Player Report Card: Adam Morrison
by DexterFishmore on Jul 14, 2010 8:30 AM PDT
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This is the first in our series of Player Report Cards, in which we evaluate and assign a grade to the performance of each member of the 2009-10 Los Angeles Lakers. We begin at the bottom - in relevance, at least, if not in salary or comedy value - with Adam Morrison.
Has any player in NBA history done less in the course of winning back-to-back rings?
Adam Morrison was traded to the Lakers on February 7, 2009. Over the season-and-a-half that followed, he appeared in 41 games total and only two in the playoffs. His aggregate playing time with the Lakers, regular and post-season combined, comes to less than 300 minutes. Essentially, out of every four games he was on the Lake Show's roster, three he spent either inactive or nailed to the bench, and in the fourth he'd be given seven or so minutes of garbagio time. At no point in his Laker career was Morrison involved in a moment of any on-court significance.
For all this, the Lakers paid him roughly $6.9 million. That's absurd, clearly, but it's not Adam's fault. By all accounts, he's a hard worker and an exceedingly nice dude. He's never complained about minutes, or about anything else for that matter. He's never caused problems in the locker room or done anything to embarrass the organization. His only sin is being terrible at basketball. That he's been grossly overpaid is the fault of Michael Jordan, who selected him third overall in the 2006 draft, and of NBA scouts who, as a group, failed to see how poorly the game Morrison flashed at Gonzaga would translate to the pros. Adam did well enough in college to fool the people who cut the checks. Through a modicum of skill, some hard work and a goodly measure of luck, he's become a rich guy at the expense of even richer guys. I have difficulty being outraged by this.
If Morrison himself has been of no importance to the Lakers, the same can't be said of his distended contract. Taking on Morrison's salary allowed the Lakers to deal Vladimir Radmanovic for Shannon Brown. Shannon was a critical player in the Lake Show's 2009 playoff run, during which he made 48% of his threes, and although he couldn't capture the same magic in the 2010 postseason, Shannon was still a useful backup at times this year. As for Radmanovic, he's due to make $6.9 million in the upcoming season, an unholy amount for a guy who hasn't been close to league average since about 2006. The Golden State Warriors, and not the Lakers, are on the hook for that $6.9 million, all thanks to the Morrison trade. Without AMMO and his conveniently expiring contract, in other words, there might not be a Steve Blake in purple and gold. Conceivably, there might not even be another year of Phil Jackson.
On those rare occasions when he got some burn as a Laker, Morrison displayed the full panoply of weaknesses. He doesn't have the quickness or handle to get himself decent looks, and when he does get a shot off, he's not very good at getting the ball through the hoop. For a guy who made his reputation in college as a Larry Bird-caliber shotmaker, his shooting numbers (a 41% Effective Field-Goal Percentage and 42% True Shooting Percentage in 2009-10) are unacceptably bad. You can still find scouts to rave about his stroke, but as a Laker he made just six of 25 three-point attempts. There's really no indication that he could serve as even a Steve Novak type, someone who does nothing but stand around the arc and wait to drain an open three. Morrison is a shooting specialist who can't shoot. On defense, the situation isn't any prettier.
What was Morrison's signature performance this year? Oh, there are so many to choose from. There was that time in early November when he lit up the Hornets with five points and two rebounds. And then that time in early December when he lit up the Hornets again, this time with six points. We all remember where we were on those special nights.
The best AMMO moment, however, was most certainly on January 3rd, when he got a full 12 minutes of run and rocked the house for six points on 3-for-3 shooting. Even better, he proved himself a master of psychological warfare in his crafty interception of opponent high-fives.
Celebrate made free throws on your own time, fool!
For all his limitations - and really, AMMO is nothing but limitations - it's impossible for any Laker fan to carry ill will toward Morrison. He was never on the court for any crucial moment, so he never had the chance to disappoint us. We'll always remember him as the lovably befacial-haired mascot of the Taco Unit. There are worse fates for professional athletes.
When you're among the top three picks in the draft, it takes a lot to get run out of the league, and it appears that Adam hasn't yet reached that point. He's been in Vegas this week working out with teams, and according to Michael Lee of the Washington Post, Morrison could well stick with the Wizards.
