the Lakers appear close to signing free agent Chris Webber.

Word is that the Lakers have reached out and a source close to the situation says that Webber has responded positively. While he still is going through the motions of courtship, there's a good chance he ends up a Laker in the coming week.

Webber had a long list of teams that he was supposedly in negotiation with but the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have both publicly made indications that he's not a consideration.  Apparently Webber would rather play for a contender in LA than a team like the Miami HEAT who are no longer an attractive option considering their record.

With word breaking that Vladimir Radmanovic may be out a couple more weeks (ankle), the Lakers certainly need the help.  Webber can play either power forward or center.  LA only has 14 on the roster so waiving a player is not an issue.

While the Lakers are still awaiting Webber's decision - it looks like it's just a matter of time before he joins the squad.

The Lakers have also contacted PJ Brown - who fits the defensive mindset the team has forged this season - but he's still holding out to see what the Chicago Bulls do at the deadline.  Brown could end up prospering from a sign-and-trade for a lot more should the Bulls actually trigger something big.  Whether they do or don't is immaterial - it's in Brown's best interest to wait before accepting the league minimum the Lakers have to offer.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6937


Aye NIK what is PJ Brown's situation? If dude is under contract how is he just sitting at home?


PJ Brown's contract with the Bulls ended last season. He's a free agent right now, but he keeps insisting that he's not coming out of retirement.

Then wtf? How were they trading him in that Kobe deal?

LAL gets Ben Wallace + Ron Artents
CHI gets Kobe Bryant
SAC gets Ben Gordon + PJ Brown
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 02:07:25 PM
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Webber's New Home? The Los Angeles Lakers were rocked by the knee injury to Andrew Bynum. While eight weeks sounds like a long time, the franchise is just happy the damage was not nearly as serious as it could have been.

The timeline for Bynum's recovery is padded to make sure Bynum is completely sound before returning. Don't be surprised if he's not itching to get back on the court in five weeks or so.

In Bynum's absence the Lakers appear close to signing free agent Chris Webber.

Word is that the Lakers have reached out and a source close to the situation says that Webber has responded positively. While he still is going through the motions of courtship, there's a good chance he ends up a Laker in the coming week.

Webber had a long list of teams that he was supposedly in negotiation with but the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have both publicly made indications that he's not a consideration.  Apparently Webber would rather play for a contender in LA than a team like the Miami HEAT who are no longer an attractive option considering their record.

With word breaking that Vladimir Radmanovic may be out a couple more weeks (ankle), the Lakers certainly need the help.  Webber can play either power forward or center.  LA only has 14 on the roster so waiving a player is not an issue.

While the Lakers are still awaiting Webber's decision - it looks like it's just a matter of time before he joins the squad.

The Lakers have also contacted PJ Brown - who fits the defensive mindset the team has forged this season - but he's still holding out to see what the Chicago Bulls do at the deadline.  Brown could end up prospering from a sign-and-trade for a lot more should the Bulls actually trigger something big.  Whether they do or don't is immaterial - it's in Brown's best interest to wait before accepting the league minimum the Lakers have to offer.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6937


Aye NIK what is PJ Brown's situation? If dude is under contract how is he just sitting at home?


PJ Brown's contract with the Bulls ended last season. He's a free agent right now, but he keeps insisting that he's not coming out of retirement.

Then wtf? How were they trading him in that Kobe deal?

LAL gets Ben Wallace + Ron Artents
CHI gets Kobe Bryant
SAC gets Ben Gordon + PJ Brown


All those rumors were nonsesne to begin with, and that just proves it...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 17, 2008, 02:40:43 PM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's jst very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.


Of course a balanced offense is gunna be much more effective than an unbalanced one. It's called common sense.

Thank you. That is also why it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he keeps scoring 50 points per game.


You're the dumbest dude alive if you're not joking. When there is no balance in the Laker offense, Kobe takes over. Watch the games, homie.

Me being the dumbest dude alive? You must be the dumbest dude alive, if you're not joking. I might have reached a little with my statement, but you're reaching for the stars with that statement, buddy.

Webber will become a problem when Bynum comes back. Dude will not willingly warm the bench for the minimum, that's for fucking sure.


Again, saying "it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he scores 50 points a game" when it's become obvious that he does it as a last resort is extremely dumb.

Aren't you the same nigga that goes on and on about only being a bitch if people ride his nuts? How come you talk shit when I had not said shit to you, then? I bet you are so infatuated with Kobe that you perceive a diss towards him as a direct diss towards yourself. What a faggot.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 03:16:00 PM
Name another Player that can take it there whenever he wants to?
And this includes Michael Jordan.

Kobe is on another plane when it comes to scoring.

Obviously my comments were not to be taken literally. It's jst very obvious that the Lakers are a much better team with Kobe going for 15 attempts and Bynum dominating, with a productive bench contributing. Kobe impressing niggas with his offensive abilities will not cut in for the Lakers in the long run. Fact. Let's see how they adapt to Bynum's absence.


Of course a balanced offense is gunna be much more effective than an unbalanced one. It's called common sense.

Thank you. That is also why it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he keeps scoring 50 points per game.


You're the dumbest dude alive if you're not joking. When there is no balance in the Laker offense, Kobe takes over. Watch the games, homie.

Me being the dumbest dude alive? You must be the dumbest dude alive, if you're not joking. I might have reached a little with my statement, but you're reaching for the stars with that statement, buddy.

Webber will become a problem when Bynum comes back. Dude will not willingly warm the bench for the minimum, that's for fucking sure.


Again, saying "it's common sense that Kobe is a faggot if he scores 50 points a game" when it's become obvious that he does it as a last resort is extremely dumb.

Aren't you the same nigga that goes on and on about only being a bitch if people ride his nuts? How come you talk shit when I had not said shit to you, then? I bet you are so infatuated with Kobe that you perceive a diss towards him as a direct diss towards yourself. What a faggot.




I didn't realize you'd catch feelings over me thinking one of your dumb opinions was dumb. LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on January 17, 2008, 08:16:28 PM
not tryin to be a bitch or a hater but it aint looking to good for the lake show against phoenix 2nite. im high so hopefully this post jinx's myself and u guys win.  8) check the van nuys club and you'll know what time it is wit me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 17, 2008, 08:39:46 PM
not tryin to be a bitch or a hater but it aint looking to good for the lake show against phoenix 2nite. im high so hopefully this post jinx's myself and u guys win.  8) check the van nuys club and you'll know what time it is wit me.

lol... thanks. well, hopefully they pick things up in the 2nd half. the injury to Bynum is tough, but we can beat this team as we have already done so twice this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2008, 09:11:46 PM
EVERYBODY , included Barkley said the game would be way different with Bynum in it ...  Fucked up situation coz SAS doesnt look great this year ... PLEASE never run the offense through Kwame again early in the game , that cost us a 10 + deficit

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 17, 2008, 09:22:34 PM
that missed dunk by Kwame Brown was pathetic ..... this guy can be a real piece of shit at times.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 17, 2008, 09:25:17 PM
Right now I am praying to the deal Lord above for Chris Webber. Kwame missed layups... missed dunks... bad passes, 7 turnovers and no defensive presence on the floor.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2008, 09:33:52 PM
but they still keep givin him the ball  ???.. dude is a bust period .. he used to be good defensively on pick n roll and one on one D .. hes not on B-Ball shape ... Luke is horrible too ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 17, 2008, 09:36:30 PM
I know... Tonight's one of those nights that you want Kobe to just keep the ball to himself and just score.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on January 17, 2008, 10:18:48 PM
Good effort in the 4th quarter, Phoniex was just too much though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2008, 10:27:15 PM
thumbs up for Sasha and Farmar.. Lamar hustled but missed like 6-7 lay ups  :-X.. not mad though it was our worst game of the season .. we would have won with Kwame and Luke not playing .. with Drew we would take them in 5 games in a playoff serie
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 10:33:51 PM
that missed dunk by Kwame Brown was pathetic ..... this guy can be a real piece of shit at times.


The guy is just straight up out of shape...He needs to work himself back into the shape he was in around mid 2006, when he was sprining up on those dunks.


But seriously, Phoenix didn't even play that great tonight, Lakers just had no rythym until about the last 3 minuts of the game. Terrible. We need Bynum back or another big. Anyone heard that DJ Mbenga was being considered as well?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2008, 10:38:49 PM
We dont need another Kwame with Mbenga .. Whats happening with Luke though .. these repeated ankle injuries are really fuck him up ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 10:42:10 PM
We dont need another Kwame with Mbenga .. Whats happening with Luke though .. these repeated ankle injuries are really fuck him up ..


I don't want Mbenga, but a 10-day contract wont hurt. He can block some shots and provide some size on the inside while Bynum is out. I guess I'd prefer Webber, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 17, 2008, 10:52:46 PM
yo kwame needs to step his game up in the upcoming games BIG time. if he doesnt, he's gonna become our next "please get the fuck off my team" larry hughes-type player. i remember wen smush was the man to blame, nobody minded brian cook. then once we got rid of smush, brian cook fell into that role. but we still liked kwame.

sooner or later, somebody who was once popular is gonna fill this role, and my moneys on #54.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2008, 10:55:08 PM
We need Webber bad imo and Vlad aswell .. and Sasha needs to backup Kobe again .. Critt aint definetely ready yet  and that Jordan -Sasha combo works very well imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 17, 2008, 11:06:17 PM
yo kwame needs to step his game up in the upcoming games BIG time. if he doesnt, he's gonna become our next "please get the fuck off my team" larry hughes-type player. i remember wen smush was the man to blame, nobody minded brian cook. then once we got rid of smush, brian cook fell into that role. but we still liked kwame.

sooner or later, somebody who was once popular is gonna fill this role, and my moneys on #54.


I still remember when Kwame was on a tear and the Staples crowd would actually chant "Kwame! Kwame! Kwame!" at one point.


I just hope he can get back to that level of play. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 17, 2008, 11:38:15 PM
Kwame Brown has no confidence in his own Game..
he will never be that dude that his body has the ability to be.

But We need webber, A third Scoring option that will help Kobe & Lamar.
I'm not gonna complain about Webber's Defence either, fuck it, Not like kwame is doing shit anyway.
he can't even Jump he has -0 Hop's.

Fucked up part is I Like Kwame.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 17, 2008, 11:41:40 PM
yo kwame needs to step his game up in the upcoming games BIG time. if he doesnt, he's gonna become our next "please get the fuck off my team" larry hughes-type player. i remember wen smush was the man to blame, nobody minded brian cook. then once we got rid of smush, brian cook fell into that role. but we still liked kwame.

sooner or later, somebody who was once popular is gonna fill this role, and my moneys on #54.


I still remember when Kwame was on a tear and the Staples crowd would actually chant "Kwame! Kwame! Kwame!" at one point.


I just hope he can get back to that level of play. :-\

word. i kno hes still injured, but if there was ever a time for kwame to prove his worth, this would be it. i really dont wanna see the fans turn against him like they did today. that type of shit has a huge negative impact on the team morale, and unlike smush and brian cook, we're gonna actually NEED kwame come play-offs time since hes the only one on our team who could truly contain the elite big men of the western conference
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 17, 2008, 11:43:21 PM
once again , injured or not , Kwame is horrible offensive wise .. if u want some down low game, go with Lamar .. Kwame pretty lost this game by himself .. our defense was wack but our offense was worse ..  give Kobe, Lamar and Fish all the shots .. the 2nd unit isnt a problem with Sasha back , even if hes not hitting shots, he doesnt handle the ball too much and turns over like Critt does ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 18, 2008, 12:07:07 AM
kwame does suck offensively. theres no question about that.

but he didnt lose this game by himself. he missed that easy dunk, which was a HUGE fuckup. but then the fans started booing him, and made things even worse. because at that point, kobe and odom kept feeding him the ball OVER AND OVER again hoping he could redeem himself and boost the team morale, which was down the shithole with the fans booing. of course this was poor decision making on their part, because kwame is just too damn clumsy to be a reliable scorer

so its kwames own fault that he sucked, but he wouldnt even have been in that position had it not been for the fans turning against him. and on the real, i was disapppointed in both kwame AND fellow laker fans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 12:07:16 AM
Kwame Brown has no confidence in his own Game..
he will never be that dude that his body has the ability to be.

But We need webber, A third Scoring option that will help Kobe & Lamar.
I'm not gonna complain about Webber's Defence either, fuck it, Not like kwame is doing shit anyway.
he can't even Jump he has -0 Hop's.

Fucked up part is I Like Kwame.


Like I said, Kwame was springing up before he got injured...Now, without his physical ability, he's almost useless...I say sign Webber and rest Kwame until he can actually play again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 18, 2008, 12:33:29 AM
dude on Clublakers who brought the Ariza trade and Drew injury report said Webber aint happening .. Lakers will offer 10 day contracts . they dont want to spend money on and stick with a veteran in a long term contract just for a 2 months period need .. a long term Andrew backup will be pursued this summer..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 18, 2008, 01:02:42 AM
that sucks, i was looking forward to that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 18, 2008, 01:55:29 AM
apparently the lakers agree with my statement on the fans.

Kobe: "I thought it was terrible actually. I don't think they should react to that and if they do they should stay home. He's going to be our center for two months and if anything they should support him. You can't tear him down. He's going to be our guy here for two months. We're going to ride with him. I told him 'I've got his back. I don't care how many times they boo you.'

He's our guy. We've got to continue to pick him. He's going to do fine. He's going to play well. He's going to play well next game - and they should chant his name next game.

They're Laker fans. They should be here to support us and help us win - not to boo a guy who struggled even more. Kwame is sensitive. If you boo him, it's going to affect him. I think everybody here wants us to win - and we want to win. We have to do things that are going to encourage our guy to perform well and next game he'll do much better."

Lamar Odom: "That's tough for anybody. For a guy who wants to play the right way, it's even tougher."
 
Jordan Farmar: "We all stand behind him, we have faith in him. That's just not right. If you're a Laker fan, you should support your team through the good, the bad, the ugly.

I've never seen anything like that. I hope I don't see it any more. That's not a real fan.

He's our teammate. They should want him to be successful and cheer him on and get behind him and give him enthusiasm and the energy rather than try to pull him down."




i kno as well as anybody that its extremely frustrating to watch someone fuck up, but booing him only makes things a million times worse. phil jackson's a hard-headed coach, hes not gonna say "oh shit, the fans are booing, i guess its time for me to make a substitution." if u want to boo, do it when the games decided towards the end of the 4th quarter, not the middle of the 3rd. wut are we, the new york knicks? dont put our home court advantage to waste like that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 18, 2008, 02:05:49 AM
Just remember those dudes who are Booing are NOT Laker fan's They are Bandwagon idiot's who give us TRUE laker fan's a bad wrap..
these are the dudes who picked up a newspaper yesterday and saw the Laker's were the "Top" team in the west dusted off their old Laker flag's from their champioship run's and Suddenly they appeared on cars and shit again...
Fuck those So Called fans..

I'll be the first to admit, Kwame pisses me off cause dude is Huge, His size alone makes him a Monster!
But he play's soft as hell, I wish I could Give Turiaf Browns Body...(Oh well, that's Life)

Kwame is a good Player, When he's 100% & healthy.
Bynum's Recent Play Has just gave those so-called Fan's short term memory.

I Think Coming into the league with such high expectaions killed kwames ability to improve his game..
Not everyone can cope with the spotlight, Brown is a Perfect example of that.
I mean he's got the look, the Size,The heart, He just don't have the confidence.

I'm still gonna ride with him, But Damm I wish We had Bynum back.
We need Vlad & Mihm back aswell.

Fuck!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 08:18:49 AM
I'm a true blue (or I should say Purple & Gold) and I don't mind the booing.... if you stink up the place like a skunk, then you should know. It's not the fans fault that the guy played like crap. If he wants to win, like we want him to win, then he should play like he wants to win. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 18, 2008, 08:20:08 AM
them boos are just there to assist mitch. I can't believe how sensitive 280 pound niggas can be. then americans go ahead and call soccer gay and soft. hilarious. watch a soccer player play like trash and see what happens.

this is gonna be a hard time for the lakers, with bynum injured and kwame having to see his psychiatrist again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 18, 2008, 08:31:15 AM
boos were for his 3 years accomplishement or should I say non accomplishement ... dude has no work ethic , is out of B-Ball shape and is just soft ... as a fan I sure wouldnt have booed though .. I think the transition from a contender team with a monster in the paint to a team who looks average with a weak center is what frustrated people ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 18, 2008, 09:10:33 AM
25 minutes: 8 points (3-8 FG) / 6 rebounds / 1 steal / 7 turnovers / 5 fouls

This guy doesn't even deserve to watch basketball on tv.

The Lakers need to call up Elton Brown. Dude is a rebounding machine and he can actually finish around the basket. I was hoping we would've picked him over Coby Karl in the first place.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 10:29:26 AM
i kno as well as anybody that its extremely frustrating to watch someone fuck up, but booing him only makes things a million times worse. phil jackson's a hard-headed coach, hes not gonna say "oh shit, the fans are booing, i guess its time for me to make a substitution." if u want to boo, do it when the games decided towards the end of the 4th quarter, not the middle of the 3rd. wut are we, the new york knicks? dont put our home court advantage to waste like that


Seriously...I'd expect it from BabyG and that ING punk, but the whole Staples crowd? That was pathetic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 10:33:46 AM
I'm a true blue (or I should say Purple & Gold) and I don't mind the booing.... if you stink up the place like a skunk, then you should know. It's not the fans fault that the guy played like crap. If he wants to win, like we want him to win, then he should play like he wants to win. 


When you're struggling to play through an injury, you should never get booed. Did Laker fans boo Kwame when he could get up like this?:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6xnLIrOdfjY

Didn't think so.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 10:42:13 AM
I'm a true blue (or I should say Purple & Gold) and I don't mind the booing.... if you stink up the place like a skunk, then you should know. It's not the fans fault that the guy played like crap. If he wants to win, like we want him to win, then he should play like he wants to win. 


When you're struggling to play through an injury, you should never get booed. Did Laker fans boo Kwame when he could get up like this?:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6xnLIrOdfjY

Didn't think so.

They pay for the right to boo should they feel the need to do so. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 18, 2008, 10:46:54 AM
I'm a true blue (or I should say Purple & Gold) and I don't mind the booing.... if you stink up the place like a skunk, then you should know. It's not the fans fault that the guy played like crap. If he wants to win, like we want him to win, then he should play like he wants to win. 


When you're struggling to play through an injury, you should never get booed. Did Laker fans boo Kwame when he could get up like this?:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6xnLIrOdfjY

Didn't think so.
I have attented 6 Lakers game so far.. 3 in the 100 and so sections and 3 in the 300 .sections .. most of the real fans are upstairs .. to be honest I dont know what half of the people are in the building in the 100 sections ... I was cheering and booing some Suns players and some look at me with their  it just a B-Ball game face .. I aint surprised by the boos , it sure came from the its cool to be at a Lakers game people ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 10:48:57 AM
It happens.... it's a part of the game. You suck it up and go out and try better the next time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
The Lakers have made TMZ.... Here's a video of several of the team members going out to a club last night in a sour mood...

http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/18/lakers-party-like-losers/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 18, 2008, 11:45:43 AM
i kno as well as anybody that its extremely frustrating to watch someone fuck up, but booing him only makes things a million times worse. phil jackson's a hard-headed coach, hes not gonna say "oh shit, the fans are booing, i guess its time for me to make a substitution." if u want to boo, do it when the games decided towards the end of the 4th quarter, not the middle of the 3rd. wut are we, the new york knicks? dont put our home court advantage to waste like that


Seriously...I'd expect it from BabyG and that ING punk, but the whole Staples crowd? That was pathetic.

No thats what happens when you watch a waste of skin make 9 million dollars.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 12:01:23 PM
i kno as well as anybody that its extremely frustrating to watch someone fuck up, but booing him only makes things a million times worse. phil jackson's a hard-headed coach, hes not gonna say "oh shit, the fans are booing, i guess its time for me to make a substitution." if u want to boo, do it when the games decided towards the end of the 4th quarter, not the middle of the 3rd. wut are we, the new york knicks? dont put our home court advantage to waste like that


Seriously...I'd expect it from BabyG and that ING punk, but the whole Staples crowd? That was pathetic.

No thats what happens when you watch a waste of skin make 9 million dollars.


So you agree with the boos? Gee, what a shocker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 12:04:22 PM
I'm a true blue (or I should say Purple & Gold) and I don't mind the booing.... if you stink up the place like a skunk, then you should know. It's not the fans fault that the guy played like crap. If he wants to win, like we want him to win, then he should play like he wants to win. 


When you're struggling to play through an injury, you should never get booed. Did Laker fans boo Kwame when he could get up like this?:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6xnLIrOdfjY

Didn't think so.

They pay for the right to boo should they feel the need to do so. 


to boo the OPPOSING players. LOL...we aren't Knick fans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 12:09:38 PM
The Lakers have made TMZ.... Here's a video of several of the team members going out to a club last night in a sour mood...

http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/18/lakers-party-like-losers/


It's good to see that losing actually affects them like that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 18, 2008, 12:11:59 PM
i kno as well as anybody that its extremely frustrating to watch someone fuck up, but booing him only makes things a million times worse. phil jackson's a hard-headed coach, hes not gonna say "oh shit, the fans are booing, i guess its time for me to make a substitution." if u want to boo, do it when the games decided towards the end of the 4th quarter, not the middle of the 3rd. wut are we, the new york knicks? dont put our home court advantage to waste like that


Seriously...I'd expect it from BabyG and that ING punk, but the whole Staples crowd? That was pathetic.

No thats what happens when you watch a waste of skin make 9 million dollars.


So you agree with the boos? Gee, what a shocker.

In a Sports Illustrated poll of 242 NBA players, Kwame Brown of the Los Angeles Lakers received the most votes for the question, "Which player gets the least out of the most talent?"

Brown received 17% of the votes, followed by Los Angeles Clippers forward Tim Thomas (10%), New York Knicks center Eddy Curry (7%), New Jersey Nets guard-forward Vince Carter (6%) and Memphis Grizzles center Darko Milicic (5%).

Source: Los Angeles Times

^ atleast he accomplished something.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on January 18, 2008, 12:12:33 PM
fans have the right to be dissapointed and even boo...doesnt mean that its not disrespectful or they dont look like fuckin idiots doin it....props for the team for ridin for him..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 12:21:57 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 12:26:53 PM
The Lakers have made TMZ.... Here's a video of several of the team members going out to a club last night in a sour mood...

http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/18/lakers-party-like-losers/


It's good to see that losing actually affects them like that.

Me too....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 02:15:31 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.


Most of them don't even realize that Kwame is badly hurt and still tryna get his basketball legs under him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 02:31:00 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.


Most of them don't even realize that Kwame is badly hurt and still tryna get his basketball legs under him.

I hear that ...But at the same time, if they are under the impression that he's fit to play, then what do you expect? If the guy is cleared to play, he can at least put some heart in to it. The guy last night showed no heart.   
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 02:40:11 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.


Most of them don't even realize that Kwame is badly hurt and still tryna get his basketball legs under him.

I hear that ...But at the same time, if they are under the impression that he's fit to play, then what do you expect? If the guy is cleared to play, he can at least put some heart in to it. The guy last night showed no heart.   


I think he tried, he's just physically unable to perform at a high level right now. I mean, he was never an offensive beast to begin with, but he was a valuable big when he was in top shape, especially on the defensive end.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 02:43:14 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.


Most of them don't even realize that Kwame is badly hurt and still tryna get his basketball legs under him.

I hear that ...But at the same time, if they are under the impression that he's fit to play, then what do you expect? If the guy is cleared to play, he can at least put some heart in to it. The guy last night showed no heart.   


I think he tried, he's just physically unable to perform at a high level right now. I mean, he was never an offensive beast to begin with, but he was a valuable big when he was in top shape, especially on the defensive end.

Well, hopefully he can overcome it all. If there was ever a time for him to shine and step up, it's now. He's got to find a way if he ever wants to be a great player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 02:49:40 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.


Most of them don't even realize that Kwame is badly hurt and still tryna get his basketball legs under him.

I hear that ...But at the same time, if they are under the impression that he's fit to play, then what do you expect? If the guy is cleared to play, he can at least put some heart in to it. The guy last night showed no heart.   


I think he tried, he's just physically unable to perform at a high level right now. I mean, he was never an offensive beast to begin with, but he was a valuable big when he was in top shape, especially on the defensive end.

Well, hopefully he can overcome it all. If there was ever a time for him to shine and step up, it's now. He's got to find a way if he ever wants to be a great player.


I think he needs to rest his body in order to step up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 18, 2008, 02:57:22 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.


Most of them don't even realize that Kwame is badly hurt and still tryna get his basketball legs under him.

I hear that ...But at the same time, if they are under the impression that he's fit to play, then what do you expect? If the guy is cleared to play, he can at least put some heart in to it. The guy last night showed no heart.   


I think he tried, he's just physically unable to perform at a high level right now. I mean, he was never an offensive beast to begin with, but he was a valuable big when he was in top shape, especially on the defensive end.

Well, hopefully he can overcome it all. If there was ever a time for him to shine and step up, it's now. He's got to find a way if he ever wants to be a great player.


I think he needs to rest his body in order to step up.

Continue rehabbing if he is truly not fit to play? Absolutely.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 18, 2008, 03:36:40 PM
Southern California fans are real laid back, so if something is causing them to boo hard, it has to be really bad.


Most of them don't even realize that Kwame is badly hurt and still tryna get his basketball legs under him.

I hear that ...But at the same time, if they are under the impression that he's fit to play, then what do you expect? If the guy is cleared to play, he can at least put some heart in to it. The guy last night showed no heart.   


I think he tried, he's just physically unable to perform at a high level right now. I mean, he was never an offensive beast to begin with, but he was a valuable big when he was in top shape, especially on the defensive end.

Well, hopefully he can overcome it all. If there was ever a time for him to shine and step up, it's now. He's got to find a way if he ever wants to be a great player.


I think he needs to rest his body in order to step up.

Continue rehabbing if he is truly not fit to play? Absolutely.


Yup...and in the mean time, get someone else for a short term-fix...Elton Brown, DJ Mbenga, Larry Turner...Any of those guys would do. Then when Bynum comes back, both Bynum AND Kwame will be at full strength.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 19, 2008, 02:55:15 PM
The problem is, Kwame at full strength is still...

(http://www.dotandcom.com/kwame_animated.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 19, 2008, 04:46:14 PM
No...Kwame at full strength is:

http://www.youtube.com/v/IEvrcEpf4l8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 19, 2008, 05:41:29 PM
He's a combination of both.... at full strength.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on January 20, 2008, 12:26:02 AM
Kwame Brown apologized to teammates after his turnover-filled debacle that drew a series of boos in the Lakers' loss Thursday against Phoenix.

Brown, speaking to reporters Saturday for the first time since the Lakers' one-sided 106-98 loss to the Suns, acknowledged going "into a shell" after hearing fans' reactions to his struggles.

He had seven turnovers, four as the booing escalated in the third quarter, and missed numerous shots from close range, including a dunk, two layups and a hook shot. He finished with eight points and six rebounds and did not play in the fourth quarter.

"I apologized to Kobe [Bryant] and my teammates," Brown said. "They tried to pick me up and I just kept making turnovers and playing hot potato with the ball. There's no excuse for the dunks that I missed. I've just got to get up and finish them. The explosion is not there like it used to be. If I can't dunk it, I've got to make the layup at least. There's no excuse for that."

Brown, 25, is in the last season of a three-year contract worth $24.9 million and sat out 19 games because of a sprained left knee and ankle. He has been back for 10 games and has averaged nine points, eight rebounds and 4.5 turnovers in the two games since Andrew Bynum's knee injury.

It was extremely rare to hear Lakers fans boo a player from the team they follow.

"I'm just real disappointed in myself for reacting to it the way I did," Brown said. "Fans are going to be fans, but my top priority is my teammates and my coaches. I kind of went into a shell a little bit and didn't carry the threat of a shot even when they kept giving it to me. I'll take the blame for that. The confidence wasn't there."

Brown said he was initially confused by the crowd's reaction.

"I actually didn't start off too bad," he said. "I missed my first jump shot and they started booing from there, which was a little weird. I guess they're still panicking from the reaction of losing Andrew. It was an unfortunate situation because we definitely were in that ballgame and came back."

Numerous teammates came to Brown's defense, including Bryant, who said fans could stay home if they wanted to boo Brown.

Brown arrived early for Saturday's short practice and worked on his post moves with special assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

He also spoke briefly with Coach Phil Jackson.

"I just mentioned the fact that I was not surprised how supportive his teammates were," Jackson said. "We know how well he can play. It's a difficult atmosphere and we expect him to come back and play well on Monday."

The Lakers play Denver that night at Staples Center. The Nuggets' center is Marcus Camby, last season's NBA defensive player of the year.

"Next game, I'm going to still come out and try to pass the ball and move the ball around, but I've definitely got to be more active, punch one in and whatever move I make -- make or miss -- I'm going to be aggressive with it," Brown said.

Jackson expressed disappointment at the Lakers' overall effort against the Suns. The Lakers never led and trailed by as many as 20 points.

"The last two big games that we've had, which was Phoenix and Boston, both of them we laid eggs in," Jackson said. "That was disappointing to me that we didn't match either team in the intensity that we had to bring in those two games. That's indicative of something."

The Lakers lost to Boston, 110-91, on Dec. 30.


if theres one good thing that came outta this loss is that kwame is FINALLY practicin with kareem
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 20, 2008, 12:35:12 AM
He man'ed up to it and went out to practice with the greatest scrorer in NBA history... I can dig that. Acknowledge you stunk, shake it off with a hard practice and come back the best you can the next game... 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 20, 2008, 02:03:14 AM
A long and very interesting article on Kwame back in 2002 ... didnt know his father was serving a life sentence and 2 of his brothers got major trouble with the law too

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/28/AR2006112800709_5.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 20, 2008, 01:35:53 PM
If he's gonna use the boos as motivation then I got nothin but respect for him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 20, 2008, 07:57:35 PM
Ariza Breaks Foot At Practice

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The L.A. Lakers received some bad news on Sunday after forward Trevor Ariza was diagnosed with fractured bone in his right foot, the Los Angeles Times are reporting.

Ariza apparently came down on Lamar Odom's foot during practice.

"He got tangled up with Lamar," Coach Phil Jackson said a few minutes after Ariza left practice for X-rays at Centinela Hospital Medical Center.

Nice going Odumb. First Bynum, now Ariza. Who are you gonna injure next, Phil Jackson?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 20, 2008, 08:25:07 PM
*$#%@!  :rant:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 20, 2008, 09:05:40 PM
Wow Odom is becoming a unique kind of cancer on this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 20, 2008, 09:22:26 PM
Damn...Odom is cursed. I bet Ariza and Bynum will be back around the same time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 20, 2008, 10:06:17 PM
Why can't that fucker injure the opponents? Not that I wish injury on anybody, but damn.... 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 21, 2008, 01:08:53 AM
Its 2006-2007 all over again ... with shorter rotations now I fear more injuries ... we need a BIG , Vlad and Mihm back ASAP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 21, 2008, 02:40:25 AM
 :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SO PRUP on January 21, 2008, 09:37:56 AM
it wasnt odom they changed the story to fisher

Lakers' Ariza goes out with a broken foot

He is injured after coming down on Fisher's foot at practice. A timetable for his return will be determined after he meets with specialist.
By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
January 21, 2008
As if the Lakers needed this to happen.

Forward Trevor Ariza was diagnosed with a fractured bone in his right foot after hurting it Sunday at practice.
 
Ariza will see foot specialist Kenneth Jung today, at which point a timetable for his return will be determined.

It was unclear exactly how Ariza injured the fourth metatarsal in his foot, but he apparently came down on Derek Fisher's foot, according to a Lakers official.

Ariza, who was taken to Centinela Hospital Medical Center for X-rays, became a fixture on the Lakers' second unit after being acquired from Orlando in November.

He was averaging 6.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18 minutes a game.

Ariza, who also started three games, had been an active defender for the Lakers, who like his length and speed.

The Lakers are without Andrew Bynum for at least seven more weeks and Chris Mihm for at least another week, although it will probably be longer than that until he returns.

Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said Kwame Brown would not be excluded from the offense tonight against the Nuggets, even though Denver center Marcus Camby was last season's NBA defensive player of the year.

Camby leads the league with 3.95 blocked shots a game and is second in rebounding with 14.3 a game.

"It's not about his one-on-one defense. It's his team defense that Camby's renowned for," Jackson said. "We're definitely going to go in to Kwame against Camby. His size and his power against him is obviously a strength that we have."

Brown had seven turnovers Thursday against Phoenix, four in the third quarter as fans began to heavily boo him.

He missed numerous shots from close range, including a dunk, two layups and a hook shot. He finished with eight points and six rebounds and did not play in the fourth quarter.

Jackson thought the Lakers looked fatigued against Phoenix, so he eased up on their practice routine over the weekend.

The Lakers did not practice Friday, had a brief practice Saturday and a slightly longer one Sunday.

Jackson said he was trying to "get these guys rejuvenated, get their legs live again. That's a big part of it."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 21, 2008, 12:44:22 PM
^Probably due to the online death threats Odom received.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 21, 2008, 03:29:28 PM
I bet it actually was Odom, how can you get those 2 mixed up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 21, 2008, 09:07:11 PM
Kobe Bryant aka The Decoy  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 21, 2008, 09:09:10 PM
People are hustling tonight.... and I thought that Goal-tending call on Kobe was bullshit...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 21, 2008, 09:38:36 PM
11 Assists in 3 quarters? Pretty damn impressive.

I love it when Kobe + Turiaf + Farmar are in the line-up at the same time. Didn't expect to see them in the line-up together with Odom + Fisher but its working well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 21, 2008, 09:38:53 PM
Fisher is making it rain on them hoes. :o Kobe with 11 assists in 3 quarters. 8) I expect to see a YouTube of that behind the back pass to Turiaf. That was insane!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 21, 2008, 10:02:18 PM
I never knew Coby Karl and George Karl were related. :-[
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 21, 2008, 10:19:46 PM
Taco Time!! With 1 point to spare too.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 21, 2008, 10:44:35 PM
DJ just saved the day http://youtube.com/watch?v=T1rZBxn3Zx8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 22, 2008, 01:37:50 AM
I never knew Coby Karl and George Karl were related. :-[


you fuckin serious? LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 22, 2008, 01:38:09 AM
DJ just saved the day http://youtube.com/watch?v=T1rZBxn3Zx8


Yup...his block got us those tacos. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 22, 2008, 09:39:20 AM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 22, 2008, 10:31:26 AM
kobe the dishmaster last night, although i think he can go for 30 and still get 10+ assists, it just wasn't necessary last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 22, 2008, 10:54:14 AM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.
It's a good thing Kobe lives off of your respect.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 22, 2008, 11:18:07 AM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.
It's a good thing Kobe lives off of your respect.

 :laugh: 

You can bet my opinion is not less important to him than yours is. True story.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 22, 2008, 11:54:21 AM
Derek Fisher is insane. He usually shoots a low FG% but this year he's shooting at 48% !
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 22, 2008, 12:15:52 PM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.

Kobe was playing small forward last night....

And if his team scored with a little more consistency, you would probably see him dish it off some more. The dude lights up 30 + because most of the time he has to. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 22, 2008, 12:35:43 PM
Derek Fisher is insane. He usually shoots a low FG% but this year he's shooting at 48% !


His shot looks improved from when he last played here.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 22, 2008, 12:36:19 PM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.


AGAIN...Kobe only goes for 40+ when there's a need for it. Last night, there was no need. If you don't respect Kobe as a basketball player, get help.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 22, 2008, 12:49:04 PM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.
It's a good thing Kobe lives off of your respect.

 :laugh: 

You can bet my opinion is not less important to him than yours is. True story.
I can also bet that it isn't more important either. So why do you keep bringing up how much respect or lack thereof you have for him?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 22, 2008, 01:11:44 PM
Fish is shooting like crazy .. career highs in FG, FT and 3pts percentages .. 46 on 3  :o... with his rainbow shot, you have the time to change the TV channel , sip some liquor and then come back to the game channel to see the ball goes through the net  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 22, 2008, 01:14:57 PM
^Lol. For real though. Such a beautiful shot. Uses his legs to get height, keeps eyes on the prize, bends the elbow, and throws in the rainbow.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 22, 2008, 01:19:09 PM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.

Kobe was playing small forward last night....

and this is the spot where hes more efficient .. Kobe should post up every single game .. he can post up  all the SG in the league .. he got better angles to dish and the fadeaway is money for him.. Hes should only face up when hes guarded by big SF ala Ron Artest ... we were spreading the floor very well and with D-Fish , Farmar and them its very effective ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 22, 2008, 01:40:11 PM
See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.
It's a good thing Kobe lives off of your respect.

 :laugh: 

You can bet my opinion is not less important to him than yours is. True story.
I can also bet that it isn't more important either. So why do you keep bringing up how much respect or lack thereof you have for him?

Lol, dude, don't be so weird please. I just contribute to this thread by offering my opinion on Laker-related issues. I rather do it the 7even-way, you know. Of course I could have said it in a different way, so you would not need to be such a little bitch about it - but that would not be nearly as much fun.


See, this is how Kobe is supposed to play. Let's see if he can keep that up and I will gain respect for him.

Kobe was playing small forward last night....

and this is the spot where hes more efficient .. Kobe should post up every single game .. he can post up  all the SG in the league .. he got better angles to dish and the fadeaway is money for him.. Hes should only face up when hes guarded by big SF ala Ron Artest ... we were spreading the floor very well and with D-Fish , Farmar and them its very effective ...

Yeah, it's not just about scoring less or dishing a lot, he can control the floor better when he's posting and dishing. If he gets niggas rolling, he can save his energy and put the nail into the coffin when needed in the 4th quarter. Him just jacking up shots is very retarded in comparison.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on January 22, 2008, 03:47:09 PM
Yeah Fisher was on fire
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 22, 2008, 11:41:57 PM
Derek Fisher is insane. He usually shoots a low FG% but this year he's shooting at 48% !


His shot looks improved from when he last played here.

Fish is shooting like crazy .. career highs in FG, FT and 3pts percentages .. 46 on 3  :o... with his rainbow shot, you have the time to change the TV channel , sip some liquor and then come back to the game channel to see the ball goes through the net  :laugh:

^Lol. For real though. Such a beautiful shot. Uses his legs to get height, keeps eyes on the prize, bends the elbow, and throws in the rainbow.


Yeah. I never would've imagined us getting him back but I'm glad we did. He's definitely the best PG for us. Besides the great numbers dude is also bringing leadership, helping teach Farmar & Critt, and defense! I don't think I ever saw Smush Parker take a charger or dive for lose ball.

Hopefully all our guys stay healthy and Drew/Vlad/Ariza come back around the same time and we can head into the playoffs with an ass-load of momentum. An ass-load!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 23, 2008, 02:01:33 PM
I wanna see more of DJ Mbenga.
I hope they use all 6 of his fouls tonight against Timmy.
(I can Tell his shooting & Scoring is almost 0, But his defense is what count's, We Got Kobe)


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 23, 2008, 07:14:52 PM
Up at 9 at the half... keep up the hustle!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 23, 2008, 07:16:15 PM
Mbenga Showing Hella rust...
Still, We up 9 at the half.

Lake show looking real good against the census best team in the league.
I defo Feel We gonna pull this one out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 23, 2008, 07:50:15 PM
T.Wolves beat The Suns Tonight..
Lake Show Have A shot at 1st Place if we Win tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 23, 2008, 08:32:22 PM
Fuck it Lakers Lose, I'm gonna eat Taco's anyway tho Bro..
We scored less than 100.

 :-\
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on January 23, 2008, 08:37:21 PM
They came out in the 2nd half flatter than Olive Oyl's chest...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 23, 2008, 08:40:11 PM
They came out in the 2nd half flatter than Olive Oyl's chest...

+1 Yeah, Really Tho..LMAO
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 23, 2008, 09:55:25 PM
Still not impressed by The Spurs, I'll Still bet On us to take it in a series.
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 24, 2008, 12:43:08 AM
We can blame ourselves BAD for this loss .. a great 1st half then no movement in attack in the 2nd half .. we started to throw lazy passes and turn the ball over like dumbs .. why the fuck Lamar and Luke were doing in the 2nd half , you got to move without the ball .. great activity by Ronny though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 24, 2008, 01:27:22 AM
terrible loss. worst 2nd half of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on January 24, 2008, 09:22:21 AM
whats up wit Kobe turning the ball over like 9 times last night?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 24, 2008, 10:43:58 AM
whats up wit Kobe turning the ball over like 9 times last night?

Nigga was going for a rare triple double
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 24, 2008, 11:33:55 AM
Still not impressed by The Spurs, I'll Still bet On us to take it in a series.
 8)
hahaha

only a Lakers fan can see his team give up a 9 point lead and lost by twelve and still say his team can take the defending Champs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 24, 2008, 01:54:09 PM
Still not impressed by The Spurs, I'll Still bet On us to take it in a series.
 8)
hahaha

only a Lakers fan can see his team give up a 9 point lead and lost by twelve and still say his team can take the defending Champs

Word bro..
I Love My Team Homie.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 25, 2008, 04:08:58 AM
Still not impressed by The Spurs, I'll Still bet On us to take it in a series.
 8)
hahaha

only a Lakers fan can see his team give up a 9 point lead and lost by twelve and still say his team can take the defending Champs
obviously you havent watched the game ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 25, 2008, 08:13:58 PM
I'm starting to get nervous. This is the 2nd game in a row where we had it and just refused to close it. We can't start playing that Heat/Nets ball.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 25, 2008, 11:26:43 PM
Nah the tough part of our schedule is pretty much over for now. Now we just head out on the road and play a bunch of east teams, we should be able to close most of those out. I think we'll win a high percentage of those.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 25, 2008, 11:39:10 PM
Are Luke and Lamar aware they have to step up in Drew absence  ::) just WOW
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 25, 2008, 11:45:56 PM
Are Luke and Lamar aware they have to step up in Drew absence  ::) just WOW

Seriously, what the fuck?!

Odom: 4 points (2-9 FG), 2 rebounds, 2 assists in 31 minutes
Luke: 4 points (1-1 FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists in 23 minutes

I'm hella disappointed in Luke. I argued on behalf of his ass a million times last year when everyone was saying he was just playing for a contract but it looks like I was wrong. He put up 11/5/4, got his extension, and went back to goofy Luke. If him and Odom are gonna play like that they should just stay home. 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists total from our 2nd and 3rd option is never gonna lead to a W.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 25, 2008, 11:54:51 PM
yeah it looks like Fish, Jordan and Ronny have understood they have to step it up but not the others .. obviously without Drew and Ariza , we lack firepower on both ends on the floor and cant keep up with the top 2-3 teams .. lets see how we do against average teams 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 26, 2008, 11:09:45 AM
Radmanovic May Play

Quote
Jackson said he expects Vladimir Radmanovic to practice today, and if all goes well, Radmanovic could play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday at Staples Center.

Radmanovic has been out with a sprained right ankle.

Please let all go well!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: IKON on January 26, 2008, 12:07:38 PM
Two very dissapointing second halfs by the Lake Show

Luke Walton is struggling because he just doesnt know the role on this team as of now. Big game James went into detail on L tv yesterday. Odom maybe the most inconsistent Laker of all time  >:(. He takes too many outside shots when it is clear he can take it to the basket anytime he wants to especially against guys his size or bigger defending him.

As for Ronnie, Farmar and D Fish well they have stepped it up a notch definitely. Farmar's progress from last year to this year has been  :o :o :o just like Andrews. Ronnie definitely gives us much needed energy off the bench. D Fish ???  I remember when he was a rook and didnt have much of a jumpshot but now wow he makes it rain from everywhere.

Kobe will be Kobe  but he needs everybody to step it up.

Kwame has some good moves at times around the basket but you could see he doesnt have the lift to finish or is it just his curse hmmm ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 26, 2008, 12:45:23 PM
Are Luke and Lamar aware they have to step up in Drew absence  ::) just WOW

Seriously, what the fuck?!

Odom: 4 points (2-9 FG), 2 rebounds, 2 assists in 31 minutes
Luke: 4 points (1-1 FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists in 23 minutes

I'm hella disappointed in Luke. I argued on behalf of his ass a million times last year when everyone was saying he was just playing for a contract but it looks like I was wrong. He put up 11/5/4, got his extension, and went back to goofy Luke. If him and Odom are gonna play like that they should just stay home. 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists total from our 2nd and 3rd option is never gonna lead to a W.


Luke is NOT our 3rd option, dude is a facilitator and he's currently sucking at it. I expected him to excel on what he did last year and he's  just been a major let down...But Lamar definitely has disappointed me in these last 2, and I'm a fan of his game. He'll bounce back from here. These last two games woulda been wins with Bynum and Ariza in the line-up...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 27, 2008, 09:08:23 AM
Hopefully LeBron owns tonight  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 27, 2008, 09:13:52 AM
Kobe was injured the 1st game , he gonna take over today , game is on NBC , he gonna show whos the best ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 27, 2008, 11:40:22 AM
Hopefully LeBron owns tonight  :D


Keep dreamin' (it's a morning game, anyways).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 27, 2008, 12:27:22 PM
This game probably will be another L. Just like everytime we play them we'll beat the fuck out of them for 3 1/2 quarters then the refs will step in to make sure their darling doesn't get embarrassed on national television.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 27, 2008, 12:31:42 PM
This game probably will be another L. Just like everytime we play them we'll beat the fuck out of them for 3 1/2 quarters then the refs will step in to make sure their darling doesn't get embarrassed on national television.
Like they did against the Suns? ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 27, 2008, 02:00:00 PM
another weak effort ... WAKE THE FUCK UP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 27, 2008, 02:14:06 PM
I've always defended Lamar, and been a fan of his but he is really pushing it, he's been playing like shit. We should make a package deal and ship out Kwame, Radmonovich and if necessary then Odom too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 27, 2008, 03:39:03 PM
WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 27, 2008, 03:41:21 PM
this team is starting to get on my nerves .. SERIOUSLY .. constant poor execution down the stretch
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 27, 2008, 04:01:28 PM
Great win For Cleveland..
This Fuckin' Suck's for us, Take The Danm! shot Luke "If it Goes it Goes, If it Don't it Don't"
WE Still Lost.

Kobe's starting to get that Start of the season look Again (He's got his Opt' out face), Drew is needed Bottomline.
Fuck All this Would of Coluld of Bullshit, Bottomline is, laker's Blew that game Against a Team Who is also Missing some key players in their lineup. No Fucken excuses They Just Outplayed us Down The Stretch.

But to show you how much of a Laker fan I Am..
On a Sunday afternoon I 'll  8) For Lebron & The Cavs

Great Game.
(Oh yeah, Fix the Fucken Roof...)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 27, 2008, 04:33:36 PM
I've always defended Lamar, and been a fan of his but he is really pushing it, he's been playing like shit. We should make a package deal and ship out Kwame, Radmonovich and if necessary then Odom too.


Odom's got mad game, but it seems like he plays much better with less pressure on him... Dude simply prefers to be a facilitator and a 3rd option than a perennial all-star who's asked to take charge. When Bynum and Ariza return, Odom should fall right back into place.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: blue crew on January 27, 2008, 07:33:50 PM
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/0f/fullj.ba89ebe1747b9c0da140e258d182baf6/ba89ebe1747b9c0da140e258d182baf6-getty-76075038ab020_cavs_lakers.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 27, 2008, 07:41:31 PM
Kobe was injured the 1st game , he gonna take over today , game is on NBC , he gonna show whos the best ...
lol doh!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 27, 2008, 07:42:56 PM
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/0f/fullj.ba89ebe1747b9c0da140e258d182baf6/ba89ebe1747b9c0da140e258d182baf6-getty-76075038ab020_cavs_lakers.jpg)


+1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 28, 2008, 04:32:52 AM
^I want a .gif of this
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: blue crew on January 28, 2008, 02:54:03 PM
^I want a .gif of this

here you go my nicca, straight drillin it over that weak D.

(http://i31.tinypic.com/2ytxqh1.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 28, 2008, 07:22:33 PM
great find LADODGER +1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on January 28, 2008, 07:53:32 PM
^I want a .gif of this

here you go my nicca, straight drillin it over that weak D.

(http://i31.tinypic.com/2ytxqh1.gif)

Lol @ Kobe having weak defense, Lebrons dope but c'mon man
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 29, 2008, 10:42:42 AM
^Haters gone' hate.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on January 29, 2008, 10:57:49 AM
lol @ calling someone who makes the defensive team every year a weak defender
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: blue crew on January 29, 2008, 02:45:15 PM
u niccas must not be able to read or you just dumb. i aint say he was a weak defender SEASON wise, I said that lebron hit the game winner over some weak defense ON THAT PLAY. let me quote it so u fucs brains can understand it.

"straight drillin it over that weak D."

if you think that kobe played good defense on that last play by givin him a gang of space to drive and then puttin up a useless hand from 3 feet away as lebron calmly sealed the deal, then you bigger dicryders than i thought. lebron toyed wit him on that play and u can see it in the replay. sensitive ass niccas need to go change they tampons.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on January 29, 2008, 02:52:45 PM
^ lol your a clown
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 29, 2008, 03:05:58 PM
(http://cache.gridskipper.com/assets/resources/2007/01/0clownfe.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on January 29, 2008, 03:38:58 PM
u niccas must not be able to read or you just dumb. i aint say he was a weak defender SEASON wise, I said that lebron hit the game winner over some weak defense ON THAT PLAY. let me quote it so u fucs brains can understand it.

"straight drillin it over that weak D."

if you think that kobe played good defense on that last play by givin him a gang of space to drive and then puttin up a useless hand from 3 feet away as lebron calmly sealed the deal, then you bigger dicryders than i thought. lebron toyed wit him on that play and u can see it in the replay. sensitive ass niccas need to go change they tampons.

Chill out bro, you sound like a 6th grader
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 29, 2008, 09:20:19 PM
Even without Bynum + Ariza + Mihm + Luke we're a smarter team than this. We need to get it together. This game is disgusting.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 29, 2008, 09:50:38 PM
Even without Bynum + Ariza + Mihm + Luke we're a smarter team than this. We need to get it together. This game is disgusting.

We About to pull this one homie.. 8)
The "Machine" is Busting right now!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 29, 2008, 10:04:02 PM
I don't like "The Machine". Lets get him a new nickname...

Big Shot Sasha

4th Quarter Vujacic

what else?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 29, 2008, 10:11:26 PM
On a side Note, why The Fuck Don't The Knicks start Robinson & Lee?
(Yes A laker Fan bringing up another team.. ;) )
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 29, 2008, 10:36:56 PM
Ugly game until the 4th quarter. I'm a little worried that the Lakers took so long to beat the Knicks before a 9 game road trip, but at this point a win is more then ok for me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 29, 2008, 10:50:40 PM
On a side Note, why The Fuck Don't The Knicks start Robinson & Lee?

They could but imagine how awful their bench would be then.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on January 30, 2008, 01:09:42 AM
Great energy from Turiaf...Odom and Kwame need to peep Rony's game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 31, 2008, 04:25:56 AM
Luke injury was the best thing which happened .. it allows to move Kobe to the 3 and give more PT to players who arent afraid to shoot and try .. Luke was so passive and useless out there , having both Luke and Kwame on the court was a HUGE weakness imo on the offensive end ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 31, 2008, 12:15:17 PM
I don't like Luke's game this year...Hopefully, he can step out of it when he gets back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 31, 2008, 12:37:40 PM
Some Good Games going down Today..

Lakers Vs. Pistons
Suns Vs. Spurs
Mavs Vs. Celtics

How I Think It's Gonna Go Down...
But Now That Luke is Out, is it Gonna be Vlad or Turiaf? (Someone Else?)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on January 31, 2008, 07:18:50 PM
Spoiler....



















 :-X
No Answer for Prince.
Dude always kills us..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on January 31, 2008, 07:22:46 PM
Strong comeback, just couldn't finish. Games like this are gonna really piss us of later in the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on January 31, 2008, 08:21:17 PM
how can you leave Prince by himself....also i question phils roster selection with 4 secs left. i wouldve rather seen a designed play for fish or even Farmar cause to me lamar is playin with no heart.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: blue crew on January 31, 2008, 09:16:06 PM
another game winner right in yall face. good game guys

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/a8/fullj.ecfe209f1fccf29c744a4fc1d920e4c2/ecfe209f1fccf29c744a4fc1d920e4c2-getty-76075463ae007pistons_lakers.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 31, 2008, 09:33:09 PM
Mother Fucker. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 01, 2008, 04:43:57 AM
I'd Rather get Blown Out by 30 that Lose like that..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on February 01, 2008, 04:11:58 PM
Bynum might be out the rest of the way? I didnt think it was that serious...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 01, 2008, 04:16:59 PM
Bynum might be out the rest of the way? I didnt think it was that serious...

yeah wtf? where did you hear that, they talked to him and he said he was recovering just as planned.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on February 01, 2008, 04:19:09 PM
i just read it somewhere on here,forgot who posted it....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 01, 2008, 04:56:14 PM
^ That was me. Ric Bucher said it while reporting the Gasol trade. He said it looks like Bynum will be out a lil longer than expected and could POSSIBLY be out for the rest of the season.

In other news
Rumors are going around that the Grizzlies are going to buy Kwame out of his contract and that the Lakers might re-sign him for cheap (well if Kwame agrees to).

And tonight we'll see if Kobe can keep his double-double streak going (6 straight so far).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on February 01, 2008, 05:07:11 PM
^ That was me. Ric Bucher said it while reporting the Gasol trade. He said it looks like Bynum will be out a lil longer than expected and could POSSIBLY be out for the rest of the season.

In other news
Rumors are going around that the Grizzlies are going to buy Kwame out of his contract and that the Lakers might re-sign him for cheap (well if Kwame agrees to).

And tonight we'll see if Kobe can keep his double-double streak going (6 straight so far).
word,good lookin..hopefully the young dude can bounce back earlier than expected...fuck kwame,Turiaf>kwames half hearted ass
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on February 01, 2008, 06:42:32 PM
god damn the raptors are one of my fav teams but Kobe straight shitted on em today
straight nasty!
damnnn

I was watchin after the game and Chuck S. said the crowd gave Kobe a  standin ovation

and lol @ lamar odom wit that sick move towards the end of the game puttin it around dude.

where the haters at now?
 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2008, 06:55:42 PM
Kobe went off tonight. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2008, 06:57:47 PM
I'd Rather get Blown Out by 30 that Lose like that..


This is where you're dead wrong...Getting blown out by 30 would have set a bad tone for the road trip. The fact that we were able to compete is what got our players to keep their heads up for tonights game vs. the Raptors.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 01, 2008, 07:00:07 PM
^ That was me. Ric Bucher said it while reporting the Gasol trade. He said it looks like Bynum will be out a lil longer than expected and could POSSIBLY be out for the rest of the season.

In other news
Rumors are going around that the Grizzlies are going to buy Kwame out of his contract and that the Lakers might re-sign him for cheap (well if Kwame agrees to).

And tonight we'll see if Kobe can keep his double-double streak going (6 straight so far).


Bynum will not be out for the rest of the season...Bucher is always full of shit. And that would be really great if we could re-sign Kwame, cuz Mbenga won't cut it as our primary back-up center.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 01, 2008, 09:46:11 PM
Yeah I wouldn't mind Kwame as long as he's coming off the bench for defense while we have Gasol at PF. But fuck him being a scoring option.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 01, 2008, 10:47:47 PM
I'd Rather get Blown Out by 30 that Lose like that..


This is where you're dead wrong...Getting blown out by 30 would have set a bad tone for the road trip. The fact that we were able to compete is what got our players to keep their heads up for tonights game vs. the Raptors.

Yeah But at least it don't hurt..
(I can't take them last minute games anymore, Getin' Old Homie..)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 01, 2008, 11:35:37 PM
Yeah I wouldn't mind Kwame as long as he's coming off the bench for defense while we have Gasol at PF.
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on February 02, 2008, 10:14:16 AM
Yeah I wouldn't mind Kwame as long as he's coming off the bench for defense while we have Gasol at PF.
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Suffice on February 02, 2008, 02:53:45 PM
naw, fuck Kwame, i don't wanna ever see his ass in a Laker uniform again. I'm really excited about Gasol! Visca Catalunya!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 02, 2008, 03:46:22 PM
^You might not like Kwame, but when he's healthy, he's actually a really good back-up center.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 02, 2008, 07:00:56 PM
Lmao man I love Stephen A. Smith (no homo)

http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=3226228&n8pe6c=1&categoryId=2459788
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 02, 2008, 07:10:59 PM
Quote
"It's hard trying to make a deal," Kupchak said. "It's like moving a glacier. As late as [Thursday] afternoon, it was dead, and then it came around quickly that night and we were able to finish the deal on Friday morning."

Gasol, 27, arrived in Washington late Saturday night after passing a physical earlier in the day in Los Angeles. He might play today despite missing three of the Grizzlies' last four games because of a sore back, although, as Coach Phil Jackson said, "He'd be totally uninitiated."Gasol was averaging 18.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and three assists a game for Memphis.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers3feb03,1,637295.story
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 02, 2008, 07:24:36 PM
What Type of #'s did Bosh put up last night?
Cause I Know Turiaf was playin' dude pretty good. (He had to be Below his Avg.)

That Dudes Hustle is Amazing!!
Ronny for President!!

EDIT

Just looked it up, Bosh had 22 right at his Avg.
but he defo did not look as good as I've seen him before, missing alot of inside shot's.
Ronny's Hustle>>Kwame's Girth on the Inside.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on February 02, 2008, 07:32:41 PM
Ronny's Hustle>>Kwame's Girth on the Inside.
word,thats what ive been sayin
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 02, 2008, 08:33:34 PM
What Type of #'s did Bosh put up last night?
Cause I Know Turiaf was playin' dude pretty good. (He had to be Below his Avg.)

That Dudes Hustle is Amazing!!
Ronny for President!!

EDIT

Just looked it up, Bosh had 22 right at his Avg.
but he defo did not look as good as I've seen him before, missing alot of inside shot's.
Ronny's Hustle>>Kwame's Girth on the Inside.


Bosh sucked last night...he went 7-22. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 02, 2008, 11:18:15 PM
http://cbs2.com/video/?cid=92
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 03, 2008, 08:50:39 AM
Butler gonna Ball Today Against The Laker's..
(First game back in a Couple "Strained Hip- Flexor")

I Like These Early Morning Games..
(But If We don't Win, It's gonna Fuck up My Day)

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 03, 2008, 08:58:18 AM
No Pau Gasol Today..
Kwame stay's hurting us Still...LMAO
(He need's to pass His Physical Still)

Imagine If Dude Smokes Some Weed And Fuck's The Laker's Just for shit's & Giggles
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 03, 2008, 10:45:33 AM
It's a grand ol' Sunday morning ass-whopping... without Gasol in the lineup...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 03, 2008, 11:32:30 AM
Maybe starting Ronny was The REAL ticket? (Sorry Kwame)
Bynum need's to protect his neck, Turiaf looking for the Starting Job.  ;D
(Love Turiaf's Game...)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 03, 2008, 11:56:15 AM
^Come on, now...Turiaf is good, but he's not a true center. I love the energy he plays with, though. He has so much fun playing the game, and it's just something special to have that on your team...and the best part is that the skill and talent is there too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 03, 2008, 11:57:03 AM
No Pau Gasol Today..
Kwame stay's hurting us Still...LMAO
(He need's to pass His Physical Still)

Imagine If Dude Smokes Some Weed And Fuck's The Laker's Just for shit's & Giggles


The trade is already done...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 03, 2008, 12:26:11 PM
damn we spanked the wizards.Cannot wait until Tuesday and see Gasol in a Laker uni.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on February 03, 2008, 12:51:19 PM
damn we spanked the wizards.Cannot wait until Tuesday and see Gasol in a Laker uni.

yea im looking forward to that too 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 03, 2008, 01:44:38 PM
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/6a/fullj.fd9c91609bda38f77f2193fceaa8ba0a/fd9c91609bda38f77f2193fceaa8ba0a-getty-76074995nd027_lakers_wiz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/bf/fullj.2807fbadadad6d820f1204a8e3f58693/2807fbadadad6d820f1204a8e3f58693-getty-76074995nd005_lakers_wiz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/e1/fullj.f05a8bc6d32d7428716dbdbf8b9249fb/f05a8bc6d32d7428716dbdbf8b9249fb-getty-76074995nd030_lakers_wiz.jpg)

Nigga my draws just got moist. No homo.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 03, 2008, 02:22:08 PM
No Pau Gasol Today..
Kwame stay's hurting us Still...LMAO
(He need's to pass His Physical Still)

Imagine If Dude Smokes Some Weed And Fuck's The Laker's Just for shit's & Giggles
I'm pretty sure the NBA has already thought about that. Or else every player that doesn't want to be traded would just smoke some weed when they hear they got traded.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 04, 2008, 02:55:07 PM
GangstaBoogy's interest stat of the day

Vladimir Radmanovic's 3-point makes / attempts for the past 2 seasons...

06-07: 55 Games - 40 / 118 (33.9%)
07-08: 34 Games - 45 / 109 (41.3%)

Already 5 ahead of where he was all of last season. Now if this bitch could just stay healthy he could be a great wild card for the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on February 04, 2008, 03:27:36 PM
Radmanovic is a fuckin' slave.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 04, 2008, 10:15:25 PM
GangstaBoogy's interest stat of the day

Vladimir Radmanovic's 3-point makes / attempts for the past 2 seasons...

06-07: 55 Games - 40 / 118 (33.9%)
07-08: 34 Games - 45 / 109 (41.3%)

Already 5 ahead of where he was all of last season. Now if this bitch could just stay healthy he could be a great wild card for the playoffs.


VladRad's shooting hand was fucked up last season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 05, 2008, 01:13:27 PM
Harper shows up at practice

(http://www.usatoday.com/sports/photos/basketball/19drive.jpg)

Quote
The Lakers had just started to practice when Ron Harper walked in.

Kobe Bryant was getting treatment when he saw Harper and jumped up and bear-hugged Harper.

The two had become close when Harper spent two years with the Lakers.

The jokes began to fly, especially between Harper and Bryant.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who had Harper in Chicago and with the Lakers, looked especially happy to see Harper, who now lives in the New Jersey area.

Assistant coach Brian Shaw and Chip Schaefer, the team's athletic performance/player development director, both hugged Harper.

It wasn't long before Harper was showing some of the players how to run the triangle offense.

Jackson noted that Harper was one of the best at running the offense.

http://www.beloblog.com/Pe_Blogs/prosports/2008/02/harper_shows_up_at_practice.html


I hope Luke Walton spent some time with him cuz he needs it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 05, 2008, 07:07:18 PM
Gasol: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Get used to it! So much swagg on the floor tonight. I can smell that championship ring already  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 05, 2008, 08:10:50 PM
Hope Kobe's Finger don't effect him too Much Like It did Tonight for much longer.
What A debut By Gasol.

3 & 1 Sofar on The longest Road trip in Team History.

Off To Atlanta...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 05, 2008, 08:11:24 PM
Damn.. a 15 point win with Kobe only have 6 points. Teams better beware...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 05, 2008, 11:37:49 PM
And so it begins... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 06, 2008, 12:05:55 AM
Damn.. a 15 point win with Kobe only have 6 points. Teams better beware...


I think it woulda' been 30 if Kobe didn't dislocate his finger.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 06, 2008, 10:23:55 AM
Gasol: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Get used to it! So much swagg on the floor tonight. I can smell that championship ring already  ;D


Save that ring talk for 2009. Come on now, Bynum won't even be fully back this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 06, 2008, 10:51:01 AM
Gasol: 24 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Get used to it! So much swagg on the floor tonight. I can smell that championship ring already  ;D


Save that ring talk for 2009. Come on now, Bynum won't even be fully back this season.


Ummm, yes he will...and he'll be rested, too. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 06, 2008, 03:40:53 PM
Lol did ya'll hear Pau Gasol on AM570?

Pau said that Kobe was calling out sets and on court directions to him in Spanish so the other team couldn't understand them. I doubt chemistry will be an issue with these two.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 06, 2008, 03:49:12 PM
Lol did ya'll hear Pau Gasol on AM570?

Pau said that Kobe was calling out sets and on court directions to him in Spanish so the other team couldn't understand them. I doubt chemistry will be an issue with these two.

 ;D
This Gonna Work Out Just fine.

Anyone Know Kobe's status For Tonight's Game?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 06, 2008, 06:27:36 PM
Lakers Lose... :-\
Hawks Win.

Blow it in the 4th again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SO PRUP on February 06, 2008, 06:28:01 PM
sasha is a idiot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: blue crew on February 06, 2008, 06:48:17 PM
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/77/fullj.6635929ac7f688e0d8aab1ddd0635d1e/6635929ac7f688e0d8aab1ddd0635d1e-getty-76075224sc002_lakers_hawks.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 06, 2008, 07:00:24 PM
Sasha had Kobe wide open for that 3 with 7.1 seconds...seriously one of the dumbest mistakes I've seen in a while. BTW, did anyone catch the offensive foul by Joe Johnson that was called AGAINST us and gave him the game winning free throws? I have no idea how that was a foul on Fisher. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on February 06, 2008, 09:48:55 PM
^^Yeah, I actually thought that should have been a no-call, especially late in the game. But about a minute or two earlier, you had back-to-back possessions where Fisher stripped someone (I think Johnson) and tripped him up too, and then kind of flopped on the other end and they called the foul on Smith. There's always questionable calls in a close loss, but I think it was pretty well balanced.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 07, 2008, 11:56:13 AM
^^Yeah, I actually thought that should have been a no-call, especially late in the game. But about a minute or two earlier, you had back-to-back possessions where Fisher stripped someone (I think Johnson) and tripped him up too, and then kind of flopped on the other end and they called the foul on Smith. There's always questionable calls in a close loss, but I think it was pretty well balanced.


I really thought Fisher took a good charge on that one, and it looked like Johnson slipped on his own...Don't matter, though. Games been decided. Atlanta is on the rise.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 07, 2008, 02:03:12 PM
Kobe Needs To Sit Out And heal that hand, IMO He's Costing us the last 2 Games.
Skip All-Star Weekend, Forget about the Game & the festivities and get ready for the second half.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 07, 2008, 05:19:14 PM
Kobe is quite a fag for always wanting to play. Somebody needs to tell him that it can be better for himself AND the team if he just sits out a couple games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 07, 2008, 06:30:03 PM
^ no your boyfriend Lebron is a fag. Queer ass nigga sat out 5 games cuz of a fuckin sprained index finger on his LEFT hand.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 07, 2008, 07:38:50 PM
Ya'll hear big ass Barkley?

"The 3 best teams in the West are the Spurs, the Jazz, and the Lakers"

He's joined the bandwagon! Let's celebrate...

(http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/avatars/90459364747950ebaa7fd4.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 07, 2008, 11:13:56 PM
Ya'll hear big ass Barkley?

"The 3 best teams in the West are the Spurs, the Jazz, and the Lakers"

He's joined the bandwagon! Let's celebrate...

(http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/avatars/90459364747950ebaa7fd4.gif)
LOL. What a fucker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 07, 2008, 11:16:41 PM
Why is Kobe even playing? Have you ever tried playing basketball with your pinky and ring finger tapped together. It damn near impossible to play at the same level. Kobe should sit a game or two.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 08, 2008, 05:20:54 AM
^ no your boyfriend Lebron is a fag. Queer ass nigga sat out 5 games cuz of a fuckin sprained index finger on his LEFT hand.

Lol, now who's bringing up LeBron for no real reason in a Laker Thread?

Why is Kobe even playing? Have you ever tried playing basketball with your pinky and ring finger tapped together. It damn near impossible to play at the same level. Kobe should sit a game or two.

Word up nigga. Lol@Kobe playing on and on and then there are also the Olympics this off-season. LOL. He gon be done after this year, fo real.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 08, 2008, 10:05:46 AM
^Keep dreaming.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 08, 2008, 12:20:35 PM
^ no your boyfriend Lebron is a fag. Queer ass nigga sat out 5 games cuz of a fuckin sprained index finger on his LEFT hand.

Lol, now who's bringing up LeBron for no real reason in a Laker Thread?

There is a reason. You called Kobe a fag cuz he's playing through pain. Meanwhile you have a picture in your thread of a guy who is supposed to be ahead of Kobe who sits out 5 games cuz of a sprained finger on his non-shooting hand.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 08, 2008, 12:39:30 PM
Playing through pain, how cute. It's not about that. It's about him sucking dick cause he's physically disabled. You are supposed to let that shit cure, then come back and kill it again. Not being a liability to the team while making the injury worse in the process.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on February 08, 2008, 12:41:56 PM
Laker fans like Kobe to play injured. If they do bad, they have an excuse. If they do well the feel they're  the greatest team ever. Laker fans are twisted...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 08, 2008, 01:39:17 PM
Playing through pain, how cute. It's not about that. It's about him sucking dick cause he's physically disabled. You are supposed to let that shit cure, then come back and kill it again. Not being a liability to the team while making the injury worse in the process.


Kobe is never a liability...He still makes things happen on the court, in pain or not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 08, 2008, 03:44:18 PM
Yo yall gotta read this Tex Winter article. This nigga is clownin the Suns for taking Shaq...

Quote
“It’s a strange trade. Shaq sure misses a lot of games. He’s not a very good defensive rebounder, or offensive rebounder for that matter. He does rebound his own misses a lot.”

Quote
“I saw it, I thought, ‘That ain’t gonna work,’” Winter admitted. “I don’t even know if Shaq’s ever gonna play another game.”

He speaks on our front court too. Tex isn't a yes man type of guy so if he says something he's gonna keep it 100...

http://www.sportshubla.com/2008/02/07/twin-towers-for-the-lakers-head-scratching-for-the-suns/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 08, 2008, 06:45:03 PM
6 motherfuckers in double figures!!

Now all we have to do is play good 4th Quarter Defense....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 08, 2008, 07:47:23 PM
Damn it only took Gasol 3 games to hit the 30 point mark. It took Odom 2 seasons. Not tryna bash dude but this proves what I've been saying all along, Odom isn't a 2nd option. Now that we have The Twin Towers with Kobe, Odom is gonna kick ass on nights when the defense is trying to collapse on one of our big 3.

Oh shiet...we have a big 3! I didn't even realize it till right now when I typed that  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 08, 2008, 07:57:01 PM
Damn it only took Gasol 3 games to hit the 30 point mark. It took Odom 2 seasons. Not tryna bash dude but this proves what I've been saying all along, Odom isn't a 2nd option. Now that we have The Twin Towers with Kobe, Odom is gonna kick ass on nights when the defense is trying to collapse on one of our big 3.

Oh shiet...we have a big 3! I didn't even realize it till right now when I typed that  :o


Odom=pass first, shoot second

Gasol=shoot first, pass second



PS...it's a big 4 with Odom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 08, 2008, 09:02:27 PM
as versatile as odom is, he was never consistently focused enough to be our second-option on a night-in-night-out basis. of course, everytime he does get focused like he does in the play-offs, hes ballin each game.

hes more comfortable as the 3rd option. today he just saved the lakers. shot 100%, got the final dagger shot, and owned the shit outta lewis with that slick ass block
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 08, 2008, 09:39:21 PM
I Guess You don't need To Rest That hand Then Kobe.. ;D
Great Game, Orlando was shooting The lights out In That First half.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 08, 2008, 10:51:09 PM
They know how to give their fans near heart-attacks with their poor 4th Quarter defense as of late.... we've been playing good 3rd's but we got to stop these other fools from getting back in the game in the 4ths...

 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 09, 2008, 02:28:35 AM
^^^^ yep pretty poor defense in the 4th QTR . the only QTR we played good D was the third ... I can live with the fact being dominated by Howard but Nelson owning Fish and Jordan all night ? please .. we were lucky Turkoglu missed that wide open 3 when Magic was up by 1 (why the fuck you leave Hedo open  :-X) ... now we gotta finish this trip with 3 more wins . 7-2 is very good though Atlanta loss is hard to accept ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 09, 2008, 03:20:10 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/PvMYQEpiS5A&rel=1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 10, 2008, 01:11:08 PM
Kobe's making some nice passes from under the basket. 8) If the Lakers play some defense this is going to be blow out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on February 10, 2008, 02:15:28 PM
Ya'll hear big ass Barkley?

"The 3 best teams in the West are the Spurs, the Jazz, and the Lakers"

He's joined the bandwagon! Let's celebrate...

(http://www.clublakers.com/forums/images/avatars/90459364747950ebaa7fd4.gif)

barkley knows alot about winning rings ;)

haha he was my favorite player though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 10, 2008, 03:45:22 PM
Roadtrip: 5-2

DET L 89-90
TOR W 121-101
WAS W 103-91
NJN W 105-90
ATL L 95-98
ORL W 117-113
MIA W 104-94

Next up...
CHA
MIN


So had it not been for one defensive collapse (Detroit) and one questionable call in the final moments (Atlanta) we could be 7-0 on this road trip! Insane. Now we just need to finish strong, 7-2 would be damn good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 10, 2008, 04:45:54 PM
haha he was my favorite player though.

Word, Even Tho I Hate Him as an Comedic Analyst/Color Commentator 
He Was one of my "Fav 5" Players of All-Time back in The day. (He was a Beast on the Boards @ only 6'3/6'4)

"I Am Not A Role Model!" Classic shit...
But he need's to Step His team picking skillz up...lol


 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 10, 2008, 06:09:46 PM
Honest, West says, it wasn't his deal
Former Grizzlies boss and Lakers legend praises Kupchak for getting Gasol.
February 9 2008

Finally, Jerry West can watch the Lakers without being swamped by the anxiety that drove him to pace the hallways or roam the freeways while the team he assembled became a behemoth that would win three consecutive NBA championships.

The Lakers still bear his imprint nearly eight years after he retired for the first time, after that first title, and they will forever have a claim on his heart. And West, back in Southern California full-time after five seasons as the Memphis Grizzlies' president of basketball operations, likes what he sees of his old team.

General Manager Mitch Kupchak's acquisition of 7-footer Pau Gasol from the Grizzlies for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton and two first-round draft picks -- a trade West said he was not involved in, contradicting the rumors and conspiracy theories that have buzzed around the Internet -- was a good one, he believes.

And who's going to argue with Jerry West?

"I think they have the best team in the West and I said that before they got him," West said Friday in a rare interview.

"He's a terrific kid, a very skilled offensive player," West said of Gasol. "He's got size and some versatility. He's a very good player. It's a terrific deal for the Lakers.

"He's a wonderful person. Very team-orientated. If you're around him you'll find he's not aloof. I have nothing critical to say about him. This is a steal for the present."

West still follows the Lakers, but from a distance. That's purely by his choice.

The man who brought Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal to Los Angeles and made the Lakers the hottest ticket in town again, who mentored Kupchak and brought passion and dignity and pride to everything he did, would be welcomed at Staples Center any time he showed up.

Actually, the Lakers should commission a statue in his honor and plant it outside the building, so much do they owe him -- and so important is it that no one forget what he did for this franchise.

West visited Staples Center briefly on Dec. 30, the night the Lakers played the Boston Celtics and wore their throwback uniforms with the short-shorts. He participated in the ceremonial tipoff and then vanished, not lingering for interviews or self-indulgent plunges into pools of nostalgic memories.

"I don't go out that much," he said. "I've seen a lot of basketball. A lot of general managers and agents call me, but I'm trying to be out of the limelight. I really don't like being in the limelight."

He's not involved with any team now.

"And I'm not going to be," he said.

It takes some patience to discover why this retirement might stick.

West, who will be 70 in May, is still recovering from a dislocated shoulder he suffered in a golf-cart accident five months ago. For West, who wastes neither time nor words and speaks in emphatic, staccato bursts, it was a frustrating time.

"I'm just now getting to the point where I can do some things, like work out and lift weights," said West, who continues to follow a regimen of physical therapy.

"I am a very solitary person. I have to be active. I love to hit golf balls just to have something physical to do."

That was as much time as he was willing to spend on talking about himself.

"Let's get back to basketball," he said with a firmness that would allow no challenge.

"I think people are very excited about this trade, and obviously I'm very happy for Mitch. I've seen some of the criticism he's gotten here and it's not justified.

"The Lakers have always had a lot of great players, and there's a lot of good fortune involved in being in the right position to sign free agents. But when you can get a player who's 27 years of age and has that size and ability to score, that's good work."

Gasol had his most productive game as a Laker on Friday, scoring 30 points in a 117-113 victory over the Magic at Orlando. His defensive flaws are no secret, but West chose to leave any disparaging remarks to others.

That's fine. It's not his team and it's not his place and he looks better remaining on the high road.

"Pau has a good basketball IQ," West said. "This is a very positive thing for the Lakers and I think fans will appreciate him."

The Gasol trade was the first of three major moves by Western Conference contenders. In quick succession the San Antonio Spurs signed Damon Stoudamire to replace the injured Tony Parker and the Phoenix Suns acquired O'Neal from Miami.

West praised San Antonio Coach Gregg Popovich, saying the Spurs "play so well together. They have such camaraderie." The Suns, he speculated, "probably said, 'We want to win this year and we're probably not going to win if we don't do this.' " Adding O'Neal "changes the dynamics of it, for sure," West said.

But in his mind, there's still one clear favorite.

It's not the Suns.

Said West: "I still don't think they're as good as the Lakers."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-elliott9feb09,1,5124613,full.column?ctrack=3&cset=true
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 10, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
Good news on Bynum's return...

Andrew Bynum: (Knee) Rehab On Schedule (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AqaBM3mo8mHwcNokCIczLzakvLYF?slug=rotowire-ndrewynumneeehabnche&prov=rotowire&type=fantasy)

RotoWire.com Staff - RotoWire.com
Saturday, February 9, 2008

Update: Bynum (knee) appears to be on schedule with his knee rehab process, despite reports of him suffering a set back, the LA Times reports.

Recommendation: The Lakers are hoping for a return sometime during the second week of March, which goes accordingly with the initial eight weeks diagnosis. "As far as the swelling goes, it looks more normal. He's definitely not running, but he's continuing treatment," Lakers spokesman John Black said. Bynum was averaging 13.1 points with 10.2 boards before he injured his left knee on Jan. 13.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 10, 2008, 07:36:26 PM
great game today. kobe got his usual 30+ points, and shut wade the fuck down. wade broke down offensively on so many plays in the clutch.

odom with 15/18/6, the mans been tearin shit up now that theres no pressure on him being the main post-scorer. altho those stats arent that great wen u consider the excess amount of times odom has made marion his bitch in the past years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 11, 2008, 06:30:05 PM
Fuck tape delay...
....................Spoiler Alert.....................



















It wasn't pretty, But we ain't Fucking...
Laker's beat Bobcats.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 11, 2008, 10:53:46 PM
The Lakers are on fire! :firedevil:

I wonder how Odom, Walton, Ariza, and Radmanovic are all going to share minutes at SF when Bynum comes back. I guess there's always someone who is going to be fuckin' injured on this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 12, 2008, 12:12:04 AM
Odom and Rad can play some minutes at the 4 ... Ariza still needs to play 20 mins a game imo and Luke can stay on the bench , no pb with that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2008, 12:43:12 AM
Fuck tape delay...
....................Spoiler Alert.....................







It wasn't pretty, But we ain't Fucking...
Laker's beat Bobcats.



If you don't like tape-delay, they have live streams at raptorsnation.net (http://raptorsnation.net) and atdhe.fr/12.html (http://atdhe.fr/12.html)



Nice game by the Lakers...Felton lit it up, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 12, 2008, 12:50:56 AM
Time to come back home after that Wolves game .. I dont know if it's a habit or something else but the others teams TV broadcasters are fucking annoying and wack .. time to hear Stu and Joel again
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 12, 2008, 12:54:38 AM
I dont know if it's a habit or something else but the others teams TV broadcasters are fucking annoying and wack .. time to hear Stu and Joel again
For real.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2008, 12:57:19 AM
Time to come back home after that Wolves game .. I dont know if it's a habit or something else but the others teams TV broadcasters are fucking annoying and wack .. time to hear Stu and Joel again


I love hearing how amazed they get by watching Kobe, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 12, 2008, 01:01:23 AM
Time to come back home after that Wolves game .. I dont know if it's a habit or something else but the others teams TV broadcasters are fucking annoying and wack .. time to hear Stu and Joel again


I love hearing how amazed they get by watching Kobe, though.
it kinda shows they dont watch any games others than their team ones though so you will hear some suspect things when they analyze the opponent team .. Boston ones are unbearable though.. each time the Cs are down , it's the refs fault.. talk about homers  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2008, 01:24:06 AM
^Boston has BY FAR the most annoying/dickriding announcers in the league...especially Tommy Heinsohn. I can't believe they allow him to be such a homer. It's extremely unprofessional when announcers address the team as "we". The Blazer announcers and Chuck Swirsky of the Raptors are terrible as fuck, too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 12, 2008, 01:28:57 AM
^^^^ TOMMY POINT !  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 12, 2008, 09:25:08 AM
Fuck tape delay...
....................Spoiler Alert.....................







It wasn't pretty, But we ain't Fucking...
Laker's beat Bobcats.



If you don't like tape-delay, they have live streams at raptorsnation.net (http://raptorsnation.net) and atdhe.fr/12.html (http://atdhe.fr/12.html)



Nice game by the Lakers...Felton lit it up, though.


Nah Bro, I'm watching The game On MY Comp Live...
I Just wanna be able to watch it In the comfort of My Own Living room
Not on the Comp (Which is still Pretty comfortable Actually...lol)

Honestly I Wanna Hear The reaction The Lakes @ Staples..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 12, 2008, 12:04:41 PM
Roadtrip: 6-2

DET L 89-90
TOR W 121-101
WAS W 103-91
NJN W 105-90
ATL L 95-98
ORL W 117-113
MIA W 104-94
CHA W 106-97

Next up...
MIN


I can't wait for us to play at home again. The crowd is gonna go nuts over Pau's debut.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2008, 02:28:15 PM
If we win tonight, this will officially be the most succesful road trip in league history. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 13, 2008, 07:22:21 PM
Roadtrip: 7-2

DET L 89-90
TOR W 121-101
WAS W 103-91
NJN W 105-90
ATL L 95-98
ORL W 117-113
MIA W 104-94
CHA W 106-97
MIN W 117-92

No Bynum. No Ariza. No Mihm. No problem

Combined total of points in both loses: 4!

Anyone who doesn't think this team is forreal needs to wake up now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 13, 2008, 08:00:23 PM
A belt-whoopin' that would make Pootie-Tang proud... 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2008, 09:35:30 PM
Tonights victory was historic...I can't wait to see what this team can do at full strength. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 13, 2008, 11:52:16 PM
Nice triple-double by Lamar, BTW.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 14, 2008, 12:11:51 AM
I Just wanted To see Coby Karl get some playing Time.  8)
That "Slam Dunk" Was worth the Wait, & That Pass To Ronny Was Sweeet.

I want More blowout's so Coby can get more game (NBA) Experience.

Great Road trip, Although Like lamar Said, 9 & 0 should have been the record.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 14, 2008, 12:30:04 AM
Corry Brewer got owned LOL ... nice victory to finish the trip .. I dont know how can you lose against the Wolves though , even the others wack teams are kinda way better imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 14, 2008, 12:53:37 AM
^Brewer was so fucking overrated going into this years draft...Gerald Green >>>>> Corey Brewer. Like Stu said, why the hell doesn't Green get more PT? It's not like the Wolves are going anywhere. Might as well develop your young talent while you can. Dumbass muthafuckaz.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 14, 2008, 03:46:34 AM
forreal, brewer is overrated as a mutha fucka. anyways, have yall seen this video? its turiaf filming the lakers wen they were on their texas road trip.

http://www.youtube.com/v/EtGdrAjYqZs


lmao odom is hilarious. "hi, im coby karl! i'm george's son!!" keep getting ur triple doubles homie.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 14, 2008, 05:25:24 AM
kobe bryant was voted as the most intimidating player by fellow nba players.

Which opposing player scares you the most to play against?

Kobe Bryant, Lakers G...... 35%
Shaquille O'Neal, Suns C...... 12%
Kevin Garnett, Celtics F...... 6%
LeBron James, Cavs F...... 4%
Dwight Howard, Magic C...... 4%
Allen Iverson, Nuggets G...... 4%
Tim Duncan, Spurs F...... 4%
Steve Nash, Suns G...... 4%
Tracy McGrady, Rockets G...... 2%
Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks F...... 4%

[Based on a survey of 242 NBA Players]

FAST FACTS: Poll was completed before O'Neal was traded from the Heat to the Suns last week.... Bryant particularly unnerves forwards, who gave him more than 41% of their vote.... Among players 35 and older, 63% voted for Bryant, who led the league in points, field goals and field goal attempts this season, as well as the last two.

http://fannation.com/blogs/post/153977
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 14, 2008, 02:47:18 PM
LAKERS ASSIGN COBY KARL TO D-FENDERS (http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080214karldfenders.html)

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned guard Coby Karl to the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

Karl, who became the 11th NBA player assigned to a D-League affiliate this season on November 28, played 10 games with the D-Fenders, averaging 18.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 38.4 minutes while shooting .435 from three-point range and .492 from the field.

Karl is expected to play tonight at Tulsa, Sunday at Rio Grande Valley and Tuesday at home against Tulsa.

Signed by the Lakers as a free agent on July 30, 2007, Karl has appeared in 11 games this season, averaging 1.3 points and 0.9 rebounds in 3.7 minutes.

The 6’5” guard from Boise State averaged 14.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists as a senior and was named First Team All-WAC. Karl’s 1,698 career points ranks third on Boise State’s all-time scoring list while leaving Boise State as the all-time leader in games played (127) and three-pointers made (266).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 14, 2008, 03:27:31 PM
^^He's been assigned to them a few times this season...It's like the same story with Farmar last year. They just wanna get him some in-game experience, he's still gunna be with the team...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 14, 2008, 03:29:46 PM
Lakers' center Chris Mihm has heel surgery (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvyYTXbn.n05j3xpd2cOY.OkvLYF?slug=ap-lakers-mihm&prov=ap&type=lgns)

February 13, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers center Chris Mihm underwent surgery Wednesday to remove a screw from his right heel.

His recovery time is expected to be about six weeks, the team said.

Mihm has been sidelined with right ankle problems for several weeks. He's averaged 4.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 19 games this season.

Coach Phil Jackson, speaking before the team's game at Minnesota, said it's possible Mihm will be ready in time for the playoffs. Mihm missed all of last season while recovering from surgeries on his right ankle, which he injured badly two years ago to keep him out of the 2006 playoffs.

Jackson said he's hopeful the latest surgery will be the solution to keeping the 28-year-old Mihm healthy over the long-term.

"We're happy he's working toward another angle," Jackson said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 14, 2008, 04:56:20 PM
Through 52 games in past years

07-08: 35 - 17 - ________
06-07: 30 - 22 - 1st Round - 42 Wins - Finished: 10-20
05-06: 26 - 26 - 1st Round - 45 Wins - Finished: 19-11
04-05: 28 - 24 - Out - 34 Wins - Finished: 6-24
03-04: 33 - 19 - Finals - 56 Wins - Finished: 23-7
02-03: 27 - 25 - 2nd Round - 50 Wins - Finished: 23-7
01-02: 36 - 16 - CHAMPS - 58 Wins - Finished: 22-8
00-01: 34 - 18 - CHAMPS - 56 Wins - Finished: 22-8
99-00: 41 - 11 - CHAMPS - 67 Wins - Finished: 26-4

---

40 wins: 5-25 record
45 wins: 10-20 record
50 wins: 15-15 record
55 wins: 20-10 record
60 wins: 25-5 record
65 wins: 30-0 record


^ 50 wins is damn near a guarantee. 55 isn't out of reach if we keep playing like we have been. 60 would be tough as fuck but with this team, anything is possible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 14, 2008, 05:55:53 PM
Channel 7 news is saying that a doctor has recommended surgery for Kobe's finger which would put him out for 6 weeks... So far Kobe has said no.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 14, 2008, 06:30:24 PM
Fuck!

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080214kobeinjury.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 14, 2008, 06:36:30 PM
Kobe will be back, he's been playing in that Condition For Most of The road trip
he should defo, No question skip All-Star weekend as a player, Let B. Davis take His spot...

And Rest his hand the best he could, Bottmeline is Kobe will play in this condition It will Not Stop him.
It's up to The Laker's if they wanna Play him or Not.

It won't change a thing.
Shit If I was Kobe i'd skip The U.S. team as well, But hey I'm Sitting here at my computer & Kobe is the best in the world.



Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on February 14, 2008, 06:47:41 PM
i say he should have the surgery and be out 6 weeks instead of re-aggravating it time and time again i seen the game when it looked like kobe bryant had no knuckle and its on his shooting hand?? that pain and inflammation will persist if he dont get that shit taken care of asap lakers without kobe can still compete for the playoffs now with gasol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 14, 2008, 06:50:17 PM
Fuck!

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080214kobeinjury.html

I hear that... when I heard this on the news, I was like that big Viking throwing a trash can in that Snickers commercial: Noooooooooo!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 14, 2008, 07:24:51 PM
I'm not worried...If anyone in the league can play though something like this, it's Kobe. I just think he's pushing it by claiming that he wants to play through the Olympic games with it and all. And worst case, he gets the surgery and rejoins the team with some fresh legs, ready to fuck shit up in the playoffs. Don't trip, Laker fans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 14, 2008, 08:06:28 PM
I'm not worried...If anyone in the league can play though something like this, it's Kobe. I just think he's pushing it by claiming that he wants to play through the Olympic games with it and all. And worst case, he gets the surgery and rejoins the team with some fresh legs, ready to fuck shit up in the playoffs. Don't trip, Laker fans.

The Fucked up part about it is, last night when they said Kobe re-injured his finger I was like. ;D
look's like Kobe trying to get out of the All-star Game 'n shit...lol (I Was Hoping he would Miss the All-Start Game to rest Up)

Worse case Scenerio Tho, Farmar gonna have to step up and become the player we all Think he is/can be.
Gasol & Odom, Gonna have To Hold it Down.
(IF Kobe decides to Fix His prob with surgery)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on February 15, 2008, 01:00:50 AM
Lakers trying to convince NBA to let Kobe skip All-Star Game

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that Kobe Bryant gets clearance from the league to miss Sunday's All-Star Game in New Orleans after announcing Thursday that Bryant has a torn ligament in his right pinkie.

But Bryant doesn't yet have that clearance -- and may not get it.

A league official confirmed Thursday night that the NBA is not looking for potential replacements to fill Bryant's spot on the Western Conference squad. That's because the league office still expects Bryant to start and play for the West, even if it's only for a brief cameo, after he played for the Lakers all the way through to their final game before the All-Star break Wednesday in Minnesota.

Bryant scored 29 points in 35 minutes in Wednesday's 117-92 win at Minnesota. Bryant sat out the fourth quarter and had the finger X-rayed after the game.

The Lakers, according to team sources, are trying to convince the league that Bryant should be excused after a visit Thursday to hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin revealed a ligament tear. Bryant is expected to make that plea personally once he arrives in New Orleans on Friday after Shin recommend that Bryant undergo surgery that would likely sideline him for six weeks.

Bryant also announced in a statement Thursday that he will bypass the surgery recommendation to try to play through the injury, as he did for much of a nine-game, 15-day road trip that the Lakers -- already missing injured center Andrew Bynum -- just completed with a sparkling 7-2 record.

He has been replaced in Saturday's Long Distance Shootout by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, but the NBA's longstanding policy on these matters would require Bryant to take some part Sunday because he did play Wednesday and since he's planning to play Tuesday against Atlanta in the Lakers' first game after the break. Boston's Kevin Garnett and Washington's Caron Butler have already pulled out of the East lineup with injuries.

Bryant suffered the injury -- initially described as a dislocated pinkie -- on Feb. 5 against New Jersey. The Lakers disclosed Thursday that the damage was more extensive than first thought, with Shin's examination revealing a complete tear of the radial collateral ligament and an avulsion fracture, in which a small bone fragment had been pulled off by a tendon.

Said Bryant: "My current thinking is to give my finger some treatment and rest for a few days and hope I can still continue to compete at a high level after that rest. I would prefer to delay any surgical procedure until after our Lakers season, and this summer's Olympic Games. But this is an injury that myself and the Lakers' medical staff will just have to continue to monitor on a day-to-day basis."

The injury was caused when Bryant's pinkie got bent back against the arm of New Jersey's Jason Kidd when Bryant tried to steal a pass. He aggravated the injury in Wednesday's victory over Minnesota when Bryant went for a rebound and took a hit from Wolves guard Rashad McCants.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he'd prefer Bryant not play in the All-Star Game.

"We'll do everything we can to get him the rest he needs," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak told the Los Angeles Times.

"We support [Bryant] in his decision. But a week or two down the road, if it gets hit again or if it just doesn't work, it doesn't mean he won't have surgery."

-espn.com



would they actually force kobe to play in the allstar game?

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on February 15, 2008, 05:02:53 AM
^I guess their thought process is if he was able to play Thursday and is planning on playing on Tuesday, then he should be fine to play on Sunday. The NBA probably feels they would be short changing fans who want to see Kobe play. To say that he's injured and had to be replaced, only for Kobe to play 2 days later, would not be a good look.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 15, 2008, 10:47:29 AM
Damn. I wanted to see Kobe in the 3 point contest. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on February 15, 2008, 10:49:19 AM
I'm a laker fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 15, 2008, 11:06:06 AM
I'm a laker fan.
No you're not. We don't allow people to hop on the bandwagon, Clipper fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 15, 2008, 01:17:10 PM
I've had the pleasure to see 6 of the 9 road games of the Lakers, so let me share with you some opinions about the 3 men who surprised me more.

•   Kobe Bryant. He played very very well, i'm impressed by his maturity and leadership. He's not forcing shots no more, he's making 6.2 assists per game in the last 10 games and he's still leading the team in scoring with 28.5 points. Injured. Imho he deserves the MVP trophy this year. It's gonna be KG or Kobe. I go with Kobe.
•   Odom is probably the best surprise. Since Lakers acquired Gasol he's starting to play like a monster.  You can see he feels a lot better now that he can share the ball more,  and be the 3rd offensive option of the team, with no pressure on him. He's playing like a great role player, focusing on rebounds and assists.  The numbers: he's averaging 12.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists since Gasol was acquired. Isn't it impressive for the 3rd best guy on the team? (arguably the 4th, with Bynum back). I'm very happy we didn't have to trade him to get Pau: if Lamar keeps playing this way with Bynum back, we will be a really nice team. Some other things i've seen from Lamar is how he plays well when Gasol is in the post with the ball. He goes inside without the ball very well, and Gasol is a 7 footer who can pass the ball, so i see a lot of potential in this type of play. I mean if Lamar plays as a 3 and he goes inside this way, he can be a real problem for the opponent defences. Other than that, i've seen him playing good defence. Lakers rarely got abused inside with Odom and Gasol on the floor, and it's a very good feeling.
•   Another great surprise was been Sasha Vujacic. The numbers: he's averaging 11.3 points in the last 10 games, shooting .532 from 2pts and .489 from 3pts. Finally. You know i'm a fan of Navarro, but i have to admit that with Sasha being so hot, we don't really need him.

I wont really go into details about Pau Gasol: i'm one of those guys who preferred him to Jermaine O'Neal and Kevin Garnett (in exchange of Odom & Bynum), so....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 18, 2008, 11:50:19 PM
Bynum & Ariza update

Center Andrew Bynum is at least three weeks from returning from a left knee injury and forward Trevor Ariza is still about eight weeks from returning from a broken bone in his right foot. Ariza's original timetable called for a return to health four weeks from now, but his foot was "healing more slowly than we hoped," a team official said Monday."

^ friggin a! we should sign Patterson for the vets minimum. necessary now, beneficial later.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 19, 2008, 12:09:18 AM
2 seasons full of injuries.. I seriously there is strong problems with both the medical staff and players conditionning ... there are BIG questions to answer regarding the health pbs imo ... it completely fucked us up last year , this year the deep bench and the Pau trade has allowed us to stay competitive but still not the ideal position to be .. we have a bright future, let's not ruin it with lots of injuries EVERY SINGLE season.. this can't be only bad luck imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 19, 2008, 12:29:55 AM
Gary Vitti's got some explaining to do. The Lakers haven't stayed healthy in 4 seasons.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 19, 2008, 12:54:18 AM
The last season the Lakers were healthy was the 02-03 one minus Shaq getting surgery on company time ... actually 05-06 was almost free injury but we sucked until March ...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 19, 2008, 03:57:37 AM
Ariza is done for the season. Bynum will be out for at least 5 more weeks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 19, 2008, 04:07:59 AM
^^^^ 3 weeks not 5
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 19, 2008, 04:31:50 AM
^^^^ 3 weeks not 5

Wanna take bets? You can't just miss over 2 months and then come right back dunking on niggas
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 19, 2008, 04:45:00 AM
^^^^ 3 weeks not 5

Wanna take bets? You can't just miss over 2 months and then come right back dunking on niggas
why bet ? lol.. AT LEAST 5 weeks aint accurate... Bynum may need one or two more weeks to play again but he's not gonna miss 2 more months ... "at least" 5 weeks implies, he's gonna miss 7 weeks .. not the case
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 19, 2008, 02:32:41 PM
I'm willing to bet Ariza will be back just in time for playoffs...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 19, 2008, 02:55:09 PM
Was It Just me, or did I hear One Of The Dudes on Around The Horn I belive it was Woody Paige..
Say That The Laker's Might be In talks with C. Butler & Washington?

Anyone else hear anything about that?
If True Look's Like The Laker's Might be looking for a Possible in Case with regards to the Kobe/Bynum injury's.

What can The Laker's Give up?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 19, 2008, 08:16:54 PM
^that was a suggestion some writer came up with (Lakers trading Odom for Butler). Its not a deal that either team is actually considering.

Over the All-Star break Phil said he wanted the team to focus more on defense...looks good so far. Odom is beastin, 8 points & 10 rebounds already!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 19, 2008, 11:10:14 PM
Ass...wooped.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 20, 2008, 12:06:08 AM
God damn... we went Hawk-hunting tonight... them birds got shot the fuck down too!  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 20, 2008, 04:01:36 AM
GREAT defense by the 1st unit ... one more proof this team is way better than the previous ones .. we take care of business against weaker teams ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 20, 2008, 03:12:40 PM
was at the atl game. took pics.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 20, 2008, 03:46:22 PM
FUCK trading Odom for Butler.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 20, 2008, 03:55:48 PM
FUCK trading Odom for Butler.

LOL.. that would suck for both teams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2008, 07:10:31 PM
This is fucking disgusting! How the hell did we let Stoudemire get 11 rebounds already?! And where's the defense from last night?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 20, 2008, 07:24:14 PM
The Big Cactus looking Pretty Good Sofar.. (That Dunk On Mbenga Was..)
Gasol In Foul Trouble Early, Lakers looking Good Tho at The half.
Lamar Killing it on the Low.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 20, 2008, 07:39:44 PM
Lakers 'bout to finish it in the 3rd.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 20, 2008, 08:38:42 PM
That goal tending call on Kobe was TERRIBLE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 20, 2008, 08:53:05 PM
Ha ha.... Lakers won. Celebration time...  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 20, 2008, 08:53:57 PM
LOL@anyone still tryna claim Phoenix is a better team. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on February 20, 2008, 08:56:00 PM
That was a great game, much better than I expected
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2008, 08:56:21 PM
This was a huge fuckin W! Now if we tie with Phoenix we still win the division. Kobe's MVP chances are looking brighter & brighter.

Someone get the youtube clip of Kobe blocking Shaq. Clean block once again spoiled by the refs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2008, 08:57:31 PM
Oh and LMMFAO @ Shaq giving Raja Bell that huge knot on his head!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 20, 2008, 09:00:33 PM
This was a close game because Lamar cant guard Amare ... once we got the twin towers , it will be MUCH easier ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 20, 2008, 10:18:47 PM
The way The Lakers are playing right Now..
We Might have The Option Of letting Bynum Fully rehab & Get His proper rest
without having to rush his comeback like was at first expected.

The Lineup as is, is Killing it right now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 20, 2008, 11:13:47 PM
Screensaver...

(http://i29.tinypic.com/2h4hvkw.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 20, 2008, 11:33:15 PM
Damn i loved how we played tonight.Everyone did a good job and i must say you can see sense that they have that championship mentality by the way they are all playing together.I fear no team. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 20, 2008, 11:34:05 PM
This was a close game because Lamar cant guard Amare ... once we got the twin towers , it will be MUCH easier ..
The Lakers can contend for the championship right now. Put Bynum, Gasol, Odom, Bryant, and Fisher in the starting line up, get Ariza back, with a some luck we'll see the Lakers down Boston in 6 games. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 20, 2008, 11:43:42 PM
^^^^ yep I meant that coz I still think we need Drew as a defensive anchor to have a bigger margin against the Suns and to limit penetrations in general .. we have ran the offense close to perfection with Pau but we still need to be more effective defensively in the paint, perimeter D has been good to me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on February 21, 2008, 12:58:47 AM
sick game!
awesome win for us, Kobe is amazing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on February 21, 2008, 07:18:14 PM
haha he was my favorite player though.

Word, Even Tho I Hate Him as an Comedic Analyst/Color Commentator 
He Was one of my "Fav 5" Players of All-Time back in The day. (He was a Beast on the Boards @ only 6'3/6'4)

"I Am Not A Role Model!" Classic shit...
But he need's to Step His team picking skillz up...lol


 

wasn't he 6'6
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 22, 2008, 10:59:32 AM
I don't know wether to like or hate the fact that every sports writer/broadcaster has jumped on the Lakers dick now. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 22, 2008, 11:05:02 AM
I don't know wether to like or hate the fact that every sports writer/broadcaster has jumped on the Lakers dick now. :laugh:

as long as they admit that they were wrong and initially doubted the lakers' development prior to this season (which most of them do), then i don't mind. even bill walton admits he was wrong.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 22, 2008, 11:07:50 AM
Well, they couldn't know that the Lakers would pull of a heist and steal Gasol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 22, 2008, 11:08:56 AM
i meant before them getting gasol. the whole andrew bynum dominance thing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 22, 2008, 11:10:43 AM
Bynum was a positive surprise, but all the Laker-Fans who act as if the Lakers seriously  contended before the Gasol trade are fooling themselves.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 22, 2008, 11:23:43 AM
Bynum was a positive surprise, but all the Laker-Fans who act as if the Lakers seriously  contended before the Gasol trade are fooling themselves.
Well they did have the best record in the Western Conference before Bynum went down.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 22, 2008, 11:25:15 AM
And NO has it now. Do you really believe they are going to win the championship this year? I mean, seriously?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 22, 2008, 11:31:50 AM
You never said win, you said contend.

Laker-Fans who act as if the Lakers seriously  contended before the Gasol trade are fooling themselves.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2008, 12:03:12 PM
haha he was my favorite player though.

Word, Even Tho I Hate Him as an Comedic Analyst/Color Commentator 
He Was one of my "Fav 5" Players of All-Time back in The day. (He was a Beast on the Boards @ only 6'3/6'4)

"I Am Not A Role Model!" Classic shit...
But he need's to Step His team picking skillz up...lol


 

wasn't he 6'6



He was listed at 6'6" at one point, but his real height was 6'3 1/2"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 22, 2008, 12:15:08 PM
Bynum was a positive surprise, but all the Laker-Fans who act as if the Lakers seriously  contended before the Gasol trade are fooling themselves.


Like Jerry West said, "Lakers were the best team in he league BEFORE they acquired Gasol." 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 22, 2008, 12:34:21 PM
Bynum was a positive surprise, but all the Laker-Fans who act as if the Lakers seriously  contended before the Gasol trade are fooling themselves.


Like Jerry West said, "Lakers were the best team in he league BEFORE they acquired Gasol." 8)

Does anyone agree with me On..?
We have been Seeing The Lakers play at Such A high level latley, That Bynum's return Does Not need To be rushed As was Expected..
I say We get Ariza back before we Even think About Andrew, let Bynum Fully rest/heal then bring Him out Fully rested & Back In Shape.
I'd hate for a Mihm to happen To 'Drew, danm Imagine If We Had Chris At Full Strength aswell..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 22, 2008, 12:37:25 PM
I don't know wether to like or hate the fact that every sports writer/broadcaster has jumped on the Lakers dick now. :laugh:

as long as they admit that they were wrong and initially doubted the lakers' development prior to this season (which most of them do), then i don't mind. even bill walton admits he was wrong.
That's not enough for me. They need to admit that the Lakers are better then the Suns, Kobe is a better teammate then Wade, Shaq is a disloyal fatass, and that LA has better bitches then Miami and Phoenix combined.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 22, 2008, 11:11:40 PM
Seeing That we Play the Across the Hall team Tommorow.. Clippers
It's Only Fitting to give Them Prop's On beating Utah tonight.

Good win, And They did it without Sam Cassell.
Corey Maggette Playing well latley.

Lakers Vs. Clippers tommorow...
Anyone Going?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 23, 2008, 01:54:32 AM
Seeing That we Play the Across the Hall team Tommorow.. Clippers
It's Only Fitting to give Them Prop's On beating Utah tonight.

Good win, And They did it without Sam Cassell.
Corey Maggette Playing well latley.

Lakers Vs. Clippers tommorow...
Anyone Going?

i was supposed to go but i been feelin sick as fuck lately.

props on the clips for beatin utah tho, thornton is a fuckin beast.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 23, 2008, 10:00:02 PM
Sorry Clipp's..
Odom Playin His best Basketball Ever...
I'm Glad L.O. has finaly Got Over All His Demons.

If Odom Continues Him Game, It's Over...
Fit us for The Rings Now!.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 23, 2008, 10:15:56 PM
Good spanking tonight... The Clips can get the fuck out of my city. Seattle will be looking for a new team soon. Hopefully Mr. Sterling can take his team there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 23, 2008, 10:32:14 PM
#1 team in the West again! No Bynum, no Ariza, no Mihm - no problem.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 23, 2008, 11:39:09 PM
The Clips can get the fuck out of my city

Danm Bro..
A Little harsh There..lol
Considering The Clipp's have been Playin' all Season long without There best PG/Sg
And Elton Brand, + Playing with A PG who Does Not want to be there..

I'll Give Them A pass This season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 23, 2008, 11:49:28 PM
I've always wanted the Clips to move to the Pond... excuse me... the Honda Center, and you can have some sort of sports/entertainment center with the Angels, Ducks and Clippers all in the same area. The Lakers run the Staples, I mean lets get real here, the sets are purple, it may be owned by the owners of the Kings, but Magic is out there, it's all Lakers everywhere and it's time for the Clips to see that they need a new place. The only reason they stopped flirting with the idea of going to Anaheim was because the Kings agreed to allow the Clips to play in Staples, which was increase revenue for them. But realisticly, for the Clips to have more success, they need a place where they are not compared to the Lakers, where they'll have their own press to put them on the front page (OC Register) and maybe a new owner (though Disney did try in the 90's, Donald don't look to be selling though). People also think that Baylor is a bad GM, he always puts together good young teams, but the owner never resigns them. They went for broke to get Kobe, but at the end of the day without that deal Sterling lost interest again in having a good team and now the team is back to it's old ways. Until Sterling leaves, the Clips will be exactly where they are.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 24, 2008, 12:05:23 AM
Quiz: who's this player?

(http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2209/image2sy3.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 24, 2008, 12:08:07 AM
^^^^ the Machine I guess
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 24, 2008, 12:10:27 AM
^^^^ the Machine I guess

The Machine would be Manu on any Other Team... :-X
Dude can flat Out shooooooot!!!1
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 24, 2008, 12:28:04 AM
^^ Yeah it was Sasha Vujacic.

Impressive, uh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on February 24, 2008, 09:29:25 AM
^^ Yeah it was Sasha Vujacic.

Impressive, uh?

I gotta admit, the mofo has really turned it around this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 24, 2008, 01:42:25 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 24, 2008, 02:36:00 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 24, 2008, 02:48:10 PM
I always knew Sasha would pan out to be a nice complimentary shooter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 24, 2008, 02:59:01 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?

What's his verdict? I really hope he misses the playoffs - or even better, plays instead of doing a rehab and thusly does horrible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 24, 2008, 03:15:05 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?

What's his verdict? I really hope he misses the playoffs - or even better, plays instead of doing a rehab and thusly does horrible.
You are taking the entire Laker season a little too personal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 24, 2008, 03:21:27 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?

What's his verdict? I really hope he misses the playoffs - or even better, plays instead of doing a rehab and thusly does horrible.
You are taking the entire Laker season a little too personal.

I concur. But put yourself in my position, man. Imagine the Suns doing a suspect ass trade that sets them up as the best team for the recent future, while your team made a short-term gambling trade. Wouldn't that suck for you?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 24, 2008, 04:36:32 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?

What's his verdict? I really hope he misses the playoffs - or even better, plays instead of doing a rehab and thusly does horrible.

Fuck you. I hope the Mavs never win a championship and you have nightmares of Jason Kidd's sons big ass head for the rest of your life.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 24, 2008, 05:40:32 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?

What's his verdict? I really hope he misses the playoffs - or even better, plays instead of doing a rehab and thusly does horrible.

Fuck you. I hope the Mavs never win a championship and you have nightmares of Jason Kidd's sons big ass head for the rest of your life.

lmfao hahahhahahhahaha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on February 24, 2008, 09:38:24 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?

What's his verdict? I really hope he misses the playoffs - or even better, plays instead of doing a rehab and thusly does horrible.
You are taking the entire Laker season a little too personal.

I concur. But put yourself in my position, man. Imagine the Suns doing a suspect ass trade that sets them up as the best team for the recent future, while your team made a short-term gambling trade. Wouldn't that suck for you?

If that can help, you are the only non-Laker fan in this board who's saying the trade made us the best team in the League.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 24, 2008, 09:45:40 PM
Lakers have definently turned it up a notch and im glad they did.I fear no team.
Celtics, Mavs, Pistons, Spurs. They don't scare you a little without Bynum?

What's his verdict? I really hope he misses the playoffs - or even better, plays instead of doing a rehab and thusly does horrible.
You are taking the entire Laker season a little too personal.

I concur. But put yourself in my position, man. Imagine the Suns doing a suspect ass trade that sets them up as the best team for the recent future, while your team made a short-term gambling trade. Wouldn't that suck for you?
Don't get me wrong, your frustration is understandable. But if I was in your situation, I wouldn't constantly remind everyone how much I hate the trade. We get the point by now. But at the end of the day, you're still giving the Lakers props. :) The Mavs still have a chance at downing the Lakers in a seven game series.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 24, 2008, 10:49:47 PM
Good game today... thanks to the Pistons for spanking the Suns and making it easier for us to grab the #1 spot!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 25, 2008, 12:35:40 AM
#1 team in the West again! No Bynum, no Ariza, no Mihm - no problem.
No Kobe, no problem. :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 25, 2008, 12:41:17 AM
Fortunately he didn't throw his band wrist towards the ref ... it's a one game suspension rule ... next the Blazers who may be without B.Roy
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 25, 2008, 10:43:17 AM
The Mavs still have a chance at downing the Lakers in a seven game series.


Stop giving him false hopes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 25, 2008, 12:06:41 PM
8 wins in a row, 11-1 run, 16 home games and 10 road games left! We might be looking at a 60 win season. :o And Kobe is also playing less minutes this season, so he'll be fresh for the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 25, 2008, 12:45:52 PM
The Clips can get the fuck out of my city

Danm Bro..
A Little harsh There..lol
Considering The Clipp's have been Playin' all Season long without There best PG/Sg
And Elton Brand, + Playing with A PG who Does Not want to be there..

I'll Give Them A pass This season.

Never liked them...and never wanted them to be here in the first place.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 25, 2008, 10:30:33 PM
Quote
Bynum did not experience pain or swelling in his left knee the day after jogging in a swimming pool, a positive sign in the recovery process of the 20-year-old center.

"It responded great from the pool. No extra swelling, and I was able to do everything I needed to do today," he said Friday. "I think we've got about a week and a half of the pool and if I keep doing well and don't get any more swelling, then I'll actually be able to get on the treadmill. Once I'm on there, I should be able to get on the court."

The earliest Bynum would return is March 11 against Toronto, although the Lakers will take their time working him back into game action. Accordingly, he is not expected to return until an unspecified date later in March, although he seemed eager Friday.

"I think I can run," he said, smiling. "I don't want to try it right now and hurt myself."

Bynum has missed 18 games since sustaining a deep bone bruise in the knee and a partial dislocation of the kneecap Jan. 13 against Memphis.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers23feb23,1,3650768.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 25, 2008, 10:50:28 PM
Quote
Bynum did not experience pain or swelling in his left knee the day after jogging in a swimming pool, a positive sign in the recovery process of the 20-year-old center.

"It responded great from the pool. No extra swelling, and I was able to do everything I needed to do today," he said Friday. "I think we've got about a week and a half of the pool and if I keep doing well and don't get any more swelling, then I'll actually be able to get on the treadmill. Once I'm on there, I should be able to get on the court."

The earliest Bynum would return is March 11 against Toronto, although the Lakers will take their time working him back into game action. Accordingly, he is not expected to return until an unspecified date later in March, although he seemed eager Friday.

"I think I can run," he said, smiling. "I don't want to try it right now and hurt myself."

Bynum has missed 18 games since sustaining a deep bone bruise in the knee and a partial dislocation of the kneecap Jan. 13 against Memphis.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers23feb23,1,3650768.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

And the congregation said..... AMEN!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 26, 2008, 05:17:00 AM
Quote
then I'll actually be able to get on the treadmill. Once I'm on there, I should be able to get on the court.

lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 26, 2008, 09:32:54 PM
Lakers Playing Real FLAT Tonight..
Blazers Brought Their A game, And All This W/O Roy.

Bout 2 Step it Up In the 4th
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 26, 2008, 09:58:05 PM
 8)
Taco Time.
9 in A Row

Farmar With 21 Off The bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 26, 2008, 10:00:11 PM
First team in the West to hit the 40 W mark!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 26, 2008, 10:03:09 PM
Good to see we can play some good D when we struggle offensive wise ... Luke Walton is useless though , cant wait to Vlad and Ariza to come back
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 26, 2008, 10:15:17 PM
Woop woop! :raisetheroof:
Lakers going to win the West without Bynum. He doesn't even need to work his way back in till early April.
When the Lakers win, life is good. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 27, 2008, 08:48:42 AM
You guy's are acting as if we're so far ahead. San Antonio and the whole West is right on our ass waiting for us to slip up. Plus are you guy's forgetting about Kobe's finger?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 27, 2008, 12:53:34 PM
You guy's are acting as if we're so far ahead. San Antonio and the whole West is right on our ass waiting for us to slip up. Plus are you guy's forgetting about Kobe's finger?


The fact of the matter is that we're doing this without 3 of our main contributors...in every season that Phil has won 40 games before reaching 20 losses, he has won a ring...9 for 9... That's saying a lot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on February 27, 2008, 03:09:57 PM
I wouldn't call Ariza a main contributor, he's a great role player, but the only main contributor we're missing is Bynum and Pau Gasol is better than him anyways.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 27, 2008, 03:58:41 PM
I wouldn't call Ariza a main contributor, he's a great role player, but the only main contributor we're missing is Bynum and Pau Gasol is better than him anyways.


Bynum is a better rebounder and defensive presence than Gasol, and Ariza is definitely a main contributor...if you watched the games you'd know that he was our primary wing defender and our perimeter defense has been shakey since he went down. Ariza >>>>> Luke.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 27, 2008, 05:00:15 PM
Luke Walton is useless though , cant wait to Vlad and Ariza to come back

I'm really starting to hate that guy. Check out these interesting numbers from the Phoenix game...

Quote
2nd quarter: 9:05 to 6:42
Suns outscore Lakers 10 to 0

4th quarter: 8:51 to 7:26
Suns outscore Lakers 9 to 0

Luke only played 10 minutes, but he was on the floor for every second of a 10-0 run and 9-0 run by the Suns.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 27, 2008, 05:27:33 PM
I agree...Luke is the most useless Laker. Sad, considering he showed so much promise before we gave him that big contract.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 27, 2008, 07:32:01 PM
Way! Tooooo SoonTo give Up On Luke.. (IMO)
Come On Now, He's Not 100% This Season it's obvious.

Sometimes Numbers Don't tell The whole Truth.
That Second pass, That Defensive Stop Ect...

I Will Admit His Confidence is Way behind Schedule.
By This Time I expected Him to Be With Sasha/Farmar Type Confidence.
Again, I'll Give Him A pass cause he's been Playing With some Discomfort This season.

But he Still has way Too Much Hesitation.
The Luke of Last Season Was On pace to Be A starter, even with this group.
But Injury's is a Mutha.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 27, 2008, 08:11:22 PM
N.O. help's Out The Lakers Tonight By Bombing Out The Suns.
120 to 103.

Paul, West & Pargo W 20+ Point's.

 8) for Pargo..
Former Laker's From The rebuilding Era Are A trip..
(They Like Flowers In Bloom All Over The NBA)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 27, 2008, 08:16:20 PM
Damn Chris Paul owns Steve Nash. The Hornets won all 4 meetings this season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 27, 2008, 08:35:32 PM
Way! Tooooo SoonTo give Up On Luke.. (IMO)
Come On Now, He's Not 100% This Season it's obvious.

Sometimes Numbers Don't tell The whole Truth.
That Second pass, That Defensive Stop Ect...

I Will Admit His Confidence is Way behind Schedule.
By This Time I expected Him to Be With Sasha/Farmar Type Confidence.
Again, I'll Give Him A pass cause he's been Playing With some Discomfort This season.

But he Still has way Too Much Hesitation.
The Luke of Last Season Was On pace to Be A starter, even with this group.
But Injury's is a Mutha.




its hard to not give up on him at this point. he went from being a well-rounded player to a mediocre-rounded player. hes become mediocre in every sense of the game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on February 28, 2008, 09:21:52 AM
Phil Jackson is on the Jim Rome show right now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 28, 2008, 11:16:14 AM
Way! Tooooo SoonTo give Up On Luke.. (IMO)
Come On Now, He's Not 100% This Season it's obvious.

Sometimes Numbers Don't tell The whole Truth.
That Second pass, That Defensive Stop Ect...

I Will Admit His Confidence is Way behind Schedule.
By This Time I expected Him to Be With Sasha/Farmar Type Confidence.
Again, I'll Give Him A pass cause he's been Playing With some Discomfort This season.

But he Still has way Too Much Hesitation.
The Luke of Last Season Was On pace to Be A starter, even with this group.
But Injury's is a Mutha.





I agree that injury definitely plays a part in it, but even his shot has looked nasty...I'm sure he wont stay like this for the remainder of the contract, or at least I hope not. He's better off not playing and letting himself heal if his injuries are holding him back this much. Remember, he IS the son of Bill Walton, one of the most injury prone guys to ever play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 28, 2008, 11:17:18 AM
8) for Pargo..
Former Laker's From The rebuilding Era Are A trip..
(They Like Flowers In Bloom All Over The NBA)


Word...Wafer finally had a nice game last night with Portland, as well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 28, 2008, 04:34:54 PM
Luke Walton has shown zero passion this year and for the most part I think he has slacked after he got the contract.I have seen zero improvement by his part which is sad.I still FEAR NO TEAM!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 28, 2008, 09:33:11 PM
I know this is the Heat we're playing but got damn this is some exciting ass basketball! That Kobe to Luke - Luke to Lamar - slam by Lamar play was beautiful!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: AZ§o§a on February 28, 2008, 09:58:40 PM
I know this is the Heat we're playing but got damn this is some exciting ass basketball! That Kobe to Luke - Luke to Lamar - slam by Lamar play was beautiful!

indeed! Turiaf is gettin some awful calls made on him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 28, 2008, 10:34:30 PM
I know this is the Heat we're playing but got damn this is some exciting ass basketball! That Kobe to Luke - Luke to Lamar - slam by Lamar play was beautiful!
Lol. Guys are trying out for the Harlem Globetrotters. :laugh:

First person to hook me up with that gif gets $16.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 28, 2008, 11:02:31 PM
The Lakers are one win away from matching last years total wins for the season. :o 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 28, 2008, 11:02:53 PM
The 2nd half was indeed entertaining .. Turiaf got 2 fouls on 2 clean blocks  :-X.. Farmar played great once again .. I'd play him over Fish in the money time , better defense , quicker when it comes to hit his spots in the triangle and can penetrate and dish too .. don't get me wrong I like a lot what Fish did in the 1st half of the season but he's in a slump for some games now and  force too much, trying to get to the rim and throw it in the air ... I still would start Fish but play Farmar 27-28 minutes and Fish 20 min while it has been the contrary for the start of the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on February 28, 2008, 11:22:36 PM
Taco time once again!!

1 game lead over SA... and 2 ahead of Phoenix  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on February 28, 2008, 11:49:24 PM
Even though the ball bounced in, that block Kobe had on Marion's dunk attempt was sick!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 29, 2008, 12:43:22 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJjUpbTgf2w

Beautiful...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 29, 2008, 04:25:26 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJjUpbTgf2w

Beautiful...

word. showtime lakers juss came to life in that play
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on February 29, 2008, 01:13:00 PM
Last night game just showed how they are all having fun playing with each other.That block kobe made on Marions dunk was just flat out sick.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 29, 2008, 01:25:36 PM
That block was impossible. Kobe had his hand on it, but it still went in, then bounced out!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on February 29, 2008, 10:02:50 PM
Blazer's  8) us Tonight..
Both The Lakers & The Mav's Gonna be Hungry Going into Sunday.
Both Coming Off Defeats.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on February 29, 2008, 10:19:46 PM
13-2 is still damn impressive (especially considering that only 3 of those games were at home).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 02, 2008, 04:50:14 AM
I like Paul game but he's just WEAK on the defensive end .. this off night for our shooters just pointed it out .. off nights (and better D from the likes of SAS, Detroit, Boston) will happen , we need Drew (and Trevor) to come back at the defensive level we were during the 1st part of the season ... the defense in the 1st half was on some Suns shit, just HORRIBLE ... I'm surprised NOBODY on the bench didn't seem to tell Luke that all Outlaw was doing is dribbling left, rise and shoot Js , I mean WTF , I saw it on TV and people with MUCH higher B-Ball IQ than me didn't notice that  ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 02, 2008, 03:52:49 PM
42-18. So we already tied our total wins from last season and its just March   :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 02, 2008, 04:12:55 PM
Tomorrow's practice: Odom on the free-throw line for about 8 hours... and Sasha on 3 point detail for about 4 hours.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on March 02, 2008, 04:17:54 PM
Phil needs to bench Luke Walton every time he attempts a 3, it's just never a good idea. Kobe picked a good time to have a great game like this, his MVP lead just got bigger.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 02, 2008, 04:21:49 PM
I was happy when Luke fouled out... someone had to bench him, even if it was the Refs...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 02, 2008, 04:58:16 PM
I was happy when Luke fouled out... someone had to bench him, even if it was the Refs...

lol, seriously. watching this man try to play defense is just depressing. we need ariza back, badly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 02, 2008, 06:42:24 PM
Tomorrow's practice: Odom on the free-throw line for about 8 hours... and Sasha on 3 point detail for about 4 hours.

Seriously, wtf were they thinking today. horrible shooting.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 02, 2008, 09:10:36 PM
Sasha just had a bad game, dude has been lightin it up lately tho. He still hit one 3 in crunch time in OT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 02, 2008, 09:45:41 PM
fucking awsome game today even though most of our players were off.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 03, 2008, 02:57:21 AM
Sasha just had a bad game, dude has been lightin it up lately tho. He still hit one 3 in crunch time in OT.

Have you heard Kobe during a time out telling him to continue to shoot cause "you'll make the next one"?

Kobe's a general.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 03, 2008, 11:08:08 AM
Sasha just had a bad game, dude has been lightin it up lately tho. He still hit one 3 in crunch time in OT.

I still call for the practice... imagine how vicious yesterday's game would have been had he not been off. Besides, practice never hurts anybody...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 03, 2008, 11:13:46 AM
Sasha just had a bad game, dude has been lightin it up lately tho. He still hit one 3 in crunch time in OT.

I still call for the practice... imagine how vicious yesterday's game would have been had he not been off. Besides, practice never hurts anybody...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=eGDBR2L5kzI  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 03, 2008, 11:29:28 AM
lmao... great video...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 03, 2008, 03:53:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJjUpbTgf2w

Beautiful...

word. showtime lakers juss came to life in that play


Exactly...It was even more beautiful to see in person. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 03, 2008, 03:54:05 PM
Even though the ball bounced in, that block Kobe had on Marion's dunk attempt was sick!!!


It bounced out...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on March 04, 2008, 02:05:11 PM
Even though the ball bounced in, that block Kobe had on Marion's dunk attempt was sick!!!


It bounced out...
I was taking glances of the game when I was at work, so I thought that it went in because I didn't see the whole replay of it. That makes the block a lot better, Marion got owned.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 04, 2008, 06:45:44 PM
off topic... wcsoldier gets a +1 for the chicks with the big ta-ta's....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 04, 2008, 09:37:18 PM
The Sac Crowd chanting "M.V.P." When Kobe was At The Line
Incredible....

Another One.  8)
(Toooo Danm Close)

Kobe Showed up in The 4th
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2008, 09:41:03 PM
The Sac Crowd chanting "M.V.P." When Kobe was At The Line
LOL. First Boston, New York, Sacramento, who else am I forgetting? Kobe's making all rivals bow at his feet.

Another shitty game for Luke. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 04, 2008, 09:42:01 PM
LMAO.... Arco Arena is now Kobe's house.... and all of those other "Beat L.A." chanters left to go home to beat their meats..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 04, 2008, 10:02:09 PM
Those announcers are fuckin disgusting! I know the home announcers are supposed to be in favor of the home team but they really take it to the extreme...

"In comes Luke Jackson. Excuse me...Luke Walton, I don't think he's that close to Phil yet. He'll maintain his last name for now"

"Kobe cries after every possession. I'd love to see the refs T him up".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 04, 2008, 10:05:55 PM
^ it's all good... Their crowd has finally learned their place and the announcers will fall in line next.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 04, 2008, 11:52:51 PM
Those announcers are fuckin disgusting! I know the home announcers are supposed to be in favor of the home team but they really take it to the extreme...

"In comes Luke Jackson. Excuse me...Luke Walton, I don't think he's that close to Phil yet. He'll maintain his last name for now"

"Kobe cries after every possession. I'd love to see the refs T him up".
the Portland ones were WAY worse ... acting like they were winning the title; were repeating 10 times "only the Clippers have lost more games than the Lakers at Portland ect .." I guess they still butthurt from the 3peat era
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 05, 2008, 05:36:11 AM
Those announcers are fuckin disgusting! I know the home announcers are supposed to be in favor of the home team but they really take it to the extreme...

"In comes Luke Jackson. Excuse me...Luke Walton, I don't think he's that close to Phil yet. He'll maintain his last name for now"

"Kobe cries after every possession. I'd love to see the refs T him up".
the Portland ones were WAY worse ... acting like they were winning the title; were repeating 10 times "only the Clippers have lost more games than the Lakers at Portland ect .." I guess they still butthurt from the 3peat era

(http://espn.go.com/photo/2007/0305/nba_a_shaquille_395.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on March 05, 2008, 08:58:31 AM
MVP chants in Arco ??? lol..never thought i would see the day. Seems everyone knows who the MVP truly is
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 05, 2008, 10:23:53 AM
Here's a little piece of (un)interesting trivia. Yesterday was the first time Gasol ever won in Sacramento.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 05, 2008, 10:47:15 AM
Those announcers are fuckin disgusting! I know the home announcers are supposed to be in favor of the home team but they really take it to the extreme...

"In comes Luke Jackson. Excuse me...Luke Walton, I don't think he's that close to Phil yet. He'll maintain his last name for now"

"Kobe cries after every possession. I'd love to see the refs T him up".


Why were you listening to the Sac feed?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 05, 2008, 10:51:04 AM
Those announcers are fuckin disgusting! I know the home announcers are supposed to be in favor of the home team but they really take it to the extreme...

"In comes Luke Jackson. Excuse me...Luke Walton, I don't think he's that close to Phil yet. He'll maintain his last name for now"

"Kobe cries after every possession. I'd love to see the refs T him up".
the Portland ones were WAY worse ... acting like they were winning the title; were repeating 10 times "only the Clippers have lost more games than the Lakers at Portland ect .." I guess they still butthurt from the 3peat era


I said it in this thread already...the 3 worst announcing teams in the league are Boston, Portland, and Toronto. Watching NBA TV makes me feel spoiled to have Joel and Stu calling our games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 05, 2008, 01:11:10 PM
Those announcers are fuckin disgusting! I know the home announcers are supposed to be in favor of the home team but they really take it to the extreme...

