Lakers 99, Spurs 83: Kaboom
by DexterFishmore on Mar 6, 2011 5:18 PM PST
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PrintThere it is, amigos. The win we've been waiting and pleading for all season long. The crushing show of force that would set off air-raid sirens around the league, letting everyone know the champs were getting serious. The Spurs have been the class of the NBA through the first three quarters of the regular season, but this afternoon they were a little bug hovering in the breeze as the Laker windshield plowed through their airspace at 80 miles an hour. The 99 to 83 final score only hints at the one-sidedness on view at the AT&T Center.
If you'd told me ahead of time that today's game would be a rout, I frankly wouldn't have guessed that the Lakers would be the routers and not the routees. Already this year, San Antonio had beaten the Lakers twice, and they came into this game having won 22 straight in their own gym. When the Lake Show visited back in late December, the Spurs plowed them rather easily. So when the Lakers pulled ahead by 12 midway through the first quarter, I raised an eyebrow. When the lead reached 21 a few minutes later, I raised my other eyebrow. When the Lakers went into halftime up 28 and then led by 32 in the third, the Spurs' largest deficit of the season, I got out a Sharpie and drew a pair of raised eyebrows on my cat. Maybe I shouldn't have done that last part, but maybe she shouldn't have been sleeping through the Lakers' best game of the year.
This was a pretty startling display at both ends of the court. On offense the Lakers could do little wrong. In the first half they scored an insane 1.51 points per possession thanks to meticulous execution of the Triangle, piping-hot jumpshooting and dominance on the offensive glass. Ball movement was excellent. Each pass was a purposeful step toward routing the rock to an open shooter. Spur defenders were constantly a step or two behind, and the Lakers punished their inadequate close-outs with bomb after outside bomb. Even Pau Gasol got into the act, hitting his first three-pointer since December of 2008.
On those infrequent occasions when a shot didn't fall, a Laker big man was often there to collect the carom. In the first half the Lakers rebounded 48% of their missed shots, leading to 10 second-chance points. Andrew Bynum, continuing to play with graceful savagery, embarrassed the San Antonio bigs. He collected six offensive boards (out of 17 total) and all day long looked about two feet taller and 20 years younger than Tim Duncan. Gasol was terrific as well. Over and over he drifted into spaces uncovered by the San Antonio D and dropped in that high-arcing set shot of his. Pau finished with 21 points on 15 shots, including free-throw attempts, and his five assists attest to his fine work distributing the ball from the pinch-post.
Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 26 points. Though he's still not shooting with great efficiency, today his game was more controlled and disciplined than it's been lately. He got plenty of perimeter help from Lamar Odom (15 points on 13 shots) and Shannon Brown (12 points on 10 shots). For the game the Lakers made 8 of 23 from long distance, but those numbers are dampened by cold shooting in garbage time. Through three quarters they converted 8 of 18 three-point attempts, and as we well know, the champs just don't lose when they're hitting from outside like that.
The defense was every bit as impressive, if not more so. The Spurs are a terrific offensive squad - coming into this game, they ranked second in the NBA in offensive efficiency - but you wouldn't know it from how brutally the Lakers locked them down. San Antonio scored 0.62 points per trip in the first period and 0.83 through three quarters. Drew and Pau, as they've done several times since the All-Star break, took away everything inside. See, e.g.: Tim Duncan, 1 for 7, two points.
That left the Spurs to depend entirely on a high pick-and-pop game, which the Laker guards and wings did a nice job of neutralizing by challenging open looks. Ron Artest was especially peppy on D. In the second quarter, after swatting a George Hill three-point attempt out of bounds, he took a moment to flex and smooch his biceps, WWE-style. In the third, while chasing a loose ball, he crashed into a spectator who happened to be holding a fresh cup of coffee at the time. The coffee went airborne and drenched the dude's white shirt. Of course, Ron politely helped wash the spillage from the guy's balding dome.
A magnificent day for the purple and gold, this was. The lingering question is what it means for the Lakers' and Spurs' championship prospects. On the one hand, it shows that the Lakers do indeed have that extra gear we've been hoping to see. When things are clicking and the machinery is humming along at peak efficiency, life gets very bad for whoever's in their way. Most encouraging is how the defense continues to suffocate: over their last seven games, the champs have surrendered just 0.97 points per possession after allowing 1.06 before the break. The emergence of Bynum as a frightening menace is a big part of the improvement.
On the other hand, it's never a good idea to overreact to one game, however good or bad. Today just wasn't kind to the Spurs. They left a steaming pile on their home court, as every team does from time to time. They're a talented, extremely well-coached group, and rarely in the future will things go as poorly for them, or as right for the Lakers, as we saw this afternoon. Don't get me wrong: it's a great win for the purp and yellow. But just as we saw them play some horrendo games last season, only to win another banner in June, we shouldn't dismiss the Spurs' ability to do the same.
Moreover, the last time we got excited over a big road W was a month ago, after the Lakers knocked off the Celtics in Boston. That road trip ended with three straight ugly losses. One hopes Phil Jackson will remind them of this recent history, and that there's much more heavy lifting to get done before they return to Staples.
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8 |
0.11 |
70 |
0.26 |
51 |
35 |
51 |
52 |
33 |
70 |
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86 |
11 |
0.22 |
74 |
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37 |
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44 |
30 |
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RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
LOL, shame on you Dex.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lol me to!
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
One of the best jokes you've written.
When the Lakers went into halftime up 28 and then led by 32 in the third, the Spurs’ largest deficit of the season, I got out a Sharpie and drew a pair of raised eyebrows on my cat. Maybe I shouldn’t have done that last part, but maybe she shouldn’t have been sleeping through the Lakers’ best game of the year.
