Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Excellent Article
Check this out. Lakers are not down and far from out. Thanks to the sportsrant.com forums for pointing this out to a brotha.....
Lakers 117, Seattle 91
Surprise surprise! Mr. Talk a lot but Not Play a Lot Ray Allen missed last night's preseason matchup due to a sore lower back. Strange how that worked out after talking freely to the media not too long ago. Wonder how many times he's going to manage to be hurt when it's time for the Lake Show.....
My Own Eyes (with Liquor Goggles)
So I did make it to my local watering hole to watch the game Thursday night. But I got sidetracked through most of it by the local waitresses and various shots. I promise better coverage during the actual season!!
Monday, October 25, 2004
Excerpt From an Article
This is from an article I read about Brian Cook.
-Too smart for that: As part of a line of questioning about Divac's acclimation to Tomjanovich's system, a television reporter suggested to Divac that the Lakers were "used to playing with a center who didn't run the court," quite obviously referring to O'Neal.
The normally extroverted Divac, who has feuded with O'Neal, stumbled for a response.
"I don't speak English," Divac finally said with a wide smile.
Hee hee hee
-Too smart for that: As part of a line of questioning about Divac's acclimation to Tomjanovich's system, a television reporter suggested to Divac that the Lakers were "used to playing with a center who didn't run the court," quite obviously referring to O'Neal.
The normally extroverted Divac, who has feuded with O'Neal, stumbled for a response.
"I don't speak English," Divac finally said with a wide smile.
Hee hee hee
Thursday, October 21, 2004
With My Own Eyes
I will hopefully get to see the new era of the Los Angeles Lakers tonite against Golden State. My normal watering hole for the games is a sports is a sports bar called Jeffrey's in Suwanee, Ga. Suwanee is for all intents and purposed the northern end of the metro Atlanta area. It's the last exit before the interstate becomes a 4 lane roller coaster instead of 8 lanes. Anyway, normally this bar has every Lakers game due to their ability to get any and all Fox sports channels. Unfortunately, Fox Sports doesn't carry all preseason games as I found out rather rudely last week.
I expect to see a lot of energy on the floor and a faster paced team. I don't know what to expect as far as team chemistry. That kind of bothers me but at least I know we have youth now and a fastbreak is not out of the question.
Tune in tomorrow for my analysis. But I must admit, there is a good chance I won't see the entire game due to this being my bachelor party weekend and friends and booze and stripper ladies...you know how it goes....
I expect to see a lot of energy on the floor and a faster paced team. I don't know what to expect as far as team chemistry. That kind of bothers me but at least I know we have youth now and a fastbreak is not out of the question.
Tune in tomorrow for my analysis. But I must admit, there is a good chance I won't see the entire game due to this being my bachelor party weekend and friends and booze and stripper ladies...you know how it goes....
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Lakers Crush Weary Kings 105 -80
Two days after ballin' it up in China, the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings met in a preseason matchup in Fresno. Jet lag kept playing time down for the Kings as they were steamrolled 105 - 80. Surprising stat of the game, Kobe Bryant had only 10 points in 33 minutes of effort along with 5 & 5 assists & rebounds.
Leading the scoring were newcomers Caron Butler and Chris Mihm with 18 and 17 respectively. Brian Cook also had 17 as five Lakers scored in double figures.
I must say that, although this is only preseason, I like what I'm hearing from this team so far. I haven't had the ability to see them yet due to the lack of TV coverage for preseason games but there seems to be an energy about these Lakers that may be taken for granted once the regular season comes around. One thing I've noticed so far in what I've read is that Kobe appears to be enjoying himself quite a bit as well as talking quite a bit of trash as that has been mentioned a few times in the three games the Lakers have played thus far. More power to him, it's time we change our reputation. We're a younger, more athletic team now and it should be a lot of fun to watch.
Leading the scoring were newcomers Caron Butler and Chris Mihm with 18 and 17 respectively. Brian Cook also had 17 as five Lakers scored in double figures.
I must say that, although this is only preseason, I like what I'm hearing from this team so far. I haven't had the ability to see them yet due to the lack of TV coverage for preseason games but there seems to be an energy about these Lakers that may be taken for granted once the regular season comes around. One thing I've noticed so far in what I've read is that Kobe appears to be enjoying himself quite a bit as well as talking quite a bit of trash as that has been mentioned a few times in the three games the Lakers have played thus far. More power to him, it's time we change our reputation. We're a younger, more athletic team now and it should be a lot of fun to watch.
Monday, October 18, 2004
Golden State falls to New Look Lakers
In preseason action, the Lakers notched their first victory 94 - 80 over the Golden State Warriors. The win was jumpstarted with a 23 - 2 run to end the third quarter. This game marked the first battle against former Laker Derek Fisher (we're going to miss you fish!) who scored 15 points in the contest.
