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Welcome to the Lakers Tweetbag, where we compile a handful of the most interesting tweets from the Lakers beat writers throughout the Twittersphere. This is a prime cut from the people who follow the in's and out's of the purple and gold for a living. Enjoy the tweets, the create-a-caption, the goodies, and a wrap-up of all the writing here at Silver Screen & Roll after every game.
Tweetbag #5
The Tweets
Expect Kobe's days as the Lakers' starting shooting guard to end. Jodie Meeks likely will be starting there now, with Kobe to small forward.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 19, 2012
Since D'Antoni wants to leave MettaWP on the bench so he can play PF, D'Antoni doesn't mind starting Kobe/Meeks as the wings.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 19, 2012
World Peace was entirely professional about coming off the bench. Said he's totally fine with it - "whatever it takes to win."
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 19, 2012
D'Antoni said Metta will begin games on the bench so he can have more minutes available to play backup power forward. Sorry, Antawn.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 19, 2012
I asked Metta if D'Antoni explained why he's coming off the bench. "He doesn't need to explain. Just come off the bench sucka!"
— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) December 19, 2012
D'Antoni said Jordan Hill & Antawn Jamison is out of the rotation. Antawn spent a good time biting his lip to me afterwards about it
— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) December 19, 2012
Pau not pulling a Bynum and sitting away from the huddle, but Pau doesn't look thrilled to be sitting final minutes. ... LA 101, CHA 100.
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 19, 2012
Pau wasn't pleased when D'Antoni benched him late in Memphis. Pau made clear just now he's still not OK with ... sulia.com/c/la-lakers/f/…
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 19, 2012
Incidentally, Kobe has scored at least 30 points in 7 straight games now, the only player 34 or older to do so in NBA history.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 19, 2012
Metta World Peace on fire. Worked out after game then tells media "dont turn cameras off. Im just getting started"
— Beto Duran (@DuranSports) December 19, 2012
The Caption
Previous Winner: Tommy Blackjack
"Kobe System….downloaded. You’re welcome."
© Kirby Lee - USA TODAY SPORTS Images | 18 Dec 2012
The Goodies
The Happenings at Silver Screen & Roll
- NBA Trade Season: Looking at possible trade scenarios for the Lakers, featuring Pau Gasol
- Los Angeles Lakers claw back against Charlotte Bobcats, final score: 101-100
- Final Score: Lakers reverse Bobcats 101-100
- Game Preview: Charlotte Bobcats at Los Angeles Lakers
- Steve Nash eyeing return Saturday against Golden State Warriors barring setback
- Steve Nash participated in his first full practice with Lakers, hopes he can return by Christmas to play New York Knicks
- Pau Gasol officially starting for Lakers Tuesday night against Bobcats
- Lakers Tweetbag: Andrew Bynum says he's the best center in the league
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