Texas Two-Step, step one
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Once again, Lakers Blog is on the road. AK will be courtside- or wherever they put writers in San Antonio and Houston- tonight and tomorrow, which of course means a live blog from both games. So make sure to stop by at game time.
The Lakers head into San Antonio tonight (5:30, KCAL) having given off mixed signals in their first five games. The purple and gold have looked great (see Utah, Phoenix), they've looked less great (see Houston, New Orleans). No doubt they'll have to be the former if they'd like to return to L.A. with a win or two. The Lakers will know what to expect in San Antonio. It's just a question of getting it done against some tough D. The rivalry has plenty of history, but while the Lakers have actually played hard and reasonably well against the Spurs over the last couple of years, San Antonio has continued to dominate the league while LAL has been treading water. Of course, with .4 back in the house, things could change for the purple and gold. Add in a healthy Lamar Odom, whom the Lakers would like to free up as much as possible in the offense and a lull in the Kobe Bryant Saga, and many fans probably feel more optimistic about this game than they might have over the summer.
Things aren't quite as mellow in Chicago, where the Bulls are struggling and need to grow up fast, Kobe rumors or not. And if they don't win, the discussion in BullsVille continues. By the way, that the issue has died down (a little) locally doesn't mean others aren't still investigating the pros and cons of a Kobe deal.
BRING ON THE SPURS!
Posted by: ajax | November 13, 2007 at 09:43 AM
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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2007 - TEXAS SWEEP WEEK - IF THEY SWEEP I WANT ALL YOU
DOUBTERS TO GET ON THE 55 WIN BANDWAGON AND THE BENCHMOB BANDWAGON !
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55 WIN BANDWAGON MEMBERS:
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1) LAKERTOM………………………..…(21) TALIQ…………………………………….(41) PURPLE & GOLD
(2) MAMBA24…………………………....(22) SLO GAL ………………………………..(42) THIRTY2
(3) LONG_TIME_LAKER_FAN……..…(23) DEREK…………………………………..(43) BLACKMAMBA24
(4) JUNO………………………………..(24) NIK KANAN…………………………..….(44) JUSTIN
(5) GENERIC_ONE……………………(25 BOB……………………………………….(45) OutsiderGua
(6) HOBBITMAGE………………….…..(26) FAITH……………………………………(46) Violater
(7) MARTY……………………………....(27) LAKERLOVER…………………………(47) SHAQFAN
((8) DAVID WHANG…………………...(28) COMPLEX_BROTHA…………………..(48) Houston Laker
(9) ROKY…..……………………….…..(29) ISSANG………………………………….(49) JEFF
(10) KEIFO……………………………..(30) WHITE MAMBA24 ……………………..(50) JANAYA
(11) VIOLATER…………………...……(31) LAKALOVA……………………………...(51) AB
(12) DICE8UP………………………....(32) EASTCOASTJESSIE…………………..(52) TSPHERE
(13) HUBBIT…………………………...(33) Q WUOR
(14) BD…………………………………(34) LAKERAHOLIC –> GUNNING FOR 60
(15) JONNIN IN JAPAN………………(35) TSIRY
(16) ALEXINHO17…………………….(36) DREW
(17) TWOODY…………………………(37) Nestro’s Bistro
(18) KIWI……………………………….(38) BLAZE1BX
(19) FEARLESS WHACK JOB………(39) BZAR
(20) DAN DAN THE LAKER FAN…...(40) CHRIS H.
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READY TO JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON BUT:
(53) RICK FRIEDMAN - NEEDS APOLOGIES FROM KOBE, FO AND ALL CONCERNED
(54) utzworld THE BANNER HOLDER - WAITING FOR JIM BUSS TO OUT HIMSELF
AS THE LAKER INSIDER THAT CAUSED KOBEGATE 2007 & OUT OF SHAME OF SAID
REVELATION, RESIGNS FROM HIS POST IN THE LAKER FRONT OFFICE.
