Lakers to Open Season at Home Against Rockets
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 2:31 PM PDT
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PrintSo reports Lisa Dillman of the L.A. Times. The three main storylines, of course, will the presentation of the Lakers' championship rings, the hanging of a new banner and the possible return of Yao Ming. My great hope, however, will be that Devin Ebanks sees some PT, prompting the announcers to compare him to Trevor Ariza a conservatively estimated 3 billion times.
The opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Day schedules will be released later today.
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full schedule comes out on the 10th
it’s just marquee games today… home vs. rockets isn’t a bad start to the season though.
3peat.
Thanks
Fixed.
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Shannon Brown dunk over Yao ?
Could that happen? How about another Kobe jam on the Yao? Good to see him back, and this is a nice team to kick off the season against.
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It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
Ebanks needs to get off Twitter and learn the triangle before he gets playing time.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
hooray
we get to see Derek Fisher’s intangibles go up against Aaron Brooks.
(facepalm)
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Didn't you read the comments to my Fish report card?
Fish is an A player! Brooks is doomed.
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Fish IS an A player.
He’s so A, that he knows this is the first day of class, and doesn’t even need to show up.
Brooks, on the other hand, is the C student that plays his best hand early in the season, only to fizzle out come finals.
;)
by Jevon O on Aug 3, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm taking this as a shot at me
so I’d just like to point out that Brooks, having won the most improved award last year, probably is an A player too =p
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
So the Celtics get to face Miami and we get stuck with the Rockets
I guess they had to give Lakers/Thunder to ESPN and ABC
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
though i guess this is a favor to the Lakers because of the emotions of ring night
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by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Should have given us the Clippies again.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
debut of Blake Griffin
for real this time
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
according to this random website
we are one of the top NBA blogs on the web:
http://www.onlineschools.org/top_nba/
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
but so is clipperblog
so take it with a grain of salt
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
clipperblog isnt bad
I think Steve Perrin does a good job over there despite their team’s annual shitiness.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
sorry i was thinking top as in popularity not quality
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
that IS a random website...
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
Chinese ratings are gonna be off the roof!
KOBE + YAO = WIN for NBA!
"Better learn not to talk to me. You shake the tree, a leopard's gonna fall out."- Kobe Bryant to JR Smith,who was talking trash, after dropping 49pts,10assits on the Nuggets in Game 2 of the '08 First round playoffs
This was the safest bet for the NBA.
What could go wrong with a Lakers-Rockets opener? There isn’t any significant animosity between the teams.
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"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
Wouldn't mind a Fisher-Scola Pt. 2 though.
I kid, I kid….
by Hokkun on Aug 3, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I actually look forward to Kobe going for 40+pts
just to show the world that his knees are fine
"Better learn not to talk to me. You shake the tree, a leopard's gonna fall out."- Kobe Bryant to JR Smith,who was talking trash, after dropping 49pts,10assits on the Nuggets in Game 2 of the '08 First round playoffs
i'm more worried about his hand
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." - Gil Meriken
by ch3wy on Aug 3, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
his finger, you mean
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
ha yea the finger :/
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." - Gil Meriken
Hmmm.... Off the roof... so that means on the floor??
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"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
Which is bad, right?
Bad meaning not good.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
I can't help it, I'm confused.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Like through the roof
But easier on the head?
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
Rockets aren't a bad team to open up with
I think they can make the playoffs if Yao is healthy.
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
They can do a lot more if Yao is healthy
They are the only team besides the Thunder that I actually would feel nervous about going into a playoff series against them.
"Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.
Sorry, but that’s simply not how it works."
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."--Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
agreed
Yao is the missing piece for them. Well that, and the development of Jordan Hill into an all-star caliber player. If they get that, plus keep the rest of the roster intact (or get better), Houston is easily #2 in the Western Conference. If anything, all anyone has to do is see that the players in Houston are dedicated to the system. This isn’t Denver or Phoenix, folks.
So I hear Shaq is close to signing with the Celtics
Just when I was trying to respect him more…he gives me reason to hate him again
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Your first mistake.
Just when I was trying to respect him more
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Shaq brought LA 3 titles. I loved him when he was here. I still have his laker jersey. Hes one of the greatest Lakers ever.
So I cant respect him? However him signing with the Celtics crosses the line. A big no no. I hate him for that. No Laker great does that. Shaq, I hate you
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
You are exactly right
Shaq is giving up his claim to be an all-time great Laker. No self respecting great would sign on the green team no matter how desparate. He obviously wants to burn whatever is left of that bridge.
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
I wouldn't be surprised
he’s consistently doing that, from the Orlando, to the Lakers, to the Heat.
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forgot the suns
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
he took the vet's minimum too
this is coming from a guy who said he wouldn’t send his career hopping from team to team like ewing.
3peat.
Tryin to get that Kobe number
One ova Jordan.
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
So Boston will have three centers, without a healthy pair of feet, ankles or knees betweens them?
Anyone think Rondo’s effectiveness at getting to the hoop is going to drop a tad? He’ll need to have the Roto-Rooter man on speed dial to get the clogs out of the lane.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
it's amazing how pumped Celtics fans are over this
it shows Shaq still has some strong draw when it comes to fans. But then again, he is the most recognizable basketball player since Michael Jordan. (Ask someone who NEVER watches sports if they know who Shaq, Kobe, or Lebron is. My money is they only know Shaq).
shaq needs some new nicknames
saw a few on twitter: The Big Leprechaun, Big (Old) Baby, Shrek, Jolly Green Giant, etc.