"In comes Luke Jackson. Excuse me...Luke Walton, I don't think he's that close to Phil yet. He'll maintain his last name for now"

"Kobe cries after every possession. I'd love to see the refs T him up".


Why were you listening to the Sac feed?

Thats the only link to the game I found that would work.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 05, 2008, 01:16:21 PM
Would you be a Laker fan if San Diego got another team?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 07, 2008, 08:10:05 PM
gasol crossin mutha fuckas up. we have by far the best ballhandlin PF/C combo out there rite now in odom and gasol. not that its the big man's JOB to be handlin the ball, but the triangle does benefit a lot off of it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 07, 2008, 08:57:29 PM
Just another day. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 07, 2008, 09:26:23 PM
Ha ha... smashing big time on those Toe-Nail Clippers...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 07, 2008, 09:34:16 PM
8 minutes left and it's 95 - 61... stick Cobe Karl in.....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 07, 2008, 09:58:19 PM
I like it when the Lakers win. It just makes everything else seem right. I sleep better at night. Food taste better. My annoying ass girlfriend doesn't annoy me so much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 07, 2008, 10:00:52 PM
Damn... DJ and Karl were hitting shots. Good stuff...

If Chick was with us, he would have said in the 3rd Quarter: This one's in the refridgerator. The lights are off. The eggs are coolin' and the jello is jiggling.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 08, 2008, 03:04:40 AM
Damn... DJ and Karl were hitting shots. Good stuff...

If Chick was with us, he would have said in the 3rd Quarter: This one's in the refrigerator. The lights are off. The eggs are coolin' and the jello is jiggling.

"This game is in the refrigerator...the doors are closed, the lights are out, the eggs are coolin', the butters getting hard, and the jello's jigglin'"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on March 08, 2008, 09:58:54 AM
Ass Whoppin!!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 08, 2008, 11:28:57 AM
Damn... DJ and Karl were hitting shots. Good stuff...

If Chick was with us, he would have said in the 3rd Quarter: This one's in the refrigerator. The lights are off. The eggs are coolin' and the jello is jiggling.

"This game is in the refrigerator...the doors are closed, the lights are out, the butters getting hard, and the jello's jigglin'"

Yeah....there ya go. i tried my best to remember it word for word tho ...  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 08, 2008, 12:45:39 PM
Damn... DJ and Karl were hitting shots. Good stuff...

If Chick was with us, he would have said in the 3rd Quarter: This one's in the refrigerator. The lights are off. The eggs are coolin' and the jello is jiggling.

"This game is in the refrigerator...the doors are closed, the lights are out, the butters getting hard, and the jello's jigglin'"

Yeah....there ya go. i tried my best to remember it word for word tho ...  8)


Even I fucked up (was drunk last night).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 08, 2008, 01:38:01 PM
Bynum's return to Lakers may be month away-
Lakers coach Jackson says Bynum might not return until near the end of the regular season and that he will blended in carefully. (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/la-sp-lakerep8mar08,1,4403927.story?ctrack=1&cset=true)


By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
March 8, 2008

Andrew Bynum's return from a knee injury might not be until close to the end of the regular season, Coach Phil Jackson suggested Friday.

"That's still perhaps a month away, maybe, whatever," he said when asked about the team adapting to Bynum's return. "I can't even put a date on it. It's just too early to think of it like that."

The Lakers' last regular-season game is April 15 against Sacramento. Their first playoff game will be either April 19 or 20.

Bynum could begin jogging on a treadmill next week, but Jackson already sensed a challenging adjustment period when the 20-year-old returned to the court, particularly with Pau Gasol now in the mix.

"Very difficult, especially when [Bynum] has never played with a player like that," Jackson said. "Regardless of how Andrew comes back, he's not going to start at 100%. He's going to start somewhere where it's going to be, 'Is he in basketball condition now to play eight, 10 minutes, six minutes,' whatever it is.

"When we put him on the court, it's going to be in relief to start with. He's going to come off the bench and play a secondary role, probably, to start with. And then as he gets a couple games where it looks like he can sustain the effort and his conditioning improves, then we'll work on how it fits together.

"Now, if this is in the playoffs, it's almost impossible to do that because you don't want to break up the chemistry. It's going to be handled just the right way."

Bynum has been out since sustaining a bone bruise on his left knee and a brief dislocation of the kneecap in a Jan. 13 game against Memphis.

There's a decent fight for the seventh and eighth spots in the Western Conference, although the Lakers are reluctant to acknowledge it while battling San Antonio for the conference's top spot.

"I'm not really watching that," Jackson said. "We're still 15 games away from that. The last eight, 10 games, you start watching everything that everybody does."

Dallas (39-23) is currently seventh and Golden State (38-23) is eighth, but Denver (37-24) is within striking distance.

The players admit to some scoreboard watching but also refuse to look too far into the future.

"After the game, I like to see the scoreboard just to see how other teams have played, so I have an idea a little bit," Sasha Vujacic said. "But for our opponent for the playoffs, I'm not even thinking about it."

How come?

"What happened last year to Dallas, it was a good experience for everybody -- you should never predict," Vujacic said. "When you're doing that, you're going to get stabbed in the back."

Dallas, the top-seeded team in the West last season, lost to eighth-seeded Golden State in the first round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 09, 2008, 08:14:10 PM
Beno Udrih is fuckin killin us!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2008, 09:22:23 PM
Pathetic loss. One of the worst defensive efforts I've seen in some time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 09, 2008, 09:24:18 PM
Kobe got shut down in the 4th.
(The Second Half, First Time All Season I have Seen him looking Tired)

The Kings Played Great, The first half lack of defense By The Lakers Was The Game.
Got to Stop Sleeping On These Teams with Nothing To Lose.

Houston Gonna take the Top #1 spot in a minute.
Stop sleeping Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 09, 2008, 09:25:49 PM
Tough loss... bad defense...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2008, 09:35:06 PM
Kobe got shut down in the 4th.
(The Second Half, First Time All Season I have Seen him looking Tired)

The Kings Played Great, The first half lack of defense By The Lakers Was The Game.
Got to Stop Sleeping On These Teams with Nothing To Lose.

Houston Gonna take the Top #1 spot in a minute.
Stop sleeping Lakers.



Kobe didn't get shut down, he just barely touched the ball. They were running the offense through fuckin' Fisher...Also, Gasol got fouled on that last basket. Shoulda' been an and-1. What a retarded loss.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 09, 2008, 11:12:29 PM
That's a shitty loss regarding the poor level of play AND we missed an opportunity standing wise .. Sasha had some key baskets but why the fuck did he flop on the last posssession
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 10, 2008, 01:52:24 PM
This fuckin sucks. Fisher isn't allowed to get anywhere near the opposing PG without getting the whistle blown. The Lakers looked horrible last night. Maybe they were feelin themselves a lil too much (no homo).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 12, 2008, 06:34:08 AM
If The Lakers would have Lost Last Night Vs. The Raptor's (W/O C.Bosh)
This Would Have been A Big Prob... Exp Leading Into This Next HUGE Road trip.
But A Victory is a Victory.  8)

T.J. Ford Was On Fire..
+ The Tree's with Shooting Range.
This Team is pretty Good, When Complete And Playing On the Same Page.
Bosh Being Out At The wrong Time, Bad Timing For The Raptors.

Tho Turiaf Did A Pretty Good Job On Bosh The Last Time we Played Them.



Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2008, 10:10:09 AM
Gasol is getting soft on us...somebody needs to hook him up with some Red Bull.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 12, 2008, 02:55:58 PM
Gasol is getting soft on us...somebody needs to hook him up with some Red Bull.

while gasol is gettin a bit too comfortable in los angeles, it was partially the team's fault as well. nobody bothered giving him the ball and letting him create. the shock of getting gasol has faded and the team's energy is gone.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2008, 05:23:21 PM
Well, the team has been slacking off, but Gasol doesn't seem to be trying as hard these past couple games...On a few possessions, the rebound would roll right past his legs and he wouldn't even make an effort to bend down and pick it up. Then he'd walk back on defense and just chill, like moving isn't required...He better not pull this shit in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 12, 2008, 06:57:51 PM
He's probably enjoying life a lil too much right now. No need to hustle for a rebound when you're a star in Los Angeles. :tosser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 12, 2008, 11:06:19 PM
That was some piss poor excuse for defense the Lakers have played in the past 2 games. Tough road trip coming up, but I think the Lakers will go 4-0.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 13, 2008, 07:04:35 AM
This Trip Will Fire Them Up (It Has To)...
Or Else They will get Torched.

Then Again, It's Not Only the Lakers
Just Houston Is making Everyone Pay Attention.
20 in a Row!! That's Impressive, Even if They Played Against The D-league
(People Taking Away from that Accomplishment, Should Check Themself)

It's The Games Won Without Yao, That I'm looking At Tho As The REAL Streak.
Since Ming Has been Down, This Team Has found The teamplay That Has been lacking & Prob is ruined By Yao's
Pressence? Whatever it is, Maybe Yao Should Sit Out All next Season  :-X

Gasol's Pressense in The Lineup has caused Walton's Shot To Dissapear 100%.
The Lakers have reverted back To the Pass it to Kobe...Pass it to Odom & Now Gasol.
Just Shoot The ball with Confidence, & stop jacking Up the 3 ball...
I'd Like To see the Lakers work The Paint Like every team That Beats us does.
We have -0- defense inside -0-

That's Why A T.Parker, C.Paul, S. Nash, ect... Small guards Always Eat us Alive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 13, 2008, 10:39:34 AM

Since Ming Has been Down, This Team Has found The teamplay That Has been lacking & Prob is ruined By Yao's
Pressence? Whatever it is, Maybe Yao Should Sit Out All next Season  :-X



What are you talking about? They were on a 12 game streak before Ming went down...


Gasol's Pressense in The Lineup has caused Walton's Shot To Dissapear 100%.
The Lakers have reverted back To the Pass it to Kobe...Pass it to Odom & Now Gasol.
Just Shoot The ball with Confidence, & stop jacking Up the 3 ball...
I'd Like To see the Lakers work The Paint Like every team That Beats us does.
We have -0- defense inside -0-

That's Why A T.Parker, C.Paul, S. Nash, ect... Small guards Always Eat us Alive.


Luke has been underachieving all season. Lakers just need to get back on that passing game, instead of so many isolation plays. And the only reason small guards have been doing good against us as of late is because Fisher hasn't been his normal self...I expect that to change really soon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 14, 2008, 05:28:37 PM
FUCKING SHIT. pau gasol went down with a sprained ankle.

EDIT: x-ray results are negative. gasol wont come back this game, but at least its not as bad as it coulda been. then again, x-rays are only really for the bone. the mri's are wut matter, they show the tissue and ligaments. bynum's x-rays were negative and look at how long hes been gone...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 14, 2008, 05:34:13 PM
fuck our medical staff! fuck our trainers. fuck gary vitti! too many fuckin ankle injuries for it to be a coincident!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 14, 2008, 05:58:00 PM
fuck our medical staff! fuck our trainers. fuck gary vitti! too many fuckin ankle injuries for it to be a coincident!
^Exactly. It's like they make their ankles so goddamn sensitive. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 14, 2008, 08:14:38 PM
I Just wanna see How many Bandwagon'ers jump off Now...LMAO.
It's Your Cue, Even without Gasol Tho..Bad Loss For the Lakers.
Looks Like Sunday will be the Same, Unless We Get the Bench Back from "December"
Road trip Could send us To 3rd or 4th.

Until the Lakers find A Way To get Stop's On The Inside, Anyone! with Slashers will Defeat us.
Anyone! Fuck it Bring in MBenga waste his 6 Fouls, The Lakers were playing "KOBE" ball anyway.

C.Paul Getting Those Type Of Numbers is Embarassing.
He's A Great Player, But There is No way Paul should get Those Stat's.
Either Give Him The Dimes Or The Pts...Where is the D?

20 Rebounds for Chandler.. :-\
= No Inside pressence for The Lakers.

Lavers Vs. Rocket's on Sunday.
Kobe's gonna be forced to Go for 60+




Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 14, 2008, 09:56:21 PM
fuck our medical staff! fuck our trainers. fuck gary vitti! too many fuckin ankle injuries for it to be a coincident!
^Exactly. It's like they make their ankles so goddamn sensitive. :(


LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 14, 2008, 10:26:27 PM
I hope the Fish can find his touch again.... we could have used his points tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 14, 2008, 11:42:03 PM
Lakers DEFINETELY need to re-evaluate their medical staff .. even if we're in a good position , the season is ruined by too many injuries .. on the court, We need to defend again ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: F-cisco on March 15, 2008, 12:25:37 PM
The next four games will be tough for the LA, without any of their big men available. But if somehow they manage to go 4-0 during this stretch, then give Kobe the MVP award.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2008, 02:13:41 PM
Lakers DEFINETELY need to re-evaluate their medical staff .. even if we're in a good position , the season is ruined by too many injuries .. on the court, We need to defend again ...


Dude, it has nothing to do with our medical staff...LOL. Gary Vitti is the best guy in the business. We've just been extremely unlucky with these typical basketball injuries. Bynum's knee, Ariza's foot, Gasol's ankle...none have shit to do with the medical staff. Think about it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 15, 2008, 02:56:53 PM
Lakers DEFINETELY need to re-evaluate their medical staff .. even if we're in a good position , the season is ruined by too many injuries .. on the court, We need to defend again ...


Dude, it has nothing to do with our medical staff...LOL. Gary Vitti is the best guy in the business. We've just been extremely unlucky with these typical basketball injuries. Bynum's knee, Ariza's foot, Gasol's ankle...none have shit to do with the medical staff. Think about it.

C'mon man. How many ankle injuries is it gonna take for you to see somethings wrong?

This year: Gasol, Luke, Vlad, Mihm, and Turiaf have had ankle problems
Last year: Mihm, Luke, Sasha, Evans had ankle problems.

I understand injuries are a part of the game but when our entire roster is beat up like this, you have to take a look at the medical staff.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2008, 03:07:22 PM
Lakers DEFINETELY need to re-evaluate their medical staff .. even if we're in a good position , the season is ruined by too many injuries .. on the court, We need to defend again ...


Dude, it has nothing to do with our medical staff...LOL. Gary Vitti is the best guy in the business. We've just been extremely unlucky with these typical basketball injuries. Bynum's knee, Ariza's foot, Gasol's ankle...none have shit to do with the medical staff. Think about it.

C'mon man. How many ankle injuries is it gonna take for you to see somethings wrong?

This year: Gasol, Luke, Vlad, Mihm, and Turiaf have had ankle problems
Last year: Mihm, Luke, Sasha, Evans had ankle problems.

I understand injuries are a part of the game but when our entire roster is beat up like this, you have to take a look at the medical staff.


You sprain an ankle by rolling it...LMAO. There's nothing you can do to avoid that. Most of those players you listed have a history of injuries.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 15, 2008, 04:16:05 PM
wtf does the medical staff have anything to do with what happens IN the game of basketball?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 15, 2008, 04:24:55 PM
I don't believe in that "unlucky" stuff , conditioning has something to do with it .. y'all say the medical staff has nothing to do with it but what about injuries which take forever to recover .. a way longer period than the usual recovery time ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 15, 2008, 04:56:59 PM
I don't believe in that "unlucky" stuff , conditioning has something to do with it .. y'all say the medical staff has nothing to do with it but what about injuries which take forever to recover .. a way longer period than the usual recovery time ..

Which is pretty much ALL of our guys who get injured. Vlad was out longer than expected. Bynum is out longer than expected. Ariza is out longer than expected (and unfortunately might not return at all).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2008, 05:44:14 PM
I don't believe in that "unlucky" stuff , conditioning has something to do with it .. y'all say the medical staff has nothing to do with it but what about injuries which take forever to recover .. a way longer period than the usual recovery time ..

That's physical therapy, which also has nothing to do with our medical staff.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 15, 2008, 05:46:15 PM
I don't believe in that "unlucky" stuff , conditioning has something to do with it .. y'all say the medical staff has nothing to do with it but what about injuries which take forever to recover .. a way longer period than the usual recovery time ..

Which is pretty much ALL of our guys who get injured. Vlad was out longer than expected. Bynum is out longer than expected. Ariza is out longer than expected (and unfortunately might not return at all).


If only they had magic hands that could instantly heal whatever they touch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2008, 04:40:01 AM
I think we can argue forever whether it's on the medical staff , the players , bad luck or a little of these 3 ... the reality is these injuries keep fucking our seasons up .. I don't want a possible dynasty being ruined each season by countless injuries .. I know being 100% healthy during all season is just a pure illusion .. but if THAT many injuries keeps happening during the upcoming seasons, there would be BIG dissapointements ... I can live with the fact of being eliminated while being at full strenght but there isn't worst feeling that thinking "IF healthy , we would have won it all" ... and this year , if we aren't going to win it all , that's WITHOUT A DOUBT the feeling I would have.. I don't care about the 5-7 years window argument (even it's true) I want us to win this year ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on March 16, 2008, 06:12:04 AM
LOL some of you guys act like this is the first time Gasol got injured.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 16, 2008, 08:28:19 AM
Gasol Will Miss the Next 3 Games..
And The Lakers staff will evaluate and take it from there.
But he will Defo Miss This Road Trip.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2008, 09:13:59 AM
LOL some of you guys act like this is the first time Gasol got injured.
this ain't about Gasol, this is about nearly every player on the roster being injured these latest 2 years .. and missing AT LEAST 10+ games a year ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2008, 09:41:55 AM
 each Lakers game is posted  in HD on http://www.hd-t.org/...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2008, 01:14:15 PM
LOL some of you guys act like this is the first time Gasol got injured.

Lol some of you guys act like the Lakers don't have more fuckin injuries ever year than any other team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2008, 01:35:10 PM
we are terrible on the boards and on the defensive pick and roll .. this game is disgusting ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on March 16, 2008, 01:39:36 PM
No Yao. McGrady with no points. The Rockets are still up by 15.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2008, 01:42:12 PM
This is disgusting. It seems like everytime one of our guys gets injured everyone other than Kobe plays like we have no chance. McGrady has 0 points - theres no fuckin way in hell we should be down by 15. Get it together guys!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2008, 01:44:39 PM
We are horrible , plain and simple ... this team is so soft , I'm disgusted .. Bynum was boxing out motherfuckers all day long .. without him, it's easier to get into the Lakers paint than into a hooker pussy .. we need a enforcer ala Rick Fox to send the opponent team some messages 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 16, 2008, 01:45:39 PM
Team Ball win's One Player all the Time.
I Know He (Lamar) Don't Like To be the Second option, But he needs to Come Out as the #1 Option for The Second half.
Rocket's cannot stop His slashing & Inside game.

Kobe is Kobe, he'll get His.

Walton Ain't playing Well Again.
And What Happened to Farmar's Confidence?
Fisher is Not There...
Ronny Should Be Placed in The starting Lineup Over Vlad Rad aswell...IMO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2008, 01:46:02 PM
No Yao. McGrady with no points. The Rockets are still up by 15.
No Gasol, No Bynum, no Ariza, no Mihm .. should I continue ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on March 16, 2008, 02:40:14 PM
Seriously? Mihm, Bynum and Ariza have been down already for months. How long can people keep bringing that up? The team has already worked around those injuries the best they could. The injury that matters now is Gasol. Please stop making excuses.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 16, 2008, 03:00:09 PM
It's not making excuses , you act like the Rockets (without Yao and T-Mac with 0 points) beat the Lakers at full strenght .. LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2008, 03:15:15 PM
Will Mihm be back during this road trip?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 16, 2008, 04:09:09 PM
the rockets were not able to stop odom's slashing and his post-up game. lakers SERIOUSLY need to go to odom more often. and kobe cant be freezing out his teammates like he did at the end of todays game, hes just killing team morale by doing that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: IKON on March 16, 2008, 04:46:47 PM
Damn Damn Damn

I really though the Lake Show had a chance at winning and stopping Houstons streak but no excuses there was some shitty defense on our part. Our pick and roll defense, especially when the opponent shoots the 3 ball has been horrible lately. D Fish and Jordan have to go through the screens and get in up in their grills fo real.

I gotta give huge props to Shane Battier, he played great in your face defense on Kobe, the best I have seen in a long time. Rafer "Skip to my Lou" Alston was too much today even and T Mac didnt have a big day but he made some crucial shots down the stretch. Houston is for real so far but lets see what they can do against the NBA's best next with Boston.

No Gasol, no Bynun, no Ariza, no Mihm but that shouldnt mean that we should play with NO intensity like Houston did.

LOL at Sasha getting all over Alston at the end, at least he stood up and said stop that Skip to my Lou shit but it was definitely his and the Rockets day.

Hmmmm its not looking so good, we got Dallas next and then Utah with the best home record in the NBA, Damn Lakers better step up and hopefully Gasol is back when we get back home.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on March 16, 2008, 05:27:21 PM
WC Soldier... The LAkers had injuries and lost and the Rockets had injuries and won. The Rockets are missing one of their stars and their other star didn't even have a great game today. Injuries happen, please don't use that as an excuse. Every team has them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on March 16, 2008, 06:08:31 PM
great game by houston
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 16, 2008, 08:25:29 PM
LOL at Sasha getting all over Alston at the end, at least he stood up and said stop that Skip to my Lou shit but it was definitely his and the Rockets day.

Sasha's defense hasn't been as good this year as it has in the past (probably due to him actually having to use his energy on the offensive end) but dude still knows just how to piss his men off. I don't know what he's saying or doing but other teams really can't stand him lol. I hope he keeps improving his D, he could end up being like our Raja Bell.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 16, 2008, 10:26:46 PM
LOL at Sasha getting all over Alston at the end, at least he stood up and said stop that Skip to my Lou shit but it was definitely his and the Rockets day.

Sasha's defense hasn't been as good this year as it has in the past (probably due to him actually having to use his energy on the offensive end) but dude still knows just how to piss his men off. I don't know what he's saying or doing but other teams really can't stand him lol. I hope he keeps improving his D, he could end up being like our Raja Bell.

sasha's role on defense is to annoy the shit outta whoever he's guarding. half of it is psychological defense, and half of it is him actually being that way lol. the way he bodies up his opponent, his retarded looking hairband... he just brings out the worst out of everybody. it's the dennis rodman effect.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on March 16, 2008, 10:57:15 PM
LOL at Sasha getting all over Alston at the end, at least he stood up and said stop that Skip to my Lou shit but it was definitely his and the Rockets day.

Sasha's defense hasn't been as good this year as it has in the past (probably due to him actually having to use his energy on the offensive end) but dude still knows just how to piss his men off. I don't know what he's saying or doing but other teams really can't stand him lol. I hope he keeps improving his D, he could end up being like our Raja Bell.

sasha's role on defense is to annoy the shit outta whoever he's guarding. half of it is psychological defense, and half of it is him actually being that way lol. the way he bodies up his opponent, his retarded looking hairband... he just brings out the worst out of everybody. it's the dennis rodman effect.

LOL i'll co sign you on that one
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2008, 10:39:15 AM
Seriously? Mihm, Bynum and Ariza have been down already for months. How long can people keep bringing that up? The team has already worked around those injuries the best they could. The injury that matters now is Gasol. Please stop making excuses.


Gasol going down magnifies the other injuries, because then we're playing with no center and not nearly as much perimeter defense to stop opposing guards from penetrating into the centerless lane.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 17, 2008, 10:49:17 AM
IMO, Ronny should Replace Vlad Rad in The Starting 5 Once Gasol Returns Fulltime.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on March 17, 2008, 12:16:39 PM

Gasol going down magnifies the other injuries, because then we're playing with no center and not nearly as much perimeter defense to stop opposing guards from penetrating into the centerless lane.

I'm def fully aware that Turiaf isn't a natural Center and Mbenga (sp) isn't exactly anyone's idea of a great Center, but at least they do have some size to help out. The Rockets lacked anyone bigger than 6'9" when Mutumbo was out of the game (which was most of the game). The Rockets just capitalized better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 17, 2008, 12:27:16 PM
Gasol loss is important on the offensive end i.e , an alternative inside-outside game and VERY important for the court spacing BUT on the defensive end, he isn't a factor ... that's why I'd take a team with Bynum over a team with Gasol anyday .. even if Gasol is better and more versatile on the offensive end as of now ... Lakers are pointing the wrong pbs out .. this team needs to focus on D .. just look at what the Rockets are doing right now, I still think (without Yao) they have one of the poorest offensive game in the league but their team D is amazing
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2008, 12:28:06 PM

Gasol going down magnifies the other injuries, because then we're playing with no center and not nearly as much perimeter defense to stop opposing guards from penetrating into the centerless lane.

I'm def fully aware that Turiaf isn't a natural Center and Mbenga (sp) isn't exactly anyone's idea of a great Center, but at least they do have some size to help out. The Rockets lacked anyone bigger than 6'9" when Mutumbo was out of the game (which was most of the game). The Rockets just capitalized better.


Size? LOL...Come on, now. Odom is lanky, but he's not exactly what you'd call size at the 5 spot. Mutombo and Scola are legit centers, which is more than I can say for anyone playing in a Laker uniform yesterday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2008, 12:29:23 PM
Gasol loss is important on the offensive end i.e , an alternative inside-outside game and VERY important for the court spacing BUT on the defensive end, he isn't a factor ... that's why I'd take a team with Bynum over a team with Gasol anyday .. even if Gasol is better and more versatile on the offensive end as of now ... Lakers are pointing the wrong pbs out .. this team needs to focus on D .. just look at what the Rockets are doing right now, I still think (without Yao) they have one of the poorest offensive game in the league but their team D is amazing


Gasol isn't an elite defender, but he's definitely a difference-maker on the defensive end, blocking shots and moving well on screen and rolls...I like what he brings on defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 17, 2008, 03:12:03 PM
Gasol loss is important on the offensive end i.e , an alternative inside-outside game and VERY important for the court spacing BUT on the defensive end, he isn't a factor ... that's why I'd take a team with Bynum over a team with Gasol anyday .. even if Gasol is better and more versatile on the offensive end as of now ... Lakers are pointing the wrong pbs out .. this team needs to focus on D .. just look at what the Rockets are doing right now, I still think (without Yao) they have one of the poorest offensive game in the league but their team D is amazing


Gasol isn't an elite defender, but he's definitely a difference-maker on the defensive end, blocking shots and moving well on screen and rolls...I like what he brings on defense.

gasol's a good shot blocker and help defender but he should work on his man-to-man defense. the funny thing is, bynum is an excellent help defender too but his man-to-man defense isn't that great either. but i give credit where due, he does seem to exert more energy than gasol. come play-offs time, we really could use a kwame brown as a back-up to contain the tim duncans and carlos boozers. i really wish grizzlies bought out his contract.

but going back to yesterday, all we needed was team defense since the rockets had nobody pounding us on the inside, so gasol definitely would've been a factor there
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2008, 03:15:03 PM
Gasol loss is important on the offensive end i.e , an alternative inside-outside game and VERY important for the court spacing BUT on the defensive end, he isn't a factor ... that's why I'd take a team with Bynum over a team with Gasol anyday .. even if Gasol is better and more versatile on the offensive end as of now ... Lakers are pointing the wrong pbs out .. this team needs to focus on D .. just look at what the Rockets are doing right now, I still think (without Yao) they have one of the poorest offensive game in the league but their team D is amazing


Gasol isn't an elite defender, but he's definitely a difference-maker on the defensive end, blocking shots and moving well on screen and rolls...I like what he brings on defense.

gasol's a good shot blocker and help defender but his man-to-man defense isn't all that.

then again, yesterday all we needed was team defense since the rockets had nobody pounding us on the inside, so gasol definitely would've been a factor there


He's definitely not a great man defender at the 5, but his defense is very useful overall.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 17, 2008, 03:20:16 PM
Odom wanted more shots in the post
The Lakers forward says the team didn't recognize what was working in loss to Rockets. Jackson said if he wants the ball more, he needs to ask for it.

HOUSTON -- Ready or not, Lamar Odom is the Lakers' No. 2 option again.

He had been coasting along quietly, putting up substantial numbers as the third option behind Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, with the prospect of being No. 4 once Andrew Bynum returned from injury.
 
Then came another twist of fate after another injury, and Odom was pushed back up to secondary importance.

He had 17 points and 11 rebounds in the Lakers' 104-92 loss Sunday to Houston, and seemed to lament the fact that he wasn't found more often in the post.

"Guys have got to recognize as a team what's working," he said. "Tonight, we didn't do that. Other teams notice. It just takes recognition as a team, from all the guys, to what's working and what's not."

Coach Phil Jackson suggested that Odom act more forcefully if he wants the ball more often.

"He's kind of a non-presence out there with a great deal of stats and does a terrific job on the boards," Jackson said. "But he's not the guy that goes out there and asserts himself in the offense and there are times when it's opportunistic. He just takes advantage of the things that come his way."

Gasol said his moderately sprained left ankle was feeling "a little bit better," but he did not know when he would return.

The Lakers have not provided a timetable, although Jackson said Sunday that, "we'd be happy if he gets back before the end of this next week."

Gasol has been icing the ankle and receiving treatment when he hasn't been wearing a walking boot.

"The swelling went down and it's not as sore as when it happened," he said Sunday. "It's developing well. The MRI didn't reveal any major sprain, so it's all good things and hopefully the time will be limited."

Gasol chose to stay with the team for the rest of its trip instead of returning to Los Angeles.

"I like to be with the team and support my team, especially since we're going through such a crucial time of the year and every game is so important and so huge," he said. "I just want to be close to the team and help any way I can."

Jackson seemed impressed by the Rockets, whose 22-game winning streak is the second longest in league history.

"Tracy [McGrady] had probably as poor a game as he's probably played," Jackson said. "And they still were able to win. That shows the teamwork that they're playing with."

McGrady had 11 points on four-for-16 shooting.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep17mar17,1,7003105.story
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 17, 2008, 03:31:04 PM
^ that's the kinda attitude i wanna see from odom. the rockets were NOT able to contain him at all, yet the team seemingly failed to recognize that. phil jackson is rite too, odom needs to be saying this shit to them, he can't just assume the youngsters are gonna immediately evaluate how well he matches up against his defenders and start dishing to him every time.

i was disappointed with kobe as well for taking so many heavily contested shots in the end of the game, i kno he was gettin frustrated that the lakers were bricking so many open 3-pointers, but any time kobe unsuccessfully tries to take over by himself and freezes out his teammates, he kills off all the team morale. kobe was being contained pretty well by battier's pansy defense, he shouldn't have risked doing that. with odom finally saying something, hopefully this doesnt happen again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 17, 2008, 08:11:43 PM
Lamar wants to be a scorer? That must be the reason why The Devil ordered a winter jacket yesterday....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 17, 2008, 10:35:21 PM
Laker flashbacks:

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/75/fullj.962bdd1ef363dc6f07def73512149093/962bdd1ef363dc6f07def73512149093-getty-76076039bg013_grizzlies_suns.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/10/fullj.9647611ba665d37d1fe6597f6289bb8a/9647611ba665d37d1fe6597f6289bb8a-getty-76075090_dlk005_cavs_v_wiza.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/6b/fullj.4ffad4eff771bf549a1b7c217236860b/4ffad4eff771bf549a1b7c217236860b-getty-76075686jm025_mavs_grizz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/be/fullj.4bef0ca14789d8e014bfc994e219c8b5/4bef0ca14789d8e014bfc994e219c8b5-getty-76075720jm007_jazz_grizz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/22/fullj.409f14de8832fe9315b4af8351864b64/409f14de8832fe9315b4af8351864b64-getty-76075821bb018_grizzlies_rockets.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/43/fullj.924a337cc07a9ed6b96d640a86d97f57/924a337cc07a9ed6b96d640a86d97f57-getty-76075682jm020_celtics_grizz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/0a/fullj.2a6199b596671c7956c6923923831931/2a6199b596671c7956c6923923831931-getty-76075821bb009_grizzlies_rockets.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/1b/fullj.245318a39b4950a4b77b1f23ec8251ce/245318a39b4950a4b77b1f23ec8251ce-getty-76075707jm021_suns_grizz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/cd/fullj.c20e3287236a1d4a6cd3cd70188dbaee/c20e3287236a1d4a6cd3cd70188dbaee-getty-76075686jm003_mavs_grizz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/cf/fullj.21cf733dafdc1832826c8df5d48a3c2a/21cf733dafdc1832826c8df5d48a3c2a-getty-76076173jo_grizz_clips.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/86/fullj.0dc070c00cc34a97fee90ae8abe4023f/0dc070c00cc34a97fee90ae8abe4023f-getty-76075180fm002_cavs_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080316/capt.beef60792c6c4452995316e28a29ff41.pacers_magic_basketball_doa109.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/d9/fullj.d74f6aa9cac5339a351092ac26cb35af/d74f6aa9cac5339a351092ac26cb35af-getty-76075189fm020_clippers_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ab/fullj.83644a2ed65913c61c5c0bdbf95a6b09/83644a2ed65913c61c5c0bdbf95a6b09-getty-76075210fm001_raptors_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2d/fullj.cc78411e9ad085df3e41cc6c23cae539/cc78411e9ad085df3e41cc6c23cae539-getty-76075067fm033_kings_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/bd/fullj.d71c96fe6e2d5c7d6a653552f67b6474/d71c96fe6e2d5c7d6a653552f67b6474-getty-76075130rt18_magic_raptors.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ed/fullj.0ea00ce7cb4a1568186fe56e6eb53f93/0ea00ce7cb4a1568186fe56e6eb53f93-getty-76075188fm003_pacers_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/25/fullj.4665cd40e0ddebd1c62774868aa11e18/4665cd40e0ddebd1c62774868aa11e18-getty-76075189fm035_clippers_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/43/fullj.1f2045a89b2b4306f2890f96840bc6a9/1f2045a89b2b4306f2890f96840bc6a9-getty-76075189fm029_clippers_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/00/fullj.5ad4d09756d283b7c2063bf434f4067d/5ad4d09756d283b7c2063bf434f4067d-getty-76075499nb011_magic_nets.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/37/fullj.72dae13e92c03fba1fa457b8219be17d/72dae13e92c03fba1fa457b8219be17d-getty-76075373jg005_magic_sixers.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 18, 2008, 12:10:01 AM
Laker flashbacks part 2:


(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/a3/fullj.29a41ef1c084f7c141f544bad7752d7b/29a41ef1c084f7c141f544bad7752d7b-getty-76076205jg009_portland_trai.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/d6/fullj.7234e33d708bca418591976e0444a931/7234e33d708bca418591976e0444a931-getty-76076205ng012_blazrs_clips.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/eb/fullj.af6d7eaf5c92991d20e77f5eb9af434a/af6d7eaf5c92991d20e77f5eb9af434a-getty-76076205ng008_blazrs_clips.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080316/capt.e9457948f3a54f1eb88887f1666d4290.clippers_wizards_basketball_dclj102.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/b6/fullj.79c19ef9123a1924d4ef586aef6b5104/79c19ef9123a1924d4ef586aef6b5104-getty-76075048ib003_mavericks_heat.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080316/capt.a2eac6d7d73741d38248a378316a4b94.mavericks_heat_basketball_mhs102.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/7a/fullj.3eaea148b52107eb2e4050513d5b5033/3eaea148b52107eb2e4050513d5b5033-getty-76075968mm019_mavs_jazz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/4c/fullj.757701019fa78cd7a4ee4ff1cb7d0363/757701019fa78cd7a4ee4ff1cb7d0363-getty-76075102ds013_mavs_twolvs.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/81/fullj.d65c683009ba870587b518342c259b80/d65c683009ba870587b518342c259b80-getty-76075039ab013_mavs_lakers.jpg)

(http://www.nancarrow-webdesk.com/warehouse/storage2/2008-w00/img.104924_t.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/c9/fullj.c16dee7e108e7ed5dc4e19dc1d7f8532/c16dee7e108e7ed5dc4e19dc1d7f8532-getty-76075082ra002_mavericks_nets.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/7f/fullj.e3fb30f6ea9a5ac547988732d9f62ac4/e3fb30f6ea9a5ac547988732d9f62ac4-getty-76075794ce013_celts_spur.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/0a/fullj.742508e8510a0e2d460978fa4e21efe9/742508e8510a0e2d460978fa4e21efe9-getty-76075794ab026_celtics_spurs.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/27/fullj.2e315b6e792a6e9dcd35d37e2b9d9e8d/2e315b6e792a6e9dcd35d37e2b9d9e8d-getty-76075794ab008_celtics_spurs.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2c/fullj.eab4c819bd31cdb09f53336be288b9c2/eab4c819bd31cdb09f53336be288b9c2-getty-76075596lm018_los_angeles_l.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080309/capt.310a8e168c81468899d32791b022865d.hornets_rockets_basketball_htr104.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/3f/fullj.87bb0639e2f3c2d747eafe485ba489e0/87bb0639e2f3c2d747eafe485ba489e0-getty-76075580cg008_atlanta_hawks.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/1d/fullj.1b3d97dfc96a0b307c283ac102d10077/1b3d97dfc96a0b307c283ac102d10077-getty-76075530nb013_hornets_knicks_nb001_rockets_knicks.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/32/fullj.764371cf2daeadfe5b2360c89ee2a431/764371cf2daeadfe5b2360c89ee2a431-getty-76075586cg003_dallas_maveri.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ed/fullj.aeaa1f111a3c0c278624f68b9265cc31/aeaa1f111a3c0c278624f68b9265cc31-getty-76075063nd019_hornets_wiz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/48/fullj.cc976a99cf34c941145fa46a2adbd858/cc976a99cf34c941145fa46a2adbd858-getty-76075063nd018_hornets_wiz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2f/fullj.bbdc58c73f4e51a80f9bb48f933c18b2/bbdc58c73f4e51a80f9bb48f933c18b2-getty-76075795gj011_bobcats_mavs.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080315/capt.fa44a82fc155441d85742f7ab9f9d79c.pacers_mavericks_basketball_dna111.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080315/capt.40c3842f94dd4863946b961690202961.pacers_mavericks_basketball_dna102.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080313/capt.1ce5c28b528d4a9fb91928dce549b20b.bobcats_mavericks_basketball_dna108.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ba/fullj.b0b1d99a30478aa58fd958077cec8702/b0b1d99a30478aa58fd958077cec8702-getty-76075188fm033_pacers_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/ee/fullj.ad08cf626616def7553843bd4541c1d3/ad08cf626616def7553843bd4541c1d3-getty-76075188fm027_pacers_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/d8/fullj.a185597e4cde32607424a0dd350c71f7/a185597e4cde32607424a0dd350c71f7-getty-76075188fm019_pacers_magic.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/f9/fullj.fe1562541147ba9714bc75c4a9c6d3f5/fe1562541147ba9714bc75c4a9c6d3f5-getty-76075276rh008_sonics_pacers.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/76/fullj.60443d23a6a896cc8019f796fdeebd8c/60443d23a6a896cc8019f796fdeebd8c-getty-76075278rh007_raptors_pacers.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/1f/fullj.0c6706fff7fdea6d1abbf2b3c1ad73d4/0c6706fff7fdea6d1abbf2b3c1ad73d4-getty-76075253rh006_cavs_pacers.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/27/fullj.5df32a420225f6ba047ba68fc2d1e553/5df32a420225f6ba047ba68fc2d1e553-getty-76075265rh004_nets_pacers.jpg)



(Part 3 tomorrow)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2008, 12:17:47 PM
Fuck those pics. Here's an important one...

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/6f/fullj.d0d7056f3014801f3431fee57ad652bd/d0d7056f3014801f3431fee57ad652bd-getty-76112954ab_lakers_teamphoto.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 18, 2008, 12:22:04 PM
^^^^ this is fake ... it's written NBA champions 2008, 2009,2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 on the real one
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 18, 2008, 01:41:46 PM
^LOL

Lakers flashbacks 3:

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/2f/fullj.707b04ade7dabb92e507825b12349fb7/707b04ade7dabb92e507825b12349fb7-getty-76075152nd014_clippers_wiz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/52/fullj.c7456b8b4d89d4c9fc6b481ea6291a79/c7456b8b4d89d4c9fc6b481ea6291a79-getty-76075562nd005_cavs_wiz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/fa/fullj.b16eef7cd20112b06037a244203dadfe/b16eef7cd20112b06037a244203dadfe-getty-76075562nd007_cavs_wiz.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080314/capt.027c7ddb03ad420392871c5c30c9c822.cavaliers_wizards_basketball_vzn106.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/71/fullj.e0d7c4068d1fc30d527c090a7d5b00ae/e0d7c4068d1fc30d527c090a7d5b00ae-getty-76075937ge012_grizz_nuggets.jpg)

(http://www.nba.com/media/act_chucky_atkins.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/bc/fullj.f914e4573c6c828532feec582116bb3c/f914e4573c6c828532feec582116bb3c-getty-76076043bg003_kings_suns.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/85/fullj.39d8d4a643ad775f8da38fd781e08ada/39d8d4a643ad775f8da38fd781e08ada-getty-76076127bg002_warriors_suns.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080314/capt.c6216185a8ff41f492a694dee755b197.warriors_suns_basketball_pnu101.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/c3/fullj.3987f882e6b17ab9dd95d2ac8be18984/3987f882e6b17ab9dd95d2ac8be18984-getty-76075037ge010_spurs_suns.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/a4/fullj.c9dbad79f9ed4d2b38c6dc03ccf5a081/c9dbad79f9ed4d2b38c6dc03ccf5a081-getty-76075804ce012_nug_spur.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/b7/fullj.f2608885055d4393d28f5a466ee542d0/f2608885055d4393d28f5a466ee542d0-getty-76075732ce014_pacer_spur.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/55/fullj.d4726ed2d5d15a61b94c985fa7d1a045/d4726ed2d5d15a61b94c985fa7d1a045-getty-76075797ce006_bob_spur.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/d1/fullj.1f21d125ea486bc80d609893c6cbb221/1f21d125ea486bc80d609893c6cbb221-getty-76075797ce011_bob_spur.jpg)

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080311/capt.e3a6c4276fa345dcaa090cfb35461fd3.timberwolves_madesns_role_basketball_ny162.jpg)

(http://famousmormons.net/mark-madsen-02.jpg)

(http://www.nba.com/media/act_mark_madsen.jpg)

(http://static.flickr.com/49/177031752_d9205a9d28.jpg)

(http://www.nba.com/media/act_lindsey_hunter.jpg)

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w179/pistontime/ebef50f3-3a7b-4258-af68-6d18dc21d38.jpg)

(http://images.usatoday.com/sports/nba/_photos/2006-05-07-pistons.jpg)

(http://www.nba.com/media/act_jelani_mccoy.jpg)

(http://www.nba.com/media/act_ruben_patterson.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 18, 2008, 06:53:13 PM
Nice half so far... now this is more like it...  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 18, 2008, 07:08:57 PM
Vlad Rad in Rare Form Tonight! (Is he in a Sonic Uni?)
Ronny For Starter!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2008, 07:58:45 PM
Im about to have a fuckin heart attack! If we blow a 20 point lead...

Nowitzki just dropped back to back 3s (well Fisher did manage to miss a lay-up in between).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 18, 2008, 08:09:49 PM
I'm too Young For This shit LAKERS....
I can't Take this Shit!!!

 8)

Danmm!! Dirk had The Foul...
Glad he Took The Three.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 18, 2008, 09:04:27 PM
My poor TV.... It took a few shoe-shots thanks to Phil leaving out the starters for that big comeback by the Mavs. But.... we won and that's the bottom-line. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2008, 11:18:38 PM
Found this interesting (and very disturbing) stat on lg regarding Derek Fisher and his layups (and I thought Kwame's layup stats couldn't look any worse)...

Quote
Inside 82 games shooting stats (among players that qualify):

• Fisher only scores 1.5 points per game via layup which is WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT15.HTM)

• Fisher only makes 42.5% of his layup attempts, he misses 57.5% of his layups which is 2ND WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT12.HTM)

• Fisher is blocked 19% of the time when he goes for a layup which is 8TH WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT14.HTM)

• Fisher only gets fouled 7% of the time when he goes for a layup which is tied for 7TH WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT18.HTM)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 19, 2008, 12:31:34 AM
Found this interesting (and very disturbing) stat on lg regarding Derek Fisher and his layups (and I thought Kwame's layup stats couldn't look any worse)...

Quote
Inside 82 games shooting stats (among players that qualify):

• Fisher only scores 1.5 points per game via layup which is WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT15.HTM)

• Fisher only makes 42.5% of his layup attempts, he misses 57.5% of his layups which is 2ND WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT12.HTM)

• Fisher is blocked 19% of the time when he goes for a layup which is 8TH WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT14.HTM)

• Fisher only gets fouled 7% of the time when he goes for a layup which is tied for 7TH WORST in the league. (http://82games.com/FGSORT18.HTM)

wow, i knew he sucked at driving but i didn't know he was THAT bad.

i love fish, hes one of my favorite lakers, but without a big man drawing attention away from the perimeter, fish is gonna be a liability on the offensive end. hes not getting enough room to shoot nowadays and even forces it like a chucker at times just to produce decent numbers. dont expect his numbers to increase during this road trip.

once we get gasol or bynum back, shit should be back to normal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 19, 2008, 01:39:29 AM
^Fisher will step it up come playoffs time...he usually does. He doesn't need to penetrate, he just needs to play within the triangle...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 19, 2008, 01:50:42 AM
^ i'll imagine he'll step it up even BEFORE the play-offs, since gasol will be back in 2 weeks (projected at least). the fish we're seeing now isn't him in his comfort zone
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 19, 2008, 02:03:13 AM
Fish is definitely in a mini-slump...but he always steps in and out of these with the quickness. Fish is solid and he knows what he's doin. I expect him to pick it back up in no time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on March 19, 2008, 04:49:07 AM
that 360-layup from last night was  :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 19, 2008, 01:47:05 PM
Fish has always been nothing more than a shooter , a below average playmaker and a good PG when it comes to running the triangle ... Fish was in the zone the 1st part of the season but now he's struggling a lot .. Halu is 100% right , Fish efficiency comes from big men being double teamed but without it he forced shots , try to penetrate and draw a foul (that's why the stats GBooby showed are so horrible .. Fish doesn't try to make a layup , he try to draw a contact and throw the ball in the air ..)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on March 20, 2008, 11:17:28 AM
Report: Bynum could return before regular season ends

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Updated: March 20, 2008, 10:22 AM ET

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Andrew Bynum might be back before the playoffs after all.
Andrew Bynum

Bynum
Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who on Tuesday said Bynum would not be ready to play until the playoffs begin, said Wednesday that the center could return as early as two weeks before the start of the first round, The Los Angeles Times reported.

"I threw that out there [Tuesday] to kind of take everything off the table," Jackson said, according to The Times. "We're [now] saying it was three weeks as of [last] Sunday. It would give him a week -- four games, three games."

Bynum has been out since Jan. 13, when he dislocated his left kneecap and bruised a bone landing on a teammate's foot while going for a rebound. The Lakers haven't been more specific about his recovery than saying he would be out for at least eight weeks.

But Jackson warned on Wednesday that Bynum will have to get back into game shape, having missed more than two months of playing time.

"The reality is if he comes back and he plays the Sunday game and the Tuesday game before the season's over [on Wednesday, April 16], great. It's still not going to get our rotation [settled]," he said, according to The Times. "It's going to be an exercise in kind of getting him back on the court."

Jackson also said Pau Gasol, who has been out with a sprained ankle, is on his way back to health.

"He's come around and he was actually on the court [Wednesday] shooting jumpers a little bit," Jackson said, according to the report.

In his third year, Bynum is averaging 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.06 blocked shots. He was leading the NBA in field-goal percentage (63.6 percent) and was among the best in rebounds and blocks when he got hurt.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 20, 2008, 11:25:02 AM
Report: Bynum could return before regular season ends

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Andrew Bynum might be back before the playoffs after all.
Andrew Bynum

Bynum
Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who on Tuesday said Bynum would not be ready to play until the playoffs begin, said Wednesday that the center could return as early as two weeks before the start of the first round, The Los Angeles Times reported.

"I threw that out there [Tuesday] to kind of take everything off the table," Jackson said, according to The Times. "We're [now] saying it was three weeks as of [last] Sunday. It would give him a week -- four games, three games."

Bynum has been out since Jan. 13, when he dislocated his left kneecap and bruised a bone landing on a teammate's foot while going for a rebound. The Lakers haven't been more specific about his recovery than saying he would be out for at least eight weeks.

But Jackson warned on Wednesday that Bynum will have to get back into game shape, having missed more than two months of playing time.

"The reality is if he comes back and he plays the Sunday game and the Tuesday game before the season's over [on Wednesday, April 16], great. It's still not going to get our rotation [settled]," he said, according to The Times. "It's going to be an exercise in kind of getting him back on the court."

Jackson also said Pau Gasol, who has been out with a sprained ankle, is on his way back to health.

"He's come around and he was actually on the court [Wednesday] shooting jumpers a little bit," Jackson said, according to the report.

In his third year, Bynum is averaging 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.06 blocked shots. He was leading the NBA in field-goal percentage (63.6 percent) and was among the best in rebounds and blocks when he got hurt.
^Good shit. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 20, 2008, 11:29:59 AM
see, told you
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 20, 2008, 12:02:44 PM
Phil Jackson knows just how to give us slight heart attacks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 20, 2008, 12:10:00 PM
^ for real.... I thought that Zen crap was all about inner-peace..lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 20, 2008, 01:15:03 PM
You're gunna see this one for years to come...

http://youtube.com/v/hRI_TpmB6G8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on March 20, 2008, 07:26:05 PM
^ Never ceases to amaze me..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 20, 2008, 09:44:00 PM
Turiaf is unreal. I don't think Ive ever seen anyone with this kind of energy. This boxscore is bullshiet tho, no way in hell he doesn't have a single block.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 20, 2008, 10:18:08 PM
Sheryl Miller: You looked a little upset at the end of the game...
Kobe: Yeah I'm very upset! Last time we were here they boo'd Derek for absolutely no reason. So I told the guys earlier we have to take this one personal.

^ Darn. If only our leader was a team player  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 20, 2008, 10:20:26 PM
A wire to wire victory against Woodstock and the rest of his Peanuts gang on their home floor... gotta love it!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 21, 2008, 01:27:28 AM
After a 5-6 games span of unfocused B-Ball and terrible defense, I'm glad we reunited as a team to get 2 impressive road wins .. and most importantly after 3 years of ups and downs, Lamar seems to have found his role in this team and a new mentality  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 21, 2008, 04:44:14 AM
Swingman Ira Newble has decided to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, choosing them over the Cavs.

A source said the Cavs offered Newble a spot on the team Wednesday, but the two sides could not agree on certain terms of his return.

The Cavs traded Newble to the Seattle SuperSonics last month, but never gave away his locker. Newble was eligible to rejoin the Cavs on Tuesday.

http://www.ohio.com/sports/cavs/16887816.html?page=all&c=y


Newble is a good defensive player .. good shit though it probably confirms Ariza won't be back this season... Luke can stay on the bench , which is a good thing too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 21, 2008, 06:51:33 AM
damn, this is how far walton has fallen off this year. if we had the walton of last year, lakers wouldn't even have looked in newble's direction.

still, newble might not be as athletic as ariza, but he does have a level of toughness that we may need on the defensive end. that being said, i doubt newble is gonna get much playing time for some reason.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 21, 2008, 12:03:44 PM
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent forward Ira Newble to a 10-day contract, it was announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.

Newble, currently in his eighth NBA season, most recently played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Seattle Supersonics, averaging 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 15.5 minutes in 43 combined games this season, including 13 starts.

Prior to playing in the NBA, Newble played in the International Basketball Association for the Wisconsin Blast (1997-98) and played in the CBA with the Idaho Stampede from the 1997-98 season through the 1999-2000 season.

Undrafted by an NBA team, Newble played two seasons with Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College before attending Miami (OH) University, where he averaged 8.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in 58 games over two seasons, while being named Honorable Mention All-Mid American Conference his senior year.

In 374 career games including 197 starts, Newble is averaging 5.1 points and 2.9 rebounds in 20.4 minutes.

The Lakers roster now stands at 15.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080321newble.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 21, 2008, 09:37:54 PM
I had the brew, she had the chronic, the Lakers beat the Supersonic - Ice Cube
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 22, 2008, 11:07:36 AM
I had the brew, she had the chronic, the Lakers beat the Supersonic - Ice Cube
^Yes indeed. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 22, 2008, 11:24:36 AM
everybody in uniform scored....even the newbie Newbie..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 22, 2008, 12:25:16 PM
everybody in uniform scored....even the newbie Newbie..

Newble.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 22, 2008, 02:15:41 PM
Newbie is a better fit.... I'm sticking with my version.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 22, 2008, 04:46:48 PM
You can't just go around changing peoples names. How would you feel if I started calling you Stiles2?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 22, 2008, 04:59:58 PM
It's done already... I have spoken. Now move on before I re-christen you as Baby G.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 22, 2008, 06:47:23 PM
I haven't talked to Baby G in well over a year. Leave him out of this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 22, 2008, 07:06:54 PM
uh oh.... I am sensing some weird split personality shit. I'm sending the guys with the nets and straight jackets right over.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 22, 2008, 07:23:57 PM
uh oh.... I am sensing some weird split personality shit. I'm sending the guys with the nets and straight jackets right over.


BabyG is his blood side.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 22, 2008, 07:57:41 PM
I know... and what a great and entertaining character Baby G was. I'll never forget him spelling Chucky Cheese and "Khucky Kheese" because the C was prohibited to Bloods. Great stuff from the old DPG forum.  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 23, 2008, 01:33:58 AM
Hey is the DPG forum still up?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 23, 2008, 11:06:28 AM
Hey is the DPG forum still up?

Saddam and Muhammed burned it to the ground... literally. Somehow they got Mod powers and deleted every thread and post. Kronik hadn't run a back up so he was shit out of luck. I was long gone by then though...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 23, 2008, 02:36:37 PM
Hey is the DPG forum still up?

Saddam and Muhammed burned it to the ground... literally. Somehow they got Mod powers and deleted every thread and post. Kronik hadn't run a back up so he was shit out of luck. I was long gone by then though...

Lol wow. I remember when he made that Saddam dude a mod everyone was pissed cuz that was right after Kronik exposed him for having like 20 other aliases that all had atleast 50 somethin post. That forum was crazy. I remember Saddam showed up at some dudes house and took pics in front of his door and posted them online.

Edit: Lol I just remember who Muhammed is. That was the black dude from Canada that had a white sister right? Everyone of his post was about "the man" or "the devil".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on March 24, 2008, 11:14:16 AM
horrible loss to the warriors, we better pwn them tonight
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 24, 2008, 11:40:46 AM
horrible loss to the warriors, we better pwn them tonight


At least we made a comeback...that will feed tonights victory. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 24, 2008, 11:46:30 AM
The defense on Jackson last 3 was some of the worst I've ever seen on a clutch possession .. just WTF .. we better win tonight
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 24, 2008, 03:02:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/BeOCreWFeeo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 24, 2008, 08:16:54 PM
I tell you what, these guys need to stop shooting so damn early in the 24 count... and stop living so much off of the 3!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 24, 2008, 08:32:04 PM
I tell you what, these guys need to stop shooting so damn early in the 24 count... and stop living so much off of the 3!!
^And stop leaving Jackson & Baron Davis open for 3's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 24, 2008, 08:45:15 PM
This is pure torture! Like I said, when we're injured our guys play like they don't care or have a chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 24, 2008, 09:27:09 PM
Good 3rd quarter.... now lets have a great 4th!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on March 24, 2008, 10:23:29 PM
This is the first time i've ever heard the Warriors commentators, why don't they just suck the players dicks already
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 24, 2008, 10:31:40 PM
This is the first time i've ever heard the Warriors commentators, why don't they just suck the players dicks already

LMAO I was thinking the same thing.

I watched most of the game. My angry ass girl showed up talkin shiet so I missed some. of the late 4th + early OT.

Odom owns Golden State: 23 points, 21 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block.

Thats 42 points, 43 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, 9 blocks in 2 days  :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sanford - V. President of the Dangerous Crew Movement on March 24, 2008, 10:34:50 PM
^odom does own us inside. true.

but fuck the ref and fisher for that bull shit at the end of the game. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 24, 2008, 11:05:41 PM
the game would have been over if it weren't for knucklehead plays by Luke and Turiaf....however, it just delayed the inevitable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 25, 2008, 12:00:37 AM
This is the first time i've ever heard the Warriors commentators, why don't they just suck the players dicks already

LMAO I was thinking the same thing.

I watched most of the game. My angry ass girl showed up talkin shiet so I missed some. of the late 4th + early OT.

Odom owns Golden State: 23 points, 21 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block.

Thats 42 points, 43 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals, 9 blocks in 2 days  :o

You miss Laker game crunch times for bitches? :nawty:


Odom is the illest.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 25, 2008, 12:42:05 AM
odom bailed us out so many times on rebounds, 2nd chance points, and block. lamar odom = greatest player of all time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on March 25, 2008, 01:14:57 AM
This is the first time i've ever heard the Warriors commentators, why don't they just suck the players dicks already
Naw, Barnett and Fitz know what's up, they are good announcers. If you actually listen to Stu and Joel, you will see that they ride the Lakers too. It's natural for these commentators to do that, they know the players, watch them all the time, and are PAID by the teams.

By the way, exciting series Laker fans, maybe we will meet again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 25, 2008, 01:49:56 AM
Sorry, but Joel and Stu are far from homer announcers...ESPECIALLY compared to some of these pathetic dickriding announcers around the league. Here's from the perspective of a non-Laker fan:


Quote
Topic: shut up you crybaby GSW announcers 

Im not a Lakers fan. Actually, I like the Warriors alot.

But STOP WHINING about Fisher dragging down Ellis.

Fisher DID NOT tackle Ellis. Fisher got his legs taken out and his hand BRUSHED over Ellis' shoulder.

I AGREE - I dont like a foul deciding a game.

But Ellis ran THROUGH D Fish.

The announcer is saying, "That official had NO RIGHT to make that call! A pathetic ending!

Like, dude, you are a friggin announcer. We know your biased. But when the video shows something COMPLETELY different than what you THOUGHT you saw, its a good idea to back off your ranting, especially when they replay the video 10x, and each time we see that you are an idiot.

I love when an announcer says, "Oh X just happened." And then when they see it was actually "Y" that happened, they continue to say X happened.

DO these announcers think we are idiots?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on March 25, 2008, 01:54:51 AM
^^It's all in perspective, every team's announcers show favoritism. Ellis didn't bull Fisher over, Fisher didn't drag him down. They got tangled, if anything it could have been a block on Fisher, but it should have been a no-call.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 25, 2008, 12:13:02 PM
^^It's all in perspective, every team's announcers show favoritism. Ellis didn't bull Fisher over, Fisher didn't drag him down. They got tangled, if anything it could have been a block on Fisher, but it should have been a no-call.


Some announcers can be VERY objective, but a good portion of them (including those of the GSW) aren't. And yes, Ellis ran Fisher over. I woulda' personally swallowed the whistle, considering it was the last play, but it doesn't mean it was the wrong call. The jump ball re-do, free throw violation, and Kobe elbowed in the face were the wrong calls, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 25, 2008, 07:15:36 PM
Our announcers won't hesitate to say that our team is playing bad when they are..... Chick Hearn (RIP) didn't praise unless it was deserved.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on March 25, 2008, 07:50:52 PM
^^It's all in perspective, every team's announcers show favoritism. Ellis didn't bull Fisher over, Fisher didn't drag him down. They got tangled, if anything it could have been a block on Fisher, but it should have been a no-call.

I've never heard such shitty announcing, sure they all show favoritism but GSW takes it to a whole new level
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 25, 2008, 09:24:10 PM
Our announcers won't hesitate to say that our team is playing bad when they are..... Chick Hearn (RIP) didn't praise unless it was deserved.


Chick Hearn was the most objective guy ever and was always hard on our players...what an amazing announcer, and more so an amazing human being. God rest his soul. The last year he announced was the last year we won a title. :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on March 26, 2008, 09:21:38 AM
^^It's all in perspective, every team's announcers show favoritism. Ellis didn't bull Fisher over, Fisher didn't drag him down. They got tangled, if anything it could have been a block on Fisher, but it should have been a no-call.

I've never heard such shitty announcing, sure they all show favoritism but GSW takes it to a whole new level

Listen to a Angels broad cast. Fuckers ride so much dick, it's disgusting.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 26, 2008, 10:57:04 AM
^^It's all in perspective, every team's announcers show favoritism. Ellis didn't bull Fisher over, Fisher didn't drag him down. They got tangled, if anything it could have been a block on Fisher, but it should have been a no-call.

I've never heard such shitty announcing, sure they all show favoritism but GSW takes it to a whole new level

Listen to a Angels broad cast. Fuckers ride so much dick, it's disgusting.

Stay on subject, boy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on March 26, 2008, 11:37:13 AM
^^It's all in perspective, every team's announcers show favoritism. Ellis didn't bull Fisher over, Fisher didn't drag him down. They got tangled, if anything it could have been a block on Fisher, but it should have been a no-call.

I've never heard such shitty announcing, sure they all show favoritism but GSW takes it to a whole new level

Listen to a Angels broad cast. Fuckers ride so much dick, it's disgusting.

Stay on subject, boy.

Who you callin' boy, cracker?!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on March 26, 2008, 02:45:01 PM
^^ lol hate the name
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on March 26, 2008, 06:16:25 PM
^^ lol hate the name

You know it's true...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 26, 2008, 07:18:44 PM
^^ lol hate the name

You know it's true...


Why do you think he hates it?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on March 26, 2008, 08:54:04 PM
^^ lol hate the name

You know it's true...


Why do you think he hates it?

I didn't think about it that way. You are wise beyond your years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 26, 2008, 09:04:18 PM
This game is ugly!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on March 26, 2008, 09:04:27 PM
still a whole lot of b-ball left to play fellas
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on March 26, 2008, 09:08:02 PM
still a whole lot of b-ball left to play fellas

I agree. They should just gives us the rings already and get it over with.

Remember where you heard it first.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 26, 2008, 09:26:32 PM
still a whole lot of b-ball left to play fellas

I agree. They should just gives us the rings already and get it over with.

Remember where you heard it first.

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=142341.0#msg1481056

You're actually right this year tho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on March 26, 2008, 09:34:31 PM
^ Why you bringin' up old shit?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on March 26, 2008, 09:36:12 PM
Stop shooting so many 3's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 26, 2008, 09:47:28 PM
WOW! Fuckin bullshiet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 26, 2008, 10:26:30 PM
jesus, we need to learn to stop settling for fucking 3s all the time.

they called bullshit fouls on kobe all game, but after u get the first technical, u shut the fuck up. kobe let his temper get the best of him and gave up on the team, u can tell as soon as he put up that horrendous 3 pointer after the first t. hes been in the league for 11 years now, he cant be doing this shit if he wants to be mvp
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 26, 2008, 10:49:11 PM
That GS back to back took a lot out of them.... however... our guys really need to start playing some defense...and stop relying so much on 3 point shots.

If they are going to shoot that many 3's, then they need to be out there before the game for hours practicing those shots. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 26, 2008, 10:54:25 PM
That GS back to back took a lot out of them.... however... our guys really need to start playing some defense...and stop relying so much on 3 point shots.

If they are going to shoot that many 3's, then they need to be out there before the game for hours practicing those shots. 
^True. And also they need to not think that because they're high in the standings and that their opponents are the Bobcats that they can take it easy. These games (like tonight's) coming up are important for them to win whether they're easy or difficult teams. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 26, 2008, 11:04:12 PM
We didn't begin the game well .. once again , the team needs to be more focused .. this (lack of) effort is something to be concerned when you play for the 1st seed .. we need to bounce back , if not the Wizards will be another loss Sunday ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 26, 2008, 11:34:48 PM
Wtf. I only saw the 4th quarter, but that was some shitty defense. The Lakers were more interested in flopping and complaining while the ball is still in play then trying to stop Charlotte's penetration. Injuries are no excuse for such poor defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2008, 01:27:06 AM
Lakers simply didn't come to play tonight...Charlotte is still playing with hopes of making the playoffs and played their hearts out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 27, 2008, 01:33:36 AM
Talk about winning a ring this season and losing to the Bobcats on the same page...  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2008, 01:36:34 AM
Talk about winning a ring this season and losing to the Bobcats on the same page...  ;)


Bobcats>Dallas - Dirk
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 28, 2008, 02:00:34 PM
Check out this video of Bynum's rehab. Looks like he's coming along nicely.
http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080328bynumrehab.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 28, 2008, 04:20:47 PM
I can't wait till he gets back. I'm fuckin SICK of guards running in the paint all night. I mean I could live with it if its Wade or Iverson cuz thats their game, but we're letting every fuckin opposing guard in the league attack the basket (and yet were still somehow leaving shooters wide open).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 28, 2008, 07:02:27 PM
OMG Derek Fisher has a partially torn tendon in his foot. That usually means 6-8 weeks but Fish says he'll "try to play through it".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on March 28, 2008, 07:42:13 PM
Farmar gonna step up in case Fish can't Hold it down..
Lakers will be Ok.
(But Injuries is a BItch!)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 28, 2008, 10:08:59 PM
This is fuckin embarrassing  :'(  We just gave the Grizzlies their 6th road win of the season (and keep in mind they don't even have Gasol anymore).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on March 28, 2008, 10:14:55 PM
it is embarrassing. we fucking foul every goddamn play, and our shot selection was horrendous. the grizzlies' zone was pitiful yet we couldnt do anything against them, other than set a franchise record for 3-pointers attempted.

and sasha vujacics sorry ass needs to stop chucking up 3s every 5 fucking seconds wen hes ice-cold. im tired of him thinking hes a star. hes not.

shit, lamar odom got sick at the worst possible time for us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 28, 2008, 10:24:59 PM
these dudes are going to get their shit together.... this part of the season with the heavy injuries is our baptism by fire.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 28, 2008, 10:35:58 PM
Is this a joke ? Consecutive losses at home against poor teams ...  :grumpy:... at this rate we won't win the division .. the constant injuries are pathetic ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 29, 2008, 01:09:41 AM
I'm disgusted at the amount of threes we keep chucking.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 29, 2008, 01:24:07 AM
thing is without any post presence , the only Lakers who have the ability to attack the basket are :
- Kobe
- Lamar (was sick and usually fall in love with the outside shot)
- Jordan (read above)
- Trevor (injured)

All the rest are spot up shooters or don't have the athleticism (read Walton)

We can play 100 games against a zone defense , a huge amount of 3s will be taken without the twin towers and our slasher ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2008, 02:18:28 PM
Lakers better be ready to play tonight...And if Kobe wants his MVP he better go on a 50-point run couse the last 2 losses really hurt his chances of winning it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2008, 09:01:29 PM
Phil Jackson = Overrated coach
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 30, 2008, 09:03:38 PM
These muthafuckas! What part of "don't leave a shooter open" do we not understand?!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 30, 2008, 09:05:42 PM
put sasha and mbenga back in the game phil, you fuckin idiot  ...OMFG!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 30, 2008, 09:16:39 PM
too much relying on outside shooting.... again. i will say though that we were battling the refs tonight too. bad calls, no calls and that ridiculous goal-tending call on DJ.

But....we won... and that's all that matters. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2008, 09:21:19 PM
Phil Jackson = Overrated coach


LMAO

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 30, 2008, 09:22:19 PM
we won... and that's all that matters. 
8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 30, 2008, 09:25:53 PM
On a side note, Nick Young is gunna be nice.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 30, 2008, 09:39:33 PM
Mistah Chill, I have to know who that chick in your sig is....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on March 30, 2008, 10:17:22 PM
Mistah Chill, I have to know who that chick in your sig is....
^Chaunda from BET's Hell Date. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 31, 2008, 12:31:45 AM
Right now I don't think the Lakers can even spell defense, furthermore play it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on March 31, 2008, 12:42:50 AM
On a side note, Nick Young is gunna be nice.
Yeah, he was hitting a lot of shots, and he was making a lot of smart plays and looks like a leader. Good win for the Lakers getting it together after Washington forced OT. As for the homer announcers thing, for some reason I watched the Wizards' broadcast, and when they were complaining about Fisher traveling before he hit a late long 2-point jumper, the announcer wouldn't admit that he was wrong and there was no travel.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2008, 10:15:15 AM
^At least they're not as bad as Tommy Heinson...I was watching the Celtic broadcast the other day, and every one of his homer comments topped the other. It was unbelievable. At one point, he was calling for one of the refs to be fired. LOL!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on March 31, 2008, 10:22:05 AM
You would have never have heard Chick Hearn say some shit like that, even if it was warranted.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2008, 12:31:32 PM
Decision on Ira Newble must be made (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerrep31mar31,1,630059.story)

The Lakers will decide today whether to sign forward  Ira Newble to another 10-day contract.

The defense-minded forward had not played any games for the Lakers, although "he was the star of our practice [Saturday]," Jackson said.

"Of course, he's got the most energy. He and Coby Karl haven't played a lot the last [six] games. He's starting to feel his way through this and starting to feel comfortable."

Newble would be eligible for playoffs if the Lakers decided to sign him for the rest of the season after his second 10-day contract expired.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 01, 2008, 06:42:54 PM
We Should Sign Newble For Insurance, The Way Injuries have Hit The Lakers this Season...
It won't Hurt To have another Body On the Bench.

+ How Sweet Is it to See Mihm back On the Court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 01, 2008, 08:27:52 PM
^Done deal.

Newble signed for remainder of season (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep1apr01,1,5180824.story)

Defense-minded forward Ira Newble was signed for the rest of the season for about $110,000. Newble, 33, who has two points in four minutes of game action with the Lakers, is eligible for the playoffs. The Lakers picked Newble up after Seattle waived him in February.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 01, 2008, 08:48:14 PM
^Done deal.

Newble signed for remainder of season (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakerep1apr01,1,5180824.story)

Defense-minded forward Ira Newble was signed for the rest of the season for about $110,000. Newble, 33, who has two points in four minutes of game action with the Lakers, is eligible for the playoffs. The Lakers picked Newble up after Seattle waived him in February.


Sweet!

+ Nuggets win Tonight Vs. The Suns. (Lakers Gain)
(Great game BTW)

+ Gasol Comeback on Wed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 01, 2008, 08:56:10 PM
+ Bynum's return as soon as this weekend. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 01, 2008, 09:52:56 PM
The run for the title has officially begun !  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Don Jacob on April 02, 2008, 01:59:14 PM
gasol in the lineup tonight vs portland
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on April 02, 2008, 01:59:54 PM
gasol in the lineup tonight vs portland

so is your mom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 02, 2008, 09:06:25 PM
Its really frustrating watching us leave shooters wide open to double guys like Przybilla.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 02, 2008, 10:09:53 PM
life is back to normal with Gasol back.... good win tonight 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 02, 2008, 10:12:34 PM
Dope game. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 02, 2008, 10:15:59 PM
The Vs. team Zone D ain't working as good with Gasol In the lineup.  8)
Always great to have A Big man who Can Post/Spot Up/or Pass It Out.

Great win.
On to Dallas
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 03, 2008, 01:35:40 AM
the MVP had a beastly game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on April 03, 2008, 09:52:43 AM
^^ i didn't know chris paul was in action last night. Anywayz back to the reason i clicked on this thread. the Fake show better handle the Mavs tomorrow night
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 03, 2008, 09:58:30 AM
Paul is NOT the MVP... If Paul is the MVP, Deron Williams is up there as well, and we all know Kobe>>>Paul+Williams.


Anyways, should be a good game against Dallas. Pau will need to score more this time around.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on April 03, 2008, 10:03:26 AM
^^the only award kobe is going to get is for leading the NBA in technical fouls this year. what a dirty player IMO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 03, 2008, 10:11:30 AM
What does technical fouls have to do with being dirty? LOL...Kobe is simply the worst officiated player in the league.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2008, 12:51:51 PM
Can't wait to beat 7 Even's team again  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on April 04, 2008, 12:56:26 PM
NIK is the only person I've seen discrediting Paul and putting Williams as a near equal. Every list by every analyst always has Paul as one of the main MVP choices.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2008, 12:59:12 PM
NIK is the only person I've seen discrediting Paul and putting Williams as a near equal. Every list by every analyst always has Paul as one of the main MVP choices.


There is not a big drop-off between Chris Paul and Deron Williams...any basketball head who has seen both play will tell you the same.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SGV on April 04, 2008, 03:23:22 PM
They might be similar in talent, but that does not equate similar value. Williams has picked up his numbers this season, but nothing like Paul. And the increase in Pauls number show how valuable he is to the Hornets. Look at how well they've played this year. The Hornets are 1st in the West right now and have been hovering around the top most of the season. In reality, Utah has only the 6th best record in the West. Where was Utah last year? Vitually in the place as they are now (finished 51-31). And the Hornets? Try below .500.

They play similar minutes, but Paul averages more points, assists and steals than Williams. Not to mention, Paul has a better assist/turnover ratio. Similar in talent, yes, but Paul does have the edge. That is why Paul is an MVP candidate...

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 04, 2008, 03:49:44 PM
They might be similar in talent, but that does not equate similar value. Williams has picked up his numbers this season, but nothing like Paul. And the increase in Pauls number show how valuable he is to the Hornets. Look at how well they've played this year. The Hornets are 1st in the West right now and have been hovering around the top most of the season. In reality, Utah has only the 6th best record in the West. Where was Utah last year? Vitually in the place as they are now (finished 51-31). And the Hornets? Try below .500.

They play similar minutes, but Paul averages more points, assists and steals than Williams. Not to mention, Paul has a better assist/turnover ratio. Similar in talent, yes, but Paul does have the edge. That is why Paul is an MVP candidate...




Numbers don't mean shit...IMO, Deron Williams is just as valuable to the Jazz as Paul is to the Hornets...and despite what records indicate (even though their records aren't far off), I still think the Jazz are on par or even better than the Hornets...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 04, 2008, 07:12:24 PM
Boozer >>> West

Paul >>>>> Williams



Anyone seriously debating this?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: MoreSwaggerThanMickJagger on April 04, 2008, 07:15:43 PM
Boozer >>> West

Paul >>>>> Williams



Anyone seriously debating this?

I hope not.  West and Williams are still obviousley great though but this shouldnt be argued.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 04, 2008, 07:46:28 PM
They say Kupchack is deserving that GM of the Year title, but that's bullshit, I'll show you why it's totally wrong...

Cause if another team be getting Kobe for Terry, and some salary cap dude, I wouldn't be celebratin' Donnie Nelson, Mark Cuban or Dirk..
I'd be celebratin' the dude that was behind my nigga... I wouldn't care about some faggot ass puppet my nigga

You ever liked a trade that send Terry to you for Walker my nigga? Imagine if you got Gasol for some faggot ass rookie guard my nigga
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2008, 08:07:59 PM
Farmar is slowly becoming Smush Parker..he's really starting to piss me off!!  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 04, 2008, 08:31:47 PM
Odom's on in the first half. The Lakers just need to play better defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 04, 2008, 08:33:18 PM
^ some offense too... that 14-0 run by the Mavs was ugly. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 04, 2008, 08:40:16 PM
Radmonivich is a weak link and his misses are killing us tonight....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 04, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
The Mav's are shooting 60% from the Floor.
There is No way That Can Continue.

Live By The 3 die by The Three.
One Of the Bench Players needs To Wake Up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 04, 2008, 10:04:31 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! :rock: :rock: :raisetheroof: :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 04, 2008, 10:11:58 PM
This one's in the bank. :banana_rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 04, 2008, 10:17:40 PM
This deserves a drink!! What a great gut-check game....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 04, 2008, 10:21:58 PM
Damn I wish I would've watched this game, I only saw the early 1st and late 4th quarters. Looks like Odom was ballin and Kobe was the 3rd option  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 04, 2008, 10:24:08 PM
why can't we play D ,like we did in the 4th , the whole game ? Lamar had an incredible game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 04, 2008, 10:25:34 PM
Damn I wish I would've watched this game, I only saw the early 1st and late 4th quarters. Looks like Odom was ballin and Kobe was the 3rd option  ;D
What's the matter with you? ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 04, 2008, 10:29:23 PM
Damn I wish I would've watched this game, I only saw the early 1st and late 4th quarters. Looks like Odom was ballin and Kobe was the 3rd option  ;D
What's the matter with you? ???
his girlfriend forbidded him to watch the whole game   ;D ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 04, 2008, 10:30:23 PM
 8)
This Game Confirms..Dirk is back!
But Odom Was Ballin' Outta Control Tonight
Whoa.

Your Welcome G.State..
Handle Your Busness On Sunday!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 04, 2008, 10:42:00 PM
odom has entered mvp mode. gg rest of the league.

yall see those passes odom and gasol made towards the end of the game? having a front court passing like that isnt even fair.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 04, 2008, 11:04:25 PM
Damn I wish I would've watched this game, I only saw the early 1st and late 4th quarters. Looks like Odom was ballin and Kobe was the 3rd option  ;D
What's the matter with you? ???
his girlfriend forbidded him to watch the whole game   ;D ;)
You'd think she'd loosen the leash a little for a Lakers vs. Mavs game. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bay Area Jat on April 05, 2008, 09:45:28 AM
good job last night fuckers!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2008, 10:33:36 AM
Boozer >>> West

Paul >>>>> Williams



Anyone seriously debating this?


If Paul is better than Williams, it's not by much. I like Deron's controlled game over Paul's...Boozer is unquestionably better than West, though...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2008, 10:34:15 AM
They say Kupchack is deserving that GM of the Year title, but that's bullshit, I'll show you why it's totally wrong...

Cause if another team be getting Kobe for Terry, and some salary cap dude, I wouldn't be celebratin' Donnie Nelson, Mark Cuban or Dirk..
I'd be celebratin' the dude that was behind my nigga... I wouldn't care about some faggot ass puppet my nigga

You ever liked a trade that send Terry to you for Walker my nigga? Imagine if you got Gasol for some faggot ass rookie guard my nigga


Crack kills.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 05, 2008, 10:36:59 AM
Damn I wish I would've watched this game, I only saw the early 1st and late 4th quarters. Looks like Odom was ballin and Kobe was the 3rd option  ;D
What's the matter with you? ???
his girlfriend forbidded him to watch the whole game   ;D ;)


LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: D~Nice on April 05, 2008, 04:45:22 PM
Great game last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 06, 2008, 07:48:56 PM
Thank you Radmonavich for proving me wrong today..... when you cause me to talk shit about you, I want you to prove me wrong!  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 06, 2008, 08:31:26 PM
The Arco Arena is now our home away from home... we should charge the Kings rent.  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 06, 2008, 09:29:24 PM
Dope game. Everybody came through, especially Vlad. Good game for him. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 07, 2008, 06:03:37 PM
im really worried about the lakers Defense.They better get their shit straighten out when Bynum gets back or else we will not beat the Spurs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 08, 2008, 06:20:37 PM
^^The Spurs are no super team...we can beat them with our current roster.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 09, 2008, 10:03:15 AM
What a gay loss...we shoulda' won that, even with the terrible officiating. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 09, 2008, 10:18:38 AM
We didn't look like a team which battles for the top seed at all .. Gasol softness is annoying me .. Kobe couldn't stop Roy either .. the level of Defense is something to be very worried about imo ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 09, 2008, 10:19:28 AM
Damn the Hornets finally lost and we couldn't take advantage of it  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 09, 2008, 12:57:12 PM
Gasol softness is annoying me


Word...no way this is the real Gasol. He wasn't playing like this prior to the ankle injury.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha G In Deee on April 09, 2008, 12:59:46 PM
Gasol softness is annoying me


Word...no way this is the real Gasol. He wasn't playing like this prior to the ankle injury.
^True. I'm sure Andrew will be able to cover for him this weekend if his Sunday return comes true. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 09, 2008, 01:14:52 PM
If I were the Trail Blazers coach, I would be happy and mad about last night's game. Happy because of the continuation of playing the Lakers tough and mad that they can't play the rest of the league that way....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2008, 01:20:45 PM
They have some nerve coming out playing that way >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on April 09, 2008, 01:50:49 PM
If I were the Trail Blazers coach, I would be happy and mad about last night's game. Happy because of the continuation of playing the Lakers tough and mad that they can't play the rest of the league that way....
Portland is a nice young team, but they are just that..They have their ups and downs and struggle to be consistent. They had that nice winning streak, and have a home record good enough to be a playoff team, but they can't win on the road. The Lakers role players have been too inconsistent lately, and they need to realize that the easy shots will come when they start playing better defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 09, 2008, 02:23:14 PM
If I were the Trail Blazers coach, I would be happy and mad about last night's game. Happy because of the continuation of playing the Lakers tough and mad that they can't play the rest of the league that way....
Portland is a nice young team, but they are just that..They have their ups and downs and struggle to be consistent. They had that nice winning streak, and have a home record good enough to be a playoff team, but they can't win on the road. The Lakers role players have been too inconsistent lately, and they need to realize that the easy shots will come when they start playing better defense.

that is true... my point is though that maybe every night they should just imagine that the team that they are playing is wearing Purple & Gold.. they might find themselves in the playoffs..lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 09, 2008, 08:20:00 PM
Lakers Are Not Playing Well whatsoever..
And they have The Hornets & Spurs coming Up Within' the next Days.
(Both Teams Playin' in Top Form)

If They Continue their Play, we are looking at a 4th Maybe 5th Seed Overall.
And A Number #2 Behind The Suns in Our Conference.

If They Play This Way against The Clippers And lose Tomm,  :-X
Their Momentum will be Absolutly ZERO going into The Playoffs.

Kinda Seems like this team is Banking On Bynum's return To make their Defense.
I think Phil Should Have That talk he Had With Vlad Rad with All The Role Players everyday For The rest Of The year.

And to those who Care about The MVP! If Kobe's teamates Don't Help Him/The Lakers To ALL wins From This Point Foward.
Kiss that MVP Award Goodbye again.

That Being said, This Team is Too good To be Playing The way The Have been..
They Have the Potential to Take It all. But Doing And Having Are 2 Diff Things.
Go Lakers!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: yukmouth23 on April 09, 2008, 10:49:52 PM
Lakers have a good chance of taking it all this year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 10, 2008, 09:59:59 AM
Damn the Hornets finally lost and we couldn't take advantage of it  >:(
I was bashing my head against the wall at the thought. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 10, 2008, 10:31:25 AM
There is a rumor on Clublakers posted by a moderator : Bynum out another 6 weeks ...  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 10, 2008, 10:46:11 AM
I've never been to Clublakers, what makes their mods credible?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 10, 2008, 02:50:31 PM
I've never been to Clublakers, what makes their mods credible?

I don't know about the mods but theres a forum member on there who is really connected. He was the first to tell us about the Kidd trade. He knew about the Ariza trade hours before ESPN reported it. He knew Gasol would be out longer than expected. Etc etc etc. If thats the guy they're talking about then its pretty much true.

It probably is true anyone. Bynum went to New York yesterday to see a specialist. That seems a lil odd for a guy who they expected to play by this weekend.

Thanks Lakers medical staff!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2008, 04:09:03 PM
^yes...lets blame the Lakers medical staff some more...Honestly, I doubt Bynum is another 6 weeks away with the progress he was making.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 10, 2008, 04:43:37 PM
^ you can keep being a yes boy if you want to but I think its becoming more and more obvious to everyone that our medical staff needs to be re-evaluated. when is the last time one of our players actually came back within the predicted time? gasol, mihm, radmanovic, ariza, and bynum are all perfect examples this season alone. then i look at other teams and see guys like Nowitzki come back after only missing 4 games when he was predicted to be out ATLEAST 2 weeks. its frustrating cuz this medical staff could very well be the reason we don't win a championship.

word to Karl Malone...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1756469
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2008, 05:31:43 PM
^You realize that Kobe swears by Garry Vitti, right? Vitti has done wonders for his shoulders, hands, arms, finger, you name it...Hard to down a guy who has such a long history with the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 10, 2008, 05:51:14 PM
Bynums injury is devestating for a Young Player..
I'm Glad They are Taking extra PRE-caution on it.
(I'm For Shutting Him Down For The Stretch)

When/If The LakeShow Plays Right, We Can Do It without Him This Season. (& Have Been)
I want this Season to End Already So next Years 2-Peat can be just As Sweet  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 10, 2008, 05:54:06 PM
What did I say?


Bynum gets evaluated by knee specialist in New York (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/players/Andrew+Bynum/nba.p.3936)


Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum flew to New York on Wednesday to be evaluated by Dr. David Altchek, a knee specialist who operated on Bynum in high school and serves as the New York Mets team doctor.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Bynum would fly back to Los Angeles Thursday and if everything goes well, will try to practice on Saturday. His status for Sunday's game will be determined after that.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 10, 2008, 09:49:42 PM
Clippers are playing their balls off.
Didin't They Get The Memo?

Thornton & Brand Rebounding Like Their Life depends on it.
Lakers still Not Playing in Top Form, Yet..
Remember Hornets & Spurs Next!


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 11, 2008, 12:08:40 AM
^ that only lasted for the first half.... Clips got spanked. Hell, even Walton was bustin' three's on em'..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 11, 2008, 02:40:59 AM
^ that only lasted for the first half.... Clips got spanked. Hell, even Walton was bustin' three's on em'..

walton is RARE form tonight.
Glad to see him back, looks like the rest did him well
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 11, 2008, 11:44:23 AM
Luke has been stepping up...I was convinced that he took the season off after recieving the big contract, but it's becoming more and more evident that he's been seriously bothered by injuries this whole time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 11, 2008, 01:20:10 PM
Luke has been stepping up...I was convinced that he took the season off after recieving the big contract, but it's becoming more and more evident that he's been seriously bothered by injuries this whole time.

he's more than welcome to prove every negative thing I've spoken about him, wrong...  8) 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 11, 2008, 07:21:03 PM
Biggest Game Of The year Tonight!
(Side note, Go Rockets)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 11, 2008, 10:03:10 PM
EX Lakers hate Us!
Pargo was ballin'

Great win For The Lakers!!!
Pacific Divison Championss
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 11, 2008, 10:10:58 PM
What that Pacific Division lookin like boys?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 11, 2008, 10:17:47 PM
I'm not even going to criticize Phil, I'm Just going to Celebrate the WIN! WOOO!!!  :rock: :raisetheroof: :monkey_dance2: :monkey: :cow: :banana: :banana_rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 11, 2008, 10:18:27 PM
The positive thing of this game is we can play some defense in a such big game .. it's a shame we aren't 1st because Nuggets and Utah would have been very easy matchups for us .. Dallas and SAS are way tougher
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 11, 2008, 10:19:41 PM
What a night for b-ball.... beautiful So. Cal night... set up the TV in the backyard... some snacks, drinks and a cigar  8)

Great energy in the first half.. the 2nd half made me yell at the TV, however a win is a win...

Pacific Division Champs!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 11, 2008, 11:03:58 PM
Pacific division champions. It feels good. 8) The Lakers know how to step it up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 11, 2008, 11:22:34 PM
Can't wait til next Saturday ! Time to go on with the tradition .. Let's all hang our Lakers flags on your cars
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 12, 2008, 02:37:51 AM
Division is good, conference is better. Let's see what yall made of.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 12, 2008, 03:41:05 AM
in order for lakers to get #1 in the western conference, we have to win both our remaining games (both home games against spurs and kings), and hornets have to lose at least one of their 3 remaining games (one game in sacramento, one game vs clippers in new orleans, and one game in dallas).

i doubt kings or clips are gonna beat the hornets, so here's hoping that the mavs get the job done.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 12, 2008, 07:26:14 AM
in order for lakers to get #1 in the western conference, we have to win both our remaining games (both home games against spurs and kings), and hornets have to lose at least one of their 3 remaining games (one game in sacramento, one game vs clippers in new orleans, and one game in dallas).

i doubt kings or clips are gonna beat the hornets, so here's hoping that the mavs get the job done.

The Clipp's with Kamen in the lineup would have been tuff for NO. (too bad)
Sac will be without their Bigman aswell.
Dallas has the best Chance out of those 3 to get a win.

I'll be a Dallas fan come that game.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 12, 2008, 01:00:34 PM
in order for lakers to get #1 in the western conference, we have to win both our remaining games (both home games against spurs and kings), and hornets have to lose at least one of their 3 remaining games (one game in sacramento, one game vs clippers in new orleans, and one game in dallas).

i doubt kings or clips are gonna beat the hornets, so here's hoping that the mavs get the job done.

The Clipp's with Kamen in the lineup would have been tuff for NO. (too bad)
Sac will be without their Bigman aswell.
Dallas has the best Chance out of those 3 to get a win.

I'll be a Dallas fan come that game.




yeah, if clips were tough for them with kaman, imagine it with kaman AND elton brand. its a shame that wont happen this time around wen we need it most  :(

but yeah, go mavs!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on April 12, 2008, 02:29:39 PM
Sacramento has a pretty good squad, I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled out a win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 12, 2008, 09:46:52 PM
Sac Wins Vs. NO.
Lakers can wrap it up with a win Tommorow!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 12, 2008, 09:59:21 PM
yeah im in complete shock. kings won without kevin martin and brad miller. #1 is THAT much closer in our reach.

i've heard manu isn't going to play tomorrow, so we REALLY need to take advantage of his absence tomorrow. SHUT TONY PARKER DOWN. he's seemed to have lost a step recently, but too many damn PGs end up looking like hall of fame players against us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 12, 2008, 10:56:51 PM
Sacramento has a pretty good squad, I wouldn't be surprised if they pulled out a win.


Good call.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 13, 2008, 11:52:26 AM
Thank you Queens for beating the Hornets...All we have to do is beat the Spurs and we have the #1 seed in the West & Kobe has his First MVP!! 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 13, 2008, 12:02:58 PM
Should be a winnable game since Manu is out, I'll be watching
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on April 13, 2008, 01:39:14 PM
Lakers need to play some D.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 13, 2008, 01:53:36 PM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2008, 02:01:53 PM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.


Yes, we know...remember what you said though? "TRADE ODOM!" :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 13, 2008, 02:05:33 PM
We need to stop playing .. should have a 10-12 point lead .. too many dumb turnovers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 13, 2008, 02:26:14 PM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.


Yes, we know...remember what you said though? "TRADE ODOM!" :-X

Don't get it twisted, when I said that Odom was playing like a bum. Inconsistency has always been his biggest problem. And even though he's playing amazing ball right now, I still have no reason to trust him in the long run.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 13, 2008, 02:40:18 PM
Lakers are killing it. The second team has been playing the entire 4th quarter and they've extended the lead against the Spurs starters. :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 13, 2008, 02:44:03 PM
I would of traded Lamar for Gasol in a Second but the Stupid Grizz only wanted Kwame so thats good for us, more talent on the floor.....Lamar is a weak minded fool that can't handle the pressure of been the Man or the 2nd opition but as the 3rd best player on the team (4th best when Bynum comes back) there's no more pressure on him so he's playing great now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 13, 2008, 02:45:33 PM
Wow, the Spurs blew mad cock tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 13, 2008, 02:49:15 PM
Even with Ginobili , Spurs will be a 1st round exit .. their offense is HORRIBLE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 13, 2008, 02:56:32 PM
Kobe, Fisher, Gasol, Rested in the 4th quarter :rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 13, 2008, 02:58:43 PM
Kobe, Fisher, Gasol, Rested in the 4th quarter :rock:

Always a good sign. The West is ours!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2008, 03:00:05 PM
Even with Ginobili , Spurs will be a 1st round exit .. their offense is HORRIBLE


I've been saying this for a long time...Spurs have been heavily overrated this year. I really don't see who can take the Lakers out. ESPECIALLY if Bynum returns.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2008, 03:00:23 PM
Wow, the Spurs blew mad cock tonight.


It was a morning game. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2008, 03:02:09 PM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.


Yes, we know...remember what you said though? "TRADE ODOM!" :-X

Don't get it twisted, when I said that Odom was playing like a bum. Inconsistency has always been his biggest problem. And even though he's playing amazing ball right now, I still have no reason to trust him in the long run.


Odom has always been a good player...Every player, including Kobe, has off nights. Odom has averaged a double-double as a Laker and always steps it up when it counts most...I don't know what more you can expect.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 13, 2008, 03:03:33 PM
Taco Time!
Now let's Sit back And See What Denver Does vs. Houston.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on April 13, 2008, 03:03:44 PM
Tim Duncan had a real shitty game

haha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2008, 03:03:50 PM
I would of traded Lamar for Gasol in a Second but the Stupid Grizz only wanted Kwame so thats good for us, more talent on the floor.....Lamar is a weak minded fool that can't handle the pressure of been the Man or the 2nd opition but as the 3rd best player on the team (4th best when Bynum comes back) there's no more pressure on him so he's playing great now.


Miami Heat '03-'04 think differently... Odom has played his heart out ever since stepping into Staples Center. I never once doubted the guy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 13, 2008, 03:21:13 PM
What a great game! Nothing like a Sunday Afternoon butt-kicking of the Spurs and a cold Bud-Lite to go along with it..  :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 13, 2008, 05:32:41 PM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.


Yes, we know...remember what you said though? "TRADE ODOM!" :-X

Don't get it twisted, when I said that Odom was playing like a bum. Inconsistency has always been his biggest problem. And even though he's playing amazing ball right now, I still have no reason to trust him in the long run.


Odom has always been a good player...Every player, including Kobe, has off nights. Odom has averaged a double-double as a Laker and always steps it up when it counts most...I don't know what more you can expect.

I expect a guy making $14 million a season to be able to play without all these excuses about too much pressure. He was playing like a d-leaguer until we got Gasol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 13, 2008, 08:20:16 PM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.


Yes, we know...remember what you said though? "TRADE ODOM!" :-X

Don't get it twisted, when I said that Odom was playing like a bum. Inconsistency has always been his biggest problem. And even though he's playing amazing ball right now, I still have no reason to trust him in the long run.


Odom has always been a good player...Every player, including Kobe, has off nights. Odom has averaged a double-double as a Laker and always steps it up when it counts most...I don't know what more you can expect.

I expect a guy making $14 million a season to be able to play without all these excuses about too much pressure. He was playing like a d-leaguer until we got Gasol.




LMFAO@Odom playing like a D-Leaguer... :stupid: It's not his fault they expected him to be the primary big and primary facilitator all rolled into one. Odom has ALWAYS performed.


D-Leaguer...ahahahaha...why do you even bother?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Vegasmac25 on April 13, 2008, 09:23:55 PM
Can anyone feel the hate. 8)Fucking great game to watch and it was nice to see most of the starters on the bench enjoying the game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 14, 2008, 12:14:12 AM
Wow, the Spurs blew mad cock tonight.

It was a morning game. ;)

We (Europeans) love morning games, ehehe.. since we've seen it live starting from 8-9 pm here. ;D

Talking about the game, i was mad after the first half, cause we were defending very bad. Expecially Sasha and Farmar, they were letting Vaughn and Stoudamire (sick) getting open shots and even penetrations. Which is not acceptable. Then Phil probably talked to the team and they started playing the 3rd quarter with a whole different attitude. The Spurs were horrible anyway. Once Parker got tired, they pratically stopped scoring. It's embarassing. Without Manu they're a 1st round exit team. Too bad for them, good thing for us. Now we have to win in Sac. C'mon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 14, 2008, 12:16:26 AM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.


Yes, we know...remember what you said though? "TRADE ODOM!" :-X

Don't get it twisted, when I said that Odom was playing like a bum. Inconsistency has always been his biggest problem. And even though he's playing amazing ball right now, I still have no reason to trust him in the long run.


Odom has always been a good player...Every player, including Kobe, has off nights. Odom has averaged a double-double as a Laker and always steps it up when it counts most...I don't know what more you can expect.

I expect a guy making $14 million a season to be able to play without all these excuses about too much pressure. He was playing like a d-leaguer until we got Gasol.

LMFAO@Odom playing like a D-Leaguer... :stupid: It's not his fault they expected him to be the primary big and primary facilitator all rolled into one. Odom has ALWAYS performed.

D-Leaguer...ahahahaha...why do you even bother?

Yesterday night morning (;D) Odom was been the best player in purple & gold imho. At least for the first half of the game. Then the whole team stepped up. He'll be our key player in the PO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 14, 2008, 12:18:29 AM
Oh, i forgot. Somebody post a youtube video of that Kobe block, please!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 14, 2008, 01:17:30 AM
can't find the one from today, but this should due until then...

the block vs. the Clippers:
http://www.youtube.com/v/DI0LKEiIGh8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 14, 2008, 02:01:54 AM
Van Gundy, was chopping down Critt bigtime during the ABC telecast...
(Dude makes Barkley's opioni's seem valid)

he must be kept on the payroll just for comedy relief...lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 14, 2008, 09:36:35 AM
Van Gundy says some stupid ass shit...J-Critt has been ballin when gettin the minutes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 15, 2008, 05:05:13 AM
Did you hear what they said at halftime? Since the Gasol trade Odom has been averaging 17 & 11 on 59% shooting.


Yes, we know...remember what you said though? "TRADE ODOM!" :-X

Don't get it twisted, when I said that Odom was playing like a bum. Inconsistency has always been his biggest problem. And even though he's playing amazing ball right now, I still have no reason to trust him in the long run.


Odom has always been a good player...Every player, including Kobe, has off nights. Odom has averaged a double-double as a Laker and always steps it up when it counts most...I don't know what more you can expect.

I expect a guy making $14 million a season to be able to play without all these excuses about too much pressure. He was playing like a d-leaguer until we got Gasol.

LMFAO@Odom playing like a D-Leaguer... :stupid: It's not his fault they expected him to be the primary big and primary facilitator all rolled into one. Odom has ALWAYS performed.

D-Leaguer...ahahahaha...why do you even bother?

Yesterday night morning (;D) Odom was been the best player in purple & gold imho. At least for the first half of the game. Then the whole team stepped up. He'll be our key player in the PO.

forreal... d-leaguer? gangstaboogy is the homie, but come on now. odom was gradually working his way back in from his injury throughout this season. people are saying he's playing some out-of-the-world basketball but on the real, he's doing the same amount of work that he's been doing last year before his injury, the only real difference is that now he puts up a higher shooting % since he gets more open shots thanks to another scorer and playmaker on the team (gasol). and of course, we're #1 in the west so his efforts are a lot more noticeable.

and odom has always been steppin up his game a lot more in the play-offs, so if ur impressed now, you aint seen nothin yet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2008, 03:55:21 PM
Some of these people act like they weren't around to see that Odom was a triple-double threat every night these past 3 years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2008, 04:14:49 PM
^^Even though he only got like 2 of them. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 15, 2008, 04:19:20 PM
Go! Clippers vs. N.O.
Go! Lakers vs. The Kings.

 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2008, 04:21:22 PM
My bad. Odom actually got 4 triple doubles.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 15, 2008, 04:49:44 PM
My bad. Odom actually got 4 triple doubles.

Yea, but he's consistently scratching around triple-double territory..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 15, 2008, 07:31:19 PM
N.O. wins tonight Vs. The Clippers
Sac out for blood tonight!
being the spoiler must be the ultimate high for a non playoff team....

Go Lakers!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 15, 2008, 09:01:02 PM
Wow the refs are really testing Kobe's patience tonight. Hold on Kobe. Win tonight and you got the MVP and we got the #1 spot in the toughest conference ever.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 15, 2008, 09:31:34 PM
Is it too early to pop a bottle?
Ok I'll wait.

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 15, 2008, 09:37:17 PM
I never count my chickens before they hatch, but...  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 15, 2008, 10:41:30 PM
#1 seed in the West.... as Flavor Flav would say, "YEEEEEAH BOOOOY!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 15, 2008, 10:46:00 PM
Right were the Lakers belong. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 17, 2008, 08:52:08 PM
End of season Lakers awards...

http://my.lakers.com/blogs/2008/04/16/end-of-season-awards/

Damn I miss Ariza  :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 17, 2008, 10:56:57 PM
^pretty good list. I witnessed both of those plays live. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: ShadyGuru on April 18, 2008, 10:23:49 AM
I noticed that George Karl is going to be interviewed on Mike Tirico's ESPN radio show this afternoon around 1:40 pm Eastern. Should be interesting to hear how he plans to defend against the Lakers, especially given their inability to play defense in general.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 18, 2008, 05:41:08 PM
I noticed that George Karl is going to be interviewed on Mike Tirico's ESPN radio show this afternoon around 1:40 pm Eastern. Should be interesting to hear how he plans to defend against the Lakers, especially given their inability to play defense in general.

During the NBA Playoffs Western Conference Pre-View Show on NBA TV, George Karl did a call in and He said they (Nuggets) plan on switching up defenders on Kobe and making him pass the ball. They plan a rotation of Martin/Anthony/Iverson/Smith/ect..
basicaly all their fowards & Guards will switch on Kobe until they find someone who can keep Kobe under 30pts.
(Which is considered stopping him)

Cool, leave Gasol & Odom Open I'm sure Sasha, VladRad & Farmar won't mind them open looks aswell.
I'm looking foward to watching the "Bench Mob" Make their Bones in the Playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on April 18, 2008, 07:27:26 PM
The lakers don't need kobe to score over thirty in most games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 18, 2008, 08:34:06 PM
Only a retard or someone who has given up already would tell the true game plan publically lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 21, 2008, 10:55:01 AM
I Came to grip with not having A. Bynum in the lineup since his injury happened
I knew it was a season ending type of a blow, considering he was always further than closer to actually return.
never did I have any expectations to have him in this years post season. (If it can still happen Sweet!)

But what is the status on T. Ariza?
I knew he was due an exam on his fot again, any news on that?
his defense will be needed the deeper the lakers get in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 21, 2008, 12:25:02 PM
Ariza gets a CT scan on the 25th. If everything goes right (*fingers crossed*) he'll get cleared to play and resume asap. He already came out and said that he'll try to play the same day he gets cleared.

Bynum is pretty much out for the season. The new rumor is he might need surgery. If thats the case then I'm hella pissed cuz they should've just shut him down and made him get the surgery in January.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 21, 2008, 02:25:09 PM
Ariza gets a CT scan on the 25th. If everything goes right (*fingers crossed*) he'll get cleared to play and resume asap. He already came out and said that he'll try to play the same day he gets cleared.

Bynum is pretty much out for the season. The new rumor is he might need surgery. If thats the case then I'm hella pissed cuz they should've just shut him down and made him get the surgery in January.

THx for the Ariza update.. +1
& I feel the Bynum Statement, I was always for shutting him down since day 1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 818chong on April 21, 2008, 07:59:53 PM
yo KOBE deserves MVP this year.  Who thinks not??
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 22, 2008, 09:45:47 PM
Some tidbit's from NBA.com about the lakers..
Injury news ect..

Jackson said Ronny Turiaf was sent home Monday because of a sore throat, but he hoped the backup forward/center would be available Wednesday night in Game 2 of the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. And reserve center DJ Mbenga was hospitalized after a collision in a 2-on-2 game following practice. Team spokesman John Black said a CT scan showed Mbenga had bruised ribs on his right side and was listed as day-to-day.  (here is the full, Link below)
http://www.nba.com/nba_news/bynumreturn_080421.html (http://www.nba.com/nba_news/bynumreturn_080421.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 22, 2008, 10:18:28 PM
yo KOBE deserves MVP this year.  Who thinks not??


nobody who know their shit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 23, 2008, 10:24:39 PM
LMAO that nigga Kobe was clownin! 49 points & 10 assists. Hurrry up and give dude his MVP trophy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on April 23, 2008, 11:14:39 PM
LMAO that nigga Kobe was clownin! 49 points & 10 assists. Hurrry up and give dude his MVP trophy.
LOL Smith was MAAAAAAAD!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2008, 12:50:23 AM
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c246/krazygreen/stumf1.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 24, 2008, 01:32:14 AM
^^ HAHAHA   ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2008, 01:47:22 AM
I always thought the cartoon sketch in "Stu's View" made him look like a perv/peeping tom. why the hell is he right next to a window with binoculars?...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2008, 01:56:07 AM
Where's Juronimo?

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=178188.0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on April 24, 2008, 10:44:18 AM
call the janitor... it's almost time to sweep this series!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 24, 2008, 10:49:18 AM
J.R Smith is the dumbest person on this planet .. trashtalking Kobe and think you will go away with it ? LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on April 24, 2008, 12:11:07 PM
J.R. Smith got OWNED.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 24, 2008, 04:04:06 PM
C'mon J.R., you're a pretty good backup SG and shit, but never ever again you'd think you can stay in the same sentence with the son of Jellybean. Never ever again.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: zilla on April 24, 2008, 04:10:35 PM
I've always felt like sockin J.R. Smith in the jaw! Lakers all the way smashin on Celtics, fuck the bullshit. Let's go!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 24, 2008, 05:09:29 PM
Lakers all the way


wow, are you serious?...never thought I'd see the day. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 24, 2008, 05:09:44 PM
^LOL at this nigga acting like a Laker-Fan again, just a few weeks after his GS-Fan-Persona threatened to shoot Laker-fans in the parking lot or something
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 24, 2008, 08:04:12 PM
End of the day it's a Cali thing..^^
(If The Lakers are on a day off, I'll watch a Clipp's, G.state Game before any other aswell)

I won't put Denver in the refridge just yet tho, Once The Lakers grab game 3, then i'll
put them on Ice, But until then.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 25, 2008, 03:21:17 AM
End of the day it's a Cali thing..^^

Yeah. I supported GS last year. Ain't no problem if he's supporting the Lakers this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 25, 2008, 04:13:18 AM
You guys are weird... everywhere else in sports, fans hate the neighboring team more than anybody else... some fans are going to beat themselves up literally because they are fans of neighboring teams.. and you guys be like it's a cali thing and bandwaggon around to whoever has the best team at the moment... LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 25, 2008, 04:53:45 AM
You guys are weird... everywhere else in sports, fans hate the neighboring team more than anybody else... some fans are going to beat themselves up literally because they are fans of neighboring teams.. and you guys be like it's a cali thing and bandwaggon around to whoever has the best team at the moment... LMAO

Considering one of the teams play in the same buliding as the Lakers...lol
& G.state been a fun team to watch, since the Tim Hardaway/Mullin days, thru the Webber stuff ect..
(I'm just a Fan of the game bro, & Good teams. But make no Mistake this is Laker's 100%)

I also find myself watching alot of NY Knicks games, just something about that franchise...
Them 80's/90's Knick teams are the forfather to alot of these Playoffs under-acheivers we have today.
great teams, but never great enough to win it all kinda like your Mavs or Sac & G.State...ect
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on April 25, 2008, 10:22:06 AM
Here's how it goes. The only team in basketball I support or root for is the Lakers.

I rather see a California team (except the Kings) do good, than any other team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 25, 2008, 10:28:34 AM
I agree with 7even on this .. it's Lakers and fuck the rest .. I guess it's coming from soccer mentality and what we called "derby"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 25, 2008, 12:09:44 PM
I used to wanna see the Clippers do well, but ever since that year when they acted like they were better than us, I stopped giving a shit how they do...Never been a fan of any other team, though. And now, the ONLY team I care to see is the Lakers. I still watch other games, but I don't root for anyone...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 25, 2008, 10:52:27 PM
well, spurs just won game 3 against the suns. Looks like we'll be seeing them in the Western Conference Finals then. The one team who had a chance at eliminating them is pretty much gone now (who are we kidding, they're not going to be making history).

Nothing against the Hornets and Mavs, I just don't see either one of them toppling over the Spurs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: J @ M @ L on April 26, 2008, 01:57:25 AM
I was at a frat party at UCLA last night... and that fool Andrew Bynum was there dancing n shit... lol aint he supposed to be resting?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 26, 2008, 03:51:28 AM
I was at a frat party at UCLA last night... and that fool Andrew Bynum was there dancing n shit... lol aint he supposed to be resting?

That is actually pretty good news right there..lol
thx for the update bro. (maybe he will play then sometime this Post Season...?)
word, back in the day I'd always be down there at them UCLA parties n' shit
during their O'Bannon bros. era (yeah, I'm getting old...lol)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on April 26, 2008, 04:27:22 AM
You guys are weird... everywhere else in sports, fans hate the neighboring team more than anybody else... some fans are going to beat themselves up literally because they are fans of neighboring teams.. and you guys be like it's a cali thing and bandwaggon around to whoever has the best team at the moment... LMAO

I know what you're talking about. But to me it's not just a "Cali thing" (i hate the Kings and i don't support the Clippers. Plus like you know i'm from Italy, so..). It's more rap-oriented. I mean i listen to Bay Area music, so GSW are pretty cool to me cause they represent the Bay, that's it. And i listen to Bay Area music. I ain't a real supporter of them, but if my fav (and only) team (the Lakers) is eliminated from the P.O., i support them.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 26, 2008, 12:13:56 PM
What happend with Ariza's ct scan?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on April 26, 2008, 10:57:36 PM
Nevermind I found it...

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The Lakers' forward was cleared to begin some basketball-related activities and will be available to play at some point in the second round of the playoffs.

"A week from now, I can start doing a little bit of contact. And then a week later I can start playing," he said. "It's definitely good news."

A key defender at small forward, Ariza has been out since Jan. 20 because of a broken bone in his right foot. He is not allowed to dunk yet and can work only on individual skills such as shooting and dribbling over the next week.

An MRI exam Friday showed that the bone in his foot had healed to the point of being able to begin basketball exercises.

I guess thats as good as it can get.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 27, 2008, 02:14:45 AM
Nevermind I found it...

Quote
The Lakers' forward was cleared to begin some basketball-related activities and will be available to play at some point in the second round of the playoffs.

"A week from now, I can start doing a little bit of contact. And then a week later I can start playing," he said. "It's definitely good news."

A key defender at small forward, Ariza has been out since Jan. 20 because of a broken bone in his right foot. He is not allowed to dunk yet and can work only on individual skills such as shooting and dribbling over the next week.

An MRI exam Friday showed that the bone in his foot had healed to the point of being able to begin basketball exercises.

I guess thats as good as it can get.

Sweet!
Thx for that news! bro, if they mentioned it during the game I musthave missed it.
were gonna need his defense the deeper the Lakers get.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: zilla on April 27, 2008, 11:13:34 AM
y'all trippin.. it's golden state 1st and foremost.. y'all sound confused talkin bout who represents where.. I know what I represent crystal clear.. but in this world you must always pick a side no matter what the situation may be.. that's that mentality not too many of y'all know about.. it's exactly like the streets, you pick a side or fall off.. the warriors deserved to be in the playoffs but shit happens.. so now you gotta analyze the situation and see how there's a clear East v.s. West rivalry that's about to go down.. can nobody deny what the Lakers owner did this year.. he played it like chess and checked their ass with that Gasol move.. can't do nothin but support.. the West deserves this one.. best records as a whole in NBA history.. Lakers need to step up and bring it  home.. but that don't mean we ain't beatin up Laker fans at Oracle arena again next year !! adadaii boyeee
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 27, 2008, 02:12:21 PM
y'all trippin.. it's golden state 1st and foremost.. y'all sound confused talkin bout who represents where.. I know what I represent crystal clear.. but in this world you must always pick a side no matter what the situation may be.. that's that mentality not too many of y'all know about.. it's exactly like the streets, you pick a side or fall off.. the warriors deserved to be in the playoffs but shit happens.. so now you gotta analyze the situation and see how there's a clear East v.s. West rivalry that's about to go down.. can nobody deny what the Lakers owner did this year.. he played it like chess and checked their ass with that Gasol move.. can't do nothin but support.. the West deserves this one.. best records as a whole in NBA history.. Lakers need to step up and bring it  home.. but that don't mean we ain't beatin up Laker fans at Oracle arena again next year !! adadaii boyeee



LOL...don't lie. your boy Doggy is a major influence in your life. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 27, 2008, 02:59:17 PM
lol@that nigga comin up with some blue/red bandana shit as the reason
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: zilla on April 27, 2008, 10:50:51 PM
^ ure a fuckin square bear and a half, I read your posts everywhere.. too dumb to reply to.

you ain't gonna see me in no laker gear, but I show respect when it's due.. y'all some lil kids, quit pointin fingers.

and I ain't spoken to ma niggy doggy for many moons.. 3 or so years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on April 27, 2008, 11:49:01 PM
I have one team, and that's the Warriors. However, when they aren't involved in the game (like these playoffs), I tend to cheer for teams that I've either watched play a lot and have players that I like. Living in L.A., I see the Lakers all the time and they are fun to watch, especially Kobe. I also like to watch Chris Paul, and Antawn Jamison and Gilbert Arenas, so I want to see their teams do well. It doesn't really concern me about who wins, but it's more fun to watch when you would rather see one team beat the other.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 28, 2008, 04:01:05 AM
^ ure a fuckin square bear and a half, I read your posts everywhere.. too dumb to reply to.

you ain't gonna see me in no laker gear, but I show respect when it's due.. y'all some lil kids, quit pointin fingers.

and I ain't spoken to ma niggy doggy for many moons.. 3 or so years.

that's cool ese, your multi-tasking is really impressive. like, punching a nigga in the face while showing respect to him simultaneously... good stuff.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: zilla on April 28, 2008, 03:15:13 PM
ain't no one a fuckin ese you retard.. if you knew anything about Cali, you'd know that's what they call Southern cholos.. Northern California's biggest enemies.. constantly makin yourself look stupid.. I wouldn't punch somebody cuzz they are Laker fans.. it's cuzz of the drama they tend to cause at Oracle.. some of em don't respect the house, that's when it goes down.. go on with your god-less no life nor ambition ass self.

Carmelo finna cry tonight.. it's gonna be hilarious!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 28, 2008, 03:18:27 PM
^not as much as you apparently gon' cry when I keep calling you ese for the rest of your life mamacita
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: zilla on April 28, 2008, 03:25:14 PM
lol I ain't even latin.. so I could careless.. but I don't fuck wit ese's, especially in jail....and if I'm a mamacita, then I'd be an esa !! durr
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sparegeez on April 28, 2008, 04:02:31 PM
^^^
Bro weren't you a Kings fan?? Now you claim you love the warriors? :nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: zilla on April 28, 2008, 04:47:31 PM
yeah when the KINGS was in the playoffs a few years back when Webber, Divac and Bibby was doin it, I supported them.. they organized well that season and had a great team.. they was reppin it for us.. I even traveled 2 hours to Sac and hit up one of the playoff games. I expected KINGS fans to do the same shit last year when WARRIORS were in the spotlight in the playoffs, and they did show up at the games.. it's regional politics.. it's respect shown. I was at more than 50% of the WARRIOR games this year, don't define what a fan is to me. LAKERS got it this year though over the CELTICS, so let's go! Stop bitchin over me and understand you weenies!! y'all some lil kids.. us adults view it in a different way.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sparegeez on April 28, 2008, 05:20:43 PM
Ehh, I don't know if most people would agree with your bandwagon hopping but it's whatever. You know damn well Raider fans wouldn't support the Niners if they were in the playoffs and vice-versa. I know I was laughing my ass off when they Raiders lost the superbowl in 03, and so were most of Niner fans.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on April 28, 2008, 09:56:35 PM
the most annoying thing is lamar odom or pau gasol moaning for a foul like a bitch in the paint even when there is no contact lol

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 29, 2008, 06:50:59 PM
Lakers Are going to have a lot of days to rest.....kobe & Pau could Heal those ankle injuries
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 29, 2008, 08:31:25 PM
Lakers Are going to have a lot of days to rest.....kobe & Pau could Heal those ankle injuries
Exactly Bro..They Defo need it.^^
& Prop's to Luke Walton who is defo playing his best basketball of season right now.
His Play was severly hampered this season because of injury the entire year, tho he still managed to play thru it.
seems like right now Luke might be at his best. (Way to pick it up Luke)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 30, 2008, 10:55:35 AM
Ariza's going back to UCLA. :D
Quote
Ariza is going to hit the books again. He was at UCLA the other day arranging for classes.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/sports/ci_9102091
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 01, 2008, 12:44:11 PM
Looks like he won't be opting out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 02, 2008, 03:51:46 PM
Stuart Scott says Bynum's not coming back

"at this point I'd have to train for a month just to get out there and play"--andrew bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 02, 2008, 06:14:55 PM
Stuart Scott says Bynum's not coming back

"at this point I'd have to train for a month just to get out there and play"--andrew bynum
Which will make beating the Celtics in the finals all the more amazing. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 03, 2008, 12:23:49 AM
Los Angeles Lakers planned to watch Rockets-Jazz game together (http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5ih2yPjoMsXYCu1jJywzNerPjVnEw)

6 hours ago

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers planned a players-only gathering Friday night to have dinner and watch Game 6 of the Houston-Utah first-round playoff series.

They had more than a passing interest, since the Jazz or Rockets will be their opponent in the second round. But they figured to have a good time no matter who won.

"We let loose, relax, enjoy each other's company," Lamar Odom said after a light practice Friday.

"We're going to have a good time, hang out together," Jordan Farmar said.

Odom said he received a text message Thursday night informing him of the gathering.

"We're going to go to some restaurant," he said. "We've got a couple funny guys who keep guys loose. We have some personalities."

Who was picking up the tab?

"Hopefully the MVP," Odom replied, loud enough for Kobe Bryant to hear and eliciting a protest.

Odom recently told a story on his Web site about a team dinner before the first-round series against Denver in which Bryant treated his teammates.

"As soon as he picked up the bill, we all started chanting, 'MVP, MVP, MVP!" Odom said.

Bryant, who hears the "MVP, MVP" chant on a regular basis at Staples Center and sometimes at visiting arenas as well, appears to be the leading candidate for his first Most Valuable Player award, expected to be presented next week.

Utah took a 3-2 lead into Game 6 with Houston, and the Lakers were mindful that a victory by the Jazz would mean Game 1 of the second-round series would be played Sunday at Staples Center - six days after Los Angeles completed its first-round sweep of the Nuggets.

A win by Houston would mean the Rockets and Jazz would play Game 7 on Sunday, and the winner wouldn't face the Lakers until Tuesday night at the earliest. That would mean the Lakers would have more than a week between games.

"If we play on Sunday, we'll be ready on Sunday," Bryant said. "If we play on Tuesday, then we'll be ready on Tuesday. I hope Utah wins so I can answer questions about Utah."

Bryant said he was pulling for the Jazz for one basic reason - to get the second-round series going sooner rather than later.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson said the coaching staff had nothing to do with the team deciding to watch the Rockets-Jazz game together.

"That's theirs. They've done it before," he said.

Jackson said the Lakers "were real sloppy" in practice Friday. Earlier in the week, he said the team wouldn't practice Saturday if it wasn't going to play Sunday. But following Friday's practice, he said there would be practice Saturday, but Sunday might be a day off if there's no game.

Jackson also said that backup forward Trevor Ariza, sidelined since breaking his right foot in practice Jan. 20, might be cleared for full contact next week. Team spokesman John Black said Ariza is scheduled to have a CT scan next Friday.

"We're not going to put a target date on that yet," Black said regarding Ariza's return.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: bez on May 05, 2008, 05:26:34 AM
damn, Kobi is impressive
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 05, 2008, 07:09:29 PM
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LOS ANGELES -- The NBA has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday at a Los Angeles hotel, where Kobe Bryant is expected to be announced as winner of his first Most Valuable Player award.

Neither NBA spokesman Mark Broussard nor the Lakers would discuss the subject of the news conference, although the league did refer to it as an NBA Awards Announcement.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3383084
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 07, 2008, 10:32:19 PM
I'm lovin this. Kobe has somehow managed to get better. Gasol's post season record is lookin better. Odom is officially a silent assassin. And Big-Shot-Sasha isn't folding under pressure.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on May 08, 2008, 09:07:33 AM
"The Machine" is a +15pt a night player as a Starter on any other team in the NBA.
+ his pesky in your face defense is guranteed 3 or 4 fouls on whoever he guards if he plays 32 mins. (IMO)

He's a Second option easy on another team.
Glad we have him on our (Lakers) side tho.
(He should have been in consideration for Most Improved along with Farmar)
 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: fuck lebron, suns, heat, celtics, shaq, warriors and queens on May 08, 2008, 09:40:29 AM
the machine is the best he shouldve won mip
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 08, 2008, 09:45:15 AM
who's the white guy near kobe in this pic ? (the one with long hair)
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080508/i/r354938584.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on May 08, 2008, 09:51:57 AM
who's the white guy near kobe in this pic ? (the one with long hair)
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080508/i/r354938584.jpg)

lol... you will find out bro.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: fuck lebron, suns, heat, celtics, shaq, warriors and queens on May 08, 2008, 09:52:43 AM
youre a fag for not knowing the machine
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 08, 2008, 09:54:12 AM
who's the white guy near kobe in this pic ? (the one with long hair)
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080508/i/r354938584.jpg)

lol... you will find out bro.

how ?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 08, 2008, 11:42:09 AM
I was one of the few who believed in Sasha. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 08, 2008, 02:15:15 PM
^^Prove it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 08, 2008, 03:24:10 PM
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Lakers Gear Hot Seller

When the NBA officially announced that Bryant had been named MVP on Tuesday, NBAStore.com started selling commemorative T-shirts for $19.99.

Bryant already has the best-selling jersey on the Web site and at the NBA store in New York since the beginning of the playoffs.

Since January, the Lakers have been the best-selling team at both sites, and since the playoffs began their merchandise has had a combined triple-digit sales increase compared to last year at the same time.
http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_lakers_notes_08.4359c58.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 08, 2008, 03:24:47 PM
^^Prove it.


Search this thread.. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 08, 2008, 10:25:51 PM
NIK can you tell me who the fuck is the white guy near kobe in this pic ? (the one with long hair)
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080508/i/r354938584.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 08, 2008, 10:29:24 PM
Sasha Vujacic
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 08, 2008, 10:41:55 PM
thanks nik  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 09, 2008, 09:08:48 AM
i don't watch a lot of nba,but paul gasol is the s**t  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 09, 2008, 10:55:56 AM
He most certainly is. Sometimes I still rub my eyes to make sure Gasol on the Lakers isn't a dream.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 09, 2008, 11:22:52 AM
He most certainly is. Sometimes I still rub my eyes to make sure Gasol on the Lakers isn't a dream.
;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on May 09, 2008, 11:58:07 AM
I was one of the few who believed in Sasha. 8)

I still don't like that pussy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on May 09, 2008, 05:42:49 PM
NIK can you tell me who the fuck is the white guy near kobe in this pic ? (the one with long hair)
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080508/i/r354938584.jpg)

Sorry Elano, I honestly thought you were being sarcastic about who Sasha was...
(I didn't know you really don't follow basketball that much)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Styles1 on May 09, 2008, 06:53:21 PM
too many missed easy lay-ups so far....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on May 09, 2008, 07:54:47 PM
Gasol is playing no defense
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 09, 2008, 08:02:53 PM
^^^^ Gasol has been getting on my nerves for the start of the serie .. Farmar was terrible at running the offense too
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on May 09, 2008, 08:22:36 PM
Utah is hitting their shot's..
way too many missed layups & close shots by the Lakers.
This is the type of game where Bynum is missed.
that being said, Shit ain't over yet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 09, 2008, 08:25:11 PM
Lakers are on the comeback. We just gotta finish strong and start grabbin some damn rebounds!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 09, 2008, 08:34:03 PM
Luke Walton has been great in these playoffs ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 09, 2008, 08:54:09 PM
Un-fuckin-real. I've never in my life seen such stupid turnovers...especially in crunch time! That game was ours for the taking but we let offensive rebounds, stupid shots, and turnovers let it slip away.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on May 09, 2008, 10:38:05 PM
wow that was a horrible game by us, only guys playing out there were kobe and fisher, what the fuck happened? but on the other hand utah was playing their hearts out, so i guess thats a good sign.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 10, 2008, 12:06:35 AM
ARIZA KEEPS TRYING

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Trevor Ariza came away encouraged Friday when a specialist in Salt Lake City said the remaining fracture in Ariza’s foot showing up on bone scan might not heal any further, so perhaps Ariza could return to action. The Lakers don’t necessarily see it that way, with tests Friday only confirming what Lakers doctors found Thursday in their bone scan – that the foot isn’t healed yet. Even though Ariza, very eager to play again, will likely seek a third opinion in Los Angeles on Monday and Jackson said he wasn’t ruling Ariza out of this playoff round, it remains likely Ariza is at least two weeks from playing.

From: http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/

Friggin aye!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 10, 2008, 12:31:28 AM
NIK can you tell me who the fuck is the white guy near kobe in this pic ? (the one with long hair)
(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20080508/i/r354938584.jpg)

Sorry Elano, I honestly thought you were being sarcastic about who Sasha was...
(I didn't know you really don't follow basketball that much)

i've seen him before but he looks different in that pic,i wasn't sure about the name .
it looks like an italian soccer player
(http://www.voetbalkrant.com/voetbal/images/spelersfotos/gh/giannichedda_giuliano.jpg)

anyway...i don't watch a lot of nba because its a pain in the ass with the different timetables  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on May 10, 2008, 12:35:44 AM
ARIZA KEEPS TRYING

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Trevor Ariza came away encouraged Friday when a specialist in Salt Lake City said the remaining fracture in Ariza’s foot showing up on bone scan might not heal any further, so perhaps Ariza could return to action. The Lakers don’t necessarily see it that way, with tests Friday only confirming what Lakers doctors found Thursday in their bone scan – that the foot isn’t healed yet. Even though Ariza, very eager to play again, will likely seek a third opinion in Los Angeles on Monday and Jackson said he wasn’t ruling Ariza out of this playoff round, it remains likely Ariza is at least two weeks from playing.

From: http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/

Friggin aye!

son of a fuckin bitch
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 10, 2008, 12:42:50 AM
Nicholson is a fanatic  8)
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 10, 2008, 12:42:59 AM
Remember when Farmar use to be good?.....I miss those days. :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on May 10, 2008, 01:46:59 PM
Remember when Farmar use to be good?.....I miss those days. :'(

Already giving up bro...lol
nah, shit is still all good.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 10, 2008, 01:49:18 PM
All the bench players played like crap. Hopefully it was just a one game adjustment to the hostile environment.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 10, 2008, 02:00:46 PM
Remember when Farmar use to be good?.....I miss those days. :'(

Already giving up bro...lol
nah, shit is still all good.

I'm going to give him one more season to improve, if he doesn't, he's gettin the Smush Parker Treatment.  :D

in this Series against the Jazz he's .....1-14  4points....1.3 assist per game.....and he wasn't that good in the 1st round..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 10, 2008, 03:29:11 PM
^weren't you riding Farmar's dick in the beginning of the season and calling for him to start over Fisher? Calm down, it's just a sophomore slump. Dude is way better than he's been playing.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 10, 2008, 05:12:52 PM
No, that wasn't me... My Computer was fuck'd up in the begining of the season..i couldn't use the internet for a long time.

and the only one that rides farmars dick is you, fucking faggot.."it's just a sophomore slump".... :grumpy: @ dickriding a player that hurts the team..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 10, 2008, 06:19:05 PM
I know 1st hand that Farmar is a good player and that this is just a slump...Believe what you want, but I support my players through thick and thin. I don't trash them when they're doing bad. You're the same guy who was crying for Odom to be traded. I hate fans who talk shit when the team has a bad game and acts the exact opposite after a win. It's one thing to be constructive, but you stay talkin shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 11, 2008, 12:24:05 AM
This is just weird...


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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 11, 2008, 05:27:53 AM
Pau Gasol isn't happy with his performance in Game 3, the Lakers' first defeat in more than a month.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Pau Gasol couldn't stop watching the highlights, if that's the correct word, after the Lakers' Game 3 loss to Utah.

He watched turnover after turnover. Saw all the missed shots. Revisited the overall lack of composure that ended a string of 10 consecutive victories.

He finally relaxed enough to drift off to sleep at about 4 a.m., more than six hours after perhaps his least productive game with the Lakers.

"I don't take losses lightly, especially when I didn't do a good enough job," said Gasol, who had 12 points, six rebounds, five turnovers and one assist while continually playing the "Where's the call?" card with referees Friday in Game 3. "It was a long night."

The Lakers practiced Saturday in Utah, knowing today would bring Game 4 and a chance to enlarge a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Kobe Bryant reminded players on the bus ride to practice that Game 3 was just one loss, even if it seemed jarring because there hadn't been any in more than a month.

At the same time, he wasn't thrilled with what happened down the stretch. When asked by a reporter to give his insights on the game in Spanish, Bryant balked.

"I really can't, without cursing," he said, smiling.

Indeed, the Lakers would rather forget about Carlos Boozer breaking free from a slump by scoring 27 points and taking 20 rebounds. They'd also like to decrease their Game 3 turnovers (18) and increase their assists (14).

