Raja Bell Just Isn't That Into the Lakers
by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 1:43 PM PDT
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I'm convinced that playing basketball for the Lakers is the best job in the world. At one time in world history, it might've been more fun to be, say, the King of France or a Roman Emperor, but now we know those career paths typically end in decapitation or getting stabbed 23 times by your tightest bros, so being a Laker is now at the top of the list. You get to stack fat chips "working" nine months out of the year, win a championship every season and bask in the adulation of a city populated by the most sexually appealing creatures on earth (other than your mom). It's even more glamorous and lucrative than being an NBA blogger, hard as that might be to believe.
Yet, Raja Bell remains skeptical. The Lakers have invited him into the band, but they're not feeling the love in return. According to ESPN Los Angeles, Raja's got his heart set elsewhere:
Bell said his top three destinations are the state of Florida - either the Heat or the Magic - because "my parents and my sister would get a chance to see their nephews and their grandsons," the New York area - either the Knicks or the Nets - because he also has family in that area or the Mavericks because of how the organization treated him when he played there back in 2002-03.
That's actually five destinations, not three, but whatever. Does Raja realize that he's just Raja Bell? I understand that free-agency madness is in the air these days, and it's nice that circumstances have conspired to give a Raja a few options, but let's be serious. In no rational market should a massive bidding war erupt over Raja Bell. Besides, the NBA collective bargaining agreement clearly states: if the Lakers want you, you will become a Laker. Rules are rules, son.
A few more Wednesday newslets after the cut....
Derek Fisher - is holding firm in his standoff with the team over the size and duration of his next contract. Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register, for one, is OK with the Lakers playing a little hardball with Fish:
I fully understand the club’s desire to limit payroll and make conservative projections as to what Fisher will be doing at ages 36 and 37 at the game’s fleetest position. Smart organizations offer contracts based on what they need to pay, not what they should or anything that has to do with things in the past. . . . [N]o club should lock itself into a future deal out of past loyalty or nostalgia.
Preach it, brother. Mitch Kupchak says only that "We've had an open dialogue now for several days with his representative and that's really far as I'll go in terms of sharing information." ESPN's Chad Ford speculated in his Daily Dime chat that Fish could end up in Miami or Cleveland. Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus suggests that Fish's departure could lead to the Lakers' re-signing Shannon Brown.
DeMarcus Cousins - thinks Andrew Bynum doesn't deserve even to touch the Lakers' championship trophy.
Dexter Fishmore - thinks Cousins will enjoy being forearm shivered the next time the Lakers play the Kings.
The Lakers' D League affiliation - is now with the Bakersfield Jam. So if you were worried that our D Leaguers wouldn't get adequate exposure to the dangers of meth addiction and teen pregnancy, rest easy. The 661 has got it covered.
Lakers' championship attire and memorabilia - apparently isn't quite selling like hotcakes. One theory is that everyone stocked up when they won the title last year, and they don't want to shell out again for nearly identical stuff. Another theory is that it's all being shoplifted and sold off the back of pickup trucks by dudes in FUBU gear in Bakersfield.
Josh Powell - can now say that one of his ex-girlfriends has been arrested on coke charges. Nice, Josh. Does she have a sister?
Jay Wessel - is the Vice President of Technology for the Celtics, and he gives an interesting interview to Computer World about how an NBA team goes about protecting its information systems.
This might surprise you, but basketball play data is not that big a target. In the NBA almost everyone knows everything because all the scouts are a close-knit unit. There's really not much they can find on our computers about game strategy that they don't already have access to elsewhere. For me, it's the conventional business side of the house that's of most concern: the personal information [and] customer credit-card numbers from when they buy merchandise.
It's worth a read if you're at all a tech-head.
Speaking of the Celtics - they're meeting today with Kwame Brown. There's really only one reaction to news of this sort.
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lolz
i can’t stand either of those douchey guys in those commercials. Basically calling me an idiot for owning a PC.
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+1
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I think we're out of the running for Bell
Dallas and Miami can simply offer more money at this point.
Alternatives include Quentin Richardson, Ronnie Brewer, Kyle Korver, Rasual Butler, Randy Foye, Roger Mason, Tracy McGrady, and Marquis Daniels. Of those, I’d definitely prefer Brewer — he’s a solid defender, would look great making off-ball cuts in the triangle to receive passes for easy scores, and probably would get the Ariza bible as far as shooting goes, although I doubt he’ll ever be anything more than serviceable.
After that, it depends on your priorities. Richardson can shoot and defend, but has back issues; Korver can light it up, but is one-dimensional and a poor defender; Butler can shoot and defend but is getting older; Foye is a combo guard in Brown’s mold but isn’t as athletic, although he’s better at running an offense and shooting; Mason can run some point and shoot, although he isn’t that great at the former; McGrady is a huge wild card depending on his health, but he’s definitely the best of this bunch if he has anything left in the tank; and Daniels can definitely handle the ball and score, although his injury issues have been acute.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
If we can afford Korver
can it also be said that while he’s “one dimensional and a poor defender”, these weaknesses could be improved, in the same vein that Brewer would probably improve his shooting with the lakers (as you implied)? I like Korver’s offense, and during the playoffs, the guy was hustling (though it was not enough, of course). And we really need someone who can stretch the opponent’s defense when needed.
"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
Yeah, but Korver's problem is physical limitations
His lateral quickness is nonexistent. Brewer can always improve on his shooting mechanics; Korver can’t make himself move faster from side to side. Brewer’s upside is also probably higher than any of the names on this list; he’s already a solid player and only has room to improve.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
We already have a Korver, his name is Sasha
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sasha didn't shoot 53.6% behind the arc last year
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I've always had a bad feeling about Bell anyway.
This shows that winning isn’t his top priority. Lakers don’t need a guy like that.
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.
wasup, blue!
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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.
Going to Miami or Dallas
Is a pretty clear sign that he values winning — both are (or will be) solid teams.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
he also mentioned family as a strong reason.
and new york and new jersey aren’t solid teams.
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.
Then why berate the guy for caring about playing close to his family?
We’re not blowing steam at Fisher because that’s his highest priority. If he wants to play closer to his family, then that’s a legitimate reason. We suddenly “don’t need” a guy like that simply because he won’t play here.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I see your point there with Fisher..
it still looks like Bell is reluctant to join the Lakers. if that’s the case, then good riddance.
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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.
I think Kobe is the issue
"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
That and the idea of Kobe busting his chops probably have him looking elsewhere.
Kobe said something to the effect of “I don’t forget anything”, recently and I’m sure Raja Bell’s foolishness would be paid back and then some if he joined the Lakers.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
wrestling closeline by Bell on Kobe is hard to forget
Bell should avoid L.A. even if it means making less elsewhere…
Or maybe the competitor in him
doesn’t want to front run. This Lakers squad is made without him. I can respect the thrill of the chase. If he has options and the money is at least the same (probably better elsewhere) it feels better brand new.
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Actually, it's 3 destinations (Florida, Texas, New York area), but 5 teams.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Orlando is not Miami
New Jersey is not New York.
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by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
three state destinations
florida, texas and NY (cuz come on, NJ isnt really a state as much as it is a huge waste disposal facility.)
Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones
To us winning is a tradition. We are victors and need not explain. You may hate us, but your girlfriends love us. - BC
One more than Shaq. - Kobe answering how it felt to win Championship number 5
by silverstreak3k on Jul 7, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
NJ
has beautiful areas outside of the Newark area.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Jevon O
Im not trippin over Raja Bell
Lets not forget what this guy did. Him also sticking his nose up at the Lakers offer for other terrible teams is just another sign its not meant to be.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Jul 7, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I never really thought that Bell would be ours.
I couldn’t imagine him in a Lakers jersey, AT ALL.
Sweet 16
couldnt imagine Jason Giambi in a Yankee jersey either
it happened
Where do the Lakers rank in my life? I say Lakers, sex,...and breathing
count me in.
i’d much rather see someone clothesline him back
by lakers are trouble on Jul 8, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha, no wonder my phone was getting blown up.
I had a Tweet at 1:52.
5 WHOLE minutes before you bro. =p
Sweet 16
its a consolation prize if they dont get lebron/ attempt to woo him
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
wow, that was unexpected.
does this increase lebron’s chances of signing with Chicago?
Or does it mean Chicago has thrown in the towel?
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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.
It means Chicago has a good team now. They just needed another star to get them over the proverbial hump.
LeBron now has only 2-3 choices.
Stay in Cleveland, go to Miami, but take a huge paycut, or go to New York.
Sweet 16
Lebron + being 2nd or 3rd fiddle + paycut = NOT GONNA HAPPEN
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
(this is regarding Miami)
not Chicago
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I agree
Chicago, now with Boozer, wouldn’t have to lie down and take Lebron’s crap. Nor his entourage.
Former LakersForDeuce: "The 2010 champs made me up the ante and change my name!"
by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The Bulls signing Boozer doesn’t mean they’re out of the running for signing Lebron. The Boozer signing/contract leaves room for a max deal.
"Embrace the battle" -Lamar Odom
If I remember correctly, when Boozer first left Cleveland, Lebron was pretty bummed.
He may want to team up again.
or he could of felt shafted and hates boozer
by lakers are trouble on Jul 8, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
yea but still..
boozer was suppose to re-sign with cleveland. then left them hangin and went to utah. so he might still be holding a grudge. i mean if boozer stayed in clev and played with lebron back then they might of been pretty good
by lakers are trouble on Jul 8, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
From what I remember, LeBron told Boozer to 'follow the money' and head for Utah.
Because Cavs’ ownership were lowballing Booz.
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 8, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
okay i didn't know about that part
not quite sure what to think about that now.
by lakers are trouble on Jul 8, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Chicago still has room for a max deal
Assuming the cap report tonight isn’t weird.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
hes going to NY
book it
Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones
To us winning is a tradition. We are victors and need not explain. You may hate us, but your girlfriends love us. - BC
One more than Shaq. - Kobe answering how it felt to win Championship number 5
by silverstreak3k on Jul 7, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, not sure.
Miami and Chicago lack pure shooters, though. But hey, the Lakers got it done without shooters. Thats what I’d need if I was LeBron, to spread the floor.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
The rush will be to who can sign Mike Miller
to a ridiculously overvalued contract. They better find some people to play D.
The Lakers arguably had some shooters
Sasha, Kobe, Fisher, in that order.
I think LBJ will go to ...
New Jersey after reading that. Seriously, Jay-Z and shit.
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my eyes have been waiting to read a statement like that all day
my grand theory is in grave danger of ending in 24 hrs. in 2003 i predicted it,at least i was close
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I cant stop laughing at the first paragraph
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
This might be my favorite Dex piece ever.
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jul 7, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can especially relate to the Louis XVI reference
after taking a european history course in high school
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
The bitter guy who runs SBnation Phoenix wrote this on his twitter
Sethpo: Some righteous Raja Bell hate from @dexterfishmore :http://bit.ly/bCTja2
http://twitter.com/sethpo/status/17981744599
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everything dex said was the truth
ask Louis XVI
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Lebrons waiting to see where Adam Morrison goes first before he signs
Will Dex strike back in a twitter battle?
Cue dramatic music…
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
wouldnt be much of a battle considering how the lakers have done against phx lately
zing
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Lebrons waiting to see where Adam Morrison goes first before he signs
Well, I really don't know where the hate is...
The only thing close to it, is… telling it as it is.
In no rational market should a massive bidding war erupt over Raja Bell.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
I wish
I dont know how to edit gifs.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
BSOTS are a bunch of really uptight guys
and hate on the lakers as much as possible. even tongue in cheek articles show they hate like no other fanbase i have ever seen (including boston). i dont really get it, cuz im pretty sure lakers fans couldnt care less about the suns and their fans
Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones
To us winning is a tradition. We are victors and need not explain. You may hate us, but your girlfriends love us. - BC
One more than Shaq. - Kobe answering how it felt to win Championship number 5
by silverstreak3k on Jul 7, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
about kobe in particular
Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones
To us winning is a tradition. We are victors and need not explain. You may hate us, but your girlfriends love us. - BC
One more than Shaq. - Kobe answering how it felt to win Championship number 5
by silverstreak3k on Jul 7, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
time for a stupid joke
did you know LeBron in French means the Bron??
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
actually "bron" means brown, so...
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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.
That's 'brun'
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 8, 2010 2:13 AM PDT up reply actions
hey i gotta respect a guy who chooses for his family.
did anyone see wade’s quote? saying it was a hard decision between chicago and miami because he is a family guy (his family is in chicago)?.. but if he was a family guy he would have chosen chicago… (believe me I think wade is awesome – but hey you gotta let facts speak truth not how one feels about it).
also i don’t know guys. what if celtics sign kwame and he enacts revenge on the lakers with 30 points 17 rebounds next time we play them? maybe we should sign him to prevent him from going to the celtics…. O.O
get off me bandwagoners!
http://www.cleancutmedia.com
the Celtics are done
their core is just too old to make another run
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
They want Shaq. haha
Celtic fans want a guy whose jersey will one day be hanging in staples center. Talk about no loyalty from their fans
Where do the Lakers rank in my life? I say Lakers, sex,...and breathing
haha
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Wade is bad...
He holds marijuana sex parties.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
marijuana!?
c’mon the guy is a millionaire, he needs to start acting like one. The proper way is to have coke-fueled sex parties with coke being snorted off inventive locations/body parts. Amateurs.
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
anybody read the woj article?
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;ylt=AhSoubp58hvPmuxD4egHSC8vLYF?slug=aw-lebrondecision070710
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my dream ends 2marrow :(
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-lebronjayz022508
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ROTFL
I knew Woj would be all over that shit.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Absolutely.
Lebron and his “team” deserved every syllable that Woj laid on them.
ESPN enabled all this crap to happen.
A guy who has never won anything can hold the basketball world hostage if he can find partners.
Just like ESPN — zero substance.