Coach Flip Saunders worked Morrison through a series of individual shooting drills on Monday morning and from observers, Morrison displayed the same stroke that led Michael Jordan to select him out of Gonzaga with the Charlotte Bobcats' third overall pick in 2006. . . . With Saunders's flex offense and No. 1 overall pick John Wall's ability to drive and kick, Morrison could possibly help spread the floor and create space.
Uh huh. I'm sure John Wall can't wait to ball with AMMO. It's this keen eye for talent that's had the Wizards averaging 33 wins a season for the past decade.
Look, if Morrison can trick another team into paying him to be horrible, more power to him. Washington's as good a place as any, I guess. I just hope that when the Wizards come to Staples Center next year, the Lakers drop an epic pounding on them. That way, we'll get one more chance to see AMMO come off the bench as the 12th man in Taco Time.
Player Grade: D-, but the most affectionate D- ever awarded.
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Great article
A for Effort
F for FAILING as a basketball player.
We still love you AMMO!
Aybar is a nowhere man, Sitting in his Nowhere Land, Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.
by princeton11loveshalos on Jul 14, 2010 8:35 AM PDT reply actions
We love the AMMO
I don’t care how much they pay him. All athletes are overpaid for what they do, superstars as well as bench warmers.
Anyway, enough about AMMO. I’ll give him an E for effort and a T for nice try. How about the possibility of getting Raja Bell. I would so love that. Kobe wants guys who have the ballz to stand up to him because they would stand up to anybody. Do it!
Magic made me a Laker fan.
I don't think you can say that all athletes are overpaid
Its not an easy job, it takes years of dedication, and in the case of some sports like Football, you actually risk health and livelihood afterward because you give the best years of your life to entertain folks and it has terrible retirement benefits. I think those at the top are definitely overpaid, but when you consider how much revenue and money teams make off these guys, they really aren’t. I mean teams like the Cavs who have made 100s of millions off of one player making 15 million is a prime example of how their value is compensated even if we who don’t participate think they are overpaid.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Jevon O
i super agree with everything you just said
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
Adam who?
U-C-L-A Fight, Fight, Fight! Go Bruins!
Oh, I just watched the videos...
THAT guy! Oh yeah… now I know him! Awesome.
U-C-L-A Fight, Fight, Fight! Go Bruins!
u should know him,
ur college team made him do this:
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
by LakersFoEva on Jul 14, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
GO BRUINS.
Hopefully our squad bounces back this year. Honeycuttttttt!
by callpocket8 on Jul 14, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's Just Hope Miami Doesn't Sign Him
He could boost those scrubs to the next level.
he's a first round pick, so he'll fit in.
"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
Don't joke about these things
AMMO is 1/3 of the real triumvirate, the one with the power to control all of the world’s history.
My biggest fear is that Miami will realize this, and sign him, and then hire Brian Shaw (another member of the triumvirate) as their head coach.
The 3rd member is so powerful, his(her?) identity must be kept a secret.
by C.A. Clark on Jul 14, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
hmmm, intrigued by the secret 3rd, NOT!
Those two alone has the power to shake the universe and create an alternate reality, 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 think we all know who the 3rd member of the triumvate is.........
and we have him/her/it locked down at SS&R.
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
this was epic
i had to rec
Czheck Productions
My Instrumentals
This shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.
Derek Fisher's Intangibles already declined the Heat's offer, so it's safe where it should be in purple and gold.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
DFIs
right on
"Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia,' but only slightly less well-known is this, "Never get into a pissing contest with Kobe Bryant!"
Miami fans all over the Igauskas and Juwan Howard additions…. That is like bragging that Tonya Harding is your new girlfriend….
AMMO the greatest Laker of time
you’ll be missed like the great Sun Yue
Kobe, God and I don't tweet. Everyone else does.
I beg to differ, sir.
He’s never complained about minutes,
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Jul 14, 2010 9:01 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
thats some deep investigation
Czheck Productions
My Instrumentals
This shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.
Poor AMMO
I was lucky enough to watch a Gonzaga practice Adam’s senior year. We got to meet the team and even when he was getting all the hype with JJ Redick, he was really nice. I hope the Wizards give him a 3 year contract for 2 mill.
