The Credits: "War and Peace"
by SoCalGal on Feb 15, 2012 8:50 AM PST
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Something happened last night that not many people expected. Kobe Bryant, currently leading the league in points scored at 28.7 PPG, scored 10 points against the Atlanta Hawks. It's his lowest output since 2010. More unexpected than that? The Lakers won the game, 86-79. Most unexpected of all? Despite rumors of tension in the locker room, Metta World Peace rose above it all and dunked the ball, TWICE. This not a joke. He left his feet, and literally dunked the ball. Of course, this doesn't solve the Lakers' real problems, which is low scoring, 4Q struggles and too many minutes for the starters. But it doesn't hurt to know that these guys still have something left in the tank, right?
In other news, Shaquille O'Neal thinks Dwight Howard leaving Orlando would be a "travesty".
"I don't know if he doesn't like the organization, I don't know if he wants to go to a bigger city where he can get more endorsement deals, he can do movies. No one really knows the problem."
"You know hopefully he stays, because that arena there is one of the best arenas in the country," O'Neal said. "If he leaves, it'll be a travesty."
And Mark Cuban thinks David Stern made a mistake in trading Chris Paul.
"I don't think it was about the Lakers, per se," Cuban said, per ESPN. "I think it was just the way they did the deal, which was ridiculous. I don't think it was about which team. I think it was the fact that, even with the Clippers, we just went through this whole (collective bargaining agreement) and said the incumbent team still has the advantage and then the team the league owns (wimps) out. And look how it's worked out for them.
"Bad management gets you bad results."
↓ More after the jump ↓
L.A. Times
- Lakers and Kobe Bryant continue to hit low points, even in victory
- These Lakers really aren't his type
- Lakers may have to attack point-guard deficiencies collectively
- Lakers FYI: Mike Brown, Metta World Peace appear at odds
LAKERS/NBA.com
- Lakers beat Hawks 86-78 behind Gasol's late surge
- Trade demands, rumors, talk, talk, talk ... oh, for 1975 | NBA.com
- Lakers 86, Hawks 78: Feb. 14 Running Diary " Lakers Blog
- NBA.com Notebook: Lakers 86, Hawks 78
ESPN
- Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are struggling in fourth quarters - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPNLA
- Atlanta Hawks vs. Los Angeles Lakers - Recap - February 14, 2012 - ESPN
- Rapid Reaction: Lakers 86, Hawks 78 - Los Angeles Lakers Blog - ESPNLA
- Hitting NBA headlines -- Gilbert Arenas, J.R. Smith, New York Knicks, more - ESPN
- NBA Basketball Power Rankings - National Basketball Association - ESPN
O.C. Register
- Lakers 86, Hawks 78 - Lakers blog
- Fallen star McGrady looking for niche
- Behind the scenes on the Lakers’ 6-game trip
- Kobe 2nd to Kevin Love in NBA minutes per game - Lakers blog
- Lakers show signs of life
- Bryant not getting any rest
- Lakers’ greatest inspiration comes from them all
SI.com
- Shaquille O'Neal: Dwight Howard leaving Orlando would be 'travesty'
- Picking Magic Johnson over Sidney Moncrief helped L.A., Milwaukee - Jeff Pearlman
- Steve Nash thriving at 38, unlikely to be traded by Phoenix Suns - Sam Amick
- Dallas Mavericks rise to No. 5 in NBA Power Rankings - Britt Robson
Yahoo! Sports
Lakers Nation
- Lakers Utilize Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol to Defeat Hawks in Los Angeles
- Lakers News: World Peace Claims No Problems in Locker-Room
- Lakers Are Running Out of Time, Options
- Michael Jordan Gives Kobe Advice on Fade-Away
DIME/SLAM
- The 5 Players With the Most Heart in the NBA | Dime Magazine
- What’s In The Bag: Derek Fisher Edition | Dime Magazine
- Dime’s Rookie Report: The 10 Best Freshmen In The NBA, Vol. III | Dime Magazine
- SLAM ONLINE | " Shannon Brown: ‘It’s Very Frustrating Sitting on the Bench’
- SLAM ONLINE | " Kobe Bryant on NBA Teams That Didn’t Draft Him
- SLAM ONLINE | " Ben Wallace: ‘This is Definitely My Last Year’
Other Links
- Forum Blue And Gold " Lakers/Hawks: Taking It Slow On Valentine’s Day
- Report: Lakers don’t have "serious interest" in Gilbert Arenas | ProBasketballTalk
- NBA Power Rankings: Breakdown, Takedown Vol. 9 - CBSSports.com
- Report: Cuban bashes Stern for Chris Paul trade - CBSSports.com
- Jack Nicholson's History Of Sitting Courtside At The Lakers | Complex
- Lakers' Gasol continues to shed 'soft' label
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Fuck Mark Cuban
He’s just complaining because now the Clippers are good. If he would’ve went to the Lakers and been good he would’ve complained too. He’s a punk.
