The Greatest Lakers of All Time, By Jersey Number
by DexterFishmore on Aug 18, 2010 9:30 AM PDT
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It's come to my attention that a few NBA teams have tweaked their uniform design in recent days. The Lakers, I think we can all be grateful, are not one of them. Their uniforms have not changed significantly in over 10 years, reflecting the organization's admirable reluctance not to fidget with a timeless and, dare I say, regal look.
Before the 1999-2000 season, the drop shadow around the numbers was eliminated, but since then the Lakers' on-court apparel has varied only for special occasions. One of the alternate kits (the Sunday whites) was a stroke of brilliance and has become a permanent addition to the wardrobe. Some of the alterations (e.g., the "Los Lakers" wordmark for Latino Night) are decent enough, if aesthetically unexciting. And one (the ‘80s-throwback short shorts) was a phantasmagoric horror show that lasted two whole quarters before the garments in question were banished forever.
All this talk of uniform design the last few days has led me to think about jersey numbers, and in particular the Lakers who've worn particular numbers over the years. So starting today, I'm kicking off a new series, in which I name the all-time greatest Laker for each uniform number that's ever been worn in team history. We'll kick things off at the low end, with numbers zero through nine, and we'll continue working upward from there the next time I'm at a loss for something to write about.
Number 0 or 00: This is my favorite of all basketball jersey numbers. Actually, the single zero is my favorite. I love its starkness and unorthodoxy, its simplicity and symmetry. (I've never really understood the double zero. If it's zero, why do you need the second digit? It's not like anyone's jersey number is 06.)
Not too many Lakers have rocked the mighty zero over the years. The last to have done so is the unforgettable Soumaila Samake, who followed in the planet-rattling footsteps of Benoit Benjamin. Together, those two played less than 400 minutes for the franchise. So the honor here goes to Orlando Woolridge, who spent a couple years with the Lakers in the middle of his career. He was a bench player for the 1989 and 1990 teams and was especially productive in the latter of those years, putting up about 13 points a game on 60% True Shooting.
Number 1: Sorry, Smush. I'm going with Anthony Peeler on this one. Peeler was a pretty useful guy in a couple respects. He was a solid scorer off the bench for four seasons, putting up double-digit point totals most nights thanks to a good three-point stroke. Of greater importance, he was part of the July 1996 trade to the Vancouver Grizzlies that freed up the cap space necessary to sign Shaquille O'Neal. Caron Butler, who also wore number 1 with the Lakers, was a better player than Peeler but loses out because he only spent one season with the team.
Number 2: Derek Fisher, by a mile. Fish is the most accomplished role player in Laker history and farts intangibles in his sleep. The only other Lakers to have worn this number were named Kenny Carr, Rory Sparrow and Anthony Miller. I don't have time for those losers, and neither does Fish.
Number 3: Oddly enough, the winner here is Sedale Threatt. Who else is even in the running? There's Devean George, who would've fit right in with last year's crappy bench. And there's Trevor Ariza, whom we all love but who spent less than two full seasons as a Laker. Threatt spent five seasons in L.A., and there were surprisingly productive ones at that. The guy was durable as hell, playing in 81 or 82 games four out of those five years, and was pretty efficient putting the ball in the hole, routinely posting True Shooting Percentages in the 53-55% range. His assist numbers were strong, too. His years as a Laker (1991 through 1996) weren't great ones for the franchise, but his contributions in that stretch helped keep the bottom from totally falling out.
Number 4: Byron Scott is the runaway choice, but he's not the only Laker to have done this number proud. Adrian Dantley averaged 18 points a game in it during his brief, late-‘70s stopover in Lakerdom. Ron Harper won his fourth and fifth rings in it. Even Luke Walton has had some moments. And who could forget Frankie King? (That is, besides me and you and everyone reading this.)
But obviously, Byron towers above them all. He spent 11 seasons as a Laker and was a crucial contributor on three championship teams. It's not likely he'll ever realize his painfully obvious dream of becoming Laker head coach, but it's just as unlikely we'll ever see a purple-and-gold number four as awesome as he was.
