Piling up W's
It's a measure of the success the Lakers have had this season- and at 21-11, there's been plenty- that when they, at least as defined by the final score, spank a team as they did Indiana in Sunday night's 112-96 win over Indiana, folks will still linger over the stuff that went wrong along the way. After all, fans of a garbage squad are just happy to have the win, no matter how it comes. Success means higher standards, higher standards means a more critical eye. Suffice to say the performance will offer PJ and his staff highlights and lowlights when the break down the film. Highlights? Start with Andrew Bynum's strong first half, in which he scored 21 points and beat up the Pacers on the offensive end (with a couple blocks on the other end, for funsies). Then there was a full-court press effectively deployed by the purple and gold, which forced some easy Indy TOs. Strong second halves from Kobe and D-Fish certainly came in handy. On the other side, there was the slow start for the starters, who allowed the Pacers to race out to a 9-0 lead, and the slow play of the reserves, who weren't good in either one of their stints, starting the second and fourth quarters.
But overall, it's important to remember that the end result was good (as is a box with five starters in double figures) and with their string of success, the Lakers are starting to climb up the lists of contenders in the NBA, not just the W.C. and some Power Rankings, as well. (These, too... LA has looked good here all season.)
Lamar Odom was back in the lineup with a solid 13/13/3 after a one game suspension for football related activities against the Celtics last weekend, and Phil Jackson hopes that the long, versatile forward can learn to keep his emotions more in check. Not that PJ wants Odom to become a different guy completely- he said he likes LO's general makeup on the court- but learning to let go of the bad stuff as it happens would be a nice step in the right direction.
Speaking of leaving the bad behind, Kobe has been much more forgiving towards the refs this year, a change that has served him and the team well.
Vlad Rad won't make the trip to Memphis and New Orleans, as his ankle is still too banged up.
Apparently, the Sonics' rebuilding plan doesn't include Smush Parker. And Suns practice on Sunday didn't include Amare Stoudamire.
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Now where are those Bynum for J.O. bandwagon fans?
Posted by: Luria | January 07, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Any programmers out there who can hack my TiVO to bleep out every instance of Joel Meyers saying "length"?
I get a lot of "medical" offers via spam that might interest him.
Posted by: East Nyboer | January 07, 2008 at 10:45 AM
lol
Posted by: lol | January 07, 2008 at 10:50 AM
East Hyboer- Joel Myers is a piece of work, youd never hear chick say lenght or most of the comments.
And Stu drives me crazy- he said Kobes shot looked better in the 2nd half- duh shots that go in always look better than shots that miss.
For someone who has been doing this for a long time, Stu provides ZERO insight into a game.
Posted by: Laker Lover | January 07, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Anyone think Joel will ever develop into another Laker legend?
Posted by: Vman | January 07, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Luria,
Bynum for JO fans are still in this blog, only they changed the tune this time, because of the great improvement of Bynum. It is what you call they changed their mind with the change of style of the player. Now they want retain, retain, retain but change another Center if he does not reform....
This is address to Kwame Brown:
"You have the physical strenght and can be good in rebound, all you have to learn is jump higher and learn the fundamental jumpshooting in the post or playing with the boards. You can be the resurrection of Moses Malone of the Sixers who is only 6'10'' but one of the best C ever played. If I were you, I will accept 50% reduction of salary for next year, go for one-on-one training with Moses find him whereever he is, pay him from your own savings and in two years' time, you will get back your old contract and be a monster in this league. If Andrew can improve, so is Kwame. However, If you opted for the status quo, then you retire in 2008 perhaps '09 with Smush because your liabilities are more than your assets, so currently, you have a zero net worth. You are something special when you were chosen by the Great MJ in '01 but after 7 years of tolerating your deficiencies, no sane team will pay you another $ 10M based on what you can do. Go Kwame, make the right decision."
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 07, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Does anyone like Joel Myers' announcing? Who makes that hiring decision? I thought Paul Southerland (sp?) was at the very least a better than average announcer. However, I now find myself muting Joel and Stu even during wins.
Stu is one of the better commentators in the league (get NBA League pass if you do not believe me). But the Joel & Stu combo is not working for me. Like most Laker fans, Stu has zero respect for Joel's knowledge of the game (which incidently roughly equates to Joel's actual knowledge of the game...zero).