Former LakersForDeuce: "The 2010 champs made me up the ante and change my name!"
by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, blunt and to the point. Nice to see Woj tell it like it is.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
BEST. COMMENT.EVER from espn.com
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Everyone, PBS is hosting an hour long special on Adam Morrison’s facial hair style decision for next year. It’s called “The ’Stache”.
by madmaxx350 on Jul 7, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
man those guys on espn.com are funny
here’s another one
chicagodan (7/7/2010 at 5:42 PM)
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I find it hilarious that he’s announcing at a Boys & Girls Club … in Greenwich, Connecticut. What, was the Beverly Hills Boys & Girls Club booked that day? Who goes to the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club, the disadvantaged boys and girls who don’t have their own yachts?
by madmaxx350 on Jul 7, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
here's another one lol
Cardsfan_09 (7/7/2010 at 5:44 PM)
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Maybe Lebron can get a role in a movie where he “acts” like he won a title
by madmaxx350 on Jul 7, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
sarlndr (7/7/2010 at 1:21 AM)
Report ViolationWhy do the columnists always have to say “the world” is holding it’s breath? No it’s not, lol. We love to blow stuff out of proportion in America, damn.
On topic. I’m from NE Ohio and can’t believe that he’s getting his own show. I love my Cavs to death but this has really gotten out of hand. I’m happy to be stationed overseas now so I don’t have to put up with seeing this on ESPN every five minutes. This whole FA mess is making me crazy from 6,000 miles from home, so I know it’s making you all who live in the states insane.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ouch
mdandy8 (7/7/2010 at 5:53 PM)
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what happened to his elbow? Will he address that during the special?
by madmaxx350 on Jul 7, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and here's the final one lol
MR.ROLLTIDE91 (7/7/2010 at 6:10 PM)
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LeBron: tears
LeBron: “It’s with great pleasure that I must sign with…”
TV viewers and Media: leans forward on the edge their seats
LeBron: “I’ll tell you tomorrow, I just can’t right now”
by madmaxx350 on Jul 7, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And better YET!...
What’s up with Delonte West and his mom!!!???
AMMO's stache deserves MUCH more than 1 hour.
hell, it should have it’s own series.
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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.
this is by far the best one
classic internetz!
Sandalorn (7/7/2010 at 6:17 PM)
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Kobe should just do a 1 minute commercial and the end of “The Decision” where it just shows him cleaning all his rings.
by madmaxx350 on Jul 7, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 31 recs
with a banana-eating grin on his face!
Former LakersForDeuce: "The 2010 champs made me up the ante and change my name!"
by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
kissing the trophy
Former LakersForDeuce: "The 2010 champs made me up the ante and change my name!"
by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Next to a plate with cookies on it.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Jul 7, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Chocolate chip, Oatmeal. The best.
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jul 7, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Chocolate chip is the best!!!
"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
rotfl! lololololll!
rec’d!
"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
Indeed
the most sexually appealing creatures on earth
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Screw Bell
use the rest of our midlevel to make sure Derek Fisher comes back.
10x more important to a title than Bell.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
i didn't like it either.
to be honest, i don’t want another slow veteran. this team needs some young athleticism.
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.
and now they're gone.
exactly my point.
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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.
Farmar, more likely...
Brown, we will wait and see.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
$2 milllion
i think some teams would be willing to pay 5-6 million for him.
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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.
Minnesota
KAAAHHNNN!!!!
i would not be surprised.
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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.
Mid-level at $5.8M this year for Los Lagos
Blake signs for $4M/yr. Leaves $1.8M/yr of the MLE left. Farmar’s restricted offer for 10-11 is $1.8M. Coincidence?
Farmar wants to start, but would only have a shot in NY, Indiana, or Miami (competition w/ Chalmers). Unlikely this will happen, Mitch is smarter than we all thought.
Otherwise, the Lakers need to talk to Earl Barron or Big Z to take the back-up role at center.
why would we want farmar
now that we have Blake? are we seriously not gonna resign fisher? I would much rather use the remaining MLE on him
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Don't need to use MLE to sign Fish
We can sign him under the Bird exception and use the MLE money on someone else.
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by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
only if Fisher leaves
highly unlikely that Fisher goes to Miami, but it’s possible. that’s the only scenario where I see Farmar coming back. And if we can’t get a vet like Bell, even Brown might be back…. never would have thought we might end up with Farmar & Brown and lose Fisher.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
Surprises me that teams are showing interest in Fisher
Also, that he isn’t denying their interest, either. I thought the only team he would want to play for would be the Lakers.
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
I think it's all negotiation tactics by Fisher
but anything can happen, even with a 1% chance that negotiations turn sour and he/ Jerry Buss walks away
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
didn't that happen with Ariza & Odom last year
with Odom coming back with a cut salary?
You all occupy a world dominated by Kobe Bryant, consider yourself fortunate.
Fisher has almost no leverage
other than some other team willing to overspend, but Miami has an empty roster, so they may do it
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
Fish could help settle Heat roster
Bosh won’t immediately fit in, nor will other guys they’ll sign. Fisher could settle them down and Riley would give him that role. He could be a nice addition, positive force in the locker room, etc.
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by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hell no to Big Z
He is useless nowadays and hes not leaving cleveland
Where do the Lakers rank in my life? I say Lakers, sex,...and breathing
I could say the same about LeBron
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
no you're not the only one
but everyone here loved the idea because “omg Kobe respects him”
We all know how good Kobe is when it comes to GM decisions. Remember the summer of “trade me”? “Bynum who?”
Just get Derek Fisher and our backcourt is pretty much solidified. Then we just need cheap garbage time bigmen and we’re set.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Not everyone here loved the idea.
From the beginning, I hated it. Glad it’s not gonna happen.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Kobe respects Lebron...
OMG WE SHOULD TOTALLY SIGN HIM!!!
…lol
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
Umm
it was trade Bynum for Jason Kidd. At the time, not exactly a bad deal considering Bynum had spent another entire season on the bench. Now, in retrospect its bad, but it was also before when we had Smush and others running the point. You would’ve said ship anyone out just to get a good pg.
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i def didnt want bell to be a laker
f’n bad guy as far as im concerned
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How could he and Kobe co-exist?
Especially after Kobe responded to Bell by saying, “I never heard of the kid.”
hmm here is an interesting argument that speculates the idea of him leaving the cavs.
If he truely wants to stay in Cleveland, why has he been entertaining these ideas of going to all these different cities for two years and why would he keep the city oF Cleveland on pins and needles for an hour just to tell them he is gonna stay??
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
maybe cause it's LeBron
i mean that’s the guy who gets swayed by the moment and declares on national TV that he will participate in a Dunk contest just to bail on his promise the next year … And the guy who says that he spoils everyone by his play and that nobody should complain abo0ut him bailin out again on his team in a pivotal game 5 though it’d be funny if he says he’ll sign with the Clippers lol
bargaining chip
it guarantees cleveland will give him a max contract.
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nothing left in cleveland
Shaq and Big Z are FAs. The Jamison signing didn’t help. Delonte is inconsistent.
If you were LeBron, would you want to come back. For six years?
Unless Dallas inherited Kupchak’s original soul (the one that traded Shaq for bupkus), LeBron is going to Chicago or NY for 4-5 years where the light at the end of the tunnel shines brightest.
Delonte shagged LeBrons mom
Hes out of Cleveland probably living in witness protection right now
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CyberCosmiX (7/7/2010 at 2:33 PM)
Report ViolationI’ll only watch if he has a deathmatch with Brett Favre for the ‘biggest Egomaniac’ – I’ll watch that special. Or maybe if he plays musical chairs and the last chair wins his contract, I suppose that would be amusing.
I still think he sits at a table with the hats of all teams spread out in front of him. I could picture it now, he accidentally picks the Clippers hat.
