The Credits: "All the President's Men"
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PrintStarring Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Derek Fisher, Magic Johnson, and President Barack Obama.
- Lakers represented in pickup game with President Obama | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times
- Obama gets to test his game against hoops greats - The Washington Post
- Lakers to visit Miami Heat on March 10 - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- Jeff Van Gundy predicts Heat will break every NBA record ever - Ball Don't Lie
- Forum Blue And Gold " Degree Of Difficulty
- LAKERS: Steve Blake's Measurables
- Lakers Nation | This Off-Season’s Winner? Kobe Bryant’s (Potential) Legacy
- 2011 roster breakdown: Derrick Caracter/Devin Ebanks - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- Lakers score highest offseason grade in Pacific, Suns lose out - Lee Jenkins - SI.com
- NBA commissioner David Stern says league, union will meet this week - ESPN
MUCH more after the Jump...
Lakers Links
- LAKERS: Steve Blake's Measurables
- Lakers represented in pickup game with President Obama | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times
- Lakers to meet Shaq and Boston in January | Lakers Blog | Los Angeles Times
- Bryant, LeBron join the Prez for pick-up game - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- Obama gets to test his game against hoops greats - The Washington Post
- Who Can Beat the Champs - NBA.com
- Lakers to visit Miami Heat on March 10 - Lakers blog : The Orange County Register
- Forum Blue And Gold " Degree Of Difficulty
- Lakers Nation | This Off-Season’s Winner? Kobe Bryant’s (Potential) Legacy
- Bill Bertka, Paul Westphal, and Rick Carlisle Talk Hoops | Lake Show Life | A Los Angeles Lakers Blog
- LAKERLIKER BLOG: THE NBA Finals Rematch of ALL NBA Finals Rematches
- Lakers score highest offseason grade in Pacific, Suns lose out - Lee Jenkins - SI.com
- Mailbag! On records, rookies, rivals, rotations and retired numbers - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- 2011 roster breakdown: Derrick Caracter/Devin Ebanks - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPN Los Angeles
- NBA Top 50 Rankings 10-1 | Sir Charles In Charge | An NBA Blog
- Miami Heat: Can The Los Angeles Lakers Record Be Broken By Miami Heat? | Bleacher Report
- Where Does Kobe Bryant Rank Among the Game's Greatest Players? | Bleacher Report
Other NBA Related Links
NBA.com:
- Kiddie corps preparing to take over in Philadelphia
- Bucks' Redd -- like countless others -- just a contract now
- Hall of Famer Malone was imposing player who became great
- McGee gets best chance yet to stick on thin U.S. frontcourt
- U.S. Team will ramp up intensity in New York
- Pippen to be introduced by Jordan at Hall ceremony
Yahoo:
- Sources: McGrady joining Pistons
- Jeff Van Gundy predicts Heat will break every NBA record ever - Ball Don't Lie
- LeBron James' girlfriend didn't want him to choose Miami - Ball Don't Lie
- In defiance of logic and wisdom, the Knicks bring back Isiah - Ball Don't Lie
Pro Basketball Talk:
- Joakim Noah still concerned about his foot
- Roddy Beaubois needs foot surgery, will be out two to three months
Fox Sports:
- Exec's love of Isiah dooms Knicks
- Don't trash these guys
Dirty workers: NBA's top garbage men - NBA's 2010 All-Underrated Team :
- Heat's weakness at center a non-issue
CBS Sports:
- Knicks-Thomas reunion against NBA rules ... and a horrible idea
- Knicks, Dolan won't find winning ways till they lose Isiah
- Revisiting Isiah Thomas's first run with New York
- The economic reality of the new Miami Heat
Other links:
- NBA commissioner David Stern says league, union will meet this week
- J.A. Adande: Shaquille O'Neal to Celtics actually makes sense
- Repeat After You | Hardwood Paroxysm
- SLAM ONLINE | " Ready For The World
- 5 Basketball Fashion Trends That (Thankfully) Disappeared | Dime Magazine
- The Works: LeBron in Akron -- NBA FanHouse
- Shaq OK With Bench Role - CelticsBlog
- Jeff Van Gundy has high hopes for the Heat - Peninsula is Mightier
- No Need for Panic, Knicks Fans - Off the Dribble Blog - NYTimes.com
- Isiah Thomas Followed Summitt’s Dual Role - NYTimes.com
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I always think of Sesame Street when I hear "hooper". Don't know why.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Funny on Yahoo
everyone focused on the fact that no white players were there. lol. I just had to laugh at it.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
who cares.....let em watch Duke then....