Posted by: C.S. | January 07, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Ladeeeeeeees and Gentlemen,
I direct your attention to the center ring:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds
Hollinger's statistical model of playoff odds not only predicts that the Lakers
are the favorite to come out of the West...
But it has now joined the 55 win bandwagon.
That's right - a statistical model based on current performance of all teams
this season is now predicting 55 wins.
Any of you skeptics care to jump on the bandwagon now? When the Lakers
have 50 wins with 8 to play, you'll just seem like a lackey wannabe to jump
on the bandwagon at that point. :-)
The only real test in the next week is New Orleans. They are definitely
for real, having beaten Golden State and Phoenix without David West
in their last two games. Indiana is the ONLY sub .500 team they've lost
to.
But there are some differences since the last LA-NO game. When the
Hornets stung the Lakers, Kwame was on one of his regular swoons, and
Bynum hadn't emerged yet, so the Lakers started Mihm and played him
21 minutes. Lamar Odom was also out for that game, and the Lakers
hadn't yet acquired a certain wing defender named Ariza. Somehow I
think the Lakers with Odom, Ariza, and Brown will fare a little better
defensively, and will hold Peja Stojakovic under 36.
Go Lakers!
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | January 07, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Vman,
I think Joel will, in fact, develop into a Laker legend...however, for the wrong reason...
Posted by: C.S. | January 07, 2008 at 11:24 AM
It appears the Diesel is going to be in the shop for an extended period of time...
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/369789.html
Posted by: Xodus | January 07, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Long Time Laker Fan,
I never questioned the Lakers couldn't win 55 games...My confidence is whether they can stay healthy enough to do it..I know they can if they stay healthy. But that has been a big "IF" over the past 2 seasons.
Posted by: zen | January 07, 2008 at 11:36 AM
I THINK THE CELTICS GAME TOLD US WHERE WE ARE.
STILL CLIMBING BUT NOT THERE YET.
Posted by: Lakerbake | January 07, 2008 at 11:43 AM
I'm still sore about the CELTICS loss.
I think this season if it stays on the current course will be a defining moment for Kobe Bryant.
If he plays well from the beginning in BIG GAMES against the Celtics, Spurs, and Pistons types of teams I think the team will follow or at least the ball will be in their court to follow.
If he struggles I don't think our confidence/experience will quite be enough at that level.
So as LeBron helped the CAVS beat the Celtics earlier this yr by leading with his dominance. He showed KG, Pierce, and Ray Allen that he was better than all of them.
Dwight Howard did the same thing because KG can't do a thing with him at all.
KOBE HAS NOT SHOWN THEM THAT IN EITHER MATCHUP.
I hate to say it but that's what the Lakers need and is the difference.
I believe Kobe can do it but he's gotta DO IT.
When Kobe's shooting terribly and not calm against Boston as he showed both times we don't have a chance. Bynum was unaggressive and allowed Kendrick Perkins to out shine him.
Lamar is Lamar.
Kobe's gotta be DOMINANT.
Simple as that, dominate, shoot over 50%, and be the playmaker when necessary too against the TOP 3 teams (Spurs, Celtics, Pistons)
Posted by: Lakerbake | January 07, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Stu Lanz is the MAN
Posted by: Lakerbake | January 07, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Phil hit the nail on the head. Relaxation/control/focus is crucial to Lamar's success.
Once again, I must recommend that he see a sports psychologist and begin a regular meditation training program.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 07, 2008 at 11:48 AM
laker lover"And Stu drives me crazy- he said Kobes shot looked better in the 2nd half- duh shots that go in always look better than shots that miss."
stu was saying that kobe was getting more elevation on his shots and had more of an arc.
speaking of announcers, joel myers needs to go, and they need to bring in spero dedes in. hes an amazing announcer, yet the boring joel myers is still the tv announcer.
Posted by: greek dude | January 07, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I hate how Joel says everything like he's narrating a Movie trailer.
I've been waiting for the days of 'select your soundtrack' on sports broadcasts for what seems like ages. How hard can it be to provide a secondary audio feed of just the game and no announcers? Doesn't KCAL/FSN understand how obnoxious Joel & Stu are?
I guess the bright side is they're still infinitely better than the dopes who do broadcasts for the Clippers. It is IMPOSSIBLE to listen to that guy who insists on saying "oh baby" every 3 minutes without wanting to throw up.