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
I wish AMMO the best.
Maybe he’ll sign a max contract with the Timberwolves and play along the great Darko Milicic
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
I like where you're going with this.
I think it’s time someone in the league organizes a real superteam!
PG: Tryouts in progress!
SG: Adam Morrison
SF: Tryouts in progress!
PF: Darko Milicic
C: Kwame Brown
I dont think so
It’s unfair to have Kwame brown, Darko, and AMMO all in the same team. Might as well do 3 on 5
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
The Superteam!!!
PG: Smush Parker
SG: Mike Penberthy
SF: Adam Morrison
PF: Darko Milicic
C: Kwame Brown
Bench:
Jason Williams (formerly of Duke)
Mark Madsen
Bobby Hurley
Stromile Swift
Chris Mihm
Eddy Curry
Chucky Atkins
Nikoloz Tskitishvili
Coach: Sam Bowie
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
by LakersFoEva on Jul 14, 2010 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, jay williams had that motorcycle injury, it isn't all that fair to call him a bust
F*ck you Rob Sarver!
hes not even playing anymore.
thats a bust.
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
Mad Dog doesn't deserve that! His parade performance alone should have the Heat putting an offer sheet down.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Tony Smith FTW
Surgeon Defender > well, pretty much everyone
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
Good Article
Love that Adam Morrison tribute video – saw it the first time on the Kimmel show, and playing again in my office, I had to keep my self from laughing too loudly.
Good luck AMMO, you were a lucky bastard. Hope we can dump shannon and grab Bell. Anyone hear anymore on signing him?
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"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.
the first video is fuckin ridiculously awesome!
that was a great interception. he should of gave football a shot. but his time with the lake show will forever be remembered.. for tacos(best promotion ever) AMMO ROCKS
by lakers are trouble on Jul 14, 2010 9:45 AM PDT reply actions
Not one mention of his charity work with Diabetes
Adam Morrison, was a fantastic shooter in college, it was bittersweet that Michael loves perimeter guys and Larry Brown can’t stand three point shooting.
Also, being diabetic, and a professional athlete, takes a lot of hard work and concentration, having diabetes isn’t easy, but thanks to people like Adam who wear Insulin Pumps [like me], he managed to make the transition easier by going to UCLA Hospital and helping out kids with Diabetes
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 9:59 AM PDT reply actions
how players contribute in their off-court lives show us who they really are
"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.
Why does Larry Brown dislike the three point shot?
Low(er) percentage shot than others?
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
He's a New York guy, he loves guys with handles, drive and penetrate, hates perimeter
shooters.
Don’t bring up Rasheed Wallace, he’s the exception to the rule, he played at North Carolina, which gave him a spot in Brown’s good graces.
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
and his defense
more than made up for any threes he shot and missed.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Jevon O
Wallace was a much more efficient three point shooter in Detroit, even those
his numbers show a decline, from Portland.
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
Awww .... a player report on Adam Morrison that isn't two sentences long ....
How sweet.
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
Still the best stat ever...
AMMO: 2 rings
LeBron: 0 rings
Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tweet Tweet.
by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 14, 2010 10:22 AM PDT reply actions 7 recs
Charley Rosen article on Steve Blake recent Lakers signing
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 10:30 AM PDT reply actions
I like what he had to say about Blake, but ...
He thinks the Darko signing, complete with “unclogging the lane by getting rid of Al Jefferson” was a good move, so I can’t say I’m all that high on his knowledgeability.
agreed about that, there's definitely a vaccum of illogic about the Wolves
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Rosen is pretty much over the hill
His analysis on Xs and Os are good fromtime to time, but the game has really passed him by. Claiming Chris Paul can’t run an offense doesn’t help his credibility.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
He has the best job in the world
wakes up everyday to play basketball with the Lakers
gets courtside seats EVERY game
he even gets to play sometimes
and he gets paid bank for it
but thanks Ammo, for the laughs…
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...
"Player Grade: D-, but the most affectionate D- ever awarded."
LMAO! Nicely put. Perhaps he could get a bump up to a solid C for his moustache? That has to be deserving of something. Still love him for his great presence on the bench! Best of luck AMMO!