Number 5: One cool thing about researching an article like this is that you pick up a lot of interesting historical trivia. For instance, single-digit jersey numbers, I've learned, were very rare in the early days of the NBA. Until 1962, 14 full seasons after the franchise began operation, every single Laker wore a double-digit number. The first to break the mold was Dick Barnett, who wore number five.
Barnett was pretty decent - he was the fourth overall pick in the 1959 draft, made an All-Star Game and eventually won a pair of championship rings with the Knicks - but he spent only three years with the Lakers, as did Columbia University's Jim McMillian, who wore the same number. That leaves both of those fine players behind Robert Horry. Honorary mention goes to Ime Udoka, whom I like because his name is a supervocalism. In other words, it includes each of the five main Latin-alphabet vowels once and only once.
Number 6: Would you believe that Adam Morrison isn't the worst Laker to have worn number six? No, you wouldn't believe it? Good, because he is. But fellow "sixers" Chucky Brown and Jelani McCoy aren't that far ahead of him.
None of these clowns begins to compare with the great (or at least very, very good) Eddie Jones. Eddie performed at a down-ballot All-Star level almost from the moment he arrived as a rookie, combining excellent D with one of the league's most efficient perimeter offensive games. He got shipped out to Charlotte in the Glen Rice trade in 1999, so he just missed the Shaq-Kobe threepeat, and the Heat traded him just before the 2005-06 season, so he missed their championship run as well. Too bad, as he was fun player to watch and, by all accounts, a good guy.
Number 7: Please take a moment to thank your diety of preference for Lamar Odom. Before he came along, the complete list of Lakers who wore number seven read like this: Marty Byrnes, Kenny Carr, Demetrius Calip, Trevor Wilson, Lester Connor, Derek Strong, Sam Jacobson, Isaiah Rider and Brian Cook. Yeesh. I'd probably have picked Cook just for his role in the Ariza deal.
Lamar's almost as easy a choice as....
Number 8: Kobe Bryant, who's not just the greatest number eight in Laker history, but the greatest number eight for any team in any sport, ever. If you need me to explain this, you've come to the wrong internet. (Trivia question for y'all: Three other Lakers have worn the number eight. How many can you name him off the top of your head?)
Number 9: SUN YUE OR GTFO.
All right, fine. It's Nick Van Exel, another mainstay of those mid-‘90s teams. Nick's not a Hall of Famer or anything, but he was an epic second-round steal and a high-volume contributor for five seasons before the Lakers traded him to Denver.
More fun historical arcana: before Nick, the only Laker to have worn number nine was a guy named Jim Chones. Jim played two years for the Lakers until 1981, when they sent him to the Washington Bullets as compensation for the Lakers' having signed one of the Bullets' free agents. The free agent in question? Mitch Kupchak.
Follow Dex on Twitter here. All numbers courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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Great stuff Dex
But did you know that Peeler also wore jersey #8? At least he did in this video.
When he forearmed KG in the face…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtmGB3FgB1c
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
lebron should just lock himself away and not talk for the rest of forever-LA32
Must have been from when he was a King or another team
Either way, #1 as a Laker, and #8 as my hero bustin’ KG’s chops…
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
lebron should just lock himself away and not talk for the rest of forever-LA32
so THIS is what you had up your sleeve!
nice article, dex. and i agree, i never really understood the 00 thing, it just doesn’t make much sense… can’t wait to see later articles as clyde lovellette and shaq compete for best laker to wear #34.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
eddie jones
when i say eddie you say jones. EDDIE….JONES, EDDIE….JONES
haha my favorite cheer watching the lakers growing up.
then he had to take his talents to south beach……psh.
by artest in your shorts on Aug 18, 2010 10:02 AM PDT reply actions
I read this first as phanorgasmic. Tired today.
phantasmagoric horror show
Fun stuff, Dex. Now I know what “secretlyhasnoideas” means. JK! Seriously, I still don’t what that means.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
anything to do with orgasm eh?
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
My Favorite part Dex.....
