Lakers-Celtics Preview: (As) All Or Nothing (As It Gets in the Regular Season)
by Saurav A. Das on Feb 10, 2011 9:30 AM PST
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PrintToday our Los Angeles Lakers take on their arch-rivals, the Boston Celtics, for the second time in less than a fortnight. Since the first matchup, an embarrassing double-digit loss for the purple and gold, the Lakers have finally shown some grit, winning an overtime game against the Rockets with solid defense in the extra period, losing a heartbreaker to the league-leading San Antonio Spurs on a last-second tip-in after a nine-point fourth quarter near-comeback and getting a solid win against the playoff-caliber New Orleans Hornets and a good defensive-minded win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Celtics, meanwhile, have only had a .500-record since then, losing a close game against the Mavericks due to a lack of defense and falling to the Charlotte Bobcats on a night when they put up an ugly 0.94 points per possession, while beating the Sacramento Kings and posting an impressive win against the Orlando Magic.
This season really has been a role-reversal for the Lakers and Celtics. While at this point last season, the Lakers still had one of the best records in the league and, Cleveland hype aside, were viewed as clear championship favorites, the Celtics were plodding along and written off by many. Now everything has flipped. While San Antonio has had the league's best record so far, some feel that Boston has played the best basketball for much of this season. The Lakers, meanwhile, though posting a better won-loss record than the Celtics had at a similar point last season, have failed to impress, and have indeed troubled many with their inability to beat good teams and their multiple losing streaks.
We know how things ended up last year. The Lakers slowed down considerably post-All Star Break, until the playoffs. They nonetheless went through the West without serious trouble and met a Boston team that had shocked the world by beating contenders Cleveland and Orlando in convincing fashion. Hell, the Celtics at one point last season even considered blowing up their core. Similarly, the Lakers this season have publicly floated the possibility of a trade, with a Bynum-for-Melo deal considered and multiple trade scenarios involving Pau Gasol proposed by myself (for after Phil Jackson's departure, not for now). Last year's Finals provided some ugly basketball and a far cry from the Lakers-Cavs matchup that ESPN so desperately wanted. But at the same time it was gloriously beautiful, evenly matched and toughly fought. In the end, results are all that matter, and the Celtics lost. Right now, the Lakers are where the Celtics were last year. Unsettling? Slightly.
A preview for this game is somewhat redundant, considering the recent nature of the last matchup between these two teams and the familiarity they have with each other. In terms of adjustments, although the Celtics came away with the handy win last time, I highly doubt they were satisfied with their defensive performance on one Kobe Bryant; and as a result I expect their defense to be rather more geared toward limiting Kobe. This makes it essential that Pau Gasol continue his improved play of late, as the Lakers will need consistent scoring options other than Bryant in order to succeed.
In addition, Andrew Bynum needs to be able to play more minutes and avoid foul trouble so that Pau is not guarded by Kendrick Perkins, who is historically effective at limiting Gasol, and instead is played by Kevin Garnett or the smaller Glen "Big Baby" Davis, famous for having perhaps the most accurate nickname in the history of the NBA. The Bynum vs. Perk matchup will be interesting to watch, as Perk has previously stated that Bynum is his hardest cover in the league, and Perk is respected as a superlative one-on-one low post defender. Bynum's performance against Perk could serve as a proverbial measuring stick for his progression.
Boston's front line is only three deep for this game, as Shaq is expected to sit out with an Achilles inflammation and hip injury (per Basketball Reference) and rookie Semih Erden is questionable as well, with Jermaine O'Neal seemingly perpetually injured. As such, Boston's front line will consist of the 6'10" Perkins, still not 100% recovered from his injury last season, the 7-foot-but-extremely-skinny Kevin Garnett and the 6'8" Davis. Theoretically, this shouldn't pose too many problems for the Lakers, as these guys aren't particularly long or athletic but experience paints a vastly different picture. Bynum, at least, should benefit, as Shaq seems one of the extremely rare players genuinely capable of limiting big Drew and indeed gives our front line as a whole problems.
