Random Tuesday Discussion Topic and Poll: Who's the Lakers' Main Threat in the West?
by DexterFishmore on Sep 7, 2010 3:51 PM PDT
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PrintHi-diddly-ho, my little strawberries. I hope everyone had a fine holiday weekend. Not much new happening in the Lakerverse yet, although the flip of the calendar to September is damn welcome. I guess we did learn yesterday that Derrick Caracter has to keep his fat, glucose-ridden ass in check if he wants his contract fully guaranteed, so let's everyone keep him away from Ron's Henny and Lamar's Milky Way stash.
I remain irritated that the world's top scientists haven't yet figured out how to bend time and space so the NBA season can run continuously - or "24/7," as rock stars like me, Dexter Fishmore, call it. Until that blessed moment comes, I'd like to call on your assistance to kill these horrible offseason days.
Specifically, I'd like to hear who in the West you think is the biggest threat to the Lakers this year. It's an interesting question with many plausible answers, as I explored at length over at the LA regional hub a couple weeks ago. My ranking of the threats I think is pretty sound, but there's a lot of uncertainty here, and I'd like to know what the webosphere's sexiest commenters think.
So hop to! Vote in the poll, and defend your choice in the comments. We'll do some more of these, as the season grows closer, in order to generate a wisdom-of-the-crowd set of expectations for the coming campaign. Training camp starts in 18 days.... let's be strong and get through this together.
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"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
I concur
"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
inb4 100+ comments because people wanted a new story
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
what is inb4?
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Generally used on internet forums, inb4 refers to a user posting a reply to a message/topic “before” another user posts an obvious response. When used appropriately, inb4 is followed by a word or short phrase that the user knows will eventually appear in the topic conversation.
Hacker “Sp33k” for leet, or elite. Originating from 31337 “eleet”, the UDP port used by Dead Cow Cult, a hacker group, to access Windows 95 using Back Orifice, a notorious hacking program.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
I got it from Urban Dictionary already, thanks.
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Blue is sooooo smart aint he? 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 Sep 7, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
hurr durr
smarter guy on ssr
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
LMAO!
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
dude, I'm beginning to think that you don't like me for some reason...
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
if he didnt mess with you.....
he prob doesnt like you
just my thoughts
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
well, I noticed that he does not do that to anyone else
jw
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
he is using ur name.....smarty pants
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
He does something different to everyone.
Don’t go gettin’ all sensitive. Won’t work out well.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
i got mad boxes of tissue for anybody that needs some....
im so sensative i need lots of tissue everytime i watch Rocky 2 and Mick dies
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
ROFL
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
MICK DIES???!!!
WTF, over?
"Lebron has the ball, dribbles down the court, splitting the Lakers defenders with 5 seconds left on the clock with the game on the line in the 2011 NBA Finals Game 7! Lebron pulls up from deep, in Kobe's face and drains the three pointer! HEAT WIN HEAT WIN!!! 89-88!!!!!
...BEEP BEEP BEEP...BEEP BEEP BEEP...
Then Lebron's alarm goes off and he wakes up and goes downstairs to eat a delicious breakfast made by his mom and Delonte West."
LOL old man!
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 Sep 8, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
ok then
It’s just the freaking internet. I dont know whether hes being srs about it or he’s just joking.
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
hehehe
Just because you throw someone a pass, and they score, it doesn't mean you made them a better player.
What are you talking about guy?
It was a coincidence that you’re name is smart_guy and I used the word smarter
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
L-mao
Just because you throw someone a pass, and they score, it doesn't mean you made them a better player.
new ICON alert!
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, time4change
Just because you throw someone a pass, and they score, it doesn't mean you made them a better player.
He's had that for sometime now...
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
what....dunring the 3 day weekend where i was gone?
Waht?
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Roger that
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
2-3 days
But rarely commented lately. Not much basketball talk going around.
Just because you throw someone a pass, and they score, it doesn't mean you made them a better player.
lol got it bro!
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey thats copyrighted by me
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
ummm where?
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2010/8/20/1633726/99bc99s-justification-for-ammo-for#44839337
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
haha u approve?
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLWUT
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
sorry man,
but its 2010
"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
i'd like to see a best lakers by jersey number part 3
then i realized i’m not SCG.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
AWWWW
want some cheese?
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take some.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
blue cheese?
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
blue cheese ranch please :D
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
dude ranch?
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
i <3 ranch
It’s the third best thing in this world behing SSR and Pizza
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Fixed
It’s the third best thing in this world behind SSR andpizzawomen
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
And the #1 thing?
Women of SSR.
That’s right.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
by bluexfalcon on Sep 7, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cha-Ching!!
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm telling on you!
(/types email to socal)
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Psh.
We already communicate. Step your game up youngin’
;p
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
can we get a SSR calendar? 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 Sep 7, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahahaha
Yea!
Submissions can be emailed to me.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
LMAO!
waahooo! lemme see the final produkt!
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
fine
imma text her then
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
You rang?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
No.
I dont even know your phone #. I was just kidding abt it
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
i think she meant....
she is here if you wanna talk at her
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
oh yeah, sure
@ SoCal BLUEXFALCON HAS A FREAKING MAD CRUSH ON YOU :DD
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Get in line.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
How YOU doin'?
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
im GREAT thanks!
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL. Not you Sarge! Hhaha.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
hahah...
ohhhh SOCAL baddabing!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea, you're messin' my game up bro.
lol
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
my game left when i got hitched 7 yrs ago yesterday!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm doing it for all my homies just like you! Haha
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
LOL
like i used to before the day
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
(psssstttt... Sarge! SARGE!)
(keep doing whatever you are doing. It’s messing up BXF’s Life)
LOL JK
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
naw he will adapt and overcome
You ever seen the movie “How to be a Player?”
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
dumbass
no need for the
LOL JK.
What is that, a light bulb? Read the tone of the posts, and respond in kind. You’re killin’ us here, grasshopper.
"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!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 8, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Hi there.
: )
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
BSC whats up!