Fish is the most accomplished role player in Laker history and farts intangibles in his sleep. The only other Lakers to have worn this number were named Kenny Carr, Rory Sparrow and Anthony Miller. I don’t have time for those losers, and neither does Fish.
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.
Holy Shit
He Farts them in his sleep!! haha
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 18, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
And....
Hell NO does Fish got time for LOSERS!
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 18, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Marquez... look what you did to Sarge!
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
LOL muse!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 20, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I haz an outrage
that you picked Nick Van Exel over the great Sun Yue.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
I'm sure it was a tough choice; Nick probably won on a coin toss.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Great stuff
Loving it. Brings back a lot of good memories growing up with Eddie Jones, Nick the Quick, AP, and Sed Threatt.
yes
I miss those days for some reason; when we would barely eek out 45 wins…loved all those guys though…Cedric Ceballos #23
by The Phil Jackson 5 on Aug 18, 2010 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh they were fun to watch
Back when we were like the Warriors and just had a bunch of chuckers and floppers slinging it around. Too bad that style doesn’t win championships, but I loved watching Eddie Jones and Nick Van Exellent back in the day.
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
great article
even though we didnt win championships durning thier time i really loved the van excel eddie jones backcourt!i wish kobe and jones could have stayed together ,jones could have been a great back up 6th man!
by the fantasy king on Aug 18, 2010 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
Who was the last Laker to wear 23?
Seems we never have a guy with those digits
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
last laker to wear #23
was von wafer in ’06 who scored an amazing 20 points the whole season on 16% shooting.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
that is a sweet screen name
"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
both
"i remember one time,we was playing basketball,and we was winning the game,it was so competitive,he broke a piece of lead from a table,and he threw it and it went right through his heart and he died right on the court" - Ron Artest on wonderful childhood memories.
Kobe won 3 rings, set a record for most 3-pointers in a single game (regular season), and scored 81 points in a game while wearing #8.
He’s not done doing what he does wearing #24. Set a precedent and retire both.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Definitely BOTH.
He will Wind up being the only player ever with two numbers retired by one team.
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by wondahbap on Aug 18, 2010 3:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
neither!
im sorry, just trollin’. move along.
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
but in all seriousness
i hope they retire 24 and not 8. i was so happy the day he changed his number from 8 to 24 because i think 8 is a little too close to the number 7, and i h8 the number 7.
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
dont just worm your way into other peoples jokes
it’s not right because if the joke sucks then it’s not your fault since you aren’t the one telling it but if the jokes good you get all the credit because you finished it. Either way you leave the original joke teller in a situation where they either get booed or ignored and that isn’t what they signed up for. Everyone understands the risk vs reward when telling a joke but in a world where people just take away the reward part then what is the point? It leads to a world with no jokes and that would be a tragedy.
The joke made me smile a bit.
dude stop being so critical
its a fucking joke
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Both
The only Laker to be part of 2 Laker dynasties should get both his numbers retired IMO
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
by S Jay Bruin on Aug 18, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that thinking.
Just because you throw someone a pass, and they score, it doesn't mean you made them a better player.
i think fisher is included in the 2 dynasties also
Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank. You know how I am. I don’t forget anything. - KOBE "JELLYBEAN" BRYANT
He is,
and I thought about that after I posted it. I guess I should have qualified it further…oh well, thanks
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
If Kobe had no sentimental reason to hold onto "8" then neither should the Lakers. It's about the man, not the number.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Well, they can't retire Kobe. That's called a murder.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Yes they can.....
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
CALL NOW: 1-8HOTEMPIRE to get your free cookies!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
{gives paper towl}
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 18, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
[embraces the dark side]
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 had to :)
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Can they make him a mummy
complete with a purple and gold tomb in the Staples Center?
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
I personally say both
only because, I’d like to see Kobe as the only player to have TWO numbers retired in the SAME organization. That’d be kickass.
But I’d understand why if they only chose number 24.
