Live From Staples - Lakers vs. Clippers (preseason)
Not sure how many of y'all are gonna be around, since it's just preseason for the Lakers. But I'm also not in "February" form, so it'll be nice breaking in period for all parties involved.
AK
First Quarter
5:57 - Sorry about the delay. I've been having some issues with the software that operates the blog (shocking, I know, since that never happens). Anyway, Kwame just rifled a sweet pass inside to Kobe under the rack. Kobe's couldn't finish the dunk (and sank only one of two from the stripe), but it was a really nice dish from #54. BK and I have both always said, the guy's actually a pretty underrated passer. That's actually why the bobbles often get to me, because aside from the potential turnover or wasted shot attempt, Kwame could really be a part of creating solid ball movement, assuming he can hang onto the rock.
4:35 - If looks from Kobe could kill, we'd all be attending Kwame's funeral right about now. Brown mistimed his jump and let Kobe's "alley" pass sail over his head. No "oop." No sympathy from Kobe.
1:55 - Kobe's at the line, shooting a pair. The crowd's embarking on a rather sloppy, none-too-loud "Kobe" chant. I realize we're not filled to capacity right now, but folks, if you want the guy to stay in L.A., you're gonna have to do better than that.
1:30 - Ruben Patterson checks in to a sea off boos. I'm sure it's just because "The Kobe Stopper" was inserted at a point where #24 is on the pine, rendering the NBA's highest profile mano y' mano a mere tease. C'mon, Mike Dunleavy. Give the people what they want!
1.7 - I know it seems like some punk skateboard kid was pulled off the street and allowed to play point guard for the Clips, but that was actually just Dan Dickau getting called for an offensive. The guy may never stick with a team for more than one season, but as long as Dickau's in the league, he has the "Dude You'd Never Peg As An NBA Player" Award sewed up year in, year out.
End of the First - Clippers 29. Lakers 24
Second Quarter
10:51 - Farmar penetrates into the paint, stops on a dime, hesitates, then flips Andrew Bynum a behind the back pass for an easy layup. On the next possession, Farmar follows up with a trey. Not a bad way to distinguish himself in the backup guard battle.
8:17 - Vlad gets his shot blocked driving to the rack, but I like seeing him do it.
7:06 - Some great interior defense by- and this is not a typo- Brian Cook triggers a turnover that eventually turns into a Jordan Farmar breakaway layup. Patterson was working on the block, but Cook held his ground well and basically smothered him by the time Bynum was there for help D. Patterson tried passing out, but tossed the ball away, eventually into Farmar's hands.
5:48 - Time out on the floor. Cook appeared for a sec to be limping on his way to the bench. Not sure if that's the reason he's not back in the game, but I'll keep an ear out to see if anything's (hopefully not) up.
5:01 - He's obviously gotta do better at the stripe than his current 3-7 clip, but the reason Bynum keeps ending up their is the high level of activity he's exhibiting. He's putting himself in the right spot alot around the basket and giving himself a chance to do something. Of course, just as I'm typing this, he got stripped, so I'm gonna shut up now...
2:14 - Remember how I mentioned Kobe getting mad about Kwame's mistimed jump? Well, when the turnover is his fault, as was clearly the case in the pass he just airmailed Bynum's way, Kobe immediately owned up, giving Bynum at pat on the head as they both scooted back on D.
12.4 - Too much dribbling by Kobe leads to his 7th turnover of the half. Yikes.
Vlad Rad misses a buzzer beating trey to close out the half. The Clips are winning the assist, rebound, FG%, FT %, 3PT%, steal and turnover battles, so it would only make sense that they're winning the overall score skirmish as well. Clippers 59, Lakers 53. See what happens in the third. Be back in a bit.
Third Quarter
A few substitutions in the starting lineup for the half. Vlad remains in the game for Luke, Chris Mihm is in for Kwame and Sasha for Kobe. We'll see if any reenter the action.
7:54 - Sasha gets the ball stripped while attacking the rack. Like Vlad, I like seeing him do this. In general this preseason, Sasha seems much more aggressive and confident. Of course, we've also been down this road before, so forgive me if I remain cautious with my enthusiasm.
6:12 - Paul Davis drains a 18-foot jumper. of course, it's fairly easy when Cookie doesn't even put a hand in his face.
