NBA Rookies Ladder: Ebanks @ #1 and Caracter @ #3
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 3:04 PM PDT
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PrintDay Two at Vegas, and it looks like the Lakers' two draft picks are impressing people.
(Also, seeing George Karl made me happy. Glad to see him healthy and on the sidelines coaching.)
Check out the NBA Rookies Ladder page that also has a couple video features on Devin Ebanks here.
The NBA Rookies Ladder placed Devin Ebanks as their #1 rookie for his play yesterday:
Ebanks grabs the top spot after his second straight game topping 20 points. In his debut, the No. 43 pick had 21, then followed it up with 24 on Saturday. "It's just a tremendous opportunity for me," Ebanks said. "Coming from a great program like West Virginia, I'm used to winning, so I just hope to continue that."
-- July 10, 9:08 p.m. PT
It's eerily similar how much he resembles Trevor Ariza. With time, once he's improved defensively and he makes the roster, he really does have, with his skill sets and potential, the blueprint to succeed in the Lakers' system. And he's wearing #3!
Derrick Caracter moved up the ladder to the #3 spot.
Caracter had his second straight double-double in Vegas with 17 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers' 92-74 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. "Nobody can stop him in the block," said teammate Devin Ebanks.
--July 10, 7:30 p.m. PT
First, I'm liking that our two draft picks have already established a pretty decent chemistry on-court. Some nice plays between the two. And praising each other is a good thing. Hearing Ebanks talk about how they've played on teams before during high school so they both know each other's game is a definite plus. If they both make the team (and I really do hope so since both look a lot like first round picks - steals by Mitch!), they'll most likely develop a good friendship off-court and could push each other and motivate themselves to succeed in the triangle.
Both need work defensively, but then again, all rookies most likely need this, so it'll be good to see them get invites at training camp and hopefully make it onto the roster, and get some advice and training with the Lakers coaches.
Still can't get over how much Ebanks looks like TA. With time, I think he has the potential to be as good or even better than TA (as almost blasphemous as that is to say). He just needs to work on his defense and rebounding! With his height and wingspan, pulling down one to two rebounds is not going to cut it.
All in all, looking forward to their next game against the Kings. Demarcus Cousins vs. Derrick Caracter, I want to see how Caracter matches and holds up against Cousins. A victory would be nice only because I remember was it Cousins that said something stupid about the Lakers on Twitter. [Ed. note: Cousins tweeted that Bynum didn't deserve to touch the Lakers' championship trophy.]
Is it too early to say the Lakers had a good draft day (or some steals here?). It seems to be the general consensus in the media. But then again, I think people might be excited due to how much Ebanks is reminding them of TA. Are there genuine reasons to be excited about their play? Compared to our past summer league invites, how are the doing? I remember lots of people were high on Tony Gaffney - how does Ebanks compare (since they seem more comparable in terms of height and build)?
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And a last trivia note: our draft pick from two years ago, Joe Crawford, is now playing on the Orlando Magic's summer league team and seems to be playing pretty well for them.
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"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
Ebanks > Ariza as a prospect coming into the NBA.
When comparing both of their skillsets as a rookie, Ariza had more raw athleticism, Ebanks was more rounded and a more creative finisher, with better form on his jump shot. Ebanks is a more polished prospect, though probably not with as much upside as Ariza had.
And it was definitely a good draft day for LA, considering these picks were so late and now seem locks to make the roster, it’s automatically a good pick provided one of them doesn’t implode and kill chemistry (unlikely for them to kill chemistry, considering how limited their role will likely be). Even if these guys were draft in the late Lottery, they may have been good picks. Caracter has as much raw potential as any big man in this draft, including Cousins, IMO; and Ebanks was a late lottery talent coming into college but underperformed whilst there.
As for Ebanks’ rebounding, he was a great rebounder during college, averaging about 8 boards per game. A lot of it so far seems to be that Caracter is gobbling up so many rebounds. Ebanks’ body is a bit skinny for an NBA, so he certainly won’t average 6 boards per game, but I certainly don’t think he’ll end up being a detriment in that area.