Agreed
Wasn’t Cuban, along with Gilbert and MJ, one of the owners who didn’t want the Lakers in particular to get CP3?
He's bitching since he wanted to pick up Paul in the offseason since the Mavs will have cap space.
Which only emphasizes the fact that he’s an asshole.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
As if that fact needed to be emphasized.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
As Lady Gaga sings, he was born that way.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
So true!!
Fuck Mark Cuban He’s just complaining because now the Clippers are good. If he would’ve went to the Lakers and been good he would’ve complained too. He’s a punk.
When he was busy shooting down a LAL/Chris Paul deal, he had no idea he was inadvertently creating a potential contender in LAC. Nice job, Cuban! ;)
by SmokeAndAshes on Feb 15, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Well,
he’s actually most mad because he’s had to sign onto a new revenue sharing deal and a new CBA that limits the way he’s been running his operation for the last decade because of the talk of needed reform to help small markets and the first major move being made was a move to placate a superstar in the largest NBA market.
and…
he’s right.
"These things happened. They were glorious and they changed the world... and then we fucked up the end game." - Charlie Wilson
"I think that all the silence is worse than all the violence." -Lupe Fiasco
Don't Forget To Change Your Sig Tomorrow Since We're Playing Atlanta, SCG
@jmikeNBAusat
#Lakers coach Mike Brown confirms he spoke with free agent JR Smith today via phone #nba
Huh, guess Smith’s tweet wasn’t trolling. Hopefully Brown made a good pitch.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
I was surprised that people didn't believe him. He had no reason to troll.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
Looks like Gilbert is a last minute option if needed...
Although General Manager Mitch Kupchak attended a workout involving Arenas on Sunday at a Bel-Air practice court, a person familiar with the organization’s thinking but not authorized to discuss it publicly said the Lakers did not have serious interest in signing the three-time All-Star.
"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
oh those sources lol
"One thing LeBron James has won that Kobe Bryant never has, and never will: A bronze medal."- Josh Tucker
"Fisher's defense is called escort service in my country, just accompany" -Ibou
42-1 on Barebones TDM classic ... BEAT THAT XBOXERS
So...
Is Jeremy Lin a free agent this off season?
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." -Confucius
He will be restricted, so...
The Knicks can match any offer and keep him.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Feb 15, 2012 9:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
He'll get a max contract.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
Ben can clarify this better...
but I believe it’ll cost the Knicks their MLE if they do sign him.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Feb 15, 2012 9:58 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
He is already on their roster.
They can offer him whatever they want. dont have to use their mle.
"What we want to remember—what we will remember—is the indelible vision of Kobe, his arms outstretched, delirious with joy and disbelief, running after and grabbing hold of Lamar Odom’s floating downcourt pass, while all the purple and gold streamers in the world are raining down on the hardwood." - Brian Tung
by LakersFoEva on Feb 15, 2012 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
The Knicks could lose their MLE if they signed him...
as a restricted free agent because they can do so without counting against the salary cap for next season. The cap savings cost the team their MLE though.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Feb 15, 2012 10:21 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
It's some weird new rule that I haven't really looked at.
According to Coon though, no team can offer him more than a MLE contract, but he is a RFA.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
Guess I should have prefaced with "I think Ben..."
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Feb 15, 2012 1:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Vanessa Bryant was at the game last night.
And she was outside the locker room in red heels and a trench coat. No wonder Kobe seemed distracted.
