Memo to the Phoenix Suns: The Lakers are your new demons
by C.A. Clark on May 18, 2010 9:05 AM PDT
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In round 2 of the Western Conference Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns were matched up against their long time nemesis, the San Antonio Spurs. Despite Phoenix's superiority in just about every statistical metric available, and a 4 game cushion in their regular season record, the Spurs were considered the favorites. Why? Because Phoenix just can't beat the Spurs. For years, the Seven Seconds or Less Suns would rack up one of the best records in the NBA, only to find the Spurs ready to end their season in the most painful way. From 2005-2008, the Suns played the Spurs 3 times in the postseason, and won a combined 4 games in those 3 series.
But, to just say the Suns lost to the Spurs fails to capture the agony suffered at the hands of Tim Duncan and company. The list of memorable, painful, moments is quite long: The Tim Duncan 3, the Steve Nash bloody nose game, and of course, the infamous Robert Horry hip-check, just to name a few. So, there was plenty of precedent for all the experts to pick against the Suns as they faced off against an all too familiar foe. However, instead of wilting, the Suns shined brighter than ever, vanquishing the Spurs and their inner demons in an impressive 4 game sweep, complete with Nash leading the Suns to victory in Game 4 with an all too familiar bloody, swollen, eye. One can only imagine the experience was cathartic for the Suns and their fans.
Unfortunately for Phoenix, just as they vanquished one demon, another has jumped right into place. As far as the Suns are concerned, gold is the new black, and purple is the new silver. And this Lakers team doesn't need cheap tricks and swollen faces to get the job done.
For five years, the Lakers have had more success than their talent would normally dictate against the Suns. 5 years ago, that meant taking a 3-1 lead in the 1st round of the playoffs despite counting on significant contributions from Kwame Brown and Smush Parker. Since the 2008 season, when the Lakers acquired Pau Gasol and tipped the balance of talent in this match-up, the Suns have been treated to non-stop domination at the hands of the Purple and Gold, 9-3 in the regular season over the past three years.
"But the Suns are a changed team!! Those past results don't matter now. Look at what they did to San Antonio. If they can finally get over that hump, they can do anything. They play some defense now, and they rebound better, and they are as unstoppable as ever on offense!"
If Game 1's annihilation, 128-107, is any indication, the Suns are exactly the same team that the Lakers have been dominating for the last three years. There's no need to re-write the book on how to beat the Suns (a book that Phil Jackson may have authored, by the way), so much as there might be a need to write the epilogue for the Spurs. Meanwhile, the Suns "defense and rebounding" is like a Wikipedia page that has yet to be verified with legitimate sources. I'm not saying it's a lie, but there needs to be verifiable proof before I'll start believing it. The keys to beating Phoenix are still exactly the same. Control the pace. Take advantage of their complete lack of interior defense to be efficient on offense. Limit opportunities in transition. Break their rhythm, and then watch as the 3's which normally fall like rain don't connect quite the same. There aren't many teams in basketball more equipped to handle that strategy then the Lakers.
It's just one game, and things can change at the snap of one's fingers. The Suns are sure to make adjustments, and adjustmensts are what the playoffs are all about. But it's not just one game. This game fit perfectly into the mold that has been forged in years past. It's not an outlier. It's not an unusual circumstance. This is exactly what Suns vs. Lakers has become. The Lakers are the Suns' new nemesis, their new demon, terrorizing them with height, skill, and championship pedigree. And sadly for the Suns, this is no fairy tale.
This demon won't be vanquished.
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ouch ouch ouch...I'm hurt, I'm sad, but at least the GF gave me pitty sex!
"I did not write this" by Not me
She was thinking of Kobe!
I kid, I kid! Props to you for posting the day after—the game that is, not the sex.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 18, 2010 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
petty or pity?
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on May 18, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
there is something wrong with the north american male sports fan
hot sex?….or my team wins…..um…I’d rather my team win…..but on wednesdady i think I shall have VICTORY SEX
"I did not write this" by Not me
So, you are switching sides....
I hope this only extends to your sports interests (not that there’s anything wrong with that).
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 18, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
switching sides !?!?
I just puked a little in my mouth…Yuk. a laker fan? no sir i just don’t swing that way.
"I did not write this" by Not me
um yeah i puked a little in my mouth too....
over your pathetic little Suns thinking they could beat the Lakers lol. Let’s bring out the broom!!!
by LAchamp2010 on May 18, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I am cool. lol. We all know Lakers fans are cool
what we cant show our enthusiasm around here?
by LAchamp2010 on May 18, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
no need to call them pathetic
and talk of brooms yet
You can't pick that ball up and run with it
-Phil Jackson
The brooms talk is OK
There’s nothing inherently wrong with being confident/cocky/arrogant if that’s your style.
Calling the other guy’s team pathetic is mean spirited in a non SS&R approved manner.
Lamar Odom brings it like that every night it will be a sweep
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
if the Lakers score more points than the Suns every night
it will be a sweep
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
That's It
Ya just Jinxed yourselves…sorry guys, but we will enjoy the finals for you
"I did not write this" by Not me
how is that? you mean that's all we need to do?
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
yep thats my style..and should be OUR style
here at SS&R. We need more aggressively enthused fans to clear out all the trolls. There is absolutely nothing wrong with calling their team pathetic: they were high on confidence and Lakers brought them back down to earth. If the Suns and their fans were humble and showed humilty to begin with, and perhaps embracing their underdog status a little more I wouldn’t get so mean-spirited..lol..but they (both Suns team and fans) acted so arrogantly….let this be a lesson…
Um ... no
Aggression is not something we need, and if your idea of clearing out trolls is to call a rival fan’s team pathetic because they lost one blowout game, especially one who has been friendly, with a decent sense of humor, and is willing to post after his team suffered a big loss, you don’t have a very good idea of what SS&R is about.
We love enthusiasm, we don’t love dicks. You can be one without being the other.
i think this is going to be my sig
we don’t love dicks
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Great men are never without flaws, but neither are they without magnificent traits that caused them to rise to such heights.
its not cool to be mean haha
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Great men are never without flaws, but neither are they without magnificent traits that caused them to rise to such heights.
you didn't get what SCG implied
lol
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
99% of readers will interpret it in a different context than you're going for
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
CA is right
If you like being a dick that’s why God made Yahoo. Plenty of company over there. I am wondering what took me so long to find SS&R. It is refreshing to have a moderated board. Thanks guys. It’s great to be able to have guests from other teams feel free enough to post here without Laker trolls inciting other troll to be more trollish.