"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 Mar 6, 2011 5:22 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
animal cruelty justified by the pet's ignorance to sleep during a laker game
priceless
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
LOL, you need to get over your whole "animal cruelty" thing.
None of us really advocates it and Dex would never do that to his cat. She’s a beautiful animal and he adores her.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
someone's sarcasm meter is hay-wired
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
You were so upset about the Pikachu kitteh, I wasn't sure.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I found it distasteful that's all
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Looks like the mavs are winning tonight
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
You're right Dex.
Lakers can’t let off the gas now and be happy that they beat the Spurs. Three games remain on The Gauntlet!
"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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FSOhio
reported that Chris Paul was moving his hands, legs, and arms and talking on the way to the hospital.
The PuertoRican Kid
a relief for NO and well as a good competitor you never want to see an elite player
get hurt like that
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
Not any player, elite or not.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
If Pau hits a three you have to know its pretty much over for your team
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Pau's got monster range
I love him taking wide open corner threes
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
i said the exact same thing JB
Remarkably, five of the NBA’s top seven scorers — (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1st), Karl Malone (2nd), Wilt Chamberlain (4th), O’Neal (5th) and Bryant (7th)) — have worn Lakers jerseys.
hehe
that was so awesome to see. I was really surprised.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
that shot so natural to him
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
It would be pretty nice to see him try that more often.
Sort of how Ilgauskas does. It spreads the floor and Kobe already dominates the post enough.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Most impressed Bynum's ability to be able to man the paint but most importantly
to do it in a way that he avoids foul calls against him.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Exactly
I couldn’t figure out why Parker & Ginobili didn’t just drive it to the basket and tag a foul on Drew. I mean he did great but it seems like they coulda done more of that.
"Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it." olf
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"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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oooooooh barely squeezing in
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
I've always wondered, do you guys actually enjoy the game?
I’ve been here and you guys post like crazy with every play.
thy\eyve mastered the art of qatching n posting
thats why they get on a list. everyone loves lists.
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
oops, i meant "watching"
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
I've become a better fan with SS&R!
It’s true.
And as far as enjoying the games, of course I enjoy the game!
Protip: Laptops are a must! (unless your TV is in line of sight with desktop comp.)
"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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Yup.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
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or if you're watching on a feed
"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
this
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 personally find a game boring with a thread to comment on nowadays
There are plenty of breaks in the action in which extended conversations can be held, and it’s nice to breakdown stuff as it happens.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
With a thread or without a thread?
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
without I assume
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Must be a huntsville thing
cuz I’m not either
Can't do it, man. I will run to the fridge for more beer, but that's about it.
I sentence thee to death by Mamba.
I always miss stuff.
Maybe I’m just not that great at multitasking, but I always seem to miss stuff when I liveblog.
I love the social part of liveblogging, but if the game is a good one and one that I find more exciting than the norm, I want to focus and concentrate on that. I’ll socialize after it’s over.
lol!
I’m a pacer, too! Especially if things are tensing up or getting extra exciting during the game. Oh boy, I’m a totally mess and can’t sit still. Its one foot in front of the tv, then four feet back, then one foot in front of the tv again, and then 4 feet back and so on and so on and so on. Hell, sometimes I even sit on my knees literally two inches in front of the tv, you know, just so I can see everything as close and a person possibly can from ones tv and just so I don’t miss a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g. I’m a crazy hoops-watcher like that, too. It’s good to know I’m not the only one.
lol
:)
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Game 7 last year: I was on my knees 3 feet from the TV.
Nothing like a drunk man begging and pleading, kneeling on the floor…
I sentence thee to death by Mamba.
Nope, nothing at all.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Deuce
We gotta meet up sometime and watch a game. Bridgestreet Monaco, maybe?
I watched LA/PHX game 5 there last year, it was a hoot
The one where Ron Ron did the tip in for the win.
Do they have the volume turned up on the TVs so you can hear it?
I’m kind of a stickler for that.
I sentence thee to death by Mamba.
hell no, its some bull shit
can you think of somewhere that does?
that place on 72 with the girls who wear little skimpy ass outfits and all look more hoish than the hooters places… I think they have the volume up, I know they do for ufc matches. But would they play a lakers game on their tvs?
Hmmm. Are you talking about Knuckleheads? I'm not sure...
We may be kind of hard pressed to find such a venue. Most places around here would televise a re-run of a NASCAR race 10 years ago before they’d show an NBA game. We can do some research and see what we find. There has to be somewhere…
I sentence thee to death by Mamba.
lol
Most places around here would televise a re-run of a NASCAR race 10 years ago before they’d show an NBA game.
"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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I think it is knuckleheads.
But, I know Buffalo Wild Wings shows games, so that’d work
OK. May not get to hear the game at BWW, but we'll check out Knuckleheads.
We may just have to regulate on some fools and take over a TV.
I sentence thee to death by Mamba.
I've been known to regulate
Have fun trying to ignore the waitresses, though.
I dated one back in… 08 I believe. :facepalm:
she didnt work there at the time!
we'll have to wait for a primetime game, though
like the heat/lakers.
they’re not just gonna show any game on their screens I imagine
You know Heat vs. Lakers is this Thursday, right?
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I know... way too soon
AND… I don’t think 1st round match ups will draw a crowd at the place unless we’re playing someone like OKC. People in AL don’t even know that Portland is a rival.
This is true.
I was going to suggest maybe Saturday, but I remembered we’re going to Nashville to watch a Predators game. First NHL game. We’ll see how it goes.
I sentence thee to death by Mamba.
You're right.
I won’t be able to do it this Thursday, but we should definitely try soon.
I sentence thee to death by Mamba.
Oh, I understand, I'm sure.
I’m saying, it’ll have to be a big game like that, though
I came after Kobe hit that three on Ginobili
wait… we’re not talking about the same thing…
#tmi
#mightgetbanned
#happyaboutthewin
#winning/charliesheen
#ronartestiscrazy
by Jevon O on Mar 7, 2011 7:48 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL, you're a bad man, Jevon OMG.
But watch it. That’s a foot on the line, almost over it, in fact.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
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Logged and remembered for posterity, FYI
I shall not type such silly fodder again.
Twas the result of the drubbing the Lakers administered to my least favorite coach, Gregg “enjoys publicly neutering and embarrassing his players” Popovich.
No love for Pop.
Meh, can't stand him either.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
omg.
I totally didn’t get it at first. But, now what with your post, I totally get it and yes, wowza, J!! Ha ha ha….
#AdonisDNA
"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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Yay, right where I should be, next to blue.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
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by SoCalGal on Mar 6, 2011 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
ruh-oh
"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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Awww, you don't wanna be next to me?
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lol
I won’t be able to talk to anyone else!
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Of course you can--so can I!
;-)
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
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Matt Barnes needs to shake off the rust.
Steve Blake needs to get some confidence in that shot.
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the barnes situation is understandable
but blake is just depressing at this point. he had my hopes up after watching him torment us in portland and then giving us a false sense of hope in the season opener hitting that clutch 3 against houston.
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
shooters have their slumps
as long as he gets his stroke ( which is pretty weird looking) back for da playoffs its all good
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
by njzfinest5013 on Mar 6, 2011 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
slumps don't last 55 games
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Mar 6, 2011 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
hence my concern
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
he's shoting 37% from 3's !
lets be optimistic and hope it rises in da playoffs
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
by njzfinest5013 on Mar 6, 2011 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
i just think its funny when a guy is shooting 37% and he's in a slump.
i guess we had really high hopes for him.
"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
likewise, "streaks" don't last over multiple years
Steve Blake has been a good shooter throughout his career.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
it's a bit disappointing to see that that same players who suck on our team
end up kickin our ass when they move to another team lol
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
n vice versa
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
sashhhhhha
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
lol he's actually doing fairly well he had 25 last game
but then again the damn thing went triple ot
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
I'm still willing to give Blake the benefit of the doubt
he shot very well to start the season. It’s not like the Laker uniform is kryptonite or anything.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
we've had a history for players who can attest against that lol
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Gotta dig a little deeper
Sasha is shooting 37% from 3, while he was consistently almost 40%+ as a Laker
Farmar shooting a career low 39% overall in NJ
Sure their stats went up, but they didn’t magically just become better shooters.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
i dont mean just shooting wise
i mean they developed into greater players. part of it does have to do with how little we utilize potential athletes such as ebanks and caracter but being in la hasn’t always brought out the true prowess of many past lakers perhaps due to the spotlight and big name etc
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
Right
but they didn’t get better, they just got more playing time.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
which often times than not translates to greater development lol
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
The Lakers know what Sasha was:
a player that didn’t deserve playing time over anyone on their current roster.
It had nothing to do with “developing” him.
And just because sasha plays relatively well in NJ doesn’t make the lakers wrong for letting him go.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Vujacic has had plenty of opportunities to prove he was better
than Farmar, Fisher, Brown, etc…….but he never materialized into the player the Lakers could count on.
probably Kobe would be the GOAT without a Laker uniform, lol
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Mar 6, 2011 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
yup like fish said
if it wasn’t for the triangle offense or phil kobe would average at least 45 ppg for his career lol…then again it would really be detrimental to his body..so being a laker was part of his fate for greater longevity
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
I tried to post in the other thread but...
Doc Funk @hotmama_85 all good for the most part. Hope to be back in a routine in the next few weeks with the captions.
I got Wheaties!!!
OMG YESSSS
"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
Got that right
Here I was thinking Blake will be the one to beat out DFish for the starter’s slot. Guess Mr Intangibles’ minutes are safe. How come San Antonio can get such nice finds like Hill, Neal, Blair and Splitter, anyhow?
Loved the game, and I’m pretty confident we can win the West. Chicago doesn’t scare me as much as Boston (they know how to win) and Miami (2 of the 5 best players in the league are still a handful) do.
Blake played well to me
Its about running the offense, not taking shots.
You got to believe in Blake.
I personally can’t dislike the guy. He’s been subpar but…
I do believe in him.
He needs to be confident and shoot the ball more often. Instead of passing it.
"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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That's what I said!
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Of the 63 games Blake has played this season he has been either 0-for (2 or more) or 1-for (3 or more) in 21 of those games. So his shot is off in one third of the games he plays. That’s terrible to say the least.
Great players win games. Great teams win championships.
But his passing isnt
we don’t need another shooter.
MVP MVP MVP
for amare in hotlanta
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
knicks fans taking over philips arena
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
that sounded like a home crowd cheer
even heavier than Lakers @ Clippers games
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
This win is deserving of an In-N-Out Burger.
I think I deserve it. Twas my cheering that reached Texas afterall.
I sat in the middle of the couch
With my cat sleeping next to me on a pillow, and neither of us moved until halftime. It was too good to be true and didn’t want to do anything to screw it up.
Roll Shaw
by gen!e on Mar 6, 2011 5:47 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
lol
rec’d for commitment
"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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Hope you were wearing your Depends.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
wouldn't it be a surprise if the mavs took the 1st seed?
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
by jXn on Mar 6, 2011 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
"I told my team, I’m not going to continue to fail late in games," James said. "I put a lot of blame on myself tonight. I told the guys that I just keep failing them late in games and I won’t continue to do that."
yea, you do that
"If you’re afraid to fail, then you’re probably going to fail. You know what I mean? Fuck it." -- Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant
Thats a good statement for Lebron
Some personal accountability… should help them in the long run.