3peat.
And you're happy about him signing with Boston?
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So you wouldnt have cared if an older Magic Johnson signed with the Celtics to close out his career?
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Magic never would have done that.
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by SoCalGal on Aug 3, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
definitely
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
it's different
shaq never had a great hatred/rivalry for the celtics like magic or kobe. i don’t particularly love it, no former laker great should sign with boston, but i don’t hold it against him.
3peat.
Exactly
No former Laker great should ever sign with the Celtics.
Remember that SI cover he did with Kareem and Mikan? Well George is rolling in his grave
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by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
But it's OK for former Orlando greats to sign with the Lakers?
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
DUH!
Matt Barnes ring a bell?
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
Magic: 4 years Lakers: 7 years
Ships in Orlando: 0
Ships in LA: 3
Its undisputed that Shaq was best In LA. Do Orlando and LA have a rivalry like the Lakers and Celtics? No
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by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Orlando =/= Boston
former Boston greats should not sign with the lakers and vice versa
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by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
its dissapointing, but shaq was never in a rivalry with the celtics.
now, if shaq signed with portland or sacramento, that would be a different story. i still hate him, but its not that bad. he aint winning another ship, so dont wory about it.
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He was a Laker. His jersey will be retired in Staples. He even said he wanted it here
Now he pulls this? It doesnt matter if he never played them in the finals.
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by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
After 2004, it doesn't fucking matter what Shaq wants, now does it?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Shaq and Kobe had a dispute...
The Lakers made the right decision by choosing to build around Kobe. Shaq was rightfully bitter. But legacies should always be considered
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0902/lakers.historical.photos/images/shaq-kareem-mikan.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php%3Ft%3D180056&usg=__HkZFQ84HV-b8Zh6Ub4VCJRKiFTc=&h=635&w=666&sz=74&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=XIq1l57wXF0qsM:&tbnh=132&tbnw=138&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dshaq%2Bmikan%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1366%26bih%3D651%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
If the Lakers made the right decision, Shaq had no right to be bitter.
In case you haven’t figured it out yet, I was a Lakers fan before Shaq was a Lakers player. Got it?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Shaq had the right to be bitter
He always referred to PJ as “his coach”. He embraced being a Laker. Initially it killed him he wouldnt be playing for the Lakeshow anymore. He wanted to be the franchie player
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Wait a second
He had the right to be bitter, but now he doesn’t have the right to sign with the Celtics? I’m officially lost.
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Being bitter at the Lakers towards the Lakers has nothing to do with signing with the Celtics
He won in Miami back in 06. LAL has done fine without him. He and Kobe have a good PR relationship. I think his bitterness he had 6 years ago is mostly gone
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
"One more than Shaq"
And LOLWUT @
Being bitter at the Lakers towards the Lakers has nothing to do with signing with the Celtics
Sweet 16
This is an awfully convoluted moral universe you've constructed
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok well in your world...
Maybe Kobe should sign with the Celtics when his career in winding down? It seems like you wouldn’t mind.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
If his options were
A. The Celtics
B. The Hawks
C. Retirement
I wouldn’t mind in the least. I don’t want Kobe having veto rights over my career.
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
B or C is fine
He could even go to the Heat or Orlando, if they’d have him, and it wouldn’t be as bad.
To go to the dark side and sign with the evil ones, is below humanity.
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
Look at the bright side
Older and slower were never two bad things in my book as long as they pertained to the Celtics.
by JustRuntheOffense on Aug 4, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
You know. I know. Shaq is old and slow. But can still and will help out a team in some way
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Dex Shaq didnt just have those 3 options
He could have lobbied to a team such as Denver. He could have campaigned for just about every team. They would have considered him. Most would be willing to pay him the Vets min or be able to offer him more. You cant honestly tell me those were his “only” 3 options. You wouldn’t mind Kobe playing for the Celtics? Wow. I’m speechless
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by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kobe would never sign with the Celtics, not even for a cookie
Kobe, God and I don't tweet. Everyone else does.
by Madz on Aug 3, 2010 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kobe would never play for the Celtics because he had a rivalry with them, it’s not like Shaq that when Shaq played the Celtics were sucking.
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 kobes face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!! BEEP BEEP BEEP then Lebrons alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by Lebrons mom and Delonte West.
by Kobe:The Legend on Aug 4, 2010 8:31 AM PDT up reply actions
So the Laker-Celtics rivalry only exists when the two teams are good?
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by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
true but even if there was no rivalry
Kobe knows the history. Like he said, he knows every lakers-celtics series. He would never do it.
Kobe, God and I don't tweet. Everyone else does.
Shaq knew the history too
Everyone does. When you put on a Laker or celtic jersey, you know. Thats why its F’d up on Shaq’s part
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by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Difference is that Shaq never really participated in the rivalry
Because Boston was garbage for the duration of his tenure with the Lakers. He’s not beholden to the Lakers for anything by joining Boston.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Shaq played against the Celtics as a Laker right?
Then he was a part of the rivalry. End of story. So the Lakers-Celtics rivalry only exists when they meet up in the Finals?
