Parade in Pictures
by Gil Meriken on Jun 21, 2010 8:48 PM PDT
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PrintParking at meter near Metro Station: $4
Metro Day Pass: $5
L.A. Times Commemorative Championship Edition: $1
Coke: $1
Zone Energy Bar: $0 Free sample
Championship Parade: Priceless
It was anticlimatic, and they passed by much too quickly, but it was nice to get out and see all the Lakers fans.
I will post the first few so you can get a glimpse, I will update this post later tonight, along with a short video clip.
The pictures are mostly of the scene and the fans, I went to video mode to record the players.
Here is a screenshot from the video clip I will post later:
Update: more pics and a video clip after the jump
All day pass on the metro rail - $5
Taken from inside the metro bus
getting off at grand station
The corner of Figueroa and Washington
L.A. Times Commemorative Edition $1
This guy climbed the traffic light to get a better view
The Laker Girls had their own bus
Confetti shot up from the crowd
Children came out to support their heroes
I have no idea who is on this bus
Shirt taped to a light pole
The Goodyear Blimp showed up for the festivities
Fans of Mexico too, apparently!
There were a lot of vendors selling Lakers gear and posters
Nobody told this guy the rules at SS&R
Creative signs made by the fans
Spotted a Walton jersey, so I had to take a picture
There were several Lakers-themed cars in the parking lots adjacent to the parade
these two were quite happy that the Lakers won Game 7
umm ... I think she's missing an apostrophe
This young lady was nice enough to pose with her sign
MORE PICS TO COME and a VIDEO CLIP in a few hours ...
Update
This fan was dressed as a duck ... or is that a "Chick"?
VTB... feelin YOU!
A "Despicable Me" tie-in ... everyone wants to hitch their star to a winner!
This is "Doggy Bryant"
Not sure what this is trying to say, but it's obvious likes his Kobe jersey better than his Bird jersey
The mural at the corner of Staples Center
Victory!
This dedicated fan pimped out his ride in a customized Lakers wheelchair
UPDATE: if you're interested in a wheelchair like this, check his site out at wheelchairlarry.com
Paul Pierce, we've got one with your name on it!
Yep ...
And a short video clip of the Lakers passing by (sorry for the shaky camera work, it's hard to hold it steady without a tripod!)
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Nice, I watched online
man I wish I were in Cali, I’m moving soon(LOL)
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Awesome picture diary
I saw a lot of the same stuff you did like the guys with the big Kobe hand signs and the We <3 haters signs. I also took the metro to get there. Me and my friend really had no idea what we trains or exits to take, but it was way easy just to follow the sea of purple and gold.
That’s where we were standing. Got to see Kobe hoist the trophy AND stood in the shade!
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
o and by the way
did you buy the day pass at the metro rail? We only bought one one-way ticket each for $1.25 and it seemed like we never even needed it. All the toll booths were green lighted and people just ran through ’em.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Yeah I recognize that after I bought the pass
They weren’t even checking
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
As CA Said, please post YOUR pics here too! Thx!
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Nice job, sir. I was home sick today so I got to watch live on TV. Awesome.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
LOL, yeah, migraine.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
they didnt check me or anyone else
but as a law abiding citizen I bought a pass.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
jealous
i streamed it online. and can i just say AMMO’S DAUGHTER IS SO FRICKIN ADORABLE! I didn’t know the man was capable of providing such cute genes. too bad sasha’s not dating maria sharapova anymore.
What happened, did he steal her eyebrow shaping appointment?
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
haha dunno
i was looking for her, but my sister said she saw sasha with his arm around some brunette chick.
Yeah, she's gorgeous.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
yup
I think his little brother was there too! Did any of you guys see him?! I think he was wearing a yellow lakers t-shirt, and was pretty tall and lanky, with some glasses on.
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 21, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Pau's 16-year-old brother is 6'8". Amazing.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
I say we draft him now,
considering he is related to Pau & Marc, who are both phenomenal athletes for their size.
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Oh that was an older lady, I think it was his mom.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
ok heres my pics:
hopefully everything loads properly
I decided I would take the Metro Rail to the parade because I would have been stuck and traffic and with so much people going, it would be a drag navigating in and out of downtown LA. When I arrived at the Sierra Madre Villa Station, at around 9:30, the parking garage had zero empty parking spots left, except a few that were for handicap park, so I had to go all the way back out to the street and park there.
Getting there took about an hour. I had to take several trains which were packed like a can of sardines with fellow Laker fans, with more getting on at each stop. I got off at the Blue Line station adjacent to Staples Center. It was very close to the start of the parade and the most crowded spot for viewing so I walked a few blocks south towards the Convention Center. That spot was not as crowded and had a curb/sidewalk to stand on.
As you can see, my spot was still pretty packed.
I made it here at around 11:00, the parade itself didnt reach my spot for another 15 to 20 minutes so I took some pictures of other stuff.
Staples Center sign with the Good Year blimp on the right.
another picture of my spot.
the police keeping a hawks eye over the crowd.
finally the parade came to where I was at.
the Laker girls.
Some guy riding on a fire engine. Initially I thought it was Michael Cooper, but after looking over the photo again I ruled that out.
one of the double decker buses carrying Laker trainers/ staff I assume.
the Lakers float arrives, and it looks like Kobe is holding a Vitaminwater in his hand.