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 Sep 7, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know
I just haven’t had the time to put that together. Those posts take a surprising amount of work. It’ll come soon, but probably not until next week, unfortunately.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Sep 7, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
s'all good brah
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
agreed
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
when you have a Dexter Fishmore on your blog, what else do you need, huh?
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
Very nice.
love the dex and lewis monroe gifs.
"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
portland if they can ever stay healthy, but that seems impossible.
so OKC, it is.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
OKC and Dallas have the best opportunities with Portland making some noise
I still think OKC is one more year from presenting any real problems.
Everyone in this room is now dumber. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
dunno about that
OKC already presented us with real problems this year.
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
"Doc hasn’t beaten MI5, the Jackson 5, Maroon 5, the Dave Clark Five, the Ben Folds Five, Babylon Five, Dave Brubeck’s "Take Five," the In-N-Out Five-By-Five, or the traffic on the 405. (And y’all know Kobe’s taken down that last one.)" -Brian Tung
By problems, I hope you mean Phil actually had to do some coaching and put Kobe on Westbrook. OKC wasnt that big of threat once that happened. However, I do believe they are the best team behind the Lakers. But the gap between 1 and 2 is fairly large.
"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
i think.......
NOBODY!!
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.
ok i guess i gotta wait till tonite to see this....
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
just kobe going up for a layup.
It has a looping graphic though. That’s probably why it was blocked.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
awwww i luv Kobe looping layup graphics! 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 Sep 7, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
well the graphic is a text graphic lol
just says “outta the way! The Black Mamba Strikes!”
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
WOAH.....sounds special!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
ooooooh! love the bulging eyes he got there! lol reminds me of my littlest one
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
He prolly broke something in the house Sarge!
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
LOL
naw he does this eye thing and raises his brows when telling a cool Star Wars story
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
kinda like this one
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
by LAL32 on Sep 7, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
how are you seeing it if you could not see mine?
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
i dunno...
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I could agree with that to
if Lakers do what they do, I just don’t see that team who can knock them down yet.
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.
only team that can beat the lakers is themselves.
super corny shit ftw.
In Soviet Russia, LA beats you.
Seemed true for much of last year too
and I have the pulled-out strands of hair to prove it.
Winners always have high expectations...losers whine about schedules (or blame Dorrell).
by S Jay Bruin on Sep 7, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
More evidence
A broken tv, and holes in my walls.
"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
Hey, you and me both
Lakers drive me nuts, gotta strap myself to the couch or chair in order for me not to be able to get up and throw a tantum
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.
ha ha.
i forgot who it is, but isnt there a SS&R user who’s wife made him a soft laker ball that he can chuck at the tv without breaking anything. i remember reading something like that during last years season, just cant remember who it was…………..
anybody remember……….
"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
that's PSLakerfan
"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
oh yeah........ thanks.
Dont see him around much now, since its the offseason.
Every once in a while he will pop up out of nowhere.
"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
is why I call him Lurker
"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
Too bad there isn't a "huh, what threat?" option in the poll...
In honor and memory of the Taco Squad (2009-2010)
ask Mr Dexter!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta love a fuckin Tuesday that has Monday tendancies!
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.
Fuck mondays
All i have to say.
"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
by Hdg23 on Sep 7, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Does it count though?
Probably… I mean Garfield IS a cat, he just isn’t… real?
"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
Garfield is the shit!
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 Sep 7, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
we're ready to party, we're ready, I hope you bring lots of spagetti...
something, something, fun never ends, it time for garfield and friends.
That was my show, can’t remember the theme song soo well as you see but it brings back memories. The good cartoon, nowadays cartoons suck.
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
agreed…..oh 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 Sep 7, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
the correct way to lolcat is...
"The Lakers are ninja negotiators. Straight. fuckin. ninjas." -rshinsec
"This isn't an apocalypse. It’s a motherf***ing war." -Hdg23
"Doc hasn’t beaten MI5, the Jackson 5, Maroon 5, the Dave Clark Five, the Ben Folds Five, Babylon Five, Dave Brubeck’s "Take Five," the In-N-Out Five-By-Five, or the traffic on the 405. (And y’all know Kobe’s taken down that last one.)" -Brian Tung
Would the clippers count as a threat?
"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
If they are close to my nice haircut, yes.
I just got my head lined up too.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
LMAO!
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 Sep 7, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I see what you did there...
Hope you didn’t get a mullet and/or a whatever hawk
"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
OKC needs to finish at least one season higher than an 8th seed for me to crown them 2nd best in the west.
Until then it’s still Dallas/Denver.
I will go with Denver for now.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
by pslakerfan on Sep 7, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That's exactly what I was thinking.
I was surprised when I saw that poll. I mean OKC are athletic, hard working, and they gave us a fit when we went up against them, BUT they don’t have the big guys in the middle to clog things up like denver, dallas, phoenix and some others.
Shaq left the Magic to join the Lakers = Lakers 3 peat
Ariza traded from the Magic to the Lakers= 2009 Championship
Matt Barnes leaves the Magic to join Lakers = To Be determined...
Being second best in the West and being the biggest threat to the Lakers could mean two different teams.
How many times have we seen regular season juggernauts roll over or bend over in the first two rounds? More often than not.
Denver’s chemistry and roster issues are enough for me to think their window is closing.
Dallas is the classic example of being a regular season juggernaut and even that is debatable at times. The Suns went backward in the offseason (and softer).
Utah would be my very close runner up to OKC as a challenger.
Considering our Lakers have improved this offseason and no one really improved concurrent to them it’s a tough call.
If Ammo stays in the West I’ll pick who ever he signs with!
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
LOL
Ammo makes soo much of a difference, thank you for sharing that, I might just agree with you on that one
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Denver looks like it's about to implode though
Even if Melo doesn’t get traded, the drama will hang over the team for the entire year, which Karl’s return won’t be able to completely mitigate. Losing Martin and Birdman for the early part of the season will hurt their overall record and Al Harrington was a highly underwhelming free agent acquisition. There’s definitely still a lot of talent there, but I think this is the year all those personalities and volatility comes back to bite them in the ass.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I agree, Denver is most likely to implode and Dallas always underachieves, but....