Furthermore, they also believe that Gasol's off night was a one-and-done thing.

Not that long ago, he had 36 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists in a playoff game against Denver.

"It's about him understanding what's happening, picking the ball up and hitting the open guy," Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. "They're leaving guys wide open. He's just got to get the basketball and put it in peoples' hands."

Jackson also said Gasol needed to watch his back, keeping track of blind-side defenders who kept poking the ball free.

The series is still young, but there's already a hint of coach vs. coach, not nearly in the same vein as Jackson vs. Mike D'Antoni earlier this season, but the Lakers' coach scoffed when told that Jerry Sloan suggested Bryant had been awarded too many free throws.

"He can't even open his mouth to speak about that the way Boozer pushes and shoves out there," Jackson said. "He got away with all his pushes [Friday] night, which he was getting called on in L.A."

Sloan told reporters Friday that Bryant has had "pretty much a free rein because it's a noncontact sport when you guard him."

Bryant is averaging 17.3 free throws a game in the series.

Free throws or no free throws, the Lakers will have to contend with the noise at EnergySolutions Arena, which was painfully obvious in Game 3.

Some of the Lakers' staffers wore earplugs behind the bench, and the players reported being fully aware of the decibel level.

"That's a lot of noise," Bryant said. "Your ears are pretty much ringing after the game."

Utah is playing a rare Sunday game, though the Jazz is expecting a full house despite the religious connotation of the day, as well as the fact that it's Mother's Day. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages members to avoid non-religious activities on Sundays.

One notable fan won't be in his courtside seat. Jazz owner Larry Miller told the Salt Lake Tribune that he wouldn't be at the game because it was on a Sunday.

Today marks Utah's first Sunday home game since January 2001.

"Hopefully the arena will be filled and not empty, though," Boozer said.

Sasha Vujacic has been bothered by a sprained big toe on his right foot, an injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Game 2. He missed all three of his shots and played only 10 minutes in Game 3. "I was hoping it wouldn't be that bad, but I'll have to play through it," he said. . . . Jackson, on what was different for Boozer in Game 3: "I think we stayed out of his way most of the time."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 13, 2008, 03:10:45 AM
I hate fans who talk shit when the team has a bad game and acts the exact opposite after a win.. It's one thing to be constructive, but you stay talkin shit.

dumb ass kike, you don't even know the difference between constructive criticism & talking shit, sensitive piece of shit...

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You're the same guy who was crying for Odom to be traded

LMAO @ thinking you were right about Lamar b/c we're winning...idiot..he's not the reason we're winning



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I know 1st hand that Farmar is a good player and that this is just a slump...Believe what you want, but I support my players through thick and thin. I don't trash them when they're doing bad. .

just admit it,  you don't know shit about B-Ball...you're one of those fans that doesn't even know what's going on when you're watching B-Ball Games...if you did you would be going crazy at how some of these dudes play..(Vlad, lamar & Sasha(in the last 3 years), smush , farmar)........does your dumb ass even know why we (Lakers fans) are so frustrated with farmar? no you don't, why? couse you don't know shit about b-ball......get the fuck outta here with your cliche answers .."he's in a sophomore slump" "he's has no confidence" blah blah blah

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 13, 2008, 11:09:56 AM
^You're not a real Laker fan...I admit that Luke, VladRad, and Farmar are playing like shit as of late, but unlike you, I don't trash them. You're just a shitty fan, face it. You don't ride for the Lakers through thick and thin...you ride against the Lakers when they lose and for the Lakers when they win. That's one of the definitions of a bandwaggon fan. and LMAO@me not knowing basketball. I bet I could analyze the games better than you could by listening to the radio broadcast, you idiot. and quit downplaying Lamar's success...dumbass crackers, man. :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on May 13, 2008, 07:34:53 PM
deja vu....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on May 15, 2008, 12:23:41 AM

LMAO @ thinking you were right about Lamar b/c we're winning...idiot..he's not the reason we're winning



Well without him I don't see how we could've won game 5.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 15, 2008, 12:28:49 AM
^don't bother
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on May 15, 2008, 12:42:55 AM
LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 15, 2008, 03:41:51 AM

LMAO @ thinking you were right about Lamar b/c we're winning...idiot..he's not the reason we're winning



Well without him I don't see how we could've won game 5.

Yeah, he had a good game...To bad he couldn't put up those kind of Numbers when he led us to the Lottery 4 years ago  :D

And if you actually think Lamar is the Reason for the Lakers Success this Season then you're a fucking Retard.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 15, 2008, 10:16:57 AM

LMAO @ thinking you were right about Lamar b/c we're winning...idiot..he's not the reason we're winning



Well without him I don't see how we could've won game 5.

Yeah, he had a good game...To bad he couldn't put up those kind of Numbers when he led us to the Lottery 4 years ago  :D

And if you actually think Lamar is the Reason for the Lakers Success this Season then you're a fucking Retard.


Lamar was injured in the 2nd half of the season 4 years ago, smart guy. We'd be in the same position right now without Odom, huh? Now THAT'S fucking retarded.


Can anyone imagine if this "Laker fan" was our GM? This is the same idiot who wanted to trade Odom & Bynum for Jermaine O'Neal. This guys username used to be "Trade Odom". No wonder he feels like such a shitbag.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on May 15, 2008, 10:39:09 AM
Kobe's quote on that dunk attempt he had last night where Okur fouled him:

“I didn’t know if I was actually going to quite get up high enough to do it,” he said. “I kind of felt like Luke Walton.”

Hahahaha, that was harsh!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 15, 2008, 11:07:56 AM
^LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on May 15, 2008, 11:52:31 AM
Kobe's quote on that dunk attempt he had last night where Okur fouled him:

“I didn’t know if I was actually going to quite get up high enough to do it,” he said. “I kind of felt like Luke Walton.”

Hahahaha, that was harsh!

LMFAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 15, 2008, 11:57:36 AM
Luke is gunna cry...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 15, 2008, 06:50:54 PM
LOL. That was mean, but Luke Walton deserved it. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on May 15, 2008, 09:50:30 PM
Lol. Sorry Luke but thats what happens when you get blocked by a PG (a backup one at that).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 15, 2008, 10:52:50 PM
(http://i28.tinypic.com/1zxmj53.gif)

WTF ?  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on May 17, 2008, 11:38:42 AM
ROFLMFAO^^^
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 19, 2008, 11:43:38 PM
Ariza puts best foot forward
By Ramona Shelburne, Staff Writer
Article Launched: 05/19/2008 11:08:08 PM PDT

EL SEGUNDO - These have been light days for the Lakers. Many of the starters even took Saturday and Sunday off after closing out Utah in Game 6 on Friday. Monday merely was a chance to get the blood flowing again, the shooting touch dusted off and reunite with teammates after a couple restful days at the beach.

Reserve forward Trevor Ariza had a more serious approach. Namely, getting back in game shape after almost four months off with a broken foot.

At the end of practice, just in case anyone forgot the multi-faceted game he brings to the team, Ariza closed out the team's 5-on-5 scrimmage with a reverse dunk that drew cheers from his teammates.

Coach Phil Jackson smiled and seemed duly impressed.

"He looked good today. I wanted him to have another practice tomorrow in which he has an opportunity to play and get comfortable in what we're doing," Jackson said. "There's still some recognition. He's reorienting himself to what we're trying to do.

"But his athleticism is always a factor, he runs the lanes, he can cut well out of our triangle offense. His defense is aggressive, and he anticipates the pass.

"There are a lot of things that Trevor does naturally that are beneficial to the team and the way we play at both ends of the floor."

Last week, Jackson suggested he'd consider Ariza in the starting lineup as a replacement for the inconsistent Vladimir Radmanovic, who bounced back with 27 points in games
5 and 6.

BRYANT'S TURN

Basketball players are supposed to be superstitious, but at this point, it's going to be very hard for Kobe Bryant to get out of paying for dinner at team meals.

Bryant offered to pick up the check at a team dinner before the Lakers first-round series against Denver, then was goaded into it the next time the team dined out before the Utah series. Monday night, it was all but certain Bryant bought again.

"That's just assumptions," he joked. "But (if that's the case) maybe we'll have to go out to fast food instead."

Lamar Odom smirked when told of Bryant's comments.

"He's the MVP. I'm sure he got a nice little bonus for that," Odom said. "And didn't he say it was all of our award?


http://www2.presstelegram.com/moresports/ci_9316689
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 20, 2008, 04:45:48 AM
How the Lakers solved their chemical imbalance

The current Lakers may not be as good as the Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant championship teams on the court, but they're much better in one respect: They actually like each other, and they just play.

Here are some things that did not happen after the Lakers lost Games 3 and 4 to the Jazz:

The star center didn't say he struggled because his teammates took bad shots, that the big dog had to get bones to guard the house and that the press knew what was going on but was afraid to write it.

The star guard didn't say he wanted to be traded or call the center a fat malingerer.

The coach didn't zing either of them or publish a tell-all book (yet).

None of the owners' kids went on talk radio to zing the coach or each other.

The star guard didn't go on talk radio to blast the owner, his kids or the general manager.

I could go on like this -- I haven't even alluded to Dennis Rodman, Nick Van Exel, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rice, J.R. Rider, Smush Parker and Kwame Brown -- but you get the idea.

Forget your father's Lakers, these aren't even your Lakers.

The day Kobe Bryant got his MVP award -- a year after excoriating the organization and demanding to be traded -- he exclaimed, "It's Hollywood! It's a movie script!"

Indeed it was, right out of "Keystone Cops," in which everyone bopped everyone else over the head with their nightsticks and drove their cars into one another's.

Now there isn't an issue among the Lakers. Everyone know who's No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and so on down the line.

"It's a really easy team to work with as far as that goes," says Coach Phil Jackson.

"You know we have idiosyncrasies of Ronny [Turiaf], who's a little bit of a character. We have Sasha [Vujacic], who's our pampered player.

"They all have a role here [but] there's nobody you have to keep an eye on, askance."

Actually, Turiaf and Vujacic are an anthill compared to the Himalayan range they had with Shaq and Kobe.

Jackson once consulted a psychologist for advice on Bryant and another time asked a mediator how to chill out Shaq and Kobe.

The mediator said the Lakers should separate them so the team sent both home from practice -- whereupon Bryant had ESPN's Jim Gray go on the air and blast Shaq for him.

So much for professional advice.

"It was also because of a different generation that saw Kobe as a young upstart," Jackson says. "A lot of the guys sided with Shaq because of Kobe's youth.

"Now Kobe's the veteran and he's the guy that's looking over his shoulder saying, 'These kids, this next generation, they sure are pampered.' "

Surprising as it may seem, the Lakers haven't had any confusion or resentment about the hierarchy in the four seasons since O'Neal left.

Nor was there any of the old friction like that in the old O'Neal-Bryant-Jackson triangle with Jackson and Bryant becoming staunch allies.

The difference is now they're also good enough, with a No. 2 guy capable of being a No. 2 guy, a No. 3 guy capable of being a No. 3 and so on down the line.

"Pau [Gasol] was the No. 1 guy in Memphis," says assistant coach Brian Shaw. "He's now the No. 2 guy and he's more comfortable with it than being the guy.

"And Lamar [Odom], who was the No. 2 guy, seems to be more comfortable with being a No. 3 guy. . . .

"Kobe is built for the pressure, he can handle it, but it takes pressure off Pau, it takes the pressure off Lamar. They can just go out and play and the onus rests on Kobe.

"And the other players know the pressure's going to be placed on Kobe and Pau and whatever is left on Lamar. It just opens it up to do what they do.

"So guys like Sasha who are shooters, that's all they have to know -- come in, give some effort on defense and just make open shots when they come their way.

"And that's actually how our team was built when Shaq and Kobe were here. They garnered so much attention that it made it easy for Robert [Horry] and Derek [Fisher] and Rick [Fox] and myself."

Not that you would never want to say that a team with Bryant is beyond drama.

On the bright side for Lakers fans, whatever Bryant did, it was in the hope of one day finding himself in the position he's in now, on a rising power that only figures to get better next season with Andrew Bynum back.

"I'm excited as we all are to get him back in the mix," Bryant said during the Utah series.

"It probably won't be this year but next year you add him, you add Trevor [Ariza] to that mix, it's going to be a hell of a team."

Of course, if the Shaq-Kobe teams bristled with dysfunction, there was one other difference between them and today's Lakers.

The Shaq-Kobe teams were a lot better.

As Boston GM Danny Ainge once said, it was like Wilt Chamberlain playing with Michael Jordan and when it worked, it really worked.

Unfortunately for the Lakers, it worked only intermittently.

This team isn't in the same class. On the other hand, it goes out and competes every day.

"The way this team is built," Fisher says, "if we had all that stuff hanging over us, I don't think this particular team right now would be able to figure out all that stuff and play well.

"So the fact that we're just playing basketball now and enjoying our time with each other gives me confidence we don't have to wait to figure out if we can win championships. We can win championships now."

For Fisher, the healer in both eras, the painful part is knowing they might have strung titles from there to here, the way the Celtics did in the '50s and '60s.

"It's less amazing and more disappointing," Fisher says. "Not being able at any point to stop and recognize how good we had it and the fact that you're currently playing on maybe the most dominant team in basketball in the last five to 10 years, [which] could become the most dominant team if you work it out and stick together.

"And we kind of squandered that away."

Happily for the Lakers, who have glimpsed the stars and stared into the abyss, it ain't over until it's over.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 20, 2008, 10:22:57 AM
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Luke Walton asked the question in jest during Kobe Bryant’s NBA MVP ceremony, wondering if Bryant would be bestowing gifts on all his teammates for their help, and Bryant wound up joking back but saying: “You know I will.”

Bryant broke the gifts out at the end of the team’s dinner Monday night to watch the Spurs beat the Hornets to join the Lakers in the Western Conference finals. Each teammate received a personally engraved Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph watch from Switzerland. They retail for $9,000 apiece.
http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2008/05/20/kobe-finds-it-the-right-time-to-give/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 20, 2008, 11:12:30 AM
^Damnnnnnn :o


Kobe's a G.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on May 31, 2008, 10:59:17 AM
lmao^^ best sig ever
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 05, 2008, 10:03:05 AM
Okay this just spooked the fuck out of me...

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(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/29/kasolws1.jpg)

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on June 05, 2008, 09:04:22 PM
that last ones hte best
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio_ on June 06, 2008, 04:59:05 AM
Okay this just spooked the fuck out of me...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v701/og_loc87/ept_sports_nba_experts-738539230-12.jpg)

(http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/29/kasolws1.jpg)

(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7655/gasantno1.jpg)

Hey, they copied mine. .lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on June 07, 2008, 12:49:52 AM
lmao @ kobe with that type of hair
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 10, 2008, 11:18:31 AM
Silent partner  ;D

(http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080609/capt.14de83a3242e4a76a4456c89849763b2.nba_finals_basketball_la117.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on June 11, 2008, 08:23:54 PM
Interesting stat I just saw on NBA-Tv...

Playoff assists leaders (for active players)

1. Jason Kidd
2. Steve Nash
3. Kobe Bryant
4. Chauncey Billups
5. Sam Cassell

Kobe is the only non-point guard on the list. Impressive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on June 12, 2008, 08:59:32 PM
good game lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 12, 2008, 09:11:05 PM
Let's hope Bryant doesn't start to talk that trade stuff again   :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 13, 2008, 10:46:51 AM
^

PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Pau Gasol
C Andrew Bynum


Why would ANYONE request a trade from that? LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 13, 2008, 02:22:25 PM
Let's hope Bryant doesn't start to talk that trade stuff again   :laugh:
a mavs fan talking shit  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 13, 2008, 04:03:23 PM
^

PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Pau Gasol
C Andrew Bynum


Why would ANYONE request a trade from that? LOL.


But wouldn't it be funny as fuck from a non-Laker-Fan perspective?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on June 13, 2008, 07:26:09 PM
Kobe's Lakers are soft as fuck

even with Bynum back next year they still won't win a title
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 14, 2008, 01:10:26 AM
^

PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Pau Gasol
C Andrew Bynum


Why would ANYONE request a trade from that? LOL.


But wouldn't it be funny as fuck from a non-Laker-Fan perspective?


you KNOW you're a Laker fan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on June 14, 2008, 06:53:45 PM
^

PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Pau Gasol
C Andrew Bynum


Why would ANYONE request a trade from that? LOL.


But wouldn't it be funny as fuck from a non-Laker-Fan perspective?


you KNOW you're a Laker fan.

the Spurs win back to back, so the Lakers won't win next year...maybe 2010?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 15, 2008, 02:05:05 AM
^

PG Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant
SF Lamar Odom
PF Pau Gasol
C Andrew Bynum


Why would ANYONE request a trade from that? LOL.


But wouldn't it be funny as fuck from a non-Laker-Fan perspective?


you KNOW you're a Laker fan.

the Spurs win back to back, so the Lakers won't win next year...maybe 2010?


Stop smoking crack.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:TimeLock:. on June 17, 2008, 12:01:57 AM
if lakers win this shit it will rain in cali for the rest of summer :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 17, 2008, 07:26:40 PM
get rid off...Lamar, luke, vlad

bring in Ron Artest or Josh Howard........we need a back up center

we need a taller PG..some one like ron harper.......re-sign sasha....re-sign ronnie?  :-\ .....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on June 17, 2008, 07:58:46 PM
and people thought I was crazy for saying LA wouldn't win against Boston.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: blue crew on June 17, 2008, 08:56:35 PM
na na na na na na hey hey gooooodbye

i told you fag ass niggas and your pretender team would get assraped in the finals and exposed.

4-2 mutahfucas.

your season is over, go home as losers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 17, 2008, 09:50:25 PM
:loser::o :loser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:TimeLock:. on June 17, 2008, 10:18:11 PM
if lakers win this shit it will rain in cali for the rest of summer :)
guess the laker fans didn't appreciate my humor here lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 18, 2008, 09:18:43 PM
:loser::o :loser:

Your team lost in the first round.


na na na na na na hey hey gooooodbye

i told you fag ass niggas and your pretender team would get assraped in the finals and exposed.

4-2 mutahfucas.

your season is over, go home as losers.

You have no team.





LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 18, 2008, 09:22:38 PM
get rid off...Lamar, luke, vlad

bring in Ron Artest or Josh Howard........we need a back up center

we need a taller PG..some one like ron harper.......re-sign sasha....re-sign ronnie?  :-\ .....


No way...Get rid of Odom and bring in Josh Howard? Ahahahahaha. Naah, man, we don't need to change shit.


Come on, Laker fans, we had a nice run, fellas...we don't need to make ANY moves, next year we're gunna return with Bynum and Ariza at full strength, and we will be ready to demolish our opponents for the next 10 years. I'd trade Luke, but no one will take on his contract the way he played this season...but other than that, I couldn't be more satisfied with what we have to work with. It's gunna be a great future, Laker fans...get ready for the ride, cuz just like the Lakers after losing to the Celtics in '84, it's all uphill from here...only there wont be an '86. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 18, 2008, 10:43:20 PM
I'd like to see the Lakers pick up a F/C who can counter Gasol's softness and play back up to Andew Bynum. The center position is thin.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 19, 2008, 12:57:52 AM
That's why I said I wouldn't mind signing Kwame Brown for a minimum contract...Use him for defensive purposes to body around dudes in the paint. But really, Mbenga and Mihm should be ready to hold down the 10-15 mins at the center spot...The rest will be Bynum and Gasol...sometimes even Turiaf.


PG Derek Fisher...Jordan Farmar/Coby Karl(?)
SG Kobe Bryant...Sasha Vujacic/Ira Newble(?)
SF Lamar Odom...Trevor Ariza/Luke Walton
PF Pau Gasol...Ronny Turiaf/Vladimir Radmanovic
C Andrew Bynum...Chris Mihm/DJ Mbenga(?)


If we don't re-sign Mbenga, Newble, and Karl, we have 3 spots to fill...I presume we'll retain the other 12, but those 3 are in question. As of now, I don't see any trades we can make that will benefit the team. If we don't re-sign Mbenga, I definitely wanna see us go after Kwame as an enforcer, and if we let go of Karl and Newble, It'd be nice to fill those spots with a Josh Childress type swing defender and a bigger Delonte West type point guard (both will be available). Either way, I am MORE than satisfied.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 20, 2008, 08:49:54 AM
It was about a year ago that Rod Thorn dialed Mitch Kupchak and floated Richard Jefferson-for-Lamar Odom. The conversation, we're told, didn't last long. Not interested, Mitch said. Besides, I'm a little busy right now, trying to dodge the molotov cocktails Kobe keeps tossing through my office window. Care to bet the Nets try again? And want to bet they stay on the phone a little bit longer? We said a few months ago that the Lakers are going to find out one thing about their team, with the postseason pending -- whether a frontline of 7-1, 7-0 and 6-10 is the matchup nightmare that it appears to be on paper; or whether they really need another type at the three-spot. Though we never saw that frontcourt, it's pretty clear where the Lakers are heading. Odom took the biggest hit in the aftermath of Game 6. If L.A. moves anybody, it shall be him, because Pau Gasol is best suited for the four-spot anyway. Newark Star-Ledger

But is RJ the right replacement at the 3? If the Lakers figure to meet up with Paul Pierce again next June, there's no one better. Nets fans know that better than anyone. The main thing preventing L.A. from considering this deal, we surmise, is the contract lengths. It's not a cap neutral trade: RJ has three years ($42.4M) left, Odom is a free agent after next season. Might quash it, might not. But we know this much: If the Nets pursue this deal again, it could go a long way toward charting their path over the next two years. Newark Star-Ledger

But there's another call to make. And if you make the deal for Odom, and take him off the books after '08-09, this is what you're looking at in the summer of '10: A $38.2M payroll for eight guys, including the third-year salaries of the two kids they're drafting next week ($2.4 and 1.4, respectively). (That's assuming Mo Ager doesn't get that fourth-year option he's counting on. Sorry, Mo.) By then, the Nets should know for certain when (if) moving day will come, the salary cap will be in the $59-60M area, and there will be a lot of space to fill - by LeBron, Bosh, Amare, Yao, or any of the other guys who may be free agents that summer. Newark Star-Ledger

Both said they want to remain with the Lakers, but both left the door open to leaving. Vujacic, a 6-foot-7 guard, and Turiaf, a 6-10 forward/center, can begin negotiating with other teams and the Lakers gon July 1, but can't sign a contract until July 9. Because both are restricted free agents, the Lakers can match any offers they receive. Riverside Press-Enterprise

It's believed that Vujacic's representative will be seeking the full mid-level exception of $5.8 million. "I'm going to be with the team that wants and needs me the most," Vujacic said. "Who it's going to be, I can't say right now at this point. But we'll see." Riverside Press-Enterprise

Sasha Vujacic, also a restricted free agent, wasn't quite as definitive as he was in previous comments in which he said he wanted to stay with the Lakers. "It's going to be the team that wants me and needs me the most," he said. "Who that's going to be, I don't know. I just want to win a championship." Vujacic, who made $1.8 million this season, is expected to receive more interest in free agency than Turiaf, but the Lakers would probably pay him more to return than Turiaf. Los Angeles Times

In other financial news, Trevor Ariza said he would exercise a one-year, $3.1-million clause in his contract that would keep him with the Lakers next season. He will also change his jersey from No. 3 to No. 1. Ariza, who sat out four months because of a broken bone in his right foot, will have another MRI exam next week, but didn't expect any problems. "No pain, no nothing," he said. "It feels good." Los Angeles Times

Even the Lakers' energetic source on the bench, Ronny Turiaf, seemed subdued, though he brightened up when asked about his future with the Lakers. "I'm hoping to be here, that's for sure," he said. "You can write that in big capital headlines, 'Ronny Turiaf would like to be a Laker.' " Turiaf, a restricted fee agent who made a relatively low $770,610, also acknowledged that it had to be economically feasible for him and the franchise. "When it comes down to it, this is a business decision for both sides." he said. "They have to worry about salary-cap issues and I have to find the best situation for me as far as playing and also as far as the financial situation." Los Angeles Times

Turiaf acknowledged there is "definitely a logjam" at his position next season. He is more certain about wanting to return than the budget- conscious Lakers are about bringing him back. "Until the Lakers tell me that they don't want me to be part of the organization, then that's when I'm going to start thinking about going somewhere else," Turiaf said. Vujacic is more likely to return but said Thursday: "It's going to be the team that's going to need me and want me the most." Orange County Register

Steve Luhm: As you say, Turiaf is a high-energy power forward who is a good rebounder and blocks his share of shots. I don't agree with you about his jump shot. It might be better, but his perimeter shooting still needs a lot of work if he wants to take his game to the next level. He simply isn't a danger to score when forced away from the basket. But Turiaf has carved out a long-term niche in the NBA with his play the past two seasons. That said, I don't think the Jazz will pursue him. Certainly, Utah could use another athletic big man. It is the Jazz's most glaring need going into the offseason. But a few years ago, vice president of basketball operations Kevin O'Connor spent a major chunk of his summer pursuing restricted free agents Jason Terry and Corey Maggette. Salt Lake Tribune

Luhm: The final part of your question involves cutting Jarron Collins to make room for someone like Turiaf. It won't happen. No. 1, Collins is under contract for $2.1 million next season, and the Jazz aren't the kind of organization that eats contracts -- even a relatively modest one. No. 2, Collins remains a valuable part of a team. I know he didn't play much in the postseason. During the 82-game grind from November to April, however, good teams need capable, professional players like Collins in the locker room and on the court. Salt Lake Tribune 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 20, 2008, 05:03:41 PM
Fuck that...we need rebounding (Odom) way more than we need scoring (Jefferson). I have a feeling we're gunna see approximately the same roster come training camp.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 21, 2008, 02:45:22 AM
The only thing we need is SF who can both D and shoot the open 3 ... I want Shane Battier on a Lakers uniform
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 21, 2008, 02:53:41 AM
Fuck that...we need rebounding (Odom) way more than we need scoring (Jefferson). I have a feeling we're gunna see approximately the same roster come training camp.
It's not about scoring , it's about floor spacing ... Lamar isn't a shooter .. we have already try Odom experience at the 3 and it has been horrible ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 21, 2008, 03:52:18 AM
Well, if this goes down all I can say is this: Sad for Lamar to be considered a contract instead of a player during his prime. LMAO. Nets only want him because he has a big expiring contract, they won't resign him, they are all about creating cap room to sign LeBron



Oh, and wcsoldier, you're the homie and all, but you badly need to update your sig.  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 21, 2008, 01:20:15 PM
The only thing we need is SF who can both D and shoot the open 3 ... I want Shane Battier on a Lakers uniform


ARIZA!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 21, 2008, 01:22:42 PM
Fuck that...we need rebounding (Odom) way more than we need scoring (Jefferson). I have a feeling we're gunna see approximately the same roster come training camp.
It's not about scoring , it's about floor spacing ... Lamar isn't a shooter .. we have already try Odom experience at the 3 and it has been horrible ..


What are you talkin about? Odom has been great at the 3...it's the 4 he's sometimes inconsistent at, but still, Odom is not the problem, interior defense was, and Bynum will be healthy for next season...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 21, 2008, 02:49:01 PM
Lakers envisioning a new team with Bynum, not Bynum with a new team (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_lakers_notes_21.4838fd3.html)

10:00 PM PDT on Friday, June 20, 2008

By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise

EL SEGUNDO - The Lakers are optimistic about how good they can be once Andrew Bynum returns to the starting lineup.

They believe he can defend the paint and intimidate when he's not blocking shots, be a force down low on offense and the physical presence they lacked when they lost to the Celtics in the Finals.

Bynum, a 7-foot, 285-pounder, was having a career year, averaging 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.1 blocked shots before he was injured in January. He missed the final 46 regular-season games and all of the playoffs after having season-ending surgery on his left knee.

"If and when Andrew is back, which we anticipate, it will be a different team entirely," Coach Phil Jackson said.

Bynum, 20, said the swelling in his knee "is almost gone" and he might consider wearing a brace next season.

Bynum has a year left on his contract that pays him $2.7 million next season and could get an extension this summer for a maximum of five years and $80 million.

"That's really for my agent to handle," Bynum said. "We'll see what happens. You always hope for the best. I would definitely be secure. I'd be able to take care of my family ...

"We haven't even discussed or started talking about it."

The dilemma for the Lakers is how much to pay Bynum after he lost half a season to injury.

"Clearly a player's ability to be on the court and show what he can do will affect his status in terms of a contract going forward," General Manager Mitch Kupchak said. "But the injury is not a career-altering injury, which was our concern."

What to Do With Odom

The rumors about Lamar Odom already have started, and on Friday Kupchak rebuked reporters for writing that Odom could be traded in the offseason.

Odom, who has an expiring contract that will pay him $14.1 million next season, said, "This is where I want to end my career, as a Laker."

He would like an extension, but the Lakers may not be willing to offer one. If they do, it might not be for more than five years and $50 million.

Jackson said the "real issue" is moving Odom to small forward when Bynum returns to play center and Pau Gasol moves to power forward.

One scenario could have Odom with Derek Fisher in the backcourt as the facilitator -- a role he has played the past three seasons -- and Kobe Bryant on the wing as the small forward.

"You're just going to have to wait and see," Jackson joked. "It's going to be so exciting."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 21, 2008, 02:52:53 PM
Kupchak sees bright future for current Lakers cast
By KEVIN DING
The Orange County Register
Comments 9 | Recommend 3

EL SEGUNDO -- Now that the Lakers' season is over without an NBA championship, Mitch Kupchak has his eye on a player who can take this team to the top.

" Andrew Bynum," Kupchak said Friday.

Kupchak, the Lakers' general manager, indicated he would rather keep his team intact for next season — getting healthy, re-signing restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf and probably letting his mid-level salary-cap exception go unspent in free agency for budgetary reasons.

"If we did nothing," Kupchak said, "and brought back the players that are our existing free agents, just by virtue of this team aging one more year and getting Trevor (Ariza) and Andrew back, I think we're right back in the hunt."

Managing the future payroll is another reason the Lakers might be more inclined to let Lamar Odom play out the remaining $14.3 million on his expiring contract in a prove-yourself season rather than trade him for another high-salary player with a longer contract such as New Jersey small forward Richard Jefferson.

When Odom met with Kupchak and Lakers coach Phil Jackson on Friday in their standard season-ending conference, the first thing spoken in that room was an apology from Kupchak to Odom for a local newspaper column suggesting Odom would be shopped this summer.

"We haven't even had those discussions," Kupchak said later. "How would anybody know what we're thinking of doing?"

Discussions involving Lakers owner Jerry Buss are upcoming in the next week about what Buss wants to do and how much money he wants to spend. What Kupchak did say about possibly matching a free-agent offer for Vujacic was this: "I think he'll be back. We intend to bring him back. We intend to bring Ronny back, too."

What discussions already have taken place include some between Kupchak and Jackson about how intriguing the lineup will be with Bynum moving Pau Gasol to his natural power forward position. That would open up something Jackson, Odom and Kobe Bryant always have dreamed of: Odom and Bryant fully alternating from game to game or even possession to possession at the shooting guard and small forward spots, depending on the opponents and situations.

"It would be a challenge to our coach," said Kupchak, who confirmed the concept of Odom back at guard, where he played the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons and late this season to maximize Bryant's scoring potency at small forward. "I think he (Jackson) is intrigued by it. The possibilities are endless."

It's even conceivable that Jackson — who concerns himself far more with having his best players on the floor at the end of games than the beginning — would start Trevor Ariza, Luke Walton or Vladimir Radmanovic at small forward and move Odom to the bench. From there, Odom could work more with the Jordan Farmar-led second unit that plays the up-tempo game Jackson believes suits Odom best.

Jackson declined to specify his plans, but he did obliquely say: "People will have to sacrifice."

Odom did not play well in the NBA Finals and was still noticeably downcast Friday, possibly because of the trade speculation that he said has been "going on ever since I've been here." Odom and Radmanovic were discussed on the Lakers' side in the Gasol trade negotiations in January, but Memphis wanted neither.

Asked if beating Boston would have meant more security for him as a Laker, Odom answered: "I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I mean, it would've helped everyone, right? I don't know. I don't know."

Jackson suggested the burden on Odom and Gasol in the NBA Finals would have been dramatically less with Bynum anchoring the back line of the defense. Jackson has instructed Bynum to focus this summer on two areas: lateral quickness (screen-and-roll defense) and jumping power (for pursuing rebounds and scoring on put-backs).

Bynum again will work with his personal trainer, Sean Zarzana, in Atlanta from mid-July to mid-September. The Lakers plan to wait to see how Bynum looks late in the summer before opening negotiations on a long-term contract extension.

"We haven't even started talking about it," Bynum said. "When we do, hopefully things go good."

Bynum said he might wear a brace next season but reported no pain around his left kneecap after May 21 arthroscopic surgery that removed a loose particle and cut back a flap.

"We don't think either one of those things is going to affect his ability to play basketball for the next 10-15 years," Kupchak said.

So Kupchak likes his future chances with Bynum, 20, and Bryant, 29.

"If he (Bryant) plays till 35 or 36, why don't we have at least a five- or six-year (championship) window?" Kupchak asked.

That promise for the future and the overall enjoyment of this season are why Jackson gave no indication he'll step away from coaching anytime soon: "I feel like this is a lot of fun for me," he said.

Kupchak shares that optimism, especially when he steps back and compares the "chipper" Bryant he saw Thursday to the way Bryant was not so long ago.

"It was certainly different than last year's exit meeting," Kupchak said dryly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 21, 2008, 04:14:33 PM
Well, if this goes down all I can say is this: Sad for Lamar to be considered a contract instead of a player during his prime. LMAO. Nets only want him because he has a big expiring contract, they won't resign him, they are all about creating cap room to sign LeBron



Oh, and wcsoldier, you're the homie and all, but you badly need to update your sig.  ;)


NJ just wants cap space...that's why they're trading RJ as a contract. A lot of teams would love to use Odom as a lot more than just a contract.

I like the idea of playing Odom at the 2 and Kobe at the 3. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 21, 2008, 04:25:26 PM
^^Isn't Odom a little slow to be a guard?

Apparently Kupchak doesn't even want to use the Mid-Level Exception. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 21, 2008, 04:35:45 PM
Apparently Kupchak doesn't even want to use the Mid-Level Exception. :-\

Are they pulling a Phoenix Suns there?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 21, 2008, 04:47:46 PM
^^Isn't Odom a little slow to be a guard?

Apparently Kupchak doesn't even want to use the Mid-Level Exception. :-\


He's done it before...Only now, we'll have an inside presence too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 22, 2008, 03:01:50 AM
^^Isn't Odom a little slow to be a guard?

Apparently Kupchak doesn't even want to use the Mid-Level Exception. :-\

Odom has already done it ... he will be the triangle initiator ala Scottie Pippen.. the most important thing is Kobe will move back to the SF position offensive wise ... the spot from  where  he's the most efficient .. and by far imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 22, 2008, 03:44:22 AM
Kobe at SF sounds tight, but Lamar playing SG for a whole season sounds  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 22, 2008, 10:37:28 AM
^It's already been done and it worked great...also, they'll be switching off between sf and sg.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: keepin_it_real on June 23, 2008, 03:55:14 AM
tru a lot of NBA sports writers are trying to spread trade rumors like Odom for Artest or whatever, but fuck that shit, Odom has the skills to play almost any position, why would Mitch Kupchak trade Odom without at least seeing what a frontline of Odom, Gasol & Bynum would be like.

Odom is one of the most underated players in the NBA, so he's not a incredible scorer, he can do everything else and is capable of giving the Lakers a near triple double on any given night.

Lakers jus need to worry bout resigning The Machine & Ronny and we'll be fine next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on June 23, 2008, 10:52:20 PM
this thread should just be closed, we gotta worry about the Celtics parade for next season :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on June 24, 2008, 03:03:44 PM
this thread should just be closed, we gotta worry about the Celtics parade for next season :D

Nah this thread is going on 4 years now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 24, 2008, 03:49:24 PM
The greatest thread in WCC history will NEVER be closed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on June 26, 2008, 12:54:59 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3462005

James Jones becomes free agent...

6'8 SF that makes 44% of his 3's........DO IT MITCH!!!........im sure this is the player phil would love to have
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 26, 2008, 02:23:25 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3462005

James Jones becomes free agent...

6'8 SF that makes 44% of his 3's........DO IT MITCH!!!........im sure this is the player phil would love to have


LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 26, 2008, 04:11:15 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3462005

James Jones becomes free agent...

6'8 SF that makes 44% of his 3's........DO IT MITCH!!!........im sure this is the player phil would love to have
Odom, Walton, Ariza, Radmanovic. The Lakers have enough small forwards.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2008, 10:49:51 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3462005

James Jones becomes free agent...

6'8 SF that makes 44% of his 3's........DO IT MITCH!!!........im sure this is the player phil would love to have
Odom, Walton, Ariza, Radmanovic. The Lakers have enough small forwards.


Coby Karl too...if we keep him.


and lets not forget, Kobe is supposed to slide up to small forward for a good portion of next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 27, 2008, 03:47:49 PM
Lakers, Kupchak ready to make offer to Sasha (http://thelakersnation.com/blog/2008/06/27/lakers-kupchak-ready-to-make-offer-to-sasha/)

Published by LD2k on June 27, 2008 in 2008 Off-Season.

Seems like the Lakers are on top of their game with Sasha…

The Lakers now move forward to free agency, which begins Monday at 9 p.m. They are particularly interested in re-signing Sasha Vujacic, a restricted free agent. “I intend to contact him at 9:01 on Monday night,” Kupchak said. The Lakers are also interested in re-signing Ronny Turiaf, a restricted free agent.



I hope this doesn't turn out to be another Luke Walton case...Sasha should get no more than 3-4 mill a year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on June 27, 2008, 06:49:35 PM
Fuck Sasha, get rid of that fag.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 28, 2008, 02:50:13 AM
Fuck Sasha, get rid of that fag.


Really? Our best shooter and one of our better perimeter defenders? Why?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 28, 2008, 03:01:46 AM
Fuck Sasha, get rid of that fag.


Really? Our best shooter and one of our better perimeter defenders? Why?
4 real ... WTF ?  Dude just needs to work on staying with his opponent after a screen is set up on him on the defensive end .. and limited his amount of "out-of the flow of the offense" shots on  but he's a important piece of our squad ... getting rid of Vlad and Luke is the right thing to do
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 29, 2008, 02:35:13 PM
^As if anybody would take on their contracts lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 29, 2008, 02:43:38 PM
^As if anybody would take on their contracts lol

There's always Memphis. ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 02, 2008, 10:03:25 AM
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Lakers interested in James Posey, Brent Barry

The Lakers continue to wait for Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, but they have fall-back plans in case their restricted free agents don't re-sign with them.

The Lakers have talked with representatives of Boston small forward James Posey and veteran San Antonio sharpshooter Brent Barry to gauge the free agents' interest.

Posey, a key reserve for the Celtics, is expected to draw the full mid-level exception of five years and about $30 million, though the Celtics have said they consider signing him an off-season priority.

Posey, though, is studying his options, primarily on championship contenders that include the Lakers, said his agent, Mark Bartelstein.

"I would say so," Bartelstein said. "When you get a taste of a championship, you want to keep winning them. The Lakers are a great team."

Posey, 31, averaged 6.7 points and 3.6 rebounds a game in the playoffs for the Celtics, including an 18-point outburst in the pivotal Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Posey was also on the Miami Heat team that won the championship in 2006.

Barry, 36, spent the last four seasons with the Spurs. He averaged 7.1 points last season, making a commendable 42.9% of his three-point attempts. He is a career 40.7% shooter from three-point range.

Vujacic and Turiaf remain priorities for the Lakers, though they are testing their worth around the league. The Lakers have the right to match any offer sheet they sign with another team.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers2-2008jul02,0,6422368.story?track=rss
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on July 02, 2008, 02:09:26 PM
Fuck Sasha, get rid of that fag.


Really? Our best shooter and one of our better perimeter defenders? Why?

Cus I can't stand the bastard, that's why.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 02, 2008, 03:04:09 PM
Fuck Sasha, get rid of that fag.


Really? Our best shooter and one of our better perimeter defenders? Why?

Cus I can't stand the bastard, that's why.


That's his best quality...LOL. He gets under the skin of the opposition.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 02, 2008, 03:05:18 PM
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Lakers interested in James Posey, Brent Barry

The Lakers continue to wait for Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, but they have fall-back plans in case their restricted free agents don't re-sign with them.

The Lakers have talked with representatives of Boston small forward James Posey and veteran San Antonio sharpshooter Brent Barry to gauge the free agents' interest.

Posey, a key reserve for the Celtics, is expected to draw the full mid-level exception of five years and about $30 million, though the Celtics have said they consider signing him an off-season priority.

Posey, though, is studying his options, primarily on championship contenders that include the Lakers, said his agent, Mark Bartelstein.

"I would say so," Bartelstein said. "When you get a taste of a championship, you want to keep winning them. The Lakers are a great team."

Posey, 31, averaged 6.7 points and 3.6 rebounds a game in the playoffs for the Celtics, including an 18-point outburst in the pivotal Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Posey was also on the Miami Heat team that won the championship in 2006.

Barry, 36, spent the last four seasons with the Spurs. He averaged 7.1 points last season, making a commendable 42.9% of his three-point attempts. He is a career 40.7% shooter from three-point range.

Vujacic and Turiaf remain priorities for the Lakers, though they are testing their worth around the league. The Lakers have the right to match any offer sheet they sign with another team.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers2-2008jul02,0,6422368.story?track=rss



Yes...I was gunna post this earlier, but forgot. Honestly, I'd rather just keep Sasha and Ronny.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 02, 2008, 06:59:11 PM
Kemp close to NBA deal with Lakers (http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/SPORTS06/807020451/1018/SPORTS)

Staff report • July 2, 2008

Marcelus Kemp is close to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent said Tuesday.

Kemp, a former Nevada shooting guard, was not selected in the NBA draft last week.

"We haven't closed on a deal," agent John Grieg said. "We are essentially headed that route with the Lakers, but I really can't discuss it at the moment."

Grieg said a deal should be finalized in the next 10 days to two weeks.

"The Lakers have liked him and have been watching him for a while," Grieg said. "They're feeling fortunate to get him where they have, in a sense. He'll leave on Sunday to head to L.A. to begin his journey.

"He fits in with their kind of style. The triangle (offense) is a multipurpose guard format. I think he can fit in well with that."

Grieg said Kemp, who is from Seattle and did not immediately return a call seeking comment, made a strong impression on NBA teams.

"I think Marcelus has done an excellent job representing himself on a professional basis," he said. "That carries a lot of weight with teams. His maturity and poise as a sixth-year senior, that carries a lot of weight with them. He should be proud of that."

Kemp, a two-time first-team All-Western Athletic Conference selection and 2008 NABC All-District honoree, ranked second in the WAC in scoring last season at 20 points per game. He is second on Nevada's all-time scoring list with 1,939 points, and he set the school record for 3-pointers made (227).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 06, 2008, 12:15:20 AM
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Doctors Clear Lakers' Bynum

Jul 05, 2008 12:35 PM EST

Lakers center Andrew Bynum received medical clearance on Thursday to begin his comeback from a serious knee injury, according to The Orange County Register.

Bynum meet with doctors in New York on Thursday and was given the green light to start conditioning.

"The knee looks wonderful and we are anticipating that within a short period of time, he will start training," agent David Lee said. "The doctors told him the knee was doing better than expected."
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53399/20080705/doctors_clear_lakers_bynum/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 06, 2008, 09:08:15 AM
I've also read that Bynum wants the max.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 07, 2008, 03:46:59 PM
^Wrong...Bynum said he doesn't mind signing for less. It's his agent who spoke up and said he wants more...in the end, it's really up to Bynum to decide what he wants, and he'll definitely remain a Laker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 07, 2008, 07:04:03 PM
^Wrong...Bynum said he doesn't mind signing for less. It's his agent who spoke up and said he wants more...in the end, it's really up to Bynum to decide what he wants, and he'll definitely remain a Laker.

Where's your source?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 07, 2008, 08:23:14 PM
LA Times
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 09, 2008, 08:27:16 PM
It will cost more to watch Lakers (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers9-2008jul09,0,3927413.story)
Ticket prices go up for the third year in a row. Sasha Vujacic, Ronny Turiaf haven't signed offer sheets.
By Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
July 9, 2008
The Lakers increased ticket prices across the board for a third consecutive season, a relatively unsurprising action after the team paid almost $5 million in luxury taxes on last season's payroll and faced a larger tax hit next season.

Courtside seats were raised from $2,300 to $2,500 a game, an 8.7% hike that moved beyond the typical annual increase of 4.5%.

Seats in six lower-level sections between the baskets -- 101, 102, 110, 111, 112 and 119 -- were raised from $230 to $245, a 6.5% increase that also topped the team's normal action on such seats.

The league average for ticket-price increases is usually 3% to 4%.

Other tickets in the lower bowl at Staples Center will be $210, $147, $110, and $85, increases of 4.8% to 6.3%.

Tickets in the upper bowl were raised slightly to $40 or $28, not including 500 seats that are a league-mandated $10.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on July 10, 2008, 11:46:36 AM
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Lakers interested in James Posey, Brent Barry

The Lakers continue to wait for Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, but they have fall-back plans in case their restricted free agents don't re-sign with them.

The Lakers have talked with representatives of Boston small forward James Posey and veteran San Antonio sharpshooter Brent Barry to gauge the free agents' interest.

Posey, a key reserve for the Celtics, is expected to draw the full mid-level exception of five years and about $30 million, though the Celtics have said they consider signing him an off-season priority.

Posey, though, is studying his options, primarily on championship contenders that include the Lakers, said his agent, Mark Bartelstein.

"I would say so," Bartelstein said. "When you get a taste of a championship, you want to keep winning them. The Lakers are a great team."

Posey, 31, averaged 6.7 points and 3.6 rebounds a game in the playoffs for the Celtics, including an 18-point outburst in the pivotal Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Posey was also on the Miami Heat team that won the championship in 2006.

Barry, 36, spent the last four seasons with the Spurs. He averaged 7.1 points last season, making a commendable 42.9% of his three-point attempts. He is a career 40.7% shooter from three-point range.

Vujacic and Turiaf remain priorities for the Lakers, though they are testing their worth around the league. The Lakers have the right to match any offer sheet they sign with another team.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers2-2008jul02,0,6422368.story?track=rss

I would kill to get Posey on this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on July 10, 2008, 12:21:44 PM
I we won't lose Vujacic .. losing both Ronnie and Sasha would be way too much ... apparently we have offered Lamar for Artest
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 10, 2008, 12:36:02 PM
apparently we have offered Lamar for Artest

lol, Artest and Bryant on the same team.. who doubts that somebody would be killed?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 10, 2008, 12:53:30 PM
Report: Lakers approach Kings about Artest (http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8332134/Report:-Lakers-approach-Kings-about-Artest)

The Lakers' toughness was repeatedly called into question during their NBA Finals loss to the Celtics. According to one report, they may think Ron Artest is the answer to that problem.

The Sacramento Bee reports that the Los Angeles Lakers recently called the Kings regarding the availability of the All-Star forward, citing an NBA source. According to the paper, Lamar Odom was believed to be offered in return.

As of Tuesday evening, the Kings had not yet responded to the offer. Of course, Kings president Geoff Petrie declined to confirm whether the offer even existed.

"Right now, (Artest is) just a terrific player to have on your roster," Petrie said. "I don't really have any speculation one way or another (about his future). We'll see what other things — not specific to Ron — but if there's some other way we can improve the team or change the team, we'll take a look at it."

The Kings would need to include another player to make the salaries match up in a Odom-for-Artest deal. It is expected that Sacramento would insist on Kenny Thomas — and the $18 million remaining on his existing contract — being included in any potential deal.

The Kings' expected payroll is currently very close to the NBA's luxury tax limit ($71.15 million) and the team has stated that they do not plan to sign any further free agents.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 10, 2008, 04:01:36 PM
apparently we have offered Lamar for Artest

lol, Artest and Bryant on the same team.. who doubts that somebody would be killed?


Artest and Kobe are good friends...it would be a great duo. I really don't wanna lose Odom, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 10, 2008, 04:11:41 PM
Artest is seriously ill. You never know what to expect from him. All those phrases like "playing for a championship with the player of his generation in an exciting city n shit, who would complain?" don't work here. He is not a rational person, don't expect him to act like the next nigga would in that situation. He is crazy. I think the main reason for him not fighting a teammate is because most people know when it's better to shut up. With Kobe and Phil, it might be different. Both have huge egos. And Phil might even talk shit about Artest to the media. And you never  know with Artest.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 10, 2008, 04:19:11 PM
Artest is seriously ill. You never know what to expect from him. All those phrases like "playing for a championship with the player of his generation in an exciting city n shit, who would complain?" don't work here. He is not a rational person, don't expect him to act like the next nigga would in that situation. He is crazy. I think the main reason for him not fighting a teammate is because most people know when it's better to shut up. With Kobe and Phil, it might be different. Both have huge egos. And Phil might even talk shit about Artest to the media. And you never  know with Artest.


DENNIS RODMAN 96-99
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 10, 2008, 11:24:51 PM
Players Lakers can still sign:

UNRESTRICED-
Michael Finley
Robert Horry
Gordan Giricek
Brian Skinner
Primoz Brezec
Francisco Elson
Fred Jones
Darrell Armstrong
Jason Williams
Smush Parker
Shaun Livingston
Quinton Ross
Lindsey Hunter
Juan Dixon
Jarvis Hayes
Eduardo Najera
Malik Allen
Devin Brown
Austin Croshere
Keyon Dooling
Bonzi Wells
Theo Ratliff
Jamaal Magloire
Antoine Wright
Devean George
Lorenzen Wright
Sam Cassell
Von Wafer 
Devin Green

RESTRICTED-
Craig Smith
Chris Quinn
Walter Herrmann
Salim Stoudemire
JR Smith
Delonte West
Daniel Gibson
Ryan Gomes
Carlos Delfino
Louis Williams
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 15, 2008, 10:52:01 AM
Walton Having Surgery (http://www.pe.com/sports/basketball/lakers/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_lakers_notes_15.431eb10.html)

10:00 PM PDT on Monday, July 14, 2008
By BRODERICK TURNER
The Press-Enterprise

Luke Walton will have surgery Friday to remove bone spurs from his right ankle and expects to be out of action for four weeks.

Walton hopes the surgery will alleviate the pain he felt in the ankle all last season.

"It's the kind of thing that you don't know if the surgery will help. But I'm optimistic," Walton said by phone.



Hopefully, this takes him back to '06-'07.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 15, 2008, 03:48:55 PM
Sasha: 1 year/2.6 mil. offer from Lakers, hires Pelinka as agent
Finally some Sasha news. He switches his agent to Pelinka (Kobe’s agent). He is waiting for some offers, but the good news is the Lakers have offered him: O.C. Register: Vujacic used to be with Rob Pelinka (Kobe Bryant’s agent) before switching to Bill Duffy. Now, he is back with Pelinka, maybe with the hope that he will be able to attract a few offers some time before training camp opens.

Vujacic, a restricted free agent, was offered a one-year qualifying deal for $2.6 million by the Lakers, but seems to waiting on other teams to call. GM Mitch Kupchak was vague about being contacted by other teams regarding Vujacic, saying that several teams have expressed interest in Vujacic over the years.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 16, 2008, 10:33:31 AM
Lakers' Jordan Farmar to go on peace mission to Middle East (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/la-spw-farmar16-2008jul16,0,3196443.story)

Lakers guard, who is Jewish, will travel to Israel in August to run basketball camps for Israeli and Palestinian children, with the goal of giving them a lasting foundation of friendship and goodwill.
By Chris Hine, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
July 16, 2008
Like other NBA players, Jordan Farmar will head overseas this summer, only with a different mission -- to facilitate peace in the Middle East.

The Lakers' guard, who is Jewish, will travel to Israel to run basketball camps for Israeli and Palestinian children in association with the Peres Peace Center. The goal of the camps, which take place Aug. 4 to 11, is to bring Israeli and Palestinian children together through basketball and create a foundation for peaceful relations between them in years to come.

"If you can have a good time with someone you're supposed to be enemies with, and you guys can work together, things can be better for your future," Farmar said.

Farmar, who averaged 9.1 points and 2.7 assists in his second season with the Lakers, also participated in the NBA's fifth-annual "Play for Peace" clinic in 2006, a little more than a month after he was drafted out of UCLA.

"Sports can be a ground where everyone has fun and when you're out there having a good time; you don't really think about everything else that's going on," Farmar said.

The Peres Peace Center was founded by Israeli President Shimon Peres with the goal of fostering peace in the Middle East through social programs, cooperation and interaction between Israelis and Palestinians. Farmar said programs such as the camp are important for promoting peace, because the NBA is popular in both countries.

"For us to come, we're icons in both communities and we're taking time out to go out and show there's something important that needs to be changed," Farmar said.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 22, 2008, 06:08:22 PM
Kobe Bryant: Sad to See Ronny Turiaf Go

July 22, 2008 1:10 PM

Kobe Bryant sure liked playing (and appearing in YouTube videos) with Ronny Turiaf. Janis Carr of the Orange County Register quotes Bryant on Turiaf's departure, via free agency, to the Warriors:

    As a businessman, Kobe Bryant understands why the Lakers let Ronny Turiaf walk. The popular forward, a restricted free agent, had received a four-year, $17 million offer sheet from the Golden State Warriors and the Lakers decided not to match it.

    But as a teammate and basketball player, he thought the decision stunk.

    "I'm sad about it. I wish we could have kept him," Bryant said. "I love him as a person. I love him as a basketball player and I hate to see him leave. I just wish him all the best.

    "He would much rather have stayed with us, but that's the nature of the NBA, man."

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-33-78/Kobe-Bryant--Sad-to-See-Ronny-Turiaf-Go.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on August 14, 2008, 06:50:07 PM
LAKERS SIGN JOSH POWELL

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed free agent Josh Powell, it was announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Powell, a three-year NBA veteran, spent last season with the Los Angeles Clippers where he averaged 5.5 points and 5.2 rebounds in 64 games. After going undrafted in 2003, the 6-9 forward spent two seasons overseas where he played in both the Italian and Russian basketball leagues. Prior to the 2005-06 season, Powell was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Mavericks where he averaged 3.0 points and 2.2 rebounds in 37 games. The North Carolina State alum was traded to the Indiana Pacers in July of 2006 and played in seven games before being acquired by the Golden State Warriors in a midseason trade. Powell finished the 2006-07 season with averages of 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds in 37 games.

Powell has career averages of 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 138 games with Dallas, Indiana, Golden State and the Clippers.

http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/080814joshpowell.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on August 21, 2008, 05:17:08 AM
LOL he played in A/2, here. The second best league in Italy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 21, 2008, 03:28:46 PM
LOL he played in A/2, here. The second best league in Italy.


He improved a lot since then...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on August 23, 2008, 01:15:55 AM
I haven't watched him enought at the Clippers to judge him, but i trust Mitch and his staff. We will miss Turiaf, but let's hope he'll be a nice replacement.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 26, 2008, 06:19:51 PM
The Difference for Team USA was Kobe (http://20secondtimeout.blogspot.com/2008/08/difference-for-team-usa-was-kobe-bryant.html)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 26, 2008, 06:22:20 PM
No date set for Kobe's surgery (http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2008/08/25/no-date-set/)

August 25th, 2008, 1:18 pm
posted by ART THOMPSON III, OCREGISTER.COM

Eventually surgery will have to be performed on Kobe Bryant’s right pinky finger. The procedure is necessary to mend the ligament damage that he incurred during the past NBA season.

However, Lakers spokesman John Black reported Monday that Bryant has not decided when he is going to have his finger mended. According to Black, Bryant planned to take a few days to contemplate the situation, upon his return from the Beijing Olympics.

Bryant’s post-surgery recovery likely will take at least four weeks. Prior to leaving for China, Bryant said he expected to be ready for training camp the opening week of October.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 26, 2008, 06:24:27 PM
Lakers sign Chinese guard Sun (http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_10302980)

By Elliott Teaford, Staff Writer
Article Last Updated: 08/25/2008 10:25:55 PM PDT

It's official: the Lakers signed Sun Yue on Monday, adding to their depth in the backcourt and increasing their collection of international players.

Sun, a 6-foot-9 point guard from China, agreed to a two-season contract earlier this month but delayed signing on the dotted line until after the Beijing Olympics. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"He's really looking forward to (joining the Lakers)," said Charles Bonsignore, Sun's agent. "The Olympics gave him kind of a boost. He's optimistic and, obviously, a little bit excited."

Sun averaged 6.8 points, 2.5 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in six games for China in the just-completed Olympics. China did not medal and did not give Team USA much of a game in the Olympic opener Aug.10.

The 23-year-old Sun played three seasons for the Beijing Aoshen Olympians of the ABA, including 2005-06 when the team played its home games at Azusa Pacific. So he is familiar with the Los Angeles area.

"His adjustment will be pretty easy," Bonsignore said. "It's not like he's coming here out of the blue like some of the other guys who come over."

Sun will compete for playing time with Jordan Farmar in the Lakers' backcourt. He also gives the team an added foreign presence, joining Pau Gasol of Spain, Vladimir Radmanovic of Serbia and Sasha Vujacic of Slovenia.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 05, 2008, 04:05:04 PM
Bynum says he's feeling completely healthy (http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/10962873)
Sep. 5, 2008
CBSSports.com wire reports


EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum proclaimed himself completely healthy Friday, saying he expects to be better than ever when training camp begins Sept. 30.
 
"I'm doing well, man," the 7-footer said during a news conference at the Lakers' practice facility. "The knee's good. Everything's ready to go, 100 percent. I've been training, getting stronger."

The 20-year-old Bynum was expected to be sidelined 8 to 12 weeks after bruising a bone in his knee and briefly dislocating of his kneecap in the third quarter of a 100-99 victory over Memphis last Jan. 13. Instead, he was sidelined for the rest of the season, and underwent arthroscopic surgery May 21 to remove some cartilage debris and smooth some rough spots on the underside of his kneecap.

He was in the midst of a breakout season when injured, averaging 13.1 points and 10.1 rebounds.

Bynum recently returned to Southern California after spending a month working out with his personal trainer, Sean Zarzana, and former NBA standout Gerald Wilkins in Atlanta.

Bynum, the 10th overall selection in the 2005 NBA draft, credited the rapid improvement he made last season to the hiring Zarzana in the wake of withering criticism from teammate Kobe Bryant after the Lakers' first-round playoff ouster in 2007.

"Actually, I'm better," Bynum said when asked to compared his fitness to last summer. "My times on the track are better and I'm able to lift more weights. I'm stronger. I weigh about the same, I'm 285 (pounds) with less body fat."

Bynum said he looked forward to working with Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar again this season. Abdul-Jabbar, the leading scorer in NBA history, has served as a mentor to Bynum, who jumped from St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, N.J., to the pro ranks.

"I can't wait, man," Bynum said. "I think I'm the only guy who wants the season to start, like, tomorrow, you know what I mean? But I just can't wait to play with the fellows."

Bynum is eligible for a contract extension that could pay him up to $80 million for five seasons, but said he's not thinking about anything but a successful return to the Lakers' lineup.

"If I handle my business on the court, the business off the court will be handled," he said.

Bynum also said he's looking forward to teaming with Pau Gasol, who will move from center to power forward this season.


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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on September 06, 2008, 10:50:46 PM
just wait til his next injury
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 07, 2008, 01:20:16 PM
just wait til his next injury


bitchelade
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 08, 2008, 11:08:12 AM
Both Gasol and Odom will break the 10,000 point mark this season...Odom has 9,172 career points and Gasol has 9,474. Handled. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on September 10, 2008, 11:09:47 AM
Kobe Decides To Forgo Surgery

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Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant has decided against having surgery to repair damage in his right pinkie finger, according to Associated Press.

He opted not to have surgery after discovering that the recovery time following the procedure could be 12 weeks.

Los Angeles opens training camp on Sept. 27, while the 2008-09 season kicks off Oct. 28 against Portland.


Kind of a dumb reason but oh well. He shot 50% AFTER the pinky injure so fuck it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 10, 2008, 08:02:43 PM
^Looks like it started to heal naturally for him. Kobe will be fine.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on September 11, 2008, 03:24:18 PM
The LA Lakers signed free agent combo guard Brandon Heath(1.90-G) who played last season for Orleans in the ProA league in France. The deal was announced by the Lakers official site.

Brandon Heath played for 4 seasons in San Diego State in the NCAA where he graduated in 2006-2007 with impressive figures of almost 20 points per game. Most recently, Heath played for the Los Angeles Clippers 2008 Summer-Pro League team in Las Vegas, averaging 5.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in five games played and it seems that it was enough to get him a contract in the magic world of the NBA.

Last season he averaged 12 points 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 25 games in the ProA. Heath is a very athletic guard that can do many things in the court apart from scoring.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on September 11, 2008, 04:45:34 PM
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Thursday, 11 September 2008
4 candidates for Tau

According to El Correo Digital, the administration of Tau is considering 4 american players for the position of the starting point guard in Tau in order to cover for Dragic's imminent transfer to the NBA and the Phoenix Suns.

President Querejeta said that they are looking for someone that will make a good pair with Pablo Prigioni and he also said that youngster Nocedal will be promoted to the main team. He also said that the team is considering 4 american players at the moment for that position.

Rumors from Spain say that one of the candidates is Smush Parker(1.93-PG/SG). Smush Parker has played in numerous teams in the NBA including Cleveland, Detroit, Phoenix, LA and Miami. He also played for one season(03-04) in Greece and Aris Thessaloniki. In his last season he played for Miami Heat and the LA Clippers. In 28 games he averaged 5.9 points 2.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 12, 2008, 05:11:00 PM
The LA Lakers signed free agent combo guard Brandon Heath(1.90-G) who played last season for Orleans in the ProA league in France. The deal was announced by the Lakers official site.

Brandon Heath played for 4 seasons in San Diego State in the NCAA where he graduated in 2006-2007 with impressive figures of almost 20 points per game. Most recently, Heath played for the Los Angeles Clippers 2008 Summer-Pro League team in Las Vegas, averaging 5.6 points and 1.0 rebounds in five games played and it seems that it was enough to get him a contract in the magic world of the NBA.

Last season he averaged 12 points 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 25 games in the ProA. Heath is a very athletic guard that can do many things in the court apart from scoring.


simply more competition for dwayne mitchell, joe crawford, and coby karl in training camp...out of those 4, i think it will come down to either coby karl or joe crawford.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 12, 2008, 05:11:50 PM
Quote
Thursday, 11 September 2008
4 candidates for Tau

According to El Correo Digital, the administration of Tau is considering 4 american players for the position of the starting point guard in Tau in order to cover for Dragic's imminent transfer to the NBA and the Phoenix Suns.

President Querejeta said that they are looking for someone that will make a good pair with Pablo Prigioni and he also said that youngster Nocedal will be promoted to the main team. He also said that the team is considering 4 american players at the moment for that position.

Rumors from Spain say that one of the candidates is Smush Parker(1.93-PG/SG). Smush Parker has played in numerous teams in the NBA including Cleveland, Detroit, Phoenix, LA and Miami. He also played for one season(03-04) in Greece and Aris Thessaloniki. In his last season he played for Miami Heat and the LA Clippers. In 28 games he averaged 5.9 points 2.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists.

;D


Poor Smush
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 13, 2008, 12:46:47 PM
Lakers sign C.J. Giles (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=txlakersgiles&prov=st&type=lgns)

Sep 12, 5:20 pm EDT

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA (TICKER) —The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward C.J. Giles on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The 6-11, 240-pound Giles, who played two seasons with the Kansas Jayhawks before transferring to Oregon State, appeared in 10 games for the Beavers last season before being dismissed from the team in late January. He averaged 6.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game at Oregon State.

He had a history of behavioral issues at both schools, which led to his dismissal from Kansas and once caused him to be benched at Oregon State for a pattern of showing up late to practice.

Giles possesses excellent physical attributes for an NBA big man, starting with a 7’4” wingspan and an excellent frame which he has clearly worked on over the course of his college career. He has a picture perfect body for an NBA center, and the bulk he added during his two years at Kansas has not affected his athleticism one bit. When motivated, Giles runs the court like a guard, which led to some easy baskets for the Jay hawks two seasons ago.


http://www.youtube.com/v/GIV_bMmjIFk

http://www.youtube.com/v/8YmPcFJmwhw

http://www.youtube.com/v/-kd2urop3VI

This dude has amazing tools and incredible potential. Great training camp signing.



Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 13, 2008, 12:49:49 PM
Brandon Heath:

http://www.youtube.com/v/sayAKzwfiaA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 13, 2008, 12:54:58 PM
Dwayne Mitchell:

http://www.youtube.com/v/mFSgPOmY_5o

http://www.youtube.com/v/THDoXGqfReA



Some fierce competition at that 2spot for training camp.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 14, 2008, 03:19:27 AM
Damn man , I definetely can't wait for this season ... offseason is always a pain ...  I will go to LA to attend some games without a doubt  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on September 14, 2008, 03:39:40 AM
Damn man , I definetely can't wait for this season ... offseason is always a pain ...  I will go to LA to attend some games without a doubt  8)

Will you? This year i'm planning to go to L.A. too, to addend some games. Let me know when you go, i might need some help with the tickets, the hotel and shit..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on September 14, 2008, 03:47:45 AM
Dwayne Mitchell:

http://www.youtube.com/v/mFSgPOmY_5o

http://www.youtube.com/v/THDoXGqfReA



Some fierce competition at that 2spot for training camp.

Damn! He can dunk.  ;D 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on September 20, 2008, 02:21:36 PM
Tau is on the lookout for another center

Tau Baskonia is on the lookout for one last player to complete their front line according to unconfirmed sources. Dusko Ivanovic apparently has 3 players at the top of his list and all of them are highly skilled and qualified.

At the top of the list is ukrainian center Oleksiy Pecherov(2.13-C) of the Washington Wizards. The 23-year old center didn't get much playing time in the NBA and this season he averaged 3.6 points and 1.9 rebounds in 35 games of the regular season. He has also played for Paris and BC Kyiv.

Next candidate is another ukrainian center, Kyrylo Fesenko(2.16-C) of the Utah Jazz. Fesenko spend some time in the NBDL with the Utah Flash and then returned to the Jazz for 9 games.

Last but not least is DJ Mbenga(2.14-C). MBenga comes from Congo but he also has a belgian passport. He played for Golden State and LA last season. He is a dominating presence defending the paint and has uncanny flexibility for a player of his size. Last season he averaged 2.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 26 games with the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 23, 2008, 02:02:43 AM
^i hope we retain mbenga as a back-up for bynum. mihm can't do it alone, i dont think.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 25, 2008, 01:56:31 AM
^i hope we retain mbenga as a back-up for bynum. mihm can't do it alone, i dont think.


handled. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on September 29, 2008, 05:30:33 PM
 :o 73-9....fuck the Bulls

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z255/Westcoast_Lakers_81_65_62/5c320180-bb5a-46ae-8dde-b8b97c73060.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 01, 2008, 03:08:49 PM
Bryant, Gasol may sit out some exhibition games for Lakers (http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/11002796)
Sep. 30, 2008
CBSSports.com wire reports

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol might sit out some of the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason games after a hectic offseason.

Bryant helped lead the United States to a victory over Gasol and Spain in the gold medal game in the Summer Olympics. Bryant and Gasol each took only a few weeks off before reporting for the first day of training camp Tuesday.

Bryant and Gasol played a carefree game of one-on-one near the end of the first of the Lakers' two practices. Their teammates, meanwhile, ran a set of wind sprints at the conclusion of their morning workout.

"This week I'm just seeing how they feel, how's their energy level, and then we'll adjust," coach Phil Jackson said. "I was told not to say that I wasn't going to play Kobe in exhibition games.

"So I'm not going to say Kobe's not going to play in this exhibition game or that exhibition game. But there is a chance they may not play in an exhibition game."

Jackson said last week he was determined to monitor Bryant's playing time more closely this season. The reigning NBA MVP, who turned 30 on Aug. 23 and is entering his 13th season, averaged 28.3 points in 38.9 minutes in leading the Lakers to the NBA Finals last season.

"Phil does a good job of making sure we stay in good condition, but that he doesn't overexert us too much because of the long summer we had," Bryant said. "I feel great. I could run all day. I'm in shape, so I'm ready to go."

The Lakers play their first preseason game Oct. 7.


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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on October 02, 2008, 09:53:24 PM
Both Gasol and Odom will break the 10,000 point mark this season...Odom has 9,172 career points and Gasol has 9,474. Handled. 8)

hooray for meaningless milestones


now, lebron being the youngset to 10,000, THATS meaningful
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on October 04, 2008, 10:52:17 AM
Damn man , I definetely can't wait for this season ... offseason is always a pain ...  I will go to LA to attend some games without a doubt  8)

Will you? This year i'm planning to go to L.A. too, to addend some games. Let me know when you go, i might need some help with the tickets, the hotel and shit..

I have some holidays left for this year so I have decided to go from Nov 20 to Dec 2 so I will attend these games :


Lakers - Nuggets
Lakers- Kings
Lakers - Nets
Lakers - Mavs
Lakers - Raptors
Clippers- Hornets
Clippers- Nuggets
Clippers- Heat


Can't wait  8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on October 07, 2008, 12:16:52 PM
Damn man , I definetely can't wait for this season ... offseason is always a pain ...  I will go to LA to attend some games without a doubt  8)

Will you? This year i'm planning to go to L.A. too, to addend some games. Let me know when you go, i might need some help with the tickets, the hotel and shit..

I have some holidays left for this year so I have decided to go from Nov 20 to Dec 2 so I will attend these games :


Lakers - Nuggets
Lakers- Kings
Lakers - Nets
Lakers - Mavs
Lakers - Raptors
Clippers- Hornets
Clippers- Nuggets
Clippers- Heat


Can't wait  8)



BALLIN!!!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on October 07, 2008, 12:20:54 PM
Wow man. How do you buy tickets? Online?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 07, 2008, 03:26:07 PM
First pre-season game tonight at 7:00 PM (pacific) on KCAL 9... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 07, 2008, 04:37:18 PM
No more Tape  Delays on K-Cal 9
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2008, 12:26:18 PM
No more Tape  Delays on K-Cal 9



YEEEEEEEEEEEA  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 10, 2008, 12:42:00 PM
Lakers waive Dwayne Mitchell (http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/081008dwaynemitchellreleased.html)

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived free agent guard Dwayne Mitchell, it was announced today.

Mitchell, a 6’5” 220-pound guard out of Louisiana Lafayette, was a member of the Lakers 2008 Summer-Pro League team in Las Vegas, where he averaged 6.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 15.0 minutes over six games.

The Lakers preseason roster now stands at 18.


3 more to go...I presume it'll be CJ Giles, Brandon Heat, and Joe Crawford, which will leave our final roster at:


PG Derek Fisher...Jordan Farmar/Sun Yue
SG Kobe Bryant...Sasha Vujacic/Coby Karl
SF Lamar Odom...Trevor Ariza/Luke Walton
PF Pau Gasol...Vladimir Radmanovic/Josh Powell
C Andrew Bynum...Chris Mihm/DJ Mbenga


 8)



I could be wrong, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on October 11, 2008, 12:28:36 PM
It's just my impression, but i think Radmanovic and Odom will switch their roles.. I mean Odom imho will play as a backup PF, cause that's where he gets rebounds and where he can share the ball the way he did during the Gasol-era last season. And he was impressing. Radmanovic will just drop 3's. But i see Odom playing from the bench, expecially as a PF. With Gasol or Bynum as C.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2008, 02:12:42 AM
It's just my impression, but i think Radmanovic and Odom will switch their roles.. I mean Odom imho will play as a backup PF, cause that's where he gets rebounds and where he can share the ball the way he did during the Gasol-era last season. And he was impressing. Radmanovic will just drop 3's. But i see Odom playing from the bench, expecially as a PF. With Gasol or Bynum as C.



That sounds about right...Radmanovic has been playing as a 4, but Odom actually does very well from the 4 spot, and Radmanovic stretches the defense with his deadly 3ball for when Gasol and Bynum are on the floor. PJ knows what he's doin... 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 19, 2008, 02:39:39 AM
Bynum's lookin like a beast on both ends:

http://www.youtube.com/v/IP6eLmp0mPs

http://www.youtube.com/v/IBHxcq04fTc
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on October 27, 2008, 03:08:41 PM
looks like Koby Karl got cut...not a big loss but homie was a fan favorite
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on October 27, 2008, 03:27:31 PM
It's just my impression, but i think Radmanovic and Odom will switch their roles.. I mean Odom imho will play as a backup PF, cause that's where he gets rebounds and where he can share the ball the way he did during the Gasol-era last season. And he was impressing. Radmanovic will just drop 3's. But i see Odom playing from the bench, expecially as a PF. With Gasol or Bynum as C.

That sounds about right...Radmanovic has been playing as a 4, but Odom actually does very well from the 4 spot, and Radmanovic stretches the defense with his deadly 3ball for when Gasol and Bynum are on the floor. PJ knows what he's doin... 8)

He reads me. 8)  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 27, 2008, 05:45:49 PM
Quote
EL SEGUNDO, California (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Lakers on Monday exercised a fourth-year contract option for the 2009-10 season on guard Jordan Farmar.

According to the league's pay scale, Farmar will make $1.9 million during that campaign.

The 26th overall pick of the 2006 draft, Farmar averaged career highs of 9.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 20.6 minutes over 82 games last season.

A third year guard out of UCLA, Farmar led the Lakers in scoring (12.3) and assists (3.4) this preseason.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=12958
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 27, 2008, 06:06:54 PM
I'm surprised we waived Coby Karl when we already got rid of Joe Crawford...but it's all good, cuz now we have an open roster spot going into the season. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 28, 2008, 10:16:54 PM
1 down 72 more to go. ;D

Only 33 minutes for Kobe! Nobody really stood out, but everyone played very well.

It's going to be a goooood year. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 28, 2008, 10:31:42 PM
I think the Starters only played 3 minutes in the 4th quarter...me like :D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Turf Hitta on October 29, 2008, 12:49:04 AM
Excellent game by the Lakers tonight. They completely took us out of everything we wanted to do. Once they saw we were cold from the field they kicked in with the zone defense and shut the paint down. The Lakers made it look like it was a Western Champ vs a team that hasn't been to the playoffs for 5 years. I'm looking forward to the next game. Good luck yall. Yall got a damn good team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2008, 02:50:57 AM
The Lakers made it look like it was a Western Champ vs a team that hasn't been to the playoffs for 5 years.


it is what it is, homie. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on October 29, 2008, 02:52:09 AM
1 down 72 more to go. ;D

Only 33 minutes for Kobe! Nobody really stood out, but everyone played very well.

It's going to be a goooood year. 8)


No one stood out because EVERYONE stood out. Shits over this season. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 01, 2008, 03:37:12 AM
started the season with 2 blowouts...lets make it 3 tomorrow. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 01, 2008, 06:40:22 PM
Kenyon Martin sucks

I've never seen this guy have a good game

he's almost as weak as Carlos Boozer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 02, 2008, 01:54:44 AM
We did not play well but got the win ... could not play any D with the way the game was called  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 02, 2008, 05:04:31 PM
^seriously...we played like complete shit and still managed to win. woulda' been another blowout if we showed up...TOO MUCH.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 02, 2008, 11:06:07 PM
What the fuck am I suppose to do for 4 days without Laker basketball?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on November 03, 2008, 02:07:48 AM
What the fuck am I suppose to do for 4 days without Laker basketball?

(http://blog.wired.com/tableofmalcontents/images/2007/06/11/picture_17.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 03, 2008, 11:31:20 AM
Ya'll know I love diggin up stats so let me go in real quick...

The most 3 pointers Trevor Ariza made in a season was last year: 5/18 in 35 games (Magic / Lakers). This seasons we're only 3 games in and he's already made 5/6. No way he's gonna keep that field goal percentage up but he's definitely going to shatter his old record, and he'll probably do it within the first 6 games of the season. I love it, shows he's really been working to make himself a better player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 04, 2008, 08:56:47 PM
Lakers' Bynum injures shoulder, expects to play

Posted: November 4, 2008
Sporting News staff reports

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum strained his right rotator cuff during Monday's practice, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Though the Lakers are listing Bynum as day-to-day, the 21-year-old says he'll be ready to play Wednesday against the Clippers. Bynum: "I'll be at practice (today) and the game on Wednesday."

Bynum, the 10th overall pick in the 2005 draft, injured his shoulder while trying to block Chris Mihm's attempted dunk, according to the newspaper.

In three games this season, Bynum is averaging 8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 24.3 minutes per game.

Bynum signed a four-year, $58-million contract extension on Thursday.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 04, 2008, 09:12:50 PM
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson seeks better second halves for Pau Gasol
Chris Carlson / Associated Press
Lakers forward Pau Gasol tries to drive around Charlotte's Nazr Mohammed in an exhibition game Oct. 23.
He would like to see him get the ball more and be more integrated in the game, as his tendencies are the flip side of those of Kobe Bryant.
By Mike Bresnahan
November 3, 2008
Where's Pauldo?

Pau Gasol has been active and efficient in the first halves of games, but he has disappeared after that, a problem Lakers Coach Phil Jackson wants to correct by getting his power forward more touches after halftime.

Gasol's early tendencies are the flip side of Kobe Bryant, who is typically more active in the second half. Jackson praised Bryant's game-saving flurry in the fourth quarter Saturday against Denver but thought Bryant's third-quarter activity was too much.

"He had to step it up in the third quarter a little bit and I thought pushed the envelope just a little bit too far," Jackson said. "Some of our guys got out of sync. Pau only got one or two shots in the second half. We want to use all our weapons."

Gasol was six for 12 in the first half against Denver and one for three in the second half. Against Portland, he made seven of nine shots in the first half but missed his only shot in the second half.

Against the Clippers, he was a nondescript two for five in the first half and one for five in the second half.

"He's just not getting the ball in the second half," Jackson said. "In fairness to Kobe, he's playing the team game the first half and he's looking for his own situation the second half. That balance has got to even out a little bit."

Gasol, who has been on the NBA equivalent of cloud nine since being acquired by the Lakers last February, shrugged off the decline of his second-half production.

"It has happened the first three games, but I'm a player that I play to win," he said. "When I get my touches on offense, I think I can be very effective. But I also understand that in the game, sometimes we have so many players that can contribute and do so many things offensively, it's just going to happen that way."

Gasol is averaging 14.7 points a game, second to Bryant, and leads the team with 10.7 rebounds a game.

Rebounding edge

Sometimes it seems as if there are five 7-footers on the court for the Lakers, who are second in the league with 51 rebounds a game.

The Lakers held a 53-38 rebounding advantage over Denver and a 51-32 edge over the Clippers. They out-rebounded Portland in the season opener, 49-44.

"I think we're making a big emphasis on being a solid, dominating rebounding team," Gasol said. "We have the big guys to do that. That's what we have to do every game.

"I think if you dominate that aspect of the game, you have a big advantage not just now but when the playoffs come."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 06, 2008, 01:58:44 AM
we STAY handling shit. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 09, 2008, 08:55:57 PM
...yet ANOTHER blowout. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 09, 2008, 09:43:30 PM
si, me gusta ganar por muchos puntos  :sombrero:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on November 10, 2008, 11:57:58 AM
Ya'll know I love diggin up stats so let me go in real quick...

The most 3 pointers Trevor Ariza made in a season was last year: 5/18 in 35 games (Magic / Lakers). This seasons we're only 3 games in and he's already made 5/6. No way he's gonna keep that field goal percentage up but he's definitely going to shatter his old record, and he'll probably do it within the first 6 games of the season. I love it, shows he's really been working to make himself a better player.

Told'ya

6/10   in the first 5 games. Every 3 he makes from now on is just butter on the toast, haaa!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 11, 2008, 08:19:22 PM
Great win.....good job by phil benching Vlad....Ariza is Amazing 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 11, 2008, 08:55:38 PM
Wassup with these slow starts ? The 1st unit needs to come with way more energy than that

Defense : very bad defense through the 1st half , wanting to shut down  Dirk is one thing , leaving every others Mavs WIDE open is another (since when you leave guys like Terry open from downtown  :-X Kidd had time to drink three beers before shooting and they did not adjust on Green aswell)

- Andrew did a poor job as a defensive anchor , did not box out well and didn't avoid guards penetrations..

Offense : Kobe needs to be more agressive in the early going... Drew athleticism is still not back as he missed shots with deep postion in the paint..

Player of the Game : Trevor , amazing energy on D and what I like about his offense is that he's aware of his strenghts and weaknesses therefore he doesn't force anything...

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 12, 2008, 12:23:48 AM
Wassup with these slow starts ? The 1st unit needs to come with way more energy than that

Defense : very bad defense through the 1st half , wanting to shut down  Dirk is one thing , leaving every others Mavs WIDE open is another (since when you leave guys like Terry open from downtown  :-X Kidd had time to drink three beers before shooting and they did not adjust on Green aswell)

- Andrew did a poor job as a defensive anchor , did not box out well and didn't avoid guards penetrations..

Offense : Kobe needs to be more agressive in the early going... Drew athleticism is still not back as he missed shots with deep postion in the paint..

Player of the Game : Trevor , amazing energy on D and what I like about his offense is that he's aware of his strenghts and weaknesses therefore he doesn't force anything...





Damn, Odom has some competition for 6th man of the year... TREVOR ARIZA. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on November 12, 2008, 10:05:24 AM
I'm so glad I signed him as a FA onto my fantasy team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 12, 2008, 01:04:16 PM
Does anyone know where I can watch tonight's game online?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 12, 2008, 06:17:13 PM
8 rebounds and 4 blocks in the first half. Bynum owns the paint.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on November 13, 2008, 01:31:20 PM
is it me or does gasol seem like a weanie. he gets overpowerd by chris paul when hes shorter than him.


no balls gasol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 14, 2008, 03:08:02 AM
is it me or does gasol seem like a weanie. he gets overpowerd by chris paul when hes shorter than him.


no balls gasol


still tossin muufuckaz. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: WestCoasta on November 15, 2008, 01:00:32 PM
Gasol IS a weenie... don't know if the Lakers will ever win with that lady in the paint
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 16, 2008, 02:10:07 PM
Gasol IS a weenie... don't know if the Lakers will ever win with that lady in the paint

you're a weenie...Gasol is playing great. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 24, 2008, 02:13:46 PM
Tentative plans in motion for Sun
November 23rd, 2008, 5:59 pm · posted by ART THOMPSON III, OCREGISTER.COM

LOS ANGELES - Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Sunday that he indeed has talked with rookie guard Sun Yue about the likelihood of Sun playing for the Lakers’ D-League affiliate Los Angeles D-Fenders.

“We haven’t talked about a specific timetable, though. We’re still figuring out what we’re going to do with games and practices,” Jackson said.

It is very clear that Sun does not want to go down to the D-League, deeming it a demotion. But the Lakers’ coaching staff believes that the best thing for him is to get some actual game experience, something that he would get with the Lakers now, unless some extreme circumstances were to occur.

Sun’s routine consists of participating in every practice. On game nights he goes out early for shooting drills, under the direction of assistant coaches Jim Clemons and Craig Hodges. Afterward, he retreats to the locker room to get dressed in his street clothes.

“Nothing yet,” Sun said, when asked before Sunday’s game if there had been any decision made on what the immediate plans are for him. “But what can I do, except practice hard? I came here to play in the NBA.”

Asked if he thought a stint in the D-League might be beneficial, Sun said, “I really don’t want to talk about something that hasn’t happened, yet.”






Since he isn't even on the playing roster, I don't see why this wasn't done at the beginning of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2008, 03:06:24 PM
^LOL...Sun probably signed with us thinking he was gunna get decent minutes in the regular season. It's clear that he's not ready to compete at the level were playing at. Send his ass to the D-League!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 24, 2008, 03:50:59 PM
^LOL...Sun probably signed with us thinking he was gunna get decent minutes in the regular season. It's clear that he's not ready to compete at the level were playing at.Send his ass to the D-League!
How do you know that? He's never even been given the chance.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 24, 2008, 03:59:26 PM
^LOL...Sun probably signed with us thinking he was gunna get decent minutes in the regular season. It's clear that he's not ready to compete at the level were playing at.Send his ass to the D-League!
How do you know that? He's never even been given the chance.


He has the tools to be a very nice guard in this league, no doubt, but I saw him in pre-season...his game will take some adjusting before it can translate to the NBA style of play. Either that, or he plays very nervous...he looked much better with the Chinese national team than he did in the pre-season.

Remember, this is the guy I was hyping as our future point guard when we first drafted him...I think he can make it. I just think it'll take some time...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 27, 2008, 09:32:34 PM
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has a foot injury

He is listed as day to day after a small bone spur in his right foot chipped off during Tuesday's game against New Jersey.
By Mike Bresnahan
4:15 PM PST, November 27, 2008
Lakers center Andrew Bynum sustained a right foot injury Tuesday against New Jersey and is listed as day to day.

An MRI exam and a CT scan revealed that a small bone spur had chipped off the foot, causing pain and inflammation.

The Lakers will update Bynum's condition before Friday's game against Dallas.

Bynum is the Lakers' third-leading scorer, averaging 11.5 points a game. He is the team's second-leading rebounder, averaging 8.9 a game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 27, 2008, 10:45:34 PM
^very minor...nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on November 30, 2008, 04:43:58 AM
Playing in the D-League did nothing but good for Jordan Farmar, so I definitely think Sun would benefit from it.

Anywho, how about this run the Lakers are on? There's definitely room for improvement in some areas, but overall I would say it is beautiful basketball.  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on November 30, 2008, 10:28:41 AM
can bynum make it through the whole season?

im not sure
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on November 30, 2008, 01:44:43 PM
can bynum make it through the whole season?

im not sure


I think KG has a chance to break down before Bynum does. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 30, 2008, 03:37:58 PM
can bynum make it through the whole season?

im not sure

Is Kevin Garnett going to miss 9 games b/c of a Stomach Ache again?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 01, 2008, 03:02:26 PM
Sig of the year. Too bad Odom isn't in it.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z255/Westcoast_Lakers_81_65_62/4be0e299fd21a60d8d0d5c037bd52c4f-ge.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 02, 2008, 05:26:21 PM
Kobe with 22 gz 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 02, 2008, 06:34:23 PM
holy shit, anyone catch that? the Lakers just gave the game away. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: S P I C E on December 02, 2008, 06:57:28 PM
holy shit, anyone catch that? the Lakers just gave the game away. :-X

yeah crazy game!  Go Pacers!  Give Indy credit for that 4th qtr comeback!  the game was completely even till the end of the 3rd qtr when LA dominated with that 17-0 run but we came back and dominated the 4th!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 02, 2008, 07:18:45 PM
holy shit, anyone catch that? the Lakers just gave the game away. :-X
Disgraceful. :nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on December 02, 2008, 07:19:25 PM
yea and that fluke last shot was bull hah...but hey the lakers gave that game away
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 02, 2008, 08:07:30 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 03, 2008, 08:38:35 PM
can bynum make it through the whole season?

im not sure

Is Kevin Garnett going to miss 9 games b/c of a Stomach Ache again?

Yeah KG must really look at last year as a failure huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 04, 2008, 12:38:36 AM
A game with mixed results. Good shooting (everyone except Fisher and Odom shot 50% or better), but too many turnovers. At least it was a win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 08, 2008, 04:19:13 AM
Another easy win...and Sun Yue got to play 8) (though he looked a bit shakey :-\)


Here comes the Sun Yue, a big darling (http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_11165661?source=rss)

Updated: 12/07/2008 11:02:46 PM PST

It's not often, at the end of a lopsided game, when anything or anyone can upstage ... the tacos.

The popular Lakers promotion -- where every fan gets a coupon for a free taco if the Lakers win and hold their opponent under 100 -- has kept many a fan in their seats at the end of a noncompetitive game.

Sunday night though, the tacos were no match for Lakers rookie SunYue.

The rookie from China made his NBA debut in the Lakers blowout victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Sunday, entering to a thunderous applause from whatever was left of the sellout crowd with 5 minutes, 41 seconds remaining in the game. "I heard them," Sun said. "I thought they were putting Kobe in. I think they like me, so I have to work harder for them so that I can make the scream louder."

Sun had been inactive for the first 18 games of the season. He got the call Sunday because Luke Walton was sick. Though it was definitely garbage time, Sun made every second of his time count. He scored four points, committed four fouls and turned the ball over twice.

Every time he even got near the ball the home crowd cheered loudly, encouraging him to shoot.

Asked how it made him feel to hear such applause, Sun joked "I feel that maybe I'm the Kobe of the yellow color.

"People have been waiting a long time to see the Chinese player and how they do on the basketball court. ... I think people think I can play in this league. I just need time to adjust. Myself, I think I can play in this league."

The Lakers have approached Sun about playing in the D-League for parts of the year, to get him more experience. So far, he has balked at that idea. "I'm not saying anything about the D-League is bad," he said. "I just think, when I signed the contract and put my name on the paper, that was an NBA contract. I think the NBA will help me improve much faster."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 08, 2008, 09:06:40 AM
Asked how it made him feel to hear such applause, Sun joked "I feel that maybe I'm the Kobe of the yellow color.
LOL. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 08, 2008, 09:45:30 AM
I'd hate him for that comment if I were north-Asian
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 08, 2008, 09:48:00 AM
^I get what you mean. You don't hear Asians making yellow jokes. Most of them find it really offensive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 08, 2008, 12:41:15 PM
The rest of the league needs to step the fuck up ... every game is over after 30 minutes of action max .. it starts to be boring ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 08, 2008, 02:51:03 PM
^forreal. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 08, 2008, 02:51:52 PM
Asked how it made him feel to hear such applause, Sun joked "I feel that maybe I'm the Kobe of the yellow color.
LOL. :laugh:

From "Chinese Magic Johnson" to "Yellow Kobe". Who does he think he is? LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 08, 2008, 03:01:10 PM
He ain't shit. He should stop mentioning himself in the same breath as those guys, even when he is joking. It is utterly ridiculous and it does not make him look good at all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 08, 2008, 03:14:10 PM
The rest of the league needs to step the fuck up ... every game is over after 30 minutes of action max .. it starts to be boring ...
Fuck that. I'd rather see the Lakers blow out a team every night then have them win/lose close games (2005-06 season, anyone?).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 09, 2008, 09:49:37 PM
We should pull off a trade to get a better defensive player at the PG position ... that high screen and roll defense is TERRIBLE( well the PG is not the only responsible for that but he's a huge part)  ... Drew needs to re-become that defensive anchor again , Kobe needs to stop gambling and the whole team needs to stop helping-doubled team for no reason after a screen ... it results in WIDE open threes  for the opponent ... if we keep playing that kind of D (well , we do not play any) we won't beat whoever will come out of the East ... and it's not overraction based on this loss ... it's based on what I saw from the latest  10-12 games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 10, 2008, 07:14:54 AM
19-2 > 17-3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 10, 2008, 07:15:46 AM
The rest of the league needs to step the fuck up ... every game is over after 30 minutes of action max .. it starts to be boring ...

woops...ahahahaha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 10, 2008, 07:47:37 PM
WTF? Luke Walton is startng tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 10, 2008, 08:25:34 PM
WTF? Luke Walton is startng tonight.

why you got an old quote of Hack's n your sig?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 10, 2008, 08:46:57 PM
WTF? Luke Walton is startng tonight.

why you got an old quote of Hack's n your sig?
You were rooting for my team. I like it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2008, 01:24:57 AM
Luke seems way more comfortable in the starting line-up, he plays like shit when Phil brings him off the bench...anyone agree? Maybe Phil should keep him in there as a starter, if only for confidence...after all, he was a 12-5-5 guy last time he started a full season for us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 11, 2008, 01:27:20 AM
We should pull off a trade to get a better defensive player at the PG position ... that high screen and roll defense is TERRIBLE( well the PG is not the only responsible for that but he's a huge part)  ... Drew needs to re-become that defensive anchor again , Kobe needs to stop gambling and the whole team needs to stop helping-doubled team for no reason after a screen ... it results in WIDE open threes  for the opponent ... if we keep playing that kind of D (well , we do not play any) we won't beat whoever will come out of the East ... and it's not overraction based on this loss ... it's based on what I saw from the latest  10-12 games


Like I said in the other thread, LMAO@thinking our roster need adjustments. :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 11, 2008, 11:22:24 AM
WTF? Luke Walton is startng tonight.

why you got an old quote of Hack's n your sig?
You were rooting for my team. I like it.

lol i dont even remember what game that was
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 11, 2008, 11:38:32 AM
WTF? Luke Walton is startng tonight.

why you got an old quote of Hack's n your sig?
You were rooting for my team. I like it.

lol i dont even remember what game that was
Chargers-Patriots
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 11, 2008, 12:13:54 PM
ah

good job SD!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 11, 2008, 04:36:24 PM
Right Now, Kobe Only Laker All Star
By Kurt Helin

Updated 2:18 PM PST, Thu, Dec 11, 2008

The team is 18-3 but only one guy deserves to be an All Star? Really?

The first results from the NBA’s All Star fan balloting are out and only one Laker is in the starting five, and maybe just one will make the team.

Just as everyone expected, Kobe Bryant leads all vote getters in the West from his guard spot. He’s second overall in vote getting behind center Dwight Howard in the East. But that’s not really fair, the second-best center in the East is Samuel Dalembert, so everybody with a brain votes for Howard.

Pau Gasol has been the best Laker player over the past two weeks, but he is fifth in the voting in a Western Conference stacked with good forwards. Anybody who has watched the Lakers this season knows Gasol is playing at an All Star level --  he’s a key part of an 18-3 team, averages 18.0 points per game while shooting 57%, and adds 9.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest.

The problem? Here are the four vote getters ahead of him: Tim Duncan, Amar’e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony (who scored 33 in on quarter last night) and Dirk Nowitzki. Pretty tough group to leapfrog. Hopefully the Western Conference coach (hello Mr. Jackson, can I call you Phil?) can help out here with an appointment.

Andrew Bynum is currently third among Western Conference centers. He’s not going to catch leader Yao Ming, who hails from a country where people’s home computers are seemingly allowed to log on to only one international Web page, the NBA All Star ballot.

But what about that second spot? Right now Bynum is about 6,500 votes behind Utah’s Mehmet Okur. Seriously, who are you going to take when picking teams on the playground, Bynum or Okur? Exactly. This is one where the young Laker should get to his first of many career All Star games this year. Unless the people of Turkey start stuffing the ballot box.

Copyright NBC Local Media

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/sports/basketball/nba/Right-Now-Kobe-Only-Laker-All-Star-.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 11, 2008, 05:37:25 PM
Right Now, Kobe Only Laker All Star
By Kurt Helin

Updated 2:18 PM PST, Thu, Dec 11, 2008

The team is 18-3 but only one guy deserves to be an All Star? Really?

The first results from the NBA’s All Star fan balloting are out and only one Laker is in the starting five, and maybe just one will make the team.

Just as everyone expected, Kobe Bryant leads all vote getters in the West from his guard spot. He’s second overall in vote getting behind center Dwight Howard in the East. But that’s not really fair, the second-best center in the East is Samuel Dalembert, so everybody with a brain votes for Howard.

Pau Gasol has been the best Laker player over the past two weeks, but he is fifth in the voting in a Western Conference stacked with good forwards. Anybody who has watched the Lakers this season knows Gasol is playing at an All Star level --  he’s a key part of an 18-3 team, averages 18.0 points per game while shooting 57%, and adds 9.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest.

The problem? Here are the four vote getters ahead of him: Tim Duncan, Amar’e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony (who scored 33 in on quarter last night) and Dirk Nowitzki. Pretty tough group to leapfrog. Hopefully the Western Conference coach (hello Mr. Jackson, can I call you Phil?) can help out here with an appointment.

Andrew Bynum is currently third among Western Conference centers. He’s not going to catch leader Yao Ming, who hails from a country where people’s home computers are seemingly allowed to log on to only one international Web page, the NBA All Star ballot.

But what about that second spot? Right now Bynum is about 6,500 votes behind Utah’s Mehmet Okur. Seriously, who are you going to take when picking teams on the playground, Bynum or Okur? Exactly. This is one where the young Laker should get to his first of many career All Star games this year. Unless the people of Turkey start stuffing the ballot box.

Copyright NBC Local Media

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/sports/basketball/nba/Right-Now-Kobe-Only-Laker-All-Star-.html


lolz
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 14, 2008, 04:19:10 AM
^Bynum and Gasol BETTER make the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 14, 2008, 10:57:28 AM
^Bynum and Gasol BETTER make the team.
gasols worthy but not bumknee...err bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 14, 2008, 12:59:11 PM
^Bynum and Gasol BETTER make the team.
gasols worthy but not bumknee...err bynum
Other way around homeboy. In the West you have Yao and Bynum. Gasol on the other hand has Duncan, Stoudamire, Carmelo, and Nowitzki to compete with.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 14, 2008, 04:36:35 PM
^Bynum and Gasol BETTER make the team.
gasols worthy but not bumknee...err bynum

you're a fucking idiot , you know that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 15, 2008, 01:39:24 AM
^I'm sure he does...


Who the hell is gunna compete with Bynum in the west? LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 15, 2008, 08:23:44 AM
^Bynum and Gasol BETTER make the team.
gasols worthy but not bumknee...err bynum

you're a fucking idiot , you know that?

:D

thank you sir may i have another?

yao, amare, kaman > bum knee :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 15, 2008, 02:28:46 PM
He played great defense on Yao and Amare and destroyed Kaman.....Try again, dipshit

and he also played great defense on Al Jefferson last night.......now go kill yourself
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 15, 2008, 05:53:08 PM
you tell yourself that


C's > Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 16, 2008, 02:34:36 AM
yao, amare, kaman > bum knee :D

Bynum vs. Yao:
November 14, 2007 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AoJS.ECq6EQZxJdJKQ5JfqEhPaB4?gid=2007111410)
^6-18 FGs, 13 rebounds, and 0 blocks in 36 minutes for Yao
9 rebounds and 1 block in 17 minutes for Bynum


November 9, 2008 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=Auj1zZlru04hgcgAg9rr1vghPaB4?gid=2008110913)
^12 points, 8 rebounds, 0 assists, 5 turnovers, 1 steal, 2 blocks for Yao
13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 2 steals, 3 blocks for Bynum




Bynum vs. Amare:
November 2, 2007 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=Ar6lbuLNYDxCNJGOfiwZ4bUhPaB4?gid=2007110221)
^Bynum DOMINATES Amare

December 25, 2007 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AsgfF0BCoLJpzVGWwl4RblAhPaB4?gid=2007122513)
^Bynum DOMINATES Amare part 2

November 20, 2008 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AsgfF0BCoLJpzVGWwl4RblAhPaB4?gid=2007122513)
^9-21 FGs and 8 rebounds in 38 minutes for Amare
5-8 FGs and 7 rebounds in 20 minutes for Bynum


December 10, 2008 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AiMua2NDU65_5tPnoaGvRcAhPaB4?gid=2008121013)
^21 points (9-15 FGs), 11 rebounds, 4 turnovers, 1 block in 40 minutes for Amare
17 points (7-11 FGs), 11 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 2 blocks in 30 minutes for Bynum




Bynum vs. Kaman:
December 16, 2007 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=ApKAAIOmyBSzGH7nCJ51g3UhPaB4?gid=2007121613)
^6-19 FGs and 0 blocks in 38 minutes for Kaman
7-9 FGs and 6 blocks in 30 minutes for Bynum


October 29, 2008 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=ApkDzCSzuS_o8HB2BPspCZghPaB4?gid=2008102912)
^8 points (3-9 FGs), 5 rebounds, 4 turnovers, 0 steals, 1 block in 30 minutes for Kaman
^12 points (4-7 FGs), 9 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 1 steal, 3 blocks in 24 minutes for Bynum


November 5, 2008 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore;_ylt=AlF3UU6FYZhchEATKx_edPghPaB4?gid=2008110513)
^6 points, 11 rebounds, 3 turnovers, and 1 block for Kaman
9 points, 17 rebounds, 1 turnover, and 4 blocks for Bynum



 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 16, 2008, 11:38:42 AM
kaman was just a jab...dudes got skill tho


but i'd still take Yao and Amare.  from those stats it appears Bynum doesn't play as much as the Centers he opposes (Yao 36, bynum 17...Amare 40, Bynum 30?)   very small samples here ofcourse. 


either way Bynum's certainly a great center.  top 5 right now, but I'll take Yao, Howard and Amare over him.  and Duncan if he's the biggest guy on the court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 16, 2008, 10:56:12 PM
kaman was just a jab...dudes got skill tho


but i'd still take Yao and Amare.  from those stats it appears Bynum doesn't play as much as the Centers he opposes (Yao 36, bynum 17...Amare 40, Bynum 30?)   very small samples here ofcourse. 


either way Bynum's certainly a great center.  top 5 right now, but I'll take Yao, Howard and Amare over him.  and Duncan if he's the biggest guy on the court.

That's because Bynum plays alongside all-star caliber bigs in Odom and Gasol.

Putting up those numbers in limited minutes is more of a reason he's so great. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 17, 2008, 02:28:34 AM
Jordan Farmar is a piece of shit..Trade him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 17, 2008, 03:27:24 AM
Jordan Farmar is a piece of shit..Trade him

LOOL... he has to do an operation on his ears first, before anybody would take him. otherwise he'd distract his new team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 18, 2008, 01:34:35 AM
Jordan Farmar is a piece of shit..Trade him


 ::)


Very like you to shit all over a player when he's in a slump. Get over that. your name at one point on this message board was "Trade Odom, Luke, Sasha, (and pretty much anyone not named Kobe)". He's a big part of our 2nd unit and he's been having a bad month, but he did really good to start off the season. chill out, sunny.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 18, 2008, 01:35:15 AM
Jordan Farmar is a piece of shit..Trade him

LOOL... he has to do an operation on his ears first, before anybody would take him. otherwise he'd distract his new team.


Jordan Farmar>>>Jose Juan Barea
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 18, 2008, 04:41:23 AM
Nah.. Barea has more competition in Dallas than Farmar has in LA. ">>>" is completely wrong, like usually when you use it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 18, 2008, 06:20:58 AM
Nah.. Barea has more competition in Dallas than Farmar has in LA. ">>>" is completely wrong, like usually when you use it.


Barea is starting, wtf are you talking about? Farmar is EASILY better. LOLLL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 18, 2008, 11:18:14 AM
Nah.. Barea has more competition in Dallas than Farmar has in LA. ">>>" is completely wrong, like usually when you use it.


Barea is starting, wtf are you talking about? Farmar is EASILY better. LOLLL.

Carlisle is always switching them niggas up.. him having started a minority of the games doesn't mean jackshit. Barea has had the better season so far.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 18, 2008, 07:45:16 PM
Nah.. Barea has more competition in Dallas than Farmar has in LA. ">>>" is completely wrong, like usually when you use it.


Barea is starting, wtf are you talking about? Farmar is EASILY better. LOLLL.

Carlisle is always switching them niggas up.. him having started a minority of the games doesn't mean jackshit. Barea has had the better season so far.


Barea:
7.4 PPG
1.9 RPG
3.2 APG
.3 SPG
.1 BPG

Farmar:
7.8 PPG
2.2 RPG
2.4 APG
1 SPG
.2 BPG


Farmar's team=way more stacked.


Farmar=winner
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 19, 2008, 04:04:26 AM
FG%: Barea 0.445 | Farmar: 0.395
3P%: Barea 0.375 | Farmar: 0.328
FT%: Barea 0.700 | Farmar: 0.643
TO  : Barea 1,14   | Farmar: 1,38

Farmar = loser
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 19, 2008, 01:51:04 PM
FG%: Barea 0.445 | Farmar: 0.395
3P%: Barea 0.375 | Farmar: 0.328
FT%: Barea 0.700 | Farmar: 0.643
TO  : Barea 1,14   | Farmar: 1,38

Farmar = loser


Farmar is in a slump...he usually shoots a nice percentage, and he's a much better player than Barea. Face it. Farmar on the current Mavs would be averaging at least 12-5-5.


Barea is also a huge liability on D.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 19, 2008, 09:20:12 PM
kaman was just a jab...dudes got skill tho


but i'd still take Yao and Amare.  from those stats it appears Bynum doesn't play as much as the Centers he opposes (Yao 36, bynum 17...Amare 40, Bynum 30?)   very small samples here ofcourse. 


either way Bynum's certainly a great center.  top 5 right now, but I'll take Yao, Howard and Amare over him.  and Duncan if he's the biggest guy on the court.

That's because Bynum plays alongside all-star caliber bigs in Odom

(http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/o/onyx~~~~~~~_bacdafucu_101b.jpg)


don't dream too hard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 19, 2008, 09:51:28 PM
kaman was just a jab...dudes got skill tho


but i'd still take Yao and Amare.  from those stats it appears Bynum doesn't play as much as the Centers he opposes (Yao 36, bynum 17...Amare 40, Bynum 30?)   very small samples here ofcourse. 


either way Bynum's certainly a great center.  top 5 right now, but I'll take Yao, Howard and Amare over him.  and Duncan if he's the biggest guy on the court.

That's because Bynum plays alongside all-star caliber bigs in Odom

(http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/o/onyx~~~~~~~_bacdafucu_101b.jpg)


don't dream too hard


Odom's been an all-star caliber player his whole career...shoot yourself if you think otherwise.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 20, 2008, 05:34:52 AM
wheres his all-star appearances again????


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on December 20, 2008, 05:41:34 AM
Dwight Howard will be a big test for Lakers' Andrew Bynum

Reporting from Miami -- The mountain of a young man is up next.

Andrew Bynum faced an undersized center in Miami's 6-9 Joe Anthony on Friday night and didn't fare so well, much of it his own doing.

Tonight, Bynum will face a center many consider the best in the NBA in Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic.

"It's going to be tough," Bynum said. "You're going have to keep him as far away from the basket as you can and make him shoot shots. If he starts getting dunks, it's over."

Just ask San Antonio's Tim Duncan, whom Howard backed down low and dunked over during a game between the Spurs and Magic on Thursday.


"Yeah, I saw that," Bynum said. "That was something."

Howard is a chiseled, 6-11, 265-pounder who is a power player.

There is little finesse in Howard's game.

"He gets up and down the court pretty fast," Bynum said. "He's really good at ducking in. He's probably the best in the league that whenever he sees the ball coming toward his side at being real aggressive."

Howard is averaging 20.8 points per game, 20th-best in the NBA.

He leads the NBA in rebounds (14.1) and blocked shots (3.8) and is fourth in field-goal percentage (56.9%).

When Bynum and Howard played against each other the one time last season, Bynum held his ground.

Howard had 17 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots in 36 minutes.

Bynum had 10 points, six rebounds and seven blocked shots in 28 minutes.

"It's definitely going to be a fun matchup," Bynum said. "I'll just go out there and do what I do. I'll try to get buckets, try to get rebounds and play good defense."

Bynum, however, didn't get himself prepared for a showdown against Howard.

Bynum had only four points and six rebounds against the Heat on Friday night.

He played only 27 minutes.

"A couple of minutes and a couple of fouls," said Bynum, who picked up four fouls during the game. "I can't do that."

Bynum took only four shots, making two. He didn't get a field-goal attempt in the first half.

"We tried to get into him and tried to get things going for him," Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. "It just wasn't clicking for him tonight."

At 7-0, 285 pounds, Bynum has the size to match up against Howard.

But Howard is known around the league as a powerful player.

"He's real strong," Bynum said. "He's got that physical gift. You got to make him shoot shots and not let him get dunks because that's when he's going to keep trying to bull you over."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2008, 10:13:01 AM
wheres his all-star appearances again????


do you know what an all-star caliber player means or did you forget to smoke your crack this morning?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 20, 2008, 12:07:32 PM
Bynum was so fucking sloppy and soft against Miami, the more I see Bynum the more it just seems like he's a dude who just got into basketball because of his size and what people around him told him rather than someone who has heart and loves the game. Shaq has every right to be a bum, he's old, he's won his championships, he can eat KFC and be a bum. Bynum hasn't done shit and already has the attitude.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on December 20, 2008, 12:37:57 PM
Bynum was so fucking sloppy and soft against Miami, the more I see Bynum the more it just seems like he's a dude who just got into basketball because of his size and what people around him told him rather than someone who has heart and loves the game. Shaq has every right to be a bum, he's old, he's won his championships, he can eat KFC and be a bum. Bynum hasn't done shit and already has the attitude.

Bynum was shit last night but I wouldn't judge his entire career based on that one game..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 20, 2008, 12:49:00 PM
Bynum was so fucking sloppy and soft against Miami, the more I see Bynum the more it just seems like he's a dude who just got into basketball because of his size and what people around him told him rather than someone who has heart and loves the game. Shaq has every right to be a bum, he's old, he's won his championships, he can eat KFC and be a bum. Bynum hasn't done shit and already has the attitude.

Bynum was shit last night but I wouldn't judge his entire career based on that one game..

I'm not. I'm a huge Laker fan and have been following Bynum since he was drafted.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on December 20, 2008, 02:19:40 PM
Bynum was so fucking sloppy and soft against Miami, the more I see Bynum the more it just seems like he's a dude who just got into basketball because of his size and what people around him told him rather than someone who has heart and loves the game. Shaq has every right to be a bum, he's old, he's won his championships, he can eat KFC and be a bum. Bynum hasn't done shit and already has the attitude.

Bynum was shit last night but I wouldn't judge his entire career based on that one game..

I'm not. I'm a huge Laker fan and have been following Bynum since he was drafted.

I feel you. I'm pretty convinced that Bynum is gonna be great but I guess only time will tell.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2008, 03:53:18 PM
Bynum was so fucking sloppy and soft against Miami, the more I see Bynum the more it just seems like he's a dude who just got into basketball because of his size and what people around him told him rather than someone who has heart and loves the game. Shaq has every right to be a bum, he's old, he's won his championships, he can eat KFC and be a bum. Bynum hasn't done shit and already has the attitude.

Bynum was shit last night but I wouldn't judge his entire career based on that one game..

LMAO, seriously...Doggy doesn't even watch Laker games...the one game he does watch happens to be Bynum's worst performance of the season and he uses that as his basis for judging him. if Bynum would've exploded for 25-12, Doggy woulda came in here talkin about what a beast he is...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 20, 2008, 03:59:55 PM
Weak. (http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/Themes/dubcc/images/post/thumbdown.gif)

http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/11183960
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 20, 2008, 06:47:01 PM
Two nights in a row! Clutch player my ass. (http://www.tamemymind.com/blog/images2007/smiley-bangheadonwall-yellow.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 20, 2008, 06:52:50 PM
Trade Odom ass , that dude is pathetic ... I'm glad Vlad exposed Phil wack ass decision aswell .. the truth is that only Kobe and Fish are hard motherfuckers on this team , after a loss you are supposed to come out and play hard ... ONCE AGAIN WE NEED CHANGES ... those who think otherwise need a reality check....

by the way how can a asshole like Crawford still be a ref in this league  :-X (no team was favoured anyways but that dude just wants to the star of the game)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2008, 07:00:32 PM
Two nights in a row! Clutch player my ass. (http://www.tamemymind.com/blog/images2007/smiley-bangheadonwall-yellow.gif)

you ain't talkin bout Kobe, are you? both those shots rimmed out...if they go in, he looks like a God. you should know the difference.


but yea, Kobe shouldn't have passed it to Sasha when he was 0-5 for the game...Sasha's shot was all the way down, though. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 20, 2008, 07:00:52 PM
losing streaks?? what are those?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 20, 2008, 07:03:41 PM
Trade Odom ass , that dude is pathetic ... I'm glad Vlad exposed Phil wack ass decision aswell .. the truth is that only Kobe and Fish are hard motherfuckers on this team , after a loss you are supposed to come out and play hard ... ONCE AGAIN WE NEED CHANGES ... those who think otherwise need a reality check....

by the way how can a asshole like Crawford still be a ref in this league  :-X (no team was favoured anyways but that dude just wants to the star of the game)


I agree that Phil's decision to start Luke over Radmanovic was extremely faulty..there has to be something behind this, cuz Radmanovic has easily outplayed Luke for the start of the season. As for needing changes, we definitely do NOT need changes...what we need is to play to our full potential, which we haven't done this past week. It's sad that you can't see that if we play the way we could, we'd currently be 26-0. Still, it feels good to play like compete shit and lose to a top team in the league by a shot that rimmed out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on December 20, 2008, 07:07:38 PM
Trade Odom ass , that dude is pathetic ... I'm glad Vlad exposed Phil wack ass decision aswell .. the truth is that only Kobe and Fish are hard motherfuckers on this team , after a loss you are supposed to come out and play hard ... ONCE AGAIN WE NEED CHANGES ... those who think otherwise need a reality check....

by the way how can a asshole like Crawford still be a ref in this league  :-X (no team was favoured anyways but that dude just wants to the star of the game)


I agree that Phil's decision to start Luke over Radmanovic was extremely faulty..there has to be something behind this, cuz Radmanovic has easily outplayed Luke for the start of the season. As for needing changes, we definitely do NOT need changes...what we need is to play to our full potential, which we haven't done this past week. It's sad that you can't see that if we play the way we could, we'd currently be 26-0. Still, it feels good to play like compete shit and lose to a top team in the league by a shot that rimmed out.

i still dont understand y the fuck you would start luke over radmanovic??
i get nervous everytime luke touches the ball
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 20, 2008, 07:20:25 PM
Trade Odom ass , that dude is pathetic ... I'm glad Vlad exposed Phil wack ass decision aswell .. the truth is that only Kobe and Fish are hard motherfuckers on this team , after a loss you are supposed to come out and play hard ... ONCE AGAIN WE NEED CHANGES ... those who think otherwise need a reality check....

by the way how can a asshole like Crawford still be a ref in this league  :-X (no team was favoured anyways but that dude just wants to the star of the game)


I agree that Phil's decision to start Luke over Radmanovic was extremely faulty..there has to be something behind this, cuz Radmanovic has easily outplayed Luke for the start of the season. As for needing changes, we definitely do NOT need changes...what we need is to play to our full potential, which we haven't done this past week. It's sad that you can't see that if we play the way we could, we'd currently be 26-0. Still, it feels good to play like compete shit and lose to a top team in the league by a shot that rimmed out.

what team doesn't have their starting rotation hammered out by now?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 20, 2008, 07:25:29 PM
i don't even know what to say, we're a hot mess right now, not looking foward to the christmas game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 20, 2008, 07:27:31 PM
Two nights in a row! Clutch player my ass. (http://www.tamemymind.com/blog/images2007/smiley-bangheadonwall-yellow.gif)

you ain't talkin bout Kobe, are you? both those shots rimmed out...if they go in, he looks like a God. you should know the difference.


but yea, Kobe shouldn't have passed it to Sasha when he was 0-5 for the game...Sasha's shot was all the way down, though. :-\
I do know the difference. It's 0-2 vs. 2-0.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 20, 2008, 07:33:28 PM
not looking foward to the christmas game.

:D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 21, 2008, 01:24:25 PM
can we make a "Lakers losing streak" thread?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 21, 2008, 01:30:32 PM
can we make a "Lakers losing streak" thread?
I see no reason. At most, the streak is only going to last 2 more games. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 21, 2008, 02:50:05 PM
ya'll aint beatin the C's
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 21, 2008, 07:51:42 PM
LA's 7-4 in the east


we got the better conf i'd say
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 21, 2008, 10:10:22 PM
LA's 7-4 in the east


we got the better conf i'd say


4 losses to garbage teams. wait a lil longer before u talk shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 22, 2008, 11:45:27 PM
Farmar out 8 weeks. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 23, 2008, 09:36:56 AM
http://www.nba.com/2008/news/features/art_garcia/12/22/barea1222/index.html    8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 23, 2008, 11:02:18 AM
lakers actually won yesterday

good job LA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 23, 2008, 01:59:12 PM
Hopefully, Farmar's injury provides a positive, like Sun Yue's integration into the rotation... :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 23, 2008, 02:02:28 PM
Hopefully, Farmar's injury provides a positive, like Sun Yue's integration into the rotation... :-\

"the chinese magic" will be more like "the chinese Yi"
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 23, 2008, 09:30:35 PM
Hopefully, Farmar's injury provides a positive, like Sun Yue's integration into the rotation... :-\

"the chinese magic" will be more like "the chinese Yi"


Yi is already Chinese, ya crackhead...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 24, 2008, 09:57:35 AM
Hopefully, Farmar's injury provides a positive, like Sun Yue's integration into the rotation... :-\

"the chinese magic" will be more like "the chinese Yi"


Yi is already Chinese, ya crackhead...

that was the joke, Bynum-Sperm Sipper
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on December 24, 2008, 10:29:34 AM
Andrew Bynum battling issue of fouls

It has become a common sight in recent games, the referee walking over to the scorer's table and flashing one finger followed by seven fingers.

Another foul on Andrew Bynum, No. 17 for the Lakers.

The 21-year-old center was slowed by foul trouble on the Lakers' road trip, a stat line that read 4-5-4-4 over the team's last four games. He picked up two first-quarter fouls in each of those games.

It's part of his growing pains, Coach Phil Jackson said.

"You've seen a lot of great centers come through that foul [issue]," Jackson said. "Patrick Ewing was a guy that got in foul trouble all the time when he was young. He adjusted to the refereeing."


The Lakers' coaching staff has been getting on Bynum to stay grounded more often on defense.

"That's the basic thing that coaches, and in particular, Kurt [Rambis], are working with him on -- stay down, you don't have to block everything," Jackson said.

Bynum picked up his second foul with 4:41 left in the first quarter Tuesday against New Orleans.

He returned, however, to finish with 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots, easily his best effort of the road trip.

Record-keeping

The Lakers went 2-2 on their road trip but still have only five losses, as Coach Phil Jackson pointed out.

"Three have been either/or losses," he said. "We've had one loss that occurred at home and one loss on the road that I would say are significant losses -- to Sacramento and Detroit. The other losses we've had, we've either had shots to win or they made last-second shots to win. You can't get upset about that."

The Lakers are 23-5 overall.

Turn of events

Lamar Odom had been struggling, so much so that Jackson mentioned it to reporters before Monday's game in Memphis, Tenn.

"Lamar hasn't been able to do much of anything recently very well, unfortunately," Jackson said. "He had a good game against New York, but he has really struggled lately. I hope he gets on track."

It might have happened against New Orleans.

Odom had eight points, eight rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 24, 2008, 10:44:06 AM
and people say Bynum's the best center in the league...LOL

comparing him to PAtrick Ewing is a joke...Ewing also had proven himself in college unlike the illiterate Bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on December 24, 2008, 01:13:55 PM
boston is gonna get dicked hard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 24, 2008, 09:04:25 PM
Bynum will be better than Ewing...LOL@using the fact that he fouls as an argument against him...Dwight averaged more fouls per game in a full season than Bynum. :-*



Lakers>Celtics. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 25, 2008, 09:50:27 AM
17 > 14

27 wins > 22

the big 3 > kobe + gumby 1 and gumby 2



atleast you guys have jack nickelson...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 25, 2008, 02:36:17 PM
17 > 14

27 wins > 22

the big 3 > kobe + gumby 1 and gumby 2



atleast you guys have jack nickelson...


29 Finals appearances > 20 Finals appearances

56 playoff appearances > 46 playoff appearances

Getting a ring in every era > doing the majority of your damage in one era (a weak one, at that)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 25, 2008, 03:04:43 PM
17 > 14

27 wins > 22

the big 3 > kobe + gumby 1 and gumby 2



atleast you guys have jack nickelson...


29 Finals appearances > 20 Finals appearances

56 playoff appearances > 46 playoff appearances

Getting a ring in every era > doing the majority of your damage in one era (a weak one, at that)

1-nobody celebrates losing the NBA finals.  nobody.  try going 17-3 in the finals :D   if my math is correct, the Lakers have a LOSING record in the finals?

2-the Lakers didn't win any rings from 1955-1970, so unless "era" can mean a 16 year span they dind't get any rings during the Bill Russell era.  Oh, and the Lakers didn't win anything in the 1990's either.  Summer of 2000 doesn't count.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 25, 2008, 04:00:35 PM
17 > 14

27 wins > 22

the big 3 > kobe + gumby 1 and gumby 2



atleast you guys have jack nickelson...


29 Finals appearances > 20 Finals appearances

56 playoff appearances > 46 playoff appearances

Getting a ring in every era > doing the majority of your damage in one era (a weak one, at that)

1-nobody celebrates losing the NBA finals.  nobody.  try going 17-3 in the finals :D   if my math is correct, the Lakers have a LOSING record in the finals?

2-the Lakers didn't win any rings from 1955-1970, so unless "era" can mean a 16 year span they dind't get any rings during the Bill Russell era.  Oh, and the Lakers didn't win anything in the 1990's either.  Summer of 2000 doesn't count.


1.So, somehow, not making the Finals is better than making the Finals? LMAO. Great logic.

2.That's one era they didn't win a ring in, but they were still relevant during that time...nothing comparable to the Celtics from 1988-2008. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 25, 2008, 04:47:47 PM
what i'm sayin is that being 17-3 in the NBA finals is alot better than being 14-15.  being 14-15 means you lose over half the time you make it...that's not very spectacular

you say being 14-15 is better, I say winning 85% of the time you make it is better...AND havin more titles too.

to each his own
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 25, 2008, 06:34:09 PM
what i'm sayin is that being 17-3 in the NBA finals is alot better than being 14-15.  being 14-15 means you lose over half the time you make it...that's not very spectacular

you say being 14-15 is better, I say winning 85% of the time you make it is better...AND havin more titles too.

to each his own


Ummm...but the Celtics are 17-3, because they weren't good enough to make the Finals those other 50+ years the NBA has been around. Lakers would be worse off if they were 14-3, not BETTER off...winning the west 15 times without a title is better than not winning anything at all, ya feel me?


In essence, you aren't winning 85% of the time...it's just that you weren't good enough to even be in the Finals 85% of the time. LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 27, 2008, 10:35:53 AM
losing streaks?? what are those?
Now you know.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on December 27, 2008, 11:17:55 AM
losing streaks?? what are those?
Now you know.


Pau!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 28, 2008, 01:25:19 PM
losing streaks?? what are those?
Now you know.


Pau!
Then again Hack, if you were a fan of the Celtics before the 07-08 season you would have known something about losing streaks. :-X http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/02/15/sports/CELTICS.php
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 02, 2009, 02:30:44 PM
Should be a good game vs. Utah tonight. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on January 03, 2009, 06:53:17 AM
Saw that Gasol was bustin out some And1 mixtape shit out there last night.  It was dope.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on January 03, 2009, 10:55:44 AM
ya shit was sick hah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpJ7C6HxSr8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 03, 2009, 01:43:49 PM
Gasol=the shit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Rick McCrank on January 04, 2009, 10:48:30 PM
they had a weak first quarter tonight but the rest of the game was strong


ever since Farmar has been out they've found their touch again somewhat

not that I think Farmar gone is a good thing, just something I noticed


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 05, 2009, 12:32:13 AM
they had a weak first quarter tonight but the rest of the game was strong


ever since Farmar has been out they've found their touch again somewhat

not that I think Farmar gone is a good thing, just something I noticed





Odom and Luke have really picked up the slack as initiators while Farmar's been out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 05, 2009, 09:04:20 PM
Walton is out for 2 weeks. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 06, 2009, 04:27:14 PM
Walton is out for 2 weeks. :(


injury-bug is back. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 06, 2009, 10:16:58 PM
And Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 06, 2009, 10:17:47 PM
fuck the refs, why is that bald headed bitch still allowed to ref in the NBA?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 07, 2009, 07:02:23 PM
can we make a " Celtics losing streak" thread?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on January 07, 2009, 07:49:06 PM
damn lakers are gettin robbed right now by warriors
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 08, 2009, 12:51:13 AM
damn lakers are gettin robbed right now by warriors


Lakers handled the Warriors tonight

Gasol 33 points, 18 rebounds, 2 blocks
Bynum 18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks
Ariza 17 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 13, 2009, 11:10:22 AM
And Vujacic is injured. >:(

http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-lakers13-2009jan13,0,1021180.story
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 13, 2009, 03:18:37 PM
does this shit have to happen every season?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 14, 2009, 08:33:14 PM
losing streaks?? what are those?
Now you know.

lol  +1 thats karma 4 me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 14, 2009, 08:33:44 PM
Lakers-Spurs what a great 4th quarter!!!


tim duncan does a SKYHOOK

kobe comes back w/ a 3, leaves too much timeiii


Mason comes and hits the tying shot + FT to win

ariza misses GW shot



what a great game by both teams, holy crap about the skyhook!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Suffice on January 14, 2009, 08:38:03 PM
 :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 14, 2009, 11:12:23 PM
What a wasted effort by Kobe. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on January 14, 2009, 11:21:31 PM
All I can say is Damn..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 15, 2009, 12:46:13 PM
does this shit have to happen every season?
I'd expect you of all people to know that it does.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 15, 2009, 05:59:14 PM
Lakers-Spurs what a great 4th quarter!!!


tim duncan does a SKYHOOK

kobe comes back w/ a 3, leaves too much timeiii


Mason comes and hits the tying shot + FT to win

ariza misses GW shot



what a great game by both teams, holy crap about the skyhook!


I somehow doubt you've ever seen a skyhook.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 16, 2009, 01:03:24 PM
Lakers-Spurs what a great 4th quarter!!!


tim duncan does a SKYHOOK

kobe comes back w/ a 3, leaves too much timeiii


Mason comes and hits the tying shot + FT to win

ariza misses GW shot



what a great game by both teams, holy crap about the skyhook!


I somehow doubt you've ever seen a skyhook.

I somehow doubt you've ever seen a vagina
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on January 17, 2009, 08:19:29 AM
Lakers-Spurs what a great 4th quarter!!!


tim duncan does a SKYHOOK

kobe comes back w/ a 3, leaves too much timeiii


Mason comes and hits the tying shot + FT to win

ariza misses GW shot



what a great game by both teams, holy crap about the skyhook!


I somehow doubt you've ever seen a skyhook.

I somehow doubt you've ever seen a vagina

pwned
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 17, 2009, 10:15:51 PM
dwight howard > andrew bynum on steroids
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 19, 2009, 06:00:41 PM
Quote
Lakers Offering Odom for Jermaine O Neal?

by D.Michael Lee (Scribe)
January 19, 2009

1/19/09

While many league executives figured Jermaine O’Neal would be heading to Miami for Shawn Marion any day now, it now seems there is a new front runner in obtaining the services of the big man. The Toronto Sun reports today that the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Raptors about offering forward Lamar Odom and his expiring contract for O’Neal.

The Lakers, who had at one time attempted to land O’Neal when he was a member of the Pacers, are obviously not completely sold on the prospects of a Bynum and Gasol front court in the postseason, and this move could help both teams now and later.

If the Heat do not land O’Neal, their plan B seems to be targeted around Kings’ big man Brad Miller or Mavericks forward Josh Howard.

A Howard-for-Shawn Marion swap may get some buzz around the net, but Dallas reportedly is not interested. Meanwhile, Sacramento, who had originally looked to Charlotte for a deal for Miller, may wait a few more weeks to see who comes up with the best package for the veteran center.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 21, 2009, 04:33:30 PM
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Though it would be surprising, Kobe Bryant said he could see Dwyane Wade and LeBron James signing with the same team as free agents in 2010, with the Knicks having the cap space to do it. ''Why not?'' Bryant said. ``They played well together at the Olympics.''

James said Wade ``is like the brother I never had. He has always proved doubters wrong. You don't want to play a team in the playoffs that has a guy [like that] that can take over.''
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/858935.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 21, 2009, 08:54:38 PM
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Lakers Offering Odom for Jermaine O Neal?

by D.Michael Lee (Scribe)
January 19, 2009

1/19/09

While many league executives figured Jermaine O’Neal would be heading to Miami for Shawn Marion any day now, it now seems there is a new front runner in obtaining the services of the big man. The Toronto Sun reports today that the Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Raptors about offering forward Lamar Odom and his expiring contract for O’Neal.

The Lakers, who had at one time attempted to land O’Neal when he was a member of the Pacers, are obviously not completely sold on the prospects of a Bynum and Gasol front court in the postseason, and this move could help both teams now and later.

If the Heat do not land O’Neal, their plan B seems to be targeted around Kings’ big man Brad Miller or Mavericks forward Josh Howard.

A Howard-for-Shawn Marion swap may get some buzz around the net, but Dallas reportedly is not interested. Meanwhile, Sacramento, who had originally looked to Charlotte for a deal for Miller, may wait a few more weeks to see who comes up with the best package for the veteran center.