Still, it’d be a high honor for Kobe to have #8 and #24 retires with the Lakers. Since he was a part of two dynasties with those numbers, won rings with both numbers.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: Devin Ebanks - TA - TI, Shannon Brown - Chris Brown, Pau Gasol - Jesus, Machine - Luis Scola/Russell Brand, PJ with mustache and beard - Colonel Sanders.
by PeanutButterSpread on Aug 18, 2010 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to be " Cynical " or anything
God forbid but retiring two numbers is idiotic. 24 or 8 it shouldn’t matter. Its about the greatness of the man
LOL!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont like it
The purpose of retiring jersey is to honor the man’s contribution to the team by disallowing any future player of that organization from wearing the same jersey number.
so if they retire kobe's name
future players can’t be named kobe bryant.
Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank. You know how I am. I don’t forget anything. - KOBE "JELLYBEAN" BRYANT
cause there will be floods of other kobe bryants playing for LA in the future!
/sarcasm
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
If God forbids cynicism, I am in deeeeep shit.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
yeah I agree its about the greatness of the man, but if you think retiring two numbers is idiotic which number would you choose and why?
personally i dont care
8 represents Kobe’s early years. His partnership with Shaq, etc. etc… 24 represents his unquestioned leadership. Both resulted in multiple championships for the Lakers. Bottom line is barring another number change, he will retire as a Laker wearing 24 so that will be the number thats on the wall
haha
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
never heard most of the names there, but interesting and funny.
lol at Fish fart
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
haha
although if fish breathe by getting oxygen dissolved in water I guess the fish fart is dissolved in water as well.
Tip: Funny followed by logic is no longer funny.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
nice tip.....
yeah it effectivly diffuses the joke.
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 18, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it actually dissolved the joke…in water…
"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 18, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
lol, well of course, I mean fisher
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
by rs850_Lakers on Aug 18, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I love these offseason topics
Keep them coming.
I can’t wait for the countdown of the all time greatest Lakers 12th men.
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
oh…
God…
no…
……………………………………..
PLEASE, can we start the season NOW??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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 18, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
season start NAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
did you guys know that Mel Gibson played for the Lakers?
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gibsome01.html
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Holy crap. That's like Monsters Inc. on crack.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
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 18, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
reminds me of
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
WTF?! That is the freakiest thing I have ever seen.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
look up "retarded horse" on youtube
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
this is hilarious
"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
...
sadly, I recognize the original Lolcat picture that was used to make that gif. I can’t remember half the shit I learned in college, but I know this guy:
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
Freeedoommm
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Aug 18, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Number 8 didn't exist for the Lakers until Bryant wore it...right?
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Incorrect!
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 18, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know yet. I'm trying to stay on Dex's good side.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Oh, I see how it is. Too bad you're too likeable to be annoyed at.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Doesn't everybody just looooove SCG!
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 18, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL nice PASS!
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 18, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry for that picture...
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Eh
she’s ok.
Everyone in this room is now dumber. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
haha
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 18, 2010 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL, you kidder, you!
{crosses pharoah’s name off her Christmas list}
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
awwwww
dont be hurt
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 18, 2010 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
ah, c'mon now
I’m only half joking
Everyone in this room is now dumber. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Hahaha no worries!
{makes arrangements to have pharoah "removed"}
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
haha you clown
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 19, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
my GOD
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 19, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I already told you "No" on that. Pick another gift.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
lol
wow sometimes u 2 sound like lovespawn…and sometimes its like mommy/son!
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 19, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
It's complicated.
BTW, what the hell is lovespawn?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
i dunno it sounded cool....lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Glad we weren't in final Jeopardy.
But seriously, off of the top of my head only one I can actually remember is one Doug Christie desecrated it just before Kobe got it. Just typing his name makes my fingers cramp.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Hey, that's good!
You got one of them. The other two who wore the number are really obscure.
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 18, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Ding ding ding
Correct.
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 18, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
kevin ding says that you are racist
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Did you know that off the top of your head?
Those names don’t ring a bell. I have a lot of brushing up to do (always) or these guys were only on board for a season back in the 70’s or 80’s and got garbage minutes.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
I think Rick Fox wet the floor when he saw VanExel's shot drop.
Funny to see Rick without the Soul Glo in his hair back in his Boston days.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
yeah i was noticing that at lunch! lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
That was really poorly contested, just awful defense...