What are the odds that a pack of ravenous raccoons attack his press conference?
All wishful thinking I suppose. I can expect this “LeBron egomaniac stroking hour” will be as boring as dirt, just like LeBron is (does he actually think the powder-throwing routine he stole from MJ is amusing?).
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 3:25 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Didn't know he stole the powder-throwing from MJ.
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travisxj8 (7/7/2010 at 11:02 AM)
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And the champions will be….LAKERS AGAIN..WHO CARES WHERE THESE FOOLS END UP
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
LAball1582 (7/7/2010 at 10:55 AM)
BREAKING NEWS!!!! “The Decision” show notes have been leaked!
ESPN Insider’s Insider Chris Broussard reports LeBron has succeeded in cloning himself… 5 times!!!
In a very special, off-the-cuff, pre-taped, personal interview on the show, James tearfully says,“I finally have a team. My team.” James continues,“Each and every one of my new teammates can finally match my talcum powder tossing and jig-dancing skills. You know, Broussy [LBJ’s nickname for longtime friend and confidant Chris Broussard], sideline antics are the most important ingredient when building the winningest team in the history of teamship. Don’t even mention our combined crab-dribbling intensity. You know what I’m sayin’? The King’s Realm is complete.”
When asked why 5 clones and not 4, assuming LeBron still wanted to be on court with his clones, the teary-eyed James breaks down,“We just needed a coach that we could really trust with our skill set. Our perceived market value is the key. And I just couldn’t ask myselves to listen to anything less than… me. Oh, witness me! Witness me!”
The newly-dubbed “James Gang” feels their strength is a proven track-record of winning extremely-high commercial goods receipts. Wiping his tears away, a confident James closes the interview,“Well, Broussy, I did it. I found the direct line to the billion dollar mark. Me plus me plus me plus me plus me plus me!”
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 7 recs
this one is crazy LMAO
TrojanDuck97 (7/7/2010 at 6:34 PM)
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Just think if Cleveland loses him. Mass suicides will result. I mean is there anything for them to live for. Anything at all. I hope they stocked up on body bags and concrete cleaner.
by madmaxx350 on Jul 7, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
some ppl are actually presenting some good points as to where James is going
gqkankan (7/7/2010 at 6:31 PM)
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HE IS GOING TO NYK, it is a fact. Look at the facts:
1) He changed the date of decision from Monday to Thursday. Why? He had to be at Nike Camp in CLE till Thursday, and if he said Monday he is leaving, there would have been 4 days of riots outside the camp in CLE. Change of date makes it clear he is leaving. If he was staying in CLE, press conference would have been in his High School (where he declared for draft, received MVPs)
2) Conference is in Conn, not in Bristol which is associated with ESPN, but a different suburb closer to the city. Lebron wouldnt do this if he wasn’t coming to NY, it would be a slap in the face to fans in top 2 biggest NBA market. NY buys his Jersery, shoes and love LBJ, he wouldnt be stupid enough to make all of NY hate him. Also, Allan Houston (NYK Mgmt) has house minutes away from the BAGC, many believe that is why that suburb in Conn was chosen.
3)He is attending Melo’s wedding in NY this weekend. Might not seem like much but is very relevant. LBJ tried very hard to get Bosh to come to CLE, that was his plan A, but when that failed the Knicks jumped in and convinced Lebron to a LBJ, Stoud., Melo, trio. Many believe Melo has told LBJ he wont sign DEN offer, and will take less $$$ to play with him in NY. Similarly, Stoud. has told LBJ and Knicks’ Walsh he will restructure contract if Melo wants to play in NY next year. Melo not signing with DEN yet shows Melo wants out of DEN
ESPN already knows this, but doesnt want anti climatic end to FA 2010.
wow, smart
I still am not sure Melo will be willing to take that chance. Poor guy, he should’ve opted out and joined the FA mess this summer. But what the hell, don’t Melo and Lebron play the same position?
NO restructuring in NBA
However, Stouamire coul renegotiate for less than the $20M/yr he is about to receive.
Uh, where would Melo fit? He plays the same position as LBJ and would not be willing to share the spotlight.
That's what I was thinking about the other day,
before remember, LBJ can pretty much play 1-3 and may be 4. I may be wrong, but I believe he was a PG in high school?
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He is NOT
going to the Knicks. I’ll eat my hat/put something in my sig if he does. I thought New Jersey’s chances were helped by Bosh’s decision, but Boozer’s decision kills them. No Boozer, no Bosh, no NJ despite the billionaire. Odds are 1 in 2 for Cleveland, 2 in 5 for Chicago, and 1 in 10 for Miami.
R.I.P. JJ
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There's still David Lee
Arguably more overall talent in NJ than Miami if they can get Lee and James.
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I completely agree
My point wasn’t that it would be a bad move to go to NJ, but that LeBron won’t do it because the lack of a marque free agent going with him.
R.I.P. JJ
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Show me the goat he mated with
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by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
he meant G.O.A.T., lol
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here's another classic
mcvmai (7/7/2010 at 6:38 PM)
Report Violation“I think that it just shows that hes leaving Cleveland. the fact that he is having it in Greenwich, Conn.seems as if hes asking to get away from Cleveland and its soon to be depression of his announcement, without actually asking.”
I think it’s to reduce the possibility of some random slob in a Dawg Pound mask with a .22 rifle perching across the street from the press conference site, crying as he mutters “we’re doing this because we love you, King…”
this is completely unrelated
but did anyone here about this?
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
sweety ya cant say F You to the entire court and expect to be let off the hook
Where do the Lakers rank in my life? I say Lakers, sex,...and breathing
thank goodness. I’m glad I won’t have to hear about this pile of trash for awhile !
Saying Eff u isn’t the greatest thing, especially seeing as she is only going to serve about 23 days of the 90 days in jail……
its not that bad of sentence
DUI is a serious crime. She could have been locked up for 2-3 years and even worse if she killed someone.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
no it really isn’t. I wish she was actually locked up longer. She really did deserve a longer, harsher sentence, seeing as she has had a record with drugs and booze.
What the hell is wrong with you people?
Stop hating on a girl you don’t know anything about. “lock that bitch up forever!!” You guys sound like idiots. She deserves to be treated like anybody else.
by plyka on Jul 7, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
no one here is saying she should be locked up forever
for multiple DUI’s as well as violating probation, and getting caught drinking/ substance abuse, 90 days in jail is a pretty lenient sentence and its probably gonna be much less than that due to jail overcrowding.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
a girl that we know nothing about????
Um, who are you talking about? We know a lot about her. We know she has a drug and alcohol problem, we know she drives drunk, and we know she paints “fuck you” on her fingernails in court.
That’s enough to know that she belongs in jail. Are you her lawyer?
Chill.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
She deserves to be treated like anybody else.
If she were treated like anyone else, she would already be in jail.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
by pslakerfan on Jul 7, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hang the Witch before she turns us into a Newt!
Agree with plyka.
To paraphrase a well known philosophy:
Those who forgive others will also be forgiven.
But those who do not forgive others, likewise will not be forgiven.
Even one of the women who started Mothers Against Drunk Drivers got a DUI a few years back.
Perhaps it’s wise not to be so quick to judge other people.
To paraphrase myself....
