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dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2007 10:30:20 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse I have to say that the Lakers are playing good team ball right now. They are exceeding my expectations with their big and athletic team. Lets see how far they can get into the playoffs this year.

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I have to say that the Lakers are playing good team ball right now. They are exceeding my expectations with their big and athletic team. Lets see how far they can get into the playoffs this year.

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chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,699 Points:2,686,570 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 6:21:43 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse I'm going to read the WHOLE book rather than depend on some newsy's interpretation and snide comments about . Jackson's comments are important only in the context that he DID coach them both and the writer's opinions are important....let me see now...in NO context.
HELLRAZOR Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,568 Points:1,080,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 3:32:23 PM Ignore HELLRAZOR Report Abuse Phil Jackson compares how Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant treated teammates
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,699 Points:2,686,570 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 9:16:56 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse 1. Jeannie Buss moves into President of team. 2. Dwight Howard is encouraged to walk 3. Chauncey Billups is acquired from Clippers and either he or Kobe become the new coach. The one not chosen as coach becomes the new GM. 4. Before the draft Pau World Peace and Nash are unloaded for draft choices to lottery teams(bribed to go to Sacramento These may not be popular moves with either the fans or the trades, but something must be done to get out of the ennui created by too many old players, too many 'sissys' and too few real workers.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 3:45:47 PM Ignore dakine Report Abuse I was never high on Howard.
HELLRAZOR Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,568 Points:1,080,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 11:54:56 AM Ignore HELLRAZOR Report Abuse Lakers, Dwight Howard need to walk away from each other The center has proven he can't handle being the face of a franchise like the Lakers. The team needs to rebuild and needs the financial flexibility it won't have if Howard is re-signed.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 8:58:29 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Lakers have some serious rebuilding to address. I don't think Howard should be the cornerstone of the team, plus he wants lots of money. Do they trade Pau? Do they dare amnesty Kobe? No #1 picks due to Nash trade. I am starting to feel pretty down about the Lakers right now, not to mention that Dr. Buss has passed and Jimmy is at the helm.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,493 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 7:52:27 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse And the Spurs put a merciful end to the Lakers' season! With all their good players out, they weren't going to win anyway. But Howard didn't exactly handle this situation like a professional! I'd get rid of D'Antoni right away, but Jim Buss seems to have other ideas!
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,493 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 7:02:21 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Hobbled, injury-riddled, and without their main man. Stick a fork in the Lakers!
HELLRAZOR Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,568 Points:1,080,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 11:53:37 AM Ignore HELLRAZOR Report Abuse If Steve Nash is on his last legs, the Lakers could be on theirs Nash, 39 and hobbled by injuries, is a shadow of his former MVP self, and on Sunday he actually seemed to hinder the Lakers. Might they be better off without him?
HELLRAZOR Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,568 Points:1,080,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 9:56:10 AM Ignore HELLRAZOR Report Abuse Clippers are still playing second fiddle to Lakers in L.A. Despite winning the Pacific Division, the Clippers' playoff series with Memphis seems to be an afterthought when compared to the Lakers' taking on San Antonio.
Nomofriggincube Champion Author Miami Posts:7,129 Points:1,405,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 8:20:43 PM Ignore Nomofriggincube Report Abuse Big win,I would say.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 9:05:53 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Big win last night vs. Rockets. Gasol got a triple double, but in fact made numerous mistakes. They can beat the Spurs, but no likely to win the series.
mrsports007 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:9,545 Points:1,613,590 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 8:12:36 AM Ignore mrsports007 Report Abuse Now that they are in can they beat the spurs.
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,610 Points:2,463,120 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 3:04:27 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse If I have to choose a starting point guard named Steve it is going to be Blake. Nash is just too creepy echh.
Nomofriggincube Champion Author Miami Posts:7,129 Points:1,405,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2013 5:24:52 PM Ignore Nomofriggincube Report Abuse No Nash,,,but if Howard plays big..they have all the incentive they need to beat Houston.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2013 8:16:49 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse They actually could win some games vs. the Spurs, but not OKC.