(55) CBUCK - When we reach 55 cbuck will be number 55 so climb aboard folks
(56) RICO TICO – THINKS A 50 WIN BANDWAGON MORE REASONABLE
(57) XODUS THINS A 50 WIN BANDWAGON MORE REASONABLE
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* 60 WIN BANDWAGON
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(1) LAKERAHOLIC………………………..(4) JANAYA
(2) BOB…………………………………….(5) JEFFGROTKE
(3) WHITEMAMBA24…………………….(6) JOE
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* KOBE FOR MVP BANDWAGON
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(1) NIK KANNAN………………………..(11) TSPHERE
(2) MAMBA24…………………………..(12) LARRY
(3) VIOLATER………………………….(13) JEFFGROTKE
(4) OUTSIDERGUA…………………..(14) WHITEMAMBA24
(5) LAKERTRUTH…………………….(15) CBUCK
(6) ALEXINH017
(7) DREREK
(8) SHAQFAN
(9) BLACKMAMBA24
(10) JANAYA
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*VLAD RAD BREAKOUT BANDWAGON/ I REMEMBER WHY WE CREATED IT!
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(1) VIOLATER……………………….(4) RICO TICO
(2) MAMBA24……………………….(5) KEIFO
(3) SIXONEZERO…………………..(6) JANAYA
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BYNUM BREAKOUT BANDWAGON
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(1) LakerFaze_________________ (6) LAKER TOM……….(11) WHITEMAMBA24
(2) RDLEE____________________(7) JON KAVULIC …….(12) JANAYA
(3) Violater___________________(8) DEREK
(4) RICO TICO________________(9) BENNY BLANCE
(5) MAMBA24________________(10) BD
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JORDAN FARMER BREAKOUT SEASON BANDWAGON
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(1) RICO TICO……………….(4) JANAYA
(2) MAMBA24………………..(5) JEFFGROTKE
(3) RICK FRIEDMAN
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START RONNY TURIAF/ RONNY
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(1) LONG TIME LAKER FAN………………(5) MAMBA24
(2) JON KAVULIC…………………………..(6) SHAQ FAN
(3) MICHAEL H……………………………..(7) KIKOS DAD
(4) MRBARNEYDANGLE…………………(8) JANAYA
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BENCHMOB BANDWAGON CLUB
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(1) DRIVER AND PRESIDENT - NESTRO’S BISTRO
(2) XODUS
(3) MAMBA24
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KOBE & LEBRON LAKERS TOGETHER IN 2010 BANDWAGON
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(1) DRIVER AND PRESIDENT - TRIO
(2) MAMBA24
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KWAME HAS BURSISTIS IN HIS BRAIN BANDWAGON
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(1) DRIVER AND PRESIDENT - FEARLESS WHACKJOB
(2) SHAQ FAN
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AND NOW ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
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ALL TOGETHER NOW:
WE ARE THE FREAKIN LA LAKERS THE WINNERS OF 14 NBA TITLES
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COACHED BY THE 9 TIME TITLE WINNER PHIL (9RINGS) JACKSON AND
NO ONE WILL EVER CONQUER OR DIVIDE US
LAKERS TODAY LAKERS TOMORROW LAKERS FOREVER
Posted by: Mamba24 | November 13, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Mamba24,
Where you at? Roll call homie....
Posted by: Charles | November 13, 2007 at 09:48 AM
charles,
"Mamba24,
Where you at? Roll call homie...."
CHARLES YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND
Posted by: Mamba24 | November 13, 2007 at 10:02 AM
They'll have to put Manu or FInley on LO. That's a mismatch made in heaven. Lamar should get 30.
SA will be ready because of last year. This will give us a look at where the team really is. Hope it's a positive one.
Posted by: Vman | November 13, 2007 at 10:04 AM
AK/BK
That Krolik kid is golden. Where did you find him? I can't believe this is coming out of mouth of a babe. The Gatzby metaphor is almost as good as my "retarded girl" one. haha
http://www.sportshubla.com/2007/11/13/kobe-bryant-the-nbas-gatsby/
Keep up the great work, kid! I think you have a future with a keyboard.
Posted by: HAB | November 13, 2007 at 10:06 AM
I think Chicago's just using the Kobe trade excuse to account for their horrible playing.
Mamba, sign me up for the Kobe MVP bandwagon. An MVP win would certainly trump the Lakers bid to get rid of him. What franchise would want to be know for trading the leagues MVP????
Posted by: EastCoastJessie | November 13, 2007 at 10:07 AM
AJAX,
"BRING ON THE SPURS!"
The K brothers prefer that you not bring your personal life and preferences into the blog.
Thanks.
Posted by: exhelodrvr | November 13, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Mamba24,
Please add me to the Farmar breakout bandwagon and the start Turiaf, Turiaf for 6th man bandwagon.