LAChamp2010, I don’t have less passion for the Lakers than you do. I’m just tired of the BS from the Yahoo boards, and this is a cool place to hang. I hope you can enjoy it too. Personally, I like hearing the inside scoop on what fans of other teams are thinking about the series and about their own team.
by bigdeal1188 on May 18, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
true dat
SSR is like one big melting pot. fans from every team come over and participate in the threads. (well almost every team…)
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
well done, Mr. Clark
…and can I be aggressive and premature and non-intellectual and say this reminds of the old days when all we did was watch what Boston did and try to one-up that: as if no other team really mattered (because they didn’t)? C’s just threw two nasty hooks to the jaw of Orlando, what we gonna DO about it?
KING KOBE!!!!
PRINCE ODOM!! ( definitely does not sound as manly)
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
Spanish Fly.... I dig that
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on May 19, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
just change the letters around
PRINCE DOOM!!! Sound much better.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
sounds......oops
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
how about
LUCKY ODOM? ( ef you Amar’e
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
I hope odom makes amare eat his words, luck?
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on May 19, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
congrats guys, you beat us fair and square, unlike the bowens.
I dont mean to sound like a dumb, ignorant jerk, but do you guys honestly think that the lakers have the offensive firepower to score 130 or shot over 55% this entire series? that would be foolish IMO, but the suns dont play well rested, i.e that march game against you guys, you guys did a great job. Though, kb24 wont be resting 7 days come next game and lamar odom has that tendency again to dissappear.
Phoenix, Arizona where BULLY BALL HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
i, for one, highly doubt the lakers can keep up the hot 3pt shooting
unless L.A. increases its defensive effort, we are going to be in major trouble. kobe cant score 40 every night and pau isn’t going to shoot a high % (10-13) every night either. Suns shot 49% percent last night, and by Lakers defensive standards, thats unacceptable.
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
Probably not
The Lakers probably topped out their offensive performance, but the Suns didn’t exactly bottom out on offense. This was not a case of one team’s worst against the other team’s best. The Lakers were at their best, and Phoenix was slighly below average. PHX missed a bunch of 3s, but otherwise their offense has room for unimprovement, especially at the free throw line. I’d be surprised if PHX gets that many FT attempts on a regular basis in this series.
It’s unlikely that the Lakers will win going away 4 times in this series, but just because the Lakers offense will come down to earth doesn’t mean a Phoenix victory is in the cards.
Well said, as alway CA
and as you have been pointing out, the styles of these two teams would lead one to expect above average offensive numbers for the Lakers, especially Odom, and below average for the Suns.
We can’t expect the Lakers to play this well, but they don’t need to. They blew out the Suns.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 18, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
And it doesn't take a crystal ball
To know that Game 2 will be played differently than Game 1 … but the outcome may still be the same
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on May 18, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
not anymore
the thing PHX fans DO NOT MISS about dantoni is his absolute inability (or willingness to adjust…that’s what I’ve liked about Gentry so far, he can change stratigeis to adjust.
"I did not write this" by Not me
of course there will be adjustments
but gentry won’t win that battle against phil
You can't pick that ball up and run with it
-Phil Jackson
Not a chance, Phil and his staff are absolutely awsome for playoff adjustments.
Kobe may not score 40 but he has scored 30+ in the last how many games?
And lets say odom does come back to earth(heaven forbid), Gasol is just waiting in the wings to pick up the slack.
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on May 19, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Also
all the numbers are inflated due to essentially 10 minutes of garbage time. Farmar, for example, I didn’t think played all that well at all until the game was already in hand
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
The Lakers won last night because of what they can and will do.
You can throw out all these myths or make believe scenarios about the bench and so on. The Lakers are just simply a better team. They won not because the Suns had an off night or because they didn’t hit their open shots. The Lakers defense is just that good. Will the Suns play better? I’m sure they will. But the Lakers offensive powers and defense will still be too much for the Suns. I’m sure the Suns are good enough to win one or two games but in a 7 game series it won’t happen. Especially if Suns fans are relying more on LO disapearing or Kobe not getting enough rest as opposed to wondering if Amare will show up.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Great point. The Lakers showed they are going to exploit Amare's efense until he brings a little d.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 18, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly
The suns didnt shoot well cos we played some kind of defense on them. Not our best outing but we took them out of the sweet spots. They didnt win cos we didnt let them. Yes its only one game, but its not a game that was won on luck. it was a game that the lakers imposed their will on. I was over on the BSOTS and boy are they hilarious and very hopeful
And another common myth that was disputed was that the Suns will run our bigs off the floor
Memo to Suns: Lakers can still beat you playing at a fast paced game.
Gasol is one of the best running bigs.
He has no problem keeping up.
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on May 19, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Against the Suns
I expect the Lakers to score a lot and shoot a high percentage every game. Kobe doesn’t need 7 days rest to put up big numbers against the Suns, and Lamar typically plays well against the Suns. Those things should also be expected to continue.
http://twitter.com/wondahbap
Haha I Love the Suns Fans Hypocrisy
They told us the regular season games dont count because they were tired.
Now theyre saying last night didnt count cuz they were rested
by matth313 on May 18, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
+ A JILLION
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
LOL!!!!!!
We just can’t win……..Oh wait yes we can!!
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on May 19, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
"Pau isn't going to shoot a high % (10-13) every night either"
Umm…I’m going to go ahead and disagree, there’s no one equipped to challenge April-May Pau Gasol in the post. The way he’s found his groove means this wasn’t just a one-game excerpt of his potential, Gasol has been beastly and efficient for the last two months. Why would that constant become a variable? I feel that if the Lakers offense falters their defense will more than make up for the difference. Nash looks old, tired, and much slower, I call it Derek Fisher Syndrome, however, he does have a competent back-up PG who seems to have a ton of upside and seems to be similarly fearless. I think the Suns are going to have a lights-out shooting performance at some point, but the way Channing Frye shot disappeared last night and the way Jason Richardson is being guarded by Artest, that performance won’t be coming inside the Staples Center.