Nomofriggincube Champion Author Miami Posts:7,129 Points:1,405,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2013 4:54:20 PM Ignore Nomofriggincube Report Abuse A win vs Houston would give them #7 seed and would face San Antonio. A loss and a Jazz win they would be out all together. A Laker loss and a Jazz loss, they would be #8 seed.
HELLRAZOR Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,568 Points:1,080,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2013 12:12:02 PM Ignore HELLRAZOR Report Abuse Lakers aren't good-looking, but they'll have fun while it lasts They seem lost for long stretches and have different identity without Kobe Bryant as they beat Spurs. 'We're going to fight to the end,' Dwight Howard says as they appear to be headed for playoffs.
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,610 Points:2,463,120 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2013 11:03:49 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse I didn't know about the draft pick trade either. Go Lakers!!!
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2013 8:31:53 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse I saw Howard's post game interview after the win over San Antonio. He was all business. No smile, no laughter, saying how he dominated in the game. I like his demeanor. Enough of the the joking star who has to be liked by everyone.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,493 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2013 5:12:46 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse oops, forgot about the draft pick traded. Howard couldn't seem to play with Kobe. i guess we'll find out if he can play without him.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 10:16:03 PM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Lakers will always play to win. Not sure what you meant C.S. by saying they will be better off missing the playoffs. It's not like they have #1 draft pick. They traded them away for Nash. Assuming the Lakers make the playoffs, they will probably play OKC which is a bad match-up for Lakers. However, I think it would be good to see how Howard responds as leader of the team, since Kobe is out. This will position Howard's future with the Lakers.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,785 Points:3,307,700 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 9:58:59 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse I thought the first series was 5 games same as baseball. I just looked it up and saw this: The First Round of the NBA Playoffs was changed from best-of-5 to best-of-7 before the 2003 playoffs. The 2002 playoffs was the last time there was best-of-5. Okay, so unless the Lakers play very good I don't see them winning more than 2 games. Impressive win over San Antonio yesterday though.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,493 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2013 8:28:16 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Lakers are now better off missing the playoffs. They'll get swept by whomever they'll play. Hard to say whether Kobe will be back. Lots of mileage on those tires!
Nomofriggincube Champion Author Miami Posts:7,129 Points:1,405,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 3:30:17 PM Ignore Nomofriggincube Report Abuse Perhaps a chance if Nash can play
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,610 Points:2,463,120 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 11:03:37 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse drivesfast Aren't all series 7 games now? [Edited by: Tatalah at 4/14/2013 11:04:27 AM EST]
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 7:00:51 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Lakers cannot win a series without Kobe. Howard has to dominate now. Kobe may not want to rehab for a final season.
mrsports007 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:9,545 Points:1,613,590 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 5:07:15 PM Ignore mrsports007 Report Abuse lakers are done without kobe. kobe's career might be over.
Nomofriggincube Champion Author Miami Posts:7,129 Points:1,405,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 4:44:45 PM Ignore Nomofriggincube Report Abuse I think Utah has an easier remaining schedule
HELLRAZOR Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,568 Points:1,080,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 3:00:40 PM Ignore HELLRAZOR Report Abuse Utah? Maybe start a Jazz thread?
gasmask78 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,283 Points:446,565 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 5:27:54 AM Ignore gasmask78 Report Abuse I am actually pulling for Utah this year.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,785 Points:3,307,700 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 3:14:43 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Kobe is most likely out with a torn achilles tendon. There goes the season.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,785 Points:3,307,700 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2013 4:23:01 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse I think the best they can do is win one game of the first series. [Edited by: DRIVESFAST at 4/10/2013 4:23:56 AM EST]
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,610 Points:2,463,120 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Apr 9, 2013 1:11:58 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse So if the Lakers gain the 8th or 7th or 6th spot. Then what will they do? They are still being owned and operated by Jim "Bust" they are still being coached by defenseless d'Antoni. At least if they miss the playoffs they might get a decent draft pick. They are one and out at best anyway. dakine I had season tickets to the Los Angeles Chargers their first year in existence. [Edited by: Tatalah at 4/9/2013 1:13:54 AM EST]
Nomofriggincube Champion Author Miami Posts:7,129 Points:1,405,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2013 12:25:27 PM Ignore Nomofriggincube Report Abuse If Utah can gain the 8th spot, it won't be pretty in LA
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,785 Points:3,307,700 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2013 3:22:00 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Beat Memphis in a squeaker at home. Still in 8th place.