Also, damn you, I was going to post this as a Front Page FanShot, but forgot about it, and now when I finally come back to do it, I see this FanPost. >.< Aha
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
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Very honored to have my post on the front page *bows*
Thank you!
I’ve been lurking around, etc. I used to comment a lot more early in the season but I had to resort to lurking since I started working and moving. So when I had time to finally post, I’m very happy to see our draft picks playing well and what a surprise I got when I saw the post on SSR’s front page! You have made my day :)
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by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw the name
And immediately thought…where the hell has she been?
http://twitter.com/wondahbap
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I saw the name
And immediately thought…where the hell has she been?
http://twitter.com/wondahbap
by wondahbap on Jul 11, 2010 3:51 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Bwahahaahaha
I had to resort to being a lurker. Good to see you wondahbap!
Can’t believed I missed that whole LBJ fiasco. I was working and by the time I got back, SSR exploded to 1000 comments. Everyone (minus the trolls) has expressed exactly how I felt about the whole fiasco.
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by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, you're rarer than Tucker around these parts these days.
And, um, I actually don’t have the ability to frontpage fanposts, or at least I don’t know how to. It must’ve been C.A or Dex aha.
And the picks were lottery talent, with some issues they seem to be working out for a chance to play with the defending champions. They’re both rating higher than Turner (I have no idea where Cousins and Wall are at).
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 11, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I know about Caracter's attitude problems.
But what were the issues converning Ebanks?
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan.." - LBJ
concerning*
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan.." - LBJ
I think for Ebanks
the issue wasn’t character related, but was related to if his game was NBA-ready. Kinda like how Trevor had the same issues when he was drafted. Many people thought both guys would have probably benefited from staying in school rather than announcing for the draft so quickly.
With hard work and extraordinary confidence with himself, like TA, Ebanks can potentially develop into TA 2.0 or better.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The most common negative thing I've heard
Is that he’s a terrible shooter.
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan.." - LBJ
yup
I think it’s his three point shooting.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 12, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
A suspension for undisclosed reasons in college.
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 12, 2010 1:29 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, I know :(
But I’m trying to comment more now that it’s the summer, but most likely I’ll be lurking around weekdays and posting on weekends.
Cool, shout out thanks to either C.A. or Dex for putting my post on the main page!
Has Wall played yet? I don’t think the Wizards play during the Vegas summer league games … goes off to research
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
First game was today.
He jumped to #3 on the list, with a 24/8/8 (points, assists and turnovers aha) line, with Caracter at #2 and Ebanks #1.
"During Game 1 of the NBA finals, Chris Rock joked around. Kobe Bryant completely ignored Rock. Bryant was practically a zombie 100 percent absorbed into the game.
He is not a nice guy.
He sits on the bench with eyes narrowed and his lips tightly sealed. He scoffs and yells at his opponents and his teammates for short comings.
People hate him for this.
That’s why those people will never win NBA championships."
by Saurav A. Das on Jul 12, 2010 6:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Terrible
Assist/Turnover ratio
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
Eh, Summer League.
Nobody is quite sure of where to be on the court, they’re learning a new offense, and the majority of them have never played together before.
"During Game 1 of the NBA finals, Chris Rock joked around. Kobe Bryant completely ignored Rock. Bryant was practically a zombie 100 percent absorbed into the game.
He is not a nice guy.
He sits on the bench with eyes narrowed and his lips tightly sealed. He scoffs and yells at his opponents and his teammates for short comings.
People hate him for this.
That’s why those people will never win NBA championships."
by Saurav A. Das on Jul 13, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice recap.Yes, it was Cousins, who talked smack about Bynum.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
He's a masochist.
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 12, 2010 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Snap. Oh no he didn't.
Caracter better own Cousins in the paint for Drew. I seriously don’t understand what is up with these rookies thinking they can smack talk Lakers. First Ty Lawson and now this Cousins character.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
He had that really nasty (and rude) comment
about how if he (slept) with one of the Kardashian sisters, maybe he’d win a ring too.
I paraphrased since I didn’t want to remember the exact wording, but it was definitely lewd.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
That’s lame… The Lakers even won the championship in ’09 before Chlodom.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
Hmmm
dude thinks there’s this intense rivalry between the Lakers and the Nuggets.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
“I heard if u hit a kardashian i win a championship .. Kim k holla me!!! I need ya for 17 min.”