Posted by: J. Walter Weatherman | January 07, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Can you imagine how devastating it would have been for this team if we would have traded Lamar Odom AND Andrew Bynum for Jermaine O'Neal? In my humble opinion (weaknesses of Lamar Odom aside) both players are better than Jermaine O'Neal.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 07, 2008 at 11:56 AM
As a Laker-4-Life living in Oakland, I can say without hesitation that Joel Meyers is right up there with the Warriors' Bob Fitzgerald as the worst play-by-play announcer in the league.
In a league that includes Tom Dore of the Bulls, and Kevin friggin' Harlan of seemingly every TNT game that I want to watch, that's saying a lot.
Posted by: BartJones | January 07, 2008 at 11:57 AM
I know a lot of people in the press liked Smush Parker when he was here in Los Angeles, but I always thought of him as a cancer. Yes, at times I referred to him as "Smush Spectacular" because he was capable of spectacular street-ball types of plays, but his self-centered attitude and lack of professionalism is the worst thing for a point guard. Your point guard is your general on the court and, quite frankly, Smush Parker is a mentally weak individual.
Thank God that Derek Fisher is back in the Purple and Gold! Thank you!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 07, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Vman,
Joel Myers, another Laker legend?....hmmn his smirks and interviews with celebrities while the game is on play looks like another snake-oil salesman to me. lol
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 07, 2008 at 11:59 AM
C.S.
Heard it was ugly a couple years back with Joel pulling a back room move to get Paul Sunderland out. Sunderland was solid and like-able, if not exciting.
ONe thing for sure: if they're going to keep Stu they should go with a younger, funnier play by play guy and let him grow with this new young team. Joel M is an old school pro better suited for radio... only.
Posted by: Vman | January 07, 2008 at 12:01 PM
LTLF- even with 50 plus wins the lakers will be at best a 5 seed in the west, and not have home court advantage in the playoffs.
If they fall to 6th its a likely matchup with SAS or Dallas- and a quick exit in the playoffs.
Posted by: Laker Lover | January 07, 2008 at 12:03 PM
The thing I love about Bynum is the magic of the legacy.
He is the tuteledge of Kurt Rambis and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar.
Just as Kobe Bryant is the tuteledge of Jerry West.
Someday I hope that the Derek Fishers, the Kobe Bryants, the Jordan Farmars, the Andrew Bynums of today and tomorrow will be guiding the next generation of Lakers towards excellence.
Long Live the Legacy!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 07, 2008 at 12:13 PM
Joel Myers should be sent to the Developmental League to work on his game.
Posted by: LAKER TRUTH | January 07, 2008 at 12:17 PM
The NO game is the yardstick this month. They've got all the pieces minus a bench. No one in the league can stay in front of Chris Paul and Chandler is big and athletic enough to give Andrew trouble especially on a back to back.
Trevor on Paul could be interesting. His size would at least get his attention.
As well as Ronny has played recently, it would be nice to see him on the floor with Lamar and Andrew again. Has Phil abandoned the LO at the 3 idea? As long as LO had strict instructions to NEVER shoot the 3 from the top of the key, that reads like strong front court on paper.
Posted by: Vman | January 07, 2008 at 12:20 PM
I agree with C.S. and can't believe how they let Sunderland go! He really got dissed by the Lakers but maintained a professional attitude as he went back to calling college games. Bring back Sunderland!
Posted by: Jeremiah | January 07, 2008 at 12:21 PM
I thought Joel Myers did a good job on the radio with Mychal Thompson before he was promoted to TV. I used to listen to Lakers Re-Loaded in the morning after every Laker game when he was on AM570. He has good knowledge of the game.
In fact, I think Stu and Joel have very good chemistry. They're not exactly Aikman and Buck, but I would take them over Michaels and Madden. It's cool to hear them joke around with each other. Joel's work with Pac 10 football, shows that he's versatile with other sports. He's got a good voice...but the one knock is that he doesn't have the look.
Sometimes, I feel that at times, Stu and Joel are both clueless. Stu tends to love Kobe a bit too much and doesn't really point out anything Kobe's doing wrong. Joel sometimes gets a little too Costas-esque with all the historical stuff.
The victory last night has me convinced that Ariza should start in the place of Luke Walton. Luke would be a good member of the second unit and would help to distribute that rock that Jordan had trouble dishing.
