Lakers 83, Celtics 79: L.A. Still Runs the Game
by DexterFishmore on Jun 17, 2010 11:13 PM PDT
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The title, she has been defended. It took 105 games over nearly eight months, but the Los Angeles Lakers have won their second straight NBA championship and their 16th in franchise history. Their Finals opponents and ancient nemeses, the Boston Celtics, made certain that it didn't come easy. The Celts rallied from a horrific Game Six performance to suffocate the Lakers for well over half of Game Seven, throwing a major scare into all fans of the purple and gold. With a bit over eight minutes left in the third quarter, the Celtics led by 13. To that point, they had allowed the Lakers to score only 36 points all night long. Laker warrior-god Kobe Bryant was suffering through one of his worst-ever playoff outings, and for a while it seemed the team's repeat hopes would sink with him.
What followed were 20 minutes that nobody in Lakerdom will ever forget. With Ron Artest setting a tone of resistance with his ferocious D, the Lakers clamped down on the Celtics with ball pressure and ownership of the boards. Shots finally started falling - from Kobe, from Derek Fisher, from Lamar Odom and Artest, from Pau Gasol on second-chance looks. The Lakers kept hammering away at the Boston lead until it broke apart in the fourth. Exhausted and lacking depth because of the Kendrick Perkins injury, the Celtics couldn't maintain their defensive pressure and started sending the Lakers to the free-throw line. After missing seven of their 16 free-throw attempts through the first three quarters, the Lakers buried 16 of 21 in the final frame to ice the win. 83 to 79 was the final score.
Game Seven was ugly at times. At certain moments the Lakers appeared to be wilting in the June heat. As they've done so often over the past two seasons, though, they marshaled their superior talent, regained their composure and battled until the job got done. Every Laker fan tonight will agree: there's nothing ugly about winning an NBA championship.
As in Game Six on Tuesday night, the Staples crowd was rocking from the outset. The somnolence we've unfortunately grown to expect from Laker ticketholders was a thing of the past, as this evening they brought the noise hard and put the advantage in home-court advantage. For all the talk we've heard in these playoffs about the irrelevance of the regular season, tonight's Game Seven was a strong counterpoint. Because the Celtics half-assed it through good portions of their first 82 games (while the Lakers were half-assing it through slightly smaller portions), the Lakers got to play this deciding game in their own barn, in front of their own fans. The setting proved critical. The noise of the Staples crowd fueled the second-half comeback and infused the Lakers' weary legs with much-needed energy.
What made the comeback necessary was a Laker offense that began Game Seven looking brutally stagnant. In the first quarter, the Lakers struggled to generate good shot attempts and missed the few that came their way. Boston's defensive play was spectacular. Ray Allen especially played excellent man D on Kobe, who shot 1-for-7 in the first period. Which isn't to say Kobe's supporting cast was much better. As a team the Lakers made only six of 27 field-goal attempts in the first quarter. The Celtics, meanwhile, looked like the calmer, more composed team. They moved the ball well on offense, zipping it to the weak side to counter Laker rotations, and rode balanced scoring from their starters and reserve Glen Davis to take a 23-14 lead.
In the second quarter, the Lakers started to get their D in gear. Led by aggressive play from Artest and Odom, they held the Celtics scoreless on their first eight possessions of the period. Rasheed Wallace missed three shots in that stretch, and Boston fell back into their habit of throwing the ball to the wrong team. Artest scored six points in the first five minutes to put the Lakers ahead by a couple. The Lake Show, however, couldn't generate a sustained run. Sheed was playing sound post defense on Pau, and Kobe was growing increasingly frustrated with his inability to score. Ron put up 12 points in the quarter, but teamwide Laker shooting struggles sent the Celtics into the break with a 40-34 lead.
The deficit would've been considerably worse had it not been for the Lakers' success on the offensive glass. All night long they used their superior length to generate second-chance looks. In the first half they rebounded 42% of their own misses for nine second-chance points. Gasol and Artest did most of the damage. This continued down the stretch, as in the second half the Lakers posted an offensive rebounding rate of 43% and eight more second-chance points.
I don't know that you can really pin this on the absence of Perkins. Sheed and Big Baby were actually quite good on the defensive glass. Boston fans should instead point the finger at Kevin Garnett, who pulled in three rebounds in 35 minutes played, and Allen and Rondo. Granted, defensive rebounding isn't the chief responsibility of the latter two, but two defensive rebounds, combined, in 90 minutes of play? When your team's getting destroyed on the glass, that's not good enough.
From the Laker perspective, things looked bleakest at the beginning of the third. The Lakers scored two points on their first five possessions, and it began to seem as if they didn't have enough solutions to Boston's defense. Gradually, however, the Celtics started to wear down. Doc Rivers didn't have the confidence to give major minutes to Tony Allen or Nate Robinson tonight. With Perkins unavailable, that meant Big Baby was the only deployable reserve, which in turn left Rondo, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce to play 45+ minutes apiece. As fatigue set in, their defense slackened. Kobe found a little air space and got some jumpers to fall. Odom crashed the offensive glass for a couple put-backs. Loose balls started to find their way into Laker hands.
The fourth quarter was a tense and breathless ordeal. For a while the teams traded missed shots, the defenses retaining the upper hand in the battle. Slowly but unmistakably, Laker punches began to their marks. Kobe was fouled by Allen on a three-point attempt and drained all three freebies. Ron drew a shooting foul from Pierce and converted the and-1. When Fish hit a three to tie the game at 64 with 6:11 left, the building exploded and you could feel the Celtics starting to crack. In the final six minutes alone, the Lakers attempted 14 free throws and made 12 of them. The last two were drained by none other than Sasha Vujacic, inserted into the contest with 0:13 on the clock for just that purpose. Late, desperation threes by Sheed, Allen and Rondo kept it tight until the final possessions, but in the late moments the Celtics just couldn't get the necessary stops.
Kobe, it must be said, had a pretty awful game offensively. To get his 23 points, he took 31 shots (using the term shots to include free-throw possessions) and committed four turnovers. It won't go down as one of his better playoff moments. That said, he played strong D all night and was a demon on the boards, notching 15 rebounds. For his overall series-long contributions, he was justly named Finals MVP.
The singular hero of Game Seven, however, was Ron Artest. He scored 20 points on 20 shots, which doesn't sound terribly efficient, but in a game when neither team cracked a point per possession, he was one of the more potent offensive options. He also racked up five steals, harassed Paul Pierce constantly and never let his energy flag despite playing 46 minutes. It was a resounding triumph for the favorite son of Queensbridge, not to mention sweet vindication for Mitch Kupchak, who made the controversial decision to replace Trevor Ariza with Ron-Ron. The debate over that offseason move is now closed. The 16th banner that will soon hang at Staples Center is the final word.
Tonight's a moment of celebration for the city of Los Angeles and for Laker fans everywhere. A long and occasionally trying season has reached a magnificent conclusion. Kobe Bryant has five rings, Phil Jackson 11 and Adam Morrison two. We're all genuinely privileged to be fans of this towering franchise.
Now who's in the mood for a three-peat?
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WOO! #16
Great game, I love you guys, and the LAKERS!
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
THE REFS
Fixed games 1 and 6!
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
THE EARTH IS FLAT
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
LAKERS
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:14 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Isn't he lovely!
Isn’t he wonderful.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Maybe next season. =]
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I know I said I'd call out commenters who posted "it's over" in the game thread
but I find I’m in too good a mood for that sort of thing. They know who they are, and you know who they are.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jun 17, 2010 11:15 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
des.... nobody! WE WON
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 17, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You're a good man, Dexter Fishmore.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
hey
maybe you could make a post on that, we all rec it. Main theme, we plaster their fandom against the wall of SSR!
"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
bless you Dex
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Jun 18, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
WE WON
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
F Doc Rivers and his starting lineup never lost shit.