HELLRAZOR Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:7,568 Points:1,080,025 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2013 10:02:19 AM Ignore HELLRAZOR Report Abuse Magic Johnson's 20-year-old son in hand with his boyfriend ... & his parents are so proud.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 9:25:43 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse The Lakers are too slow and as you said "inconsistent". Sometimes they look like they can beat a top tier team. The key is Howard. I think he is worse than Shaq at making free throws. In their last game, he played the way everyone thought he could. He hustled.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,785 Points:3,307,700 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2013 4:50:53 PM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse I kind of hope that the Lakers just miss the playoffs to avoid an embarrassing first round sweep. Unless they improve a lot, I expect them to go quickly. They might win one game out of the five. Too inconsistent this year and now the injury bug bites again. They could surprise us, but who knows.
jayrad1957 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:19,651 Points:1,597,490 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 11:00:56 PM Ignore jayrad1957 Report Abuse 33 in-a-row stills belongs in its rightful place, Los Angeles. [Edited by: jayrad1957 at 3/27/2013 11:01:21 PM EST]
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,610 Points:2,463,120 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2013 11:00:15 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse After the Wizard game I can't watch any more. It is no longer entertaining. Somebody let me know when Jim Buss and Mike D'Antoni are gone. I actually deleted the next 2 games from my DVR. For this payroll we deserve more. I have been a Laker faithful since 1960. Saw West hit a 1/2 court shot at the Sports Arena at the buzzer (half time). I sure hope San Antonio crushes the Heat next Sunday. I watched every minute of the 71-72 season and all 33 wins. Wilt was the greatest interview, ever. [Edited by: Tatalah at 3/25/2013 11:05:55 AM EST]
Jdanek630 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,536 Points:1,189,285 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 11:35:04 AM Ignore Jdanek630 Report Abuse I still hope Utah can make a late season comeback and grab that #8 seed from LA. We'll see.
Jdanek630 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,536 Points:1,189,285 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 11:34:30 AM Ignore Jdanek630 Report Abuse It looks like the 1st round of the Western Conf. playoffs will be a flashback to the LAL vs. SAS days.... with many of the same players too. The only big change is that Duncan will be going toe to toe with Dwight Howard instead of Shaq this time around.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,493 Points:2,326,985 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 5:11:00 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse Ouch! Potentially devastating loss. Lakers need to win every game they can, and losing Kobe won't help. Bryant himself said it was the most painful sprain he's had in his career.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,785 Points:3,307,700 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 3:23:06 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse I wonder how long Kobe will be out with the sprained ankle. You always hate seeing a player land on someones foot.
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,610 Points:2,463,120 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 11:18:11 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse At least the Lakers are beating the bad teams now. Injuries staying status quo I don't see them beating the Clippers from the 6th spot, if they get there. Who knows? Maybe with Pau back?
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 9:46:14 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Lakers beat Orlando. No change that the Lakers beat OKC. Not a good match-up for Lakers. They do have a shot at beating Spurs.
jayrad1957 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:19,651 Points:1,597,490 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 11:46:05 PM Ignore jayrad1957 Report Abuse Lakers have a decent shot at the #6 seed. Maybe #5 if they stay hot. I don't see them beating S.A. or OKC in the playoffs. I'd be surprised if they make it past the first round, if they make it that far. Would love to see that 17th ring and tie Boston. Don't see it this year.
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,595 Points:3,590,900 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2013 9:50:57 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse Another win yesterday against the Bulls.
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,610 Points:2,463,120 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2013 9:51:34 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse Even if they make the playoffs what will they do against San Antonio or OKC?