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
That tune will change when Irving starts beasting next year
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
lol Ben
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
What the hell are the Knicks thinking hiring Isiah in any way?
He seems to have the talent to scout players but as far as him making executive decisions or giving advice to executives that is just ridiculous.
"That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. " Kobe on Shaq being a leader
I think thats all he'll be there for
But I don’t think the NCAA or the NBA allow it to happen since he has pretty strong ties to a college program since he is the freaking coach of a D1 team. Sometimes the Knicks management just makes me wonder.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
Can we stop calling MSG The Mecca of bball? : )
"That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. " Kobe on Shaq being a leader
Seriously.
That would be Staples Center.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 10, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup!
"That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. " Kobe on Shaq being a leader
It may be as old as Mecca, but there are few pilgrims these days...err...decades.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
The inductees choose who introduces them
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
goes to show that Pip's still on Mike's nuts then
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
aww cmon
he probably just wanted to give Mike a chance to redeem himself after his HOF speech fiasco. Plus, Mike always had great things to say about Pippen in his later years, even if he still considered him a lesser player than himself.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
lol ridin the coatails still
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
stop it
that is rude.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
notice me laughing?
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
whoops
should’ve put an lol at the end of mine too.
I just say things are rude for no reason at times. lol
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
lol
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
No linky.
Dirty workers: NBA’s top garbage men
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Yeah, knee surgery doesn't explain it at all.
For some unexplained reason Bryant sat out when a group of NBA’ers met up with President Obama to help celebrate his 49th birthday by playing basketball in front of wounded veterans and participants in a White House mentoring program.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Heh Jeff Van Gundy
Can’t stand that fan boy. I do like the response, however
Heck, that seems logical compared to the other things Van Gundy predicted:
• “LeBron James will average 95 million points per game, infinity rebounds per second and a number equivalent to all the grains of sand on South Beach combined assists per minute. And that’s just in the first half of games. He’ll also eat an entire custom cake every single night he spends in Miami. Banana flavored, probably.”
• “Chris Bosh’s head will keep getting smaller and smaller until one day it regenerates at its full size, just like Tony Shalhoub’s did in ‘Men in Black’ when Agent K used that weird laser to interrogate him.”
I laughed.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
by 99bc99 on Aug 10, 2010 9:36 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
too funny!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
lebron, u mad?
Don’t think for one min that I haven’t been taking mental notes of everyone taking shots at me this summer. And I mean everyone!
via his twitter
LOL, seriously, does he think people are afraid of him?
‘Cuz he’s taking mental notes?! LOL!!!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
oooooh scarey!!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
HEY! i got that pic right here! beside my desk! lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, how they get Kobe in there and Ammo out? Crazy PS skillzzzz...
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
by 99bc99 on Aug 10, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
still a pic of beauty!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice
REC
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
Comment from FanHouse:
If he’s taking “mental notes” then nobody has much to worry about.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 10, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
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There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
What is he going to do....get D-Wade to hit game winning shots for him? Have ....
D-Wade look at his hand after he went on a serious scoring streak and take over a game single handed? Cause he sure as shit cant do it to strike fear!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions
REALLY Lebron? What are you going to do? I'd love to see it
LMAO
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
I would guess he's not gonna invite the mean people in his class to his birthday party.
They’ll be sad that they missed out on the bouncy in the backyard.
Either that or he’s got a hit team going out looking for folks.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
2 girls in a room means....Party! jk
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, either way Lebrons quote seems empty
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
OfT: They're Giving away 2 regular season games tickets
here and more prizes..
I just wish i had the guts to show myself on youtube…:(
Nice.
I can think of a couple creative ways to make a cool vid.
Now, if I only had the time…
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Aug 10, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Stop yelling at those kids.
That oughta buy you a couple of days.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
And we know it's the doldrums of the summer when Tim Duncan swims with a whale
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Those whales are so happy looking all the time
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
it looks like Tim is playing with a doll lol
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
It's the beluga.
Makes me happy too.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
{opens mouth to talk, then closes mouth}
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I know
I went to see them at the aquarium here, you can just sit and watch them and they just make you feel happy cuz they look so happy all the time.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
That's not a whale...