:puke: hell naah.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 22, 2009, 04:04:58 PM
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Lakers' Jackson to coach West All-Stars

NEW YORK (Ticker) -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson on Wednesday was named the coach of the Western Conference for the 2009 NBA All-Star Game.

It is the fourth time Jackson has been named to the All-Star post. He coached the Eastern Conference in 1992 and 1996 as a member of the Chicago Bulls before leading the West in the 2000 All-Star Game.

The Lakers improved to 33-8 and clinched at least a share of the best win percentage in the West through February 1 with a 108-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers
on Wednesday, sealing the honor for Jackson.

The San Antonio Spurs could equal the Lakers for the best win percentage in the West during the first half, but since Gregg Popovich coached the All-Star team more recently, doing so in 2005, Jackson would still be awarded the honor in the event of a tie.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=15780
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 24, 2009, 12:38:07 AM
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Lakers' Phil Jackson On The Verge Of Retirement
LOS ANGELES (CBS) ―

Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said he may retire after the 2009-2010 season, reports CBS station KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.

In an interview airing on Sunday, Jackson told Magic Johnson, "One more year after this one with the Lakers,"

However, Jackson left himself some wiggle room , "Let's just do one year at a time right now. So that's what we're doing," Jackson said.

Lakers team owner Jerry Buss said during an interview Nov. 9 with beat reporters that he expects Jackson to coach well past the end of his current contract, which ends after the 2009-10 season, according to the L.A. Daily News.
http://cbs2.com/sports/phil.jackson.lakers.2.916655.html

I doubt Phil has it in him to coach until Kobe retires.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 24, 2009, 03:22:18 PM
^he's not gunna retire once he realizes he's on the verge of another threepeat. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 26, 2009, 07:09:51 PM
laers beat writer was on Cowherd today


said next year will be the last because

1-he's got bad knees?? doesn't like traveling?

2-he wants to finish his contract

3-he owns alot of land in Montana
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on January 28, 2009, 02:52:41 AM
^i doubt it


anyways...the bobcats are an underrated team, but we have no business losing to them the way we did. even with that bullshit call that caused kobe to foul out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on January 28, 2009, 06:42:31 AM
im just quoting the dude


said he flies w/ the team and sees Jackson struggling on his knees and crap
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 05, 2009, 07:09:53 PM
I WANT TO BELIVE PHIL IS JUST GIVING LUKE AND SASHA ONE MORE CHANCE BEFORE THEY GET TRADED


THERE IS NO REASON ARIZA TO HAVE 3 PLAYING MINUTES
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Rick McCrank on February 08, 2009, 01:47:42 PM
Lakers giving up too many points off dumb mistakes, missing some shots too

other than the fact that Z and Mo Williams and gay boy Wally have hit all their shots, Cavs don't impress me much
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 08, 2009, 05:14:52 PM
Lamar Odom went insane tonight. 15 points and 10 rebounds in the 3rd quarter alone, 28 pts 17 rebounds total.

Hopefully this might shut up all the dumb asses who blame Odom for every single problem the Lakers ever had.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 08, 2009, 11:36:15 PM
Trade Odom ass , that dude is pathetic ...

No thanks
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 08, 2009, 11:36:56 PM
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/ThatJuanGuy1/1233890662.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/ThatJuanGuy1/2ab2f901-d166-44e2-a829-df8e9a14a0d.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 09, 2009, 10:25:07 PM
Trade Odom ass , that dude is pathetic ...


Boo this man!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 10, 2009, 12:08:18 AM
I want to post more often in this thread, but there seems to be more haters in it than fans. NIK's always been representing tho, gotta give him that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 10, 2009, 02:06:18 PM
^you hold the title of "starter of the greatest thread in WCC history"... you should definitely post more. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 10, 2009, 10:46:45 PM
I always come in and read the thread, but the haters are a major turn off.

Anywho, another great game by LO tonight, season high 18 boards and 12 points. Not to mention Kobe's 23,000 point milestone  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 11, 2009, 08:49:41 PM
What a way to ruin a comeback. >:(

Wtf?

2:28 - Travelling turnover on Kobe Bryant
1:37 - Kobe Bryant made 3-pt. Jump Shot
1:08 - Kobe Bryant missed Turnaround Jump Shot
1:04 - Kobe Bryant missed 3-pt. Jump Shot
0:56 - Ball stolen by Kobe Bryant
0:47 - Kobe Bryant made Layup
0:29 - Kobe Bryant missed 3-pt. Jump Shot
0:01 - Kobe Bryant missed 3-pt. Jump Shot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on February 11, 2009, 08:52:11 PM
ya he really didnt play good tonight. way too many shots and not enough in lol. o well im glad we had this loss might send us a messgae to play some god damn dfence.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 11, 2009, 08:56:57 PM
Kobe needs to play in the flow of the offense ... and to stop taking long J when he's off ... anyways this loss is deserved , soft inside D ... another monster game for Lamar though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 11, 2009, 09:21:39 PM
Kobe needs to play in the flow of the offense ... and to stop taking long J when he's off ... anyways this loss is deserved , soft inside D ... another monster game for Lamar though

Agreed 100%
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on February 12, 2009, 05:48:50 AM
Just ordered my tickets for the game on the 9th of april against the Nuggets. If I make a trip from Belgium to LA, I have to see KB24 in action right? I'm a big Melo fan aswell so it should be great :). NIK are u going? Or anyone else from the board...?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 12, 2009, 03:57:22 PM
That's awesome lbc213. Hope you have a blast man
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2009, 04:18:43 PM
Kobe needs to play in the flow of the offense ... and to stop taking long J when he's off ... anyways this loss is deserved , soft inside D ... another monster game for Lamar though


i dunno if you watched the game, but kobe was the only reason we were in it to begin with. odom was beastin again...fisher and gasol were off. luke is simply our worst player, imo. when he's good, he plays smart ball, but he seems slower than ever and he doesn't play good half the time.. i cringe every time he shoots. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 12, 2009, 04:19:40 PM
Just ordered my tickets for the game on the 9th of april against the Nuggets. If I make a trip from Belgium to LA, I have to see KB24 in action right? I'm a big Melo fan aswell so it should be great :). NIK are u going? Or anyone else from the board...?


where are your seats...i might go. that could be a good one.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: snoop on February 12, 2009, 04:53:26 PM
Kobe needs to play in the flow of the offense ... and to stop taking long J when he's off ... anyways this loss is deserved , soft inside D ... another monster game for Lamar though

Yep. He always resorts to that when he's not playing well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 17, 2009, 01:10:54 AM
Chris Mihm and DJ Mbenga got into an altercation and had to be broken up during a practice. Here's a video link.

http://cbs2.com/video/?id=93487@kcbs.dayport.com

Chris Mihm should watch out, Mbenga is a martial arts expert and would probably whoop the shit outta him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 17, 2009, 09:58:04 AM
Chris Mihm and DJ Mbenga got into an altercation and had to be broken up during a practice. Here's a video link.

http://cbs2.com/video/?id=93487@kcbs.dayport.com

Chris Mihm should watch out, Mbenga is a martial arts expert and would probably whoop the shit outta him.



Mbenga>Mihm
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 17, 2009, 01:36:09 PM
Just ordered my tickets for the game on the 9th of april against the Nuggets. If I make a trip from Belgium to LA, I have to see KB24 in action right? I'm a big Melo fan aswell so it should be great :). NIK are u going? Or anyone else from the board...?


where are your seats...i might go. that could be a good one.

haha my homie had coutside seats for his bday on a nuggets vs clippers game, i heard melo be talking a gang of shit lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on February 17, 2009, 04:42:24 PM
Chris Mihm and DJ Mbenga got into an altercation and had to be broken up during a practice. Here's a video link.

http://cbs2.com/video/?id=93487@kcbs.dayport.com

Chris Mihm should watch out, Mbenga is a martial arts expert and would probably whoop the shit outta him.

Lol Mbenga is a scary looking motherfucker I know I wouldn't fuck with him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 17, 2009, 05:24:36 PM
Kobe needs to play in the flow of the offense ... and to stop taking long J when he's off ... anyways this loss is deserved , soft inside D ... another monster game for Lamar though


i dunno if you watched the game, but kobe was the only reason we were in it to begin with. odom was beastin again...fisher and gasol were off. luke is simply our worst player, imo. when he's good, he plays smart ball, but he seems slower than ever and he doesn't play good half the time.. i cringe every time he shoots. :-X
True, but when the last couple minutes came and the ball was in his hands, he blew it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 17, 2009, 09:22:12 PM
In 3 quarters Pau Gasol with a triple double, Odom has 18 rebounds, and the Lakers have a 25 point lead! :o
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 17, 2009, 10:22:06 PM
Damn, Odom and Gasol had INSANE games today.


Chris Mihm and DJ Mbenga got into an altercation and had to be broken up during a practice. Here's a video link.

http://cbs2.com/video/?id=93487@kcbs.dayport.com

Chris Mihm should watch out, Mbenga is a martial arts expert and would probably whoop the shit outta him.



Mbenga>Mihm

I agree. Mihm is a hell of a lot more skilled than Mbenga and most teams who don't have centers would probably rather have Mihm, but our team in particular has far more use for Mbenga than we do Mihm at this point.

It seems like they squashed their beef at the end of that video, but if they were to continue have problems in the locker room, we'd be much better off keeping Mbenga and trading away Mihm.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 18, 2009, 03:14:52 AM
Lamar Odom averaging 19/19 over the past 4 games!!!  :yikes:

Whoever still thinks we need to trade Odom can come to my house and suck my balls.

That is all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 18, 2009, 07:53:16 PM
Another trade!

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OAKLAND, California (Ticker) -- The Los Angeles Lakers unloaded center Chris Mihm on Wednesday, sending him to the Memphis Grizzlies for a conditional second-round pick in the 2013 draft.

A former seventh overall pick out of Texas in 2000, Mihm has been with the Lakers since 2004, serving as the team's starter in the middle the following two seasons. He has endured injury troubles the last two years and has fallen back on the depth chart as Los Angeles has improved its frontcourt depth.

"The last two years have been difficult and frustrating for Chris in coming back from his ankle injury," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "But Chris has handled himself with true professionalism the entire time. With the depth of our roster, especially at the center position, Chris has not had the opportunity to play that he deserves."
http://www.hoopsworld.com/TheWireStory.asp?id=16769
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 19, 2009, 12:52:24 AM
Josh Powell stole the show tonight IMO, but another solid game from Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 19, 2009, 02:10:11 PM
Josh Powell = baller.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on February 19, 2009, 03:02:49 PM
that was a good game last night(from an offencive stand point) real exciting to watch and ya powell stepped up. Golden state has some real good young talent, that is a good team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 22, 2009, 07:04:52 AM
Get your copy.

(http://slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/126kobe_0409.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 22, 2009, 08:55:41 PM
Really ugly game tonight in Minnesota.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Rick McCrank on February 22, 2009, 09:01:07 PM
Really ugly game tonight in Minnesota.

defensively and for the bench

Kobe, Pau and Odom had great games though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 22, 2009, 10:38:29 PM
There  is one thing I cannot stand this year : Why the fuck don't we defend the 3 pt line , especially in the clutch , the mistakes are so dumb and repetitive , I cannot believe it  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 22, 2009, 10:52:06 PM
Really ugly game tonight in Minnesota.

defensively and for the bench

Kobe, Pau and Odom had great games though
Minus Kobe's 6 turnovers. :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on February 23, 2009, 01:39:34 AM
Really ugly game tonight in Minnesota.

defensively and for the bench

Kobe, Pau and Odom had great games though


Agreed
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 26, 2009, 12:55:16 AM
Gasol got his second consecutive Player of the Week award. 20.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.5 assists for the week.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on February 26, 2009, 12:46:21 PM
LMAO@whichever dumbass questioned me for saying Gasol is currently better than Duncan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 27, 2009, 08:40:46 PM
this was the worst Lakers game I've ever seen
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 28, 2009, 09:54:16 AM
2 separate articles.

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He has started riding a stationary bike, using an elliptical machine and doing partial lunges and squats with his lower legs. He continues to lift weights to maintain his upper-body strength but has not yet started running. "It feels fine, very little pain," Bynum said Thursday. "The swelling's all the way down. I'm optimistic. I just hope it keeps going the way it's going now." Bynum never returned to the court last season after injuring his other knee in mid-January, though he said circumstances were different this time. "This one's a lot easier than last year's," he said.


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Andrew Bynum, walking without so much as a slight limp, showed up in the Lakers locker room Thursday and declared himself pain-free.

Not home-free, just pain-free.

Bynum has been sidelined since suffering a tear of the medial collateral ligament in a game Jan. 31 and only recently began riding a stationary bike and working out on an eliptical machine. His return date is pegged for sometime between late March and early April and there isn’t any rush to get him back on the court.

Sean Zarzana, Bynum’s personal trainer, couldn’t pinpoint an exact date for Bynum to return playing, saying that the 21-year-old center has a long future ahead of him, so “we don’t want to rush things.”

“I’m optimistic,” Bynum said. “It feels really good and there’s nothing that I’m really concerned with.”
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 28, 2009, 10:50:57 AM
Here's an odd fact: Vladimir Radmanovic set a season record for best 3 point field goal percentage in Lakers history.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 28, 2009, 02:18:37 PM
Here's an odd fact: Vladimir Radmanovic set a season record for best 3 point field goal percentage in Lakers history.


i think we should of kept him n trade him next season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 28, 2009, 11:50:50 PM
Here's an odd fact: Vladimir Radmanovic set a season record for best 3 point field goal percentage in Lakers history.


i think we should of kept him n trade him next season
The Lakers didn't want to risk it. The second they were able to unload him they did.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 01, 2009, 05:04:58 AM
Well , our best 3pts shooters were Vlad , Fish , Farmar and Vujacic ... Vlad is gone and both Farmar and Vujacic can't hit to save their life this season ... Vlad coud still have been a factor this season but then Phil "the science" Jackson knows better of course ... he has already speaking about Lamar going back to his bench role if Dre comes back ... which would be another HORRIBLE choice , I don't even want to discuss it  :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 01, 2009, 07:45:52 AM
Another fact: The Lakers are 70-16 in the regular season when Gasol is in the lineup.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 01, 2009, 01:29:00 PM
dj mbenga is trash
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2009, 02:06:21 PM
dj mbenga is trash

he should have 3 blocks but the refs are letting shaq push off with his left hand when he goes up for his shot....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 01, 2009, 02:30:34 PM
The Lakers have lost their mojo. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2009, 02:42:10 PM
Shannon Brown>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Farmar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 01, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
looks like the nba wants kobe vs shaq in the 1st round.......refs have been pathetic today...they want the suns to win
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 02, 2009, 12:50:04 PM
Shannon Brown>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Farmar


serious? i think farmar just aint feelin it since he came back from the injury, i think his trueself will be back by the play offs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 02, 2009, 05:08:23 PM
And the props keep coming. Gasol was named Player of the Month.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2009, 01:30:00 PM
Well , our best 3pts shooters were Vlad , Fish , Farmar and Vujacic ... Vlad is gone and both Farmar and Vujacic can't hit to save their life this season ... Vlad coud still have been a factor this season but then Phil "the science" Jackson knows better of course ... he has already speaking about Lamar going back to his bench role if Dre comes back ... which would be another HORRIBLE choice , I don't even want to discuss it  :-X


I wish you coached our team. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 09, 2009, 01:31:33 PM
dj mbenga is trash


:nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 09, 2009, 08:28:51 PM
Well , our best 3pts shooters were Vlad , Fish , Farmar and Vujacic ... Vlad is gone and both Farmar and Vujacic can't hit to save their life this season ... Vlad coud still have been a factor this season but then Phil "the science" Jackson knows better of course ... he has already speaking about Lamar going back to his bench role if Dre comes back ... which would be another HORRIBLE choice , I don't even want to discuss it  :-X


I wish you coached our team. ::)

I'd wish too , I couldn't take any worse decisions than putting Walton on Roy  ::)... Lakers are never wrong with you , are they  ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 11, 2009, 08:56:56 PM
Great win Tonight

And Farmar SUCKS!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on March 12, 2009, 12:48:56 AM
So apparently Walton has asked PJ to take him out of the starting lineup, so Ariza is in.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on March 12, 2009, 12:50:00 AM
Also, Powell is a beast.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2009, 03:27:38 PM
So apparently Walton has asked PJ to take him out of the starting lineup, so Ariza is in.

LOL...Luke knows he sucks more than the coach does. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 12, 2009, 03:33:49 PM
Well , our best 3pts shooters were Vlad , Fish , Farmar and Vujacic ... Vlad is gone and both Farmar and Vujacic can't hit to save their life this season ... Vlad coud still have been a factor this season but then Phil "the science" Jackson knows better of course ... he has already speaking about Lamar going back to his bench role if Dre comes back ... which would be another HORRIBLE choice , I don't even want to discuss it  :-X


I wish you coached our team. ::)

I'd wish too , I couldn't take any worse decisions than putting Walton on Roy  ::)... Lakers are never wrong with you , are they  ::)


phil is a top-tier coach with 9 rings worth of experience...no way you really think lakers would have a better record with you coaching. LOLLL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 12, 2009, 08:00:54 PM
Division Champs. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Suffice on March 17, 2009, 09:55:14 PM
Wow, what a buzz killer! Holy fuck
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 17, 2009, 10:01:45 PM
Where was the foul  :-X... Sixers deserved this win ... how can you be up by 14 + in the 4th and lose the lead 2 mins later ...  we will never learn from our mistakes , do we
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GangstaBoogy on March 18, 2009, 12:05:12 AM
Thats the Los Angeles Lakers group of dumb niggas that play in L.A. for ya.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GENERIK on March 18, 2009, 12:49:24 AM
didn't watch the game...but kobe needs to score more than that to win a fucking game!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 19, 2009, 02:33:48 PM
Bynum's recovering, Ariza makes a promise, and Bryant goes to court



Lakers center Andrew Bynum said Wednesday that he plans to begin basketball-related activities Friday, the next step in his recovery from a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

"I'm going to increase my lateral movement come Friday and I'm going to try to get back on the court and do a little bit of drills on Friday as well," Bynum said during an interview with John Ireland and Steve Mason of KSPN (710-AM).

Bynum said his participation in a full practice with his teammates is still a few weeks away, and he remains hopeful of playing in an undetermined number of regular-season games next month. The Lakers end their season April 14.

"As far as when I'm coming back, it'll be as soon as I'm ready, man," Bynum said. "It will definitely be some time in the middle of April."

Bynum has been sidelined since Jan. 31, when Kobe Bryant accidentally tumbled into his knee while attempting a driving layup in a victory over Memphis. He was originally expected to be sidelined for between eight and 12 weeks.

Bynum suffered what turned out to be a season-ending left kneecap injury in a game against Memphis on Jan. 13, 2008. He said Wednesday that the two injuries are nothing alike and hopes to return to the lineup as soon as possible.

"This injury is way, way more mild than the injury I had last year," Bynum said. "For one, I don't need surgery. Last year, I definitely did. Number two, everything going straight and backwards is 100 percent fine. I'm able to run.

"It's just the lateral movement that I have an issue with."

Ariza makes a promise

Trevor Ariza acknowledged making a mistake in not fouling Andre Iguodala of the Philadelphia 76 ers before he launched the game-winning 3-pointer Tuesday night. Lakers coach Phil Jackson told the team to foul because they were not yet over the limit with 6.6 seconds remaining in the game.

"That was my mistake," Ariza said. "That was the first time I was in that situation. All I can do is learn from it now. I guarantee you the next time I get in a situation like that it will be different."

What's more, Ariza promised the Lakers would not squander another double-digit lead tonight against the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers blew a 15-point lead, but held on to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 107-100 on Sunday afternoon. They gave away a 14-point lead and lost to the 76 ers 94-93 on Iguodala's buzzer-beater on Tuesday.

Ariza laughed when asked if the Lakers lacked a killer instinct.

"Nah, I don't think that's what it is," he said. "I just think we kind of relax when we shouldn't. We take things for granted a little bit, but I guarantee you that (squandering a big lead) won't happen again."

Juror No. 24?

Bryant was absent for Wednesday's film session because he had jury duty in Orange County. The Associated Press reported that attorneys agreed on a panel before Bryant's turn in the jury box came up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Smash1 on March 24, 2009, 03:54:53 PM
lakers all day!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on March 24, 2009, 09:25:12 PM
So apparently Walton has asked PJ to take him out of the starting lineup, so Ariza is in.

LOL...Luke knows he sucks more than the coach does. :-X
Phil Jackson's so bored and thinking about retirement he doesn't give a fuck who he lets start anymore lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 27, 2009, 11:31:53 AM
So apparently Walton has asked PJ to take him out of the starting lineup, so Ariza is in.

LOL...Luke knows he sucks more than the coach does. :-X
Phil Jackson's so bored and thinking about retirement he doesn't give a fuck who he lets start anymore lol

best believe Phil does give a fuck about getting that 'ship and surpassing Red. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 30, 2009, 07:57:47 PM
Lakers: Andrew Bynum Close

By: Eric Pincus   Last Updated: 3/30/09 4:12 PM ET

While the Los Angeles Lakers battle through their longest road trip of the season, back in Los Angeles injured center Andrew Bynum nears a return.

Bynum partially tore his right MCL on January 31st in Memphis against the Grizzlies.  The original timetable for recovery was said to be 8-12 weeks.

According to his website www.andrewbynum.com, Bynum has progressed to the point where he is "playing 2 on 2 and 3 on 3, while waiting on the team to return."

Following standard recovery protocols, Bynum's next step towards recovery would be to test himself in a 5 on 5 scrimmage . . . typically the final step before a player is back on the active roster.

The Lakers are scheduled to play the Charlotte Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks on back-to-back nights on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Coach Phil Jackson wouldn't be likely to hold a full practice on Thursday.

The team's next home game is on Friday against the Houston Rockets, likely without Bynum.  If, however, he can get in a full practice on Saturday, April 4th . . . perhaps the Lakers will be able to get him on the court against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

That assumes that Bynum's knee responds well to the increase in activity.  A delay might take him to April 9th against the Denver Nuggets or even as late as the Memphis Grizzlies on the 12th.

The Lakers were able to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference without him but are eager to wield a complete roster for the coming postseason.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=12100
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 30, 2009, 07:59:09 PM
Injured Bynum parties with Hef
 
Ah, the treacherous road to recovery for the injured NBA athlete.

Andrew Bynum, who has missed more than 25 games this season with a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, was spotted at a Playboy Mansion party over the weekend according to FanNation.

Bynum was seen picking up model Nicole Narain, jumping velvet ropes and dancing with Playmates on the dance floor while his Lakers were preparing to take on the Hawks in Atlanta. The Lakers' seven-footer was wearing a green smoking jacket and slippers for the pajamas and lingerie party which was taking place following the Playboy Golf Finals.

"He's running on the court, he's doing some basketball skills," Lakers Coach Phil Jackson told the LA Times back on March 27. "He has a considerable amount of time yet before he's going to be even at practice with us."

http://community.nesn.com/blogs/nesn_newswire/archive/2009/03/30/3792410.aspx


Lucky fuck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on March 31, 2009, 10:45:33 AM
Lakers: Andrew Bynum Close

By: Eric Pincus   Last Updated: 3/30/09 4:12 PM ET

While the Los Angeles Lakers battle through their longest road trip of the season, back in Los Angeles injured center Andrew Bynum nears a return.

Bynum partially tore his right MCL on January 31st in Memphis against the Grizzlies.  The original timetable for recovery was said to be 8-12 weeks.

According to his website www.andrewbynum.com, Bynum has progressed to the point where he is "playing 2 on 2 and 3 on 3, while waiting on the team to return."

Following standard recovery protocols, Bynum's next step towards recovery would be to test himself in a 5 on 5 scrimmage . . . typically the final step before a player is back on the active roster.

The Lakers are scheduled to play the Charlotte Bobcats and Milwaukee Bucks on back-to-back nights on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Coach Phil Jackson wouldn't be likely to hold a full practice on Thursday.

The team's next home game is on Friday against the Houston Rockets, likely without Bynum.  If, however, he can get in a full practice on Saturday, April 4th . . . perhaps the Lakers will be able to get him on the court against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

That assumes that Bynum's knee responds well to the increase in activity.  A delay might take him to April 9th against the Denver Nuggets or even as late as the Memphis Grizzlies on the 12th.

The Lakers were able to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference without him but are eager to wield a complete roster for the coming postseason.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=12100



great news 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mga223 on March 31, 2009, 06:48:15 PM
how did we lose to bobcats
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on April 01, 2009, 04:32:38 PM
^Charlotte always beats us...it's like a curse or some shit. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mga223 on April 01, 2009, 08:28:04 PM
^Charlotte always beats us...it's like a curse or some shit. :-X

o yea i just remember haha them and boston are only teams we have a losing record to or something
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 02, 2009, 12:07:01 AM
I cant wait til the playoffs , this end of regular season is fucking  boring to me ... Phil needs to rest the starters now , the race for the league best record is obviously lost ... Fish, Kobe and especially Pau need to chill out , Pau has played 40+ min in every fucking game for 2 months , 44 and 42 min on back to back games  :-X... we need him in full effect for the playoffs ... play him like 30 min for the 8 remaining games , not more ..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 02, 2009, 10:21:34 AM
So apparently Walton has asked PJ to take him out of the starting lineup, so Ariza is in.

LOL...Luke knows he sucks more than the coach does. :-X
Phil Jackson's so bored and thinking about retirement he doesn't give a fuck who he lets start anymore lol

best believe Phil does give a fuck about getting that 'ship and surpassing Red. 8)
It's a cycle:
Starts off the season ok
Feels exhausted by the All-Star break
Won't comment on coaching next year
Goes home to Montana to relax
Comes back next year feeling better
and the cycle continues...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 04, 2009, 11:26:53 PM
Quote
Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum has a new, custom-made brace he plans to wear on his right knee once he is able to play again this season. Bynum worked out extensively before Friday night's game and proclaimed he is pain free from a medial collateral ligament tear suffered Jan. 31, against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Bynum is expected to add to his workload today when the Lakers practice in preparation for Sunday's game against the Clippers. The hope is that Bynum can return for at least two or three of the final regular-season games.

"That's the goal," Bynum said, "to come back as soon as possible and get some games under my belt."

With the Cleveland Cavaliers having lost two consecutive games, Jackson said the Lakers' goal of finishing the season with the league's best overall record remains attainable. With the regular season winding down, Jackson is making sure that recently acquired guard Shannon Brown is in the playing rotation. The hope is that Brown can provide defensive help in the playoffs.
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/lakers-game-jackson-2354602-season-bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 06, 2009, 04:32:40 PM
Phil: Bynum likely to start when he returns (http://blogs.pe.com/prosports/2009/04/phil-bynum-likely-to-start-whe.html)
6:25 PM Sun, Apr 05, 2009 | Permalink | Comments (0)
Posted by: Jeff Eisenberg

Instead of easing Andrew Bynum back into the rotation the way he suggested he would last month, Lakers coach Phil Jackson may throw his young center right back into the fray.

Jackson said Sunday he's now leaning toward immediately inserting Bynum into the starting lineup when he returns later this week so that his injured right knee will not get stiff from inactivity after pregame warmups.

A lack of stamina will likely limit Bynum to six- or seven-minute bursts, but Jackson insists the rest of his game is coming back quickly.

"He looks good," Jackson said. " He had contact on Thursday when we got back, and Saturday was 5-on-5 without Pau, Fish and Kobe. He did well, he stood out and he was aggressive. The other practice D.J.(Mbenga) kind of ate him up, but this one he was the dominant force in there."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Smash1 on April 06, 2009, 06:11:22 PM
;akers all day
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 07, 2009, 02:15:37 PM
;akers all day


posting just to get your numbers up eh?


damn you foos must be fucking losers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Man On The Moon on April 08, 2009, 03:46:43 PM
 :bandit:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 10, 2009, 12:35:25 AM
Shannon Brown looked legit tonight. I like Phil Jackson's thinking. He'll be helpful if the Lakers face Chris Paul or Tony Parker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2009, 10:37:16 AM
Shannon Brown is now the 1st Guard of the Bench..Good Job Phil 8)...

It was great to see Bynum destroy Nene in the 2nd half....dude was getting deep in the paint and just shooting over Nene...no one can stop Bynum when he does that...

And Gasol with 19 REB (11 on offense)  :o ..that's what we need from him ....he still needs to do a better job protecting the Paint.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mga223 on April 10, 2009, 06:23:28 PM
Shannon Brown is now the 1st Guard of the Bench..Good Job Phil 8)...

It was great to see Bynum destroy Nene in the 2nd half....dude was getting deep in the paint and just shooting over Nene...no one can stop Bynum when he does that...

And Gasol with 19 REB (11 on offense)  :o ..that's what we need from him ....he still needs to do a better job protecting the Paint.

where did that shannon brown come from?? was he in the other guy in the rad trade or nah

and portland today is oden there???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on April 10, 2009, 09:33:42 PM
Oden was there.

What the FUCK was Kobe thinking on that 3 point shot, that literally cost us the game. Jesus.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mga223 on April 11, 2009, 09:33:20 AM
Oden was there.

What the FUCK was Kobe thinking on that 3 point shot, that literally cost us the game. Jesus.


yea that was a mental block or something lakers just buckled in the last couple of mins
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 11, 2009, 03:40:19 PM
y not just start Odom as SF with the rest of the starters with bynum, i would think that would be the best line up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 11, 2009, 03:52:52 PM
y not just start Odom as SF with the rest of the starters with bynum, i would think that would be the best line up
I think Odom, Gasol, and Bynum would crowd the paint. You want to spread out the offense. Plus I'm guessing that the 3 guys on the court at the same time his Phil Jackson's ace in the hole. Since the Lakers got bitch slapped in the paint in the finals last year, he can use it when he needs it without anyone being prepared for it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 12, 2009, 04:07:44 AM
Gasol Bynum and Odom on the court at the same time is a terrible idea (read Ted explanation) ... I already think that both Pau and Drew at the same time in the clutch is not a good thing at all on the offensive end ... the spacing is not sufficient , Kobe has a lot less room to operate and attack the basket ... PLUS Pau is still way more efficient and dangerous as a post player i.e the center position than a face up guy ... Gasol post moves arsenal is way more developed than Drew one AND his ability to find a open shooter or players cutting to the basket (Lamar and Kobe) is LIGHTS ahead of Drew ....

The question is : Do you think that Drew addition on the defensive end in the clutch will allow us to stop teams to the extent that we can sacrify part (quite a lot imo) of our offensive efficiency ? I dont think so ...

Thing is if you really want to play Drew and Pau together , you need to add a extra shooter at the 2 (Sasha who finally seems to start finding his shooting touch back) and move Kobe to the SF position ... but then Ariza defense is not there anymore ... so basically the defense argument lost some of his credibility
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on April 19, 2009, 04:09:18 AM
Just got back from LA & NY, had a chance to see the lakers at staples center against denver (bynum's comeback) and the grizzlies. I will post some pics and videos pretty soon. i had an awsome time, really liked the atmosphere aswell.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Antonio on April 20, 2009, 01:38:04 AM
Just got back from LA & NY, had a chance to see the lakers at staples center against denver (bynum's comeback) and the grizzlies. I will post some pics and videos pretty soon. i had an awsome time, really liked the atmosphere aswell.
So you a Laker fan now, homie? ;D

I knew it....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on April 23, 2009, 10:21:55 PM
Danmm!  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: FuckTheWorld on April 23, 2009, 10:26:51 PM
FUCK !!!!!

we had this shit

im sick and tired of giving up leads and losing all offensive momentum

we need to play to perfection and just take teams out
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on April 23, 2009, 10:29:21 PM
ya i like it wen we are losing by a couple points for a long time rather then get out to these leads and just hand them away. O well its 1 game, i didnt think we would sweep them anyways. I cant wait to shut that fuckin crowd down
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 24, 2009, 12:27:58 AM
Utah deserved this win anyways ... we were too inconsistent on both ends ... I have no idea why we go away from ball movement on the offensive end ... too much 1 on 1 , Kobe will never learn how to adapt his game when his J is off ... I wont comment too much when it comes to Phil coaching down the stretch aswell ... leaving Gasol on Boozer 1 on 1 AND worst Fish on Deron are the typical bad or non decisions taken by the great Phil in the clutch ... maybe giving these players a different look than what they have during all game could have helped to get a stop ... Ariza  on Deron , and Drew (despite he was a non factor all game) on Boozer ? Anyone ? ... Choosing Ariza to inbound the ball was a terrible decision aswell ( which results in a terrible pass) ... People will say I'm to picky but that's what winning a ship is about ..  I'm not sure we have learned from our last year's mistakes at all..


There is no need to worry about this series or the West Conf imo .. but I still have my doubts in the Finals
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fuck Your Existence on April 24, 2009, 11:53:31 AM
was it just me or was the officiating complete ass cheeks?

make no mistake im not using it as an excuse but god damn....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 24, 2009, 07:13:05 PM
was it just me or was the officiating complete ass cheeks?

make no mistake im not using it as an excuse but god damn....
True. The refs didn't even let the Lakers touch the Jazz in the paint. Meanwhile Pau Gasol is getting bitch slapped on offense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on April 27, 2009, 10:01:55 PM
we sure like to blow leads, like its rediculous how there second unit is tearing us apart right now :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on April 28, 2009, 09:04:28 AM
As promised...and yes Antonio I bought a Kobe-jersey but still #23 4 life lol

Some pics from the lakers vs grizzlies, I was on the lowest level against denver. Those pics were much clearer, don't have them yet.

(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/4345/bild2397.jpg)

(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5215/bild2563.jpg)

(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8585/bild2569.jpg)


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on April 28, 2009, 09:08:39 PM
As promised...and yes Antonio I bought a Kobe-jersey but still #23 4 life lol

Some pics from the lakers vs grizzlies, I was on the lowest level against denver. Those pics were much clearer, don't have them yet.

(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/4345/bild2397.jpg)

(http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5215/bild2563.jpg)

(http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8585/bild2569.jpg)




Dope man, im hopin to go down to LA someday n catch a couple games. Musta been a good time tho hey?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on April 29, 2009, 10:30:57 AM
I had a great time indeed, only was there for 6 days but I made the best of it. Here are the pictures against denver...as you see...much better seats ;)

(http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/398/dsc01496b.jpg)

(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/8274/dsc01502nle.jpg)

(http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/4407/dsc01507.jpg)

(http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/3929/dsc01516u.jpg)

(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9278/dsc01517d.jpg)

(http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/701/dsc01519k.jpg)
It's the D-R-E  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 30, 2009, 02:09:52 PM
damn how much was the tickets?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 03, 2009, 05:49:10 PM
(http://img159.imageshack.us/img159/4345/bild2397)



is that you? damn, you look older than i expected.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: lbc213 on May 04, 2009, 09:45:05 AM
is that you? damn, you look older than i expected.

Thats me buddy :),...27 in october

The seats against denver were around 220 dollars.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano on May 07, 2009, 06:27:53 AM
what an asshole (fisher)
http://www.youtube.com/v/vDX2ktK9OR4
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 08, 2009, 02:25:16 PM
what an asshole (fisher)
http://www.youtube.com/v/vDX2ktK9OR4


boss 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sofa_King_Awesome on May 12, 2009, 11:34:29 PM
I see LA lucked out in game 5 2nite
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: GENERIK on May 13, 2009, 12:00:12 AM
yeah they luckily only won by 40 points <sarcasm>
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sofa_King_Awesome on May 14, 2009, 09:09:14 PM
Game 7 NIK? LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 16, 2009, 02:23:29 AM
Finally somebody with the balls to call out whack ass Phil Jackson:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=PERDiem-090515
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 18, 2009, 12:27:29 PM
Finally somebody with the balls to call out whack ass Phil Jackson:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=PERDiem-090515


Phils about to get his 10th ring...


Hollinger's an idiot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 18, 2009, 12:35:53 PM
Finally somebody with the balls to call out whack ass Phil Jackson:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=PERDiem-090515


Phils about to get his 10th ring...


Hollinger's an idiot.
That's what we said in 2003, 2004, and 2008. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 18, 2009, 02:50:10 PM
Finally somebody with the balls to call out whack ass Phil Jackson:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=PERDiem-090515


Phils about to get his 10th ring...


Hollinger's an idiot.
That's what we said in 2003, 2004, and 2008. :(
we didn't make the Finals in '03...third times the charm. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 20, 2009, 01:32:54 AM
"The only person that got a chance against Kobe Bryant is the person you talk to when you get on your damn knees at night"



- Charles Barkley
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on May 21, 2009, 03:38:28 PM
"The only person that got a chance against Kobe Bryant is the person you talk to when you get on your damn knees at night"



- Charles Barkley


 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on May 31, 2009, 05:28:39 AM
A belated  8)
Finals baby!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Fatdodger on June 11, 2009, 09:45:00 PM
Its over we took it after today the magic wont be coming back
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on June 14, 2009, 02:15:57 PM
Let's get it..  8)
Wrap it up tonight Lake Show!

I'm worried 'bout L.A. tho people act a fucken fool when The Lakers win.
stay off the road, They Shake ya ride out here.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2009, 02:24:59 PM
No parade if the Lakers win the Finals? Wtf?

No Parade For the Lakers?
By Henry Abbott | TrueHoop

If the Lakers win the NBA championship on Sunday, some city officials are speculating about a parade on Figueroa Street on Tuesday.

However, the police and cleanup crews for such an event cost something around a million dollars, and it's not at all clear the city -- which has recently forced employees to take paycuts, and is facing dire shortfalls -- has the cash.

City Councilwoman Jan Perry was on the dais with David Stern a week ago, when the NBA announced the 2011 All-Star Game would be in Los Angeles. Now she's quoted by David Zahniser and Phil Willon in the L.A. Times with the bad news:

"We can't afford to cover the costs," Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, whose district includes Staples Center, said this afternoon. "How could we make a decision about people's jobs and then sponsor the parade?"

She suggests the Lakers or the NBA ought to pick up the tab.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-090614
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on June 14, 2009, 02:30:41 PM
No parade if the Lakers win the Finals? Wtf?

No Parade For the Lakers?
By Henry Abbott | TrueHoop

If the Lakers win the NBA championship on Sunday, some city officials are speculating about a parade on Figueroa Street on Tuesday.

However, the police and cleanup crews for such an event cost something around a million dollars, and it's not at all clear the city -- which has recently forced employees to take paycuts, and is facing dire shortfalls -- has the cash.

City Councilwoman Jan Perry was on the dais with David Stern a week ago, when the NBA announced the 2011 All-Star Game would be in Los Angeles. Now she's quoted by David Zahniser and Phil Willon in the L.A. Times with the bad news:

"We can't afford to cover the costs," Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, whose district includes Staples Center, said this afternoon. "How could we make a decision about people's jobs and then sponsor the parade?"

She suggests the Lakers or the NBA ought to pick up the tab.


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime?page=dime-090614
Sad shit! real-life is a mutha!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on June 14, 2009, 08:30:42 PM
Parade going down on WED.
Will end at the LA Colosseum.

Go Lakers!!! 2009 NBA Champions.
be there!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 14, 2009, 08:47:46 PM
L.A. mayor: Lakers will get a parade
Sunday, June 14, 2009
City News Service

LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was long on civic pride but short on specifics Sunday, as he said the L.A. Lakers would have a victory parade for the NBA championship title.

But the mayor rushed away from reporters before he could be asked specific questions on how a city that faces a possible $200 million in forced budget cuts can afford even part of paying police and crowd control costs for the civic celebration of what appears to be an inevitable Lakers NBA championship.

"The idea that we wouldn't have a parade is untenable, (and) should we be fortunate enough to win I expect that we'll have a parade," Villaraigosa said today.

"I also expect that we'll figure out how we fund it, working with the private sector, to help us do that," he said.

The mayor made his comments to a gaggle of reporters as he marched through West Hollywood in its annual Gay Pride Day parade. His handlers rushed him away before journalists could ask how the city, which is facing bloody budget cuts, could afford to spend anything on crowd control costs that could far exceed $1 million.

The Lakers are up 3-1 over the Orlando Magic going into today's game. They could win the NBA title tonight in Florida, or by winning either of the next two games of the best-of-seven-game series in Los Angeles next week.

The team has met with Los Angeles police and other city officials to plan a parade that could be as early as midday Wednesday, should the L.A. team capture the NBA title for its tenth time. The parade would start at Staples Center and go down 2-1/2 miles of Figueroa Street to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a city council member said Friday.

The firm that operates Staples on behalf of the team has rented the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a post-parade rally, police and Coliseum officials said Friday. Details of the event in the 94,000-seat facility are being held until they can be announced on Lakers broadcast-rights stations after a championship is clinched.

The parade route and Coliseum rally would be a departure from years past, when shorter victory parades started at City Hall and snaked through downtown to Staples Center. Those events attracted upwards of one million attendees each and cost the city more than $1.1 million apiece.

The parade route down Figueroa Street is much longer, and would bring a parade attracting hundreds of thousands of boisterous people through some pricey car dealerships, street-worn strip malls, and the USC campus perimeter.

Some of those businesses suffered hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages in celebrations earlier this decade, when vandalism and arson broke out after Lakers championships games. During the 2002 parade, two television news trucks and some city paramedic units were wrecked by parade fans dancing atop them on a street next to the Staples rally.

Team players wrote out checks to pay for new fire trucks.

Police and team officials met last Thursday to talk about crowd control measures along the proposed parade route, including renting enough cement or metal railings to line 2-1/2 miles of Figueroa Street. Who would pay for that, as well as police, paramedic, and cleanup crews, remains unclear after Villaraigosa's comments.

"We can't afford to cover the costs," Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry told the Los Angeles Times Friday. "How could we make a decision about people's jobs and then sponsor the parade?" she asked.

Later she told a TV station that she would be open to the city fronting the parade costs if it were reimbursed later by private parties.

Subsidies for local street fairs, 10K runs and other special events would be chopped under an emergency city budget plan that gets a final vote from the city council next week. But even if passed, the plan would not go into effect until after the end of the championship series, according to The Times.

The city's budget deficit is forcing the city council to negotiate layoffs with labor unions and to consider unpaid days off every other Friday for city employees. "City employees have been asked by their employers to take a massive pay cut," said Barbara Maynard, spokeswoman for the Coalition of L.A. City Unions, representing about 22,000 workers.

"We do not believe it is appropriate in this economic climate for taxpayers to be funding a parade," Maynard told The Times Friday.


http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=6864588
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 16, 2009, 06:57:17 PM
Lakers parade to proceed -- with conditions [Updated]
11:59 AM | June 16, 2009

Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti said this morning that it appeared that enough private donations had been pledged to cover the city's costs for Wednesday’s parade to celebrate the Lakers’ NBA championship.

Several council members had voiced opposition to spending any tax dollars on the parade because of the city’s financial crisis, which is expected to lead to widespread layoffs and worker furloughs starting in July.

Council members Jan Perry and Bernard C. Parks today filed a motion authorizing the Lakers’ parade, but only with the understanding that “event sponsors will reimburse the City for all fees and costs associated with this event," including police protection and other staffing necessary for city street closures.

The motion is expected to come before the council for consideration in the next few hours. It instructs city financial officers to account for all city expenses incurred during the parade and to confirm the city has been reimbursed.

[Updated at 2:15 p.m.: The motion was introduced without discussion at the City Council meeting but will not be voted upon until next Tuesday.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, appearing at a news conference in El Segundo, said private donors had pledged approximately $850,000 to pay for police protection and other city services for the parade. That is enough to eliminate the need to spend tax dollars on the celebration, he said.

Donors include: Casey and Laura Wasserman; Jerry and Margie Perenchio: Eli and Edythe Broad; Haim and Cheryl Saban; and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a San Bernardino County tribe that owns a popular casino in Highland. The amount donated by each was not disclosed.]

The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Staples Center and procede south on Figueroa Street  to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The following streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Figueroa from Chick Hearn Court to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Chick Hearn Court from Figueroa Street to Georgia Street.

Over the weekend, city officials urged the owners of the Lakers and Anschutz Entertainment Group, which owns Staples Center, to pick up the tab for the celebration. The two already pledged to pay more than $1 million in parade production costs.

Sources told The Times that two media executives and several other people stepped forward to help the city pay for its share the parade celebrating the Lakers’ 15th championship.

Approximately $450,000 has been donated by Casey and Laura Wasserman, Jerry and Margie Perenchio and others, and other major contributions were pledged on Monday. Casey Wasserman is the grandson of former Universal Pictures Chairman Lew Wasserman. Jerry Perenchio is the former chairman of Univision Communications.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s office estimated the city’s costs could approach $900,000, but council members said those expenses could be much less because the parade route is shorter than in past years.

“I think they are very close. My last report was about an hour ago,’’ said Councilwoman Jan Perry, whose district includes the Staples Center.

AEG President Tim Leiweke has taken the most active role in raising private donations to ensure that no city tax dollars are needed to fund to parade, city officials said.

“I have to give a lot recognition to Tim’s efforts,’’ Perry said. “The Lakers and AEG have always been very responsive to community needs. ... I’m not at all surprised that they have stepped up to be good civic partners.’’

Villaraigosa, along with Laker Derek Fisher and LAPD Chief William J. Bratton, will hold a news conference this afternoon to announce the parade financing.

-- Phil Willon and Richard Winton
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on June 16, 2009, 11:44:56 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 17, 2009, 03:56:06 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
The Vlade and the Mihm trade were made to cut costs. The only question now is how much does Odom and Ariza want?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tay on June 17, 2009, 05:26:50 PM
I think both guys want to stay in LA and the Lakers will try to keep them there, but I think teams will be ready to shell out a lot of money for Ariza. A guy with that kind of length who gets after it on D, can get in transition and knock 3's down is a valuable commodity in the league, especially given his age.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 18, 2009, 04:45:25 PM
I have a feeling were keepin both, dont trip
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 19, 2009, 03:55:16 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
The Vlade and the Mihm trade were made to cut costs. The only question now is how much does Odom and Ariza want?


are those two getting rings?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 19, 2009, 04:02:42 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
The Vlade and the Mihm trade were made to cut costs. The only question now is how much does Odom and Ariza want?


are those two getting rings?
Odom and Ariza? Of course. Vlade and Mihm? Of course not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 19, 2009, 04:04:25 PM
Kobe on possibly opting out of deal: 'I ain't going nowhere' (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/11873179)
June 19, 2009
CBSSports.com wire reports       

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant says he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers rather than opt out of his contract this summer.

Bryant met with coach Phil Jackson and general manager Mitch Kupchak for an individual exit interview Friday.

The Finals MVP can terminate the last two years of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. H has spent his entire 13-year career with the Lakers, winning four NBA championships.

Bryant told reporters, "I know I ain't going nowhere, so it's just a waste of our breaths talking about it."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 19, 2009, 04:07:48 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
The Vlade and the Mihm trade were made to cut costs. The only question now is how much does Odom and Ariza want?


are those two getting rings?
Odom and Ariza? Of course. Vlade and Mihm? Of course not.


yea i kno LO and trevor r gonna get rings but i read an article that the players are going to vote whether mihms and vlade are going to get rings
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 19, 2009, 04:08:13 PM
Bynum to skip Team USA minicamp
By
Jeff Eisenberg
on June 18, 2009 8:36 PM | Comments (0)

Andrew Bynum said Thursday he will not participate in the U.S. National Team minicamp in July because he wants to rest and rehab his knee.

The purpose of the camp is to evaluate the 24 young players with the best chance of making Team USA's roster for the 2010 World Championships in Turkey.

Also, Sasha Vujacic will play for Slovenia at the European Championships this summer. Slovenia is in the same group as Spain, which means Vujacic would face good friend Pau Gasol assuming the Spaniard participates in the tournament.

http://blogs.pe.com/prosports/2009/06/bynum-to-skip-team-usa-minicam.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 19, 2009, 04:08:41 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
The Vlade and the Mihm trade were made to cut costs. The only question now is how much does Odom and Ariza want?


are those two getting rings?
Odom and Ariza? Of course. Vlade and Mihm? Of course not.


yea i kno LO and trevor r gonna get rings but i read an article that the players are going to vote whether mihms and vlade are going to get rings
Wow. I never knew they could do that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 19, 2009, 04:17:41 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
The Vlade and the Mihm trade were made to cut costs. The only question now is how much does Odom and Ariza want?


are those two getting rings?
Odom and Ariza? Of course. Vlade and Mihm? Of course not.


yea i kno LO and trevor r gonna get rings but i read an article that the players are going to vote whether mihms and vlade are going to get rings
Wow. I never knew they could do that.

yea i was suprised too, i think they should get rings, theyve stuck wit the team and put in work. if its really up to the players than im sure their going to get rings, lol but i kno what mbengas decision is about mihms
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 19, 2009, 04:32:50 PM
Everyone's talking about how the front office is gonna have to make the decision between keeping Lamar or Trevor....I thought the Vlade trade was made to help this situation? What do you guys see happening
The Vlade and the Mihm trade were made to cut costs. The only question now is how much does Odom and Ariza want?


are those two getting rings?
Odom and Ariza? Of course. Vlade and Mihm? Of course not.


yea i kno LO and trevor r gonna get rings but i read an article that the players are going to vote whether mihms and vlade are going to get rings
Wow. I never knew they could do that.

yea i was suprised too, i think they should get rings, theyve stuck wit the team and put in work. if its really up to the players than im sure their going to get rings, lol but i kno what mbengas decision is about mihms
Vlad contributed by being traded for Shannon Brown. :laugh: I think Mihm should get one too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 19, 2009, 04:33:21 PM
Check out Lamar Odom sharing some love. 8)

http://lakeshowlife.com/2009/06/18/odom-gives-fellow-lakers-crown-royal-championship-gift/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 19, 2009, 04:37:45 PM
Check out Lamar Odom sharing some love. 8)

http://lakeshowlife.com/2009/06/18/odom-gives-fellow-lakers-crown-royal-championship-gift/


thats dope, i really hope this team stays the same
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 25, 2009, 03:38:43 PM
Lakers expected to sell draft pick (http://www.pe.com/sports/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_web_lakers_26.2aa0957.html)

10:00 PM PDT on Thursday, June 25, 2009

By JEFF EISENBERG
The Press-Enterprise

Hoping to better position themselves financially to re-sign unrestricted free agents Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom, the Lakers have agreed to sell their first-round pick in tonight's NBA Draft to the New York Knicks.

In return for the 29th pick, the Lakers will receive New York's 2011 second-round draft pick and $3 million, according to multiple reports. A Lakers spokesman declined comment because the team will have to select a player for the Knicks before the deal can become official.

With $74 million already allocated to eight players next season and at least five others whom they intend to try to re-sign, the Lakers are searching for any means of decreasing next season's massive luxury-tax hit. The NBA's rookie pay scale mandates that the 29th pick would have made $830,000 next season and $893,000 in 2010-11, too much for a player unlikely to crack their rotation.

While the Lakers still hold the 42nd and 59th picks in the second round tonight, only first-round selections receive guaranteed contracts. Furthermore, there's a good chance that several of the international players they might have considered taking at No. 29 to stash away in Europe for a year or two might still be available at No. 42.

The trade is the latest in a series of cost-cutting moves designed to allow the Lakers to keep last year's team intact. They shed salary by dumping Vladimir Radmanovic and Chris Mihm in midseason trades and plan to limit their roster to the league-minimum 13 players next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 25, 2009, 04:01:06 PM
^3 mill for a meaningless draft pick......sounds good to me. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 25, 2009, 04:12:58 PM
^3 mill for a meaningless draft pick......sounds good to me. 8)
They are trying hard to resign Ariza, Odom, and Brown.

But look at second round picks alone like Michael Redd, Rashard Lewis, Carlos Boozer, Jeff Hornacek ,Gilbert Arenas, Dennis Rodman, Manu Ginobili, Nick Van Exel and of course your boy Trevor Ariza. I'd say pick 29 could be very valuable.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on June 25, 2009, 05:26:17 PM
^3 mill for a meaningless draft pick......sounds good to me. 8)
They are trying hard to resign Ariza, Odom, and Brown.

But look at second round picks alone like Michael Redd, Rashard Lewis, Carlos Boozer, Jeff Hornacek ,Gilbert Arenas, Dennis Rodman, Manu Ginobili, Nick Van Exel and of course your boy Trevor Ariza. I'd say pick 29 could be very valuable.


yea, but we cant be waitin for any more players to develop and all that shit when were going for championships...we already have a few developing players to worry about. and we still have two 2nd round picks, so we're probably gunna pick a couple Euros and let them develop their game in Europe for a few years before we sign them to the team...that's the best bet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 30, 2009, 06:59:50 PM
Kobe is not opting out of his contract and is expected to sign a 3 year extension worth between 80 and 85 million dollars.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-kobe-bryant1-2009jul01,0,5024600.story
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: F-cisco on July 01, 2009, 10:39:52 PM
Ariza departing LA for greener pastures?


Trevor Ariza's short but sweet stay in Los Angeles might be coming to an end.


The 24-year-old swingman, who played a key role in the Lakers' run to their 15th NBA championship, is on the verge of leaving the club, sources close to the situation said on Wednesday.

With at least five teams pursuing Ariza, the Lakers are currently unwilling to pay him more than the $5.6 million mid-level exception.

"They're letting him go," one of the sources said.

Cleveland is making a hard push for Ariza, and the Cavaliers' coaching staff was speaking with him on Wednesday. While Cleveland can only offer the mid-level as well, Ariza's disappointment with the Lakers' stance has moved other suitors ahead of his current team.

The Rockets, Clippers, Raptors and Blazers are also showing interest in Ariza. Portland and Toronto could each offer more than the mid-level exception.

If the Lakers refuse to increase their offer, it's a clear indication that they are choosing their other big free agent forward, Lamar Odom, over the younger Ariza.

Ariza averaged 8.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in the regular season for the Lakers last season. He increased his scoring to 11.3 points and had 4.2 rebounds per game in the playoffs. He had 16 points and 15 points in the last two Lakers victories in the Finals.

Those numbers were a jump over his career averages of 6.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Ariza has played for three teams in his five-year career.


Chris Broussard covers the NBA for ESPN The Magazine.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 02, 2009, 12:19:05 PM
aww man, our boy trevor
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on July 02, 2009, 12:37:15 PM
Damn, that's gonna hurt if they can't keep Trevor
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 02, 2009, 02:44:36 PM
Damn, that's gonna hurt if they can't keep Trevor


yea and i dont see him blowing up as much as he did on the lakers on other teams. they had great chemistry
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 04, 2009, 01:50:59 PM
Artest>Ariza 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 04, 2009, 04:27:14 PM
Ariza departing LA for greener pastures?
LOL at greener pastures.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 09, 2009, 07:11:29 PM
Anyone else see Magic and Kobe speak at Michael Jackson's memorial?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 10, 2009, 12:17:59 PM
Fav Line up for next year


Pau Gasol
Lamar Odom
Ron Artest
Kobe Bryant
Derek Fisher
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 13, 2009, 10:53:29 AM
Fav Line up for next year


Pau Gasol
Lamar Odom
Ron Artest
Kobe Bryant
Derek Fisher

its guna be........

PG: Fish
SG: Kobe
SF: Artest
PF: Gasol
C: Bynum

6th man: Odom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 13, 2009, 11:12:34 AM
Fav Line up for next year


Pau Gasol
Lamar Odom
Ron Artest
Kobe Bryant
Derek Fisher

its guna be........

PG: Fish
SG: Kobe
SF: Artest
PF: Gasol
C: Bynum

6th man: Odom


if its gonna include bynum


i would want


Bynum
Gasol
Odom
Bryant
Fisher


i really wish jackson would play odom on the 3 spot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 13, 2009, 11:25:34 AM
Odom is close to resigning. 8) Apparently for more then $8 million per season. Good shit.

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2009/07/12/report-odom-lakers-getting-close/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 13, 2009, 11:54:47 AM
Fav Line up for next year


Pau Gasol
Lamar Odom
Ron Artest
Kobe Bryant
Derek Fisher

its guna be........

PG: Fish
SG: Kobe
SF: Artest
PF: Gasol
C: Bynum

6th man: Odom


if its gonna include bynum


i would want


Bynum
Gasol
Odom
Bryant
Fisher


i really wish jackson would play odom on the 3 spot


that wouldnt be a bad line-up, but odom worked out nice off the bench for us last season.............that said, we have a potential FIVE all-star caliber players on our squad this year :o :o


Kobe (all-star shoe-in)
Gasol (all-star shoe-in)
Artest (all-star caliber)
Odom (all-star caliber)
Bynum (potential all-star caliber)

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 13, 2009, 11:59:26 AM
fuck man i wanna watch the season already, when do they release the sechedule?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 14, 2009, 11:45:02 AM
Lamars not happy with the 9 mil, lakers are offering, you think thats gonna effect his game durin the season and for the 2nd championship run?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 14, 2009, 03:37:53 PM
Lamars not happy with the 9 mil, lakers are offering, you think thats gonna effect his game durin the season and for the 2nd championship run?


i think it's more the works of his agent tryna get as much money...doubt it affects his play. lamar's problem is focus, not will.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 15, 2009, 03:49:30 AM
Lakers offered him 27m/3y.

Mavs would probably offer 34m/5y or the 3y MLE and then a overpaid 2y contract.

I think he stays in LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 15, 2009, 07:06:10 AM
New SLAM cover!!!!
I hope Kobe doesn't make this face his new look.

(http://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/slam131cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 15, 2009, 08:25:19 AM
New SLAM cover!!!!
I hope Kobe doesn't make this face his new look.

(http://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/slam131cover.jpg)


crab face=og
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: F-cisco on July 15, 2009, 09:09:26 AM
Trouble in Lakerland.

Lakers Withdraw Offer To Odom


Jul 15, 2009 6:07 AM EST
 Jerry Buss has followed through with his threat and has removed the $9 million offer that the Lakers put to Lamar Odom after the champion forward did not respond, the L.A. Times is reporting.

Buss grew upset and broke off all negotiations after the offer was reportedly on the table for over a week, and he heard nothing back either way.

"Yes, we have taken the deal off the table," Lakers public relations director John Black said. "Talks have broken down for the time being."

Black was asked if talks could resume in the future.

"That's within the realm of possibility," he said.

Lakers team officials, who were not authorized to speak about the negotiations, said Buss offered Odom a deal for $9 million a season for four years at $36 million, or $10 million a season over three years for a total of $30 million.

Odom and his agent, Jeff Schwartz, were looking for $10 million a year over five seasons.

Via L.A. Times

Los Angeles Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 15, 2009, 11:11:13 AM
^ thats not good news
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on July 19, 2009, 07:17:47 PM
odom isnt the best player to be complainin about the amount of money he can or would get
i mean 9 mil sounds good (dependin on the contract)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 21, 2009, 12:29:05 PM
odom isnt the best player to be complainin about the amount of money he can or would get
i mean 9 mil sounds good (dependin on the contract)



hes just probaly pissed because players shittier than him have bigger salaries
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 21, 2009, 01:04:44 PM
^yea..that and players contracts usually go up after being a key contributor on an championship team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 30, 2009, 02:48:54 AM
Bill Simmons owning Laker-Fans again:

Quote
To the Lakers' fans. If you think your boys improved by swapping Trevor Ariza (a 24-year-old who came into his own this past spring, shot 45 percent from 3-point land, came through repeatedly in the clutch, turned into the NBA's single best defensive swingman and doesn't care about his numbers) for Ron Artest (an unreliable 29-year-old head case/attention hog who slipped noticeably as a perimeter defender these past two seasons and has a knack for taking terrible shots at the worst possible times), then absolutely, you're on drugs. I don't know what else to tell you. Your team is worse. I'm sorry. And that's before we get into the whole "Is Lamar Odom coming back?" and "Do you really want to commit to an aging Artest for FIVE years?" questions.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 30, 2009, 11:11:31 AM
Bill Simmons owning Laker-Fans again:

Quote
To the Lakers' fans. If you think your boys improved by swapping Trevor Ariza (a 24-year-old who came into his own this past spring, shot 45 percent from 3-point land, came through repeatedly in the clutch, turned into the NBA's single best defensive swingman and doesn't care about his numbers) for Ron Artest (an unreliable 29-year-old head case/attention hog who slipped noticeably as a perimeter defender these past two seasons and has a knack for taking terrible shots at the worst possible times), then absolutely, you're on drugs. I don't know what else to tell you. Your team is worse. I'm sorry. And that's before we get into the whole "Is Lamar Odom coming back?" and "Do you really want to commit to an aging Artest for FIVE years?" questions.
Right, cause we all know how impartial a sports writer Bill Simmons is. ::)

The only thing Ariza has over Artest is age. Artest is a better defender and can create his own shot. Ariza got all his open looks from players double teaming Kobe. If you don't believe it, watch any playoff game and see how many wide open looks Ariza had. Artest will be able to get plenty of open looks playing with Kobe and Gasol too. Ariza will struggle in Houston being one of the main options focused on. Artest also has that toughness (physically and mentally) that the Lakers need. Plus his willingness to take less money to play for a championship team shows he has matured (by Artest standards anyways). Short term, Artest is easily the better option.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 30, 2009, 12:18:42 PM
LMAO@taking anything Bill Simmons says about the Lakers without a grain of salt
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on July 30, 2009, 05:19:02 PM
^ You mean without a grain of salt? lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on July 30, 2009, 05:23:03 PM
^ You mean without a grain of salt? lol



even better..edited 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 31, 2009, 05:01:01 AM
Bill Simmons owning Laker-Fans again:

Quote
To the Lakers' fans. If you think your boys improved by swapping Trevor Ariza (a 24-year-old who came into his own this past spring, shot 45 percent from 3-point land, came through repeatedly in the clutch, turned into the NBA's single best defensive swingman and doesn't care about his numbers) for Ron Artest (an unreliable 29-year-old head case/attention hog who slipped noticeably as a perimeter defender these past two seasons and has a knack for taking terrible shots at the worst possible times), then absolutely, you're on drugs. I don't know what else to tell you. Your team is worse. I'm sorry. And that's before we get into the whole "Is Lamar Odom coming back?" and "Do you really want to commit to an aging Artest for FIVE years?" questions.

LOL @ looking up to an idiot like bill simmons.....

he's just a scared little bitch, he don't want to see a Lakers team with a healthy Bynum

the only team that got worst is the celtics
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 31, 2009, 07:58:55 PM
Lakers waive Chinese G Sun Yue (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j0H3Y8DgLSvvFP8OaqLzmTWsfC4wD99PQ4KO0)

(AP) – 54 minutes ago

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, the Chinese national team star who won an NBA championship ring during one quiet season with the club.

The move was announced Friday.

Sun played 10 games with the Lakers, scoring six points in 28 minutes. He also played two stints in the D-League, but struggled to find a regular role in Los Angeles.

The Lakers, who drafted Sun in 2007, held a $736,000 option on Sun for next season. He was waived the same day Lamar Odom agreed to a multiyear deal to return to the club.

"With the talent level and depth of our roster, the situation simply doesn't provide an opportunity for Sun Yue to get the chance to play that he deserves," general manager Mitch Kupchak said.




That sucks. :( They should of sent him to play overseas.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 04, 2009, 03:24:02 PM
2009-2010 Laker schedule released!

http://www.nba.com/lakers/schedule/index.html


17 of our first 21 games at home :o 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 04, 2009, 10:23:42 PM
^^^^ I guess all these awards shows in February are the reason we have to play a lot of home games early in the season ...  still hesitate between going in early December : NO, Heat, Jazz, Suns would be good games to attend  or in February with SAS , Celtics , Denver and Indiana
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on August 11, 2009, 12:59:31 PM
It's official the Lakers have lost "Clark Kent" to the T'Wolves
Congrat's to Kurt Rambis on the new Head coaching job....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on August 11, 2009, 01:59:47 PM
It's official the Lakers have lost "Clark Kent" to the T'Wolves
Congrat's to Kurt Rambis on the new Head coaching job....

I wonder if he's going to use the triangle offense....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 12, 2009, 12:25:11 PM
He's a Lakers legend and did a lot for this organization ... but to be honest I don't mind it ... I prefer B Shaw to take over after Phil retirement
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 12, 2009, 12:43:11 PM
He's a Lakers legend and did a lot for this organization ... but to be honest I don't mind it ... I prefer B Shaw to take over after Phil retirement


B Shaw's not a bad choice either 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hatesrats™ on August 14, 2009, 12:12:33 PM
What about B. Scott? (Of course.... Some strings would get pulled or whatever... just a what if?)
I know having a "Showtime" Laker post Jackson would defo make some of us happy  ;D

That said... Congrat's again to Rambis.
I think dude will carve his own mark, I have high hopes.
(Player's like him end up becoming the next PJ's...)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 16, 2009, 03:09:15 AM
Phil may coach for several additional years now that Rambis left according to Jeannie Buss... Phil will coach as long as Kobe plays imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: JD Bastin on August 16, 2009, 09:44:54 AM
i dunno if LA has enough to beat Boston or Cleveland this year


Ariza is athletic as a mofo and younger than Artest

and Gasol just broke his finger  that may be a long term problem for him i heard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 17, 2009, 10:19:16 AM
i dunno if LA has enough to beat Boston or Cleveland this year


Ariza is athletic as a mofo and younger than Artest

and Gasol just broke his finger  that may be a long term problem for him i heard


LOL, right
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: you gon always be my latin queen bitch on August 23, 2009, 09:32:29 PM
damn is gasol out?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on August 24, 2009, 12:08:15 PM
damn is gasol out?


he'll be back for the season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on August 25, 2009, 03:11:41 PM
i dunno if LA has enough to beat Boston or Cleveland this year


Ariza is athletic as a mofo and younger than Artest

and Gasol just broke his finger  that may be a long term problem for him i heard

celtics are old kinda reminds me of lakers when they lost to the pistons, payton malone, sheed and garnett old ass niggas
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 04, 2009, 06:54:43 PM
First Bynum goes after Rihanna, then Odom takes on one of the Kardashian sisters. http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/kardashian-sister-dating-lakers-star-odom_1115101
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on September 08, 2009, 02:08:04 AM
LO needs to step his game up ... she's digusting ... when "being rich and having bad taste" happens
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 08, 2009, 10:03:48 AM
LO needs to step his game up ... she's digusting ... when "being rich and having bad taste" happens


LOL, Bynum gets to clown Odom now...he got the ugliest of the Kardashian sisters. :-X


(http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/khloe-k-trump.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 24, 2009, 01:55:34 PM
LO needs to step his game up ... she's digusting ... when "being rich and having bad taste" happens


LOL, Bynum gets to clown Odom now...he got the ugliest of the Kardashian sisters. :-X


(http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/khloe-k-trump.jpg)


yea shes ugly as fuck, but atleast LO is showing some character, u know for damn sure he cant get a no name dime
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 29, 2009, 05:35:42 PM
Kobe's new move, the Mamba Shake?


Quote
Olajuwon has worked with three other current NBA players including Houston Rockets center Yao Ming and New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor.

Monday Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was in Houston for a two-hour workout with Olajuwon.

Olajuwon said Bryant reached out to him for help with his moves in the post.

"He gave me the biggest compliment," Olajuwon said. "(He said) You are the best (at the) mid-post and post move.

"He wanted me to show my moves to him."

Olajuwon said his style of play in the paint is really suited for a guy like Bryant.

"In my mind most of my moves for a guy (with) that agility can use it better than the big guy," Olajuwon said. "Because my moves are not really for the big guy.

"It's for the guards and small forwards. So he would benefit most on the post because of his agility.

"It was so much fun because how he picks it up. I worked with him for two hours, step by step."

Olajuwon expects Bryant to be even better than he was last season when he led the Lakers to the NBA Championship.

"Adding those moves to his game, watch out for him this year," Olajuwon said. "I understand his dedication. His desire to win and stay on top.

"That's what I respect most about him."

By the way, Olajuwon said he would never have held one-on-one sessions like this if he was still playing.

"You don't want to give them your secrets," Olajuwon said.
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/090926_olajuwon_works_with_grizzlies_thabeet
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Now_Im_Not_Banned on September 30, 2009, 01:04:00 AM
^Hakeem spits the real
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: sprite on September 30, 2009, 04:31:51 PM
Artest playing defense, if it works out for the Lakers, should be crazy
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 02, 2009, 01:08:59 PM
Long live The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread!!!! :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 02, 2009, 01:39:02 PM
 8)


LOL@the groupies thinkin they can phase the Lake show :nawty:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 02, 2009, 02:46:12 PM
Long live The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread!!!! :raisetheroof:


fuck yeah....kain is a fag...nik needs to kill him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 02, 2009, 02:48:04 PM
so when Gasol wins his 2nd championship this season he's going to surpass Kevin "bumknee" Garnett. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Doggystylin on October 02, 2009, 02:52:20 PM
Long live The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread!!!! :raisetheroof:


fuck yeah....kain is a fag...nik needs to kill him.


i agree.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on October 03, 2009, 04:25:03 PM
Kobe's new move, the Mamba Shake?


Quote
Olajuwon has worked with three other current NBA players including Houston Rockets center Yao Ming and New Orleans Hornets center Emeka Okafor.

Monday Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was in Houston for a two-hour workout with Olajuwon.

Olajuwon said Bryant reached out to him for help with his moves in the post.

"He gave me the biggest compliment," Olajuwon said. "(He said) You are the best (at the) mid-post and post move.

"He wanted me to show my moves to him."

Olajuwon said his style of play in the paint is really suited for a guy like Bryant.

"In my mind most of my moves for a guy (with) that agility can use it better than the big guy," Olajuwon said. "Because my moves are not really for the big guy.

"It's for the guards and small forwards. So he would benefit most on the post because of his agility.

"It was so much fun because how he picks it up. I worked with him for two hours, step by step."

Olajuwon expects Bryant to be even better than he was last season when he led the Lakers to the NBA Championship.

"Adding those moves to his game, watch out for him this year," Olajuwon said. "I understand his dedication. His desire to win and stay on top.

"That's what I respect most about him."

By the way, Olajuwon said he would never have held one-on-one sessions like this if he was still playing.

"You don't want to give them your secrets," Olajuwon said.
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/090926_olajuwon_works_with_grizzlies_thabeet

lmfao @ "Mamba Shake"...thats the gayest fuckin shit i've heard in a minute.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: jeromechickenbone on October 04, 2009, 07:37:07 AM
Long live The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread!!!! :raisetheroof:


fuck yeah....kain is a fag...nik needs to kill him.


i agree.

god you're a douche
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 05, 2009, 11:00:08 AM
Long live The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread!!!! :raisetheroof:


fuck yeah....kain is a fag...nik needs to kill him.


i agree.

god you're a douche


you seriously came in this thread just to talk shit and ur callin someone else a douche?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on October 06, 2009, 01:03:37 AM
Long live The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread!!!! :raisetheroof:


fuck yeah....kain is a fag...nik needs to kill him.


i agree.

Hey Sccit  :wavey:

Long live The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread!!!! :raisetheroof:

The only thing that I was annoyed with when Kain hacked NIK's account...  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 06, 2009, 04:59:37 PM
Lakers' Derek Fisher is in prime shape to keep going

By Broderick Turner and Mike Bresnahan

October 6, 2009

Less than a month after the Lakers won the NBA championship, after he made two momentous three-point shots in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and after the parade down Figueroa and the celebration at the Coliseum, Derek Fisher was back at work in the gym.

He refused to rest on the team's accomplishment of winning the franchise's 15th title. Fisher wanted to get his body in the right shape to help the Lakers repeat and, equally important, to show that he is fit to play beyond this season.

Fisher, 35, in his 14th season and the final year of a contract that pays him $5 million, said he plans on playing beyond the 2009-10 NBA season.

"I'm definitely not shutting it down after this season," Fisher said after the Lakers' practice Monday.

He plays point guard, a position in which so many younger players are quick and looking to attack him. Fisher knows that teammates Jordan Farmar, 22, and Shannon Brown, 23, are looking to push him for the starting job.

Fisher is not ready to think about retirement.

"I don't see any reason why he can't play past this season," Lakers Coach Phil Jackson said. "I know that we all think that we can get away with age, but age does have a tendency to level us out as we go along. But he's done such a great job of keeping his whole physique and his training together, it's awful hard to see any flaws in him right now."

Fisher said he spoke with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak so he was aware of where Fisher stands.

"It was something that I . . . shared with Mitch just so he didn't have to guess because of certain planning that needs to be in place for him in terms of this organization," Fisher said. "At this point, I'm just concentrating on the things I need to do to lay out the type of performance individually and having it fit collectively to make sure we win the championship.

"Anything short of that, anybody and everybody starts trying to find reasons why we didn't. The first person they are going to point to is [the point guard]. I've accepted it and I'm relishing the opportunity to continue to prove that age is not some kind of automatic you've got a sticker on your forehead that says you can't play anymore."

Besides the training, Fisher had a hectic summer in which he wrote a book, "Character Driven: Life, Lessons and Basketball," and had his first basketball camp in Los Angeles.

He also has played for the Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz, but Fisher hopes he can finish his career with the Lakers.

"I hated to see Emmitt Smith have to leave the Cowboys [and finish in Arizona]. So, yeah, I'd love to be here," Fisher said.

"I hope because of the results of our team success, I'm going to allow that to be my best resume builder, which is to hopefully lead our team to another championship, and that'll make things a lot easier I think for all parties involved."

Kobe contract talks

The regular season starts in three weeks. Will Kobe Bryant have a contract extension by then?

A source close to the discussions, who was not authorized to speak publicly, indicated there had been productive meetings recently and that both sides were hopeful a deal would be done before the Lakers open up against the Clippers on Oct. 27.

Bryant, 31, will make $23 million this season and $24.8 million next season, though he can opt out of his contract next July.

On top of the $47.8 million he could earn over the next two seasons, Bryant can sign a three-year extension worth another $86 million to $91 million, depending on NBA salary-cap figures to be determined in 2011.

A Lakers repeat?

According to a survey of NBA general managers, the Lakers are strongly favored to win the championship this season.

In the annual survey conducted by NBA.com, 60.7% thought the Lakers would win the title this season, while Boston and Cleveland each received 17.9% of the vote.

One of only two teams are expected to win the Western Conference, according to general managers who responded to the poll: 75.9% picked the Lakers and 24.1% chose San Antonio.

The race for most valuable player could be one-sided as well: Cleveland forward LeBron James received 69% of the vote, Bryant received 17.2% and Orlando center Dwight Howard had 6.9%.

The league polled all 30 general managers, though not all of them responded to every question.

Scrimmage notes

The Lakers' starters drilled the reserves in a Saturday night scrimmage that was closed to the media.

"They ran the table," Jackson said. "They were very anxious about beating up on the other guys."

The one surprise was that Andrew Bynum played on the second unit. Lamar Odom was with the starters, as was Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol and Fisher.

Jackson apparently feels more comfortable with a unit that was very effective in last season's playoffs, with the obvious substitution of Artest for Trevor Ariza.

Statistics were not kept, but Bryant played well, to no one's great surprise.

"He was motivated," Gasol said. "He was rested."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-fyi6-2009oct06,0,3541388,full.story
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 07, 2009, 09:34:01 PM
 8)
http://www.youtube.com/v/K2QpIfgUtcg&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on October 08, 2009, 01:36:32 PM
8)
http://www.youtube.com/v/K2QpIfgUtcg&feature=player_embedded


the whole team seems well oiled and ready for a  repeat. i love it how artest has good chemistry
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 14, 2009, 09:00:05 AM
Tex Winter plans to attend Lakers' ring ceremony
The longtime consultant, who suffered a stroke in late April, wants to be there for the opening game against the Clippers on Oct. 27.
Tex Winter

Longtime Lakers consultant Tex Winter plans to attend the team's ring ceremony on opening night after spending most of the summer in an assisted-living apartment in Oregon recovering from a stroke in late April. (Perry C. Riddle / Los Angeles Times)

The Lakers are planning a big celebration for their ring ceremony on opening night, but one person's appearance might mean the most.

Longtime Lakers consultant Tex Winter is planning to attend.

Winter, 87, spent most of the summer in an assisted-living apartment in Oregon after suffering a stroke in late April while attending a basketball reunion in Manhattan, Kan.

The modern-day architect of the triangle offense has slowly been recovering, demonstrating good comprehension and an ability to say specific words, though he still has trouble formulating sentences.

The Lakers are hopeful he can make it to their Oct. 27 opener against the Clippers.

"Tex has been a vital part of our success over the last decade and is obviously a very important person to Phil Jackson," team spokesman John Black said. "It would mean a lot to us to have him present for the ceremony."

Jackson visited Winter in Oregon shortly after the Lakers won the championship in June.

Last season marked the 63rd year of earning a basketball-related paycheck for Winter, who played at Huntington Park High and USC before taking his first coaching job as an assistant at Kansas State after World War II.

Winter suffered the stroke while getting ready for a reunion at Kansas State, where he coached the men's basketball team that advanced to the NCAA Final Four in 1958.

There will be other Lakers at the ring ceremony, including a member from each of their previous nine championship teams in Los Angeles.

The former players are Jerry West (1972 team), Norm Nixon (1980), Jamaal Wilkes (1982), James Worthy (1985), Michael Cooper (1987), Magic Johnson (1988), A.C. Green (2000), Rick Fox (2001) and Robert Horry (2002).

"In tying it in to our 50th anniversary celebration in Los Angeles, which we'll be doing events throughout the year, we thought this would be a way of making this ring ceremony unique, special and different from other ring ceremonies," Black said.

73-9?

The Lakers went 65-17 last season with Andrew Bynum missing 32 games because of a knee injury. Can they come close to the Chicago Bulls' record-setting 72-10 season in 1995-96?

"I don't want the players to set that as a goal. That's not a goal," said Jackson, who also coached that Bulls team. "The goal is to go through the season in orderly fashion and build momentum to the end of the year."

Jackson has often said that a centrally located team such as Chicago has the best chance at regular-season success because of shorter flights than a team on the West or East coasts.

Regardless, the Lakers figure to get off to a good start with 17 of their first 21 games at home.

Etc.

Forward-center Pau Gasol sat out practice Tuesday because of a strained right hamstring. Forward Luke Walton sat out because of a sore back. Gasol said he hoped to play Thursday against Sacramento in an exhibition in Las Vegas. Walton's availability was unclear. . . . The Lakers ended practice with a scrimmage in front of about 200 season-ticket holders at the team training facility in El Segundo. Jackson's assessment? "Adam [Morrison]shot the ball really well. 'Drew [Bynum] obviously played hard and had some success. Shannon [Brown] had a few moments that ignited the crowd, as he will. Kobe [Bryant] was good out at practice today, entertained the folks."


http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakers-fyi14-2009oct14,0,3153732.story
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on October 23, 2009, 12:40:28 PM
can not wait for the season to start....everyone looks great.....lamar is still hot from 3 point land......mbenga with 7 blocks last night, and he did it against the nuggets starting front line + birdman comming off the bench.....it's going to be fun to destroy teams every night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mr. Nice Guy on October 26, 2009, 09:49:40 PM
Glad this thread is still alive and well!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on November 03, 2009, 07:41:10 PM
lol refs are a fckin joke in this game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 03, 2009, 07:44:03 PM
lol refs are a fckin joke in this game.
Well the Lakers held a huge free throw advantage in the second half. I guess the refs decided to give it to the Thunder in OT. The Lakers are playing like shit, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OchoCinco on November 03, 2009, 07:49:36 PM
lol refs are a fckin joke in this game.
Well the Lakers held a huge free throw advantage in the second half. I guess the refs decided to give it to the Thunder in OT. The Lakers are playing like shit, though.

yea but damn some of those calls were wacky, we played like shit exactly but ref need to step up. They called this game sloppy as fuck
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 04, 2009, 03:37:06 PM
Bitches love the Lakers.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/11/lakers-sasha-vujacic-maria-sharapova-dating.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 04, 2009, 09:40:15 PM
Artest>Ariza
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 05, 2009, 06:36:26 AM
Bitches love the Lakers.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/11/lakers-sasha-vujacic-maria-sharapova-dating.html

how that loser get a girl like that.. shit I know someone who wears a Laker jersey everyday and can't pull no hot girls....


 :wavey:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on November 05, 2009, 05:01:31 PM
Bitches love the Lakers.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/11/lakers-sasha-vujacic-maria-sharapova-dating.html

how that loser get a girl like that.. shit I know someone who wears a Laker jersey everyday and can't pull no hot girls....


 :wavey:



shit i mean, that nigga aint no chris kaman thats for sure
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 08, 2009, 08:48:29 PM
What a great effort by the team for the win. 8) Even without Gasol and Bynum this team can dominate.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 08, 2009, 09:06:18 PM
Nice win ... DJ brings a lot of defensive intensity ... good rebounding and shot blocking ..

I'm impressed by Ron passing so far this season , I did not know he had a such good court vision , a very good entry passer ... I'd like him to be more agressive at times but it's nice to have another perimeter who draw attention from the opposite team and can create for teammates ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 10, 2009, 05:18:32 PM
Mbenga is a beast 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 15, 2009, 04:39:11 PM
Ariza gets his championship ring tonight 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on November 15, 2009, 08:55:07 PM
OMG TEH LAKERS R LOSING TO THE ROCKETS WITHOUT YAO



see stone cold, how does it feel to see what you sounded like last week?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 15, 2009, 09:00:40 PM
We just prefered to jack up long shots instead of going inside to our center which was destroying them the rare times he got the ball.

PATHETIC
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 16, 2009, 03:17:22 AM
How sweet it is!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 16, 2009, 03:35:44 AM
Brooks keeps giving it to them fucking Lakers  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on November 16, 2009, 08:05:43 AM
where are all the cocky laker fans at?
 ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2009, 01:44:21 PM
where are all the cocky laker fans at?
 ::)


do we come here & brag after every win?....fucking retard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on November 17, 2009, 01:45:06 PM
How sweet it is!

shut the fuck up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 17, 2009, 01:57:43 PM
We need Gasol. :(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on November 17, 2009, 07:47:51 PM
How sweet it is!

shut the fuck up

Lmao, he's just stoked his team won man, chill out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on November 17, 2009, 10:12:11 PM
Good first 3 quarters .. so much for Kobe groin injury , 100th 40+ carreer regular season games , circus shot ... made it look easy as usual
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on November 18, 2009, 04:14:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/vu1zMV5j0fo&hl=en_US&fs=1&






take that ariza
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 18, 2009, 05:15:36 PM
Looks like Gasol will play tomorrow. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: MacDubs on December 18, 2009, 03:58:45 AM
two free tacos from Jack in the box if lakers hold their oppownants to under 100
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 21, 2009, 07:04:13 PM
check out the muthaphukin skillz 8)
http://www.youtube.com/v/fxfUhPWVY6w
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on December 21, 2009, 10:18:30 PM
^ Dope, you can tell that working with Hakeem made his game even more versatile.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 06, 2010, 11:56:18 AM
first post of '10 for the greatest thread in the dubs history 8)



RIP Sports Section :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 06, 2010, 11:59:58 AM
first post of '10 for the greatest thread in the dubs history 8)



RIP Sports Section :-X
You need to post more in this thread.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 06, 2010, 12:52:16 PM
woot woot got my free tacos after the houston game, section 109 row 8  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on January 09, 2010, 03:20:13 PM
hopefully mitch can get a good player for morrisons expiring contract...kobe & ron need a back up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 09, 2010, 03:36:25 PM
hopefully mitch can get a good player for morrisons expiring contract...kobe & ron need a back up



luke walton, i doubt mitch would wanna go over the salary cap unless they get a bargain. im sure when luke comes back the bench would be a lil more balanced, our bench has too much of a scoring mentaltiy and lukes stat filling antics help balance it out.


all our point guards have either a shoot first or run and gun mentality (fish n farmar, shannon to if u consider him a combo guard)

sasha, powell, shooters. not to mention morrison.


powell needs to improve his inside game, i mean how many times has that big nigga missed dunks? its pathetic for some one that plays the 4. lets just see when luke gets back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on January 10, 2010, 09:09:14 PM
After watching tonights game I'm pretty convinced that Kobe should just get surgery. He's my favorite player and he's obviously got way too much pride to sit out but he's really hurting the team by jacking up all these bad shots. The fact that he hit those game winners shows how amazing of a player he really is, but when you shoot 14-37 and then 4-21 you should really start re-evaluating your position.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 11, 2010, 12:59:10 AM
After watching tonights game I'm pretty convinced that Kobe should just get surgery. He's my favorite player and he's obviously got way too much pride to sit out but he's really hurting the team by jacking up all these bad shots. The fact that he hit those game winners shows how amazing of a player he really is, but when you shoot 14-37 and then 4-21 you should really start re-evaluating your position.


I think he's just in a shooting slump, he aS shooting expetional before while it was broken, were juz lucky we faced the bucks tonight, I wish pau had some Kobe in him, him being out is hurting us all of our losses were without him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 11, 2010, 01:49:36 AM
He gets through a shooting slump every year when he's around the high 30% during 8-10 games , this one is just worst than usual ... his index injury has affected more his ballhandling than his shooting..

Anyways he should create more and force less shots ... anyways  regular season is even  more BORING when you won the ship ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 12, 2010, 01:07:35 AM
imho i think we should start farmar and see what happens, id hate to say it but fish is done being a starter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 12, 2010, 06:51:23 PM
Man how many more years do we have to hear "the bench was inconsistent" this year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 12, 2010, 10:42:57 PM
people needs to stop with this inconsistency thing ,the bench is not inconsistent , when will people realize most of the players simply suck ?

Farmar : very poor decision making , keep shooting long J instead of using his main strenght i.e going to the hoop .... could be a decent player in fast flow offense team but the halfcourt game and triangle are obviously not for him.... a horrible defender

Vujacic : there is a pb when you suck at the only thing you are supposed to be good at i.e shooting ...above average defender but the usual stupid 80 feet from the basket fouls are a big minus

Morrisson : doesn't belong to the NBA,plain and simple

Powell and DJ : 3RD String interior players ,you cannot ask too much from them...


Only 3 bench players are useful and they are not the definition of consistency either
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 13, 2010, 12:11:27 PM
^Farmar's actually been playing pretty well..yea, he takes some ill-advised shots, but he has been playing better than Fisher...in fact, I agree with Looney on the fact that Farmar should start over Fisher. Our main problem with the bench is that once one of our starters go down (ie: Artest, Gasol), it forces Odom to start, and Odom is the leader of our second unit. Forcing Odom into that starting line-up really has our bench looking lost. Thats not to say they aren't good players, cuz the only player i truly believe is whack on our team is Sasha. He gets nervous when he dribbles, commits incredibly dumb fouls, and has no decision making skill whatsoever. Morrison, in my eyes, is way ahead of Sasha. Sasha's real strength is shooting and hes been brickin way too many good looks this year to be considered a true threat from outside...i think we should bench him and only play Morrison and Shannon off the bench at the two spot.

This is what our rotation SHOULD look like (when healthy):

PG Jordan Farmar...Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant...Shannon Brown/Sasha Vujacic
SF Ron Artest...Luke Walton/Adam Morrison
PF Pau Gasol...Lamar Odom/Josh Powell
C Andrew Bynum...DJ Mbenga


thats a VERY potent bench
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 13, 2010, 12:37:14 PM
^Farmar's actually been playing pretty well..yea, he takes some ill-advised shots, but he has been playing better than Fisher...in fact, I agree with Looney on the fact that Farmar should start over Fisher. Our main problem with the bench is that once one of our starters go down (ie: Artest, Gasol), it forces Odom to start, and Odom is the leader of our second unit. Forcing Odom into that starting line-up really has our bench looking lost. Thats not to say they aren't good players, cuz the only player i truly believe is whack on our team is Sasha. He gets nervous when he dribbles, commits incredibly dumb fouls, and has no decision making skill whatsoever. Morrison, in my eyes, is way ahead of Sasha. Sasha's real strength is shooting and hes been brickin way too many good looks this year to be considered a true threat from outside...i think we should bench him and only play Morrison and Shannon off the bench at the two spot.

This is what our rotation SHOULD look like (when healthy):

PG Jordan Farmar...Derek Fisher
SG Kobe Bryant...Shannon Brown/Sasha Vujacic
SF Ron Artest...Luke Walton/Adam Morrison
PF Pau Gasol...Lamar Odom/Josh Powell
C Andrew Bynum...DJ Mbenga


thats a VERY potent bench

yea fish coming off the bench would calm things down. our bench without odom is like a bunch of 14 yr old kids runnin n gunnin to the basket. i think itll be nice to have 2 vets coming out the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 13, 2010, 10:46:23 PM
the thing about LO is he's playing MUCH better with the starting unit ... and the Lakers as a team are much better with a the combo of Pau/LO than with Pau/Drew aswell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 14, 2010, 01:33:21 PM
the thing about LO is he's playing MUCH better with the starting unit ... and the Lakers as a team are much better with a the combo of Pau/LO than with Pau/Drew aswell



of course LO is more deserving to be a starter, but thats PJ's strategy kinda like having jason terry coming off the bench. it gives the bench more talent.


but than it doesnt work, the bench is on n off and how many times have we seen the bench blow leads?



Starters:

C - Gasol
PF - Odom
SF - Artest
SG - Kobe
PG - Farmar

Bench:

C - Bynum
PF - Powell
SF - Walton
SG - Brown
PG - Fisher





but im not complaining about pjs line ups, i mean all of our losses are without pau. so the starting line up or a pau/drew is just fine, i mean the obvious decline of stats when the whoel team is healthy is inevitable
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 14, 2010, 01:35:06 PM
Once again...
Looks like Gasol will play tomorrow. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 18, 2010, 04:36:17 PM
LO is so whack off the bench, he should just start at PG in place of Fisher
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 18, 2010, 06:36:16 PM
LO is so whack off the bench, he should just start at PG in place of Fisher

what If aaron Brooks is on the floor, there's gonna be match up problems assuming lobes guarding him, he's to quick but than again fisher doesn't do any better
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 18, 2010, 06:46:53 PM
LO is so whack off the bench, he should just start at PG in place of Fisher

what If aaron Brooks is on the floor, there's gonna be match up problems assuming lobes guarding him, he's to quick but than again fisher doesn't do any better

exactly
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 28, 2010, 03:35:31 AM
next year i think this line up and bench can be possible



C - Bynum\Shaq\Mbenga
PF - Gasol\Odom\Powell
SF - Artest\McGrady\Walton
SG - Kobe\Brown\Vujacic
PG - Fisher\Farmar\Vujacic



Shaq and mc grady sign up for the vets min for a ring run that would be sick, our bench would get a major upgrade and vets min doesnt count up to the salary cap.


if it were to happen id assume theyd drop mbenga or powell and
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 29, 2010, 01:12:13 PM
next year i think this line up and bench can be possible



C - Bynum\Shaq\Mbenga
PF - Gasol\Odom\Powell
SF - Artest\McGrady\Walton
SG - Kobe\Brown\Vujacic
PG - Fisher\Farmar\Vujacic



Shaq and mc grady sign up for the vets min for a ring run that would be sick, our bench would get a major upgrade and vets min doesnt count up to the salary cap.


if it were to happen id assume theyd drop mbenga or powell and


intead of mcgrady, think of if we had ariza on our bench still, and kept the og bench mob (with out vladi)


C - Bynum\Shaq\Mbenga
PF - Gasol\Odom\Powell
SF - Artest\Ariza\Walton
SG- Kobe\Brown\Vujacic
PG - Fisher\Farmar\Vujacic

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: sprite on January 31, 2010, 05:26:36 PM
Bench Mob?   are you a retard or something?

our bench fucking sucks besides Odom

anyone who watches the Lakers knows we smash on teams and then the 2nd unit (the bench) comes in and gets pushed around

therefore the momentum always shifts when Walton, Farmar, lame ass Sasha etc. come in

they only play good in blowouts

and yea... the Lakers are gonna get Shaq next year.... do you even watch basketball?  you sound like an idiot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 01, 2010, 01:36:40 PM
Bench Mob?   are you a retard or something?

our bench fucking sucks besides Odom

anyone who watches the Lakers knows we smash on teams and then the 2nd unit (the bench) comes in and gets pushed around

therefore the momentum always shifts when Walton, Farmar, lame ass Sasha etc. come in

they only play good in blowouts

and yea... the Lakers are gonna get Shaq next year.... do you even watch basketball?  you sound like an idiot


lol your a moron, shaq coming next year to retire is just a fantasy of mine lol obviously. hes more than a good back up C, yes our bench has been sucking for the past 2 seaons but before that (the year we lost to the celtics) we had the best bench in the league, obviously we lost depth and didnt come back from it.

since we lost vlad the rad our 3 point shooting from the bench has been horrible. he was one of the best shooters on hte team but sasha was supposed to fill that vlads role but than his effeiciey dropped like crazy since he left.

i wasnt a vlad fan when he was on the team but i kinda missed his 3 pointers when i constantly see the bench fucking up. the "bench mob" was dope beacause we had an amazing offense for the 2007-08 year. although we didnt win.


DO you watch games? sasha been fine this season, hes not doing much but he aint fucking up, and hes hustling now since he dont get PT, but i havnt liked browns shot selection these days. walton to me isnt a second string forward, hes a 3rd string imo.

the bench has been constantly ineffective but its getting better atleast. we just need a solid big man or wingman for the bench and i think we're good.

thats y i think shaq would be perfect for the bench mob, having him n fish on the 2nd unit would be dope (assumign fish would be willing to be benched) when the bench cant hit peremiter shots they need a big man to finish in the paint, they dont have that in our 2nd unit.


we have odom but hes more of a point-forward, and gasol and bynum are starters although they  play with the bench for obvious reasons.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 06, 2010, 01:04:48 AM
Horrible 2nd half, besides Kobe where's our player that's retaliating from beond the arc

hats off to billups and smith
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on February 06, 2010, 01:10:49 PM
I don't get why Bynum isn't playing more..it seems like everything falls apart when he comes out and Odom in.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 06, 2010, 02:45:14 PM
I don't get why Bynum isn't playing more..it seems like everything falls apart when he comes out and Odom in.

PJ takes him out basically when he fucks up. when bynum fucked up last game, when he didnt help out after birdman beat gasol off the dribble, as soon as mark jackson said "bynum should of helped, he messed up, missed his assignment" PJ took his ass right out.


if u see bynum play, he plays lazy and without heart. bynum is a known for being a big that doesnt chase down rebounds. mark jacksons pretty on point when he talked bout how gasol and bynum wanted mor touches, u NEED TO CHASE DOWN THE BALL, GET REBOUNDS (im sure its mainly directed towards bynum)

because man i dont know how many times drew just looks at the ball and waits for the opposing team's guards to pick it up.


but yea, if hes on fire, i dont think we should pull him out, but than again hes a center, its his JOB to make everything and have a high FG percentage so in that case HE always has to be on fire.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: thisoneguy360 on February 06, 2010, 04:32:50 PM
I don't get why Bynum isn't playing more..it seems like everything falls apart when he comes out and Odom in.

PJ takes him out basically when he fucks up. when bynum fucked up last game, when he didnt help out after birdman beat gasol off the dribble, as soon as mark jackson said "bynum should of helped, he messed up, missed his assignment" PJ took his ass right out.


if u see bynum play, he plays lazy and without heart. bynum is a known for being a big that doesnt chase down rebounds. mark jacksons pretty on point when he talked bout how gasol and bynum wanted mor touches, u NEED TO CHASE DOWN THE BALL, GET REBOUNDS (im sure its mainly directed towards bynum)

because man i dont know how many times drew just looks at the ball and waits for the opposing team's guards to pick it up.


but yea, if hes on fire, i dont think we should pull him out, but than again hes a center, its his JOB to make everything and have a high FG percentage so in that case HE always has to be on fire.

Yeah I didn't watch a lot of yesterdays game, but a lot of the time it seems like they do a lot better in crunch time with Bynum playing rather than Odom.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 09, 2010, 01:14:09 PM
Bynum is a beast when his head's in the game...problem is, he loses focus a lot. Odom fills in for Bynum nicely when Bynum is lacking...Bynum is still obviously developing his metal aspect of the game, and Phil prefers to use a veteran like Odom in certain situations, even though Bynum gives us a stronger front-court. Phil needs to play Odom, Gasol, and Bynum together more often...that's an unstoppable line-up, especially on the glass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 09, 2010, 08:32:52 PM
Bynum is a beast when his head's in the game...problem is, he loses focus a lot. Odom fills in for Bynum nicely when Bynum is lacking...Bynum is still obviously developing his metal aspect of the game, and Phil prefers to use a veteran like Odom in certain situations, even though Bynum gives us a stronger front-court. Phil needs to play Odom, Gasol, and Bynum together more often...that's an unstoppable line-up, especially on the glass.


honestly i wanna see how a


Kobe, Artest, Odom, Gasol, Bynum line up would do. lol i play that line up somtimes on live and i own.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 20, 2010, 10:34:12 PM
Through out history, there has been no better rivalry in the NBA.

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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 05, 2010, 07:03:09 PM
PLEASE START LAMAR, BYNUM IS MAKING US SO BAD
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on March 07, 2010, 09:08:20 PM
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/03/07/gasol-has-inside-perspective-on-lakers-recent-woes/

i wouldnt be suprised to see some changes soon based on that article
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 10, 2010, 01:20:56 PM
PLEASE START LAMAR, BYNUM IS MAKING US SO BAD


Bynum saved us last night
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 10, 2010, 01:34:18 PM
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/03/07/gasol-has-inside-perspective-on-lakers-recent-woes/

i wouldnt be suprised to see some changes soon based on that article


LOL, thats a media-twisted article if i've ever seen one
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 10, 2010, 08:42:23 PM
kobe bails out the team for the 6th time,



amazing
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on March 12, 2010, 01:25:57 AM
so you guys fear the mavs or is it rather that you don't take them seriously?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 12, 2010, 12:32:32 PM
so you guys fear the mavs or is it rather that you don't take them seriously?


their deep as fuck, but i still dont see them beating the lakers. offensively the only big man they got is Dirk and if dampier and haywood get into foul trouble its game over there would be no one that can guard  pau or bynum (besides dirk) and pau and bynum are skilled enough to get the 2 towers in dallas into foul trouble.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 16, 2010, 10:38:21 PM
i could see the lakers winning all the games they have left.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 17, 2010, 01:14:13 AM
so you guys fear the mavs or is it rather that you don't take them seriously?


LOL@the thought of the Mavs beating the Lakers in a 7 game series
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on March 26, 2010, 09:57:21 PM
11 points, really?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on March 27, 2010, 11:42:53 AM
i could see the lakers winning all the games they have left.

you jinxed it gook
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 27, 2010, 01:18:28 PM
we better win by 25 tonight....these guys should have alot of "energy" tonight since they didnt even show up last night..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: "THE" MoSav on March 29, 2010, 12:04:02 PM
if youre a laker, its gotta be hard to be up for every game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 30, 2010, 03:09:51 AM
i could see the lakers winning all the games they have left.

you jinxed it gook


lol like you would say that shit to my face.

but i indeed would slap you and call you a dirty wetback.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 30, 2010, 03:58:03 AM
we need to get darrel collinson, badly trade him for money and farmar/ or brown.


and im going to assume ron rons gonna fit in better next year. or we can sign t-mac for the vets min to be our back up 2 guard and sign marcus camby wit the vets min that would be dope cuz if its liek that i dont see powell coming back or mayb mbenga either.

woudlnt mind gettin fish back on the vets min playing robert horry type of minutes

C - Bynum/Camby
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/Walton
SG - Bryant/McGrady/Vujacic
PG - Collinson/Brown/Fisher



but man so many guys are over paid its bullshit


andrew bynum shouldnt be gettin any more than 10 mil, and walton/vujacic contract speaks for it self.




Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 31, 2010, 12:14:47 PM
Fuckin' Lakers. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 02, 2010, 01:52:39 PM
man i wisshed we signed crawford or ben gordon last year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on April 02, 2010, 02:42:49 PM
i could see the lakers winning all the games they have left.

you jinxed it gook


lol like you would say that shit to my face.

but i indeed would slap you and call you a dirty wetback.

you wouldnt even touch me you baby dick faggot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on April 04, 2010, 04:20:43 PM
god damn these lakers smh
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Turf Hitta on April 12, 2010, 03:22:11 PM
No Roy, no Oden = Blazers win? Who woulda guessed?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 13, 2010, 11:25:35 AM
all u fans panicking, lakers have been in cruise control for some time...theres no doubt in my mind that we're not playing the regular season the way a cleveland or orlando is playing it, expanding maximum effort for every little game. weve been saving our shit for the playoffs, as phil jackon teams typically do, and thats when the lakeshow is gunna turn it up a notch and play like the champions we are.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 25, 2010, 04:41:13 AM
damn, bryant is whack these days..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on April 25, 2010, 03:58:51 PM
lakers looking like old ass men out there right now if they lose i wouldn't be shocc'd yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 26, 2010, 11:44:51 AM
i dont give a fuck, lakers in 6
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 13th Duke on April 27, 2010, 10:39:18 AM
Lakers will more than likely win it in 6 yeah. Basically if the Lakers turn up and play at 60-70% of their ability they'll win the series. They just need to stop underestimating their opponent and stop being lazy. As long as their workrate is there they'll win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 27, 2010, 11:08:39 AM
this team is not just very good ... the Lakers being lazy , unfocused ect argument is not valid this year ... our superstar is a shadow of himself for 3 months , we have the worst starting PG in the league , our SF is a non factor on offense and our bench is very weak ....

Look at our record against the best teams this year (under 50%) and compare it to last year one ( stepped it up and won the majority of the games against the top team ) ....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 27, 2010, 11:19:01 AM
Well not replacing Fisher because he made a few gay 3pters last year was just dumb/naive... they probably just did it because if his daughter and his Laker legacy (0.4 shot etc)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 27, 2010, 11:49:14 AM
we won with fisher last year and we can do it again this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: sprite on April 28, 2010, 02:23:48 AM
lol the Lakers are retarded, if they played this way no one would beat them

but instead they choose to stand around and let the other team run it's offense to a T

when they're rolling on all cylinders like this Game 5 they're unbeatable guaranteed

they're just too stupid to understand the formula the coaches give them
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on April 28, 2010, 10:46:12 AM
it kept pissin me off when they dont just give the ball to pau or andrew when they have the clear advantage there
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on April 28, 2010, 11:17:34 AM
^^^^ there is a lack of good entry passers of this team , especially on the 2nd unit , sometimes the bigs are not agressive enough and take too much time to make their move ....

I was glad to watch real Lakers B-Ball again in this Game 5 , sharp passing and ball movement were great ....


PS : THIS THREAD IS DEAD SINCE NIK AND I ARE NOT VERY ACTIVE ON THIS BOARD
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 28, 2010, 04:17:10 PM
At least we know the Lakers are untouchable when playing to potential...and i fully expect this team to be playing to full potential against the elite teams. we kinda slept on OKC after the first two games, but best believe, the Lakers will not underperform against a team they need to apply 100% effort against...i think people are forgetting, but we seen the lackadaisical effort in stretches last season, as well (vs houston and denver)...But the Lakers, just like Kobe, are not rivaled by ANYONE in the league when they bring their A-Game. 8)



damn, this board needs me bad :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on April 28, 2010, 08:46:40 PM
i still wont be happy till we get rid of amo,sasha,fish, and that bum walton yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 02, 2010, 12:29:05 PM
Shit, it's been so long since we've seen a complete game by the Lakers on the road. Even the bench was doing their thing. Props to Farmer, Walton, Brown, Odom, Fisher & Artest for finally pulling it together.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 02, 2010, 01:25:15 PM
honestly i think its gonna b 4-1 just like the the last 2 years, theres nothing different with this team period.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 02, 2010, 03:11:04 PM
wow....the NBA is fucking fixed


only Kobe can knock someone down clearly and still get an "and one"


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 02, 2010, 06:45:58 PM
wow....the NBA is fucking fixed


only Kobe can knock someone down clearly and still get an "and one"




yeah... or Shaq... or Duncan... or Howard... or LeBron... or 'Melo... or MJ... or Ewing... I can keep going.
Title: Lakers are so good
Post by: Herbal_Life on May 03, 2010, 11:06:21 AM
damn homies can any1 beat them?
lakers r the champs for sure ill bet anyone 100 bux through paypal 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: Chamillitary Click on May 03, 2010, 11:55:58 AM
i love how every time the Lakers are down six, the next three offensive possessions Kobe Bryant magically finds his way to the Free Throw line.
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: IRAN iz Gangsta! on May 03, 2010, 11:58:26 AM
idk whether to have faith in them or not, they screw up alot but then they make up for it.  Just like last years.  I dont think anyone can beat them in 7 except cavs.  So im looking forward to that kobe-lebron final but i have a feeling lebron will take it. 
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 03, 2010, 12:12:08 PM
the Lakers are lucky the Jazz arent at full strength.
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 03, 2010, 12:47:54 PM
the Lakers are lucky the Jazz arent at full strength.
The Lakers aren't either.
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 03, 2010, 06:54:49 PM
the Lakers are lucky the Jazz arent at full strength.
The Lakers aren't either.

Cmon...Okur and Kirilenko both out lol The Lakers are banged up....just like damn near every team in the playoffs. But the Jazz are worse off then pretty much everyone else missing two key players.  I dont give a shit, not like Im a Jazz fan. Fuck em. Im just pointing out the obvious is all.
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: LooN3y on May 03, 2010, 10:27:10 PM
the Lakers are lucky the Jazz arent at full strength.
The Lakers aren't either.

Cmon...Okur and Kirilenko both out lol The Lakers are banged up....just like damn near every team in the playoffs. But the Jazz are worse off then pretty much everyone else missing two key players.  I dont give a shit, not like Im a Jazz fan. Fuck em. Im just pointing out the obvious is all.


even if they were healthy their basically still teh same team we beat in the first round for the past 2 years.
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 04, 2010, 11:06:05 AM
the Lakers are lucky the Jazz arent at full strength.
The Lakers aren't either.

Cmon...Okur and Kirilenko both out lol The Lakers are banged up....just like damn near every team in the playoffs. But the Jazz are worse off then pretty much everyone else missing two key players.  I dont give a shit, not like Im a Jazz fan. Fuck em. Im just pointing out the obvious is all.


even if they were healthy their basically still teh same team we beat in the first round for the past 2 years.

true. But they entered the playoffs this year playing better then the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 04, 2010, 11:16:24 AM
Utah is the team we match up the best with in the league ... the Jazz have lost 15 in a row at Staples and every game follows the same scenario : Lakers quickly a double digit lead then relax and allow the Jazz to come back and finally refocus to win the game ....

Utah is by far the worst defensive team I've seen in these playoffs especially when it comes to protect the paint ... even the Suns are much better , which says a lot about the Jazz D ...

The Jazz beating us in a playoffs serie is like the Suns eliminating SAS ... it ain't happening
Title: Re: Lakers are so good
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 04, 2010, 12:20:40 PM
the Lakers are lucky the Jazz arent at full strength.
The Lakers aren't either.

Cmon...Okur and Kirilenko both out lol The Lakers are banged up....just like damn near every team in the playoffs. But the Jazz are worse off then pretty much everyone else missing two key players.  I dont give a shit, not like Im a Jazz fan. Fuck em. Im just pointing out the obvious is all.


even if they were healthy their basically still teh same team we beat in the first round for the past 2 years.

true. But they entered the playoffs this year playing better then the Lakers.
Which team didn't?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 04, 2010, 12:22:03 PM
Mavs entered playing better than the Spurs...wtf is ur point?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 04, 2010, 12:23:00 PM
Utah is the team we match up the best with in the league ... the Jazz have lost 15 in a row at Staples and every game follows the same scenario : Lakers quickly a double digit lead then relax and allow the Jazz to come back and finally refocus to win the game ....

Utah is by far the worst defensive team I've seen in these playoffs especially when it comes to protect the paint ... even the Suns are much better , which says a lot about the Jazz D ...

The Jazz beating us in a playoffs serie is like the Suns eliminating SAS ... it ain't happening
The Suns have stepped it up on defense (by their standards) recently and they probably will beat the Spurs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 04, 2010, 04:11:00 PM
I'd prefer Suns vs. Lakers to Spurs vs. Lakers. Neither team will beat the Lakers, but it will be fun to watch Gasol being posterized by Amare and Fisher being outrun like a retard by Nash.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 04, 2010, 04:22:02 PM
I'd prefer Suns vs. Lakers to Spurs vs. Lakers. Neither team will beat the Lakers, but it will be fun to watch Gasol being posterized by Amare and Fisher being outrun like a retard by Nash.

It must suck having more fun watching another team lose than watching your own team win...then again, if I was a Mavs fan I'd probably be the same.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on May 04, 2010, 04:56:57 PM
I think the Zombie Sonics were a much tougher match up for LA than Utah will be (especially as short handed as they are). I say LA in 5.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 05, 2010, 04:20:00 AM
I'd prefer Suns vs. Lakers to Spurs vs. Lakers. Neither team will beat the Lakers, but it will be fun to watch Gasol being posterized by Amare and Fisher being outrun like a retard by Nash.

It must suck having more fun watching another team lose than watching your own team win...then again, if I was a Mavs fan I'd probably be the same.


That's not true... it's just that the Mavs are out, so the Lakers being owned is of course the next best thing. Just like it was with you, back when the Lakers were irrelevant, you loved watching the Suns lose.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 05, 2010, 01:09:30 PM
I'd prefer Suns vs. Lakers to Spurs vs. Lakers. Neither team will beat the Lakers, but it will be fun to watch Gasol being posterized by Amare and Fisher being outrun like a retard by Nash.

It must suck having more fun watching another team lose than watching your own team win...then again, if I was a Mavs fan I'd probably be the same.


That's not true... it's just that the Mavs are out, so the Lakers being owned is of course the next best thing. Just like it was with you, back when the Lakers were irrelevant, you loved watching the Suns lose.


I never really cared who won or lost once the Lakers were eliminated...LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 05, 2010, 02:14:13 PM
I'd prefer Suns vs. Lakers to Spurs vs. Lakers. Neither team will beat the Lakers, but it will be fun to watch Gasol being posterized by Amare and Fisher being outrun like a retard by Nash.

It must suck having more fun watching another team lose than watching your own team win...then again, if I was a Mavs fan I'd probably be the same.


That's not true... it's just that the Mavs are out, so the Lakers being owned is of course the next best thing. Just like it was with you, back when the Lakers were irrelevant, you loved watching the Suns lose.


I never really cared who won or lost once the Lakers were eliminated...LOL.

That is an outright lie. You really hated on the Suns and you really wanted them to lose, same with the Heat while Shaq was starting there.

I remember you saying something along the lines of:

"The playoffs are pissing me off right now. NBA Finals Suns VS. Heat = Suicide"

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 05, 2010, 03:17:47 PM
I'd prefer Suns vs. Lakers to Spurs vs. Lakers. Neither team will beat the Lakers, but it will be fun to watch Gasol being posterized by Amare and Fisher being outrun like a retard by Nash.

It must suck having more fun watching another team lose than watching your own team win...then again, if I was a Mavs fan I'd probably be the same.


That's not true... it's just that the Mavs are out, so the Lakers being owned is of course the next best thing. Just like it was with you, back when the Lakers were irrelevant, you loved watching the Suns lose.


I never really cared who won or lost once the Lakers were eliminated...LOL.

That is an outright lie. You really hated on the Suns and you really wanted them to lose, same with the Heat while Shaq was starting there.

I remember you saying something along the lines of:

"The playoffs are pissing me off right now. NBA Finals Suns VS. Heat = Suicide"




LOL...because they would both make horrible champions and wouldnt represent the NBA. I hardly care about any games the Lakers aren't a part of.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 06, 2010, 04:23:26 AM
And what exactly makes you think I really, really "care" any more about the Lakers losing? All I said is I'd like to see Gasol being posterized and Fisher's racist ass being outrun by Nash. Who the hell wouldn't?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 06, 2010, 12:04:31 PM
And what exactly makes you think I really, really "care" any more about the Lakers losing? All I said is I'd like to see Gasol being posterized and Fisher's racist ass being outrun by Nash. Who the hell wouldn't?

Most of the world
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 06, 2010, 02:21:01 PM
And what exactly makes you think I really, really "care" any more about the Lakers losing? All I said is I'd like to see Gasol being posterized and Fisher's racist ass being outrun by Nash. Who the hell wouldn't?
How is Fisher racist?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 06, 2010, 03:03:44 PM
And what exactly makes you think I really, really "care" any more about the Lakers losing? All I said is I'd like to see Gasol being posterized and Fisher's racist ass being outrun by Nash. Who the hell wouldn't?
How is Fisher racist?

Ask Hack Wilson. I haven't seen it, but he told that in some video Fisher said something along the lines of "If I got a white player against me, I know I don't have to guard him".

So it would be cool if a white PG would run circles around him, which Nash would def do.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 06, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
And what exactly makes you think I really, really "care" any more about the Lakers losing? All I said is I'd like to see Gasol being posterized and Fisher's racist ass being outrun by Nash. Who the hell wouldn't?
How is Fisher racist?

Ask Hack Wilson. I haven't seen it, but he told that in some video Fisher said something along the lines of "If I got a white player against me, I know I don't have to guard him".

So it would be cool if a white PG would run circles around him, which Nash would def do.
LOL. Anything Hack says about the Lakers has to be taken with a grain of salt. You should know that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 06, 2010, 03:37:53 PM
And what exactly makes you think I really, really "care" any more about the Lakers losing? All I said is I'd like to see Gasol being posterized and Fisher's racist ass being outrun by Nash. Who the hell wouldn't?
How is Fisher racist?

Ask Hack Wilson. I haven't seen it, but he told that in some video Fisher said something along the lines of "If I got a white player against me, I know I don't have to guard him".

So it would be cool if a white PG would run circles around him, which Nash would def do.
LOL. Anything Hack says about the Lakers has to be taken with a grain of salt. You should know that.

Of course, but this time he was serious. I asked him about it and he said it's true and shit.

http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=239729.msg2421903#msg2421903

check this also for proof: http://www.google.de/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=2&ved=0CCcQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.projectcovo.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D2418161&rct=j&q=%22outside+the+lines%22+fisher+white&ei=G0XjS6nXH4OjOOzxsOUN&usg=AFQjCNEt-okqTQJhGJ2UbqR7IuNMUks1Rg&sig2=doweiynbXrtbCF7N4bRF0w

More about this also here:
http://forums.celticsblog.com/index.php?topic=33615.0;wap2
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 07, 2010, 09:51:43 AM
And what exactly makes you think I really, really "care" any more about the Lakers losing? All I said is I'd like to see Gasol being posterized and Fisher's racist ass being outrun by Nash. Who the hell wouldn't?
How is Fisher racist?

Ask Hack Wilson. I haven't seen it, but he told that in some video Fisher said something along the lines of "If I got a white player against me, I know I don't have to guard him".

So it would be cool if a white PG would run circles around him, which Nash would def do.



yea i rememeber that , but the video looked old, i assume this was when fisher was a young buck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 08, 2010, 11:10:33 AM
The Suns have stepped it up on defense (by their standards) recently and they probably will beat the Spurs.
What did I say? ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 09, 2010, 09:27:42 PM
The Suns have stepped it up on defense (by their standards) recently and they probably will beat the Spurs.
What did I say? ;)

"they probably will beat the spurs" doesn't cut it



if you say "i probably will die" i'll show up to your funeral and shake your hand for being right    :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on May 10, 2010, 12:40:30 PM
nash and amare have struggled against this lakers team the last 3 years.....they'll be lucky to win a game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: S P I C E on May 10, 2010, 12:45:34 PM
I'd prefer Suns vs. Lakers to Spurs vs. Lakers. Neither team will beat the Lakers, but it will be fun to watch Gasol being posterized by Amare and Fisher being outrun like a retard by Nash.

It must suck having more fun watching another team lose than watching your own team win...then again, if I was a Mavs fan I'd probably be the same.


That's not true... it's just that the Mavs are out, so the Lakers being owned is of course the next best thing. Just like it was with you, back when the Lakers were irrelevant, you loved watching the Suns lose.


I never really cared who won or lost once the Lakers were eliminated...LOL.

BULLSHIT.  I guarentee you did not want Shaq and the Heat to win  the title that year that they did.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 10, 2010, 08:50:04 PM
nash and amare have struggled against this lakers team the last 3 years.....they'll be lucky to win a game
thats what ppl said about thespurs



but david stern will NOT let the suns win this series 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 10, 2010, 09:01:36 PM
nash and amare have struggled against this lakers team the last 3 years.....they'll be lucky to win a game
thats what ppl said about thespurs



but david stern will NOT let the suns win this series 

LOL @ David Stern will not let LOS Suns will. Dogg, the Suns can't win. Look at LA crush Utah right now. Gasol and Bynum are too much for the Suns.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on May 17, 2010, 10:23:01 PM
Kobe is a man possessed. LMAO @ getting your knee drained over the weekend then putting up 40 on Monday. Just ridiculous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 18, 2010, 07:49:18 AM
4-0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: IRAN iz Gangsta! on May 18, 2010, 09:22:22 AM
do i smell a sweep? 

i think at max, phoenix will win 1 game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 19, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
do i smell a sweep? 

i think at max, phoenix will win 1 game

I think the Suns need to win game 3 to make themselves look respectable. If not, I'd make a change in Phoenix.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 20, 2010, 11:33:14 AM
winning game 3 at home is pretty easy when you lost the first 2 by a shitload of points. the refs gon help you out
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 20, 2010, 11:44:41 AM
winning game 3 at home is pretty easy when you lost the first 2 by a shitload of points. the refs gon help you out

i doubt thats gonna help. i think lakers would wanna sweep and rest kobe and bynums knee assuming orlandos gonna win a  game or two
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 22, 2010, 01:50:25 AM
Suns need to get some stops ( most likely hope Lakers miss lol) to have a chance ... when you go 49% from the field and 41% from 3 pts and the game is out of reach midway through the 4th Q , you seriously need to question your (lack of)  D ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 22, 2010, 03:25:24 PM
I think the Suns win 1...but thats it. The problems they are having with the Lakers arent the kind of problems you can make a ton of adjustments on. You cant get bigger. Im thinkin the Suns come out in game 3 on fire. The key for them tho, is to defend like they did in the SA series. The danger for them...is if they come out shooting like 60% from the field in the first half of game 3...and dont have a big lead. They will lose the game if that happens.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 23, 2010, 08:04:17 PM
Lakers prolly an L today. Not that it's a big deal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 23, 2010, 08:56:53 PM
Kobe is a man possessed. LMAO @ getting your knee drained over the weekend then putting up 40 on Monday. Just ridiculous.
he wont have this kind of luck vs the Celtics :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 23, 2010, 09:01:57 PM
yeah because Ray Allen is going to lock him up  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 23, 2010, 10:17:54 PM
yeah because Ray Allen is going to lock him up  :laugh:
(http://artfiles.art.com/5/p/LRG/27/2731/83VND00Z/ray-allen--paul-pierce-game-six-of-the-2008-nba-finals-with-trophy.jpg)



just remember the last time we faced off in the finals
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 23, 2010, 11:02:44 PM
Jackson considers sitting Bynum
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PHOENIX -- Andrew Bynum played his worst game of the playoffs since suffering a slight tear of the meniscus in his right knee in Game 6 of the Los Angeles Lakers first-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the performance left Lakers coach Phil Jackson wondering if he was going to use his young center moving forward.

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Bynum had two points, two rebounds and four fouls in just seven and a half minutes in the Lakers 118-109 loss to the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals Sunday.

"I'll talk to him to see what his suggestion is about it and how he feels about it," Jackson said. "I think he was ineffective. There were some things that got by him. He had one nice move in the post. Defensively I thought he was a little bit late."

Bynum concurred with Jackson's assessment of his play on Sunday.

"I was ineffective, that's obvious," Bynum said after Suns forward Amare Stoudemire attacked Bynum and the rest of the Lakers frontline to the tune of 42 points, 11 rebounds and 18 foul-shot attempts, racking up fouls on the L.A. big men.

But the 7-foot, 285-pound Bynum did not agree with Jackson's potential plan to have him sit out.

"That's not going to do anything," said Bynum who had three full days of rest between Game 2 and 3, using the time for off-court therapy rather than on-court practice.

"The surgery is going to do something," Bynum added, who decided to push off any surgical procedure on the knee until the offseason.

Bynum was not threatened by Jackson's consideration.

"I don't believe that's going to happen," Bynum said. "That's probably more so to motivate me and try to get me to play.

"[My knee is] alright. I'm doing OK. I'm dealing with it so I can play basketball ... I got to be out here. I got to go play."

Dave McMenamin covers the Lakers for ESPNLosAngeles.com.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 23, 2010, 11:11:36 PM
^Phil's playing mind games with Bynum to get him motivated.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on May 24, 2010, 12:55:53 PM
lakers losin game 3 is nbd they pretty much have this on lock and prolly already makin their scouting reports on boston
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 24, 2010, 09:44:51 PM
lakers losin game 3 is nbd they pretty much have this on lock and prolly already makin their scouting reports on boston

most likely they'll win


but if phoenix somehow wins game 4 then that series can go either way
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 13th Duke on May 25, 2010, 05:42:35 PM
tonights game is pretty big. I mean, I think we're all assuming Lakers will win comfortable in this series and thats probably true but if the Suns DO win tonight then its game on.

Nash's injury might affect his play tonight though. Didnt he break his nose or something in the last game? They said he'll still play but i guess he might be banged up pretty bad.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 25, 2010, 08:48:15 PM
tonights game is pretty big. I mean, I think we're all assuming Lakers will win comfortable in this series and thats probably true but if the Suns DO win tonight then its game on.

Nash's injury might affect his play tonight though. Didnt he break his nose or something in the last game? They said he'll still play but i guess he might be banged up pretty bad.

where are all the Laker fans @ after the game?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 25, 2010, 09:03:49 PM
said the guy who picked the Pistons over one of his 50 favorite teams to win the ECF in 2008
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 25, 2010, 09:40:08 PM
said the guy who picked the Pistons over one of his 50 favorite teams to win the ECF in 2008

and then i picked the Celtics to beat the Lakers and was right and the rest of this forum was wrong


and i show up win or lose homey   i'm no NIK
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Episcop Cruel Cvrle on May 26, 2010, 01:19:44 AM
dayumn, 2-2, great game !
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 13th Duke on May 26, 2010, 04:21:20 AM
Suns just made this series interesting. Would love for this series to make it to a game 7. Lakers will probably still win it but it would be great if the Suns get to the finals.

I prefer different teams to compete in the finals each year, it keeps the league a bit fresher than it just being the same teams each time. Either way the finals will be good this year whether its Celtics/Lakers or Celtics/Suns (and before you say it, its DEFINITELY going to be Celtics someone, no way are Magic overturning that deficit, they don't have enough in them).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 26, 2010, 06:23:09 AM
Haha I liked how Fisher "had the advantage" against Euro-whiteboy Dragic  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 26, 2010, 11:50:22 AM
this is the same story as the Thunder series, nobody in LA is worried.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 26, 2010, 08:20:31 PM
theres no way the suns win game 5 lol    and i hate u guys but theres NO WAY the lakers lose
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 27, 2010, 09:41:13 AM
if lakers lose the series, im gonna end my life.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 28, 2010, 06:56:50 AM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 28, 2010, 11:56:51 AM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:


LOL...anything to make you feel better about the Lakers being where the Mavs wish to be, eh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on May 29, 2010, 08:31:12 PM
finals yessir  8) fuck bitchass gayass boston
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 30, 2010, 08:29:09 AM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:


LOL...anything to make you feel better about the Lakers being where the Mavs wish to be, eh?

Why are you being such a hypocrite.. Back when the Lakers sucked it was your greatest pleasure to post pics of Shaq being blocked by Ben Wallace.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 13th Duke on May 30, 2010, 01:23:53 PM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:


LOL...anything to make you feel better about the Lakers being where the Mavs wish to be, eh?

Why are you being such a hypocrite.. Back when the Lakers sucked it was your greatest pleasure to post pics of Shaq being blocked by Ben Wallace.

look up the word hypocritical, please, for all of us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 30, 2010, 01:30:05 PM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:


LOL...anything to make you feel better about the Lakers being where the Mavs wish to be, eh?

Why are you being such a hypocrite.. Back when the Lakers sucked it was your greatest pleasure to post pics of Shaq being blocked by Ben Wallace.

look up the word hypocritical, please, for all of us.

can't you do that yourself?

hey, just in case: if you are claiming that I didn't use the word right, I don't know what to tell you. he's dissing me for being bitter cause the lakers are where the mavs wish to be, whereas back in the day he did the exact same thing (only worse) when the heat or the suns were where the lakers wished to be. if that is not hypocritical, i don't know what is. so fuck you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 30, 2010, 09:05:09 PM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:


LOL...anything to make you feel better about the Lakers being where the Mavs wish to be, eh?

Why are you being such a hypocrite.. Back when the Lakers sucked it was your greatest pleasure to post pics of Shaq being blocked by Ben Wallace.


Not even close...and even if, my dislike for Shaq was because he dissed the Laker organization, after he turned his back on us. Lakers can give a shit less about the Mavs, so where does your hate manifest?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 31, 2010, 07:01:16 AM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:


LOL...anything to make you feel better about the Lakers being where the Mavs wish to be, eh?

Why are you being such a hypocrite.. Back when the Lakers sucked it was your greatest pleasure to post pics of Shaq being blocked by Ben Wallace.


Not even close...and even if, my dislike for Shaq was because he dissed the Laker organization, after he turned his back on us. Lakers can give a shit less about the Mavs, so where does your hate manifest?

You were the same about the Suns. You had like literally 300 posts about Mike D'Antoni's system not being real basketball, Nash being the most overrated player in the league and the Suns never, not in a million years winning a championship. Neither Nash nor anyone on the Suns ever said something about the Lakers, except the usual trash talk you do during a playoff series.

And I'm not even "hating" that bad on the Lakers. You guys are just a tad bit too sensitive. I say Fisher will look old in the Finals and that other nigga I've never talked to before calls me a hater and gets on with a story about how hurt he is cause people in his real life are hating on the Lakers.

But if you wanna know why I don't like the Lakers, it's just that y'all are some spoiled ass niggas and I don't like a league that is constantly dominated by the same teams. You guys had Wilt, Jabbar, Magic, Kobe and Shaq. What the fuck? Shaq just signed with you niggas. Just like that. Even Kobe did, you niggas didn't draft him. He just forced his way to LA, just like that. Then you had one of the most dominating teams of all time in 2001. Then you had massive ref help in 2002. Then in 2004 you got help again by the refs counting that 0.4 shot, even though "hero Fisher" has not gotten in off in time. You still had a dominant team in 2004 that was vastly favored to stomp on the Pistons, only that the players were so spoiled and diva-ish that they couldn't beat a true non-superstar team. Now that Kobe and Shaq were both too dumb and spoiled to know how great it is to have each other, they basically told the Lakers one of them has to go. Either an aging Shaq for something in return or a young Kobe for nothing in return. Of course Shaq was the one to go. After that, for not even 3 years, he goes on crying because the Lakers don't win titles anymore. And BAM you get Gasol for Kwame in a criminal trade and contend and win a title again. What's there not to hate about this, unless you're a Laker-Fan?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 31, 2010, 10:45:54 AM
Morally, this kind of was a loss for the Lakers. At home, only beating the fucking Suns cause of a lucky buzzer beater of Artest after Kobe fuckings AIRBALLS this shit.  :laugh:


LOL...anything to make you feel better about the Lakers being where the Mavs wish to be, eh?

Why are you being such a hypocrite.. Back when the Lakers sucked it was your greatest pleasure to post pics of Shaq being blocked by Ben Wallace.


Not even close...and even if, my dislike for Shaq was because he dissed the Laker organization, after he turned his back on us. Lakers can give a shit less about the Mavs, so where does your hate manifest?

You were the same about the Suns. You had like literally 300 posts about Mike D'Antoni's system not being real basketball, Nash being the most overrated player in the league and the Suns never, not in a million years winning a championship. Neither Nash nor anyone on the Suns ever said something about the Lakers, except the usual trash talk you do during a playoff series.

And I'm not even "hating" that bad on the Lakers. You guys are just a tad bit too sensitive. I say Fisher will look old in the Finals and that other nigga I've never talked to before calls me a hater and gets on with a story about how hurt he is cause people in his real life are hating on the Lakers.