There's no one equipped to challenge April-May Pau Gasol in the post: Wrong
DPOY Dwight Howard and/or Kevin Garnett, two brutes who can [Garnett], Garnett already proved he can get under Pau’s skin, I will have to say your claim is up for debate until Gasol convinces everyone he can gut it out.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Pau wasn't too bothered by Dwight last year...
and he and Garnett are both different players than they were in 08.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 18, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to see what Gasol will do w/Garnett this time, I want to see if he can handel D12 again.
Competition is a great thing.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
yep. pau better not get punked by KG again (if they happen to meet again)
but I think pau has gained some mental as well as physical toughness these past 2 years. and also, he’s got a lot more playoff experience under his belt since then.
KG? even if he hasn’t regressed since 08, he certianly hasn’t seen any improvement.
Winning against the celtics would be as much about kobe’s redemption as well as pau’s redemption (no one would ever dare to call him “soft” again)
I want to see him handle Larry O'Brien again!
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 18, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am almost 100% (mostly because I blocked 08)
But the Celtics, after the first game or so, didn’t put KG on Pau on the defensive end. They used Perkins most of the time. That left KG to guard fuckin Mihm and Odom. What I want to know if they do meet is if the Celtics put KG on Bynum or Pau. My guess is that they let Perkins guard Pau.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Great post.
People forget about Bynum being gone. Ariza being injured and hobbling around the court during blowouts, and Vujacic, Farmar, and Walton being Staples of the Laker offense.
Safe to say, Boston would be in for a brand new monster.
Meanwhile, Boston seemed to think it was a good idea to trade hardworking role players Eddie House, James Posey, and Leon Powe for the likes of Sheed and Kryptonate (Little Nate has gotten less PT than DJ Mbenga, by the way).
have you been closely watching KG
lately? He’s doesn’t have anywhere near the lift or explosion he had even last year; he’s been kicking out balls from the paint that would have dunked (and roared after) previously. Two tears ago, I think he intimidated Pau. That’s not going to happen again.
kobe won't be stopped or denied at this point
he will tie shaq for consecutive playoff 30 point games at 7.
And the in Phoenix he will eclipse the mark.Knock on the wood of course.Barring an injury.
The Lakers just match up really, really well with the Suns. This may be a new and improved Suns team. But unfortunately for them, this is still the same ol Lakers. Artest’s D on JRich. Pau being able to bottle up Amare. Collapsing on Nash. The Suns still need to make a high percentage of 3s to win, and with the Lakers’ perimeter defense being what it is, that’s still a tall order.
Also, on offense, the Lakers pretty much were able to do whatever they wanted. Pao is too tall and talented for the Suns to defend effectively. Odom was on fire. Kobe was Kobe. Who do you focus on when everyone is firing on all cylinders?
Will the Lakers shoot at such a high percentage all series? Probably not. But the Lakers are more than equipped to win games against the Suns in which they do not put up 130. The Lakers can hold the Suns under 100, which should really be enough.
This is where we hold them! This is where we fight! This is where they die! Remember this day, men, for it will be yours for all time.
by ZeroIndulgence on May 18, 2010 11:17 AM PDT reply actions
hopefully
they can get bynum rolling a little. LO did great, but bynum brings another dimension to the Lakers. it forces Lopez to guard him, gasol then can easily exploit amare. also, nash will have a tougher time with the p and r with lopez because lopez does not have a long range game, and midrange is questionable. of course, there are negatives to having bynum on the floor, but if he can gain that confidence he had it just makes the lakers more dangerous
Pau is king of the messed up face in pictures.
by rshinsec on May 18, 2010 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You know the series is already won
When the other team hope that Kobe doesnt shoot as well or Odom disappears. Suns cant hope at this point. They either make the lakers not shoot well or its over. Its called Defense suns.
i think the suns refusal to double Kobe will be their undoing
It might give them one game where Kobe goes cold but it won’t win a series
You can't pick that ball up and run with it
-Phil Jackson
Funny defensive strategy...
…make Kobe a shooter rather than a passer…lol. Then they’ll complain that he’s a ball hog! roflol
by bigdeal1188 on May 18, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
What the Lakers did on offense isn't some miracle.
I’m reading comments at Bright Side, and pretty much, they feel the Lakers had some anomaly of a game, and that the Suns won’t be that bad again. Funny if you ask me, because the Suns faired well offensively. There’s also no reason to think Kobe, nor Lamar won’t continue their success against PHX, considering they always do well against them.
I mean, c’mon, these things happen every game. “I been saying” (copyright, Charles Barkley) that the Lakers can do what the Suns do better than them, but the Suns can’t do what the Lakers can do well. It’s really just that simple. Still sticking to my sweep prediction.
PS. Channing Frye is a wimp, who rushes 3’s.
http://twitter.com/wondahbap
seriously, when our offense if working on all cylinders (esp against the phoenix defense)
it is not much (if any) inferior to the phoenix offense. the only difference perhaps is that our 2 pt post points isn’t worth as much as the phoenix spot up 3s. (but our post points are also converted at a lot higher percentage and consistency. With that phoenix defense, 60% shooting is not an anomoly.)
Lakers offense was pretty good
Defense has room for improvement.
But being shocked Kobe plays well isn’t too bright.
Amare on Lamar Odom
“I’m not givin him no hype. He had a lucky game”
Hope these words find their way to Odom’s ears.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
just listening to 710 espn
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Odom was so great that it fizzled all of Amare's Defensive energy out of his body
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Suns fans are also dismissing Odoms points/rebounds as it relates to bench numbers
Cos he played starter minutes, so their bench is still better…
They can have everything else...
…the regular season MVP, DPOY, blah, blah, blah…
All I want is that big gold ball to come back home. They can keep the rest.
by bigdeal1188 on May 18, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
To the Pho fans in here:
I admire you optimism, but it would truly take a miracle for the Suns to beat the Lakers. We are just too big, and I don’t see how any adjustments can be made to make up for that fact. You guys can’t outrun us, Odom and Gasol are more than capable of running with you, and will just dominate with their size. Sure Channing Frye might hit a few more shots in that scenario, but we are just going to do what we did to the Jazz, pound you inside. If you try to match our size, our big guys are just too talented and quick for Amare and Lopez..