On the perimeter, it's the same old story. The Lakers will likely go with their usual strategy of having Kobe "defend" Rondo while Derek Fisher chases Ray Allen around screens andm despite a disappointing performance from Ron Artest last game, will probably still have Artest defend Pierce the majority of the game, allowing him an opportunity to redeem himself. The Kobe-on-Rondo matchup has generally worked well for the Lakers. Derek Fisher on Ray Allen is generally hit-or-miss, depending on how hot Allen is on any given night. While Ron generally works well in keeping Pierce away from catching the ball, limiting his touches due to good off-ball defense, it seems to me Pierce generally performs better than the vast majority of players at efficiently taking Ron in the midrange, due to an impressive array of fakes and moves that probably rival only Kobe and Melo. Last game Pierce even worked well on Ron in the post, something that shouldn't happen. Considering that Kobe plays free safety anyways, I'd like to see Kobe help out more with Pierce once he catches the ball in the 16-18 foot area.
The Celtics are surprisingly thin on the perimeter. Nate Robinson is their only reserve receiving significant minutes, due to Marquis Daniels and Delonte West being out with injury (on that note, let's keep our thoughts and prayers with 'Quis, who suffered a truly scary injury a few days back). Other than that, the Celtics give some minutes to journeyman Von Wafer and rookies Avery Bradley and Luke Harangody, but they'ere far from impact players. Realistically, Robinson and Davis are the only healthy Celtics bench players worth worrying about defensively (which isn't exactly a good thing, considering their history of good play against the Lakers).
The Celtics' defense, while vaunted, was really not that impressive last matchup, allowing Kobe Bryant (with help from Lamar Odom and pretty much nobody else) to carve it up to the tune of 1.10 points per possession, only 0.024 off the Lakers' league-leading mark in that category. A decent game from Kobe coupled with at least some contribution from the frontline, with our bench hopefully outplaying the Celtics bench, SHOULD lead to a win (although doubtless the Celtics will make an attempt to correct their defensive issues from last matchup).
However, what cannot ever happen again is the embarrassing defensive performance the Lakers put on display last time. The Lakers allowed the Big Three to play like it was 2002, totalling 71 points on nearly 70% shooting from the field. The Celtics as a team scored a simply ridiculous 1.25 points per possession while posting a True Shooting clip of nearly 70% for the game. I don't care what crap ESPN said about Kobe shooting too much, NOBODY beats the Celtics, or for that matter any NBA team except maybe the Suns, when allowing them to score with such efficiency. The Lakers damn well better study tape of their laughing stock of a defensive performance, and correct their mistakes.
This is a winnable game for the Lakers, provided they play with some of the defensive grit they've shown the last few games and generate the same offensive efficiency they showed against Boston at Staples Center. (Sure, they didn't really run the Triangle, but they scored on the Celtics with an efficiency few other teams would dream.) Especially since Shaq, who historically has been able to work wonders in neutralising the Laker frontline, is out.
If the Lakers win this game, it may well signal a true turning point in their season. They've shown some good signs since their loss to the C's: Pau once again playing aggressively and effectively, the defense functioning well, and some signs of the endgame execution (ignoring the last 22 seconds of the Spurs game) that's needed in a championship contender. If they win tonight, it could mean they've come full circle from that embarrassing defeat.
If not... well, there's still plenty of time for them to round into form. The All Star Break hasn't even passed yet. But waiting longer would have negative implications. Stealing HCA from San Antonio is pretty much impossible by now, but the Lakers can still realistically regain home court for potential matchups against Boston, Dallas and Miami. Perhaps most important for our peace of mind, beating Boston tonight, even though they're without Shaq, would finally qualify as a true signature win, of the sort the Lakers so nearly had against San Antonio a week ago.
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Lakers |
Celtics |
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RECORD |
36-16 (5) |
38-13 (2) |
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NET POINTS PER GAME |
+6.7 (4) |
+6.9 (3) |
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PACE |
91.5 (17) |
90.9 (20) |
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OFFENSIVE RATING |
112.4 (1) |
107.7 (14) |
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Turnover Rate (Off.) |
12.71 (2) |
14.61 (27) |
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FTA/FGA (Off.) |
0.295 (17) |
0.291 (19) |
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Free-Throw % |
78.6 (8) |
74.7 (21) |
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3PT FGA/FGA (Off.) |
0.225 (14) |
0.190 (24) |
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3PT% (Off.) |
36.1 (15) |
38.1 (6) |
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Effective FG% (Off.) |
51.07 (10) |
53.58 (1) |
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True Shooting% (Off.) |
55.5 (9) |
57.1 (2) |
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Off Rebounding Rate |
29.85 (5) |
21.75 (30) |
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DEFENSIVE RATING |
105.1 (11) |
100.1 (2) |
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Turnover Rate (Def.) |
12.85 (24) |
15.31 (3) |
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FTA/FGA (Def.) |
0.239 (1) |
0.328 (25) |
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3PT FGA/FGA (Def.) |
0.246 (25) |
0.199 (4) |
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3PT% (Def.) |
34.1 (5) |
34.9 (9) |
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Effective FG% (Def.) |
48.29 (7) |
47.37 (3) |
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True Shooting% (Def.) |
51.9 (3) |
52.2 (4) |
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Def Rebounding Rate |
72.59 (21) |
74.96 (7) |
Numbers in parentheses indicate league rank. All numbers courtesy of Basketball Reference and HoopData.