A month in jail now is a hell of a lot better than 5 years when she kills someone while driving drunk.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
yeah that's not going to happen
If and when she does run out the headline will be “Lindsay Lohan Bankrupt!”
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
there's no shame in that, sugar
I liked both Freaky Friday and Mean Girls…and I listened to her music. It’s not your fault aliens took over her brain.
by California Waves on Jul 7, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not going to rag on her as a person cuz i don't know her personally
but I was disappointed when she got the collagen injections into her lips
god i hate that. I don’t know a single guy who finds that attractive. It’s like someone punched her in the mouth.
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
When you appear in court,
with your shirt unbuttoned to the point where I can see your boobs and “fuck you” nail polish, that say all I need to know about her personally
true enough
though i can’t complain about her attire, the “fuck u” on her nails was indeed a “what the fuck were you thinking” moment.
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt she told her manicurist, "Hey I'm going to court. Can you paint "Fuck U" on my nails so I can tell the court what I think of them?"
I don’t think she really thought about her nails, and never realized it would be picked up by the cameras. Look how small it is.
The girl is stupid, but I don’t think she’s that stupid.
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Alternatives to signing Raja Bell
Who’s it gonna be?
Shannon Brown
Dorrell Wright
Matt Barnes
Tracy McGrady
George Mason Jr.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
I'd prefer Ronnie Brewer
But I doubt we get him, as demand will be high. Past that, Quentin Richardson, Randy Foye, or Mason are on my shortlist.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Brewer would be great
The more inflated contracts I see signed plus so much empty roster space, I wouldn’t be surprised if Brewer gets Morrow-type money.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
It has to be Barnes
I’ve liked him all along more than Bell coming off injury. Laker’s dream: Resign Fish, and get Kurt Thomas Matt Barnes, and T-Mac all for veterans minimum. Realistically: they will fight Fish and settle in the middle of their offer and his, and they will get 1 of those 3.
R.I.P. JJ
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Barnes apparently wants a raise
I was reading through the Orlando boards. They know we have Barnes on our radar and they’re saying they can’t afford to pay him more than $1.6m so they expect him to go. Problem is, we can’t afford much more than that either.
As for T-Mac, I think he has a decent amount left in the tank, but I also think he’s becoming a headcase. We needs a humble, solid role-player and he’s more likely to be another Isaiah Rider.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
Barnes price might be raising
only for the Magic. He would go to their non-contender (IMO) pretending to be a contender for more money, or take a cut/equal contract for the Lakers and the best shot at a title.
R.I.P. JJ
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LMAO
joelc10 (7/7/2010 at 10:09 AM)
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It is like a fat girl in a bikini on the beach, you don’t want to look, but you just can’t help yourself.
Just like I would say to the fat girl, please, JUST GO AWAY!
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Well lets me say that dude from the Simpsons is hella funny,second let Bell sign with some other team.We don’t need him to win a championship he needs us to win.He got waived by the Warriors he should be shamed to show his faced being that has happened.With all this super team talk and the Celtics giving it one more try to beat us,I say the men we have plus whoever we sign man up and show the world that despite all that D-Wade and Bosh has done and despite what Lebron will do we are still th best team.I say lets pull up our socks and take the leagues best shot no matter who throws it and still come out on top.Doesn’t matter who signs with who,we the Lakers still have the best player in the game and he’s going to be a 100% next year,I say that alone should strike fear in the hearts of all NBA teams.He was way less than a 100% this past season and he still was better than everyone else.That’s right he belongs to us and with him we will not be denied SORRY FOR THE REST OF THE LEAGUE SORRY.
by LakersMania on Jul 7, 2010 3:43 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, for all the talk that the Celtics are done...
I have an inner feeling that they will still be a contender…
"I’m like a superhero. Call me Basketball Man." - LBJ
only if they get Ray Allen back
I suspect he may leave, especially with teams like NYK and NJN having a ton of cap room and nothing to show for it if they don’t get LeBron.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
I see what Wade and Bosh and all are doing and it gets me pumped.It’s all to dethrone the Lakers.I just hope that every Laker is up for this challenge,it’s aimed directly at us.Wade,Bosh and Lebron possibly would be a strong force to reckon with but we have the best starting 5 in all the game.With everyone healthy doesn’t matter who we play we will be hard to stop.
by LakersMania on Jul 7, 2010 3:52 PM PDT reply actions
lmao
this clippers fan on the radio thinks they have a chance at getting Lebron.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Clipper Darrell tweet:
after the clippers sign leron on thursday they should go after derick fisher he will bring the same leadership sam cassell did in 05-06
about 5 hours ago via mobile web
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I'm happy for the delusional
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by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe he was talking about Laron Profit??
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
LOL
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by LakersForTrey on Jul 7, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
What is with the Bakersfield hate...
Wait, I live here and hate it too.
I'm from there....
Most people drive through it. So they talk ish but don’t really know what they’re talkin about.
But those people aren’t going to get why someone would be sensitive about it. I stopped caring a while ago. It is what it is.
I didn’t like it so I left a while ago. But I’ve gotten used to the hate. Comes with the territority.
I got the feeling dude was just tryin’ to be funny. Which is cool. A lot of things to make fun of.
But I will say this. Some of the most loyal Lakers fans I know are from there. I know a lot of people from L.A. who were sh!ttin on the Lakers were Shaq was traded and Kobe asked to be traded. Now they’re dancing in the streets like it’s all good.
Every year the Lakers come to Bakersfield, it’s sold out. They really love themselves some Lake Show there.
"They need security in the world, Craig!"
What exactly is "ish"?
So they talk ish but don’t really know what they’re talkin about.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Then why not just say "shit"?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
ish is silghtly less offensive and does not imply a negative tone
at least thats my opinion. some people just dont give a shit
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I think "ish" sounds ridiculous. Why not say crap? At least that's a word. "Ish" isn't a word.
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lol
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Ugh, Bakersfield...
I grew up near there and played in a club soccer league there. I’d turn into a mass murderer if I had to live there. Awful place.
No offense.
did bakersfield really get that bad after i left?
i was out in cali in like 02 i didnt think it was that bad. sac town was much worse
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Worst thing he did was make teams send delegations to Cleveland
If he had any class at all he would have visited the prospective employers, not run these guys into Cleveland and force the Cavs’ fans to endure that.
What a selfish dork.
Hope Stern and ESPN are happy with what they’ve created.
You think his demands are going to stop now?
Bwahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!
Former LakersForDeuce: "The 2010 champs made me up the ante and change my name!"
I just read what Cousins said about Bynum,some people just never learn.His attitude was questioned already and he runs his mouth about what Bynum has done.His injuries has been legit even though some Laker fans are discouraged by them, he still will be a better player than Cousins even if Bynum never plays one more second in the league.Playing with the Kings he won’t have to worry about touching any trophies any time soon.CLOWN doesn’t know what it takes to make it in the NBA and yet he feels he can run off at the mouth.I hope when we play the Kings firts touch Bynum gets when he guarded by him,he takes it to the paint and slams it in his face.
by LakersMania on Jul 7, 2010 4:07 PM PDT reply actions
link?
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
yeah, but were did Dex get the info from?