If you guys go to zone, you have no one to stop Kobe, and we are way to good of a passing team for that to work.
If you increase the pace, we will force more turnovers, and will simply outscore you.
If you try to slow the pace, we will just pound you inside. And you still cant stop Kobe or Gasol.
Sure, you guys will probably shoot better from 3pt% at home, but remember the Lakers are the #1 team in the NBA in opp. 3pt %. The only way I possibly see you guys winning is having a tremendous shooting night from 3, while Kobe and Pau (both guys you have no answer for) have off nights. The chances of it happening once are small, the chances of it having 4 times IMPOSSIBLE
In Kobe we trust!
by robi s on May 18, 2010 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I would say there % chances were in the teens
and after last night in the single digits. Not exactly a miracle would be required, but less than a one in ten chance.
rec'd
So true….but I dont admire Suns fans’ misplaced optimism while smack talking.
How can we not be successful scoring again?
The Lakers got easy looks all night. Its not like the Lakers were challenged defensively by the Suns and were “just lucky hot.” If you get open looks and layups there is no “cooling off.” How can Amare talk smack when he got owned by LO and Pau?
Unless Phoenix finds some D they have no chance. It doesn’t matter how many of their threes start falling.
Steve Nash is a competitor, if the Lakers keep up this pace they'll lose a game or two. Suns missed looks
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You are bringing shame to your user name
Rick would never say such things
I'M A LITTLE DISSAPOINTED IN MY FELLOW LAKER FANS!!!
I dont parcipate in the game threads, as my computer at home is too slow. But I read them the next day during my breaks at work.
And no where in the game thread did I see the words:
"GET OUT OF MY WAY SATURN"
very dissapointing…………..
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
by LakersFoEva on May 18, 2010 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 10 recs
Id love to see LO say this to Amare after he talks some shit.
Amare: “ur turrble man. u got lucky in game 1”
LO: “get out of my way saturn”
Amare: “what the fuck…..?”
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
You forgot tha KABOOM
with the DunkFace afterwards
You can tell the true greatness of a team by how they respond to adversity........
or the "Zzzziiinnnnggggg"
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
its from this commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxKrQNt5dMo
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I didnt forget:
I say it everyday on here…
it’s my sig :)
" Get out of my way Saturn! "
by Captain $hugg on May 19, 2010 3:18 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL, how was that missed?
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on May 19, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Lamar Odom's stellar play
People are wondering whether it’s a one time thing or if he can keep this going. To answer that, i’ll quote a proverb that some famous guy said once “Anything that happens once, will never happen again. Anything that happens again is guaranteed to happen a third time and multiple times after that”.
If Odom has a solid Game 2, we can expect him to keep it up throughout the playoffs.
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
is it just me?
or does it look like that woman is grabbing fisher? it’s almost like an optical illusion
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
And not just grabbing Fisher...
but grabbing Fisher…
haha
that might explain his reaction
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
LMFWAO!!!!!!!
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
whoa what the hell??
it does. cant tell if it was photo shopped. looks awkward with the whole background setting.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
she has to be
there’s even a crease on his shorts where her hand is
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
she is waaay behind fisher
It’s an optical illusion
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
maybe she just has long arms?
" I'm a human, not a sandwich"
by true_lakerfan on May 19, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahahahaha
that is toooooo funny
You can tell the true greatness of a team by how they respond to adversity........
you know
You should become a writer on SSR, and do photo recaps. Just retell each game through pictures.
I might consider doing credits after school is out
maybe for the summer or I could do something else thats similar.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
hmmm...should we make a game 2 thread for the ECF??
or shall we stick to the original one???
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
If you stick to the original one
You’re going to end up with thousands of comments on a non-laker topic.
I'll take down the old one
Go ahead and put up a new one for Game 2.
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by DexterFishmore on May 18, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Found this on azcentral.com, courtesy of delray...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8ROM0HGO5g
This gave me chills man, good stuff. 1000 pardons if someone already posted this….
by Joseflin99 on May 18, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
That's brilliant
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by DexterFishmore on May 18, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn..........I'm gonna missed that Kobe.
I like the current version, more cerebral, etc., but the old Kobe……….sighs…..with this current squad….what could’ve been…
Does anyone else feel
that Kobe’s game winner against the Suns in 2006 is way overrated? The Lakers lost that series. Sure it was in overtime, but really it was meaningless at the end of the year. Lebron hit a pretty crazy game winner against Orlando last season, but honestly who even cares about it now?
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Everyone hangs on Jordans balls for scoring 68 against the Celtics in the playoffs
even though they lost the series. Those shots speak more about Kobe’s legacy when you look at all his accomplishments that shot says a lot about him. It would be meaningless like Lebron’s shot because he has nothing else to show for it in the form of rings. That is what makes that shot underrated. Just my opinion.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
hell yea
says alot because kobe won that shot ment alot it ment the suns where not going to take the lakers out so easy
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Great men are never without flaws, but neither are they without magnificent traits that caused them to rise to such heights.
Nope
Because of the feel and emotion in Staples after that … you could feel it even watching on TV … I heard many people just stayed there for more than an hour even after it was official, because they witnessed something special and wanted to celebrate … and yeah, they thought the Lakers had it wrapped up at 3-1 …
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
my man Shaqfor3 posted this earlier and I cannot get tired of watching this
during those years the Suns eliminated the Lakers Suns fans came out of the woodworks talking crazy shit. You would swear that they had tons of banners hanging up the way they were opening their mouth. What a difference a Pau Gasol trade makes. That is why I don’t feel bad at all talking shit to Suns fans.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, Amar'e
http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5199267
Keep telling yourself that. It was “luck” that you’re so painfully bad at rotating that Odom got all those uncontested layups from drives, right?
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I don't think Amare understands or gets it that it is his defensive issues that helped Odom
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
how many times has odom done that w/o starting a game?