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
Try 17 seconds...
Rookie
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 11, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Double-post fix.
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 11, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaa you're right!
This is too weird.
My money is on him coming up with a super clutch steal against the Nuggets in the WCF this year
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
and the similiarities/coincidences keep piling up
I just hope the Lakers don’t trade them to Orlando for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans because then that really would be freaky. And not good.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't happen.
Clippers just signed Brian Cook.
Maurice Evans has one more year with the Hawks.
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
I know, I was just joking
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of a good laugh ...
The “Clippers just signed Brian Cook” part was intended to be humor too.
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
I did laugh
*sigh *
ah, the Clippers
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 12, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I laughed when I saw this on the NBA TV sports ticker
“Clippers sign free agent Brian Cook (terms undisclosed).”
They got it backwards. They should be fine with disclosing the terms and but then cover up the fact they signed Brian Cook.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
but it'd be really depressing if it ever did happen somehow
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Same.
It really does speak how much Laker fans appreciated what Ariza did and brought to the team, even though his time was so short here. But I’m happy he found a “place” with Houston and that we have a potential great pick with Ebanks.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
:O
They’re different people!?
Aha.
"During Game 1 of the NBA finals, Chris Rock joked around. Kobe Bryant completely ignored Rock. Bryant was practically a zombie 100 percent absorbed into the game.
He is not a nice guy.
He sits on the bench with eyes narrowed and his lips tightly sealed. He scoffs and yells at his opponents and his teammates for short comings.
People hate him for this.
That’s why those people will never win NBA championships."
by Saurav A. Das on Jul 12, 2010 6:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Good write-up.
I haven’t seen any summer league games since I don’t have NBATV, but I really like what I’m hearing about Caracter and Ebanks.
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by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 11, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks!
I’ve only seen bit parts here and there. I think Ben R, another commenter here, has been watching the games and really likes Caracter’s footwork and skill set, so I’m liking what we’ve been hearing about the Lakers’ two draft picks too.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, he's been pretty impressive
There are kinks to work out: he’s a bit hesistant when he starts his post-up, his defensive effort and focus could improve, and he’s rather turnover prone, but a lot of these problems can be worked out through practice and playing in the triangle with the actual team (as
Caracter was facing near-constant double and triple teams every time he touched the ball; that won’t happen with the actual team on the floor).
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
watched the game against Denver
Caracter is agile and effective in the post. We’ll have to see how he goes against size, though. He strikes me as an Elton Brand (when he was healthy and not a malcontent) sort, on the high end.
It is positively eerie how much Ebanks resembles Ariza. No facial hair or neck tat, but otherwise a dead ringer. Same number, same draft position, same gangly, all-limbed physique. And his approach to defense is pretty similar to Ariza’s, except he’s not quite as good playing straightforward position defense. He also hasn’t yet shown Ariza’s athleticism on the finish, but that might have just been small sample size. But the Lakers could definitely use Ariza Lite on those occasions when they’re playing against teams without bulky small forwards (e.g., LBJ, Pierce, Melo).
Nice write-up PBS!
Good to see some female flavor on the staff :)
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
ah well
not staff, but main page!
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Hey Justin!
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I haven’t posted here since around January, I think, and imagine my surprise seeing my first post back on the main page :)
Wish I was on the staff, really do, but damn work (although I really should be grateful with the economy and all, but it means less time for the Lakers). I missed most of the first quarter of Game 7 due to work. Rushed home, saw we were down by 8, shooting under 40% and was just like “What happened?”
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
@PBS
And also Ariza is not hot. Try changing that in your Profile Bio.
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
Thanks and Ariza is hot
I can’t help that I think he kinda resembles T.I., who I think is very good looking. Though Kobe’s probably, in my very biased opinion, the hottest guy in the NBA and no one else really comes close. Although many girls/women seem to think Sasha’s good looking :/
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Shannon Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cETtDC59-I
;)
Bahahahahah :P
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 11, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm yes
Chris Brown (oops I meant) Shannon Brown is (was?) the other good looking guy on our team.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I saw your profile info.