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
{opens mouth....closes mouth}
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
99% sure that's a beluga
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Eh heh, not what I was, uhm, getting at ...
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
U sure thats not Shaq swimming with Duncan?
"That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. " Kobe on Shaq being a leader
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
lol
"That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. " Kobe on Shaq being a leader
albino orca?
kiddin’. true, it’s a beluga.
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"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." - C.S. Lewis
kobe bryant=batman
anyone know when the schedules comeout?
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
this isnt supposed to be a dirty joke*
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
lol
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
lol i thought today
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, we know. You spelled it wrong.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Heat breaking all records?
Sure…
*Most minutes without passing the ball: 48 minutes
*Most games without an assist: 80 (they sat out last two games)
*Most heads in his/her ass: 5 – LeBron James
*Most balls taken home after they’ve had enough of their teammates: 7 – Dwyane Wade
*Most shoes thrown per game: 6 – Chris Bosh
*Worst shooting performance in the Finals: Ray Allen (0-13) thanks bud..
*Most bitch-fits per game: 16 – LeBron James
*Most dirty jokes during the season starting with “There once was a man from Nantucket…”: 34 – Pat RAILLY
*Most time spent watching Adam Morrison polish 2 rings: The Heat
kthxbye
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." -Gil Meriken
by Hensi24 on Aug 10, 2010 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Is he a horse now?
*Most shoes thrown per game: 6 – Chris Bosh
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
lol
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
why is shannon of all people
the one holding the trophy?
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
sasha looks ready
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
to win
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
thanks for the links blue!
our first game against boston is jan.30! gonna be fun.
btw, how many games are gonna be dropped by the lakers in april. look at the schedule:
@ UTA
vs. DEN
vs. UTA
@ GSW
@ POR
vs. OKC
vs. SAS
@ SAC
also anyone else notice we have the least back-to-backs in the league with 15? highest is chicago with 23, miami has 19.
3peat.
yeah, i guess so
also, the pacers have 22 back-to-backs, and no nationally televised games for the 3rd straight year. and the cavs have 3 nat. televised games, clips have 6. so there you go.
3peat.
11 of our last 15 games are at home...............
Those fucking schedule makers are always trying to help the Lakers. Remember last year when we had all of those home games to start the season and everyone bitched that it was an advantage………oops…..nevermind.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
the schedule looks pretty balanced
hopefully people will stop bitching about us having most of the home games in the first two months.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
thed guy is just a douche
It’s a pity what passes for journalism these days.
"Lebron has the ball, dribbles down the court, splitting the Lakers defenders with 5 seconds left on the clock with the game on the line in the 2011 NBA Finals Game 7! Lebron pulls up from deep, in Kobe's face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!!
...BEEP BEEP BEEP...BEEP BEEP BEEP...
Then Lebron's alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by his mom and Delonte West."
by bigdeal1188 on Aug 10, 2010 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
ever heard of a man with the initials of KD?
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kobe bryant=batman
I'm glad JVG is making these wild proclamations
and love it when anyone else does. All Lakers fans should be.
1.) It will keep our team eager.
2.) The more the expectations of the Heat are built up, the harder they will fall.
3.) The Lakers, and especially Kobe, will look that much better when they 3-Peat.
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agreed
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
The december part of the schedule
is going to be a bitch, no offense to any bitches in the room. lol
Tue 07 vs Washington 7:30pm
Wed 08 @ LA Clippers 7:30pm
Fri 10 @ Chicago 5:00pm
Sun 12 @ New Jersey 10:00am
Tue 14 @ Washington 4:00pm
Wed 15 @ Indiana 4:00pm
Fri 17 @ Philadelphia 4:00pm
Sun 19 @ Toronto 10:00am
Tue 21 vs Milwaukee 7:30pm
Same with beginning of January
Sun 02 vs Memphis 6:30pm
Tue 04 vs Detroit 7:30pm
Wed 05 @ Phoenix 7:30pm
Fri 07 vs New Orleans 7:30pm
Sun 09 vs New York 6:30pm
Tue 11 vs Cleveland 7:30pm
Wed 12 @ Golden State 7:30pm
Fri 14 vs New Jersey 7:30pm
Sun 16 @ LA Clippers 12:30pm
Mon 17 vs Oklahoma City 7:30pm
Wed 19 @ Dallas 6:00pm
Fri 21 @ Denver 7:30pm
No more than one day off between games for 9 games in Dec and the same no more than one day off period for 12 games in Jan. I can’t remember what the longest time we had this year was. I think it was like 21 games in 29 days or something like that, but we have a similar stretch this season just smaller periods of time
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
The December opponents are mostly lightweights though
Except for Chicago and Milwaukee. January is a bit harder, but only in the last part of the month (OKC-DAL-DEN).