But if you wanna know why I don't like the Lakers, it's just that y'all are some spoiled ass niggas and I don't like a league that is constantly dominated by the same teams. You guys had Wilt, Jabbar, Magic, Kobe and Shaq. What the fuck? Shaq just signed with you niggas. Just like that. Even Kobe did, you niggas didn't draft him. He just forced his way to LA, just like that. Then you had one of the most dominating teams of all time in 2001. Then you had massive ref help in 2002. Then in 2004 you got help again by the refs counting that 0.4 shot, even though "hero Fisher" has not gotten in off in time. You still had a dominant team in 2004 that was vastly favored to stomp on the Pistons, only that the players were so spoiled and diva-ish that they couldn't beat a true non-superstar team. Now that Kobe and Shaq were both too dumb and spoiled to know how great it is to have each other, they basically told the Lakers one of them has to go. Either an aging Shaq for something in return or a young Kobe for nothing in return. Of course Shaq was the one to go. After that, for not even 3 years, he goes on crying because the Lakers don't win titles anymore. And BAM you get Gasol for Kwame in a criminal trade and contend and win a title again. What's there not to hate about this, unless you're a Laker-Fan?


What are you talking about it...there was hella bad blood between the Suns and Lakers. You don't remember the Raja Bell clothesline on Kobe? and you're right, I didn't want the Suns to win, because the system IS bad for real basketball...but still, nothing compared to your Laker obsession...Fact of the matter is, the Lakers are a great organization, and greatness follows great organizations...that's the way it's been and that's the way it always will be. But yea, you're right about Laker fans being spoiled with untouchable dynasties 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 02, 2010, 04:08:54 PM
Lakers expected to sell draft pick (http://www.pe.com/sports/breakout/stories/PE_Sports_Local_S_web_lakers_26.2aa0957.html)

10:00 PM PDT on Thursday, June 25, 2009

By JEFF EISENBERG
The Press-Enterprise

Hoping to better position themselves financially to re-sign unrestricted free agents Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom, the Lakers have agreed to sell their first-round pick in tonight's NBA Draft to the New York Knicks.

In return for the 29th pick, the Lakers will receive New York's 2011 second-round draft pick and $3 million, according to multiple reports. A Lakers spokesman declined comment because the team will have to select a player for the Knicks before the deal can become official.

With $74 million already allocated to eight players next season and at least five others whom they intend to try to re-sign, the Lakers are searching for any means of decreasing next season's massive luxury-tax hit. The NBA's rookie pay scale mandates that the 29th pick would have made $830,000 next season and $893,000 in 2010-11, too much for a player unlikely to crack their rotation.

While the Lakers still hold the 42nd and 59th picks in the second round tonight, only first-round selections receive guaranteed contracts. Furthermore, there's a good chance that several of the international players they might have considered taking at No. 29 to stash away in Europe for a year or two might still be available at No. 42.

The trade is the latest in a series of cost-cutting moves designed to allow the Lakers to keep last year's team intact. They shed salary by dumping Vladimir Radmanovic and Chris Mihm in midseason trades and plan to limit their roster to the league-minimum 13 players next season.



this pick turned out to be Toney Douglas...wish we woulda kept him :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: teecee on June 06, 2010, 07:22:55 PM
Bynum looking good tonight...


Allen killing it...


Refs....killing the game with all these foul calls.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 06, 2010, 07:33:28 PM
KG is shamefully awful.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: teecee on June 06, 2010, 07:58:52 PM
KG is shamefully awful.

He shot horribly today, but I thought he still had an impact on the game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on June 06, 2010, 08:36:38 PM
if lakers lose the series, im gonna end my life.

ima hold u 2 it


jk i dont wish that on anyone
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 17, 2010, 01:06:15 PM
FUCK CELTICS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Shallow on June 17, 2010, 09:00:11 PM
FUCK CELTICS


co-sign. Larry, they needed you tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on June 20, 2010, 09:46:40 PM
so whats gon happen this offseason? any thoughts?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 20, 2010, 11:24:51 PM
so whats gon happen this offseason? any thoughts?



farmar and brown might leave but i dont think both would leave, ammos gone, powell too, i say keep mbenga for practice purposes (hes a great defensive player always atleast gettin 1 or 2 block shots whenever hes in the game), but we need a solid shooting point guard that can play some fucking D for once.

atleast we'll get 5 mil off ammos contract, but goddamn sashas and lukes contracts r fucking ridiculous. i mean we COULD of gotten jamal crawford last off season if it wasnt for these overpaid fucks. i dont undermine what they contribute but their contracts make me hate them with a passion.


i really wouldnt mind lakers signing tmac for the vets min to be that solid back up 3 and itll really give kobe some rest slow the mileage down on his knees.


fisher should come back, sign the vets min and come off the bench playing solid minutes against whoever we get in the offseason, but knowing PJ he aint gonna bench fish.


but what i really want next season is healthy bynum all season and post season long. hes had bursts of crazy games but never a full year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 24, 2010, 10:07:49 AM
Next Years Roster:


C - Bynum/Shaq (Vets Min) or Keep Mbenga (i believe hes there for practice purposes)
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/McGrady (Vets Min)
SG - Kobe/Sasha/Brown
PG - Mo Williams/Fisher (Vets Min)



gettin mcgrady and shaq would make us older, but for vets min who can complain, i think mo williams would be a perfect fit for the lakers, a  knock down shooting point guard is what we need and he's it.


i also wouldnt mind getting a more explosive SF to back up the older artest n mcgrady, but fucking lukes contract is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on June 24, 2010, 10:14:26 AM
Next Years Roster:


C - Bynum/Shaq (Vets Min) or Keep Mbenga (i believe hes there for practice purposes)
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/McGrady (Vets Min)
SG - Kobe/Sasha/Brown
PG - Mo Williams/Fisher (Vets Min)



gettin mcgrady and shaq would make us older, but for vets min who can complain, i think mo williams would be a perfect fit for the lakers, a  knock down shooting point guard is what we need and he's it.


i also wouldnt mind getting a more explosive SF to back up the older artest n mcgrady, but fucking lukes contract is ridiculous.

phil might not come back he's sayin he's leanin towards retiring so who knows?
it would be pretty dope if we can get t-mac but you think he'll be willing to come off the bench??
mo williams...that's pretty interesting too i say yea he's perfect knockin down those shots i wouldnt get rid of brown tho and i think farmar is out
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 24, 2010, 10:22:42 AM
Next Years Roster:


C - Bynum/Shaq (Vets Min) or Keep Mbenga (i believe hes there for practice purposes)
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/McGrady (Vets Min)
SG - Kobe/Sasha/Brown
PG - Mo Williams/Fisher (Vets Min)



gettin mcgrady and shaq would make us older, but for vets min who can complain, i think mo williams would be a perfect fit for the lakers, a  knock down shooting point guard is what we need and he's it.


i also wouldnt mind getting a more explosive SF to back up the older artest n mcgrady, but fucking lukes contract is ridiculous.

phil might not come back he's sayin he's leanin towards retiring so who knows?
it would be pretty dope if we can get t-mac but you think he'll be willing to come off the bench??
mo williams...that's pretty interesting too i say yea he's perfect knockin down those shots i wouldnt get rid of brown tho and i think farmar is out


yea t-macs been saying he doesnt want money, and hes willing to come off the bench for a contender, i doubt hes gonna bust an AI cuz if he does aint nobody gonna sign his ass. onlything worrying me is his knee but im sure hes gonna play spot up minutes till we know 100% sure its fine.


yea if phil doesnt come back its gonna be worrysome.  yea i kept brown^ as my SG cuz he cant make plays for shit.


but yea i think mo  williams is a perfect fit as we dont need a traditional point guard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on June 24, 2010, 10:25:31 AM
Next Years Roster:


C - Bynum/Shaq (Vets Min) or Keep Mbenga (i believe hes there for practice purposes)
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/McGrady (Vets Min)
SG - Kobe/Sasha/Brown
PG - Mo Williams/Fisher (Vets Min)



gettin mcgrady and shaq would make us older, but for vets min who can complain, i think mo williams would be a perfect fit for the lakers, a  knock down shooting point guard is what we need and he's it.


i also wouldnt mind getting a more explosive SF to back up the older artest n mcgrady, but fucking lukes contract is ridiculous.

phil might not come back he's sayin he's leanin towards retiring so who knows?
it would be pretty dope if we can get t-mac but you think he'll be willing to come off the bench??
mo williams...that's pretty interesting too i say yea he's perfect knockin down those shots i wouldnt get rid of brown tho and i think farmar is out


yea t-macs been saying he doesnt want money, and hes willing to come off the bench for a contender, i doubt hes gonna bust an AI cuz if he does aint nobody gonna sign his ass. onlything worrying me is his knee but im sure hes gonna play spot up minutes till we know 100% sure its fine.


yea if phil doesnt come back its gonna be worrysome.  yea i kept brown^ as my SG cuz he cant make plays for shit.


but yea i think mo  williams is a perfect fit as we dont need a traditional point guard

what lakers need is a solid back up center that way pau can get more rest and we'll have more of that size advantage witout pau gettin tired i think the bench is gon need more work lakers should draft 2 centers wit their 2 draft picks and if derek fisher gon stay startin then they should think bout goin after JJ Redick he'll be good for the bench
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 24, 2010, 03:30:35 PM
revised list


       Starter/Bench/Dream Pick


C - Bynum/Haywood/Shaq (being our vet min 3rd string center)
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/T-Mac (vets min)/Any young and athletic SF
SG - Kobe/Sasha/Brown (not a dream pick)
PG - Mo/Fisher(Vets min)/CP3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 24, 2010, 03:35:10 PM
Next Years Roster:


C - Bynum/Shaq (Vets Min) or Keep Mbenga (i believe hes there for practice purposes)
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/McGrady (Vets Min)
SG - Kobe/Sasha/Brown
PG - Mo Williams/Fisher (Vets Min)



gettin mcgrady and shaq would make us older, but for vets min who can complain, i think mo williams would be a perfect fit for the lakers, a  knock down shooting point guard is what we need and he's it.


i also wouldnt mind getting a more explosive SF to back up the older artest n mcgrady, but fucking lukes contract is ridiculous.

phil might not come back he's sayin he's leanin towards retiring so who knows?
it would be pretty dope if we can get t-mac but you think he'll be willing to come off the bench??
mo williams...that's pretty interesting too i say yea he's perfect knockin down those shots i wouldnt get rid of brown tho and i think farmar is out


yea t-macs been saying he doesnt want money, and hes willing to come off the bench for a contender, i doubt hes gonna bust an AI cuz if he does aint nobody gonna sign his ass. onlything worrying me is his knee but im sure hes gonna play spot up minutes till we know 100% sure its fine.


yea if phil doesnt come back its gonna be worrysome.  yea i kept brown^ as my SG cuz he cant make plays for shit.


but yea i think mo  williams is a perfect fit as we dont need a traditional point guard

what lakers need is a solid back up center that way pau can get more rest and we'll have more of that size advantage witout pau gettin tired i think the bench is gon need more work lakers should draft 2 centers wit their 2 draft picks and if derek fisher gon stay startin then they should think bout goin after JJ Redick he'll be good for the bench


as for pure shooting i think t-mac could do it, but mike miller would probaly be a better, cheaper, less riskier bet than reddik (restricted free agent) not only because hes a unrestricted free agent but he can ball handle and drive it to the whole while being a pure shooter.

but if we got that itll make brown play back up point and sasha to our 3rd string sg. and we really need a PG that can shoot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on June 24, 2010, 06:03:10 PM
Next Years Roster:


C - Bynum/Shaq (Vets Min) or Keep Mbenga (i believe hes there for practice purposes)
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/McGrady (Vets Min)
SG - Kobe/Sasha/Brown
PG - Mo Williams/Fisher (Vets Min)



gettin mcgrady and shaq would make us older, but for vets min who can complain, i think mo williams would be a perfect fit for the lakers, a  knock down shooting point guard is what we need and he's it.


i also wouldnt mind getting a more explosive SF to back up the older artest n mcgrady, but fucking lukes contract is ridiculous.

phil might not come back he's sayin he's leanin towards retiring so who knows?
it would be pretty dope if we can get t-mac but you think he'll be willing to come off the bench??
mo williams...that's pretty interesting too i say yea he's perfect knockin down those shots i wouldnt get rid of brown tho and i think farmar is out


yea t-macs been saying he doesnt want money, and hes willing to come off the bench for a contender, i doubt hes gonna bust an AI cuz if he does aint nobody gonna sign his ass. onlything worrying me is his knee but im sure hes gonna play spot up minutes till we know 100% sure its fine.


yea if phil doesnt come back its gonna be worrysome.  yea i kept brown^ as my SG cuz he cant make plays for shit.


but yea i think mo  williams is a perfect fit as we dont need a traditional point guard

what lakers need is a solid back up center that way pau can get more rest and we'll have more of that size advantage witout pau gettin tired i think the bench is gon need more work lakers should draft 2 centers wit their 2 draft picks and if derek fisher gon stay startin then they should think bout goin after JJ Redick he'll be good for the bench


as for pure shooting i think t-mac could do it, but mike miller would probaly be a better, cheaper, less riskier bet than reddik (restricted free agent) not only because hes a unrestricted free agent but he can ball handle and drive it to the whole while being a pure shooter.

but if we got that itll make brown play back up point and sasha to our 3rd string sg. and we really need a PG that can shoot

for real and the idea of mo williams got me really wantin him to come to LA now i aint think bout it til now he can really go off and thatll just add more fire to the offense lakers already have and hes not bad on D either so he'll really be a great pick up he's under the radar cuz of all them big names but i can really see him becomin a laker and hell yea KEEP CONGO CASH he a fan favorite i dont wanna see him go
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 24, 2010, 06:38:18 PM
My fault,  mo has early termination option next yr but it's still a good idea and fit IMO if he's down to take a lil less money to be part of a dynasty,  I've been reading about chris Paul coming here but no way, cuz that would mean we would have to get rid o one of our core bigs (most likely bynum) which I'm not down 4
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on June 24, 2010, 06:41:34 PM
My fault,  mo has early termination option next yr but it's still a good idea and fit IMO if he's down to take a lil less money to be part of a dynasty,  I've been reading about chris Paul coming here but no way, cuz that would mean we would have to get rid o one of our core bigs (most likely bynum) which I'm not down 4

i heard chris bosh too but same as chris paul would prolly hafta get rid of bynum he obviously has the potential he just gotta stay healthy
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on June 27, 2010, 10:16:12 AM
It's pretty crazy we won the title with Kobe banged up and Bynum playing on one leg (again) ...

early reports are saying that the Lakers FO does not want to spend the full amount of MLE , kinda sucks but we will see , I think Buss is willing to keep spending money as long as we are winning titles ...

the good thing with being a back to back champion is that some useful vets who want to win a title are willing to play for us for small money ...

I think we definetely need a sniper ala Korver , Mike Miller ... Morrow would be great

For those who follow College Ball , what do you think of Ebanks ? read that he could be a pretty good steal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 27, 2010, 10:42:55 AM
i know were pushing hard for raja bell, but that would men we're less likely to get t-mac as it would make us older.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 27, 2010, 11:35:11 PM
players i want in the off season


PG - Steve Blake/Randy Foye    Fantasy: Allen Iverson  :laugh:      or Mo Williams (next year)

SG - Mike Miller/Kyle Krover

SF - Tracy McGrady/Raja Bell/Travis Outlaw

PF - No Need

C - Brendan Haywood/Jermaine O'Neal        Fantasy: Shaq (Retire At Home Big Diesel)



My 2011 Lakers Team

C - Bynum/Brendan Haywood
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/Tracy McGrady/Luke
SG - Kobe/Mike Miller/Sasha
PG - Randy Foye/Fisher






It's pretty crazy we won the title with Kobe banged up and Bynum playing on one leg (again) ...

early reports are saying that the Lakers FO does not want to spend the full amount of MLE , kinda sucks but we will see , I think Buss is willing to keep spending money as long as we are winning titles ...

the good thing with being a back to back champion is that some useful vets who want to win a title are willing to play for us for small money ...

I think we definetely need a sniper ala Korver , Mike Miller ... Morrow would be great

For those who follow College Ball , what do you think of Ebanks ? read that he could be a pretty good steal



im all down for ebanks if he does good, getting all these vets are just going to make us older and less athletic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on June 28, 2010, 09:36:42 AM
players i want in the off season


PG - Steve Blake/Randy Foye    Fantasy: Allen Iverson  :laugh:      or Mo Williams (next year)

SG - Mike Miller/Kyle Krover

SF - Tracy McGrady/Raja Bell/Travis Outlaw

PF - No Need

C - Brendan Haywood/Jermaine O'Neal        Fantasy: Shaq (Retire At Home Big Diesel)



My 2011 Lakers Team

C - Bynum/Brendan Haywood
PF - Gasol/Odom
SF - Artest/Tracy McGrady/Luke
SG - Kobe/Mike Miller/Sasha
PG - Randy Foye/Fisher



sounds pretty legit
i hope jerry buss surprises us as in he signs someone that will definitely make a huge impact and increases the chances of a threepeat
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 02, 2010, 04:18:05 PM
BLAKE WOOT WOOT!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on July 03, 2010, 03:23:49 PM
what has blake ever really done good? yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Controver$y King on July 03, 2010, 03:50:27 PM
Fisher in talks with Miami & Cavs. If he's not gonna join the Lakers it's a slap in the face to the jazz, jazz fans, and the lakers lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 03, 2010, 03:52:27 PM
Fisher in talks with Miami & Cavs. If he's not gonna join the Lakers it's a slap in the face to the jazz, jazz fans, and the lakers lol


fish isnt going anywhere i believe we have bird rights on him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on July 03, 2010, 05:48:01 PM
Fisher in talks with Miami & Cavs. If he's not gonna join the Lakers it's a slap in the face to the jazz, jazz fans, and the lakers lol


fish isnt going anywhere i believe we have bird rights on him

for real and why the fuck would he leave a championship caliber team wit the possibly gettin that 6th ring and 2nd threepeat?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 07, 2010, 01:27:59 AM
how da fuck is luke walton stayin till 2013, i swear last time i checked he was a free agent after 2012




adam morrison 2.0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 07, 2010, 04:23:46 PM
how da fuck is luke walton stayin till 2013, i swear last time i checked he was a free agent after 2012




adam morrison 2.0

Why wouldn't no team want Luke... Washington, you need good citizens.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 07, 2010, 04:27:55 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 07, 2010, 05:16:30 PM
can we sign kurt thomas for less than 500,000, assuming hes willing to take the pay cut to win a ring. than we can resign fish with our bird rights, resign shannon, and sign t-mac for the vets min


that would be perfect
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 07, 2010, 06:54:53 PM
Why are so fond of T-Mac? He's washed up like Webber in his late years with the Sixers. Yet he still has the ego of an NBA scoring champion. ... don't love him, man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 07, 2010, 07:24:34 PM
Why are so fond of T-Mac? He's washed up like Webber in his late years with the Sixers. Yet he still has the ego of an NBA scoring champion. ... don't love him, man.


i mean is there any other better option? we need a good back up 3, we cant afford miller and bell stated he doesnt want to go to the lakers even when kobe pesonally lobbied for him. hopefully ebanks turns into the new ariza, but when does a 2nd draft pick ever stay on the lakers roster?


but if anything i want a good back up center for dirt cheap, if we dont get a serviceable back up 3 kobe can alwayus play the 3 with blake/fish at point and sasha/brown (if he resigns) at the 2


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on July 08, 2010, 01:19:00 PM
Why are so fond of T-Mac? He's washed up like Webber in his late years with the Sixers. Yet he still has the ego of an NBA scoring champion. ... don't love him, man.


i mean is there any other better option? we need a good back up 3, we cant afford miller and bell stated he doesnt want to go to the lakers even when kobe pesonally lobbied for him. hopefully ebanks turns into the new ariza, but when does a 2nd draft pick ever stay on the lakers roster?


but if anything i want a good back up center for dirt cheap, if we dont get a serviceable back up 3 kobe can alwayus play the 3 with blake/fish at point and sasha/brown (if he resigns) at the 2




i do wanna see t-mac come to the lakers we need that bench strength
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 08, 2010, 05:05:28 PM
rumors say that a posssible hedo to lakers might be in the works.



we stil have the vets min to spend on a big. we have fishers bird rights



C - Bynum/Kurt Thomas (most realistic) or Brad Miller (was asking for the full MLE but mayb changes his mind for the lakers) or just resign mbenga for practice purposes or Shaq? (lol) or ben wallace
PF - Odom/Gasol/Caracter
SF - Artest/Turkgulu/Ebanks
SG - Kobe/Brown
PG - Fisher/Blake


wootpy woot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on July 08, 2010, 05:09:54 PM
Why are so fond of T-Mac? He's washed up like Webber in his late years with the Sixers. Yet he still has the ego of an NBA scoring champion. ... don't love him, man.

I think the years have humbled T-Mac. He's obviously not the guy who's gonna score 40 every night but he can still be productive. Last year he showed that he's fine to play a smaller role on a team (even as bad as the Knicks), IMO he could be a great addition to a contender.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 08, 2010, 05:13:49 PM
Why are so fond of T-Mac? He's washed up like Webber in his late years with the Sixers. Yet he still has the ego of an NBA scoring champion. ... don't love him, man.

I think the years have humbled T-Mac. He's obviously not the guy who's gonna score 40 every night but he can still be productive. Last year he showed that he's fine to play a smaller role on a team (even as bad as the Knicks), IMO he could be a great addition to a contender.


if we get hedo, i can careless about t-mac, i luv ya t-mac but shit if we get hedo for luke and sasha  we dont need you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 08, 2010, 07:49:52 PM
Why are so fond of T-Mac? He's washed up like Webber in his late years with the Sixers. Yet he still has the ego of an NBA scoring champion. ... don't love him, man.

I think the years have humbled T-Mac. He's obviously not the guy who's gonna score 40 every night but he can still be productive. Last year he showed that he's fine to play a smaller role on a team (even as bad as the Knicks), IMO he could be a great addition to a contender.


if we get hedo, i can careless about t-mac, i luv ya t-mac but shit if we get hedo for luke and sasha  we dont need you.

If they send you Hedo for luke/sasha it will be a more questionable trade than Gasols lol

If I didnt even know basketball...and had to start a team on names alone...."Luke" and "Sasha" would be at the bottom of my list lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 08, 2010, 08:43:08 PM
Why are so fond of T-Mac? He's washed up like Webber in his late years with the Sixers. Yet he still has the ego of an NBA scoring champion. ... don't love him, man.

I think the years have humbled T-Mac. He's obviously not the guy who's gonna score 40 every night but he can still be productive. Last year he showed that he's fine to play a smaller role on a team (even as bad as the Knicks), IMO he could be a great addition to a contender.


if we get hedo, i can careless about t-mac, i luv ya t-mac but shit if we get hedo for luke and sasha  we dont need you.

If they send you Hedo for luke/sasha it will be a more questionable trade than Gasols lol

If I didnt even know basketball...and had to start a team on names alone...."Luke" and "Sasha" would be at the bottom of my list lol.


lol i know i just wanted to get back at you cuz u said we we'rent improving
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 10, 2010, 05:54:10 AM
lol lakers are leaning not to bring shannon back, i dont know why dude opt out of his contract, hes way too full of himself and hes not as complete as farmar. has low basketball IQ, horrible shot selection, and he cant make plays if his life depended on it.



dont get me wrong i like him, but its funny as hell when bandwagon fans love him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 10, 2010, 07:10:52 AM
Lakers a breaking down. First the Heat steal Mike Miller from them (who would have been excellent for the Lakers), then they let Farmar and Brown go, then the Heat might even steal Fisher from them - leaving the Lakers with nobody but Blake.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 10, 2010, 03:56:17 PM
it would be dope if we offer sheed a contract. we need a bigman
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on July 11, 2010, 05:18:34 PM
.. and jordan farmar to the nets;

http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2010/07/jordan-farmar-to-the-nets/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on July 13, 2010, 10:27:18 AM
Kobe's trying to recruit Raja Bell.. going to be interesting who he picks between the lakers and the Miami heat.. since Raja grew up in Florida, and went to Florida international university.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 13, 2010, 05:40:51 PM
So recruiting a guys who almost knocked your teeth out in 2001 and then clotheslined you in 2006 is "being competitive and about winning", but doing a great combo with 2 of your best NBA friends is pussyness?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 14, 2010, 10:14:57 PM
^Raja Bell signed with the Jazz..that gives you one less thing to talk shit about, you faggot. But Shannon is close to re-signing and I hear theres a good chance we pick up Kurt Thomas, so that's good news.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 15, 2010, 02:35:43 AM
^Raja Bell signed with the Jazz..that gives you one less thing to talk shit about, you faggot. But Shannon is close to re-signing and I hear theres a good chance we pick up Kurt Thomas, so that's good news.

Looks like Raja Bell is one of the flaky kind :D

He ditched Kobe like a boss
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 15, 2010, 12:53:18 PM
^Raja Bell signed with the Jazz..that gives you one less thing to talk shit about, you faggot. But Shannon is close to re-signing and I hear theres a good chance we pick up Kurt Thomas, so that's good news.

Looks like Raja Bell is one of the flaky kind :D

He ditched Kobe like a boss

who gives a fuck...i never liked the dipshit anyways.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 16, 2010, 03:27:00 AM
i never wanted bell, we're getting way too fucking old
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 18, 2010, 02:53:11 AM
i never wanted bell, we're getting way too fucking old

yea, i rather have gerald green, or even devin ebanks
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on July 22, 2010, 12:50:24 PM
^Raja Bell signed with the Jazz..that gives you one less thing to talk shit about, you faggot. But Shannon is close to re-signing and I hear theres a good chance we pick up Kurt Thomas, so that's good news.

Looks like Raja Bell is one of the flaky kind :D

He ditched Kobe like a boss

who gives a fuck...i never liked the dipshit anyways.

Yeah but another defensive presence coulda been huge for the Lakers. Ron Ron came in and helped them win after he almost fought Kobe the previous year..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 22, 2010, 04:09:05 PM
PG - Fisher/Blake
SG - Kobe/Brown/Vujacic
SF - Artest/Ebanks/Walton
PF - Gasol/Odom/Caracter
C - Bynum/Thomas/Mbenga



2010 roster (hopefully) Lets get it done!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 22, 2010, 05:43:08 PM
PG - Fisher/Blake
SG - Kobe/Brown/Vujacic
SF - Artest/Ebanks/Walton
PF - Gasol/Odom/Caracter
C - Bynum/Thomas/Mbenga



2010 roster (hopefully) Lets get it done!

You guys just signed Ratliff

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5402710

I think its a decent signing. Plus a little insurance for glass-Bynum in case he goes down.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 22, 2010, 05:48:50 PM
PG - Fisher/Blake
SG - Kobe/Brown/Vujacic
SF - Artest/Ebanks/Walton
PF - Gasol/Odom/Caracter
C - Bynum/Thomas/Mbenga



2010 roster (hopefully) Lets get it done!

You guys just signed Ratliff

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5402710

I think its a decent signing. Plus a little insurance for glass-Bynum in case he goes down.


woot woot 3peat to beat the miami cheats.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 22, 2010, 05:51:58 PM
PG - Fisher/Blake
SG - Kobe/Brown/Vujacic
SF - Artest/Ebanks/Walton
PF - Gasol/Odom/Caracter
C - Bynum/Thomas/Mbenga



2010 roster (hopefully) Lets get it done!

You guys just signed Ratliff

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5402710

I think its a decent signing. Plus a little insurance for glass-Bynum in case he goes down.


woot woot 3peat to beat the miami cheats.

dont get too excited man lol. Im not sayin you guys have no shot at threepeating. But Ratliff wont be the one bringin a title to LA lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 22, 2010, 07:39:28 PM
^Raja Bell signed with the Jazz..that gives you one less thing to talk shit about, you faggot. But Shannon is close to re-signing and I hear theres a good chance we pick up Kurt Thomas, so that's good news.

Looks like Raja Bell is one of the flaky kind :D

He ditched Kobe like a boss

who gives a fuck...i never liked the dipshit anyways.

Yeah but another defensive presence coulda been huge for the Lakers. Ron Ron came in and helped them win after he almost fought Kobe the previous year..


Raja Bell was the most overrated defender in the league back when he was on the Suns, and now he's even slower than he was back then...I like the signing of Theo Ratliff much more.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 22, 2010, 07:58:41 PM
Matt Barnes is a Laker

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ys-lakersbarnes072210

Wow. This is a very good signing for the Lakers. How fuckin far over the cap are the Lakers?!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 22, 2010, 08:01:48 PM
lol he took half the amount of money to go to LA instead of Cleveland. Dan Gilbert is a fuckup...I wonder how he feels about that whole "we will win a championship before Miami" comment. They cant even sign Matt fuckin barnes for twice the amount of money as the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 22, 2010, 09:43:10 PM
^hell fuckin yea, barnes>>>>>>>bell. he already agreed to sign with toronto, so this shit was pretty shocking, but i guess that deal fell apart before it went through 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: SO PRUP on July 22, 2010, 11:53:23 PM
Now if we could only ship sashas expiring contract out, resign shannon & hopefully luke retires then we are in business!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 23, 2010, 05:52:04 AM
lol he took half the amount of money to go to LA instead of Cleveland. Dan Gilbert is a fuckup...I wonder how he feels about that whole "we will win a championship before Miami" comment. They cant even sign Matt fuckin barnes for twice the amount of money as the Lakers.


Yeah, Barnes absolutely shitted on the Cavs. They can't even sign Matt fucking Barnes even though they overpay him. They should be grateful LeBron stayed for 7 fucking years with that shitty ass franchise in that small ass market, I would have left after my Rookie contract was up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on July 23, 2010, 01:51:11 PM
yessir matt barnes welcome to LA   8)

huge improvement to the bench this is the real bench mob LO, steve blake, ratliff, matt barnes and hopefully shannon brown stays

and luke might be out for most of the season back problems no surprise there
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 23, 2010, 03:50:58 PM
i hear luke is thinking of retiring, imagine who we can get for sashas and lukes expriring contracts (given that luke is gonna retire)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on July 23, 2010, 03:55:07 PM
i hear luke is thinking of retiring, imagine who we can get for sashas and lukes expriring contracts (given that luke is gonna retire)

i wouldnt blame him if he thinkin retirement he got a fucked up back and 2 rings hes accomplished
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on July 23, 2010, 05:50:43 PM
fucc luke he fucc'd us up with his money,he must be phil's personal dicc succer,i swear to give that guy that kind of chipper jones was stupid as fucc, i give that fuccer phil credit tho,he's won titles with some of the shittiest bench players ever yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on July 23, 2010, 05:53:39 PM
^hell fuckin yea, barnes>>>>>>>bell. he already agreed to sign with toronto, so this shit was pretty shocking, but i guess that deal fell apart before it went through 8)
the perks of having a dumb gold digger wife, she'd rather shop in la hahaha yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on July 23, 2010, 06:23:38 PM
fucc luke he fucc'd us up with his money,he must be phil's personal dicc succer,i swear to give that guy that kind of chipper jones was stupid as fucc, i give that fuccer phil credit tho,he's won titles with some of the shittiest bench players ever yell
true but this up coming seasons bench looks fuckin amazing (on paper) if they can perform i think lakers gon be the favor to win it all 3again  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 23, 2010, 06:31:05 PM
nice we finally got a legit back up 3



Bynum/Ratliff
Gasol/Odom/Caracter
Artest/Barnes/Ebanks
Bryant/Brown/Vujacic
Fisher/Blake


thats our 13 right there
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on July 23, 2010, 06:52:49 PM
nice we finally got a legit back up 3



Bynum/Ratliff
Gasol/Odom/Caracter
Artest/Barnes/Ebanks
Bryant/Brown/Vujacic
Fisher/Blake


thats our 13 right there

that shit looks legit so no DJ Mbenga? and is luke retiring?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 23, 2010, 07:00:17 PM
nice we finally got a legit back up 3



Bynum/Ratliff
Gasol/Odom/Caracter
Artest/Barnes/Ebanks
Bryant/Brown/Vujacic
Fisher/Blake


thats our 13 right there

that shit looks legit so no DJ Mbenga? and is luke retiring?

i doubt we get mbenga after we got ratliff, and ive been hearing rumors (besides that he was thinking bout retiring) that he is gonna miss most of the 1st season if hes gonna play at all.

brown is a mayb still.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: westsiderider323 on July 23, 2010, 07:04:44 PM
nice we finally got a legit back up 3



Bynum/Ratliff
Gasol/Odom/Caracter
Artest/Barnes/Ebanks
Bryant/Brown/Vujacic
Fisher/Blake


thats our 13 right there

that shit looks legit so no DJ Mbenga? and is luke retiring?

i doubt we get mbenga after we got ratliff, and ive been hearing rumors (besides that he was thinking bout retiring) that he is gonna miss most of the 1st season if hes gonna play at all.

brown is a mayb still.

yea i heard bout that luke might not play alot cuz of his back and mitch still talkin to browns agent and theres gon be an answer within these 2 weeks lakes offerin more to brown then what the pacers and some other time offered they gon be usin the MLE on him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on July 23, 2010, 07:08:33 PM
^hell fuckin yea, barnes>>>>>>>bell. he already agreed to sign with toronto, so this shit was pretty shocking, but i guess that deal fell apart before it went through 8)

umm. I would actually take Bell over Barnes and Im sure the Lakers would too. But Barnes is still a nice pick up. I wouldnt blow it TOO far out of proportion tho. He is a back up role player. I think the Steve Blake signing is a much bigger deal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 23, 2010, 09:45:01 PM
^hell fuckin yea, barnes>>>>>>>bell. he already agreed to sign with toronto, so this shit was pretty shocking, but i guess that deal fell apart before it went through 8)

umm. I would actually take Bell over Barnes and Im sure the Lakers would too. But Barnes is still a nice pick up. I wouldnt blow it TOO far out of proportion tho. He is a back up role player. I think the Steve Blake signing is a much bigger deal.


Bell is past his prime and can barely even play defense anymore, which was once considered his "best asset"...Barnes is bigger, younger, shoots a higher percentage, and is just a better all-around player. Bell's a better three point shooter, but Barnes can shoot the three as well. Barnes also plays two positions, as opposed to Bell, who can only play 1...i'll take Barnes baking up Kobe/Artest over Bell, any day.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 24, 2010, 04:51:17 AM
How can the Lakers use the MLE on that nigga Brown, they already used the full MLE by signing Blake and Barnes. Or did they get some preferencial treatment again because they are the LAkers?  >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 24, 2010, 05:17:41 AM
Might explain how the Lakers can resign Brown, Brown falls under the Non-Bird exception

Quote
Early Bird exception
This is the lesser form of the Larry Bird Exception. Free agents who qualify for this exception are called "early qualifying veteran free agents," and qualify after playing two seasons without being waived or changing teams as a free agent. Using this exception, a team can re-sign its own free agent for either 175% of his salary the previous season, or the NBA's average salary, whichever is greater. Early Bird contracts must be for at least two seasons, but can last no longer than five seasons. If a team agrees to a trade that would make a player lose his Early Bird Rights, he has the power to veto the trade.
A much-publicized example for this was Devean George, who vetoed his inclusion into a larger trade during the 2007–08 season that would have sent him from the Dallas Mavericks to the New Jersey Nets.
Non-Bird exception
Free Agents who qualify for this exception are called "non-qualifying free agents" in the CBA, meaning they do not qualify under either the Larry Bird Exception or the Early Bird Exception. Under this exception, teams can re-sign a player to a contract beginning at either 120% of his salary for the previous season, or 120% of the league's minimum salary, whichever amount is higher. Contracts signed under the Non-Bird exception can last up to six years.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on July 24, 2010, 09:42:29 AM
Lakers lost alot of quickness with farmar now in jersey and if shannon brown bolts, thats alot of explosiveness gone. That 2nd Unit always had a punch coming in. Kinda Suprised nobody wants his MF ASS.

Especially with everyone getting a year older and kobe visibly slowing down Lakers should keep him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 24, 2010, 11:09:18 AM
How can the Lakers use the MLE on that nigga Brown, they already used the full MLE by signing Blake and Barnes. Or did they get some preferencial treatment again because they are the LAkers?  >:(


yea...the league granted us an extra mle because were special 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on July 24, 2010, 08:11:05 PM
Barns is a huge pick up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 26, 2010, 01:46:32 AM
yea we lost youthfulness but no doubt our bench got upgraded, we have a legit back up center, point guard, and small forward, in which most importantly can play defense and good shooters which is a necessity in the triangle offense.


steve blake is acustomed with playing wit super stars as he played with arenas and above average 3 point shooter, camrleo, roy, etc etc, ratliff is still one of the best shot blockers int eh league given he gets minutes accordingly, and matt barnes is a scrappy defender that can hit the 3 ball.


with the signing of shannon brown or either of those two rookies should more than make up our loss of athleicism, barnes is stil quick , odom and blake also


we're on for a 3peat boys,the cHeats got nothins on this. lol BIg Z? haslem? chalmers?yea right
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 03, 2010, 03:40:29 AM
PG Steve Blake
SG Shannon Brown
SF Matt Barnes
PF Lamar Odom
C Theo Ratliff


eastern conference playoff starting 5 quality 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: teecee on August 11, 2010, 11:17:43 AM
PG Steve Blake
SG Shannon Brown
SF Matt Barnes
PF Lamar Odom
C Theo Ratliff


eastern conference playoff starting 5 quality 8)

Word, your team is stacked to the nines.  The east is mad weak at the bottom, but is a little more top heavy than the west, with some actual post players as well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 13, 2010, 03:47:55 PM
Just signed Ebanks and Caracter 8)

PG Derek Fisher...Steve Blake/Shannon Brown
SG Kobe Bryant...Matt Barnes Sasha Vujacic
SF Ron Artest...Luke Walton/Devin Ebanks
PF Pau Gasol...Lamar Odom/Derrick Caracter
C Andrew Bynum...Theo Ratliff


Final Roster?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on August 27, 2010, 03:33:02 PM
kobe spoke that networth on jim rome is burning today yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Controver$y King on August 30, 2010, 04:56:22 PM
LOL @ Doc Rivers comments
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on August 31, 2010, 06:55:50 PM
doc is an idiot but his son can ball, and i still would like to have jr smith or kirk hinrich yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha A on October 15, 2010, 03:03:19 AM
just wanna ask nik or other lakers fans out there, why the lakers don't retire michael cooper's jersey?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 15, 2010, 01:23:34 PM
just wanna ask nik or other lakers fans out there, why the lakers don't retire michael cooper's jersey?


cooper aint a hall-of-famer, homie...we aint the celtics, we don't just hand up anyones jersey...there's a ceratin criteria u gotta meet to have your jersey hangin up in staples. being a hall-of-famer is one of them...not to take anything away from michael cooper and even byron scott, cuz on any other team, no doubt they'd both have their jerseys up there..they were some great players and were integral pieces of the greatest team ever, imo...but still, that's not enough, by our standards.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tha A on October 15, 2010, 03:15:51 PM
just wanna ask nik or other lakers fans out there, why the lakers don't retire michael cooper's jersey?


cooper aint a hall-of-famer, homie...we aint the celtics, we don't just hand up anyones jersey...there's a ceratin criteria u gotta meet to have your jersey hangin up in staples. being a hall-of-famer is one of them...not to take anything away from michael cooper and even byron scott, cuz on any other team, no doubt they'd both have their jerseys up there..they were some great players and were integral pieces of the greatest team ever, imo...but still, that's not enough, by our standards.

I like that rigorous criteria though, you gotta be one of the best to be there. it's also true that the celtics hang up too much jerseys ;D, which is a nice way to pay homage to some players though. I asked it because I caught something about him on the tv and I remembered that you looked at that skinny guy like he can't stop no one but when he stepped on the court it was like he was never tired and he would contain the best, made such ridiculous defensive plays, just a beast defensively. offensively he was average at best bringing energy off the bench but defensively I remember him being so damn great, byron was a good piece too but the lakers really needed cooper's defense many times. about that being the best team ever I just have to say that people say that the 96 bulls are the best team ever without a doubt due to their record but I don't see them beating teams like the 87 lakers or the 86 celtics in a 7-game series, even think that the first 3peat team might be better, hard to tell though, but yeah, the showtime lakers were just ridiculous.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 19, 2010, 06:10:38 PM
Magic Johnson sells his stake with the Los Angeles Lakers

Magic Johnson sells his stake with the LA Lakers

Hollywood Florida 10/19/2010 07:41 PM GMT (TransWorldNews)

 

Magic Johnson recently sold his 5% stake with the Los Angeles Lakers for a whopping $35 million.  TMZ reported that this sale was made yesterday from a sky phone.  Magic Johnson purchased his share of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1994 for a reported $10 million dollars.  The reason of the sale is related to Johnson’s desire to purchase the Detroit Pistons.  We will have to wait and see!

http://news.wooeb.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=608623&cat=6

Traitor! >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 19, 2010, 06:13:18 PM
Los Angeles Lakers Player Shannon Brown Gets Engaged To R&B Singer Monica
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 5:46:22 AM by GD ( Leave a comment )

By Gina Gomez
Shannon Brown EngagedOct 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It seems that Los Angeles Lakers player Lamar Odom is no longer the only basketball star who can boast of having a celebrity girlfriend. If recent reports are to be believed then Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Shannon Brown has got hitched to much-acclaimed R&B singer Monica recently. The reports of the “Boy Is Mine” singer getting engaged to the basketball player was fueled after Monica posted a picture of her flaunting a dazzling engagement ring on her finger on the micro-blogging site Twitter.

Sources close to the couple have divulged to media outlets that the Shannon Brown and the 29-year-old R&B singer have been in a romantic relationship for the past few months after the two met for the first time in the sets of one of her music videos. It can be recalled that the 24-year-old Los Angeles Lakers player edged the role of the musical artist’s love interest in the video of her hit track “Love All Over Me” and love is said to have blossomed between the two while the video was being filmed. In the meanwhile, Monica noted in her profile on Twitter that people are bound to have their own opinions but added that her real supporters would indeed be happy for her.

However, the “Everything to Me” singer is not known to be very lucky when it comes to love. Her childhood sweetheart Jarvis “Knot” Weems took his own life at the beginning of her career while her former boyfriend , rapper C-Murder is spending time behind bars for murder conviction. Moreover, the singer is also known to have parted ways with longtime beau Rodney “Rocko” Hill few months ago.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sports/los-angeles-lakers-player-shannon-brown-gets-engaged-to-rb-singer-monica_100446556.html
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on October 19, 2010, 06:29:16 PM
HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Jorge Sierra
Derek Fisher: “I’m hungrier than ever about winning the ring”

October 19, 2010 @ 12:28 pm by Jorge Sierra

How was that pitch by the Heat? How close were you to signing with them?

Derek Fisher: (With) the Heat as well as other teams I spoke during the summer, it was a process that I enjoyed. I got a chance to work my way through a lot decisions and priorities, but at this point of my career I still feel being on the Lakers, being in L.A., it’s just the best place for me. I have a tremendous amount of respect for Pat Riley and the Miami Heat organization.

How do you say ‘No’ to Pat Riley? He looks like such a convincing guy if you look at what he did this summer…

DF: (Laughs) Saying ‘No’ to Miami and other teams was really not as much about saying ‘No’ to them as much as was saying ‘Yes’ to my teammates and my relation with Kobe Bryant, saying yes to the city of Los Angeles and the fans… Saying ‘Yes’ to what we’ve built there, recognizing we have a team that can win the championship again this year, and hopefully more championships to come. So I didn’t really view it as a ‘No’ to other teams, it was more a resounding ‘Yes’ to Los Angeles.

How much of a distraction during the season is being the president of the Players’ Association. Does it take some of your focus away from playing?

DF: No, it won’t take my focus away from playing. I’m a very focused and disciplined individual. I wouldn’t consider it more taxing or challenging than raising children at home. That is probably a more challenging thing in my life. I’m committed to my team, but I’m also committed to the players as a whole, and I feel confident that I’ll be up to the balance them and still be able to play well on the court.

As far as athleticism, do you think the Lakers can keep up with a team like the Thunder, for exmple?

DF: If it was track and field, I would say ‘No’. But since it’s basketball, I think we can figure out ways to be effective against any team. Oklahoma City is one of those teams that will be back, but if we play the game the right way, it doesn’t really matter who else is good or talented or athletic. At the same time, there will be teams like Oklahoma City, Portland, Dallas, Denver (depending on what happens with Carmelo) that will be very good. It’s gonna be just as challenging or more of a challenging season that we had in the last couple of years.

Are you as hungry now about winning compared to those years when you hadn’t won any ring?

DF: No question.

Still the same?

DF: More.

Why?

DF: Being successful in life is never really about obtaining something and that being the goal… The goal really is the journey and I continue to be a part of this great journey on the Lakers, where winning a championship it’s not the aim result. It’s about sustaining excellence, it’s about being a champion as many times as you can. We have the chance as a team to be champions this year.  There won’t be anything in regards to NBA basketball that will take precedent over winning another title this season. That’s just how bad I want it, and I think everybody on our team feels the same way.

Robert Horry won a lot of rings too, but once he was asked if he would trade his career for Charles Barkley’s. And he said ‘Yes’. Would you do that, change the titles for having that superstar status that Barkley enjoyed?

DF: Nooo. Nah. I wouldn’t. Robert has seven rings, so if I have the chance to win eight, then I’d give one back to maybe have one season like to be a superstar. That would be about as far as I would go as far as giving up the rings.

Which job would be most appealing to you when you retire? Would you like to be an executive, head coach…?

DF: I’d rather be an executive at this point. There’s some things that could continue to help push the game in a positive way from an executive position.

But working for the league or for a team?

DF: I would say more from a team perspective. Being involved into key decisions, not just personnel-wise in terms of talent and players, but some larger things in terms of the type of culture and the way an organization should operate. Those are things that interest me more than coaching right now.

Is that more a ‘Yes’ on being an executive or ‘No’ to the coach life?

DF: It’s a ‘Yes’ to the executive thing. I would like to spend more time in Los Angeles at home. From an exectutive position, I think I would travel less being an executive than being a coach or a scout and would spend more time with my family.


Read more: http://blogs.hoopshype.com/blogs/sierra/2010/10/19/derek-fisher-im-hungrier-than-ever-about-winning-the-ring/#ixzz12rH4rPxV
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on October 30, 2010, 07:21:36 PM
They need to sit D fish's old flopping ass down and cut his minutes. Steve Blake needs to start imo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 02, 2010, 02:26:10 PM
^Fisher's been good, I dunno why u trippin, son
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 02, 2010, 03:47:57 PM
^Because Steve Blake is beastin'. But Fisher should remain the starter. He's a leader and sets the tone for the team. Blake should play more minutes, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on November 05, 2010, 02:18:35 AM
fishers been having a better preseason and season start than last year, as long as you dont give him wear and tear minutes theres no reason for him to be degraded to the bench or cut down his minutes. give him the minutes while hes still physically able to do so, we have him till hes 39 given hes not traded or retires. (id assume hes gonna retire as a laker)


he makes clutch shots period, he has been since i can remember, without his clutch shots we wouldnt win as many games as we did, i rather have fish pull up for a clutch 3 in crunch time rather than blake imo. even though blakes an exceptional shooter also.




man but we 5-0 BABY!!!!!!!! we beastin cant wait till bynum comes and gets into form. my god we're fucking deep. barnes puttin up points and gettin boards, odom being extremely efficient, blake able to lead the bench and produce plays and hit outside shots.  thats some shit if we dont get a 3peat.



lol we gonna rock the raptors tomarrow might as well say 6-0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on November 05, 2010, 10:06:45 AM
Fish really looks a year older and hes a huge liability on defense, great for drawing the charge but against the speedy guards of the western conference just doesnt possess the lateral quickness to keep up with the tony parkers, russell westbrooks. Once Steve Blake learns the o and gets his head around the triangle he should start, and Ideally Fish should come off the bench and get inserted with 1 minute left in the 4th quarter
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on November 05, 2010, 11:46:08 AM
Fish really looks a year older and hes a huge liability on defense, great for drawing the charge but against the speedy guards of the western conference just doesnt possess the lateral quickness to keep up with the tony parkers, russell westbrooks. Once Steve Blake learns the o and gets his head around the triangle he should start, and Ideally Fish should come off the bench and get inserted with 1 minute left in the 4th quarter


fish isnt a kobe, he cant just turn a switch on, he needs to be warmed up. when we do play speedier guards of course have blake defend them and get the bulk of the minutes especially if their beating him on defense.


as long as PJ is still the coach fish isnt gonna go to the bench
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Black_Smoke on November 05, 2010, 12:26:08 PM
Kobe in the new Call of Duty Black-ops trailer along with Kimmel

"There's a soldier in all of us"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoqmb0pxZLw


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 05, 2010, 01:38:22 PM
Fish really looks a year older and hes a huge liability on defense, great for drawing the charge but against the speedy guards of the western conference just doesnt possess the lateral quickness to keep up with the tony parkers, russell westbrooks. Once Steve Blake learns the o and gets his head around the triangle he should start, and Ideally Fish should come off the bench and get inserted with 1 minute left in the 4th quarter


Fish hasn't been bad on defense thus far this year...you guys got Joel Anthony in your starting line-up, man, wtf u talkin about? Fish has been beastin this season, as he did in the Finals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 14, 2010, 10:29:01 PM
What's up niggas, can't D the 3pt-line?  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 18, 2010, 11:42:39 AM
^Current Laker team>Every Mav all-star in the history of the NBA compiled on one team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 19, 2010, 01:05:21 AM
^Current Laker team>Every Mav all-star in the history of the NBA compiled on one team.

 :raisetheroof:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on November 22, 2010, 03:24:10 PM
i doubt anyone team will get 4 wins on us in the post season, not like how we're playing right now.


fish has actually been hustlin i dont know whatchu guys talking bout, and stats dont always do the talking.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 29, 2010, 03:38:06 AM
lmao.. what were the Lakers thinking not defending hibbert in the paint in that crucial moment?

Lakers are way too predictable in crunch time... it's always kobe kobe kobe no matter what. even if some nigga is in a way better position, it will still rather be kobe from near the half court line airballing it.. pathetic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 29, 2010, 01:41:44 PM
lmao.. what were the Lakers thinking not defending hibbert in the paint in that crucial moment?

Lakers are way too predictable in crunch time... it's always kobe kobe kobe no matter what. even if some nigga is in a way better position, it will still rather be kobe from near the half court line airballing it.. pathetic.
I obviously didn't watch the Lakers' first game of the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 29, 2010, 07:51:08 PM
lmao.. what were the Lakers thinking not defending hibbert in the paint in that crucial moment?

Lakers are way too predictable in crunch time... it's always kobe kobe kobe no matter what. even if some nigga is in a way better position, it will still rather be kobe from near the half court line airballing it.. pathetic.
I obviously didn't watch the Lakers' first game of the season.

Kobe passing it is the only reason they win that game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 29, 2010, 09:25:36 PM
^youre a fucking idiot...the game on Friday in Utah, Kobe passed it to a wide-open Artest, who missed the three that woulda gave us the lead in the closing seconds. the Lakers aren't predictable, son, YOU are LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 30, 2010, 06:09:53 AM
^youre a fucking idiot...the game on Friday in Utah, Kobe passed it to a wide-open Artest, who missed the three that woulda gave us the lead in the closing seconds. the Lakers aren't predictable, son, YOU are LOL.

So it's Kobe again. Either passing it to an open guy or shooting it no matter what. How bout going to the hole.. or even better how bout not involving Kobe at all in the last play, while the other team is still all focused on him thinking the ball will eventually end up in his hands. Lakers are bitches when the game is on the line, that's just what it is nigga. It's just that the game is rarely on the line with them, most of the time they clearly win. As soon as they don't, they are not much better than most teams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 30, 2010, 12:48:18 PM
^youre a fucking idiot...the game on Friday in Utah, Kobe passed it to a wide-open Artest, who missed the three that woulda gave us the lead in the closing seconds. the Lakers aren't predictable, son, YOU are LOL.

So it's Kobe again. Either passing it to an open guy or shooting it no matter what. How bout going to the hole.. or even better how bout not involving Kobe at all in the last play, while the other team is still all focused on him thinking the ball will eventually end up in his hands. Lakers are bitches when the game is on the line, that's just what it is nigga. It's just that the game is rarely on the line with them, most of the time they clearly win. As soon as they don't, they are not much better than most teams.


Cuz Kobe draws attention,smart guy..you want the ball in your best players hand for the last shot. If he draws a double team, he can dish to the open guy. If he gets a good look, he takes it...thats EVERY teams strategy, stop using your dumb ideology to try and bash Kobe when it's clearly uncalled for. As for games on the line, Kobe single-handedly won 7 of those last year, so please shut the fuck up, cuz you sound pretty dumb sayin that shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on November 30, 2010, 03:47:11 PM
So what? I'm just as entitled to shit on Kobe as you are in shitting on Shaq/LeBron/Nash/Celtics and all them other guys you shitted on on a regular basis during the past.

Plus what I initially said was simply how pathetic that last play in your latest loss was, nothing spectacular. I just decided to generalize and make the statement more hateful for fun. Stop acting like you're not a hater.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 30, 2010, 06:41:48 PM
So what? I'm just as entitled to shit on Kobe as you are in shitting on Shaq/LeBron/Nash/Celtics and all them other guys you shitted on on a regular basis during the past.

Plus what I initially said was simply how pathetic that last play in your latest loss was, nothing spectacular. I just decided to generalize and make the statement more hateful for fun. Stop acting like you're not a hater.


How was it pathetic, though? Kobe got a good look, just came up a lil long. LOL. Same with Artest, ball was all the way down and came out...you obviously just base your opinion off of dicklickin' hate, while I speak the real and give realistic insight. LeBrons bitch is surfacing left and right, on many different level, so my analysis on his game/personality is not far off, while Kobe is the most fundamentally sound and best overall player on the planet, winning-wise and ability-wise...come cleaner, homie.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 01, 2010, 05:59:21 AM
I'm not even saying that Kobe is so bad in crunch time, that would be absurd ... although he clearly is not as good as he used to be, which is only natural, though. Anyways, today was another example. Memphis is not an elite team. Not at all. They still beat the Lakers. In another close game that could have gone either way at the buzzer. Again, strenghtening my point that the Lakers have issues down the stretch in close games - that truth hasn't been so apparent yet because most of the time they took a shit on their opponents. Assuming that won't happen in every playoff series, they should improve their late game execution. Like against Memphis, the nigga Brown was killing it. Yet he wasn't even in the game during the last possession. So that's on Phil who keeps jerking Fisher's dick. Then like I said before, Lakers suck at defending the 3 point line and Kobe should go to the hole more. He's a great FT shooter and not SO great from contested range anymore. When he went to the cup with under a minute to go he killed Mayo. Then when he almost has some sort of fast break on the last possession, which should only encourage his will to drive for a lay-up, he settles for a mid-range jumper, which of course doesn't work as easy anymore since he's not 28 anymore, so that nigga Mayo won't let him shoot, so he has to make a last resort type of pass, so Artest decides to go for the contested 3pt shot at the buzzer, which is a shot you never want. Lakers lose. To Memphis. 3 losses in a row.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 01, 2010, 03:24:03 PM
I'm not even saying that Kobe is so bad in crunch time, that would be absurd ... although he clearly is not as good as he used to be, which is only natural, though. Anyways, today was another example. Memphis is not an elite team. Not at all. They still beat the Lakers. In another close game that could have gone either way at the buzzer. Again, strenghtening my point that the Lakers have issues down the stretch in close games - that truth hasn't been so apparent yet because most of the time they took a shit on their opponents. Assuming that won't happen in every playoff series, they should improve their late game execution. Like against Memphis, the nigga Brown was killing it. Yet he wasn't even in the game during the last possession. So that's on Phil who keeps jerking Fisher's dick. Then like I said before, Lakers suck at defending the 3 point line and Kobe should go to the hole more. He's a great FT shooter and not SO great from contested range anymore. When he went to the cup with under a minute to go he killed Mayo. Then when he almost has some sort of fast break on the last possession, which should only encourage his will to drive for a lay-up, he settles for a mid-range jumper, which of course doesn't work as easy anymore since he's not 28 anymore, so that nigga Mayo won't let him shoot, so he has to make a last resort type of pass, so Artest decides to go for the contested 3pt shot at the buzzer, which is a shot you never want. Lakers lose. To Memphis. 3 losses in a row.

^Lakers didn't have issues down the stretch...another game you seemingly didn't watch, yet choose to comment on. Down the stretch, the Lakers staged a big comeback and had a chance to tie/win on the final possession, after a big 4th quarter deficit. The comeback was one which you would expect from a championship team, but again, Artest missed the final shot, which woulda won the game. As I already stated earlier, Artest has not been fluid this year and has been struggling with his offense...his last two potential game-winning shots were off, and that has absolutely nothing to do with the attitude of the Lakers as a team. As for Kobe, he had no drive to the lane on the final possession, due to the fact that he was being triple-teamed on the drive, hence the dish to a hesitant Artest. Artest makes that 3, and the Lakers are celebrated on the big comeback...but he missed, and you probably jizzed your pants...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 01, 2010, 08:18:34 PM
I'm not even saying that Kobe is so bad in crunch time, that would be absurd ...

He's actually very average when compared to the rest of the league in field goal percentage in the clutch minutes of games.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 02, 2010, 05:16:17 AM
Sup niggas.

Lakers lose to a bad team again. 4th in a row.

And what I was so concerned about happened again: Breakdown down the stretch, horrible 3pt defense. Unathletic ass Battier hitting it like it ain't a thing, Lakers can't help themselves other than to actually foul him at the 3pt line. Terrible. Lakers lose to a .300 team. Once again why? Late 4th quarter and 3pt defense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 03, 2010, 04:17:03 PM
^concerned? you ain't concerned, you're having the time of your life, sucka...LOL. don't trip, though, Laker fans know whats good. our real season begins in April-May, as always. 8)


and LOL@Daygo... 82games.com stats, huh? when you have 7 game winning shots in 1 season, it's hard to argue that you're "average in the clutch compared to the rest of the league" :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 03, 2010, 05:36:55 PM
^concerned? you ain't concerned, you're having the time of your life, sucka...LOL. don't trip, though, Laker fans know whats good. our real season begins in April-May, as always. 8)


and LOL@Daygo... 82games.com stats, huh? when you have 7 game winning shots in 1 season, it's hard to argue that you're "average in the clutch compared to the rest of the league" :grumpy:

Im just stating the facts man. I posted that shit up a while back. Kobe is a great player no doubt. The whole "clutch" shit is just overplayed for some, and underplayed for others. The media controls a lot of it. But thats ok. All I ever said was that Kobe's shooting percentage at the end of games (in clutch moments) is not very good. On his team, Gasol is actually a more "clutch performer" if you want to label anyone as that. But the media rarely likes to talk about clutchness of bigmen. They arent usually as exciting as perimeter guys.

As for the Laker struggles so far. Im not paying too much attention to that. You cant say the Lakers dont CARE about winning now. Of course they do. But its pretty early still. The season has been pretty wierd so far anyways. I think the Heat will still pick it up a lot later in the season. We have always started out slow, but came out the gate on fire.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 04, 2010, 03:56:36 AM
^^^^ that's why stats are very overrated ... Gasol is a VERY average performer in the clutch
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 04, 2010, 08:46:50 AM
^^^^ that's why stats are very overrated ... Gasol is a VERY average performer in the clutch

Yeah, but how do you judge that? Im not a HUGE stat guy really. But they are unbiased and black and white. A lot of times when people say "this guy is amazing in the clutch", they are allowing their emotions to get involved. If you took the names out of the mix and just said....Player A shoots 43% during the clutch moments of games...and Player B shoots 50%. Who do you want to take the shot? Not one person on Earth would say Player A. But because a lot of people have bought into the fact that Kobe is amazing in the clutch, that 43% means nothing now. Kobe is an amazing player. But his "clutch" image is a result of him just always taking the last shot so the fans see the gamewinners. Even though he doesnt perform any better than most of the league at that moment. Actually worse.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 04, 2010, 09:03:33 AM
^^^^ By watching the games ... Kobe had his share of misses in the clutch but he made a lot too ... these stats are based on the last shot anyways ... clutchness is more than the last shot imo ... if the game is a closed one and a player has like 15 pts in the 4th , he's clutch in my book ... another factor stats don't reflect well is the way players are defended in these situations ... I'm sure role players like Fisher and Horry who have made a living hitting open shots in the money time have better FG% than Kobe .... are they better closer thab him ? I think the answer is obvious
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 04, 2010, 10:23:04 AM
^^^^ By watching the games ... Kobe had his share of misses in the clutch but he made a lot too ... these stats are based on the last shot anyways ... clutchness is more than the last shot imo ... if the game is a closed one and a player has like 15 pts in the 4th , he's clutch in my book ... another factor stats don't reflect well is the way players are defended in these situations ... I'm sure role players like Fisher and Horry who have made a living hitting open shots in the money time have better FG% than Kobe .... are they better closer thab him ? I think the answer is obvious

Actually, the stats I posted a while back were based on way more than the last shot. The stats were compiled over the course of 2 or 3 years (cant remember). They were stats from close games during the last 5 minutes (and overtime). It showed how certain players you assume to be amazing clutch performers actually performed at levels lower than MANY others. Kobe included. Players like Lebron, Carmelo, Gasol, Duncan, etc were far better clutch performers based on their efficiency. Even players you wouldnt imagine, like Jamison. Like I said, Im not saying Kobe isnt great. But the stats dont lie and sometimes our opinion gets a little twisted by the highlights.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Javier on December 04, 2010, 10:29:28 AM
You see what you want to see
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 04, 2010, 06:02:53 PM
Any player who hits 7 game winning shots in one season is fucking clutch, son...i dont give a fuck what stats you pull out of your ass. I can pull up stats that say Amir Johnson is the best player in the NBA with bullshit ass efficiency rankings, but the old school way is to watch 'em play and judge based off what you see...Kobe definitely steps his game up a notch in clutch moments, and no jackass with a pen and paper can tell me otherwise...anyone who says Gasol is a better clutch player than Kobe and uses stats to back it up is either the definition of a hater or simply doesn't know his basketball...PeACe
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 04, 2010, 06:03:26 PM
You see what you want to see



i want to see beyonce suckin my dick while megan fox is lickin my nuts...stfu
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 09, 2010, 02:23:50 AM
FISH SAVES LA ONCE AGAIN
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 14, 2010, 06:53:58 PM
THANK YOU... SASHA IS GONE AND IS SAVING THE LAKERS A BUTTLOAD OF MONEY... Sasha's $5million dollar contract for 3 years is replaced by a $1.2million for only one year, and a guy who might actually PLAY!!! Mitch, you've did it again... great move... even if Joe Smith gets injured, it saves cap money. Countdown to Luke's trade now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 14, 2010, 07:22:43 PM
LOL nigga don't get so excited. his contract was actually expiring. you could have landed a dope role player from a team who is broke and wants to save money with his expiring contract. instead you got a useless bum. and you don't save cap money, you are like 30 mio dollars into luxery tax still. all this trade does is saving buss some more millions to spend on hooker-girlfriends and gambling. it does nothing for the lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 14, 2010, 08:34:50 PM
Getting paid 5.5 million this year.  As for that 30million over, now it's 24.5, add Joe Smith at 1.2, then that's 25.7 over cap, which is better. Anyways, if we can get rid of Luke's, 5.6million, then I'll truly be happy. If doesn't put us under cap, but it means the money we are paying is actually being used well.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 14, 2010, 09:59:51 PM
so you are all excited about buss paying less money? he's rich as hell anyways, it's a non-issue for the lakers. vujacic sucks, but he is still better than joe smith. sasha can at least hit the 3 when other niggas shots don't fall. joe smith won't do anything.

with that said noone is going to pick up walton's contract, because it's long-term, unlike vujacic's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 14, 2010, 10:22:03 PM
so you are all excited about buss paying less money? he's rich as hell anyways, it's a non-issue for the lakers. vujacic sucks, but he is still better than joe smith. sasha can at least hit the 3 when other niggas shots don't fall. joe smith won't do anything.

with that said noone is going to pick up walton's contract, because it's long-term, unlike vujacic's.
Including luxury tax, Buss saves $8.24 million. Not too shabby. It could come in handy since the Lakers are probably going to spend even more money next year to resign Shannon Brown and Matt Barnes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on December 14, 2010, 10:27:43 PM
Quote
The 2009-10 Lakers met with President Obama yesterday, which happened to only be a few days after Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls beat Los Angeles 88-84.

Obama you see, is a Bulls fan. So naturally, the president saw an opportunity to zing Kobe. What Obama probably wasn't ready for, was for Kobe to zing him right back. Via ESPN LA:

    Derrick Rose may have your number," President Obama lightheartedly jabbed at Kobe Bryant as the team posed for a photograph after presenting the president with an autographed replica 2009-10 championship banner, like the one that hangs at Staples Center.

    "I said, 'If he calls that number, I'll be sure to pick up after the fifth ring,'" Bryant quipped back -- referring, naturally, to the five championship rings he has.

And boom goes the dynamite.

http://nba-facts-and-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/26444782
Title: Kobe Bryant causes another social riot
Post by: 7even on December 16, 2010, 05:52:22 PM
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant's two-year endorsement deal with Turkish Airlines has enraged some Armenian Americans who are threatening to boycott the Los Angeles Lakers star.

Turkish Airlines says Bryant will appear next year as its "global brand ambassador" in advertisements promoting the March start of nonstop flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles.

"Turkey is a country rich in natural beauty and thousands of years of cultural history, and I'm proud to partner with Turkish Airlines to bring that majesty to people around the world," Bryant said in a statement posted on the airlines' website.

The tension, though, stems from Turkey's denial that about 1.5 million Armenian deaths from 1915-19 constituted genocide. Turkey instead describes the deaths as the result of civil unrest during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.

"He should reconsider his ill-advised endorsement of Turkish Airlines, and, at the very least, go on record condemning Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide and calling upon our Congress to pass of the Armenian Genocide Resolution," Armenian national committee of America executive director Aram Hamparian said, when reached by ESPNLosAngeles.com.

A Lakers spokesperson stated the controversy wasn't a team issue and referred further inquiries to Bryant's representatives.

There are about 700,000 Armenian Americans in California, and Armenian National Committee of America executive director Aram Hamparian tells the Times that many of them are furious over Bryant's deal with Turkey's state carrier.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 16, 2010, 05:53:24 PM
is NIK one?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on December 17, 2010, 12:53:29 PM
Question is, will the lakers pick up Andrew "bad knees" Bynum's ridiculously overpaid contract at the end of the year? He cant even play a full season.

 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 17, 2010, 05:00:32 PM
Question is, will the lakers pick up Andrew "bad knees" Bynum's ridiculously overpaid contract at the end of the year? He cant even play a full season.

 


Bynum contributed to both championship runs, I'd rather pick him up unless we can get a all star center, which ain't gonna happen. Lol name one center thats would bee avaliable for bynum and would be a clear upgrade
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 21, 2010, 01:50:20 AM
is NIK one?


yea....cuz everyone knows NIK is Armenian..............dumbshit :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 21, 2010, 01:53:10 AM
Question is, will the lakers pick up Andrew "bad knees" Bynum's ridiculously overpaid contract at the end of the year? He cant even play a full season.

 


I dunno...will the Heat keep Dwyane Wade? so far, Bynum has played more full seasons than Wade has. Ya'll should just trade Wade for a serviceable big. Wade for Varaejo, Mo Williams, and JJ Hickson...DO IT RILEY!
Title: Re: Kobe Bryant causes another social riot
Post by: theremedy360 on December 21, 2010, 09:01:48 AM
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant's two-year endorsement deal with Turkish Airlines has enraged some Armenian Americans who are threatening to boycott the Los Angeles Lakers star.

Turkish Airlines says Bryant will appear next year as its "global brand ambassador" in advertisements promoting the March start of nonstop flights between Istanbul and Los Angeles.

"Turkey is a country rich in natural beauty and thousands of years of cultural history, and I'm proud to partner with Turkish Airlines to bring that majesty to people around the world," Bryant said in a statement posted on the airlines' website.

The tension, though, stems from Turkey's denial that about 1.5 million Armenian deaths from 1915-19 constituted genocide. Turkey instead describes the deaths as the result of civil unrest during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.

"He should reconsider his ill-advised endorsement of Turkish Airlines, and, at the very least, go on record condemning Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide and calling upon our Congress to pass of the Armenian Genocide Resolution," Armenian national committee of America executive director Aram Hamparian said, when reached by ESPNLosAngeles.com.

A Lakers spokesperson stated the controversy wasn't a team issue and referred further inquiries to Bryant's representatives.

There are about 700,000 Armenian Americans in California, and Armenian National Committee of America executive director Aram Hamparian tells the Times that many of them are furious over Bryant's deal with Turkey's state carrier.

It's not like any major superstar cares about global problems. Damn near every star in the league is sponsored by a shoe company that supports child labor and all kinds of fucked up shit like that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 21, 2010, 03:30:58 PM
Question is, will the lakers pick up Andrew "bad knees" Bynum's ridiculously overpaid contract at the end of the year? He cant even play a full season.

 


I dunno...will the Heat keep Dwyane Wade? so far, Bynum has played more full seasons than Wade has. Ya'll should just trade Wade for a serviceable big. Wade for Varaejo, Mo Williams, and JJ Hickson...DO IT RILEY!

lol Bit of a difference between the two. A lot of players miss some games here and there. Bynum has shown to be injury prone. Wade is one of the greatest players of this era, Bynum so far is pretty much just a little bit of potential. But so is Oden. Bynum is making almost 14 mill this year and over 15 mill next LOL. What a waste of money. Durant is making what...13.6 mill next year?! LOL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 22, 2010, 12:53:44 AM
You know, Im never the type to talk much shit during the regular season. Especially when it comes to bragging about my own team, regardless of how good they play. Its always just a good way to look like a fool at the end of the year. But I have noticed a huge decrease in the amount of shit talking from Laker fans this year...compared to last year. Kind of funny is all.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 22, 2010, 04:44:19 AM
Well, you can't talk shit if you lose to the fucking Bucks without Brandon Jennings by like 20 points at Staples and Earl fucking Boykings gives you headaches in the 4th quarter.

The reg season might not be THAT important, but the Celtics now have home court advantage - and we all now how much that meant last season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on December 22, 2010, 12:17:52 PM
is NIK one?


yea....cuz everyone knows NIK is Armenian..............dumbshit :grumpy:
i dont know your ethnic breakup dumbshit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 22, 2010, 05:24:22 PM
Well, you can't talk shit if you lose to the fucking Bucks without Brandon Jennings by like 20 points at Staples and Earl fucking Boykings gives you headaches in the 4th quarter.

The reg season might not be THAT important, but the Celtics now have home court advantage - and we all now how much that meant last season.

Yeah, thats always been Pop's approach to the regular season. But that was with all the injuries and whatnot. I think last year he realized that although the regular season isnt a HUGE deal, ending up with a 6,7, or 8 seed just makes your road to the finals too difficult. As long as you get one of the top 4...or maybe even top 5 spots youre good.

I just always get a kick out of people talking a ton of shit when their team is ontop. But disappearing when their team isnt.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 23, 2010, 05:29:50 PM
Notice how the haters go away when we started winning on the road and come back when we loose to the bucks..... No one talks more shit then haters, u milk every fucking lost like it means anything, the lakers didn't forget how to win, they'll get it together, I'm not worried...the lakers will 3 peat, you'll make excuses like u always do, "Kobe has so much help"....and you'll ignore how Kobe has made pau in to a hall of famer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 24, 2010, 11:51:40 AM
Notice how the haters go away when we started winning on the road and come back when we loose to the bucks..... No one talks more shit then haters, u milk every fucking lost like it means anything, the lakers didn't forget how to win, they'll get it together, I'm not worried...the lakers will 3 peat, you'll make excuses like u always do, "Kobe has so much help"....and you'll ignore how Kobe has made pau in to a hall of famer

lol who are u talkin about? I havent been talkin shit about the Lakers the whole year. Im not even talkin shit about them now. When the Lakers are the best team in the league, they are the best team. When other teams are, they are. Its whatever. I dont like to do a lot of shit talkin during the season cus you never know whats gonna happen come playoff time. You gotta remember, my team has won championships when we didnt look like the best team in the league...and not won championships when we did look like the best team in the league.

My post had nothing to do with the Bucks lol. How many posts have you even seen from me all year. You think I posted after each Laker lost? I just noticed how there shit talking from Laker fans has slown WAY down compared to before.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 24, 2010, 07:41:18 PM
Question is, will the lakers pick up Andrew "bad knees" Bynum's ridiculously overpaid contract at the end of the year? He cant even play a full season.

 


I dunno...will the Heat keep Dwyane Wade? so far, Bynum has played more full seasons than Wade has. Ya'll should just trade Wade for a serviceable big. Wade for Varaejo, Mo Williams, and JJ Hickson...DO IT RILEY!

lol Bit of a difference between the two. A lot of players miss some games here and there. Bynum has shown to be injury prone. Wade is one of the greatest players of this era, Bynum so far is pretty much just a little bit of potential. But so is Oden. Bynum is making almost 14 mill this year and over 15 mill next LOL. What a waste of money. Durant is making what...13.6 mill next year?! LOL.


Bynum was an integral piece of our championship teams...a little bit more than "a bit of potential", no?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 24, 2010, 07:45:56 PM
Notice how the haters go away when we started winning on the road and come back when we loose to the bucks..... No one talks more shit then haters, u milk every fucking lost like it means anything, the lakers didn't forget how to win, they'll get it together, I'm not worried...the lakers will 3 peat, you'll make excuses like u always do, "Kobe has so much help"....and you'll ignore how Kobe has made pau in to a hall of famer

lol who are u talkin about? I havent been talkin shit about the Lakers the whole year. Im not even talkin shit about them now. When the Lakers are the best team in the league, they are the best team. When other teams are, they are. Its whatever. I dont like to do a lot of shit talkin during the season cus you never know whats gonna happen come playoff time. You gotta remember, my team has won championships when we didnt look like the best team in the league...and not won championships when we did look like the best team in the league.

My post had nothing to do with the Bucks lol. How many posts have you even seen from me all year. You think I posted after each Laker lost? I just noticed how there shit talking from Laker fans has slown WAY down compared to before.


how many people still post on this board? really, tho? Lakers=still the best team. Spurs are beastin right now, but their old ass will be worn down come playoff time. don't forget, Lakers always play to half their potential in the regular season and turn it up come April-May-June...that is the essence of Phil Jackson. Boston and San Antonio tried that approach last season, but failed. Now Boston and San Antonio are playing with a sense of urgency in the regular season and will barely be able to stand up come playoff time...Lakers are playing their game, as we always do...3Peat is comin, sucka.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 25, 2010, 01:38:13 AM
We'll be fine ... the team will pick its level of play up at the right time ... kind of frustrating to only be 21-8 with the easiest schedule of the league though ... hopefully we'll be better today and at SA on Tuesday
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 25, 2010, 01:40:24 AM

The reg season might not be THAT important, but the Celtics now have home court advantage - and we all now how much that meant last season.

yeah Boston is the only opponent we really need the HCA against in a 7 games series ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 25, 2010, 01:01:05 PM
scared already, niggas?  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 25, 2010, 03:28:37 PM
LeBron >>>
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 26, 2010, 02:05:48 AM
Notice how the haters go away when we started winning on the road and come back when we loose to the bucks..... No one talks more shit then haters, u milk every fucking lost like it means anything, the lakers didn't forget how to win, they'll get it together, I'm not worried...the lakers will 3 peat, you'll make excuses like u always do, "Kobe has so much help"....and you'll ignore how Kobe has made pau in to a hall of famer

lol who are u talkin about? I havent been talkin shit about the Lakers the whole year. Im not even talkin shit about them now. When the Lakers are the best team in the league, they are the best team. When other teams are, they are. Its whatever. I dont like to do a lot of shit talkin during the season cus you never know whats gonna happen come playoff time. You gotta remember, my team has won championships when we didnt look like the best team in the league...and not won championships when we did look like the best team in the league.

My post had nothing to do with the Bucks lol. How many posts have you even seen from me all year. You think I posted after each Laker lost? I just noticed how there shit talking from Laker fans has slown WAY down compared to before.


how many people still post on this board? really, tho? Lakers=still the best team. Spurs are beastin right now, but their old ass will be worn down come playoff time. don't forget, Lakers always play to half their potential in the regular season and turn it up come April-May-June...that is the essence of Phil Jackson. Boston and San Antonio tried that approach last season, but failed. Now Boston and San Antonio are playing with a sense of urgency in the regular season and will barely be able to stand up come playoff time...Lakers are playing their game, as we always do...3Peat is comin, sucka.

You forget that cruising during the season is something the Spurs have done for years. Thats has always been Pop's philosophy to the regular season. Last year I think made him realize tho, that although the regular season isnt everything...allowing yourself to slip to a 6, 7, or 8 seed just makes too difficult of a road in the playoffs.

As far as being old....teams older than San Antonio this year....Lakers...Heat...Celtics...Mavericks....Suns...Nuggets....that "The Spurs are old" talk is all just cliche at this point.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 26, 2010, 02:33:41 PM
LOL...C'mon. Lakers are "older" because of Theo Rattlif and Joe Smith, who aren't even part of the rotation...the CORE players on San Antonio are aging and out of their prime. Well, Ginobli is playin the best ball of his career, but he ALWAYS struggles to maintain his health during the latter parts of the season, and you know that...Spurs are ballin, no doubt, but I'd be extremely surprised to see them keep up this level of play come April.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 26, 2010, 02:35:32 PM
LeBron >>>


weren't you sayin the same thing around Christmas time of last season? lol... Game 7 of the Finals for LeBron is a preseason game for Kobe, sucka.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 26, 2010, 05:27:24 PM
LOL...C'mon. Lakers are "older" because of Theo Rattlif and Joe Smith, who aren't even part of the rotation...the CORE players on San Antonio are aging and out of their prime. Well, Ginobli is playin the best ball of his career, but he ALWAYS struggles to maintain his health during the latter parts of the season, and you know that...Spurs are ballin, no doubt, but I'd be extremely surprised to see them keep up this level of play come April.

Not exactly man lol. You guys have 10 out of your 14 players over the age of 30

15 Ron Artest SF 31
9 Matt Barnes SF 30
5 Steve Blake PG 30
24 Kobe Bryant SG 32
2 Derek Fisher PG 36
16 Pau Gasol PF 30
7 Lamar Odom PF 31
50 Theo Ratliff C 37
1 Joe Smith PF 35
4 Luke Walton SF 30

Spurs have 6 our of their 13 players over 30

15 Matt Bonner PF 30
21 Tim Duncan C 34
20 Manu Ginobili SG 33
24 Richard Jefferson SF 30
34 Antonio McDyess PF 36
5 Ime Udoka SF 33

I dont believe our older players make up any more of our "core" unit than yours do.

The Lakers average age is 29.5...
The Spurs is 28.3...
Even if you took out your oldest player which is Ratliff....the Lakers average age would be 28.9, still higher than the Spurs.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Chamillitary Click on December 26, 2010, 07:42:44 PM
LeBron >>>


weren't you sayin the same thing around Christmas time of last season? lol... Game 7 of the Finals for LeBron is a preseason game for Kobe, sucka.

I'm going to be saying that even in May if the Heat get eliminated in the first round.

If you can't see LeBron is running shit, you're nuts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 29, 2010, 01:07:33 AM
"If I was playing, I probably wouldn't pass him the ball the next time."

-- Lakers coach Phil Jackson, on Kobe Bryant's 13 consecutive misses.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on December 29, 2010, 01:23:17 AM
"If I was playing, I probably wouldn't pass him the ball the next time."

-- Lakers coach Phil Jackson, on Kobe Bryant's 13 consecutive misses.

lol yeah, I read that. Dont be surprised to see Kobe throw one his little fits and not shoot the ball the entire 1st quarter of their next game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on December 29, 2010, 02:45:39 PM
"If I was playing, I probably wouldn't pass him the ball the next time."

-- Lakers coach Phil Jackson, on Kobe Bryant's 13 consecutive misses.

LOL, Jackson's got jokes for days.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on January 01, 2011, 05:49:58 PM
i would start Steve Blake and sit D Fish til the 4th, I cant see the lakers taking it without home court advantage vs the Mavs. Watch the mavs lose to the thunder lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on January 02, 2011, 12:00:18 AM
i would start Steve Blake and sit D Fish til the 4th, I cant see the lakers taking it without home court advantage vs the Mavs. Watch the mavs lose to the thunder lol

As bad as LA has been recently I'll put money on them come playoffs. I simply can't go against a roster that includes Kobe, a healthy Bynum, Pau, Artest, and LO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on January 02, 2011, 10:56:00 PM
i would start Steve Blake and sit D Fish til the 4th, I cant see the lakers taking it without home court advantage vs the Mavs. Watch the mavs lose to the thunder lol

As bad as LA has been recently I'll put money on them come playoffs. I simply can't go against a roster that includes Kobe, a healthy Bynum, Pau, Artest, and LO.

There is so much time left in the season. I have learned that throughout the years with my own team. Its hard to jump to conclusions (even though people always do) this early in the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on January 11, 2011, 08:49:13 PM
Nail-biter at the half at Staples center tonight lol The Cavs are so terrible this year....25 points at half?!?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 11, 2011, 11:52:54 PM
u know what it is  ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 12, 2011, 02:44:29 AM
lmao the cavs are gutter trash ever since they lost to the heat... don't worry cleveland, you gon have another first pick soon. he probably won't stay for full seven years, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on January 12, 2011, 04:59:21 PM
lmao the cavs are gutter trash ever since they lost to the heat... don't worry cleveland, you gon have another first pick soon. he probably won't stay for full seven years, though.

I still remember arguments on here during the offseason claiming that LeBron had such an amazing supporting cast, and that they wouldnt be THAT bad without him. Maybe even close to .500! Not to turn this into a Lebron/ Kobe thing...but Id be willing to bet the Lakers wouldnt be THIS bad without Kobe. As horrible as the Pacific is...they might even win it without him lol.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 12, 2011, 10:10:11 PM
kobe clinic  period.


lol 48 mins for ellis to score 38


36 mins for the ONE to score 39
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Meho on January 13, 2011, 02:41:59 AM
lmao the cavs are gutter trash ever since they lost to the heat... don't worry cleveland, you gon have another first pick soon. he probably won't stay for full seven years, though.

I still remember arguments on here during the offseason claiming that LeBron had such an amazing supporting cast, and that they wouldnt be THAT bad without him. Maybe even close to .500! Not to turn this into a Lebron/ Kobe thing...but Id be willing to bet the Lakers wouldnt be THIS bad without Kobe. As horrible as the Pacific is...they might even win it without him lol.


You do know how injury prone the team is this year and that several crucial player besides Lebron left the team. So that argument is pretty much no longer valid.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on January 13, 2011, 04:13:09 AM
lmao the cavs are gutter trash ever since they lost to the heat... don't worry cleveland, you gon have another first pick soon. he probably won't stay for full seven years, though.

I still remember arguments on here during the offseason claiming that LeBron had such an amazing supporting cast, and that they wouldnt be THAT bad without him. Maybe even close to .500! Not to turn this into a Lebron/ Kobe thing...but Id be willing to bet the Lakers wouldnt be THIS bad without Kobe. As horrible as the Pacific is...they might even win it without him lol.


Obviously Kobe had the better supporting cast, but you can't forget that they're playing without Illgauskas and West who were two of the more important players on the team with LeBron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 13, 2011, 07:07:54 AM
They also acquired Sessions and well Gibson is like a new addition for them as well as he has a major role now and was a piece of benchwarming shit back then.. Hickson is pretty good too with more minutes now... Varejao injury is hurting, of course... then again they also have a much better coach now than during the LeBron era
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on January 13, 2011, 10:17:21 AM
They also acquired Sessions and well Gibson is like a new addition for them as well as he has a major role now and was a piece of benchwarming shit back then.. Hickson is pretty good too with more minutes now... Varejao injury is hurting, of course... then again they also have a much better coach now than during the LeBron era

Cool...so take Kobe AND Artest off the team, and they still wont be as bad as this team is right now lol. I just remember ALL this praise towards Mo Williams and Antawn Jamison during the offseason and last year from Kobe supporters who felt LeBron had SO much help.

Not to mention, with Delonte beatin up LeBrons mama....I'm sure he would have wanted to stay in Cleveland if LeBron stays!  :D

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on January 13, 2011, 10:23:12 AM
kobe clinic  period.


lol 48 mins for ellis to score 38


36 mins for the ONE to score 39

Kobe had a really good game. But you gotta give Ellis credit too man. He wasnt even gonna play leading up to the game due to illness. Pretty good performance. I like seeing two players duel it out like that. Go back and watch Larry Bird vs Dominique Wilkins in the 88 playoffs, Game 7, Eastern Conference Semifinals. One of the greatest matchups ever (IMO)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 17, 2011, 10:07:19 PM
wow blakes been so ineffecient that it makes me wonder if jordy should of stayed, defense looks the same. the only thing is that blake actually passes to the post which also might be his weakness because his unselfishness is also his weakness
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 18, 2011, 11:47:36 AM
NBA rescinds technical fouls against Lakers' Ron Artest, Clippers' Blake Griffin (http://www.latimes.com/sports/basketball/nba/lakers/la-sp-lakers-fyi-20110118,0,4374902.story)

It's getting to be a common occurrence around here.

Referees assess a technical foul to a Lakers player, then the NBA rescinds it a day later.

On Monday, the league retracted the technical fouls assessed to Ron Artest and Clippers forward Blake Griffin in the final seconds of Sunday's 99-92 Clippers victory.

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Last week, it was Andrew Bynum and his infamous "Are you serious?" set of technical fouls, one of which was erased by the NBA the following day.

Artest was apparently hungry to get back the $4,000 he would have forfeited had his ejection not been overturned.

"I could've bought 10,000 In-N-Out Burgers," he said. "I rather would've done that than give it away. I'm going to get 10 burgers [after Monday's game]. I love In-N-Out. It's addicting. It's the only reason I'm here in L.A. If it wasn't for In-N-Out Burger, I probably would've gone to Memphis or something."

Artest then transitioned from fast food to men's underwear, as only he could, saying one unidentified NBA referee "definitely has Fruit of the Looms that are super tight."

"He should do a commercial with extra-medium Fruit of the Looms, the tight ones," Artest said. "He should do a little kid commercial of a man wearing little kid underwear."

Meanwhile, Coach Phil Jackson said he wasn't surprised by referees' quick whistles when it came to technical fouls.

"I think we were kind of warned about that about four years ago when one of our great referees, Joey Crawford, gave a technical and a flagrant foul on a player and said, 'Look, we were warned by the league, we're just going to let them sort it out. We're not going to make any mistakes here and get chastised.' "

Jackson added that the NBA "rightfully" rescinded Artest's ejection. Artest simply pulled Lamar Odom away from Clippers guard Baron Davis with 5.7 seconds left to play in Sunday's game.

Jackson is less certain about Artest's workout regimen, which often includes running on a treadmill after games in which he doesn't play much in the fourth quarter.

"He's working out maybe too much, too often," Jackson said. "You look at Ron, he's got a body like a bear. It's wide and broad. He's not built to get through screens and all those kind of things like Trevor [Ariza] was. This is a guy that's got to use his body and his muscular nature to defend."

Jackson added, however, "I think he'll do fine."

Full tilt

Odom complained after the game that Griffin rammed into his back while pursuing a rebound despite a large Clippers' lead in the final seconds, but Jackson said some players simply go all-out play after play.

" Mark Madsen used to be like that all the time," Jackson said. "He used to get in practice and guys were like, 'Come on, Mark. Take it easy.' "

Madsen played for the Lakers from 2000 to 2003.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 29, 2011, 02:15:23 PM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 29, 2011, 02:23:42 PM
btw , what happened to Antonio ? was a cool member and had some good B-Ball knowledge
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 29, 2011, 10:48:16 PM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 30, 2011, 07:13:01 PM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.


dubcc period has been slow
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 30, 2011, 11:41:25 PM
we should of kept farmar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on January 30, 2011, 11:58:07 PM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.

This section is better without NIK clogging it up with a million Laker threads chronicling every shit Kobe takes. As far as things slowing down in this thread...Im sure if the Lakers were in first and looking good, there would be a ton of talkin in here about their "greatness". Typical Laker fans  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 31, 2011, 11:01:20 AM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.

This section is better without NIK clogging it up with a million Laker threads chronicling every shit Kobe takes. As far as things slowing down in this thread...Im sure if the Lakers were in first and looking good, there would be a ton of talkin in here about their "greatness". Typical Laker fans  :P
Actually it's the other way around. When the Lakers were struggling (2005-2008), this thread was the most active. Ever since they went to the Finals in 2008, this thread started declining.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on January 31, 2011, 11:11:56 AM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.

This section is better without NIK clogging it up with a million Laker threads chronicling every shit Kobe takes. As far as things slowing down in this thread...Im sure if the Lakers were in first and looking good, there would be a ton of talkin in here about their "greatness". Typical Laker fans  :P
Actually it's the other way around. When the Lakers were struggling (2005-2008), this thread was the most active. Ever since they went to the Finals in 2008, this thread started declining.

Maybe so, but last season and the season before the thread was still far more active than its been this season. Now, there will be like a whole week between posts. You responding to me....and then me responding back to you right now is the most action this thread has seen all season. lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 31, 2011, 01:21:33 PM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.

This section is better without NIK clogging it up with a million Laker threads chronicling every shit Kobe takes. As far as things slowing down in this thread...Im sure if the Lakers were in first and looking good, there would be a ton of talkin in here about their "greatness". Typical Laker fans  :P
Actually it's the other way around. When the Lakers were struggling (2005-2008), this thread was the most active. Ever since they went to the Finals in 2008, this thread started declining.

Maybe so, but last season and the season before the thread was still far more active than its been this season. Now, there will be like a whole week between posts. You responding to me....and then me responding back to you right now is the most action this thread has seen all season. lol
The same day the Lakers won the championship their was only 2 new posts in this thread. There were none 2 days later.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 01, 2011, 02:02:58 AM
lol vujacic, hes playing his contract year type of basketball in the nets.

i want farmar back, i knew he shot a lot but he knew the players ins and outs and he can actually penetrate the paint,


blake cant and he passes a bit too much. defensively i didnt see much of an upgrade either, the younger guards beat him off the dribble everytime as if we got 2 derek fishers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2011, 06:03:22 AM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.

This section is better without NIK clogging it up with a million Laker threads chronicling every shit Kobe takes. As far as things slowing down in this thread...Im sure if the Lakers were in first and looking good, there would be a ton of talkin in here about their "greatness". Typical Laker fans  :P


honestly, gaygo, why do u love my dick so much? is it because you're asian and you don't have enough of your own? really, man, it's not a good look for you and it's painfully obvious, so don't come back with some lame response about how you were just being real, fake bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2011, 06:08:21 AM
lmao the cavs are gutter trash ever since they lost to the heat... don't worry cleveland, you gon have another first pick soon. he probably won't stay for full seven years, though.

I still remember arguments on here during the offseason claiming that LeBron had such an amazing supporting cast, and that they wouldnt be THAT bad without him. Maybe even close to .500! Not to turn this into a Lebron/ Kobe thing...but Id be willing to bet the Lakers wouldnt be THIS bad without Kobe. As horrible as the Pacific is...they might even win it without him lol.



yea, because the current cavs team with christian eyanga, manny harris, and ramon sessions starting is the same cavs team of last year, huh, u dumb bitch?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2011, 06:15:08 AM
lol vujacic, hes playing his contract year type of basketball in the nets.

i want farmar back, i knew he shot a lot but he knew the players ins and outs and he can actually penetrate the paint,


blake cant and he passes a bit too much. defensively i didnt see much of an upgrade either, the younger guards beat him off the dribble everytime as if we got 2 derek fishers.


blakes been a letdown, but we don't really miss farmar that much...if anything, we're missing barnes right now. he was our hustle player, who gave us 20 minutes of solid, scrappy basketball. we'll be golden once march rolls around n he's back up n the line-up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on February 12, 2011, 11:17:25 AM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.

This section is better without NIK clogging it up with a million Laker threads chronicling every shit Kobe takes. As far as things slowing down in this thread...Im sure if the Lakers were in first and looking good, there would be a ton of talkin in here about their "greatness". Typical Laker fans  :P


honestly, gaygo, why do u love my dick so much? is it because you're asian and you don't have enough of your own? really, man, it's not a good look for you and it's painfully obvious, so don't come back with some lame response about how you were just being real, fake bitch.

lol@ Your obsession with penis. You sound like that faggot Lights. Your greatest accomplishment in life is making yourself the biggest loser on a message board. Your rich parents would be so proud of you. Everyone hated you here. Everyone constantly made fun of you. Joke after joke at your expense. And yet you still cant keep yourself away. LOL. Fuckin pathetic.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 12, 2011, 04:41:34 PM
Damn this thread is dead during the regular season ... we used to post for every game when we were a 1st round exit and now that the championship years are back , nobody cares  :laugh:
Those were the days. Back when we were debating wether Kwame Brown, Smush Parkers and Luke Walton were quality starters. :laugh: The decline of dubcc was magnified in this thread. NIK, MDogg and Stone Cold need to get back in here.

This section is better without NIK clogging it up with a million Laker threads chronicling every shit Kobe takes. As far as things slowing down in this thread...Im sure if the Lakers were in first and looking good, there would be a ton of talkin in here about their "greatness". Typical Laker fans  :P


honestly, gaygo, why do u love my dick so much? is it because you're asian and you don't have enough of your own? really, man, it's not a good look for you and it's painfully obvious, so don't come back with some lame response about how you were just being real, fake bitch.

lol@ Your obsession with penis. You sound like that faggot Lights. Your greatest accomplishment in life is making yourself the biggest loser on a message board. Your rich parents would be so proud of you. Everyone hated you here. Everyone constantly made fun of you. Joke after joke at your expense. And yet you still cant keep yourself away. LOL. Fuckin pathetic.


right, because i come here for acceptance, sorta like u...lmao. u literally kiss peoples ass in threads so they can be cool with you.. my greatest accomplishment in life is not being asian. as for everyone hating me, i've actually met a share of peeps from this site, and they all been cool as fuck , so it makes more sense for me to be here than you being all up in a laker thread, gay guy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 13, 2011, 02:48:23 PM
haha lakers getting a beating again good shit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on February 13, 2011, 03:13:49 PM
wow way to loose all momentum of those last 2 games by getting it handed to you today

Kobe looking old today
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 13, 2011, 05:07:40 PM
wow way to loose all momentum of those last 2 games by getting it handed to you today

Kobe looking old today
They were too tired from raping the Celtics a couple days ago.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 14, 2011, 09:55:23 PM
wow way to loose all momentum of those last 2 games by getting it handed to you today

Kobe looking old today
They were too tired from raping the Celtics a couple days ago.

Still tired, huh? lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 15, 2011, 12:46:39 AM
Artest , Walton and Brown are as useless as it can get , I don't really understand why Shannon thinks he has the green light to chuck up shots like he's doing for a while ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on February 16, 2011, 10:42:19 AM
I don't really understand why Shannon thinks he has the green light to chuck up shots like he's doing for a while ...

Cus he probably does. Im telling you, like Ive said for years, Phil is the most overrated coach in sports history. He was taking a beating on AM570 yesterday...and thats an LA station! He has always just rode the coattails of his stars. He never has to steer a team through rebuilding and whatnot. Like Red said, he knows how to pick his spots. Ive never given Kobe much credit as a leader, but he runs this team more then Phil does. Phil just thinks he knows how to get into everyones head. I think Artest could cause Phil to have an aneurysm lol
Title: how come Kobe won't face the media after losses?
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on February 17, 2011, 12:21:56 PM
3 games in a row he has walked out on the media


is he only willing to talk to them when he wins and gets to "pal around" with them?
Title: Re: how come Kobe won't face the media after losses?
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 17, 2011, 04:46:28 PM
Why do have such a hard-on for the Lakers?
Title: Re: how come Kobe won't face the media after losses?
Post by: O.G A.Geesta'z on February 17, 2011, 04:50:46 PM
you know they have a fuckin Lakers thread right? so u dont have to make a fuckin thread everytime
Title: Re: how come Kobe won't face the media after losses?
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on February 17, 2011, 04:51:15 PM
Why do have such a hard-on for the Lakers?

i have a hard on for sports       happens to be the Lakers losing to the Cavs is creating a lot of ruckus

it's not like they lost to a top tier team, IT'S THE CAVS.  a team they beat by 50+ a month ago.
Title: Re: how come Kobe won't face the media after losses?
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 17, 2011, 04:56:51 PM
Why do have such a hard-on for the Lakers?

i have a hard on for sports       happens to be the Lakers losing to the Cavs is creating a lot of ruckus

it's not like they lost to a top tier team, IT'S THE CAVS.  a team they beat by 50+ a month ago.
You start more Lakers threads that everyone else combined. It's called overkill.
Title: Re: how come Kobe won't face the media after losses?
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on February 17, 2011, 05:00:21 PM
starting seperate threads pisses you guys off more though :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 04, 2011, 10:14:33 AM
Dirk knows what's up. 8)

http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/03/03/11/Nowitzki-still-believes-the-Lakers-are-t/landing_mavericks.html?blockID=432765
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 04, 2011, 10:24:13 PM
^every team that gets asked says the same thing...only dumbass analysts pick other teams as the favorites, because they're retarded...sadly, these are the same idiots who pick our league mvp and various other awards :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on March 05, 2011, 10:35:01 AM
Dirk knows what's up. 8)

http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/03/03/11/Nowitzki-still-believes-the-Lakers-are-t/landing_mavericks.html?blockID=432765

This is really a non story lol. Popovich would say the same thing, because the Lakers were champs last year. Its basically just protocol to call the defending champs the "team to beat". Even if they were 33-29 or some shit, it would be the politically correct thing to say. Not to mention, the Mavs hate us. They have been our little brother for so many years. No way they would give us respect lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 05, 2011, 03:22:42 PM
starting seperate threads pisses you guys off more though :D
So you're basically confessing to being a troll. Good to know.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2011, 03:23:57 PM
Dirk knows what's up. 8)

http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/03/03/11/Nowitzki-still-believes-the-Lakers-are-t/landing_mavericks.html?blockID=432765

This is really a non story lol. Popovich would say the same thing, because the Lakers were champs last year. Its basically just protocol to call the defending champs the "team to beat". Even if they were 33-29 or some shit, it would be the politically correct thing to say. Not to mention, the Mavs hate us. They have been our little brother for so many years. No way they would give us respect lol


and actually we just smashed on u...thats how u know the playoffs are around the corner.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on March 07, 2011, 12:46:04 AM
seems like that kid Drew is finally focusing on being the defensive monster he can be ....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on March 07, 2011, 12:53:59 PM
Dirk knows what's up. 8)

http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/03/03/11/Nowitzki-still-believes-the-Lakers-are-t/landing_mavericks.html?blockID=432765

This is really a non story lol. Popovich would say the same thing, because the Lakers were champs last year. Its basically just protocol to call the defending champs the "team to beat". Even if they were 33-29 or some shit, it would be the politically correct thing to say. Not to mention, the Mavs hate us. They have been our little brother for so many years. No way they would give us respect lol


and actually we just smashed on u...thats how u know the playoffs are around the corner.

I give the Lakers props, they came to play and we didnt. They brought the intensity and we didnt. When the Heat came to town there was a WHOLE different level of intensity on our part. Maybe cus it was the first time we've seen the Heat this year. The Lakers we play all the time. It was like we thought we would just walk out there and knock down every three pointer again. But the Lakers were on fire in the first half and we couldnt even hit open jumpers.

Not too concerned about the loss though. Its 2-1 this year so far, and sometimes teams need a wake up call. Especially when they are cruising in first place, its easy to get complacent.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 07, 2011, 05:04:02 PM
How does it feel to have MVP chants for Kobe Bryant in San Antonio? ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on March 07, 2011, 05:26:48 PM
How does it feel to have MVP chants for Kobe Bryant in San Antonio? ;D

I was fuckin pissed at first. But then I realized it was just bandwagon Laker fans
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 07, 2011, 06:04:31 PM
How does it feel to have MVP chants for Kobe Bryant in San Antonio? ;D

I was fuckin pissed at first. But then I realized it was just bandwagon Laker fans
An arena of Spurs fans allowed themselves to be drowned out by a group of Lakers fans. I think that shows who the real bandwagon fans are. :-X
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on March 07, 2011, 07:29:35 PM
How does it feel to have MVP chants for Kobe Bryant in San Antonio? ;D

I was fuckin pissed at first. But then I realized it was just bandwagon Laker fans
An arena of Spurs fans allowed themselves to be drowned out by a group of Lakers fans. I think that shows who the real bandwagon fans are. :-X

If you watched the game, the MVP chants were drowned out immediately.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 08, 2011, 01:16:54 AM
How does it feel to have MVP chants for Kobe Bryant in San Antonio? ;D

I was fuckin pissed at first. But then I realized it was just bandwagon Laker fans


i guess ur just as much of a bandwaggon spur fan, then, since u live in san diego lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on March 08, 2011, 10:06:26 AM
How does it feel to have MVP chants for Kobe Bryant in San Antonio? ;D

I was fuckin pissed at first. But then I realized it was just bandwagon Laker fans


i guess ur just as much of a bandwaggon spur fan, then, since u live in san diego lmao

says the guy who runs his mouth all over the sports section when his team is playing well....then disappears when they suck...then magically returns when they play well again lol. Youre stuck at 13 yrs old man.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 08, 2011, 02:14:08 PM
How does it feel to have MVP chants for Kobe Bryant in San Antonio? ;D

I was fuckin pissed at first. But then I realized it was just bandwagon Laker fans


i guess ur just as much of a bandwaggon spur fan, then, since u live in san diego lmao

says the guy who runs his mouth all over the sports section when his team is playing well....then disappears when they suck...then magically returns when they play well again lol. Youre stuck at 13 yrs old man.


right...because i wasnt here telling everyone not to panic and proclaiming that the lakers are usually still in pre-season mode up until march-april when we were losing, you godamn moron. lmao. is anything u ever say accurate? really? it must suck having a small dick and always tryna prove that it's not really that small.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on March 16, 2011, 12:03:54 AM
Spurs are fucking overrated... I was never impress by them.....hopefully celtics keep loosing so we can pass them in the standings
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on March 20, 2011, 09:24:04 PM
congratz on the win vs portland tonight, Kobe's still got it :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 20, 2011, 11:33:12 PM
congratz on the win vs portland tonight, Kobe's still got it :)


real spit...LOL@any1 who claimed he doesn't have a signature go-to move.


(http://cdn.pimpmyspace.org/media/pms/c/lb/bw/wu/_kbrainbow.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on March 23, 2011, 04:25:48 PM
Crazy ass game last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Lolita on March 28, 2011, 08:51:19 PM
omg i would give anything to meet kobe just once. hes so cute hehehe

mucho besos
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 714rep on March 31, 2011, 10:37:59 PM
entertaining game tonight i must say... ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 01, 2011, 02:54:49 PM
some one should make a "u mad?" jason terry pic
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 01, 2011, 06:52:38 PM
its pretty funny how teams have said throughout the year saying their not scared of the lakers or can beat em.


lol id bet they scared now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 06, 2011, 03:55:03 AM
lol@what kobe did. that was the choke-job of the season haha.. nigga has butterfingers when he's 1on1 against a white rookie... clutch my ass
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 06, 2011, 02:35:12 PM
lol@what kobe did. that was the choke-job of the season haha.. nigga has butterfingers when he's 1on1 against a white rookie... clutch my ass


u do realize kobe hit a 3 with 15 seconds to go to tie the game, right? and he had 10 points in the 4th...not exactly lebron material, buddy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 13, 2011, 10:15:48 PM
Anybody see Kobe's clutch performance in at the end of the 4th and in OT? The game never should of got that far (Lakers played some half-ass basketball in the 4th quarter), but that was insane. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 13, 2011, 10:52:54 PM
Anybody see Kobe's clutch performance in at the end of the 4th and in OT? The game never should of got that far (Lakers played some half-ass basketball in the 4th quarter), but that was insane. 8)

stfu faggot, quit ridin kobe's nuts
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 14, 2011, 01:47:15 AM
yall niggas got lucky cause the spurs felt sorry for you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on April 18, 2011, 01:45:06 PM
LOL
(http://laist.com/attachments/la_jimmy/110417a.jpg)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts after falling and hitting his neck on a chair as Timothy Leiweke, president of AEG, left, and will.i.am, second from left, look on during the first half of an NBA playoff basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets, Sunday, April 17, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 19, 2011, 03:36:55 PM
Lamar Odom is 6th man of the year. Take that Jason Terry.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 21, 2011, 01:36:01 AM
^as if terry had a shot....


lakers win, despite sucking ass. if we played a good game, we woulda won by 30+
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 26, 2011, 03:41:42 PM
Anybody see Kobe's clutch performance in at the end of the 4th and in OT? The game never should of got that far (Lakers played some half-ass basketball in the 4th quarter), but that was insane. 8)

stfu faggot, quit ridin kobe's nuts
That was the first Lakers game I had seen in a while. Don't I know when to pick 'em. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2011, 11:40:50 AM
Anybody see Kobe's clutch performance in at the end of the 4th and in OT? The game never should of got that far (Lakers played some half-ass basketball in the 4th quarter), but that was insane. 8)

stfu faggot, quit ridin kobe's nuts
That was the first Lakers game I had seen in a while. Don't I know when to pick 'em. 8)



LOL no wonder u predicted the Lakers to lose game 6, "Laker fan"........time 2 start watchin more games, son.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 29, 2011, 12:13:09 PM
Anybody see Kobe's clutch performance in at the end of the 4th and in OT? The game never should of got that far (Lakers played some half-ass basketball in the 4th quarter), but that was insane. 8)

stfu faggot, quit ridin kobe's nuts
That was the first Lakers game I had seen in a while. Don't I know when to pick 'em. 8)



LOL no wonder u predicted the Lakers to lose game 6, "Laker fan"........time 2 start watchin more games, son.
I've been too busy in this thing called real life. You should try living in it sometime. But you're right, I gotta sacrifice a lot more time next season for the team I love.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2011, 05:03:34 PM
Anybody see Kobe's clutch performance in at the end of the 4th and in OT? The game never should of got that far (Lakers played some half-ass basketball in the 4th quarter), but that was insane. 8)

stfu faggot, quit ridin kobe's nuts
That was the first Lakers game I had seen in a while. Don't I know when to pick 'em. 8)



LOL no wonder u predicted the Lakers to lose game 6, "Laker fan"........time 2 start watchin more games, son.
I've been too busy in this thing called real life. You should try living in it sometime. But you're right, I gotta sacrifice a lot more time next season for the team I love.


LOL...people with a real life can't watch their team? you've turned into such a mark, teddy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 29, 2011, 06:08:53 PM
Anybody see Kobe's clutch performance in at the end of the 4th and in OT? The game never should of got that far (Lakers played some half-ass basketball in the 4th quarter), but that was insane. 8)

stfu faggot, quit ridin kobe's nuts
That was the first Lakers game I had seen in a while. Don't I know when to pick 'em. 8)



LOL no wonder u predicted the Lakers to lose game 6, "Laker fan"........time 2 start watchin more games, son.
I've been too busy in this thing called real life. You should try living in it sometime. But you're right, I gotta sacrifice a lot more time next season for the team I love.


LOL...people with a real life can't watch their team? you've turned into such a mark, teddy.
All I'm saying is that I'm busy. I wish I had more time to watch games, but I don't.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 30, 2011, 04:14:10 PM
(http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/68/fullj.56d28d4a01f2a16e2c899facc0412620/56d28d4a01f2a16e2c899facc0412620-getty-112185944rm004_los_angeles_.jpg)



^some1 needs 2 put that in their sig
Title: Lol @ Kobe laughing it up with the reports
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 06, 2011, 10:21:05 PM
lol   someone asked him about coming back from 3 games to 0

"they do it in hockey all the time"


lmao   what a fucking moron        this isnt the time to bust out your comedy routine Kobe lol
Title: Kobe's days of winning rings are over
Post by: OG Hack Wilson on May 06, 2011, 10:34:31 PM
unless Stern allows the Lakers to rape another team for their best player, it's done son


in 2 years when Howard goes to LA kobe will be too old to be a key contributer on a title run
Title: Re: Lol @ Kobe laughing it up with the reports
Post by: Sccit on May 07, 2011, 04:40:16 PM
lol   someone asked him about coming back from 3 games to 0

"they do it in hockey all the time"


lmao   what a fucking moron        this isnt the time to bust out your comedy routine Kobe lol


quit actin like phoenix new york boston is dominating, u dumb bitch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 08, 2011, 02:40:31 PM
lakers need to practice 3s, FTs and most importantly good manners, in all seriousness FUCK THEM, what a disgrace they are especially bynum, i hope he gets his knee-ligaments torn out of his body.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 08, 2011, 07:22:29 PM
FUCK THEM, what a disgrace they are especially bynum, i hope he gets his knee-ligaments torn out of his body.
Classy. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: MUHFUKKA on May 10, 2011, 01:08:27 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 13, 2011, 04:52:18 PM
Really good article mainly on Phil Jackson, but also on the Lakers, Jordan & other NBA and life related stuff by Bill Simmons:
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/110513&sportCat=nba


excerpt on Kobe's fading:
Quote
I predicted that Garnett would keep playing well past his prime, maybe into his early 40s, simply because he wouldn't know what else to do. I thought Kobe might be like that, too.

"He's definitely like that," Jackson said.

And then he started talking about Kobe. Other than Jackson's health, the biggest reason he nearly retired last June was because he didn't want to be coaching Kobe Bryant when he stopped being Kobe Bryant. If you remember, Kobe struggled in Round 1 of the 2010 playoffs, rallied in the next two rounds, then gave the Lakers just enough to survive a seven-game war against Boston. Looking ahead while factoring in everything he had just witnessed, measuring the lessons of history, counting Kobe's NBA miles … the coach couldn't tell for sure. Either Kobe had one elite season left in him, or he didn't. Jackson's instincts were telling him no. His heart was telling him yes. Once his players started pressuring him to return, then the fans, then his girlfriend, he caved and came back. One more year.

There was a follow-up question that I probably should have asked. Why wouldn't you want to coach Kobe as he's transitioning out of his prime?

In my defense, I knew the answer: Would YOU want to coach Kobe after his prime, when he still thinks he's great … but he isn't? Or Jordan? Or anyone else with a healthy ego who's accustomed to being the best, or one of the best, but those days are over and they're the last to realize it? Jackson had spent the past two decades carefully avoiding that specific scenario. In late March, it looked like he made the right gamble: The Lakers had just rolled off 15 of 16 victories and reestablished themselves as The Team To Beat. Kobe did have one great year left in him. Or so we thought.

As we dug into our food, neither of us could have imagined that the Lakers would win four playoff games … total.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 14, 2011, 12:49:14 PM
^Kobe's coming back stronger next year...with a renewed hunger. you can bet on it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mo Z. Dizzle on May 14, 2011, 12:54:23 PM
Dunleavy On Lakers' 'Short List' To Succeed Jackson
 (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/213688/Dunleavy_On_Lakers_Short_List_To_Succeed_Jackson#ixzz1MMHNb9XD)


Former Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy was contacted by the Lakers this week and is said to be on the team's current "short list" to succeed Phil Jackson, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

That list also includes former Houston Rockets coach Rick Adelman, who ESPN.com's Marc Stein and ESPNLosAngeles.com's Dave McMenamin reported Thursday also would be a candidate for the position.

Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw has the public endorsement of Kobe Bryant and is regarded as by far the strongest in-house candidate. But a league source told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher that Bryant would support the hiring of Adelman if the team decided to go in that direction.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/213688/Dunleavy_On_Lakers_Short_List_To_Succeed_Jackson#ixzz1MMHeg2rS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 14, 2011, 01:06:03 PM
God, PLEASE, no
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mo Z. Dizzle on May 14, 2011, 01:10:03 PM
God, PLEASE, no

Agreed. Dunleavy is horrible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 14, 2011, 01:41:22 PM
champange for everyone if this actually happens.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 14, 2011, 03:41:44 PM
Bring on Dunleavy! lol

There is also talk of Adelman I guess. Bring his ass too. The Lakers should just give Shaw a shot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 14, 2011, 08:10:42 PM
Shaw is definatly the best option since he knows the system and even played under it. The question is can he handle Kobe?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 15, 2011, 12:38:07 AM
Shaw is definatly the best option since he knows the system and even played under it. The question is can he handle Kobe?


Kobe likes Shaw and I'm pretty sure Shaw will let Kobe do more on-court coaching than any other coach would.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNTTYMECC on May 16, 2011, 06:49:12 PM
upgrade this here bench
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: MUHFUKKA on May 18, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
fakers are gonna be fucked next year. kobe is gonna train hard and everything  but hes gettin slow with age
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 21, 2011, 06:38:11 AM
Shaw is definatly the best option since he knows the system and even played under it. The question is can he handle Kobe?


Kobe likes Shaw and I'm pretty sure Shaw will let Kobe do more on-court coaching than any other coach would.

horrible news for every laker-fan:

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6570707



btw, what do you guys say about kareem shitting on the lakers a few days ago?!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 21, 2011, 08:33:39 PM
Shaw is definatly the best option since he knows the system and even played under it. The question is can he handle Kobe?


Kobe likes Shaw and I'm pretty sure Shaw will let Kobe do more on-court coaching than any other coach would.

horrible news for every laker-fan:

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6570707



btw, what do you guys say about kareem shitting on the lakers a few days ago?!


no way we hire mike brown LOL...and kareem has every right to feel slighted, the laker organization hasn't treated him with the credit he deserves, so i dont blame him for bein upset.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 21, 2011, 09:43:09 PM
Lol@ the Lakers adding Mike Brown to the list of candidates...damn lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 21, 2011, 10:26:50 PM
Lol@ the Lakers adding Mike Brown to the list of candidates...damn lol


dunleavy was just as bad...but they're not gunna get hired. it's between adelman, shaw, jvg and sloan.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 21, 2011, 10:31:52 PM
Lol@ the Lakers adding Mike Brown to the list of candidates...damn lol


dunleavy was just as bad...but they're not gunna get hired. it's between adelman, shaw, jvg and sloan.

I think I'd go with Van Gundy. I have a ton of respect for Sloan, but I don't think he's always willing enough to adapt to change. I could see a clash between him and Kobe, or him and Bynum. Van Gundy seems to be more of a players coach who might be willing to stroke the egos of some of these guys. Sloan will try to put them in their place
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 21, 2011, 10:40:46 PM
Lol@ the Lakers adding Mike Brown to the list of candidates...damn lol


dunleavy was just as bad...but they're not gunna get hired. it's between adelman, shaw, jvg and sloan.

I think I'd go with Van Gundy. I have a ton of respect for Sloan, but I don't think he's always willing enough to adapt to change. I could see a clash between him and Kobe, or him and Bynum. Van Gundy seems to be more of a players coach who might be willing to stroke the egos of some of these guys. Sloan will try to put them in their place


i don't think u can go wrong with any of those mentioned names...my fav candidate is shaw, however.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on May 21, 2011, 10:42:50 PM
Lol@ the Lakers adding Mike Brown to the list of candidates...damn lol


dunleavy was just as bad...but they're not gunna get hired. it's between adelman, shaw, jvg and sloan.

I think I'd go with Van Gundy. I have a ton of respect for Sloan, but I don't think he's always willing enough to adapt to change. I could see a clash between him and Kobe, or him and Bynum. Van Gundy seems to be more of a players coach who might be willing to stroke the egos of some of these guys. Sloan will try to put them in their place


i don't think u can go wrong with any of those mentioned names...my fav candidate is shaw, however.

Yeah that would make the most sense considering he has already spent a lot of time with the team, and from what I hear the players think pretty highly of him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on May 25, 2011, 01:28:42 AM
http://lakernation.com/2011/05/sources-mike-brown-to-be-named-lakers-head-coach/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 25, 2011, 02:31:35 AM
http://lakernation.com/2011/05/sources-mike-brown-to-be-named-lakers-head-coach/

http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6585949

Lakers are throwing in the towel? Trashing the triangle, starting with defense and isolation plays? :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 25, 2011, 08:05:59 AM
http://lakernation.com/2011/05/sources-mike-brown-to-be-named-lakers-head-coach/

 Yeah I was hearing about this last night, that they were close to naming him the new head coach.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on May 25, 2011, 11:08:34 AM
This organization won't be in good shape with Jim Buss taking over ...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on May 27, 2011, 11:35:05 PM
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dwight_howards_new_pecking_order/4808586
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 28, 2011, 05:06:15 AM
http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/dwight_howards_new_pecking_order/4808586


Only everyone knows that no one really wants to go to Dallas (LOL) and that Dallas has no enticing packages for Dwight ala Odom/Gasol.

/Sonning mode off


 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Quote
  ESPN's Ric Bucher must of made his first call to Dwight Howard once the Lakers hired Mike Brown, because today he is reporting that the star Magic center has a new pecking order of teams he wants to play for next year. The report is that the playoff meltdown by the Lakers stemmed all the way to Orlando and swayed Howard from having the Lakers as his favorite team to play for in 2012. Bucher than claimed that he knows the list exactly how Howard wants them to be.
    The Orlando Magic are number one on the list for obvious reasons. Then he has a new fresh order after these 2011 NBA playoffs. After the Magic, Dwight has the Dallas Mavericks as his next preference to take his talents. Dwight Howard along with Dirk would fear any team they meet in the playoffs for years to come.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 28, 2011, 10:28:44 AM
It's all speculative. I was never fully convinced he wanted to come to the Lakers anymore than any other player wishes they could. Dwight has remained classy and not made is potential free agency front page news.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 28, 2011, 11:01:03 AM
Mike Brown's Playbook




(http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mike-Brown-Playbook-300x216.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: MUHFUKKA on May 30, 2011, 07:30:20 PM
Mike Brown's Playbook




(http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mike-Brown-Playbook-300x216.jpg)
hahaha
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on May 31, 2011, 02:30:21 AM
^^ LOL

did yall see this http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6609008

Dwight Howard: Orlando is first choice
Dwight Howard is not planning on following Shaquille O'Neal's lead and bolting the Orlando Magic via fee agency.

Or so Howard is saying a year before the he hits the open market following next season. The center is is under contract with the Magic through the 2012-13 season, but can terminate the deal a year early.

O'Neal, looking to take his talents to Hollywood, left the Magic for the Los Angeles Lakers after the 1995-96 season.

"I'm not trying to run behind nobody like Shaq or be behind somebody else," Howard told the Orlando Sentinel Monday.

"I want to start my own path and I want people to follow my path and not just follow somebody else's path. I want to have my own path, and I want to start that here in Orlando. But I can't do it alone. Not only do I need the right teammates, but I need the city behind me. That's the only way it's going to get done. We can change this small city that we have -- this small market that we have -- and we can make it a big market."

In order to make that leap it appears the Magic would have to re-tool its roster to appease Howard. Following its first-round playoff ouster by the Atlanta Hawks, the Magic brass would have to give the All-NBA center a stronger supposting cast to make the club a bigger threat to win a championship.

A deeper run in the playoffs would perhaps give Howard even more reason to stay put in Orlando.

"As of right now, I'm a part of the Orlando Magic and I plan to be here," Howard told the newspaper.

"And I want the Magic to do whatever they can to make sure that we can get our city behind us. That's the only thing that I want to happen: just to have the city behind me and the support of our fans. I never said I was leaving. I never, ever thought about leaving. That's basically where my head is right now. I never said anything to them (the Magic) about what my plans were because that's not what I'm focused on right now."


--- maybe he was hammered when he said this, and somewhere in an island out in the bahamas luke walton is working on his jab step - spin move- reverse 360 dunk
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: .:DaYg0sTyLz:. on May 31, 2011, 12:13:35 PM
^^ LOL

did yall see this http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=6609008

Dwight Howard: Orlando is first choice
Dwight Howard is not planning on following Shaquille O'Neal's lead and bolting the Orlando Magic via fee agency.

Or so Howard is saying a year before the he hits the open market following next season. The center is is under contract with the Magic through the 2012-13 season, but can terminate the deal a year early.

O'Neal, looking to take his talents to Hollywood, left the Magic for the Los Angeles Lakers after the 1995-96 season.

"I'm not trying to run behind nobody like Shaq or be behind somebody else," Howard told the Orlando Sentinel Monday.

"I want to start my own path and I want people to follow my path and not just follow somebody else's path. I want to have my own path, and I want to start that here in Orlando. But I can't do it alone. Not only do I need the right teammates, but I need the city behind me. That's the only way it's going to get done. We can change this small city that we have -- this small market that we have -- and we can make it a big market."

In order to make that leap it appears the Magic would have to re-tool its roster to appease Howard. Following its first-round playoff ouster by the Atlanta Hawks, the Magic brass would have to give the All-NBA center a stronger supposting cast to make the club a bigger threat to win a championship.

A deeper run in the playoffs would perhaps give Howard even more reason to stay put in Orlando.

"As of right now, I'm a part of the Orlando Magic and I plan to be here," Howard told the newspaper.

"And I want the Magic to do whatever they can to make sure that we can get our city behind us. That's the only thing that I want to happen: just to have the city behind me and the support of our fans. I never said I was leaving. I never, ever thought about leaving. That's basically where my head is right now. I never said anything to them (the Magic) about what my plans were because that's not what I'm focused on right now."


--- maybe he was hammered when he said this, and somewhere in an island out in the bahamas luke walton is working on his jab step - spin move- reverse 360 dunk

They say his second choice is now the Mavs actually.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNTTYMECC on June 06, 2011, 10:01:33 AM
Mike Brown's Playbook




(http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Mike-Brown-Playbook-300x216.jpg)

LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 20, 2011, 04:42:20 PM
Lakers/Wolves Not Seeing Eye-to-Eye?

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves may have perceptual differences that could get in the way of a major trade.

As detailed on Friday (Pincus: Pau Gasol For Kevin Love?), the Wolves have interest in acquiring Pau Gasol in an effort to give incoming Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio the greatest possibility to succeed in the NBA.

It should be emphasized and then reemphasized that Wolves General Manager David Kahn needs Rubio to be a win for the Wolves. To date the team hasn't improved under Kahn's reign and with the lengthy courtship of Rubio (who was drafted in 2009 but spent the last couple of seasons overseas), Minnesota needs this one to pay dividends quickly.

The Wolves may find it difficult to attract high-level free agents and Gasol is still one of the top big men in the league. The difference, however, between the Wolves and Lakers, is what it would or should take for Minnesota to get Gasol.

The Lakers have no plans to break up their core, believing they can still contend as is.  Equally, there's concern for the future with players like Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, Lamar Odom, Matt Barnes, Steve Blake and Gasol all over 30.

Sources say the opportunity to swap an All-Star forward for a much younger All-Star forward, the #2 pick in 2012 to either address the team's backcourt needs (or pick up an athletic kid like Derrick Williams) and filler that could include Darko Milicic to back up Andrew Bynum . . . would appeal to the Lakers even if that meant Gasol.

Whether Gasol, the proven player, is a better fit than Love isn't really the debate. It's about getting younger and deeper while maintaining the opportunity to win more championships throughout the Kobe Bryant era.

Of course that's the Lakers' side of affairs.

The Wolves would like Gasol.  Do they need Gasol over other options that may come up?  Not if the price is too high.

Bear in mind Minnesota is one of the most active teams the league, shopping their #2 pick on many fronts.

From conversations with Star Tribune reporter Jerry Zgoda via Twitter, Kahn has been banking on the new (yet to be written) Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) forcing teams like the Lakers to drastically reduce salary.

"Trades aren't always talent for talent," said Zgoda on Twitter (with some minor syntax adjustments by HOOPSWORLD for clarity's sake).  "They're about money and the cap, especially with the new CBA coming.  It's more about absorbing Gasol's $60 million contract."

That's why a Gasol for the #2 pick and filler (just about anyone but Wesley Johnson, Rubio and Love) may feel like a believable offer to the Wolves.

And from a Lakers' perspective, players like Jonny Flynn, Michael Beasley, Anthony Randolph, Anthony Tolliver, Luke Ridnour, Milicic, etc. might provide the Lakers the kind of youth and depth they currently lack.

While Kahn has struggled to turn the Wolves into a winner, the team's biggest bright spot was the play of Love. If he's correct on the financial implications of the new CBA, why should he forfeit his best player?

Of course, what's to come in labor negotiations is unclear and one the Lakers certainly won't act on until locked in stone.

Additionally, the league is slowly backing away from a hard cap. One NBA executive told HOOPSWORLD that owners realize that if they want a hard cap, it's going to cost a season. That's partially why the owners recently backed off their position of non-guaranteed contracts in negotiations with the players.

Eventually a deal will be reached with the true focus for the league on distribution of Basketball Related Income (BRI).  They want a bigger piece of the pie, which is currently at 57% going to the players off the gross.

The owners want a bigger cut but they also want that off the net, which would dramatically reshape the economic picture - likely at the concession of a hard cap, salary rollbacks and the aforementioned non-guaranteed contracts.

Regardless, with revenue sharing expected to increase the Lakers are one of the teams expected to bear a greater financial burden moving forward.

"Either way, if they significantly reduce their player costs and make things more equitable for small market teams, that's going to impact teams with huge payrolls, isn't it," said Zgoda.  "That's what Kahn has been betting on."

If the league does adapt a hard cap, then perhaps L.A. will have to cost-cut, but if it's just about money, don't expect the Lakers to let the evolving financial landscape impact their roster.

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The team recently brokered a deal with Time Warner Cable that may bring in as much as $150 million a year, starting with the 2012/13 season. Even if 10% or even 20% of that went to subsidize other teams, the Lakers are looking at a dramatic increase in revenue.

That's the perceptual gap between the Wolves and Lakers.

If Minnesota is counting on the Los Angeles moving Gasol for the #2 pick without Love simply to save money, that's an errant line of reasoning.

If the Lakers expect the Wolves to give up Love with the #2 pick, that too appears to be a dead end for Minnesota.

Can compromise be reached for Love without a pick and salary filler?

Not if Kahn believes the Lakers will be forced at some point to trim salary, at least not before the CBA is ratified and thus long after Thursday's NBA Draft.

Wolves Can't Trade #2 and #20
Because the Wolves dealt their 2012 pick unprotected to the Los Angeles Clippers for Marko Jaric (a gross simplification of what transpired but ultimately the case), Minnesota can't trade both of their picks in the coming draft.

Because of the Stepien Rule, the Wolves can't trade future first-round picks in successive years.

They don't have to have their own pick but they can't have "no picks" in both years.

If the Wolves trade the #2 pick, they need the #20 to abide by the rules.

If they trade the #20, they need the #2.

There are a few ways around this.  Minnesota can add on a third first-round pick for this Thursday or acquire one in next year's draft.

They can also agree to a trade that isn't officially consummated until after the draft is complete.

Clippers Wouldn't Have Beasley
Reports have the Los Angeles Clippers and Wolves having had discussions involving Michael Beasley to L.A.

While it may be true that the Wolves initiated conversations, the Clippers have no interest in Beasley. The Clipper mantra under Vice President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey has been "character and culture."

L.A. wants nothing to do with players with any sort of negative attitude and/or reputation.

To be fair, Beasley had a career-reviving season in Minnesota but historically he's struggled including a stretch in rehab back in 2009. If the Clippers are rushing to judgment on Michael (maybe, maybe not), that's well within their rights.

L.A. is a team actively looking to acquire a cornerstone piece to put alongside Blake Griffin and Eric Gordon. They'd like a top-level small forward and they have rightfully been linked to Andre Iguodala, although it remains to be seen what the Philadelphia 76ers do before July.

The Clippers are in a unique position in that they have a competitive team (after last year's Baron Davis-led 1-13 start), cap room, a movable piece in Chris Kaman and the Minnesota pick next year in a much, much deeper draft.

