Player Report Card: Ron Artest
by wondahbap on Aug 6, 2010 4:00 PM PDT
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This is the next in our series of Player Report Cards, in which we evaluate and assign a grade to the performance of each member of the 2009-10 Los Angeles Lakers. . Next in line is Ron Artest, a.k.a.Ron Ron or Crazy Pills.
I have a confession to make. When I first heard the Lakers were going to sign Ron Artest, I wasn't exactly excited. Not only did I not want him, I wanted the Lakers to keep Trevor Ariza. Trevor was young, getting better, and a contributing starter on a Championship team. I knew Ron Artest was the better player, but we all knew about the baggage he had. Never mind his positive or negative impact on the basketball floor, did we really want or need him on the team that already went all the way? Did the Lakers really need to shake things up with such a seemingly high risk, albeit high reward player? There was his defense, that's a given, plus he showed in the 2009 Second Round series against the Lakers that he could lead a team offensively. Yet, it was in that same series that he showed his poor decision making and bad leadership by shooting the Rockets out of games, and then earning ridiculous technical fouls. Was he really necessary? Did the Lakers really need to swing for the fences? I wasn't so sure at first.
Still, Ron won us over fairly quickly. He was engaging, honest, accessible, funny, and really seemed to have turned a new leaf. His transformation into a mature professional seemed complete. He worked his way back into the limelight and relished the opportunity, and Lakers fans loved him for it. He was on Twitter, giving away things to fans, saying all of the right things. Plus, he seems to be a bigger fan of Kobe than any reader I've come across. He seemed reformed, and this was before he even stepped foot on Staples Center's hardwood. When the season began? Well, that wasn't as easy. His play made us share a love and hate relationship with him.
First the hate...
For the most part, Ron was brutal on offense. His averages on the year were 11 points per game, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists on 41.4 FGA% and 35.5 3PT%. He spent most of the year either lost or figuring out where he was supposed to be in the offense. His scoring average, rebounds, assists and shooting percentages started out decent, and he worked out of the post some, but overall, his effect on the offense's flow was negative. Phil rode him, and in turn, his aggressiveness on offense was neutered. Teams left him open, and we cringed every time he launched a three. He shot the ball with no confidence and he missed often. The effect on the offense was even worse considering Bynum's return to the starting line-up. The Triangle as we used to know was dead. Ron was hesitant. He was never in the right spot. When he was, he was missing wide open shots that opposing teams dared him to take. To make things worse, I think he had a bet with Derek Fisher to see whom was the worst finisher in the NBA. For Ron hit a three, finish a lay-up, and dunk the ball in the same game was miracle. It damn near guaranteed a win. I would then go play Powerball, because my odds of winning were the same. If Ron did all those things in one night, surely I could win $270 million. Unfortunately, I never won the money. But Ron did just enough at the right time to help the Lakers win their 16th O'Brien Trophy.
In practice, he'll [Phil] always joke about me and bother me, saying stuff about my shoes or whatever. All season, he'd say, "Ron can't shoot." But after Game 4 of the Finals, when we were tied at two, he changed his tune. He came to me and said, "Ron, I need you to play your game. You have to make plays." Oh, man. I was so happy! I called Derek Fisher and a couple of my friends and said, "Coach told me I could make plays! Boom! Let's go." What happened? I made plays. When my coach and teammates are behind me, there's nothing you can do to stop me.
His averages were actually pretty much on par with the regular season at 11.2 ppg, 4.0 rebs, 2.1 assists, but with worse shooting percentages at 39.8 FGA% and 29.1 3PT%, but he made plays when it counted most. Thank goodness. The Lakers don't win the title without his contributions in Game 5 vs. Oklahoma City; Games 5 and 6 vs. Phoenix; and finally, Games 6 and 7 vs. Boston. The biggest moments were the ones he shined in. He could because he's talented and Phil let him loose, but boy, did he give us some heart attacks along the way. I'd like him to rely less on working out of the offense, and using his talents to improve the system. I'm hoping a year worth of experience in the Triangle, added to release of pressure in not possibly being the reason the Lakers lost the title, will allow the Lakers to return to being an offensive juggernaut as well as defensively. If he doesn't? I guess I'll live as long as Kobe passes and Phil let's him shoot the ball.