5:23 - Sasha drains a trey with Al Thornton's mug in his grill. Free throw converted. The rare four point play is in the books. lakers down by 11.
4:23 - Fantastic bounce pass by Sasha, setting up Cook in the paint for an easy layup. Mo Evans quickly snags a steal and an uncontested dunk. All of a sudden, it's only a seven point deficit.
3:16 - It's unclear if the crowd is chanting for Phil to put "Kobe" or "Coby" into the game. Until they get a little more specific, I don't blame the Zen Master if he's confused as to how to appease the fans.
1:09 - Cook misses on a long two, but some great effort by Chris Mihm under the glass keeps the ball alive, eventually going out of bounds the purple and gold's away. Mihm's looked pretty rusty and out of sync most of this game (as evidenced by him turning over the ball about ten seconds later), so it's up to fans whether to get optimistic over the moment of nice activity or to treat it as the bright spot in otherwise pretty dreary night.
Cook misses a tip in as the third expires, bringing to end a pretty
Fourth Quarter
10:56 - After snaking in a layup, Farmar steals a pass from Al Thornton, then gets fouled and sinks two freebies. Good to see him following up a very good first half with more of the same.
6:00 - It's official. This game has reached "sloppy as all get out" status.
4:54 - More good work by Farmar, this time coming up with a rebound of his own miss in serious traffic. This eventually leads to an equally impressive turnaround nine-footer by Bynum. Very nice shot.
Things continue to wind down in unspectacular fashion. 112-96, Clippers victory. Jordan Farmar is easily the most impressive Laker, with some nice moments for Andrew Bynum. But all in all, not the greatest of showings for the collective Laker roster. But hey, it's preseason and that's the time for crapping out. Better now than in April.
Thanks for dropping by. Postgame report coming ASAP.
AK
THE KWAM RFFECT
Does anybody see how Kobe has to work so hard in offense when Kwame is playing. Kwame hides from a potential pass from Kobe. Kwame does not want to catch a pass from anyone, his teammates sees in his body language he is scared AND THIS IS A PRE SEASON!
Kwame losses the ball in a nice dish by Turiaf.
Kwame's nervousness creates a 3 minute lack of confidence for the rest of the lakers.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Adult beverage of the Mr. Daniels variety...check.
Overwhelming excitement about seeing my Lakers for the first time this season...check.
Kwame looking apathet...Hey! He actually looks like he wants to be out there tonight! Way to go, cake boy!
Man, I missed this!!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!
Posted by: RespectMyAuthoritah | October 21, 2007 at 08:02 PM
Kwame has 3 fouls inless than 8 minutes. There's just no confidence when Kwame is playing. Clippers playing so bad and lakers till behind because kwame is playing worse like a scared CAT. KOBE tring to take it upon himself again because he knows he can not rely on KWAME and he sees how Kwame is so nervous and scared.
KWAME BROWN no improvement!!!
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:07 PM
Does anyone know where I can listen to the game tonight online?
Thanks.
Colorado loves the Lakers!
Posted by: Hugo Boss | October 21, 2007 at 08:08 PM
WE can not have KWAM starting, we will get burned everytime at the start. KWAME EFFECT sets the tone for the game. Nervousnes and lack of confidence felt by the opponents like the SUNS felt and take huge advantage in the playoffs.
I will take Larry Turner over THE KWAM. Seriously!
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:12 PM
How tall is Paul Davis? How can he block KWAM for a supposedly dtrong dunk??? Davis looks like WAlTON to me. Kwame jsut can't dunk with one hand, two handed dunk just losses his vertical leap.
The kind of Smush and Kwame that pisses off KOBE. Somebody has to trade Kwame right away if the Lakers want to keep Kobe!
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:16 PM
MORE KWAM EFFECT
Clippers already gained confidence because KWAME sets it for them. No wonder everytime Kwame goes out, the opposing team have already build their moemntum. Lakers has to play harder to slow down the momentum built by KWAME for the Clippers.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Go Lakers!
Posted by: Faith | October 21, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Lakers after Kwame sits down is now getting the momentum back from the Clippers. THis so essy to see. Basketball is about confidense. KWAME creates it to him and to his teammates BIG TIME.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:24 PM
The Farm! Woo!