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is there a rivalry
When one team is curb stomping the other one and no one cares about it? That was the case when Shaq was in L.A. There was no bad blood, no tension, and no on-court drama to indicate anything like the Magic/Bird days were relevant. You’re trying to construct a moral argument that doesn’t work because it relies on emotions and feelings that never existed.
And yes, in the case of nearly all rivalries, it only rears its head when the games matter. Who would care about Boston when they’re a lottery team?
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
See Sacramento or Golden State vs. Lakers
Answer: No
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
disagree
true rivalries matter. rivals get up to play each other no matter how their season is going. they don’t care whether they’ve won 20 in a row or lost 20 in a row, just as long as they beat their rivals. college football is a pretty good example. sucky teams will play extra hard against their rivals
by lakers are trouble on Aug 5, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know that it killed Shaq that "he wouldn't be playing for the Lakeshow anymore."
I believe it killed him that the Lakers chose Kobe over him, period.
And since the time he called PJ “his coach”, he’s also called PAT RAILLY “his coach” and Mike D’Antoni “his coach” and Dwyane Wade the best player he’s ever played with and Steve Nash the best player he’s ever played with and the Suns the best team he ever played on and LeBron James a whole lotta shit I don’t remember.
We’re supposed to care what he said about wanting his jersey retired here?!
GMAFB
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 3, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
Anyone but Boston though
Like seriously? It should bother EVER Laker at least a little to see him in a Celtics jersey
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by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
not at all. It's not like you instantly think of Shaq when talking GLOAT
Kobe, God and I don't tweet. Everyone else does.
Hes in the top 10
Good enough for me. One of the most dominant ever
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by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
top 5 for me
the way i see it:
1. Magic/Kobe
2. Magic/Kobe
3. Kareem
4. West/Shaq
5. West/Shaq
i don’t think baylor, wilt or worthy make it into top 5
3peat.
Good list...
Except that Brian Shaw is nowhere on there. IMO it should be something along the lines of:
1. Brian Shaw
2. Brian Shaw
3. Brian Shaw
4. Brian Shaw
5. Brian Shaw/Magic/Kareem/Kobe/West/Shaq (he’s a decent guy, so he probably has no qualms sharing the 5th spot)
by JustRuntheOffense on Aug 3, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i don't know too much about mikan
other than that he won 5 ships for the lakers in the 50’s & was the first dominant big man in the NBA. but can he be considered better than any of those five? what’s your top 5?
3peat.
some things are more important to other people
for you, it’s about hatred for the Celtics… NO MATTER WHAT. For Lebron, it’s about being popular. For Shaq, it’s about championships (now).
dang
I haven’t been here that long but I can say that you have the some of the best responses. I would hate to piss you off.
"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 makes her even hotter....lol jk
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 3, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
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 4, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
hey sarge
get in line, lol!
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
for what?? a new X-Box??
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 4, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
responding
to your comment on SoCal… ;-)
don’t you get it?
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
LOL ALt.....gotcha ;)
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 5, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
shout out to LEWIS MONROE
if i remember his name correctly
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by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
WOAH SCG!!!! lol REC that shit! LMAO!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 3, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm with you on this one.
I wouldn’t use Magic as an example, however. Wilt and Kareem are better. Would they have joined the Celtics? Of course not.
Shaq signing with Boston is wrong and it will only hurt his legacy.
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by LakerAce on Aug 3, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
it doesn't hurt his NBA legacy.
Only how future Lakers fans will see/remember him (assuming most current Lakers fan can’t think any worse of him by now)
Kobe, God and I don't tweet. Everyone else does.
Shaq is JUST NOW disappointing you?
Didn’t that ship sail in 2004? I mean, this will be his fourth team since he played for the Lakers. If the first three didn’t shatter your sense of innocence about the guy, I’m not sure why this would.
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by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I disliked Shaq right after he left the Lakers.
Still, seeing him in a Heat, Suns, and Cavs jersey is a hell of a lot different than a frigin Celtics jersey! Shaq in green? You gotta be kidding me
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by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
not really
this guy has been going to new teams every other year, desperately searching for a gig. Should surprise you that he settled with Boston.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Wowww
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by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely not a surprise.
In fact, the surprise is that it took so long.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
ooo!
high five…that’s what my friends and i do when there’s a moment like that. no words required :)
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." - Gil Meriken
I honestly only do it here.
On the baseball site I write for, it’s slightly overdone.
But thanks! {high-five}
I'm here to talk about the past.
Though it would be kind of funny if he somehow managed to knock out LeBron and Pierce on the same play.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Give it up Dex, it's hopeless.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
To be honest
It was only after Shaq’s rap about Kobe in 2008 was when I truly was disappointed in him. So much respect lost after that.
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
by pharoah on Aug 3, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah he became a #$#%^$%& to me after that one
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 3, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for the reminder
I had almost forgot about that. I guess it’s easier to gloss over it now that he’s tasting Kobe’s ass.
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
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 3, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you no sense of history?
Money is no argument here because he’s signing for the minimum.
I didn’t mind at all when the Heat won in 2006.
He could sign for 28 other teams and it wouldn’t matter.
The Celtics are the only forbidden team for a Laker Legend.
If he plays for them, he gives up his Legend status.
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
by Plan9FOS on Aug 4, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You do know you're replying to Dexter Fishmore, right?
A guy who probably knows more about the Lakers history than you’ve forgotten?