Its not Wade's team
Bron is better than Wade, point blank. There’s no discussion or wondering about this.
Woj is turning into a very predictable, negative writer concerning certain athletes, by the way.
wow, yahoo, a comment about chris paul
“he can’t guard me!”
that’s what happens when you brag too soon, karma will get you CP
hope you never walk again
Hornets never had a chance anyway
GO SPURS GO
The PuertoRican Kid
yahoo comments are whack
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
this guy better had better watch out for lighning striking him on an overcast day or a large tree tree branch suddenly falling on him...
or a sinkhole forming under him, ect, ect—just awful.
"It felt like a whole new beginning for us, bad memories left behind and a new horizon to build on. I got so worked up, I had a tattoo done on my arm that said FAMOUS TIMES, and Edna bought a Bailey hat with an Indian feather band and a little turquoise-and-silver bracelet for Cheryl, and we made love on the seat of the car in the Quality Court parking lot just as the sun was burning up on the Snake River, and everything seemed then like the end of the rainbow."
--Richard Ford, from his short story, "Rock Springs"
that is sick
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Ironic that he chose to mention karma...
"You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral condition unless you are spiritually conditioned. I always told my players that our team condition depended on two factors / how hard they worked on the floor during practice and how well they behaved between practices." "What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player." - John Wooden
He also wished CP3 would never walk again though
"It felt like a whole new beginning for us, bad memories left behind and a new horizon to build on. I got so worked up, I had a tattoo done on my arm that said FAMOUS TIMES, and Edna bought a Bailey hat with an Indian feather band and a little turquoise-and-silver bracelet for Cheryl, and we made love on the seat of the car in the Quality Court parking lot just as the sun was burning up on the Snake River, and everything seemed then like the end of the rainbow."
--Richard Ford, from his short story, "Rock Springs"
The irony is that he mentions Karma in relation to something CP3 said
that he didnt agree with yet doesnt seem to have a problem spitting something totally uncalled for back…
"You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral condition unless you are spiritually conditioned. I always told my players that our team condition depended on two factors / how hard they worked on the floor during practice and how well they behaved between practices." "What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player." - John Wooden
I see what you are saying--just a really fucked up thing to say
"It felt like a whole new beginning for us, bad memories left behind and a new horizon to build on. I got so worked up, I had a tattoo done on my arm that said FAMOUS TIMES, and Edna bought a Bailey hat with an Indian feather band and a little turquoise-and-silver bracelet for Cheryl, and we made love on the seat of the car in the Quality Court parking lot just as the sun was burning up on the Snake River, and everything seemed then like the end of the rainbow."
--Richard Ford, from his short story, "Rock Springs"
seriously
but the “hope you never walk again” line is just crazy.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
nothing out of the ordinary for those boards
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Nope, those people suck.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
99% of them never got a hug from their parents
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 Mar 6, 2011 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Seems like whenever we get a win, we don’t get anywhere in the standings because Dallas is riding a 9-game winning streak. Really want to close the gap.
Also, if that’s a reference to Lupe Fiasco, props on the sn.
whoa huge 3rd for memphis.
"You cannot attain and maintain physical condition unless you are morally and mentally conditioned. And it is impossible to be in moral condition unless you are spiritually conditioned. I always told my players that our team condition depended on two factors / how hard they worked on the floor during practice and how well they behaved between practices." "What you are as a person is far more important that what you are as a basketball player." - John Wooden
Oh God Mike Brown has surfaced once again
as an ESPN commentator. He’s doing the Celtics-Bucks game right now. Rumor is they’re flying Lebron out to Milwaukee right now so Brown can kiss his a— on national TV, just like old times.
I kid, it’s better than listening to Avery Johnson.
I'd have to listen to more of him before I can make a judgment
This is my first time listening to him. He’s not bad, he’s giving some solid insight so far.
Brown does a good job on ESPN
Good annunciation, decent analysis, with a slant towards placing heavy value on defense.
Lebron had it good, then.
This is from ESPN daily dime...
The top seven overshooters? Russell Westbrook leads the way, followed by Tyrus Thomas, Lamar Odom, Monta Ellis, Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden, and Tracy McGrady. This list is less surprising — all seven of these guys are known for shooting more than they should, although Westbrook has turned a corner this year.
They are discussing players that should shoot less than they do vs. undershooters who should shoot more.
My question is this. Who the hell has ever thought of Lamar Odom as a guy that shoots too much? Am I missing something?
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
It was from the MIT Sloan Paper - It's posted in our fan posts
http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2011/3/5/2032477/kobe-doesnt-shoot-enough
I think a better way to say it is, those players don’t shoot at the optimal time vs the imaginary “best shot available”. They either shoot before the best shot is available, or after it.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
It's also in the Credits today.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
well fuck me...
No more sleeping in on Sundays.
I remember the good old days when I wasn’t a day late and a dollar short around here. (sigh) The downside of being the biggest and baddest Laker sports blog on the block.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
LOL, we still love ya!
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
thanks.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
Tracy McGrady?
really? that is really surprising considering he is decent shooter…i guess. but then again I am not 100 sure what “overshooters” means.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Is it in relation to outside shooting, or three point shooting?
Because I could see that. I can’t possibly believe that any article about overall shooting would criticize a guy who’s over 50% from the field on the season.
FYI, Kobe now has 12 Ts since two of his earlier ones have been rescinded.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
whats fyi?
"You are asking me if LeBron is going to New York?, I’m trying to tell you in a polite way, I don’t give a shit"
For Your Information!