I think a 50 win bandwagon is more reasonable. I'd jump on that one.
Posted by: Benjamin | November 13, 2007 at 10:13 AM
3 keys to Texas sweep.
Kobe -- playing the all around game which we know he can do.
Rebounding-- Lakers should never lose the rebound battle w/ Bynum , Turiaf, Odom
2nd unit--this squad needs to show it's value on these b2b games.
This is more exciting than opening night, this will let us know where were at and the type of team we have. You could say the DVR is going to get a work out these next couple of days.
Go Lakers and make a statement this week!!!
BD
Posted by: BD | November 13, 2007 at 10:15 AM
This game will probably go the way of San Antonio three-pointers. If SA pulls a Peja on the Lakers then the Lakers get blown out. If SA misses a few three-pointers then the Lakers could win in a hotly contested, grind-it-out game...Incidentally, I don't think Peja has shot that good against any of the other teams he has played against since the Lakers...
Posted by: guity | November 13, 2007 at 10:30 AM
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* KOBE FOR MVP BANDWAGON
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(1) NIK KANNAN……………………….(11) TSPHERE
(2) MAMBA24…………………………..(12) LARRY
(3) VIOLATER………………………….(13) JEFFGROTKE
(4) OUTSIDERGUA…………………..(14) WHITEMAMBA24
(5) LAKERTRUTH…………………….(15) CBUCK
(6) ALEXINH017………………………(16) EAST COAST JESSIE
(7) DREREK
(8) SHAQFAN
(9) BLACKMAMBA24
(10) JANAYA
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JORDAN FARMER BREAKOUT SEASON BANDWAGON
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(1) RICO TICO……………….(4) JANAYA
(2) MAMBA24………………..(5) JEFFGROTKE
(3) RICK FRIEDMAN………..(6) BENJAMIN
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START RONNY TURIAF/ RONNY
FOR 6TH MAN BANDWAGON
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(1) LONG TIME LAKER FAN………………(5) MAMBA24……………(9) BENJAMIN
(2) JON KAVULIC…………………………..(6) SHAQ FAN
(3) MICHAEL H……………………………..(7) KIKOS DAD
(4) MRBARNEYDANGLE…………………(8) JANAYA
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Posted by: Mamba24 | November 13, 2007 at 10:34 AM
That literary take on Kobe was kind of cool. I like the commentary at the end, especially the nugget, "Kobe can become wise. he (sic) is not destined for failure."
Posted by: Benjamin | November 13, 2007 at 10:45 AM
big game tonight.
we are finally 100% healthy.
looking for a strong showing, we will need it.
Posted by: tha show | November 13, 2007 at 10:52 AM
I think you're right guilty... GUARD THE THREES!!!
Posted by: keifo | November 13, 2007 at 10:59 AM
I MAMBA24 GUARANTEE A WIN TONIGHT
Posted by: Mamba24 | November 13, 2007 at 11:03 AM
AK, BK and everyone else,
What do you guys think of PJ taking the reins off of LO? Personally, I love the idea. I noticed the shift during the Minnesota game but didn't really think much of it. Now that I do I think it could be the key to LO being the type of player we all thought he could be. We've all known that despite his skill set, LO is not Scottie Pippen (shocker, I know). We've spent three seasons trying to fit the square peg in to a round hole, with fairly disappointing results.
For all his talent and basketball IQ, I've always felt that LO is more of an instinctual player, rather than a cerebral player. And for two years we've been asking him to be a cerebral player. LO's always been at his best when he's been able to use his full complement of talents (remember last season's opener against PHX) and I think we're finally allowing him to do that. I think this could potentially be the best move PJ's made in his second stint in LA.
Posted by: Xodus | November 13, 2007 at 11:06 AM
Mamba24,
PUT ME ON THE START A BANDWAGON BANDWAGON
Posted by: The Lake Show | November 13, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Rockets are playing tonight as well. They'll be B2B also.
I predict a Texas sweep.
Limbs are nice. Cozy.
Posted by: HAB | November 13, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Mamba24,
On a game day, we are the freakin' Laker fans - the so called 97% Posters, at least we have a positive view of our team. To pundits like Mike Monroe, Eric Pincus and John Frolic, they attract readers by writing about the Magnificent. On the big game day, all they can do is publish an INTRIGUE, a never ending drama also promoted by the spies of Jimbo on this blog. Again I quote you.............. NO ONE WILL EVER CONQUER OR DIVIDE US
LAKERS TODAY LAKERS TOMORROW LAKERS FOREVER....now go away, you devils! LOL
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | November 13, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Kobe as Gatsby?