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Or the year they fall apart.
Sometimes the pressure being a team that’s close and not getting there has a tendency to make some teams go in reverse after too long. I don’t think Denver is mentally tough enough to override that
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i think Denver will be a good team....but im not worried bout them come playoff time
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I can agree with that.
I don’t think they’ll suck. I just don’t think they’ll be contenders.
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gotcha ;)
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
if Carmelo is still there....no decline
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
They are but they should still be okay next year
Billups is the only one getting up there in terms of age and his game is still fairly consistent. Karl coming back should prevent them from imploding as they did last year when he was on the mend and Dantley was coaching. I think their biggest problem won’t necessarily be their mental makeup but injuries - they have a lot of injury-prone players on that roster (Melo, Martin, Nene, etc.) and Harrington doesn’t solve their frontcourt depth issues (although not for lack of trying). They also somehow thought not bringing Warkentein back would be a good thing when he more or less got them into contention in ’08’09, and that probably will hurt them down the road.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
good points
I think if Melo doesn’t sign his extension, it’ll hurt the team too. It’s possible for them to slide out of the play-offs this year.
by wickedskillz on Aug 10, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure it will hurt the team necessarily
If he’s not signing the extension, he’s playing for his new contract, and the last thing he wants to do is give the impression he’s not a max-worthy player. As for the playoffs, there’s too much talent on that roster to not make the playoffs. I doubt they’ll be very successful once they get there, but they’ll definitely make it.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
He really doesn't have to prove much to be a max player
I mean seriously, did you see Gay and JJ? I remember seeing an ESPN Article about this very topic and not buying it. They made a good point about him having low efficiency rankings, but imo, in the current NBA he’s def worth it. If nothing, you know he’s gonna sell tickets and jerseys.
But yeah, say he does try to push for a max, it would probably be with him taking more shots and stat stuffing than anything. This is usually the trend! The Nuggets already have character issues and a somewhat volatile chemistry (eg end of last year). The other guys might see as Melo bailing on em and create more bad blood.
About the last point, you’re right. What I said was too dramatic. They make the playoffs bar injury problems and chemistry issues.
by wickedskillz on Aug 10, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, my comment largely refers to whether a team
Is a doormat or can actually legitimately challenge our B-effort game.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
What day is Bynum's injury scheduled for?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
LMAO!!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
LMAO JVG never learns
Does he not remember when Kobe made a fool of him on tv and pointed him out?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nusENs4ZrUE
"Let the Hunt for Six Begin."-Derek Fisher
"Anyone crazy enough to mess with me is crazy enough to play with me." -Kobe Bryant
10 of our opponents will be on the 2nd night of a back to back
Many are against some of the better teams in the league: Phoenix, Milwaukee, Orlando, Dallas, and Portland (x3!)
The rest come against Memphis, Detroit, and Golden State.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
Does Pau have a nickname yet?
How about Doctor P, or the Doc, or something.
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
ugh.
So “Diesel”
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"No one wins forever. Only thing that matters is how you face it when the cards don't come up your way. I'm not afraid." - Spider-Man (Amazing Spider-Man #475)
"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." - C.S. Lewis
kobe bryant=batman
lol!
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
It is if you like "Gladiator"
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
dammit....beat me to it! lol
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Or have seen it...
I just don’t think obe uses it as a real nickname. Too matter of fact for me.
http://twitter.com/wondahbap
Meh, okay, if you must.
Sheesh, greedy much?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Yeah.
I don’t even like Pow. I just don’t want you to have have it all to yourself.
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lol niiice
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 10, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
The Surgeon
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"No one wins forever. Only thing that matters is how you face it when the cards don't come up your way. I'm not afraid." - Spider-Man (Amazing Spider-Man #475)
"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." - C.S. Lewis
kobe bryant=batman
from peninsula is mightier
However, their roster pales in comparison to the one the Heat now has. Pretty much every roster in the NBA comes up short to ours, and that is before guys like Mario Chalmers and Joel Anthony benefit off of the talent on the players around them
the heat has the best roster even before you add Mario Chalmers and Joel Anthony? now he’s just being modest.
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
If we're grading on potential energy, sure.
I’m going to say the kinetic energy of teams like the Lakers still greatly surpasses their potential.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
KE=PE-Wf-U
Mathematical proof that their kinetic energy cannot be as great as their potential energy. Kinetic energy equals potential energy minus energy lost to friction (and we expect lots of friction) minus Heat out.
There you have it.
"Lebron has the ball, dribbles down the court, splitting the Lakers defenders with 5 seconds left on the clock with the game on the line in the 2011 NBA Finals Game 7! Lebron pulls up from deep, in Kobe's face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!!
...BEEP BEEP BEEP...BEEP BEEP BEEP...
Then Lebron's alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by his mom and Delonte West."
by bigdeal1188 on Aug 10, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I was referring to the Miami collection of players, of course………….
"Lebron has the ball, dribbles down the court, splitting the Lakers defenders with 5 seconds left on the clock with the game on the line in the 2011 NBA Finals Game 7! Lebron pulls up from deep, in Kobe's face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!!
...BEEP BEEP BEEP...BEEP BEEP BEEP...
Then Lebron's alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by his mom and Delonte West."
by bigdeal1188 on Aug 10, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
…can’t really call them a team yet, can we…
"Lebron has the ball, dribbles down the court, splitting the Lakers defenders with 5 seconds left on the clock with the game on the line in the 2011 NBA Finals Game 7! Lebron pulls up from deep, in Kobe's face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!!
...BEEP BEEP BEEP...BEEP BEEP BEEP...
Then Lebron's alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by his mom and Delonte West."
by bigdeal1188 on Aug 10, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Kupchak wasn't kidding about Blake's athleticism numbers in the draft
Speed:
Raw speed is hand-timed by Schaefer, as the players sprint as fast as possible from the baseline to the opposite free throw line.
Blake’s Score: 3.25, tied for first out of 11.
Schaefer: "Steve’s 3.25 is excellent, once again. Rarely do you get under 3.3 for that test."
Four-Corner Agility Test:
The Lakers set up cones at the four corners of the lane, and instruct players to sprint from the baseline corner to the free throw line, slide laterally to their left, backpedal to the baseline, slide laterally to their right, touch the cone and then reverse it back around. The test is designed to reveal how quickly a player can change direction with economical body movement.
Blake’s Score: 10.47, first out of 11. Only two other players (Ross being one of them) finished under 11 seconds. Being the quickest is more impressive when you’re also the fastest, two things that don’t always go hand-in-hand.
Schaefer: "Anything under 11 seconds is good, anything under 10.5 is really good, and Steve ran the best of all positions that year with a 10.47, which is really superb."
http://www.nba.com/lakers/news/100809steveblakesmeasurables.html
To put this in perspective, here are some other numbers:
John Wall: 3.14 (3/4 court sprint), 10.84 (lane agility drill)
Rodrigue Beaubois: 3.15 (3/4 court sprint), 10.49 (lane agility drill)
Jonny Flynn: 3.23 (3/4 court sprint), 10.86 (lane agility drill)
Jrue Holiday: 3.21 (3/4 court sprint), 10.64 (lane agility drill)
Ty Lawson: 3.12 (3/4 court sprint), 10.98 (lane agility drill)
Toney Douglas: 3.03 (3/4 court sprint), 10.63 (lane agility drill)
Darren Collison: 3.10 (3/4 court sprint), 10.45 (lane agility drill)
Derrick Rose: 3.05 (3/4 court sprint), 11.69 (lane agility drill)
Russell Westbrook: 3.08 (3/4 court sprint), 10.98 (lane agility drill)
Jeff Teague: 3.18 (3/4 court sprint), 11.05 (lane agility drill)
So Blake matches up pretty favorably with a lot of guards considered very athletic, especially in terms of lateral quickness. Granted, this is a much older Blake, although he’s not that old right now and should still have a lot of that quickness he demonstrated in the draft.