Posted by: Faith | October 21, 2007 at 08:26 PM
KWAM plays 8 minutes but the EFFECT lasted for 14 minutes until VLAD, DREW and FARMAR makes the run. KWAM has to be the third CENTER, that's CRYSTAL CLEAR.
PHIL JACKSON said he is playing well, Lakesr trying to market him.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:27 PM
JOOOOOORRRRDAAAAANNNN FAAAAAARRRRMMAAAAAARRRRRRR!!!!!!
Posted by: RespectMyAuthoritah | October 21, 2007 at 08:28 PM
The Kwame "lack of Confidence" effect is now at FULL BLOWN REPORT!
No way now anynody can say otherwise! I watched the game closely how the Kwame effect works.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:30 PM
Defense needs work. Yes we got back in the game...but it's not through defense, it's through the spark from Farmar.
No recognition, no talking. The lane is open, and no one is trying to stop anyone. And they're exploiting Cookie on the paint.
Posted by: Faith | October 21, 2007 at 08:33 PM
Can somebody see if Kwame is still nervous sitting at the bench. I see him holding his two hands like he is stiil scared. He really needs to follow Smush in MIami. I can't imagine what Pat Riley will do to him.
SMUSH AND KWAME ... the reason KOBE wants out of LA!
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:34 PM
Now that's the Jason Kidd version of basketball play I envisioned Jordan Farmar playing when we drafted him. Remember I said he's smaller version of Jason Kidd? Making things happen.
mike
Posted by: Michael Teniente | October 21, 2007 at 08:34 PM
Vlad Rad is getting owned by kobe stopper there!
Posted by: siva | October 21, 2007 at 08:36 PM
Does anybody see how everybody loves to pass to BYNUM down low and how nobody wants to pass the ball to Kwame. KWAME NOT MADE TO PLAY BASKETBALL.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:37 PM
46-46
Lakers could be ahead by 15 pts if not for the Kwame effect. Clippers was playing so bad at the start, Kwame just had to match it much more worse. Instead of a blow up game it is a tight ball game.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 08:41 PM
Bynum meeting a pick, trying to double that time. Something we only usually see Kwame do. A little faster Bynum lol.
Posted by: Faith | October 21, 2007 at 08:44 PM
Could someone explain to me how Kobe keeps turning the ball over please? What in da world is he doing out there?
Posted by: wqw | October 21, 2007 at 08:52 PM
How about the Lakers woul be ahead by 15 if it werent for the Kobe effect.
Too many turnovers
Posted by: The Lake-Show | October 21, 2007 at 08:56 PM
Hugo Boss,
I think the nba audio is free all year this year.
Posted by: Faith | October 21, 2007 at 08:58 PM
Staples24,
I'm confused. How do you REALLY feel about Kwame? LOL
Posted by: Rick Friedman | October 21, 2007 at 09:00 PM
Bill Mcdonald making fun of Kwame at half time regarding not CATCHING THE FREAKIN BALL.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Watching Kobe trying to pass to his teammates his absolutely killing me. Kobe is clearly not a facillator and just shows his lack of basketball IQ. I mean sure he has superior athletic moves and can shoot and has the fundamentals of a one on one game..but in terms of team skills, I say he's average at best.
PJ is probably good at not having Kobe be a facilitator. Either hes trying to prove a point to Kobe that he needs his teammates, or he thought that the PG position would be that bad (having Smush would scar you) but those are the only two reasons I see Kobe as facilitator. PJ is best having Farmar and Fisher handle the rock. But those guys have to have balls to not pass the ball to Kobe every two seconds.
Posted by: The Lake-Show | October 21, 2007 at 09:02 PM
KOBE telling Phil he does not want to be a facilitator, that's the reason for so many turnovers.
KWAME telling Phil he does not want to be an offensive player, that's the reason he does not catch the ball.
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 09:09 PM
THE MIHM EFFECT
Mihm start sthe 3rd qrtr
Mihm Catches the ball inside and miss
Mihm rebounds
Kayman does not take the shot against Mihm
Mihm boxing out Kayman
Mihm gets the ball from Kayman active
So far no negative effect from MIHM
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 21, 2007 at 09:13 PM
its gonna take a while for mihm to get his timing back. he looks like hes 2 steps slower than everyone else.