Tom Buchanan's pedigree is Shaq?
Daisy is Jordan's legacy?
Some metaphors stretch further than others.
I'm hearing faint echos of F. Scott laughing.
Posted by: Vman | November 13, 2007 at 11:20 AM
Mamba24,
You are the heart and soul of all the bloggers.... Don't you ever think about leaving... Ever...
Posted by: Charles | November 13, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Forget about the Bulls as they have no deal for the lakers as their top three players do not make a Kobe. Get rid of Kobe for some real young imprressive talent and or picks.
Posted by: rickbb | November 13, 2007 at 11:26 AM
xodus - It may just be me but I don't see a difference in what's happening on the floor with LO. To be fair, I didn't see a difference between all the different little Kobe role changes either. If it works then I'm all for a more aggressive LO that's posting up opposing SFs and grabbing lots of boards.
Posted by: lakers_sth | November 13, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Okay Mamba... if I can perdict a win over Mini, then you can perdict a win tonight!
IF MAMBA GUARANTEE'S A WIN... YOU CAN PUT IT IN THE BANK!
GO LAKE SHOW!!!
Posted by: keifo | November 13, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Vman,
Yeah, but I bet you didn't know F. Scott was Naismith's literary pseudonym.
Posted by: HAB | November 13, 2007 at 11:31 AM
Charles,
" Mamba24,
You are the heart and soul of all the bloggers.... Don't you ever think about leaving... Ever..."
CHARLES STOP IT, STOP IT NOW! YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE A GROWN MAN
CRY! WAAAAAAAA WAAAAAAAA LOL! Thanks Charles I really appreciate ithat.
But together United , People like you are what made this Blog great and we each do
as we each can. WAAAAAAA WAAAAAAAA
LAKERS 105 SPURS 97
TAKE IT TO THE BANK !!!!!
Posted by: Mamba24 | November 13, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Xodus,
I enjoyed the article on Kevin Ding's page. I will say that Phil seems to be opening up from his antiquated ways... Hopefully this keeps up and the Coaching Staff will progress with the times.
"I think this could potentially be the best move PJ's made in his second stint in LA."
I agree. Have a good one.
Posted by: Charles | November 13, 2007 at 11:34 AM
HAB
(That Krolik kid is golden. Where did you find him? I can't believe this is coming out of mouth of a babe. The Gatzby metaphor is almost as good as my "retarded girl" one.)
Sweet article! So..uhhmmm..this Krolic Kid..uhmm gathered all of that from one game?..when I said sweet article..I really meant to say.."His future in Journalism is set in ston with that article"...I mean how else can one man..who set the table by making himself look so foolish saying "He's hasn't been to a game since he was 11) But now since this Krolic kid is all grown up..and has seen Kobe play..what.."1 GAME" he now see Kobe's greatness and flaws from being 3-40 rows back instead of 3ft from the television..haha..im not clowning you my friend (HAB)..You found the article Golden..myself..I could find that arfticle most useful during a "front to back motion" on the crack of my a**
Run Tell Dat
Posted by: Lakeraholic | November 13, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Edwin Gueco,
"LAKERS TODAY LAKERS TOMORROW LAKERS FOREVER...
.now go away, you devils!"
MY God if Edwin is this riled up we are going to have a blow out on our hands
tonight. Edwin I will go out on a linmb and say the Key to this game is ........
KWAME BROWN. I predict he will get Duncan in foul trouble in the first half
and the Lakers will then run away with it in the second. I also predict we beat
Houston next and don't forget we play the BULLS sunday.
Posted by: Mamba24 | November 13, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Aholic,
Are you of the "finer gender"?
Just asking..
You're a pretty good writer too..
Posted by: HAB | November 13, 2007 at 11:43 AM
Lakers need to jump out ahead early...Noone is worried about Bowen..Kobe score 40 effortlessly on the man...that means Manu on Lamar..oh gawd..make him pay the Lamar..Duncan on Brown and vice versa..good match up! Fish on Parker..hmmm..but Parker on Famar..interesting.