I just don’t think OKC is quite there yet.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
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N/A none of the above lol
thunder nor any team from the west scares me,in fact i look forward to facing those teams
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I agree.
Not even Miami scares me. Unless we’re injured
"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
Or add: Any team Adam Morrison signs with in the West.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
'faints'
"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
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Wait what?
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lol
ugh!
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dammit
I spent the last hour making a fanpost and missed the most active period at SSR in days.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
I always miss the most active posts
Everyone in this room is now dumber. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
you and me both
darn it
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haha Shaq4!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
OKC
Although I think they’re still a year away from being a significant threat. Harden has to become the consistent deep threat they drafted him for, although they did bolster that department by adding Cook, and Aldrich has to turn into a somewhat serviceable big. If I was Presti, I’d also flip Green to some team for a first while his value is inflated right now simply because he’s not worth any sort of significant long-term deal and Ibaka is way better. Most of the pieces for long-term contention are there — they simply have to develop into their roles.
The next biggest threat is likely San Antonio, simply because Splitter is likely the best frontcourt partner Duncan has had since Robinson. If Parker and Ginobili are healthy — never a sure thing — then they definitely could cause some noise in the playoffs. This is likely the last hurrah for this group though. Duncan is only getting older, Ginobili is very fragile these days, and Parker might be on his way to New York after this season. Besides that, they somehow thought Richard Jefferson was worth $40 million, which is ridiculous, even if the year-to-year costs are lower.
After these two, it’s pretty wide open. Houston can be pretty good if Yao comes back to form, as nearly all of their acquisitions — especially Kevin Martin — are built around having him in the middle. Dallas has the frontcourt depth to matchup with us, but they’re relying on a lot of old pieces. Denver looks like they’re about to implode though.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
portland
I still think portland has the biggest threat and the best advantage against us along with SA. OKC is an up-and-comer, but I don’t see the Lakers shooting as poorly from outside again like last year, so they won’t be able to just dare us to shoot as much as they did. It was a good defensvie schem to load up on our big man, but I think we improved a lot on what they exploited.
On the other hand, Portland is a team we haven’t had to face in the playoffs in a long time. Idk the status of Roy or Oden, but if those two are healthy and stay that way Portland is coached well enough to get past the Lakers. We’ll see when the year starts but SA and POR are my picks, with Portland’s health being the only thing that holds them back just like every year
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by Marty Mart on Sep 7, 2010 9:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
also OKC was completely healthy last year
and we had a ton of injuries, namely kobe because his knee hadn’t been drained yet and obviously finger and such. both teams healthy, that may have been a sweep last year.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
Except OKC got better this year
And per any team as young as them, you get more chemistry and development as time progresses. We definitely got better, but they added a lot of pieces to address some key needs (three-point shooting, post defense).
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Portland's biggest problem is that every single one of their key players
Has a well-defined injury history and I seriously doubt all of them are 100% come playoffs. They essentially need Roy and Oden, the most injury prone of the bunch, to be at full strength, and even then, their defense hasn’t been a world-beater the previous two years (13th and 15th in defensive efficiency) to slow down what likely will be a top five offensive unit with the Lakers this year. I’m also not a fan of the super-slow, heavy isolation offense that McMillan uses, and I think they end up with the same problems as Atlanta did in the playoffs last year in that Roy/Johnson becomes the only source of offense and that can be shut down with elite perimeter defenders or a top five defensive scheme. No one else in that bunch is going to break down a defense besides Miller and he’s one of the few point guards Fisher can guard without getting blown by at will.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
True
I just meant in terms of true potential assuming all is good like with OKC last year. I mean 4 guys playing 82 games on one team is rare in an NBA season for main contributors, and assuming something like that for Portland I see them being very good. But I get what your saying as far as why you don’t think they’re as much of a threat. I think we have the advantage, but in terms of a team that can guard us well enough and has the personnel to keep up with us, all things equal health and otherwise, for me thats Portland, SA, and maybe Dallas if Caron shows up but I doubt Caron could take it with Barnes and Artest taking turns on him.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
Fair enough
OKC’s danger to us really depends on whether Aldrich is going to be a stiff or a somewhat serviceable center. I think they can compensate for a lot of the personnel mismatches with sheer athleticism, but Bynum at full strength will walk all over that frontline, so Aldrich becomes an important factor.
As for Dallas, I think they match up really poorly with us. Odom is the type of defender that causes problems for Dirk and they still have no inside game besides Kidd throwing lobs to Chandler (which might actually be a successful formula). The rest of that lineup is just ancient. Terry is slowing down, they have to put out odd lineups to ensure that Kidd is guarding twos or threes most of the time, and Marion looks like a shell of his Phoenix form. IMO, Caron doesn’t change a whole lot of this equation — Artest in playoff form will have no problem with a guy who just shoots a lot of long twos at this stage of his career. I’d look more towards Beaubois and Jones, as they both give the athleticism and scoring punch this team has been lacking.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
I don't get the OKC hype
1) Their front line cannot match up with the Lakers very well. Also, Ibaka is coming into the season injured.
2) They don’t have any real sizable advantage over the Lakers. Their best player matches up with our best defender and it’s clear that our defender has a significant advantage. Durant is going to be bothered by guys like Artest until his body matures a little further. Given Durant spending most of his summer running with team USA, you can bet he won’t come into the season much more bulked up than he did last season.
3) You can point to Russel Westbrook, but you can sure as hell bet that when the Lakers face the Thunder in future playoff series they’re not going to let Derek Fisher try to chase around Westbrook for 4 games in a row again. They’ll give him the Rondo treatment right away and like other point guards that rely too heavily on their athleticism and being able to finish at the rim he will have his effectiveness diminished. Kobe guarded Westbrook in games 5 and 6 and in those games he shot 11 of 33 and had 8 turnovers.
IF you assume good health for all teams, Portland is the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
and more points
- Most teams will be targeting OKC just because of all this hype.