Phoenix, Arizona where BULLY BALL HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
Odom has talent but he was extremely more active than he ever was during the regular season
Phoenix, Arizona where BULLY BALL HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
active and regular season shoudl never be used in the same enstanc ein regards to LO
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excuse my many gramatical mistakes
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
OH Shit! The Draft lottery is tonight. Historically the lottery hasn't meant shit
to Lakers fans because the Lakers’ bread-and-butter is made through free agency and trades. But are we secretly rooting for the Nets to get the 1st pick? Many of you already know why.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
they draft John Wall (or whatever his name is)
the Lakers can get Devin Harris. Not sure about the financial side of it though. I’m slow when it comes to that stuff..lol
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
but harris isnt a passing point guard as much as he is a shooting point guard; if i were them i would just boot him up to sg
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he is a huge upgrade over Fisher.
but then again anyone is.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll defend Fish till the day I die, he's money in the playoffs
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I love that attitude. As long as he wears that uniform he is my man to.
for all the talk about him being killed on D I really haven’t seen that because the Lakers have played D like mad men!
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
he owned steve nash last night
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sure fucking did!
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Harris does not help any of our 3 point shooting deficencies.
Fish is a qay better 3 poitn shooter than Harris. We need a pg who doesnt need the ball to score and can put up the 3 ball.
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not necessarily a point guard per say,anyone like Mike Miller for the MLE
He has the skill set of pg, can hit the three.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Kyle Korver is the shooter we need imo
You can tell the true greatness of a team by how they respond to adversity........
As a Bench player his defense isnt what we need
and the Lakers team d will make anyone better
You can tell the true greatness of a team by how they respond to adversity........
Yeah, any wing shooters we can pick up in free agency would be great
Whether they can defend or not doesn’t really matter.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Kyle Korver would be great
But I would be so confused if Ashton Kutcher has floor level seats. : )
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
No i was saying that the nets should just give harris the sg position
Phoenix, Arizona where BULLY BALL HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
oooooh! wouldn't be a bad idea.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Harris is a pure point and he's only 6'2 6'3
So he would be at a huge disadvantage against any other 2 guard in the league..
You can tell the true greatness of a team by how they respond to adversity........
we actually need more of a shooting point guard on our current
we need someone that can shoot the three,understand the triangle and good defensive skills
You can't pick that ball up and run with it
-Phil Jackson
i have not said it yet today here.....LAKERS RULE!!!!
LOL
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
lol
what’s up man! you watching the game tonite?
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone know when the draft lottery actually begings?
Phoenix, Arizona where BULLY BALL HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
no dont care.....we are challenging our title
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on May 18, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
always been curious, so do your game start at say 7:30 then the second game at 10:30?
how does it work?
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yea, works out like that. Like yesterday, I watched the game at 9pm, you saw it at 6pm.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
aw, that sucks, im happy with the game scheduling here in la
Phoenix, Arizona where BULLY BALL HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
tell me about it. One day, I'll move out to the coast.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
imagine what people in the uk have to go through, their games probably start at lieke 4 am
Phoenix, Arizona where BULLY BALL HAPPENS!!!!!!!!
4:30 pacific time
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
no wait rick's right
8pm eastern, so 5 pm pacific
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I have a feeling Sacramento wins the lottery
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That would suck for them because they already have tyreke evans
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Clippers are gonna get it again.
They’ll draft John Wall.
Then…… Lebron signs with the Clips.
Then…… to Clipper tradition, Wall, Griffin and Lebron are involved in a hit and run outside of Staples and all 3 are lost for the season.
- I dont wish harm on anyone, but that is just the Clipper luck.
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by LakersFoEva on May 18, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
i say washington
for no good reason at all. just a hunch lol.
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i want minnesota, though i feel bad for that franchise, i wanna see what they do with the
rubio, flynn, sessions, wall ordeal that they could possibly have
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I like Evan Turner playin for Minny, amazing talent in the Triangle
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont understand the triangle, can you give me a synopsis? because the triangle doesnt mandate a true pg but chicago went ahead and drafted jay williams anyways
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Here's the short version, you could go on forever about this Triangle Post system
The system’s most important feature is the sideline triangle created between the center, who stands at the low post; the forward, at the wing, and the guard at the corner. The team’s other guard stands at the top of the key and the weak-side forward is on the weak-side high post — together forming the “two-man game”.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
yep. kevin love is already a good passing post player
minny will get their mini version of kobe & pau in turner & love :p
and you want to know why?
Well, because the Wizards were the only lottery team to send a woman to represent them, of course!! ha ha ha .. ; )
Didn't think of it that way...
…but you’re right!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
deep down I want Rambis to do well as a coach
i hope they get it.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope they don't
their fans don’t even spell our team’s name properly.
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4:30 I believe. I'm in LA
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
oops you are right
5pm is the time is starts. 8pm eastern.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
This is going to be a huge problem if any of these teams get the first pick
I mean…do you get another PG and replace who you already have? Many GMs have a lot of homework tonite. Only the Wizards and Timberwolves need John Wall.
Nets – Devin Harris
King – Tyreke Evans
Warriors – Stephen Curry
Wizards – Crittenton, Boykins, S. Livingston
Timberwolves – Johnny Flynn and Ramon Sessions.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
Timberwolves don't need wall
they got Johnny Flynn, Ramon Sessions, and Ricky Rubio (kinda)
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lol @ ricky rubio
fuckin Mchale! had to be a Celtic.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Evan Turner is a Godsend to Kurt Rambis and the Triple Post system.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
after a few years playing in the triangle
lakers will acquire him and he will become kobe’s successor :)
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by akb24b on May 18, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and I remember reading somewhere that kobe was big on him, too
said he was the best player (over john wall)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-afterthebuzzer031910
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Doesn't seem to have the athleticism
Already has old man’s game
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can the Lakers just get Ramon sessions and call it a day.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
dam it! : )
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
i mentioned this back in fall
in fact it was my first ever post i think. i remember somebody saying that he wouldn’t be a good fit because he always needs the ball to score and his 3pt shooting isn’t that great.
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well it would be nice just to have a fast PG for once. I miss Nick Van exel.. : )
minus the tude.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
last game ever at Boston Garden. He took the Celts heart. I remember that.
by rickfox on May 18, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
he was awesome. Imma look for his highlights on youtube. lol
be back. : )
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think the Lakers should make a trade for a point guard. Luke Ridnour, Steve Blake, & Will Bynum
are free agents. So the Lakers can add talent without giving anything up except money.