Now, the love...
With Andrew Bynum's return to the starting line-up, it was fairly safe to assume that the offense was going to take a hit. Pau Gasol and Andrew never seemed to mesh as smoothly as Pau and Lamar Odom did. The Lakers version of Triangle just didn't seem to work as well. But that was fine as long as Andrew made the commitment to defense. When the Lakers let Trevor Ariza walk in lieu of Ron Ron, it signaled the team's desire to transition into a defense first team. Considering Artest's previous freelancing ways on offense, it was also a strong bet that the Triangle might would get even worse, but you know the saying, "Defense wins championships," and Ron Artest is a better defender than Trevor Ariza.
Not that Trevor was a bad defensive player. He was a very good defender, but the type of players he had trouble with, were big, strong small forwards. Namely Carmelo Anthony, Paul Pierce and LeBron James. ( I didn't include Kevin Durant because I'm not sure anyone considered Durantula and the Thunder to be a threat so fast.) All three players were the offensive focal points of elite, contending teams. Any road to the a second (and future) Championships would no doubt cross one of their paths. Those players and teams were only going to get better, or at least come harder the next time around. The Lakers were a good defensive team in '07/08 and '08/09, but the need to defend those kinds of players was becoming greater. As a basketball decision, it made sense to go after Ron. It made a lot of sense once the season started. The Lakers sent much of the first half ranked in the top two in defensive ratings. Player injuries during the season affected team consistency, and the defense slid, but they still finished the year ranked 4th. Then the playoffs started. Let's hear it in Ron's words:
But I hit my stride in the playoffs. I shut down Kevin Durant, the NBA's scoring leader. I shut down whoever I shut down in Utah; they didn't have any stars at the 3. I shut down Jason Richardson. Shut down Paul Pierce. Three years straight, Paul Pierce is shooting 40.8% against Ron Artest. So, go ahead, tell me I'm slower. Tell me I can't play defense. Thank you.
In all fairness to Trevor Ariza, Paul Pierce earned his 2008 Finals MVP by mostly eating up Luke Walton and Vlad Radmonovic. Trevor never really got the chance to defend Pierce fully healthy since he was just coming back from injury for the first time in months during the Finals. So, I don't want to turn this into a compare and contrast with Trevor. Still, Ron's brand of defense didn't allow players like Pierce to be effective in key moments of the game, especially in the 4th Quarter when he likes to iso and pull up or try to get the the free throw line. Not consistently anyway. So when the Lakers were also having trouble scoring, the opposing team was having even more trouble getting points. In 2008, the Lakers weren't good enough defensively to get the stops required to come back from a deficit in a game that huge. Without Ron's ability to shut down Pierce, Kobe isn't allowed to freelance off of Rajon Rondo and grab 15 important rebounds in Game 7. The Celtics had to rely on random events happening to win. Ray Allen's eight 3's, KG's comeback game, the bench's surge. Only once did Paul Pierce dominate a game. It was because Ron was a difference maker. These were the exact results Mitch Kupchak, Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and company were hoping for. Ron did what he was brought to the Lakers to do, but his offense was off just enough to stop me from giving him an A.
GRADE: B+
P.S. You can thank Matt Moore of Hardwood Paroxysm, CBS Sports, and AOL Fanhouse fame for the "Crazy Pills" nickname. He came up with it. It stuck.
Extra Credit: A+
How could we forget those press conferences? I've never seen nor heard a player as open and honest as Ron. He's been entertaining to say the least. There's never a shortage of comedy from him. There's him telling Kobe he can help him win the Chip while Kobe was still in the shower after the 2008 Finals, to going on Jimmy Kimmel in boxer shorts, to being glad Kobe passed the ball, to thanking his psychiatrist, and finally, promoting his newest single, "Champion." Seriously, I can't think of any other thirty years old black male from the 'hood whose dream is to record with Celine Dion. Uhhh, right. Crazy Pills for sure. We've all be "hooderized." Ladies and Gentleman, acknowledge Ron Artest....
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Do you mean what i think you mean?
"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
i gotta second that......QUEENSBRIDGE!!!!!
He got an A+ from me as well!!!
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 6, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You and me both, brother.