- Being an 8th seed, they only face LA (going through a lot of injuries) in playoffs. Next year if they face some other team first and gets eliminated again most people will lose their faith in the NBA darling right now.
- An injury will put pressure on the team and see where they stand.
They're hyped yes
1) but it’s justified I think because of what they did in the second half of last season
2) and putting a scare into us in the first round last year
3) and for their young, talented, confident team that will be a year more experienced, cohesive and playoff savvy
4) and because of all the calls that Durant gets for free
5) and because Durant is the real deal in terms of talent, possibly the next real contender for best player on the planet after Jordan and Kobe, imho that is
but I don’t see them as more of a threat for the title than any of the Eastern teams, at this point in the off-season
Magic made me a Laker fan.
yes
but to me thats the kind of reasoning I would expect from random talking heads or sports analysts, not people that follow the NBA closely and especially the Lakers closely.
The Lakers clearly underestimated the Thunder in the playoffs. They were reluctant to make adjustments and they seemed to figure that if Ron Artest could just shut down Durant all series (as he did) they would inevitably win. You can sure as hell bet that the Lakers will enter any future series with the Thunder much better prepared.
I agree that Durant is the real deal, but until he gets some size he’s not going to be able to put together an amazing seven game series against Ron Artest.
If a team wants to compete with the Lakers they need depth at the guard position, a true point, and size on the frontcourt capable of guarding the Lakers rather than just jumping out of the building and getting away with ridiculous body contact shot blocks while at home.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I’m not convinced the Lakers underestimated the Thunder. Many of us were predicting a tough series. I believed they would be the toughest team to beat of any team in the first round and actually liked the match-up because I had a feeling if the Lakers could start with the toughest team first and get past them, they wouldn’t have to turn it on later, which caused them problems both in ‘08 obviously, and ’09, when tougher opponents didn’t appear until later rounds. Some analysts a Thunder upset and many fans considered the Thunder the most likely underdog to win their series if you don’t remember.
Definitely, the Lakers will be better prepared for the Thunder after having faced them in a postseason series and taken their best shot.
I also agree that Artest is also the real deal on defense. He was the X-factor in every series.
I also agree that the Lakers bigs if healthy are too much for the Thunder, and maybe anybody. That’s where the C’s Shaq signing bothers me a bit. He played very well last year it seemed to me until the injury.
Magic made me a Laker fan.
Why then
did the Lakers not put Kobe on Westbrook until game 5?
If this was a Western Conference Finals match up or a finals match up do you think they would have waited that long to make that adjustment? If the Thunder weren’t a relatively unknown eighth seed? If Westbrook was widely regarded as a potential all-star point guard?
I never said that Laker fans underestimated the Thunder or that the pundits did. I said the Lakers as an organization did. Also, the only reason this was a serious series was because of the incredible atmosphere produced by Oklahoma City for their first 2 home games of the playoffs. If you now claim that you predicted that “We-Believe” like atmosphere before the series started I think you’re lying. I don’t think the Lakers were prepared for that either. That home crowd was a HUGE factor in the series both in terms of swaying officials and motivating the team. Not huge in the sense that the Lakers play bad in hostile environments, but huge in the sense that the Lakers weren’t ready for such a crowd driven opponent in the first round after having lost a grand total of 2 whole games in the first round in the past 3 seasons.
Hopefully that can help convince you that the Lakers in the future will take the Thunder team much more seriously than they did in this years playoff series (hence showing that they underestimated them).
On a side note, I agree that the Lakers front line is a handful for pretty much anyone, but teams like Portland, Dallas, Denver, San Antonio, and Houston all have front lines better capable of competing with the Lakers than OKC.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I didn’t know the home crowd was going to be so boisterous. Actually, I’m not very good at making predictions – another reason why I don’t bet. However, I did expect the Thunder to be the toughest “first round” playoff match-up. I tried to make the same argument as you did about the Lakers underestimating an opponent in this year’s playoffs and I got shot down. But I agree with you that the Lakers and any team can be distracted and made overconfident by certain things, such as media hype and or fan hype. They’re human as well. Then again, if fans and analysts were wary and the Lakers weren’t that would not support my theory. So, I guess I’ll stick to my belief that the Lakers do read the papers and watch the news, and even read internet posts, and so were ready, if not confident, for a tough first round series against the Thunder.
In the future, though, not only because of more respect for the Thunder as you suggest, but because of better knowledge of their opponent, will they better be able to handle them.
Magic made me a Laker fan.
better knowledge, more respect
either way it all boils down to the same thing and my original point: the Lakers underestimated the Thunder and will not do so again in the future. The biggest argument people make for the Thunder team is that they’re young and they are already able to give the World Champs a “tough series” but I think that’s short sighted analysis given that 1) It was only ONE series and 2) the Thunder had an element of surprise due to being underestimated by their opponents which probably won’t happen again. I didn’t mean to imply that fans or pundits did or did not underestimate the Thunder, just that whether they did or not is irrelevant.
Also, on your other point of citing the Thunder as the toughest opponent in the playoffs for the Lakers:
1) I disagree that this was the case. I thought the Suns had a much better chance of beating the Lakers and gave the Lakers a tougher series than the Thunder did. Again this is all hindsight, but the Thunder were only the third toughest match up for the Lakers of last years playoffs
2) Regardless of the above point, the Thunder were a tough opponent by default since they were healthy where nearly everyone else in the West was pretty battered by playoff time.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
I don’t think I agree that the Suns gave the Lakers a tougher series than the Thunder did. Both series went six games. In the first round, the Lakers outscored the Thunder by 0.02 points per possession. In the third round, they outscored the Suns by 0.03 PPP. The Thunder almost won Game Six. The Suns almost won Game Five.
Seems basically even to me.
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by DexterFishmore on Sep 7, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Game 5 against the Thunder was a complete blowout
the series was basically over after that game. There was little doubt in my mind that after that game the Lakers would inevitably take the series even if the Thunder won game six because they had yet to prove that they could even be competitive on the Lakers home floor.
