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Fans of the "Howard Stern Show" will recognize the immortal words of Crackhead Bob relaying an apology. Whether Kobe Bryant was inspired by the classic contrition from the shock jock's regular guest isn't certain, but in any event, Bryant revealed yesterday that he dropped by Mitch Kupchak's office a couple weeks ago to apologize for some recent outbursts. The behavior in question included radio tour rants, floating the idea of replacing Kupchak with Jerry West and his amateur video cameo, but it appears that "The Kobe Video" was the true impetus for Kobe's words, which Bryant insisted be delivered in person. So does that mean Bryant no longer desires a change of address? Hard to say. Bryant neither repeated his trade request nor confirmed he was back on board, stating that he's concentrating on his upcoming Team USA games, his workouts and the kids.
On another note, my dad is a retired ophthalmologist/eye surgeon, so he knows a fair amount about retinoblastoma, the cancer affecting Derek Fisher's young daughter. According to him, the top city for specialists and treatment for this disease is New York, with Boston high on the list. He also said that although he figures somewhere like UCLA is a viable option, he's not positive L.A. is considered a top area. And he definitely thinks Salt Lake City wasn't the ideal place to be treated.
My point for mentioning all this is to hopefully reassure any blogosphere members engaging in "read between the lines" speculation when it comes to Fish's eventual destination, or whether he could have treated his child in Utah but wanted to switch teams, etc. Seriously, please stop. For starters, Derek Fisher is not the kind of person who'd milk his daughter's condition as a way of getting himself on a squad he'd "rather" play with. That strikes me as way beyond out of character. Frankly, the situation he left wasn't all that bad. And if Fisher ends up on the Knicks, I'm willing to bet the farm it has absolutely nothing to do with "not wanting to play alongside Kobe" and everything to do with New York being the ideal place to treat her. This is a life decision, with basketball a distant second. Fisher's not about to put his daughter in what he considers the third best place for treatment so he can play for his first-choice team. Just focus your energy on positive thoughts toward Tatum Fisher and don't waste it trying to figure out how his decision is a reflection on the Lakers.
-AK
It is good to hear he apologized.
Posted by: ajax | July 06, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Why would anyone think Fish would do such a thing? He's a stand up guy and we all know it. As for Mamba apologizing...maybe he just couldnt stand not being in sportcenter for too long.
Posted by: sixonezero | July 06, 2007 at 10:37 AM
i remember slava as being the only other laker apart from kobe that could hit a shot vs the pistons during the end of the reign.....
<3 slava.
Posted by: tp | July 06, 2007 at 10:37 AM
thanks AK, and thanks to your father as well.
Posted by: jay El. | July 06, 2007 at 10:38 AM
AK,
Great take on the Fisher situation. Besides wishing the best for the dude and his family, folks should just lay off the topic.
Posted by: Taliq | July 06, 2007 at 10:40 AM
AK,
Nice bit on the Fish thing. I for one thinks he doesn't play basketball next year unless it's for the Nets or Knicks (neither of who need him). My guess is "basketball and the third best city" come in a distant second to "Best city and no basketball".
Hope he finds the best spot for his family, even though I would love to have him back next year.
Posted by: Andrew Z | July 06, 2007 at 10:41 AM
I can't believe someone would have the balls to insinuate Fisher had any motives other than his daughter in this ordeal. I don't know what kind of moron would say such things, but they certianly aren't welcome around these here parts that's for sure.
Posted by: J. Walter Weatherman | July 06, 2007 at 10:43 AM
AK,
dont do dak
dat's diiiiight!
-crackhead bob
i miss that dude.
Posted by: tha show | July 06, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Taliq,
I agree. I don't really like to even think about where Fisher will end up. It feels almost ghoulish. Wherever he plays, he plays (assuming he even plays at all). As much as the sight of Fish in a Laker uni again is always a welcome thought, to a large degree and given the circumstances, I don't care. You know what I mean?
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | July 06, 2007 at 10:47 AM
Glda Kobe went to Mitch to patch up some of the mess that's been created. That says alot in the end, especially when it gave us so much to ponder with the future of our team.
As for D-Fish. I know he could care less about b-ball while his childs health is a concern. If he decides to play this year all the best to him no matter which jersey he wears or city he lands in. Derek is a stand up guy that will give his all on the court but right now his focus is and should be on his daughter... That said I'd like th see him in Purple & Gold again.
