Kobe calls himself Neo from The Matrix, Pau upset about playing time, Kobe and Dwight predict Super Bowl

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

By Drew Garrison Jan 30, 2013, 8:16am PST

Tweetbag #15

The Tweets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All those "HAHAHA Lakers suck" tweets turning into snarky "Go ahead and celebrate your irrelevant victories" tweets sure do make me smile</p>— Silver Screen & Roll (@LakersBlog_SSR) <a href="https://twitter.com/LakersBlog_SSR/status/296497348891246592">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pau Gasol on sitting out late in game:"I'm a competitor & think I bring a lot to the table. It's something I don't like & don't appreciate."</p>— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedinaLakersNBA/status/296511987947556864">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pau's been professional through role change & was asked about not playing in 4th. But not finishing games upsets him more than not starting</p>— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedinaLakersNBA/status/296527960482119681">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Pau is a good guy. But to downplay frustration level misses big picture. If Lakers' struggles emerge, accepting roles becomes harder</p>— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedinaLakersNBA/status/296528887238766592">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It should be clear, Gasol was ASKED about not playing in the fourth. He didn't bring it up. That's a VERY important detail. AK</p>— Kamenetzky Brothers (@KamBrothers) <a href="https://twitter.com/KamBrothers/status/296520905616666624">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>D'Antoni: "They went small. I couldn't get Pau back in there because of how the lineup was"</p>— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/296499530512343040">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>About the passing ... "I didn't know Kobe could be so devastating that way," D'Antoni said.</p>— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinDing/status/296500890301505536">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Point guard @<a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant">kobebryant</a>: "When I focus on something, I become obsessed with it. I want to be perfect at it."</p>— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinDing/status/296509672310075392">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kobe on his ability to switch from shooting guard to point guard so easily: "I'm like Neo out this m----- f-----"</p>— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/296508376211398656">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kobe Bryant on passing: "Most of you guys thought I couldn't do it. That's pretty funny."</p>— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedinaLakersNBA/status/296513062477905920">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kobe Bryant predicts Suns fans will give Steve Nash a "standing ovation" tomorrow. Kobe: "For sure. I don't think it's a question."</p>— Mark Medina (@MedinaLakersNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/MedinaLakersNBA/status/296512658788720640">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The Kobe/Dwight bonding continues: They're both picking the Ravens in the Super Bowl because of Ray Lewis</p>— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcten/status/296507898312396800">January 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Caption

Previous Winner: mcdevil03 (Image Here)

MWP: What happened?
Ref: There’s only 5 more skittles left
Earl:I want more skittles (Crying)
Dwight: Don’t worry there’s more in the locker room.

Uspw_6985768_medium

Remember to Rec your favorite captions in the comments!

The Goodies

The Happenings Here at Silver Screen & Roll

- Drew

- Follow this author on Twitter @DrewGarrisonSBN

Kobe calls himself Neo from The Matrix, Pau upset about playing time, Kobe and Dwight predict Super Bowl

Share this story

Share All sharing options for: Kobe calls himself Neo from The Matrix, Pau upset about playing time, Kobe and Dwight predict Super Bowl

More From Silver Screen and Roll

Share this story

All sharing options for: Kobe calls himself Neo from The Matrix, Pau upset about playing time, Kobe and Dwight predict Super Bowl