The Credits: "Old Dogs"

I wish the Lakers can get both as well Kobe.

When pressed and asked if he would rather play with Orlando’s Dwight Howard or New Jersey’s Deron Williams, two players who have been linked to dozens of trade rumors this season, Bryant played along.

“Give me both, how about that?” Bryant said with a laugh.

by BoneCruncher24 on Feb 9, 2012 8:28 AM PST reply actions

What to expect via ESPN

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/26894/lakers-at-celtics-what-to-watch-with-espn-boston

In those rare moments a little light escapes from L.A.’s black holes, they have a chance. Via HoopsStats.com, the Lakers are 29th in point production at the point (12.9 ppg), and dead last at small forward (11.6, dropping to 8.8 on the road) and off the bench (20.2 overall, 18.2 on the road). Maybe it’s Derek Fisher hitting a few shots, or Metta World Peace outperforming his 32.6 percent mark from the floor, or Matt Barnes ending his slump of the bench. If they can widen the Big Three’s margin for error, the Lakers can win.

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by bluexfalcon on Feb 9, 2012 8:53 AM PST reply actions

Now THIS is a rivalry. Hear that Clippers fans?

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 @76ers.
Tweetness

by SoCalGal on Feb 9, 2012 9:03 AM PST reply actions 10 recs

Rec'd

"You said you was king, you lied through your teeth For that fuck your fillings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped"
-Eminem
"Chris was simply the best I have ever seen. He would stay in the gym for hours, launching threes from everywhere inside halfcourt, in repetitions that spoke more of obsession than dedication. Chris practiced with fear, with a sort of cold sweated abandon, like he had been let out of hell to play ball one last time." -MATTHEW PIERCE

by Ray DLC on Feb 9, 2012 9:19 AM PST up reply actions

First of all I applaud the Adam Morrison inclusion

He may not come back to the NBA, yet, because he hasn’t finished blessing Europe with his presence. Aside from that, nice Perkins quote, and for a guy I’ve always felt was a pocket-thug this quote really rings true. I like the guy, frown and all, a little more. Respect given.

"You don’t see Kobe [Bryant] tweeting," Perkins said. "You don’t see Michael Jordan tweeting. If you’re an elite player, plays like that don’t excite you. At the end of the day, the guys who are playing for the right reasons who are trying to win championships are not worrying about one play. They also are not tweeting about themselves talking about going down to No. 2. I just feel [James] is always looking for attention and he wants the world to like him."

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 Feb 9, 2012 9:26 AM PST reply actions

I like Kobe's All Star shoes.

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 @76ers.
Tweetness

by SoCalGal on Feb 9, 2012 9:29 AM PST reply actions

The space edition ones?

I kind of like KDs better

"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

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius

by Hdg23 on Feb 9, 2012 4:37 PM PST up reply actions

we make no excuses!.. but the refs screwed us

Mark Jackson, lol

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by bluexfalcon on Feb 9, 2012 9:36 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

Haha oxy moron of the year.

"You said you was king, you lied through your teeth For that fuck your fillings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped"
-Eminem
"Chris was simply the best I have ever seen. He would stay in the gym for hours, launching threes from everywhere inside halfcourt, in repetitions that spoke more of obsession than dedication. Chris practiced with fear, with a sort of cold sweated abandon, like he had been let out of hell to play ball one last time." -MATTHEW PIERCE

by Ray DLC on Feb 9, 2012 9:39 AM PST up reply actions

I was at the game

They actually did screw them, pretty strongly, repeatedly. It was a little humorous, since I’m not a Warriors fan, but I felt sorry for them not getting the calls at the end of the game in their OWN home arena, LOL.

by Jevon O on Feb 9, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions

The OKC Sterns have always gotten the calls

They had a huge FT disparity over us in the 2010 first round, they won the game at Portland a few days ago after a horrible goaltending call against LaMarcus Aldridge allowed OKC to send the game into OT, and Golden State got screwed the very next night.

by The Dude Abides on Feb 9, 2012 10:10 AM PST up reply actions

Well to be fair

they’ve got a bunch of athletic players barreling to the rim every other play.
But yeah, some of the calls for them have been questionable.

Quality is our dignity. Service is our lift.

by LOOOeee on Feb 9, 2012 10:26 AM PST up reply actions

The game I was at

The problem was Durant driving hard then pulling up for a jumper and them calling a bump that supposedly happened on the beginning of the drive, thus giving him a free pull up jumper then two free throws. On the other end, Monta or Lee would dive hard at the goal and get no call. Then, at the end, Lee and Ellis were hacked visibly by Ibaka and Westbrook on two separate plays and the ref’s gave the Warriors no love. It was rough. But, the game was excellent.

by Jevon O on Feb 9, 2012 10:36 AM PST up reply actions

LOL

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― Raymond Carver, Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories

GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!

by mjtig on Feb 9, 2012 12:32 PM PST up reply actions

JEREMY LIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by Jelly Bean on Feb 9, 2012 10:50 AM PST reply actions

He's doing his thing.