I have a confession to make. When I first heard the Lakers were going to sign Ron Artest, I wasn’t exactly excited. Not only didn’t I want him, I wanted the Lakers to keep Trevor Ariza.
But as much as I loved Trevor, I don’t think we’d be celebrating if he’d stayed with us. He’ll always have a special place in my heart, but right now, Ron is holding the key.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
BTW, love the extra credit grade. He certainly earned it.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Ron in a nutshell
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CqDk4jAv_Y4/TBWxO_37ZCI/AAAAAAAAEOU/a4iVUDjxY10/s1600/14.jpg
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 6, 2010 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
CRAZYPILLS!! 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 6, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
credti to docfunk
man is a genius
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 6, 2010 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
man, that is so hilarious.
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
The man got him some Wheaties
and just seemed to be there when we needed him. Just ask Kobe after that long ‘pass’ to Ron Ron for a game winning bucket.
I'm ready for the Autumn Wind to blow strong once again.
by S Jay Bruin on Aug 6, 2010 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I too was very sad to see Trevor go...
but Ron really grew on me. and he’s fucking crazy so that’s always fun.
In Soviet Russia, LA beats you.
Wish we could have kept them both...
"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
Well Trevor has come to us incognito
in the form of DE.
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
I have a bromance crush on Artest and if I met him I would just say....
“I wish I could quit you” : )
"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
Anthony Carter, Reporter: 20 points, 5 steal, 5 rebounds. It seems like you got your hands in everything tonight. Is that why you're here?
Ron Ron: …when I was young, I bailed out on my Indiana team…We could have won(a championship)…sometimes I feel like a coward when I see those guys…I never thought God would put me in a situation again (to win)… so I’m blessed, and eeem I to-tally forgot the question you asked!
That is the most freaking hilarious and at the same time honest disposition I’ve ever seen of an athlete!
Kobe:I got one MORE THAN Shaq. You can take that to the bank.
I remember this
He had to ask it twice cause ron was so crazy that when he answered his question he told him that he forgot the question in the first place. Typical Ron. : )
"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
Dude, those kitties in your avatar are ADORABLE!!!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
what about mine? o.o
"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 gonna have a nightmare after seeing this one! Lol!
Kobe:I got one MORE THAN Shaq. You can take that to the bank.
lol
"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
LOL, yours is just hilarious!
Actually looks kinda like my late kitty any time I took her to the vet.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
What kinda memories do you have of that kinda kitty (now late)?
Kobe:I got one MORE THAN Shaq. You can take that to the bank.
Oops! Forgot the "vet" part. I act that way in my dentist's office!
Kobe:I got one MORE THAN Shaq. You can take that to the bank.
Love for Ron
In the biggest game of Ron’s life he came up the biggest!!!
Funnier thing is that in the biggest game of Kobe's life, Ron came up the biggest.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Like his promise to Kobe in the shower room.
Kobe:I got one MORE THAN Shaq. You can take that to the bank.
by Brownnel2000 on Aug 6, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
He made good on it.
Yay us!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 6, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have a suggestion
At the end of every following player report card, you should put the links to the other player report cards just so that it’s easier for readers to jump the other ones.
just a suggestion =)
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." -Gil Meriken
That is a good idea. Thanks.
I’ll add the others to this post in the morning. I’ve had a long day….
http://twitter.com/wondahbap
No Problem
just glad I can contribute
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." -Gil Meriken
i would love to see ron artest guard number 6 for an entire series (like the finals).
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
Maurice Evans?
whhaa?
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." -Gil Meriken
Andrew Bogut?
Mario Chalmers?
Tyson Chandler?
Antonio Daniels?
Marquis Daniels?
Jason Hart?
Nazr Mohammed?
Jermaine O’neal?
Mario West?
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Aug 6, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bill Russel?
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?
Follow me on Twitter and I'll follow you too. LOL.
http://twitter.com/domidomdomz
I liked Ariza better
but Artest grew on me quickly. Great defender, not an awful offensive shooter (inconsistent is the better word), and he’s freaking hilarious. I love guys with a personality, and Ron is a crazy personality that I love to watch. He really is insane, but in sort of a good way. LOL.
