Lakers-Blazers Preview: Starting the Worst Week Ever
by wondahbap on Apr 11, 2010 9:35 AM PDT
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Print* Update: Kobe Bryant is expected to play. So you can disregard paragraph #2. Or any part of the recap referencing Kobe resting. Also, the "Worst Week Ever" title in regards to what should feel like a long week waiting for the Playoffs to start, not expectations of Lakers' play. I'm quite anxious.
e Portland Trailblazers come to town tomorrow in what very well may be a First Round preview, as the Blazers are currently tied in W-L with San Antonio, each team trying to avoid the 8th spot. Typically, this might lead to a playoff level atmosphere as the the Lakers or Blazers would look to gain any advantage over the possible foe and hated rival (well, at least from their perspective). But don't expect to see any statement games this time, or even Kobe Bryant.
We still don't know if Kobe Bryant is playing, since Phil left it up to #24, and no word has been given yet. I don't expect Kobe to. L.A. might not have anything to gain by charming the Black Mamba from his basket. The Lakers did end a 9 game losing streak in Portland last meeting, and they did it sans Kobe. It should be safe to assume, the Lakers and Kobe feel they can do it again. This time, the Blazers come to Staples, where they haven't won since the '06-'07 season, and are 0 for their last 5 when the floor has Purple and Gold paint. Plus the Lakers are 7-2 on Sunday home games this year.
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The Blazers come in ranked dead last in the NBA in pace with a an 87.6 rating. They average 97.9 PPG, and rank a respectable 8th in offensive rating at 110.7, meaning they make the most of their opportunities - they're an efficient team. They just don't score a lot. The Lakers were able to hold the Blazers to 82 points in the last meeting, but they did so against a Brandon Roy less Blazers squad. He's the stick the stirs the pot, so I would expect a much more difficult task this time, as he's quite good enough to give Kobe and Ron Artest fits on the defensive end. He averages, 21.8 ppg, 4.5 rebs, and 4.8 assists. Basically, he's Kobe-lite, and definitely has Kobe's seal of approval. He's able to create a shot from anywhere on the floor and hit, going left or right, but most especially at the top of the key. He's absolutely deadly when he unleashes his cross over pull up j from the middle of the floor.
Roy won't be the only change in Portland's starting line-up from last game. There are two more. Also back in the starting line-up is Nicolas Batum, the athletic 21 year old Frenchmen. Although he's typically quiet against the Lakers, he's now averaging 10.2 ppg on 52.9% FGA and 42.5% 3P. He 's averaging 3.5 3-Point attempts per game, so leaving him wide open might not be a good idea. The last change is Marcus Camby, acquired via trade in February, and now starting Center. He averages 7.2 ppg, 11.7 rebounds, and 1.96 blocks per game.
Besides Brandon Roy, the most important match-up may be at PG. What's new? Andre Miller is the type of guard that can destroy our PG's when he has his mind to it. He's deceptive, great at penetration and a devastating post up player at his position. Lakers' guards must do a good job at keeping him from the paint and opening up the floor for LaMarcus Aldridge, Marcus Camby and Nicolas Batum.
It's not about Portland though. It's about the Lakers, as Derek Fisher stated. We all know what those things are, so excuse me for not detailing them. At this point, I'm tired of regurgitating the issues. Will they do them or won't they? Everything falls on what they do or don't do - what they should do. If the Lakers put it back together, there should be a team that can beat them. The question is can they. The Lakers come into this game following a boring, yet successful win in Minnesota. They're going through the motions right now, and we're forced to look for consolations like:
- Kobe getting rest.
- Pau looking very comfortable. He's averaging 25.3 ppg, 12.8 rebs, and 6.0 assists in his last 4 games.
- Farmar, Brown and Vujacic finding comfortable roles within the team 79 games into the season. Of course that's still a positive, but it's not quite enough yet, to put us at ease yet. Their increased roles these past two games (maybe more) just may give them the push the Lakers need heading into the Playoffs.