As a matter of fact, it brings to mind something I’ve been wanting to mention. The other day I was watching an Eastern Conference Playoffs match-ups with Jordan’s Bulls going up against the Cavs. Now I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t very often visit NBAtv to watch “Classic” games, but that one caught my eye, because honestly I never really got the opportunity to watch Jordan in his prime. The game I saw was the elimination game against the Cavs that took them to the Finals? I watched it all the way through and OH EM GEE. I swear I was watching amateurs! The level of competition seemed really so staggeringly low. The passing was ugly. Jordan had put up something like 24 shots and scored all of 14 or so points, with only like 2 in the 3rd quarter.
I was actually really astonished at how easily Jordan was able to drive the lane, it’s like the Cavs just stood there like statuesque obstacles. I know he was fast, but he wasn’t that fast. The defense was so porous, I can’t fathom this era being considered a defensive one in basketball history. The Cavs sharpshooter was some guy named something Price? I believe and that guy was bloody awful to watch. A lot of effort, but surely not a hall of famer. Jordan would shoot towards the basket, toss it up, and his center or power forward would continuously clean up after him.
Am I missing something here? I know stats are amazing for Jordan and people use this as their G.O.A.T, argument, but if this is the level of competition he went up against in the Conference Finals, I’m seriously not impressed… Frankly, he almost shot the Bulls out of the game.
Kobe is like constantly in Kill Mode - Ron Artest
well it's not like mark price or the early 90s cavs were known for their defense...
btw, jordan never faced the cavs in the conference finals in an elimination game, he did face them in the conf. finals in 1992, but the bulls won that series in 6 games.
yes, he shot the ball poorly in that particular game 6 (10-27 for 37%), but he made up for it in other ways just like kobe did in game 7 (8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals). plus he did a pretty good job keeping price in check who, back then, was the cavs’ star player (5-18, 14 points).
the cavs weren’t nearly the toughest team the bulls faced in the conf. finals, think detroit or possibly indiana in ‘98. those two teams gave the bulls the most problems, in the conf. finals at least. also, you shouldn’t base how you look at ’90s defense on one game vs. the cleveland cavaliers.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
Soo, considering the series only went 6 games..
and game 6 is what I’m referring to, it wasn’t an elimination game? I’m pretty sure if it hadn’t been an elimination game they would’ve played a game 7, right? I never said the Bulls faced elimination, simply that it was an elimination game. I don’t recall seeing many of Mark Price’s shots being seriously contested.
I also have to semi-disagree with your comment about judging the 90’s defensively. If you’re a good enough team to make it to the Conference Finals, you’re either A) An offensive juggernaut or B) A defensive juggernaut. In the Conference Finals the last three years the Lakers have faced Phoenix, Denver, and San Antonio who constituted either A) or B).
How would a team that seemed to be neither make it so far into the conference? I do agree that you can’t judge the 90’s defensively by looking at what I’m assuming had to be an A) team that ran into an A) and B) team (which might explain why the offense seemed so awful), but the skill level between both teams, more-so the Cavs didn’t seem high enough relative to the product I see today, to be considered the second best team in the conference in 92’.
Kobe is like constantly in Kill Mode - Ron Artest
ah, the rosy lens of the past.
It always looks good when you see far in the past because things like 6 chips and crazy stats overshadows the details, and perhaps the truth: MJ isn’t perfect all the time
and neither is Kobe, but in 20 years, we’re gonna remember the 5+ chips and NOT the crappy game 7 performance…
(that is, unless Mike Wilbon decides to keep talking, against all common sense and decency)
In honor and memory of the Taco Squad (2009-2010)
Would you believe that Adam Morrison isn’t the worst Laker to have worn number six? No, you wouldn’t believe it? Good, because he is.
BLASPHEMY – HE IS THE GREATEST LAKER OF ALL TIME.
"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
his high-five stealing, mustache growing ways single handedly won the last 2 titles for the Lakers.
"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
They can make a statue for him in the Staples Center entrance
this would allow for him to steal hi-fives of fans walking in and out of the arena for eternity.
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
Good job people.