The Suns, on the other hand, were a buzzer beater away from stealing home court advantage against the Lakers. Even more importantly, this close game was a pivotal game five on the Lakers home floor. Going into game six I didn’t have near the confidence about winning the series that I did against the Thunder because the Suns had managed to prove what the Thunder could not : that they could be competitive and win on the Lakers’ floor.
Also, in the Lakers – Suns series the two most important games (5 and 6) were both incredibly close…basically both coming down to different individual Laker heroics (Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant, respectively). In the Thunder series game six was very close, but game 5 was an absolute walk in the park for the Lakers. The 0.01 PPP difference isn’t all that telling in my opinion because I tend to downplay the importance of statistics when I analyze basketball, but I’m still curious where you got that stat (not questioning whether or not you’re telling the truth, just downright curious and I don’t know where to pull up PPP by playoff series off the top of my head).
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
ah
didn’t realize it was Dex posting here. I’m assuming you got this stat from an article of yours.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
It's all in my spreadsheets
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by DexterFishmore on Sep 7, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
for real?
Nice, what do you name them? Our of curiosity.
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The Thunder nearly beat us in game 2 at home
they were a 3 pointer away from winning that game.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Yes, Game 2 was very close
The Thunder led with 2:48 to play. They had the ball, down only 2, in the last 10 seconds.
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by DexterFishmore on Sep 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
I subscribe to the belief that the 2 most important games of a series are 1. the game before the elimination game and 2. the elimination game itself. Basically that game before the elimination game sets up who will secure home court advantage for the remainder of the series. There’s the rare exception like what we saw in this years finals where a team can go 3-2 and not have a chance to win it on their home floor (only happens in the finals).
Anyways, regardless of these little technical nuances…a point here, a point there…its at best a toss-up between which series was harder for the Lakers.
I’d like to revise my vote for Portland to “whoever is healthiest” in terms of the biggest challengers to the Lakers in the West this season.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Everything you said...
"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 will be the SUNS
They will surprise us again this season. The improvement of Dragic and Lopez will be a huge part of it. plus the fact that they have Childress, Turk and Warrick will surely boost their team
Good luck.
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Way to represent, man. :)
I think the Suns will be the biggest threat to the Lakers this year!!
Hey, a girl can dream. :)
"If the Suns can shock the world
Goran Dragic is the name."
by Dragic_is_Magic on Sep 7, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
How YOU doin'?
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Sweet 16
Stop that.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
no doubt
OKC is too young.
maybe standing wise the suns won’t be number 2.
but they will be the biggest treat
The treat will be when we beat them...
…again.
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sound the drums!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Please attempt to justify this preposterous statement
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by DexterFishmore on Sep 7, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
preposterous, ha!
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Well, I'll let my friend try and justify how the suns can still be good w/o a real dominant inside presence.
"Remember this sh*t at christmas!"-Terry Crews, The Expendables
I get it
but without a real dominant inside presence you still have to compete against those who have them. Dallas to me has a better team with an aging PG that can also find all sorts of lanes and stroke it from 3. Portland, assuming health, has all the things to be able to fight with the Suns and the lack of an inside presence only makes it easier for them. San Antonio to me still will be better with the addition of Splitter and the returning health of Parker or Ginobili, I can see them being well. And OKC to me would still be better also barring injury because they’re be like the younger version of the Suns. Little inside presence but a lot of speed and great work ethic but better defense. So yeah, barring injury to all parties, I see the Suns being a low seed this year even with Nash and Dragic running the show. I just don’t see the interior being good enough with Warrick to replace Amare’s production, and I definitely don’t see Turkoglu helping anything in an offense where he doesn’t get to dribble the mess out of the ball.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
Technically, with the additions of childress and Turkoglu the suns have become a better defensive team, but of course, I see what you mean.
My expectations for the suns this season aren’t very high, instead, I’m hoping more than anything else that our lottery pick from ’09 can round into a better player.
"Remember this sh*t at christmas!"-Terry Crews, The Expendables
Will we beat the Lakers this year?
Probably not. But it’s still always possible..
Im going to assume that, as usual, the Suns will surprise everyone again but still take almost the entire year to start earning some respect from the other teams, including all you Lakers fans… :)
Maybe, one day, the world will start to understand what the Phoenix Suns are trying to do…
"If the Suns can shock the world
Goran Dragic is the name."
by Dragic_is_Magic on Sep 8, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
if your trying to not win championships,
you are doing a good job at it.
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by LakersFoEva on Sep 8, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Aheheheheh
+1
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by DexterFishmore on Sep 8, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Leave her alone
; )
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Sweet 16
LOL, don't forget P&GFL.
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NOW I GET IT!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 8, 2010 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah..
Good ol’ Lakers fans…
;)
"If the Suns can shock the world
Goran Dragic is the name."
by Dragic_is_Magic on Sep 8, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
we are delusional!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 8, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Good ol' Suns fan
:p
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Sweet 16
seriously
the suns org always builds its team almost to contender status, only to break it up when it’s somehow nearly over the hump. From Barkley-Kevin Johnson to Nash-Amar’e.
"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
atleast someone realized i was being truthful and not just beign an ass
it seems everytime they are on the brink of breakign through, the go and trade one of their stars. Like you said with Barkley all the way to Amare. Not to mention Marion and Joe Johnson.
"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
Childress, yes, Turkoglu definitely no
This team more or less has to play Turkoglu at the four for some stretches and he’s going to be awful there. He doesn’t rebound well, try hard on that end, and most fours will outwork or overpower him. With so many teams in the West stocking up on the frontline — Chandler (Dallas), Aldrich (OKC), Yao (Houston), Splitter (SA), Camby (Portland) — Phoenix will have serious matchup issues against most of the better conference teams.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Turk Turkleton?
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Sweet 16
Good luck trying to replace Amare
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Hello new posters!!
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Sweet 16
Themselves, and all of their dramatic tendencies. Other than that, no one in the west or even the better part of the eastern conference is a threat to them.