Will these Lakers impress against Portland? They could, but I'm not so sure it's a priority, or if it should be. They certainly have something to play for considering they need to ensure HCA against the Magic, should both team have a Finals rematch. Yet, the above consolations might make what may turn into the longest final week of the regular season ever worth the wait. We need the above things to happen, before everything comes together. Better late than never? Let's get it over with quick. I'm tired of waiting.
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Am I crazy to believe that the Lakers are just fine?
For some reason why I just feel like the Lakers will make it out of the West and into the finals. I don’t have any stats to back this up, I don’t have any history to resemble this current season, I don’t even have a legitimate argument indicating how the Lakers have more talent. I just whole heartedly believe that they’re going to win their first three series.Maybe it’s because I can’t see any western conference team winning 4 games out of 7 against LA? Maybe it’s because when the playoffs start the Lakers will gain more motivation? I don’t know. Call it a hunch, but I’m just not worried. I’m either extremely arrogant or incredibly naive.
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by pharoah on Apr 10, 2010 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I dont' care about making the finals
I care about winning the finals.
at this point, anything less than winning is considered a “failure” of a season
by Nostance on Apr 10, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly!
Finally someone who feels as i do about that…Just making it is BS. We either win it or the season is a Failure.
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
by EmmCeee on Apr 10, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i understand what you mean
but thinking like that means that most season’s are gonna be a failure. Its extremely hard to win a title let alone repeat.
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by desecrator09 on Apr 10, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
that's not the point
the bobcats went into this season with the goal being to make the playoffs. If they didn’t, the season would be a failure.
The Laker’s goal has been to win a title. It’s a very reasonable goal for them seeing as they were the unquestioned favorites coming into the season. Anything less is a failure. Be it on an organizational level or player level. Failure is failure.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
as per wiki
refers to the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
sounds like the lakers to me
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LET PORTLAND WIN!
We dont wanna play them in the first round… I would much rather play the Spurs
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by robi s on Apr 10, 2010 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
same boat
after the grizz beat spurs at home i was like wow. realized at one point on sunday it was a 2 pt game and then the meltdown. putting the orig big 3 to bed would be awesome!
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spurs just beat the snot out of us
gimme portland anyday over that team
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by desecrator09 on Apr 10, 2010 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
for the first time ever in my life
i hope the lakers tonight, if only for their own good. a lakers-blazers first round matchup is the last thing i want to see for 2 reasons. 1) lakers have always struggled in portland and they can’t capitalize on portland’s weakness’s at the center position since i doubt bynum will reach full strength before the 2nd round. 2) portland is my second favortie team (gasps!) and i want them to at least be semi successful in the playoffs.
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hope the lakers lose tonight*
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will most certainly lose.
by akb24b on Apr 10, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL- Don't worry, we don't want to play you 1st round either.
Actually, I’m confident nobody in the west wants to play LA in the first round.
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colangelo realises he has no real power backs off statement
i mean what was he gonna do get really made and give somebody a big contract? plzzzzzzz stick to what you do best my friend and thats be really bad at your job. i still dont consider his suns team to have any success as soon as they faced a real team they got punked
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i thought he owned the raptors
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will most certainly lose.
His son is the GM of the Raptors
At the moment, Colangelo isn’t involved in the NBA past USA Basketball.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
lol grouped them as one being of fail
i guess i have to separate the fail equally
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Shit money talks....and you guys know the rest
This isn’t college where you can con kids into doing shit for the benefit of money. In this sport it is the players that fill the seats and they are the ones who generate ratings. Why do you guys think college coaches make horible NBA coaches? Because they bring that mentor mentality and they realize that these are grown men. Not letting Kobe, Lebron or Wade play is career suicide. Just let them play, sit down, collect your check and shut the F up!
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 10, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Not letting Kobe, Lebron or Wade play is career suicide. Just let them play, sit down, collect your check and shut the F up!