Besides that, your response doesn’t address what he said. You’ve got some ‘splainin’ to do.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
This guy is right
Some people actually like to form their own opinions and not just agree with what Dex, C.A. or Gil have to say.
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by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 2:06 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, Ron Artest, pay attention.
This is what I was referring to when I asked that question:
Have you no sense of history?
If you’re saying my opinions, or the ones of everyone else here, are only based on what Dex, Chris and Gil have to say, you obviously haven’t read any our other comments on SS&R, just the ones that disagree with you. Get your head out of your ass and stop taking this so personally. Just because we don’t care what jersey Shaq wears, that does not mean we are not Laker fans.
One thing you seem to keep forgetting: SHAQUILLE O’NEAL IS NOT A LAKER ANY MORE!!!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
btw
RA37thriller, I’ll bet you if if Shaq is putting up significant numbers in a Finals series against us, everyone here is gonna be on the other side of the fence. Nobody sees that happening right now though. All we see is a slow, fatter Shaq trying to make some more money and get some more limelight before he eventually goes off and retires. As it is, can’t really hate him for it at the moment…
by wickedskillz on Aug 4, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Let me "splain" it for you SoCalGal...IMO and Plan9F0S's
No former Laker great EVER signs with the Celtics. Did I mention his jersey presumably and rightfully so will be hanging in Staples.
So when I go to the games in future, I now get to stare at a nice yellow 34 jersey, only to realize that guy decided join the dark side and ring chase with the Celtics.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 2:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
There is obviously a first time for everything, isn't there?
No former Laker great EVER signs with the Celtics.
Welcome to your first time. You just didn’t get to choose when it happened.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
{Sings Sheryl Crow song}
“The first cut is the deepest, baby I know
The first cut is the deepest "
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?
I agree with you buddy
The idea of a Laker great playing for the Celtics just doesn’t seem to bother a lot of people on here. Baffles me.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 2:07 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with RA37 and Plan9FOS
But SoCalGal is cuter soooooooo….
she’s right.
how about Fatty McFat Fat
I like that one.
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
Trader sounds like a good one
Or disloyal prick has a ring
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
I think you mean
traitor?
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
Yup traitor. I speled it trader because of what Jevon O said
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Aug 4, 2010 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
LMAO @ "Big Old Baby"!
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
by LakerAce on Aug 3, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Big Twit
New Nicknames include:
Oliver North
Jane Fonda
What another Lakers home game?
Stern is at it again this season too giving LA home games…
oh wait its the new season… ill wait for the right time
I will never understand
people who complain that David Stern gives the Lakers too many home games. All of the Warrior fans up here in the Bay Area were complaining about 19 of 25 games at home to start the season. They couldn’t grasp that because of the home heavy first half, the second half was going to be road heavy.
depends
all I know is that I can take my fam to a baseball game for the price of a laker ticket.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
So I have to depend on you to buy me a ticket? Cool. Nothing to close to the action, but something better than the nosebleeds. Thanks.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Sweet.
Are they already on sale or do you have connections? Oh, if I can meet Kobe afterwards, that would be icing.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I'll see what I can do.
I love icing.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Not a bad comeback for Yao
His last game was against us, 2009 Playoffs.
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?
Yes! Yeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
I'll have what he's having.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 3, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
-_-
no comment
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
Someone's been using their Herbal Essences Fruit fusions
by JustRuntheOffense on Aug 3, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
no surprise there
they’re always doing it.
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
lol
he must really love brett favre, it’s alright Bill, he’ll be back, he always comes back.
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
wasn't it about Shaq joining with his fave NBA team?
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?
im prety sure its about brett
because shaq joining the celtics is a win for everyone!
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
You mean everyone except the Celtics.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
When did you first start supporting the Lakers?
Year?
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Asks the guy whose user name is the name and number of a player who became a Laker in 2009?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 3, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
BURN.....is it gettin hott in here?
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 3, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
That has nothing to do with my support for the Lakers
absolutely nothing. Look at your sig for crying out loud!
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Just as my not giving a damn what jersey Shaq wears has to do with my support for the Lakers.
You are the proverbial pot calling the kettle black and you can’t even see it.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
{puts feet up}
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
lol too classic
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 3, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
well shaq joining the celtics
makes them officially irrelevant! which im sure the celtics will like, because they are used to being irrelvant for long stretches of time. so still, win!
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
dam
thnx for pointing that out. That is going to be awesome to read his first reactions to this.
"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
well i think this should be enough
not to retire Shaq’s jersey in LA
by rballer on Aug 3, 2010 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
You guys dont grasp how good he was here. It seems the general population started supporting the Lakers around 08
I want Shaqs jersey retired in LA. He did a lot for this organization.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
+1
can’t ignore 3 finals mvp’s. i loved shaq when he was here, afterwards… not so much.
3peat.
by LAL32 on Aug 3, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1 to your +1 so
+2
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
AYFKM?!
You guys dont grasp how good he was here. It seems the general population started supporting the Lakers around 08
Sweetheart, you are not dealing with a bunch of kids who just learned about the sport of basketball.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Well I gotta question what kind of Laker fan you are
I mean youre cheering on this idea of Shaq in Green
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
You have not seen one comment where I cheered "on this idea of Shaq in Green."
Not. One. Comment.
I really don’t give a shit where Shaq plays, as long as it not for the Los Angeles Lakers.