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 12, 2010 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions
and that vid is sooo full of epic lolz
Every time that shot of Ron appearing shirtless happens, I can’t stop laughing.
Shannon looks hot in the vid.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
His face is so weird.
Trey Songz killed it in that song, btw. Different, but good.
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 12, 2010 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions
*Artest's
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault." C.A Clark on the Miami Heat
"LeBron James does not want the pressure of greatness, only the rewards" - shaqforthree
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure."
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 12, 2010 1:31 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Artests's face is weird. Period.
lol xD ah, that was too mean of me.
That music video was just straight bad. Shirtless Ron. Shannon Brown cheating on Toni Braxton with Brooke Hogan?! Eww. And then there’s Toni Braxton who’s like 40+ and still thinks she’s 20.
Just an awkward vid.
Trey Songz does kill it. Surprisingly he and Toni make a great duet. I admit though, I really like his “Say Aah” song … guilty pleasure of mine xD
And if Shannon leaves, he won’t get to be appearing in mvs likes this anymore. I’m just saying.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 13, 2010 2:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Toni Braxton is 40+!?
I just threw up a little…
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"During Game 1 of the NBA finals, Chris Rock joked around. Kobe Bryant completely ignored Rock. Bryant was practically a zombie 100 percent absorbed into the game.
He is not a nice guy.
He sits on the bench with eyes narrowed and his lips tightly sealed. He scoffs and yells at his opponents and his teammates for short comings.
People hate him for this.
That’s why those people will never win NBA championships."
by Saurav A. Das on Jul 13, 2010 3:19 AM PDT up reply actions
She's 42 lol
Just barely over her 40s. 40+ makes her sound really old xD
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 13, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't hate,
i’ve had a crush on Toni since I was in middle school, and i still think she looks pretty damn good.
"They call me the Muffin Man"
by true_lakerfan on Jul 15, 2010 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Um, I'll pass, thanks.
I’d be illegal for her, anyways…
Before Kobe won the title, the line we would all hear was 'Kobe isn't as good as LeBron'. This is far from new. Laker and Kobe fans have heard it before. The names change, the premise remains the same. At different times in history, Tracy McGrady was considered to be better than Kobe. Allen Iverson was once considered his equal. Even the likes of Vince Carter, Grant Hill and Jerry Stackhouse were given the 'next Jordan' title.
Kobe has beaten all comers. They have retreated into the shadows as pretenders, whilst Kobe outlasted them all to stand alone in the League today, with his 5 rings and innumerable accolades.
Now? All the haters have left to say is ’Kobe’s no Jordan.’
You know what? They’re right. He’s not Michael Jordan. He’s Kobe Bean Bryant. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
by Saurav A. Das on Jul 16, 2010 5:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I Love Ebanks and Caracters game
My only problem with Ebanks is that Ive seen hes a little flat footed. All in all though I couldnt be happier with who our office drafted……so far.
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our picks looking good so far
I had doubts about them because initially I thought we should have drafted a point guard, but these players could very well turn into bench regulars with the production they have shown us so far in summer league. We’ll just have to wait and see how they do in the rest of these games/ pre-season.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Our bench!
Imagine our lineup for next year!
SL Kobe Bench Sasha
Dfish Blake
PAu Lamar
Ron Ebanks
Bynum caracter
That’s depth people. Hopefully this is the lineup and it all works out well together!
caracter probably won't get much playtime. Will probably absorb Josh Powell's minutes
As for Ebanks, I hope to see him play some. But if Luke is healthy, Ebank’s minutes won’t be significant. PLus, Phil rarely plays rookies (unless in desperate needs)
Hopefully the Lakers can bring him along similar to how Boston brought Glen Davis in
He made huge contributions for them in the Finals.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
they should get minutes at the beginning of the season
let’s hope they do what Phil is looking for
Kobe, God and I don't tweet. Everyone else does.
It'll be really interesting to see how he does with the Nets
although, don’t they already have a point guard there? someone by the name of Devin Harris? I thought Farmar wanted a starting PG position. I would imagine he’d have to be backup to Harris if he went to the Nets.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Jul 11, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know...