Whatever was said or reported, even if leaked by well-placed sources outside of Los Angeles, the Clippers put the kibosh on Beasley a long time again and have held to that.


http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=20184
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: theremedy360 on June 20, 2011, 06:49:57 PM
^ I really have no idea what to make of the Gasol thing. On one hand he was a huge part of their two championships, then last year his little bro made him look like Jerome James. It will definitely be interesting to see what happens.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 20, 2011, 06:54:22 PM
love is too much about stats, and it showed from last season where he HAD to get that double double even if it costs the game.

im sure kobe would check him if he does come, but thats not laker material i dont want love, and we dont need another power forward jacking up 3's.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 01, 2011, 08:22:44 AM
Kobe has been in Germany for a very modern (one could say experimental) operation on his right knee.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 01, 2011, 12:38:20 PM
^yea...it's just a transfusion of blood from one area of the body into the knee, to help aid the healing process. kobe says he's determined 2 prove the doubters wrong and 2 shit in  the face of those sayin he's "done"..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on August 02, 2011, 11:25:42 AM
LMFAO @ Mike Brown as new coach of the lakers  :D :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on August 02, 2011, 11:53:08 AM
LMFAO @ Mike Brown as new coach of the lakers  :D :D


welcome to last month
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 02, 2011, 04:18:30 PM
^LOL...even last month, that was old news.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on August 02, 2011, 04:37:30 PM
It's still really funny tho  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 02, 2011, 06:02:11 PM
It's still really funny tho  8)


wont be funny when were shutting every fuckin team down.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on August 03, 2011, 01:31:56 PM
the real coach of the lakers is Ettore Messina  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on November 18, 2011, 02:10:47 AM
the real coach of the lakers is Ettore Messina  8)


u should be banned from the lakers thread, you don't two shits about basketball you fat grease ball pasta eating fuck.


not to mention ur as retarded as the whore in your sig. i get the feeling that weird face she does is your normal face expression.


i wouldn't be surprised if your an orphan, your mother probably dumped your ugly looking ass.
Title: LMAO
Post by: Sccit on December 11, 2011, 03:05:50 AM
(http://s1-04.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/469767901.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 14, 2011, 08:09:01 PM
All trash talk aside, what's next for the Lakers now?

They got no Phil Jackson, no Dwight Howard, no Chris Paul, no Lamar Odom, no cap space, a slighted Gasol, a rapidly declining Kobe Bryant entering his 16th season, an injury-prone immature center, a vacuum at the PG position and Luke Walton is still on the roster, Metta World Peace is still Crazy Ron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 14, 2011, 08:28:17 PM
All trash talk aside, what's next for the Lakers now?

They got no Phil Jackson, no Dwight Howard, no Chris Paul, no Lamar Odom, no cap space, a slighted Gasol, a rapidly declining Kobe Bryant entering his 16th season, an injury-prone immature center, a vacuum at the PG position and Luke Walton is still on the roster, Metta World Peace is still Crazy Ron.


lakers done fucked up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on December 14, 2011, 08:40:27 PM
We said fucc getting better lets become more white and less versatile.  Our offseason we got rid of Shannon and that pussy Lo for kapono and mcRoberts wow great moves. Still no scorer off the bench and no. Point guard. My team is still boring and stiff, just like the Angeles are better then the dodgers so are the clippers more exciting then us.we could at least got Anthony Randolph and OJ Mayo!  But nah alot of these faggot uppity choir boy laker fans are scared of brothas with some bacc bone. Smh you got Jamal Crawford out their yet we still ain't pull no trigger. We didn't even get rid of Luke FREAKING WALTON!! We are stagnant trash, we probably will amnesty Kobe next year and trade for jimmer haha.

The money final would be okc vs the heat. Lakers and Celtics time to sit our asses down. Oh yea I hope Stern gets raped by a nazi yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 15, 2011, 05:45:37 AM
All we needed was an upgrade at pg and we'd have a chance for another ring, not sure were contenders anymore mcroberts is solid but damn sure ain't no odom, and a lot more less experienced


Mavs is lookin pretty deep
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 15, 2011, 08:45:17 AM
All we needed was an upgrade at pg and we'd have a chance for another ring, not sure were contenders anymore mcroberts is solid but damn sure ain't no odom, and a lot more less experienced


Mavs is lookin pretty deep


with kobe, gasol, and bynum, of course were contenders......i dont like the odom trade, but to say were not contenders is ignorant. we made the finals in 08 with:

pg fisher
sg kobe
sf radmanovic
pf odom
c gasol




our current squad is much better.
Title: Re: LMAO
Post by: Sccit on December 15, 2011, 11:47:45 AM
(http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pau-gasol.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 15, 2011, 08:47:53 PM
whoever merged my thread into here is on some bitchmade shit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 16, 2011, 07:54:08 AM
Kobe Bryant is livid with the Lakers, and he may demand a trade, Stephen A. Smith said Thursday. Appearing on SportsCenter, Smith said “I predicted that Kobe Bryant will demand a trade, and I am not budging from that. He’s livid. I’ve known Kobe too long. He is ticked off. “It’s not just because [the Clippers] got Chris Paul, which is a guy that he expected to have. It’s because Jim Buss seems to be doing the inexplicable,” Smith said. “It makes no sense. It’s one thing for the team not to have improved [after losing to the Mavericks], it’s another thing entirely for them to regress. If you know anything about Kobe, that is the last thing that he wants to do. “It will not be pleasant at all.”

http://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/kobe-bryant-livid-may-demand-a-trade/104775
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 16, 2011, 10:28:48 AM
Kobe Bryant is livid with the Lakers, and he may demand a trade, Stephen A. Smith said Thursday. Appearing on SportsCenter, Smith said “I predicted that Kobe Bryant will demand a trade, and I am not budging from that. He’s livid. I’ve known Kobe too long. He is ticked off. “It’s not just because [the Clippers] got Chris Paul, which is a guy that he expected to have. It’s because Jim Buss seems to be doing the inexplicable,” Smith said. “It makes no sense. It’s one thing for the team not to have improved [after losing to the Mavericks], it’s another thing entirely for them to regress. If you know anything about Kobe, that is the last thing that he wants to do. “It will not be pleasant at all.”

http://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/kobe-bryant-livid-may-demand-a-trade/104775

hes 33, and his contract isn't gonna add to his trade value, i highly doubt it.


the team is ok, but with the loss of odom, and no upgrade at PG, those are a problem hopefully a shortened season is in our favor
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 16, 2011, 10:59:41 AM
stephen a smith is a cool dude, but he says the dumbest fuckin shit sometimes.....kobes not requestin no damn trade, and we still got a big three of kobe, gasol, n bynum, plus the 8.9 mill trade exception. we're more than fine.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 17, 2011, 01:59:34 PM
Lakers signed Troy Murphy... their roster is lightskinned as hell now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 17, 2011, 03:55:20 PM
if Murphy can play half as good as he played in 2010, he'll be a great acquisition.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on December 18, 2011, 02:38:54 AM
Murphy averaged a double double playing for the pacers in 2009-10 .. its unfortunate he was only getting garbage minutes with the nets & celtics. if he gets enough consistent minutes with the lakers he should help fill the void left by odom in terms of pts/reb
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 18, 2011, 04:14:46 AM
Now that Baron Davis will apparently sign with the Knicks, what do you guys think of Gilbert Arenas on the Lakers for the minimum? Arenas is as hit or miss as they come (in more ways than one...) but you can just waive him right away if he is being a total cancer. Then again he might collide with Kobe Bryant after taking stupid shots... and then shoot him in the locker room to retaliate. So..  ???
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on December 18, 2011, 04:45:21 AM
^^^^^No to both guys ... both are out of shape  with a shitty behaviour  who are going to brick contested Js ... I prefer to have pappy Fisher , that's how bad Hibachi and Baron have played these last seasons
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 18, 2011, 09:11:13 AM
^i believe either or would be inspired playing in LA......best believe, they both can ball. it's just a matter of them having will.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on December 18, 2011, 11:04:18 AM
^^^^^No to both guys ... both are out of shape  with a shitty behaviour  who are going to brick contested Js ... I prefer to have pappy Fisher , that's how bad Hibachi and Baron have played these last seasons

Really? I didn't watch the Cavs much last year but stat wise Davis doesn't look bad, and obviously the Lakers could actually surround him with talent unlike the Cavs. Gilbert is Gilbert, but like 7even said they can cut him if he starts acting up. Either way, Fisher is flat out bad at this point, you can't depend on him too much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 19, 2011, 06:41:41 PM
^^^^^No to both guys ... both are out of shape  with a shitty behaviour  who are going to brick contested Js ... I prefer to have pappy Fisher , that's how bad Hibachi and Baron have played these last seasons

Really? I didn't watch the Cavs much last year but stat wise Davis doesn't look bad, and obviously the Lakers could actually surround him with talent unlike the Cavs. Gilbert is Gilbert, but like 7even said they can cut him if he starts acting up. Either way, Fisher is flat out bad at this point, you can't depend on him too much.


i want a young PG, cp3 and kobe would of been the best backcourt duo in the league. and we would of of gotten howard. the PF would of been trouble, but if we got mcroberts and troy murphy, PFs that can stretch the floor it would of gave dwight all the room in the world and to draw the double team to kick it out to whoever (so many options kobe, cp3, fish, murphy, artest, etc etc)

and get  veteran back up C.


with that said, i would of been content with keeping the same ol roster and upgrading for a cheap PG.


i do not want baron. arenas would be ok, as long as he can make the spot up 3, because obviously if he comes he has to play off ball.

but cp3 and kobe would just would of been crazy, sharing the ball would be no problem, double teaming any of the two would of just been bad bad news for the others defense.

fuck stern. I'm really gonna miss playing with odom on 2k, and i just got odoms 3 point shot perfectly down last year.


I'm just really worried about our PG position. imo they should of let farmer start last year, to keep him happy and stay, he isn't great at D but he would of been good against smaller PGs like barera.

farmer left and he's hasn't shown much improvement.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 20, 2011, 02:08:07 PM
Lakers pls pls trade Bynum and Gasol for Howard and Hedo... if Howard joins the Nets I'll be devestated  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 20, 2011, 03:23:40 PM
Lakers pls pls trade Bynum and Gasol for Howard and Hedo... if Howard joins the Nets I'll be devestated  :-\


it seems like a done deal, and it looks like we need howard more than ever


i know its just a preseason game but we got killed, it was as if clippers won the finals, and as if we just got swept by dallas again.


the front office should of calmed down odom
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 20, 2011, 03:47:14 PM
Lakers pls pls trade Bynum and Gasol for Howard and Hedo... if Howard joins the Nets I'll be devestated  :-\


it seems like a done deal, and it looks like we need howard more than ever


i know its just a preseason game but we got killed, it was as if clippers won the finals, and as if we just got swept by dallas again.


the front office should of calmed down odom


it's a preseason game...any1 who actually takes these games into consideration doesnt know what preseason basketball is about.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 20, 2011, 05:45:59 PM
Lakers pls pls trade Bynum and Gasol for Howard and Hedo... if Howard joins the Nets I'll be devestated  :-\


it seems like a done deal, and it looks like we need howard more than ever


i know its just a preseason game but we got killed, it was as if clippers won the finals, and as if we just got swept by dallas again.


the front office should of calmed down odom


it's a preseason game...any1 who actually takes these games into consideration doesnt know what preseason basketball is about.

It's not your regular preseason... it's a lockout season with only 2 preseason games per team.. plus Kobe really didn't seem like he doesn't give a crap. Nigga went down with a fucked wrist and kept playing... also was pretty active in the game...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on December 20, 2011, 05:54:49 PM
^^^^^No to both guys ... both are out of shape  with a shitty behaviour  who are going to brick contested Js ... I prefer to have pappy Fisher , that's how bad Hibachi and Baron have played these last seasons

Really? I didn't watch the Cavs much last year but stat wise Davis doesn't look bad, and obviously the Lakers could actually surround him with talent unlike the Cavs. Gilbert is Gilbert, but like 7even said they can cut him if he starts acting up. Either way, Fisher is flat out bad at this point, you can't depend on him too much.


i want a young PG, cp3 and kobe would of been the best backcourt duo in the league. and we would of of gotten howard. the PF would of been trouble, but if we got mcroberts and troy murphy, PFs that can stretch the floor it would of gave dwight all the room in the world and to draw the double team to kick it out to whoever (so many options kobe, cp3, fish, murphy, artest, etc etc)

and get  veteran back up C.


with that said, i would of been content with keeping the same ol roster and upgrading for a cheap PG.


i do not want baron. arenas would be ok, as long as he can make the spot up 3, because obviously if he comes he has to play off ball.

but cp3 and kobe would just would of been crazy, sharing the ball would be no problem, double teaming any of the two would of just been bad bad news for the others defense.

fuck stern. I'm really gonna miss playing with odom on 2k, and i just got odoms 3 point shot perfectly down last year.


I'm just really worried about our PG position. imo they should of let farmer start last year, to keep him happy and stay, he isn't great at D but he would of been good against smaller PGs like barera.

farmer left and he's hasn't shown much improvement.


All I'm saying is get someone other than Fisher. Dude shot 38% last year while being one of the last options scoring wise, dude is just washed up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on December 20, 2011, 07:01:45 PM
Morris and ebanks looked alright yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 21, 2011, 03:21:40 AM
Lakers pls pls trade Bynum and Gasol for Howard and Hedo... if Howard joins the Nets I'll be devestated  :-\


it seems like a done deal, and it looks like we need howard more than ever


i know its just a preseason game but we got killed, it was as if clippers won the finals, and as if we just got swept by dallas again.


the front office should of calmed down odom


it's a preseason game...any1 who actually takes these games into consideration doesnt know what preseason basketball is about.

It's not your regular preseason... it's a lockout season with only 2 preseason games per team.. plus Kobe really didn't seem like he doesn't give a crap. Nigga went down with a fucked wrist and kept playing... also was pretty active in the game...


it doesnt matter...at the end of the day, it was a preseason game. the rotations will be nothing like that in regular season ball. u should know this by now. clippers played it like it was their championship game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 21, 2011, 03:22:54 AM
Morris and ebanks looked alright yell


real spit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 21, 2011, 04:13:35 PM
Will Kobe be out several weeks or will he play hurt?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on December 21, 2011, 04:18:21 PM
Damn, I don't even remember the last time Kobe was actually ok health wise.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 21, 2011, 08:30:30 PM
listed as day-2-day
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 24, 2011, 05:17:03 AM
Nate Robinson a free agent now... Lakers should get him FAST... he'd give the team some much needed speed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 24, 2011, 01:08:05 PM
Nate Robinson a free agent now... Lakers should get him FAST... he'd give the team some much needed speed.


wouldn't mind signing Nate, but he's a shooting guard in a point guards body..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on December 25, 2011, 12:23:30 AM
the tendon in kobe's right hand would take 5-6 weeks to heal, provided he didn't play basketball during that time

from the interview's him + mike brown have done it seems he's learning to do _everything_ left handed to limit his use of the right hand, we'll see how that goes i guess

he has arthritis in two of his right fingers iirc because he refused to rest to let them heal, so no doubt he'll have his right hand amputated when he's retired
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on December 25, 2011, 12:41:57 AM
^Kobe is going to be a destroyed person by the time he's retired. Alienated from his wife and kids, not as rich as he is supposed to be while having a totally broken down body with no real job or stuff to do. He's not the red carpet, athlete-turned-into-actor/model type of person either. He'll be completely lost. He'll need a wheel-chair by the time he's 70. His body is a mess already, and he is too determined to give it a rest, literally.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on December 26, 2011, 11:18:09 PM
Tough start for LA, they're gonna love having Bynum back. On a side note, what exactly is the purpose of a trade exception (LO deal).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on December 26, 2011, 11:45:38 PM
it means the contracts of one of their trades doesn't have to match, so they can use the $8.6m exception in their favour. i.e.; send out a player worth $10m + the $8m exception, get back one player worth $18m

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 27, 2011, 12:53:26 AM
we woulda easily won these last 2 games with Bynum....not worried yet. team is still getting familiar, and we're missing our 2nd best player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on December 28, 2011, 11:50:40 PM
Artest and white boy mob held their own on the 2nd unit yell 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 29, 2011, 12:34:10 AM
pay close attention..we're better than last year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BOX5 the best poster on this site yell on December 30, 2011, 08:24:35 PM
I think so to. Our bench is better even tho we are not as versatile as we were with Lo yell
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 31, 2011, 10:52:43 AM
I think so to. Our bench is better even tho we are not as versatile as we were with Lo yell


when bynum returns, we'll be more versatile....yad
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 01, 2012, 07:31:29 PM
Historic night...Kobe just played the worst game of his life. bad way 2 start the New Year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on January 01, 2012, 08:07:52 PM
6/28 is horrendous. he needs to let that wrist heal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on January 01, 2012, 08:54:25 PM
seems kobe shot 17 of 47 against boston in 2002. so 2nd worst shooting night of his career
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 01, 2012, 10:59:28 PM
seems kobe shot 17 of 47 against boston in 2002. so 2nd worst shooting night of his career


6/28 is much worse.......
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 02, 2012, 04:54:57 AM
6/28 is horrendous. he needs to let that wrist heal

little to do with the wrist ... he's just stupid that's all ... I'd punch him in the face if I were Gasol/Bynum ... I'm pretty sure we would have won this game with Kobe staying on the bench in the 4th
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 02, 2012, 08:09:30 AM
that's one of the many reasons why I never liked Kobe... a player like Duncan, Dirk or LeBron would have tried to play defense, tried to go to the line, tried to get teammates open to pass to them, realized when someone is having a hot hand and fed him.. stuff like that... Kobe does, well, this. even though he clearly has enough talent on the team to win such games without him scoring much. he's always been like that, difference is that back in the day he was good enough to still be halfway effective or even outscore any other player on the floor during off-nights, now that he is in his 16th season that ability is fading away. it's gonna be brutal to watch him in 2 years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 02, 2012, 12:49:48 PM
6/28 is horrendous. he needs to let that wrist heal

little to do with the wrist ... he's just stupid that's all ... I'd punch him in the face if I were Gasol/Bynum ... I'm pretty sure we would have won this game with Kobe staying on the bench in the 4th


pretty sure he woulda never missed all those wide-open threes if his wrist was fine.....and regardless, how many times have we seen kobe shoot himself out of a slump and take over the game in the 4th? so calling him stupid is a stretch...this was Kobe's worst game ever, and u soundin like u never seen Kobe take over games in the clutch after starting off slow. Just because he missed those shots, which he normally makes, does not make him "stupid"....did he fuck up and lose us the game? yes. but Kobe will be back with a vengeance. you, as a Laker fan, should know this.......
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 02, 2012, 12:52:41 PM
that's one of the many reasons why I never liked Kobe... a player like Duncan, Dirk or LeBron would have tried to play defense, tried to go to the line, tried to get teammates open to pass to them, realized when someone is having a hot hand and fed him.. stuff like that... Kobe does, well, this. even though he clearly has enough talent on the team to win such games without him scoring much. he's always been like that, difference is that back in the day he was good enough to still be halfway effective or even outscore any other player on the floor during off-nights, now that he is in his 16th season that ability is fading away. it's gonna be brutal to watch him in 2 years.


LOL...get out of here. he missed a bunch of shots that he normally makes. he's taken over countless games in the past where he started off cold, but shot himself into a rhythm of fire and came through down the stretch. this was Kobe's worst shooting performance of his career...very easy to talk shit about him after that. where were u when he was BEASTING?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on January 02, 2012, 02:47:54 PM
As a fan of Kobe that shit was brutal to watch. He's not a guy you bet against though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 04, 2012, 01:23:46 AM
As a fan of Kobe that shit was brutal to watch. He's not a guy you bet against though.


you know what it is...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 04, 2012, 05:46:41 PM
Philosophical article about the failure of ex-Laker Kwame Brown: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7421210/kwame-brown
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on January 08, 2012, 03:40:24 PM
Meta World Peace has been awful as 6th man, but I guess Lamar has been ass too.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 08, 2012, 04:43:16 PM
yea...thought he'd be much better under mike brown. hopefully, he gets it together soon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 14, 2012, 12:49:31 AM
Snapple is tight


(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee480/LippySlitEntertainment/SnappleFact.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 16, 2012, 02:34:57 PM
^I could of told you that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on January 17, 2012, 06:46:40 PM
Lakers need a true PG, Blake can play, but he's an ideal backup. Despite all that Fisher has done (and still does on occasion) he's warn down, and you don't want him guarding the Russell Westbrooks of the world in the playoffs. Morris is raw as fuck and probably won't be playing much once Blake comes back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 19, 2012, 03:37:04 AM
nice first match of the season against the clippers  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 19, 2012, 05:28:53 AM
^every knows clippers was playin that like a game 7 of the finals LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 19, 2012, 11:38:36 PM
Lakers need a true PG, Blake can play, but he's an ideal backup. Despite all that Fisher has done (and still does on occasion) he's warn down, and you don't want him guarding the Russell Westbrooks of the world in the playoffs. Morris is raw as fuck and probably won't be playing much once Blake comes back.


I'm still dwelling on the cp3 trade, fuck stern. what a team we could of been
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 20, 2012, 12:10:06 AM
True...gasol ain't been bad but I much rather have cp3 on this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 26, 2012, 03:04:09 PM
lovin the old ron ron, we need more of that.


heres a couple of clips from the game




http://www.youtube.com//v/aOW2ETd4IKY


http://www.youtube.com//v/Eqz6k1BM02c



http://www.youtube.com//v/z_f9E0Y3ouE


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 26, 2012, 08:26:34 PM
LOL@Gasol trying to lose his "soft" status by patronizing and bumping a 5'11" guard.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on January 26, 2012, 08:40:18 PM
^ LOL, Gasol is a weird dude, that's for sure. During the game you could see Paul mouthing to Kobe "he's soft".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on January 27, 2012, 12:50:30 AM
Paul is a great player but is a floppin little bitch who gets mad and always wants to start some shit when losing.

Gasol has his "soft moments" but sure wasn't yesterday .. and is the second option of two championships while Paul is playing for the Clippers and will never get one

FLOP CITY : 2 of the worst flops ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdtIAWExF0&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyXeeHcaGR0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 27, 2012, 11:19:29 AM
Paul is a great player but is a floppin little bitch who gets mad and always wants to start some shit when losing.

Gasol has his "soft moments" but sure wasn't yesterday .. and is the second option of two championships while Paul is playing for the Clippers and will never get one

FLOP CITY : 2 of the worst flops ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdtIAWExF0&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyXeeHcaGR0


yea, despite cp3 being a great player, part of me is kinda glad we never acquired him... ever since his antics in last years playoff series vs. new orleans, i felt like dude was a lil bitch.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 27, 2012, 05:06:20 PM
Paul is a great player but is a floppin little bitch who gets mad and always wants to start some shit when losing.

Gasol has his "soft moments" but sure wasn't yesterday .. and is the second option of two championships while Paul is playing for the Clippers and will never get one

FLOP CITY : 2 of the worst flops ever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRdtIAWExF0&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyXeeHcaGR0


yea, despite cp3 being a great player, part of me is kinda glad we never acquired him... ever since his antics in last years playoff series vs. new orleans, i felt like dude was a lil bitch.





yea hes a flopper, so is blake, it pisses me off how much of a pussy they are, but i do kinda understand as they prob want as many calls they can sell.


i would of been glad to have him on the team, but i disagree with kobe when he says cp3 matches his aggressiveness and willingness to win.


anyone remember the nuggets vs hornets playoff series a couple years ago?


cp3 just gave up. i never held cp3 in high regards after that. phenomenal player, but i still have 10 players in the nba above him. him quitting is a damn no no, especially in the 2nd to last game. dude has no back bone, once his confidence is gone and doesn't believe he can win the series, its over.

imo bill ups would be the  main leader in the playoffs if i were the coach, i definitely wouldn't want the leadership role in cp3s hands in the playoffs no way.


kobe would of been perfect for cp3 when he's about to break down like a lil bitch. his j did improve though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on January 29, 2012, 06:26:36 PM
Ron Ron has shot 9/54 on his 3 pointers, LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 29, 2012, 06:49:45 PM
Ron Ron has shot 9/54 on his 3 pointers, LMAO


worst part....he keeps shootin em! and u can see the fear/hesitation in him every time he throws one up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on January 29, 2012, 11:23:21 PM
^ Shoulda kept Ariza, not that he's playing great ball either but he was/would be a much more efficient option in that spot. I remember when the "switch" happened and thinking they were gonna be set for a while, but aside from a few big moments Artest has looked lost since he came to LA. He needs to go back to the old Ron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 30, 2012, 12:22:40 AM
^ Shoulda kept Ariza, not that he's playing great ball either but he was/would be a much more efficient option in that spot. I remember when the "switch" happened and thinking they were gonna be set for a while, but aside from a few big moments Artest has looked lost since he came to LA. He needs to go back to the old Ron.

yea, i woulda liked 2 keep ariza...but who knows if we woulda repeated if we hadn't acquired artest. either way, both artest and ariza fell off big time after the '09 season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 30, 2012, 01:25:34 PM
^ Shoulda kept Ariza, not that he's playing great ball either but he was/would be a much more efficient option in that spot. I remember when the "switch" happened and thinking they were gonna be set for a while, but aside from a few big moments Artest has looked lost since he came to LA. He needs to go back to the old Ron.




imo, i don't know if ariza had the size to put pierce on lock, artest did a good job on KD and pierce the last time we won.



honestly i feel like everyone bitches up when they join this team because of kobe, they need to be aggressive and take initiative.

stop waiting for kobe to take the shot or make the play, ur fucking nba players do what the fuck you do, pick n pop, pick n roll, do what the fuck you know you can do.

honestly murphy can do a lot more, dude just needs to assert himself he can be a 15-10 player in this rotation esp since he can shoot 3's.


kapono we already knew what we were getting. roberts is good energy i can care less about his numbers because they don't speak for him.


gloudlocke is doing better than expected.

barnes is dong what we EXPECTED (he's done what he brought him for, we can't expect him to do much we knew what we were getting)


pau is doing alright, but bynum really needs to be able to make plays that arnt just for himself. he truly needs to draw the double team like he did in minney.


blake is going to be a 10-8 player this year.


fish is fish shouldn't be starting but its best option considering blake is out.


artest man, wtf is wrong with the boy, he needs to be on TOP on defense is his offense is going the so horrible, how da fuck did he go from what? 47 points was it? when we faced him in the 7 game series with the rockets?

its ridiculous, imo rick adelman would of been perfect, because wtvr he did on houston to get artest going, he would of done it here in LA, AND WOULD OF IMPROVED OUR FUCKING OFFENSE.


lol did u guys see that bynum interview??? bynum said fisher drew up the last couple plays to get bynum the ball down low, no wonder the last couple plays were actually decent, of course it couldn't been brown/kuester.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 30, 2012, 02:08:41 PM

blake is going to be a 10-8 player this year.





as much as i'd love 2 agree with that......that's a helluva stretch.



Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 03, 2012, 11:55:06 PM
Quote
The Lakers have already been informed that Howard won’t sign a long-term deal in Los Angeles, according to sources close to the situation. If the Lakers were to trade for Howard, he would opt out and test free agency. Howard’s interest in Los Angeles has always been overstated, mainly because he doesn’t want to follow in Shaquille O’Neal’s footsteps and he doesn’t want to go through another rebuilding process anytime soon. With Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in their thirties, Howard would be reaching his prime just as his All-Star teammates were declining.

Is this the end of an era? The end of the Lakers how we know them? The end of a time in which every franchise players would want to go to the Lakers, just because they are the Lakers?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 04, 2012, 12:57:50 PM
Quote
The Lakers have already been informed that Howard won’t sign a long-term deal in Los Angeles, according to sources close to the situation. If the Lakers were to trade for Howard, he would opt out and test free agency. Howard’s interest in Los Angeles has always been overstated, mainly because he doesn’t want to follow in Shaquille O’Neal’s footsteps and he doesn’t want to go through another rebuilding process anytime soon. With Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in their thirties, Howard would be reaching his prime just as his All-Star teammates were declining.

Is this the end of an era? The end of the Lakers how we know them? The end of a time in which every franchise players would want to go to the Lakers, just because they are the Lakers?


LOL...if we don't get Dwight, we'll get Deron. if we don't get either, we'll find a way to build a contender.......WE THE LAKERS.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on February 04, 2012, 03:27:36 PM
Goudelock can play, the Lakers would have been better off having him going the whole time. Morris looked lost every time he was on the court.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 04, 2012, 05:05:34 PM
Goudelock can play, the Lakers would have been better off having him going the whole time. Morris looked lost every time he was on the court.


Morris looked good in the pre-season... he does look lost out there, though. He needs to adjust to the NBA game, cuz he's still playin like it's college out there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 06, 2012, 11:51:32 AM
glocks floater is just damn clean, its fresh snow almost every time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 07, 2012, 04:30:08 AM
Our supporting cast is just terrible, especially offensively ... we're basically playing 3 on 5 with the 1st unit , Fish , MWP (or Barnes) can't hit open threes ... the bench without Blake and minus GLock is useless.

We would make it to the Finals with decent PG and SF who can shoot the three and a guy who can score 12 a game from the bench .

Lots of capspace wasted on terrible role players ( MWP, Fisher, Walton )
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 07, 2012, 04:32:42 AM
glocks floater is just damn clean, its fresh snow almost every time.

Lol at Billy McDonald ... " Look look lookout " and "he goes to the basket unmolested"  :-X

Joel was way better
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 07, 2012, 06:38:32 AM
"he goes to the basket unmolested"



lmfao...the first time he said that, i was like "wtf did i just hear?"


i really dont get the front office firing Joel and hiring this clown.. he's entertaining, but Joel was a pro and u can tell he was a basketball purist (did his homework). i also liked Paul Sunderland before we got rid of him. oh well...ever since Chick died, the announcers don't mean shit. Spero Dedas was our only hope, and we let him go to New York. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on February 07, 2012, 12:42:54 PM
"he goes to the basket unmolested"



lmfao...the first time he said that, i was like "wtf did i just hear?"


i really dont get the front office firing Joel and hiring this clown.. he's entertaining, but Joel was a pro and u can tell he was a basketball purist (did his homework). i also liked Paul Sunderland before we got rid of him. oh well...ever since Chick died, the announcers don't mean shit. Spero Dedas was our only hope, and we let him go to New York. :-\

Apparently Spero picked NY because we wouldn't "free' him up for NFL games on Sundays .
I think Billy will be one year and done with the new TV deal kickin in next season ... FO probably went cheap knowing the hire was only for one season .

I remember this clown called the 81pts game  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 07, 2012, 01:09:44 PM
yea he doesn't have the right voice, and jus nut rides way to much.


i mean i love kobe, but how da hell can everything he do wrong have an excuse? like the foo would suck kobes to get his approval
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 07, 2012, 01:40:05 PM
yea he doesn't have the right voice, and jus nut rides way to much.


i mean i love kobe, but how da hell can everything he do wrong have an excuse? like the foo would suck kobes to get his approval


what really annoys me is how he gets so excited when the other team scores..like, most announcers dont even get that excited when their own team scores, let alone the opposing team. also, way too much dead air with him. his goofy ass is like a color commentator doing play-by-play...lets hope it's one and done with him and he goes back to doing pre-game shows.......on a side note- john ireland, our radio play-by-play, aint that good either.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 07, 2012, 01:42:49 PM
"he goes to the basket unmolested"



lmfao...the first time he said that, i was like "wtf did i just hear?"


i really dont get the front office firing Joel and hiring this clown.. he's entertaining, but Joel was a pro and u can tell he was a basketball purist (did his homework). i also liked Paul Sunderland before we got rid of him. oh well...ever since Chick died, the announcers don't mean shit. Spero Dedas was our only hope, and we let him go to New York. :-\

Apparently Spero picked NY because we wouldn't "free' him up for NFL games on Sundays .



big mistake on Spero's behalf...he coulda been the heir to chick hearn's throne. of course, no one will ever replace Chick, but Spero was in line to be a life-long Laker and a popular figure amongst Laker fans. One of those announcers that become the face of the team. Fuckin idiot. havent heard about him since he left LA...mufucka took the wrong path.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on February 08, 2012, 01:44:15 PM
Lakers simply aren't deep and Mike Brown is one of the worst offensive coaches I have ever seen... fo real mayne, one of the reasons why the Cavs never came very close to an NBA title was Mike Brown's sorry ass.
I remember how Nik claimed Mike Brown was a good coach, in order to discredit LeBron... haha, Karma is a true bitch I guess. Now Nik gon suffer first sight of how horrible that nigga is... good shit.
I even heard how Fisher was drawing up crucial last possession plays... LMFAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on February 08, 2012, 03:30:13 PM
^ He really is, I mean Kobe, Bynum, and Gasol get their numbers off skill alone, but for the most part they haven't gotten shit from the rest of the team. You can certainly attribute some of that to new players/system but from the few games I watched in Cleveland dude didn't look good running the team's offense, as I recall it was constant isolations for LeBron. With all that said, Lakers are not out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 08, 2012, 06:57:46 PM
For those dissing browns offense, he is not even our offensive coach. John Kuester runs the offense while mike brown handles the defense. Our current woes are not really due to coaching as much as its due to players getting familiar with each other and with the new offense. I believe we will prevail..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 09, 2012, 02:09:02 PM
For those dissing browns offense, he is not even our offensive coach. John Kuester runs the offense while mike brown handles the defense. Our current woes are not really due to coaching as much as its due to players getting familiar with each other and with the new offense. I believe we will prevail..



i don't like brown and i don't like kuester. its ridiculous how brown can't draw up a play for shit, kuester isn't too great of a coach imo all he did in cleveland was basically give lebron the ball n tell him to drive it, and he failed horribly with detroit, damn i forget which game, but the last 2-3 plays of the game were drawn by fisher, it was more than good. and i was wondering y those plays were so good, not like the brown/kuester type bull shit we see.

and than it said that fisher actually drew up the last plays n it all made sense



edit: and you know whats funny? we could of gotten rick adelman, what the fuck, are you fucking kidding me? i know this, if we had adelman we would NOT having SO MUCH offensive woes.

no doubt with coaching change, players r gonna need time to adjust, but this is ridiculous mike brown is a noob he needs so many assistant coaches  its just a joke.

y have a mediocre/not that experienced coach try to take over a veteran championship team with their star trying to win their 6th ring?


its fucking stupid, rick adelman would of been the prime choice and it was mitch's choice, jim is fucking it up. n plus he gave up odom for nothing, something what MITCH ALSO DID NOT WANT TO DO.


i swear man the city of LA needs to riot jim buss out of the head seat. dudes a fucking idiot more than david sterling.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 09, 2012, 02:15:29 PM
i swear man the city of LA needs to riot jim buss out of the head seat. dudes a fucking idiot more than david sterling.
This.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 09, 2012, 02:23:51 PM
with that said


 I DO NOT WANT RAMON SESSIONS UNLESS HES COMING STRAIGHT OFF THE BENCH.


which is the reason why i don't want him at all because blake is not starting caliber for THIS team.

the PG in the starting line up NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO SHOOT so does the SF. what the fuck are we going to do when kobe, gasol, and bynum draw the double team when the clocks winding down.


i damn sure don't want sessions or artest shooting it.


when we get a new PG dribble penetration is a given, but we need a shooter, esp if our SF's arnt being consistent on open looks on the outside.



but imo we need to get another wing man, ours aint cutting it, id be glad if we get JR and waive morris and ebanks.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 09, 2012, 04:32:28 PM
For those dissing browns offense, he is not even our offensive coach. John Kuester runs the offense while mike brown handles the defense. Our current woes are not really due to coaching as much as its due to players getting familiar with each other and with the new offense. I believe we will prevail..



i don't like brown and i don't like kuester. its ridiculous how brown can't draw up a play for shit, kuester isn't too great of a coach imo all he did in cleveland was basically give lebron the ball n tell him to drive it, and he failed horribly with detroit, damn i forget which game, but the last 2-3 plays of the game were drawn by fisher, it was more than good. and i was wondering y those plays were so good, not like the brown/kuester type bull shit we see.

and than it said that fisher actually drew up the last plays n it all made sense



edit: and you know whats funny? we could of gotten rick adelman, what the fuck, are you fucking kidding me? i know this, if we had adelman we would NOT having SO MUCH offensive woes.

no doubt with coaching change, players r gonna need time to adjust, but this is ridiculous mike brown is a noob he needs so many assistant coaches  its just a joke.

y have a mediocre/not that experienced coach try to take over a veteran championship team with their star trying to win their 6th ring?


its fucking stupid, rick adelman would of been the prime choice and it was mitch's choice, jim is fucking it up. n plus he gave up odom for nothing, something what MITCH ALSO DID NOT WANT TO DO.


i swear man the city of LA needs to riot jim buss out of the head seat. dudes a fucking idiot more than david sterling.




lol, calm down... I think it's way too early to throw the book out on the coaching staff. I'm a believer in giving this time to work out before we panic. Trust me, we will compete with any team come playoff time. And where do people get off on throwing Jim under the bus? U do realize we made a great move for cp3 and Jim was a huge part of that... And it's well known that Mitch was the one who pulled the trigger on the Lamar trade, and we do still have the trade exception, so slow ur roll, this ain't all Jim or all Mitch. I gotta say, Some of y'all panic way too fast, foreal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 12, 2012, 12:39:21 PM
we just cant close out games....shits amazing
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 14, 2012, 02:24:23 AM
Kobe, wit another game winner:

http://www.youtube.com/v/yRil9GfDV7I
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 14, 2012, 12:10:41 PM
Kobe, wit another game winner:

http://www.youtube.com/v/yRil9GfDV7I


it was nice, but we have no offense, it seems like we just freestyle out there.


oh, and did u hear the artest slamming on LA times?


2 anonymous laker players were talking shit. n than ron ron busted out with mad tweets and than erased them shortly after.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 14, 2012, 12:11:57 PM
Kobe, wit another game winner:

http://www.youtube.com/v/yRil9GfDV7I


it was nice, but we have no offense, it seems like we just freestyle out there.


oh, and did u hear the artest slamming on LA times?


2 anonymous laker players were talking shit. n than ron ron busted out with mad tweets and than erased them shortly after.




naah, didnt hear about that 1....link to the story?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNT TYME on February 14, 2012, 11:56:01 PM
Thank you Looney, at least I'm not the only one who thinks Mike Brown is poop. I still can't believe he was chosen over Brian Shaw AND Rick Adelmen. Mike Brown should really give G-Lock more minutes. He is nice as a rookie and can score. People look at me weird when I say Goudelock will be nice in the future and then I remembered, they don't watch Laker games (unless its on ESPN or TNT).  His tear (Glock) drop is nice as shit though and can sink it from long range. Off the bench, only Blake and G-Lock should be allowed to shoot the ball. Murphy has his moments too.  But my boy Goudelock will be the future.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TheRemedy360Ressurection on February 15, 2012, 12:54:42 AM
^ Yeah, you're definitely right, to this point he's really been the only consistent scoring option off the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 15, 2012, 09:04:47 AM
feelin goudelock.. sucks that mcroberts fell out the rotation, tho
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNT TYME on February 15, 2012, 10:38:48 AM
Ebanks is nice too but Mike Brown man, you gotta know what the fuck you are doing.  Offensively.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 15, 2012, 01:17:13 PM
Ebanks is nice too but Mike Brown man, you gotta know what the fuck you are doing.  Offensively.


mike brown doesnt run our offense....
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 15, 2012, 01:17:25 PM
Kobe, wit another game winner:

http://www.youtube.com/v/yRil9GfDV7I


it was nice, but we have no offense, it seems like we just freestyle out there.


oh, and did u hear the artest slamming on LA times?


2 anonymous laker players were talking shit. n than ron ron busted out with mad tweets and than erased them shortly after.




naah, didnt hear about that 1....link to the story?



http://www.foxsportswest.com/02/13/12/Is-it-time-for-Metta-World-Peace-to-go-/msn_landing.html?blockID=665226&feedID=7972
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 15, 2012, 01:19:06 PM
Thank you Looney, at least I'm not the only one who thinks Mike Brown is poop. I still can't believe he was chosen over Brian Shaw AND Rick Adelmen. Mike Brown should really give G-Lock more minutes. He is nice as a rookie and can score. People look at me weird when I say Goudelock will be nice in the future and then I remembered, they don't watch Laker games (unless its on ESPN or TNT).  His tear (Glock) drop is nice as shit though and can sink it from long range. Off the bench, only Blake and G-Lock should be allowed to shoot the ball. Murphy has his moments too.  But my boy Goudelock will be the future.




his tear drop gives me the chills, u guys saw that running base line tear drop yesterday? damn nothing but net.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 15, 2012, 01:28:16 PM
impossible shot to defend...g got it on lock
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNT TYME on February 20, 2012, 12:08:10 AM
I believe he should touch the ball more then Steve Blake. And Mike Brown, way to give up in the 2nd quarter tonight against the Suns. He put in Luke and expected to have some kind of run?? GTFO of LA NOW!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 20, 2012, 11:37:13 AM
I believe he should touch the ball more then Steve Blake. And Mike Brown, way to give up in the 2nd quarter tonight against the Suns. He put in Luke and expected to have some kind of run?? GTFO of LA NOW!


he put in luke cuz barnes and artest were in foul trouble..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNT TYME on February 20, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
I believe he should touch the ball more then Steve Blake. And Mike Brown, way to give up in the 2nd quarter tonight against the Suns. He put in Luke and expected to have some kind of run?? GTFO of LA NOW!


he put in luke cuz barnes and artest were in foul trouble..

like i said game was over by the 2nd, nice little run in the 2nd half though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 04, 2012, 09:44:22 PM
y is this thread so dead.





imo i dont want to break up this core, we already got rid of LO, who imo could of gotten over his little emotional fit and come back to the team.
we litreally got nothing in return. yea money of the books but at what cost? we had a horrible start, LO would of solidify our rotations in terms of bigmen, and have bench production.



just get a solid PG that can guard, penetrate, and has a natural shooting ability that isnt over 28, thats all we need to be contenders.


all in all, its ridiculous saying odom is damaged goods already, he came off one of his biggest seasons last year, i do hope he comes back to LA for some type of minimum contract. 



having ron, or any of our other bench players being that x factor is just ridiculous.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 05, 2012, 10:27:27 AM
the thread is dead because all the Laker fans are gone (antonio, wcsoldier, styles, RIK, babyg, hatesrats, halu sination, ocho cinco, bigjake, mr nice guy, relentless, teddy etc.)


with the way lamar has been playing, i think we traded him at the right time.....he has absolutely NO value right now, and was already talking about quitting basketball before this season. the dude woulda just been a liability and woulda stunted Bynum's development. if dallas wanted to trade him right now, they'd get absolutely nothing. it seemed weird at the time of the trade, but mitch actually did the right thing in getting a 1st round pick and a trade exception for him.



i also would like to keep our core together, because i believe we still have a couple 'chips we can squeez outta this big three......if we can add an aaron brooks or ramon sessions without losing anyone, we're set.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 05, 2012, 08:08:30 PM
the thread is dead because all the Laker fans are gone (antonio, wcsoldier, styles, RIK, babyg, hatesrats, halu sination, ocho cinco, bigjake, mr nice guy, relentless, teddy etc.)


with the way lamar has been playing, i think we traded him at the right time.....he has absolutely NO value right now, and was already talking about quitting basketball before this season. the dude woulda just been a liability and woulda stunted Bynum's development. if dallas wanted to trade him right now, they'd get absolutely nothing. it seemed weird at the time of the trade, but mitch actually did the right thing in getting a 1st round pick and a trade exception for him.



i also would like to keep our core together, because i believe we still have a couple 'chips we can squeez outta this big three......if we can add an aaron brooks or ramon sessions without losing anyone, we're set.


cmon man, u know that was at the heat of the moment, you know how emotional that guy gets.


you wouldnt have him back for the vets min? in decemeber of this year when we're allowed to pick him up?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2012, 12:36:12 AM
the thread is dead because all the Laker fans are gone (antonio, wcsoldier, styles, RIK, babyg, hatesrats, halu sination, ocho cinco, bigjake, mr nice guy, relentless, teddy etc.)


with the way lamar has been playing, i think we traded him at the right time.....he has absolutely NO value right now, and was already talking about quitting basketball before this season. the dude woulda just been a liability and woulda stunted Bynum's development. if dallas wanted to trade him right now, they'd get absolutely nothing. it seemed weird at the time of the trade, but mitch actually did the right thing in getting a 1st round pick and a trade exception for him.



i also would like to keep our core together, because i believe we still have a couple 'chips we can squeez outta this big three......if we can add an aaron brooks or ramon sessions without losing anyone, we're set.


cmon man, u know that was at the heat of the moment, you know how emotional that guy gets.


you wouldnt have him back for the vets min? in decemeber of this year when we're allowed to pick him up?


look at the way he's played with the mavs this year...i think he's past his prime. that $8.9 mil trade exception is looking way better than odom right about now.. and like i said, i dont want him taking away touches from bynum. i like pau on the court over odom, and i'd rather use that money on a point guard or another scorer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 06, 2012, 09:51:43 AM
the thread is dead because all the Laker fans are gone (antonio, wcsoldier, styles, RIK, babyg, hatesrats, halu sination, ocho cinco, bigjake, mr nice guy, relentless, teddy etc.)


with the way lamar has been playing, i think we traded him at the right time.....he has absolutely NO value right now, and was already talking about quitting basketball before this season. the dude woulda just been a liability and woulda stunted Bynum's development. if dallas wanted to trade him right now, they'd get absolutely nothing. it seemed weird at the time of the trade, but mitch actually did the right thing in getting a 1st round pick and a trade exception for him.



i also would like to keep our core together, because i believe we still have a couple 'chips we can squeez outta this big three......if we can add an aaron brooks or ramon sessions without losing anyone, we're set.


cmon man, u know that was at the heat of the moment, you know how emotional that guy gets.


you wouldnt have him back for the vets min? in decemeber of this year when we're allowed to pick him up?


look at the way he's played with the mavs this year...i think he's past his prime. that $8.9 mil trade exception is looking way better than odom right about now.. and like i said, i dont want him taking away touches from bynum. i like pau on the court over odom, and i'd rather use that money on a point guard or another scorer.


im saying odom for the vets min next year, so im sayin gainin odom and a young experienced PG that can penetrate, guard, and shoot.


so  basically


PG: Dream PG/Blake/Fisher
SG: Kobe/Glock/Fisher
SF: Artest/Barnes/Ebanks
PF:Gasol/Odom/Murphy
C: Bynum/Gasol/Murphy

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2012, 10:38:51 AM
why do u want Odom back so bad? he already had his best year....do u really want to get older? at this point, i'd prefer Beasley over Odom. Odom is playing off of emotions, and there's no way he will ever be emotionally stable playing for the Lakers again. the guy is a pussy...just watch the "Khloe and Lamar Show"....his bitch puts drugs in his fuckin drink and tries tricking him into drinking it, claiming theres nothing in it lmao.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 06, 2012, 02:06:25 PM
why do u want Odom back so bad? he already had his best year....do u really want to get older? at this point, i'd prefer Beasley over Odom. Odom is playing off of emotions, and there's no way he will ever be emotionally stable playing for the Lakers again. the guy is a pussy...just watch the "Khloe and Lamar Show"....his bitch puts drugs in his fuckin drink and tries tricking him into drinking it, claiming theres nothing in it lmao.



i just liked him as a player, his different skill sets. yea we're older but were talking about a (generously) 7 foot forwards with a centers frame, that can dribble, shoot, pass. he can play PG, SF, and PF. he can be older but with his height and skills it shouldn't be that much of a factor


emotionally hes weak, but with that big 3 front court, i don't see it as a liability at all. and kobe and the team would get him straight (i.e. fish)

yea beasleys more explosive, and younger, but he disappears, and his court vision and passing isn't as great, and their shooting is bout the same, and odom is taller.

all in all i just miss him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2012, 05:50:04 PM
why do u want Odom back so bad? he already had his best year....do u really want to get older? at this point, i'd prefer Beasley over Odom. Odom is playing off of emotions, and there's no way he will ever be emotionally stable playing for the Lakers again. the guy is a pussy...just watch the "Khloe and Lamar Show"....his bitch puts drugs in his fuckin drink and tries tricking him into drinking it, claiming theres nothing in it lmao.



i just liked him as a player, his different skill sets. yea we're older but were talking about a (generously) 7 foot forwards with a centers frame, that can dribble, shoot, pass. he can play PG, SF, and PF. he can be older but with his height and skills it shouldn't be that much of a factor


emotionally hes weak, but with that big 3 front court, i don't see it as a liability at all. and kobe and the team would get him straight (i.e. fish)

yea beasleys more explosive, and younger, but he disappears, and his court vision and passing isn't as great, and their shooting is bout the same, and odom is taller.

all in all i just miss him


point is, i dont think we're ever going to see the prime Odom ever again...imo, he's on a fast decline, and his best years are behind him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 30, 2012, 12:29:50 PM
mike brown is a complete moron. dude needs to go, nik there isnt any room to defend him now.



mike browns line up for the majority of the 2nd half

C: Gasol
PF: Mc Roberts
SF: Ron Artest
SG: Barnes
PG: Blake


besides westbrook burning by blake about 7-8 times before brown putting in sessions, where the fuck is the offense going to come from if pau cant score? all these dudes on here need to get set up. fucking retarded we didnt score at all (mayb 2 or 4 poitns from gasol) in this whole fucking line up.


shit is ridiculous, and sessions reason for not playing is "hes still searching his role" are you fucking kidding? what the fuck does searching his role go to with fucking defense (which is his fucking fort-ay) if sessions wasnt comletely accustomed to the offense (which i doubt, and its obvious brown is holding their hands on every play) atleast have him there to guard westbrook, some one that isnt past the age of 30 and the offense put pau and some called bynum or kobe in there and itll be fine.


and if ur gonna give the bench some burn like with the said line up, instead of fucking blake put glock in, atleast he has young legs and can keep up with westbrook and has no problem creating his own shot if we needed him to.



brown does not deserve to be head coach in the NBA dude is a complete moron,o i wonder how scott brooks is gonna fair once the thunders get older. given that he has the same reputation of being a "defensive (bullshit) coach" and knows nothing about the offense
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 30, 2012, 12:41:19 PM
i'm startin to lean towards Mike Brown being the biggest flaw of our team...i will still wait till the end of the season to fully judge him, but as of now, he's shown flashes of both good and bad coaching. this last week has been really bad for him...i agree about him not playing sessions enough. shits whack as fuck. lets hope he can make adjustments...if he cant, he's done in this league. i also think there is something going on internally.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 30, 2012, 01:17:28 PM
i'm startin to lean towards Mike Brown being the biggest flaw of our team...i will still wait till the end of the season to fully judge him, but as of now, he's shown flashes of both good and bad coaching. this last week has been really bad for him...i agree about him not playing sessions enough. shits whack as fuck. lets hope he can make adjustments...if he cant, he's done in this league. i also think there is something going on internally.


players dont respect him, its pretty blunt, kobe isnt going out publicly because hes not a kid anymore, but ims ure bynum would of went out on brown alot more if it wasnt for kobe prob telling him thats not the way to go.

its theres, bynum bitching saying hes gonna shoot another 3.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on March 31, 2012, 10:47:37 PM
I've read a few articles which basically say bynum is on his last legs with the lakers because of the way he's been acting over the last 4-5 weeks. throwing up that 3 pointer was basically the last straw for mike brown and he benched him. laker management seem to be agreeing with mike browns actions so who knows, might see bynum in another uniform next year if this shit keeps up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 31, 2012, 11:10:55 PM
I've read a few articles which basically say bynum is on his last legs with the lakers because of the way he's been acting over the last 4-5 weeks. throwing up that 3 pointer was basically the last straw for mike brown and he benched him. laker management seem to be agreeing with mike browns actions so who knows, might see bynum in another uniform next year if this shit keeps up


no way...the buss family LOVE bynum. he is our future...we would get rid of mike brown WAY before we get rid of bynum. trust me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on April 01, 2012, 12:21:13 AM
^ yeah its not just mike brown though, a lot of the lakers roster were annoyed with the way he's been acting in the locker room (apparently) so who knows

i'll try and find the articles on my iPad and post them here
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 01, 2012, 12:48:54 PM
^ yeah its not just mike brown though, a lot of the lakers roster were annoyed with the way he's been acting in the locker room (apparently) so who knows

i'll try and find the articles on my iPad and post them here


dont believe everything u read....trust me, bynum is right up there with kobe as far as being beloved by the organization and untouchable in any trades.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 04, 2012, 04:26:24 PM
bynum needs to fix his attitude, if he wants more touches, he should show that he can be efficient if he gets the ball.


i know he can, he's showed that. but i really do get frustrated when he doesnt kick it it out when he's triple, even when he's doubled and and theres a cutter that gets a clear lane to the basket and than bynum just jacks up a double teamed contested hook.

and bynum literally needs to work on his passes, its horrible how a nba caliber player can pass as bad as him this year.


how many times have u seen bynum this year lose the ball with a bad pass. i know ive seen a lot, esp those fast break full court passes and its way off, *massive face palm*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 04, 2012, 06:32:00 PM
bynum needs to fix his attitude, if he wants more touches, he should show that he can be efficient if he gets the ball.


i know he can, he's showed that. but i really do get frustrated when he doesnt kick it it out when he's triple, even when he's doubled and and theres a cutter that gets a clear lane to the basket and than bynum just jacks up a double teamed contested hook.

and bynum literally needs to work on his passes, its horrible how a nba caliber player can pass as bad as him this year.


how many times have u seen bynum this year lose the ball with a bad pass. i know ive seen a lot, esp those fast break full court passes and its way off, *massive face palm*



i think ur really underrating what bynum brings to the table...i've seen some great high-low passes from him to gasol this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 05, 2012, 11:13:37 AM
bynum needs to fix his attitude, if he wants more touches, he should show that he can be efficient if he gets the ball.


i know he can, he's showed that. but i really do get frustrated when he doesnt kick it it out when he's triple, even when he's doubled and and theres a cutter that gets a clear lane to the basket and than bynum just jacks up a double teamed contested hook.

and bynum literally needs to work on his passes, its horrible how a nba caliber player can pass as bad as him this year.


how many times have u seen bynum this year lose the ball with a bad pass. i know ive seen a lot, esp those fast break full court passes and its way off, *massive face palm*



i think ur really underrating what bynum brings to the table...i've seen some great high-low passes from him to gasol this year.


Those have been money, but not on outlet passes to the perimeter , or passes on the fast break, the fast break passes I can care less, he's a center, but on the outlet passes to the perimeter he needs to get that down as should any big
An to work that inside outside game
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 08, 2012, 04:41:39 AM
Any info on if the 2012 1st rounder the Lakers get from the Mavs in exchange for Odom is lottery protected or not?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on April 10, 2012, 01:18:38 AM
LOL
http://www.youtube.com/v/hFAbSPwCxPs
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 10, 2012, 11:21:58 AM
Bynum needs to calm down with his mean streak...dont want him losin' that edge, though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on April 13, 2012, 12:16:04 AM
 ::)
http://www.youtube.com/v/rwDluFZQmtQ
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 13, 2012, 12:06:09 PM
^lmao...dude is insane
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 13, 2012, 01:08:30 PM
Sasha did it, y not me?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 13, 2012, 02:41:27 PM
::)
http://www.youtube.com/v/rwDluFZQmtQ

LOL, the kid can ball but dude comes off as a complete fuckin idiot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 13, 2012, 04:42:13 PM
::)
http://www.youtube.com/v/rwDluFZQmtQ

LOL, the kid can ball but dude comes off as a complete fuckin idiot.


i dunno about idiot...javale mcgee and demarcus cousins come off as idiots. bynum just comes off like he don't give a fuck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 13, 2012, 06:01:12 PM
::)
http://www.youtube.com/v/rwDluFZQmtQ

LOL, the kid can ball but dude comes off as a complete fuckin idiot.


i dunno about idiot...javale mcgee and demarcus cousins come off as idiots. bynum just comes off like he don't give a fuck.

He's not on that level..but he doesn't really come off as the sharpest tool in the shed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 14, 2012, 01:57:48 PM
::)
http://www.youtube.com/v/rwDluFZQmtQ

LOL, the kid can ball but dude comes off as a complete fuckin idiot.


i dunno about idiot...javale mcgee and demarcus cousins come off as idiots. bynum just comes off like he don't give a fuck.

He's not on that level..but he doesn't really come off as the sharpest tool in the shed.


i dunno, he always seemed smart with his game, to me.. i think his "fuck the world" antics are a bit over the top, but i wouldn't exactly call him stupid.


for the record, he was foolin around with steve blake on that last possession, he wasn't actually bein serious tryna get the ball and what not. came off pretty hilarious and awkward, but i wouldn't make anything of it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 14, 2012, 05:20:17 PM
::)
http://www.youtube.com/v/rwDluFZQmtQ

LOL, the kid can ball but dude comes off as a complete fuckin idiot.


i dunno about idiot...javale mcgee and demarcus cousins come off as idiots. bynum just comes off like he don't give a fuck.

He's not on that level..but he doesn't really come off as the sharpest tool in the shed.


i dunno, he always seemed smart with his game, to me.. i think his "fuck the world" antics are a bit over the top, but i wouldn't exactly call him stupid.


for the record, he was foolin around with steve blake on that last possession, he wasn't actually bein serious tryna get the ball and what not. came off pretty hilarious and awkward, but i wouldn't make anything of it.

Just listening to him in interviews he sounds pretty dumb, and some of the on the court shit like taking his shirt off after the flagrant against JJ. I don't really give a shit and I like him a lot as a player, just an observation.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2012, 02:30:31 PM
yea, i know what u mean...but like i said, it's more of a "i dont give a fuck" attitude, as opposed to not bein smart.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 16, 2012, 02:02:42 PM
::)
http://www.youtube.com/v/rwDluFZQmtQ

LOL, the kid can ball but dude comes off as a complete fuckin idiot.


i dunno about idiot...javale mcgee and demarcus cousins come off as idiots. bynum just comes off like he don't give a fuck.

He's not on that level..but he doesn't really come off as the sharpest tool in the shed.

he's young but he's been in the league a very long time, it amazes me how he just doesnt adjust sometimes.



but than again he's massively improved, last 2 years it was way out to say bynum is the number 1 center in the league, now its not.


the gap between howard and bynum is closing, but it could of been closed much earlier had bynum been the "man" running the team.


howards post improvement that we've been waiting since draft day is non existent. compared to all the great bigs, he's just a hyped up defensive center, imo.


don't get me wrong hes was the best center in the league for the past 4 years, and i know its a bunch ifs and buts, but believe me had andrew had the opportunity to be the 1st option on a team he COULD OF done better. I'm not saying for sure but given that he's healthy hell yes.


footwork is MUCH better than dwight which leads to much better post game and having a better post move arsenal , much softer touch around the rim when they put up a layup, floater, or hook. and he can shoot, and not no forced type of big man shot or a bank. his J is natural, although i wouldn't want him to do that so often.

their both big, its just their athleticism, dwights alethcism leads to easier (not more) blocks,  and rebounds, and its easier for him to dunk which is a higher percentage shot than bynum. if it wasn't for bynum being fragile and getting injured, he could of definitely of been better given the opportunity.

but thats that, i was just never huge on dwight, i just diidnt see his game as being great. just a bunch of baby assists, if it weren't ppl babying the ball and giving him good looks, no way he could average that many points just him  creating his own shot, which IMO is very pathetic if ur considered one of the best.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 16, 2012, 08:30:22 PM
^Bynum is currently much better than Dwight...if Bynum had a team built around him, he'd easily be averaging 25-15, if not more.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 17, 2012, 10:22:06 AM
^Bynum is a major nigger though.. the type of guy I could never be a fan of, no matter how good he is. Sooner or later his niggerness will hurt the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 17, 2012, 10:41:21 AM
lol, cuz he doesn't prance around with a fake smile on his face ala shaq? Or cuz he doesn't dance in pregame warm ups? Which is it?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 17, 2012, 11:35:48 AM
^Bynum is a major nigger though.. the type of guy I could never be a fan of, no matter how good he is. Sooner or later his niggerness will hurt the Lakers.

LMAO, you racist fuck. I still think he seems like a dumbass but I don't think he's a bad guy/teammate or anything like htat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 17, 2012, 11:58:34 AM
^did u hear the ABC telecast of the Dallas/Lakers game? the announcers were describing Bynum as a very bright young man, and noted that it was pretty awkward that a dude as smart as he is would be actin the way he is, with the immature antics and what not..........he's not "dumb". trust me.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 17, 2012, 01:12:24 PM
^Bynum is a major nigger though.. the type of guy I could never be a fan of, no matter how good he is. Sooner or later his niggerness will hurt the Lakers.

LMAO, you racist fuck. I still think he seems like a dumbass but I don't think he's a bad guy/teammate or anything like htat.



lol bynum acting like a "nigga", cmon dude doesnt come off as an ignorant fool.


he's just very passive aggressive and holds things in too much, he just needs to communicate like a man and get over his pride.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 17, 2012, 04:51:09 PM
Disregard 7even. He's from Germany. Why do you think his favorite player (Dirk) is a pure Aryan like himself?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on April 18, 2012, 03:13:26 AM
LOL@guys taking my use of the term "nigger" seriously like that. Blacks aren't niggers in general, but just like there are nazis, rednecks, hicks and honkies among whites, there are niggers among blacks. My post was funny as fuck, don't trip.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 18, 2012, 03:28:58 PM
LOL@guys taking my use of the term "nigger" seriously like that. Blacks aren't niggers in general, but just like there are nazis, rednecks, hicks and honkies among whites, there are niggers among blacks. My post was funny as fuck, don't trip.


yea i knew what you meant, but cmon bynum?


sheed is a nigga, GP is a nigga, JR is a nigga, Nate is a nigga, but bynum? lol thats like saying grant hill, duncan, or any other passive/ a bit white washed black player out there is acting a fool.


bynum aint no nigga like that.  but damn well sheed, GP, JR, Nate, and any other dumb nigga that doesnt have the dignity to act with manners in front of national television. i mean if its them than thats them, but sheed really confounded me, as even when he was older he'd still act like a dumbass nigga. but it maybe cuz of lack of education but cmon everyone grows up. i know people these days realistically are smarter, but their still giving "blacks" or their race they represent a bad name.


but cmon dude u swear bynum is a nigga like that. i mean them niggas have nigga moments, but they aint no full time ignorant niggas.


nigga is, what a nigga do

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on April 19, 2012, 03:46:06 AM
sometimes people over analyse shit way too much, the lakers just had a good win and he wanted to have a little fun, no big deal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 19, 2012, 12:06:20 PM
LOL@guys taking my use of the term "nigger" seriously like that. Blacks aren't niggers in general, but just like there are nazis, rednecks, hicks and honkies among whites, there are niggers among blacks. My post was funny as fuck, don't trip.


yea i knew what you meant, but cmon bynum?


sheed is a nigga, GP is a nigga, JR is a nigga, Nate is a nigga, but bynum? lol thats like saying grant hill, duncan, or any other passive/ a bit white washed black player out there is acting a fool.


bynum aint no nigga like that.  but damn well sheed, GP, JR, Nate, and any other dumb nigga that doesnt have the dignity to act with manners in front of national television. i mean if its them than thats them, but sheed really confounded me, as even when he was older he'd still act like a dumbass nigga. but it maybe cuz of lack of education but cmon everyone grows up. i know people these days realistically are smarter, but their still giving "blacks" or their race they represent a bad name.


but cmon dude u swear bynum is a nigga like that. i mean them niggas have nigga moments, but they aint no full time ignorant niggas.


nigga is, what a nigga do



Gary Payton is not a "dumb nigga" and please do not mention him in the same sentence with Rasheed Wallace. Thanks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 19, 2012, 12:44:20 PM
LOL@guys taking my use of the term "nigger" seriously like that. Blacks aren't niggers in general, but just like there are nazis, rednecks, hicks and honkies among whites, there are niggers among blacks. My post was funny as fuck, don't trip.


yea i knew what you meant, but cmon bynum?


sheed is a nigga, GP is a nigga, JR is a nigga, Nate is a nigga, but bynum? lol thats like saying grant hill, duncan, or any other passive/ a bit white washed black player out there is acting a fool.


bynum aint no nigga like that.  but damn well sheed, GP, JR, Nate, and any other dumb nigga that doesnt have the dignity to act with manners in front of national television. i mean if its them than thats them, but sheed really confounded me, as even when he was older he'd still act like a dumbass nigga. but it maybe cuz of lack of education but cmon everyone grows up. i know people these days realistically are smarter, but their still giving "blacks" or their race they represent a bad name.


but cmon dude u swear bynum is a nigga like that. i mean them niggas have nigga moments, but they aint no full time ignorant niggas.


nigga is, what a nigga do



Gary Payton is not a "dumb nigga" and please do not mention him in the same sentence with Rasheed Wallace. Thanks.


i dont see where he called him "dumb"...i believe the term he was using was "niggerish"....i know what he means, even though that's racist as a mufucka LOL.
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Post by: LooN3y on April 19, 2012, 01:24:18 PM
Y'all know what I mean by dumb, they act like ignorant fools, not saying its not funny or I don't like watching the act like that it is what it is.


But GP is a straight up ghetto ass nigga, and he does act ignorant at times. Comparable to sheed. Just not as dumb as sheed.

And what u go against sheed?? Ball don't lie bro
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 19, 2012, 01:28:14 PM
Y'all know what I mean by dumb, they act like ignorant fools, not saying its not funny or I don't like watching the act like that it is what it is.


But GP is a straight up ghetto ass nigga, and he does act ignorant at times. Comparable to sheed. Just not as dumb as sheed.

And what u go against sheed?? Ball don't lie bro

Haha Sheed could ball but dude was stupid as fuck. I'll never forget his "Heat won't win another game against us prediction". And GP is a really cool dude, met him at a Sonics game a while back. Yeah he was a shit talker, but that doesn't make you dumb.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 19, 2012, 02:48:52 PM
Y'all know what I mean by dumb, they act like ignorant fools, not saying its not funny or I don't like watching the act like that it is what it is.


But GP is a straight up ghetto ass nigga, and he does act ignorant at times. Comparable to sheed. Just not as dumb as sheed.

And what u go against sheed?? Ball don't lie bro

Haha Sheed could ball but dude was stupid as fuck. I'll never forget his "Heat won't win another game against us prediction". And GP is a really cool dude, met him at a Sonics game a while back. Yeah he was a shit talker, but that doesn't make you dumb.


not dumb in a literal case, but he still got that hood in him. u know what i mean.


man i miss GP, GP on TNT/NBATV < everyone that is on that show and has been on that show.


GP, Webber, and Ahmad was the best combo ever. so funny they never should of split them up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 19, 2012, 04:34:22 PM
GP on NBATV was the shit.... instead of firing boring squares like kevin mchale and eric snow, they fired the most entertaining persona they've ever had. then again, most white peeps were probably confused as shit watchin Webber and GP straight clownin back-n-forth on "Fan Night"....u see how quick Webber conformed back to Uncle Tom status once GP was gone? GP brought the ghetto out of Webber, which made for some classic material, but also musta pissed off them execs like a mufucka.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 19, 2012, 06:03:52 PM
GP on NBATV was the shit.... instead of firing boring squares like kevin mchale and eric snow, they fired the most entertaining persona they've ever had. then again, most white peeps were probably confused as shit watchin Webber and GP straight clownin back-n-forth on "Fan Night"....u see how quick Webber conformed back to Uncle Tom status once GP was gone? GP brought the ghetto out of Webber, which made for some classic material, but also musta pissed off them execs like a mufucka.


honestly i watched NBA TV ALOT because of GP, he was funny as fuck, esp with him on the TNT shows with kenny and charles, lol dude straight clowned on kenny hard about the rings, and of course with charles having known was fucking butthurt.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 19, 2012, 11:00:56 PM
GP on NBATV was the shit.... instead of firing boring squares like kevin mchale and eric snow, they fired the most entertaining persona they've ever had. then again, most white peeps were probably confused as shit watchin Webber and GP straight clownin back-n-forth on "Fan Night"....u see how quick Webber conformed back to Uncle Tom status once GP was gone? GP brought the ghetto out of Webber, which made for some classic material, but also musta pissed off them execs like a mufucka.

Damn I didn't know he was fired..I thought he was just a random fill in like he would do on TNT sometimes.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 20, 2012, 03:25:55 AM
GP on NBATV was the shit.... instead of firing boring squares like kevin mchale and eric snow, they fired the most entertaining persona they've ever had. then again, most white peeps were probably confused as shit watchin Webber and GP straight clownin back-n-forth on "Fan Night"....u see how quick Webber conformed back to Uncle Tom status once GP was gone? GP brought the ghetto out of Webber, which made for some classic material, but also musta pissed off them execs like a mufucka.

Damn I didn't know he was fired..I thought he was just a random fill in like he would do on TNT sometimes.


naah, man...he did 1 full year of NBA TV and occasional fill-ins on TNT during that period. after 1 year, he was let go for bein' too ghetto LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 20, 2012, 10:57:36 AM
GP on NBATV was the shit.... instead of firing boring squares like kevin mchale and eric snow, they fired the most entertaining persona they've ever had. then again, most white peeps were probably confused as shit watchin Webber and GP straight clownin back-n-forth on "Fan Night"....u see how quick Webber conformed back to Uncle Tom status once GP was gone? GP brought the ghetto out of Webber, which made for some classic material, but also musta pissed off them execs like a mufucka.

Damn I didn't know he was fired..I thought he was just a random fill in like he would do on TNT sometimes.





naah, man...he did 1 full year of NBA TV and occasional fill-ins on TNT during that period. after 1 year, he was let go for bein' too ghetto LOL




ironic as hell, man i cant stand the dudes on nba tv these days, steve smith and dennis scott are ok, but the otehr dudes, hell no.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 22, 2012, 02:04:20 PM
LMAO @ Ron Artest, what an idiot. I'd probably be opposed to that under normal circumstances, I just hate the Thunder so much, and Harden has zero Seattle ties, so fuck him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: MUHFUKKA on April 22, 2012, 05:12:26 PM
artest just cant give it up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 22, 2012, 08:18:34 PM
LMAO @ Ron Artest, what an idiot. I'd probably be opposed to that under normal circumstances, I just hate the Thunder so much, and Harden has zero Seattle ties, so fuck him.



james haarden deserved it, he talks so much shit. and ron does not like the dude, in that away game when harden was jawing at kobe, ron ron and harden was having a shoving match (which obviously artest won)


lol there was no reason for harden to up to artest, in a sense he basically provoked it, he wanted to give hima gentle bump to make a fake "tough" guy statement, he should of known better.


i swear if ur gong to make a statement for your team that u didnt liek the last play and how artest was flaunting, go charge him, hit him hard, y go for a lil gentle foul? might as well not do it at all.


the pussiness of this newer generation of players is ridiculous. esp with all this fake "humble" shit that all the younger players have. what happened to the fierce "win at all cost" players like kobe, AI, shaq, KG, etc etc

the league is way too soft. sometimes i wish the NBA drops in its tv ratings/views so they can get the game alot more physical.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 23, 2012, 12:59:02 AM
LMAO @ Ron Artest, what an idiot. I'd probably be opposed to that under normal circumstances, I just hate the Thunder so much, and Harden has zero Seattle ties, so fuck him.



james haarden deserved it, he talks so much shit. and ron does not like the dude, in that away game when harden was jawing at kobe, ron ron and harden was having a shoving match (which obviously artest won)


lol there was no reason for harden to up to artest, in a sense he basically provoked it, he wanted to give hima gentle bump to make a fake "tough" guy statement, he should of known better.


i swear if ur gong to make a statement for your team that u didnt liek the last play and how artest was flaunting, go charge him, hit him hard, y go for a lil gentle foul? might as well not do it at all.


the pussiness of this newer generation of players is ridiculous. esp with all this fake "humble" shit that all the younger players have. what happened to the fierce "win at all cost" players like kobe, AI, shaq, KG, etc etc

the league is way too soft. sometimes i wish the NBA drops in its tv ratings/views so they can get the game alot more physical.



I agree with most of what you said, but he gave the dude a concussion. I hate Harden personally, but you can't say that wasn't a cheap shot lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 23, 2012, 01:48:10 AM
LMAO @ Ron Artest, what an idiot. I'd probably be opposed to that under normal circumstances, I just hate the Thunder so much, and Harden has zero Seattle ties, so fuck him.



james haarden deserved it, he talks so much shit. and ron does not like the dude, in that away game when harden was jawing at kobe, ron ron and harden was having a shoving match (which obviously artest won)


lol there was no reason for harden to up to artest, in a sense he basically provoked it, he wanted to give hima gentle bump to make a fake "tough" guy statement, he should of known better.


i swear if ur gong to make a statement for your team that u didnt liek the last play and how artest was flaunting, go charge him, hit him hard, y go for a lil gentle foul? might as well not do it at all.


the pussiness of this newer generation of players is ridiculous. esp with all this fake "humble" shit that all the younger players have. what happened to the fierce "win at all cost" players like kobe, AI, shaq, KG, etc etc

the league is way too soft. sometimes i wish the NBA drops in its tv ratings/views so they can get the game alot more physical.



I agree with most of what you said, but he gave the dude a concussion. I hate Harden personally, but you can't say that wasn't a cheap shot lol

yea but i dont care i was giving artest a standing ovation.im behind my team 100% regardless.

dude is gonna think twice about being a fake tough guy now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 23, 2012, 11:44:12 AM
LOL, shit was fucked up, but i don't think he was tryna level him like that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 23, 2012, 12:09:01 PM
If you want to be a tough guy, there are many other players to get tough with than Artest. Artest is a nut that would rush all of Detroit. Harden tried going at Kobe and Artest is like a pit bull, he'll protect Kobe. Artest is loyal to a fault, which is bad for the league. I know why Kobe wants him around. The presents of Artest keeps many people from trying to hard foul any Laker, especially Kobe. With Artest around, it makes people think twice. I still remember that Rockets/Lakers series in which the Rockets with Artest were trying to muscle the Lakers. It took Fisher delivering a hard foul to put the series in check. Now Artest is a Laker, and he puts that physical play in check. You can call Artest an idiot, but his doing exactly what Kobe wants. After all, we all know Kobe actually runs this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 23, 2012, 07:06:04 PM
harden is a bitch, he's known for tryna run through people like that, lowkey instigating....



http://www.youtube.com/v/wGzSNsPafY0


harden sneaking a peek at the refs while he's on the ground:

http://static.foxsports.com/content/fscom/img/2012/04/22/042212-NBA-Harden-PI-AM_20120422192828542_660_320.JPG
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 24, 2012, 11:50:43 AM
all this fake tough guys shit really bothers me, with bosh, harden, kenyon martin (lol remember when his ass got dropped by mcgrady? and i know he has a good amount of pounds over him, he was a PF, mcgrady was a swingman)

dudes talk a lot, never get physical.


harden got what he deserved he isn't tough, hell most of the league isn't tough,  when the hell  have u seen basketball players fight when u were in high school? u weren't intimidated by them at all, they were good lil squares with nba dreams, and all of a sudden when they get to the NBA they think their tough, lil fake wannabe ass thugs.

just play the fucking game u pussy shits, and if ur gonna be tough, be tough, hit the other guy hard, charge him, be tough. james harden gentle love tap as a being a statement is just pathetic as he is, in terms of cowardice.



this is how you really bump somebody when ur upset, not no lil pussy "get in the way of another player and then flop" shit.


http://www.youtube.com//v/gLAPJiETLCE






Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on April 24, 2012, 06:28:50 PM
artest suspended for 7 games
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 24, 2012, 06:47:14 PM
Not surprised. Very called for, but is the risk Artest is willing to take for his team. When the Lakers play the Thunder in the playoffs, this will be in the Thunder's mind and could impact the level of physical play. The message was sent.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 16, 2012, 10:02:35 PM
WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST WITNESS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 16, 2012, 10:07:44 PM
WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST WITNESS


your team choking like George W Bush on a bag of pretzels
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 16, 2012, 10:09:49 PM
WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST WITNESS


your team choking like George W Bush on a bag of pretzels




true (http://www.throttlejockey.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/SmileySuicide.gif)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 16, 2012, 10:10:53 PM
WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST WITNESS


your team choking like George W Bush on a bag of pretzels




true (http://www.throttlejockey.co.uk/forum/images/smilies/SmileySuicide.gif)



on the bright side the series goes to LA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on May 18, 2012, 12:54:04 AM
looks like that whole artest thing is really messing with the lakers heads..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 18, 2012, 07:53:10 AM
looks like that whole artest thing is really messing with the lakers heads..


what artest thing?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 18, 2012, 11:46:27 AM
looks like that whole artest thing is really messing with the lakers heads..


highly doubt that has anything to do with the losses...first loss can be attributed to fatigue, and second loss can be attributed to not executing down the stretch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on May 18, 2012, 11:05:09 PM
Please god let the Lakers come back and bounce Seattle's Sloppy Seconds.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 19, 2012, 10:12:37 PM
wow....i thought game 2 was bad. this shit is even worse. we were literally cruisin the whole way.


if we dont win the next 3 games, i dont ever wanna see gasol in a laker jersey again. that turnover at the end was reminiscent of blake's turnover at the end of game 2. FUCK THIS SHIT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Dikteta Dax on May 19, 2012, 10:16:00 PM
Durant is the best player in the league. I think thats our season right there, goodbye gasol, artest, barnes, sessions & blake. None of you will be on the team next year! A sad day for LA Basketball...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 19, 2012, 10:16:03 PM
wow....i thought game 2 was bad. this shit is even worse. we were literally cruisin the whole way.


if we dont win the next 3 games, i dont ever wanna see gasol in a laker jersey again. that turnover at the end was reminiscent of blake's turnover at the end of game 2. FUCK THIS SHIT.

ya done son!

:D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 19, 2012, 10:22:09 PM
Durant is the best player in the league. I think thats our season right there, goodbye gasol, artest, barnes, sessions & blake. None of you will be on the team next year! A sad day for LA Basketball...


shit is amazing...really is. we could be up 3-1 right now with just a lil bit of proper execution to close games. games 2 and 4 are some of the most heart breaking losses i've witnessed in my life.  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on May 19, 2012, 10:25:46 PM
i thought the lakers were gonna win right up until about 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter, then the thunder just took over

durant is cold blooded man, that 3 was the icing on the cake
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 19, 2012, 10:46:10 PM
i know its done, but deep down in my heart, and in your hearts too, you still hope they win the series.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 19, 2012, 10:51:39 PM
i know its done, but deep down in my heart, and in your hearts too, you still hope they win the series.


yea, no shit......i mean, technically, if we woulda executed down the stretch in the last 3 games, we woulda beat them 3 straight....so it aint like we cant do it. we've just invested way too much energy into these bullshit losses, though. gasol has been amazingly weak in these past 2 playoffs. 10 points and 5 rebounds in 40 minutes? wtf?? jordan hill did better in 13 minutes. disgusting.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 19, 2012, 10:53:04 PM
i bet they blow the lakers up this off season and try to get Howard
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on May 19, 2012, 10:54:42 PM
lakers had it right up until 1/2 way through the 4th quarter, after that it was pretty much a team effort in the loss

- gasol fucked up that pass
- artest didnt contest durant's 3 (although durant was like 3ft back, who can blame him)
- kobe was 1 of 9 in the 4th quarter (shooting yourself out of a slump in the 4th isn't a good move)

mike brown was trying to call plays for bynum but OKC pretty much had him swarmed whenever he touched the ball. once they worked that out, it was 'give the ball to kobe, everyone get out of the fucking way' time which also failed
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Dikteta Dax on May 19, 2012, 10:58:26 PM
i bet they blow the lakers up this off season and try to get Howard

lakers are going to stick with bynum, but gasol is gone and they are going to amnesty artest.  I think they are going to let sessions to to!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 19, 2012, 11:14:11 PM
lakers had it right up until 1/2 way through the 4th quarter, after that it was pretty much a team effort in the loss

- gasol fucked up that pass
- artest didnt contest durant's 3 (although durant was like 3ft back, who can blame him)
- kobe was 1 of 9 in the 4th quarter (shooting yourself out of a slump in the 4th isn't a good move)

mike brown was trying to call plays for bynum but OKC pretty much had him swarmed whenever he touched the ball. once they worked that out, it was 'give the ball to kobe, everyone get out of the fucking way' time which also failed



mike brown is a horrible coach, he had plenty of oppurtinites in teh season and in the playoffs to adjust, and with that many chances and with a core of gasol, bynum, and kobe thats just pathetic.

our offesnse is so stagnant and predictable, i mean after the team figured out we we're using kobe as a decoy, we continue to use kobe as decoy even though the other team has figure our offense, like WHY?


i really dont get it, the offense has to have more ball movement, its ridiculous, we basically just take turns letting bynum and kobe go one on one most of the time. and bynum, is really late passing it out when he draws the double, which is beyond me
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 19, 2012, 11:14:28 PM
i bet they blow the lakers up this off season and try to get Howard

lakers are going to stick with bynum, but gasol is gone and they are going to amnesty artest.  I think they are going to let sessions to to!
why stick with Bynum? he's gonna impode under pressure
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Meho on May 20, 2012, 02:41:48 AM
Yeah the Lakers were close and the series could have gone a different way. But let's be realistic here. OKC and Lakers are not on the same level right now. Lakers are pouring their hearts out, while OKC is pretty much cruising, making baskets whenever they want.

With that being said, terrible play by Gasol. 2nd year in a row where he disappeared in the play offs. Although Kobe also made that awful pass in the 2nd game so...all a consequence of them being level down from OKC.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 20, 2012, 11:03:17 AM
Yeah the Lakers were close and the series could have gone a different way. But let's be realistic here. OKC and Lakers are not on the same level right now. Lakers are pouring their hearts out, while OKC is pretty much cruising, making baskets whenever they want.

With that being said, terrible play by Gasol. 2nd year in a row where he disappeared in the play offs. Although Kobe also made that awful pass in the 2nd game so...all a consequence of them being level down from OKC.



Sorry, but lakers at full strength are better than OKC... I mean If gasol plays like his normal self instead of like the 8th man off the bench, then this series is easily 3-1 in the lakers' favor
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 20, 2012, 11:04:52 AM

Sorry, but lakers at full strength are better than OKC...

LMAO this dumbass will just never admit his team is fading


durant, westbrook and harden > kobe, gashole and bumknee
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Dikteta Dax on May 20, 2012, 11:16:40 AM
i bet they blow the lakers up this off season and try to get Howard

lakers are going to stick with bynum, but gasol is gone and they are going to amnesty artest.  I think they are going to let sessions to to!
why stick with Bynum? he's gonna impode under pressure

Bynum just needs to mature a little and I think he will be fine at being the leader when Kobe Retires.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 20, 2012, 11:16:50 AM
like i said...if the lakers played to their capabilities, we'd easily be up 3-1 right now. try disputing that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 20, 2012, 11:55:33 AM
like i said...if the lakers played to their capabilities, we'd easily be up 3-1 right now. try disputing that.

and if Hitler won world war 2 we'd all be a buncha nazichildren but that didn't happen either


the Lakers choke in the clutch, plain and simple
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 20, 2012, 12:20:45 PM
If LeBron played to his capabilities he'd be the best player of all-time. He's far from that, though. Just like the Lakers are far from being better than OKC.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 20, 2012, 02:00:14 PM
If LeBron played to his capabilities he'd be the best player of all-time. He's far from that, though. Just like the Lakers are far from being better than OKC.


difference is, gasol is able to play to his capabilities. he did it in the finals against boston and orlando...right now, he is bein a complete bitch. dunno what it is, but he is a complete joke of player at times, straight up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 20, 2012, 08:36:46 PM
How can the Lakers trade Gasol and his huge contract? Why would they get rid of Sessions? I think Blake will get amnestied over Artest. Just pray that Steve Nash will sign in the offseason. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rayallen0 on May 21, 2012, 07:50:15 PM
still amazed by how shamelessly Kobe threw Pau under the bus over the weekend. Great leadership.  I'm not even a Kobe hater. I definitely respect his game but dude is just corny AF.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 21, 2012, 08:47:59 PM
still amazed by how shamelessly Kobe threw Pau under the bus over the weekend. Great leadership.  I'm not even a Kobe hater. I definitely respect his game but dude is just corny AF.

the crazy thing is: if kobe goes 4-26 with 6 turnovers, nobody dares to say shit.

as for the game today: lakers give their all, thunder just casually draining their shots. hilarious to see.. and kinda sad at the same time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 21, 2012, 09:56:17 PM
Lakers need to improve the perimeter offense and defense for real.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 22, 2012, 02:23:11 AM
still amazed by how shamelessly Kobe threw Pau under the bus over the weekend. Great leadership.  I'm not even a Kobe hater. I definitely respect his game but dude is just corny AF.


well, it's pretty true....for the second year in a row, we lose because pau's decides not to show up. i will be extremely surprised if he's sporting a laker jersey next season. this guy is supposed to be the second option. jordan hill had a better series than him! honestly, kobe and bynum are the only 2 players i reall care for to stay...anyone else is expandable at this point. outside of kobe, no one showed any heart, will, or effort in this entire series. maybe steve blake and jordan hill a little, and bynum came through at times (though he still has a lot of maturing ahead of him)...but other than that, kobe had no help in this series. shit is just ridiculous. he deserves better at this point of his career. and yes, i will say that mike brown's coaching has been on and off this year, but down the stretch, it was downright awful. shits fucked up. lookin forward 2 the moves this off-season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 22, 2012, 02:26:06 AM
Lakers need to improve the perimeter offense and defense for real.


we need someone else who can create their own shot...it's ridiculous that kobe at 33 is the only dude on the team who can create for himself. i thought sessions could be that guy, but he obviously has no experience whatsoever in the playoffs, and if we bring him back, he has some major strides to make. his defense on westbrook was pretty bad, as well. blake did a better job than he did, and thats sayin a lot. over all, the effort from everyone outside of kobe, jordan hill, and steve blake was pretty pathetic. and artest was pretty good on defense, as well, but he slowed down the offense a lot at times.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on May 22, 2012, 07:13:16 AM
smh@Laker-Fans shooting niggas http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7958293/gunshots-fired-following-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-8-injured
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 22, 2012, 07:31:52 AM
My fixes,

trade Gasol and get youth. I'd like to see Gasol traded to the Wolves and the Lakers pick up Beasley. Well on second thought since Phil is gone not Beasley. Well trade Gasol and get youth.

Keep Bynum, and have him work with Kobe all off season. I'd set up a Bynum/Kobe relationship, and hire back Kareem to personally coach Bynum. Howard has back issues and I don't want to see Howard struggling up and down the court. Keep Bynum and build around him.

Sign a young PG. Lin is a free agent, but look around. Sessions is going to be a career back up, and that's fine. But Sessions is not a big time player and the Lakers need a big time player. I like what I saw from Lin when I saw him, but the bottomline is young PG.

Resign Odom for the vet. min. Odom will perform in LA once he realizes the Lakers can and will trade him. Now bring him back home, have him come off the bench and he will perform in the clutch.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 22, 2012, 10:35:11 AM
smh@Laker-Fans shooting niggas http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/7958293/gunshots-fired-following-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-8-injured


Dope .. Too bad no one died
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on May 23, 2012, 02:59:42 AM
the salary cap for next year is $60 mil and the lakers are already sitting at $63 mil

right now the best thing they could do is trade Gasol ($19m) and do a sign+trade on Bynum ($16m) to free up some cap space and get some youth back in return. Sessions is opting out after this season but is hoping to re-sign

after watching the Lakers in the playoffs for the last 2 years i'm not sure Gasol and Bynum can cut it, they are way too inconsistent, can't really count on them for shit


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 23, 2012, 10:37:00 AM
the salary cap for next year is $60 mil and the lakers are already sitting at $63 mil

right now the best thing they could do is trade Gasol ($19m) and do a sign+trade on Bynum ($16m) to free up some cap space and get some youth back in return. Sessions is opting out after this season but is hoping to re-sign

after watching the Lakers in the playoffs for the last 2 years i'm not sure Gasol and Bynum can cut it, they are way too inconsistent, can't really count on them for shit





well, gasol has drastically subsided, while bynum is still growing, learning, and improving...people forget, bynum is still 24 years old. dude has some strides to make, no doubt. the maturation process was tough to endure, but i believe he will return with a new mindset come next season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: rayallen0 on May 23, 2012, 12:17:55 PM
someone pull up those "Sessions is gonna be huge for us" posts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 23, 2012, 01:16:28 PM
someone pull up those "Sessions is gonna be huge for us" posts.
lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 23, 2012, 01:16:38 PM
(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s320x320/543487_417083131658356_100000700177214_1289745_982160894_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 23, 2012, 01:21:46 PM
someone pull up those "Sessions is gonna be huge for us" posts.


to be fair, sessions was killin it in the regular season...this was his first ever playoffs and he choked. but it's not like mike brown was allowing him to operate...the reason we got sessions was so that he could break down defenses. the offense our coaching staff used wasn't involving him enough once the playoffs came around. mike brown is just as much to blame for sessions failure as sessions himself.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on May 23, 2012, 01:23:44 PM
i see them trading Bynum for Howard and trading Gasol for a bag of potato chips
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 30, 2012, 01:13:43 PM
i see them trading Bynum for Howard and trading Gasol for a bag of potato chips


hope bynum doesnt get traded...will come back to haunt the lakers in a few years. kid is still developing, growing, and maturing. the way i see it, this playoff run was his learning experience ala Kobe's airballs vs. the Jazz. if we trade Bynum, we will cry when he becomes the most dominant player in the league.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 31, 2012, 05:41:01 PM
someone pull up those "Sessions is gonna be huge for us" posts.
Sessions was a huge positive this season. Like NIK said, this was his first time in the playoffs and it shook him. Give him an entire offseason/season to get into things and he'll crazy. Even so, it the Lakers would be wise to search around for another PG if for no other reason than because Blake is shit. If the Lakers could find a way to swing a Deron Williams trade, I'd be a very happy man. Jim Buss will never trade Bynum, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 01, 2012, 10:04:46 AM
someone pull up those "Sessions is gonna be huge for us" posts.

i never bought into sessions, i dont trust a PG that cant/ or that does have a natural shooting stroke. i knew kobe was still going to be a major ball handler, yea sessions been bringing it up court, but its only half the time, with kobe bring it up the other half of the time and which is usually the most important moments.

if we had a PG that was a confident/good shooter it would give us wonders.


and also, sometimes during the game, i've seen kobe get set up real nice for some long jumpers, but he holds it for a couple of seconds, draws the defender, and than takes a horrible/difficult shot. y has he been passing on this wide open looks? is he just not feelin it at that spot? or what not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: un0mic on June 01, 2012, 05:45:20 PM
Wowzers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNT TYME on June 04, 2012, 04:39:11 PM
thank you OKC for putting us out of our misery, thank god next season will be a normal season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on June 19, 2012, 06:06:14 PM
Sessions just shitted on the Lakers by not picking up his player option.

Kupchak said if Sessions gets a big enough offer to leave, the Lakers still would have freed up "dollars to go another direction." Nigga sounding desperate there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 19, 2012, 07:42:53 PM
Sessions flopped hard.. It's not like he would be a huge loss
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on June 20, 2012, 03:28:41 AM
http://www.hbo.com/video/video.html/?autoplay=true&vid=1264733&filter=real-sports-with-bryant-gumbel&view=null
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on June 28, 2012, 09:50:50 AM
Deron Williams, Chauncey Billups, Leandro Barbosa and Ramon Sessions Linked to LA?

The Los Angeles Lakers are in need of a point guard.
 
Ramon Sessions filled the duties admirably after being dealt to Los Angeles part way through the season, but he has now opted out of his contract and may not return to Los Angeles.

Lakers executive Jim Buss said earlier this week that his organization wanted to bring Sessions back, and then planned no other major moves.
 
But any seasoned Laker watcher knows that personnel decisions in Los Angeles are made via an alchemical process of discussion between the Buss family, GM Mitch Kupchak and mega-star Kobe Bryant.
 
Deron Williams has a player option with the Brooklyn Nets and it has been suggested that he may attempt to opt out of that deal to join the Lakers.

Given that Williams will be opting out of a $17.8 million dollar payday from the Nets for the 2013 season he definitely won't be taking a pay cut to make a move. As the Lakers don't have anywhere near that money remaining under the cap or otherwise, don't expect Williams to go west.
 
Williams himself told ESPN on Saturday that he had narrowed his list all the way down to remaining in Brooklyn or going to Dallas. There were reports that the Lakers attempted to interest the Nets in a sign and trade deal involving Williams and Pau Gasol, but that never materialized.
 
If the Lakers do get the deal that they want, their back court will look different, and a whole lot cheaper.
 
Obviously Bryant will return, and the Lakers will probably be able to resign Sessions. The guard, who arrived via trade in mid-season, opted out of his deal because he felt like he could get more money in a longer term deal.

Session will probably command three to four years at $6 to $8 million per year, which won't leave much room for a third guard to help share the load.
 
The Lakers will be left to pick among some of the cheaper "journeyman" type players who will be available. They could attempt to reach out to Chauncey Billups who may have the best credentials among the available free agents.
 
Billups is a free agent after an ACL tear cost him most of his season. Depending on his recovery, he might be an attractive option.
 
Los Angeles could also look to an old nemesis like Leandro Barbosa. He was a thorn in the sides of the Lakers for most of the 2000s when he was the sixth man for the Phoenix Suns. He certainly isn't as talented as Williams, but with his speed he could become a great change of pace in the backcourt for the Lakers.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 28, 2012, 01:02:23 PM
Deron Williams, Chauncey Billups, Leandro Barbosa and Ramon Sessions Linked to LA?

The Los Angeles Lakers are in need of a point guard.
 
Ramon Sessions filled the duties admirably after being dealt to Los Angeles part way through the season, but he has now opted out of his contract and may not return to Los Angeles.

Lakers executive Jim Buss said earlier this week that his organization wanted to bring Sessions back, and then planned no other major moves.
 
But any seasoned Laker watcher knows that personnel decisions in Los Angeles are made via an alchemical process of discussion between the Buss family, GM Mitch Kupchak and mega-star Kobe Bryant.
 
Deron Williams has a player option with the Brooklyn Nets and it has been suggested that he may attempt to opt out of that deal to join the Lakers.

Given that Williams will be opting out of a $17.8 million dollar payday from the Nets for the 2013 season he definitely won't be taking a pay cut to make a move. As the Lakers don't have anywhere near that money remaining under the cap or otherwise, don't expect Williams to go west.
 
Williams himself told ESPN on Saturday that he had narrowed his list all the way down to remaining in Brooklyn or going to Dallas. There were reports that the Lakers attempted to interest the Nets in a sign and trade deal involving Williams and Pau Gasol, but that never materialized.
 
If the Lakers do get the deal that they want, their back court will look different, and a whole lot cheaper.
 
Obviously Bryant will return, and the Lakers will probably be able to resign Sessions. The guard, who arrived via trade in mid-season, opted out of his deal because he felt like he could get more money in a longer term deal.

Session will probably command three to four years at $6 to $8 million per year, which won't leave much room for a third guard to help share the load.
 
The Lakers will be left to pick among some of the cheaper "journeyman" type players who will be available. They could attempt to reach out to Chauncey Billups who may have the best credentials among the available free agents.
 
Billups is a free agent after an ACL tear cost him most of his season. Depending on his recovery, he might be an attractive option.
 
Los Angeles could also look to an old nemesis like Leandro Barbosa. He was a thorn in the sides of the Lakers for most of the 2000s when he was the sixth man for the Phoenix Suns. He certainly isn't as talented as Williams, but with his speed he could become a great change of pace in the backcourt for the Lakers.




go watch soccer you bitch




but on a serious note, i know deron wants to or is willing to come to LA, if nets agree to a sign and trade, we can give him the same max that the nets are. of course anyone with a right mind would rather play in LA. i mean unless you love NYC that much. cuz nyc is great too, but the lakers? shieet
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 29, 2012, 10:52:41 AM
Josh Smith
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 30, 2012, 03:39:09 PM
No high draft picks, no mo Williams, and deron isnt coming. The lakers are running out of options.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 30, 2012, 07:54:06 PM
Lol @ doubting the Lakers front office
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on June 30, 2012, 09:53:31 PM
I have faith in Mitch. It's dumb Jim I'm worried about. Anyways this isn't so much about the management. They've been negotiating a lot of promising trades. The problem is that all of them fell through. Deron is either staying in Brooklyn or going to the Mavs. All the trades for a top draft pick didn't work out. Mo Williams already traded. Houston is no longer interested in Gasol. Josh Smith seems to be the only possibility and trading him for Gasol won't solve anything. The Howard talks have died, he doesn't seem interested in coming to LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 30, 2012, 10:49:44 PM
I have faith in Mitch. It's dumb Jim I'm worried about. Anyways this isn't so much about the management. They've been negotiating a lot of promising trades. The problem is that all of them fell through. Deron is either staying in Brooklyn or going to the Mavs. All the trades for a top draft pick didn't work out. Mo Williams already traded. Houston is no longer interested in Gasol. Josh Smith seems to be the only possibility and trading him for Gasol won't solve anything. The Howard talks have died, he doesn't seem interested in coming to LA.


Don't forget, Jim bus is the one who pulled the deal for cp3. Something will get done, believe that.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on July 01, 2012, 08:59:16 AM
Deron Williams, Chauncey Billups, Leandro Barbosa and Ramon Sessions Linked to LA?

The Los Angeles Lakers are in need of a point guard.
 
Ramon Sessions filled the duties admirably after being dealt to Los Angeles part way through the season, but he has now opted out of his contract and may not return to Los Angeles.

Lakers executive Jim Buss said earlier this week that his organization wanted to bring Sessions back, and then planned no other major moves.
 
But any seasoned Laker watcher knows that personnel decisions in Los Angeles are made via an alchemical process of discussion between the Buss family, GM Mitch Kupchak and mega-star Kobe Bryant.
 
Deron Williams has a player option with the Brooklyn Nets and it has been suggested that he may attempt to opt out of that deal to join the Lakers.

Given that Williams will be opting out of a $17.8 million dollar payday from the Nets for the 2013 season he definitely won't be taking a pay cut to make a move. As the Lakers don't have anywhere near that money remaining under the cap or otherwise, don't expect Williams to go west.
 
Williams himself told ESPN on Saturday that he had narrowed his list all the way down to remaining in Brooklyn or going to Dallas. There were reports that the Lakers attempted to interest the Nets in a sign and trade deal involving Williams and Pau Gasol, but that never materialized.
 
If the Lakers do get the deal that they want, their back court will look different, and a whole lot cheaper.
 
Obviously Bryant will return, and the Lakers will probably be able to resign Sessions. The guard, who arrived via trade in mid-season, opted out of his deal because he felt like he could get more money in a longer term deal.

Session will probably command three to four years at $6 to $8 million per year, which won't leave much room for a third guard to help share the load.
 
The Lakers will be left to pick among some of the cheaper "journeyman" type players who will be available. They could attempt to reach out to Chauncey Billups who may have the best credentials among the available free agents.
 
Billups is a free agent after an ACL tear cost him most of his season. Depending on his recovery, he might be an attractive option.
 
Los Angeles could also look to an old nemesis like Leandro Barbosa. He was a thorn in the sides of the Lakers for most of the 2000s when he was the sixth man for the Phoenix Suns. He certainly isn't as talented as Williams, but with his speed he could become a great change of pace in the backcourt for the Lakers.




go watch soccer you bitch




but on a serious note, i know deron wants to or is willing to come to LA, if nets agree to a sign and trade, we can give him the same max that the nets are. of course anyone with a right mind would rather play in LA. i mean unless you love NYC that much. cuz nyc is great too, but the lakers? shieet

go fuck yourself stupid asian son of a bitch
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 01, 2012, 12:46:55 PM
Let me get you on record, NIK. Would you do a Deron for Bynum trade straight up?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 01, 2012, 01:13:00 PM
Let me get you on record, NIK. Would you do a Deron for Bynum trade straight up?


No, but it's tempting
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 04, 2012, 10:01:51 PM
NASH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 04, 2012, 10:31:53 PM
Let me get you on record, NIK. Would you do a Deron for Bynum trade straight up?


No, but it's tempting


im never a fan of trading big for small, but with how bad our guards we're against  the younger teams, it was imperative to get a new PG.

i would of been down to trade one or the other, but its hard to really choose between pau and bynum. bynum is the best center in the NBA, i always thought that, but howard does put up dominate numbers but dude only plays one side of the game. his offense is clearly an embarrassment when u talk about superstar big men.
if u get ride of bynum, he'll be more free in the paint and be able to dominate down low, pau he'll be able to dominate down low, high post, pass out from either of those spots, pick and roll, pick and pop. although has the ability to do more offensively, he isnt going to be as strong down low and on the defensive end.\

but regardless they'll be able to produce more with one or the other gone, but not necessarily saying its going to lead to wins.



im glad we got steve nash, but with blake as a back up, im not sure about our defensive match ups against younger quicker perimeter players. especially when mike brown favored short rotations. its really going to be interesting to see, but with mike brown i have doubts.

mike brown will get out coached by anyone that would make the play offs, lol except maybe scott brooks who thrives off durant, westbrooks, and harden.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 04, 2012, 10:37:29 PM
lol man, what if we get



nash/blake (fuck)/morris
kobe/barnes/goudelock
artest/hill
josh smith/mc roberts
dwight howard/ who da hell is our back up still t-murph?


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 04, 2012, 11:47:26 PM
^Jordan Hill is a center. i rather keep bynum than trade him straight up for dwight, tho. but i gotta admit, josh smith and dwight in the front court would be an interesting combo on d.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 05, 2012, 11:44:58 AM
How can the Lakers trade Gasol and his huge contract? Why would they get rid of Sessions? I think Blake will get amnestied over Artest. Just pray that Steve Nash will sign in the offseason. :-\

Nash?  i doubt it
;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 20, 2012, 01:45:04 PM
PG Steve Nash...Steve Blake/Andrew Goudelock
SG Kobe Bryant...Darius Morris/Christian Eyenga
SF Ron Artest...Matt Barnes/Devin Ebanks
PF Pau Gasol...Antawn Jamison/Josh Mcroberts
C Andrew Bynum...Jordan Hill/Robert Sacre




So far so good
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on July 23, 2012, 12:42:40 PM
still havent addressed the problem with the slow footed defense- Thunder is sitting back laughing at the whole west.  Front office is just trying to cash out while the getting is still good- nash is going to sell tickets and merch with the dynamic offense which fails in comparison to that team down the hall
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 23, 2012, 12:48:02 PM
still havent addressed the problem with the slow footed defense- Thunder is sitting back laughing at the whole west.  Front office is just trying to cash out while the getting is still good- nash is going to sell tickets and merch with the dynamic offense which fails in comparison to that team down the hall

LOL...fact of the matter is, Lakers imrpoved. OKC didn't. we were already competing with them before we acquired Nash+Jamison. OKC didn't address their lack of interior offense, while we addressed our point guard issue + firewpower off the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on July 23, 2012, 08:52:50 PM
still havent addressed the problem with the slow footed defense- Thunder is sitting back laughing at the whole west.  Front office is just trying to cash out while the getting is still good- nash is going to sell tickets and merch with the dynamic offense which fails in comparison to that team down the hall

They're actually located in the midwest.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 30, 2012, 03:00:41 AM
i rather have younger talent, but i think this line up isnt bad and realistic


Nash/Blake/Morris
Bryant/Redd/Goudelock
Artest/McGrady/Ebanks
Gasol/Jamison/McRoberts
Bynum/Hill/O'Neal


lol 2004 all star team.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on August 06, 2012, 09:56:06 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/CeiXqKAHLoo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNT TYME on August 11, 2012, 11:04:41 PM
i fucking hate bandwagon fans with a passion, they need to stay the fuck off my squad anyways i think if we do win the finals this year and D12 signs an extension, kobe is gonna start to slowly hand over the lakers to D12, he already said he'll be doin it in 2 or 3 years but if the championship happens i see it happening sooner
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 12, 2012, 12:50:04 AM
DWIGHT AINT A FRANCHISE PLAYER...HOPEFULLY, WE CAN WIN 2 TITLES AND TRADE HIM BACK FOR BYNUM. :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 12, 2012, 08:19:05 PM
D12 is a franchise player, and for the next 2 years Kobe will mold him into a great player. Howard just needs that extra push to get him to greatness. Right now Howard isn't ready to take over the team, but you can't be on Kobe's team and not be a killer. This year it's like Metta World Peace was ready to be Ron Artest again and rush the stands again. Gasol will be ready, Jamison actually might have been the best signing of the off season. I like our team, in 2006 we'd win the NBA championship. In 2012, it's still a very good team and I think has enough to get to Miami and play in the Finals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on August 12, 2012, 09:18:05 PM
D12 is a franchise player, and for the next 2 years Kobe will mold him into a great player. Howard just needs that extra push to get him to greatness. Right now Howard isn't ready to take over the team, but you can't be on Kobe's team and not be a killer. This year it's like Metta World Peace was ready to be Ron Artest again and rush the stands again. Gasol will be ready, Jamison actually might have been the best signing of the off season. I like our team, in 2006 we'd win the NBA championship. In 2012, it's still a very good team and I think has enough to get to Miami and play in the Finals.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2nv5r1f.jpg)


ron lost weight and did cardio, looks like pacers ron
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 13, 2012, 07:39:43 AM
D12 is a franchise player, and for the next 2 years Kobe will mold him into a great player. Howard just needs that extra push to get him to greatness. Right now Howard isn't ready to take over the team, but you can't be on Kobe's team and not be a killer. This year it's like Metta World Peace was ready to be Ron Artest again and rush the stands again. Gasol will be ready, Jamison actually might have been the best signing of the off season. I like our team, in 2006 we'd win the NBA championship. In 2012, it's still a very good team and I think has enough to get to Miami and play in the Finals.

YA THINK?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 13, 2012, 07:41:03 AM
D12 is a franchise player, and for the next 2 years Kobe will mold him into a great player. Howard just needs that extra push to get him to greatness. Right now Howard isn't ready to take over the team, but you can't be on Kobe's team and not be a killer. This year it's like Metta World Peace was ready to be Ron Artest again and rush the stands again. Gasol will be ready, Jamison actually might have been the best signing of the off season. I like our team, in 2006 we'd win the NBA championship. In 2012, it's still a very good team and I think has enough to get to Miami and play in the Finals.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2nv5r1f.jpg)


ron lost weight and did cardio, looks like pacers ron


HOPEFULLY, WE GETTIN THE RON OF APRIL AND NOT THE RON OF JANUARY.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 13, 2012, 08:35:26 AM
Ron will be ready, dude is beasting right now. I have no questions Ron will be the Ron Ron that'll rush a Detroit crowd. He looks ready to go. My only question is Gasol, but that gold medal game had me wishing he was on Team USA, so that's a good sign. Kobe is not Kobe anymore, but he's better than 90% of the players in the league. Nash ain't Nash no more, but he's better than 85% of the guards out there. And it looks like Ron Ron and D12 will man the D with Gasol getting his. I'm excited.

D12 is a franchise player, and for the next 2 years Kobe will mold him into a great player. Howard just needs that extra push to get him to greatness. Right now Howard isn't ready to take over the team, but you can't be on Kobe's team and not be a killer. This year it's like Metta World Peace was ready to be Ron Artest again and rush the stands again. Gasol will be ready, Jamison actually might have been the best signing of the off season. I like our team, in 2006 we'd win the NBA championship. In 2012, it's still a very good team and I think has enough to get to Miami and play in the Finals.

YA THINK?

And I think. I only question the age and what a full season does to the team. I don't worry about Ron Ron, I don't worry about Kobe, they are workout-a-holics. But I do worry about Nash losing a step against Russell Westbrook, I worry that Pau Gasol might go soft, I worry that Howard will have back problems, I worry that Jamison lost a step. These are questions that have to be answered before I start crowning the Lakers as NBA champions for the next two years.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 13, 2012, 09:00:29 AM
KOBE IS STILL MUCH BETTER THAN PEOPLE GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR. IT'S AMAZING THAT A PLAYER OF HIS CALIBER HAS BEEN SO UNDERRATED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. HE WAS 0.1 PPG AWAY FROM LEADING THE LEAGUE IN SCORING LAST YEAR, AT THE AGE OF 33. HE'S STILL ALL-NBA AND ALL-DEFENSE AND WILL BE EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR, WITH STEVE NASH 2 PLAY OFF OF. NASH-KOBE-ARTEST-PAU-DWIGHT...ARE U KIDDING ME? DUHON-MEEKS-EBANKS-JAMISON-HILL AS A 2ND UNIT...DWAMN! 3RD UNIT=BLAKE-GUODELOCK-CLARK-JOHNSONODOM-SACRE. BEASTMODE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 13, 2012, 09:33:37 AM
KOBE IS STILL MUCH BETTER THAN PEOPLE GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR. IT'S AMAZING THAT A PLAYER OF HIS CALIBER HAS BEEN SO UNDERRATED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. HE WAS 0.1 PPG AWAY FROM LEADING THE LEAGUE IN SCORING LAST YEAR, AT THE AGE OF 33. HE'S STILL ALL-NBA AND ALL-DEFENSE AND WILL BE EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR, WITH STEVE NASH 2 PLAY OFF OF. NASH-KOBE-ARTEST-PAU-DWIGHT...ARE U KIDDING ME? DUHON-MEEKS-EBANKS-JAMISON-HILL AS A 2ND UNIT...DWAMN! 3RD UNIT=BLAKE-GUODELOCK-CLARK-JOHNSONODOM-SACRE. BEASTMODE.

As a big sports fan, like I am, you know injuries and underachieving are a possibility. Before this year, the best Laker team on paper was 2004, and we remember how that turned out, or the 1969 team, or the 1996-1997. It all looks good on paper, but you just have to do it, and it's a beasting team, Artest is a beast, Howard is a beast, Kobe is the greatest player of this generation, Nash is the best point guard since John Stockton, Gasol is Mr. International all-star, the bench looks solid. BUT, there are too many questions to answer and as a sports fan you know this. Will Howard stay off the IR, can Kobe adjust to this much talent, is Artest now guard the other teams best players, can Gasol show up in big moments, has Nash lost too many steps? These are legit questions and not amount of CAPS LOCKS will change this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on August 13, 2012, 12:38:27 PM
KOBE IS STILL MUCH BETTER THAN PEOPLE GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR. IT'S AMAZING THAT A PLAYER OF HIS CALIBER HAS BEEN SO UNDERRATED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. HE WAS 0.1 PPG AWAY FROM LEADING THE LEAGUE IN SCORING LAST YEAR, AT THE AGE OF 33. HE'S STILL ALL-NBA AND ALL-DEFENSE AND WILL BE EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR, WITH STEVE NASH 2 PLAY OFF OF. NASH-KOBE-ARTEST-PAU-DWIGHT...ARE U KIDDING ME? DUHON-MEEKS-EBANKS-JAMISON-HILL AS A 2ND UNIT...DWAMN! 3RD UNIT=BLAKE-GUODELOCK-CLARK-JOHNSONODOM-SACRE. BEASTMODE.

Didn't know they got Duhon too. What an offseason.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on August 13, 2012, 12:41:49 PM
KOBE IS STILL MUCH BETTER THAN PEOPLE GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR. IT'S AMAZING THAT A PLAYER OF HIS CALIBER HAS BEEN SO UNDERRATED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. HE WAS 0.1 PPG AWAY FROM LEADING THE LEAGUE IN SCORING LAST YEAR, AT THE AGE OF 33. HE'S STILL ALL-NBA AND ALL-DEFENSE AND WILL BE EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR, WITH STEVE NASH 2 PLAY OFF OF. NASH-KOBE-ARTEST-PAU-DWIGHT...ARE U KIDDING ME? DUHON-MEEKS-EBANKS-JAMISON-HILL AS A 2ND UNIT...DWAMN! 3RD UNIT=BLAKE-GUODELOCK-CLARK-JOHNSONODOM-SACRE. BEASTMODE.

Didn't know they got Duhon too. What an offseason.

I've been told by magic and knocks fan that duhon is a cancer and possibly th worst active player in the nba right now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on August 13, 2012, 12:43:54 PM
KOBE IS STILL MUCH BETTER THAN PEOPLE GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR. IT'S AMAZING THAT A PLAYER OF HIS CALIBER HAS BEEN SO UNDERRATED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. HE WAS 0.1 PPG AWAY FROM LEADING THE LEAGUE IN SCORING LAST YEAR, AT THE AGE OF 33. HE'S STILL ALL-NBA AND ALL-DEFENSE AND WILL BE EVEN BETTER THIS YEAR, WITH STEVE NASH 2 PLAY OFF OF. NASH-KOBE-ARTEST-PAU-DWIGHT...ARE U KIDDING ME? DUHON-MEEKS-EBANKS-JAMISON-HILL AS A 2ND UNIT...DWAMN! 3RD UNIT=BLAKE-GUODELOCK-CLARK-JOHNSONODOM-SACRE. BEASTMODE.

Didn't know they got Duhon too. What an offseason.

I've been told by magic and knocks fan that duhon is a cancer and possibly th worst active player in the nba right now

Yeah I don't know much about him, he had a few nice seasons in NY but that was probably because of the system. Regardless, I'd expect him to at least be an upgrade over Blake..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 13, 2012, 03:21:52 PM
DUHON HAD SOME NICE SEASONS AS A BACKUP IN CHICAGO, AND STARTING AS THE KNICKS PG. HE WILL BE A SOLID ADDITION OFF THE BENCH.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 15, 2012, 05:04:40 PM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 15, 2012, 07:59:51 PM
Might have to get that jersey. I have Magic, I have Shaq, I have Kobe, I might need Dwight IF he signs that extension!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: BLUNT TYME on August 15, 2012, 08:31:43 PM
i like the shirt jerseys rather then the actual jerseys, i got me a metta world peace one, shits clean and a steve nash, i wont get a D12 unless he signs that extension
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on August 15, 2012, 08:37:59 PM
i wont get a D12 unless he signs that extension
Same here.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 16, 2012, 12:44:14 AM
I RATHER HAVE A DIVAC JERSEY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 04, 2012, 06:19:54 AM
D12 workin with Kareem = good news
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 12, 2012, 12:22:44 PM
Brazilian Blurr do it mitch
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 13, 2012, 12:45:54 PM
Brazilian Blurr do it mitch



were so damn stacked that any addition from now on would be like a triple bonus
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 13, 2012, 04:50:48 PM
Brazilian Blurr do it mitch



were so damn stacked that any addition from now on would be like a triple bonus

Like Mo said in 09 "We're the best team in basketball" only difference is we're not going to epicly lose to the magic


A very select few on the lakers forum (lol 2 ppl) are worried that if Barbosa came off the bench for Nash who will distribute,

I'd say sign t-Mac and we're set. He's been ok defensively , and has been playing point forward for the last 2 years off the bench, he was a superstar hes smart enough to know how to run the offense
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 13, 2012, 09:14:49 PM
i'd take t-mac over barbosa....t-mac plays smarter and, like u said, would be a nice distributor off the bench.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 13, 2012, 09:34:38 PM
i'd take t-mac over barbosa....t-mac plays smarter and, like u said, would be a nice distributor off the bench.


nah but im saying get both for the vets min, drop the 2nd roudners and either ship blake or duhon out.



if we have a full bench line up on the court (which wont happen often) first option could be either t-mac setting others up or have barbosa drive and iether score or dish if he cant.


that would be sick, also would be sick if we can sign k-mart for the vets min for an insurance incase anyone gets injured



Nash/Barbosa/Blake
Kobe/Meeks
Artest/McGrady
Gasol/Jamison/K-Mart
Bynum/Hill


easily one of the deepest if not THE Deepest team in the league


itll be up there with the heat, and clippers


Paul/Bledsoe
Billups/Crawford
Butler/Hill/Barnes
Griffin/Odom
Jordan/Turiaf/Hollins


Chalmers/Cole
Wade/Allen
James/Miller
Battier/Lewis
Bosh/Haslem


celtics isnt looking to bad either


Rondo/Dooling
Terry/Bradley
Pierce/Lee
Green/Bass
Garnett/Melo



if we get them, we'd easily be better in our starting line up and bench


ringS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 13, 2012, 09:44:33 PM
i think we're already better..

i dont think we need ANY moves whatsoever...like i said, adding em would be an added bonus. but i dunno if i'd cut blake or duhon, i like them both over barbosa. t-mac might be physically worse, as well. if we can add em for nothing, i say do it. i wouldnt be thrilled to see mitch playin chess with 3rd unit players right now, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 13, 2012, 09:49:59 PM
i think we're already better..

i dont think we need ANY moves whatsoever...like i said, adding em would be an added bonus. but i dunno if i'd cut blake or duhon, i like them both over barbosa. t-mac might be physically worse, as well. if we can add em for nothing, i say do it. i wouldnt be thrilled to see mitch playin chess with 3rd unit players right now, though.


knicks and magic fans have said plenty that duhon is one of the worst players in the league.



blake? dude cant even shoot open 3s' nor does he even attempt to, nor can he drive or even draw defenders because hes a none scoring threat, i dont know how hes gonna even distribute or set up players when hes no threat at all.


he has a bit better defense, but thats about it. but having barbosa on this team would just be highway robbery
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 13, 2012, 11:19:47 PM
i think we're already better..

i dont think we need ANY moves whatsoever...like i said, adding em would be an added bonus. but i dunno if i'd cut blake or duhon, i like them both over barbosa. t-mac might be physically worse, as well. if we can add em for nothing, i say do it. i wouldnt be thrilled to see mitch playin chess with 3rd unit players right now, though.


knicks and magic fans have said plenty that duhon is one of the worst players in the league.



blake? dude cant even shoot open 3s' nor does he even attempt to, nor can he drive or even draw defenders because hes a none scoring threat, i dont know how hes gonna even distribute or set up players when hes no threat at all.


he has a bit better defense, but thats about it. but having barbosa on this team would just be highway robbery

blake is actually a solid bench player. usually plays smart and is a good facilitator...his services will be much less needed now with nash runnin the point, which should take a load off his shoulders. duhon had some solid years starting for the knicks. he's good at distributing, solid three point threat, and can get assists quick ...should be serviceable as a 2nd/3rd stringer.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 14, 2012, 05:15:30 AM
i think we're already better..

i dont think we need ANY moves whatsoever...like i said, adding em would be an added bonus. but i dunno if i'd cut blake or duhon, i like them both over barbosa. t-mac might be physically worse, as well. if we can add em for nothing, i say do it. i wouldnt be thrilled to see mitch playin chess with 3rd unit players right now, though.


knicks and magic fans have said plenty that duhon is one of the worst players in the league.



blake? dude cant even shoot open 3s' nor does he even attempt to, nor can he drive or even draw defenders because hes a none scoring threat, i dont know how hes gonna even distribute or set up players when hes no threat at all.


he has a bit better defense, but thats about it. but having barbosa on this team would just be highway robbery

blake is actually a solid bench player. usually plays smart and is a good facilitator...his services will be much less needed now with nash runnin the point, which should take a load off his shoulders. duhon had some solid years starting for the knicks. he's good at distributing, solid three point threat, and can get assists quick ...should be serviceable as a 2nd/3rd stringer.


Blake has been a blunder, I'd have I'm as our 3rd string pg n keep him just incase Barbosa doesn't do well, Duhon, his 3 point shot is there but sucks at everything else


But distribute? All he (blake) can do is Feed the post, which isn't setting up anybody, he can't drive or shoot open 3s so it's not like he's drawing defenders and setting people up, can't say much more about Duhon
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 14, 2012, 06:44:08 AM
he's a career 40% 3 point shooter, i think u should give him a lil more credit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 24, 2012, 04:19:53 PM
he's a career 40% 3 point shooter, i think u should give him a lil more credit.
38.7% actually. And he hasn't averaged that in a season since coming to the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: O.G A.Geesta'z on September 24, 2012, 05:01:59 PM
Artest is just a roll player now. He knows what he has to do. Send him back to another team I'm sure he will be a 20ppg player again
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 24, 2012, 05:24:54 PM
he's a career 40% 3 point shooter, i think u should give him a lil more credit.
38.7% actually. And he hasn't averaged that in a season since coming to the Lakers.


You get the point.. Boy can shoot there's
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 25, 2012, 12:28:44 AM
Artest is just a roll player now. He knows what he has to do. Send him back to another team I'm sure he will be a 20ppg player again


yea artest knows his roll


 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 25, 2012, 01:18:12 AM
Artest is just a roll player now. He knows what he has to do. Send him back to another team I'm sure he will be a 20ppg player again


yea artest knows his roll


 ;D


were gunna see a vast improvement in his game...bet
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on September 25, 2012, 02:37:38 PM
Artest is just a roll player now. He knows what he has to do. Send him back to another team I'm sure he will be a 20ppg player again
His days off averaging 20 ppg are long gone. He didn't even average 20 in Houston. He probably is capable of averaging 15 on a team with fewer options.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on September 25, 2012, 07:28:56 PM
D12 is a franchise player, and for the next 2 years Kobe will mold him into a great player. Howard just needs that extra push to get him to greatness. Right now Howard isn't ready to take over the team, but you can't be on Kobe's team and not be a killer. This year it's like Metta World Peace was ready to be Ron Artest again and rush the stands again. Gasol will be ready, Jamison actually might have been the best signing of the off season. I like our team, in 2006 we'd win the NBA championship. In 2012, it's still a very good team and I think has enough to get to Miami and play in the Finals.

(http://i50.tinypic.com/2nv5r1f.jpg)


ron lost weight and did cardio, looks like pacers ron


HOPEFULLY, WE GETTIN THE RON OF APRIL AND NOT THE RON OF JANUARY.



look at him, he looks like how he was when he was a fresh player, looking pretty cut.

he has 5% body fat right now, and his goal is 3% which might be borderline dangerously low.


dude is putting in work, he'll be faster this year, hopefully being able to the stay in front, but if not hes a smart defender he has his tricks here and there.


and what the fuck, i did not fucking know u can resize this fucking post window, what the fuck throughout all the years, my fucking god. and i figure this out now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 26, 2012, 07:55:42 PM
yea...ron is comin back strong.


resize post window? whatutalkinbout?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on September 26, 2012, 10:52:45 PM
Ron is a beast, and I love people sleeping on him, 'cause that's when he's at his best. The Lakers have 5 all-stars right now. Can't touch that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 26, 2012, 11:20:12 PM
Ron is a beast, and I love people sleeping on him, 'cause that's when he's at his best. The Lakers have 5 all-stars right now. Can't touch that.


6....


ANTAWN JAMISON 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on September 27, 2012, 08:33:41 AM
Ron is a beast, and I love people sleeping on him, 'cause that's when he's at his best. The Lakers have 5 all-stars right now. Can't touch that.


6....


ANTAWN JAMISON 8)

True, if you look above, I did say that might have been the best signing this off season. I really, really like the Lakers' chances. I mean the only position in question was between a great defending center who can be an offensive force and a great offensive center who can be a defensive force. Seriously, that was the Lakers' biggest issue this off season. No wonder everyone hates.

But fuck it... Lakers are going back to where they belong, on top of the NBA. Greatest franchise... EVER!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on December 10, 2012, 02:45:52 AM
what happend to this thread?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 10, 2012, 05:15:04 AM
what happend to this thread?


well we suck big dick right now, not sure if i want to see this thread relive again anytime soon
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 10, 2012, 11:05:43 AM
what happend to this thread?


it died when u and LAKERS_FAN89 left the board
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 10, 2012, 03:36:53 PM
D12 workin with Kareem = good news

too bad Kareem can't teach him cuz Howard's an idiot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 10, 2012, 03:37:25 PM
what happend to this thread?


well we suck big dick right now, not sure if i want to see this thread relive again anytime soon

LOL


Nuggets gave a beat down last night in LA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 11, 2012, 02:52:28 PM
what happend to this thread?


well we suck big dick right now, not sure if i want to see this thread relive again anytime soon

LOL


Nuggets gave a beat down last night in LA


what u talkin bout? we shitted on denver..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 11, 2012, 02:52:48 PM
D12 workin with Kareem = good news

too bad Kareem can't teach him cuz Howard's an idiot


now people can finally see why i preferred bynum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 11, 2012, 02:58:39 PM
what happend to this thread?


well we suck big dick right now, not sure if i want to see this thread relive again anytime soon

LOL


Nuggets gave a beat down last night in LA


what u talkin bout? we shitted on denver..
i mean the Utah Jizz but i was clearly drunk that day
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 11, 2012, 06:42:32 PM
Lakers lose to Cavs...not the Lebron led cavs though :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 12, 2012, 09:22:47 AM
well, atleast kobes scoring, dont think i would want to waste 2 hours of my life watching boring and winningless basketball
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 12, 2012, 12:17:42 PM
this is unbearable
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 13, 2012, 08:41:38 PM
this is unbearable


Clipper Darrell ‏@clipperdarrell
A @Lakers fan just called me & ask me how did u bare all the losing i said just have patience faith & love ur team no matter what #RESPECT
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 13, 2012, 08:43:33 PM
well, atleast kobes scoring, dont think i would want to waste 2 hours of my life watching boring and winningless basketball

well to be honest the only thing Laker fans will have to root for this year is Kobe trying to climb the all time NBA scoring chart


your team needs to realistically finish 36-23 or so to get a lower seed in the playoffs...i don't see that happening unless Nash gets back soon and even then the LAkers would get WAXED in a 7 game series against Memphis or OKC or SAS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 14, 2012, 01:07:49 AM
i wonder what antonio has 2 say bout all this
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 14, 2012, 01:29:03 AM
http://blog.weserious.com/?p=216
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: King Of The Greater Los Angeles Area on December 14, 2012, 08:51:58 AM
Kobe is ballin out of his mind. Pau is looking soft even on the bench. Nash looks worried. Howard looks scared of Kobe. Ron is playin ball.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 14, 2012, 11:37:09 AM
some1, get overseer on the phone and tell him the mods here are worthless
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 14, 2012, 03:27:22 PM
is overseer alive?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DJ SUGAFREE QUIK on December 17, 2012, 10:30:22 PM
this is unbearable


Clipper Darrell ‏@clipperdarrell
A @Lakers fan just called me & ask me how did u bare all the losing i said just have patience faith & love ur team no matter what #RESPECT
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Darrell coulda also said that liking the lakers would be too easy.  And their fans take the enjoyment out of the sport.  Don't wanna be associated or linked in with them.  A bad start after all them successful seasons & the lakers are now being compared to the clippers in their worst times.... :grumpy: Pathetic!  Lakers don't realize that opponents are now not going to roll over because they're the lakers.  They're getting most opponents best shot now, finally.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 17, 2012, 10:34:42 PM
this is unbearable


Clipper Darrell ‏@clipperdarrell
A @Lakers fan just called me & ask me how did u bare all the losing i said just have patience faith & love ur team no matter what #RESPECT
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Darrell coulda also said that liking the lakers would be too easy.  And their fans take the enjoyment out of the sport.  Don't wanna be associated or linked in with them.  A bad start after all them successful seasons & the lakers are now being compared to the clippers in their worst times.... :grumpy: Pathetic!  Lakers don't realize that opponents are now not going to roll over because they're the lakers.  They're getting most opponents best shot now, finally.

what are you talking about?

lakers do realize that when they come into to town especially for the shitty teams, its their game 7 of the finals.


how good u think they feel after they beat a lakers team consisting of kobe and dwight?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 18, 2012, 04:07:53 PM
Lakers could go 0-82 and they still wouldnt as dreadful as the clippers were in their bad days.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 23, 2012, 03:57:07 AM
wow great exciting game, it was a bit ugly like the LOLcats win, but damn clutchness was contagious late in the game.



kobe was off, but he didnt get any calls it was ridiculous, seemed like the officials were out for us this game.


but damn it was good as hell to see Nashty hit that cluch game winning shot. and Pau with that "steal" at the end lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on December 24, 2012, 11:30:13 AM
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Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 26, 2012, 12:31:28 AM
5 in a row son
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on December 26, 2012, 11:58:02 PM
Los Angeles Lakers 114 - 126 Denver Nuggets

LMAO SON  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on December 27, 2012, 12:43:00 AM
played horrible D, but the officiating was horrible
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 28, 2012, 01:03:14 PM
lol @ dwight howard trying to use that guys face as a basketball
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on December 29, 2012, 01:20:17 AM
lol @ dwight howard trying to use that guys face as a basketball

?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 30, 2012, 11:23:38 AM
Los Angeles Lakers 114 - 126 Denver Nuggets

LMAO SON  :D


clipper fan? roflmfao son
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on December 30, 2012, 11:52:50 PM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ei3qCJ6J1qz7lxdo1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on December 31, 2012, 12:48:09 AM
Who is your favorite NBA team Elano?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on December 31, 2012, 04:39:18 AM
Who is your favorite NBA team Elano?

east: knicks, celtics
west: clippers, golden state warriors

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 31, 2012, 08:45:46 PM
Who is your favorite NBA team Elano?

east: celtics
west: clippers



 :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 01, 2013, 08:50:04 AM
Who is your favorite NBA team Elano?

east: celtics
west: clippers


 :tosser: :psych:

 :puke:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 01, 2013, 01:08:38 PM
elano quickly went from an og to a faggot....the teams u root for as an outsider says a lot about you as a person. clippers and celtics are the two worst possible choices, son. i suggest you rethink your teams, or simply pick 1 between warriors and knicks :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 02, 2013, 12:09:34 AM
elano quickly went from an og to a faggot....the teams u root for as an outsider says a lot about you as a person.

i can say the same thing about all your 7345 posts  :loser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 02, 2013, 10:22:04 AM
elano quickly went from an og to a faggot....the teams u root for as an outsider says a lot about you as a person.

i can say the same thing about all your 7345 posts  :loser:
(http://gyantunplugged.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/6a00d8341c6d4753ef014e5f5bd2eb970c-400wi.jpg)

(http://0-media-cdn.foolz.us/ffuuka/board/sp/image/1341/63/1341631168731.jpg)


lol...like i said, pick between knicks and warriors if u know whats good for ya.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 03, 2013, 07:14:58 AM
you are a fucking fag
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 03, 2013, 01:42:52 PM
you are a fucking fag

your favorite player:

(http://www.adventure-journal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/espn-body-issue-blake-griffin.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 05, 2013, 10:56:50 AM
(http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/481273_10151296865866877_682691256_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 05, 2013, 11:19:08 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/FgywU.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 06, 2013, 02:29:05 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/FgywU.gif)

 :tosser:
107-102
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on January 06, 2013, 05:14:28 PM
aren't the Clippers 2-0 against the Lakers this year??
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 06, 2013, 06:30:05 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/FgywU.gif)

 :tosser:
107-102


Los Angeles wins....you lose. (http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/images/smilies/bananas/Banane16.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 07, 2013, 12:49:35 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/FgywU.gif)

 :tosser:
107-102


Los Angeles wins....you lose. (http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/images/smilies/bananas/Banane16.gif)

los angeles, not you. fucktard  :loser:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 07, 2013, 01:44:56 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/FgywU.gif)

 :tosser:
107-102


Los Angeles wins....you lose. (http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/images/smilies/bananas/Banane16.gif)

los angeles, not you. fucktard  :loser:


Los Angeles is my city...so technically, WE won. not that i would wanna associate myself with the clippers, but i got much heavier ties to the team than you, my friend. :-*


plus, blake griffins father has cancer in the asshole.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 07, 2013, 02:29:34 PM
Until the Clippers win something, no one is going to claim the Clippers except the bandwagon fans who rooted for the Bulls in the 90's and the Cavs in the 2000's and are now Heat fans. I swear to you, all my friends that had Jordan jerseys in the 90's, and LeBron jerseys now, they all now have Clippers all over their Facebook. Fuck off, you NEVER liked the Clippers, now you've been a fan since we were in high school. But that's the current Clipper fans. But I ain't mad at the Clippers, they will take it. But when the Lakers were great, I was a fan, when the Lakers sucked ass, I was a fan, and when the Lakers got Shaq, I was a fan, when the Lakers got rid of Shaq, I was a fan, and in 10 years I'll still be a Lakers fan, while they passed the Celtics for most overall titles in NBA history.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 07, 2013, 11:48:25 PM
nikcc is embarassing
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 08, 2013, 01:31:05 AM
nikcc is embarassing me


my bad
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 08, 2013, 02:13:48 AM
now he's playing the SUPERFUNNYGAME "change of the quotes". WOW
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 08, 2013, 10:41:05 AM
now he's playing the SUPERFUNNYGAME "change of the quotes". WOW


lmao@SUPERFUNNYGAME


dont forget to check your testicles for lumps.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 08, 2013, 11:56:11 AM
lmao@your father
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 08, 2013, 12:14:05 PM
clipper fan
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 08, 2013, 08:32:59 PM
Real Clipper fans exist? Because I have never met a Clipper fan who wasn't first a Bulls fan, a Cavs fan and lately a Heat fan. That's real talk.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 08, 2013, 08:35:16 PM
Real Clipper fans exist? Because I have never met a Clipper fan who wasn't first a Bulls fan, a Cavs fan and lately a Heat fan. That's real talk.

real clipper fans are of myth, nobody knows for sure they really exists
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 08, 2013, 10:27:51 PM
Aside from Billy Crystal.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 09, 2013, 01:03:52 AM
5 in a row son

now 4 in a row son (and maybe 6 after friday night with okc)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 09, 2013, 01:10:17 AM
lol elano started watching basketball last week
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 09, 2013, 01:43:04 AM
lol elano started watching basketball last week

i started watching porns with your mother last week  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 09, 2013, 07:32:41 AM
5 in a row son

now 4 in a row son (and maybe 6 after friday night with okc)

And this is a bandwagon hopper.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 09, 2013, 10:23:17 AM
5 in a row son

now 4 in a row son (and maybe 6 after friday night with okc)

And this is a bandwagon hopper.

just because i don't like lakers and their stupid supporters ?
(http://i2.pinger.pl/pgr426/162d4cdd0000f50e4ed69a8d/diary_kiss_my_ass.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 09, 2013, 11:04:31 AM
5 in a row son

now 4 in a row son (and maybe 6 after friday night with okc)

And this is a bandwagon hopper.

just because i don't like lakers and their stupid supporters ?
(http://i2.pinger.pl/pgr426/162d4cdd0000f50e4ed69a8d/diary_kiss_my_ass.jpg)

So really, you root for no one. If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything I guess. Even the Clippers.