Posted by: lakerfaze | July 06, 2007 at 10:51 AM
AK,
I highly doubt that L.A cannot provide adequete treatment for his daughter. I've heard there are many specialized eye centers in L.A that can help. I don't know if I buy that New York and Boston are the only true destinations. I feel if he doesn't come to L.A, it's not just because of his daughter.
Posted by: zen | July 06, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Taliq
good point... "Besides wishing the best for the dude and his family, folks should just lay off the topic."
Posted by: lakerfaze | July 06, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Fisher could care less about B-ball? I was probably the only one who was actually upset that Fisher flied back after his daughter's surgery so he wouldn't miss a playoff basketball game. Give me a break. He is not Kobe Bryant or SHaq. The fact that he came back to play instead of spending it with his family disgusts me. I can understand MAYBE if he was a superstar and his team needed him, but honestly he is just a role player. Utah would have won that series with or without him. He had other motivations in that series, and he should have just stayed home.
Posted by: zen | July 06, 2007 at 10:57 AM
sixonezero,
"maybe he just couldnt stand not being in sportcenter for too long" ...
You're like it was wrong for kobe to say all those things. He says he gave an apology and your reaction is, oh that was for sports center. Classic hater logic.
This is why I'm upset he gave an apology, he should have stuck to his guns, d*mn the consequences. Kobe Bryant might one day retire as the greatest ever, whether it happens really depends on his willingness to do for him instead of doing for others. The trade talk, that was kobe talking, without a doubt, if he backs down, it'll be because he feels pressured to conform to what the masses are saying.
Like will smith said in the movie pursuit of happiness, people will always try and tell you what you can't do because they are unable or not willing to either. Kobe's dream is to be the greatest baller ever, he needs to listen to himself and not the media or the KL's of this world, because frankly speaking they don't have his handles, his cross over, or his jumpshot.
You can see it in his eyes, that “I don’t give a f*ck” look ...
http://www.blacksportsonline.com/rlkobe.html
This is the kobe that can achieve it all. Don't back down dawg, we got your back.
Posted by: Taliq | July 06, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Zen,
It's not a matter of L.A. having no places to treat her, but places that literally specialize in this particular disease. There's a difference. My dad said the treatment was basically developed in NY. And when you're looking for treatment of a rare disease, it's not enough to just have facilities on hand. You want the area with the most experts and experience in the matter. NYC immediately came to my dad's mind as the most reputed area to treat this disease and he wasn't sure off the top of his head about where to go in L.A. That should say something in and of itself.
Again, it doesn't mean that L.A. has nothing to offer. Just that if he chooses someplace else, I'm guessing it's probably 99% the facilities, 1% the team. That was my original point.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | July 06, 2007 at 11:00 AM
AK yeah I was thinking along those lines regarding Fisher
a) he was a better situation basketball wise in Utah
b) it would not be like him to opt out to come play for another team
Posted by: Laker Lover | July 06, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Zen,
" ... feel if he doesn't come to L.A, it's not just because of his daughter."
Someday someone will invent a machine that'll allow us to read into people's minds. Until then can't you just live and let live. I'm sure there's plenty of basketball topics you can find to talk about besides some little girl's struggle with cancer and how that relates to her Dad's basketball career.
I feel bad just having to talk about it ... and a lil mad at AK for creating a thread on this ... but I'm guessing it's comments like this that motivated him to
Let's all just dead the topic ... for us superstitious type that don't want to bring any bad karma the dude's way ... hope that's enough said
Posted by: Taliq | July 06, 2007 at 11:07 AM
zen:
Yeah, AK obviously has no idea what he's talking about. I mean, it's not like his dad is a retired ophthalmologist/eye surgeon or anything. There's no way that he could find out where the best centers in the country are for treating retinoblastoma.
Seriously though, could people just stop with this? AK has made a reasonable request and as they are the hosts of the blog, I think we could do them a favor and honor it.
Posted by: generic_one | July 06, 2007 at 11:09 AM
zen:
you have to understand that for a lot of these guys, basketball is their escape from reality. with the blessing of his wife, he flew back to his teammates to help them out. he might not be a superstar, but don't you think his veteran experience and leadership count for something?
if D.Fish was being a prick about the whole situation, then WHY would he agree to release the Jazz from his contract (we're talking $21 million on the table).