For the record, I’m the kind of Lakers fan you don’t want to piss off. Don’t question my Lakers loyalty.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
no one is cheering on the idea of shaq joining the celtics
just that no one is surprised like you are about him going to our arch nemisis when he trashed the organization after getting traded/ went chasing after rings with other teams.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
yeah agreed Shaq4.....lol sup!?
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 3, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah....that was me yelling.....SUP? to Shaq4
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 4, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
a round ball that goes through a basket?
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 3, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
What do words mean?
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
HA!
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 3, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
it will probably still be retired
even if he played with the Celtics/ went to a bunch of other teams.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
maybe not
if he bothers us in the Finals though. Also, he may not have been on a Laker team that had beef with the Cs, but he’s definitely on a Celtic team that has beef with the Lakers. It’s hard to see him going against the tide and getting the Lakers’ back when the Cs talk trash about us. If he’s caught smack talking the Lakers, it’s gonna look bad for his jersey.
I hate Shaq since he left the Lakers
but I still think his jersey should be retired. It’s just sad and funny that Shaq is just piggy backing these days to win a championship.
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 3, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, did anyone else even make him an offer?
If the guy just wants to keep playing, that’s his right. And if Boston’s the only team that offered him a roster spot, what’s he supposed to do?
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
go fishin?
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 3, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
make kazaam 2
"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 3, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
or how about Blue Chips 2
The retirement years
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
I dunno if anyone else gave him an offer
but I believe before the Hawks got JP, they offered him something like a full MLE contract. Let me look for the link.
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?
http://blogs.ajc.com/hawks/2010/07/05/atlanta-hawks-shaq-open-to-joining-hawks/
Plus, Shaq said he wants to have a contract that will start at 8M and plenty of playing time. Now, he’s about to sign with Boston for the vet’s min? Well yeah, you’re right if Boston’s the only one who had interest, but I doubt it.
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?
OK, but if he signed with Atlanta
Wouldn’t people be ripping him for chasing money on a noncontender?
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Atlanta isn't chopped liver
I’d view it more as him believing that he’s enough of a difference maker to get a marginal contender over the hump.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Well, I gotta say yes
that would be likely the case.
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?
Sounds like either way we look at it, most people are really saying: "Shaq, just retire."
I guess that’s one draw back to being in the twilight of a career like Shaq’s. Plus, most fans are just tired of watching him pinball around the league the last few years.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
OK
Are you willing to grant Shaq the authority to decide when you should stop working in your chosen field? Seems only fair.
If someone would pay me to play basketball, I’d keep playing until they built a moat surrounded by an electric fence to keep me off the court. I wouldn’t give a shit who the team was. I’d play for Kim Jong-Il’s Traveling Black-Market Nuclear Arms-Proliferating All-Stars.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You wouldnt calculate loyalty into the situation?
Who you play for in your career changes things
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Not if the team I was supposed to be loyal to had no interest in having me
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
It's going to kill me to see Shaq in Celtic Green
I’m sorry. I’m one of the few Laker fans who feel this way but O well.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It is sad in a way. Kind of like seeing old movie and TV stars on infomercials.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
No like seeing an old girlfriend from a bad break up
Now dating that guy you absolutely hate
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Totally agree. There are plenty of players that do play till the moat goes up...
but, a player like Shaq with such a strong resume is going to have a tougher time of it because most fans measure him against a higher standard than they should.
Personally, I think the guy put up good numbers and is worth a contract (not in L.A.). He is more deserving than many centers in the league, but not on the terms he was rumored to be shopping around.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Atlanta is considered a top tier team in the East
And he would go to a team where he would get more minutes. He’d still be considered ring chasing.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
I bet nope
I see Atlanta as a mid tier team in the East. Behind Celtics, Heat, Magic and along with Bulls.
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?
The full MLE is definitely off the table
And likely never was; the original story likely came from Shaq’s camp. Not sure if there’s any interest otherwise now that they’ve signed Powell and Collins.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Atlanta is still in talks with him
Other teams had been rumored all summer. He lobbied to go green.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5434578
Shaquille O’Neal believes he will be playing in the NBA next season, though the four-time champion says he will retire if a contending team doesn’t make him an offer. Playing internationally is not an option.
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?
Bye Shaq, you will not be missed
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 will miss him.
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 kobes face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!! BEEP BEEP BEEP then Lebrons alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by Lebrons mom and Delonte West.
by Kobe:The Legend on Aug 4, 2010 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Would love to see Shaq on TNT's post game crew
with Chuck, Kenny and others
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 4, 2010 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Juan Dixon has talks with Lakers
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=16983
Not bad for a 5th guard if Shannon goes.
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?
lol
you’re joking, right? you must know Juan Dixon.
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?
we're assembling the maryland national championship team
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
rather have west
"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
me either.
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?
But according to what I've been reading over the internetz
West will likely go back to Boston.
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?
You mean the Juan Dixon who has never made it healthy through an entire NBA season?
The guy who is barely known to anyone and only because he played with Carmelo ten years ago?
Oh and this… http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/2010-02-13-2145867695_x.htm
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
yeah that guy
you are correct
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?
Didn't he play with Blake at Maryland
and won the NCAA championship in 2002?
He’s been a disappointment, and now the suspension in Europe over steroids doesn’t look good.
(Carmelo played at Syracuse and won in 2003).