Bynum was injured throughout the series. Also, it seems like Sheed filled his role quite well, hitting his shots.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
yea i lost respect for him for that
what a bitch
by lakers are trouble on Jun 17, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I had alot more respect for him before the series.
He had an excuse for everything this series. His team is too good to cheapen their season like that.
lol I love how they took of the Adidas from the jersey, cause it was a Nike commercial.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
yes Kobe
give it to them
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
football or futbol works too
=]
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
BACK TO BACK
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jun 17, 2010 11:17 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
awesome-sauce!
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 17, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
KevJumba?
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
going to the grocery store to buy some food and I
JIZZED IN MY PANTS! hahahah . SNL hilarity!
harassed Paul Pierce constantly and never let his energy flag despite playing 46 points
.
I think you mean "…despite playing 46 minutes
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 17, 2010 11:20 PM PDT reply actions
Yep - fixed
Thanks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jun 17, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
And with this win
I know that they are who we thought they were: Champs.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
don't jinx it again, promise?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
BACK TO BACK, Feels good
Lakers all had an impact, Fisher, Kobe, Ron, Gasol, Farmar, Shannon, LO, Sasha and Bynum
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
I was glad to see Sasha hit those FT's at the end.
Good for him. He’s taken alot of garbage from people. Myself included at times.
Team WIN
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
i speak for angel nation
congrats to the lakers, my team since 79.
dodgers can still suck a fat dick, suwoooooop!
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jun 17, 2010 11:23 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
for what team do you root for in baseball
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 17, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
katella and the 57
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jun 17, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
i speak for angel nation
that didn’t give you a hint?
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 17, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, I figured it later
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 17, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, I can spare a lil’ love to those doyer fans.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 17, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
hey clover black
fellow angel and lakers fans are awesome
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
+1
life is good.
still, fuentes still sucks.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jun 17, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
glaus killin' it
is making me unhappy.
ill just put on the laker replay of game 7
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jun 17, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
at least he helped you guys win a championship
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 17, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions
his PED ass did help us win in 02
i dont know how he’s keeping it up right now
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jun 17, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
he used PED?? I didn't know that
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 17, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i actually really like the braves
my mom is a big fan….i disagree with clover, i enjoy seeing glaus do well, i just wish wood would
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
hope Jair can come back strong, hope you—the Braves—beat Halladay every single time.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 17, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
hah yeah
rodney needs to be closer, people need to stop getting hurt and texas needs to start losing
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
Dude
Are people really talking baseball on this thread?
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jun 17, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
hah my bad
lakers are done, its baseball time now……sorry haha
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
HalosHeaven gets the same reaction when we talk about the Lakers. We spread the love ;)
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 17, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
i try to spread the laker love
on Halos Heaven…. its a tough sell to some of the people who just decided to blog about a team a few years ago… I almost wanted to puke at a topic that suggested Angel fans should root for sacto kings.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Jun 17, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
FYI- MVP voting
According to Kevin Ding, there were 9 MVP voters selected in the media (only 9? weird) – 7 for Kobe, 2 for Pau
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
No Ron?
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
IF there was one for the game, maybe
But this was for the series
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
honestly
it was a defensive series, and he is arguably our defensive leader….he played big in big games….i think you can make a legitimate argument that he could be mvp
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
True
He did a remarkable job on Pierce.
And the dude is STRONG, ripping away those wannabe jump balls (would have been jump balls if it were any other player).
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yup, one of my favorite moments was when he ripped it from Baby.
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 Jun 17, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
"Gimme dat!"
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions
yea im not sure when exactly it happened
but i believe it was the 3rd quarter when the lakers were fighting for momentum, some laker got a defensive rebound and i believe pierce stole it from him, and artest just ripped it outta there and did a lot of little things right
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
Ha ha, definitely. Sounds like this helped his healing process with Indiana.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Hi-Res photos from the LA Times
Be sure to check them out
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-2010lakers-html,0,6670878.htmlstory
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
and over at BDL they have some up too:
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sweet thx!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions
BACK TO BACK to back? OH YEAH!
Long time follower of SS&R but first time to comment. Feels so good today!!!
Hope we can repeat again next year! Damn, really happy today!
We all are! Welcome!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I laughed…
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 17, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll let these fine people answer:
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
how could you??
I’m still pumped and can’t sleep, Lakers won
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Link to Ron-Ron's epic post-game interview!
http://cbs2.com/video/?cid=193 Click the bottom right video, Ron-Ron on podium
Unfortunately the beginning’s cut off
yeah the reply button not working right
I was just trying to reply to my recent comment
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Yea, thats what happened. lol
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions
watching this is a little bit easier now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5ZOO4C859E&feature=related
Where do the Lakers rank in my life? I say Lakers, sex,...and breathing
never
"i remember one time,we was playing basketball,and we was winning the game,it was so competitive,he broke a piece of lead from a table,and he threw it and it went right through his heart and he died right on the court" - Ron Artest on wonderful childhood memories.
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS
NO REBOUND NO RINGS.
Who would have thought how true these CLICHES were.
LA MADE THEM HAPPEN.
IT IS SOOOO AWESOME THAT LA COMES BACK TO BEAT THOSE GUYS AT THEIR OWN GAME. WE SHUT THEM DOWN. THAT IS THE STORY OF THE GAME, THE SERIES, THE YEAR, THE DECADE, THE DYNASTY. GOD DAMN VICTORY TASTES GOOD and ITS EVEN BETTER TO OWN GREEN!
Yeah, I don't remember who said it, but someone said that
LA should be on defense, don’t even think about offense. Clearly their offense sputtered, but you already know, “Defense wins championships.”
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
agreed agreed and agreed
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
LOL yes
I agree, Lakers baby
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
I believe this was Pat Riley's quote
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
lol at this
Kobe Bryant has five rings, Phil Jackson 11 and Adam Morrison two.
"i remember one time,we was playing basketball,and we was winning the game,it was so competitive,he broke a piece of lead from a table,and he threw it and it went right through his heart and he died right on the court" - Ron Artest on wonderful childhood memories.
New Jersey Nets
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you sure you're not confusing him with
Yi Jian-Lian? lol
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
LOL, you might be right.
I thought he went to the Knicks. Maybe he is back in China?
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
All according to Wikipedia:
He got waived by the Lakers and is now playing in China.
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 17, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
With Smush Parker. Smush won a title this year too, funny enough.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Wow, really?
The more you know, I guess.
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 17, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, AMMO sure as hell happy he's a Laker
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Two more rings than LeBron.
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 17, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
DJ Mbenga has 2, Josh Powell 2, etc etc. All ends at
Barkley, Malone, James.
0
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
rewatching artest press conference
hiiiiilariiiiiiiiiious!
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
LOL, yes it was, dude is crazy
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Do you have a link?
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 Jun 17, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Would you rather party tonight with
A) Jack
B) Ron
I think when people are being funny, they are actually being serious and when people are being serious, it's actually really funny.
neither
LOL
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Depends.
Is A, In the Box or Daniels?
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Neither, but you'd probably end up with all 3
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 Jun 17, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone else think
hannah storm’s dress was way too short to be appropriate……..
not that im complaining
R.I.P. #34
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."-----Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
any photo? just to see it
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 17, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I also need to examine it myself.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
add another one to that
Kobe ALL DAY
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
He's so happy!!!
Artest earned his ring tonight. Epic.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 18, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions
And my new background...
Make us proud Lake Show.
by sumo390 on Jun 17, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
sumo whered you getting these pics?
high resolutions somewhere?
get off me bandwagoners!
http://www.cleancutmedia.com
by cleancutmedia on Jun 18, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Yahoo! Sports Gallery
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
dude
we won the championship
Kobe: "Listen, if you told me at the beginning of the year that we’ve got two games at home to win a championship, yeah, I’ll take that shit"
This is where all the time and money I invest in the Lakers pays off.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
Can't wait to buy a shirt and flaunt it non stop
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
I’m getting the same problem.