Will Bynum sounds interesting
he is tough.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't shoot though and is a pretty poor defender
He’s far down my priority list of free agents in the summer.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
sucks. it's surprising that in the NBA its hard to find PGs who are are good defenders
who can shoot.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
darren collison is one of the few
too bad he isn’t a free agent. he would be perfect for the triangle.
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True but Phil will always choose D. Fish.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
ridnour is the best choice out of those guys
You can't pick that ball up and run with it
-Phil Jackson
Id take Steve Blake over Ridnour
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
Crittenton, Boykins, & Livingston are all free agents.
Any team with the number one pick should take John Wall. He is the best talent available.
hell then I'll take Crittenton as long as he isn't strapped.. : )
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I always how Crittenton got caught in carrying weapons.
When he was drafted by the Lakers, his background was that he was a man of God and read his bible often.
I still like Crittenton as a player. He still has tremendous upside. I don’t know if he’ll reach his potential. Not likely to happen I guess.
you never know. he deserves a second chance
look at all the shit Barkley has done in his life and this a hole is on TNT opening up his mouth even after countless DUI’s.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
All those teams take Wall
New Jersey trades Harris, the Kings go with a Wall-Evans backcourt, same with Golden State, Wall is miles better than anyone Washington has at the position, and Minny trades Flynn, Sessions, or both after taking Wall.
Honestly, the team that deserves Wall more than anyone else is Indiana. That franchise is suffering right now, and Wall would give a much deserved boost.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
that wouldn't be a bad idea
Wall in Indiana.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
wizards still have arenas...
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Great men are never without flaws, but neither are they without magnificent traits that caused them to rise to such heights.
Life of Bryant - NYtimes
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/19/sports/19leading.html
just a short blurb comparing him to the black knight in Month Python’s Holy Grail, who keeps fighting even as his limbs are being cut off (an analogy many us here have identified before)
but it also has a whole bunch of nice links to other articles on Kobe and the Lakers
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
I don't think I will ever fully appreciate Bryant for what he has treated us to
I wish there was a way to put all of his best plays and peformances on one disc and I could watch it over and over again.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets pray to the bball gods that one is made...in Blu Ray!
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
even in blu-ray
it’d be a set
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I hope it does come out. one day.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Box Set? Are you kiddding me?
It would be a collection of box sets? I can see it now……..
“Order in the next 5 minutes, and we will send you all 50 dvd’s for the low, low price of $99.99. And on top of that, free shipping and handling. You know what, order before this commercial ends, and we will send you 2 for the price of one. Thats right, 2 sets of 50 dvd’s for $99.99. Order now and Ill even throw in this LA Lakers 4-peat championship t-shirt and ball from ’09 – ’12. Limited supply, so pick up the phone……….”
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
lol..
I like the 4peat part. hilarious. I would so man of those.
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 19, 2010 7:26 AM PDT up reply actions
how you find this shit Gils?
genius!
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by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
This little site called google, don't know if you've heard of it
really though if you go to google search the news (not web) for “kobe bryant” (or whatever it is you’re into) then only show the results for say , the past week (choices on the left), then sort by date (also on the left), you can see the newest articles, and not all the stuff you’ve seen before … just ignore the ones that are from bleacherreport, they will burn your eyes if you are allergic to terrible writing …
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
lol...
I laughed so hard at your comment on the Bleacher Report. I keep getting emails from them to write articles. Hilarious!
Thnx for the tips. I defenitely don’t have a method to look for articles. btw..what’s Google? j/k
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
"They should be wearing their LOSS SUNS jerseys"
hahah that comment was from the AZ republic…..hilarious!
dam I wish I would have thought of that.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
the Eastern conference finals game 2 thread is now up
jump on over if you wish. game starts at 5:30
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
keep me in the loop about the lottery order ...
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Warriors dropped to #6, Sacramento to #5, Minny to #4
Top three picks will go to Philly, Washington, and New Jersey (the order of which has yet to be determined).
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Sixers still in there
Granger’s reaction…classic.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
So Wiz with #1 pick?
Who got 2, NJ or Philly?
Abe Pollin helped out the Wiz!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
New Jersey got #3, Philly got #2
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I heard a good one
“The lottery has an east coast bias!”
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
New Jersey (3), Philadelphia (2), Washington (1)
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I kinda like Washington getting #1
1) I know there’s gonna be some Doc Funk stuff about this
2) They got dealt a bad hand with their PG GIl Arenas and his scandals/injuries
3) Gilbert to LA!!!
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
you knew it
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
arenas is more of a SG
him and Wall can coexist.
If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose.
Wow
Washington with a pair of young star prospects in John Wall and Stephen Strasburg. Maybe they will replenish Washington sports
The Washington who?
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by DexterFishmore on May 18, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
lol! on point!
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
Vanessa Bryant
Hi all. Something unrelated to basketball… But anyone has a photo of Vanessa sporting the “Do I Look Legal?” t-shirt?
Yea I saw it
I was thinking … hell yea you do
then I realized it wasn’t talking about ‘did she look old enough to do the nasty’ and I got sad :(
it was politics :(
Yeah Lakers Fans
Im thinkin The Phoenix bench aint gonna look so almighty this series
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
From what I heard on ESPN and from Inside the NBA the Phoenix bench is the best in basketball today
Im not buying it
I just dont wanna see em get stomped over like they did in game 1
The Irony is deflating
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
by SpursNumberUno on May 18, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
we'll know tomorrow night
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
Benches in general matter less in the postseason
Because your starters play more minutes. If anything, it’s an underrated reason why L.A. and Boston (two teams with relatively weak benches, at least compared to their starters) are playing much better than Phoenix and Orlando (two teams with very deep benches).
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
La and Boston's benches
Arent that weak in my opinion though
Maybe more inconsistent than garbage, but not short on talent
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
by SpursNumberUno on May 18, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That's fair, but I think the disparity between the bench and the starters matters more here
There’s talent on both benches, but the starters on both L.A. and Boston completely outclass their respective benches, whereas you can argue that a lot of bench players on Phoenix or Orlando (Dudley, Frye, Pietrus, Redick) should be starting. In the regular season, that’s fine because you need to avoid burning out players, but in the postseason, you need to be able to clamp down on the rotation. A lot of Phoenix fans were making note of the fact that they go 10 deep as versus the Lakers’ eight-man rotation, but that matters a lot less when you’re running a tight rotation and your bench has to play against the Lakers’ superior starters most of the time. In this case, depth is no substitute for talent.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
dam
reading what you have to say makes me feel like the lakers are going to sweep!