Bonus Video (made by our very own Gil Meriken), reminding us, as well as any Celtics fans lurking around here, who we are:
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There's a game tonight??
kewl
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Unfortunately, I think I'm going to miss most of the game since I'm working until 8 tonight
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 9:46 AM PST reply actions
Translation:
CreatureOfTheNight will be whooping it up on CelticsBlog, hehe.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
As will Wave, in case you hadn't heard the news. He's now a Celtics fan.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
WTF
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
by LakersFoEva on Feb 10, 2011 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I was on a CBlog thread where he bared his soul about it.
Poor confused puppy.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
A preview for this game is somewhat redundant
Doesn’t stop you from writing another great one!
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 9:50 AM PST reply actions
damn. the vid is blocked in my country
Tim Duncan wins championships. Vince Carters fills the arenas.
Kobe Bryant does both.
The ideal way to win a championship is step by step.
-Phil Jackson
how?
Tim Duncan wins championships. Vince Carters fills the arenas.
Kobe Bryant does both.
The ideal way to win a championship is step by step.
-Phil Jackson
just figured it out
Tim Duncan wins championships. Vince Carters fills the arenas.
Kobe Bryant does both.
The ideal way to win a championship is step by step.
-Phil Jackson
Thanks for the hits!
Too bad I don’t get anything but glory for them.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Feb 10, 2011 11:21 AM PST up reply actions
File polar bears in the same folder as chimps . . .
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Yeah, scary, but much cuter than chimps.
And not so easy to access so safer in a way.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
LOL . . . true and true.
Oliver the chimp — ugly but fascinating.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Ive probably watched it 10 times,
and gets chills every time.
AWESOME video Gil!
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
by LakersFoEva on Feb 10, 2011 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
I hope a defender stays on ray the whole game
heheh
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
NO RE-CORD
NO RECORD
NO RECORD.
FLAMING ARROWS FROM THE KEEP TO STRIKE DOWN THREE POINTERS!
Roll Shaw
by gen!e on Feb 10, 2011 9:57 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Im really praying he is off tonight.
I hope he doesnt break it against us.
what does he need? is it only 2 to tie?
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
by LakersFoEva on Feb 10, 2011 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
2 to break it
1 to tie.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
You spelled Andrew Bynum wrong.
with Jermaine O’Neal seemingly perpetually injured
j/k
I <3 Gil’s video. It made me cry many tears.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
hey..
:(
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 10:19 AM PST up reply actions
Haha.
Follow me on Twitter: @wondahbap
"open your eyes and brain then see in next five years from now will see what happen okay." - Nam Pham
oooof!
At least Andrew is a stud, and isn’t washed up now and forever
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
My vote goes to lakers frontline
Do something Gasol, Bynum and LO then let Kobe close the job so easy to write but so hard to get done. Oh and Artest if your d don’t show up tonight Phil should bench you for the rest of the game
"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard"-Norm Nixon
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.
by BrittneyM on Feb 10, 2011 10:24 AM PST via mobile reply actions
that's what i said last game
last game the vote was split between defense and the frontline
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
Damn...Gil did a great job on that video.
Follow me on Twitter: @wondahbap
"open your eyes and brain then see in next five years from now will see what happen okay." - Nam Pham
Thanks for the positive reviews
Your checks are in the mail
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Feb 10, 2011 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Dude, I have this handy for emergency viewing. I've watched it a million times.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
A- Gils on video
Next time add some Ginuwine music and I’ll turn A- to an A++, lol
"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard"-Norm Nixon
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.
by BrittneyM on Feb 10, 2011 12:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
A- Gils on video
Next time add some Ginuwine music and I’ll turn A- to an A++, lol
"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard"-Norm Nixon
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.
by BrittneyM on Feb 10, 2011 12:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
hey wheres that mavs/rangers/texas fan brah??