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
We got Ebanks now
He sent Cousins packin in the NCAA tournament. haha
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by RA37thriller on Jul 7, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I send cousins packing when they get too noisy and eat all my food
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lol @ BSPN trying to justify that LeBron special crap
honestly just say its the money …. its always the money :(
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/07/07/espn-defends-lebron-james-special/
here's my take on it.
why would lebron go through the trouble of creating this show if he’s going to announce his return to cleveland? america would be like “wtf? you go through all this effort just to tell us you’re going BACK?”.
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"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
oh demarcus cousins...
In Soviet Russia, LA beats you.
by malmario on Jul 7, 2010 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
at least he didn't say
“morrison doesn’t deserve to touch the trophy” because then we would have MAJOR BEEF. and Cousins would be an idiot of the ULTIMATE caliber.
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by c.lobster on Jul 7, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
here's another comment from espn.com
seriously the City of Cleveland is the victim from this
DeucesTakeTwo2.0 (7/7/2010 at 7:21 PM)
Report ViolationWell the cavs added
“The Elbow”
“The Choke”
and
“The Delonte”to their list of sports failures so if Lebron adds
“The Decision” to the list he will decimate what is left of Cleveland LMAO
That's it?
What about:
The crab dribble
The King of Pain
The curse of the puppet
Oh, my
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Anywhere but the celtics
I honestly could care less who he signs with unless its boston.
Where do the Lakers rank in my life? I say Lakers, sex,...and breathing
Ummm...
That’s where I’d LOVE him to go!
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
You want a guy whos jersey will be hanging in staples...
to put on a Celtic jersey? im sorry I dont like Shaq. But that crosses the line.
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by RA37thriller on Jul 7, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
Fail.
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
Mavs, Hawks, now Spurs...
maybe he can work out a special contract with David Stern that lets him play for all the teams he hasn’t been on yet.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
by deadmuse on Jul 7, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hes like a nba prostitute
bounces from team to team
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by RA37thriller on Jul 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I really wish you had turned that into a really dirty "Fat Albert" type joke
like " He’s like a doorknob, everyone gets a turn"
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
Wait... you can deride my wish for him to end up at the C's...
Then say that?
Sheesh…
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
why do u want him on the C's?
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by RA37thriller on Jul 8, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions
and takes their money too
then leaves you with a “present” at the end
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
Just when you thought the Spurs couldn't get much older...
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Don't they need 5 guys?
I can’t see who the Heat get as their center, any ideas?
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."--Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
Haywood
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.
He is the big name center available so it makes sense...
but even if they get him I don’t think it means much. Chalmers, Wade, Bell, Bosh, and Haywood with Miller as a sixth man doesn’t scare me as long as Bynum is healthy. Pau Drew and Lamar should kill Bosh, Haywood, and whoever their back up big man is. Plus as long as Ron-Ron can get more comfortable in the system, I don’t see any way Bell is better.
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."--Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
are we suppose to be scared of this line up?
kobe+pau+drew+artest = offense, defense and RINGS!!
by lakers are trouble on Jul 8, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
She must be from Bakersfield
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by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
lmfao
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Yep. Single mom, I think.
LeBron lived a very sheltered life with her until the media started hyping him up.
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 8, 2010 2:29 AM PDT up reply actions
no mention of james father? delonte west
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MarkdMan45 (7/7/2010 at 8:28 PM)
Report Violation
I thought Rick James was LeBron’s biological father.
lol
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"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Jul 7, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
someone need to GIF this nao!
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I looked for a pic of the 5 Ring Puppet hand shirt, but couldn't track one down.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
boom
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
EARTHQUAQE!!!
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Is it 2012 yet?
Damn, that felt big. At least it did in Palm Springs area…
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
5.7....
23 miles from here (palm springs)
according to USGS
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/ci10736069.php
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
lol that was so weak
in the beach cities, I was confused trying to figure out if it was an earthquake
"I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it" - Saul Goodman
wait a second.
there really was an earthquake? lol i live in the bay area
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.
hey i do to!
where are you at? and sorry if i make myself sound like a creeper somewhere in our conversation if this continues
lol its cool
i live in the tri-city area (fremont, hayward, union city).
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.
916
lets go to a kings game and boo the shit outta cousins
by lakers are trouble on Jul 8, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
o nice
i live at san mateo but i go to school around san jose state…maybe we’ll meet meet up one day ha…ha…ha..
is this what you mean by creepy??
lol j/k
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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.
Makes me glad to live in Monterey where notable quakes are very rare.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
USGS agrees
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/ci10736069.php
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
actually 5.9 now.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
good Im not the only one that felt it!!! I thought I was trippin
I got scared cuz it felt really big for a few seconds
I got Wheaties!!!
The scariest part about earthquakes
is that there is no warning of one coming, or how big it is going to be. Anytime one starts I always fear it’s the big one.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
that's what she said.
"I came back with an I-Don't-Care attitude. If I had an open shot, I was taking it."
--The Robert Horry
I bleed Purple N' Gold and Silver N' Black... because of this rare condition, I am no longer allowed to donate to the Red Cross.
by The_Power_and_the_Glory_of_Robert_Horry on Jul 7, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
i felt one that was about 5.5 once...
lasted about 10 seconds. for a while i thought it was just a big truck driving by my house.
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 roller type are fine
The shakers though, those are fucking nasty.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
i didnt feel it
I was driving in my car.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
same here
I guess there is one good thing about a SoCal afternoon commute after all.
"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!"
this must be a sign that Brian Shaw is pissed off with Lebron James
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
No
Brian Shaw just woke up.
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Jul 7, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I felt the aftershock in pasadena
Had my tv, table and my desk move…….and I just finished cleaning this room >_<
Why, yes! =) lived here most of my life till I moved up to LMU dorming last year!
back for the summer
nice
I like driving down Lake, so many cool restaurants and stuff
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
It is pretty cool =)
btw: what high school did u attend? I’m just curious ( u don’t have to tell me if u don’t feel like it)
Wow! I went to Mayfield Senior School up near california/bellefontaine xD
and that’s crazy: My sister goes to la salle as well ( now a junior)
yeah I have two sisters going to La Salle as well
I just graduated like a month ago.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
seriously
there was one in 2008 but I never felt it cause I was alsleep. The one on easter sunday, I was distracted by the computer and there was another one like a month ago that I didnt feel.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
How did you not feel it? You're practically around the corner from me!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
It's a shame this didn't happen during LeBJ's press conference
Do earthquakes happen in Connecticut? Bleh.
You made us proud Lake Show! 2009 and 2010 BACK 2 BACK CHAMPS!
Felt that one in Orange County
Didn’t last more than three seconds though.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
LMAO at this comment on fanhouse:
drldonna 7-07-2010 1:06PM
JAMES IS KING. HE IS A GREAT HUMAN BEING. HE USES NO ONE AND TREATS EVERYONE WITH RESPECT. LEAVE THE MAN ALONE. HE IS THE BEST BASKETBALL
PLAYER EVER TO LIVE. EVEN THE PLAYERS ON OPPOSITE TEAMS THINKS HE IS A
GREAT MAN AND A BLESSING TO HUMANITY. LET HIM HAVE FUN. DON’T BE SO JEALOUS BECAUSE GOD DID NOT BLESS YOU IN THE SAME WAY HE DID LEBRON. I HOPE HE STAYS IN CLEVELAND. BUT WHEREVER HE GOES, I WILL FOLLOW HIS CAREER FOREVER.