I’m happy with him on the team. I though Ariza was the better fit, but I like Artest more than I thought I would.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
yay for ron!
B+ is a great grade, he came up huge in the playoffs, but some of his offense was fairly forgettable…
who’s left? only kobe, gasol and bynum, right?
3peat.
by LAL32 on Aug 6, 2010 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
So the order goes
Bynum, Gasol, Kobe I would guess.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
spoiler alert
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?
Follow me on Twitter and I'll follow you too. LOL.
http://twitter.com/domidomdomz
lol
guessing, not spoiling. what do i know?
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
oops
didn’t read “I would guess” in your comment. you’re pretty much correct in that 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?
Follow me on Twitter and I'll follow you too. LOL.
http://twitter.com/domidomdomz
Have we done El Presidente?
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
Yes.
I think it was Dex gave him a C+
No extra credit for his intangibles :(
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: 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 7, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, but everyone gave him their own grades.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Hmph.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
I said this already but I'll say it again
Ron is spanish for Rum,this is the most fitting name in the history of ….of….people with names.
by Jonny 4 fingers on Aug 6, 2010 7:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
To be honest
I actually noticed Ammo before ron ron
"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
i think kobe has a great shot at his 2nd mvp trophy next year.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;ylt=Au37oMkUe4X.zQhiRxs0nq8vLYF?slug=nba_com-race.to.mvp-20100802
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
he’d be the favorite to win it in my book as well.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
all he needs to do
is stay healthy. i doubt he’ll try too hard though, another 3peat is probably gonna be his 1st 2nd and 3rd priorities.
by wickedskillz on Aug 6, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
in my book as well
he would have 5 by now if it was up to me
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.
ok from now on.....
ALL MVP voting goes to BrittneyM……GOT IT people??
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 7, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
no. he’s got 3 in my book by now. the year he averaged 35pts a game, and one year when shaq was still a laker—i think they gave it to malone that year.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
malone
you mean Duncan in 2003. and I disagree, McGrady earned it that year as well. Playing with less and doing just as much, one of the most underrated seasons of the decade. In fact both his and Kobe’s seasons that year were underrated. I never understand why the criteria all of a sudden changed in 06 and 07. and then all of a sudden went back to normal again. lol.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
just to fuck Kobe
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 7, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It sounds bitter
But the media are like a bunch of middle school girls, and the MVP Award is a popularity contest.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
by Josh Tucker on Aug 7, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah the voters dont like Kobe....ask Nash...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 7, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
and now many of them don’t like lebron.
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
Nah,
once the season starts, they’re all gonna be on the Miami bandwagon if Miami starts going on a tear.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: 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 7, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
durant's gonna have to
get his team past 8th in the West if he wants to be considered. Melo’s gonna give him a run for his money for scoring title this year.
by wickedskillz on Aug 7, 2010 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
dwight
will also be considered if he ups his post game. We’ll see if working with Hakeem helps him at all, although I’m pretty confident that with his shitty mechanics he isn’t gonna improve much in one off-season
by wickedskillz on Aug 7, 2010 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
If Dwight even remotely comes close to maintaining his defensive impact
while lifting his offensive repertoire. I think he’s a contestant for the next couple years consistently. Unless he goes the Shaq route. Either way his defensive impact on that team is too great to be ignored and just 25 ppg at a great efficiency should be enough especially if his blocks and rebs stay the same. He could be a monster for sure. It actually terrifies me what this motivated specimen could possibly do with some resemblance of a post game.
Unfortunately the legend of MJ has long surpassed the reality of MJ. -Joshua S.
The truth
It actually terrifies me what this motivated specimen could possibly do with some resemblance of a post game
I wonder if he could ever get one though. His touch is horrible. It makes me wonder if that’s due to his size. Is he too strong to ever develop that soft touch? And if he manages to get the soft touch, is it possible to still be that strong rebounding and blocking shots? Pretty much, I wonder if it’s possible to have his size and finesse at the same time. If he makes it happen, I might be upset as a Lakers fan, but as a basketball fan, that would really be something to behold.
Andrew is bigger and he has a pretty soft touch around the rim when he's not slamming it down. I think it's possible for Dwight.
I really like him, and I agree it would be great to see him develop his game.