There has to be a measure of accountability. What ruined previous teams and led to the 2004 fiasco was that USA Basketball didn’t treat international play seriously and simply made haphazard teams with little to no chemistry or cohesion. Given the depth of talent available, if he needs to make a statement, he’ll make a statement. It’s in LeBron’s interest to participate; the keys simply go through Colangelo.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
accountability is one thing
Whatever ruined USA basketball is different than trying to impose rules on players that helped you bring it back is another. In other words, he built it to what it is now so why try and break it down by imposing rules that don’t make any sense. He needs to pick his battles rather than let the credit and success he is getting go to his head. I didn’t see him dribble a single basketball so I know he didn’t do it alone. His success depends on these players not the other way around. If he wants to impose rules then he should do it with those players that still have to earn a spot on the team.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
...that's a completely wrong way to look at it
The 2004 team was emblematic of the problems the program had — a set of mismatched players, many of whom either didn’t play well with one another or weren’t suited for the international game; a coach not willing to build and maintain chemistry; and a general malaise that positively killed any consistent effort or planning. Colangelo game in and completely readjusted the program, primarily by enforcing the notion that players had to make a stalwart three-year (at the time) commitment to the team in order to play long-term, which built the chemistry that the team had been previously lacking by having the players together for a long period of time.
Playing for USA Basketball then became a privilege instead of a random summertime event the NBA’s stars decided to participate in at their whim, which is how it should be. As of now, the program essentially brings every single young, promising player to the team’s minicamp prior to the season, so the program also has a sense of continuity rather than a set of mismatched players haphazardly thrown together. What Colangelo has indicated to LeBron and others is more or less what he’s been consistently preaching — you have to earn your spot, regardless of whoever you are.
Also, Colangelo fully accepted free agent decisions as a legitimate reason to skip Worlds, hence why Wade and Bosh haven’t received this type of treatment. LeBron is missing it to film a movie. If that doesn’t indicate a lack of seriousness towards the program, then I’m not sure what does. Colangelo’s long-term success will be defined by how the program does as a whole, not whether he acquiesced to every random star’s summer needs. Furthermore, LeBron wants the international exposure as much as anyone, and international events like the Olympics and Worlds are more or less the best opportunity to do so. He has a stake in competing, and Colangelo rightfully controls the keys to doing so.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I have to side with Ben R. here...
Jerry Colangelo knows full well that leaving LeBron off Team USA is damn near impossible, but it’s not why he made the statement. It’s all about PR. All it does it keep up the appearance that Team USA is NOT about the individual, it’s about the team. The “USA” on the front of the jersey, and the privilege that goes with it. Colangelo is just letting every other player know that commitment is something that will be taken seriously, and if he has the balls to single out LeBron of all players, then lesser players will know that he means business. Don’t forget, there are plenty of All-Star caliber players who want the chance to play for Team USA. It’s an honor know, not just a popularity contest, as Ben R. stated:
Playing for USA Basketball then became a privilege instead of a random summertime event the NBA’s stars decided to participate in at their whim, which is how it should be. As of now, the program essentially brings every single young, promising player to the team’s minicamp prior to the season, so the program also has a sense of continuity rather than a set of mismatched players haphazardly thrown together. What Colangelo has indicated to LeBron and others is more or less what he’s been consistently preaching — you have to earn your spot, regardless of whoever you are.
In the court of public opinion, LeBron would lose. He would look like a selfish, rich athlete whom puts himself above the team. When it’s Team USA, it’s bad PR for LBJ. Team USA can and would win without him, so really, he would just come out looking bad. Especially since Kobe is seen as the tireless workaholic who relishes this opportunity. Colangelo is no dummy.
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...Colangelo more or less single-handedly resurrected USA Basketball
We probably wouldn’t have a gold medal last year without him. Sure, you can bash him, but at least be circumspect on what you’re bashing him for.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I respectuflly disagree
“single-handedly” No he didn’t. Sure he set the rules and he set the code of conduct in terms of how they should behave. But the players choose to play or not so his rules are part of the equation but the players are the most important part.
btw.. I have actually no clue at all what you meant by “circumspect”.
btw.. I have actually no clue at all what you meant by “circumspect”.This is just another case of someone who deserves credit for doing a great job but who also is getting too much credit for team USA’s accomplishments.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Uh, yeah, he did
He brought the players in, brought Coach K in, created the long-term commitments to build chemistry and an actual, functioning team, and ensured the long-term stability of the program by inviting essentially every decent young player to try out for the team and establish the program’s continuity. Beforehand, it was “Hey, I’m an NBA star and playing in the Olympics would be cool!”