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 17, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It's because you broke the Internet
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jun 17, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
so far it's working for me
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Hey how was the graduation?
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Pretty awesome, thanks. I'm proud of her. We guzzled champagne to her and the Lakers. Am I a bad uncle?
I'm here to talk about the past.
No, I hope to do that with my nieces in 16 years.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Cuz of all the comments coming in.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Just thinking...
If we can beat Boston with all their BS when it comes to fouling without getting called and that type of physicality, there’s no reason why we can’t beat anybody next year. Repeat now. Three Peat tomorrow (or so to speak)
Ball don't lie.
by East.Coast.Laker.Fan on Jun 17, 2010 11:42 PM PDT reply actions
I am expecting a crap-tastic regular season, though
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully we have learned that he CAN and WILL step up his game in the post season.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
Did someone just mention me?
Also, yesssssssssssssssss! WE WON. The crowd was really loud tonight and I think that was a major boost for the team. If Boston had home court and we played like we did this game, I don’t know if we could’ve pulled it off. On the other hand, they didn’t and who the hell cares because REPEAT. I NORMALLY NEVER USE CAPS BUT THIS MOMENT REQUIRES IT.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Jun 18, 2010 4:44 AM PDT up reply actions
we need some improvements for next year but let's enjoy this
for now we are CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
ain't that the truth!
"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
Any thoughts about Ariza?
I actually feel bad for him right now, but not as good as I feel for Ron.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
That about sums it up.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
same here
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Ariza had a real future here. I'm happy the way it all worked out, but would welcome Trevor back if it happened.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
I think Ariza should've signed his contract
but right now I am happy he didn’t.
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 Jun 17, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
His agent ran his mouth
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Ron chose...wisely.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Ron Ron is so real
Love that guy, how great, got his whole family up there.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Had is Pops and everyone up there. lol
First thing he said “I’d like to thank my hood”
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Video of Ron Artest Post Game
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2010/06/18/20100617_artest_nbatv.nba/
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Media Post game
http://cbs2.com/sports/RON.ARTEST.LAKERS.2.1758797.html
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 18, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Kobe Picture
Anybody find the picture of Kobe standing on the scorer’s table with his arms out?
Check the overflow thread.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Well it's hard cause the best angle is going to be from a fan
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
?
Watching post game...
How is it Jon Barry is such a wiener and Brent is a class act?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
It sounds like C.A. had a sweet time tonight
He sent me some awesome video from inside the locker-room celebration. I have no idea how to post it, but presumably he will tomorrow morning.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jun 17, 2010 11:45 PM PDT reply actions
To your phone? Yea that's hard.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
This is my tenth title as a Laker fan.
Can you say embarrassment of riches?
I'm here to talk about the past.
My 5th!
I’m catching up
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite so far!
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Just that much sweeter that they beat the Celtics.
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 17, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry
this series is up there, but mine is 1985. We stomped them at the Boston Garden. And that’s after a horrible game 1
"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
The first one I was 14 and they poured beer on my head.
Tonight I poured beer on my niece’s head. Circle of life.
I'm here to talk about the past.
This is my eighth...
Although the first three happened when I was 1, 3, and 4 years old. I’m sure I was watching (I’m a Lakers fan because of my dad), but I don’t remember it. This is the 5th one I remember…and the sweetest!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 18, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Im right with you my man...
10 Laker titles observed for me too— oh what a wonderful feeling!
What do you call three Celtics trying to make an oreo out of Fisher? "...AND ONE! "
by Captain $hugg on Jun 18, 2010 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Lakers had ubuntu
This was one of those team wins that make Suns fans slobber. At least, it should.
It seemed that everyone who stepped on the court made a positive impact on the game at one time or another (Kobe in the end, Gasol of course, Artest, Fisher was Mr. Clutch, Bynum hit the boards, Odom was key in the third, Farmar tipped a pass that led to a break, Sasha icing the game, Shannon played some D), everyone except Powell, but he was only in for half a minute. Heck, they wouldn’t have won without the amazing Staples Center crowd.
This game was a testament to their mental and physical toughness, will, character, and belief in each other.
Never underestimate the heart of a champion.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 17, 2010 11:48 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
And SSR
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 18, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Thats all you can ask for
everyone made a key play, the TEAM WON, the TEAM played DEFENSE and the TEAM DESERVED THE WIN
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Our team played as a TEAM when it mattered and everyone who needed to step up when their moment arrived.
Can’t say enough about Bynum’s effort when injured, he really earned my respect this playoffs.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
John Wooden
“Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.”
"Tell him to get his degree, and we can talk."
From Shaq, via Twitter
Congratulations Kobe, u deserve it. U played great. Enjoy it man enjoy it. I know what ur sayin “Shaq how my ass taste”
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
LOL
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
“I got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank. I don’t forget anything.”
Kobe Bryant
"Embrace the battle" -Lamar Odom
That was great. All the reporters laughed.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Didn't he tweet the exact same thing last year?
Or something similar?
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 17, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
the exact same thing actually.
He was being sarcastic I guess.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, that's what I thought.
Shaq’s even lazy on twitter haha
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Me?
Or Shaq?
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Alright haha.
I kept reading mine like “I don’t think I spelled anything wrong.”
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Shaq - "Congratulations"
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 18, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Silly Jill...
…I mean Gil.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Very important stat:
dj Mbenga has more rings than : lebron, wade, amare, bosh, carmelo, johnson, nash, nowitzki, kidd, deron, chris paul, durant combined.
I just thought that was interesting to point out ;)
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jun 17, 2010 11:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
lol, did you see Dex's twitter
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bulls, Lakers
NBA Finals 2011, Be ready! Because Derrick Rose is.
by LoveForTheGame on Jun 17, 2010 11:50 PM PDT reply actions
Nets!
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 18, 2010 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I WAS AT THE GAME!!!
it was crazy!!!! I WAS THERE CHANTING “BOSTON SUCKS” AT THE BUS BUT WHERE WAS EVERYONE ELSE? not many people out to seek revenge i guess. doc and big baby were in the bus, looking out the window with forlorn faces… it was sweet…
YES!!
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
it happened too fast...
i couldn’t get my phone out before i saw them… they had riot cops come at us at the same time, so it was all planned.
Thanks for the support!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 18, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
thanks SSR and all you fantastic writers here for a great site
i never really commented on any blog but this place definitely made it fun and memorable. and also thanks to all the great fans on here. definitely a great place for lakers fans to hang out and enjoy everything about lakers basketball!
by lakers are trouble on Jun 17, 2010 11:51 PM PDT reply actions
Ron is nuts! lol
That guy has psychotic written in his eyes.
LOL this +
didn’t realize how crazy he really is until the postgame. I see now why he scares people lol
Ron:
Kobe passed me the ball. He never passes me the ball. With kobe he does not have to really say it but I could hear him in my head, saying “Don’t shoot the ball. Don’t shoot the ball”. But I said to hell with it and let it fly…..
Instant classic.
I still don't believe we pulled this off
Without playing Ammo. Seriously, they unleashed Scalabrine for some blistering defense. We didn’t heat up the court with Ammo. Man we play fair.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
by 99bc99 on Jun 17, 2010 11:52 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
LOL
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Yeah, this could have been over in the 3rd.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
rofl
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha, priceless.
Is he a Free Agent next year, I keep forgetting when his contract is up. If he is, he is obviously the biggest fish in the 2010 Free Agent ocean.
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" club.
Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
That's next year
when LeBron is playing for the Bulls :)
by LoveForTheGame on Jun 17, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
artest's prescon replay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oda0WkFcus0
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
lol 7/10 trending topics on Twitter are Laker related.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
one is world cup(obviously) the other is Toy Story 3 and finally Lizzie McGuire Movie
FAIL
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
That McGuire movie one was mine. Sorry.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
another Lizzie McGuire Movie??
epic fail…Hollywood should start hiring monkeys to think of new ideas.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
You mean they haven't?