LONG LIVE THE KING.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
The best comments are always typed in all caps
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by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
I DIED WHILE REC'IN THAT
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i mean , really the King is such a blessing to us pitiful and lowly humans
…. and we wonder now how LeBron’s ego got so big
Wake me when he's got more rings than
Mark “Maddog” Madsen
You all occupy a world dominated by Kobe Bryant, consider yourself fortunate.
No, I meant someone who can compete with LBJ's dancing skillz
Madsen is my choice.
You all occupy a world dominated by Kobe Bryant, consider yourself fortunate.
BTW, someone should make a photoshop...
…of that “THE DECISION” graphic where the Regent is raising both his arms like he does right after he puts talcum powder on his hands. Then change the caption to THE DOUCHECISION.
oh god
funny headline but I dont want to post the picture here:
http://www.tmz.com/2010/07/07/reuters-tyson-gay-walter-dix-race/
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I was hoping to get Raja Bell
because of his competitive nature… but there are others who can fit the bill just as well. I think Korver or McGrady could put in some good minutes off the bench. Either of those guys would make a very, very scary Lakers team.
Magic made me a Laker fan.
Hrmmm
1) Raja Bell is shit.
2) I hear Adam Morrison is available.
3) These are accurate quotes:
So if you were worried that our D Leaguers wouldn’t get adequate exposure to the dangers of meth addiction and teen pregnancy, rest easy. The 661 has got it covered.
and…
Another theory is that it’s all being shoplifted and sold off the back of pickup trucks by dudes in FUBU gear in Bakersfield.
I’m sorry I missed out on this thread when it was active.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
gotta protect and serve are ammo rights
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
2 yrs/$20m total
I think I heard something about a player option for the second year
by The Dude Abides on Jul 7, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
I’m not surprised they resigned him, but more money that I was expecting.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
year 2 is indeed a player option according to Mark Stein
Allen and Celts have agreed on two-year deal worth $10 million annually that includes player option in Year 2.
I’m ready for round 3 Lakers V Celtics
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by KBZ on Jul 7, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
new doc funk
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"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
LOL! Kobe phone call is the best one.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Raja Bell is resisting temptation by not signing with the Lakers
It shows he has will power…he wants to earn a ring the hard way.
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
I wouldn't know...I don't live in Ohio
You know what? I’m going to sum up my feelings like this:
I’m going to make a confession. It was LeBron who drew me towards the Cavs in the beginning. I started supporting the Cavs only because LeBron was with them.
But now? It’s the opposite. I’m supporting LeBron only because he’s with the Cavs
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
no need to make it sound like its a bad
I was 7 in Haiti , where soccer is the main sport , and it was Kobe and Shaq that drew me to the Lakers and like you Im supporting Kobe bcause he’s with the Lakers … I dont see any harm in a superstar drawing you to a team
I'm glad you admitted that Wave
It’s the first step. The second step is accepting that Purple and Gold, and the Lakers are your favorite things.
Join us Wave…
Join us…….
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Cue sultry, flirtatious alter ego...
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
My my,
Looks like I’ve got more than one man waiting for me with great anticipation. Did you want someone sultry and flirtatious to talk to? I can definitely provide that…service…
by California Waves on Jul 7, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That was definitely not an invite! I can picture explaining that one to my wife...
No, she is really a he, sweetie! and we chat about the Lakers, I swear!
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
If worse comes to worst
We’ll log onto tinychat.com/ssr, and I can use my camera to talk to her in person. If I explain everything while she’s looking at me, she’ll be convinced.
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
If I’ve made the transition from LeBron fan to diehard Cavs fan with or without LeBron, there’s no turning back now.
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
So if LeBron leaves, how would you like to see the Cavs fill the roster?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
I don't know what we can do
We didn’t get any draft picks this year. A lot of our players are either old and slow or unproven and inexperienced. We need a younger center, we need another small forward besides Jawad Williams…and Jesus Christ Almighty, when will we ever get a decent starting power forward? We’ve gone from Drew Gooden to Ben Wallace to JJ Hickson to Antwan Jamison. But whereas Gooden and Big Ben bring nostalgia with them and JJ Hickson still shows promise, Antwan has nothing going for him. The Witnesses were so smart to put him out to pasture.
by California Waves on Jul 7, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know what we can do
We didn’t get any draft picks this year. A lot of our players are either old and slow or unproven and inexperienced. We need a younger center, we need another small forward besides Jawad Williams…and Jesus Christ Almighty, when will we ever get a decent starting power forward? We’ve gone from Drew Gooden to Ben Wallace to JJ Hickson to Antwan Jamison. But whereas Gooden and Big Ben bring nostalgia with them and JJ Hickson still shows promise, Antwan has nothing going for him. The Witnesses were so smart to put him out to pasture.
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
yea, like many said
no harm in that. I don’t live in LA so I was technically a bandwagon fan when I first started liking the Lakers. It was the Kobe/Shaq tandem that drew me in, and I believe the 2000 playoffs are my earliest memories of basketball. So I naturally gravitated towards the “it” team at the time. Plus, I have this inexplicable hatred toward my hometown teams…well not so much the Mavs
Ah, you're from Texas?
How do you feel about the Spurs?
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
HATE THEM
well, Tim Duncan is a nice guy and Pop seems like a lovable coach but that’s about it. Annoying ass cowbells.
by suzie-q on Jul 7, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well...
I’m sure plenty of arenas have fans ringing cowbells.
Parker and Ginobli have charming accents. And the Spurs don’t have any socially embarrassing players. Also, if you’ve ever checked out Pounding The Rock, one of my favorite writers on SBNation is AaronStampler. He’s a really, really, REALLY kooky Spurs fan, but he definitely knows what he’s talking about when it comes to basketball.
Yeah, the Spurs swept us, but you know what? I’m not sure we would have done much better against the Suns or the Mavs. It was still our best season ever.
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
I'm with you
I’m in the DFW metroplex (while I’m not in school) and I despise Dallas teams.
R.I.P. JJ
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."--Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
Wave
Join us and together we shall rule the dark side as Laker fans…
or maybe, resisting the temptaton of not winning a ring?
It’s hard to see that but if I was a player and in his position, I’d take this opportunity.
And EVERY championship is earned by the hard way I’d think.
Just see how hard it was for the Lakers to repeat.
LMAO at this comment on yahoo
mon
lebron should just go bang delonte’s mom just to get back at him.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
+1
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I major lol'd at this from Dex's Twitter
So no implants, then? RT @SpearsNBAYahoo Ray Allen has always said he wanted to stay a C.
by Bacalao on Jul 7, 2010 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
tweet
LeBron James was apparently at Sparks in NYC with Amare Stoudamire and Allan Houston this evening.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
My first thought was a WNBA game
so a steakhouse does make more sense.
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Yeah, where Paul Castelano died.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Almost all of it.
Fascinating stuff.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
i went on little bender too after hearing Ray Liotta say
that this was “before Appalachian and before Crazy Joe decided to take on a boss and start a war” and i had no idea what he was talking about.
read up on the new york- New Jersey family histories. fascinating stuff.
and i read up a little on the mob in LA
the whole MCA-Jules Stein-Ronald Reagan thing
very interesting stuff indeed
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
Yeah, it's very interesting. I've been reading up and watching stuff since I was a teenager.