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
If we lose tonight, he'll be back. Otherwise, we probably won't see him until March.
God he was annoying.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lol i looked at that article this morning and i was like damn, 350 comments?
that dude is more annoying that g4lives (his first account)
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
don't mention him at all
you’ll just encourage him
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
don't mention him at all
you’ll just encourage him
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
whoops
i didn’t mean to do that
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
oh my goodness
he’s been coaching the jazz since i was born
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:55 AM PST up reply actions
i guess the GM had a "talk" with sloan last night after the loss to the bulls
and he didnt seem too happy afterwards. poor guy.
i wonder if it has anything to do with the team's 2010 summer shakeup
or it’s because of their progress. But the Jazz have seen worse years. Maybe he just doesn’t want to coach anymore.
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
it just doesnt make any sense though...
honestly who could do a better job in utah right now with the roster they have… they’re still in playoff contention
whaaa really?
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
some what of an interesting note
jazz lost yesterday night to the bulls
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
chicago's the better team
it’s been over a decade since anyone could say that legitimately, but it’s finally true.
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
I wonder though
what would compel him to resign in the middle of the season?
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
still surprised
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
by SoCalGal on Feb 10, 2011 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
doc funk time!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Idk why, but that's actually one of my favourite DocFunks
"The game wasn't coming to me, so I just took it" - Kobe Bean Bryant.
by Saurav A. Das on Feb 11, 2011 5:08 AM PST up reply actions
are you serious?
no way.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
by LakersFoEva on Feb 10, 2011 11:54 AM PST up reply actions
For details, I'd recommend running through the Salt Lake Tribune beat writer's Twitter
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 Feb 10, 2011 12:59 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
this
rec’d so people notice the green
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Frontline
LA should be able to succedd here with Shaq and semi pro out. I believed Boston would win the last game, but I think this one sort of a toss up.
Should be a good game though, hope this isnt the last time we see each other all year
semi pro
i see what you did there
<3
by California Waves on Feb 10, 2011 10:53 AM PST up reply actions
this is what the team looked like when sloan started coaching
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
by shaqfor3 on Feb 10, 2011 11:13 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
aaah the Showtime Lakers...My favorite Laker teams of all time right there
This years Laker teams need to watch videos of the Showtime Lakers and maybe get a clue on how to play ball. They would get swept by the Showtime Lakers….any version
Old, Slow, and Indifferent...Ladies and Gentlemen, These are your Los Angeles Lakers!
LOL @ Gary Vitti with hair.
And the virgin A.C. Green. Oh wait, this wasn’t taken last week, was it?
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
hey!
dont hate on AC, he’s the best of all time.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Ac wit the Curl was nice...He lost a lil bit when he switched to trhe Flattop lol
Old, Slow, and Indifferent...Ladies and Gentlemen, These are your Los Angeles Lakers!
I love A.C., but he wouldn't love me.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Such a good lineup! Ah, back when Byron Scott could smile.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
poor Byron!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Taking a line of thinking from you:
He’s getting paid millions of dollars to be miserable (choice of his own volition).
And he’ll probably turn them into the Eastern Conference 8th seed in the playoffs next season and get Coach of the Year.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Hmmm . . .
some of these guys would’ve fit in very well in the triangle offense.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Lakers and celtics teamed up?
ESPN First Take had a segment which had lakers greats and celtics greats on the same team vs the NBA’s greats. John Ireland took lakers/celtics while skip took the NBA. Idk why they didnt put lakers greats vs celtics greats but I was curious, putting our bias aside, who would you take?
Given we have hardly had times away from glory and howany HoFs we have had over the years I would take the lakers
Yes I know, random noob
I would take the all time LAKER greats against any of the greatest NBA players of all time. Give me any line up and I think the LAKER greats would beat them. Shoot the LAKERS have had so many good players that maybe even the 2nd team would beat most other superstar teams.
Exactly what I was thinking
lakers have just had so many great players in each position and every jersey number.
Yes I know, random noob
PG: Magic
SG: Kobe
SF: Worthy
PF: Pau
C: Kareem
DONE!
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
and thats just 2 era's: the 80's and 00's.
You still have baylor, west, wilt, shaq…..
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
Just posted by our favorite blogger
Link to original article: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-kobelakers021011
HT … Truehoop.