Posted by: sixonezero | October 21, 2007 at 09:25 PM
maybe trading farmar is a bad idea? :)
Posted by: hobbitmage | October 21, 2007 at 09:38 PM
Lakersville, USA…
By Michael C. Teniente
Preseason edition:
As far as I’m concerned the Jackson Journal is now dead. But with the death of the Jackson Journal comes the birth of Lakersville, USA…
I’m not going to rate PJ’s coaching this season. This season I’m just going to report what I see on the court.
Right now I need to speak with my boy, Kwame Brown.
Kwame, Kwame, Kwame…what are we going to do with you? I love your defense but we need to work on your offense now. I think I see your problem. You’re not reading the defenses correctly. I doubt you're even putting effort in reading the defenses. Reading the defense is what the triangle is all about. It’s especially important for you to do this correctly because with your body and strength you can have position all game long and put people in foul trouble.
This is what I observed. The play where Ronny Turiaf took the baseline and you let a pass go through your hands? Here’s the question. What are you reading? What do you see? That’s the key Kwame. You see a guy like Turiaf making a baseline move. How do you process that? It’s simple, Kwame. Turiaf is a bulky guy. So what do you expect? A fancy lay-up on a reverse or what? Of course not. You expect the defense to collapse and you expect a pass.
When you see a teammate making a move on the baseline how do you read it Kwame? Are you reading your teammate or the opponent’s position? Both, of course. What should come out of that is the proper reaction. It’s the triangle, kid. What’s your reaction? Move to the proper place on the floor expecting a pass.
Now when you see things like this you have to read both your teammates and the defense. What do you see? You see your teammate drawing attention and, usually, the opponent’s back is to you. The advantage is yours.
Now another situation that I’m seeing over and over, again, is when you park yourself on one side of the lane watching the action or the play being developed on the other side of the lane. What do you see, Kwame?
Here’s what I see…I’m watching on T.V. I see Kobe dribbling the ball and what I see is a little wall of players, about 3, preventing Kobe from being creative. For Kobe to be creative in that situation would be foolish. What's Kobe's biggest complaint? That he needs help. The only way, in this offense, that you're going to help Kobe is to read the situation. How do you read that Kwame? All three players have their backs to you because they’re watching Kobe. What is your response? You dive and seal your man. You’re not reading and reacting to the situation. In other words you’re stalling the concept of the triangle. The triangle is reaction, kid.
What I see you doing is watching Kobe. What do you expect? Are you expecting Kobe to do something spectacular? Against a wall of defenders who have their backs to you as you watch? Dive, kid! This should be reactionary. Instinct! When you read your teammate and the opponents back is to you this should be proceed as an instinctive reaction. In other words you see the situation and you process the information in seconds.
Now your free throws…well those are your own demons. You have to work that out yourself. But I will say this: Don’t let missed free throws stop you from being aggressive down low on the offensive end. Why? Because against teams like San Antonio and Phoenix you’ll be getting guys like Tim Duncan and Amare into foul trouble whether you make the free throws or not. Consider all aspects of the game, kid. You may not make the free throw but you will get people in foul trouble. Against the Boozers, Duncans, Howards, and Amare’s…that a plus.
I know your rusty, Kwame. I know you’re still dealing with getting completely healthy. And I know this is the preseason. But, kid, this is the time to work on your reactions.
You see Chris Mihm, Kwame? How he works within the triangle? If he had your body he would dust you. Because he doesn’t have your type of body his defense is his Achilles heal. If it weren’t for that, Kwame, again, Chris Mihm would dust you. Mihm doesn’t have the body, kid…but he knows how to read and react within the triangle. But what good is that to us if he can’t protect the rim?
Kwame, I need you to watch film and take a look at yourself. Then ask yourself if your reactions are proper. Then watch film of Mihm, on the offense end, and ask yourself this: Why not me?
mike
Posted by: Michael Teniente | October 21, 2007 at 09:38 PM
This game is getting pretty boring. Lakers not trying to win, just trying to get guys minutes. Plus looks like the Clippers are playing not to get hurt.
Hey I know there's no Clipper blog, so here's my take.
Elton Brand is out the year and Livingston probably gone too. They might both show up late, but by then it will be too late and it will take them a while to get into rhythm.
