Friday, June 24, 2005
Need Clarification
Is the MVP trophy that Duncan just received for the entire playoffs or for the championship series? Because if it's for the championship series, Manu Ginobili should be the one totin' an extra piece of hardware. Tim Duncan played horrible for most of the Detroit series. Hell, even Robert Horry has a weak claim to the MVP award, especially considering he was coming off the bench to save arse.....I'm going to assume that the MVP award is for the entire 2005 playoffs and not just the finals....but I'm almost certain he will be referred to as the 2005 NBA Finals MVP...disgusting....
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
No Lockout
Whew! It looks like an NBA lockout has been avoided with the owners and players coming to an agreement to be announced later Tuesday.
I still don't agree with the minimum age limit being set at 19 but I'd rather not see what a lockout would do to an already deteriorating fan base.
I still don't agree with the minimum age limit being set at 19 but I'd rather not see what a lockout would do to an already deteriorating fan base.
Lakers Land Phil, Bender Next | HOOPSWORLD.com | NBA News and Information | Powered by Basketball News Services
My interest is picqued at the possibilities.
Lakers Land Phil, Bender Next | HOOPSWORLD.com | NBA News and Information | Powered by Basketball News Services
Lakers Land Phil, Bender Next | HOOPSWORLD.com | NBA News and Information | Powered by Basketball News Services
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
ESPN.com: Page 2 : Feeling happy in L.A.
ESPN.com: Page 2 : Feeling happy in L.A. I liked the analysis....
Phil's Back
I'm still putting my hands around the recent acquisition of Phil Jackson as the Lakers head coach. On the one hand, anything, and I mean absolutely anything, is better than the public relations-coaching strategy nightmare that was Frank Hamblen. And Phil has his ties to the organization, he has the basketball knowledge, he has the star power, and he can handle the Lakers pressure unique to being a member of that organization.
I think the only thing that stops me from being considerably happier (note, I am happy about this, but I could be happier) is the way in which Phil departed last year. Would he have released his book (I have read his book and though there are remarks about Kobe, Phil has remarks about many folks including coaches, refs, and other Lakers players, none of which is easy to argue against) had we renewed his contract? The book seemed like a well intended kick (not just at us, but primarily us) while we were down after losing the NBA finals (on this exact date 1 year ago). And if it was, then we have some things that I hoped have been ironed out: 1) What spurred the need for such a well timed and well-intended kick? and 2) Have those issues been fixed/remediated?
I think I will have a more concrete stand on Phil's return after I see what he does with our personnel in the upcoming draft and remainder of the off season.....
I think the only thing that stops me from being considerably happier (note, I am happy about this, but I could be happier) is the way in which Phil departed last year. Would he have released his book (I have read his book and though there are remarks about Kobe, Phil has remarks about many folks including coaches, refs, and other Lakers players, none of which is easy to argue against) had we renewed his contract? The book seemed like a well intended kick (not just at us, but primarily us) while we were down after losing the NBA finals (on this exact date 1 year ago). And if it was, then we have some things that I hoped have been ironed out: 1) What spurred the need for such a well timed and well-intended kick? and 2) Have those issues been fixed/remediated?
I think I will have a more concrete stand on Phil's return after I see what he does with our personnel in the upcoming draft and remainder of the off season.....
Friday, June 10, 2005
SI.com - Writers - Arash Markazi: L.A. fans fed up with Shaq - Thursday June 9, 2005 1:16PM
SI.com - Writers - Arash Markazi: L.A. fans fed up with Shaq - Thursday June 9, 2005 1:16PM
Finally, an article that spouts some sense!!! For the past year, since the Big Fat was traded I have informed folks of the Lakers offer that he turned down that would have kept him the highest paid player. FOr the past few months, I've continued to emphasize that the only person still in a 'heated' fued is the Big Crybaby. Please read this article, it explains my hatred for this overgrown, over-the-hill (just about), fragile, media doll (except for this article). The only thing different about me from these other L.A. fans is I started disliking him just about the day after the trade....once you leave the family . . . . .
Finally, an article that spouts some sense!!! For the past year, since the Big Fat was traded I have informed folks of the Lakers offer that he turned down that would have kept him the highest paid player. FOr the past few months, I've continued to emphasize that the only person still in a 'heated' fued is the Big Crybaby. Please read this article, it explains my hatred for this overgrown, over-the-hill (just about), fragile, media doll (except for this article). The only thing different about me from these other L.A. fans is I started disliking him just about the day after the trade....once you leave the family . . . . .
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Decisions
Should true Lakers fans be giggling? Do you think Jerry Buss has a bit of a smirk on his face? Hopefully not, hopefully they are better people than I am. Less vindictive, less hating....
But I am ridiculously happy at the outcome of the Eastern Conference finals. Is it haterade? Perhaps, but I remember a time when you could dislike a player and it was just your opinion not some stigma on your character. As far as I am concerned, Shaquille O'Neal is proving once again that his success will always be dependent on someone else being able to score with him. He may be the most 'dominating' but his dominance ends in the final 2 to 3 minutes as it always has. He may carry a team a good ways to the promiseland, he's never the one driving through the gate, he's always on the passenger side taking a nap!
Call me a hater, call me a Kobe Lover. Call me what you will. The fact of the matter is I Love the Lakers. I love all that is Lakers. If you leave the Lakers, especially the way the big fraud did, you are entitled to all the pent up wrath and frustration, insults and disrespect, and hate that I can muster. This is passion!
But I am ridiculously happy at the outcome of the Eastern Conference finals. Is it haterade? Perhaps, but I remember a time when you could dislike a player and it was just your opinion not some stigma on your character. As far as I am concerned, Shaquille O'Neal is proving once again that his success will always be dependent on someone else being able to score with him. He may be the most 'dominating' but his dominance ends in the final 2 to 3 minutes as it always has. He may carry a team a good ways to the promiseland, he's never the one driving through the gate, he's always on the passenger side taking a nap!
Call me a hater, call me a Kobe Lover. Call me what you will. The fact of the matter is I Love the Lakers. I love all that is Lakers. If you leave the Lakers, especially the way the big fraud did, you are entitled to all the pent up wrath and frustration, insults and disrespect, and hate that I can muster. This is passion!