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Yeah the monkeys aren't working out.
Perhaps manatees would be an improvement.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Jun 18, 2010 4:49 AM PDT up reply actions
WAAA HOOO LAKERS WIN
somewhere out there the king without a ring is crying. hahaha
Kobe is way ahead of the Lechoke,, he has a championship team… a champion supporting casts. Lechoke is still searching for a team cause right now he has a choking casts.
Go Lakers
DERRICK ROSE! DERRICK ROSE! DERRICK ROSE!
by LoveForTheGame on Jun 17, 2010 11:55 PM PDT reply actions
lol you just joined SSR
Obvious Troll is Obvious.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 17, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO
been a LAKER fan since 1983; hated the CELTICS that long as well. THIS IS TRULY SWEET.
HEY SEXIES!
Today was an excellent day. I graduated in time to head to the restaurant and watch the LAKERS kick some Boston Celtics butts with 50 other people! LAKERS FTW! I can’t wait to get caught up on the ENTIRE game, post-game celebration, and interviews!
LAKERS 2010 CHAMPS!!! BACK TO BACK!
CON-GRAD-ULATIONS!!!!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
I hope Ron doesn't end up in trouble tonight.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Yeah, my alarm is going off in 5 1/2 hours, but I think I'm gonna watch the replay in a couple of minutes.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Just have to say
that was probably one of the uglier Laker games I have ever watched. but it still counts as a win ;)
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
You sir, need to change your username.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Doc Funk is up
Here. Sorry if someone already posted this link.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jun 18, 2010 12:01 AM PDT reply actions
I think it was last thread.
They are pretty funny no doubt.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAME TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
It's kind of fitting
That in the end, Kobe didn’t win this game, his team did… After the debacle two years ago, it all came full circle…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
Did anyone think that image of Kobe on the stands cheering with his 2010NBA champs hat was epic? I think Im getting a new picture frame
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:03 AM PDT reply actions
I'm definitely watching the Dodger game tomorrow
To see how pissy New Englanders are…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
Update your name, man…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 18, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
What are you guys talking about?
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers playing Red Sox this weekend
Just hoping LA can continue to beat Boston. It’s so fun!!!
by mildclubsauce on Jun 18, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
that its all about the LA Angels/Lakers
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions
lol dude
relax. we just want to beat up boston some more
by mildclubsauce on Jun 18, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
hopefully the dodgers can sweep
and add insult to injury
by mildclubsauce on Jun 18, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
I bet they are super pissed off
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
A good friend of mine is Lakers loyal, but lives in Boston. I fear for his safety tomorrow.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Tell him not to get out of the house…
Sex addiction? Two words=get married.
by angelofdeath on Jun 18, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
or wear anything lakers...
shut up, and don’t even smile. 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
I’m also giddy.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 18, 2010 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Night SSR
Was a great year, thanks for the fun times, see you guys soon.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Three-peat season ahead!! Catch you later.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
“I want to thank my psychiatrist " -Ron Artest LMAO
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:07 AM PDT reply actions
I know i will update it later on lol
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions
time to change that username !
"i remember one time,we was playing basketball,and we was winning the game,it was so competitive,he broke a piece of lead from a table,and he threw it and it went right through his heart and he died right on the court" - Ron Artest on wonderful childhood memories.
This probably should stay on the All Purpose Lebron Thread ... ah what the hell, we're giddy
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 18, 2010 12:07 AM PDT reply actions 14 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHHQAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAH
Kobe the REAL king
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Thats messed up
lol
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
"Where the regular season happens."
The best hardware gets earned in June!!!
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Hahahaha...
That is wonderful.
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 18, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Gold!
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
by With Malice on Jun 18, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
that's cold...lol
Today's sports media excels at over-reaction to a single event and specializes in hyperboles. But hey, it's that or my biochem textbook...
Is there some way to put Shaq on the couch with him?
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 Jun 18, 2010 2:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm supposed to be going to sleep but for some reason I can't
and I don’t want to, forget work Lakers won baby YYYYYEEEESSSS
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
I don't want to see that game over
oh no they scared me once
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
If you live in L.A. you're office is probably on fire anyway.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Jun 18, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
My office is on the 49th floor so I'm sure it's safe.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
lmao
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions
My mom's basement is on fire?
Shit!
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by DexterFishmore on Jun 18, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Dude, time to move!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
LMAO
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions
really, they putting things on fire over there, I wished I live in LA now
they should put my job on fire, I don’t wanna do to work, I wanna celebrate
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
***go to work
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Ron Artest is insane.
But that insanity is what makes him awesome.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:08 AM PDT reply actions
actually ron is normal.
it is everyone else who is insane. it’s true.
by _logan_ on Jun 18, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ah, that's it.
I knew something was wrong with me.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions
it's cool.
there’s something wrong with all of us… boooo. thank god we have artest to translate reality for us.
For sure.
I don’t know where humanity would be without the man they call Ron Ron.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if there are riots in Queensbridge tonight?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Oh oh oh Forgot one more person to thank: Mitch Kupchak
A thankless job, GM of the Laker is, but Mitch had the balls to sign Ron Artest (of course, it helped that Ron was taking less money than he could have made elsewhere), among many other moves that he made to improve this team, even after the Gasol trade.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
THANK YOU MITCH!!!!!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
May he continue to be the guru that he is.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
He learned from the best.
Glad he’s on our team.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Yikes, I already forgot how ugly this first quarter was.
Thank god I know the outcome of the game!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Seriously...
I was driving to the airport and people must have thought I was nuts, yelling at my radio and pounding the steering wheel. If you saw a BMW X6 weaving back and forth on 101 near San Jose that was just me during the first three quarters, ha ha.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Really? X6
Baller :)
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Hiya handsome!
;-)
BMW X6
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
lol
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Shoulda got off on Lawrence
And watched the game at St. John’s. Place was rockin’ with fans from both sides!
I heard the bars down in Long Beach were cracking
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions
i was up at foothill working those quarters
managed to speed home to catch the last 6 minutes luckily. When I got home i thought the game had already ended and was just lookin for the score.
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
yes it is
Fisher had a big shot, he’s earned it
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
this is just my opinion
but I think Sheed was far more effective as a starter than perkins would have been. He not only made life difficult for Pau and the bigs but contributed a solid effort on the offensive end with those bank shots, Perkins game is really predicated on just defense.
Just my response to people who think the Celtics would have won if they had perkins.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
But hey NO BYNUM in 08’ is sort of equal to no Perkins in 10’
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions
We really only had half a Bynum total for both series. Boston fans are forgetting that one.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
yeah I think Lakers blow them out with perkins playing
because Lakers again have the offensive advantage then can plan to make Perk beat them so I think Rasheed did great and played big.
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Agree - one of Sheeds 3s kept things close for them
the rebound advantage would have been there with or without Perkins as we had it with him and this time Kobe was a monster on the boards.
I wish I can go
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
http://lakers.freedomblogging.com/2010/06/17/lakers-championship-parade-set-for-monday/38745/
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Jun 18, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions
call in sick for work
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jun 18, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions
im going with PAGFL....
we are both taking the day off work. Priorities man, priorities.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Damn...
If it was this weekend I’d drive down from the Bay for it…gotta work on Monday though. To anyone going, enjoy!
Esta noche nosotros cenamos Tortugas
Así que bueno, ellos serán
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 18, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I have nothing to do! I may just take an 8hr drive there. =]
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
GREAT TEAM WIN, we are champions
no room for losers cause we are the champions. YES
I have to submit to sleep so I’m out for tonight
THANK YOU LAKERS, I can go to sleep HAPPY
BEST BLOG EVER, See you all later
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
trolls dont come here during losses
though I still expect some either nuggets or kings fan to show up here and talk about the calls at some point….