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
True
But at the same time Orlando and Phoenix’s bench depth is inflated given the teams they faced.
For instance, Portland was the weakest of all the 8 playoff teams out west, anyone could have exploited them and their lack of depth.
The Spurs as well, they were only 7 1/2 deep, and had matchup problems with the three point shooting of Frye more than anyone else, especially with only 1 true center
I’d say that Phoenix only has about 2 legitimate threats off the bench
But it’s really about the matchups presented, the Laker’s are just too big compared to an SA or Portland
As far as Orlando is concerned, thats a very deep team, perhaps the best bench left in the Playoffs
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
by SpursNumberUno on May 19, 2010 2:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, matchups play a role in who can be effective
But as a general rule, I’d like to think that the importance of the players past the seventh and eighth men are highly muted in the playoffs. Orlando is definitely absurdly deep, especially in the frontcourt, but having Brandon Bass and Ryan Anderson doesn’t do a whole lot of good when they have to fight for the same minutes in a shorter rotation in the playoffs. On that topic, Orlando is definitely a team that could have benefited from picking up someone like McDyess in free agency. Their lack of size outside of Howard and Gortat is showing against Boston, and is probably why SVG trotted out the Gortat-Howard frontcourt for stretches.
How are you guys doing on getting Splitter to come next year? I’d imagine between that and possibly trading Jefferson/Parker, this is the last gasp of the Duncan era.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I concur, But Orlando, with all of that talent, just doesnt seem Championship caliber
I could be wrong, but when I watch them as compared too LA or Boston, I dont see an it factor besides an insane amount of three point shooting and Dwight still seems like a one dimensional player.
As Far as Splitter, thats our number one priority this offseason, while I dont see him as the savior like other Spurs fans he can definitely come over and contribute, he’s like Luis Scola lite, Biedrins with a post up game to save Timmeh’s bum knees
As far as Trading Tony and Richard Jefferson, thats a sticky situation.
Tony Parker is polarizing he’s not in the same class as Manu and Timmeh as far as the emotional factor, but he’s younger, he’s still elite, just had one injury riddled season, but is he worth max money ? Im sure he wants good money seeing Manu just got paid bigtime
Allot of people want Tony traded, but I dont see it, who can we get back ? They would have to be proven, and they would have to be able to contribute right away. People say let him go for George Hill, which I get, but George Hill is nowhere near as good to let Tony Parker go, our offense is perimeter oriented, we are no longer a Post up team, the Guards run the show off dribble penetration and George can not do that, no one can really break down a defense like Parker, plus that means Ginobili would have to have more minutes of Point guard duties instead of rest. We all saw what happened in the Suns series, Steve Nash too Hill to school and the games were massacre’s until Parker came in.
As far as Richard Jefferson, I think he will do better next year in the system. he played good defense but he needs the ball to be effective ofensively unless your hand feeding him like Ginobili or Kidd. He will never be the guy who can get you 15 off maybe 7 touches. He has no trading value coming off his worst season but he’s still one of the better Small Forward in the League, no one can deny his talent, he just doesnt fit well for SA given we needed him to Shoot the three for our spacing, we’d have to get back something productive for him because he’d be great for teams like Phoenix, Okc, he’s just a guy who needs to dominate the ball
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
by SpursNumberUno on May 19, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
what legitimate threat do the Lakers have off the bench?
Shannon Brown is typically inefficient as hell and not much of a play maker.
Likewise for Farmar, though overall he tends to make better decisions
Luke Walton is Luke Walton
Really, the only legit threat LA has coming off the bench is Lamar Odom. Shannon Brown can hang 15 on you, but at the same time he can completely disappear to the point where he offers almost nothing. Even when Lamar isn’t scoring well, he’s typically rebounding like a beast, defending, and making plays. These are all things that are special when they come from Farmar, Brown, and Walton (lets not even get into Josh Powell/DJ).
The Laker bench is carried by three things: 1) Their defense. Overall, it’s pretty solid and that’s because they are well coached. Farmar can be a liability, but the rest of the guys can more or less take their matches straight up. 2) Their system. The triangle can create decent shots for these guys who normally can’t create well themselves when executed properly. 3) Lamar Odom. This dude got no consideration for sixth man of the year because he didn’t post pretty stat lines. Hell, one of our writers even called it his worst season of his career ( I think). The reality is though, this dude is what keeps the Laker bench relevant.
Typically if 2/3 of those things don’t show up on a given night you get “the story of the Laker bench”…giving up leads, etc. etc.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I always like Shannon Brown when he went to LA, especially the first year there
From the outside looking in, Farmar is a pretty decent backup
Is he a free agent this off-season ?
If him or Brown are, hell, let em come out here to Texas, we just dont have the Mediterranean Climate like you Cali Boys thats all
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
by SpursNumberUno on May 19, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
farmar definitely has more offensive talent than what the lakers can utilize
he can create for himself and others, is a good ball handler & passer, and is a quick dribble penetrator.
unfortunately, his talents are wasted in the laker’s system.
he’s at his best when running a traditional system or running game (which is why I think he was at his best in 08 with the running bench mob).
Yeah he does, I always thought he would be a capable starter for LA, especially after Fish retires
Spoiled ass Laker fans
Suns Fans check their closets for Manu Ginobili Bro.
by SpursNumberUno on May 19, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
i think they are the best scoring bench in league
You can't pick that ball up and run with it
-Phil Jackson
That wasn't intended to offend it all...
I seem to recall a lot of “That’s what she said!”s coming from you lately, is all I meant by it. (Or was that Dex?)
LOL, come on, this is spelled with an "i", not a "y".
Not offensive at all. Get your minds out of the gutter, boys!
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Oh man, between this comment and Czheck's new aforementioned sig...
people could really get the wrong idea about this site.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 18, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i think im going to stick with the napoleon quote
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Great men are never without flaws, but neither are they without magnificent traits that caused them to rise to such heights.
Are we to assume then, that you have decided that you like dicks?
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 19, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions
i guess you have never seen trailor park boys?