Good way to rep le mustache king.
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It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
lebron should just lock himself away and not talk for the rest of forever-LA32
you've seen
this adam morrison comic right
by wickedskillz on Aug 19, 2010 6:22 AM PDT up reply actions
SAD
and to think you linked str8 to the comic itself skipping MY Fanshot……taking glory for finding it yourself wickedskills???? lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions
oh whoooops
i just saw i randomly. i honestly thought it was really old. myyyy baaadd sarrgee. no mental notes against me?
by wickedskillz on Aug 19, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL all good....just F'n wit ya skillz!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet nobody noticed--
new category: History
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http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
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WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
by rs850_Lakers on Aug 18, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Completely unrelated, but KICKASS SHIRT!
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by smart_guy on Aug 18, 2010 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
ROFLMAO
"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
Wow
Someone wear this in Miami
"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
Where have you guys been since July 9?
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tinychat's open
tinychat.com/ssr
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Yo.
Is it safe to say that the best Laker to wear 73 is Rodman? Cuz I’m all for that.
Everyone in this room is now dumber. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
haha now that is funny!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
All in good time. We're only up to #9.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
wonder how long it takes for us to get into the 70's
or up to #99 for george mikan
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
As bored as Dex is these days, I say next week.
Okay, maybe two weeks.
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We should hang his suit from the rafters!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
see mah new fanshot!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Tis the night before school starts
Thought I’d stop by one last time.
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
WOAH Wave sighting
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Hello Sarge
How have you been?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
Great now that im back in action
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you mean?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
back from military stuff
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
what did you have to do?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
training
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 18, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
How come nobody’s changed their avatar to the sparks?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
cuz we are sexy that way
:DDDD haha jk, i really do not know
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http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
You know, the WNBA playoffs are about to start
Why isn’t anyone saying “fuck the Storm” and all that?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
I didn't know the WNBA playoffs were about to start.
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Aug 18, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions
come on!
It’s basketball!
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
It's football season! And by football, I mean soccer.
EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Champions League.
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Aug 18, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i was gonna say
the NFL preseason’s on
go Seahawks
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
Chelsea Come on Blues!
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by RA37thriller on Aug 18, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Gunners?
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Im a FC Bayern man myself!!
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 19, 2010 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Well
I was stationed in Germany for 7 years and my wifey is German….soooo
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck The Storm
LOL Go Sparks Milton and Tina Tompson and an injured Candance still better than Sue I wish i was like larry Bird Lauren i did plaboy Jackson and Swin everytime i hit a shot the tv heads say Cash
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 18, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
all right...you know your stuff
you could inspire this entire blog.
I’m going to enjoy watching you guys get eliminated. It’s gonna happen. If Lauren Jackson stays healthy, we’re gonna win the west this year.
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
will you have threads going for the WNBA playoffs?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
that's too bad
you know how much i love rooting against the home team on a blog
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
Sparks
Well I Love the sparks but they suck right now lol. vey bad ball movement and shooting and too many tunovers and an injured Candance Parker and retired Lisa Laslie with no Cooper on the sidline team is just not watchable right now. it hurts cuz i want to support the sparks harbody. I guess i’ll just watch Tarausi and Moore do they thang till Parkers back patrolling the paint and being the most mobile inside outside big with great scoring touch and defensive dominance in the WNBA. Lol I’m mad she’s wit shelden friggin williams omg the travesty. Big Ups to Lisa Leslie the current WNBA G.O.A.T.
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 18, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Um, they're good enough to hold the #3 seed in the west
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
in a 12 team leauge.......
They are 12-20 Hardly a great record and in a three way tie for the last two spots. they are fighting yes i give them that but they just haven’t been the usual Sparks kind of play i’m use to seeing
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 18, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Wave, good luck with school. I know you're going to do very well.
Don’t forget to keep in touch.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
thanks SoCalGal
Did you get my email?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
Just got it. Thanks for sending it.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Ever been to New Mexico?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
I haven't. Have you had much time to explore?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
I'm in the southern part of the state
It’s hot and dry…but people are really friendly
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
That means you'll be making lots of friends.