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
lol Kings fans still talking shit about 2002 but hey you gotta love the hate that just means the Lakers been doing something right
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions
i want to thank the Lakers for the victory and SS&R for the celebration.
watching the game and celebrating with you guys greatly lightened up my mood from what was a very upsetting and emotional day for me.
now i can sleep in peace and wake up tomorrow feeling great. thank you all!
"i remember one time,we was playing basketball,and we was winning the game,it was so competitive,he broke a piece of lead from a table,and he threw it and it went right through his heart and he died right on the court" - Ron Artest on wonderful childhood memories.
Thank you Lakers!!!
I can’t believe how happy I am that we won. Beating the Celtics is amazing and makes the rivalry worthwhile. Even though the game itself may not have been our best game, it was the sweetest of all championships I’ve witnessed. Maybe that’s just within the moment, but this team (even though they’ve given me plenty of anxiety this year) deserves to go among the greatest…they went back to back and BEAT THE CELTICS
You all occupy a world dominated by Kobe Bryant, consider yourself fortunate.
Ron Artest's Postgame Interview at the podium is up on NBA.com
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2010/06/18/20100617_lockerroom_celebration.nba/
This is a must watch. I don’t know how to get a fanshot up but if someone could spread this interview to all fans, it would be great. This is super hilarious.
Goodnight.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope C.A. got some of this tonight
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by DexterFishmore on Jun 18, 2010 12:34 AM PDT reply actions
the official champagne of jerry west
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Nice!
Jerry West logo too.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Im gonna see what Celtics Blog is doing
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:36 AM PDT reply actions
I've been reading some of the comments.
A lot of their more irrational fans are blaming the loss on Allen, while others point to the rebounding and free throw differential. Throw in some “Perkins would have made the difference” and generic “refs won this game for LA” comments and that pretty much describes the thread.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions
pretty much
and unfortunately some Laker trolls too.
I was thinking of posting a comment regarding the refs, but I decided against it. People emotions are still raw and I think its a good idea to avoid posting there for a bit your a laker fan.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Good idea.
I hate the Celtics, but I know I wouldn’t really want opposing fans to do that on my team’s blog after a tough loss.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
lots of other people from other blogs praising the celtics for almost beating us
kinda makes you wonder why everyone hates us so much, I guess theres a sort of blessing/curse type thing with success, though the I can live with winning :)
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Yea lol. People hate the Lakers.
Haters gonna Hate
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions
if only the fans would riot
godammit, Im not happy, our image with people outside of the county is pretty shitty as it is.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
too late I got text messages from a buddy who lives in Compton
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
lmao
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't get it either.
Especially when the Celtics have won more NBA titles than the Lakers, shouldn’t they be the ones who are hated?
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Fear the Fin: Where Sharks Fans Aren't Like Other Sharks Fans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions
FOR REAL
Man they hate on the Lakers so much but Boston has the most titles
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Only 1 more
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Blue collar Boston vs. beautiful LA.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
the Celtics were much more dominant in the 60s and 80s imo
the Lakers dominance has been much more recent, thats why I think theres alot more hate directed to us. heh I think I just answered my question, still it makes me wonder.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Makes sense.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions
detroit fans like us though
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
Yeah I know, there talking some mad shit up in Celtics Blog though
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Although there was one (I thought legit) comment:
Why did the Staples fans boo Russell? I know he was a Celtic and won a bajillion (okay, 11) NBA titles, but he is probably the Celtic I hate the least and respect the most. He got a big kick out of it though.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:49 AM PDT up reply actions
It was only a small smattering of boos from what I could hear...
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
by With Malice on Jun 18, 2010 12:50 AM PDT up reply actions
no it was loud
i was there, it was loud. but it was good-spirited, within the rivalry. he got it, which is why he was smiling.
The man cost the Lakers something like 8 championships
Those were respectful boos, but what can you expect.
True, true.
I probably shouldn’t have expected much, but it did sound reasonably respectful, and certainly not as bad as the boo the crowd gave when Stern was praising the Celtics haha
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
exactly im sure Russell expected some
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
Don't make us look bad.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Just came back.
Man its tempting to talk shit but I didnt
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not saying anything, just reading.
I really don’t want my SBNation profile showing I’m a member of a Celtics blog haha
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
lol, don't look at mine then =]
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions
haha same here
id feel so dirty
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
I don’t think I could live with myself if I did that.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm back in the comforts of my home
I really have no idea to describe what happened tonight.
The mob to get in to the locker room was ridiculous, and I’m not a big fish, so it took me a while. By the time I got in, the raining of champaigne had already been completed.
But I got some awesome footage and it’s all on the way.
Good job, Chris!!!
We’re proud of you!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Yea! SS&R represent!
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you guys talking about Staples Center?
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude Staples Center was popping, I never seen it like that in years
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh no but that building looked wild on National TV
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 1:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I am just ecstatic.
Not often I’m feeling too happy/silly that words escape me… but I feel I’m there now!
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
Yeah, I'm kinda giddy!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
lol didnt you say good night a while ago lol
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL! No, I was saying it to someone else. I'm still too keeyed up to sleep.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Ahhhhhhh!!!
On Top Uh The Woooooorrrrlll!!!! On Top Uh The Woooooorrrrlll!!!!
That’s all I gotta say!!!
Magic made me a Laker fan.
SO looking foward to interviews and the Laker media in the following week
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jun 18, 2010 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Tomorrow night?
Wait nevermind, prolly after the pararde
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
i think its tomorrow
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
they gave us tacos coming in...
i told the woman handing them out she better not be jinxing us. through the third quarter she was on my mind…
We've seen a 3peat
and a repeat at opposite ends of a decade. Holy shit. We are spoiled lol.
Make us proud Lake Show.
By the way, it's a little late to be throwing this out there
but if you troll (by our very forgiving standards, not theirs) on CelticsBlog and I find out about it, you are going to get a serious ration of shit on SSR.
Every Laker troll they get better not be from here.
Im never joining CB so Im good
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
Not even thinking about visiting.
I know Jeff, but sheesh… it’d be an inopportune and poorly-thought out venture to even go there and say “hi!”.
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
so what is it now, 48-0 for Phil?
I guess I was right when I said it was over as soon as the Lakers won Game 1!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Yup, that's the stat, Jack!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
lol.
i remember some guy calling in to am 570 before the series started saying, “Lakers in 1!!!!” that was his reasoning too… he said as long as phil wins the first game, trophy time! lol..
Yep, And Brent Linksy is a freaking genius
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2010/6/10/1511648/nba-finals-simulation-predicts
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Celebrating in Tokyo tonight!!!
Just got off work. Gonna go watch the replay and party like…. the Lakers just beat the Boston Celtics!!! and KG and Rondo and Paul Pierce and Allen!!! in Game 7!!! of the NBA Finals!!! and Repeated as Champs!!! shutting up all haters!!! and Celtics fans!!!
Magic, Kareem, Fish, Kobe!!!
Magic made me a Laker fan.
Ha!
I replied before I read this…
Yup… different islands!
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
Hey fellow-Japan-LA-fan!
Home-made pizza, and beers for me – whilst I watch the game again!
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
Man i thought desecretor09 was bad but celtics blog have some characters over there.
i don’t understand why most are blaming the loss on fts when they didn’t complain about them in game 2
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
and some of them are combatting that talk full throttle
We’ve got a few homers at SSR too. That’s just the way fandom works. It’s all inclusive
I'm just reading, not posting.
The NBA giant conspiracy posts are pretty entertaining.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jun 18, 2010 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions
yea DJR1 is hilarious
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
Looooooove the bunny!!!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
I call him Jack Rabbit Nicholson
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by DexterFishmore on Jun 18, 2010 1:17 AM PDT up reply actions
lol
Maybe cause it’s late at night, but that was funny
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
I nominate for a parade day drinking trigger
Drink every time a second ticks off of the clock!