On a limited scale, there's A LOT of mexican restaurants around here that serve tacos. but shoot, the best tacos i've had are in mexico. if i really wanted the best, i'd go to mexico. sure there's some great taco stands in LA, but the fact of the matter is, the best tacos are in mexico.
And if anyone is wondering why Fish is still considering playing basketball.... it's his job. He needs to bring home money to feed his family and pay for those treatments.
--
on another note: nice to hear KB apologized. gotta give him credit for that at least.
Posted by: socalife | July 06, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Just pray for Fish and his daughter in the back of your mind, and forget the bball when it comes to him. Leave him alone yeah?
...
Now can we can get back to bashing Kobe?? Or loving Kobe??
Posted by: I Miss Van Exel and Eddie Jones | July 06, 2007 at 11:16 AM
Zen,
Look at it this way. If Fisher is willing to even play for the Knicks, shouldn't that prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the team in question is secondary? haha
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | July 06, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Taliq,
I checked out your link on Darth Kobe... funny stuff. Funnier though is when he calls Vanessa a "hood chick"... she grew up inOrange County... The OC... having lived in that area for quite a while, I would hesitate to call it "hood".
I do, however, like the idea that Kobe is constantly in an internal battle for his soul.
Posted by: Christopher F. | July 06, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Anyone else think that if Kobe comes to camp, has a teammates only meeting behind doors, and more or less apologzies to his teammates that it could be good for him/us in his development as a leader?
Seriously, someone made the point in another thread about how D-Fish would be able to "stand up" to Kobe when others on the team can't. I do agree with this, however, if Kobe would be able to "come down" to his teammates a little and meet them half way, that could go a long way towards motivating the squad this year to achieve more.
Fact of the matter is, it's highly unlikely that the squad is vastly different from last year at the same time it's highly unlikely that Kobe is traded. So what he needs to realize is that he needs to find a way to lead better/differently if he is going to succeed and win.
Posted by: Andrew Z | July 06, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Christopher F.
For FYI, the "OC" is like newport beach. But have you been to Anaheim parts of Tustin, Buena Park ( i believe thats still orange county) and other spots?
Im not saying its S. Central but..the real orange county wasnt all of that fox tv. thats just another misguided idea. Perhaps you should leave your by the beach residence.
That being said, Kobe is still whack, and really should stop frontin'
******
Officially changing my name because I'm tired of Eddie and van, Exel and Jones, Miss Exel, Eddie Van exel, Nick Jones, or whatever. new name.
changing to The Lake-Show.
Posted by: The Lake-Show (formely known as I miss Van exel and eddie Jones) | July 06, 2007 at 11:31 AM
SOCAL,
"On a limited scale, there's A LOT of mexican restaurants around here that serve tacos. but shoot, the best tacos i've had are in mexico. if i really wanted the best, i'd go to mexico. sure there's some great taco stands in LA, but the fact of the matter is, the best tacos are in mexico."
Your analogy is incomplete. What if Kobe was running one of the taco stands, and he didn't want Shaq to eat there any more? And Jerry, the owner of the string of taco stands, didn't care about getting the best taco makers to work there; all he cared about was the hot babe who worked at the Blockbusters across the street.
Posted by: exhelodrvr | July 06, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Main Entry: hyp·o·crite
Pronunciation: 'hi-p&-"krit
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ypocrite, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin hypocrita, from Greek hypokritEs actor, hypocrite, from hypokrinesthai
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings
SHAQ O'NEILL:
* called Dr. Buss "that old man"
* called Laker management "cowards"
* called Tim Duncan "light and weak"
* publically mocked and insulted asians, made fun of Yao Ming
* called Brad Miller "nothing but a good high school player"
* calls the entire city of Los Angeles "Fake"
* offended many women, including model Cindy Crawford, tennis star Venus Williams and singer-actress Aaliyah, whom he publically claimed to have slept with, this while his now wife was pregnant with one of his many illigitimate children.
* publically, during an actual game!, demanded that his former boss, Dr. Jerry Buss, pay him or trade him.
Kobe haters, why don't you share your judgmental sentiments with a more deserving ex-Laker?