Don’t forget about us. Check in once in a while.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
I'll try
Don’t forget about me either.
Will you watch the WNBA playoffs?
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
Hi bluexfalcon
How have you been?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
it's been a while
And I think it’ll be longer still until the next time. I’ve come to say good bye, sort of.
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
when does school start for you?
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
in a 11 days
I decided not to go to Washington. The school was asking me to take out too many loans. I would have practically dug myself a grave after 4 years.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
yeah i know
you’re gonna be studying somewhere in california
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
my plan is now
to do two years at a local CC and transfer to a top notch UC hopefully.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
yeah i remember us talking about it
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
That's what i'm doing right now.
My goal is either Riverside or Cal Poly.
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
"I don’t always celebrate, but when I do, it’s when the Lakers win championships. Stay thirsty my friends." - gen!e
WAVE!!
sup…
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
"I don’t always celebrate, but when I do, it’s when the Lakers win championships. Stay thirsty my friends." - gen!e
http://pardonmybias.com/1992-dream-team-vs-my-2010-dream-team/
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
1992 dream team would desrtoy everyone
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
not sure how the line up would look, but roster would include
if i could assemble a line up of current nba players to play the 92 team it would be
pg James vs pg johnson
sg bryant vs sg jordan
sf durant vs bird
pf gasol vs malone
c howard vs ewing/robinson
pg nash
sg wade
pf bosh
c duncan
pg paul
pierce
nowitzki
c.. anthony
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
no nash no nowitzki. take pierce off the team gasol plays for spain would start wade add chris paul. Add KG take off bosh. Add Bynum(healthy one lol) add Deron Williams add Brandon Roy or Ray Allen
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 18, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Bosh is way better than Garnett right now
And Bynum is a horrible fit for the international game.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
i would make sum changes
James is not PG he is SF… and his backup will be Melo… PG will be Deron Williams and CP3 his backup… SG kobe with wade as his backup.. PF Nowitzki with Duncan as backup… C would be Howard with Bynum as backup…and throw in Garnett, Nash and Roy/Rose
no Nowitiki he’s germany all the way and in this line up agaisnt magic it almost has to be lebron
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 19, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions
well chaucer was just talking about nba players
not team usa players… gasol is spanish, nash is canadian, etc. so i think rballer was following suit.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
WE NEED WNBA THREADS JUST FOR SUMMERS SAKE AND A LIL WNBA PROMOTION CAN'T HURT
Well the title says it all. i know not everyone can watch the woman play but a lil support aint gonna hurt and it’s always nice to have female sports role models looked at as an example for the next gen. of girls. Plus with all the bball iq floatin arouns S&R there’s bound to be some good convo on these games. Dex and company how about a trial run for this year just to see if its a viable option. Never know u might get big hits and spur on some love for our sisters on the sparks
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 18, 2010 10:52 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
If you guys have WNBA threads i'll come back just for that
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If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
by WaveOcean on Aug 18, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I will keep up the fight for some face time for the ladies lol. i will ask at least once per new thread. I been readin for like 6-7 months now i might as well start gettin more involved lol
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 18, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Well guys,
I’m on mountain time. I need to get some rest for the first day of grad school tomorrow. My life’s going to be busier than ever. New state, new school, totally different surroundings. But it’s good to know the fun environment of SSR has been kept up.
I might come back one day…once i get used to the workload. Until then…
I'm a diehard Cavs fan, proud to say I never owned a LeBron jersey.
If we don't make the 2010 WNBA Finals...gak....urk....DON'T ASK!
See ya 'round, girlfriend. Help him stay outta trouble. And you do the same.
I don’t think I have enough money for bail.
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both waves are the same
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Bye Wave; You know how to find me.
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cya man :D
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Can't agree on Number 8 comment
about Kobe being the greatest number 8 EVER. Players like Steve Young and Troy Aikman disagree strongly. And considering the NFL is 10x more popular, I’d say their greatness far outweighs Kobe’s greatness where it matters the most: the eyes of the American Public.
I didn't know Steve Young and Troy Aikman played for the Lakers. What year was that?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
did you even READ THE ARTICLE?
or do you just love to take potshots at me?