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 Jun 18, 2010 2:43 AM PDT up reply actions
i don't know if this has been posted,
there are a lot of comments here, but the lakers were .04% off from breaking the record for lowest shooting percentage for a winning team in a game 7, which seems like a very specific stat, because it is, I’m tired. And here’s my useless stat of the year.
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
that game was a hot mess from the start
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
hmm Im surprised someone didnt post this:
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
wait, isn't bynum 17??
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
anyone knows why pistons fans root for lakers?
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
someone from another team rooted for us???
I wonder if hell is freezing over.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
no one roots for us
cause we steal money from orphans and poured lead into the water supply.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
You know we caused the oil spill in the Gulf.
And are responsible for global warming.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Not true... I know a HEAP of Suns guys who wanted us to win...
And quite a few Magic/Cavs fans!
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
they have rooted for all series and had game threads for every game
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
yea they don't like him much
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
Hoping to get Ray Allen at a discount?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Winning helps
It’s probably because they defeated us in the finals in 04, quite soundly if I may add, and we haven’t really faced them in an important game ever since. Also, it helps that the Celtics have quite a few players who are outwardly arrogant and always trash talk and act tough when they’re winning. Also they have Paul Pierce who was voted “most punchable player in the finals” in an upset over The Machine on either the houston or detroit site. If you really look at it rationally, other than Kobe (who is polarizing) and Vujajic (who is annoying to them and amusing to us), our team is made up of a bunch of nice and pretty quiet, understated dudes.
by Derek Fisher's Intangibles on Jun 18, 2010 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I really need to sleep. Gals and guys...
Repeats become three-peats!! Thanks for a tumultuous, but rewarding season Lakers!
It’s been a great season together with the SS&R family. Huge respect and thanks to all of you who make this the best Lakers blog experience around.
Looking forward to talking about the Parade, Phil, off-season and Draft soon.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Goodnight!
er Good morning!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Looking over at the Celticsblog....
and it’s funny how a loss can get to people (including me), some people take it further than it should go. I guess some forget that you simply can’t win ’em all.
They want power. We want respect...
Believe me
It would be mucho ugly around here if the Lakers had lost.
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by DexterFishmore on Jun 18, 2010 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I can easily believe that, but maybe with a few days of “cooling off” people would give the respected team their due.
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 18, 2010 1:47 AM PDT up reply actions
yup, planned on it. Took me a few to give the Yankees their due, even though it still hurts :(
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Jun 18, 2010 1:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I was actually impressed at CB
I expected a lot of bitching about the free throws and instead I saw a lot of giving the Lakers their due and a lot of bitching about Ray Allen.
Ray had a rough game, but I think people are coming down to hard on him. He spent countless minutes playing tough D on Kobe and I thought he was their best offensive weapon in the 4th.
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 Jun 18, 2010 2:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Game's over, time for me to hit the sack. G'nite all!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Ketch you laters
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by DexterFishmore on Jun 18, 2010 1:46 AM PDT up reply actions
im watching the celebration again...
Never gets old
I only need 2 words for my sig now....."NBA CHAMPS"
I'm gonna watch the game again, and again, and again, and...
Well… you get the idea.
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
It really doesn't.
I wish the game was just on a loop. I could watch the second half over and over.
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 Jun 18, 2010 2:48 AM PDT up reply actions
I just saw the ending again.
And saw Lamar and Ron hugging it out. Great sight to see.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
That was great!
I think my favorite was Kobe and Fish holding the trophies on the podium and Kobe had his arm around Fish. Awesome! So much history. If anyone has pictures of this, I’d love to see it.
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 Jun 18, 2010 3:08 AM PDT up reply actions
It's not going to sink in for me until the team (especially Ron) get their rings during the season opener.
But I’ll still be celebrating all the way though.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Very telling some comments Kobe makes at the end of this interview (the video at the top)
Kobe talks about the MVP award as a testament to his teammates, how he could not have won without Pau, that he doesn’t believe in “sidekicks”, a subtle allusion to how he would pick up the team when Shaq was winning the MVP award.
He knows what it’s like to be called a “sidekick” and I love that he gives Gasol his props, because he knows what it’s like to make heavy contributions to a team’s success, yet have that contribution trivialized, and he doesn’t want that to happen with Pau.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
This is good
since Kobe is the constant but Pau was the key variable in the Lakers adding two championships the past two years.
As much as Kobe has improved as a team player, he can still refine that aspect of his game to further improve the overall effectiveness and consistent performance of the team overall.
I loved his quote about having more rings than Shaq!
I was hoping he’d mention Ron’s play.
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 Jun 18, 2010 2:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Congratulations...
To the LA Lakers and their fans. Well played, you earned it.
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
Thanks
And don’t ever let anyone tell you home court advantage doesn’t matter.
IF Boston had HCA … I don’t even want to think about it.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
This is true..
HCA is very important. But we weren’t great at home this year. I am heartened by the fact that it was a loss by only four points. If only a few things happened differently, there may have been a different result.
But the if only’s don’t matter, what matters is that the Lakers won and hot damn, it was one hell of a series. LA fought for it and made it in the end and that deserves respect. Enjoy every single second and cheer loud at that parade.
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
I don't blame the Boston fans
who’re tearing the hearts out because the loss was “by only four points”, and are going through the coulda-shoulda stuff about how those four points could’ve been overcome. The Celtics really just shifted back a gear and the Lakers kept pouring it on in the fourth quarter. Celtics never quit though, and I’m glad the Lakers kept their focus. Such a contrast to 2008’s ending!
Tbh, I'm trying not to think about it...
For right now, anyways. But what you’ve said is completely correct, the C’s apparently shifted down a gear when they should’ve ramped it up. Such a hard fight, the win was definitely earned by LA.
Aussie Girl, Celtics Fan.
Ray Allen in the past
has shown that he has the ability to do some slashing in addition to spot-up shooting. I almost feel that he got lulled into this sense of thinking his identity as a savior for his team is outside of the arc. If he would’ve stepped into a few shots to go for 2 vs. 3 in the past two games and gotten himself going, then that might’ve changed some things. But the Lakers were like piranha on defense the past two games. I think any designated shooter on any team would’ve had a tough time hitting their average from behind the arc under the same circumstances.
And one more thing before I doze into slumber
WE’RE STILL THE CHAMPS!!!!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
go LAKERSHOW !! I’M SO HAPPY!!! THANKS 2 EVERYBODY HERE AT SSNR FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAY f___ YOU TO THE HATERS HERE IN OUR PLACE!! LOVE IT!!! BACK2BACK CHAMPS! BACK2BACK FINALS MVP FOR KOBE! KOBE’S DRIVE FOR 5 SUCCEEDS!!! GO LAKERS!!
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HAHAHA!! SORRY JUST SO DAMNED HAPPY TO STICK IT TO THE HATERS HERE IN OUR PLACE.
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 2:36 AM PDT up reply actions
did we really give you that opportunity?
im not sure I would approve of the all caps
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
I'm so glad I defended Sasha Vujacic for 2 years
He gave us big, important minutes.
I’ll also now bring up how we might have had a 3 peat already if not for the injury to Bynum in 08. So shove that up your thinkhole, Doc Rivers.
"The problem actually is that PER is a extra-long, double high wagon load of horse crap." - timbo (7/3/09)
I'm interested to see who takes Ron's role next year
as a ring hungry veteran who is willing to win at the cost of an affordable contract.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Hopefully that won't result
in a replay of when Karl Malone and Gary Payton acted on those same impulses.
yeah, no thanks
Maybe we can, for once, not pull the typical Champion’s move of replacing hard-working role players with players who are title-hunting, but not playing within the confines of the game.
Plus, I’m kinda tired of the “Well, the triangle is a difficult offense to master,” comments for the past 2 and 1/2 years for Gasol, Ariza, and Artest. Maybe we can just run with the team we have?