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
But none of that even matters if the players don't play for him
He can implement all the rules in the world but the point is that he and the popularity of the international game depends on the players. To me, “single-handedly” sounds too much like giving one person all or too much credit. We will probably not agree on this but my main point is that he is not more important than the players. No matter what system he implements or implemented. By him trying to make rules as he goes along seems like he is thinking or acting that the Olympics and the NBA needs him more but in fact it’s the other way around.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 1:47 AM PDT up reply actions
My point is that the rules have been consistent throughout
What he’s implied to LeBron has been his same message since he’s started. LeBron’s contribution to the program as a whole is far inferior to Colangelo’s total impact. Besides, the pool of players and talent that wants to play largely makes the question of who players slightly irrelevant.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
who plays*
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I think your following statement is what we mainly disagree on..
the pool of players and talent that wants to play largely makes the question of who players slightly irrelevant.
That is exactly what I disagree against. “who” the players are is what is most relevant. Sometimes fans forget the business side of the NBA. In this case “who” the players are is what matters most. That is all that I am referring to. That is why he backed off from his original comments. I think that he deserves credit for raising the quality of international play but he needs to realize that there are certain players who generate the type of revenue that supercede any rules.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions
That's exactly the attitude that led to the 2004 fiasco
Hence my comments above. There are no “entitlements.” LeBron doesn’t have to be a complete saint about participating, but he can bring forth slightly better reasons for not competing that making a movie. Also, the business side cuts both ways. The pressure from Nike will come on LeBron to make up in any case, not on Colangelo.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
than making*
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
YOu might not believe this but I agree with you
on that whole “I’m Lebron I’m making a movie” type of attitude. I hate that prima dona attitude. But I also think that Colangelo also went about it the wrong way because it’s not just about the integrity of the game. Nowadays there are other things like ratings and any financially motivated goal(s) have taken precedent. I don’t agree with it but it’s reality.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Hence why I said the business side cuts both ways
When Nike starts complaining about LeBron not going, they’re going to pressure LeBron to make up, whom they have millions invested in, not Colangelo. Colangelo more or less has a free hand to turn to the next best guy to stick on the team. A big part of LeBron’s image (or at least, the image he wants for himself) is the “billionaire athlete” and international icon, and not participating in Worlds, which a lot of countries take more seriously than the Olympics, isn’t exactly conducive to that. I’m not saying Colangelo doesn’t have pressure as well to include big names and recognizable stars, but combine LeBron’s personal interests with his business associates, and it’s much more of an impetus on him to go.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Defenitely agree except for one thing
Colangelo more or less has a free hand to turn to the next best guy to stick on the team.
I don’t think he does. Colangelo will always have more pressure to bring the talent that generates revenue than Lebron has to participate in the olympics. I am almost 100% that his recent comments had more to do with someone (stern) behind the scenes talking to him about his original statements.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it's more of how Basketball has grown and the players have gotten better internationally
That forced the issue in the 1st place..When we first started letting pros play it was no contest. The new breed of player brought a selfishness that wasnt evident in the beginning and that’s why they didnt win. As good as these players are there was no reason they shouldnt have dominated every team they played. The 3 year commitment was a good thing but they changed the way they picked the team which i feel was more important than any other individual change they made….His statement has a little bit of merit but then again he’s calling out the players that got the ship back on track..If anybody should be an exception to the rule it should be Bosh wade Bron and Kobe. Bron might be shooting a movie this summer but he is also a free agent along with Bosh and Wade and nobody knows what he’s actually gonna do until after the season So BC should just shut up and let the players do what they’re gonna do. They’ve been there they know what’s goin on it’s not new to them. They’ve previously made the commitment took care of business and brought the gold home which is all that matters anyway
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
If anybody should be an exception to the rule it should be Bosh wade Bron and Kobe. Bron might be shooting a movie this summer but he is also a free agent along with Bosh and Wade and nobody knows what he’s actually gonna do until after the season
The “I’m busy making a movie so I can’t go to Worlds” is the part Colangelo is complaining about, not the free agency aspect. Per above, it’s why Bosh and Wade aren’t getting the same treatment from Colangelo. If LeBron is still a free agent when Worlds come then that’s one thing, but if he’s signed with a team and he’s filming a movie somewhere, then that’s something else entirely. The bar has to be set at some juncture.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I understand your point
But what im saying is there are Stars and then there are Mega-Stars. Its the natural order of things in the nba. Players know, Fans know and even coaches cater to that fact that there are different rules for Mega-Stars than the rest of the players on the team..Kobe can get away with shyt Sasha cant because he’s Kobe. We all know that Sasha knows that and so does Kobe. Same thing with Team USA. Nobody would say a word if Kobe Bron Wade or Bosh didnt participate in the worlds because of what they have going on. Whether it be Movies or Free agency. Those are players that are that good.