Sorry, no link I am mobile at the moment.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Feb 15, 2012 9:52 AM PST via mobile reply actions
It wasn't a trench coat.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
Ha! The pic I saw looked like a trench coat.
That sure isn’t one.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Feb 15, 2012 10:04 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
She was wearing a black coat over her outfit.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
Aww, that's so sweet!
They’ve had their issues, but I really like Kobe and Vanessa as a couple. I think it’s because I can still remember when they first got together, and how young they both were.
by SmokeAndAshes on Feb 15, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
LOL
same thought here!
My silly ass was sad when they broke up!
Yeah, me too.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
I remember coming home...
the night I got engaged. I turned on Sports Center and found out Kobe and Vanessa got engaged too. I’m a little sentimental about them.
"Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character." - John Wooden
by Joshua S on Feb 15, 2012 11:58 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
she is so fuckin hot.
THE BANDWAGON: Championship? lol you’ve gotta b kidding. - Emmceee /we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon / We arent winning anything this year - Lakergirl / we aren’t winning anything this yurrrrr - Tkuang /I expect them to make it past the first round, but I will be very happy if they make it past the second.- Gil M. / We aren’t gonna win anything this year, dude - Aethereal / don't think we will win anything this year. Seriously-CLDPC / I’m not expecting something big from this Lakers team this season - Yoshifan
yes she is
hubba hubba
"These are young men with too much money and too much fame for something as relatively inconsequential as sports, but this is entertainment." --Phil Jackson
by lakerdynasty on Feb 15, 2012 4:12 PM PST up reply actions
i wonder what she was really ROOTING for?
“ya kobe!…you go baby!!…vanessa needs another mansion!! woooooo!!”.
by Mark Jaramillo on Feb 15, 2012 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
lmao!!!
THE BANDWAGON: Championship? lol you’ve gotta b kidding. - Emmceee /we aren't winning anything this year man - BlueXfalcon / We arent winning anything this year - Lakergirl / we aren’t winning anything this yurrrrr - Tkuang /I expect them to make it past the first round, but I will be very happy if they make it past the second.- Gil M. / We aren’t gonna win anything this year, dude - Aethereal / don't think we will win anything this year. Seriously-CLDPC / I’m not expecting something big from this Lakers team this season - Yoshifan
We'll know by next game
if Kobe comes out guns Blazing
Kobe always goes crazy against the Suns.
Poor Grant Hill…
"If you have a debate with a scholar, you can win. If you have a debate with an ignorant person, you will definitely lose."
"You're welcome." -Kobe
the Two games in 5 days
will help the Team finally get a few more much needed practices in.
The LA Times article got it right.
The Lakers are just… well… they’re NOT exciting. I won’t call them boring yet, but they sure don’t get your blood going.
I mean, last night the MWP dunks were cool, but that’s more a novelty. Kinda like the first time I saw the water skiing squirrel video on youtube…
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
Not a fan of Cuban, but he is right!
That was a terrible deal. Stern screwed Dale Demps and the NO organization.
They could have had Odom, Scola, and Martin. Bad management=Bad results.!!
Sounds like he’s talking about our FO!…lol
Disagree with Shaq! He doesn’t want Howard to take his place, and be our Center when we retire his jersey. Shaq left first. Travesty? or jealous MF?
Cuban and Shaq are not Lakers now, soooooo- grain of salt.
World Peace was padding his resume for his new team. lol
And it’s about time there is descention in our locker room, cause there’s very little talent there.
Cuban was never a Laker.
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 @Hawks.
Tweetness
@LakersReporter
The Lakers just announced that they’re assigning Devin Ebanks to the @DFenders. He had not played for LAL since 1/31 vs. CHA
Good that he’s getting some reps.
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself. -- Sun Tzu
Anybody besides me think shaq is scared
That if dwight comes to la that he would develop and really be able to win multiple rings with kobe and threatened his most dominant player status. Im sure he knows that if dwight chooses a team that wont win multiple rings he’ll probably never be able to really be considered. I think shaq is scared. kobe complained that shaq didnt take working out seriously and he knows.that dwight is a gym rat, more.deisel.and in better.shape.that shaq has every.been in his life. Shaq knows dwight and kobe would probably be a better combination than shaq and kobe
by Ballinsohard on Feb 15, 2012 8:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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