"People kind of get bored with things that I’ve done, so they try to find new ones to talk about or try to find numbers to justify certain things," Bryant told Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday. "That’s what happens when you win. I remember Magic and Michael [Jordan] going through similar things. Hey, the talk before was that I couldn’t do it without Shaq. Well I did that. And then I did it again. Now it’s something else. They’re always going to come for something else.
"But I win. We win."
…
"If somebody had their life on the line, and they’ve got their options on who they want to save their life — tell me who you’re going to pick?" Bryant asked. "You’re going to look at the stats first?"
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Feb 10, 2011 11:34 AM PST reply actions 15 recs
TAKE THIS AND SHOVE IT ABBOT, HOLLINGER, ESPN!!!
Rec’d
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
LOL, gotta love Kobe.
“Lemme check this hero’s stats.”
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Probably not the best way for Kobe to put it: ""You’re going to look at the stats first?"
Because now Mr Blogger will make this an argument of stats vs non stats, and make some example that doesn’t apply, like modern medicine vs shamans.
I love stats, I just don’t believe in the way Mr. Blogger presents and interprets those stats.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
by Gil Meriken on Feb 10, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
you know what he meant though
just these dumbasses who put ALL stock into stats like its fucking baseball or something
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, of course he will. Or Batman vs. Superman or some such shit.
But it’s still funny.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Batman wins.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
Not if he doesnt have any kryptonite
Kryptonite>Superman>Batman
Old, Slow, and Indifferent...Ladies and Gentlemen, These are your Los Angeles Lakers!
according to sbnation
37 current nba players weren’t even born when Sloan started coaching the Jazz:
Derrick Favors, Xavier Henry, Al-Farouq Aminu, Avery Bradley, DeMarcus Cousins, Paul George, the Utah Jazz’s own Gordon Hayward!, Jrue Holiday, Greg Monroe, John Wall, James Anderson, Luke Babbitt, DeJuan Blair, Eric Bledsoe, Ed Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Devin Ebanks, Tyreke Evans, Christian Eyenga, Jonny Flynn, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Manny Harris, Serge Ibaka, Brandon Jennings, Armon Johnson, former Utah Jazz center Kosta Koufos!, Byron Mullens, Patrick Patterson, Anthony Randolph, Kevin Seraphin, Willie Warren, Hassan Whiteside, Nicolas Batum, Michael Beasley, Eric Gordon and Samardo Samuels.
That list includes an All-Star (Griffin); a few other huge stars like Kevin Durant (nine weeks old when Sloan took over) and Derrick Rose (eight weeks old) just missed the cut-off. Think about that: Blake Griffin has never before today known a world in which Jerry Sloan wasn’t the coach of the Utah Jazz. It’s simply incredible.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Jerry Sloan had been the Jazz coach my whole life.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
so your what, 22?
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
in may
yea
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
can you buy me a beer?
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
Might fly in the I.E., but . . .
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
lol you just wont let go of that now wont you
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
Not. A. Chance.
By the way, how’s Flo?
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
who?
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
LOL, oh man, let me try to find it in the thread archives . . .
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
alright cuz i have not clue what your talking about
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Starts here:
She’s pale, but not really emo (too much 5 Hour Energy).
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
link fail, take 2:
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2011/2/3/1974051/lakers-spurs-second-half-thread#58436046
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
oh you mean that emo chick who's like really fat?
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:14 PM PST up reply actions
No, he means Flo the insurance lady.
You said she was a hot older woman.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
oh yeah lol
(damn I regrest some things i say). Look she’s pretty attractive for an older woman and when you first see her on TV she’s pretty stunning maybe its just the white outfit she’s wearing lol. I dunno she aint no Hannah Storm but she’s damn fine to me. Haterz gonna hate….
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
"Jesus loves you more than you will know -- oh, oh, oh! . . ."
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
yuck.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Haterz gonna hate
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:19 PM PST up reply actions
T-mobile girl >>>>>>>>>>>
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
uhhhh no
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
T MOBILE GIRL
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
FTW
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
You guys are so on it -- SEO FTW.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Hahaha! Now . . .
I haven’t gotten to know someone with that type of overly cheery personality who didn’t turn out to be more than a bit tweaked in the head in private.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
I just hope Sloan's health is OK
It would seem odd that he would be forced out mid-season by management. They are currently in the playoffs and finishing 7/8 in the west would be about right given their talent level.
"Nobody is counting us out, except maybe Spurs fans. We'll be alright"
- Ron Artest
"Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing."