Staples Center... home of champions... and the Clippers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 09, 2013, 11:54:17 AM
elano...where were u the whole time the clippers were losing? watching italian league ball? why the sudden switch?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 09, 2013, 11:19:33 PM
5 in a row son

now 4 in a row son (and maybe 6 after friday night with okc)

And this is a bandwagon hopper.

just because i don't like lakers and their stupid supporters ?
(http://i2.pinger.pl/pgr426/162d4cdd0000f50e4ed69a8d/diary_kiss_my_ass.jpg)

So really, you root for no one. If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything I guess. Even the Clippers.

Staples Center... home of champions... and the Clippers.

i don't root for the lakers, get off my nuts
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 10, 2013, 01:37:28 AM
elano...where were u the whole time the clippers were losing? watching italian league ball? why the sudden switch?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 10, 2013, 02:25:27 AM
(http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/347/099/5f7.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 10, 2013, 02:36:02 AM
lol...that thing is the oldest meme of all time. i remember seeing that shit in 1999 or some ish lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 10, 2013, 06:09:40 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/2eF2V7HJx28
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 10, 2013, 11:38:35 PM
5 in a row son

 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 11, 2013, 11:17:00 AM
nobody takes ur trashtalk seriously when we know ur in italy and just started watching basketball last month



we're still friends, though
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 11, 2013, 12:02:21 PM
nobody takes ur trashtalk seriously when we know ur in italy and just started watching basketball last month



we're still friends, though

you know nothing about me, shut the fuck up and go fuck yourself stupid jew.

5 IN A ROW SON OF A BITCH  :camp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 11, 2013, 01:40:31 PM
not a nice way to talk to a friend, elano
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 12, 2013, 05:59:56 AM
6 in a row son  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 12, 2013, 09:23:22 AM
elano I thought u had love for LA? If u hate on the Lakers, u hate on LA. Loving the clippers doesn't show LA pride, cuz most their fans are from out of town. Also, with Kobe being from Italy and now d'antoni, ur hate and fandom both seem to be very sheepish. Why else would u hate? It seems to me like u saw other cats on here hating the lakeshow and u decided to follow suit. The west coast is disappointed in u, bud.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 12, 2013, 09:44:24 AM
elano I thought u had love for LA? If u hate on the Lakers, u hate on LA. Loving the clippers doesn't show LA pride, cuz most their fans are from out of town. Also, with Kobe being from Italy and now d'antoni, ur hate and fandom both seem to be very sheepish. Why else would u hate? It seems to me like u saw other cats on here hating the lakeshow and u decided to follow suit. The west coast is disappointed in u, bud.

lakers are from minneapolis
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 12, 2013, 12:52:04 PM
No ... No, they're from LA. Rooting for them is also a tradition out here. You=anti LA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 12, 2013, 09:28:35 PM
elano I thought u had love for LA? If u hate on the Lakers, u hate on LA. Loving the clippers doesn't show LA pride, cuz most their fans are from out of town. Also, with Kobe being from Italy and now d'antoni, ur hate and fandom both seem to be very sheepish. Why else would u hate? It seems to me like u saw other cats on here hating the lakeshow and u decided to follow suit. The west coast is disappointed in u, bud.

lakers are from minneapolis

Since I live in Minnesota, I can honestly claim that no one in Minnesota claims them. Even though five of the seven titles won here were from the Lakers. But people here are as annoyed by the Lakers as they are the Cowboys and the Yankees.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 13, 2013, 05:00:02 AM
No ... No, they're from LA. Rooting for them is also a tradition out here. You=anti LA

you don't even know the story of your favorite team LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 13, 2013, 12:31:52 PM
No ... No, they're from LA. Rooting for them is also a tradition out here. You=anti LA

you don't even know the story of your favorite team LMAO


They're from LA...they WERE from Minneapolis, before relocating. You need to work on improving that English, bud. It'll help us communicate better as friends.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 14, 2013, 01:26:09 AM
No ... No, they're from LA. Rooting for them is also a tradition out here. You=anti LA

you don't even know the story of your favorite team LMAO


They're from LA...they WERE from Minneapolis, before relocating. You need to work on improving that English, bud. It'll help us communicate better as friends.

there's nothing wrong with my english, stupid jew.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 14, 2013, 02:59:17 PM
No ... No, they're from LA. Rooting for them is also a tradition out here. You=anti LA

you don't even know the story of your favorite team LMAO


They're from LA...they WERE from Minneapolis, before relocating. You need to work on improving that English, bud. It'll help us communicate better as friends.

there's nothing wrong with my english, stupid jew.


it's okay, elano...im not here to judge u
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 15, 2013, 12:55:49 AM
stupid jew.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 15, 2013, 01:26:21 AM
angryuido
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 15, 2013, 01:31:00 AM
stupid jew.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 15, 2013, 01:35:43 AM
(http://files-cdn.formspring.me/photos/20120530/n4fc69f4e20d2f.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 15, 2013, 04:09:25 AM
stupid jew.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 15, 2013, 04:09:45 AM
stupid jew.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 15, 2013, 04:10:03 AM
stupid jew.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 15, 2013, 04:10:19 AM
stupid jew.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 15, 2013, 04:27:52 AM
lol calm down, lil fella
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 15, 2013, 04:44:29 AM
lol calm down, lil fella

lil fella? i'm not gay lil and retarded like your brother
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 15, 2013, 12:41:29 PM
lol calm down, lil fella

lil fella? i'm not gay lil and retarded like your brother
why are u so angry? I meant lil fella in a positive context, "lil" doesn't mean gay in English. I think we're just having a language barrier miscommunication. I forgive u, friend.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 16, 2013, 12:49:26 AM
lol calm down, lil fella

lil fella? i'm not gay lil and retarded like your brother
why are u so angry? I meant lil fella in a positive context, "lil" doesn't mean gay in English. I think we're just having a language barrier miscommunication. I forgive u, friend.

you are retarded
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 16, 2013, 12:53:27 AM
lol calm down, lil fella

lil fella? i'm not gay lil and retarded like your brother
why are u so angry? I meant lil fella in a positive context, "lil" doesn't mean gay in English. I think we're just having a language barrier miscommunication. I forgive u, friend.

you are retarded

Are you against retards?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 18, 2013, 11:03:13 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/txlA58eU4IY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 18, 2013, 11:17:39 PM
http://www.youtube.com/v/txlA58eU4IY

should read LeBron+Wade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: King Of The Greater Los Angeles Area on January 20, 2013, 01:36:37 PM
damn, lakeshow just lost to the raptors. really low point in the season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 20, 2013, 02:14:22 PM
damn, lakeshow just lost to the raptors. really low point in the season.


pretty damn pathetic, comin off a good showing vs the heat. smh
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 21, 2013, 11:22:28 PM
Los Angeles Lakers 83 - 95 Chicago Bulls  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 22, 2013, 12:33:31 PM
Los Angeles Lakers 83 - 95 Chicago Bulls  ;D


Avellino 0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 24, 2013, 12:16:21 AM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3944894208/h625ECF31/)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 24, 2013, 09:32:29 AM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/3944894208/h625ECF31/)


is he italian?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 24, 2013, 12:38:36 PM
he must be a dumb jew just like U
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 24, 2013, 02:10:42 PM
Dumb Jew is an oxymoron. It's like saying smart Italian.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 25, 2013, 10:39:07 PM
nice victory...now we gotta play OKC on Sunday followed by a 7 game road trip. make or break time 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 31, 2013, 01:28:26 AM
 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 31, 2013, 01:33:44 AM
where were u during the last 3 Laker victories, "clipper fan"?





Italy
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 31, 2013, 04:15:57 PM
The Closed Locker Room Meeting:



MDA - "Alright guys, this is a new season."
Kobe - "..."
MDA - "My system isn't going to work so we're going to go with the Kobe System."
Kobe - "Alright...40 FGA here I..."
MDA - "Which means Kobe will the facilitator."
Kobe - "Fu..."
MDA - "Kobe - Different animal, same beast."
Kobe - "I see what you did there."
Everyone else: "WE'RE IN!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on January 31, 2013, 10:55:52 PM
nik  :tosser: :camp:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 01, 2013, 03:10:58 AM
nik  :tosser: :camp:


real friends don't jerk friends off
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on February 07, 2013, 10:54:55 PM
Lakers 95-116 Celtics

 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on February 14, 2013, 10:48:44 PM
Lakers lose third in a row to Clippers this season

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 14, 2013, 11:24:03 PM
how did u become a clipper fan, elano? whats are ur ties to the clippers?? being some1 who's been so engulfed by LA culture, 1 would expect u to love the Lakers like u love ur soccer teams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on February 14, 2013, 11:43:56 PM
Lakers lose third in a row to Clippers this season

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 14, 2013, 11:50:09 PM
does ur bad english hinder you from answering my question?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on February 16, 2013, 02:42:09 AM
lakers need to bite the bullet and move howard, not sure this whole thing is gonna work out
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 16, 2013, 12:04:04 PM
lakers need to bite the bullet and move howard, not sure this whole thing is gonna work out

latest rumor is dwight for rondo....problem is, mitch told dwight he wouldnt trade him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 16, 2013, 05:55:52 PM
I highly doubt Howard hours to Boston. He'd have the same problem as Los Angeles. Demanding fans who don't take that bull shit. I don't think they trade him, but I'd  Rondo in a heart beat.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 28, 2013, 12:39:54 PM
in a perfect world my laker line up would be



Howard/Gasol/Mbenga
Odom/Jamison/Powell
Artest/Ariza/CDR
Kobe/Meeks/Goudelock
Nash/Session/Fisher


thats a solid 15 right there.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on March 01, 2013, 02:54:57 AM
does ur bad english hinder you from answering my question?

Go fuck YERSELF, son of a bitch!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 03, 2013, 10:17:20 PM
does ur bad english hinder you from answering my question?

Go fuck YERSELF, son of a bitch!


if you're tellin me 2 jerk it, i'm bout 2 do that right now 8)


.500 mufuckaz
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: King Of The Greater Los Angeles Area on March 04, 2013, 11:38:18 AM
big game coming up next vs thunder

also golden state is going to keep losing

houston might be moving up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 09, 2013, 11:04:53 PM
(http://cdn.bleacherreport.com/images_root/image_pictures/0399/2820/75935_crop_340x234.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on March 14, 2013, 03:45:03 AM
(http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/734533_392814804149088_241054594_n.jpg)
 :rock: :raisetheroof: :oi: :D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 14, 2013, 06:13:41 AM
unsportsmanlike, elano.. thats a lowblow
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 16, 2013, 09:42:54 AM
utah-memphis today, major implications for the lakeshow.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 17, 2013, 04:00:38 PM
utah beat memphis, facin' sacramento with no kobe. gota get this 1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The_Ripper on March 19, 2013, 04:38:33 AM
Suns 99-76 Lakers  :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 19, 2013, 12:24:44 PM
mike d'antoni with his italian ass rotations, playing 7 dudes on the second night of a back to back when you have a 12 man roster and no kobe smfh
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 23, 2013, 09:11:15 AM
not this shiet again


@GS monday, gunna be tough comin off back-to-back losses
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 02, 2013, 04:43:52 PM
Lakers vs Mavs.....biggest game of the season tonight (for both teams)


dont sleep
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 07, 2013, 10:22:56 AM
(http://oi45.tinypic.com/103cxs9.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on April 08, 2013, 09:25:56 PM
Never been a fan of Artest but dude has a lot of heart. Definitely didn't see him coming back this early.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 08, 2013, 09:37:36 PM
Yea, his brother posts in lakersground, said he was comin back over a week ago. Mad heart.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 09, 2013, 12:25:14 PM
Yea, his brother posts in lakersground, said he was comin back over a week ago. Mad heart.


dont u post in club lakers?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 09, 2013, 01:55:13 PM
Yea, his brother posts in lakersground, said he was comin back over a week ago. Mad heart.


dont u post in club lakers?


naah, lakersground is way better
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2013, 03:26:53 PM
one of the worst years ever but we can still make the playoffs and beat the spurs in the first round 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2013, 06:25:08 PM
thunder better beat the jazz tonight  :D  :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 09, 2013, 08:42:59 PM
down 5 at the half :-X


kobe beast-mode comin
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 09, 2013, 08:46:57 PM
every game im like this is the game they're going to turn it around, but they just continue to play like shit, i hope phil comes back, players dont want d'antoni
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 10, 2013, 10:42:26 PM
name a player better than kobe? u cant, and that bitch in miami on steroids doesnt count 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 10, 2013, 10:44:44 PM
kobe beast-mode comin


who knows their shiet? 8)


kobe went on an incredible tear right after that comment.....23 points in the 4th quarter of the new orleans game, followed by 47 points tonight to break the rose garden record. if ur not tuning in to appreciate this once in a lifetime greatness, i duno what the fuck u doin. this may be your last chance, fellas.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 11, 2013, 10:38:54 AM
Kobe Bryant, Lakers:
He just became the first player in NBA history with at least 47 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks and 3 steals in an NBA game, according to Elias Sports Bureau. (Blocks and steals became official in 1973-74.)
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Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on April 11, 2013, 12:47:23 PM
Is Nash supposed to be back for tomorrow night's game?
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Post by: Sccit on April 11, 2013, 01:03:14 PM
Kobe Bryant, Lakers:
He just became the first player in NBA history with at least 47 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks and 3 steals in an NBA game, according to Elias Sports Bureau. (Blocks and steals became official in 1973-74.)


INSANE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 11, 2013, 01:03:28 PM
Is Nash supposed to be back for tomorrow night's game?


doubt it, but u never kno
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 13, 2013, 11:50:26 PM
THE KARMA OF NOT HIRING PHIL JACKSON.. THIS SEASON HAS BEEN STRAIGHT UP CURSED. WORST SEASON IN LAKER HISTORY? PERHAPS.


NO QUIT IN LA, THO....MY PREDICTION- KOBE RETURNS 1 MONTH INTO NEXT SEASON AND WE GET PHIL JACKSON BACK BY THEN...



FUCK IT...FIRE D'ANTONI AS COACH NOW AND HIRE KOBE FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 14, 2013, 12:43:26 AM
I don't think there is any question Phil will be coaching the Lakers next year. I can see the Lakers hiring him before the free agency sign date so they can keep Howard. It will be an interesting post season for the Lakers. I still hope they make the playoffs, as they traded the pick and if they make the playoffs then the Suns will end up with the Heat draft pick (a confusing mess to explain) but if the Lakers miss the playoffs then the Suns will end up with the Laker's lottory pick. So hell, make the damn playoffs, screw the Suns and live up to tradition of not missing the playoffs. Also this would be good to see how Howard leads the team. He has to step up. If he can become 2009 Howard, the Lakers can make a good run.
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Post by: The Watcher on April 14, 2013, 03:45:51 AM
http://nbadraft.net/2013mock_draft

this mock draft seems to be the going consensus at the moment. lakers have some work to do since the won't really get shit out of this years draft. would be good to see them keep howard, but i don't see it happening if they don't make a decent run in the playoffs this year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 14, 2013, 11:00:58 AM
(http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/files/2013/04/Kobe_Bryant_Injury.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 14, 2013, 11:08:59 AM
I don't think there is any question Phil will be coaching the Lakers next year. I can see the Lakers hiring him before the free agency sign date so they can keep Howard. It will be an interesting post season for the Lakers. I still hope they make the playoffs, as they traded the pick and if they make the playoffs then the Suns will end up with the Heat draft pick (a confusing mess to explain) but if the Lakers miss the playoffs then the Suns will end up with the Laker's lottory pick. So hell, make the damn playoffs, screw the Suns and live up to tradition of not missing the playoffs. Also this would be good to see how Howard leads the team. He has to step up. If he can become 2009 Howard, the Lakers can make a good run.


if we can get 2005 nash, 2009 dwight, 2005 artest, 2009 jamison, and 2009 pau, we'll be in great shape ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 14, 2013, 11:09:48 AM
http://nbadraft.net/2013mock_draft

this mock draft seems to be the going consensus at the moment. lakers have some work to do since the won't really get shit out of this years draft. would be good to see them keep howard, but i don't see it happening if they don't make a decent run in the playoffs this year


i think mdogg hit the nail on the head...if we get phil jackson, dwight stays.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 14, 2013, 11:10:28 AM
(http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/files/2013/04/Kobe_Bryant_Injury.jpg)

 ;D


more classlessness from the resident italian :nawty:


bad look, elano
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 14, 2013, 11:12:51 AM
 :psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 14, 2013, 11:16:51 AM
:psych:

no need to flip the bird, uv caused enough problems as it. our team is fucked up because of ur nation.....if italy never existed, d'antoni wouldn't be our coach. godamnit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 14, 2013, 11:27:57 AM
:psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 14, 2013, 11:29:42 AM
quoting a previous reply doesnt mean u came out on top...it just means u have a weak grasp of the english language. now quit spammin this thread or u'll get banned again, buddyboy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 14, 2013, 12:02:15 PM
(http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/516975d5eab8ea4848000037-521-390-401-300/kobe-bryant-injury-2.jpeg)

 :D ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 14, 2013, 01:25:32 PM
(http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/images/11/2008/12/blake-griffin-ridiculous-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 14, 2013, 06:28:18 PM
NO QUIT IN LA, THO....MY PREDICTION- KOBE RETURNS 1 MONTH INTO NEXT SEASON AND WE GET PHIL JACKSON BACK BY THEN...
Don't know about that. Jim loves D'Antoni for some reason. Probably doesn't want to pay Phi; 10 million+ either.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on April 14, 2013, 06:34:30 PM
NO QUIT IN LA, THO....MY PREDICTION- KOBE RETURNS 1 MONTH INTO NEXT SEASON AND WE GET PHIL JACKSON BACK BY THEN...
Don't know about that. Jim loves D'Antoni for some reason. Probably doesn't want to pay Phi; 10 million+ either.

the thing is he'd be paying Phil 10+  (probably 12) milly AND paying off mike brown a good 5 milly or so
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 14, 2013, 11:34:49 PM
(http://sportsmockery.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Kobe-Bryant-ACL-424x500.jpg)

 :banana: :banana_rock:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2013, 09:23:20 AM
lol 3 attempts and each one was the wrong pic=epic fail
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2013, 09:24:10 AM
NO QUIT IN LA, THO....MY PREDICTION- KOBE RETURNS 1 MONTH INTO NEXT SEASON AND WE GET PHIL JACKSON BACK BY THEN...
Don't know about that. Jim loves D'Antoni for some reason. Probably doesn't want to pay Phi; 10 million+ either.

it's worth it.....and i dont see how any1 can love d'antoni after this season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 15, 2013, 09:25:17 AM
:psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2013, 09:26:01 AM
when all else fails...fail
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 15, 2013, 09:28:31 AM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/ff98055e4d16640655cf6754dd18e870/tumblr_ml6od33C4g1qgnfe3o7_400.jpg)

 :cheers: :rock: :raisetheroof: :banana_rock: :banana: :banana_trippin: :banana_llama: :banana_cow:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2013, 09:29:18 AM
4th times the charm, good job
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 15, 2013, 09:30:22 AM
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/d6eb75c6d0024fa6cc31cb4150b12509/tumblr_ml6od33C4g1qgnfe3o6_500.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2013, 09:32:15 AM
lmao back to the wrong 1 again, shoulda quit while u were ahead..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 15, 2013, 09:34:08 AM
:psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2013, 09:38:52 AM
back 2 the topic now...how bout them lakers?


takin out the spurs wit no kobe, godaym 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 15, 2013, 02:02:47 PM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxywdfT6eo1qzl8vuo1_400.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 15, 2013, 02:10:33 PM
nothing cuter than a euro adamantly involving himself in american sport rivalries lmfao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on April 15, 2013, 02:27:37 PM
:psych:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on April 16, 2013, 08:15:47 AM
Well shit, Minnesota did even worse last night against the Jazz when they were at home compared to when they were away at Utah on Friday.  Hopefully the Jazz lose against Memphis.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 16, 2013, 08:35:56 AM
Well shit, Minnesota did even worse last night against the Jazz when they were at home compared to when they were away at Utah on Friday.  Hopefully the Jazz lose against Memphis.


shit, they had utah in the game at utah....should be a real interestin wednesday night of basketball, tho. if we beat rockets, we secure the 7th seed and face spurs in the 1st round 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on April 16, 2013, 12:14:19 PM
Well shit, Minnesota did even worse last night against the Jazz when they were at home compared to when they were away at Utah on Friday.  Hopefully the Jazz lose against Memphis.


shit, they had utah in the game at utah....should be a real interestin wednesday night of basketball, tho. if we beat rockets, we secure the 7th seed and face spurs in the 1st round 8)
I'm not arguing, but why would that secure the 7th seed?  The wins and losses would be tied (45-37 for both if the Lakers win), both teams would be 2-2 against each other, and doesn't the Southwest divison rank higher?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 16, 2013, 08:12:07 PM
Well shit, Minnesota did even worse last night against the Jazz when they were at home compared to when they were away at Utah on Friday.  Hopefully the Jazz lose against Memphis.


shit, they had utah in the game at utah....should be a real interestin wednesday night of basketball, tho. if we beat rockets, we secure the 7th seed and face spurs in the 1st round 8)
I'm not arguing, but why would that secure the 7th seed?  The wins and losses would be tied (45-37 for both if the Lakers win), both teams would be 2-2 against each other, and doesn't the Southwest divison rank higher?


because it goes by a.records against eachother and then b.records again division opponents, and lakers have a better record against division opponents than houston.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 17, 2013, 09:55:50 PM
crazy game goin on..


lakers up 3 with 1:41...


win gives us spurs in the 1st round...loss gives us OKC. same goes for Houston
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 17, 2013, 10:06:43 PM
wow.....parsons just hit a three wit a second left to send the game to overtime.... :o
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Post by: O.G A.Geesta'z on April 17, 2013, 10:36:24 PM
what a great game, I knew Dwight and Gasol were gonna shit all over the Rockets bigs on  the boards
horrible shooting from Meeks though, he really needs to step up in the playoff's and Blakes performance the past few games have been amazing as well

Lakers should feel confident going in against San Antonio...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 17, 2013, 10:49:06 PM
what a great game, I knew Dwight and Gasol were gonna shit all over the Rockets bigs on  the boards
horrible shooting from Meeks though, he really needs to step up in the playoff's and Blakes performance the past few games have been amazing as well

Lakers should feel confident going in against San Antonio...


meeks is the most streaky shooter of all time



big dunk at the end, tho
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on April 18, 2013, 09:30:13 AM
^ And his freethrows too.

But frankly, that dunk came out of nowhere, I thought he was just going to throw the ball up and barely hit backboard.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 18, 2013, 09:31:45 AM
^ And his freethrows too.

But frankly, that dunk came out of nowhere, I thought he was just going to throw the ball up and barely hit backboard.


he does that strong drive to the hoop off the fake every once in a while...


should do it more...it might be his best move.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2013, 12:57:16 AM
it sucks what happen to kobe, i know he'll come back stroger then ever, its dwight's team now, time for him to man up and knock out the spurs

Lakers beat spurs in 6,
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2013, 12:58:18 AM
(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kxywdfT6eo1qzl8vuo1_400.jpg)
 

nothing fake about 16 championships  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 19, 2013, 12:59:20 AM
(http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/files/2013/04/Kobe_Bryant_Injury.jpg)

 ;D

dont be mad cuz he never fell off and had the greatest 17th season ever
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on April 20, 2013, 12:48:41 AM
NO QUIT IN LA, THO....MY PREDICTION- KOBE RETURNS 1 MONTH INTO NEXT SEASON AND WE GET PHIL JACKSON BACK BY THEN...
Don't know about that. Jim loves D'Antoni for some reason. Probably doesn't want to pay Phi; 10 million+ either.

it's worth it.....and i dont see how any1 can love d'antoni after this season
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-mitch-kupchak-says-dantoni-will-be-back-next-season/2013/04/17/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 20, 2013, 06:48:07 AM
NO QUIT IN LA, THO....MY PREDICTION- KOBE RETURNS 1 MONTH INTO NEXT SEASON AND WE GET PHIL JACKSON BACK BY THEN...
Don't know about that. Jim loves D'Antoni for some reason. Probably doesn't want to pay Phi; 10 million+ either.

it's worth it.....and i dont see how any1 can love d'antoni after this season
http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-news-mitch-kupchak-says-dantoni-will-be-back-next-season/2013/04/17/


yea, i heard...now, it's on dwight to request a coach change this off-season. if he does that, no way we dont go out n do it.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 28, 2013, 06:30:02 PM
worst season ever but we'll be back, hopefully dwight forces jimbo to bring back Phil jackson
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on April 28, 2013, 06:30:43 PM
worst season ever but we'll be back, hopefully dwight forces jimbo to bring back Phil jackson

Dwight ain't staying...he's going to a team with a shot at winning a title next year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 28, 2013, 06:35:41 PM
right couse the LAkers are never in contention for a championship lol idiot
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on April 28, 2013, 06:36:43 PM
right couse the LAkers are never in contention for a championship lol idiot

this year they weren't
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on April 28, 2013, 06:39:36 PM
b/c of injuries u fucking retard, just like the celtics werent going to win shit when Rando went down.....plus, 2014 is when Lakers can get dwight a lot  of help + kobe takes paycut = championship team
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on April 28, 2013, 08:08:02 PM
lol you think anyone really wants to live out in houston? or dallas?

dwight isnt going anywhere.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 28, 2013, 08:26:02 PM
I have learn two things this year. Yes Dwight is the best center in the NBA, and that means the center position in the NBA has got to be the most useless position in modern basketball. Neither Howard nor Bynum can be counted on to lead a team to the NBA title, Howard is a mess, 5 kids, 5 different women, this after coming into the NBA as a huge self proclaimed Christian as he spread Christian testimony. Howard can't hack it as the main person on a championship team. Then again, neither can Bynum. The Lakers best bet is to resign Howard, but over turn the roster so that they can get better pieces and find a true point guard who is a leader and will be the one take the last shots. Not sure where to find one, but the only way you win a title with Howard is if you have a young Steve Nash.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 28, 2013, 09:13:35 PM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 05:20:40 AM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 09:53:26 AM
Actually, looking at everything. The most he can sign for is with the Lakers for 117 million for 5 seasons. If he signs elsewhere he will be only able to get 88 million for 5 years. So the Lakers can pay him about 23.3 million a year, and another team can pay him about 17.6 million a year. Looking at everything, he is NOT worth the max contract other than he's the best center in the NBA. But right now the center position is so shitty that the two best centers are Howard and Bynum, both head cases who are locker room trouble makers. I'd offer NEITHER of them a max contract, and instead put Pau back at 5 and do a sign and trade with Howard to whatever team he wants. I'd look to get a true power forward, younger and athletic and then get a young PG who can be developed into a leader. Also, sign J.R. Smith as a back up to Kobe and be that off the bench three point shooter that they need.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2013, 10:13:33 AM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.

LOL, CHARLES BARKLEY AND SHAQ WERE BOTH RIGHT WHEN THEY SAID MARC GASOL IS THE BEST CENTER IN THE NBA....SHAQ SAYS DWIGHT AINT EVEN SECOND, HE'D TAKE BROOK LOPEZ OVER HIM. I AGREE.

BASICALLY, HE AINT WORTH A MAX EXTENSION, AND THERES NO WAY 2 ARGUE OTHERWISE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 10:23:49 AM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.

LOL, CHARLES BARKLEY AND SHAQ WERE BOTH RIGHT WHEN THEY SAID MARC GASOL IS THE BEST CENTER IN THE NBA....SHAQ SAYS DWIGHT AINT EVEN SECOND, HE'D TAKE BROOK LOPEZ OVER HIM. I AGREE.

BASICALLY, HE AINT WORTH A MAX EXTENSION, AND THERES NO WAY 2 ARGUE OTHERWISE.

And the Lakers had Marc Gasol... LOL... ain't getting him back.

Nah, Howard is better than Lopez, by far, and Howard's numbers are way better than Gasol's, even during this crappy season.

Howard: 17ppg (20 in Orlando), 13rpg, 2.4bpg
Gasol M.: 14ppg, 8rpg, 1.7bpg

Numbers wise, I disagree. Now personality and leadership wise, I think Gasol is way better than Howard. Howard is too much of a head case, he has too many problems and he is a hypocrite. His has huge character flaws, which would mean I'd rather have someone like Marc Gasol on my team. Gasol is not as good as Howard, but he is able to perform better in critical times and be a leader when needed.

Bottom line, Howard has all the tools to be the best center today, and his numbers show he is the best center today. BUT Gasol is able to perform at the right time and do what is needed in order for his teams to win. If Howard plays one on one against Gasol, all my money is on Howard, but if a Howard led team goes against a Gasol led team, I'm putting my money on the Gasol led team. And that's what it comes down to. I'm still calling Howard the best center, but does that mean you want him on your team. I'd much rather have Gasol back.

If people complain about the Gasol/Gasol, Brown trade so much, then can we have it back... LOL... I said it then, Memphis was rebuilding and it made sense for them to want the younger Gasol and Los Angeles was looking to win now (2008) which made sense to have the younger Gasol. Trade worked out great for both teams.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2013, 10:31:50 AM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.

LOL, CHARLES BARKLEY AND SHAQ WERE BOTH RIGHT WHEN THEY SAID MARC GASOL IS THE BEST CENTER IN THE NBA....SHAQ SAYS DWIGHT AINT EVEN SECOND, HE'D TAKE BROOK LOPEZ OVER HIM. I AGREE.

BASICALLY, HE AINT WORTH A MAX EXTENSION, AND THERES NO WAY 2 ARGUE OTHERWISE.

And the Lakers had Marc Gasol... LOL... ain't getting him back.

Nah, Howard is better than Lopez, by far, and Howard's numbers are way better than Gasol's, even during this crappy season.

Howard: 17ppg (20 in Orlando), 13rpg, 2.4bpg
Gasol M.: 14ppg, 8rpg, 1.7bpg

Numbers wise, I disagree. Now personality and leadership wise, I think Gasol is way better than Howard. Howard is too much of a head case, he has too many problems and he is a hypocrite. His has huge character flaws, which would mean I'd rather have someone like Marc Gasol on my team. Gasol is not as good as Howard, but he is able to perform better in critical times and be a leader when needed.

Bottom line, Howard has all the tools to be the best center today, and his numbers show he is the best center today. BUT Gasol is able to perform at the right time and do what is needed in order for his teams to win. If Howard plays one on one against Gasol, all my money is on Howard, but if a Howard led team goes against a Gasol led team, I'm putting my money on the Gasol led team. And that's what it comes down to. I'm still calling Howard the best center, but does that mean you want him on your team. I'd much rather have Gasol back.

If people complain about the Gasol/Gasol, Brown trade so much, then can we have it back... LOL... I said it then, Memphis was rebuilding and it made sense for them to want the younger Gasol and Los Angeles was looking to win now (2008) which made sense to have the younger Gasol. Trade worked out great for both teams.


WHO CARES ABOUT NUMBERS LOL...MARC GASOL JUST WON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, DWIGHT WASNT EVEN CLOSE. MARC CAN PASS BETTER, HAS A BETTER SHOT, CAN SHOOT FREETHROWS, MUCH STRONGER BASKETBALL IQ, BETTER POST MOVES, DOESNT TURN THE BALL OVER...JUST THE OVERALL SMARTER AND BETTER PLAYER, NOW ON BOTH ENDS. THE ONLY THING DWIGHT HAS ON HIM IS PHYSICAL ABILITY. BUT MARC HAD A WAYYYY BETTER SEASON, IT AINT EVEN CLOSE. AND DWIGHT IS BETTER THAN BROOK LOPEZ BY FAR? IN WHAT? REBOUNDING.. AND THATS IT. DWIGHT IS JUST AS LIKELY TO GET FOULED AND MISS TWO FREE THROWS, TURN THE BALL OVER, OR BRICK A HOOK SHOT WHEN HE GETS THE BALL AS HE IS LIKELY TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE. IF U DONT SEE THIS, U HAVENT WATCHED ENOUGH LAKER GAMES THIS YEAR. MARC GASOL AND BROOK LOPEZ ARE THE FAR MORE DEPENDABLE PLAYERS.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 12:29:10 PM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.

LOL, CHARLES BARKLEY AND SHAQ WERE BOTH RIGHT WHEN THEY SAID MARC GASOL IS THE BEST CENTER IN THE NBA....SHAQ SAYS DWIGHT AINT EVEN SECOND, HE'D TAKE BROOK LOPEZ OVER HIM. I AGREE.

BASICALLY, HE AINT WORTH A MAX EXTENSION, AND THERES NO WAY 2 ARGUE OTHERWISE.

And the Lakers had Marc Gasol... LOL... ain't getting him back.

Nah, Howard is better than Lopez, by far, and Howard's numbers are way better than Gasol's, even during this crappy season.

Howard: 17ppg (20 in Orlando), 13rpg, 2.4bpg
Gasol M.: 14ppg, 8rpg, 1.7bpg

Numbers wise, I disagree. Now personality and leadership wise, I think Gasol is way better than Howard. Howard is too much of a head case, he has too many problems and he is a hypocrite. His has huge character flaws, which would mean I'd rather have someone like Marc Gasol on my team. Gasol is not as good as Howard, but he is able to perform better in critical times and be a leader when needed.

Bottom line, Howard has all the tools to be the best center today, and his numbers show he is the best center today. BUT Gasol is able to perform at the right time and do what is needed in order for his teams to win. If Howard plays one on one against Gasol, all my money is on Howard, but if a Howard led team goes against a Gasol led team, I'm putting my money on the Gasol led team. And that's what it comes down to. I'm still calling Howard the best center, but does that mean you want him on your team. I'd much rather have Gasol back.

If people complain about the Gasol/Gasol, Brown trade so much, then can we have it back... LOL... I said it then, Memphis was rebuilding and it made sense for them to want the younger Gasol and Los Angeles was looking to win now (2008) which made sense to have the younger Gasol. Trade worked out great for both teams.


WHO CARES ABOUT NUMBERS LOL...MARC GASOL JUST WON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, DWIGHT WASNT EVEN CLOSE. MARC CAN PASS BETTER, HAS A BETTER SHOT, CAN SHOOT FREETHROWS, MUCH STRONGER BASKETBALL IQ, BETTER POST MOVES, DOESNT TURN THE BALL OVER...JUST THE OVERALL SMARTER AND BETTER PLAYER, NOW ON BOTH ENDS. THE ONLY THING DWIGHT HAS ON HIM IS PHYSICAL ABILITY. BUT MARC HAD A WAYYYY BETTER SEASON, IT AINT EVEN CLOSE. AND DWIGHT IS BETTER THAN BROOK LOPEZ BY FAR? IN WHAT? REBOUNDING.. AND THATS IT. DWIGHT IS JUST AS LIKELY TO GET FOULED AND MISS TWO FREE THROWS, TURN THE BALL OVER, OR BRICK A HOOK SHOT WHEN HE GETS THE BALL AS HE IS LIKELY TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE. IF U DONT SEE THIS, U HAVENT WATCHED ENOUGH LAKER GAMES THIS YEAR. MARC GASOL AND BROOK LOPEZ ARE THE FAR MORE DEPENDABLE PLAYERS.

Isn't that what I said? Marc Gasol is a better team player. In a one on one game, Howard KILLS him, but if I want to pick for a TEAM I'd pick Marc. It's like arguing Magic over Jordan. Magic was a better team player, Jordan can win the one on one games. Same token, Kobe and LeBron, Kobe kills LeBron one on one, but LeBron is a better team player.

With that said, one on one players can learn to be leaders, like Kobe did later in his career, or Jordan did. Difference is, Howard is 27 years old, if he hasn't figured it out by now, he never will. At this point, Howard I feel has been exposed in his mental game, and he is not someone that I'd build a team around. Same with Gasol, but Gasol would fit better in a team.

Why yell at me when we are in agreement. Man, someone needs to break your caps lock button.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on April 29, 2013, 12:54:34 PM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.
That would be interesting... he'd definitely want to come back, since he played ball at UCLA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 01:34:13 PM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.
That would be interesting... he'd definitely want to come back, since he played ball at UCLA.

Living here in Minnesota, I can promise you that if given the chance, K.Love would be traded quick. He is still mad at David Kahn and feels insulted by him. Since coming here, Rambis and Kahn have treated him poorly, but dude just plays his ass off and does what's needed. Too bad he missed most of this year, but he can play. People here are starting to turn on him too, so I hope the 'Wolves trade him home.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2013, 04:43:32 PM
I personally don't want Dwight back.. He's gunna want a max extension - he ain't worth that.

The only reason I say keep him is because there is no one better at his position. Although, maybe they try to get Kevin Love. He wants out of Minnesota.

LOL, CHARLES BARKLEY AND SHAQ WERE BOTH RIGHT WHEN THEY SAID MARC GASOL IS THE BEST CENTER IN THE NBA....SHAQ SAYS DWIGHT AINT EVEN SECOND, HE'D TAKE BROOK LOPEZ OVER HIM. I AGREE.

BASICALLY, HE AINT WORTH A MAX EXTENSION, AND THERES NO WAY 2 ARGUE OTHERWISE.

And the Lakers had Marc Gasol... LOL... ain't getting him back.

Nah, Howard is better than Lopez, by far, and Howard's numbers are way better than Gasol's, even during this crappy season.

Howard: 17ppg (20 in Orlando), 13rpg, 2.4bpg
Gasol M.: 14ppg, 8rpg, 1.7bpg

Numbers wise, I disagree. Now personality and leadership wise, I think Gasol is way better than Howard. Howard is too much of a head case, he has too many problems and he is a hypocrite. His has huge character flaws, which would mean I'd rather have someone like Marc Gasol on my team. Gasol is not as good as Howard, but he is able to perform better in critical times and be a leader when needed.

Bottom line, Howard has all the tools to be the best center today, and his numbers show he is the best center today. BUT Gasol is able to perform at the right time and do what is needed in order for his teams to win. If Howard plays one on one against Gasol, all my money is on Howard, but if a Howard led team goes against a Gasol led team, I'm putting my money on the Gasol led team. And that's what it comes down to. I'm still calling Howard the best center, but does that mean you want him on your team. I'd much rather have Gasol back.

If people complain about the Gasol/Gasol, Brown trade so much, then can we have it back... LOL... I said it then, Memphis was rebuilding and it made sense for them to want the younger Gasol and Los Angeles was looking to win now (2008) which made sense to have the younger Gasol. Trade worked out great for both teams.


WHO CARES ABOUT NUMBERS LOL...MARC GASOL JUST WON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR, DWIGHT WASNT EVEN CLOSE. MARC CAN PASS BETTER, HAS A BETTER SHOT, CAN SHOOT FREETHROWS, MUCH STRONGER BASKETBALL IQ, BETTER POST MOVES, DOESNT TURN THE BALL OVER...JUST THE OVERALL SMARTER AND BETTER PLAYER, NOW ON BOTH ENDS. THE ONLY THING DWIGHT HAS ON HIM IS PHYSICAL ABILITY. BUT MARC HAD A WAYYYY BETTER SEASON, IT AINT EVEN CLOSE. AND DWIGHT IS BETTER THAN BROOK LOPEZ BY FAR? IN WHAT? REBOUNDING.. AND THATS IT. DWIGHT IS JUST AS LIKELY TO GET FOULED AND MISS TWO FREE THROWS, TURN THE BALL OVER, OR BRICK A HOOK SHOT WHEN HE GETS THE BALL AS HE IS LIKELY TO DO SOMETHING POSITIVE. IF U DONT SEE THIS, U HAVENT WATCHED ENOUGH LAKER GAMES THIS YEAR. MARC GASOL AND BROOK LOPEZ ARE THE FAR MORE DEPENDABLE PLAYERS.

Isn't that what I said? Marc Gasol is a better team player. In a one on one game, Howard KILLS him, but if I want to pick for a TEAM I'd pick Marc. It's like arguing Magic over Jordan. Magic was a better team player, Jordan can win the one on one games. Same token, Kobe and LeBron, Kobe kills LeBron one on one, but LeBron is a better team player.

With that said, one on one players can learn to be leaders, like Kobe did later in his career, or Jordan did. Difference is, Howard is 27 years old, if he hasn't figured it out by now, he never will. At this point, Howard I feel has been exposed in his mental game, and he is not someone that I'd build a team around. Same with Gasol, but Gasol would fit better in a team.

Why yell at me when we are in agreement. Man, someone needs to break your caps lock button.

no, those are horrible comparisons..LOL

marc gasol is not better because he's a team player...he's better because he's better. better footwork, higher basketball iq, post-up moves, jumper, deadly free-throw shooter, takes care of the ball, can do many things with his back-to-the-basket...dwight cannot create for himself, i dont think he can win a 1-on-1 game against anyone LOL. marc gasol can score from outside-in.....he's simply better on both ends. magic did many things better than mj from a fundamental standpoint..kobe does many things better than lebron from a fundamental standpoint. dwight does nothing better than marc...he's only more physically gifted and that is all.


and i aint yellin cuzz, i been postin on and off with caps lately
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 05:07:42 PM
Dwight does nothing better other than get the ball in the basket, grab rebounds, block shots and get results. Dude, Dwight has done more, let a team to the NBA Finals and also been defensive player of the year 3 years in a row. Get that, 3 years in a row. He didn't win last year because he was injured, and this year because he is breaking down mentally. Dwight has a very low EQ and basketball IQ. So who would I rather have, M. Gasol. But that doesn't take away from the fact Howard is a better player who is a year younger and done more, including leading his team to the Finals.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2013, 05:21:13 PM
Dwight does nothing better other than get the ball in the basket, grab rebounds, block shots and get results. Dude, Dwight has done more, let a team to the NBA Finals and also been defensive player of the year 3 years in a row. Get that, 3 years in a row. He didn't win last year because he was injured, and this year because he is breaking down mentally. Dwight has a very low EQ and basketball IQ. So who would I rather have, M. Gasol. But that doesn't take away from the fact Howard is a better player who is a year younger and done more, including leading his team to the Finals.



ill take shaqs word over yours...marc doesnt score or grab as many rebounds because he has to operate with randolph in the post, who takes up a lot of the touches and gobbles up rebounds offa marc gasol box-outs. dwight is like a glorified tyson chandler who demands more touches....not a superstar caliber player. this year, marc got better, dwight got worse. dwight didnt lead any team to the finals...that was the work of stan van gundy, surrounding dwight with 4 knock-down shooters to open the paint for him to get spoon-fed dunks, makin him look a whole lot better than he actually is. shaq=top 5 center ever...i'll take his word.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 05:44:03 PM
Dwight does nothing better other than get the ball in the basket, grab rebounds, block shots and get results. Dude, Dwight has done more, let a team to the NBA Finals and also been defensive player of the year 3 years in a row. Get that, 3 years in a row. He didn't win last year because he was injured, and this year because he is breaking down mentally. Dwight has a very low EQ and basketball IQ. So who would I rather have, M. Gasol. But that doesn't take away from the fact Howard is a better player who is a year younger and done more, including leading his team to the Finals.



ill take shaqs word over yours...marc doesnt score or grab as many rebounds because he has to operate with randolph in the post, who takes up a lot of the touches and gobbles up rebounds offa marc gasol box-outs. dwight is like a glorified tyson chandler who demands more touches....not a superstar caliber player. this year, marc got better, dwight got worse. dwight didnt lead any team to the finals...that was the work of stan van gundy, surrounding dwight with 4 knock-down shooters to open the paint for him to get spoon-fed dunks, makin him look a whole lot better than he actually is. shaq=top 5 center ever...i'll take his word.

WOW!!! The world has ended, NIK agrees with SHAQ!! Although Shaq is biased against Howard.

Straight up, one on one game, who wins, Howard or Gasol?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2013, 06:52:05 PM
Dwight does nothing better other than get the ball in the basket, grab rebounds, block shots and get results. Dude, Dwight has done more, let a team to the NBA Finals and also been defensive player of the year 3 years in a row. Get that, 3 years in a row. He didn't win last year because he was injured, and this year because he is breaking down mentally. Dwight has a very low EQ and basketball IQ. So who would I rather have, M. Gasol. But that doesn't take away from the fact Howard is a better player who is a year younger and done more, including leading his team to the Finals.



ill take shaqs word over yours...marc doesnt score or grab as many rebounds because he has to operate with randolph in the post, who takes up a lot of the touches and gobbles up rebounds offa marc gasol box-outs. dwight is like a glorified tyson chandler who demands more touches....not a superstar caliber player. this year, marc got better, dwight got worse. dwight didnt lead any team to the finals...that was the work of stan van gundy, surrounding dwight with 4 knock-down shooters to open the paint for him to get spoon-fed dunks, makin him look a whole lot better than he actually is. shaq=top 5 center ever...i'll take his word.

WOW!!! The world has ended, NIK agrees with SHAQ!! Although Shaq is biased against Howard.

Straight up, one on one game, who wins, Howard or Gasol?



Gasol has better post moves and back to the basket game, as well as a dependable jumpshot, so I'd put my money on him
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 29, 2013, 07:47:28 PM
Dwight does nothing better other than get the ball in the basket, grab rebounds, block shots and get results. Dude, Dwight has done more, let a team to the NBA Finals and also been defensive player of the year 3 years in a row. Get that, 3 years in a row. He didn't win last year because he was injured, and this year because he is breaking down mentally. Dwight has a very low EQ and basketball IQ. So who would I rather have, M. Gasol. But that doesn't take away from the fact Howard is a better player who is a year younger and done more, including leading his team to the Finals.



ill take shaqs word over yours...marc doesnt score or grab as many rebounds because he has to operate with randolph in the post, who takes up a lot of the touches and gobbles up rebounds offa marc gasol box-outs. dwight is like a glorified tyson chandler who demands more touches....not a superstar caliber player. this year, marc got better, dwight got worse. dwight didnt lead any team to the finals...that was the work of stan van gundy, surrounding dwight with 4 knock-down shooters to open the paint for him to get spoon-fed dunks, makin him look a whole lot better than he actually is. shaq=top 5 center ever...i'll take his word.

WOW!!! The world has ended, NIK agrees with SHAQ!! Although Shaq is biased against Howard.

Straight up, one on one game, who wins, Howard or Gasol?



Gasol has better post moves and back to the basket game, as well as a dependable jumpshot, so I'd put my money on him

Now you are just trolling.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 29, 2013, 08:43:31 PM
Dwight does nothing better other than get the ball in the basket, grab rebounds, block shots and get results. Dude, Dwight has done more, let a team to the NBA Finals and also been defensive player of the year 3 years in a row. Get that, 3 years in a row. He didn't win last year because he was injured, and this year because he is breaking down mentally. Dwight has a very low EQ and basketball IQ. So who would I rather have, M. Gasol. But that doesn't take away from the fact Howard is a better player who is a year younger and done more, including leading his team to the Finals.



ill take shaqs word over yours...marc doesnt score or grab as many rebounds because he has to operate with randolph in the post, who takes up a lot of the touches and gobbles up rebounds offa marc gasol box-outs. dwight is like a glorified tyson chandler who demands more touches....not a superstar caliber player. this year, marc got better, dwight got worse. dwight didnt lead any team to the finals...that was the work of stan van gundy, surrounding dwight with 4 knock-down shooters to open the paint for him to get spoon-fed dunks, makin him look a whole lot better than he actually is. shaq=top 5 center ever...i'll take his word.

WOW!!! The world has ended, NIK agrees with SHAQ!! Although Shaq is biased against Howard.

Straight up, one on one game, who wins, Howard or Gasol?



Gasol has better post moves and back to the basket game, as well as a dependable jumpshot, so I'd put my money on him

Now you are just trolling.


lmao..u bein serious? gasol doesnt have better back to the basket game than dwight? most of dwights points come assisted, off of spoon-fed dunks and lobs...gasol can work for his, u can throw it to him and he operates in the post. mdoggydogg, u comin off as unknowledgeable on this 1.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: The Watcher on April 30, 2013, 04:47:31 AM
i would agree with NIK on this one, marc gasol >>>> dwight howard

lakers have a bit of rebuilding to do and with their salary situation it's not gonna be easy. dwight isn't gonna agree to a sign and trade unless it's to a contender or a team he wanted to goto previously (read: brooklyn or dallas). worst case scenario, dwight doesn't resign and the lakers are still fucked cause they will likely be over the salary cap. they will be amnestying someone, my bet would be gasol since he takes up almost $20m of the cap

lakers are sitting at $78m and thats without re-signing dwight, amnestying gasol would save them $19m, and the lakers are probably hoping MWP doesnt pickup his $8m player option
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 30, 2013, 09:53:38 AM
If Howard doesn't resign, then I'd keep Gasol and ask Artest to opt out and restructure his contract, then amnesty Steve Blake. (god damn that's a bad run on sentence.)

I still think Howard in 2009-2010 is a perfect example of how good he can be when healthy and drama free. It was he last season of just being Dwight, and he shined. He was the leader of that Magic team, though Rashard Lewis did make a great second option that year, but Howard was the man. 20ppg, 15rpg and 2.6bpg. He was a fucking beast. Marc Gasol can never touch that season that Howard had.

With that said, Howard's worst enemy is himself. This season was very telling that he doesn't want to get better. You can't play next to the best player of your generation and then act like you should be treated as a superstar. Kobe is a superstar, Howard has been exposed as someone with the ability to tear the league apart but never will because he can't hack being the man. He wants to make superstar money without being a superstar. This is were Howard fails.

Still, he is a better player than Marc Gasol, he has proved at his best he is better than Marc Gasol at his best. With that said, on my team, I want Marc Gasol, because Marc Gasol is smarter.

Also, one on one game, Gasol doesn't score on Howard, ever. Howard's D is too good to lose a one on one game. On a team, Gasol knows when to pass out and when to fake a move. But one on one, Howard is a fucking beast and Gasol doesn't score.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 30, 2013, 09:57:14 AM
If Howard doesn't resign, then I'd keep Gasol and ask Artest to opt out and restructure his contract, then amnesty Steve Blake. (god damn that's a bad run on sentence.)

I still think Howard in 2009-2010 is a perfect example of how good he can be when healthy and drama free. It was he last season of just being Dwight, and he shined. He was the leader of that Magic team, though Rashard Lewis did make a great second option that year, but Howard was the man. 20ppg, 15rpg and 2.6bpg. He was a fucking beast. Marc Gasol can never touch that season that Howard had.

With that said, Howard's worst enemy is himself. This season was very telling that he doesn't want to get better. You can't play next to the best player of your generation and then act like you should be treated as a superstar. Kobe is a superstar, Howard has been exposed as someone with the ability to tear the league apart but never will because he can't hack being the man. He wants to make superstar money without being a superstar. This is were Howard fails.

Still, he is a better player than Marc Gasol, he has proved at his best he is better than Marc Gasol at his best. With that said, on my team, I want Marc Gasol, because Marc Gasol is smarter.

Also, one on one game, Gasol doesn't score on Howard, ever. Howard's D is too good to lose a one on one game. On a team, Gasol knows when to pass out and when to fake a move. But one on one, Howard is a fucking beast and Gasol doesn't score.


howard is not a beast 1-on-1, 1-on-1 is one of his main flaws...wtf are u talkin about, man? ur the epitome of a stat-watcher. gasol's post game is about 1000x better than dwights and it's not even debatable. a 1-on-1 game vs 2 centers would consist of a lot of post-ups, which would put dwight in major trouble, as he'd have no one to spoon-feed him dunks. as for defense, gasol was a way better defender this year than dwight.....come on, brobro.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 30, 2013, 11:42:31 AM
If Howard doesn't resign, then I'd keep Gasol and ask Artest to opt out and restructure his contract, then amnesty Steve Blake. (god damn that's a bad run on sentence.)

I still think Howard in 2009-2010 is a perfect example of how good he can be when healthy and drama free. It was he last season of just being Dwight, and he shined. He was the leader of that Magic team, though Rashard Lewis did make a great second option that year, but Howard was the man. 20ppg, 15rpg and 2.6bpg. He was a fucking beast. Marc Gasol can never touch that season that Howard had.

With that said, Howard's worst enemy is himself. This season was very telling that he doesn't want to get better. You can't play next to the best player of your generation and then act like you should be treated as a superstar. Kobe is a superstar, Howard has been exposed as someone with the ability to tear the league apart but never will because he can't hack being the man. He wants to make superstar money without being a superstar. This is were Howard fails.

Still, he is a better player than Marc Gasol, he has proved at his best he is better than Marc Gasol at his best. With that said, on my team, I want Marc Gasol, because Marc Gasol is smarter.

Also, one on one game, Gasol doesn't score on Howard, ever. Howard's D is too good to lose a one on one game. On a team, Gasol knows when to pass out and when to fake a move. But one on one, Howard is a fucking beast and Gasol doesn't score.


howard is not a beast 1-on-1, 1-on-1 is one of his main flaws...wtf are u talkin about, man? ur the epitome of a stat-watcher. gasol's post game is about 1000x better than dwights and it's not even debatable. a 1-on-1 game vs 2 centers would consist of a lot of post-ups, which would put dwight in major trouble, as he'd have no one to spoon-feed him dunks. as for defense, gasol was a way better defender this year than dwight.....come on, brobro.

So all those guys who tried to post Dwight and failed, i was just imagining that. Maybe this year, an injured Dwight Howard failed, but at his best Howard was KILLING it on the d-fence. I didn't say Howard would score, but I did say he wouldn't allow Gasol to score. When they went head to head all years prior to this year, Howard would abuse Gasol. Come on man. Don't let one year get the facts twisted. Healthy Howard >>> Marc Gasol one on one and maybe team game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 30, 2013, 01:51:21 PM
If Howard doesn't resign, then I'd keep Gasol and ask Artest to opt out and restructure his contract, then amnesty Steve Blake. (god damn that's a bad run on sentence.)

I still think Howard in 2009-2010 is a perfect example of how good he can be when healthy and drama free. It was he last season of just being Dwight, and he shined. He was the leader of that Magic team, though Rashard Lewis did make a great second option that year, but Howard was the man. 20ppg, 15rpg and 2.6bpg. He was a fucking beast. Marc Gasol can never touch that season that Howard had.

With that said, Howard's worst enemy is himself. This season was very telling that he doesn't want to get better. You can't play next to the best player of your generation and then act like you should be treated as a superstar. Kobe is a superstar, Howard has been exposed as someone with the ability to tear the league apart but never will because he can't hack being the man. He wants to make superstar money without being a superstar. This is were Howard fails.

Still, he is a better player than Marc Gasol, he has proved at his best he is better than Marc Gasol at his best. With that said, on my team, I want Marc Gasol, because Marc Gasol is smarter.

Also, one on one game, Gasol doesn't score on Howard, ever. Howard's D is too good to lose a one on one game. On a team, Gasol knows when to pass out and when to fake a move. But one on one, Howard is a fucking beast and Gasol doesn't score.


howard is not a beast 1-on-1, 1-on-1 is one of his main flaws...wtf are u talkin about, man? ur the epitome of a stat-watcher. gasol's post game is about 1000x better than dwights and it's not even debatable. a 1-on-1 game vs 2 centers would consist of a lot of post-ups, which would put dwight in major trouble, as he'd have no one to spoon-feed him dunks. as for defense, gasol was a way better defender this year than dwight.....come on, brobro.

So all those guys who tried to post Dwight and failed, i was just imagining that. Maybe this year, an injured Dwight Howard failed, but at his best Howard was KILLING it on the d-fence. I didn't say Howard would score, but I did say he wouldn't allow Gasol to score. When they went head to head all years prior to this year, Howard would abuse Gasol. Come on man. Don't let one year get the facts twisted. Healthy Howard >>> Marc Gasol one on one and maybe team game.


like i said, marc gasol got better, dwight got worse...if marc was able to score on dwight 3 years ago, what do u think he could do now?


http://youtu.be/si_ITOwLZOc?t=2m59s

http://youtu.be/si_ITOwLZOc?t=6m57s



and lmfao@even bringing team game into the equation...come on, now :stupid:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Bch on May 01, 2013, 09:59:58 PM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 01, 2013, 11:56:43 PM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




and how many games did the full roster play together? like 5 or 6?? LOL come on, now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 02, 2013, 07:08:23 AM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




Just think of how long you've been waiting to see the downfall of the Lakers. And remember the Lakers are only down for so long, and while other franchises scratch and claw to make the playoffs, the Lakers are always there. They've only miss the playoffs 6 times in franchise history, this is including the times when it was harder to make the playoffs. 6 times, since 1948. I think the Lakers have proven, they'll be fine. No one panics, the Lakers just reload.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 02, 2013, 10:39:31 PM
i don't watch a lot of nba,but paul gasol is the s**t  8)

GANGSTA
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 05, 2013, 06:53:22 PM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




Just think of how long you've been waiting to see the downfall of the Lakers. And remember the Lakers are only down for so long, and while other franchises scratch and claw to make the playoffs, the Lakers are always there. They've only miss the playoffs 6 times in franchise history, this is including the times when it was harder to make the playoffs. 6 times, since 1948. I think the Lakers have proven, they'll be fine. No one panics, the Lakers just reload.


lol, clippers had their best year ever...lakers had their worst


results? both lost in the first round.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 05, 2013, 08:57:41 PM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




Just think of how long you've been waiting to see the downfall of the Lakers. And remember the Lakers are only down for so long, and while other franchises scratch and claw to make the playoffs, the Lakers are always there. They've only miss the playoffs 6 times in franchise history, this is including the times when it was harder to make the playoffs. 6 times, since 1948. I think the Lakers have proven, they'll be fine. No one panics, the Lakers just reload.


lol, clippers had their best year ever...lakers had their worst


results? both lost in the first round.

Hey, I guess we can say the Clippers are hanging their first banner in the Staples Center! I'm happy about that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 05, 2013, 11:09:27 PM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




Just think of how long you've been waiting to see the downfall of the Lakers. And remember the Lakers are only down for so long, and while other franchises scratch and claw to make the playoffs, the Lakers are always there. They've only miss the playoffs 6 times in franchise history, this is including the times when it was harder to make the playoffs. 6 times, since 1948. I think the Lakers have proven, they'll be fine. No one panics, the Lakers just reload.


lol, clippers had their best year ever...lakers had their worst


results? both lost in the first round.

Hey, I guess we can say the Clippers are hanging their first banner in the Staples Center! I'm happy about that.

they raise banners for divisionals at staples? lol i dont think i ever saw them, or they're just so meaningless to laker fans that i couldnt notice it.

 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 06, 2013, 09:11:53 AM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




Just think of how long you've been waiting to see the downfall of the Lakers. And remember the Lakers are only down for so long, and while other franchises scratch and claw to make the playoffs, the Lakers are always there. They've only miss the playoffs 6 times in franchise history, this is including the times when it was harder to make the playoffs. 6 times, since 1948. I think the Lakers have proven, they'll be fine. No one panics, the Lakers just reload.


lol, clippers had their best year ever...lakers had their worst


results? both lost in the first round.

Hey, I guess we can say the Clippers are hanging their first banner in the Staples Center! I'm happy about that.

they raise banners for divisionals at staples? lol i dont think i ever saw them, or they're just so meaningless to laker fans that i couldnt notice it.

 

I think the Kings raised a few.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GC3ZhCh7TkY/UPtEEuZLI-I/AAAAAAAAg6g/4rfp2CO07UQ/s1600/DSC03425.JPG)

But at least they now have a Stanley Cup banner to go with those.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 06, 2013, 09:33:32 AM
did the clippers actually decide to raise their division banner? last i heard, sterling was against it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 06, 2013, 09:39:32 AM
did the clippers actually decide to raise their division banner? last i heard, sterling was against it

I think they should. It would be a start, and retire a jersey. The Clippers need to start building history.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 06, 2013, 09:45:59 AM
did the clippers actually decide to raise their division banner? last i heard, sterling was against it

I think they should. It would be a start, and retire a jersey. The Clippers need to start building history.


they should just move out of staples center and get their own identity...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 06, 2013, 10:04:43 AM
did the clippers actually decide to raise their division banner? last i heard, sterling was against it

I think they should. It would be a start, and retire a jersey. The Clippers need to start building history.


they should just move out of staples center and get their own identity...

I do agree with that whole heartily. I am still amazed they didn't move to the Pond when it was brand new and Disney was begging them to join. Throughout the years Anaheim has tried to get the Clippers to move, even hosting a few Clipper home games as trail runs. But the Clippers never moved. It was so odd to me, the Lakers fan base is not going to fade, hell the Laker fan base is younger than ever so it's only going to get stronger. Unless the Clippers do what the Angels did in 2002 and win a title while the Lakers did what the Dodger did and go on a 25 year title drought, you are never going to turn people to your side. So why not just move to Anaheim and become your own team?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 06, 2013, 10:06:39 AM
According to the OC Register:

Quote
Spraying to all fields, wondering how many fans in Orange County would support an NBA team if it relocated at Honda Center:
• It's reasonable to assume there would be plenty of interest, regardless of whether, for argument's sake, if it was the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Hornets or not-so-mighty Clippers.
Between 1994 and 1999, when the Clippers played several home games a year at then-Arrowhead Pond, those games routinely drew crowds in excess of 17,000. And this is significant because those Clippers teams were (choose one) hapless, hopeless or helpless, averaging 22 victories in that six-year stretch.
On Dec. 2, 1995, an SRO throng of 18,517 – then the largest hoop crowd at The Pond, largest home crowd in Clippers history and largest ever to watch any NBA game in Southern California – watched Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls defeat the Clippers, 104-98. Those records were broken again on March 12, 1998, when 18,521 gathered for Lakers-Clippers at The Pond.
Another interesting stat: In 1994-95, the first year the Clippers played regular-season games at The Pond, they averaged 17,487 in Anaheim – and an average of 8,987 for their home games at the Sports Arena.
You get the picture. Back then, local hoop fans congregated in Anaheim to watch the opponent as much the Clippers, if not more so, and there's no reason to think it would be different if an NBA team moved here permanently.
• The Clippers seriously considered moving to Anaheim at least three times, according to Honda Center officials, but owner Donald Sterling could never pull the trigger, reportedly rejecting long-term proposals that guaranteed the team would make a profit.
As recently as the summer of 2004, when Kobe Bryant was a free agent entertaining offers, the Clippers also offered to play at least 12 home games a year at Honda Center, to make it easier for him to commute from his Newport Coast home. But, of course, he chose to re-sign with the Lakers. Smart move, huh?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 06, 2013, 12:51:49 PM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




Just think of how long you've been waiting to see the downfall of the Lakers. And remember the Lakers are only down for so long, and while other franchises scratch and claw to make the playoffs, the Lakers are always there. They've only miss the playoffs 6 times in franchise history, this is including the times when it was harder to make the playoffs. 6 times, since 1948. I think the Lakers have proven, they'll be fine. No one panics, the Lakers just reload.


lol, clippers had their best year ever...lakers had their worst


results? both lost in the first round.

Hey, I guess we can say the Clippers are hanging their first banner in the Staples Center! I'm happy about that.

they raise banners for divisionals at staples? lol i dont think i ever saw them, or they're just so meaningless to laker fans that i couldnt notice it.

 

I think the Kings raised a few.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GC3ZhCh7TkY/UPtEEuZLI-I/AAAAAAAAg6g/4rfp2CO07UQ/s1600/DSC03425.JPG)

But at least they now have a Stanley Cup banner to go with those.

yeah, talk about an underdog story, i swear its only hockey that come back from what 3-1? deficit or was it 0-3? int he playoffs. hockey is goddamn unpredictable
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 06, 2013, 01:25:12 PM
According to the OC Register:

Quote
Spraying to all fields, wondering how many fans in Orange County would support an NBA team if it relocated at Honda Center:
• It's reasonable to assume there would be plenty of interest, regardless of whether, for argument's sake, if it was the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Hornets or not-so-mighty Clippers.
Between 1994 and 1999, when the Clippers played several home games a year at then-Arrowhead Pond, those games routinely drew crowds in excess of 17,000. And this is significant because those Clippers teams were (choose one) hapless, hopeless or helpless, averaging 22 victories in that six-year stretch.
On Dec. 2, 1995, an SRO throng of 18,517 – then the largest hoop crowd at The Pond, largest home crowd in Clippers history and largest ever to watch any NBA game in Southern California – watched Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls defeat the Clippers, 104-98. Those records were broken again on March 12, 1998, when 18,521 gathered for Lakers-Clippers at The Pond.
Another interesting stat: In 1994-95, the first year the Clippers played regular-season games at The Pond, they averaged 17,487 in Anaheim – and an average of 8,987 for their home games at the Sports Arena.
You get the picture. Back then, local hoop fans congregated in Anaheim to watch the opponent as much the Clippers, if not more so, and there's no reason to think it would be different if an NBA team moved here permanently.
• The Clippers seriously considered moving to Anaheim at least three times, according to Honda Center officials, but owner Donald Sterling could never pull the trigger, reportedly rejecting long-term proposals that guaranteed the team would make a profit.
As recently as the summer of 2004, when Kobe Bryant was a free agent entertaining offers, the Clippers also offered to play at least 12 home games a year at Honda Center, to make it easier for him to commute from his Newport Coast home. But, of course, he chose to re-sign with the Lakers. Smart move, huh?


yea either that or go back to san diego..
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 07, 2013, 09:06:43 AM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!




Just think of how long you've been waiting to see the downfall of the Lakers. And remember the Lakers are only down for so long, and while other franchises scratch and claw to make the playoffs, the Lakers are always there. They've only miss the playoffs 6 times in franchise history, this is including the times when it was harder to make the playoffs. 6 times, since 1948. I think the Lakers have proven, they'll be fine. No one panics, the Lakers just reload.


lol, clippers had their best year ever...lakers had their worst


results? both lost in the first round.

Hey, I guess we can say the Clippers are hanging their first banner in the Staples Center! I'm happy about that.

they raise banners for divisionals at staples? lol i dont think i ever saw them, or they're just so meaningless to laker fans that i couldnt notice it.

 

I think the Kings raised a few.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GC3ZhCh7TkY/UPtEEuZLI-I/AAAAAAAAg6g/4rfp2CO07UQ/s1600/DSC03425.JPG)

But at least they now have a Stanley Cup banner to go with those.

yeah, talk about an underdog story, i swear its only hockey that come back from what 3-1? deficit or was it 0-3? int he playoffs. hockey is goddamn unpredictable

Yeah, but now that I think about it, the Kings own Staples so they can put up what they want. But yeah hockey is unpredictable because you have goalies and streaky players. For a single game, 3 of the 4 major sports are highly unpredictable, with hockey being the most unpredictable, then baseball, then basketball. Football is the least unpredictable because of how much of a grind each play is, it's like a battle every play. But basketball is based off who is streaky, baseball is based off how good the starting pitcher is that day and hockey is both streaky and how good your goalie is. Hockey might not be a real sport... LOL... j/k... GO KINGS!!!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 07, 2013, 09:37:53 AM
basketball is more predictable than football, because football is 1 game-winner takes all...any team can get lucky in 1 game. in the nba, u have 7 game series'....it's usually the best team who comes out on top.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on May 07, 2013, 10:05:17 AM
I think the Clips going to Orange County would be an interesting move.  But I'm just wondering if they'd be the Anaheim Clippers or Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim, haha... just like the Angels.  But that would make the Orange Crush (where the 5-57-22 freeways meet) even more of a shit show.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 07, 2013, 11:48:19 AM
I think the Clips going to Orange County would be an interesting move.  But I'm just wondering if they'd be the Anaheim Clippers or Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim, haha... just like the Angels.  But that would make the Orange Crush (where the 5-57-22 freeways meet) even more of a shit show.

I like  Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 07, 2013, 02:56:25 PM
that shits gay...just make them the Orange County Clippers and get it over with.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on May 07, 2013, 07:48:21 PM
I think the Clips going to Orange County would be an interesting move.  But I'm just wondering if they'd be the Anaheim Clippers or Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim, haha... just like the Angels.  But that would make the Orange Crush (where the 5-57-22 freeways meet) even more of a shit show.

I like  Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim

lol I never understood that. Angels: California Angels, Anahiem Angels, now Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem. Like wtf is the rational behind that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 07, 2013, 10:06:49 PM
I think the Clips going to Orange County would be an interesting move.  But I'm just wondering if they'd be the Anaheim Clippers or Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim, haha... just like the Angels.  But that would make the Orange Crush (where the 5-57-22 freeways meet) even more of a shit show.

I like  Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim

lol I never understood that. Angels: California Angels, Anahiem Angels, now Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem. Like wtf is the rational behind that?


it's what happens when retards become in charge of decision making
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on May 08, 2013, 10:22:20 AM
I think the Clips going to Orange County would be an interesting move.  But I'm just wondering if they'd be the Anaheim Clippers or Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim, haha... just like the Angels.  But that would make the Orange Crush (where the 5-57-22 freeways meet) even more of a shit show.

I like  Los Angeles Clippers of Anaheim

lol I never understood that. Angels: California Angels, Anahiem Angels, now Los Angeles Angels of Anahiem. Like wtf is the rational behind that?
At first, the name changes reflected where the team was moving.  When the team was sold to new owners a few years back, the owner wanted to change it to be the Los Angeles Angels to re-connect the team to its LA roots and just connect it with being part of the greater LA area (as people outside of California more or less consider anything north of SD to be LA anyway), but I think the leasing agreement that the team had with Anaheim was that they were legally bound to have the official team name contain "Anaheim" in it.  I remember when it happened, since I was finishing up at UC Irvine back then, and I guess a lot of people in OC were pissed and the Angels got sued but won because the official terms just said it had to contain the city name, not necessarily that they had to be the Anaheim Angels.  But yes, it's pretty silly.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 08, 2013, 10:45:30 AM
Yeah, the team was originally the Los Angeles Angels, in fact they are named the Angels because Los Angeles means the angels in Spanish. (The cities whole name is actually La Ciudad de Los Angeles or the City of Angels) So When Arte Moreno bought the team, he wanted to reconnect that history with the team, and at the same time cut into the Los Angeles market with signs like this...

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cSSZ4R6EBww/TjwxaAvP8gI/AAAAAAAAA0M/o9VstWznvAU/s1600/Angels+billboard.jpg)

So the name change was to reconnect history and at the same time cut into the Dodgers market. It worked, as even on here there are tons of Lakers fans, but in terms of baseball the loyalty is divided. Seems dumb, but it worked.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on May 08, 2013, 12:42:20 PM
^ The full name is El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angles (The Town of Our Lady the Queen of Angels).  I remember I had to do a report on it in fourth grade back in the day, haha.  It was a long ass name.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 08, 2013, 12:43:04 PM
Nothing is divided, there are way more Dodger fans in LA than Angel fans
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 08, 2013, 02:19:27 PM
Nothing is divided, there are way more Dodger fans in LA than Angel fans

I'm talking all of all the "Southland". IE, OC and LA. LA is bigger than both, there will always be more Dodger fans, and the OC will always be Angel fans. But in IE it is divided. Older folks love the Dodgers, the younger kids love the Angels. And it shows here, it shows basically every time I go home. (I am an IE kid after all)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on May 09, 2013, 04:29:52 PM
one things damn sure, LA is a laker town, theoretically if CP3 bolts, so does their fans. i really hate the bandwagon clipper fans
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 12, 2013, 12:21:07 AM
matt barnes interview:

http://espn.go.com/espnradio/losangeles/play?id=9256043

- Says the only reason he's not a Laker last season was because he was told that coach (Mike Brown) didn't want to bring him back with the Lakers.

- Says he's been playing for the veteran min every year and wants to start earning something around the MLE.

- Says he'd like to stay in LA, says Lakers/Clippers are basically his top choices for next season.

- Says he also talks to Chris Paul a lot and knows CP3 loves LA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 13, 2013, 10:33:07 AM
I have been thinking about it for a while, and after much deliberation, I think it's time for the Lakers to let Dwight Howard walk. Chris Paul can resign with the Clippers, Dwight can go to the Clippers, the Clippers can win for the next 3-5 years and it's all good. I think that mortgaging the long term Laker legacy of Kobe Bryant and his loyalty and the fans loyalty to him might be too much to gamble, and I think we keep Pau and Kobe together with Artest. But Dwight and CP3 are both 27 and 28 years old. They only have 4-5 good years left and to try and sign them and keep Kobe would be too much and it's time to let the dream of that future go and start to look at a better, longer future.

What makes the Kobe draft pick in 1996 brilliant is that the Lakers set a cornerstone of their franchise for the next 17-18 years. Hell Kobe can play another 2-3 years as just a shooter on the outside like Ray Allen did. That's an amazing trade to get a very young talent that carried the franchise longer than anyone else. When looking at the future, I wanted Howard or Bynum to carry the Lakers to the future, but that's a very short term future plan. The Lakers need to look long term future, so one who is 19-23. I don't know who yet, but it might be time for the Lakers to try and figure out how to get draft picks. The Lakers are not a franchise that builds through the draft often, but it might be time for a long, 10 year plan to win titles for a long time.

Just a thought.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 13, 2013, 11:23:55 AM
I have been thinking about it for a while, and after much deliberation, I think it's time for the Lakers to let Dwight Howard walk. Chris Paul can resign with the Clippers, Dwight can go to the Clippers, the Clippers can win for the next 3-5 years and it's all good. I think that mortgaging the long term Laker legacy of Kobe Bryant and his loyalty and the fans loyalty to him might be too much to gamble, and I think we keep Pau and Kobe together with Artest. But Dwight and CP3 are both 27 and 28 years old. They only have 4-5 good years left and to try and sign them and keep Kobe would be too much and it's time to let the dream of that future go and start to look at a better, longer future.

What makes the Kobe draft pick in 1996 brilliant is that the Lakers set a cornerstone of their franchise for the next 17-18 years. Hell Kobe can play another 2-3 years as just a shooter on the outside like Ray Allen did. That's an amazing trade to get a very young talent that carried the franchise longer than anyone else. When looking at the future, I wanted Howard or Bynum to carry the Lakers to the future, but that's a very short term future plan. The Lakers need to look long term future, so one who is 19-23. I don't know who yet, but it might be time for the Lakers to try and figure out how to get draft picks. The Lakers are not a franchise that builds through the draft often, but it might be time for a long, 10 year plan to win titles for a long time.

Just a thought.


bynum for dwight sign-n-trade for sign-n-trade...i'd sleep easier
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on May 13, 2013, 11:31:58 AM
I have been thinking about it for a while, and after much deliberation, I think it's time for the Lakers to let Dwight Howard walk. Chris Paul can resign with the Clippers, Dwight can go to the Clippers, the Clippers can win for the next 3-5 years and it's all good. I think that mortgaging the long term Laker legacy of Kobe Bryant and his loyalty and the fans loyalty to him might be too much to gamble, and I think we keep Pau and Kobe together with Artest. But Dwight and CP3 are both 27 and 28 years old. They only have 4-5 good years left and to try and sign them and keep Kobe would be too much and it's time to let the dream of that future go and start to look at a better, longer future.

What makes the Kobe draft pick in 1996 brilliant is that the Lakers set a cornerstone of their franchise for the next 17-18 years. Hell Kobe can play another 2-3 years as just a shooter on the outside like Ray Allen did. That's an amazing trade to get a very young talent that carried the franchise longer than anyone else. When looking at the future, I wanted Howard or Bynum to carry the Lakers to the future, but that's a very short term future plan. The Lakers need to look long term future, so one who is 19-23. I don't know who yet, but it might be time for the Lakers to try and figure out how to get draft picks. The Lakers are not a franchise that builds through the draft often, but it might be time for a long, 10 year plan to win titles for a long time.

Just a thought.


bynum for dwight sign-n-trade for sign-n-trade...i'd sleep easier

When the hell is that guy ever gonna play again?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 13, 2013, 11:34:58 AM
I have been thinking about it for a while, and after much deliberation, I think it's time for the Lakers to let Dwight Howard walk. Chris Paul can resign with the Clippers, Dwight can go to the Clippers, the Clippers can win for the next 3-5 years and it's all good. I think that mortgaging the long term Laker legacy of Kobe Bryant and his loyalty and the fans loyalty to him might be too much to gamble, and I think we keep Pau and Kobe together with Artest. But Dwight and CP3 are both 27 and 28 years old. They only have 4-5 good years left and to try and sign them and keep Kobe would be too much and it's time to let the dream of that future go and start to look at a better, longer future.

What makes the Kobe draft pick in 1996 brilliant is that the Lakers set a cornerstone of their franchise for the next 17-18 years. Hell Kobe can play another 2-3 years as just a shooter on the outside like Ray Allen did. That's an amazing trade to get a very young talent that carried the franchise longer than anyone else. When looking at the future, I wanted Howard or Bynum to carry the Lakers to the future, but that's a very short term future plan. The Lakers need to look long term future, so one who is 19-23. I don't know who yet, but it might be time for the Lakers to try and figure out how to get draft picks. The Lakers are not a franchise that builds through the draft often, but it might be time for a long, 10 year plan to win titles for a long time.

Just a thought.


bynum for dwight sign-n-trade for sign-n-trade...i'd sleep easier

Bynum is a free agent, why not just a Bynum sign, plus we wouldn't have to pay the max money for him. My main concern with him is the injures. Too injured prone.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 13, 2013, 03:16:46 PM
He's good for at least every other year..  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 13, 2013, 04:36:36 PM
lol you think anyone really wants to live out in houston? or dallas?

dwight isnt going anywhere.
Houston is a nice city.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on May 13, 2013, 04:40:36 PM
Just think-once upon a time, at beginning of the season they were predicting winning over 70 games, and challenging for an NBA championship. They went 0-8 for the preseason and every one panicked lol later the lakers would find that they would go out in the playoffs just like they went out in the preseason with a DONUT 0!!!!!
Nobody was saying the Lakers would win 70 games. Most people didn't even think they'd win more games than the Thunder.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 15, 2013, 09:39:22 PM
I'm starting to buy the hype of Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins. Should the Lakers find a way to get in the lotto?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 15, 2013, 09:43:45 PM
I'm starting to buy the hype of Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins. Should the Lakers find a way to get in the lotto?


lol we aint tankin, forget about it
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 03, 2013, 01:19:26 AM
Lakers Rumors: Options Are Slim for Los Angeles to Trade into 1st Round 

BY MAXWELL OGDEN (FEATURED COLUMNIST) ON JUNE 3, 2013

According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to trade into the first round of the 2013 NBA draft. As it presently stands, the Lakers' first selection is the 48th overall draft choice.

Unfortunately, the options are slim for L.A. to trade into the first round.

It's far from surprising that the Lakers are hoping to trade up, as their No. 1 issue has been that they lack perimeter youth and athleticism. Even if they were to re-sign center Dwight Howard, that would remain a crippling issue.

An issue that has been present for at least the past three seasons.

Still, the 2013 NBA draft is one of extraordinarily weak proportions when it comes to star value. With the Lakers limited on trade pieces, that creates the potential for a first-round draft choice to be of lesser value than what L.A. would be dealing.

That's the first obstacle for L.A. to overcome in its quest to get younger.

When it comes right down to it, the Los Angeles Lakers will only be able to trade into the first round if they match their trade piece with realistic value. As it presently stands, the Lakers are short on attractive trade bait and may not be able to find the reciprocation they desire.

The question is, who are the Lakers' realistic trade pieces?

For starters, the walking rumor mill, Pau Gasol, is certain to be on the table as the Lakers look to move up. After all, Gasol is one of the most commonly mentioned names on the open market, regardless of the team we're speaking about.

The question is, could the Lakers actually land a draft choice that matches Gasol's value? More importantly, could the even come close?

It's hard to imagine they would.

The only other options appear to be Steve Nash and Metta World Peace, who remain valuable commodities. Nash may have experienced a down year statistically, but his quality of play should be unquestioned after leading a very poor Phoenix Suns team to the brink of the postseason the year prior.

World Peace is another option, but let's be honest—as great of a defender as he may be, it's hard to imagine a team trading an early first-round draft choice for his expiring contract.

If the Los Angeles Lakers are to trade into the first round, they'll likely be looking for as much value as possible. For that reason, the Lakers have limited options, as teams with multiple first-round draft choices are scarce.

The Atlanta Hawks just so happen to have back-to-back selections and the need for a true center.

Pau Gasol just so happens to be one of the best low-post players in the NBA, even if fan perception suggests otherwise. General managers likely recognize that, and a team like the Hawks is in prime position to use Gasol's world-class abilities.

New head coach Mike Budenholzer won his titles with Tim Duncan and David Robinson, so who's to say he couldn't do the same with a two-time NBA champion in Gasol and Al Horford as his core?

For the Lakers, picking at No. 17 and No. 18 overall—a stretch, but still an outside possibility—would present them with their best opportunity to land value. They could find two athletic players for the perimeter, and potentially find a stretch 4.

Regardless of what route they take with these picks, exploring this possibility is the most realistic option for a Lakers team that is desperate for youth but short on trade pieces.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1659661-lakers-rumors-options-are-slim-for-los-angeles-to-trade-into-first-round
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on June 03, 2013, 05:38:08 AM
Get into the first round this year. It's not worth it. Next year is the year to get in.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 04, 2013, 09:31:22 PM
Get into the first round this year. It's not worth it. Next year is the year to get in.


it's always worth it...especially if we could trade some players n free up cap space
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 04, 2013, 09:31:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/Qak1eeHqfJ8
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 21, 2013, 02:00:29 AM
so blessed to be an LA native, i mean of course i havent seen most of the laker greats play but ive seen clips and flashback games

and its epic, super stars and forever loved role players and contributors

Wilt/Kareem/Shaq/Mikan
Gasol/Horry/Odom/Rice/Green
Baylor/Worthy/Artest/Eddie/Fox
Kobe/Goodrich/Scott/Shaw/Cooper
Magic/West/Van Exel/Fisher


didnt count malone, GP, nash, or howard, cant really call them laker legends and nash and howard have to earn that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on June 21, 2013, 10:13:33 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/Qak1eeHqfJ8

2 of the best that ever did it. Damn, people think the 90's was the time of big men, Kareem dominated in the 80's against a young Hakeem and Ewing. Imagine Kareem and Wilt in the 90's, they'd still be great.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 27, 2013, 11:23:06 PM
Laker News:


-Lakers draft Ryan Kelly in 2nd round
-Phil Jackson reportedly reached out to by Laker management
-Mark Madsen joins coaching staff (phil jackson guy :laugh:)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 30, 2013, 12:08:58 PM
-Lakers waive Chris Duhon
-Dwight meets with Houston Rockets and Hakeem
-Phil Jackson tweets at Dwight @dwighthoward “i’m going up to the country going to paint my mailbox blue.” While i’m there I expect to see you get on board
tis ur place
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 02, 2013, 04:32:47 PM
lol you think anyone really wants to live out in houston? or dallas?

dwight isnt going anywhere.
Houston is a nice city.



......

dont you live in LA, how are you going to say houston is anywhere close to it.


if it isnt LA or NYC i woudlnt live in the US, mayb chicago or miami but thats far fetched, after that itll be Rome/Venice/Florence/Milan (basically italy), Shanghai, Barcelona, Seoul, and mayb london


houston is a crap city, ive been there a lot, weathers horrible, not much to do there. and city is a bit barren.


no offense to houston native that will see this, i do love the big portions of food there and galveston, but i much rather be in LA, NYC, anywhere in italy, shanghai, or seoul.


id seriously hate my life if i lived there, meaning that if i had to move there as of right now, if i grew up there it might be another thing. lol i bet the best top notch sushi place in houston probably would still sell rolls, lmao.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 02, 2013, 04:50:42 PM
Ideal Roster Next Year


Howard/Hill
Gasol/Clark
Artest/Delfino
Kobe/Young
Nash/Farmar



i doubt we grab young or we would want to buy out farmer

but we need PROVEN youth.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Asani Waye on July 02, 2013, 05:12:58 PM
I doubt we could pick up farmar because he is getting paid more overseas, but I think we can scoop up young.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 02, 2013, 05:27:18 PM
I doubt we could pick up farmar because he is getting paid more overseas, but I think we can scoop up young.


he wants to come to the lakers and get bought out, but its just on the lakers if they want to.



but everything is basically on hold till dwight makes a decision which means sasha and farmar would be the only ones left lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 02, 2013, 06:59:52 PM
-Earl Clark visiting Cleveland
-Sasha Vujacic wants to come back to the Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 03, 2013, 11:29:17 AM
we might be getting Chris Copeland


http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2013/7/2/4487878/los-angeles-lakers-rumors-2013-chris-copeland-offer-free-agency


would be nice.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 03, 2013, 01:34:07 PM
Good-bye Artest??

 :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 03, 2013, 01:42:13 PM
artest will probably get amnestied either way, but copeland would be insurance for earl clark, who may be headin 2 cleveland.........copeland is a deadly shooter with nice size and agility. would be a very nice fit for us.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 03, 2013, 03:45:43 PM
if artest wanted to stay he should of opted out and get a contract that fits his actual worth,

but he'd probably be a bench SF, i wouldnt mind artest coming off the bench for a solid SF/borderline allstar
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 03, 2013, 10:19:53 PM
I usually don't care about the Clippers, and basically ignore them. But this was good. I loved this.


(http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i272/MartyC909/OurHouse.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 03, 2013, 11:08:26 PM
Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard 49s

Teams interested in Kenyon Martin: Lakers, Clippers, Spurs, Knicks, Nets, source says
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 05, 2013, 01:39:43 PM
Matt Barnes stays with the Clippers for 3 years $11-12 mill......they can have him at that price.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 05, 2013, 06:31:46 PM
Indiana got Chris Copeland
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 06, 2013, 11:01:33 AM
wow dwight really is a bitch, couldn't handle the pressure, couldn't handle shaq criticizing him or kobe challenging him, looking back he didn't even want to be here, he wanted to be a Net lol....

it's all about 2014 now, unless Pau can get back to dominating
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 06, 2013, 11:02:21 AM
pau has a chip on his shoulder...nash and kobe, as well. i bet well do way better this year than last.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 06, 2013, 11:03:29 AM
Good-bye Artest??

 :'(

we're going to need him to play some defense at PF, but who knows what the LAL FO will do
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 06, 2013, 11:05:21 AM
Good-bye Artest??

 :'(

we're going to need him to play some defense at PF, but who knows what the LAL FO will do


not after we get josh smith......
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on July 06, 2013, 11:06:04 AM
Landry and Lamar are available  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 06, 2013, 11:17:41 AM
between em i'm taking landry....dudes underrated, was an 18 ppg dude as a starter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 06, 2013, 03:30:16 PM
Josh Smith is now in Detroit. Waits for NIK to say... Good, we didn't need him. *shakes head*
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 06, 2013, 03:57:54 PM
Josh Smith is now in Detroit. Waits for NIK to say... Good, we didn't need him. *shakes head*

HUH? U SEEM TO BE CONFUSED, MDOGGY...LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 06, 2013, 05:42:59 PM
Nash/Farmar
Kobe/Sasha
Morrow/McGrady
Odom/Martin
Gasol/Hill

that looks better than tanking
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 07, 2013, 09:48:21 PM
Report: Lakers, Chris Kaman express mutual interest

Brett Pollakoff Jul 7, 2013, 9:30 PM EDT

The Lakers have seen Dwight Howard and Earl Clark both leave in free agency, which means they’re in need of some reliable big man help to fill out their roster for next season.

It appears that veteran seven-footer Chris Kaman may be an option.

From Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports:

As Dwight Howard leaves Los Angeles, the Lakers and free-agent center Chris Kaman have a growing mutual interest, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Kaman played his first eight NBA seasons for the Los Angeles Clippers, and a return to Southern California to join the Lakers has strong appeal to him, a league source told Yahoo! Sports.

Kaman is more than serviceable at his position, especially in a backup role. But his health has been anything but a constant over the last few seasons, so durability would be the concern.

Still, the Lakers don’t have a ton of options, and Kaman when healthy might be near the top of that list. The only big men currently on the roster in Los Angeles beyond Pau Gasol are Jordan Hill, Robert Sacre, and rookie Ryan Hill.

Again, not a lot of options.

Kaman averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds in 20.7 minutes per game for Dallas last season.


http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/07/report-lakers-chris-kaman-express-mutual-interest-in-a-deal/


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 08, 2013, 11:15:43 AM
meh.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 08, 2013, 12:57:15 PM
Kaman was an all-star... Would be a nice backup to Pau.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 10, 2013, 03:40:51 AM
White Swan/Caveman/Cheerleader
LO/Hill/Kelly
Ron Ron/Cap Jax/Someone
Kobe/Machine/Meeks
Nash/Farmar/Blake


I'm down with that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Asani Waye on July 10, 2013, 10:18:43 AM
White Swan/Caveman/Cheerleader
LO/Hill/Kelly
Ron Ron/Cap Jax/Someone
Kobe/Machine/Meeks
Nash/Farmar/Blake


I'm down with that

Odom is done, I'd start hill over him.

We need to go ahead and pick up Nick Young
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 10, 2013, 01:05:25 PM
lol i like how looney always comes up with those highly unlikely possibilities.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 11, 2013, 01:27:47 AM
lol i like how looney always comes up with those highly unlikely possibilities.

How is it unlikely? Id like to amnesty Blake tho

Odom already let it be known he wants to stay in LA and both teams are offering the vets min, and with Jamison heading towards clippers we will be his only option

Sasha been in talks with LA, maybe we can trade Blake and Meeks for ariza who knows (most likely not)

And cap jax isn't gonna get a lot of money anywhere

And of odom takes the vets min along with Sasha we can most def sign young and have a SFV reunion in the lakers

Everyone else on the team is signed

Ideal team for 2014

Nash/Farmar
Kobe/Sasha
Artest/Young
Odom/Hill
Gasol/Kaman

I'd be more than happy to watch this team, with such low expectations with this seaspn
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 11, 2013, 06:09:05 AM
WOULDNT BE SURPRISED IF WE GOT SASHA., BUT VERY IMPROBABLE THAT WE SIGN S-JAX, ODOM, AND KEEP ARTEST... I LIKE THE WAY U THINK THO.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 11, 2013, 02:19:47 PM
Got young! SFV reunion!

Dump Blake and Meeks

Sign Sasha and LO for the min

Keep the peace!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 11, 2013, 02:26:44 PM
Nick Young is signing with the Lakers. Fuck yeah. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 11, 2013, 03:56:54 PM
PG STEVE NASH...JORDAN FARMAR/STEVE BLAKE
SG KOBE BRYANT...JODIE MEEKS
SF RON ARTEST(?)...NICK YOUNG
PF JORDAN HILL...RYAN KELLY
C PAU GASOL...CHRIS KAMAN/ROBERT SACRE

PEEPS SLEEPIN ON OUR CURRENT ROSTER
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 16, 2013, 03:23:09 PM
PG STEVE NASH...JORDAN FARMAR/STEVE BLAKE
SG KOBE BRYANT...JODIE MEEKS
SF NICK YOUNG...WES JOHNSON
PF JORDAN HILL...RYAN KELLY
C PAU GASOL...CHRIS KAMAN/ROBERT SACRE



SLEEPERS
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 18, 2013, 03:15:40 AM
my ideal 15 for this season would be


Nash/Farmar/Goudlocke
Kobe/Sasha/Meeks
Young/Wesley/CDR
Hill/Odom/Kelly
Gasol/Kaman/Sacre


i want blake gone. meeks to, but hes alright at 3rd string SG, dude fell off pretty hard after his stint with philly
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 18, 2013, 10:43:21 AM
Nothing is divided, there are way more Dodger fans in LA than Angel fans

I'm talking all of all the "Southland". IE, OC and LA. LA is bigger than both, there will always be more Dodger fans, and the OC will always be Angel fans. But in IE it is divided. Older folks love the Dodgers, the younger kids love the Angels. And it shows here, it shows basically every time I go home. (I am an IE kid after all)
When are you going to quit this Minnesota nonsense and move back to Southern California?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 18, 2013, 01:20:01 PM
my ideal 15 for this season would be


Nash/Farmar/Goudlocke
Kobe/Sasha/Meeks
Young/Wesley/CDR
Hill/Odom/Kelly
Gasol/Kaman/Sacre


i want blake gone. meeks to, but hes alright at 3rd string SG, dude fell off pretty hard after his stint with philly


SO BASICALLY, SIGN ODOM, SASHA, CDR, AND GOUDELOCK AND WE'RE GOOD TO GO......VERY DOABLE 8)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Meho on July 18, 2013, 01:55:46 PM
This + Bynum was a great team 5 years ago. 5 years later not so much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 18, 2013, 01:59:27 PM
NOW WE'RE RUNNING A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SYSTEM WITH PLAYERS TAILOR-MADE FOR OUR STYLE.....JORDAN FARMAR, NICK YOUNG, AND WESLEY JOHNSON WILL FLOURISH IN AN UP-TEMPO OFFENSE. PAU BOUT TO COME OUT SMASHIN WIT SOMETHIN TO PROVE, AS WELL. KOBE GOIN FOR 22-10 ON A TEAM WITH PLAYERS WHO CAN SCORE IS SCARY.

BYNUM WAS PLAYIN INJURED WHEN WE WON IT ALL....A HEALTHY KAMAN > A HOBBLING BYNUM

NOT SAYIN WE WINNIN IT ALL, BUT WE WILL MAKE NOISE...MARK IT.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 18, 2013, 07:25:35 PM
This + Bynum was a great team 5 years ago. 5 years later not so much.



i dont know what everyone on this forum is getting down on.


this isn't a team molded for contention and its known, if we make a run we make a run, but we made moves much better  than what i expected.

we got younger, something we'd aimed for ever since we got swept in 2011.



we got a solid young team, young but all veterans. with kobe bryany and pau. getting odom would just bring nostalgia

if the team stayed the same and no changes i probably wouldnt be so interested in these games, but this team is intriguing and dope to see how it all goes

kind of reminds me of that 07-08 team, yes without a bynum of course, but even with acquiring pau we were still slept on this year, not saying we're gonna go to the finals or anything, let alone WCF, but i think we can make it to the 2nd round if the chemistry is there.


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 20, 2013, 04:37:30 PM
my ideal 15 for this season would be


Nash/Farmar/Goudlocke
Kobe/Sasha/Meeks
Young/Wesley/CDR
Hill/Odom/Kelly
Gasol/Kaman/Sacre


i want blake gone. meeks to, but hes alright at 3rd string SG, dude fell off pretty hard after his stint with philly


SO BASICALLY, SIGN ODOM, SASHA, CDR, AND GOUDELOCK AND WE'RE GOOD TO GO......VERY DOABLE 8)
Sign everyone the Lakers already got rid of. Yeah that's a good strategy. ::)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 20, 2013, 05:32:25 PM
my ideal 15 for this season would be


Nash/Farmar/Goudlocke
Kobe/Sasha/Meeks
Young/Wesley/CDR
Hill/Odom/Kelly
Gasol/Kaman/Sacre


i want blake gone. meeks to, but hes alright at 3rd string SG, dude fell off pretty hard after his stint with philly


SO BASICALLY, SIGN ODOM, SASHA, CDR, AND GOUDELOCK AND WE'RE GOOD TO GO......VERY DOABLE 8)
Sign everyone the Lakers already got rid of. Yeah that's a good strategy. ::)

PLAYERS WHO WE WON A CHAMPIONSHIP WITH, SON...NOT THAT BAD OF A STRATEGY WHEN THERE ARE NO BIG NAMES AVAILABLE.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 20, 2013, 07:42:01 PM
my ideal 15 for this season would be


Nash/Farmar/Goudlocke
Kobe/Sasha/Meeks
Young/Wesley/CDR
Hill/Odom/Kelly
Gasol/Kaman/Sacre


i want blake gone. meeks to, but hes alright at 3rd string SG, dude fell off pretty hard after his stint with philly


SO BASICALLY, SIGN ODOM, SASHA, CDR, AND GOUDELOCK AND WE'RE GOOD TO GO......VERY DOABLE 8)
Sign everyone the Lakers already got rid of. Yeah that's a good strategy. ::)

PLAYERS WHO WE WON A CHAMPIONSHIP WITH, SON...NOT THAT BAD OF A STRATEGY WHEN THERE ARE NO BIG NAMES AVAILABLE.
The Lakers didn't win with CDR or Goudelock. Vujacic was good when 08 (a contract year), but was terrible during the championship years. Odom makes sense if he can get his head out of his ass.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 20, 2013, 08:57:28 PM
my ideal 15 for this season would be


Nash/Farmar/Goudlocke
Kobe/Sasha/Meeks
Young/Wesley/CDR
Hill/Odom/Kelly
Gasol/Kaman/Sacre


i want blake gone. meeks to, but hes alright at 3rd string SG, dude fell off pretty hard after his stint with philly


SO BASICALLY, SIGN ODOM, SASHA, CDR, AND GOUDELOCK AND WE'RE GOOD TO GO......VERY DOABLE 8)
Sign everyone the Lakers already got rid of. Yeah that's a good strategy. ::)

PLAYERS WHO WE WON A CHAMPIONSHIP WITH, SON...NOT THAT BAD OF A STRATEGY WHEN THERE ARE NO BIG NAMES AVAILABLE.
The Lakers didn't win with CDR or Goudelock. Vujacic was good when 08 (a contract year), but was terrible during the championship years. Odom makes sense if he can get his head out of his ass.


why not? its not like we have anything to lose this upcoming season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 20, 2013, 09:26:05 PM
Don't trip, teddy is a known pessimist
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 21, 2013, 10:52:50 AM
How am I a pessimist? CDR, Goudelock and Vujacic aren't going to do shit for the Lakers. The Lakers should just sign Odom or take a gamble on an unknown.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 21, 2013, 04:15:37 PM
How am I a pessimist? CDR, Goudelock and Vujacic aren't going to do shit for the Lakers. The Lakers should just sign Odom or take a gamble on an unknown.


I LIKE ALL 3 OF THOSE PLAYERS AS BACKUPS...SHIT, AT THIS POINT, THEY MAY ALL BE BETTER THAN ODOM. CDR, I FEEL, COULD BE A 15-20 PPG DUDE IN THE RIGHT SITUATION.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 22, 2013, 03:11:10 AM
How am I a pessimist? CDR, Goudelock and Vujacic aren't going to do shit for the Lakers. The Lakers should just sign Odom or take a gamble on an unknown.

Farmar
Vujacic
Wesley
Odom
Kaman

is bench mob part 2
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 22, 2013, 10:21:06 AM
How am I a pessimist? CDR, Goudelock and Vujacic aren't going to do shit for the Lakers. The Lakers should just sign Odom or take a gamble on an unknown.

Farmar
Vujacic
Wesley
Odom
Kaman

is bench mob part 2

better than some starting fives
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 25, 2013, 08:51:52 PM
Get ready to see a lot of these plays if Kobe comes back next year:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppNFQ-lF95g
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 27, 2013, 10:30:04 AM
Lakers sign Elias Harris to a two-year contract

Brett Pollakoff Jul 27, 2013, 8:00 AM EDT

The Lakers had Elias Harris on their Summer League roster, an undrafted rookie out of Gonzaga who showed flashes of potential on both ends of the floor.

Needing to round out the roster with some minimum salary players, the team decided that what Harris brings to the table was enough to earn him a partially guaranteed deal that could last up to two seasons.

From Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times:

Harris received a yet-to-be-disclosed, partial guarantee on his salary of $490,180 in his first season with the team. His second year, at $816,482, is not believed to be guaranteed.

Once the Lakers sign rookie Ryan Kelly (48th pick in the draft), the roster will be 13 deep. The team will probably carry more than the maximum of 15 into training camp.

The second year is likely a team option, and one that Harris will have the opportunity to earn given the team’s need to fill those slots at the end of the roster with young and inexpensive talent.

In five Summer League appearances, Harris averaged 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/27/lakers-sign-elias-harris-to-a-two-year-contract/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs


THIS MIGHT MEAN NO ODOM :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 27, 2013, 12:14:38 PM
LAKERS APPARENTLY LOOKIN AT AUSTIN DAYE.....MIGHT COME DOWN TO DAYE VS ODOM FOR THE LAST SIGNING.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 27, 2013, 03:31:06 PM
this signing does not compute
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 27, 2013, 03:37:03 PM
RELAX...IT'S FOR TRAINING CAMP. HE HAD A NICE SUMMER LEAGUE SHOWING, SO THEY WANNA TAKE A CLOSER LOOK.. DOESNT MEAN HE'S A SHOE-IN TO MAKING THE FINAL ROSTER.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on August 08, 2013, 11:55:26 AM
Looks like Odom is coming to the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on August 08, 2013, 03:23:35 PM
Looks like Odom is coming to the Lakers.
The funny thing is, I typed "Lamar Odom" into google and looked at the news results, 9 out of the first 10 were all some recent shit about him cheating on Khloe Kardashian.  I guess that's bigger news than anything Lamar Odom/Lakers related haha.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on August 08, 2013, 03:49:51 PM
Looks like Odom is coming to the Lakers.
The funny thing is, I typed "Lamar Odom" into google and looked at the news results, 9 out of the first 10 were all some recent shit about him cheating on Khloe Kardashian.  I guess that's bigger news than anything Lamar Odom/Lakers related haha.
That's what happened to me too. Odom is more notable as a celebrity now than as a basketball player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 08, 2013, 05:26:42 PM
Looks like Odom is coming to the Lakers.


IT'S ONLY BEING REPORTED BY SHOWBIZ WEBSITES FROM "HOLLYWOOD INSIDERS"...NO SPORTS OUTLETS HAVE ANY STORIES ON IT. THAT SAID, I'D DEFINITELY WELCOME ODOM BACK WITH A MINIMUM CONTRACT
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 08, 2013, 05:35:51 PM
LATEST RUMOR IS ANTHONY TOLLIVER AND MICHAEL BEASLEY WITH MUTUAL INTEREST IN COMIN TO THE LAKERS......


I'D TAKE ANY OF EM, BUT ODOM>BEASLEY>TOLLIVER
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 08, 2013, 06:41:42 PM
If Beasley ever got his stuff together, he'd be an all star. He's still young, so I wouldn't mind him on the Lakers. I just hope he gets his stuff right.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 08, 2013, 08:10:55 PM
He has a meloesque game on offense when he's on.... Problem is, u never know which Beasley is gunna show up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: OGdoc on August 10, 2013, 09:04:20 AM
Can Kobe Bryant Return as Elite NBA Star at 35 Years Old? (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1732351-can-kobe-bryant-return-as-elite-nba-star-at-35-years-old?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=los-angeles-lakers), lol at coms ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 10, 2013, 09:51:09 AM
Can Kobe Bryant Return as Elite NBA Star at 35 Years Old? (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1732351-can-kobe-bryant-return-as-elite-nba-star-at-35-years-old?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=los-angeles-lakers), lol at coms ;D


THE SHORT ANSWER IS YES...JUST CHECK THE POLLS IN THE ARTICLE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 10, 2013, 06:17:02 PM
pg steve nash...jordan farmar/steve blake
sg kobe bryant...xavier henry/jodie meeks
sf nick young...wes johnson/ellias harris
pf jordan hill...shawne williams/ryan kelly
c pau gasol...chris kaman/robert sacre


DONT SLEEP
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 08, 2013, 09:14:25 AM
(http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/820341308.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/5SzO8yz.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: polepositon on November 13, 2013, 12:57:51 PM
when does Kobe return?

Does he sit on the sidelines at the games?

I'm a bad fan. I haven't watched one game so far and I have the calendar..so, it's not like I don't know they are playing.

He looks so good in that black suit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: polepositon on November 23, 2013, 04:00:10 AM
Finally watched a laker game and Uhun. Sloppy. Work in progress for sure. Hopefully, for the better
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 23, 2013, 03:21:58 PM
Finally watched a laker game and Uhun. Sloppy. Work in progress for sure. Hopefully, for the better

we played good, shitted on golden state, a top team in the west
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: polepositon on November 23, 2013, 03:27:45 PM
Everytime I looked up, they were kicking the ball. I mean, they played so so. If that's a top team, then, that's good we won..I still don't like how they transition down the... So, slowish..but, ill have to be a little more attentive. I was cooking steaks and clowning around.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 27, 2013, 11:55:58 AM
we shoulda won last night

brooklyn tonight
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 27, 2013, 01:54:08 PM
Finally watched a laker game and Uhun. Sloppy. Work in progress for sure. Hopefully, for the better

we played good, shitted on golden state, a top team in the west
They didn't have Curry, though.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 27, 2013, 03:28:37 PM
Finally watched a laker game and Uhun. Sloppy. Work in progress for sure. Hopefully, for the better

we played good, shitted on golden state, a top team in the west
They didn't have Curry, though.


and we didnt have kobe, whats ur point?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 27, 2013, 09:41:43 PM
Finally watched a laker game and Uhun. Sloppy. Work in progress for sure. Hopefully, for the better

we played good, shitted on golden state, a top team in the west
They didn't have Curry, though.


and we didnt have kobe, whats ur point?

It's the classic argument of Laker haters. Kendrick Perkins wasn't there, well neither was Andrew Bynum. Someone tried to argue with me that the Lakers were better with Gasol/Odom as the frontcourt so no Bynum should matter, without looking at depth charts and match ups. Now it's, there as no Steph Curry, well Kobe hasn't touched the court all year. What ifs aren't worth shit. Lakers beat the Warriors and that's the bottom line. Thirty years from now, people will just see the Lakers winning game 7 in 2010, and another win in the 2013-2014 season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 28, 2013, 12:01:49 PM
nice win over brooklyn, tho it shoulda never came down to that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Meho on November 30, 2013, 06:34:34 AM
What you guys think about Wes Johnson? Just picked him up on my fantasy team :) Been watching him all year, has potential to be a great glue/hustle player with bkls, stls, 3s and decent rebounds and points. Finally had a breakout game tonight. I've read that D'Antoni envisions him as a Shaw Marion type of player. I wonder how Kobe's return will affect him and if he's gonna be an important piece to the Lakers squad for the whole season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 30, 2013, 12:16:02 PM
wes johnson is nice...our best perimeter defender, most athletic laker, and one of the better strokes on the team. it's all comin together for dude...and kobe's return will open things up for wes. but we got a gang of perimeter players, so dont expect big scoring nights from him all the time. big games will continue being alternated between nick yong, wes johnson, xavier henry, jodie meeks, and shawne williams...blocks, threes, and steals will be there for wes, tho
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Meho on November 30, 2013, 01:01:40 PM
Yeah, definitely not expecting 27 points from him. More like around10-12 but with hustle stats. Dude is mad athletic, he just needs to put that into actual use on the court, which he finally might have achieved these past few weeks in a Laker uniform. I'm thinking once Kobe's back, Meeks, Young and Henry will fight for the remaining SG minutes, while Wes and Williams for the SF and imo, Wes is a much better player and fits D'Antoni style more. He really reminds me of a 08-09 Ariza as far as his role on the team or more recently, a last year Metta.

Lakers are a fun team to watch this year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 30, 2013, 01:16:23 PM
Yeah, definitely not expecting 27 points from him. More like around10-12 but with hustle stats. Dude is mad athletic, he just needs to put that into actual use on the court, which he finally might have achieved these past few weeks in a Laker uniform. I'm thinking once Kobe's back, Meeks, Young and Henry will fight for the remaining SG minutes, while Wes and Williams for the SF and imo, Wes is a much better player and fits D'Antoni style more. He really reminds me of a 08-09 Ariza as far as his role on the team or more recently, a last year Metta.

Lakers are a fun team to watch this year.


REAL SHIT...09 ARIZA WAS THE PERFECT COMPARISON
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on December 09, 2013, 04:01:59 AM
Lakers are a fun team to watch this year.

did you have fun last night?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 09, 2013, 09:08:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/v/ZJV9xHHn5n0?hl=en_US&amp;version=3&amp;rel=0


I know he looked really rusty, but I'm glad Kobe's back. Plus, the fact they played Darth Vader's theme for him to walk into was pretty cool. I had Kobe as Sith Lord on my avatar for a long time because of all the hate he got from the mainstream. Just a little reminder, Kobe is no nice guy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 09, 2013, 09:34:51 AM
Lakers are a fun team to watch this year.

did you have fun last night?


we all did 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on December 09, 2013, 11:46:20 AM
Lakers are a fun team to watch this year.

did you have fun last night?


we all did 8)

 :D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 09, 2013, 12:36:16 PM
IF U DONT APPRECIATE KOBE'S RETURN, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH U

THE NBA JUST AINT THE SAME WITOUT .. HIM
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on December 09, 2013, 12:41:57 PM
IF U DONT APPRECIATE KOBE'S RETURN, SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH U

THE NBA JUST AINT THE SAME WITOUT .. HIM

ok great but DID YOU NOTICE YOUR TEAM LOST LAST NIGHT?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 09, 2013, 12:49:23 PM
HMMM, WHATS A BIGGER STORY


LAKERS LOSING A MEANINGLESS REGULAR SEASON GAME OR KOBE RETURNING AFTER BEING OUT FOR 8 MONTHS?


LETS THINK
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Elano The One And Only on December 09, 2013, 12:53:42 PM
HMMM, WHATS A BIGGER STORY


LAKERS LOSING A MEANINGLESS REGULAR SEASON GAME OR KOBE RETURNING AFTER BEING OUT FOR 8 MONTHS?


LETS THINK

you're right, must be always exciting losing a game. ;)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 09, 2013, 01:34:07 PM
HMMM, WHATS A BIGGER STORY


LAKERS LOSING A MEANINGLESS REGULAR SEASON GAME OR KOBE RETURNING AFTER BEING OUT FOR 8 MONTHS?


LETS THINK

you're right, must be always exciting losing a game. ;)



the loss is overshadowed by a long-awaited comeback
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: DeeezNuuuts83 on December 11, 2013, 11:23:25 AM
Not when the stats showed that the Lakers haven't lost to them at a home game in 12 years
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 11, 2013, 11:26:08 AM
Not when the stats showed that the Lakers haven't lost to them at a home game in 12 years


it's okay, they were pumped by the rudy gay trade, lakers were more focused on kobe's return than the actual game...everything will sort itself.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 27, 2013, 05:58:37 PM
(http://gifs.gifbin.com/052011/1304618376_tumbleweed-gif.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 27, 2013, 06:12:56 PM
where the rocket thread at tho?

(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2xrxvWP5x1rtxen9o1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 27, 2013, 06:51:54 PM
Somewhere, dig it up.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 27, 2013, 07:09:44 PM
i'm good on that
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 29, 2013, 05:18:58 PM
Pau Gasol, out again.  What the fuck.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 29, 2013, 06:25:57 PM
i've noticed you like gasol a lot


is there a reason behind that?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 30, 2013, 12:22:37 PM
i've noticed you like gasol a lot


is there a reason behind that?

Got talked into a fantasy basketball league at work.  I can't stand fantasy sports and this is a prime reason why.

Kyrie
Paul George
Larry Sanders
Bosh
Pau

Pau was doing work and now he's sick.  He gotta get that model girlfriend to cook him some chicken noodle soup
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 30, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
shoulda played the dubcc league
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
PG Jrue Holiday...Kyle Lowry/Trey Burke
SG Kobe Bryant...Stephen Curry
SF Josh Smith...Gordan Hayward/Tobias Harris
PF Kenneth Faried...Andray Blatche
C Andrew Bogut...John Henson/Miles Plumlee

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 30, 2013, 01:51:49 PM
I appreciated the invite but I try not to.  Survivor pools for the NFL is the only thing I really care for.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 08, 2014, 06:48:23 PM
WE JUST WAIVED SHAWNE WILLIAMS....DUDE SEEMED LIKE A GOOD GUY, BUT GETTING TOO MUCH RUN BY D'ANTONI FOR A STRETCH 4.


THIS CAN ONLY MEAN MORE RUN FOR RYAN KELLY.....FUCK THIS SEASON
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 08, 2014, 06:53:22 PM
Season has been p.cool so far whats up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 08, 2014, 08:55:25 PM
TALK 2 ME AFTER UR FIRST ROUND EXIT :)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 08, 2014, 09:01:32 PM
I think the Lakers draft third. At this rate, maybe first. All other times in Laker history, they drafted high through trade. Arg
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 08, 2014, 10:45:35 PM
I think the Lakers draft third. At this rate, maybe first. All other times in Laker history, they drafted high through trade. Arg

imagine all the conspiracy theories we'd hear if we ended up wit the 1st overall
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 09, 2014, 12:48:31 AM
I think the Lakers draft third. At this rate, maybe first. All other times in Laker history, they drafted high through trade. Arg

imagine all the conspiracy theories we'd hear if we ended up wit the 1st overall

Oh, everyone knows the lotto is rigid. lol. Which is why I think the NBA wouldn't be so obvious and the Lakers will be third, and Wiggins will drop to third for no reason.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 09, 2014, 05:07:33 AM
There are no great free agents this offseason so have fun with that.  The best bet you guys have is gunning for Lance Stephenson but he's a Larry guy so I doubt he leaves.  Good luck with the ping pong balls.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 09, 2014, 12:22:33 PM
I'll take Jabari Parker

Citizen-Y, have fun dwelling in mediocrity for the foreseeable future
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 09, 2014, 04:03:25 PM
Keep waiting for Kobe to get healthy.

Oh, it's not going to happen  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 10, 2014, 12:28:04 AM
100 bux says houston never makes the finals with dwight on the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 10, 2014, 08:33:09 AM
Kobe Bean Bryant - DNP - Old and broken
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 10, 2014, 01:36:08 PM
KOBE IN HIS CURRENT CONDITION COULD BEAT HARDEN 1-ON-1 :laugh:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 10, 2014, 06:53:07 PM
KOBE IN HIS CURRENT CONDITION COULD BEAT HARDEN 1-ON-1 :laugh:

Kobe can't even beat swaggy p
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 10, 2014, 08:34:43 PM
so are u saying harden can't beat swaggy p?



i agree
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 11, 2014, 06:35:10 PM
Probably should just shut this thread until the draft
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 11, 2014, 08:31:43 PM
HOW BOUT NO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 11, 2014, 09:32:35 PM
The Lakers have a first round draft pick this year, right? :-\

Edit: Yup they do. 8) Apparently it was a contingency plan in case Dwight bailed and Kobe slowed down and it coincides with getting cap space to possibly sign a big name free agent in the offseason.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 11, 2014, 09:47:37 PM
Imagine getting Carmelo Anthony and a top 10 pick. 8) Although when Kobe and Nash come back I'm sure their draft order will drop.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 11, 2014, 11:57:18 PM
if we keep losing at this rate, we'll get jabari parker...i always felt melo was comin all along. i think him and a rested kobe would surprise a lot of people...coach gota go tho
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 15, 2014, 02:17:57 PM
Who will take D'Antoni's job
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 15, 2014, 02:59:46 PM
George Karl, Lionel Hollins, Jeff/Stan Van Gundy, Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis, Larry Brown

Phil Jackson
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on January 15, 2014, 06:01:02 PM
No way Phil comes back with Jim Buss running the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 15, 2014, 07:42:48 PM
if jim wants his integrity back, he'll cower 2 phil
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 15, 2014, 10:20:25 PM
George Karl, Lionel Hollins, Jeff/Stan Van Gundy, Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis, Larry Brown

Phil Jackson


george karl wouldnt fit, i mean who knows, i mean yes it does if we're gonna run and gun, but are we?

with a ballstopper/post player in kobe? kobes too good not to go into the post, rather than move the ball and hope a 3 pointer goes in if you cant score on the break.



jeff/stan co-coaching would be dope.


byron and kurt are good in their respectiveness but, they never had that much success. i rather go with more solid choices.


brown, sloan, and PJ are good choices but can they handle the NBA grind? but im sure if PJ would hop on (if jim buss isnt handling basketball operations) rambis would get the away games.


fuck jim buss

fuck him, that piece of garbage shit.

hes nothing, how the fuck can you fuck up a franchise, how the fuck can you be so much of an idiot, to go with a run and gun coach, that isnt flexible at adjusting his system to the roster (look at melo's knicks a year or 2 ago) and that never had any real post season success, with a goddamn team that has dwight howard, pau gasol, kobe, artest, and he doesnt wanna go to the post?

what the fuck?  have pau camp out on the 3? have our team run and grind when we have old players like artest, gasol, kobe, nash?  i really dont understand any rationality in this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 15, 2014, 10:43:12 PM
BYRON NEVER HAD SUCCESS? THATS NEW TO ME...HE TOOK THE NETS TO THE FINALS IN BACK-TO-BACK SEASONS, THEN HAD SOME NICE RUNS DURIN CP3'S BEST YEARS WITH NEW ORLEANS.

I WOULDNT SAY KURT RAMBIS IS A FAILURE YET EITHER...I STILL HAVE HOPES FOR HIM BEING A GOOD NBA COACH ONE DAY, CONSIDERING HE LEARNED UNDER PHIL. I THINK HE ACTUALLY HAD A 65% WIN RATE DURING HIS FIRST HEAD COACHING TENURE WITH THE LAKERS, THEN DIDNT REALLY HAVE MUCH TO WORK WITH IN MINNESOTA.

FORGOT ABOUT JERRY SLOAN, WOULD TAKE HIM OVER D'ANTONI IN A HEARTBEAT AS WELL.




IF IT WAS MY TEAM, I'D FIRE D'ANTONI RIGHT NOW AND LET KURT RAMBIS FINISH THE SEASON AS INTERIM....SEE HOW HE DOES AND TAKE IT FROM THERE. IM PRETTY SURE ANYONE OUTSIDE OF JIM BUSS WOULDA HIRED PHIL JACKSON AFTER ACQUIRING DWIGHT LAST YEAR...IT WAS THE ONLY LOGICAL OPTION. IF I EVER BUY THE LAKERS, I'LL FIX THIS FOR YALL.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on January 16, 2014, 12:48:20 AM
George Karl, Lionel Hollins, Jeff/Stan Van Gundy, Byron Scott, Kurt Rambis, Larry Brown

Phil Jackson


george karl wouldnt fit, i mean who knows, i mean yes it does if we're gonna run and gun, but are we?


I didn't pay much attention to the Karl in his last year or two, but I feel like the run and gun style he used with the Nuggets was more when they had AI. I remember when they traded him Karl talking about how they'd been trying to run a Phoenix Suns style offense and how it didn't work for them ultimately. I get how using that in an offense with the personell he's had most recently would make sense but he's not limited to just that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 16, 2014, 05:10:50 AM
George Karl is a retread that is not worth pursuing imo.  Lakers should find a college coach that likes to run and gun and go from there.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on January 16, 2014, 01:27:14 PM
George Karl is a retread that is not worth pursuing imo.  Lakers should find a college coach that likes to run and gun and go from there.

Why the run and gun though? I don't really see that as a great option to begin with, which was why I never understood why they signed D'antoni outside of the fact that Nash was on the team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 16, 2014, 02:06:54 PM
THe problem with living in Minnesota is that I heard all the news from the 'Wolves. Rambis and K.Love HATED each other. Rambis didn't know what to do with Love. Now Love was a lot younger, but still was not a good fit for the two of them. Rambis did run a nice triangle though. The 'Wolves ran the triangle very well when I saw their games. But Rambis didn't have much talent, and the talent he had didn't like him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: whoisthis on January 16, 2014, 06:02:53 PM
The Lakers would have a better chance attracting a good Coach during the off-season depending on what they do in Free Agency. If they do not bring back Pau or they do not sign a decent FA (or 2. Doesn't have to be just 1 Max player) then they should just let D'Antoni ride out the Contract. D'Antoni's thing is taking cast-offs and putting them into a free system where they can "excel." The vast majority of the Roster fits that bill.

The problem lies with Jimmy Buss. He has made a lot of mistakes. Mike Brown. Nash 30 Mil for 3 years at 38. Skipping on Phil. D'Antoni. Letting Dwight go without getting anything in return and putting up billboards begging for him to stay. Signing Kobe to a $48.5 Million contract without seeing him play 1 second in 1 NBA game, only to have Kobe go down with another injury 3 weeks later.

If they fire D'Antoni, Jimmy won't go with Rambis. Rambis is too much of a "Phil guy" for Buss. He's really just there as a way of saying "we're committed to Defense" which we all know is not true. If they bring in Karl, I think that takes them out of the Carmelo sweepstakes, since I don't think Karl would want to Coach him again. Maybe they go out and get Avery Johnson, Scott or Hollins. Not sure either of the Van Gundy's are looking to come back to what looks like a Rebuilding season. I don't think Jimmy is willing to put his pride to the side and hire Phil yet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 25, 2014, 01:32:19 AM
The Lakers would have a better chance attracting a good Coach during the off-season depending on what they do in Free Agency. If they do not bring back Pau or they do not sign a decent FA (or 2. Doesn't have to be just 1 Max player) then they should just let D'Antoni ride out the Contract. D'Antoni's thing is taking cast-offs and putting them into a free system where they can "excel." The vast majority of the Roster fits that bill.

The problem lies with Jimmy Buss. He has made a lot of mistakes. Mike Brown. Nash 30 Mil for 3 years at 38. Skipping on Phil. D'Antoni. Letting Dwight go without getting anything in return and putting up billboards begging for him to stay. Signing Kobe to a $48.5 Million contract without seeing him play 1 second in 1 NBA game, only to have Kobe go down with another injury 3 weeks later.

If they fire D'Antoni, Jimmy won't go with Rambis. Rambis is too much of a "Phil guy" for Buss. He's really just there as a way of saying "we're committed to Defense" which we all know is not true. If they bring in Karl, I think that takes them out of the Carmelo sweepstakes, since I don't think Karl would want to Coach him again. Maybe they go out and get Avery Johnson, Scott or Hollins. Not sure either of the Van Gundy's are looking to come back to what looks like a Rebuilding season. I don't think Jimmy is willing to put his pride to the side and hire Phil yet.


funny thing is, if he'd just let the front office do their job, he'd probably get redemption for the Rudy T hire and be considered a good owner.


if he just did NOTHING.   :laugh:  this guy has no intuition, common sense, or knowledge of the game.


remember about his scouting statement? "get any 5 guys out of a bar and they can scout as much as professionals"


a damn straight lie, i never met anyone that i can have a intelligent basketball conversation with. whether if its regarding contracts, foot work, post games, court vision, etc etc.


most people dont know absolute shit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 25, 2014, 09:35:04 AM
any1 but d'antoni......seriously
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: whoisthis on January 25, 2014, 09:48:16 AM


funny thing is, if he'd just let the front office do their job, he'd probably get redemption for the Rudy T hire and be considered a good owner.


if he just did NOTHING.   :laugh:  this guy has no intuition, common sense, or knowledge of the game.


remember about his scouting statement? "get any 5 guys out of a bar and they can scout as much as professionals"


a damn straight lie, i never met anyone that i can have a intelligent basketball conversation with. whether if its regarding contracts, foot work, post games, court vision, etc etc.


most people dont know absolute shit.

The other mistake I forgot to add was not trying to smooth out the Chris Paul Trade. Instead, he just let it die. David Stern did what the rest of the NBA owners, who he works for, told him to do. Jimmy should've got on the phone, like his dad would've, and spoke to the Dan Gilbert's, the Mark Cuban's and try to make the situation right.

Ultimately, dude is struggling to live in his dad's shadow. He's trying to "prove" that he's his own man. It's not working out. Every major move that has happened with the team, with Jim at the head of the table, has been terrible. Until he changes his ways or the team let's Jeenie (and by proxy Phil Jackson) run the team, this is the path the team will continue on.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on January 26, 2014, 04:47:00 AM


funny thing is, if he'd just let the front office do their job, he'd probably get redemption for the Rudy T hire and be considered a good owner.


if he just did NOTHING.   :laugh:  this guy has no intuition, common sense, or knowledge of the game.


remember about his scouting statement? "get any 5 guys out of a bar and they can scout as much as professionals"


a damn straight lie, i never met anyone that i can have a intelligent basketball conversation with. whether if its regarding contracts, foot work, post games, court vision, etc etc.


most people dont know absolute shit.