Posted by: troy | July 06, 2007 at 11:32 AM
AK & socallife,
good points.
Fish will probably get the mid-level for 5 years. That for one extends his current contract by 2 years and he gets more money.
As for playing in New York, I don't think the players mind playing there. It's the losing that gets to you after a while, but he was at Golden State before! I would play in New York over Golden State and Utah any day.
Posted by: zen | July 06, 2007 at 11:34 AM
repost
MESSAGE TO HAL9000 AND JORMEA
hal9000
“Are you blind and deaf? Kobe already stated that Buss told him he would trade Shaq regardless of whether or not he stayed -- and Shaq said he believed him. And like I said, Kobe already apologized to Shaq for all that mess.”
I don’t see your point and I can’t hear what your saying. I know haha. We can agree to disagree, it’s called propaganda and spin my friend. Shaq agreed with kobe because Shaq wanted to stay out of kobe’s drama-fest. Kobe never apologized to shaq. Nice try on the last point.
“Hello? Anybody home? KG sought Kobe out to talk to him. He wouldn't have done that if he wasn't interested in joining Kobe on the Lakers. 'Nuff said.”
My question to you is why isn’t KG here…..i know because front office [blah, blah]. There’s always an excuse for your buddy kobiatch bry-RANT.
“Anyway, actions speak louder than words”
And I agree, name one free agent of stature to play in LA after shaq's departure? Grant “over the” Hill decided to play with the Suns. Rashard Lewis to Magic. Stackhouse remains with Dallas. What about all the NBA guys drooling to play with the “greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA”? I know, actions speak louder than words and it’s [fill in the blank]’s fault…..
jormea
“That include KL, fakerz and Gunner?”
Te Gusto mucho, mi amore.
Posted by: KLBeast | July 06, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Andrew Z,
I think this leadership issue with Kobe is being blown way out of proportion. The reasons for the Lakers not doing better last season had nothing to do with Kobe's leadership; the team didn't do better because of a combination of the injuries and the fact that it was (other than Kobe) overall a weak roster.
Posted by: exhelodrvr | July 06, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Team USA better bring home gold at the 08' Olympics in Beijing, China.
Posted by: Nik Kannan | July 06, 2007 at 11:37 AM
Kobe is maturing. Emotional Age entering League: 15. Emotional Age today: 20.
Posted by: Kobe Apologist | July 06, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Well said AK. I'm just hoping for the best. Cancer is never something ot be taken lightly, the fact that she's a child/baby, and the fact that it's in the eye...makes it all that much more sobering. Wishing the best for Fish and his girl Tatum.
RE: Kobe. I should have clarified my post from last night. It's not that I have anything against him apologizing to Mitch K (after all he did insinuate that the man is second to none in the sucky GM scale...ahem he is), and I also know that he didn't apologize for anything but that...not the trade, not for anything else...BUT I feel like if there's an apology to be made, it should be to the fans. That's it.
Posted by: Faith | July 06, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Andrew Z,
No, no one else thinks, unless they are pre-disposed to hate Kobe Bryant and, as such, won't respond to anything of reason. Your claims are unproven, unsubstantiated, and illogical. Now, more than ever, would be the opportune time for Kobe's team mates to criticize him. What would they have to lose? And yet, no one has suggested anything that you are conveying. No one.
Posted by: troy | July 06, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Andrew Z, in my opinion you have to have something to lead...like a horse to pasture? I'm not sure the team from what we saw in the second half of the season has got it. And that's where not only the talent comes into question, but also heart.
Posted by: Faith | July 06, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Glad to hear Kobe concentrating on team USA. We got smashed and its time to get ours back. If Kobe can help place us back in the gold, its a good thing for him and USA basketball. Anyone know who's coaching USA this time out? (same squad/same coaches???)
Posted by: lakerfaze | July 06, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Lake show,
yeah I actually lived in Santa Ana for quite a while and have spent plenty of time in Garden Grove, Orange, Tustin and the like. My Grandmother lives in Buena Park. My point is still that I would not call any of those areas "hood" in the true sense of the word. Not to mention that Vanessa went to school in Huntington Beach. I just find the characterization of her as a "hood chick" humorous.