- Phil Jackson
ddddaaadddddaaaadamn Sloan
"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard"-Norm Nixon
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.
by BrittneyM on Feb 10, 2011 12:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
wow thats crazy
"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
Thanks for the memories Andy
Twitter is all abuzz about Sloan. No one is working today.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Won't be able to watch this game or participate in the game threads,
so have raucous good time, and I’ll look forward to seeing the WE WIN GIF later.
(If Blue also misses the game, then it’s a guaranteed win).
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
LOL, have a good day/evening, Koshu.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
So the rumor is that Sloan is leaving because Deron Williams wanted him gone.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
eh i doubt thats it
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
dude is like 90 yrs old
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
RT @tribjazz: Sources say Sloan had lost team. One described situation as Deron Williams only staying if Sloan stepped down
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
ive learned over time
to not trust “sources” in sports anymore until shit gets confirmed. Thats just me.
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
LOL @ "over time" when you're not even old enough to buy your own beer.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lol come on ive been following sports since elementary
Ive been screwed over by "sources’ so many times now its rediculous.
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
Finding out that the cafeteria is serving sloppy joes for lunch instead of the promised spaghetti doesn't count.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
by SoCalGal on Feb 10, 2011 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
lol!!!
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
thats not sports lol
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
besides i brought my lunch back then
HAHAHAHAHA BUUUUURRRRN!!!!
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions
im damn serious lol and they never served food that good at my school
they served one thing everyday, burnt pizza
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
and french toast sticks for breakfast
those were kinda good…
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
LOL . . . Memories of walking into an empty auditorium 'coz my "source" screwed up the assembly schedule.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Too funny.
Yeah, I hate it when my “source” screws up the betting line on dodge ball.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
Dude, this is from the local beat writer
And he’s pretty well-regarded.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
yup
twitter really is abuzz right now.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
Wat happened? Sloan resigned?
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
by chaucer on Feb 10, 2011 1:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Go Lakers!
Time for revenge. If Gasol plays like he has the last few games I feel good about the Lakers chances.
"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
Thanks for the memories Andy
Two sources say Wednesday’s tension started when DWill ran different play than play called on sideline by Sloan, leading to halftime blowup
Jazz’s Sloan yelled at Williams last night. Two have been going at each other all season.
Multiple sources say Williams and Sloan have gotten into at least three blowups this season.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
WOW,
Williams and Howard to LA in 2012.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
by LakersFoEva on Feb 10, 2011 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
nah Williams pretty much has a locker in Dallas reserved already
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:21 PM PST up reply actions
lol
Magic just replied to a skip bayless tweet.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
the platform Magic is using for his tweets
is pretty cool. Never heard of it before.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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by bluexfalcon on Feb 10, 2011 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
I've been praying for a re-enactment
of game 6 of last years finals. PLEASE!
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
Prepare for the Jazz franchise to go in the tank for the next decade or so
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all they have left is this guy:
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
couldnt help but laugh at this tweet sent out by the espn station in LA
710ESPN: Do you want the Lakers to lose to the Celtics, so they’re forced to make the Bynum, Melo trade? LISTEN LIVE – http://es.pn/d5fqUI
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
LOL
look at the ESPNLA poll on if they would trade for Melo. ITs like fucking 77%. Stupid ass fans
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
they basically just see the name and think
BRING HIM TO LA
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Empty-calorie responses to an empty-calorie question.
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
They are desperate for a return to relevance.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
the progressive lady was on tv just now
DESECRATOR!!!!!
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
"Go Big Money!"
(that one’s a real facepalm)
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
damn i missed it
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
funny quotes from the Jazz SB blog
Watch him coach the Lakers after Phil leaves this year…. by jbuxxy on Feb 10, 2011 11:06 AM PST reply actions
.if he was forced out and that happened i would cheer for him by iheartjazz on Feb 10, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
.
/gags “We’re not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence.” – Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Feb 10, 2011 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
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lol sorry that was a messy way to paste it
figure it out
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
Whoa, another interesting one here:
From Yahoo! Dwiill vs. Sloan:
“He decided right there in halftime that he was done,” a league source told Yahoo! Sports. “He felt like ownership was listening more to Williams than they were to him anymore. He was done.”