Number 8: Kobe Bryant, who’s not just the greatest number eight in Laker history, but the greatest number eight for any team in any sport, ever.
Sarcasm fail, SoCalGal.
And P.S.
Kobe is the greatest number 8 ever. Young and Marino? really? Kobe is a global icon. Keyword GLOBAL. Young does Toyota commercials and Marino does some weight loss infomercials. People in Europe,Asia, Africa wont know who the F those two are. And honestly they wont care that the NFL may be more popular in the states. Bottom line they like basketball more, and its not even close.
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by RA37thriller on Aug 19, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
WTFAYTA?
I take potshots at everybody. You’re not special. You need to worry when I DON’T take shots at you.
And my sarcasm never fails.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
ummmmm REALLY? lol i'll remember to post an article on SoCal
sarcasm failure…..lol jk
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Watch out, Sarge. You don't want to be accused of making another "meaningless" post.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
bandwagoneer!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
My post was so meaningless it sparked some intergalactic wars!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 19, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
The NFL is more popular
10X more though? Especially coming from someone who said the NBA and NHL are parallel. And Kobe’s greatness is on the same level as theirs. NBA players are the most well recognized athletes in American sports. You think the backup kicker for the dolphins, or one of the bullpen guys for the Astros walk into a random store, people would recognize them? Hell no. If Briane Scal or some other bench warmer does they more than likely will get recognized
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by RA37thriller on Aug 19, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know about guys like Brian Scal...
But it definitely helps that NBA teams are not as big as other leagues. And you’re right that NBA players get more individual recognition than most other team sports.
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"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
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I say NFL is the only clear cut "more popular"
I may be stubborn. But in my surroundings the NBA and MLB are about even. Our country throws baseball down our throats. Were taught from a young age, that baseball is American, youre not a true American if you dont like it, its our past time, blah blah blah
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by RA37thriller on Aug 19, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah never really loved baseball just watch red sox in playoffs but my Patriots i’ll watch 90% of the games and some hockey if im bored but hockey’s not boring. Use to watch Nascsar rather watch LeMans sebring etc and real cars racing not hollowed out engine boxes.BBall my one true love lol. Lakers and Sparks all day
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 19, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions
don't think i said NBA and NHL are parallel
I’d say the NBA is very quickly gaining ground on the MLB, and may catch it in 5 years.
And yes, NBA players are usually more well known that “most” NFL players, because of the nature of the sports. But if there’s ONE player who is identifiable for a team, it’s always a quarterback. Steve Young may not be as great, but I guarantee you that to the general public, who’s the greatest number 8 ever, Troy Aikman or Kobe Bryant…. Troy will win. He won 3 Super Bowls in 4 years as the quarterback of the most popular NFL franchise in the country. Tell me how Kobe is more of an icon than Troy Aikman.
And btw, I hate Troy Aikman and the fucking Cowboys. They can rot in hell.
Most people I know feel the same way which is why no one will think of Aikman's #8.
And btw, I hate Troy Aikman and the fucking Cowboys. They can rot in hell.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
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 19, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
internationally most people dont know who that is
a billion chinese love kobe.
I'd also like to point out all of the new uniforms are retarded.
The reviewer was spot on on most of those, except the Jazz jersey. The Jazz don’t have Lebron James, and Deron Williams doesn’t seem like the kind of guy out to sell jerseys and goof off with his teammates before and DURING a game. So this retro look I don’t like. Their latest jerseys were the best, and a good evolution of the old purple mountain jerseys they wore in the 90s.
The Clippers uniform looks like a D-League uni, and the road jersey is trying to capitalize on the city’s name of Los Angeles to increase sales. (Hmmm… almost completely solid red…. wonder who they’re marketing to? The Bloods??)
The cavs new uni's are really nice
they are lol
by Blackmamba81024 on Aug 18, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions
wolves look siiiick
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the.... Sparks???
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Aug 19, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Trevor Wilson!
Cleveland High … la UCLA … Lakers … pure LA
yes....welcome!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 20, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
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