This also reminds me of why we should have kept Toney Douglas. 3.03 on the 3/4 sprint? Faster than Rose, Wall, Westbrook, and Collison? What a waste.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
i was thinking the same Wondahbap
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions
lol
Rose needs to up his game on his lateral movement. He’s over half a second slower than everyone else.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
Might be a slightly underrated reason why he's a poor defender
Although I’d imagine his numbers here aren’t as bad as they actually are.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Yeah
I’m pretty sure thats the biggest thing I’ve heard about his defense is his inability to keep up with faster guards off the dribble.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
Thanks
for putting those numbers up man. I was wondering about just that, it’s pretty impressive. Hopefully he makes up for the athleticism he lost over the years with knowledge gained.
by wickedskillz on Aug 10, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
He also has a 40 inch max vertical, crazy.
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Awww shit....
Lakers play Memphis in January….
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Let's go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
Good time for Andrew to get food poisoning.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Yeah. He should get drunk in a party.
Or stay in the Playboy Mansion
Don’t you love the chase? Sometimes it doesn’t work out; those are the stakes. But when it does work out, it’s like having that first cigarette: your head gets all dizzy, your heart pounds, your knees go weak. Remember that?
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second one looks like a better idea! lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
So what are your feelings on the Lakers playing exhibition games, like the one against Spain coming up?
I know they are great for the NBA, especially if Stern is serious about international expansion, but as a fan I’d hate to see one of the Lakers go down during such a match up.
I’m on the fence, so maybe one of you can push me to one side or the other.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
they arent serious matchups though
nothing is at stake.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
i like it
good opportunity for the players to go out and have some fun, bond a little. great for the fans, some of whom would have no other chance to see the guys they watch on tv in real life. Great for the sport to be getting international exposure. I think it’s just overall a good, fun thing to do.
by wickedskillz on Aug 11, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions
we owe it to Espanya for lending us Pau
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kobe bryant=batman
No problem wit it
its a risk every time they’re on the floor and its a risk even when they’re just working out and for players like Ron its a risk when they’re near stairs. I don’t get how he expects to integrate foreign teams into the NBA though, considering the amount of travel that team would have to do. I get having foreign venues, but I don’t see him getting enough players to form enough teams in enough countries to make this a viable plan from all the way over here in the US, especially since they already have European leagues. Just seems like it would be nothing but making FIBA and the olympics into an everyday entity instead of one that comes every 4 years.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
Hello
Hello guys, long time reader but I just signed up. Been a reader of this blog eversince Mr JT started it (also a long-time reader of his first blog: Respect Kobe). I’ve been meaning to sign up and join the discussions but I found out that everytime I post at any live game discussions over at forumblueandgold and LATimes (back when AK and BK were still running the show there) the Lakers usually lose the game. So I just practiced self-discipline and hey we won two championships in a row!
Welcome
I haven’t been posting at all lately but this is definitely a great place for Laker talk.
I remember those good ol days at the LATimes blog with AK BK, now they’re doing their thing on the radio, good for them. I just remember Jon K used to post a million times a day, he loved his lucky bar stool and then Clippers haha.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 11, 2010 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
And of course mamba24’s ROLL CALL!!!
I used to be on that one too… hahaha
Yeah when jon k doesn’t get his bar stool the Lakers usually lose too. I dont know, maybe we all have these superstitions.
Haha
Forgot about mamba24. He used to write those poems and would get everyone pumped for the games. I miss that place.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 11, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Welcome to the fray Grail!
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
thank you too
I’ll try to join in on the discussions too, though maybe not in live game threads haha
yeah im not a live game thread kind of guy....
too busy tyring not to BREAK MY FUCKIN TV most games :)
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Me too; glad I have two TVs.
But I do participate in the live game threads
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
i do sometimes you should remember that....but its hard
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
and welcome
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
what is Van Gundy's problem?
Thats why he’s no longer a coach because when you start thinking like that, your already at a disadvantage. The Heat are definitely guardable, all you have to do is take advantage of their weak links and they have alot, they will be good but 72 wins or anything Van Gundy is predicting is not foreseeable to me.
By the way Lakers schedule looks great besides the 15 back to backs, I’m ready to get the season started
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
exaggeration
But really, he doesn’t take into account that injuries might happen. If Lebron tweaks his pinky finger expect him to miss five games.
lol true
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
5??
That dudes season is more than likely over.
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
But not so well when he injured his ego.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 11, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
phantom ijuries dont count!
I don't do it for your thanks, I do it because I had a calling, but I do love the support you give me and my Soldiers.
by Sarge Clemins on Aug 11, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I didn't know that Kobe and D. Fish cared so much about animals.
It’s really sweet to see them take the time to pose with a lame duck.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
And more than once. A very talented one it seems.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
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