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Canadian comedy tv show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRyywRckQHw&feature=related
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Great men are never without flaws, but neither are they without magnificent traits that caused them to rise to such heights.
Funny you should say that.
I just watched the movie. I had never heard of them until then. Pretty hilarious. I completely missed the dicks connection. Thanks for the link I have never seen the TV show.
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 19, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, Magic fans are losing their religion over at Pin-Striped tonight.
Paper tigers teams always show their stripes in the playoffs!
Per TMZ, “LeBron James’ attorney has fired off a cease and desist email — finally denying the fast-spreading, and disturbing rumor of a sex scandal involving LeBron’s mom and his teammate Delonte West.”
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
lol what a joke
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa, really? Really?
Looks like Delonte will need to buy a bigger side-car. Either that or carry fewer guns.
I am curious as to why this is so disturbing,
other than the fact that these guys are teammates. It’s not like his mom is that old and Delonte isn’t a kid. It’s no different than Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. What’s the big deal if it’s true?
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
it's disturbing BECAUSE they are teammates
and you would assume, good friends
still…i doubt it’s true anyways.
I'm with you to a point...
When a wealthy, young NBA player who could have many a woman of his choosing surveys the scene and says: “Oh yeah, I’ll take LeBron’s mom!” something is amiss.
If Delonte and Gloria are soul mates I’ll take it back.
Why does everything have to equal forever?
How many guys want to marry every girl/woman they go out/sleep with? None. And to your point, if this rumor is true, then LeBron’s mom is Delonte’s choice, bottom line. Obviously he didn’t want the others (assuming you mean younger and hotter than Gloria) he could have had. Again, not saying it’s true, just don’t understand the hullabaloo. As for these guys being friends, don’t assume that, especially that they’re good friends. I work very closely with people I am not friends with. I understand basketball is a different thing, but still, you know what I mean.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Paul Pierce on twitter:
Anybody got a BROOM?
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Massive props
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by Czheck on May 18, 2010 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
A reporter just asked Dwight about the Pierce tweet
he had no comment
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I have never really realized how good Kobe's footwork is until now.
I mean, I barely see anybody with fundamentals as good as Kobe’s. I was watching this video and I just looked at his feet whenever he got into the post. I concur that nobody will pass Kobe as greatest player in the world, until they actually are good at their fundamental skills.
Man, this really should be Kobe's run at number six, and Gasol's third
If Ariza and Bynum hadn’t been hurt in 2008 …
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
who?
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
i think he knows who radmanovic is
he’s just being sarcastic i think
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I completely agree
so dissapointed. but they have to do it.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
and if we didnt choke away game 4
we go into boston ahead 3-2. :/
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
that was brutal
I cannot handle another championship series loss to them. We need to give them a beat down. at all cost.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotcha! Gotta get there first!
only up 1-0, can be taken away in a heartbeat
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by Gil Meriken on May 19, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Why its important to beat the Celtics
We (Lakers Fans) are known as bandwagon fans stereotypically. Well, they were so discouraged about their chances that they stopped having game threads. Their participation from their fans was at like 40 or 50 per thread. Suddenly they are up in the 100"s. All of a sudden they love their Celtics. Give me a fuckin break. This Lakers team is different then what they have faced in the past. We need to shut them down.
"If you want to find the dumbest guy in the room just find the first guy to tell you how smart he is." - JG
"The fact that the Lakers have played to such a high level even through the injuries is a testament to their skill, abilities, and resiliency." - 99bc99
by PURPLE AND GOLD FOR LIFE on May 18, 2010 11:32 PM PDT reply actions
to be fair...i think threads participation also tend to increase during playoff times
while we’ve always had ample activity during the regular season (ie a few hundred posts every game thread) there is definitely a lot more participation in the post season.
some docfunk fun
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by akb24b on May 18, 2010 11:54 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Great stuff!
Vince reminds me of Tyson, after a latter career fight, telling Jim Gray in the ringside, post-fight interview that his back was broken. Gray, shocked, asked him the extent of it—to which Tyson replied, “It’s spinal.”
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
by Rich Langford on May 19, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
WE WANT BOSTON!!! WE WANT BOSTON!!!
I’m starting to think both Boston and the Lakers are being motivated by each other. Has anyone noticed both teams just happen to be peaking congruently!? Kobe wants to kill the Suns…and he wants to demolish the Celts! Revenge is gonna feed him the rest of the way!
wow...it really is story of "revenge" this post season
boston is probably seeking revenge against orlando for last year, too
and phoenix had revenge against san antonio
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revenge is sweet..
i dont care who comes out the east though.. they can kill each other all they want haha
Since the 90's
your Destiny will soon come
KG and the C’s are coming back to LA to TAKE #18. Back in January, this post had fun with the idea that KG and the C’s were cooked.
First Cleveland, now Orlando and tomorrow the Lakers. Make sure you finish off the Suns because it wouldn’t be as much fun for us otherwise.
The last 30 teams to have HCA in the NBA finals have gone 27-3
With the Lakers winning nine of those titles to the celtics 4 just so you know
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they're not....
24-7 good either.
That can be taken two ways now that I think about it…….
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Home court will mean nothing as
the C’s are 5-2 so far on the playoff road games and taking no prisoners. Home court did not save Cleveland, it won’t save Orlando now and it sure as hell won’t save the Lakers from facing their Destiny.
The only question is will we win #18 in the Garden or in the Staples Center?
Orlando and Cleaveland are not the defending champs. Not to mention they were not built to face the Celts, Cavs were build to beat Orlando, Magic were build to beat LA, and that arrogant idealism bit them in the ass.
The Magic and the Cavs underestiamted the Celtics and it bit them, there is no way in hell the Lakers would underestimate the Celtics, they will give them everything they have. You could tell that last year the Lakers wanted the Celtics, and they obviously still want them this year.
And no team was built to take on the C's
We look forward to this and will make it a repeat of 2008.
no team should be built to counter a specific team
that’s where the cavs went wrong.
when have you heard the lakers building a team to counter another team? no, you build a team by trying to create mismatches, not trying to counter mismatches. Like a game of chess, if you want to win, you dictate the terms of attack.
Hey Laker Fans
thanks again for tolirating this suns fan on ssr
hope you enjoy the game….just not as much as me
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