SLCDunk.com, The Utah Jazz on SBNation
by Basketball John on Feb 10, 2011 12:09 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
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@basquiatball's Twitter
Deron Williams, welcome to Lebronville #PublicOpinionTurningOn321…
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Woj's Twitter
Showdown between Sloan and Williams became so heated Wednesday, at least two Jazz players feared they could come to blows. Never escalated.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I say Sloan would have kicked Deron's ass. Good thing it didn't go that far.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
this is crazy cuz he just signed an extension monday!
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by desecrator09 on Feb 10, 2011 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
LOL, Marcel Mutoni agrees with me.
If Deron Williams had fought Jerry Sloan last night, DWill would now be crossing people up in heaven. #TeamSloan
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
By the way Saurav, well done everything-and-the-kitchen-sink preview.
But what in the world???
While at this point last season, the Lakers still had one of the best records in the league and, Cleveland hype aside, were viewed as clear championship favorites . . .No AUSSIE N TALK?!
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
2 weeks
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
Somebody proofed this for me, cos I was otherwise engaged.
In other words, blame the editors :P
LA Lakers diehard. Pau Gasol hater.
"I think it see what is happening here...
Somehow, a 10 year-old Henry Abbott was able time travel into the future and write this post." - Joshua S, in response to http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2011/1/31/1965316/the-ultimate-rant-the-spell-has-worked
by Saurav A. Das on Feb 10, 2011 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
Uh-MERICANS!!!
"Please tell me some of these stories about Los Angeles being the basketball capital of the world." - Red Auerbach
"质量是我们的尊严。服务是我们的电梯。" ("Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.")
if the lakers lose this game im walking home naked
"the man who created a legend; the legend who resurrected a franchise."
by chaucer on Feb 10, 2011 1:02 PM PST via mobile reply actions
So, um, where do you live?
{gets out Flip video camera}
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
“Either one of us can go the opposite direction … If they want to get rid of me, that’s all they have to do." — Jerry Sloan on Monday
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Dammit, Sloan's press conference is on NBATV so I can't watch.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
NBA's website will stream it live
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
word
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
Live Press Conference:
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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still hasnt started yet
lol
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
There are three boxes of tissues ready at the podium at Jerry Sloan’s press conference.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
Does Sloan have any tears?
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
yep
he was tearing up
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Kevin O'Conner sits way on the other side...
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
No it was technical difficulties...
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
It should be back up now...
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Yup.
Brian Shaw.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
Stalk, err, Follow me on Twitter: @bluefalcon916
SHAWFATHER
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Dream on, fella.
Brian Shaw is a Laker through and through.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Do you think Dwill is going to get booed at home?
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
I don't know Utah is pretty loyal to Sloan
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Word is Sloan quit because of him....
The increasingly contentious relationship between Sloan and Williams boiled over when they clashed at halftime of a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The showdown between Sloan and Williams became so heated on Wednesday, at least two Jazz players feared that the coach and star could come to blows – even though the confrontation ended before reaching that point.
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
So whats good Noodz?
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Cold gotta go work out after I drink this tea...
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Money on Sloan if they ever get into a fight.
"If I tell you I'm good, you would probably think I'm boasting. If I tell you I'm no good, you know I'm lying..."
-Bruce Lee
by The One Who Wears The Crown on Feb 10, 2011 4:49 PM PST up reply actions
Jerry Sloan is old.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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fo sho
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
He said he was not looking for another job.
by California Girly Girl on Feb 10, 2011 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
Yes.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Yes. But that is not a bad thing, that’s a good thing.
by California Girly Girl on Feb 10, 2011 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
Fuck, Lakers wearing gold 80s throwback jerseys again tonight.
Loss coming.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Hey no negative thoughts out of u missy...
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Yeah I saw that on twitter
Why are they wearing their gold throwbacks on the road? Why not purple throwbacks? Why not no throwbacks at all?! Gah..
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
GOLD?!
fml
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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wuh??
we’re 0-2 when we do.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
I'm thinking then
that I should not watch the game. :O
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Please remember: it's not my fault your team sucks.
Twitter feed: @dexterfishmore
by DexterFishmore on Feb 10, 2011 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Alright, gotta go do some stuff before the game.
Holla if anything important happens.
"2010 was a kick ass year." - Kobe Bryant
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Peace SCG I'm out too...
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Most of the Celtic bigs will be out tonight.
It should be a fairly easy win for the Lakers.
by longlivethe80's on Feb 10, 2011 3:47 PM PST reply actions
Key word: Should
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
and if we do
the excuse train starts rolling out of Boston.