Besides that, he’s just nice to look at, period.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Drew is big and soft and Dwight is nice to look at.....that is your important basketball analysis? 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 8, 2010 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL! Sarge, I'm not sure Drew would appreciate you calling him "big and soft" (you said it, I didn't).
Besides, it was much too early for important analysis.
And yeah, Dwight is definitely nice to look at.
;-)
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
HAHA! no comment on Drew being "big and soft" that is not my element to discuss another man that way.
early? ive been at work for 3 hours now! 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 8, 2010 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL, I know.
But hey, it’s Sunday morning, the one day I get to sleep in a little. I’m allowed a slow start today.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
RGR that Ma'am!! {salutes}
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 8, 2010 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Is that pic new?
I just noticed it. You a sniper?
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
yes.....and no to the second Q
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 8, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
ok
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Nope A+++++, artest won you guys like three playoff series last season, anything below A+ is unacceptable.
For every sunset, there will always be a sunrise.
using that logic a lot more people should get an A+ lol
could the Lakers have won without Adam Morrison’s towell waving, flag waving, and fist pumps off of the bench? And of course the mustache.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f11JJKEskKw
nuff said
"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
LOL
that makes me laugh every time.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it's sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot"-Kobe Bryant
I know man , it's that good :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
poor Adam
WE ARE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion." -- Rudy Tomjanovich
at the game just finished
he hugged Kobe and said Good Job Baby ,,,!
by Vui on Aug 7, 2010 1:20 AM PDT up reply actions
It's actually a fair grade...
Ron put Lakers Fans through one heck of a roller coaster last year. He did come through when it mattered most, though and for that I would give him an A but his decision making at times makes me wonder.
Good grade, great article
"Lebron joins teams with his friends; Kobe’s enemies join teams with him." -Gil Meriken
I didnt like the idea of letting Ariza go either, he was a younger player with more upside
But I cant complain now with the work Artest did this year. He really made life difficult for Durant in the OKC series and did a good job against Pierce in the finals.
The only things I didnt like about his game were mainly offensively. He was in general a poor finisher at the rim/ shooter (especially from 3 point land) so I would give him somewhere between a B- and a B+
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
in my opinion
The Lakers really did get Artest for playoff series vs Denver, Cleveland, or Boston. I don’t think they win the title this year without Artest.
Yes to Shaq4.......and yes to you Brian!
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 7, 2010 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought Ariza could have developed into an All-Star player if he had stayed on the Lakers
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
who looks almost exactly like Ariza but only half as well spoken
CRACCCQQQQUOOOO!
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 6, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.
What f is that cracccquuooo stuff. He says it every tweet.
“I’m not saying he’s a craccq-head, just a craccq-ish!”
http://twitter.com/wondahbap
Yeah, he said it's something he and his buddies made up. They need to find something else because it's not just annoying, it's fucking stupid.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
He also needs to move his ass to L.A already.
Hit up the gym and the Lakers’ practice facility.
Sweet 16
I know. Enuf with DC and NYC.
And if he dares show up with a fucking headband, I will take the day off, go to El Segundo and kick his ass.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
by SoCalGal on Aug 6, 2010 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I guess he'll do something next week after his big announcement. Can't make a move too soon, right?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
My Sources tell me that his big announcement will be
Craccccqqqqoooouuuu!!!!
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 6, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
LOL, shit, you're probably right.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
LOL KBZ!
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 7, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh crap.
More internet abbreviated slang that I’m not hip enough to understand.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
/sarcasm
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
Lack funny skillz.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
Like I said
Not funny.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
{blushes}
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
LMAO!!!! you 2 are killin it!
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 7, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
you guys talking about Ebanks , right ?
"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
http://twitter.com/DevinEbanks3
"Attitude reflect leadership, captain" - Big Jules
by KBZ on Aug 6, 2010 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
i would have to drive from here to see dat! haha
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah......but we KNOW what Ariza can do in crunch time.
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 7, 2010 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
this is completely unrelated but funny:
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
by shaqfor3 on Aug 6, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 18 recs
I don't know the man on the shirt.
Must me an inside joke I’m unaware of.
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Aug 6, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Lames Jebron?
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?