But they would have a good team if they were healthy:
C Kaman
PF Brand
SF Thorton
SG Magette
PG Livingston
Bench: Guards: Cassell, Knight Mobley, Forwards: Patterson, Ross, Thomas, Center: Davis
GM Baylor actually put together a decent team and if not for bad luck major injuries, the Clips would have been a danger in the West.
I doubt Magette will return after he enters free agency because there are many destinations he could go to make the team a title contender (Cleveland, Orlando, Golden State, Dallas), but if they kept him, Livingston and Brand come back healthy, Guillermo Diaz develops and repaces Cassell, than the Clips could be pretty good in 08.
Posted by: The Lake-Show | October 21, 2007 at 09:45 PM
Lakerville, USA? I like.
Wasn't Kwame dressed to play earlier? I just saw a shot of him, in a suit. Wonder why.
Posted by: Faith | October 21, 2007 at 09:47 PM
I've been one of the biggest advocates of fairness to Kobe on this blog, but I will also criticize #24 when I think he deserves it.
About all these bad passes. It is clear to this observer that the bad passes are because Kobe is passing because he's been told to pass. He is not buying into this role for one second. He is too good an athlete to be making such poor decisions and poor execution.
Phil is trying to help Kobe, by making him show that he is capable of getting his team mates involved. Kobe's not buying. His pre-season performance is lackluster and disappointing.
Let's hope that all changes when the real games begin on October 30th.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | October 21, 2007 at 09:50 PM
Only player who is playing today is Jordan, rest of like going through the motion
Posted by: LAL_Fan | October 21, 2007 at 09:51 PM
Faith,
You never know. It could be a REALLY expensive tear away suit. haha
All kidding aside, I'm sure they just didn't want to work Kwame too much, since he's just coming back. They probably told him at halftime that he wasn't going back in, so he showered. Probably something similar with Luke, who I haven't even seen on the sideline this half.
AK
Posted by: Andrew Kamenetzky | October 21, 2007 at 09:51 PM
Lakers looking very flat...
Posted by: LAL_Fan | October 21, 2007 at 09:52 PM
Mike T,
Lakerville USA, the Kwame Brown Edition. Brilliant! Well said.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | October 21, 2007 at 09:53 PM
Faith,
I hope because Jim Buss finally did something good and traded Kwame during halftime. LOL.
Posted by: p ang | October 21, 2007 at 09:55 PM
AK, stop being a hater.
By the way, Kevin Durant better watch out for his ROY. Al Thorton who was in the running for national player of the year last year can flat out ball. He is super athletic with some good basketball skills. Nice shot and moves. But what will separate him from the other ahtletic, dunking machines is that Thorton can channel his energy. That guy was a scoring machine last year for Florida State and looks like he will take that with him to the NBA. GREAT pick for the Clippers. He will be one of those players that bloggers will get mad at their FO for picking someone else ahead of him.
Bynum has strength, but now he needs his wind. Old Bynum happens when he gets tired. Fouls, slow shots, "lazy". But when he's fresh he looks like a top 5 center in the West (behind Yao, Chandler, Camby, Okur)
Posted by: The Lake-Show | October 21, 2007 at 10:06 PM
>>>maybe trading farmar is a bad idea? :)
Yeah. When I was doing proposed trades during the summer, if I included
a point guard, I usually included Crittendon. I caught a lot of flack for it, and
probably still will for mentioning it now, but Farmar has the potential to be
a very good NBA point guard.
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | October 21, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Actually, Faith, Kwame was only scheduled to play a quarter. As was Mihm. The guy getting the most minutes is Bynum because it's already determined that he's going to be the back-up center.
mike
Posted by: Michael Teniente | October 21, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Awwwh...the Jackson Journal...winner of a fatty, Blog MVP, and recognized as the Eienstien of the blog has come to an end.
LOL!
mike
Posted by: Michael Teniente | October 21, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Just got back from the game. It was pretty ugly all around. This was the first taste of a team that likes to set double screens and back-picks to free up their guys - which PHX and Dallas live off of. A real test of defensive communication.
The offense looked stale the entire first quarter - why? Probably because the Lakers walked the ball up the court and set up the triangle rather than pushing it like they've been practicing. Farmar did his best to energize who was on the court with him but it was still pretty tough.