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
on that same note
You can make the argument of who better to make an example of than one of those Mega stars to show how serious you are in the US winning the worlds and Olympics…
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
Yeah, my point exactly
LeBron will probably end up playing either way, but at the very least, Colangelo has to maintain the same tone he’s established for the entirety of his time directing the program.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Lebron can play..i want him to
But Kobe needs to get his ass healthy,,10 good fingers not 8 lol
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZHXe3eTooY
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 10, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions
best. video. ever.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
I know .. that is why I didn't put any topic or made any comment on it
It speaks for itself.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 1:29 AM PDT up reply actions
check this one out...but you have to promise not to get teary eyed...lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-yiQmDDMKc
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions
that vid is sick
i remember watching it a couple of months ago. My only complaint about it is that there is not enough showtime footage.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I know..
btw..what kind of PG is so good that he fakes out the camera man..lol How many times did the camera man lose sight of where the ball was going. crazy!
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 1:42 AM PDT up reply actions
i got goosebumps watching that video
I had forgotten how sick Kobe is when healthy and Shaq was just a fucking beast..
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
I know man... I felt the same way.
not sure how young you are but you should watch the first clip i posted above the second clip.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Emmceee
What city are you in?
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Im in Nashville TN its like 4 30 but im in from the club and done doin what i do and cant go ta sleep lol
i grew up on the showtime Lakers, Magic is and will always be the Greatest Laker ever imo..
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
Wow...always amazes me that some of the most hardcored
Laker fans aren’t even in LA. It’s 2:30Am here in LA and I have been up since 6am.
My pic says that I pretty much agree with you.
Can’t believe it’s that late/early where you are at and you are still up.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:32 AM PDT up reply actions
there are reasons lol
great reasons i must add lol
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
lol
I don’t even want to ask..
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions
how the hell does someone in TN become a Lakers fan?
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions
how does somebody in iowa become a lakers fan?
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what are you talking
Im from Haiti and Im a die-hard lakers fan , it doesnt surprise me to see one from Iowa
lol i was answering PAGFL's comment
about how could somebody from Memphis be a lakers fan. it wouldnt surprise me if there where laker fans in Cleveland that hated lebron lol
im sure if saturn had cable everybody there would be laker fans…cuz u know they dig rings on saturn
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lol
hilarious..
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't talking in a sense of surprise but more because
of I was curious of the story behind it. There always is.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
that's an awesome banner
they sell a version of it at Staples and when I asked them how much it was they said $75.00 F That! I love the Lakers but c’mon! Bastards! That is more than their cheapest tickets
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
ill get one next year
hows that for optimism?
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My pops was a Laker fan i think he was stationed there
at some time before i was born…All his teams are Cali teams Lakers Dodgers Rams and he likes the raiders lol
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
dam! you must be a mind reader
cause I was typing a question to this while you answered it..
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lol It's funny cuz the only teams i like from Cali are the Lakers and Usc football
Then Ima Bears and White Sox fan and Georgetown is my college b-ball team…My family has me all over the place with my sports teams
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
That is very common amongst fans. I hate that we don't have a football team in LA
Speaking of football have you seen the ESPN special about the university of Miami. I think it’s called The U.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Great special
i dont like football at all but that special was cool
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I know..
I got all pumped up watching it..
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
im about to throw the white sox under the bus
if they dont get there heads out of there ass
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lol i had the original VHS of the majority of whatts on that video..
