The Credits
- Monday Injury Update at Lakers.com BasketBlog
- Bynum's defense still needs work- The Press-Enterprise
- Future plans for Lakers' Jackson remain a mystery - LA Daily News
- Phil Jackson on the NBA’s new "traveling" 2-step Rule | The Lakers Nation
- NBA.com: With Artest on board, Lakers in search of repeat
- Scouts like Lakers, Cavaliers, Celtics in 2009-2010 season - Ian Thomsen - SI.com
The Los Angeles Times:
- WARRIORS / Jackson-Bryant, part deux - San Francisco Chronicle
(Hat tip to True Hoop) - Warriors to go big against Lakers - examiner.com
- Artest: Stephen Jackson Is No Me - Bethlehem Shoals - The Baseline - Sporting News
- NBA.com: Nelson leaves team for family emergency
- Forum Blue And Gold " ESPN Zone Lakers Blogger Talk, And Some Basketball
- Ex-UMass star Gaffney catches the Lakers’ eye - The Boston Globe
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About the LA Time Lakersblog link...
…if Ron Artest backs those words up, I’ll be the happiest basketball fan ever. Complacency is a huge issue with this team. If Kobe’s not getting at it, the rest of the team sure as hell won’t be. A guy like Ron is going to be contagious. He’ll inspire Kobe and in turn the rest of the team to really go balls to the wall. This mentality is another thing he can bring the team that Ariza couldn’t.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
About Stephen Jackon - Kobe Part Deux
I loved this quote from Corey Maggette:
“Jack (Stephen Jackson) is never going to back down to anybody, whether it’s Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan.”
Same sentence.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
And now the GOAT's shining armor is getting tarnished (more).
http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/7130/the-rapper-chamillionaire-on-meeting-michael-jordan
I think his HOF speech might have been the tipping point of more stories like this getting published.
Yup, saw that
I liked that the guy, who I have never heard of, told the story so effectively and honestly (a lot of the details rung true) as well as his graceful reaction to MJ’s boorishness.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Oct 20, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
What's the bet that the Nuggets sign Stephen Jackson?
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Oct 20, 2009 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
The Warriors. Again. Ugh!
It wouldn’t bother me if they had some serviceable bigs, or if we hadn’t already played them twice and if we hadn’t just played the Kings & Bobcats. At least Ron can have more time to learn.
But I don’t see it helps Drew develop much to play a teams without much of a center. Playing against the Clippers bigs was good practice. And at least we play Denver a couple of times.
Welcome to the new NBA where teams are trying to save money by not traveling too far.
About Gaffney
I have been yaping away about this kid since he got envited to the Vegas camp and I know…I know.. he hasn’t been signed but as I predicted he defenitely will. Just my hunch. Although on my original Fan Post and my posting of his YouTube Highlights I got dumped on for saying this I will continue to believe he will make the team.
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 9:44 AM PDT reply actions
13 man roster
Bryant
Fisher
Artest
Gasol
Bynum
Odom
Farmar
Vujacic
Brown
Powell
Mbenga
Morrison
Walton
I really don’t see any room for Gaffney.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
That's about right.
I doubt they start with 14. They can assign Gaffney to the Defenders and bring him up if needed.
Justin N,
You are 100% right. I guess I am hoping more than anything else. Defensively Gaffney is better than 50% of the current roster that is signed. Hell, if Sun Yue got a shot I hope this kid gets one to.
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
or even more obvious
If Kobe Karl got a shot why wouldnt’ this kid. But I have to be realistic. My gut tells me he will be a Laker for at least one season.
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
huh?
Wrong time, wrong place for gaffney? is that what you meant?
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah.
If he’s a Laker, then he’s a garbage time player. What matters most there is contracts or insurance (like Mbenga). That’s why Morrison gets the nod over him
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
We weren't dumping on you.
Just pointing out the fact that it’s highly unlikely that the Lakers do put him on the roster, or that he would get the chance to play anything but extreme garbage time if they went 14 deep.
Justin N. laid the roster out nicely out in his reply.
yeah I know...
I have a weird sense of humor. I should of typed in “lol” or something. Believe me I don’t expect for people to think he will make it. I am in the minority in this… I guess it is because I like the story of underdogs like S. Brown.
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm a fan too. I like his athleticism and defensive flexibility. Gaffney has actually worked
on his 3 point shooting, because its noticeably better.
So I finally met one of his fans..great! well actually I met you before
I know that you are also a regular here. He said that after the Summer camp the coaches told him that he HAD to work on his shooting and he said that he had never shot more in his life. Not even during his 4 years at Umass!
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
i love gaffney
when i saw him playing in college im like WOW this guy average 5 blocks a game!!!!! hes white?? and then im like the lakers got to get him…. then when one day i saw the preseason game and he was playing im like WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Michael Jordan is a dick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=798dSGws44A
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
In regards to His Airness
You have to be a hot female in order for him to acknowledge you.
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions
Referees Union and NBA could be coming to resolution
I hope this is true because I really do think the NBA needs the veteran refs back on the court.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4580650
"When I walked into the locker room on my first day as a Laker and saw my gold uniform hanging there, I cried." - Magic Johnson (Best Laker Ever)
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Oct 20, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions
Replacement refs seemed fine to me
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gils_Keloids on Oct 20, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

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