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Okc doesnt have the size or the experience needed to knock off the lakers, the mavwrecks fold every time during the playoffs, denver is in incredile turmoil and it is more that 7 months away from the playoffs, the suns are a team full of swingmen,
the spurs are old, the jazz dont have the height, Houston is good, but pau gasol would just tear them apart, and finally the blazers dont have enough experience to take down the lakers.
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by Bkj on Sep 7, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
whhaaaaat!?
you a fan now? ;-)
Lots of fans keep saying the Spurs are old, but the core still has one, maybe two good years in them, and with Pop at the helm, who knows how deep they get into the playoffs. And the suns have Nash, and that coach of yours (fu*kin forgot his name, sorry. my age is getting to me)
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OKC, thats who they be
well thats the only folks I would give my vote to, other then that I say none of the above, the west looks easy, if I can say that word. To be real, I really don’t know until I see this new laker squad go against the west again because every year is a new year and some teams out west did some minor tweeking so I really don’t know. OKC is young so they would be my best guess, they are alright, nothing to scream about though.
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It has to be Portland
The Kobe/Gasol Lakers haven’t faced them in the playoffs and they match up against the Lakers better than any other team. They really are an unknown. Injuries has been bad to this team but if they face the Lakers they will give the Lakers unexpected headaches. I would love to see and Oden vs Bynum playoffs matchup.
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Too many what ifs with Portland
My money is on the Spurs. They still have Duncan, Ginobli, and Parker plus they have quietly gotten younger this offseason. Also they are the only team in the West with championship expierience.
As far as OKC
Remember, they went through a perfect season last year with no injuries. Got to see what they do with adversity this year, before I’m ready to annoint them Contenders just yet.
im not on the OKC bandwagon that everyone is jumping
I would consider even Houston to be more of a threat. But that is just me.
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im already there! OKC rules....just not worried bout them
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly
I like everything about that team and hope one day the Lakers get Durant but not a threat.
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Houston is solid
But again there is one big IF and thats Yao. If healthy they could be serious contenders, if not then they are nothing more than a 1st or 2nd round team.
I agree with you but honestly
there are a lot of “IF” with every team. For the Lakers it is Bynum’s health and how good the new additions will play.
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i like houston's chances
they more than any other team (okc excepted) have what it takes to go far in teh playoffs… houston is dangerous. adelman can coach, they have gritty guys to do the dirty work (scola etc), they have scorers and defenders (battier), plus a superfast point guard in Aaron Brooks, attacking our greatest weakness… I dont think its that much of a stretch for yao to be healthy.
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You crazy with that talk.
Durant is a BEAST
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I seriously hope he becomes a Laker one day.
Either him or Melo. Those are my top two non Laker players that I hope they become Lakers one day.
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Durant, yes.
I’ll pass on Melo, thanks.
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If not Melo who else?
Which young player would you love to become a Laker? Lebron?
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Westbrook. John Wall. Durant. Not Melo.
Fuck LeBron.
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lol good call on John Wall
In that case I would take Rose. Love how that kid plays. Fastest SOB since Isiah Thomas. I would still take Lebron. I might hate his guts be if he suited up in PandG I would be a fan.
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Oh yea, forgot about Rose and my main man Noah.
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Dam that dunk by Noah
in the playoffs against the Celtics a couple of years back was huge. That guy is really good.
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You ever get that phone call?
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ditto on Wall.
I heart John Wall. Oh, and I also love DeMarcus Cousins.
I know no one asked me, and I know this isn’t my conversation, but those are my picks, anyway. They would look fab in the purple and gold. Just fab. : )
UK hoops fan in the house?
: )
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ha ha ha.
you know it.
Oh, and thanks for the conversation invite, you are sweet. Except, we may have a problem with the fact that you like Joakim Noah. I might have to work on that one. I’m sure you can be convinced to think otherwise, and I’m quite the persuader when I choose to be. He’s terrible, just terrible. (maybe not actually on-the-court terrible, but his antics are the worst. Just the worst.)
What antics are you referring to? Just curious : )
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I just like his hustle and grit.
I don’t know much about his antics, but I’ll take your word for it.
: ]
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same here
I hate to say this but as a Center I would choose him over Bynum.
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And feel free to join anytime. Don't be shy now. :p
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welcome anytime
Never seen Cousins play. Is he that guy from Sactown?
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Yea. There is a 80ft poster hanging off the side of ARCO Arena. LOL
I drive by it every morning. Along with Evans, they have a nice young squad here now.
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lol are you serious?
I read that the King hired his high school coach to baby sit him.
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I don't know about all that, but there are more King fans now than 2-3 years ago lol
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well,
they did hire his HS coach (Otis Hughley, I think his name is?) and while it might be a bit of a baby sitter role, (Cousins is very spirited young man : )) — I think it’s also partly to help him work on his game. His own personal coach who has personal knowledge of him? Not a terrible idea and it just shows that the Kings are serious about DeMarcus and are willing to go to the extra effort to protect him and their investment, if you will.
You sure love your UK players.
=]
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Hehe. =]
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well said
I knew that I had read that somewhere. thnx for clarifying. : )
"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 drive by the poster every morning?
You lucky little devil, you. I’m jealous. I didn’t know you lived in SacTown? (although, why would I, I guess??)
Your stalker skills need refinement. : )
And yes, I live in Sacramento.
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lol
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I'll work on it.
Any pointers you can give me would be greatly appreciated. : )
Thanks for the chat, gentleman (bluexfalcon and jelly bean). It’s been lovely. Now, I’m off to get some beauty sleep. Nighty-night…..
See ya later!
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Goodnight.
But I don’t think you need much more. Hehe.
: )
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You smooth huh?
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You really miss 67MARQUEZ, don't you?
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He finished lots of my jokes.
And it’s good to not be the only crazy one in the room.
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somebody say crazy??
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
who is that?
why is he/she not on SSR anymore?
"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
He's been busy. Lots of stuff going on.
He’ll be back.
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I take it you know him personally.
"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
she knows everything.... :)
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
No thank you!
have a good night. always nice to meet a Laker fan for the first time. : )
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LOL!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
No thanks on Melo.
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Thank You.
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I would take him over Lebron
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I don't want either one.