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
[Our Starting Five...]
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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LOL, I wonder what would happen if Ray went 0-for or just made 1 three tonight
Everyone would be disappointed.
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
Bynum and Gasol
[should] have great games today.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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What broadcast team do we get tonight?
Marv Albert, Fratello and Reggie?
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Reggie will definitely be calling it
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Yup, that's a no brainer.
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Reggie and Harlan are stuck doing Dallas-Denver
over/under on number of times Reggie filibusters on Melo trade rumors: 11 billion
"Nobody is counting us out, except maybe Spurs fans. We'll be alright"
- Ron Artest
"Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing."
- Phil Jackson
Yep, considering it's the first game on TNT
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
warmups starting
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Gold, tho?
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Yeah, if they were to do this throwback thing again they could have at least had purple throwbacks
It would be good marketing too because people would be able to see both jersey types. :P
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
Pau's jersey...
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
Shooting shirts
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
by LAL32 on Feb 10, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
guess another game will be missed by yours truly due to these economic times
WORK@NOW! after i just signed to the celtics blog so i could double dip my thoughts.
Just don't troll, lol.
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
do not troll there
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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Good article on Phil's (probable) last return to MSG tomorrow
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/11/sports/basketball/11jackson.html?_r=2&ref=sports
He has a TON of history there.
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
Apparently so does Spud Webb...
http://www.totalprosports.com/2011/02/10/25-years-later-spud-webb-can-still-dunk-video/
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Did i miss anything
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
Yeah, games gonna start soooon
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
you say "lol" a ton
just an observation haha.
"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
Thanks for the memories Andy
Hahaha
Oh Noodz!
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
feels like everyone forgot about the game
lol
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
SOMEONE MAKE A GAMEE THREADDDDDDD
i would but im not sure the format
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
Official threads are automatically posted 15 mins before, i think...
so maybe the mods got the time wrong?
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
It's TNT so the game probably isn't until like 6:20 anyways
"Nobody is counting us out, except maybe Spurs fans. We'll be alright"
- Ron Artest
"Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing."
- Phil Jackson
I think the game starts at 730
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
nope
5:00 PST
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
well its past that
and no game
"Don't turn the channel, ... no matter what the score is." -David Eckstein
by princeton11loveshalos on Feb 10, 2011 5:06 PM PST up reply actions
game starts around 5:30pm PST
no?
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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says 5:00 PDT on yahoo
"Pluto’s not even a planet no more, which I’m very disturbed about. I grew up when Pluto was a planet. Now, I’m 25, I turn around and Pluto’s no longer a planet. I’m going to elbow that guy in the nose." -Ron Artest
Yahoo, NBA.com, and ESPN all say 8:00 ET
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
actuall tipoff is another 10-15 minutes later
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"I'm a perfectionist who's not perfect." - Ron Artest
8 + 24 > 23 + 6
my bad forgot it is winter so I am an hour ahead
i was thinking 5:20 PST
"Nobody is counting us out, except maybe Spurs fans. We'll be alright"
- Ron Artest
"Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing."
- Phil Jackson
TNT always does pregame talk takes 15-20 minutes
To a certain sportsguy: shouldn’t the fact that our best player, and the only superstar in this championship series, shot just 6-24, AND YOU STILL LOST, be a testament to the overall ability and greatness of our team, rather than a negative to that certain player? If anything it says a little something more about your team. We beat you even though our best scorer only made 6 shots? Ouch. That’s almost as painful as Tom Brady’s Justin Bieber haircut.
-Rory Stillman
yea thats probably what happened
we wait for the mods?
or someone makes a fanpost?
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
by njzfinest5013 on Feb 10, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
at the Big Baby comment. Well done preview. Hopefully Pau can be more aggressive tonight and ask for the ball more. We need him . . . GO LAKERS!!
could be ur connection homie
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
by njzfinest5013 on Feb 10, 2011 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
It's TNT probably about 10 minutes
"Nobody is counting us out, except maybe Spurs fans. We'll be alright"
- Ron Artest
"Winning is important to me, but what brings me real joy is the experience of being fully engaged in whatever I'm doing."
- Phil Jackson
5-10 minutes or so 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
Thanks for the memories Andy
well game thread is up
"Phil Jackson seems to enjoy his status as 'NBA grand philosopher' and uses that platform to lob verbal hand grenades into other franchises or the league offices for fun." - Kurt Helin
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