"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." I'm staring in your direction, LeBron.
ammos contributions to SS&R will far outweigh is basketball career
Czheck Productions
My Instrumentals
This shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.
by Czheck on Jul 14, 2010 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
lmao. Rec'd for worst photoshop collage ever.
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jul 14, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
haha is that vince mcmahon? rodman going for the DDT
by marcus_cere on Jul 14, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Kroenke pissed McMahon off, he was supposed to have a wrestling show at the
Pepsi Center, until Kroenke pulled the permit, cuz the Nugs and Lakers were in the WCF. So, Dr.Buss let Mcmahon use the Staples Center, and McMahon turned into a sideshow rooting for the Lakers to beat Kroenke. He hates that guy.
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
lmao
I remember that!
lol @ Buss
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jul 14, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Denver losing RAW allowed me to get tickets for that at Staples
Thanks for your failure Nugs!
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Chicago will try to sign Ronnie Brewer before Adam Morrison, Kyle Korver is obviously
a much better distance shooter than Morrison
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I wish the D- I was given in junior high was affectionate.
Instead it was quite mean.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Dex, I think you need to update the time stamp for the Kobe-Lebron Thread
So it shows up on the recent posts
@CavsNews:
So the Lebron-Kobe debate is over. On ESPN poll: 13000+ votes: 80% picked Kobe as the better player. Even Florida 65% picked Kobe.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Gil, your unabashed kobe man crush has inspired me to change my profile pic…
"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."
what's up man, haven't heard from you in a while?
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
im a sore loser
"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."
I don't speak the trash, water under the bridge, it's a new season
What do you think about the Turkoglu for Barbosa trade?
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
don’t love it, turk bailed on the raps and think it was a shit head move, plus does phx really need a soft big man who shoots threes, don’t we have channing frye already. and frye is cheaper younger and has a better tude…we’ll see what the nash effect does for turkey glue…you guys should pick up bell if anything to keep out of miami, though it will make me gag to see raja in laker gold
"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."
The Turkoglu trade was pretty bad
If they wanted someone on the frontline, they could have used their trade exception to nab Tyson Chandler. Turkoglu at the four along with anyone but Lopez (especially Frye) is probably the worst defensive and rebounding frontcourt tandem in the league.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I would've liked that
but i think injury concerns nixed it, plus chandler’s performance really dropped off,
but all I can do now is dial up the homer goggles and hope the guy shows some more class on my team.
"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."
At least, Steve Nash is a more than capable three point shooter,
when in the fourth quartar Turkoglu runs the ball. Didn’t really understand the trade For PHX myself, either.
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
you win some you lose some
we also picked up Josh childress for like…nothin. that was so sweet i fan posted on peach tree to thank their FO
"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."
Just read it
the key phrase there was “take the extra 30 min or so” …
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
Translation: "Back off, man, I'll get to it."
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
No attitude implied
I am just very lazy, so I didn’t make a fan post.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
You're one of my favorites and I know you never have attitude.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
AMMO you will always be remembered for your valuable contributions to the championship run
your beardly powers helped will Kobe and Pau in theplayoffs and psyched out Doc Rivers enough to make him sit Rondo in the crucial minutes of the 4th quarter of game 7.
Let it be know again that this man will depart LA with more rings than Lebron, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, David Lee, Deron Williams, Karl Malone, Patrick Ewing, Charles Barkley, Penny Hardaway, Clyde Drexler, Brandon Roy, John Stockton, Dwight Howard, Vince Carter, Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Joe Johnson, Yao Ming, Carlos Boozer, Carmelo Anthony, Oscar Robertson, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Shawn Bradley, Rasheed Wallace, Jerry Sloan, Chris Mullin, Latrell Sprewell, Gary Payton, Jeff Hornacek, Alonzo Mourning, the Utah Jazz, Shawn Kemp, Sam Perkins, Chauncey Billups, Allen Iverson, Elden Campbell, Eddie Jones, Jason Williams, Vlade Divac, Antoine Walker, Rashard Lewis, Rasual Butler, Chris Kaman, Elton Brand, Kirk Snyder, Nick Anderson, Marcus Camby, Steve Nash, Al Jefferson, Kwame Brown, Marc Gasol, Brendan Haywood, Nick Van Exel, Antwan Jamison, Ira Newble, Steve Smith, and Eddie House.