The story in this game is not Kobe's 23 points, but rather his eight assists. All who had PT in this game scored except Ike Nwankwo whom I've never heard of and didn't know he was on our roster. In any case, the Lakers shot just under 40% which is far from desirable but the win was the result. 22 assists on 31 made field goals for a percentage of 71%. Not a bad team play statistic.
The story in this game is not Kobe's 23 points, but rather his eight assists. All who had PT in this game scored except Ike Nwankwo whom I've never heard of and didn't know he was on our roster. In any case, the Lakers shot just under 40% which is far from desirable but the win was the result. 22 assists on 31 made field goals for a percentage of 71%. Not a bad team play statistic.
Friday, October 15, 2004
Bandwagons A Plenty
Can't you just see it now? All year long, players, coaches, journalists, and possibly cheerleaders are going to jump at the chance to criticize Kobe Bryant. They all want to be the first to say the completely unoriginal 'THis isn't the same team without the big greedy'.
I know Kobe has brought some of this negativity on himself, but isn't it odd how no one remembers Shaquille O'Neal's preseason game last year where after each time he scored he yelled 'Pay me Motherf&$CKER' at the owner. I'm sure there were kids nearby but that didn't stop the Big Charge Waiting to Happen.
People say they don't like Kobe because he's cocky. But as I have stated in other blogs, the only difference between cocky and confidence is age. People think he's too young to be this confident so he must be cocky. Whatever man.
I know Kobe has brought some of this negativity on himself, but isn't it odd how no one remembers Shaquille O'Neal's preseason game last year where after each time he scored he yelled 'Pay me Motherf&$CKER' at the owner. I'm sure there were kids nearby but that didn't stop the Big Charge Waiting to Happen.
People say they don't like Kobe because he's cocky. But as I have stated in other blogs, the only difference between cocky and confidence is age. People think he's too young to be this confident so he must be cocky. Whatever man.
Ray 'I've done nothing in the League' Allen spouts off
PORTLAND – A night after competing against Kobe Bryant, Seattle SuperSonics guard Ray Allen offered some sharp, visceral opinions about the Los Angeles Lakers star. Full Story Here.
So let me get this straight...Ray Allen doesn't like having trash talked to him so he spouts off. Hey, Ray, do something with yourself, man. You're like the geek at the prom, close to some action but never actually getting it done. How are you going to speak for Kobe's teammates? Speaking of which, I can't imagine your teammates are overly thrilled about your uncanny ability to miss the playoffs....oh but you're usually hurt so it's not your fault....fragile punk.
So let me get this straight...Ray Allen doesn't like having trash talked to him so he spouts off. Hey, Ray, do something with yourself, man. You're like the geek at the prom, close to some action but never actually getting it done. How are you going to speak for Kobe's teammates? Speaking of which, I can't imagine your teammates are overly thrilled about your uncanny ability to miss the playoffs....oh but you're usually hurt so it's not your fault....fragile punk.
The Future and an Introduction
There is a lot of yackety yak going on in reference to the greatest franchise in sports. A lot of 'dirt' being spewed by those no longer a part of the purple and gold family. Well, I'm here to tell you that this Lakers team is not on the brink of collapse. Are they championship contenders? Time will only tell. Are they going to make the playoffs? I have no reason to believe otherwise. Will they compete? AN EMPHATIC HELL YEAH!
This blog will chronicle the Lakers, hopefully game by game (though that is a promise I can't guarantee), week by week, and ideally season by season. Interesting stats, history, game notes, and whatever else I can think of will be available here. I will chronicle my Lakers memorabilia for you (already own a Caron Butler jersey, what!), tell you about some of the best Lakers deals, and keep you entertained with my what some would call obscure point of view on the Lakers.
I am a loyal fan. I do not have a favorite player. If you play for the Lakers, I love you. If you leave, you're dead to me. Rest in Piss Shaq....perhaps when Shaquille O'Neal retires, I can once again don his jersey because his hall of fame legend was built in L.A. But as for right now, there are nothing but ill feelings for the Big Greedy!
This blog will chronicle the Lakers, hopefully game by game (though that is a promise I can't guarantee), week by week, and ideally season by season. Interesting stats, history, game notes, and whatever else I can think of will be available here. I will chronicle my Lakers memorabilia for you (already own a Caron Butler jersey, what!), tell you about some of the best Lakers deals, and keep you entertained with my what some would call obscure point of view on the Lakers.
I am a loyal fan. I do not have a favorite player. If you play for the Lakers, I love you. If you leave, you're dead to me. Rest in Piss Shaq....perhaps when Shaquille O'Neal retires, I can once again don his jersey because his hall of fame legend was built in L.A. But as for right now, there are nothing but ill feelings for the Big Greedy!
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Fruition
The time has come. No longer shall I let the media be your single source for Lakers news and notes. This site will be your new go to guy, your star, your workhouse for all that is Lakers. Stay tuned....it's gon' be awfully nasty!!!