Some of it is really mind-blowing.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Salary cap has been set
$58 million, which is supposedly higher than what most teams expected. turns out the NBA had increased revenues.
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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.
hmm... based on that logic
If the Heat somehow get Lebron tomorrow, we are responsible because we’re so good!!
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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.
58 million???
that’s just kobe, pau, and bynum for us. =), but yea, it’s a bit more than last year I believe.
i wonder...
does this mean we pay less in luxury taxes? if so, does that make it easier to resign guys like Fisher?
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.
Not sure if the Luxury Tax threshold moves with the Salary Cap, or independant of it.
But I’d assume so.
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 8, 2010 2:40 AM PDT up reply actions
pretty nice piecs Donnie!!!
Golden State Warriors trade: Ronnie Turiaf, Anthony Randolph
New York Knicks trade: David Lee
by rickfox on Jul 7, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
I dont like this trade if Im New York
Lee is one of the best centers in the league.
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
you could have got nothing for him too, got to think about the nothing factor
just ask the Raptors, the three best players they’ve ever had and nothing to show for it:
Vince Carter
Tracy McGrady
Chris Bosh
by rickfox on Jul 7, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
They can't keep him otherwise
No point in burning their remaining cap space and playing him with Stoudemire. Randolph and Turiaf are terrific value for him though. That would be a major coup for Walsh.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
will Randolph improve at all, defensively, love him otherwise?
by rickfox on Jul 7, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll get better as his frame fills out
And he can hold his ground more, but he’s already a pretty damn good shot blocker and rebounder on top of having the athleticism to stay with smaller players and guard on the perimeter.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Do you have link on it?
Did you mean Don Nelson or Donnie Walsh?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Thanks! Interesting move. Poor Lee, another player's career ruined by Don Nelson.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Pretty sure he meant Walsh
This is a huge steal for New York. I suppose it makes some sense for Golden State, as they can pair Udoh’s defensive presence with Lee, but Randolph is a pretty big piece to lose in the process.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Sorry, I got that it was Walsh. I wish we had a sarcasm icon to add to sentences.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
That also makes it less and less likely LeBron goes to NJ.
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 8, 2010 2:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Alan Hahn of Newsday
cites “multiple sources” as saying that LeBron is headed to Miami.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
But...but...
Josh Tucker said it ain’t happening!
Sigh…
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
I've pretty much shut out all non-Woj/Ford/Berger claims at the moment
Everyone else has been flat wrong.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Broussard is calling it for Miami now as well
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by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
many rumors, many stories. I’m truty impressed by this whole media show.
The one-hour special and everything…
I think everybody already knows who’s going where. ( Including ESPN, and every player involved)
Dude... if he does that, he'll go down even further in my estimation.
And I didn’t think that was possible.
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
The NBA. Where nothing but LeBron matters.
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
He has been for a while.
But I’m only listening to Woj. Asides from Woj articles linked here, I refuse to check any website other than this one. Even the Bosh/Wade news, I only went onto ESPN after getting a tip from a friend.
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 8, 2010 2:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I seriously doubt that
Pat riley may say things on air about 3 super star crap but he is a very smart man. He knows he can’t really fill the roster with good supporting cast if he signs all three and also knows they can’t win a championship without good role players even if they have all three.
Not to mention it would be extremely difficult to keep all three happy on and off the court. Plus even if LeBron signs with cleve or NY or NJ, Heat can still beat any of those three teams if they get good supporting cast.
But if it does happen, we don’t have to worry as none of the superstar free agents will have a great team.
On the other note, the celtics are really pusing for title for one more year. First over paying contract (length wise) for the lie and then $10M for allen?
this is random but funny:
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
by shaqfor3 on Jul 7, 2010 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Time to send FEMA to Cleveland
and mobilize the National guard
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
this is what will happen to cleveland if Lebron leaves
I kinda feel bad for them
"Just by the aura of D.J. Mbenga being there, the shot missed."
I've had a lot of time to think about this
The idea of LeBron going to Miami actually isn’t as painful as I thought it would be.
But I’ll wait until after it’s official to explain why.
I will be all right. There’s way more important things going on in my life right now as you know.
Saying "Hello With Malice" seven times will wake the dead.
More important than the NBA?
I assume there’s a typo in that sentence.
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by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions
mortified
Czheck Productions
My Instrumentals
Turning LeBron into Mr. July after LeBron didn’t have the stomach to be Mr. June
that was quick
I thought the first step was Denial, then Anger, Bargaining, Depression, AND THEN Acceptance
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
Word on twitter was...
That LBJ had dinner with Amare and Allan Houston…
The half-crazed ramblings of a Lakers fanatic living in Japan...
I think those reports have been pretty much discredited
The NYC media guys are saying it didn’t happen.
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by DexterFishmore on Jul 7, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
He ordered a garden salad.......
Dressing on the side!…you know what that means
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by RA37thriller on Jul 7, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions
This was the conversation between Mitch and Dr. Buss regarding signing Raja
Dr. Buss: Did he ever call you back?
Mitch: No, not yet. I left a message though and told him to get back when he had the chance.
Dr. Buss: Big mistake Mitch. You came off as wayyy too desperate my man.
Mitch: What? well how about I text him and say we’re also looking at Darius Miles.
Dr. Buss: Thats only making it worse. Heres what you do; wait 5 days to speak to him. If he calls you, dont pick up. Then after 5 days call him up, say you were busy and ask him to coffee. But dont come off too clingy, he may not want to make such a huge commitment this early.
Mitch: And you’re certain this will work?
Dr. Buss: How do you think we got Steve?
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ESPN reports the same about LBJ leaning towards Heat
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5363055
This must be some kind of strategy from Lebron’s camp to add suspense to the whole NBA. I gotta admit it, those 3 in the same team looks really good on paper.
and if they get a decent center (haywood)...
and some solid bench players (Morrow, Miller, etc)…Miami is gonna dominate the East.
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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.
Not gonna happen.
He’d get at the max $99 million (lol only?). Do you think he’s going to go to Miami, play along with two other all-stars, and take less money (same?) as Amare? Hell no, he still wants to make his own mark, and bring in more money. New Jersey, or maybe stay in Cleveland, but no way he’s going to Miami.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Kobe makes 90 million in three years.
True, it’s because he’s been in the NBA for longer, but still.
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 8, 2010 2:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Guess I was wrong :P
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
They're not getting Haywood, as he's going to be seriously overpaid this summer
The remaining ten roster slots (aside from Chalmers) will be players signed at the minimum, or essentially, a bunch of old veteran players off the garbage heap. What happens when the playoffs come and Howard is blowing away whichever center they picked up?
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
And on that note, Haywood is officially a moot point
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AlDW5z8c.g.7Oqf3DrNdKUW8vLYF?slug=ys-haywoodmavericks070810
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
6 years for a 30-year old?
Ew, Dallas.
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 8, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Erick Dampier all over again.......
"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
Raja Bell Rejects Lakers Offer
looks like bell is no longer an option for us
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/417701-nba-free-agency-rumor-raja-bell-rejects-lakers-offer
+1
Didn’t even click the link.
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
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by Saurav A. Das on Jul 10, 2010 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
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