Truly one of the greatest bearded players to ever play this game.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Jul 14, 2010 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
tears runin down my face
its time to drink
Czheck Productions
My Instrumentals
This shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.
I'm not spilling my good crystale, for Ammo, maybe Kobe
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions
rec'd for pure epicness
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
Rec
Thanks for taking the time to compile the list of players into a comment for all of us to laugh at!
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
PJ and Walton say: "Get that weak stuff outta here AMMO!"
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
LMFAO at KAAAAAAAAAAHN
trading Al Jefferson to the Jazz for Kosta Koufos and some draft picks. He is really outdoing himself.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Jul 14, 2010 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Kahn could have had a frontcourt
With this depth chart:
PF: Jefferson/Love
C: Cousins/Pekovic
Does anyone doubt that this is a top ten frontcourt rotation?
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
that would have been better
than of drafting 20 small forwards/ trading the best shooter in the draft for Webster.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
And then he could have drafted Babbitt and Crawford
For scoring punch on the wings while still</> having around $10 million in cap space and Ramon Sessions as a trade chip.
PG: Flynn/Sessions
SG: Crawford/Ellington
SF: Babbitt/Brewer/Gomes
PF: Jefferson/Love
C: Cousins/Pekovic/Hollins
That team probably wins 35+ games and that’s before any trades or use of cap space.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
They wouldn't have to
Not with Cousins and Pekovic on the roster.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
NOOO!!! Our secret formula has been compromised!!
Fisher’s intangibles + AMMO + Shaw = Guaranteed titles.
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
but Fishers intangibles in locked down at SS&R.
havent seem him/her/it lately, but they aint leaving any time soon.
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
the username: Derek Fisher's Intangibles
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
Fishers Intangibles...
I think I picked this up one weekend down in Tijuana. The Doctor gave me some cream and it cleared up after 2 weeks though so it was cool.
you must of picked up something else in mexico.
everyone wishes they had fisher’s intangibles. we all know that isn’t happening cause ONLY DEREK FISHER has intangbles.
by lakers are trouble on Jul 15, 2010 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably right....
Might have been misdiagnosed. More then likely Lebron’s anti-intangibles that I caught.
No idea if this is real
I believe what you meant to type was
LOL WUT
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Jul 14, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Blake's official "intro" interview/presser was today.
Just FYI. I’m sure you guys are gonna recap it or will post a video of it when it surfaces..
Sweet 16
interesting that Mitch says, they were looking to get Blaker for a few years, before he finally
signed on July 8
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Blaker
Nice name lol. Don’t know if you did that on purpose or not.
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
here's a partial script of the interview
http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/100714blakepresser.html
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
im not sure why but the 5 looks weird
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Don't think so
The focus is proper. I think it just looks weird period.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Because it's an upside-down, backwards "2"
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
i think we all did.
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
Looks like they ran out of 5's so they took a two and flipped it upside down and reversed it.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
probably...
because it was Robert Horry’s number. And yes, it is an upside down 2, which is the way the Lakers have done it as far back as I can remember (Magic days)
Good stuff
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
What is with those shoes? He looks like he's on the tennis court!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Hit the gym? No, he almost wrestled this away from Kobe.
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
by LakerUNLTD on Jul 14, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oden's face is priceless in that photo.
Don't let the name deceive you, I'm a fan of not only the Sharks, but the Lakers, 49ers, Giants, Angels, (and to a lesser extent) Capitals, and Titans.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Jul 14, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, I was thinking the same thing!
“I wanna play!”
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
what's he doing? I mean Oden, not interested in basketball.
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
by rs850_Lakers on Jul 14, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he does yard word in those. He cannot play basketball wearing those shoes.
Who does he think he is, Ron Artest?!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Why's he wearing AND 1's?
That’s sooo early 2000’s.
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
those aren't his real shoes, Steve Blake has his own Kicks
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
is that his wife and kids
in the last picture?
by mildclubsauce on Jul 14, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
lkmfao
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This shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.