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
if other news...
the maquee game thing on NBATV is starting.
Run to your TVs! Five minutes before we unveil the nat’l TV schedule for #TIpOff10, Christmas & MLK Jr Day games on NBATV.
3peat.
New Big Three vs Old Big Three
lol at the “Old Big 3”. Literally and figuratively true.
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?
let em talk....Sheed had the best D-fensive game of career....it still didnt help.....BAMMM!!!
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 3, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, NBA just wanna the Lakers to rub their shiny new rings in Trevor's face
cold…
Today's sports media excels at over-reaction to a single event and specializes in hyperboles. But hey, it's that or my biochem textbook...
Yeah, with Ron getting one this time.
Glad Trevor got one.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
I hope they play Devin Ebanks (who isn't signed yet)
and be asked to guard Trevor
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?
OMG, the announcers won't know who's who.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
itll be like the end of the sixth day when
☼spoiler alert☼ there’s two arnolds.
"I wanted to do what was best for LeBron James, and what LeBron James is going to do to make him happy."- Lebron James
shocker
heat play in LA on christmas
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
tickets for xmas day just skyrocketed to $500 for nosebleed, lol
"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
well i wont be there.....cant pay money to see lebrons ass
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 3, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
me neither
cause I’m poor
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Aug 3, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Aug 3, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Aw, don't laugh at yourself.
Let us do it.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 3, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
LMAO 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 3, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
lmao , rec'd
"Better learn not to talk to me. You shake the tree, a leopard's gonna fall out."- Kobe Bryant to JR Smith,who was talking trash, after dropping 49pts,10assits on the Nuggets in Game 2 of the '08 First round playoffs
REC socalgal
I’m in the same boat as well shaqfor3
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.
you're bad
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
We're neighbors, he knows I love him!
"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 3, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
as much as I hate the suns
I hope Nash gets a ring after our dynasty ends. even though he will be..40ish?
Maybe Fish retires
and he comes to the Lakers and gets on that way
"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
Blazers vs Clippers
Battle of the Busts, if Oden plays.
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?
Given how badly some #1 picks have fared
I’d safely position Oden above the “bust” label.
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 wouldn't call him a bust.
I tend to not call guys affected by injuries like that a “bust”, but even if I did, I think it’s still a little too early to call him a bust.
Don't let the name deceive you, I'm not just a Sharks fan but a Lakers, 49ers, Angels, Giants (and to a lesser extent) Capitals, and Titans fan.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Aug 3, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Griffin ain't a 'bust" as well
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?
Glass knees maybe, but not a bust. After all, he can certainly compete in the NBA, just not as often as other #1's. ;)
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
I was just exaggerating
I should have said “Battle of the Injured on their supposed rookie year”.
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?
the league wants to please both Boston and Orlando
after prioritizing Miami over them to face the 2010 NBA Champions
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?
My take on Shaq, FWIW
I loved Shaq when he was here. Without him, the Lakers didn’t win 3 titles in a row. Period. During that time I loved Kobe just as much. I never took sides in their feud; to me, they were both right…and both wrong. Somehow they got it right when it mattered.
I never hated Shaq, even after he left, and after the dickish things he said and did. Shaq always seemed like a guy who understood the value of entertainment. At times he seemed like a performer first, athlete second. He knew enough about the game’s history, but he wasn’t immersed by it, nor did he have a deep appreciation of it. In fact, as a rising star, he was named to the Top 50 of all-time, then skipped out on the ceremony.
I don’t know if he’s tarnished his Laker legacy by bouncing from one contender to another. Maybe, probably. Not sure I even care. And that’s just it. It never got to a point where I began to hate him. I just stopped giving a shit. I just see him any other former Laker now.
These athletes write their own story. Shaq’s ending isn’t so looking so hot. Same as LeBron. Public opinion is a bitch, man. And the beneficiary- in both cases- has been Kobe. Sweet irony.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 3, 2010 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Shaq always seemed like a guy who understood the value of entertainment
well said, its true.. why do you think he was so pissed when he got bounced out of LA? And in his mind it was Kobe’s fault. 06 with the Heat was his one last big moment to shove it in the face of Lakers management… but now, hes done, signing with the C’s is his last chance to get a shot at the Lakers, but it wont happen. Orlando coming out of the east next year..
yeah true, kidding aside
the Rockets are all about hardwork and hustle
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?
MLK Special
Lakers and Thunder
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?
an asteroid?
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?
Question..
Does, uhh, anyone know when the Lakers come up and play the Kings??
What’s that?
Marquee Games
Oh. I’ll just be over → if you need me.
Sweet 16
Chris Broussard twitter
I wouldn’t put Kobe as MJ’s equal, even if he beats LJ/Wade in Finals, BUT those who do will have a strong argument.
A lot of people will feel this way.
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
Chris needs to go suck on something, I swear
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 think he needs to stop sucking on something
if ya know what i’m sayin
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TREVOR ARIZA IS A LOSER!!!
I can’t wait to see Ariza’s face on ring night!! Would be the worst moment of his life as he sits and watches Ron-ron collect his would-have-been 2nd ring. Such an ass! Now he sits on the bench and watches Ebanks (his clone) dunk on Yao ming! lol
P.S: I used to love Trevor. He just made the douchest jerk move ever! Now he and his agent must feel like scum!
by mambapridePHD on Aug 3, 2010 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Uh, Trevor already got his ring so I'm sure he's cool and the Lakers harbor him no ill will. Most of the fans still like him.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 3, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Trevor brought us a championship
Im not taking any shots at him.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
by RA37thriller on Aug 3, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wasn't going to agree with your argument
But then I noticed your nine exclamation marks, so now I think you made some terrific points. Very persuasive.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
hey , he's excited ! can't blame him !!!