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
by njzfinest5013 on Mar 6, 2011 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think they rescinded the flagrant 1 from last week. Never heard about it so probably not.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
F*** you idiot.
lmao naah its For Your Information
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
how ironic
reply fail
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
by njzfinest5013 on Mar 6, 2011 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
lol I was about to type this
hilarious.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
dallas up by 3 :(
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
griz up by 1
they might acctuallly do it…
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
Barely recognize this Boston team on the floor
Bradley/Pavlovic/Allen/Green/Krstic
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Gotta go do some stuff. BBL
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Come on Memphis, take the lead here!
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
BATTIER lay up! Memphis up by 1 with 14.3 seconds left, timeout Dallas!
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
Are you listening to the Mavs announcers?
by Fin Fan Forever on Mar 6, 2011 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
Yes. It was the luckiest shot they'd ever seen apparently
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
I hope i can find a feed of the announcers when they lose in round 1
by Fin Fan Forever on Mar 6, 2011 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
Haha, they are so so biased. I'm definitely appreciative of the Lakers announcers
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
a sunday sana squash banana!
this recap was hilarious! loved the cat joke. i wonder if the spurs used up all their gas in the Miami game? Go Memphis!
Remarkably, five of the NBA’s top seven scorers — (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1st), Karl Malone (2nd), Wilt Chamberlain (4th), O’Neal (5th) and Bryant (7th)) — have worn Lakers jerseys.
Damn Dirk, Dallas up by 1 with 3 seconds left
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
holy shit
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
oops, I mean nice shot Zach
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
RANDOLPH!!!! .3 LEFT!!!!!
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
RANDOLPHHHHHH WOWWWW
Memphis up by 1!!! .3 left
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
ZACH RANDOLPH
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Z-BO
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
OMFG
BIG Z
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
Mavs lose
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Really?!
AWESOME!
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
AWESOME
"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
great day to be a Laker fan!
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
You were right the first time.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
1 game behind Dallas now!
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
Mavs lose, Heat lose, Spurs lose, LAKERS WIN!!!!
Only a Boston loss would make this the best basketball day ever for the reg season
by Fin Fan Forever on Mar 6, 2011 6:57 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
EFF YOUUU CUBAN!!!!!!
"When I dunk, I put something on it. I want the ball to hit the floor before I do."
-Darryl Dawkins
MEMPHIS WINS
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
WOOOHOO
Dallas loses, one more game lets go milwaukee!
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
As he let it go, he whispered "Kobe"
by Fin Fan Forever on Mar 6, 2011 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
+1
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
lol..
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
go BUCKS COME ON COME ON
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
ugh krstic is 6 for 6
i hate that guy hes so ugly but the cameras always look at him
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
Memphis is the lower seed no one wants to face this year
Never thought I’d say that
I've always liked them because of Gasol and Randolph.
They’re good. Will not get past first round but they will definitely wear down whom ever they face.
Difference is this year, they're excellent at forcing turnovers
Which was never there in years past.
Other thing is, they’ve quietly acquired 2 of the 3 wing defenders that give Kobe the most trouble. Obviously Kobe can dominate anyone, but Allen and Battier are a formidable perimeter defensive pair.
Allen isn't really a problem anymore.
But Battier is someone who gives Kobe trouble.
Holy shit they have Battier and Tony allen?
Memphis has a pretty nice team now
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
ZACH RANDOLPH
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
and rained down hell
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
Milwaukee's offense is so horrible
Doesn’t matter if you can defend as well as anyone if you can’t put the ball in the basket on the other end. Boston should be down by 15 as poorly as they’ve been playing.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Fairly on par for a Scott Skiles offense
If you could fuse Skiles and Flip Saunders into 1 person, you’d have a hell of a coach.
or D'Antoni
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Scott D'Antoni?
Quick, someone tell Skiles to grow a stache! Problem solved.
Absolutely no one talks about how he single-handedly made that Detroit team
A top five offense after their Larry Brown-imposed ineptitude on that end.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Very underrated.
When Saunders has the talent, he maximizes it.
They should be much more uptempo with Jennings as their point guard.
The jitterbug is lightning quick.
Yeah, especially with athletic defensive specialists like Mbah a Moute and Sanders
Only way to get any mileage out of them on offense.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Sanders is good in the half. 15 footers and rolling off of pick and rolls are his strong suit.
Mbah a Moute is definitely not a half court guy.
Lakers @ dallas almost determines the 2 seed
First time the Lakers have been in a regular season game that really mattered in like 2+ years
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
must get the tiebreaker
if dallas wins, they would have the tiebreaker
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
ITS A BIG FREAKIN DEAL!!!!!!!! AGH!!!!!!!!!!
LAKERS ONLY WON IT ALL TWICE IN THE PAST TWO YEAR! NOT A BIG DEAL?!?!?!?!?
MUAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
lol I used to that too.
2 is the magic number for today then?
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
99-83
The score really wasn’t that close
"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
u didnt watch the game did u?
we were up by 30 for quite some time. their starters were completely shut down
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
What i meant is
The lakers were in control the entire game, absolutely dominant. the 16 points make it look less impressive, when the game was pretty much decided 4 minutes into the 2nd quarter
"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
Sort of a letdown
But as long as we got the W that’s all the matters. The bench should just keep in mind to play hard until the end
"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
Yup no big worries right now.
Im sure once the rust is off of Barnes, more pep will go into their bench.
ah ok i didnt get it til now
yup the lake show put on a clinic that was only jacked up by the bench’s lazy butts. Maybe the 2nd unit has their own “switch” ???
"He faked him into the popcorn machine...
he's got salt and butter all over him"
-Chick Hearn
Asked if he took any pain medication at halftime, Bryant said his medicine is called "tough as (expletive.) That’s the medicine I’m on."