Posted by: Christopher F. | July 06, 2007 at 11:51 AM
The Lake-Show,
Kobe's wife was from (I believe) Huntington Beach. Doesn't really scream "hood" to me. Maybe she lived close to the Fountain Valley border, and in that case, I can see where the "hood chick" might come from. Those Fountain Valleyians are ruthless.
Posted by: Andrew Z | July 06, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Chris F.
your right none of what's mentioned so far is the "Hood" V. Bryant may have some "hood" qualities and speak the part but your right in saying that its a far cry from her being from Compton or Watts.
Posted by: lakerfaze | July 06, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Kobe will show Team USA how to win in Vegas this August. Next to Jerry West, the best GM he's had is Jerry Colangelo for putting this summer's team together.
Posted by: Kobe Apologist | July 06, 2007 at 11:56 AM
Troy,
How could Shaq's wife have his illegitimate children????
Secondly, why dont you take Shaq's comments in jest??? Sure he shouldnt say things about sleeping with women, but unless you live in a monestary, or something, than Im sure at some point you made a dumb chauvenistic comment. And about Tim Duncan and Brad Miller, was he supposed to go and give them a hug or what? The Spurs and Kings used to be like our arch rivals in case you dont remember?? I'm glad shaq picked on those other guys.
But you rather defend Kobe who calls out HIS TEAM. Kobe's arch rivals are andrew bynum, jerry buss and mitch kupchek.
ridiculous
Posted by: The Lake-Show (formely known as I miss Van exel and eddie Jones) | July 06, 2007 at 11:58 AM
About the Kobe apology. At first I was relieved he did it. But now I wish he didn't. His press conference was vague and he didn't really say exactly what was said. And so now the haters think everything he did was wrong and now Kobe is sulking back with his tail between his legs. After the Lakers front office was shady and just plain sucked as an organization....it's Kobe that apologizes and in the eyes of Kobe haters and the media, the organization is justified. Completely ridiculous.
AK, thanks for writing this thread. I can hardly even look at blogs or flip on sports radio anymore cuz of all the hatred on Kobe. Then all these weird comments about Fisher and THEN SOMEHOW these haters somehow change the story to Fisher not ever wanting to play with Kobe. I haven't been this frustrated since the Kobe/Shaq feud days. I agree, lets not try to find a conspiracy in every damn thing and Kobe isn't some evil genius that is somehow involved in everything bad that happens in the world.
Posted by: wiZo | July 06, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Vanessa went to University High in Irvine.
As a UCI alum, I can assure you that this means she was firmly installed amongst the button-down middle and upper middle classes exclusively. If Irvine were a car, it would be new, nicely equipped Volvo station wagon. It has no street cred, no funkiness, and is as far from the hood as one can plausibly get.
Posted by: The D | July 06, 2007 at 12:04 PM
AK:
"If Fisher is willing to even play for the Knicks, shouldn't that prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the team in question is secondary?"
Apropos of the imminent Wimbledon finals, allow me to say: "Game, Set and Match, Mr. Kamenetzky."
Posted by: The D | July 06, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Just in On hoopshype.com
"Ron Artest: The Kings will move Ron-Ron, the question becomes where? The Magic are supposedly talking Hedo Turkoglu for Ron while the Lakers are supposedly talking Kwame Brown’s ending deal for Ron. There are suitors willing to entertain Ron Artest, it seems it’s just a matter of when, not if."
The Lakers will get D-Fish for sure. Now it's time to persue Ron ROn....
Why won't the Kings entertain a deal involving Kwame, Cookie and Farmar or Jarvis C... They will most likely deal Bibby, plus with our trade they can get rid of Shareef's contract plus get a 10M expiring contract in Kwame for the upcoming freeagency for next year....King's owners the Maloofs are business man, they know what's best for the team the offer from the Lakers is the best on the table, that is if Kupcake makes this offer.... Come on Kupcake already this is the best deal without blowing up the team.. We still get to keep big Lazy (I hear is been working out, so maybe Kobe was right to light a fire under him in a direct kind of way)... If we can get Maglore for half of the MLE plus the other half for Fisher....Look at this line-up
Fish/Farmar or Jarvis
Kobe/Mo Evans
Artest/Luke/Vrad
Odom/Turiaf/Vrad
Maglore/Bynum
The starting line-up will be defensive specialists, and the bench will be our last years starters not inclduing LO and Kobe.... This is what we need a defesive upgrade in our 1,3 and 5 position and also have a legitimant 2 option in RON RON... BUSS GET IT DONE
This is the easies fix we can do, all it takes is a little bit of convincing to the Kings of what a great deal it would be for them as well, highly doubt Kupcake can get it done though......