Posted by: Lakeraholic | November 13, 2007 at 11:44 AM
RE: Literary Take on Kobe
That analogy was completely absurd. If Kobe was the Great Gatsby, than Gatsby would've hooked up with Daisy on at least three occasions, and in consecutive years, no less. Gatsby also had every imaginable asset to help him hook up with Daisy. Kobe had Smush and a cracked out Jimbo as his wing men. Nuff said.
THE REAL LITERARY TAKE ON KOBE:
The Kobe saga is less "The Great Gatsby" and more "Of Mice and Men".
Kobe is George trying to make it on the farm with his handicapped buddy Lennie (Jimbo).
However, Lennie's cluelessness and infatuation with "soft" objects such as mice (Cook, Smush, Shammond, Vlade Divac, Tierre, Luke, Samaki Walker, Kwame, etal.) make it impossible for Lennie to succeed out in the farm.
In the end, Lennie is undone by his infatuation with these soft objects, and George is left with no choice but to kill his clueless buddy.
Kobe tried giving Jimbo the axe all summer when he demanded Jerry West back with "Full Authority", and when he demanded the insider be fired. Unfortunately, in the real world, Lennie is not so easy to kill.
Posted by: LAKER TRUTH | November 13, 2007 at 11:45 AM
HAB
>
"I did not know that," he deadpanned in perfect Johnny Carsonese.
Posted by: Vman | November 13, 2007 at 11:46 AM
To the Bank!!!!
A'la Mamba24!
Posted by: Charles | November 13, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Xodus,
Couldn't agree more. Look at LO when he has been at his best and that's when he was in Miami and with the Clippers. He was more of a "Magic" than "Pippen" and it just plays to his strengths. I think if you have a certain player with a unique skills set (like grabbing a rebound and getting down the court in six and a half steps) you are a fool not to use it. Of course you can't have him playing completely outside the system at all times, but giving him the right amount of freedom could be a huge gain for us.
I think we've both been saying it for awhile now, but this roster is going to require everyone, including Kobe, to find not only where and how they are most effective, but excelling in that position as well if they are to contend.
Should be interesting tonight.
Posted by: Andrew Z | November 13, 2007 at 11:49 AM
KEIFO,
"Okay Mamba... if I can perdict a win over Mini, then you can perdict a win tonight!
IF MAMBA GUARANTEE'S A WIN... YOU CAN PUT IT IN THE BANK!"
KEIFOOOOOO! BACK TO BACK TO BACK that's what I say. Always remember
this may be 9Rings last year and he aint going out as punk. Phil always has
a theme for every season so I'll give my theme for this season OUT OF CHAOS COMES GREATNESS
Posted by: Mamba24 | November 13, 2007 at 11:50 AM
As the Bulls continue to struggle, I see another deal that can make the Lakers instant contenders... Everyone on hear has been saying that we are thin at the 4 postiion.. But I really think it's our 5... Turiaf has been doing a great job at the 4 thus far, and I think he will continue on getting better. With LO returing I see him taking on that roll as well when Luke or Vrad come off the bench.... I really think we need a max 9 player rotation.. I say we trade Kwame, Cook, Sasha or Mo as well as our 19th for Ben Wallace.. His been struggling up there in Chicago, and with Lueol as well as Ben Gordon due to be signed next year the Bulls are going to need to cap money, as they are both looking for 8-10 Million a year.... Here is my line-up, let me know what you think... Also I think Bynum will get a lot more experience behind Ben than he will behin Kwame( just a bad, bad roll model).... Even though Bynum has been playing good thus far, I still think hes a good 2 years away... If the Lakers really want to keep their core ( Kobe, LO, Bynum, Farmar, Fisher and Luke) and compit at the same time than they really have to look at this deal carefully... What you guys think
IMAGINE our defense with a line-up of
Fish/Farmar
Kobe/Mo or Sasha
Lamar/Luke
Turiaf/Vrad
Wallace. Bynum
I think this team can contend....
Posted by: GIno | November 13, 2007 at 11:52 AM
HAB
"finer gender"??
Uhmm..not sure what u mean..or maybe I do know what you mean..and im assuming your not insulting me..but just being funny..with a hint of sarcasm!
Posted by: Lakeraholic | November 13, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Future ideas inspired by the "Kobe as the Great Gatsby" column:
Mobe Dick - Captain Kobe searches for the trophy that once bit him. Who can forget the opening line "Call me Kobe."?