Follow me on Twitter and I'll follow you too. LOL.
http://twitter.com/domidomdomz
I just stole this and made it my new avatar.
Thanks shaq.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
OH Shti!
this is fuckin awesome. If there awards handed out for the best pic this shit would win.
"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
until the next one my man.....
ive seen Shaq4 do some funny ass pics over the last year or so
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
REC
There are basic Fundamentals that are needed to move forward in this game. Always keep your guard up at all times to avoid being caught in a trap. Overcome the fouls that will be committed against you REBOUND AND PRESS ON. ADJUST to the Limelight: ALL-STAR PLAYERS ARE ALWAYS THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. Know what your role is and play your position. Find a game plan and execute it. REMEMBER YOU ONLY GET OUT OF THE GAME WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT.
ahhhhh ok now i see where she got the Avatar....lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, they've been selling it in Cleveland since "The Decision"
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
o brien trophy
lakers only have 16 o’ brien trophies =P. you wrote 17…..give it a year =D
by artest in your shorts on Aug 6, 2010 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
LOL. I didn't even notice that.
Gettin’ a little bit ahead of yourself, huh Wondah?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
better check ur drawers
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
lol ONLY SoCal woulda gotten what i said!
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 7, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
unless you count the NBL trophy
i mean that’s cool too =D
by artest in your shorts on Aug 6, 2010 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone notice
How far away Ron’s wife is from his family? I sense some tension going on over there
by SeanMillerSavior on Aug 6, 2010 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
not only that
Ron’s hanging out with some chicks, particularly that Chinese artist, Shin-Shin. Well, that’s his personnal life. As long as he helps the Lakers win, meh.
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?
Follow me on Twitter and I'll follow you too. LOL.
http://twitter.com/domidomdomz
can't wait to read the espn article
“Akron native assaults LeBron James at local bike-a-thon.”
Big Day 2morrow for the city of Akron and NE Ohio. "King’s for Kids Annual Bike-a-thon. I can’t wait to see the smiles on they faces!
3peat.
some of the best news
Well let me welcome everybody to the wild wild west. A state that's untouchable like Elliot Ness.
Namely Carmelo Anthony, Paul Pierce and LeBron James. ( I didn’t include Kevin Durant because I’m not sure anyone considered Durantula and the Thunder to be a threat so fast.) All three players were the offensive focal points of elite, contending teams. Any road to the a second (and future) Championships would no doubt cross one of, or all, of their paths
lol how would this be possible? The Laker moves midseason to the east coast, and play the nuggets in the finals? haha just giving you a hard time.
favorite line of the season: KOBE PASSED ME THE BALLL!
Great summation of Ron's Contribution. Nice article.
In my mind Ron won this C more than any other Laker.
As for:
But after Game 4 of the Finals, when we were tied at two, he changed his tune. He came to me and said, “Ron, I need you to play your game. You have to make plays.”
This is what Phil does. He gets guys ready, with a reserve that he can draw on. He kept Ron uncomfortable and out of the offense, and was happy to do so. But then he unleashed him at the right moment.
"...where they don't play with a shot clock." - C. Sager
Wondahbap, ACKNOWLEDGE ME!!!
I knew Ron Artest was the better player, but we all knew about the baggage he came had.
Fantastic breakdown on Ron’s grade/analysis. B+ is what I would have given him. And I’m not sure if I’m reading it wrong, but I think this sentence should be read as:
“I knew Ron Artest was the better player, but we all knew about the baggage he came had with.”
Definitely A+ for his postgame. “Hey you over there, acknowledge me!!!” Seriously, his entire postgame “performance” will go down in history as the best.
And I agree with you completely about the love/hate relationship we all have with him. Truth be told, for the longest time, I couldn’t really watch a Lakers game without feeling uncomfortable about seeing Ron in not only a LA jersey, but playing with our starters. It just felt weird. With hindsight, I have now come to accept Ron and yes, even love Ron.
But I do think Ron’s play during the season and especially the playoffs showed us why there were sooo many fans against bringing him in over TA and why there were a lot of other fans excited about having Ron in the purple and gold.
He would make a boneheaded mistake one minute and the next, make the game saving shot. When Ron was on the Kings and on the Rockets, we were all so sure he was going to make the boneheaded plays that would cost either teams a lost … and sure enough he did. I’m just glad with the Lakers, he was able to make up for them and redeem himself.