That one is the best
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
lol hilarious..
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha it came with a sports illustrated subscription
As long as Fisher is on the floor, we always have a chance to lose
I have putting all my VHS Lakers stuff on DVD lately
It takes too long cause i have to cut out the dam commercials.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on Apr 11, 2010 2:41 AM PDT up reply actions
wish we had a pg
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I don't think most Blazer fans think of us as your rivals, not recently
but we hate your team. Just that. Hope its fun – our last game was miserable to watch, and would have been even if we had won
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"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
because of the spurs/nuggets debacle
the worse being the nuggets. i was so happy when i woke up and we had implemented dex’s new strategy of blow-out avoidance. oh and the fact that the entire team and our savior Kobe Bryant are hurt
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hilarious
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1oa4yWLQXY&NR=1
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UPDATE
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5073873
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lol why?
i really hope he does not play,i think we could beat them without him. unless kobe is coming back to score 40 pts a game i dont want him to play period.
portland just got off a back to back whats the use of sending the black mamba at them?
Im sorry Trailblazers fans this is cruel and unusual punishment,Kobe is one sick sick man
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ughhhhh nooooooooooo
he should sit out…no need for him to play any more games in the regular season
like Czheck said, we can beat potentially beat portland without him.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
i just realized the cavs havent won the finals yet
go magic
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You should root for the Cavs today
Whenever we lose on national TV, it’s a bad omen, because your nationally televised game also results in a loss. Also, you want to make the race for HCA harder on yourselves?
it doesnt really matter
considering the cavs are going to go 16-0 in the playoffs. And the way this game is looking it does not look like the magic are going to make it till june.
Brian Shaw does not care about bad omens
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Then again
Maybe Orlando is purposefully not playing as hard as they can play…but then why aren’t they resting any of their starters?
lol@poor cleveland
how about poor seattle?
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Yeah
I guess “poor cleveland” is the wrong choice of words…then again, as long as Cleveland has no championship since 1964, the city will always be woeful.
What I was implying was that if you were a Cavs player or fan, how frightened would you be to be a part of today’s game, trying to take on the vaunted Magic without LeBron or Shaq?
i see what your saying
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mo williams should save it for the playoffs
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This game is a 3 point shooting contest
Which is never good for us…but what else can we do? We have no answer for Howard…
This game bores me
go back to Lebron dancing on the sidelines
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
basketball is a fast game
everytime i look bad somebody else has a 4 pt lead
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look back*
my typing has been so fail since i broke the 2 things that held the keyboard up
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it's going too fast
The Magic can run to the 3 point line, immediately pull up and shoot, and it goes in. But it never works when LeBron does it. That. Is not. Fair.
i do not like deltone west
just putting that out there
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delonte videos might offend you
you have been warned
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Delonte heard you
Look at him drawing the 3 point play…that’s what you gotta do Cleveland. Just because LeBron isn’t on the floor doesn’t mean the refs will never blow the whistle for you.
What! Delonte is jokes. i love delonte
“Hot sauce in my bag” “snitches get stitches” “betta have my doughnuts”
Who else rides around on a 3 wheeled motorcycle with a buch of guns, a machete in his waistband and a shotgun in a suitcase on his back like it’s the zombie apocalypse?
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Delonte has those guns for a reason
he owes Big Z alot of money
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i thought that was mo williams?
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Even though i hate Barnes
he definitely is really good and will trbl cavs in playoffs.
i think he would be a great hockey player
if he knows how to skate he would be so mean
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maybe gasol,mo williams,and dwight howard
can all work on freethrows together in the off season
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See, that’s why I hate Dwight
He complains about EVERY call that doesn’t go his way. And I do mean EVERY call.
sounds like every nba player i know
the best is the celitcs i love when they do it!
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ive seen this movie before
cavs are about to go on a 10-2 run
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hmm 6-0 run
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you should meet our 3 pt defence
my tv is 3 seconds behind (midwest) and i was like what is he talking about?
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i dont think Cavs learned
from last year about 3pt defense
no overtime please
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double monkey punch
at least thats what they call it in tekken
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goatrat fail
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Hubie Brown
with his theory that tomorrow is another day,great stuff
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