Kobe needs to give some of his nice shoes to Blake
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Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
by rs850_Lakers on Jul 14, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that Malcolm in the Middle?
A little like him or is that just my inner Frankie munoz speaking?
Person, Ebanks, and Caracter comment on their play
Love Caracter’s attitude. That’s the right line to take.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
yea you'd never guess he had an attitude problem
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
by njzfinest5013 on Jul 14, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting article.
Although we’ve all heard of Caracter’s attitude problems in highschool/college, the content in that article, and others, show that he’s a nice, humble kid, that works hard, and wants to compete with the best. This turnaround confuses me…
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
What's there to question?
Playing for the Lakers, with guys like Kobe, Fisher, Artest, Gasol and the Zen Master himself.
You better be on your best behavior.
Sweet 16
The question?
Why his attitude seems completely different now, then it had after all those draft reports about his troubled past were coming out. lol
"You know how a guy can make his team so much better? That’s one thing I learned from watching Jordan." - LBJ
He saw he had a bad attitude with Rick Pitino, and knew he needed to change his
attitude about his conditioning and his work ethic, he was fairly selfish and felt entitled about his situation, don’t let the attitude change the fact, he’s still got a long way to go before his true colours shine through, has he learned anything about his entitlement and selfish issues, or is it a put on to get a contract. He’s got great talent and seems like he’s genuine, like the old saying goes, ‘how do you know what you see, is all that’s there.’
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
ha.
I was just working on responding to the above post, and since you brought up Pitino, I will just respond to you. : )
About Caracter, IMO — I think most of his problems in college, well, in Louisville at least (his first school), were partly because he and Pitino didn’t get along and clashed big time. I’m totally blaming Pitino. As far as asses go, he takes the cake by far and his true colors are, well, the worst.
Also, and this sort of goes with what bluexfalcon says — I realize he hasn’t actually signed or anything yet, but it’s got to be pretty humbling on anyone to be in the Laker organization even in the just-drafted capacity he is in now. I hope he makes it. (and Ebanks, too, for that matter) They are rookies, they are pretty cheap, relatively speaking, and well, they are just as good as some other rookies out there, so I’ll take them.
If a guy who sleeps with a woman, in a restaurant and pays for her abortion,
throws you off the team for attitudinal issues, you have to look at yourself in the mirror.
Let’s see Caracter progress through the process, I’m cheering for him.
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Look,
the kid wasn’t doing drugs or anything and while he was kind of bothersome as far as not obeying team rules and such and appeared lazy on the court at times, he was just a kid at the time and his stint in Louisville was two years ago.
Pitino, as you quite aptly mentioned was not the pinnacle of a role model and it should also be noted that he recruited Caracter even though he knew the kid was supposed to have all the issues that he did (I guess Pitino and that god-awful big ego of his thought he could change the kid) and while most respectable coaches would have passed on Caracter, not Pitino. Nope. Instead, Pitino played mind games with Caracter for 2 years and kept him for his basketball skill and then after the season and with a pair of highly touted big men coming in as possible replacements but without the baggage, he apparently wanted to cast him aside so he threw him out.
So, again, with all due respect, I’m blaming Pitino as his discard of Caracter was totally self-serving, IMO. Hell, while I’m at it, I might even blame Pitino for the oil spill, all the diseases and world hunger, too. ; )
Bottom line, had it been any other coach, I’m with ya — let’s continue to examine Caracter’s character issues, but not this time. The kid, well, I guess he’s not really a kid anymore, is he? Now he’s a professional basketball player, or might be shortly, but anyway, the young man gets a clean slate and a fresh start from me.
Oh, and I just now realized that these comments of mine (this whole string here, really) are not really applicable to this thread and the topic of Dex’s main feature post. Sorry about that. I’m not sure if that is taboo here or not, but I’m kind of guessing not since a lot of the threads around here tend to do that, you know, take on a life of their own and go in all different directions? Some places are strict about that, so I apologize in advance if that is not kosher here. : )
that's a funny pos, don't worry about the change in direction, we have a very
diverse family here.
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
hey, thanks.