Kobe and his wife and daughters.
Shannon Brown
Theres Sasha. Ron Artest is the one on the right with the funny hat and cigar.
Have we seen the last of Jordan Farmar??
AC Green folks!!!!
Magic!!!
Kareem!!!
the Laker float…
cool laker shirt.
LA Live looks cool.
is this really Vic the Brick?
funniest picture of the day.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jun 21, 2010 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Dude, your pics are awesome! Marge Hearn was riding with Kareem and his son. Nice!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
yes. is that her daughter? both marge and that young lady were also at the chick hearn statue unveiling back in april
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
I think grand-daughter.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Holy Shit.
Dude, I got on at Sierra Madre Villa at exactly the same time! Hah, I ended up parking in that Best Buy parking lot across the street, and I saw some car getting towed about a row down from mine.
Vikas Srinath
I think that is Vic the Brick, I saw him on the stream interviewing Kobe
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by rs850_Lakers on Jun 21, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
lol awesome pics!
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 21, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh...
Does Ron really need to smoke while holding his kid?
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 22, 2010 2:16 AM PDT up reply actions
The cigar was unlit. It was a dig at Red Auerbach.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
Ahks
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 22, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Even saw the lights of the Goodyear Blimp, and it read...
“Three-Peat Lakers!!!”
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
That looks like Josh Shipp...
…wearing the black Laker hat in the Farmar photo. Also, Sasha and Maria are still together. The woman he was with must be a family member. Sasha said today that he’s heading over to Wimbledon soon. Great photos!
by The Dude Abides on Jun 21, 2010 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
I remember seeing that "Sasha Lets Bone" sign on the telecast
The commentators were having a ball with that one.
LOL, I thought it was saying "Sasha, let's be one"
Silly me!
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
STILL LMFAO
@ Walton and Smush jerseys
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by Davone_Is_BessT on Jun 21, 2010 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
Ah, Kareem.
When the seemingly annual Greatest Ever discussions come up, his name his mysteriously missing from the guest list. 6 MVP’s, 6 rings? Hmm.
I'm here to talk about the past.
They should mount a gold basketball on top of this part of the Staples Center!
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Who is that dunking ?
Looks like Dr. J, lol…
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Dr. Mbenga
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by Gil Meriken on Jun 21, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I lol'd
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 21, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
it's open
come on over!
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Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 21, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions
too bad this thread is dead and everyone is most likely asleep lol
Queensbridge. Littlerock. 16.
Lakers 2010 Champs.
by bluexfalcon on Jun 21, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice collection
Gil,
You managed to get a lot of great pictures there. Thanks for sharing!
wow
I understand this is a week late but still wtf???
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers-20100614,0,2828164.column
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
seriously wtf??
TJ Simers is an idiot. That’s why I stopped wasting my time reading his articles a looooooong time ago. He just spews the same garbage over and over again without context. How he still has a job is beyond me
by lakergirl on Jun 22, 2010 12:30 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And THIS is why print media is dying...
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 22, 2010 2:27 AM PDT up reply actions
long-time reader, first time poster
if anybody can send me the LA times commemorative championship edition, you’ll make one very loyal lakers fan happy here in the philippines..lol..i so envy you guys in LA!!!!
Welcome
And sorry, I can’t help you, I live out in Australia.
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by Saurav A. Das on Jun 22, 2010 2:19 AM PDT up reply actions
interesting person i saw
first time posting here, and i was at 12th and figueroa. i happened to turn around and i saw lorenzo mata, who used to play at ucla. doubt that anyone cares, but i’d just thought i would throw that in haha
What was he doing?
So is he related to Matt Barnes or do they just look very similar?
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by RA37thriller on Jun 22, 2010 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Great pics Gil & shaqfor3...
Damn…
And here’s me half a world away…
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
a) Where is the pretty of your sexy ass, Gil?
a. Do Kobe’s wifes boobies can bigger each time we win the championship?
b) Loston Celtricks…. Can we please start using that at the SSR
c) LOLZ at taking a picture at the Walton Jersey
d) Note to muralist: How much did Luke pay you to put him instead of Bynum, heck even Shannon Sasha and Farmar are more worthy of being up there (I’m assuming/hoping the picture goes on the other side of the building
e) There are tons of obese people in LA
In Kobe we trust!
I was just a photojournalist representing SSR
No pics of my sexy ass
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
There are tons of obese people everywhere, not just LA.
"Prejudice not founded on reason cannot be removed by argument." - Samuel Johnson
I surprised my Dad and flew him to the championship parade
from Kentucky and me from San Antonio for a Father’s Day treat. I have always wanted to be at a Lakers victory parade since I was a kid and I figured a back-to-back celebration was a good a reason as any to head on out. It was a great time to see all the purple and gold, all the love, and all the good vibes from the Laker fans. I took some decent pics but am having trouble posting them. I also took pictures of Vic the Brick as well (I’m pretty sure it was him). Here’s to a restful summer for the Lakeshow; regroup, and 3peat!!!
Hey man that's awesome.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Thanks y'all
That beat-up police car with the new paint job that Gil took some pics of? We stood right in front of that when the parade went by. Right next to it was a white truck with some old dude was repping some ‘2012 Apocalypse’ noise… he was hilarious! So what’s up with this picking up Raja Bell for the Bench Mob rumor?
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