Nice to see. The NBA gave him chances and now he’s shining with the right opportunity.

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by wondahbap on Feb 9, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions

Yes. Its interesting that he barely got his shot on the last day of the summer league

only because the guard on his team got hurt.

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

by Jelly Bean on Feb 9, 2012 12:42 PM PST up reply actions

but..but we aren't winning anything this year : * )

There is still time, no need to jump off the Mitch and Lakers bandwagon yet. bandwagon fans!! As Kobe said, just be “patient” give it time.

“Now, I don’t think that’s the case. They obviously tried to pull the trigger on a trade that they thought was going to improve our team with CP and it just didn’t happen. But, that shows me that they’re thinking in the right direction in terms of doing things to improve our ballclub. So that’s why I’m not really tripping on it. We have to be patient and we have to make the right moves and I’m sure we will.”

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

by Jelly Bean on Feb 9, 2012 11:03 AM PST reply actions

With this current roster

I’m not sure…. Doesn’t look bright. But I’d like to see what happens after March 15 before I have a definite answer

"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

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius

by Hdg23 on Feb 9, 2012 4:38 PM PST up reply actions

Lakers planning to retire #34 next year...I'm all for it.

http://www.lakersnation.com/lakers-set-to-retire-shaquille-oneals-jersey-in-2012-13/2012/02/09/

"El Hombre es esclavo de lo que dice y Amo de lo que calla"

by Jonny 4 F1ng3rs on Feb 9, 2012 11:12 AM PST reply actions

I would love to make that game.

"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 9, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions

yeah i didnt really like Shaq once he left the LAKERS (sour grapes)

but now that he is retired i think he deserves it.

"We will attack this day with enthusiasm unknown to mankind" - Coach Harbaugh's dad

by chris z on Feb 9, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions

Should his jersey retirement come before Kareem's statue?

"You said you was king, you lied through your teeth For that fuck your fillings, instead of getting crowned you're getting capped"
-Eminem
"Chris was simply the best I have ever seen. He would stay in the gym for hours, launching threes from everywhere inside halfcourt, in repetitions that spoke more of obsession than dedication. Chris practiced with fear, with a sort of cold sweated abandon, like he had been let out of hell to play ball one last time." -MATTHEW PIERCE

by Ray DLC on Feb 9, 2012 1:35 PM PST up reply actions

I'm really glad the Lakers are showing respect for everything he did,

we’d be 3 banners worse without the big fella, and I still love what he did for the Lakers even if it came with the drama that followed.

by Aethereal on Feb 9, 2012 2:26 PM PST up reply actions

Only our 8th retired number

by LAL32 on Feb 9, 2012 3:44 PM PST up reply actions

we would have sssssssooooooooo many

if we had the standards of other teams.

but we dont. this is the lakers. our standards are above everyone else. we dont disappear for 20 years.

"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 9, 2012 4:03 PM PST up reply actions

If Blake is returning, hopefully Morris can finally get some D-League reps.

No need for him to have him as insurance on the active roster with three guards in Fisher, Blake, and Goudelock capable of playing at the point. Will help him a hell of a lot more than sitting on the bench during a season in which he can’t even work on his game in practice seeing that we barely have any.

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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

by Ben R on Feb 9, 2012 11:16 AM PST reply actions 4 recs

I second this motion.

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by wondahbap on Feb 9, 2012 11:19 AM PST up reply actions

I........tripled it ???

"El Hombre es esclavo de lo que dice y Amo de lo que calla"

by Jonny 4 F1ng3rs on Feb 9, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions

hopefully this happens

"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 9, 2012 12:07 PM PST up reply actions

I agree...

But for Blake’s sake I would much rather him take an extra day or two off to ensure he is 100%. The last thing the Lakers need is for Blake to rush back tonight, catch and elbow from Garnett, and be out for another 4 weeks.

by Actuarially Sound on Feb 9, 2012 12:39 PM PST up reply actions

If what Kobe said will happen in terms of the team making a tweak or change that it isn't

in the form of another PG but a guard. If the guard that they get is good enough then they can survive with the current PGs that they currently have on the roster.

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

by Jelly Bean on Feb 9, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions

I think we can survive with Fish, Blake, Glock & kobe @ the 1 and 2.

its the 3 that is killing us.

a backup c would be nice too.

"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 9, 2012 3:41 PM PST up reply actions

Having Blake back is huge.

But yeah, the 3 provides us ZERO offense… I think Ebanks should be put back in because of his offensive ability (albeit slight), but better than anyone else.

If you can't laugh at yourself... laugh at someone else

by x Nightwing x on Feb 9, 2012 4:06 PM PST up reply actions