Actually not, we need another big man who isn’t a complete liability in the playoffs like Powell and Mbenga is. I’d also like to see LA try and pick up someone who can dribble penetrate, but has a decent mid-range game, particularly at the elbows. But who knows, maybe Sasha will return to that role?
You know, I thought 3 years ago our lineup of the future was Farmar, Vujacic, Ariza, Gasol, and Bynum.
"The problem actually is that PER is a extra-long, double high wagon load of horse crap." - timbo (7/3/09)
heh
Not only can water float a boat, it can sink it also.
by Zanarkand on Jun 18, 2010 2:26 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yes, crazy eyes stepped up, love this, toughness baby
Queensbridge!
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
AS A LAKERS FAN SINCE THE LATE 80’S SHOWTIME ERA, I"M SO GLAD THAT THE LAKERS USED THE HATERS HATORADE TO FUEL THE LAKESHOW!! BACK2BACK BABY!! LETS GO 3PEAT AGAIN!! GO LAKERS!
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Lets hope
everyone stays healthy to ensure we have a shot at a 3-peat (unlike the late ’80s).
Of course, Pat Riley’s pulling for that 3-peat too.
YOU'RE REFERRING TO THE 1989 SERIES WHERE MAGIC GOT INJURED AND WE LOST TO DETROIT?
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 2:34 AM PDT up reply actions
. . . and then the loss to the Bulls to follow that up
Without the injuries to Magic and Byron Scott - sigh.
Props to Jerry Buss for hiring the right guys to hire the right guys to keep the dynasty going (I believe only one season during the ’90s when the Clippers had a better record).
yup i agree. but even during the early to mid 90's when we didnt have a good team it was still fun to watch w/ ceballos,nick van exel n eddie even campbell
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 2:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Ceballos, Van Exel, Campbell
gawd! . . . These guys all had so much potential but fatal flaws.
I really liked Eddie Jones and Anthony Peeler though. Ah, the days of $9 seats at The Forum!
cut the caps, please
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 18, 2010 5:49 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Stop Yelling. I have a headache
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Really? why? is he planning 2 go back to the lakers if phil retires?
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 2:51 AM PDT up reply actions
He reportedly trademarked "3-peat"
or “three-peat” following the Lakers’ back-to-back win over Detroit.
From Wikipedia:
“In 1989, Riles & Co. successfully registered the trademark under U.S. Registration Number 1552980. The Lakers did not win a third consecutive NBA championship in 1989, but the Chicago Bulls did in 1993, and Riles & Co. collected royalties from sports apparel makers who licensed the phrase for use on merchandise commemorating that accomplishment.>
ah ok! didn't know that. thanks for the info
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 3:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Lakers for life
I live in Paris and I had to wake up to watch the game at 3 am.. almost had a heart attack..but we battled and it was great..I wish i was at Staples Center.. It must have been crazyyyy
Right now I am at work and i am falling asleep…but the only thing keeping me somewhat awake is reading SSR since i watched the game on tv only…
i guess we are lucky because the game started at 9am local time and ended around 12 noon. Go lakers!
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 2:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey guys
We’re still the champs :D
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
would the jordan era bulls be able to beat this celts?
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Unlike a lot of cross-era comparisons
I think you could make a strong case that the answer is “yes” since Phil Jackson would be in the role of Phil Jackson, Michael Jordan in the role of Kobe Bryant, Scottie Pippen in the role of Pau Gasol as the second all-star, Dennis Rodman in the role of the enforcer a la Ron Artest (trading rebounding for offense between the former and the latter).
A gimpy Andrew Bynum on limited minutes is arguably not as much of a factor as a fully healthy Bill Cartwright (or whatever other role-player center you want to plug in from the ’90s Bulls), and the designated shooters for the Bulls (Hodges, Kerr, Paxson) were arguably more clutch than the same role players for the current Lakers.
Better question is: Would the Jordan-era Bulls be able to beat these Lakers? The Bulls team that set the record for regular-season wins would’ve beat this Lakers team.
2001 Lakers
Greatest team ever!
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 Jun 18, 2010 3:11 AM PDT up reply actions
The Eastern Conference is still relatively weak compared to the West
But the Eastern Conference was JV back during the Lakers’ three-peat to start the decade. Can’t give the “greatest ever” crown to the 2001 team.
Who cares?
They destroyed the western conference. The only loss was against the east and that was due to rust. The Lakers were head and shoulders above the competition that year and it showed in an unmatched playoff run.
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 Jun 18, 2010 3:19 AM PDT up reply actions
The Lakers swept the Spurs in the WCF with averaging a 10+ margin of victory.
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 Jun 18, 2010 3:23 AM PDT up reply actions
All good points noontide
It’s just that measured by what came before to earn the championship — the ‘60s Celtics had to beat Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and Wild Chamberlain; the ’80s Lakers had to beat Larry Bird’s Celtics and the Bad Boy Pistons — the greatest teams have to beat the greatest challengers from the other conference to be in the conversation.
I agree that the 2001 Lakers were a total machine (and Derek Fisher was simply unbelievable), but the A.I. Sixers compared to the teams mentioned above???
No, but you can put the Tim Duncan Spurs in there.
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 Jun 18, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes indeed. Again a valid point.
My pick for best ever is kind of conventional: ‘71-’72 Lakers. That team had to go through the Bucks and then the Knicks in the finals, both teams with recent championships that were still in championship-contention form.
Regular season wins record is nice,
but when it mattered, the Lakers lost one game in the post season and that was after a long lay off and AI was in the middle of his groove. That team couldn’t be touched by anyone in the league that year.
The Bulls lost 3 in the playoffs that year. Including 2 to the Sonics in the finals.
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 Jun 18, 2010 3:18 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL, I think the Bulls never took the Sonics seriously
during that series. Got complacent enough to drop games after destroying the whole league all year up to that point.
They went 72-10 in the reg season
but you think they finally decided to have a let down in the finals?
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 Jun 18, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
The Bulls went up 3-0 to start the series,
blowing out the Sonics in Seattle by over 20 in game 3. So though the Bulls didn’t completely come unglued (nod to the fortitude it took to go 72-10 in the regular season), who could blame them for not bringing a total “A” game after jumping out to 3-0?
FWIW
I didn’t pick the ‘95-’96 Bulls as best ever. ;-)
And, the ‘00-’01 Lakers as well as the ‘95-’96 Bulls certainly played better in the playoffs those years than the Lakers did this year. Your best-ever team would’ve beat this year’s squad as well hands-down.
Hey, you're picking a Laker team so it's all good.
As far as this year’s Lakers, I agree with you that either team would’ve easily beat them. That is part of what made this run so satisfying!
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 Jun 18, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes! Time to enjoy it . . .
and get a kick watching a bunch of the other franchises scramble to pay top-dollar to assemble squads that will still lack the experience and proven chemistry to prevent a three-peat!
let's combine the ones that played for us the past decade
prime Shaq as C
prime Malone as PF / Pau as 6th
prime Artest as SF
current Kobe as SG
prime Payton as SF
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Glove as PG*
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Gary Payton had a hole in his glove
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Not in his prime, he didn't
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by Rich Langford on Jun 18, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
This is a great question.
And what would Jordan have looked like against this defense? People say Kobe is no Jordan after he struggles against this defense, but this defense takes stars out of their games.
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 Jun 18, 2010 3:10 AM PDT up reply actions
As did the '90s Bulls on which the current Lakers are modeled
So based on the match-ups (assuming Triangle is used on offense and same defensive philosophy for both teams), who wins?
Kobe can thank MJ for the tough defensive schemes that are used against him
unlike Kobe, MJ didn’t have an MJ before him
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Yeah, but you could hand-check and do other things on D
that are against the rules now. People complain about ticky-tack fouls because of these changes. Ron Artest probably wishes he was born a decade earlier.