The Scarlet Letter - Kobe must wears a mark on his chest that reminds everyone of his sin.
Lolita - Colorado. Ouch.
The Wizard of Zen - Kobe gets caught up in a tornado and finds himself on a journey with a lion without a heart (it's Kwame - no Turiaf joke here) a scarecrow (Odom), and a Tin Man (Mihm). Toto would be Fish. Farmar would be a Munchkin.
The Fountainhead - Kobe as Howard Roark, the architect who did things his way or not at all.
... I would think of more, but I gotta go to lunch!
Posted by: Kobe's T | November 13, 2007 at 12:01 PM
That Kobe analogy made me wonder.
Would winning a championship with another team, mean less to Kobe on a personal level?
Certainly the plight of the past and current roster would be less of an excuse for mere mortal men but we are taking about Kobe aren't we. His desire for winning, dedication to understanding the mental and physical aspects of basketball puts him above most of the NBA players. Is this excuse enough of a reason to leave the Lakers?
I would find it hard to believe that he could have the same personal satisfaction if he were able to somehow bring a championship to the Chicago, and not with his current Laker team. I'm hoping that he realizes that for his best answer to proving the "Great Gatsby" analogy wrong in its face, would be to stay a Laker and prove everyone has been mentaly challenged by bringing us another NBA Championship* banner.
" * POST SHAQ-DADDY.....It's all KOBE!!!!"
Your friendly neighborhood lurker"
Nes
" The MOB Rules "
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXOwKgvJuDk
Posted by: Nestro'sBistro | November 13, 2007 at 12:03 PM
AK/BK,
Are you sure its not 6:30 on KCAL?
Posted by: zen | November 13, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Andrew Z,
It's definitely intriguing. Trying to figure out where all these pieces are going to fit is what makes this team so fun to watch. Especially a talent like LO, who hasn't been able to put it all together as a Laker. If the T-Wolves game provides a template for how he'll be playing the rest of the season than I like it. The biggest issue with the Kobe-Odom partnership is that both require the ball in their hands to be effective. On Friday, he appeared to be aggressive w/o having the ball in his hands a ton.
I think this suits both his skill set and his attitude. LO gets to play the team game in an up tempo style he was born to play in. And we get (hopefully) get the 18 and 10 guy we've wanted him to be for 3 years. Everyone wins.
BTW, is it just me or are Baby Bynum and the Mamba beginning to build a little chemistry? Kobe's made solid entry passes into him and always seems to be looking for him on lobs. Kobe was always made the best entry passes into Shaq in the early part of this decade and he seems to be using those skills with Bynum.
Posted by: Xodus | November 13, 2007 at 12:11 PM
How about an analogy of "Felix the Cat" and the Lakers!
Posted by: Pauline | November 13, 2007 at 12:14 PM
Aholic,
No, I would never insult you unintentionally. And whenever I attempt to use sarcasm, it's never a hint. I just dump the full load, with reckless disregard of front to backs or back to fronts.
Regarding Krolik, I don't think he intended to insinuate that his opinion was derived from that one game. If it does come across as such, then he has some polishing to do. The kid's just a freshman. He has real classes to worry about. He can only come in as a sub for a few minutes here and there.
Ok, I am off the rest of the afternoon. C U gametime. Talk amongst yourselves:-)
Lakers will be 5 and 2 tomorrow night.
Word
Posted by: HAB | November 13, 2007 at 12:21 PM
Zen,
The telecast might be showed delayed on kcal 9.
Posted by: Charles | November 13, 2007 at 12:21 PM
zen: "Are you sure its not 6:30 on KCAL?"
I wondered that also, but I set my dvr to record the game and it showed it starting at 5:30.
Posted by: lakers_sth | November 13, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Zen- My info says 5:30...
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | November 13, 2007 at 12:24 PM
Lakeraholic-
Buy the Gatsby comparison or not, it's pretty clear he has seen Kobe play more than one time.
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | November 13, 2007 at 12:26 PM
The KCAL schedule actually says 6:30. In 20 years Ive never seen a San Antonion game start at 5:30!! Usually 5:30 are for games on the East coast which start at 4:30. KCAL wants to give the locals time to get home so they usually delay it an hour. Anyways, I hope it's 6:30 so I can get home in time!!!
Posted by: zen | November 13, 2007 at 12:29 PM