Hey, Dallas lost today too!
Whatta great day. Let’s keep it rolling.
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
I am not sure if it was him but I could have sworn he left the NBA because of a drinking problem
and then came back clean and had a productive career. He was even a member of the OG dream team. I think. pretty cool to see that he is where he is now after all that.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/27785240
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
Wow
Really Mark cuban?
"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
lol
thats actually kinda smart, in a twisted way. Brings attention/ $$$
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Cuban sees the Lakers addiction to winning and seeks out a master of winning: Sheen
Very smart move Cuban.
"Hey, the talk before was that I couldn't do it without Shaq. Well, I did that. And then I did it again."
- The Black Mamba (and don't think he won't do it again)
Yikes
Get better soon CP3
"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
tnx for posting this I was wondering what everyone was talking about
that sucks. hope he’s ok.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
didn't look that bad of a hit. I hope it's nothing major
get well soon cp3
Fuck, I miss Ammo and winning.
Out of Dallas' last 20 games, they've won 18 of them, and the two losses came on game winners (Afflalo, Randolph)
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
Dallas is pretty stacked
"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
The good thing is, the game against them Saturday will be Dallas' last game of a 4-games-in-5-nights stretch
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
they are playing some quality basketball I tell ya what
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
dallas really knows how to win games
in the regular season
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
LAKERS!!!!
I always will love you, through wins and through losses. But I especially love you through wins because I feel that you love me as well. xD
they love me more : )
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
C'mon Bucks!
This is definitely the first time in my life I’ve cheered for the Bucks. PLEASE make this a perfect day!
Chris Paul suffered a concussion, Hornets say. He’s traveling with team to Chicago, but listed as “out” for Bulls game.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
probably will miss a week or two of games
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Man, fear the deer? The bucks suck
but yet they blew the lakers out lol
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
The Lakers lose to everybody sheesh
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
Lolwut
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
I can't say enough how fucking awesome today's games were, meaning ours and the Bulls/Heat.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
I didn't see that game, but I'm glad Dallas lost.
Now if only Boston would lose, today would be a perfect day!
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
it's already a perfect day without a boston lost
we mostly need dallas to keep losing
Fuck, I miss Ammo and winning.
Whats the over/under...
That for the rest of the season we are going to see fans holding posters of lebron crying.
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
via twitter
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 Mar 6, 2011 7:54 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
rofl
"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
LMAO
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
it would be awesome if these said FAIL OR EPIC FAIL or something like that
but these are hilarious.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
doesn't everybody?
"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 sort of a traditional thing
before, watches had to be winded, and since most people are right-handed, watches were generally worn on the left wrist.
"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
That is great!!
And I enjoyed the game so much today I am having this recap for dessert. And it is damn tasty!
"Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it." olf
they're like twins
with bosh as a lovechild
"When you see the Lakers, Kobe Bryant, all the celebrity wives — we're like rock stars right now, we can't forget our guitar next time" - Ron Artest
Ron tweeted this too:
7 in a row…could it be 8??? at ATL on Tues… #bicepkiss #winning
http://twitter.com/ronartest/status/44588058091323392
"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
LOL
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Err
Why do they put the “#bicepkiss #winning” with the # sign? Is that supposed to symbolize something? Sorry for my ignorance…
"I don't mind being the goat. I don't mind being the villain, hated. I've been that my whole career, so it's not like that's anything new. I don't mind people jumping on the bandwagon or jumping off. I just focus on playing the game." -Ron Artest
i was thinking the same thing.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
They'll trend on Twitter.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
hashtag
it’s like a tag on a thread, except for tweets
so you can group/follow tweets based off hashtags
Ahh
Thanks!
"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
now i'm more confused..lol no really i am
: )
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
like tags in posts on a forum
it’s like “this tweet is about ___________”, where the __________ is after a hashtag to indicate its status as such. examples:
#yessir
#winning
and i forget the rest
you're awesome for taking the time and explaining it
thank you. : ) makes sense.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
or even 5 years ago
"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
wish i had seen this game :(
any replays online? dont want the highlights
Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank. You know how I am. I don’t forget anything. - KOBE "JELLYBEAN" BRYANT
If you want a really good game, re-watch Chicago/Miami on ESPN at 1 AM PST.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
non-laker game is not a good game for me
Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank. You know how I am. I don’t forget anything. - KOBE "JELLYBEAN" BRYANT
It is for me when Miami loses in such epic style.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
you're right!
Just got one more than Shaq. You can take that to the bank. You know how I am. I don’t forget anything. - KOBE "JELLYBEAN" BRYANT
twitter is so awesome
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 Mar 6, 2011 8:11 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
lol the headline on ESPN's page
Rattled Heat left in tears by Bulls loss
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
That's just stupid
Who the hell cries during a regular season game? It’s not like you got ousted in the playoffs or anything. A loss means you’ll just have to work harder next time, fix your mistakes. Or is this a joke? I never saw lebron “crying” after the cavaliers got ousted
"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
*after a regular season game
"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
Moses Malone is about to have two records past in the next week: Points (Kobe) and Double-doubles (Love)
"If it wasn’t for In-and-Out burger, I probably would have gone to Memphis or something." – Ron Artest
wow bucks are clueless on O. the guy rolled alone to the basket and no one gave him the ball
Fuck, I miss Ammo and winning.
lol Mike Brown is being hella loud on this broadcast
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
good to see him back in the NBA
as a commentator this time
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
celtic up 4 with 38 seconds left
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
celtics*
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 only thing better than an la win....
is a nail-biting dallas loss :)
stupid deer
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
LOL, horrible Boston foul
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
horrible foul attempt
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 Milwaukee Jackasses
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
lolwut
did they spit in your cereal this morning?