I bet Kobe wishes that too, he'll average more steals
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Laker postgame still going on 710 AM here in LA
awesome
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
I am so happy for Ron
You can search my comments on SSnR. I never doubted Ron for one second. The day the Ariza-Artest “trade” became final I knew it was the right move. Even when Ron was bricking shots I reaffirmed that he was taking the shots he needed to take and that at some point he’d come up big. Sure, Ron has his deficiencies on the court, but who doesn’t? Tonight we saw that even Kobe Bryant does.
And what happens? He comes up huge on both ends of the floor in the most important game of not only his life, but my life as well. Truly so very happy for this guy.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
i agree. but 2 be honest, i didnt expect him to explode for 20 pts tonight but am so glad he did. Go ron ron!
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 3:13 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
but did you expect Kobe to go 6-24? Did you expect the Lakers to get 23 offensive rebounds?
Ron scoring 20 isn’t that remarkable. Didn’t he average 18 a game in Houston?
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
nope didnt expect kobe n pau both to miss a lot of shots,hence my surprise that ronron stepped up as the leading scorer up until the 3rd qtr..hence my surprise as i dont recall him scoring more than 15 pts for 2 consecutive games during the entire playof
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 3:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone have a gif of Ron blowing kisses to the crowd after he made that 3 at the end of the game?
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
yes pls.. wanna send that to a frenemy hater and stick it to him. hehehe
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 3:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Update
I found a video that has it @ around 1:50, but I have no idea how to make gifs lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEicWq2Nf1Q
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
It's also at
http://lakersmedia.com/Flash/finals-celtics-at-lakers-617-victory-celebration.html
@ around 3:50
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
And damn I wish I could delete old posts but the victory celebration is also on youtube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1KlV0nKcIo
@ 3:54
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
guys how bout some love for fish for hitting that 3 pt shot in the 4th! just like kobe, fish has 5 rings.. and counting!!
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He is a warrior
That three took the wind out of the celtics. They were tired and must be thinking, now we have guard fish beyond the three point line too? Damn!
Even though he hit the big shots in the series, I think lakers need someone else as a starting point guard and fish come off the bench with limited minutes.
yes i agree. who do you think is available next season?
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Kobe has a 5th now, and it doesn't even feel remotely close as his last
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
scary, he's really fortunate that he's with a championship organization
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
6-7 years from now, would Kobe be like Ray Allen right now?
"Love me or hate me; it's one or the other. Always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fade-away, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Bryant
Kobe and Ray allen are incredibly different players
just because they play the same position. I’d say Kobe will be more like Paul Pierce 6-7 years from now. Basically Kobe will be like MJ was for the 2000 wizards.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
wow sentence construction fail
Kobe and ray are incredibly different DESPITE them playing the same position
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
i think kobe has 5 years tops at the most then he will retire. i'm thinking 2 more rings at least in that period
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 3:22 AM PDT up reply actions
PLUS TIE OR SURPASS HORRY FOR MOST RINGS IN THE MODERN ERA
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 3:55 AM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHA! LET ME REPHRASE DEN. MOST RINGS IN THE PAST 30-40 YEARS
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:11 AM PDT up reply actions
while i would love for that 2 happen, i would be just as happy if we win #17 n #18 and overtake the celts to become the winningest team in the nba
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I think it'll happen eventually.
Though if after the Big 3 are gone and the Celtics have completed their rebuilding, Rondo could add more championships as a long-time veteran after Kobe’s hung it up (how many players have improved year by year as much as Rondo has??).
Mitch Kupchak’s done a fine job the past few years, but he hasn’t had to face the challenge of finding or bringing in the next hall-of-fame-caliber team leader like Jerry West did (landing Pau Gasol is like landing Scottie Pippen, not Michael Jordan).
hmm. good point. lets just hope then that this time we get the breaks as payback for the missed championships in the 1960's
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Payback #1 just happened
The Lakers definitely have a window to reel off a few more. The team has a lot of room to improve in many areas. They can make strides in getting more consistency out of the bench. Kobe continues to improve as a facilitator (since he is getting older, this is vital to extending his effectiveness as a player). Artest has four more years on his contract to improve within the offense. Etc.
From a fairly casual Lakers fan to everyone here, congratulations.
While I enjoy this moment, I know that those of you who live and die with the Lakers appreciate it on a completely different level, and I’m happy for all of you, as well.
And thank you, SS&R, for giving me all the coverage I could need of another amazing season.
Can we officially confirm
that the Artest-for-Ariza trade was the right decision, or would the Lakers have won it all anyway?
GOOD QUESTION. WHAT DO YOU THINK? PERSONALLY I THINK IF WE WANNA WIN BY OFFENSE WE GO WITH ARIZA AND GO WITH ARTEST IF WE WANNA WIN BY DEFENSE.
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:02 AM PDT up reply actions
It was the right decision
if only because they won the championship, which was an expectation for making the trade, and Ron was invaluable in the deciding game (you’re right about the conventional wisdom of Ron equated with defense, but if his offense wasn’t there for the final game, no confetti for the Lakers).
converselt tho, you could also say that if his offense was there in either game 4 or 5 or both, we could have wrapped it in 5 or 6
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:15 AM PDT up reply actions
conversely tho *
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:15 AM PDT up reply actions
True, but there was plenty of blame to go around
in those losses. Artest not being a prime-time performer wasn’t the only factor (vs. his offense being a definitive factor in the game-7 win).
Anyway, history will say “the Lakers traded for Artest for the 2009-2010 season, and subsequently won their second championship in a row.”
and in the end thats all that matters. by the way, whats the best answer to my frenemy who sarcastically asks why we are called the lakers when there is no lake in LA. isnt there a man made lake in the area so i can shut him up?
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:25 AM PDT up reply actions
so is antelope valley still part of the LA area?
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:32 AM PDT up reply actions
got it! hope this info will shut him up. thanks
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by bobc-lakersfan on Jun 18, 2010 4:36 AM PDT up reply actions
There aren't any cavaliers in Cleveland
or kings in Sacramento (maybe a governor), so “whatever, Lakers won” to the frenemy.
Though i hate the celtics
I think they played great. They gave us a real scare and played really hard (though they do cross the fine line between playing hard and dirty). Lakers just kept going at them and they did not have much left in the tank at the end.
Wanted to thank them for a great series and great game. I hope perkins injury is not too bad and wish him good luck.
But we were better and we are the champions.
The Celticsblog folks
are plenty courteous, even in defeat, to non-patronizing non-trolling Lakers fans dropping by.
Feel free to tell ’em directly.
Those poor guys are on the way to the office now. At least it’s Friday
The Celtics and the WALK OF SHAME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_CNpCm-Rw4&feature=channel
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
There are some really tactless and trashy comments from "Laker" fans on these youtube videos
Classless people who had absolutely nothing to do with the Lakers winning. Shame.
I'd embed, but I'm on my phone
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CqDk4jAv_Y4/TBsKs_7GzLI/AAAAAAAAEZE/vXOiFuZlUAk/s400/18.jpg
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 18, 2010 5:59 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
ty
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 18, 2010 6:21 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
2011
Great to see Artest come through in game 7.
Healthy players + get a speedy point guard = repeat. It won’t matter what LeBron and & Co. do. No one can match the Lakers experience and intensity.
If Kobe used better shot selection next year they’ll be even better. Artest will be more comfortable in the offense. A healthy Bynum would be amazing.
Great work on this blog
Your articles are way better than those of the superficial and error-filled mainstream sports media.
What happens now?
Totally new to SSR although I’ve been reading every single post since the season began. I just want to know: What happens now that the season is over? Do you guys (Dexter, C.A., Saurav, etc) continue to cover off-season stuff or are you on hiatus until October?
Thanks for talking me off the edge at times and enlightening me most others.
the talk isn't over man
draft is coming up, free agency, trades, etc…
Our goal is to win the championship, not just the first game
-KG's recent nightmare
lol, +16
Your username
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 18, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
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