And, in an effort to comment on the feature post topic I did just run across this and I didn’t see it posted anywhere else, soooo:
So, maybe AMMO will be a King?
And, there you go, right back on topic……….. ; )
Steve Blake
“I’ll just play my game. I’ve always been a guy that likes to set people up first, get everyone involved and be a scrappy defender. Knock down open shots because we have a lot of guys on this team who get doubled. Just be an intelligent player out there on the court. I’ve tried to play that way my whole life.”
by rickfox on Jul 14, 2010 2:10 PM PDT reply actions
I think this a good pick up for you guys… now leave raja alone.
"I’ve been in the league 14 years and I don’t think I’ve been called for a carry yet. It’s news to me," "I’ve never heard anyone complain about me carrying the ball. The best coach in the league Gregg Popovich didn’t have a problem with it last week."
No thanks
We also want Matt Barnes. We’re forming the Kobe and the Kobe Stoppers team.
by tandur on Jul 14, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
never. he coming to the good side.
"I work my ass off every day in practice. How many other guys can say the same thing? Not many. I'm fighting against becoming soft. That's the worse thing you can say to a basketball player." - Dennis Rodman
"When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry walls." - Aldous Snow
Adam Morrison will be mvp next season.You’ll see.
by coico16 on Jul 14, 2010 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
finals mvp*
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This shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.
So he's gonna put on some weight too, I see.
7ass
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by SoCalGal on Jul 14, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
lol
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Actually going down...
He had a 7.5 ass this last year…..
Hmm that sounds gay nevermind:-(
rec'd
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"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
this sums up how the day has gone
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Jul 14, 2010 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
lmao rec'd!
LOL at the caption, "LAL 15 bench ppg this series( 2nd fewest in playoffs).
now we know why.
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
belly laugh!
thanks! Just goes to show that for all his good behavior and saying the right things, Ammo is, after all, only human.
by USA!USA!USA! on Jul 14, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
ill save everybody the time of grading brian shaw
to quote dex
a mfin super plus
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This shameful display of selfishness and betrayal by one of our very own has shifted our "motivation" to previously unknown and previously never experienced levels.
AMMO is the luckiest man on earth
he gets paid a ton of money to watch all Laker games courtside. Dude is basically jobless but makes a fortune & gets blingy rings in the process
I am bummed out I missed the chance to participate in the panoply of Morrison
But I will. As soon as I get off work. And it will be triumphant.
Dex, your wry sense of humor really outdid itself today. Haha! To think, you gave the Gonzagasaurus a D-, lolerskates! Truly your ribbing of one of the greatest athletes of all times was enjoyable, in a guilty sort of way.
Now, let’s get to the facts… just as soon as I get home from work.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
maybe ammo should go to the heat
to show lebron how to win championships
If you wrong us, shall we not revenge? - William Shakespeare
Scratch that
He should show Lebron how to have awesome facial hair
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves
by angelofdeath on Jul 14, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay
so
we went 2 for 2 on titles with Adam Morrison in the lineup
if we fail this coming season, is Mitch the worst GM of all time or what?!
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
fail without him, specifically
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Haw haw!!!
We begin at the bottom – in relevance, at least, if not in salary or comedy value — with Adam Morrison.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
ESPN have a piece up that Bell's gone to Utah...
I’m not so certain tho’… there’s nothing on it ANYWHERE but ESPN… and the story’s been up a while now.
Yet… nothing at any other major news source I can find.
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
I beg to differ
Has any player in NBA history done less in the course of winning back-to-back rings?
I believe you mean has any NBA player ever done more for the morale of his team and its fans. I salute you Adam Morrison, for for the wonderfully wonderful you have done for this great city.
In Soviet Russia, LA beats you.
Adam Morrison: key to Laker's 2010 playoff run
How can anyone overlook the key play of the Laker’s 2010 playoff run by Adam “The Enforcer” Morrison in Game 5 against OKC.
After scoring a key basket with around 5 min. to go, “witness” this awesome display of intimidation by Adam Morrison against Etan Thomas for the soon-to-be back-2-back NBA champions:
Morrison, truly providing that Fisher-Scola moment for the 2010 Lakers!.
Need I say more?
Good Luck Adam!
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