"Better learn not to talk to me. You shake the tree, a leopard's gonna fall out."- Kobe Bryant to JR Smith,who was talking trash, after dropping 49pts,10assits on the Nuggets in Game 2 of the '08 First round playoffs
I KNOW, RIGHT!
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
moar this
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Czheck Productions
My Instrumentals
Woj is conducting a massive LeBook burning.
he had nine in there Dex????? lol i put up 5 question marks before you go countin
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 3, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
And the all-caps subject line
That won me over, too.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
by Ben R on Aug 3, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
Haha
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
HA! Ben.....you brought the funny!
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 3, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
HI BILLY MAYS HERE WITH THE NEW AWESOME AUGER!!!
IT TAKES THE HARD-WORK, OUT OF YARD-WORK! BUY IT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
There's a drive time radio guy here in LA that loves to yell almost as much as Billy did
his name is Petros Papadakis
and all he does is yell and yell
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
that guy does an NFL postgame show on NBC
he’s unbelievably annoying.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Have you been holding this in all year long?
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Just wait until the Knicks come to Staples
and he gives us 300 words of pure rage about Ronny Turiaf.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Aug 3, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
That will be epic!
Or ipicac. Something like that.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
i hate ipicac..
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
Wow, really?
I thought everyone had genuine love for Trevor.
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
I saw you over at Celtics blog telling their fans they should retire Shaq's jersey
Enraged me a bit. Why would you want that? It’s not going to happen, but still.
Born purple and gold. Live purple and gold. Die purple and gold.
Trevor will forever be loved by most Laker fans
I cant be bitter at him for wanting more money.
"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 would remove ARIZA and add DAVID LEE instead.
"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
hey hey
i still choose to believe that the Rockets is Trevor’s D-League and that after he ups his game, he’s gonna be back to take his place in our line up
yeah hopefully
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?
well of course he will....they always come back for more
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 3, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Did he even want to leave?
IIRC it was his agent who told him to accept another team’s offer/demand more money. I have nothing against Trevor and wish him nothing but the best the rest of his career.
Don't let the name deceive you, I'm not just a Sharks fan but a Lakers, 49ers, Angels, Giants (and to a lesser extent) Capitals, and Titans fan.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Aug 3, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
worst moment of his life
yea,..as he sits and collects his 6.4 mil for the 10-11 season… and it was a better move for the Lakers anyway, Artest bothered Pierce like no one else could.. Ariza is a great defender, but not as good as Artest,.. as well as Artest hit some big shots in the playoffs (Suns game 5) and had some great games. Overall, better move for the Lakers and I wish Ariza the best in Houston.
by screennroll on Aug 5, 2010 7:07 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The worst tattoo in the NBA is no more
http://nbahoot.tumblr.com/post/893910094
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Just goes to show what one Range Rover full of popcorn can do for a man.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Damn
That’s one ugly tat. That made Brad Miller’s And1 tattoo a masterpiece.
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?
dam
which one is Ariza? : )
"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
the one with the gray jersey
"Better learn not to talk to me. You shake the tree, a leopard's gonna fall out."- Kobe Bryant to JR Smith,who was talking trash, after dropping 49pts,10assits on the Nuggets in Game 2 of the '08 First round playoffs
i thought so
"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
You don't miss Ariza or you don't look good in yellow?
Formerly known as "akb24b"
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"Lets go for for it again"- Kobe Bryant, 2010 Championship ceremony.
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
I don't miss him.
He knew what he was doing.
Also, for the record, I be stuntin’ in yellow. Get at me. LOL
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Aug 3, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
maybe
personally i doubt he knew the Lakers would be so quick to look elsewhere. He probably thought he could bargain a little and see where it took him. I still think he would’ve preferred to stay on the Lakers.
i choose to use his agent as a scapegoat
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 3, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
same as Bynum's agent
and he worked us again on Drew’s contract. The many is a bloody genius. Evil genius, but still, a genius.
Wish we had our season opener against the celtics....
Ring night!!
"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
talking bout slap-in-the-face
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 3, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Blasting the C's on National TV
Let’s do it!
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Aug 3, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder when would be our game against the C's
Please don’t let it be another game at the end of the Grammy’s road trip. We won the last 2 road season games in Boston though. So, either way, bring it on!
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?
woah that would be great.
Doc Rivers said that on opening night last year the Celtics had just won and while they were getting dressed they had TNT on and they were showing the Lakers ring ceremony and they started complaining and asking Doc to turn off the tv. That just feels good to know they saw at least part of it.
"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
gonna be hard for ariza though...
watching us get ringed up…
I don’t have a problem saying, ‘Your franchise player sucks.’ - Ron Artest
Hey errrbody
I see a lot of people hating on Houston as an opening day opponent, for my money I think I’d put them as the favorite to lose to the Lakers in the WCF. Am I crazy?
"Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.
Sorry, but that’s simply not how it works."
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."--Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
If Yao is 100 percent
that is not out of the question.