It’s Harris to lose. Farmar has playoff and Championship experience. So he might be more mentally ready.
I look at the momentums of the game, and how you affect the game. Statistics can’t tell you that, can’t teach you how to feel a game. Statistics are just for fantasy buffs or something- Kobe Bryant
Not many big games under his belt though...
I look at the momentums of the game, and how you affect the game. Statistics can’t tell you that, can’t teach you how to feel a game. Statistics are just for fantasy buffs or something- Kobe Bryant
I mean playoff games...
I look at the momentums of the game, and how you affect the game. Statistics can’t tell you that, can’t teach you how to feel a game. Statistics are just for fantasy buffs or something- Kobe Bryant
Ah, Harris is still a much better point guard than Farmar. Plus, Avery Johnson
knows everything about Harris. Farmar isn’t threatening Harris at this point.
Good point...
I’m pulling a Bron and submitting to your logic.
I look at the momentums of the game, and how you affect the game. Statistics can’t tell you that, can’t teach you how to feel a game. Statistics are just for fantasy buffs or something- Kobe Bryant
See, I respect that because you didn't disrespect with the largest media-induced
middle finger. ’Preciate it.
Hahaha....I change the pic every time I get bored with it...
I look at the momentums of the game, and how you affect the game. Statistics can’t tell you that, can’t teach you how to feel a game. Statistics are just for fantasy buffs or something- Kobe Bryant
Nice step down, Mr. Farmar. Way down.
…………and Avery Johnson isn’t going accept Farmar’s mistakes. Good luck with that
he's gonna regret this big time...
I don’t have a problem saying, ‘Your franchise player sucks.’ - Ron Artest
I don't think he was going to get a similar offer elsewhere
Indiana looks disinterested in free agency, Portland has the Wesley Matthews offer standing, and New York exhausted the last of their cap space with Felton and Mozgov. He’ll be a backup, but he’ll be getting paid and Harris’ injury history is always present.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
EBANKS is SKINNY
Does anyone think he is capable of being a 3?
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jul 11, 2010 4:24 PM PDT reply actions
Its because most 3’s these days are bigger and beefy, well I hope so
by 15xtimeNBAchamps on Jul 11, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
He couldn't even lift the bar at the draft combine once
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
you clearly don't remember what Bynum looked like in Summer league
I remember thinking his head didn’t fit his body his arms were so small.
Post an after pic like a bizzaro jenny craig....
I look at the momentums of the game, and how you affect the game. Statistics can’t tell you that, can’t teach you how to feel a game. Statistics are just for fantasy buffs or something- Kobe Bryant
Reply fail.
If Kobe doesn't make his teammates better, how on Earth does Adam Morrison have two rings!?
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 11, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
You know it.
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan.." - LBJ
Gotta luv Mitch!!
Even though Im biting my fingernails as to why he hasnt resigned fish (sign him already!!!), i constantly give Mitch his due!
Who would’ve thought we could get Ebanks and Caracter with the late 2nd round picks we had? EPIC STEAL!!!
And yea, they’re both making the roster….in crunch time!!
more like taco time, 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
and somehow carater moved to no. 2 today
so both of our picks are above john wall (no. 3) :))
Be afraid!
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
by deadmuse on Jul 12, 2010 4:52 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
sheeeeeet
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
lol that's funny scary...
damn hope both TA and Caracter make it on our roster.
"Kobe and god don't tweet Everyone else does."
well, it really looks like the lakers are gonna sign them to the team, so its good to see them flourishing in the d league. if they keep up the good work, come next summer they will have a a ring on their finger
In Kobe we trust!
But
doesn’t PJ hate giving playing time to rookies?
yeah
but he doesn’t like playing guys who doesn’t know his system either. Whoever we add, would be stuck in the same position either way. Ron only got to play because he filled a gaping need at starting SF. We’re looking for bench pieces to the future. I think he’ll let them play, especially if he let Farmar and Brown get away with never running the offense last year.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Jevon O
Devin Ebanks. Derrick Caracter.
Those sound like fake names.
BTW, does anyone else think that Dexter Fishmore also sounds fake, too?
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