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 they are the Bucks so I called them jackasses
they kinda similar animals arent they?
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
bucks fans and jackasses? yes they are. : )
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Dude, a buck is a deer, a jackass is a donkey.
Did you flunk this class in school?
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
lol
im just being funny
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
True Story: I was at the game when the Bucks beat the Lakers in LA
I was so pissed I walked over to ESPN zone was a drinking a beer and my gf called me to tell me she was outside so I picked up the phone and this guy said some shit like " dang you picked it up like it was your mom" (didn’t even know this douche) and I was about to go over and talk shit but his friend just told me ‘dont pay him any attention he’s drunk" The moral of the story…fuck the bucks.
btw..the shit he said was funny but I was pissed because they lost
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
yeah fuck them
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
i didnt read your story though
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
shame on you
your loss : )
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
that's quite a story
I LOVE THE NEW YORK KNICKERBOCKERS.
They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE.
And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. THREE TIMES.
lol
sorry for choosing such a bad game.
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 know. I was so pissed off because there were two bucks fans sitting close by
and they wouldn’t shut up.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
lol...
fuck the bucks. Bet the next game you go to will be better.
Billy Mac: "Lamar, can you see yourself actually getting in the (boxing) ring"?
Lamar Odom: "No. My face is too pretty."
so what game is boston playing
they signed arroyo? and btw “el heat” doesn’t look as good as “los lakers”
Fuck, I miss Ammo and winning.
el heat?
wow….
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
it's singular
wouldn’t make much sense to use “los”
I LOVE THE NEW YORK KNICKERBOCKERS.
They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE.
And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. THREE TIMES.
i know but it doesnt sound right
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
lol...
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
or el cangrejo
I LOVE THE NEW YORK KNICKERBOCKERS.
They beat the Miami Heat. TWICE.
And lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. THREE TIMES.
o el cobarde
"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
Maybe they can put it on the back where the last names are
That’d be cool
"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
el chupacabra
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
more like L Heat
"Hey, the talk before was that I couldn't do it without Shaq. Well, I did that. And then I did it again."
- The Black Mamba (and don't think he won't do it again)
by Jason78 on Mar 6, 2011 8:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
ah Star Wars A New Hope
classic
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
true they're all good cept for attack of the clones
episode 1 is underrated
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
just watched the replays and i can confirm
The fans Ron took out were NOT the fans Kobe jawed at. About two seats apart.
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
either way, lots of action for that section of fans
The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.
Harrison Ford is fucking John Wayne status
and Jesus
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
going to IN N out anyone want anything?
peace!
fuck the celtics.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
Animal style cheeseburger?
Yumm…. Whatcha getting?
"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
4 by 4 animal style with a double double animal style and animal style fries
just got back and Im tearing it up.
"Hate me or love me. Its one or the other; always has been. Hate my game, my swagger. Hate my fadeaway, my hunger. Hate that I'm a veteran. A champion. Hate that. Hate it with all your heart. And hate that I'm loved for the exact same reasons." - Kobe Jelly Bean Bryant
and a neopolitan shale please
"Don't turn the channel, ... no matter what the score is." -David Eckstein
by princeton11loveshalos on Mar 6, 2011 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
gimme a double double
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
shit my reply button isnt working
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
there it goes
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
by SoCalGal on Mar 6, 2011 8:43 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Me likey!
"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
spolstra really should not have mentioned that they cried
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
yeah thats pretty retarded
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
I almost fell out of my chair when they showed that
by Fin Fan Forever on Mar 6, 2011 8:45 PM PST up reply actions
I fell out of my chair
And rolled on the floor laughing
"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
this'll be a headline for a long time
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
Oh shit I guess we know Chris Bosh's part
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
Is wade's foot on the line when he got that last rebound? Not that it matters but it looks a blown call to me
Fuck, I miss Ammo and winning.
Ben Kenobi!!!
I love Princess Leia
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
LOL didnt someone here say Chris Mullin
looked like a wannabe hip hop kid?? ROFL!!!
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
or a retired drill sergeant
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
SC is gonna keep taking jabs at the heat for awhile
And i will watch every broadcast until they stop
Alright kids, I feel like shit. Going to bed.
Catch you all tomorrow.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
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G'night!
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allergies?
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
Feel better SCG
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
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
scary kat
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
its the kind that would bite people's faces off
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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 clown is scared.
"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.")
WaveOcean leads SBNation in frequent-flyer miles.
That cat has a human mouth.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
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The Killzone series is way overrated IMO
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
nah ive played them all
they’re fun for a couple days then it’s nothing more than a generic FPS
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
/halo copycat
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Wow that game really happened huh? Good to know
I thought I was high…
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by angelofdeath on Mar 6, 2011 9:02 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
lol Simers is a douch but this was good:
The Spurs’ starters combined to score 29 points, and although Bynum scored only four — a dunk to start the first half and another to start the second half — he took only two shots.
It was his energy, his 17 rebounds for a second consecutive game and three blocked shots that seemed to take the zip right out of the Spurs, who had won 22 straight at home.
The Spurs could counter only with Tim Duncan — who appears ready to make the transition to church league basketball — and a short, fat guy in DeJuan Blair, whose head stands as tall as Bynum’s belly button
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
Some more good stuff
“There is no swelling, so that’s a good thing,” said Bynum, who blocked six shots Friday in the win over Charlotte. "I realize where I can be a huge help to the team, so I’m just putting all my energy into the defensive side of things. I’m trying to get every rebound and block every shot.
“Teammates are probably mad at me because I’m not posting up as aggressively as I probably could be. But I think we’re a much better offensive team moving the ball like we are.”
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
That is great!!