"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
Poor Ariza
he’ll be in LA while the Lakers get their rings thinking: Man that could have been me again…I messed up.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Then he'll go off and drop 40 on us while shuting down kobe 5 for 22 (shots made; attempts)
That would be sick, but highly unlikely… but maybe his inner beast wakes up for one night only……….
It's Kobe's first season with LeBron as no longer a threat for MVP
I expect about 40 against the Rockets
"Some people think they should go to heaven but NOT have to die to get there.
Sorry, but that’s simply not how it works."
"This is America, if we can’t self-righteously look down on others and blame them for our faults, the commies win."--Cormican on Aug 13, 2009 7:28 PM PDT
HA!
The media will invent new criteria to make him a front runner for MVP
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
How about making traveling violations part of the triple-double stat?
Then he could average a Quadruple Double for the season.
by JustRuntheOffense on Aug 4, 2010 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hate Lebron but he could average a triple double per game and I would not be surprised if he wins his third straight MVP. Averaging like 15.5 PPG 10.2 RPG 10 APG would not be impossible for him since they have a crappy center he will grab the rebounds, with wade and bosh could easily have 10 assist and well have his points.
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 kobes face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!! BEEP BEEP BEEP then Lebrons alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by Lebrons mom and Delonte West.
by Kobe:The Legend on Aug 4, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
There's no way Lebron wins the MVP
…When the Heat aren’t even his team. I don’t care if he averages a triple-double, he gave up that right when he sold his soul to Sauron to chase some rings with his Nazgul buddies.
by JustRuntheOffense on Aug 4, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
I could see that
if they made a conscious effort to literally make him only a playmaker who plays off the ball and we’ll see how that works out. I mean I could see them actually stockpiling stats purposefully for each other, I mean their full of themselves enough. I mean, I used to like Wade. The whole, everyone in the league should thank us thing, kinda has me putting him on the villain side as well. Like damn Wade, and here we were thinking you were the humble one in the picture.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
Has anyone heard anything about Kobe getting his finger operated on?
Or is he just going to let it heal?
"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
fuck that worries me.
"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 4, 2010 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I heard he's playing one handed this year to let it heal
I’m not worried either.
His finger is arthritic
He can’t really get treatment on it to completely heal it, since he fought through the pain last season and was constantly wearing down the fracture.
http://www.ocregister.com/sports/finger-255473-bryant-never.html
he will just grow a 3rd arm to shoot with and shoot fireballs out his ass for D-fence
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 4, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Now that would be a sight to see.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
haha Kobe can do anything!
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 4, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I got home at 4 and went to sleep so I missed the scheduling early breakdown
but I’m glad I have 300 plus comments to sort through what went down and I just can’t wait, I want some action NOW, things look interesting for this season. 3-PEAT TIME
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.
Ira Winderman is quickly moving off the edge of the cliff
Into full-blown dick territory.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
how so?
Doesn’t seem overly dickish. He’s wrote an opinion column that stated his thoughts about the NBA’s decision to release part of the schedule a week early, highlighting it’s marquee games. He, IMO, was simply voicing what fans of the teams w/o games are thinking.
Believe me, I’ll be excited when the Kansas City Chiefs finally show back up on SNF or MNF. Until then, I’ll continue to look at the NFL schedule with depression (it’s hard to get a Chiefs game in Arizona….)
It's obnoxious because he's the Heat beat writer
And he’s attempting to put on a facade of self-righteousness when he’s spent a good chunkk of the summer attempting to devise arguments in support of LeBron, Wade, and Bosh, arguably the league’s premier marquee team after the Lakers at this point. The argument he’s expressing in the piece I’m citing isn’t necessarily wrong — although it’s hard to blame the NBA from a marketing standpoint — but it’s so out of line with his current line that it’s hard to construe him as anything other than a hypocritical ass here.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
you've got way more insight than I do
i totally missed that
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
Don't they normally
release these dates earlier than the entire schedule? I could’ve sworn these dates always leaked ahead of time.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
I believe you're right
Marquee games always get leaked really fast because it’s nearly impossible for the league office to keep a lid on it, so you could view this as simply preempting the inevitable.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
whoa....so apparently I missed a lot ? O.o
Jesus mother fuckin christ
heat vs lakers: not surprised
shaq wearing the green: WTF
Reading these comments: awesome =D
"Let the Hunt for Six Begin."-Derek Fisher
"Anyone crazy enough to mess with me is crazy enough to play with me." -Kobe Bryant
it's not shaq,
it’s Snaq.
I don’t have a problem saying, ‘Your franchise player sucks.’ - Ron Artest
by _logan_ on Aug 4, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I get hungry reading that
"E-Coaches are heavy in here tonight! Take E-Sasha and put him on the E-bench on your fantasy league, that’ll show him!" - Jevon O
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
by deadmuse on Aug 4, 2010 2:29 AM PDT reply actions 4 recs
Interesting stuff
Lakers won more rings than Christmas wins for the last decade. And it’s also amusing we always have games in Christmas. Which simply means Championship aren’t won in December or July …(Miami,cough,Heat).
Here’s the Breakdown:
2000 POR W
2001 PHI W
2002 SAC L
2003 HOU L
2004 MIA L
2005 MIA L
2006 MIA L
2007 PHO W
2008 BOS W
2009 CLE L
We gotta put an end to our losing streak against Heat during Christmas.
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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