Posted by: Gino | July 06, 2007 at 12:10 PM
D-Fish left a lot of money on the table with no guarantee that he'd be able to replace it. I'm sure if things were different, he'd retire right now and focus solely on his daughter's health. However, he still has to pay those doctors' bills, regardless of his desires or how good his insurance might be - treatment for rare cancer is almost a sure way to bankruptcy. Also, specialty oncologists aren't found by just picking up the yellow pages; Fisher's going to get the best one he can afford, and they're usually in very specific locations. If he chooses NY or Boston, my guess is he'll be available to most of the Northeastern teams at a reasonable price; for obvious reasons, he won't be playing in the Western Conference.
Also, can we stop the rumors that D-Fish called Kobe the 'GM'? That was definitely Chucky Atkins. I read a profile about him last year (not sure where), and it talked about how close he came to re-signing with the Lakers instead of going to Golden State. The Lakers FO basically said that if he could get a really good deal, they wouldn't blame him for leaving. He made a verbal committment to GS and then he got a call from Kobe asking him to stay (he'd even worked on getting the FO to open up the coffers for him). Fisher almost stayed, but in the end, he felt he couldn't break his word to the Warriors. Now, that's class. Fish also spoke very highly of Kobe in the article, and I would imagine that if circumstances were different, he'd love to be a Laker again.
Posted by: Tully Moxness | July 06, 2007 at 12:11 PM
http://celtics.bostonherald.com/celtics/view.bg?articleid=1009905
The Celts also are said to be looking at point guards, and 30-year-old Theo Papaloukas could step over from Greece and help (the Lakers are said to be pursuing him). Derek Fisher could also fit that role. Granted his release by the Jazz, he’s looking at playing sites where his cancer-stricken daughter could get good care (hello, Boston).
And as crazy as it may seem, the Celts may still be leaving the porch light on for Kevin Garnett. There appears to be no chance Ainge will sleep until he sees the Timberwolves star in another uniform
Posted by: J-Cool | July 06, 2007 at 12:12 PM
KL:
"What about all the NBA guys drooling to play with the “greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA”?
That doesn't even make sense given what we know about the business of the NBA. How much top-level talent did Jordan attract to the Bulls? Even Magic, by consensus one of the players EVERY scorer would have liked to play alongside, attracted comparatively little top outside talent. Bob McAdoo comes to mind. That's about it.
You wouldn't diminish Michael and Magic on the same grounds, would you?
Posted by: The D | July 06, 2007 at 12:21 PM
Kobe Apologist,
If anything, Kobe was too mature for his age, which is why he and Shaq didn't get along. While Shaq and his homeys were running after women and hitting the clubs (typical of most young NBA athleles), Kobe was perfecting his game and hanging out in his hotel room. This is how he get the rep of being standoffish.
Posted by: troy | July 06, 2007 at 12:30 PM
ISH happens..And NOBODY, I mean NOBODY is perfect. I don't think its big news that KOBE apologized, that was the most intelligent thing to do from a professional and personal standpoint..Now if people could simply move on! That is why I hate the offseason, nothing goes on and people find something to run away with...
As for FISH, if he comes back, all well & good, right now the most important thing is the health of his daughter....Wishing him nothin but love on that!
Go Lakers, 2007-2008! I am waiting for you....
Posted by: lakersrydeordie | July 06, 2007 at 12:37 PM
I'd rather have Mihm than Magloire. Theres a reason that he has been passed by Joel Prizbilla, Lamarcus aldrdige, channing frye, raef lafrentyz and of course greg oden on the Blazers's future plans.
Magloire is ssssssssssslllllllooooooooow footed, and his defense isnt what it used to be. I think Laker fans are caught up on Magloire of like three years ago. I think it would be a huge mistake to get Magloire. We already have Kwame, who is probably a better player.
Posted by: The Lake-Show (formely known as I miss Van exel and eddie Jones) | July 06, 2007 at 12:39 PM