The Credits: "The Manchurian Candidate"

by vikas_s24 on Aug 2, 2010 8:03 AM PDT in Credits

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on one hand I think Colangelo did a great job with the Redeem Team

but on the other I somewhat dislike him because of the story that Ron Artest told about him calling him because he wanted to be on the Olympic team and the moment Artest told him who he was he just hung up on him without saying a word.

"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

by Jelly Bean on Aug 2, 2010 8:28 AM PDT reply actions

Both the Colangelo's are dimwits.

Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.

by RA37thriller on Aug 2, 2010 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions

hedo ripping the raptors like that

was pretty unexpected, at least bosh was nice about the way he went about it. plus it’s not like hedo gave 110% everyday in toronto, he had a horrible year. it is kinda true though, no player wants to stay/play there. they pretty much have an entire euro-league as their team…

as for shaq, anyone heard that he might go overseas to play to more money and a starting gig?!

It was only a matter of time before Shaq-to-Europe rumors began popping up. Shaq has reportedly "tested the market" overseas, and would be willing to go if he could make $10 million a year or more. For a guy who’s pulled down almost $300 million just in salary over his NBA career — not to mention another eight or nine figures in endorsements, investments, and various entertainment royalties (watch out for those Steel and Kazaam DVD re-releases in 3-D) — you’d think Shaq would have no problem taking a smaller salary, but pride is a MF’er…

also, dennis rodman will forever be dennis rodman.

3peat.

by LAL32 on Aug 2, 2010 8:53 AM PDT reply actions

Shaq in Europe?

Yeah. F’n. Right. Hilarious.

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by wondahbap on Aug 2, 2010 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Elden Campbell!

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?

by domz on Aug 2, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Not sure if anyone would find this interesting. From DIME Magazine

Its titled: The Most Blatant NBA Ring Chasers of All Time..

http://dimemag.com/2010/07/the-most-blatant-nba-ring-chasers-of-all-time/

by Jelly Bean on Aug 2, 2010 9:01 AM PDT reply actions

Vikas clipped this 3 days ago.

Thanks though.

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by wondahbap on Aug 2, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions

ooops. you're welcome.

by Jelly Bean on Aug 2, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions

turkoglu says "there's something wrong with [the raptors] organization"

yeah, they signed you to a ridiculous contract. zing!

"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James

by c.lobster on Aug 2, 2010 9:38 AM PDT reply actions

You're supposed to wait for the "zing" from someone else.

"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken

by SoCalGal on Aug 2, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions

sorry

got too excited.

"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James

by c.lobster on Aug 2, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions

don't get the whole zing thing

Just because you throw someone a pass, and they score, it doesn't mean you made them a better player.

by LakerUNLTD on Aug 2, 2010 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Like a drum roll after a joke.

Only zing comes after a crack or smart comment.

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by wondahbap on Aug 2, 2010 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Excuse the Raps

for not being too happy their bust of a free agent is out partying after missing a game claiming he had the flu. The nerve of them. it’s not like they were paying him $12-14 million or anything.

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by wondahbap on Aug 2, 2010 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions

Seriously. Hedo dug his own hole.

"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken

by SoCalGal on Aug 2, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Wow, I liked the video, Kobe Nemesis 2011

Although I thought it was going to be shoe commercial.

I hadn’t seen the Heat’s intro of the 3 Lamigos until that video. That was… horrible? Heh. Go Kobe and the forces of good!

For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore

by 99bc99 on Aug 2, 2010 10:10 AM PDT reply actions

LOL, at first I thought you typed the 3 Flamingos.

"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken

by SoCalGal on Aug 2, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

That would also fit.

For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore

by 99bc99 on Aug 2, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

HOLY SHIT

first time i’ve seen a link to bleacher report.

by lakers are trouble on Aug 2, 2010 10:33 AM PDT reply actions

I added that.

Don’t blame Vikas. I might add Bleacher Report articles from time to time as long as it’s ONLY from their official contributors and they aren’t using “sources” for rumors.

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by wondahbap on Aug 2, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions