The Credits: "Restless"

by theshmoes on Jan 28, 2012 8:33 AM PST in Credits

Starring: The Lakers biggest struggle this season has been on the road. The Lakers are only 1-6 this season on the road. The Lakers next road challenge is in Milwaukee. In fact, 8 of the next 9 games are away from Staples Center:

"There's definitely some sense of urgency, going on the road and trying to be successful there too," Lakers forward Pau Gasol said. "Bottom line is we have to do what it takes to get Ws on the road."

As the Florida road trip showed, the team needs a lot of work until it can consider itself as one of the best teams in the league. Furthermore, a road trip could be just the thing the Lakers need:

Phil Jackson always used to talk about going on a long road trip is a chance for the group to come together and gel together. This might be an opportunity to get out somewhere and have some fun because this might be the most joyless basketball team.

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Time to hire a consultant:

"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.")

"make em eat your bubbles" - Cup Noodles

by Koshu on Jan 28, 2012 8:43 AM PST reply actions

Lol

by E-ROC on Jan 28, 2012 8:44 AM PST up reply actions

LOL

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. - Albert Einstein
Captain Obvious, er, MagicJohnson: Kobe, Bynum & Gasol all must step up big to beat the @Clippers.
Tweetness

by SoCalGal on Jan 28, 2012 12:56 PM PST up reply actions

This is funny

Bryant: When you are aggressive, the ball is going to find you. You find the ball when you are aggressive. Pau Gasol, I think you have a question.

Gasol: No, not really.

Bryant: Yes, you do. You want to score the same way you did when we won two NBA championships.

Gasol: But we need more balance on offense to do that.

Bryant: The offense will become more balanced when you’re more aggressive.

Gasol: But the offense can’t be balanced if I’m not getting touches.

Bryant: You’ve gotten touches. You caught them and looked to pass the ball or settled for a 20-footer. You have to go.
Gasol: I’m passing because you and Andrew Bynum had good looks.

Bryant: Why did we have good looks?

Gasol: Because I’m a good facilitator.

Bryant: Yes. But Andrew and I are also thirsty to score.

Gasol: But I’m also thirsty to score.

Bryant: Not enough. You have to go. If I get double teamed and kick it to you, you’re looking to pass the ball to other people. Put your head down and go to the basket.

Gasol: I’m just trying to do the right thing and follow Mike Brown’s system. But the plays we run put the burden on you.

Bryant: That’s because Brown’s system is the Kobe System.

Gasol: So how do I score in the Kobe System?

Bryant: Easy. Be aggressive.

Gasol: Thank you.

Bryant: You’re welcome.

by nitotech on Jan 28, 2012 4:46 PM PST reply actions