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Thank You.
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At some point as fans we have to think of life after Kobe
and the Lakers have built contenders trough trades and free agency rather than through the draft. In 5 years It will be interesting to see what they do.
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Cyborg Kobe
Book it.
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lol!
Since you are from Sactown would I be wrong in saying that the Lakers fan base in Sacramento has been on the rise? or am I wrong?
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Yea. Well, I moved here in 2005.
And the games that I’ve gone too, 60-70% Lakers fans.
Then last year, everyone was a Kings fan.
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GO Lakers in SACtown!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck! 60 to 70 percent.
that is crazy. I never thought that will happen. C. Webb is rolling over in his grave.
"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
C Webb isnt ded dude
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Its a line from the TNT crew ...Charles, Kenny and Ernie
they say that all the time.
"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
sorry gotta add my LOL tag for sarcasm :)
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
His restaurant was closed down last year. Didn’t pass inspections..
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need better cleaners
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF?
that is crazy!
"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
teen titans!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed, but we don't have to think Melo and he-who-must-not-be-named are our only options.
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i WILL same the name....lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yup I agree
Im sure when that day comes there will be better options.
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Durrant
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Still my first choice
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yeah he rox!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't see
how you can say that there are too many “what ifs” with portland and houston and then cite the spurs.
The Spurs have probably the most glaringly obvious injury concerns of all the Western Conference teams.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
It was nice talking to all of you. I gotta go. The History Channel is
showing one of my favorite shows of all time Ancient Aliens. Good night!
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G'nite, Jelly.
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nitey nite!
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
LMAO! haha need help?
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
lol gotta show ur work homie
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 7, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
wait what are you doing?
pre calc? I’m doing that shit, and yes its FUCKING annoying
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i'm just doing some algebraic stuff right now
like rational expressions, etc. it’s not too hard, but still… eff it.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
this might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_is9LzFSY
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
nah, it's not calculus yet
but thanks for that video, it’ll probably come useful later on.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
Feel free to message me if you ever need math help.
I have a bachelors degree in it.
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by Chzburger Jones on Sep 8, 2010 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions
lol, sweet deal.
don’t worry about it, i have a lot of math teachers at my school i can ask for help if i need it. thanks though!
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
My vote goes towards Portland.
If you think about it, the Lakers and the Blazers are two very similar teams:
1) We both have a SG as our franchise player
2) #2 option is a lanker PF with a jump shot
3) Our success relies heavily on the health of our center ( who just can’t seem to stay healthy )
4) Our PG is an aged veteran who is considered the “leader” of the team
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and our SFs are defensive machines
who arent relied on to score too much…
it should be lanky... not lanker
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it will be OKC or Dallas
Portland is kind of a tricky one. Depends on whether or not they can stay healthy. Compared to a few years ago, the West has really weakened, but overall it is still stronger than the east.
Adam Morrison has more rings than Lebron, Bosh, and Wade combined?
Can I vote for both Dallas and Denver?
Seems like the runaway choice is OKC and while I agree they’ll definitely be a threat, I think they could also possibly end up like the Blazers and the Hornets in terms of reaching the playoffs but crumbling under the pressure / bullseye of playing well.
That being said, I still think the biggest threat to the Lakers are the Mavs and the Nuggets.
Their rosters are just still so much more formidable. With George Karl back, I don’t think we’ll be seeing the Nuggets combust in the playoffs like they did last year. They’ll most likely want to play well enough to keep Melo on their team. Then again, that could be a double edge sword and prove to be a distraction … oh and there’s still JR Smith’s headcase.
The Mavs will have Caron Butler for an entire year which is scary when paired when Dirk, Kidd, and everyone else on that crazy roster. Hi to DeShawn Stevenson, Shawn Marion, Tyson Chandler, Brendan Haywood, Jason Terry … it’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate Butler and Chandler for a full year. I’d imagine we’d be seeing a lot of alley-oops from Kidd to Chandler.
OKC, obviously, with Durant and Westbrook, and youth! will be our greatest challenge baring should we meet them again.
Jazz, I think, with their loss of Boozer and addition of Al Jefferson should be an upgrade as Boozer was severely undersized against Pau. And for what Jefferson lacks in height, he makes up in weight. If they can stay healthy, I’d expect to see them play against us.
Rockets … never gonna count them off, though I’m not sure if the return of Yao will make them a “threat”
Portland … definitely if they stay healthy they’ll challenge us if we play them … but a threat? I’m not sure. They’re not the same Portland of 2008 that gave us fits. Still, not gonna count them out as they do have Brandon Roy
Clippers? I’m kinda rooting for our LA brethren to make it to the playoffs this year. But alas, threats they shall not be.
As for the Spurs and the Hornets, they’ll be on the cusps of our radar, but most likely won’t be threats to us.
But optimistically (and realistically) if the Lakers can stay healthy all throughout the playoffs and our offense is running smoothly again (and baring some drastic trade) knocks on wood, crosses fingers, seven hail mary’s I think we’ll be in the Finals again.
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by PeanutButterSpread on Sep 8, 2010 12:32 AM PDT reply actions
I read an article a couple of days ago that listed several players who needed to step up this year
and the ones who stood out were Bynum and Baron Davis. The article indicated how Davis has gained weight and it seems that he has quit on the team. I hope that is not true because when he is healthy and plays he is a top 5pg in the league. I to hope the Clippers make it to the playoffs. Even more I hope the Lakers meet them in the playoffs.
"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
Suns fans are apparently a little sensitive
yeah
i left a few comments over there yesterday, they seem to get it was joke now. i think.
3 Heat can't stop the 3peat.
That is pretty funny that they take it that serious.
I have to admit it feels good to be able to get under their skin.
"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
way to serious over there.
dont seem to know what “LOL WUT” means……..
"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
LOL yeah
I think that all the suns fans there are like some CEO’s , with that amt. of seriousness.
It's Kobe's world, but Lebron's just living in it. -- Czheck
http://twitter.com/smart_guy24
You shouldnt take life to seriously. You wont get out alive.
