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Are the Lakers fit for a second championship?

I would like to think so, despite their performances of late (I.E. Heat and Charlotte). I was beginning to really doubt that the Lakers had the desire to win it again not because they didn't have the talent because we have seen that when they turn it on they are virtually unstoppable, but because they were failing to turn it on to begin with, to ignite the passion, and bring the energy. when I ultimately began to doubt the possibility of the second championship, a championship that is not only a testament to how great this team could be, how great the franchise is, and the fact that it would make for a great story due to Phil Jackson being the coach who has won all his championships in packs of Threes, I suddenly stumbled across, what I would consider, a great explanation from Robert Horry on the recent  sub par play of the Lakers.

 As can be seen below: 

 

It all sort of comes together, some of us have forgotten that the lakers have made it to two fully extended seasons back to back. Making it into the finals against the Celtics and coming back the next year to win it against The Magic. In between the seasons some players haven't seen rest, our two leading scorers, Kobe and Gasol  played for their countries. While Kobe only did so the summer of 2008 for the U.S.A. Gasol played both in the summer olympics and The Euros for Spain.

The Lakers are tired, no doubt about that, but I get the feeling that come playoff time they will crank it back up to Lakers basketball.

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Who has the best nickname within the Lakers Roster?
Kobe: "The Black Mamba"
144 votes
Pau: "The Human Torch"
7 votes
Sasha: " The Machine"
19 votes
Lamar: " The Candy Man"
33 votes
You missed the best one!
12 votes

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HAHAHAHA

He adopted that nickname from the moment he stepped in to the NBA, lol. He doesn’t realize that winning changes everything, He needs more confidence and practice. From what I saw at Gonzaga and the summer league I think he still has it, but thats just me (and I think it’ll stay that way).

by Castleblack on Mar 6, 2010 4:03 PM PST reply actions  

Horry speaks the truth, good post

There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be commited against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the LimeLight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.

by BrittneyM on Mar 6, 2010 4:49 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

great post

horry for the win http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKBm2kevXQk&feature=related

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD YES!
www.reverbnation.com/czheckproductions

by Czheck on Mar 6, 2010 7:29 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Hakeem is a beast

I agree with Horry, between Hakeem, Shaq, and Duncan. Hakeem is the best based on overall skill. Shaq may be the most dominant but in terms of skills, the Dream was something else. Hakeem is probably the most underrated great player in NBA history.

by Bleeding Purple and Gold on Mar 6, 2010 10:08 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

yeah

Hakeem took all those great centers at the time (Ewing, Robinson, Shaq) to school plus he had unparalleled footwork for a big. That’s why he’s one of the greatest centers of all time.

"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."

by shaqfor3 on Mar 7, 2010 10:44 AM PST up reply actions  

Thanks for the link

Rec’d

"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson

by Gil Meriken on Mar 9, 2010 9:20 AM PST reply actions  

Yes

The Lakers are fit for it. But they have some serious comp.

Magic made me a Laker fan.

by thestuff01 on Mar 12, 2010 8:52 AM PST reply actions  

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