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The first game of the pre-season is tonight.

Finally we get just enough basketball to whet our appetite even further for the upcoming seaseon, as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors at 7 PM at the Honda Center  Much like a practice test in college, the results don't matter, but the lessons learned are real.  I don't have time to do a full breakdown, but here are some of the questions I want to see answered tonight.
 
How is Andrew Bynum moving?
 
On offense, I want to see if he has that explosion and that confidence.  On defense, I want to see if he really has improved the way he plays the pick and roll.
 
Who among Adam Morrison or Sasha Vujacic takes the lead out of the gate in the race to re-discover their mojo?
 
In terms of getting PT when the real games start, Sasha is miles ahead of Morrison because he is a better defender, knows the offense better, and can play the position (PG) which is in most need of backup relief.  But if Sasha continues to struggle with his MO (outside shooting) and Morrison steps up to be the dead-eye shooter that is needed, he could definitely find himself getting some PT.
 
Is Shannon Brown or Jordan Farmar the 1st PG off the bench?  Are they also the 1st guard off the bench?
 
Fisher is almost a certainty to be the first player to be subbed (foul trouble aside) so it will be interesting to see whether Brown or Farmar gets the nod once that substitution happens.  Or will Sasha swoop in and steal both players' PT?
 
Do any of the additions have even a chance of hanging on to a roster spot?
 
Nevermind, the answer to this question is already known.  Unless your last name is Gelebale.  He might, might, have a chance.
 
How do the replacement refs fare?
 
These games aren't likely to be pressure cooker situations, and I doubt heavily that the crowd will provide the neccesary atmosphere to really have any influence over the game, but how will the refs handle the game? 
 
And of course, probably the most important question is How does Ron Artest look in our offense?
 
I don't even need to break this one down.  It's the thing everyone wants to see.
 
We'll have game threads up hopefully starting around 6:30.  Bring your friends.

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What do I want to see

Similar to CA Clark, Bynum’s explosion and overall performance

How good Shannon Brown has become in the off-season

Of course, to see Artest in a Lakers’ uniform and how he carries himself

I’m pumped!

"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 7, 2009 12:18 PM PDT reply actions  

same here

i want to see bynum play

also curious as to who comes off the bench first as pg

morrison play

and of course artest

also odom, i would like to see where his head at

by true_lakerfan on Oct 7, 2009 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

finally!!!

I know it’s not Oct 27th and these games mean nothing, but to at least watch Artest play along side Kobe for 5 minutes will be nice.

And to see what lineups PJ is going to toy around with. See if Morrison can live up to being a #3 overall pick. See if Bynum is healthy and (most importantly) explosive.

Can’t wait.

by pharoah on Oct 7, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh,

I’m in London right now (yay!) and it’s already October 7th (turning October 8th), so I rush over here and remember, it’s not even 7pm yet in the US. Pooh :(

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 7, 2009 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow!

now that’s what you call a Laker fan.

"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 7, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL Not Really

What I mean is, I am a Lakers fan, but I’m only vacationing in London right now.

I live in California :)

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 8, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't even think about that.

that was a good game. Bulls have a lot of youth on their team. I would love to have a PG like Rose.

"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 7, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Long as we got Phil, we don’t need no stinkin’ point guards.

Who knows what he’d do with a conventional point guard.

We now return you to another Lakers dynasty - already in progress. October 2009

by olf on Oct 7, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know!!!

I totally forgot about that! But it was on the day I had just arrived in London, so I had no clue where it was at.

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 8, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Is this gonna be on tv today? ch 9 (Ktla?) or fsn?

I really wish its on! =

In Kobe we trust!

by robi s on Oct 7, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Channel 9 KCAL

7pm. Not sure if you are in LA but it defintely is being shown on CH 9.

"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 7, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

SWEEETTTTT, f*ck the dodgers lol, Im watching Laker preseason basketball! haha

In Kobe we trust!

by robi s on Oct 7, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

me to. but I’m going to switch to the Dodger game from time to time. PIP (picture in picture) baby!

I have to admit, i am curious to see how KG is as far as his health. I gotta check that out.

"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 7, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

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