I’m still not fully sold that even though next season will be his second in the triangle, he’ll be comfortable in the offense.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: 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 6, 2010 9:39 PM PDT reply actions
You guys kill me with this Ariza bullshit
dude played 1 full year with the Lakers. He had an average regular season, although i’ll admit he was awesome during the playoffs. But that seems more like a fluke than anything. I’m not here to diss Ariza but fuck, it wasn’t like the man is an all-star or all N.B.A. defender. He is what he is, a serviceable wing player.
for US .......that "1 full year" he was an all-star. For us he is kinds frozen in time for that year
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ariza bullshit?
Where in my comment did I even faun over Ariza?
The truth was, Ariza as a player on the Lakers was much more stable in the LA offense than Ron has been. BOTH during the regular season and the playoffs. Rare was it to see Ariza make a boneheaded move. It’s no bullshit why many fans were against Ron.
But like I said, Ron proved himself and in the end, that’s all that matters.
We miss TA, thank him for his play here, but I think we can all say that everyone is now happy Ron is here.
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: 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 7, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't say Trevor hasn't made bone headed moves before
But rather not enough attention had been paid to him for us to notice whether it’s a bad move or not. But I suppose since he doesn’t play as large of a part on the offense, he also had less chances to make a mistake
by Nostance on Aug 7, 2010 12:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Ariza looked more comfortable in the triangle
because he was here for almost 2 years. Yes he missed most of his first year due to an injury, but he was able to watch practice and see how the triangle worked. By year 2 he looked comfortable.
Paul Pierce's play in the Finals showed why we got Ron in the first place.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
by Josh Tucker on Aug 7, 2010 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed.
Ron had a pretty stellar defensive performance the entire Finals. Shutting down Paul Pierce is not easy and Ron did just that. Loved that he wasn’t afraid of Pierce.
This is why we embrace the roller coaster that is Ron Artest, isn’t it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jbh_S246Fs
Lakers 2009 Road to Redemption: TREVOR, DEREK, LAMAR, PAU & KOBE.
Play the game of which Lakers reminds you of: 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 7, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
DUDES!! lets not forget CRAZYPILLS had a steller D-fensive performance THROUGHOUT the ENTIRE playoffs (the caps makes it look so much more important.....sorry had to do it just like my love for these ridiculously long ass run-on sentences for no other
apparent reason that so see the AWESOME words that i fuckin wrote)
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
wtf!
he still has his fingers taped..lol Why?
"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
Good eyes, I would of never caught that
now the question of why? I have no idea, he is seeing a therapist for a reason lol its just ron being ron
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.
lol must be after the finals game
I think when he came on the Kimmel show he said he still had not taken a shower so I have a feeling he was telling the truth.
"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 bet that's the first shower he's had since Game 7
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
helllz yeah moma!
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm worried this was taken in the last week. Hopefully it's out of his system by now.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Check out Ron's wife
She seems to be a bit… distracted.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
Probably thinking about all the trouble of lining the stairs in their house with velcro.
That’s hard work.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Ron gets a
B+ for defense and thats about all I could grade, oh and for making key plays in the playoffs, much needed, keep it up RON
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.
When I saw the extra credit section
I can’t lie I thought it was going to be about his game 7 performance. Based on that game alone Artest has won me over.
"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
First post yeahhh
Haha I remember the Lakers were my fav team but I didn’t care too much about any team in the NBA, and then they got Artest. There’s this classmate who’s a retarded LeBron fan who thinks hes better because of stats, I own him everytime we argue but he still wont change his mind. I remember when we got Ron I was like HAAAAAAA MOTHERFUCKER MORE CLUTCH BRICKS FROM LEBRON….
Getting Ron worked.. not against LeBron but when I rewatched the Finals (multiple times, hahaha lovin it) I realized that he made Pierce work. I’m just a little worried, cause LeBron can take any kind of hits going to the basket and still get his layups… just wondering.
Yeah, he can take any kind of hits as long as they aren't to his ego.
Or was it his elbow that was hurt? I forget.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
He used to whine like a little girl whenever he played Washington.