I hear all this talk about Kwame dropping passes. I only saw the one that Kobe bounced off Kwame's chest. I can tell you the fans were brutal - screaming at Kwame and telling him he sucked the entire time he was on the floor. On the other hand, Bynum needs to learn to keep the ball high. He's in the routine of bringing it down low to gather himself - then explode upwards. Problem is, that leaves him vulnerable to defenders slapping at the ball which happened a couple of times tonight. Mihm had a night tonight I'm sure he'd rather forget. Nothing was going down for him. He was looking like the third-stringer.
Al Thornton looked very impressive. About as good of a rookie scorer as I've seen in quite some time.
Posted by: lakers_sth | October 21, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Last year I posted about 10 times that it would be prudent to rest the wounded, bail on the playoffs and position for the best draft pick. The Clippers finished in our position and got Thornton.
I like Critt but he's not the steal of the draft, Thornton is.
Posted by: Vman | October 21, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Mike T/RICK FRIEDMAN,
"Kwame, Kwame, Kwame…what are we going to do with you?"
ARE YOU SERIOUS? You still have to talk to the KWAM??? The message you want to send to Kwame, even grade school ball players can understand that. How many times do you think the Lakers including the refereees told him that, KOBE just yelled at him and told him the same thing probably for a thousand TIMES.. It's not that Kwame does not know, KWAMES problem is he does not want to be in a position where his teammates can pass him the ball, he is SCARED AS HELL and SO NERVOUS to be in that position to catch the ball and make a move to the basket.
MIKE T, just repeat after me, SMUSH AND KWAME ARE THE SAME PROBLEM!
I KEEP SAYING KWAME IS WEAK, WEAK MIND.
KWAME, was in good position, got a lob pass from Kobe, BAM!! Can not catch and so scared. KWAME's nightmare is embarassing himself, which he does a lot. The only way he knows how to avoid that is hide from his teammates. That's why he does not move in offense and he does not try to get offensive rebounds.
LOOK, I don't hate KWAME BROWN. BUT KWAME IS A LIABILITY, A baggage in the LAKERS PLAY especially as a starting CENTER.
KWAME IS DONE AND GONE.
END OF STORY!
Posted by: Staples 24 | October 22, 2007 at 12:10 AM
Nice Mike T...now if you would just take Kwame over your knee and--
Wait!
Someone else better be in charge of spanking Kwame.
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | October 22, 2007 at 03:28 AM
AK,
Thanks for the play-by-play. I missed the game and the summary is appreciated.
I'll be moving back to Los Angeles in a couple of months. I can't wait to be screaming at the television at Scotland Yard in the Valley. I've missed too many Lakers games over the last year.
By the way, the Indians' loss last night has taken on mythic proportions in the already nihilistic pit that is Cleveland, Ohio. The series has taken on the title: "THE COLLAPSE!" Fricken great. This place was made for failure.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon Kavulic | October 22, 2007 at 06:35 AM
Kwame Brown’s inability to catch passes continues to irk coach Phil Jackson, who provided yet another humorous quote about Brown’s hands this season.” I just tell these guys to put it on his nose,” Jackson said. “Put the ball on his nose. Either that, or put it in the [groin]. He’s going to catch them either spot.”
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(Side note, Kwame and the Cake ranks #2 in wizznutzz all-time list of greatest DC basketball off-court Food and Beverage incidents)
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Oh my God...
http://tinyurl.com/6kvv9h
Brown is sitting in Clyde's restaurant in Chevy Chase, regarding with suspicion a chicken sandwich, which has been served to him on unfamiliar bread. Among the many revelations of his profoundly dislocating and confusing rookie season with the Wizards are the things that some people will eat.
On a road trip to Boston, the Wizards took him to an elegant French restaurant. Brown was not just shocked, but outraged, to discover that the restaurant did not serve French dressing. "Can you believe that?" he says. "No French dressing. In a French restaurant."
Then there was the matter of the salad itself. "It was tree roots," he says disgustedly. "Leaves. And branches."
For weeks afterward, Brown took a bottle of store-bought French dressing with him whenever he went out to dinner.
Posted by: Kwaminus I don't fit in a Toyota Yaris Brownicus | July 16, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Kwaminus I don't fit in a Toyota Yaris Brownicus,
Oh yes, brave Kwaminus, the rabbit hole runs very, very, very deep.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | July 16, 2008 at 04:51 PM