"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
life, maybe,
but sports, definitely! Sports are fun, sports are hobbies, and they definitely shouldn’t be taken too overly seriously. Love your team, cry with them, celebrate with them, sure, but sports aren’t life and death.
good answer BSC!
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 Sep 8, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Unless you play professional soccer in Colombia, of course.
Then it’s hella scary.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
naw
they are just arguing over coke
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Well, the drug cartels did some pretty scary shit to the soccer players on the '94 Colombian team that lost the World Cup.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
LOL
yeah and that shit aint cool……scarey
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 8, 2010 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah,
good point. Sports aren’t life and death for us simple American fans and for little ol’ me who lives an ideal and now a fairly drug-free life (what can I say, I was young once : )) and just drama-free in general life, but can be for other nations and their players.
LOL @ Wave over there.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
yeah!
He’s been hanging out with the other babies! 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
Haha.
I raff when I read his comment
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
seriously
those guys can’t take a joke.
"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
wat guys?
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 8, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
them onionskins at BSOTSun
"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
ahh cool! lol
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 8, 2010 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
OKC and Portland could be dangerous.
OKC’s two main weaknesses are outside shooting and size in the post. They addressed one of those needs by getting Daequan Cook. That and the assumption that their young players such as Durant, Westbrook, and Green continue to improve should make them a threat.
Portland was well above .500 last year even with their injuries. IF they can stay healthy (but that’s a big IF for them), they should be a contender for the number 2 seed.
Sleeper teams could include the Nuggets with George Karl returning to the bench to clean up the mess left behind by Adrian Dantley, and the Rockets.
The Rockets will be much improved by the return of Yao and also they will have a full season of Kevin Martin, who adds a much needed scorer to their lineup. Ariza struggled in his first season being a primary scoring option and Martin has a proven track record of success, continually averaging 20+ PPG with a lowly Kings team that didn’t have much else, and he was a very-efficient scorer as well.
"F it, let's pitch." - Ervin Santana
Sure, Portland can be healthy, but even if they lock up the 2 seed i dont think they’re much of a threat to get past LA. Sure we never win at the Rose Garden with Kobe (:P) but the playoff atmosphere will be a whole different story.
I dont really think the Nugs will do much; they’re way too bogged down by all the ‘Melo trade talk…I hope Karl well, and i know he’s gonna do a good job, but i dont think they have the personnel to stop LA… sorry but the nuggies aren’t known for their defense.
Now Houston is THE TEAM to mark. THey have good chemistry, a go-to guy, and all the pieces they need. Brooks will give us fits, even with Steve Blake’s “athleticism” trying to stop him. Scola is indestructible; have you guys been following FIBA ball? The Rockets…they’ll peak at the right time.. in the playoffs.
Be quick, but don't hurry. - John Wooden
Portland/Dallas
Hello! This is my first post here on silver screen and roll. I have been a Lakers fan for over 30 years and it is nice to find a place where I can blog with other Laker fans. I am new to blogging so be easy on me! I think everyone “assumes” OKC will take the next step. That is not always the case. Portland if healthy could be difficult and if the Mavericks could ever transfer regular season success into postseason success could also prove to be a challenge. But overall I think our biggest threat will have to wait until the NBA Championship.
Hello there good sir.
welcome to the club.
These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game. - Charlie Wilson
Welcome : )
If OKC somehow gets some length they could be really dangerous. But I agree that if Portland was healthy that team could be the most difficult.
"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
Welcome aboard. Sarge has all the necessary paperwork you'll need to sign for your SSR registration to be complete.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
LMAO!
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 Sep 8, 2010 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
yes yes
im gonna go get the papers get the papers
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by Sarge Clemins on Sep 8, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey ya, Jimmy Two Times.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
LOL
ur quick today!
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 Sep 8, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome James!
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks Marty
Looking forward to chatting with other Laker fans. I currently live in Northern California so I get tired of all the Kings news and Laker haters around here.
Reply is your friend.
And welcome to SS&R.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
And this is SCG.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
she will always let you know when you failed! 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 Sep 8, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"The NBA Apocalypse has occurred, and it's our fault."- C.A. Clark
"I don’t always celebrate, but when I do, it’s when the Lakers win championships. Stay thirsty my friends." - gen!e
LOL, I can't help it.
It never happens to me so I’m always able to spot it when it happens to someone else.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
I'm always on the look out.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
Silly boy, of course I make mistakes.
You just can’t find them.
;-)
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
Nope no nope no.
I’ll find them alright! I’ll have to look closer.
: )
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
{hands Blue magnifying glass}
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 Sep 8, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
it will happen....
i have forseen 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 Sep 8, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You do realize I was kidding, right?
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
Ahh...Why couldn't Shaq's contracts have been structured this way?
I’m not sure where Caracter’s weight is these days, but talk about motivation.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
Typing and link fail.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Weight-key-to-Lakers-Caracter-contract?urn=nba-267831
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
apparently
Shaq was a learning experience
"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
Shaq is too sensitive to have ever taken that type of clause in his contract
"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
a huge pussy
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
can you imagine shaq as a woman? goodness.
"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
CANNOT BE UNSEEN
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
YOU CAN DO 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 Sep 8, 2010 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions
U asked for it!!!
"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
LOL
superSHAQUITA!
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
CANNOT BE UNREAD
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
LOL
put the caps down man!
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
LMAO on shaquita!
"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 looks like Justin Bieber/Beiber/Beeber/whatever the fuck his name his.
"There are no "Kobe Lovers", just people who are right." - Gil Meriken
"ANY ONE WNAT SOME OF THIS MONEY, IN IF YOU WANT SOME COME ON IN GET SOME" - the Legendary LEWIS MONROE
1st one deary
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't lie. You like the kid.
"When will you learn that the only difference between my life and porno, is that my life has better lighting?" - Sarge
Sweet 16
nope not really
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 Sep 8, 2010 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I'd go with Dallas, OKC, and maybe Portland.
None of those teams extremely worry me though.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Sep 9, 2010 6:03 PM PDT reply actions
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