And they weren’t even that tough.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
No wonder Deshawn Stevenson called him overrated!
Whatta weenie!
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
Ding ding ding!
Tell her what she’s won, Bob!
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
oooooooh neeto!
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 7, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
welcome roxxon....
what were you goin for with this post? Ron vs. Lebroney?
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.
reply fail!
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 7, 2010 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
No idea.
I just wanted to post something lol.
I think Ron is better than Ariza.
But I’m worried if he can outmuscle LeBron.
ah-ha! got it....i think he can make Lebron work for his
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by Sarge Clemins on Aug 7, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
you know ron’s gonna take that as a personal challenge if they ever meet in the Finals. If there’s one dude I want in the whole NBA to guard LeBron, it’s Artest.
by wickedskillz on Aug 7, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He gets an A- in my book
Sure his offense was bad but his defense was great. If he played any other position in the NBA, he deserves a B+ but he plays the 3 spot. In today’s NBA, the 3 has some of the most dangerous scorers and Ron Ron was able to contain them all.
Think of it this way, imagine you play the 3 and your whole team was counting on you to score. Now imagine that your next game is against the Lakers and you know that you’re going to have 260 pounds of Queensbridge riding your all all night long. Every jumper you get a bump every careless dribble you get a left hand swiping the ball away. Even before the game, Ron Ron has already won the mental battle. That kind of edge going into a game is priceless. For that, CrazyPills gets an A- in my book.
Queensbridge.
by Hepcat77 on Aug 7, 2010 10:24 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Boom.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
Yeah, an A-
The minus for the up and down offense.
But an A for the defense and higher weighted playoff performances.
And Queensbridge.
You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
One of my fave Doc Funk images with Ron Ron.
Queensbridge indeed.
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 7, 2010 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
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 7, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
kobe passed me tha ball..and i shot a three!
"I love this game, I love this team, I love this guy, I love what I do. Nothing means more to me than helping my team win" - Derek Fisher
by igotasmanyringsaslebron on Aug 8, 2010 12:25 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I was going to weigh in on Ron's grade, but forgot to.
Totally understand the grade he got here.
But for my own part, he gets an A+ for doing exactly what we brought him here to do.
That is all.
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
What he did in game 7 alone won him the extra credit
just my opinion.
"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
lol........that is all..........should be your Sig
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 8, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
lol too funny Josh Tucker....
i’m a Phineus & Ferb fan myself….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 9, 2010 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh no no...
Don’t know that show, but I looked it up on YouTube. We’re not talking the same thing, here.
This is Clone High. The premise of the show is… well, the theme song says it all:
“Way way back in the 1980s, secret government employees, dug up famous guys and ladies, and made amusing genetic copies. Now those clones are sexy teens, now they’re gonna make it if they try; loving, learning, sharing, judging, a time to laugh, whichever, and cry. Clone High, Clone High.”
It was a hilariously awesome show about young historic figures like Ghandi, Abe Lincoln, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and JFK, all as teenagers in a present day high school, trying to live up to their famous original selves. Hilarious jewels such as Abe wondering aloud why he’s so afraid to live up to his former self, all while sitting next to a painting of the original Abe’s head being blown off; or JFK saying, “I’m a Kennedy, I’m not accustomed to tragedy!” are just a couple examples of the constant hilarity this show delivered. Oh, and Ghandi has ADD.
It was on MTV, and it was truly awesome… so of course, MTV promptly canceled it.
The link above is Part 2 of the first episode. All 3 parts are on YouTube. Watch it.
/plug
"You know, I mean we have all this amazing technology and yet computers have turned into basically four figure wank machines. The internet was supposed to set us free, democratize us, but all it's really given us is Howard Dean's aborted candidacy and 24 hour a day access to kiddie porn. People... they don't write anymore, they blog. Instead of talking, they text, no punctuation, no grammar: LOL this and LMFAO that. You know, it just seems to me it's just a bunch of stupid people pseudo-communicating with a bunch of other stupid people at a proto-language that resembles more what cavemen used to speak than the King's English." — Hank Moody, Californication
LMAO! {salutes} will do Mr Tucker!
oh and im just saying i liked the P&F show…..not sayin it was the same.
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 9, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Crazypills!
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