The Spurs could counter only with Tim Duncan — who appears ready to make the transition to church league basketball — and a short, fat guy in DeJuan Blair, whose head stands as tall as Bynum’s belly button
I’m going to go get something to drink so I can come back and spit it out laughing.
"Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it." olf
Wash your mouth out with soap.
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can someone tell me why my shorts smell like coffee #SanAntonioBob
and
the next time i check in a hotel and the previous guess doesnt put toilet seat down and i fall into the toilet. im gonna be pissed
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Hoohah!
"Baron is one of those guys who feeds off the crowd, but if the crowd sucks, he just feeds himself." - Bill Simmons
"the next time i check in a hotel and the previous guess doesnt put toilet seat down and i fall into the toilet. im gonna be pissed "-Ron Artest
I'm sorry I missed this one.
It came on too early but this must have been the most complete game of the year considering the competition and where the game was played.
I wish I could say I’m not concerned about some other teams but I still am, such as Chicago and the Celtics.
Defense wins championships.
all day
errday
"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
Andrew Bynum has Adonis DNA
Ron Artest Dfensive stud.
by Sarge Clemins on Mar 6, 2011 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
i friggin' missed the game
butttttttttttt LOVEEEEEEE IT we won! woooooot
damnnnn i’m not in here as much as i want to.. that damned annoying thing called work keeps me out from SSR a lot :(
"When you see the Lakers, Kobe Bryant, all the celebrity wives — we're like rock stars right now, we can't forget our guitar next time" - Ron Artest
Omer Asik is looking pretty decent for the bulls lately.
if he keeps it up, this team will be really though with him and Noah.
Fuck, I miss Ammo and winning.
I think they should trade Boozer in the offseason for a legit starting 2 guard
and start those two together. Nasty frontcourt right there.
"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? You’re going to look at the stats first?" - Kobe Bryant
by desecrator09 on Mar 6, 2011 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
dont think that would help
Boozer’s size is more important imo and add to that Noah’s recent injuries plus the fact Asik still needs more time. Besides having Gibs and Asik off the bench in a couple years will be sick. They can always look for guards in the draft.
Fuck, I miss Ammo and winning.
No post scoring whatsoever then
And you only exacerbate the “Rose pounding the ball on perimeter for fifteen seconds” offense. Besides, who the hell are they going to get? Houston isn’t giving up Kevin Martin for any package based on Boozer.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
This Bulls team is reminding me of the '91 Bulls team that beat the Lakers >.<
James, a lot of talent but no championships. Derrick Rose’s rise this year to the upper echelon of superstardom with a coach who brings out the best in them, brings to mind a relatively young Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson, who took momentum into the playoffs to beat the Lakers, though, Jordan was already an established superstar by that time.
The difference though between that year and this one, though is that those Lakers were not defending champs. I was surprised that the Lakers even made it to the Final
Defense wins championships.
cut and paste mistake
The Lakers were the team with all the experience and the Bulls were the young, hungry team that went on a tear through the second half of the season and through the playoffs… Michael Jordan was barely at Lebron James level – a lot of talent but no championships. Derrick Rose’s rise this year to the upper echelon of superstardom with a coach who brings out the best in them, brings to mind a relatively young Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson, who took momentum into the playoffs to beat the Lakers, though, Jordan was already an established superstar by that time.
The difference though between that year and this one, though is that those Lakers were not defending champs. I was surprised that the Lakers even made it to the Final
Defense wins championships.
@CharlesOakley34
What? HELL NO. Why? Do better. This aint little league. RT @Chi_BULLS_Ftw: @CharlesOakley34 you ever cry cuz a loss in a game? Didn’t think so.
Tellin’ it as it is.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.
The only time crying is appropriate in basketball
Is once your season has ended. And even then, only if you’ve poured your heart into the game. That’s why I didn’t begrudge Nash for crying last season after game 6, and I even defended him against those petty enough to mock him for it. Same goes for whatever year that was that Fish and Kobe were tearing up on the bench when they knew they were eliminated. But regular season? That is weak. Crying is not weak. It’s when you cry, and for what reason, that makes the difference.
"This is not a game for boys. This is a game for men." - Phil Jackson
this
totally understandable at that point
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
And when your tears cure disease
For me its the consistent inconsistency that concerns me - PAGFL
It's always AMMO Time, in spirit- DexterFishmore
lebron should just lock himself away and not talk for the rest of forever-LA32
by 99bc99 on Mar 7, 2011 7:29 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
true, true
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2003?
I cried too :)
Long time reader, brand new poster
by WnatKobyKareenLabronRailly on Mar 7, 2011 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
But Kobe undershoots!!11!
Bahahah, stats can say whatever you want them to say when it comes to analysis of individual players in a sport where each player’s actions are so interwoven with that of others on the floor; it all depends on which metric you use.
"The game wasn't coming to me, so I just took it" - Kobe Bean Bryant.
by Saurav A. Das on Mar 6, 2011 11:27 PM PST up reply actions
holy crap
saurav has a 1 line sig!!
"What doesn't kill you might injure you, or just kill you later." -Czheck Proverb
"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
Baby steps.
2010 was a kick ass year. - Kobe Bryant
Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose. - Bill Gates
Tweetness: @SoCalGal64
Still want the home court over Boston
.
All the West teams are a speed bump. I see a rubber match for this generation of Celtics vs Lakers.
Then again all I want is a healthy team, because nothing was sweeter than winning the title at the Garden in 1985.
Yes! Bynum, Yes!
“This team is going to win regardless of if I get 15 points or if I get four points. That’s the kind of team we are,” he said. “But this team won’t win if we don’t have defensive toughness on the inside. I just think that’s the biggest thing I can bring.” – Andrew Bynum after the game vs. the spurs.
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