The other mistake I forgot to add was not trying to smooth out the Chris Paul Trade. Instead, he just let it die. David Stern did what the rest of the NBA owners, who he works for, told him to do. Jimmy should've got on the phone, like his dad would've, and spoke to the Dan Gilbert's, the Mark Cuban's and try to make the situation right.

Ultimately, dude is struggling to live in his dad's shadow. He's trying to "prove" that he's his own man. It's not working out. Every major move that has happened with the team, with Jim at the head of the table, has been terrible. Until he changes his ways or the team let's Jeenie (and by proxy Phil Jackson) run the team, this is the path the team will continue on.


i guess we'll fall like the romans and the targaryens
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 26, 2014, 10:53:33 AM
LOL NEVER THAT


AND CP3 WAS NEVER COMIN TO THE LAKESHOW...THAT VETO WAS THE TURNING POINT, HONESTLY. HAD THAT TRADE WENT THROUGH, JIM BUSS WOULD CURRENTLY BE REVERED AS A GENIUS AND HE'D BE BUILDING OFF THAT GOOD ENERGY.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 07, 2014, 08:01:06 PM
LOL NEVER THAT


AND CP3 WAS NEVER COMIN TO THE LAKESHOW...THAT VETO WAS THE TURNING POINT, HONESTLY. HAD THAT TRADE WENT THROUGH, JIM BUSS WOULD CURRENTLY BE REVERED AS A GENIUS AND HE'D BE BUILDING OFF THAT GOOD ENERGY.

but how much of that was mitch?



you know if you think about it, if that trade went through and we had a core of Kobe, CP3, Howard...... i would really think pau and nash would still be on for cheap. for a ring chase

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2014, 10:56:41 AM
LOL NEVER THAT


AND CP3 WAS NEVER COMIN TO THE LAKESHOW...THAT VETO WAS THE TURNING POINT, HONESTLY. HAD THAT TRADE WENT THROUGH, JIM BUSS WOULD CURRENTLY BE REVERED AS A GENIUS AND HE'D BE BUILDING OFF THAT GOOD ENERGY.

but how much of that was mitch?



you know if you think about it, if that trade went through and we had a core of Kobe, CP3, Howard...... i would really think pau and nash would still be on for cheap. for a ring chase




that veto cost us another dynasty, straight up


duno if it was mitch or not, but it was under jim's watch...I think that veto was the turning point in jim losing his confidence as an owner


david stern fucked us






a couple good picks in the draft this year can erase that...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 11, 2014, 11:11:29 AM
See, a sign and trade with Howard would have gotten picks this year. Man, Mitch fucked that up, he should have signed and traded Howard for picks now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2014, 11:26:24 AM
See, a sign and trade with Howard would have gotten picks this year. Man, Mitch fucked that up, he should have signed and traded Howard for picks now.



howard wasn't willin, don't u know he's a fruit?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 11, 2014, 01:31:54 PM
See, a sign and trade with Howard would have gotten picks this year. Man, Mitch fucked that up, he should have signed and traded Howard for picks now.



howard wasn't willin, don't u know he's a fruit?

Yes he was. Lakers weren't willing because of pride.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2014, 02:16:11 PM
See, a sign and trade with Howard would have gotten picks this year. Man, Mitch fucked that up, he should have signed and traded Howard for picks now.



howard wasn't willin, don't u know he's a fruit?

Yes he was. Lakers weren't willing because of pride.


show me where he said he would
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 11, 2014, 10:17:28 PM
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013-05-23/dwight-howard-free-agent-sign-and-trade-lakers-rockets-mavericks

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/7/5/4495454/dwight-howard-rumors-trade-rockets-warriors-lake

http://www.ibtimes.com/lakers-trade-rumors-jeremy-lin-la-sign-trade-package-deal-houston-rockets-free-agent-dwight-howard

http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2013/06/17/lakers-wont-deal-dwight-howard-in-a-sign-and-trade/

http://www.lakersnation.com/sources-lakers-wont-agree-to-dwight-howard-sign-and-trade/2013/06/14/
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2014, 10:30:48 PM
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013-05-23/dwight-howard-free-agent-sign-and-trade-lakers-rockets-mavericks

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/7/5/4495454/dwight-howard-rumors-trade-rockets-warriors-lake

http://www.ibtimes.com/lakers-trade-rumors-jeremy-lin-la-sign-trade-package-deal-houston-rockets-free-agent-dwight-howard

http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2013/06/17/lakers-wont-deal-dwight-howard-in-a-sign-and-trade/

http://www.lakersnation.com/sources-lakers-wont-agree-to-dwight-howard-sign-and-trade/2013/06/14/

all them links say nothing of dwight wanting or agreeing to a sign and trade...he has no incentive.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 11, 2014, 10:55:43 PM
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013-05-23/dwight-howard-free-agent-sign-and-trade-lakers-rockets-mavericks

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/7/5/4495454/dwight-howard-rumors-trade-rockets-warriors-lake

http://www.ibtimes.com/lakers-trade-rumors-jeremy-lin-la-sign-trade-package-deal-houston-rockets-free-agent-dwight-howard

http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2013/06/17/lakers-wont-deal-dwight-howard-in-a-sign-and-trade/

http://www.lakersnation.com/sources-lakers-wont-agree-to-dwight-howard-sign-and-trade/2013/06/14/

all them links say nothing of dwight wanting or agreeing to a sign and trade...he has no incentive.

Nor did anything say he DIDN'T want a sign and trade, but those links point to the Lakers NOT wanting to do a sign and trade. And they did mention the incentive, one extra year and $30 million extra in the overall deal. But even if he wanted a sign and trade to get the extra money, the Lakers were saying no. Now in one of the deepest drafts, it looks like that was a mistake as the Lakers could use a few picks.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 11, 2014, 11:42:15 PM
http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2013-05-23/dwight-howard-free-agent-sign-and-trade-lakers-rockets-mavericks

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2013/7/5/4495454/dwight-howard-rumors-trade-rockets-warriors-lake

http://www.ibtimes.com/lakers-trade-rumors-jeremy-lin-la-sign-trade-package-deal-houston-rockets-free-agent-dwight-howard

http://www.insidesocal.com/lakers/2013/06/17/lakers-wont-deal-dwight-howard-in-a-sign-and-trade/

http://www.lakersnation.com/sources-lakers-wont-agree-to-dwight-howard-sign-and-trade/2013/06/14/

all them links say nothing of dwight wanting or agreeing to a sign and trade...he has no incentive.

Nor did anything say he DIDN'T want a sign and trade, but those links point to the Lakers NOT wanting to do a sign and trade. And they did mention the incentive, one extra year and $30 million extra in the overall deal. But even if he wanted a sign and trade to get the extra money, the Lakers were saying no. Now in one of the deepest drafts, it looks like that was a mistake as the Lakers could use a few picks.

the priority was to sign him, we knew there wasn't gunna be a sign and trade.



Better for the Lakers to get something for Howard instead of letting him leave for nothing, right? Not really.

Let’s be real. If Howard leaves while Kobe Bryant is in the early stages of his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon, the Lakers have no chance to win a championship next season.

That wouldn’t change if they accepted a sign-and-trade deal that sent every player on the Mavs’ roster not named Nowitzki to Los Angeles. All that would do is prevent the Lakers from avoiding a massive luxury tax bill.

If the Lakers added Shawn Marion, Vince Carter and Mavs filler to a roster that features rehabbing Kobe, ancient Steve Nash and Pau Gasol, they’d be fighting just for a shot to sneak into the playoffs again while paying a luxury-tax bill in the neighborhood of $28 million, assuming they’d use the amnesty clause on Metta World Peace.

What about that would possibly appeal to L.A.?

If Howard leaves, the Lakers might as well unofficially tank the season. They could avoid the luxury tax altogether by using the amnesty clause on Gasol. Kobe could take his sweet time with his comeback.

In this scenario, the Lakers could be looking at a high lottery pick in a loaded 2014 draft, when they’ll also have a ton of cap space. Why would they want to end up with a middle-of-the-road pick after putting together a mediocre team with a nine-figure price tag?



and lets be real, no one was trading away lottery picks in this years draft...we're gunna get a high pick now because we DIDNT sign-and-trade. but it wasnt happenin on either side.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 12, 2014, 06:04:18 AM
But what was shown is that whoevernhas Howard isn't making the lotto. You get a couple of washed up players, J. Lin and first round draft picks from now until 3 years down then road and you can rebuild. Or have other teams draft picks in there. Fact is, every high superstar pick the Lakers have made have been other people's draft pick. Mitch botched this situation.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 12, 2014, 10:39:27 AM
But what was shown is that whoevernhas Howard isn't making the lotto. You get a couple of washed up players, J. Lin and first round draft picks from now until 3 years down then road and you can rebuild. Or have other teams draft picks in there. Fact is, every high superstar pick the Lakers have made have been other people's draft pick. Mitch botched this situation.


did u not read what i said? a.dwight wasn't going to do a sign-and-trade b.nobody was trading draft picks c.acquiring talent for howard would only lessen our chances at a good pick this year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 12, 2014, 10:52:47 AM
But what was shown is that whoevernhas Howard isn't making the lotto. You get a couple of washed up players, J. Lin and first round draft picks from now until 3 years down then road and you can rebuild. Or have other teams draft picks in there. Fact is, every high superstar pick the Lakers have made have been other people's draft pick. Mitch botched this situation.


did u not read what i said? a.dwight wasn't going to do a sign-and-trade b.nobody was trading draft picks c.acquiring talent for howard would only lessen our chances at a good pick this year

Hum... in June he asked for a sign and trade so he could get more money.

Dude, your talking out both sides of your mouth. You're like, Lakers should sign and trade Howard, well Howard didn't want a sign and trade. Fact is Howard wanted a sign and trade at first, then Lakers refused, then when they realized Howard was leaving Howard refused because he just wanted to be done with LA. It was dumb on the Lakers part and the biggest mistake in the Mitch era. Though I mainly blame Jimmy Buss because I am sure Mitch knew the right move to make, he was just taking orders. The Lakers have NEVER missed the playoffs 2 years in a row in franchise history. With Jimmy still running the team, I am very worried about that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 12, 2014, 12:16:19 PM
I don't remember anything about him wanting a sign-n-trade...and there was more money to be made by signing with Houston, because of the tax laws. either way, he was leading us on and making us think theres a chance he'd stay for some time..the sign-n-trade was always pipe dream.


things are quietly goin good for us right now....everyone comes off the books in the summer, we found a potential point guard for the future in kendall marshall, kobe fractured his knee, allowing more time for the Achilles to rest, enough money to sign two max-level players this coming offseason, a probable top 5 pick comin our way.......the odds are in our favor. if we play our cards right, we'll be killin the game again by next year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 12, 2014, 01:11:55 PM
Okay... I'm not so sure...

Lots of contracts come off the books, but Kobe is signed for too much, we need luck to get into the top 3 and the Lakers are about to lose 7 in a row at home, plus they don't look ready to compete next year... this is NOT good. Unless they can make a trade for Love.

And the sign and trade was not a pipe dream. There was lots of options, Dwight wanted it, Houston was ready to give it, and the Lakers tried to act tough at first. It was a misjudgment about how LA has never lost a big name free agent. It was a slap in the face, and I truly hope the organization realizes that it will take more than Gold and Forum Blue uniforms to regain their mojo. I want to see #17 and #18 in the next few years. I can't stand Boston being on top. And this could have been avoided had the Lakers sucked it up and talked to Houston in June instead of trying to push something last minute.

We are not good right now. Marshall, cool, Nick Young, cool, but these are not starters for a championship level team. At best these are role players. I wouldn't be convinced the Lakers are back unless I see some real talent on the roster under the age of 27.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 12, 2014, 02:25:16 PM
quit bein such a negative nancy, it almost sounds like u want us to fail
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 12, 2014, 08:22:56 PM
quit bein such a negative nancy, it almost sounds like u want us to fail

I want Jimmy to stop running the team, let Jeanie and Phil handle that, get some young talent under 27 ready for prime time and an exciting brand of basketball that I don't feel bored watching. Hell I'd take a team like the early 90's with Van Exel, Jones, Cedric, Campbell and Vlade. It takes time to build a championship team, even Shaq and Kobe needed 4 years. But make the product watchable, even if you are going to lose. At least when they lost after. Shaq left the team had a young Kobe. Right now, I take time to watch the game, and it sucks. I have never felt this way as a fan. And if they had more draft picks, at least I'd feel better about the future.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 12, 2014, 09:00:12 PM
IM TELLING U, WE HAVE ALL THE LEVERAGE IN THE WORLD GOING INTO NEXT SEASON....HAVE SOME FAITH. WE STILL GOT ONE OF THE BEST GM'S IN THE BUSINESS.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 12, 2014, 10:39:36 PM
GM don't worry me. It seems since Jimmy took over things have changed.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Halu Sination on February 13, 2014, 10:36:01 PM
Shawne Williams is fucking horrible
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on February 13, 2014, 10:59:46 PM
Shawne Williams is fucking horrible

Wow I was at the gym when they were still up double digits.I left happy thinking they were getting smashed by a depleted team  :-\
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 14, 2014, 02:38:34 PM
Shawne Williams is fucking horrible

shawne williams is no star, but i thought he had a good game....not a bad role player by any means.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 21, 2014, 09:17:15 PM
I am mad. This storm knocked out my satellite, and I am missing the Lakers/Celtics. I hate missing the Lakers/Celtics.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 21, 2014, 09:20:44 PM
I am mad. This storm knocked out my satellite, and I am missing the Lakers/Celtics. I hate missing the Lakers/Celtics.

check: http://gofirstrowus.eu/sport/basketball.html


its a good one
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 24, 2014, 09:50:11 PM
With any luck MDogg, the Lakers will be picking Jabbari Parker in the draft. 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 25, 2014, 05:05:51 AM
With any luck MDogg, the Lakers will be picking Jabbari Parker in the draft. 8)

I think Parker goes #1 overall. He is the best prospect. But the way the draft is, I think at best the Lakers pick 3rd. But if we get #1 and Parker, I will throw a party and even invite Sccit out to dinner next time I go to California.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on February 25, 2014, 11:37:10 AM
The Lakers currently have a 8.8% chance of getting the top pick. I'd take Parker or Embiid, but I don't really know a lot about college ball.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 25, 2014, 12:55:05 PM
WE WILL GET A TOP 5 PICK......AND THE TOP 5 PICKS ARE ALMOST INTERCHANGEABLE THIS YEAR.


EMBIID IS SAID NOT TO BE COMIN OUT....WIGGINS IS PROBABLY GUNNA FALL A COUPLE SPOTS....EXUM IS GETTIN HYPED BY LAKER FANS FOR HIS WILLINGNESS TO BE A LAKER....PARKER IS NOW LOOKED AT AS THE PROBABLE NUMBER 1 PICK...RANDLE WILL PROBABLY BE A TOP 5...SMART ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKIN IN


IF WE DONT GET 1 OF THESE MUFUCKAZ, I'LL BE SURPRISED
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 26, 2014, 11:17:36 AM
Lakers at number 5 and Kobe looks to be done this season. Hell, I'd love to see the ball bounce the Lakers way. Parker will be a star. The rest of the top 5 is interchangeable, though this Exum kid is starting to pop up everywhere. I have to see him to make a judgement, but it looks like a pretty good chance he'll be a Laker, unless the Lakers draw into the top 3.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on February 26, 2014, 12:34:48 PM
The Lakers currently have a 8.8% chance of getting the top pick. I'd take Parker or Embiid, but I don't really know a lot about college ball.

me either,

but i def heard about this draft class, who hasnt?

you dont like wiggins? a T-Mac 2.0?  6 FT 8/9 shooting guard?


im alot more interested in that prospect, Exum as well, since well we need a damn STARTING PG. farmar can start in this league, but it wouldnt be for a contender, im probably talking out of my ass, but i still want kobe to get one more, and i believe if we get a good talent in the draft, it can very well be possible.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 26, 2014, 12:38:32 PM
not talking out of ur ass lol, don't let the laker haters fool u...if we get a good pick and another max-player (which we will), we'll definitely contend......as long as d'antoni aint coach. that's the only thing that would hold us back.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 26, 2014, 12:44:33 PM
I am liking this Exum kid. a 6'6" PG. That's the start of rebuilding I'm talking about. Add this kid, or Smart if Exum gets taken, and keep Kobe, you can add 'Melo. Damn, that's a playoff team. Just add Love the next year and we are talking getting Kobe a ring on his farewell tour.

 :bandit:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 26, 2014, 12:49:17 PM
PG Kendall Marshall...Jordan Farmar/2nd round pick
SG Kobe Bryant...Marshon Brooks/Jodie Meeks
SF Andrew Wiggins...Nick Young/Kent Bazemore
PF Kevin Love...Jordan Hill/Ryan Kelly
C Pau Gasol...Chris Kaman/free agent

^this is a very possible roster for next year....any1 who doesn't think that's a contender is retarded
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on February 26, 2014, 12:56:16 PM
PG Kendall Marshall...Jordan Farmar/2nd round pick
SG Kobe Bryant...Marshon Brooks/Jodie Meeks
SF Andrew Wiggins...Nick Young/Kent Bazemore
PF Kevin Love...Jordan Hill/Ryan Kelly
C Pau Gasol...Chris Kaman/free agent

^this is a very possible roster for next year....any1 who doesn't think that's a contender is retarded

Wiggins is if the Lakers can get a top 3 pick. With that, then the Lakers should look at a PG to get in free agency. Man, I just wish we can get #1 and Parker.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 26, 2014, 01:06:58 PM
WIGGINS I THINK WILL FALL TO 3 OR 4.....VERY POSSIBLE FOR US TO GET THERE...IF NOT, SAME IDEA. HERE'S ANOTHER PROJECTION:

PG DANTE EXUM...KENDARLL MARSHALL/JORDAN FARMAR
SG KOBE BRYANT...MARSHON BROOKS/JODIE MEEKS
SF NICK YOUNG...KENT BAZEMORE/WES JOHNSON
PF KEVIN LOVE...JORDAN HILL/RYAN KELLY
C PAU GASOL...CHRIS KAMAN/2ND ROUND PICK
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 03, 2014, 12:03:07 PM
KOBE TALKIN BIG:

"What I’d like everybody to do is to really just sit back & just absorb this year. Take it all in. Listen & Hear all the hate that’s being thrown at us & remember every person that’s kicking you when you’re down. B/c next year it ain’t gunna be this way. Appreciate it now. Let it sit in now, b/c revenge is sweet & it’s quick"


 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 03, 2014, 09:26:40 PM
GODAYMN@THAT WIN @ PORTLAND
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on March 06, 2014, 10:23:45 AM
I am liking this Exum kid. a 6'6" PG. That's the start of rebuilding I'm talking about. Add this kid, or Smart if Exum gets taken, and keep Kobe, you can add 'Melo. Damn, that's a playoff team. Just add Love the next year and we are talking getting Kobe a ring on his farewell tour.

 :bandit:
No way the Lakers add both Love and Carmelo.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2014, 12:02:34 PM
YES WAY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on March 07, 2014, 05:30:08 AM
Last night was brutal
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on March 07, 2014, 07:13:44 AM
PG Kendall Marshall...Jordan Farmar/2nd round pick
SG Kobe Bryant...Marshon Brooks/Jodie Meeks
SF Andrew Wiggins...Nick Young/Kent Bazemore
PF Kevin Love...Jordan Hill/Ryan Kelly
C Pau Gasol...Chris Kaman/free agent

^this is a very possible roster for next year....any1 who doesn't think that's a contender is retarded

lmao   someone is wishing pretty hard.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 07, 2014, 12:21:47 PM
of course, why wouldn't we hope for the best? and even better, it's a legit possibility, not a pipe dream....maybe even add melo or westbrook to the mix by 2015 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on March 07, 2014, 02:43:50 PM
worst loss in Lakers history last night, dayum
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 07, 2014, 06:13:46 PM
disgusting
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on March 09, 2014, 12:59:31 PM
i'm shocked they're hanging in there with OKC so far
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on March 09, 2014, 02:29:33 PM
i'm shocked they're hanging in there with OKC so far

Good stuff, I'm enjoying this
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 09, 2014, 09:11:58 PM
LOL
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on March 14, 2014, 09:34:45 AM
and OKC gets revenge last night
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 14, 2014, 10:06:44 AM
4th worst record in the NBA now. So a top 5 pick is guaranteed. Mitch has his eye on Wiggins.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BisqTxsCcAAgh3E.png:large)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 18, 2014, 11:15:10 AM
wiggins would be the perfect understudy for kobe in his final few seasons
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 28, 2014, 12:57:09 PM
NOW THEY TALKIN BOUT TRADIN THE PICK AWAY FOR KEVIN LOVE



FOOL WE FINNA GET KEVIN LOVE EITHER WAY! :grumpy:
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on March 31, 2014, 02:42:58 PM
NOW THEY TALKIN BOUT TRADIN THE PICK AWAY FOR KEVIN LOVE



FOOL WE FINNA GET KEVIN LOVE EITHER WAY! :grumpy:


thats if love walks.


T-wolves arnt gonna let him walk (unless david kahns still the president, which i dont think he is, cuz hes the only dumbfuck that would do that type of trade)


theyre gonna try their best to trade him or atleast do sign n trade.

look at cleveland, orlando, and the lakers, they aint lettting him walk. they'd be stupid.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 31, 2014, 03:14:10 PM
sign and trade is fine with me, but including lottery picks would be retarded 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on April 01, 2014, 08:13:52 AM
Rumor up here is that it's Flip who is trying to get the lotto pick. The 'Wolves don't want to see Love walk and after Adelman retires this offseason, Flip might reset the 'Wolves completely UNLESS he can get Love to commit long time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on April 08, 2014, 01:12:35 PM
Bazemore out. 
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 08, 2014, 01:25:40 PM
IF MARSHON BROOKS STILL DOESNT GET PT I WILL SEND ANTHRAX TO DANTONI
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 04, 2014, 09:24:21 PM
Vegas predictions for potential next Laker coach.

Byron Scott         
23%    [ 18 ]

Kevin Ollie      
35%    [ 27 ]

Tom Thibodeau         
12%    [ 10 ]

John Calipari      
6%    [ 5 ]

Derek Fisher         
10%    [ 8 ]

Jeff Van Gundy   
6%    [ 5 ]

George Karl      
1%    [ 1 ]

Kurt Rambis         
0%    [ 0 ]

Lionel Hollins         
2%    [ 2 ]

Mike Dunleavy   
1%    [ 1 ]

http://forums.lakersground.net/viewtopic.php?t=168540&start=0
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 05, 2014, 10:46:01 AM
I'm fine with any of those in the top 3. My personal favorite is Scott, I've been hoping he'd coach the Lakers for a long time. But I am really, really impressed with Ollie. I just hope he is not a flash in the pan coach, and only good because he took over a good program. But I would love if the Lakers give him a chance and maybe find that next great coach before any other team knows it, like a Pat Riley.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 05, 2014, 11:45:20 AM
Don't sleep on George Karl
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 06, 2014, 10:35:35 AM
Don't sleep on George Karl

Nah, too old, I like him, but I don't think he's the right fit.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 06, 2014, 12:34:52 PM
hes been great at every stop, but I doubt it happens either way
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on May 21, 2014, 11:51:38 AM
Dunleavy? 

smh
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 22, 2014, 10:54:26 AM
Interviewing Bryon Scott today.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 01, 2014, 02:28:41 AM
Don't sleep on George Karl

Nah, too old, I like him, but I don't think he's the right fit.

plus he wasnt too great at controlling egos, look at melo when he was at the nuggets. and it needs to be someone that isnt afraid to step up to kobe (regarding minutes and such) and someone that he respects.



scott with frank, rhambis, on the team running the triangle would be ideal.

it was pretty ridiculous how we were going to do the 'princeton offense' or the run and gun offense when we literally had a roster that was built for the triangle.

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 06, 2014, 01:59:22 AM
just interviewed lionel hollins
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 06, 2014, 02:00:29 AM
Don't sleep on George Karl

Nah, too old, I like him, but I don't think he's the right fit.

plus he wasnt too great at controlling egos, look at melo when he was at the nuggets. and it needs to be someone that isnt afraid to step up to kobe (regarding minutes and such) and someone that he respects.



scott with frank, rhambis, on the team running the triangle would be ideal.

it was pretty ridiculous how we were going to do the 'princeton offense' or the run and gun offense when we literally had a roster that was built for the triangle.




melo was much better under karl than any other coach
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 10, 2014, 10:43:29 AM
apparently, we've put a stop to the coaching search in pursuit of melo and lebron............
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 16, 2014, 04:36:51 PM
Don't sleep on George Karl

Nah, too old, I like him, but I don't think he's the right fit.

plus he wasnt too great at controlling egos, look at melo when he was at the nuggets. and it needs to be someone that isnt afraid to step up to kobe (regarding minutes and such) and someone that he respects.



scott with frank, rhambis, on the team running the triangle would be ideal.

it was pretty ridiculous how we were going to do the 'princeton offense' or the run and gun offense when we literally had a roster that was built for the triangle.




melo was much better under karl than any other coach


thats because he was a great coach. but he couldn't control melo or JR, they'd disrespect him on live tv and in his face.


i mean not that controlling egos matters, coward left. kobe will respect him if he has a good game plan and can adjust when needed, which is something karl excels at. he can play half court sets or make them run. which was something phil was doing with our starting line up and bench.


i really don't know if the triangle is even the best option for us now. it was when we had coward, but i just don't know now.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 17, 2014, 12:14:09 PM
that Israeli coach might just b the answer
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 17, 2014, 12:17:50 PM
that Israeli coach might just b the answer


he has a quite a impressive resume, but i want an NBA coach that has experience. i doubt he's gonna get the head coaching job for the lakers. he's most likely headed to golden state to be under kerr or go to cleveland for the head coaching job
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 17, 2014, 12:23:14 PM
on a side note they should really retire george mikans number
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 17, 2014, 12:39:51 PM
that Israeli coach might just b the answer


he has a quite a impressive resume, but i want an NBA coach that has experience. i doubt he's gonna get the head coaching job for the lakers. he's most likely headed to golden state to be under kerr or go to cleveland for the head coaching job


whatever team gets him will be lucky...he has potential to be a gregg popovich type who sticks wit 1 team for a decade+

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 17, 2014, 12:39:59 PM
on a side note they should really retire george mikans number


yea...and officially count our nbl title, which is at the very least equivalent to the officially recognized baa title
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on June 17, 2014, 12:58:25 PM
on a side note they should really retire george mikans number


yea...and officially count our nbl title, which is at the very least equivalent to the officially recognized baa title

They could actually retired 4 of the jersey numbers of the names on the MSPL Lakers. Slater Martin and Elgin Baylor shared number 22, and I'd keep that number with Baylor. But unless the Lakers plan to retired Bynum's #17, the other 4 numbers are all ready to retire. The 6th name on that banner is the coach. Might be a good idea to have coaches up there too. Imagine, John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. Man, that's the who's who of coaching.

I personally would make individual banners for the MSPL titles as well, and count the NBL title. You can't erase history.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on June 17, 2014, 01:00:35 PM
on a side note they should really retire george mikans number


yea...and officially count our nbl title, which is at the very least equivalent to the officially recognized baa title

They could actually retired 4 of the jersey numbers of the names on the MSPL Lakers. Slater Martin and Elgin Baylor shared number 22, and I'd keep that number with Baylor. But unless the Lakers plan to retired Bynum's #17, the other 4 numbers are all ready to retire. The 6th name on that banner is the coach. Might be a good idea to have coaches up there too. Imagine, John Kundla, Bill Sharman, Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. Man, that's the who's who of coaching.

I personally would make individual banners for the MSPL titles as well, and count the NBL title. You can't erase history.

yeah i really don't understand why we don't rightfully honor them it actually kinda bugs me, and it would damn sure offset those clipper selfies
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 17, 2014, 01:59:56 PM
lmao@the clippers having selfies because they have no banners to put up
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 28, 2014, 11:05:58 AM
julius randle was my choice goin into the draft....great pick, he bout 2 beast.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: klientel818 on July 08, 2014, 06:06:37 PM
Carmelo and Lebron. Both or neither
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 08, 2014, 07:23:03 PM
'Melo fits the Lakers better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 08, 2014, 07:25:54 PM
Lebron and Kobe will NEVER mix for 2 reasons


1-kobe's selfish ass contract


2-kobe is the same type of human as Infinite aka Lyin Brian.....a true back stabber POS.





Marshmelo Anthony might do well in LA as a scorer but if you think Marshmelo-Kobe-Pau is anything better than a 6 seed then you are kidding yourselves
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 11, 2014, 11:50:31 AM
marc stein reporting houston tryna send jeremy lin to the lakeshow
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 11, 2014, 12:00:00 PM
marc stein reporting houston tryna send jeremy lin to the lakeshow

It's getting finalized, you guys get a first rounder and send back and overseas player but no salary back.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 11, 2014, 12:16:42 PM
marc stein reporting houston tryna send jeremy lin to the lakeshow

It's getting finalized, you guys get a first rounder and send back and overseas player but no salary back.

Enjoy.

remember when Jeremy Lin schooled Kobe a few years ago?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 11, 2014, 01:05:48 PM
marc stein reporting houston tryna send jeremy lin to the lakeshow

It's getting finalized, you guys get a first rounder and send back and overseas player but no salary back.

Enjoy.


its all good, only 8 mill goes against the cap, we get new orleans first round pick, as well as a 2nd rounder.......thank you.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 11, 2014, 01:45:24 PM
They basically paid LA to take him. This is what I was hoping last year. Get bad teams draft picks and sign free agents to get to the playoffs. Don't make the lotto, let New Orleans make the lotto for you. I am curious to see how Lin does, as his game is similar to Nash, so maybe he'll learn. Either way, it looks like they made this trade as 'Melo is staying in NY. Rumor had it LaLa doesn't want to leave.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 11, 2014, 01:55:51 PM
They basically paid LA to take him. This is what I was hoping last year. Get bad teams draft picks and sign free agents to get to the playoffs. Don't make the lotto, let New Orleans make the lotto for you. I am curious to see how Lin does, as his game is similar to Nash, so maybe he'll learn. Either way, it looks like they made this trade as 'Melo is staying in NY. Rumor had it LaLa doesn't want to leave.

houston ain't gonna be a bad team lmao
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 11, 2014, 02:46:53 PM
They basically paid LA to take him. This is what I was hoping last year. Get bad teams draft picks and sign free agents to get to the playoffs. Don't make the lotto, let New Orleans make the lotto for you. I am curious to see how Lin does, as his game is similar to Nash, so maybe he'll learn. Either way, it looks like they made this trade as 'Melo is staying in NY. Rumor had it LaLa doesn't want to leave.

houston ain't gonna be a bad team lmao

It's actually New Orleans pick, and second the Rockets didn't get Bosh. Looks like Bosh is staying in Miami.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 11, 2014, 03:41:44 PM
They basically paid LA to take him. This is what I was hoping last year. Get bad teams draft picks and sign free agents to get to the playoffs. Don't make the lotto, let New Orleans make the lotto for you. I am curious to see how Lin does, as his game is similar to Nash, so maybe he'll learn. Either way, it looks like they made this trade as 'Melo is staying in NY. Rumor had it LaLa doesn't want to leave.

houston ain't gonna be a bad team lmao

It's actually New Orleans pick, and second the Rockets didn't get Bosh. Looks like Bosh is staying in Miami.

No, it's the not the New Orleans pick, the Rockets don't have it to trade yet.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 11, 2014, 10:11:20 PM
julius randle was my choice goin into the draft.
Proof?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 11, 2014, 10:39:35 PM
^ask my ficca ali......or just go peep da-sauce
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 15, 2014, 06:42:19 PM
Probably should close this thread, it's over already for this team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 15, 2014, 09:08:25 PM
says the Houston Rocket fan who is proud of his franchise for rejecting a Paul Millsap for Omer Asik trade, replacing an up-and-coming Chandler Parsons with an aging Trevor Ariza, and let go of their 2 best bench players and some draft picks for nothin in hopes of signing Chris Bosh.


Rockets=biggest fail of the offseason so far, and it's not even close
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 16, 2014, 03:21:52 AM
From the guy who thought every top level free agent was coming to LA.

They didn't. Durant won't. Love won't.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 16, 2014, 10:02:50 AM
says the Houston Rocket fan who is proud of his franchise for rejecting a Paul Millsap for Omer Asik trade, replacing an up-and-coming Chandler Parsons with an aging Trevor Ariza, and let go of their 2 best bench players and some draft picks for nothin in hopes of signing Chris Bosh.


Rockets=biggest fail of the offseason so far, and it's not even close

Houston is a Dwight injury away from being a lotto team, and Dwight has a bad back and is 30. I hope the Lakers make more trades like the Lin trade, which really hurt Houston now. They wanted to get rid of Lin to get money from Bosh and Parson, but instead got neither, and gave up Lin and draft picks for cap space they will never use.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 16, 2014, 11:47:21 AM
From the guy who thought every top level free agent was coming to LA.

They didn't. Durant won't. Love won't.

Lies.. I only thought Melo had a chance of coming. And unlike the rockets, we didn't gut our team tryna get him.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 16, 2014, 12:14:41 PM
From the guy who thought every top level free agent was coming to LA.

They didn't. Durant won't. Love won't.

Lies.. I only thought Melo had a chance of coming. And unlike the rockets, we didn't gut our team tryna get him.

You gutted your team by giving Kobe that bloated deal instead of trying to rebuild.  And your best front court player left.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 16, 2014, 01:23:33 PM
Pau was weak ever since our last title run... Replacing him with randle got our arrow pointing up. Jordan hill is also a beast and moving him into the starting five by losing pau + with a coach who doesn't hate big men is another plus. Most of all, ridding ourselves of d'antoni=addition by subtraction.....Kobe is still much better than any1 on the rockets
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 16, 2014, 03:51:22 PM
Obviously every successful organization goes through the draft and free agency without a coach =x
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 16, 2014, 03:54:13 PM
who gives a fuck, we bout 2 have a coach within this week (byron scott)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 16, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
Nothing says winner than a fucking retread
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 16, 2014, 03:57:42 PM
Nothing says winner than a fucking retread


point proven
Title: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 16, 2014, 04:00:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/v/56JJH98IvK4

=(
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 16, 2014, 04:19:24 PM
Oh my God the Lakers 2015 draft pick is only 1-5 protected!  You guys better hope you fucking suck.
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Sccit on July 16, 2014, 08:50:11 PM
Oh my God!



lmao
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 17, 2014, 12:35:52 PM
"Hey free agents come to LA!"

"Why?"

"Um, we are the Lakers."

"Who will I play with?"

"Kobe."

click
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: PLANT on July 17, 2014, 01:03:14 PM
The lakers hit the skids.  Hope the fans are prepared for some tough times ahead until at least after Kobe retires
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Sccit on July 17, 2014, 02:22:14 PM
"Hey free agents come to LA!"

"Why?"

"Um, we are the Lakers."

"Who will I play with?"

"Kobe."

click


True that players are worried Kobe won't be back to himself .. They have to see the proof first. When he proves himself this season, offseason of 2015 will be very different.
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 17, 2014, 03:44:46 PM
No it won't, because they still won't be able to trade for a star. 
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Sccit on July 17, 2014, 04:06:12 PM
Houston rockets, biggest loser of the offseason... Either own up to that or stop postin in my section
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 17, 2014, 08:26:06 PM
Lakers were supposed to reload.  They don't rebuild right?
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 17, 2014, 08:43:26 PM
Lakers were supposed to reload.  They don't rebuild right?

well at certain points in the recent past NIK has had Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, Luol Deng and fuckin Michael Jordan himself as coming to the Lakers....why?  because the Lakers are "Royalty" and that everyone should put their entire life on hold to play infront of a bunch of front runner LA fans who can't even command an NFL team in the 2nd biggest city in America. that's why :D





i leave you with this:




PG DANTE EXUM...KENDARLL MARSHALL/JORDAN FARMAR
SG KOBE BRYANT...MARSHON BROOKS/JODIE MEEKS
SF NICK YOUNG...KENT BAZEMORE/WES JOHNSON
PF KEVIN LOVE...JORDAN HILL/RYAN KELLY
C PAU GASOL...CHRIS KAMAN/2ND ROUND PICK






oh and:

THEY ALL SAY THAT


MELO
GEORGE
LILLARD
LOVE
WESTBROOK
IRVING
CURRY


ONE OF THESE 7 LUCKY PLAYERS WILL BE ON THE LAKERS WITHIN THE NEXT 5 YEARS....MARK IT.


Melo = nope
George = nope
Lillard = nope
Love = going to cleveland soon
Westbrook = bum ass ninja who needs to ride KD's coat tails
Irving = nope
Curry = why would he leave Golden State for a weak ass team like the Fakers?
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Sccit on July 18, 2014, 02:03:56 AM
Those ate possible scenerios not actual rosters u moron
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 18, 2014, 04:51:08 AM
Lakers were supposed to reload.  They don't rebuild right?

well at certain points in the recent past NIK has had Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, Luol Deng and fuckin Michael Jordan himself as coming to the Lakers....why?  because the Lakers are "Royalty" and that everyone should put their entire life on hold to play infront of a bunch of front runner LA fans who can't even command an NFL team in the 2nd biggest city in America. that's why :D





i leave you with this:




PG DANTE EXUM...KENDARLL MARSHALL/JORDAN FARMAR
SG KOBE BRYANT...MARSHON BROOKS/JODIE MEEKS
SF NICK YOUNG...KENT BAZEMORE/WES JOHNSON
PF KEVIN LOVE...JORDAN HILL/RYAN KELLY
C PAU GASOL...CHRIS KAMAN/2ND ROUND PICK






oh and:

THEY ALL SAY THAT


MELO
GEORGE
LILLARD
LOVE
WESTBROOK
IRVING
CURRY


ONE OF THESE 7 LUCKY PLAYERS WILL BE ON THE LAKERS WITHIN THE NEXT 5 YEARS....MARK IT.


Melo = nope
George = nope
Lillard = nope
Love = going to cleveland soon
Westbrook = bum ass ninja who needs to ride KD's coat tails
Irving = nope
Curry = why would he leave Golden State for a weak ass team like the Fakers?

hahahahahahha
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Sccit on July 18, 2014, 09:53:49 AM
I said within 5 years nerd
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 18, 2014, 11:13:05 AM
Those ate possible scenerios not actual rosters u moron

ate?
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Sccit on July 18, 2014, 11:42:35 AM
Those ate possible scenerios not actual rosters u moron

ate?


(http://i.imgur.com/OiwL5.jpg)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 21, 2014, 12:55:57 PM
^^With that post "The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread..." over took "Free Post "http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=72095.0 as the thread with the 10th most replies. 8) 8)
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?action=stats


Lakers for life. 8)





now in 1st place


LakersCC 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 21, 2014, 12:58:02 PM
Current Lakers Roster:

PG Jeremy Lin...Steve Nash/Jordan Clarkson
SG Kobe Bryant...Xavier Henry
SF Nick Young...Wes Johnson
PF Julius Randal...Carlos Boozer/Ryan Kelly
C Jordan Hill...Ed Davis/Robert Sacre


sleeper team on paper...1 player away
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 21, 2014, 01:08:31 PM
Current Lakers Roster:

PG Jeremy Lin...Steve Nash/Jordan Clarkson
SG Kobe Bryant...Xavier Henry
SF Nick Young...Wes Johnson
PF Julius Randal...Carlos Boozer/Ryan Kelly
C Jordan Hill...Ed Davis/Robert Sacre


sleeper team on paper...1 player away

And they will be one player away for the next decade.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 21, 2014, 05:13:27 PM
Lakers will win 5 more titles before the Rockets ever reach the finals again ... Up this thread if this gets proven wrong and I'll delete my account
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 21, 2014, 05:14:17 PM
Our current bench lookin better than some starting fives.. Depth galore
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Remedy360 on July 21, 2014, 07:18:22 PM
I watched Kobe hit a home run in Sherman's charity softball game yesterday, he's ready to go.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on July 22, 2014, 10:21:36 PM
^^With that post "The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread..." over took "Free Post "http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?topic=72095.0 as the thread with the 10th most replies. 8) 8)
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?action=stats


Lakers for life. 8)





now in 1st place


LakersCC 8)
Fuck you, NIK. I was going to say it, but forgot. >:(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on July 25, 2014, 08:11:51 AM
Why is this thread a sticky? The Lakers are fucking irrelevant. D-12 left them. Melo and Dirk ignored their max offers. Gasol took a major paycut because he simply liked the Bulls so much better. Kobe is just cashing in at this point. They overpaid for fucking Jordan Hill, cause even he would have left them otherwise. Their glory days are over. The Clippers have much better players.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 25, 2014, 11:30:45 AM
I duno, might have a little something to do with this being the most popular thread on the forum?


Did u stop liking the mavericks when they missed the playoffs last year?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 25, 2014, 11:19:55 PM
Scott officially hired. I am calling it now, the Lakers will make the playoffs! Maybe an 8th seed, BUT if Kobe plays more than 70 games this year, the Lakers will get in. And they kind of have to our the Suns get a lotto pick unless the Lakers are in the top 5.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 26, 2014, 01:20:23 AM
Sleeper squad of the league
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 26, 2014, 05:17:29 PM
Reminds me of the 94-95 squad that was written off but had the right pieces at the right time.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 29, 2014, 09:52:50 AM
Not impressed with this years upcoming draft class. Lakers should find ways to get picks next year and get more young establish talent. Unless some freshman this year blows college basketball out the water, I don't see much.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 05, 2014, 03:47:20 PM
Lakers and Cavs battling it out for Shawn Marion....Indiana also has a heightened interest since Paul George went down.


Lakers also worked out Michael Beasley last week.


Expect another SF signing soon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 05, 2014, 04:18:52 PM
As someone who lives in MN, I actually like Beasley. He is a HUGE risk, but if someone can tame all that talent, you have great player.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 05, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
the talent is there, no question....on a minimum contract, he's the epitome of low risk-high reward.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 05, 2014, 06:03:50 PM
He can easily start over Johnson for the spot if he gets his head right, and Swaggy P coming off the bench for energy, that's actually a solid swing man set sharing minutes with Kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 05, 2014, 06:11:21 PM
He can easily start over Johnson for the spot if he gets his head right, and Swaggy P coming off the bench for energy, that's actually a solid swing man set sharing minutes with Kobe.

low-key deepest team in the league
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 05, 2014, 07:57:50 PM
Yeah, well I would never count Wesley Johnson as solid depth. I never liked him as a rotation player. He's a bust. But Nick Young will get most the minutes. Which is why I hope Beasley can work, because he can start and Johnson then had to depend on Kobe to play.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 06, 2014, 01:16:12 AM
Wes Johnson is good for defense.. Anything he gives us on offense is a bonus.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 06, 2014, 09:39:46 AM
Wes Johnson is good for defense.. Anything he gives us on offense is a bonus.

A perfect person to come off the bench for a stop behind Kobe and whoever starts at SF. But I just don't like him as a starter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 06, 2014, 10:22:24 AM
i disagree...he can be our ariza if used correctly. i do like nick young starting over him, though. a starting 5 of


pg Lin
sg Kobe
sf Swaggy
pf Randle
C J-Hill

with Boozer, Wes, Xazier, Nash, Ed Davis etc. off the bench would be dope
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on August 06, 2014, 11:04:55 AM
i disagree...he can be our ariza if used correctly. i do like nick young starting over him, though. a starting 5 of


pg Lin
sg Kobe
sf Swaggy
pf Randle
C J-Hill

with Boozer, Wes, Xazier, Nash, Ed Davis etc. off the bench would be dope

Off the bench I don't mind as much. I don't like Swaggy starting either, mainly because I like Swaggy to be energy off the bench. But right now I'd have Swaggy start over Wes in a heartbeat. But Wes does have a role, I do value his defense and I think Scott will really expose the strengths of Wes. I just don't see him as a starter.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on August 16, 2014, 12:12:03 AM
i disagree...he can be our ariza if used correctly. i do like nick young starting over him, though. a starting 5 of


pg Lin
sg Kobe
sf Swaggy
pf Randle
C J-Hill

with Boozer, Wes, Xazier, Nash, Ed Davis etc. off the bench would be dope

Off the bench I don't mind as much. I don't like Swaggy starting either, mainly because I like Swaggy to be energy off the bench. But right now I'd have Swaggy start over Wes in a heartbeat. But Wes does have a role, I do value his defense and I think Scott will really expose the strengths of Wes. I just don't see him as a starter.

if you dont want nick or johnson starting there isnt anyone else.



Nick should def come off the bench, simply for the fact that the bench needs scoring. If kobe wasnt on this team he'd be starting, but nick is much needed, hes our jamal crawford/jason terry our 6th man.



but i do think wes should be starting, either that than kobe has to play the 3 and X is going to be the starting SG. which i dont like, i feel like wes's defensive diversity (in terms of guarding 2's,3's and to some extend stretch 4's (who are more on the SF side than PF, and hell if hes not going to get obliterated by a traditonal PF thats is playing the "4" thats going into the post, i dont see a big problem.


its hard to be optimistic with this roster, but hell given that they are used correctly we can do more than we can expect.


The main problem with wesley is when he creates for himself, hes really not good at that unless if hes finishing at the rim. and even then his game is so elementary, some basic fundamental footwork and post game can do wonders for this dude. But he needs to stop shooting off the dribble, the boy cannot do that.


the main thing i believe is creating shots out of our bench, yes nick can, but when he creates his own shot its mainly jumpshots. him being the most skilled player off our bench (assuming hes going to be the 6th)   needs to be able to create.  Nash hope to god his healthy, would be a good fit. defensive liablity but X can guard the more dominant player on the court and have him guard the "shooter" or "defensive players" and maybe we can get away with that.



Lin/Nash/Clarkson
Kobe/X or Clackson
Wes/Nick/X (kobe playing the 3 a bit maybe)
Randle/Boozer
Boozer/Davis


i honestly dont see a Kelly or Sacre in this. assuming, that davis and randle do their jobs.

kendall, kelly, sacre, they just dont have it. im glad kendalls gone, but the kelly signing was just mind boggling
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on September 23, 2014, 11:06:34 AM
im shocked we havent signed beasley yet....he'd be our 2nd/3rd best scorer and starting small forward + he'd probably be available on a minimum deal. we signed wayne ellington instead. good shooter, but beasley
was far more intriguing for his upside.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on September 23, 2014, 12:06:52 PM
I would like to have Beasley, but I am thinking the Lakers are going with the old saying, potential has an expiration date. He is only 25, but if he was to be a big star, he'd be one by now. But his skills are so undeniable that the fact he isn't a star is a bit confusing. With Ellington, you know what you have, and even though he isn't that impact player, you know you are getting that solid player. But why I don't agree with signing Ellington over Beasley, as long as I've been a Laker fan, they always seem to get the most out of players like Beasley. For some reason, players like Beasley excel on the Lakers, it's why the Lakers are the Lakers. Even fading stars, they always seem just have one more run in them as a Laker. Some players are an exception, Dwight Howard is the perfect example. But mostly you see players like Cedric Ceballos, Lamar Odom, Elden Campbell, Rick Fox, Andrew Bynum all excel. Even some one year players like Caron Butler and Trevor Ariza come to the Lakers for a year and then go off and do big things elsewhere. So with that, I'd love to see Beasley. I understand the reasoning behind not signing him, but I think you give him a chance to wear that gold and purple and you can see if he responds and excels like many do.
Title: Nick Young (of the bad LA basketball team) out 6-8 weeks
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 04, 2014, 11:28:38 AM
so he will miss the start of the season for sure
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 09, 2014, 07:29:05 PM
 8)
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: DJ SUGAFREE QUIK on October 10, 2014, 04:06:41 AM
Lakers were supposed to reload.  They don't rebuild right?

well at certain points in the recent past NIK has had Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, Luol Deng and fuckin Michael Jordan himself as coming to the Lakers....why?  because the Lakers are "Royalty" and that everyone should put their entire life on hold to play infront of a bunch of front runner LA fans who can't even command an NFL team in the 2nd biggest city in America. that's why :D
Of course they lost their way.  Because the 2 jerry's West & Buss are no longer with them.  And I guess I got the time 2 quickly say why LA don't deserve another nfl team is they love to be frontrunners.  In every sport.  For most of the 90's, 60-65+% of so-cals were on dallas & frisco's bandwagon, then jumped on green bay & denver's bandwagon.  Then they jumped on the rams bandwagon even though Whoregia insulted all the so-cals who actually did like the rams[I never liked them].  I saw way more rams fans after they won the SB than ram fans i've seen from 81-97[10]  That there alone is why so-cal don't deserve another team.  Also showed me that if there was a team full of terrorists, white power hate group members, child rapists & child killers-or a combination of all 4 won the SB....a bunch of these so-cals would buy out their SB gear  >:(  You can call them the ultimate bandwaggoners after that but oh no, they'll tell that outright lie of ,' OH NO, WE ALSO LOVED THEM ALL OUR LIVES TOO!'  And they could be holding their hands on the bible why'll saying that.

I'll admit in the past that I jumped on a few bandwagons, never after the team won a championship.  I didn't know better.  I'll admit to.  But so-cals would rather admit watching kiddie porn with pride than 2 admit jumping on someone's bandwagon.  They're the only sports fans who would drop the steelers if they don't win the SB every year.  Which they did for frisco who LOST the SB.  Go fig.  And now so-cals are frontrunning the nhl.  10-15 years ago, it might be once in a few months I might see someone who likes the nhl or wear their gear but until April-June of 2012-now, whole bunch of people I meet love that sport.  And they most likely had this mentality of the people in these pics.
 (http://s5d2.turboimagehost.com/t1/20450573_another_fake_bandwagon_fan.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/20450573/another_fake_bandwagon_fan.jpg.html) (http://s5d2.turboimagehost.com/t1/20450574_jackoff_lakers_fan_joins_queens_bandwagon.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/20450574/jackoff_lakers_fan_joins_queens_bandwagon.jpg.html)

And the dude on the left, I swear he looked perfect for that pic.  Looks & dresses like the average jerkoff bandwagon sports fan that would make fun of you for being loyal to a sorry team.
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Sccit on October 10, 2014, 08:07:43 AM
Dj sugafree quik, u the last one still postin here


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Fux wit us
Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 11, 2014, 11:08:20 AM
Lakers were supposed to reload.  They don't rebuild right?

well at certain points in the recent past NIK has had Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, Luol Deng and fuckin Michael Jordan himself as coming to the Lakers....why?  because the Lakers are "Royalty" and that everyone should put their entire life on hold to play infront of a bunch of front runner LA fans who can't even command an NFL team in the 2nd biggest city in America. that's why :D
Of course they lost their way.  Because the 2 jerry's West & Buss are no longer with them.  And I guess I got the time 2 quickly say why LA don't deserve another nfl team is they love to be frontrunners.  In every sport.  For most of the 90's, 60-65+% of so-cals were on dallas & frisco's bandwagon, then jumped on green bay & denver's bandwagon.  Then they jumped on the rams bandwagon even though Whoregia insulted all the so-cals who actually did like the rams[I never liked them].  I saw way more rams fans after they won the SB than ram fans i've seen from 81-97[10]  That there alone is why so-cal don't deserve another team.  Also showed me that if there was a team full of terrorists, white power hate group members, child rapists & child killers-or a combination of all 4 won the SB....a bunch of these so-cals would buy out their SB gear  >:(  You can call them the ultimate bandwaggoners after that but oh no, they'll tell that outright lie of ,' OH NO, WE ALSO LOVED THEM ALL OUR LIVES TOO!'  And they could be holding their hands on the bible why'll saying that.

I'll admit in the past that I jumped on a few bandwagons, never after the team won a championship.  I didn't know better.  I'll admit to.  But so-cals would rather admit watching kiddie porn with pride than 2 admit jumping on someone's bandwagon.  They're the only sports fans who would drop the steelers if they don't win the SB every year.  Which they did for frisco who LOST the SB.  Go fig.  And now so-cals are frontrunning the nhl.  10-15 years ago, it might be once in a few months I might see someone who likes the nhl or wear their gear but until April-June of 2012-now, whole bunch of people I meet love that sport.  And they most likely had this mentality of the people in these pics.
 (http://s5d2.turboimagehost.com/t1/20450573_another_fake_bandwagon_fan.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/20450573/another_fake_bandwagon_fan.jpg.html) (http://s5d2.turboimagehost.com/t1/20450574_jackoff_lakers_fan_joins_queens_bandwagon.jpg) (http://www.turboimagehost.com/p/20450574/jackoff_lakers_fan_joins_queens_bandwagon.jpg.html)

And the dude on the left, I swear he looked perfect for that pic.  Looks & dresses like the average jerkoff bandwagon sports fan that would make fun of you for being loyal to a sorry team.


the guy on the left is named Scumbag Steve
Title: Byron Scott: Julius Randle looks lost
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 12, 2014, 05:18:25 PM
LOS ANGELES -- Julius Randle's debut at Staples Center didn't exactly go smoothly, but Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott expected that from his 19-year-old rookie.


Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports
Julius Randle is still learning to adapt to the speed of the NBA game, which was evident in Thursday's matchup with the Warriors.
"I thought he was lost, in the first half especially," Scott said. "I thought in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter he was better, but I thought in the first half the game was way too fast for him.

"He's a 19-year-old playing against a good team like that and moves the ball the way they move and have 4s that are agile and athletic like he is? Yeah, I pretty much expected that."

Randle finished with 12 points on 4-of-12 shooting and had seven rebounds and five assists in a little over 18 minutes in the 120-105 loss to the Golden State Warriors. In the first half, however, he made only one of his five attempts.

"On the offensive end I was hesitating and I wasn't taking what the defense was giving me," Randle said. "And on the defensive end I was being a little bit too aggressive. I wanted to get up and disrupt their rhythm, but it took me out of my rhythm and I have to learn how to adjust. Games are being called tight and I was playing a little too aggressive."

Kobe Bryant, who made his NBA debut when he was 18, said Randle's reluctance on both ends of the floor is normal, and Bryant has been working with Randle on getting acclimated to playing in the NBA.

"He's getting his feet wet," Bryant said. "He's still getting used to the NBA game and the speed of the game. The biggest thing for me is to see him trust his jump shot because at this stage of his career it's important for him to start working on expanding his game early -- facing up and shooting the ball."
Title: Utah's Alec Burks makes Kobe Bryant look SILLY! (video)
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 19, 2014, 08:35:50 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24759963/video-utahs-alec-burks-makes-kobe-bryant-look-silly

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/10/utah-jazzs-alec-burks-puts-kobe-bryant-on-skates-with-devastating-crossover
Title: RIP Julius Randle
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 28, 2014, 10:16:42 PM
wow, dude is getting carted off
Title: Re: RIP Julius Randle
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 28, 2014, 10:23:58 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1FxZCfCYAAhsqv.jpg)

the funeral
Title: Re: RIP Julius Randle
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 28, 2014, 10:33:52 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/GjIT86d.png)


one more
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 29, 2014, 10:36:06 AM
season over ya'll
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 29, 2014, 01:04:46 PM
every1 injured, it's a carry-on from last year....ryan kelly needs to be dirk nowitzki and we're good to go.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on October 29, 2014, 01:27:52 PM
I'm not going to lie. This injury hurts, a lot. I was really counting on Randle to pull through and do big things. I know his career as a Laker will be great. I also hope that once the Nash contract is off the books we can pick up Bynum. I just think Bynum can do well and it's been a very long time since the Lakers have had two of their own lottery picks on the Lakers at the same time. It can be something special. I still think we can make the playoffs, never, ever bet against Kobe. Ever. But I'm not going to lie, losing Randle for the year on game one really, hurts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 29, 2014, 01:48:15 PM
I'm not going to lie. This injury hurts, a lot. I was really counting on Randle to pull through and do big things. I know his career as a Laker will be great. I also hope that once the Nash contract is off the books we can pick up Bynum. I just think Bynum can do well and it's been a very long time since the Lakers have had two of their own lottery picks on the Lakers at the same time. It can be something special. I still think we can make the playoffs, never, ever bet against Kobe. Ever. But I'm not going to lie, losing Randle for the year on game one really, hurts.

(http://www.tedsarmy.com/.a/6a01310f9ede0b970c017d425aaafc970c-800wi)

Title: Re: The Lakers Have Lost Their Way
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 29, 2014, 04:43:05 PM
this thread title speaks truths beyond it's years
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on October 31, 2014, 10:16:35 PM
0-3
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 02, 2014, 11:01:35 AM
julius randle=james worthy part 2


we'll be fine...i see this season as a stepping-stone. we're trying to build a culture so that we can have something going by summer, where we have money to spend on a complimentary piece for kobe's final run. yea, we may lose a lot of games on the fly, but this is a new team with a new coach. we'll be winning big games by february, possibly even go on a lil tear. by then, people will take note of the lakers improvement, and the money we have to spend will go to good use this offseason, with a system/culture set in place for kobe's 20th.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on November 02, 2014, 01:36:24 PM
julius randle=james worthy part 2


we'll be fine...i see this season as a stepping-stone. we're trying to build a culture so that we can have something going by summer, where we have money to spend on a complimentary piece for kobe's final run. yea, we may lose a lot of games on the fly, but this is a new team with a new coach. we'll be winning big games by february, possibly even go on a lil tear. by then, people will take note of the lakers improvement, and the money we have to spend will go to good use this offseason, with a system/culture set in place for kobe's 20th.

kareem ain't walkin thru that door


magic ain't walkin thru that door


Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 02, 2014, 01:55:25 PM
We'll see. Lin is looking good now, if he does well then sign him to an extension. I'd say let the first month play out, let's see who's for real and who's not.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 05, 2014, 09:53:05 PM
i duno what lin you're watching, but he hasn't looked that good mayn.....we desperately need nick young back, which would take a whole lot of the pressure off kobe.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 09, 2014, 08:58:20 PM
LAKERS WIN
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 09, 2014, 09:08:34 PM
LAKERS WIN
I thought Lin looked good tonight.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on November 09, 2014, 09:14:02 PM
THEY SAID IT COULDN'T BE DONE


1-81
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 09, 2014, 09:19:21 PM
lakers are 1-0 since i became global mod...the energy has shifted
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 10, 2014, 05:59:47 PM
lakers are 1-0 since i became global mod...the energy has shifted

77-5 all because Sccit is a global mod.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 10, 2014, 06:12:08 PM
^this is where a like feature ala da-sauce would come in handy
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on November 15, 2014, 02:49:29 PM
1-14 with 9 points last night  :eh:



now he wants to hurt my roto team
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 15, 2014, 02:50:12 PM
1-14 with 9 points last night  :eh:



now he wants to hurt my roto team


Kobe Bryant is dealing with a viral infection according to the Lakers, and he was visibly ill in Friday's loss to the Spurs.

"He wasn't feeling too well," Lakers coach Byron Scott said. "Nothing physically as far as a knee or Achilles, but he's not feeling well." Kobe shot just 1-of-14 from the floor but it's reassuring to know that he should be back to his normal self soon.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 17, 2014, 08:46:05 AM
Something needs to give with Kobe. Some how the Scott needs to get him under control and the rest of the team to step up and play. Or we could very well see the Lakers with a top 4 pick.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 17, 2014, 12:39:15 PM
Something needs to give with Kobe. Some how the Scott needs to get him under control and the rest of the team to step up and play. Or we could very well see the Lakers with a top 4 pick.


it's the team, brodie...u think Kobe wants to bear the entire load of the offense on his shoulders alone? hell naah...but the only player other than kobe who is playing like they're worthy of an nba roster spot right now is Jordan Hill. Ed Davis too, but he's playing about 20 minutes per game..not enough. Shit's embarrassing.



still, 44 points in 3 quarters 19 seasons in is damn impressive.....if only there was someone else to help contribute.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 17, 2014, 01:13:47 PM
Something needs to give with Kobe. Some how the Scott needs to get him under control and the rest of the team to step up and play. Or we could very well see the Lakers with a top 4 pick.


it's the team, brodie...u think Kobe wants to bear the entire load of the offense on his shoulders alone? hell naah...but the only player other than kobe who is playing like they're worthy of an nba roster spot right now is Jordan Hill. Ed Davis too, but he's playing about 20 minutes per game..not enough. Shit's embarrassing.



still, 44 points in 3 quarters 19 seasons in is damn impressive.....if only there was someone else to help contribute.

No one in this team knows the system. Right now everyone is a step behind, but instead of helping them play into the system Kobe is taking over. It works except for when you are 1-9. The only team in sports with a worst record right now the Oakland Raiders. Something needs to change, the whole team including Kobe needs a come to Jesus moment. As I've always said, I'm a Laker fan, not a Kobe fan. I don't ever want Kobe to be traded, or leave. I want him to retire a Laker. But something needs to give. Scott needs to get this ship pointed in the right direction.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 17, 2014, 02:24:09 PM
Something needs to give with Kobe. Some how the Scott needs to get him under control and the rest of the team to step up and play. Or we could very well see the Lakers with a top 4 pick.


it's the team, brodie...u think Kobe wants to bear the entire load of the offense on his shoulders alone? hell naah...but the only player other than kobe who is playing like they're worthy of an nba roster spot right now is Jordan Hill. Ed Davis too, but he's playing about 20 minutes per game..not enough. Shit's embarrassing.



still, 44 points in 3 quarters 19 seasons in is damn impressive.....if only there was someone else to help contribute.

No one in this team knows the system. Right now everyone is a step behind, but instead of helping them play into the system Kobe is taking over. It works except for when you are 1-9. The only team in sports with a worst record right now the Oakland Raiders. Something needs to change, the whole team including Kobe needs a come to Jesus moment. As I've always said, I'm a Laker fan, not a Kobe fan. I don't ever want Kobe to be traded, or leave. I want him to retire a Laker. But something needs to give. Scott needs to get this ship pointed in the right direction.


have u watched the games? kobe tries getting others involved, and theyre straight up retarded with it. the offense is twice is bad when Kobe rests. shit is painful. the offense does need work, but the main issue is the defense. it really just seems like a lot of the players are straight up not trying. once the defense steps it up, the offense will more than likely take care of itself. especially with nick young coming back to take some pressure off of kobe....but it's looking like another lost season, unless that "big trade" goes down (as reported by ramone shelbourne).
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 17, 2014, 04:56:25 PM
If the Lakers trade Kobe, Jim Buss needs to be drug out of LA by his toes, and barred from the NBA.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 17, 2014, 06:20:23 PM
Jordan hill and Carlos boozer for rondo
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 17, 2014, 06:42:23 PM
Jordan hill and Carlos boozer for rondo

Hum... Didn't hear that. If true, we could rally back to a decent spot.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on November 17, 2014, 07:57:11 PM
Something needs to give with Kobe. Some how the Scott needs to get him under control and the rest of the team to step up and play. Or we could very well see the Lakers with a top 4 pick.


it's the team, brodie...u think Kobe wants to bear the entire load of the offense on his shoulders alone? hell naah.



this.



(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10686759_10153330816599619_2756564441562402590_n.jpg?oh=dec055ac844752de95a4841eca83bc0f&oe=551F7FB4)

Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 17, 2014, 08:34:16 PM
Something needs to give with Kobe. Some how the Scott needs to get him under control and the rest of the team to step up and play. Or we could very well see the Lakers with a top 4 pick.


it's the team, brodie...u think Kobe wants to bear the entire load of the offense on his shoulders alone? hell naah...but the only player other than kobe who is playing like they're worthy of an nba roster spot right now is Jordan Hill. Ed Davis too, but he's playing about 20 minutes per game..not enough. Shit's embarrassing.



still, 44 points in 3 quarters 19 seasons in is damn impressive.....if only there was someone else to help contribute.

No one in this team knows the system. Right now everyone is a step behind, but instead of helping them play into the system Kobe is taking over. It works except for when you are 1-9. The only team in sports with a worst record right now the Oakland Raiders. Something needs to change, the whole team including Kobe needs a come to Jesus moment. As I've always said, I'm a Laker fan, not a Kobe fan. I don't ever want Kobe to be traded, or leave. I want him to retire a Laker. But something needs to give. Scott needs to get this ship pointed in the right direction.


have u watched the games? kobe tries getting others involved, and theyre straight up retarded with it. the offense is twice is bad when Kobe rests. shit is painful. the offense does need work, but the main issue is the defense. it really just seems like a lot of the players are straight up not trying. once the defense steps it up, the offense will more than likely take care of itself. especially with nick young coming back to take some pressure off of kobe....but it's looking like another lost season, unless that "big trade" goes down (as reported by ramone shelbourne).

I will be honest and say I have seen a couple of games. But it looks like there is no chemistry at all. Like these guys don't like playing with each other. Something has to give. I think they can all be good pieces if used right and motivated the right way. But right now it just looks awful.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 18, 2014, 11:46:12 AM
It works except for when you are 1-9. The only team in sports with a worst record right now the Oakland Raiders.
And the 76ers. On an unrelated note, where is Cham talking shit about how bad the Lakers are doing? ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 18, 2014, 06:15:53 PM
Is Nick Young the glue for the Lakers? Even though he ain't doing much, the Lakers look much better.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 18, 2014, 06:17:46 PM
Scratch that, I believe in Swaggy P.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 18, 2014, 06:37:03 PM
^told u
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Blunt Tyme Da Gawd on November 18, 2014, 07:38:18 PM
solid fucking win for the lakers. 3 guys with double doubles, i love it. this is how they should play consistently. i hope this was the turn around game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 18, 2014, 07:53:47 PM
Young starting in place of Johnson, our starting 5 could be something. Swaggy to save the Laker's season.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 19, 2014, 12:38:14 AM
its that sfv livin touch nick is givin the squad
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 19, 2014, 08:59:13 AM
What I noticed is even at first when Swaggy was getting the feel of the game, his presents brings that something that gets people together. He reminds me of a Rick Fox, or Lamar Odom. His that glue who may not be a true superstar, but he is a very solid player that does his thing. And the Hawks aren't that bad, so I have faith that the Lakers can turn it around. Playoffs would be a HUGE stretch at this point, it's only 2 wins in 11 games, so 1/8th of the season is done. But a late run is not out of the question, and with injures and other factors, you just don't know. I'd hate to see the Lakers miss the playoffs two years in a row, which has only happened once in the 1970's. I see lots of haters hoping they trade Kobe and then end up sucking for years and years to come, but honestly the Lakers always seem to rebound. I have a lot of faith they can make a run, and I still see the playoffs as a possibility. But right now it's about getting this team to gel and Swaggy is one of those type of players that helps with that. I was enjoying what I saw last night.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 19, 2014, 01:14:08 PM
tonight should tell us a lot...if the game is competitive, we're in business.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on November 20, 2014, 08:52:32 AM
To early to be in business?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 20, 2014, 10:09:46 AM
SWAGGY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on November 20, 2014, 10:10:04 AM
Lakers wanna lose that top 5 pick for a 35-47 record apparently  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Teddy Roosevelt on November 20, 2014, 10:26:21 AM
Lakers wanna lose that top 5 pick for a 35-47 record apparently  ;D
The Lakers lose, you hate. The Lakers win, you hate. You need to get off the Lakers nuts.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on November 20, 2014, 10:37:24 AM
Lakers wanna lose that top 5 pick for a 35-47 record apparently  ;D
The Lakers lose, you hate. The Lakers win, you hate. You need to get off the Lakers nuts.

Thank you for your input, Mr. Teddy Ballgame.


I am in a win-win situation here as this Lakers team is not playoff material.  Half of me wants them to miss out on that top 5 pick and half wants them go to 3-79.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Blunt Tyme Da Gawd on November 20, 2014, 11:29:32 AM
hack when the lakers win: (http://s3614.storage.proboards.com/3303614/i/VTvWuD7NUZsotDO6aHOw.png)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 20, 2014, 02:43:53 PM
Lakers wanna lose that top 5 pick for a 35-47 record apparently  ;D
The Lakers lose, you hate. The Lakers win, you hate. You need to get off the Lakers nuts.

Thank you for your input, Mr. Teddy Ballgame.


I am in a win-win situation here as this Lakers team is not playoff material.  Half of me wants them to miss out on that top 5 pick and half wants them go to 3-79.

lol@being more invested in the Lakers than you are in your own teams. i hope u at least realize how funny that is.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 25, 2014, 11:34:48 AM
THe Lakers....

suckkkkkkk
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 25, 2014, 01:28:08 PM
^have fun with your first round exit
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 25, 2014, 03:15:01 PM
^have fun with your first round exit

Have fun being the Clippers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 25, 2014, 04:32:49 PM
^have fun with your first round exit

Have fun being the Clippers


have fun beating the weak teams and getting shitted on by the good ones


and losing to the lakers, who are supposed to be "the new clippers"


mediocrity is as bad as it gets
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 25, 2014, 05:24:23 PM
And the rockets beat the fakers earlier this year. I believe that was a blow out.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 25, 2014, 05:45:43 PM
the rockets are 1-1 against the lakers


LOL@thinkin yall contenders right now
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 25, 2014, 06:42:25 PM
the rockets are 1-1 against the lakers


LOL@thinkin yall contenders right now

They will end up 3-1 against the Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 25, 2014, 09:16:39 PM
And that will be their biggest accomplishment all season
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 26, 2014, 06:39:06 AM
And that will be their biggest accomplishment all season
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Have you scouted who the Suns will be picking with your first round pick
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 26, 2014, 12:46:21 PM
HE'LL BE BETTER THAN CLINT CAPELLA LMAO
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 26, 2014, 07:39:29 PM
He might do the Suns some good
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 26, 2014, 07:55:56 PM
about as good as goran dragic is doin them right about now.


oh shit, imagine if yall kept dragic...potential contenders.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 27, 2014, 04:14:16 AM
about as good as goran dragic is doin them right about now.


oh shit, imagine if yall kept dragic...potential contenders.

Might get goran back but Canaan is improving
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 27, 2014, 11:28:26 AM
isaiah canaan = shannon brown


im glad your excited over him, tho
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on November 27, 2014, 08:02:01 PM
Happy thanksgiving
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on November 27, 2014, 08:59:34 PM
(http://redsarmy.typepad.com/.a/6a01156f2c3287970c015437537095970c-600wi)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on November 30, 2014, 10:31:53 AM
so much for that Laker win streak  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 11, 2014, 11:31:49 AM
In retrospect, the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Clippers when the Lakers trade was rejected might have been one of the worst moves Stern ever made in his career. Let's pretend he was a GM, and he turned down Lamar Odom, Luis Scola, Kevin Martin and a draft pick,and instead got Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu and a draft pick. If I was an owner, I would have fired him. The Lakers/Rockets deal was WAY better than the Clippers deal. I have no idea why Stern tried to kill off his cornerstone franchises on the way out. It just makes no sense.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 11, 2014, 01:06:46 PM
In retrospect, the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Clippers when the Lakers trade was rejected might have been one of the worst moves Stern ever made in his career. Let's pretend he was a GM, and he turned down Lamar Odom, Luis Scola, Kevin Martin and a draft pick,and instead got Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu and a draft pick. If I was an owner, I would have fired him. The Lakers/Rockets deal was WAY better than the Clippers deal. I have no idea why Stern tried to kill off his cornerstone franchises on the way out. It just makes no sense.

LETS NOT FORGET, GORAN DRAGIC WAS INCLUDED IN THE LAKER DEAL AS WELL...VETOING THAT TRADE MAY GO DOWN AS THE MOST PATHETIC MOVE IN NBA HISTORY, AND IT TRULY FUCKED THE NBA IN THE ASS, BECAUSE NO SUCCESS FOR THE LAKERS MEANS FAR LESS REVENUE FOR THE LEAGUE. IT REALLY MAKES NO SENSE IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM, OUTSIDE OF STERN FEELING PRESSURE FROM CUBAN AND GILBERT BECAUSE THEY WERE BITCHIN THEIR ASS OFF.....VERY DETRIMENTAL TO THE STATE OF THE LAKERS... STERN+THE NBA WILL NEVER LIVE THAT ONE DOWN. KOBE WOULD PROLLY BE AT 7 SHIPS AND CONSIDERED THE ALL TIME GOAT BY NOW HAD THAT CORRUPTION AND ABUSE OF AUTHORITY NEVER TAKEN PLACE. FUNNY HOW 1 MOVE CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN AN ENTIRE LEGACY...............DAMN SHAME.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 11, 2014, 01:19:08 PM
keep venting, fellas (http://imgur.com/z5vIZdR.png)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 11, 2014, 01:20:00 PM
IM PRETTY SURE THATS WHAT ULL BE DOIN PRETTY SOON WHEN RONDO IS A LAKER 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 11, 2014, 01:21:14 PM
IM PRETTY SURE THATS WHAT ULL BE DOIN PRETTY SOON WHEN RONDO IS A LAKER 8)

i'll be praying for his poor soul if that ever happens.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 11, 2014, 01:25:19 PM
PRETTY SURE HE'S  DOIN QUITE WELL FOR HIMSELF, SAVE YOUR PRAYERS FOR LAMB
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 11, 2014, 01:32:41 PM
I forgot about that... Dragic... damn... I would have fired Stern. It's like Stern didn't want his legacy that the cornerstone franchises dominated the league. LOL... I mean at least the Bulls had a good run during the Stern era, and the Spurs. Those are two none traditional franchises that now are #3 and #4 all time in titles. But through it all, the Lakers still had their run and now they will still rise up. Kobe is kicking some ass. Those that can't take will not be in purple and gold next year.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on December 11, 2014, 01:34:13 PM
Thank you based Stern
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: klientel818 on December 11, 2014, 07:55:22 PM
LAKERS!
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 12, 2014, 08:33:38 PM
11 points away
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on December 23, 2014, 11:39:44 PM
Lakers beat Golden State today, no Kobe and 7 players in double figures. I think maybe the Lakers should give Kobe some breaks. I think it re-energized the team and gave Kobe some much needed rest. Don't get it twisted, the Lakers are far better with #24, but sometimes everyone just needs some time apart.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on December 24, 2014, 05:56:50 AM
Lakers beat Golden State today, no Kobe and 7 players in double figures. I think maybe the Lakers should give Kobe some breaks. I think it re-energized the team and gave Kobe some much needed rest. Don't get it twisted, the Lakers are far better with #24, but sometimes everyone just needs some time apart.

No need to get it twisted, Kobe is worried about his points and nothing else.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 24, 2014, 12:58:55 PM
^kobe wants a 6th ring above all else, i think even u know that......................but our players dont put this kinda effort up on a nightly basis. thats what irks kobe and byron.


lets see if we can build on this tho.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: klientel818 on December 24, 2014, 05:43:45 PM
Lakers beat Golden State today, no Kobe and 7 players in double figures. I think maybe the Lakers should give Kobe some breaks. I think it re-energized the team and gave Kobe some much needed rest. Don't get it twisted, the Lakers are far better with #24, but sometimes everyone just needs some time apart.

No need to get it twisted, Kobe is worried about his points and nothing else.

The fuck out here with that Shit. Kobe got the #heart of a champion my nigga
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 03, 2015, 12:46:33 PM
Kobe Shits On American AAU, Praises European Basketball System


LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant believes European basketball players are more skillful than American basketball players, and says it's a growing trend that can be blamed on the greed and coaching at the AAU level.

"I just think European players are just way more skillful," Bryant said Friday night after the Los Angeles Lakers' 109-106 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. "They are just taught the game the right way at an early age. ... They're more skillful. It's something we really have to fix. We really have to address that. We have to teach our kids to play the right way."


I just think European players are just way more skillful," Kobe Bryant said Friday. "They are just taught the game the right way at an early age."


Bryant was quick to point the finger for the decline of skilled players in the United States.

"AAU basketball," Bryant said. "Horrible, terrible AAU basketball. It's stupid. It doesn't teach our kids how to play the game at all so you wind up having players that are big and they bring it up and they do all this fancy crap and they don't know how to post. They don't know the fundamentals of the game. It's stupid."

Bryant was born in Philadelphia, but when he was 6, his father, former NBA player Joe Bryant, moved the family to Italy to continue his playing career. Kobe spent his childhood in Europe until Joe retired in 1991 and moved the family back to the United States.

"When you have limitations and you understand your limitations and you stay within yourself, you can be great," Kobe Bryant said. "You know what you can do and what you can't do. In America, it's a big problem for us because we're not teaching players how to play all-around basketball. That's why you have Pau and Marc [Gasol], and that's the reason why 90 percent of the Spurs' roster is European players, because they have more skill."

Bryant smiled when asked what type of player he would have become if his family had never moved to Italy and he hadn't learned how to play the game in Europe.



"I probably wouldn't be able to dribble with my left and shoot with my left and have good footwork," Bryant said. "I was kind of fortunate because when I was growing up in Italy, the Red Auerbachs and the Tex Winters and all those great coaches were doing clinics and camps in Europe. They were teaching all the club coaches, and the club coaches were following their advice and their fundamentals like the bible, and they were teaching all of us kids that type of stuff. Me, Manu [Ginobili]and all these guys that grew up around that same time, we're a product of that. It's a big difference."

Bryant had a simple solution to the problem.

"Teach players the game at an early age and stop treating them like cash cows for everyone to profit off of," he said. "That's how you do that. You have to teach them the game. Give them instruction."

But Bryant, who holds an annual summer basketball camp, also was quick to point out that any solution involving changing the current culture of AAU basketball won't happen overnight.

"That's a deep well because then you start cutting into people's pockets," Bryant said. "People get really upset when you start cutting into their pockets because all they do is try to profit off these poor kids. There's no quick answer."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on January 15, 2015, 10:51:27 PM
yet another Laker loss
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 16, 2015, 12:35:08 PM
kobe was mentally punkin lebron the entire game........give kobe 2 other all-stars to play with and it woulda been a blow out
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 19, 2015, 11:41:10 AM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 19, 2015, 12:10:11 PM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.

yes, because the lakers would be beastin if it werent for kobe.....u are a genius for bein able to see that while no one else could.



jk
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 20, 2015, 11:52:32 AM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.

yes, because the lakers would be beastin if it werent for kobe.....u are a genius for bein able to see that while no one else could.



jk

They have NO chance of making the playoffs regardless - so yes, if the plan is to keep Kobe on the team to tank and get better picks, it's the right move to keep him. Just not for 5 times of his real athlete value.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 20, 2015, 11:58:00 AM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.

yes, because the lakers would be beastin if it werent for kobe.....u are a genius for bein able to see that while no one else could.



jk

They have NO chance of making the playoffs regardless - so yes, if the plan is to keep Kobe on the team to tank and get better picks, it's the right move to keep him. Just not for 5 times of his real athlete value.


lets be real, the team is terrible...and you're only as good as your team. if kobe was playing wit a cast of all-stars ala lebron, then he would be having a stellar season. it's pretty obvious.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: 7even on January 20, 2015, 12:17:04 PM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.

yes, because the lakers would be beastin if it werent for kobe.....u are a genius for bein able to see that while no one else could.



jk

They have NO chance of making the playoffs regardless - so yes, if the plan is to keep Kobe on the team to tank and get better picks, it's the right move to keep him. Just not for 5 times of his real athlete value.


lets be real, the team is terrible...and you're only as good as your team. if kobe was playing wit a cast of all-stars ala lebron, then he would be having a stellar season. it's pretty obvious.

Kobe has had terrible teams before, only then he averaged 35+ppg with much better percentages.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 20, 2015, 12:18:58 PM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.

yes, because the lakers would be beastin if it werent for kobe.....u are a genius for bein able to see that while no one else could.



jk

They have NO chance of making the playoffs regardless - so yes, if the plan is to keep Kobe on the team to tank and get better picks, it's the right move to keep him. Just not for 5 times of his real athlete value.


lets be real, the team is terrible...and you're only as good as your team. if kobe was playing wit a cast of all-stars ala lebron, then he would be having a stellar season. it's pretty obvious.

Kobe has had terrible teams before, only then he averaged 35+ppg with much better percentages.


yea, kobe in his prime....kobe out of his prime gone need some help.


put russell westbrook and anthony davis on this team for instance, and kobe will be lookin untouchable.


carlos boozer and ronnie price aint guna cut it tho
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on January 25, 2015, 07:59:04 PM
James Harden, you know the non superstar, just slow dicking the Lakers
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 26, 2015, 04:42:15 AM
James Harden, you know the non superstar, just slow dicking the Lakers

strong accomplishment there, brobro
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Mietek23 on January 28, 2015, 12:05:43 PM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.

yes, because the lakers would be beastin if it werent for kobe.....u are a genius for bein able to see that while no one else could.



jk

They have NO chance of making the playoffs regardless - so yes, if the plan is to keep Kobe on the team to tank and get better picks, it's the right move to keep him. Just not for 5 times of his real athlete value.


lets be real, the team is terrible...and you're only as good as your team. if kobe was playing wit a cast of all-stars ala lebron, then he would be having a stellar season. it's pretty obvious.

Kobe has had terrible teams before, only then he averaged 35+ppg with much better percentages.


yea, kobe in his prime....kobe out of his prime gone need some help.


put russell westbrook and anthony davis on this team for instance, and kobe will be lookin untouchable.


carlos boozer and ronnie price aint guna cut it tho


I think your missing the point Nik - the problem with Kobe is and always has been his shot selection. Yeah, when he was in his prime he could pull up those ridiculous almost half-court 3-pointers - even tho it were bad shots, he had nights when they go in.

Now at this stage in his career he should be smarter than this and focus on picking up better spots and being more careful with it. Your old and past your best days - play closer to the rim for fuck sake! Use that post play your picked up from Jordan and run with it shooting fadeaway's and turnaround j's from 17 feet - not 5 steps behind 3-point line.

And I don't wanna hear that "he's on a bad team" excuse - yes, he is. But that dosen't mean he should to jack shots like these:

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--OLwT1ME2--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/ykuwteohnwmec5ugugft.gif)

It ain't 2006 muthafucka - use your fuckin' basketball IQ. With 6 second left, he should shoot that ball atleast one step inside 3-point line - it always irritates the fuck out of me when I see him doing some stupid shit like this...
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 28, 2015, 01:55:03 PM
Bryant is complete trash at this point... his high usage rate combined with his low efficiency is really hurting the team. If I was a Laker fan, I'd beg him to retire. Now since I am not, I hope he plays 5 more seasons.

yes, because the lakers would be beastin if it werent for kobe.....u are a genius for bein able to see that while no one else could.



jk

They have NO chance of making the playoffs regardless - so yes, if the plan is to keep Kobe on the team to tank and get better picks, it's the right move to keep him. Just not for 5 times of his real athlete value.


lets be real, the team is terrible...and you're only as good as your team. if kobe was playing wit a cast of all-stars ala lebron, then he would be having a stellar season. it's pretty obvious.

Kobe has had terrible teams before, only then he averaged 35+ppg with much better percentages.


yea, kobe in his prime....kobe out of his prime gone need some help.


put russell westbrook and anthony davis on this team for instance, and kobe will be lookin untouchable.


carlos boozer and ronnie price aint guna cut it tho


I think your missing the point Nik - the problem with Kobe is and always has been his shot selection. Yeah, when he was in his prime he could pull up those ridiculous almost half-court 3-pointers - even tho it were bad shots, he had nights when they go in.

Now at this stage in his career he should be smarter than this and focus on picking up better spots and being more careful with it. Your old and past your best days - play closer to the rim for fuck sake! Use that post play your picked up from Jordan and run with it shooting fadeaway's and turnaround j's from 17 feet - not 5 steps behind 3-point line.

And I don't wanna hear that "he's on a bad team" excuse - yes, he is. But that dosen't mean he should to jack shots like these:

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--OLwT1ME2--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/ykuwteohnwmec5ugugft.gif)

It ain't 2006 muthafucka - use your fuckin' basketball IQ. With 6 second left, he should shoot that ball atleast one step inside 3-point line - it always irritates the fuck out of me when I see him doing some stupid shit like this...

doesnt sound like u know how basketball works...when u play on a bad team with a stagnant offense, it's impossible to generate good shots on your own. it's almost like playing 1-on-5.. if there's no movement off the ball, ull basically be forced to take a terrible shot with the clock winding down...thats where teammates come into play. unfortunately for kobe, he didnt have the luxury of playin with a facilitator like pippen for the duration of his prime. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS ON BAD TEAMS....look at the shot clock in the gif u posted. when u fed up with people depending on u all the time, thats what happens.....it's all circumstantial. and thats why i bring up teammates...if kobe had the resources, he'd still be doin what he been doin throughout his career. but he dont, and thats where the bullshit comes from....ur only as good as your team.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Stone Cold is Bout It, Bout It on February 04, 2015, 10:23:39 PM
im just waiting for the draft lottery  :P
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 05, 2015, 12:14:48 PM
im just waiting for the draft lottery  :P


U AND THE REST OF US..........................................

WELCOME BACK 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Blunt Tyme Da Gawd on February 10, 2015, 08:44:32 PM
TANK MODE BABY!! WE IN DIS!!

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/1301537239_no-limit-records-300x300-2008-10-24.jpg)

lets embrace this, while all the fakes and frauds leaving the bandwagon. us true fans are riding the tank and when that bad boy reloaded, we gonna be firing cannons on the whole league.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 10, 2015, 09:22:09 PM
its dope because all the games are still close and competitive enough to be interesting
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on February 24, 2015, 02:41:02 PM
47 points tonight to break the rose garden record. if ur not tuning in to appreciate this once in a lifetime greatness, i duno what the fuck u doin. this may be your last chance, fellas.

EERIE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 21, 2015, 08:26:58 PM
Julius Randle on playing Kobe one-on-one: "I was up 7-3....then he beat me 21-7."
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on April 21, 2015, 08:45:39 PM
Julius Randle on playing Kobe one-on-one: "I was up 7-3....then he beat me 21-7."


pretty easy to beat a cripple
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on April 21, 2015, 09:56:51 PM
they both played in wheel chairs....still a great quote tho
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 01, 2015, 02:16:50 PM
they both played in wheel chairs....still a great quote tho

LOL i missed this



new LAKERS update:

@Mike Bresnahan
LaMarcus Aldridge will not be joining the Lakers, The Times has learned. They were a 50-50 choice but he disliked bball part of presentation





Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 02, 2015, 05:49:48 AM
I guess Lamarcus wasn't too thrilled on scoring off of "Kobe Assists".
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 02, 2015, 02:52:39 PM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 03, 2015, 06:08:32 AM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY

He would except he's not coming.  Another year of freakin Terrence Jones
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 03, 2015, 11:38:33 AM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY

He would except he's not coming.  Another year of freakin Terrence Jones


terrance jones is good
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 04, 2015, 08:36:34 AM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY

He would except he's not coming.  Another year of freakin Terrence Jones


terrance jones is good

It would be cool if he would show up in the playoffs instead of playing some good ball for a half during one series.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 04, 2015, 01:54:06 PM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY

He would except he's not coming.  Another year of freakin Terrence Jones


terrance jones is good

It would be cool if he would show up in the playoffs instead of playing some good ball for a half during one series.


would be even more cool if harden didn't choke .. his inconsistency is yalls biggest issue.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Citizen-Y on July 04, 2015, 08:11:37 PM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY

He would except he's not coming.  Another year of freakin Terrence Jones


terrance jones is good

It would be cool if he would show up in the playoffs instead of playing some good ball for a half during one series.


would be even more cool if harden didn't choke .. his inconsistency is yalls biggest issue.

Hilarious, you fool me by taking reasonable and then you go and make a dumb ass statement and remind me that you are fucking moron.

Lakers biggest issue is Kobe drawing checks from them.  Oh and they are run by trust fund babies.  Enjoy the big fucking stiff you guys got from the Pacers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Hack Wilson - real on July 04, 2015, 08:18:50 PM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY

He would except he's not coming.  Another year of freakin Terrence Jones


terrance jones is good

It would be cool if he would show up in the playoffs instead of playing some good ball for a half during one series.


would be even more cool if harden didn't choke .. his inconsistency is yalls biggest issue.

Hilarious, you fool me by taking reasonable and then you go and make a dumb ass statement and remind me that you are fucking moron.

Lakers biggest issue is Kobe drawing checks from them.  Oh and they are run by trust fund babies.  Enjoy the big fucking stiff you guys got from the Pacers.

that stiff is good enough to keep the Lakers from getting a top 5 pick but guaranteeing them a lotto pick  ;D
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 04, 2015, 08:49:59 PM
^HE'LL BE A NICE FIT IN HOUSTON....U SHOULD BE HAPPY

He would except he's not coming.  Another year of freakin Terrence Jones


terrance jones is good

It would be cool if he would show up in the playoffs instead of playing some good ball for a half during one series.


would be even more cool if harden didn't choke .. his inconsistency is yalls biggest issue.

Hilarious, you fool me by taking reasonable and then you go and make a dumb ass statement and remind me that you are fucking moron.

Lakers biggest issue is Kobe drawing checks from them.  Oh and they are run by trust fund babies.  Enjoy the big fucking stiff you guys got from the Pacers.


lol i always know when i hit home when the jerkoff on the other end starts gettin personal.....harden didnt once again choke his ass off vs the warriors? i think even u came here and shitted on him lmao...truth hurts, dont it? ur franchise player will never amount to shit as a first option. accept it mufucka.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: wcsoldier on August 06, 2015, 01:19:58 AM
Good to see Nik and them still reppin the Lakers  8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 01, 2015, 01:54:17 PM
SOME OVERDUE UPDATES:

-METTA WORLD PEACE SIGNS 1 YEAR DEAL

-JAMES WORTHY HIRED AS ASSISTANT COACH, WILL WORK WITH BIGS

-TRACY MURRAY HIRED AS A SHOOTING COACH
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 29, 2015, 03:04:19 PM
KOBE LOOKIN VINTAGE IN THAT FIRST HALF......IF HE CAN ONLY FIND A WAY TO KEEP THAT UP TIL THE END, HIS LEGS WERE CLEARLY TIRED BY THE 4TH QUARTER

OVERALL, I LIKED THE STYLE WE PLAYED IN THE FIRST HALF A LOT......SECOND HALF LOOKED COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, BUT THERE'S DEFINITELY SOME POSITIVE TO TAKE AWAY FROM LAST NIGHTS GAME.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 20, 2016, 01:38:40 PM
Slowly, I think Randell and Russell are coming along. Scott is not here to develop him, he's here to see Kobe off to the sunset. I hope we get a great developing coach next year. Scott was once a great teaching coach, but that time has past. I'm sure Scott will be rewarded with a nice office job with the Lakers.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 20, 2016, 04:40:44 PM
WE DOIN A GOOD JOB AT WORKIN TOWARDS THAT TOP 3 PROTECTED
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on January 21, 2016, 03:03:43 PM
WE DOIN A GOOD JOB AT WORKIN TOWARDS THAT TOP 3 PROTECTED

Sad part is, even if the Lakers have the worse record, that top 3 pick is not guaranteed. I almost feel the 76ers should be DQ'd from the draft because they aren't even trying. At least with the Lakers they don't look like they are tanking, just improving young players.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on January 21, 2016, 03:18:07 PM
Sixers been trying since they hired dantoni
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 20, 2016, 06:01:13 PM
WELCOME THE NEWEST LAKERS, BRANDON INGRAM AND HASSAN WHITESIDE


PG D-RUSS
SG CLARKSON
SF INGRAM
PF RANDLE
C WHITESIDE


THE FUTURE
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on May 24, 2016, 08:16:47 AM
It was luck, but Ingram is the best fit for the Lakers this draft. Even if the Lakers got #1, I'd expect them to take Ingram. I know Ben Simmons really wants to be a Laker, but I think Ingram, Russell and Randle will be a great big 3 team for years and years to come. Clarkson is showing signs of being good SG in the league, but I'm very interested in DeMar DeRozan and this talk he wants to go home. I don't think that will happen, especially with the run the Raptors are having, but it's peak my interest to say the least.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on May 24, 2016, 10:01:25 AM
It was luck, but Ingram is the best fit for the Lakers this draft. Even if the Lakers got #1, I'd expect them to take Ingram. I know Ben Simmons really wants to be a Laker, but I think Ingram, Russell and Randle will be a great big 3 team for years and years to come. Clarkson is showing signs of being good SG in the league, but I'm very interested in DeMar DeRozan and this talk he wants to go home. I don't think that will happen, especially with the run the Raptors are having, but it's peak my interest to say the least.

Rather have clarkson than derozan on a max
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 03, 2016, 12:29:35 AM
loul deng
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on July 06, 2016, 08:26:18 AM
loul deng

5 years too late, but a good vet to bring in.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 06, 2016, 11:10:01 AM
loul deng

5 years too late, but a good vet to bring in.


We don't need a prime deng, we need some1 to help Ingram reach his potential and that's deng .. Mitch quietly puttin in work
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 06, 2016, 11:05:27 PM
we got calderon


pg dangello russell...jose calderon/marcello huertas
sg jordan clarkson...lou williams/anthony brown
sf brandon ingram...luol deng/nick young
pf juius randle...larry nance jr./ryan kelly
c timofey mozgov...ivica zubac/tarik black

coach: luke walton

thats a good re-building roster
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 22, 2016, 05:53:38 PM
we got calderon


pg dangello russell...jose calderon/marcello huertas
sg jordan clarkson...lou williams/anthony brown
sf brandon ingram...luol deng/nick young
pf juius randle...larry nance jr./ryan kelly
c timofey mozgov...ivica zubac/tarik black

coach: luke walton

thats a good re-building roster

I wasn't sold on D'Angelo

But he improved so much this year
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: LooN3y on July 22, 2016, 05:54:10 PM
we got calderon


pg dangello russell...jose calderon/marcello huertas
sg jordan clarkson...lou williams/anthony brown
sf brandon ingram...luol deng/nick young
pf juius randle...larry nance jr./ryan kelly
c timofey mozgov...ivica zubac/tarik black

coach: luke walton

thats a good re-building roster

I wasn't sold on D'Angelo

But he improved so much this year

in the summer league that is. has it gotten that bad?
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on July 22, 2016, 07:33:16 PM
D'angello looks like he wants to be great .. He has the tools n he will be puttin in work .. Can't wait to see what we in for wit this young core.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 24, 2016, 11:25:00 AM
Yi and Anthony brown cut

FINAL ROSTER:

PG DANGELO RUSSELL...JOSE CALDERON/MARCELO HUERTAS
SG JORDAN CLARKSON...NICK YOUNG/LOU WILLIAMS
SF LUOL DENG...BRANDON INGRAM/RON ARTEST
PF JULIUS RANDLE...LARRY NANCE/THOMAS ROBERTSON
C TIMOFEY MOZGOV...TARIK BLACK/IVICA ZUBAC


CLARKSON HAS TO HAVE LOCKED THAT STARTING POSITION UP IN PRESEASON IMO .. NICK YOUNG EARNED A 6TH MAN ROLE .. INGRAM WILL BE STARTING POST ASB ... ZUBAC WILL WORK HIS WAY INTO THE ROTATION TOWARDS SEASONS END
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on October 27, 2016, 08:44:49 AM
Lakers won their season opener. Saw the first half but didn't catch the second half comeback. But I was still very impressed even though they were down. I think Russell is going to be very special. He's got everything. I am very impressed with his game.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 27, 2016, 10:04:50 AM
1-0

WE AINT LOST A GAME IN MONTHS

 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on October 27, 2016, 01:52:37 PM
1-0

WE AINT LOST A GAME IN MONTHS

 8)

I just know in the modern NBA, we have a modern NBA point guard and PG now is as important to a team as QB in the NFL. Russell is a very special talent. I think he's the best PG since Van Exel and could be way better by the end of season. And I was president of the Van Exel fan club.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 27, 2016, 02:15:50 PM
1-0

WE AINT LOST A GAME IN MONTHS

 8)

I just know in the modern NBA, we have a modern NBA point guard and PG now is as important to a team as QB in the NFL. Russell is a very special talent. I think he's the best PG since Van Exel and could be way better by the end of season. And I was president of the Van Exel fan club.


D-russ will make van exel look like chuckt atkins
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on October 27, 2016, 07:50:31 PM
1-0

WE AINT LOST A GAME IN MONTHS

 8)

I just know in the modern NBA, we have a modern NBA point guard and PG now is as important to a team as QB in the NFL. Russell is a very special talent. I think he's the best PG since Van Exel and could be way better by the end of season. And I was president of the Van Exel fan club.


D-russ will make van exel look like chuckt atkins

I was president of the Van Exel fan club at 14, ironically how old you were when you started Dubcc. With that said, I've got to agree. Russell is a beast.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 28, 2016, 12:01:14 AM
1-0

WE AINT LOST A GAME IN MONTHS

 8)

I just know in the modern NBA, we have a modern NBA point guard and PG now is as important to a team as QB in the NFL. Russell is a very special talent. I think he's the best PG since Van Exel and could be way better by the end of season. And I was president of the Van Exel fan club.


D-russ will make van exel look like chuckt atkins

I was president of the Van Exel fan club at 14, ironically how old you were when you started Dubcc. With that said, I've got to agree. Russell is a beast.


****13
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 19, 2018, 12:47:43 AM
WE BYKE 8)
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 04, 2019, 01:33:39 PM
WE BYKE 8)

 :'( :'(
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 04, 2019, 06:15:59 PM
WE BYKE 8)

 :'( :'(

INSANE, I WAS LITERALLY JUST THINKIN WHERE U WENT 5 MINUTES AGO WHEN ME N DOGGY WAS TALKIN BOUT THE EARLY DAYS OF THE DRE2001 FORUMS LMAO

WHAT I TELL U BOUT LEBRON THO FAM?

EVERYTHING I BEEN SAID COMIN TO FRUITION...GET THAT FAGGOT OFF MY TEAM.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 06, 2019, 02:19:44 PM
To be fair to LeBron, he had a whole great career, and is 16 years in.

With that said, I remember saying a long time ago, that his game isn't going to age well. LeBron's game is a young man's game, not a season's vets game. Like Shaq, once Shaq started to fall off, he fell off the DAMN CLIFF! LeBron is the same. The problem is that Magic put everything into LeBron. I was hoping Kawhi would come, but Kawhi, like Paul George, want no part in playing with LeBron. My dream was Kawhi, LeBron and Ingram as a past, present, future stars. All I know is this, unless you get a bona-fide future Hall of Famer under the age of 25, you don't trade Ingram. I'd trade LeBron over Ingram. Hell, I'm half tempted to hope Magic goes to LeBron and say, hey, look, we will trade you to a team that you want to go to, we'll even just take draft picks, tell us where you want to go, and we'll help you get there.

And about LeBron getting shooters, this is the biggest flaw in LeBron's game. LeBron doesn't fit a system, he is the system. One reason his teams have always struggled in Cleveland is they tried to make the system around him. In Miami Riley was smart enough to make LeBron fit the system, which he hated, so he left. But the system LeBron likes is to have shooters around him. Much like the Three-Peat Kobe/Shaq Lakers. Stretch 4's like Love (Horry), outside shooters, a closer like Kyrie (Kobe). The problem with LeBron is that once he's off the court, as the system, the team falls apart. This makes it very hard to win actual series unless he plays 40 minutes a game, because there is no replacing LeBron. The Lakers built a different type of team around him, and LeBron has malfunctioned. The young core is doing good (except Josh Hart, but I always believed Magic shouldn't have traded Russell, but moved Russell to the 2), and people try to talk shit about the young core in the media. People talk about Boston's young core, but they are in the East. as LeBron is proving, the West is a WHOLE different monster. Here are stats of Boston vs. LA's young core.

Let’s settle this once and for all, which team would you rather have?

Team A Players:

-18.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3 APG
-18.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.5 APG
-10.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.4 APG

Team B Players:

-16.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.8 APG
-12.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1.4 APG
-8.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.1 APG

Team A was Ingram, Kuzma, and Lonzo
Team B was Tatum, Brown, and Rozier.
 (Credit to LWOS twitter)
This really shouldn’t be a debate, I think the Lakers young core of players is still very underrated. If LA was in the East, even this team would be a playoff team. The East got really top heavy this year with Toronto and the Bucks, but still, the rest of the East is not that great. Coming to the West has exposed LeBron.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2019, 02:39:10 PM
To be fair to LeBron, he had a whole great career, and is 16 years in.

With that said, I remember saying a long time ago, that his game isn't going to age well. LeBron's game is a young man's game, not a season's vets game. Like Shaq, once Shaq started to fall off, he fell off the DAMN CLIFF! LeBron is the same. The problem is that Magic put everything into LeBron. I was hoping Kawhi would come, but Kawhi, like Paul George, want no part in playing with LeBron. My dream was Kawhi, LeBron and Ingram as a past, present, future stars. All I know is this, unless you get a bona-fide future Hall of Famer under the age of 25, you don't trade Ingram. I'd trade LeBron over Ingram. Hell, I'm half tempted to hope Magic goes to LeBron and say, hey, look, we will trade you to a team that you want to go to, we'll even just take draft picks, tell us where you want to go, and we'll help you get there.

And about LeBron getting shooters, this is the biggest flaw in LeBron's game. LeBron doesn't fit a system, he is the system. One reason his teams have always struggled in Cleveland is they tried to make the system around him. In Miami Riley was smart enough to make LeBron fit the system, which he hated, so he left. But the system LeBron likes is to have shooters around him. Much like the Three-Peat Kobe/Shaq Lakers. Stretch 4's like Love (Horry), outside shooters, a closer like Kyrie (Kobe). The problem with LeBron is that once he's off the court, as the system, the team falls apart. This makes it very hard to win actual series unless he plays 40 minutes a game, because there is no replacing LeBron. The Lakers built a different type of team around him, and LeBron has malfunctioned. The young core is doing good (except Josh Hart, but I always believed Magic shouldn't have traded Russell, but moved Russell to the 2), and people try to talk shit about the young core in the media. People talk about Boston's young core, but they are in the East. as LeBron is proving, the West is a WHOLE different monster. Here are stats of Boston vs. LA's young core.

Let’s settle this once and for all, which team would you rather have?

Team A Players:

-18.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3 APG
-18.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.5 APG
-10.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.4 APG

Team B Players:

-16.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.8 APG
-12.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1.4 APG
-8.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.1 APG

Team A was Ingram, Kuzma, and Lonzo
Team B was Tatum, Brown, and Rozier.
 (Credit to LWOS twitter)
This really shouldn’t be a debate, I think the Lakers young core of players is still very underrated. If LA was in the East, even this team would be a playoff team. The East got really top heavy this year with Toronto and the Bucks, but still, the rest of the East is not that great. Coming to the West has exposed LeBron.

lebron is a heartless coward ... he even said he doesn’t care if he wins because he has nothin more to prove. what kind of a loser ass faggot says that?

ok he’s 16 seasons in .... remember what kobe did 17 seasons in

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aI5BnvGx2iY

i never wana hear that faggot mentioned in the same sentence as the goats again
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 06, 2019, 02:48:43 PM
To be fair to LeBron, he had a whole great career, and is 16 years in.

With that said, I remember saying a long time ago, that his game isn't going to age well. LeBron's game is a young man's game, not a season's vets game. Like Shaq, once Shaq started to fall off, he fell off the DAMN CLIFF! LeBron is the same. The problem is that Magic put everything into LeBron. I was hoping Kawhi would come, but Kawhi, like Paul George, want no part in playing with LeBron. My dream was Kawhi, LeBron and Ingram as a past, present, future stars. All I know is this, unless you get a bona-fide future Hall of Famer under the age of 25, you don't trade Ingram. I'd trade LeBron over Ingram. Hell, I'm half tempted to hope Magic goes to LeBron and say, hey, look, we will trade you to a team that you want to go to, we'll even just take draft picks, tell us where you want to go, and we'll help you get there.

And about LeBron getting shooters, this is the biggest flaw in LeBron's game. LeBron doesn't fit a system, he is the system. One reason his teams have always struggled in Cleveland is they tried to make the system around him. In Miami Riley was smart enough to make LeBron fit the system, which he hated, so he left. But the system LeBron likes is to have shooters around him. Much like the Three-Peat Kobe/Shaq Lakers. Stretch 4's like Love (Horry), outside shooters, a closer like Kyrie (Kobe). The problem with LeBron is that once he's off the court, as the system, the team falls apart. This makes it very hard to win actual series unless he plays 40 minutes a game, because there is no replacing LeBron. The Lakers built a different type of team around him, and LeBron has malfunctioned. The young core is doing good (except Josh Hart, but I always believed Magic shouldn't have traded Russell, but moved Russell to the 2), and people try to talk shit about the young core in the media. People talk about Boston's young core, but they are in the East. as LeBron is proving, the West is a WHOLE different monster. Here are stats of Boston vs. LA's young core.

Let’s settle this once and for all, which team would you rather have?

Team A Players:

-18.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3 APG
-18.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 2.5 APG
-10.0 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.4 APG

Team B Players:

-16.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 1.8 APG
-12.8 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1.4 APG
-8.8 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 3.1 APG

Team A was Ingram, Kuzma, and Lonzo
Team B was Tatum, Brown, and Rozier.
 (Credit to LWOS twitter)
This really shouldn’t be a debate, I think the Lakers young core of players is still very underrated. If LA was in the East, even this team would be a playoff team. The East got really top heavy this year with Toronto and the Bucks, but still, the rest of the East is not that great. Coming to the West has exposed LeBron.

lebron is a heartless coward ... he even said he doesn’t care if he wins because he has nothin more to prove. what kind of a loser ass faggot says that?

ok he’s 16 seasons in .... remember what kobe did 17 seasons in

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aI5BnvGx2iY

i never wana hear that faggot mentioned in the same sentence as the goats again

This is why I never want to rank people until their career is over. These are the years we truly see what they are made of. I think LeBron has the best peak of any player ever. But GOAT isn't best peaks, it's about getting knocked down and getting back up. LeBron is a good player, maybe the best all around game, but when I would argue with others, Greatness is something different. Greatness is Muhammad Ali fighting in Manilla, about to die, and not quiting against Joe Frazier, it's Kobe hitting free throws with a broken achilles, it's Jordan playing through food poisoning (originally thought to be the flu, but turned out decades later a fan tried to poison MJ in Utah). LeBron just doesn't have that.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2019, 04:50:40 PM



 These are the years we truly see what they are made of. I think LeBron has the best peak of any player ever.

please stop this bullshit now .. only thing lebron is the goat at is being the goat stat padder

lebron at his peak needed a superteam in the eastern conference that included a top 5 player and top 5 big to stat pad behind in order to win.

he would have NEVER EVERRR won a title with pau as a second option and thats a fact.

cmon now, mdoggydogg. u better than this.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Duck Duck Doggy on March 06, 2019, 05:00:47 PM
Lol @ Lebron having the goat peak. Motherfucker can’t even hit a couple free throws when the game is on the line (vs suns, the worst team in the league)

Imagine Jordan or Kobe consistently missing free throws like that late into their careers lol
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 06, 2019, 06:31:47 PM
He reached his full promise in beating the Warriors with Cleveland. That one win is bigger than Jordan's win, and slightly bigger than Kobe over the Celtics, just based off level of difficulty. LeBron with that win reached his full potential. He was able to overcome his weaknesses and lead his team to it's greatest win.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 06, 2019, 06:48:55 PM
He reached his full promise in beating the Warriors with Cleveland. That one win is bigger than Jordan's win, and slightly bigger than Kobe over the Celtics, just based off level of difficulty. LeBron with that win reached his full potential. He was able to overcome his weaknesses and lead his team to it's greatest win.

WTF ARE U BEING SERIOUS RIGHT NOW? BECAUSE HE BEAT THE WARRIORS BEFORE THEY GOT DURANT BEHIND KYRIE IRVING (WHO BASICALLY HIT ALL THE BIG SHOTS DOWN THE STRETCH).......NOW ITS BETTER THAN LAKERS BEATING THE CELTICS WIT PAU AVERAGING LIKE 17 POUINTS AS THE SECOND OPTION?! LMFAOOOO..CLASSIC MDOGG. NEVER CHANGE.

I UNDERSTAND THESE IDIOTS WHO ESPN HAS BY THE BALLS SIPPIN THE KOOL-AID....BUT YOU, AS A LAKER FAN, SHOULD KNOW WAY BETTER THAN THAT HOMIE SMFH.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 07, 2019, 03:57:46 AM
Guess I triggered you
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 07, 2019, 07:57:14 AM
Guess I triggered you

I GUESS THAT WAS UR MISSION.. U AINT REALLY TRYNA DISCUSS LAKERS LOL, U JUST HERE TO TROLL BY MAKIN RETARDED COMMEMTS LIKE U ALWAYS DID.

MDOGG AT HIS FINEST.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 07, 2019, 08:17:50 AM
Guess I triggered you

I GUESS THAT WAS UR MISSION.. U AINT REALLY TRYNA DISCUSS LAKERS LOL, U JUST HERE TO TROLL BY MAKIN RETARDED COMMEMTS LIKE U ALWAYS DID.

MDOGG AT HIS FINEST.

Nah man, I was like, I need to vent on Laker issues, but then man, you went on a whole other level. I'm with the Lakers needing to dumb LeBron, but you can't discredit shit he already did. He's the most physically dominate player I ever saw, and in his prime he was on a level I don't think anyone can touch. But he never had the mentality to fully reach his full potential. If he had Jordan's or Kobe's mentality, he could have easily had 8 rings by now. But that doesn't discredit what he did. It just means Magic really fucked up in getting this guy then giving him control of the team. Shit, I'd trade LeBron tomorrow if it means getting D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle back. We are mortgaging our future just for the chance to win one more title for LeBron, when LeBron isn't putting in that work.
Title: Re: Sticky: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 07, 2019, 08:36:54 AM
Guess I triggered you

I GUESS THAT WAS UR MISSION.. U AINT REALLY TRYNA DISCUSS LAKERS LOL, U JUST HERE TO TROLL BY MAKIN RETARDED COMMEMTS LIKE U ALWAYS DID.

MDOGG AT HIS FINEST.

 in his prime he was on a level I don't think anyone can touch.


so answer me this.. do you really believe that kobe or mj with dwyane wade and chris bosh on their team would get shut down by jj barae and lose to the mavericks with only dirk?.... do u think kobe or mj with wade and bosh on their team lose to the spurs with a flabby n sick duncan, back when they only had 1 all-star??

you’re disrespecting the true goats by sayin that shit. espn is bad for people like u.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 07, 2019, 08:20:10 PM
Now you just making up shit. I said beating the Warriors was LeBron reaching his full potential. His time with the Heat, he was better, but he was mentally not there and Allen and Wade had to bail him out. But the Warrior series, it was the only time I saw LeBron and I saw his true potential reached.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 07, 2019, 10:05:42 PM
Now you just making up shit. I said beating the Warriors was LeBron reaching his full potential. His time with the Heat, he was better, but he was mentally not there and Allen and Wade had to bail him out. But the Warrior series, it was the only time I saw LeBron and I saw his true potential reached.

and yet he needed a draymond green suspension, andrew bogut injury, hobbled iguodola + steph, and kyrie irving to take over in order to barely beat them by 4 points in 7 games..... before they even got their best player!

and this is the goat peak u even seen? lmfao!!! them espn clickbait narrative got u good boy.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 08, 2019, 10:00:24 AM
Kobe needed Perkins injury to best the Celtics. Things happen. Doesn't take away from the accomplishment.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 08, 2019, 01:44:10 PM
Kobe needed Perkins injury to best the Celtics. Things happen. Doesn't take away from the accomplishment.

lmao kendrick perkins? are u serious??

u startin to sound like a celtic fan now .... it was always hard to tell the difference with u anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 09, 2019, 07:35:29 AM
Just pointing out you can play any game you want. And let's not act like you almost borderline rooted for the Celtics over the Cavs. That's a Laker no-no. Fuck the Celtics.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 09, 2019, 08:03:20 AM
Just pointing out you can play any game you want. And let's not act like you almost borderline rooted for the Celtics over the Cavs. That's a Laker no-no. Fuck the Celtics.

stop tryna save face


u come off as a DL celtic fan and lebron groupie wit the shit u be sayin sometimes


“lebron had the goat peak”.....lmfao i definitely missed havin u around here
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Duck Duck Doggy on March 09, 2019, 09:16:25 AM
ROFL classic Mdogg
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TraceOneInfinite Flat Earther 96' on March 09, 2019, 11:31:10 PM
Sorry I’m sure this has been mentioned already but I’m not reading through 300 pages.

Yo Sccit, what’s the latest wit Lebron, Lakers, Magic?

You ridin wit Lebron?  It’s just a down year till they get a big name next year?

I know your always ridin for the Lakers and just guessin you ridin wit Magic, but what’s your stance on Lebron past, present, and future?

...and what about the other Cali heads MDogg, Sik, and duck dogg and others?
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 09, 2019, 11:42:20 PM
Sorry I’m sure this has been mentioned already but I’m not reading through 300 pages.

Yo Sccit, what’s the latest wit Lebron, Lakers, Magic?

You ridin wit Lebron?  It’s just a down year till they get a big name next year?

I know your always ridin for the Lakers and just guessin you ridin wit Magic, but what’s your stance on Lebron past, present, and future?

...and what about the other Cali heads MDogg, Sik, and duck dogg and others?

i wrote an article about it back in november homie

http://thyblackman.com/2018/10/21/in-the-midst-of-a-lakers-rockets-brawl-lebron-james-solidifies-that-he-came-to-la-mainly-for-his-hollywood-ventures/

so far, everything i predicted when i wrote that has come to fruition tenfold

still hopin a big free agent signs with us in the offseason for lebron to play behind.. its the only way he will be successful on this team

Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TraceOneInfinite Flat Earther 96' on March 10, 2019, 06:12:57 AM
Sorry I’m sure this has been mentioned already but I’m not reading through 300 pages.

Yo Sccit, what’s the latest wit Lebron, Lakers, Magic?

You ridin wit Lebron?  It’s just a down year till they get a big name next year?

I know your always ridin for the Lakers and just guessin you ridin wit Magic, but what’s your stance on Lebron past, present, and future?

...and what about the other Cali heads MDogg, Sik, and duck dogg and others?

i wrote an article about it back in november homie

http://thyblackman.com/2018/10/21/in-the-midst-of-a-lakers-rockets-brawl-lebron-james-solidifies-that-he-came-to-la-mainly-for-his-hollywood-ventures/


Dope!!! And lol@callin Lebron a “beta-male” in the article and pinning your hopes on an off-season free-agent for him to “play behind”.  Could definitely see my dawg Sccit’s paw prints all over this article. Props! 

I like how you are ridin 4 Lakers but making Lebron earn his respect as a Laker.  Link me if you got any others this one was dope!
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 10, 2019, 12:58:06 PM
Sorry I’m sure this has been mentioned already but I’m not reading through 300 pages.

Yo Sccit, what’s the latest wit Lebron, Lakers, Magic?

You ridin wit Lebron?  It’s just a down year till they get a big name next year?

I know your always ridin for the Lakers and just guessin you ridin wit Magic, but what’s your stance on Lebron past, present, and future?

...and what about the other Cali heads MDogg, Sik, and duck dogg and others?

i wrote an article about it back in november homie

http://thyblackman.com/2018/10/21/in-the-midst-of-a-lakers-rockets-brawl-lebron-james-solidifies-that-he-came-to-la-mainly-for-his-hollywood-ventures/


Dope!!! And lol@callin Lebron a “beta-male” in the article and pinning your hopes on an off-season free-agent for him to “play behind”.  Could definitely see my dawg Sccit’s paw prints all over this article. Props! 

I like how you are ridin 4 Lakers but making Lebron earn his respect as a Laker.  Link me if you got any others this one was dope!

yea, respect is definitely earned not handed out...especially wit the goat franchise

i think i’ve posted most my articles here in the sports section if u look back ....... you can also search my name on that website to check all my pieces
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 11, 2019, 10:11:56 AM
Sorry I’m sure this has been mentioned already but I’m not reading through 300 pages.

Yo Sccit, what’s the latest wit Lebron, Lakers, Magic?

You ridin wit Lebron?  It’s just a down year till they get a big name next year?

I know your always ridin for the Lakers and just guessin you ridin wit Magic, but what’s your stance on Lebron past, present, and future?

...and what about the other Cali heads MDogg, Sik, and duck dogg and others?

If he wears a Laker's jersey, I fucks with him. I want him to succeed, and I don't give a fuck how it happens. I just want the Lakers to get to 18 titles before the Celtics.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 13, 2019, 11:47:53 AM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 13, 2019, 12:19:03 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

referencing stats of a known stat padder

nice trollin


even robert horry goes on an all-time laker list before lebron
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 13, 2019, 01:02:23 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

referencing stats of a known stat padder

nice trollin


even robert horry goes on an all-time laker list before lebron

People underrate Horry. I think of him as the first true spread-4. Think of it, he was a SF in the 90's, Phil Jackson came and moved him to the PF position and used him to be an outside shooter to open the lane for Shaq. Before Elden Campbell would crowd the lane with Shaq, but you put in Horry, he stretches tradition PF's out, and Shaq can go to work inside. Horry has a very underrated role in NBA history as it transitioned to the modern game of today.

Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 13, 2019, 01:16:01 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

referencing stats of a known stat padder

nice trollin


even robert horry goes on an all-time laker list before lebron

People underrate Horry. I think of him as the first true spread-4. Think of it, he was a SF in the 90's, Phil Jackson came and moved him to the PF position and used him to be an outside shooter to open the lane for Shaq. Before Elden Campbell would crowd the lane with Shaq, but you put in Horry, he stretches tradition PF's out, and Shaq can go to work inside. Horry has a very underrated role in NBA history as it transitioned to the modern game of today.

definitely.. one of the goat role players
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 13, 2019, 01:36:09 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

referencing stats of a known stat padder

nice trollin


even robert horry goes on an all-time laker list before lebron

People underrate Horry. I think of him as the first true spread-4. Think of it, he was a SF in the 90's, Phil Jackson came and moved him to the PF position and used him to be an outside shooter to open the lane for Shaq. Before Elden Campbell would crowd the lane with Shaq, but you put in Horry, he stretches tradition PF's out, and Shaq can go to work inside. Horry has a very underrated role in NBA history as it transitioned to the modern game of today.

definitely.. one of the goat role players

Easily. He was one of the early reasons the game has spread out. Now Dirk was a little before Horry in terms of being a Stretch-4, but people forget, Dirk's 90's years were terrible and he was completely over matched. Horry on the other hand picked up the role perfectly, and he didn't need to be the focus of the offense like Dirk, so he could play the role much better. He allowed the Lakers to be early adapters to the modern game.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: TraceOneInfinite Flat Earther 96' on March 15, 2019, 12:32:56 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

Worthy was sick!! He was smooth, kind of silent but deadly. I re-watched the Bulls finals series again and everyone thinks the Lakers got blown away cause of 4-1 but Worthy was playing injured and he was still holding it down—they took game 1 in Chicago and had game 3 on lock but let the Bulls come back late in the game and tied to go to overtime.  After that the Bulls kind of took control and when Worthy started sitting out it was over.

How about Divac?   That dude was sick!!!  He wasn’t gettin any props but dude was making play after play.  Maybe they felt he wasn’t hard enough on defense or boards but offensively he was a dangerous weapons from his first game in a Lakers uniform.  He was underrated his whole career.  He always made his teams better.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 15, 2019, 12:44:02 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

Worthy was sick!! He was smooth, kind of silent but deadly. I re-watched the Bulls finals series again and everyone thinks the Lakers got blown away cause of 4-1 but Worthy was playing injured and he was still holding it down—they took game 1 in Chicago and had game 3 on lock but let the Bulls come back late in the game and tied to go to overtime.  After that the Bulls kind of took control and when Worthy started sitting out it was over.

How about Divac?   That dude was sick!!!  He wasn’t gettin any props but dude was making play after play.  Maybe they felt he wasn’t hard enough on defense or boards but offensively he was a dangerous weapons from his first game in a Lakers uniform.  He was underrated his whole career.  He always made his teams better.

yup .. we definitely woulda won in 91 if not for injuries

divac was a beast too... jokic before jokic
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 15, 2019, 03:20:19 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

Worthy was sick!! He was smooth, kind of silent but deadly. I re-watched the Bulls finals series again and everyone thinks the Lakers got blown away cause of 4-1 but Worthy was playing injured and he was still holding it down—they took game 1 in Chicago and had game 3 on lock but let the Bulls come back late in the game and tied to go to overtime.  After that the Bulls kind of took control and when Worthy started sitting out it was over.

How about Divac?   That dude was sick!!!  He wasn’t gettin any props but dude was making play after play.  Maybe they felt he wasn’t hard enough on defense or boards but offensively he was a dangerous weapons from his first game in a Lakers uniform.  He was underrated his whole career.  He always made his teams better.

yup .. we definitely woulda won in 91 if not for injuries

divac was a beast too... jokic before jokic

The sad part is, the Lakers have such a rich history at center, that the best a center can hope for is that they outperform Wilt fuckin' Chamberlain! Granted, he was at the end of his career and only averaging 22ppg, but also 22RPG! And the way centers play now a days, I don't see the Lakers top 3 centers ever changing in my lifetime.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on March 15, 2019, 03:38:23 PM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

Worthy was sick!! He was smooth, kind of silent but deadly. I re-watched the Bulls finals series again and everyone thinks the Lakers got blown away cause of 4-1 but Worthy was playing injured and he was still holding it down—they took game 1 in Chicago and had game 3 on lock but let the Bulls come back late in the game and tied to go to overtime.  After that the Bulls kind of took control and when Worthy started sitting out it was over.

How about Divac?   That dude was sick!!!  He wasn’t gettin any props but dude was making play after play.  Maybe they felt he wasn’t hard enough on defense or boards but offensively he was a dangerous weapons from his first game in a Lakers uniform.  He was underrated his whole career.  He always made his teams better.

yup .. we definitely woulda won in 91 if not for injuries

divac was a beast too... jokic before jokic

The sad part is, the Lakers have such a rich history at center, that the best a center can hope for is that they outperform Wilt fuckin' Chamberlain! Granted, he was at the end of his career and only averaging 22ppg, but also 22RPG! And the way centers play now a days, I don't see the Lakers top 3 centers ever changing in my lifetime.

1.KAREEM
2.WILT
3.SHAQ
4.MIKAN
5.DIVAC

YOU CAN THROW PAU BEFORE DIVAC, BUT HE WAS MORE OF A 4
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: M Dogg™ on March 18, 2019, 08:04:09 AM
After one season of LeBron, is it time to add LeBron to the ALL TIME LAKERS TEAM? I was looking at stats, and well he's NOT better statistically than Elgin Baylor in Elgin's prime, he did do better than James Worthy than Worthy in his prime. Right now, I have my all time Laker team like this. I'm judging them as just Lakers, so LeBron and Wilt would be washed up, if they are in their prime as Lakers, then they are in their prime.

PG Magic, Fisher
SG Kobe, West, Goodwich
SF Baylor, Worthy
PF Gasol, Green
C Kareem, Shaq, Wilt

I honestly don't see LeBron as over Worthy, but I did notice his stats this year as a Laker were better than Worthy's as a Laker. I do give credit to Worthy as his lost many points to Kareem, since Kareem is he best center of all time, and statistically better than LeBron on all analytics. But what says you?

Worthy was sick!! He was smooth, kind of silent but deadly. I re-watched the Bulls finals series again and everyone thinks the Lakers got blown away cause of 4-1 but Worthy was playing injured and he was still holding it down—they took game 1 in Chicago and had game 3 on lock but let the Bulls come back late in the game and tied to go to overtime.  After that the Bulls kind of took control and when Worthy started sitting out it was over.

How about Divac?   That dude was sick!!!  He wasn’t gettin any props but dude was making play after play.  Maybe they felt he wasn’t hard enough on defense or boards but offensively he was a dangerous weapons from his first game in a Lakers uniform.  He was underrated his whole career.  He always made his teams better.

yup .. we definitely woulda won in 91 if not for injuries

divac was a beast too... jokic before jokic

The sad part is, the Lakers have such a rich history at center, that the best a center can hope for is that they outperform Wilt fuckin' Chamberlain! Granted, he was at the end of his career and only averaging 22ppg, but also 22RPG! And the way centers play now a days, I don't see the Lakers top 3 centers ever changing in my lifetime.

1.KAREEM
2.WILT
3.SHAQ
4.MIKAN
5.DIVAC

YOU CAN THROW PAU BEFORE DIVAC, BUT HE WAS MORE OF A 4

I always put Pau at 4, though he actually played the center in the triangle, Pau was a natural 4 and defended the 4. Mikan was about 15 rpg before the rebound was an official stat. Yeah, it's hard to think of a center in the future ever getting even Mikan's numbers. About 28ppg, and 15rpg in his prime (which he was already in by the time the NBA started). The best center in the league right now is Anthony Davis, and he's 26ppg and 12rpg, he's entering his prime and he's not there with Mikan in his prime. Now Mikan's body broke down before the age of 30, but that was common back then as sports medicine wasn't close to what it is today.

But yea, I have to agree with your list, except I put Shaq over Wilt. Shaq was a Laker right in his prime. His young years were in Orlando, his past his prime years in Miami, but his absolute prime years were in LA. Shaq was around 30 ppg in his prime (never reaching it, but getting close), were as Wilt struggled to get 20 ppg. Shaq had an MVP year as a Laker, Wilt didn't. So  I'd rank Shaq over Wilt. Of course 1 is Kareem.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Tanners ex-Husband on March 23, 2019, 03:06:43 PM
Lebron James isn't better than Mike James at this point. I think Magic will release him sooner than later.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: On tha blocc 661 on March 31, 2019, 06:21:45 PM
Matt Barnes on westward 1 said he'll coach the Lake Show Nex Seasons
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 20, 2020, 07:50:16 PM
WE BYKE
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on August 21, 2020, 02:36:32 AM
1-1 !!!

Was a good game =)
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on August 25, 2020, 01:51:12 AM
3-1 Lakers in this mofo!
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on August 30, 2020, 10:21:20 PM
LAL is on to the next round!
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on August 30, 2020, 10:32:24 PM
LAL is on to the next round!


houston finna be a real challenge
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on August 31, 2020, 10:54:25 PM
LAL is on to the next round!


houston finna be a real challenge

Its our year!
Team is getting better and better.

Just hope politics doesnt ruin the playoffs.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on September 06, 2020, 10:24:54 PM
1-1

Lebron is a beast.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on September 08, 2020, 09:27:07 PM
2-1 WE GOT THIS!
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Duck Duck Doggy on September 21, 2020, 05:36:22 PM
AD with the vintage Kobe style dagger....ok ok
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on September 27, 2020, 11:33:02 PM
FINALS BABY!

BRONBRON and AD ill take it home!
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on October 01, 2020, 12:56:44 AM
Fuck - we are playing amazing atm - its our year!
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 01, 2020, 01:41:00 AM
damn it’s like lakers n heat the only teams that came to play this bubble

n heat is overmatched 
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on October 01, 2020, 03:56:40 AM
Bron and AD mannn... crasy
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on October 06, 2020, 09:49:58 PM
3-1 !
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 06, 2020, 10:59:09 PM
friday it is 8)
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 12, 2020, 02:45:34 AM
NUMBER 18

 :banana_trippin:
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Game-Won on October 19, 2020, 10:56:41 PM
CRASY YEAR! =)
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 02, 2021, 10:36:41 PM
can’t let this thread go 1 year between posts


PG RUSSELL WESTBROOK…KENDRICK NUNN/RAJON RONDO
SG MALIK MONK…TALEN HORTON-TUCKER/WAYNE ELLINGTON
SF LEBRON JAMES…KENT BAZEMORE/AUSTIN REAVES
PF ANTHONY DAVIS…CARMELO ANTHONY/TREVOR ARIZA
C DWIGHT HOWARD…DEANDRE JORDAN/DEVONTAE CACOK


 :macdre:
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on October 03, 2021, 03:47:42 PM
looks like cacock signed wit the nets actually

too many guards on the roster, need one more big
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Proc pka KP on October 07, 2021, 09:48:11 PM
Shannon Brown was indicted. 
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Duck Duck Doggy on November 06, 2021, 10:46:01 AM
Lakers suck…at this moment in time
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Proc pka KP on November 06, 2021, 01:43:09 PM
Need to ship out Lebron and let Westbrook and Davis be the present
Title: Lakers bandwagon Russell Westbrook fans
Post by: Space RockStar SkyStalker Machine on December 09, 2021, 11:47:06 PM
I'm a fan of russell
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Proc pka KP on December 11, 2021, 03:54:20 PM
We back
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Proc pka KP on June 04, 2022, 03:50:01 PM
Need to ship out Lebron and let Westbrook and Davis be the present

Trade Lebron and draft Bronny.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on June 06, 2022, 10:13:12 AM
lebron retirement is the only thing that can save us
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Proc pka KP on June 09, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
lebron retirement is the only thing that can save US

You're a closet Spurs fan though.
Title: Re: The Official Los Angeles Lakers thread
Post by: Sccit on December 10, 2023, 08:04:00 AM
first ever in season tournament champs

 8)