Posted by: Island_Gamer | January 07, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Kobe is ranked #10 in Hollinger's crazy PER rankings. There is only one other Laker ranked in the top 50. And no, it is not Kwame or The Face. That's right, its Socks at #21. He is ahead of many notable names that will make the Western Conference All-Star game including Tracy McGrady, Carmelo, Josh Howard, Baron Davis, Shawn Marion, and Chris Kaman.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/statistics?&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2fhollinger%2fstatistics
Posted by: richard | January 07, 2008 at 12:35 PM
What do you guys think of these line-ups?
Bynum, Turiaf, Ariza, Kobe, Fish
Kwame, Odom, Luke, JC, Farmar
Closing: Bynum, Lamar, Ariza, Kobe, Fisher
Wouldn't that make a better 2nd unit that's more fluid with the offense? The Bench mob hasn't been that good as of late. (Even before Sasha and Vlad's injuries)
Just thoughts for today....
Posted by: Charles | January 07, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Edwin Gueco,
I found your address to Kwame Brown interesting.
I strongly believe that we are a significantly better team with Kwame Brown than without him. However, it is very difficult to get around the collective feeling Laker Nation has for Kwami the Swami: Disappointment.
We all feel he is being overpaid.
We see development with players like Andrew Bynum, Ronny Turiaf, Jordan Farmar... even Sasha Vuljicic. Comparatively, all these players have steadily improved while Kwame has not to the same degree.
Physically he is absolutely capable. He seems like an intelligent man. So, he should be able to understand the game sufficiently (it's not quantum mechanics, after all).
The issue seems to be Drive and Confidence.
Here's the problem as I see it: 1) Kwame lacks confidence because everywhere he's been someone has been screaming at him "DISAPPOINTMENT!" Whether it be his jerk father in high school, his jerk surrogate father ("I Don't Want To Be Like") Mike Jordan, or Laker Nation (led by BK). I'm uncertain whether or not not he has ever developed the spiritual core necessary to truly be confident and not overthink his decisions. Kwame would have tremendously benefited from one to two years in college. That not being the case, I can only hope that Phil Jackson (a defensively-minded center in his days) will personally take Kwame Brown under his wing, stop being the Zen Master, and be something of a father figure to Kwame and help build the spiritual core in him necessary for personal confidence. Otherwise, I just don't see him developing as he is capable.
2) Drive. Kwame comes from a little town in Georgia and a dysfunctional family. Everywhere he has gone he'd probably gotten laid at will and been overpaid (Washington and Los Angeles). In short, if Kwame completely fails as a player, what's the worst that can happen to him? Retire with several million dollars in the bank? In any case, it's a hell of a lot better than what he or his family went through growing up. There's no fear of failure. No drive to prove himself or prove someone else wrong. As a result, we see immature behavior from him like Cakegate and Chicken Headgate. Kwame doesn't go to sleep at night feeling his life will be incomplete if he doesn't win a Championship or Best Defensive Player of the Year or some other personal milestone. I just don't see it in his actions, his body language, his facial responses. I'm uncertain how to internalize drive with someone, though I do know that drive is contagious. There is no more driven player in the NBA than Kobe Bryant. Perhaps if Kobe WORKS to form a special bond with Kwame, not through intimidation, but compassion, maybe Kwame might start to get it. Maybe Kwame might start to develop a fire (even if it comes from the basic desire of proving his Dad wrong) that will lead to that Drive. That Kobesque, Rockyesque desire to be your best, whatever the cost in terms of time, energy and focus... even obsession.
Most of us want Kwame to succeed and, for me, the path is clear: Drive and Confidence. We have the best coaching staff in the NBA and two of the best player-leaders (Kobe and Fish) in the NBA. As leaders, these people win off the court by helping make our players the best they can be.
I hope they do this for Kwame because he could be a lot better than a disappointment and damned well should be.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 07, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Personally, I like Joel Meyers. Unfortunately, he exists in the shadow of Chick Hearn, which must suck for him.
A lot of people don't like Stu either, but I do... a lot actually.
The bloggers doeth protest too much, methinks.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | January 07, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Long Time Laker Fan-
55 win bandwagon?
I'm on the 60 win bandwagon! When that one stops, I'll jump on to the 55 win bandwagon, if there's still room ...
Posted by: Amazing_Happens | January 07, 2008 at 01:07 PM
I was looking at the Suns comment page on the hollinger team rankings over
at espn.com, and a Suns fan was proposing this trade:
"Trade Marion to the Lakers for Kwame Brown and Radmanovic."
Just think what a sad state it must be for Phoenix fans if they're pining for
the snowboarder and big calves.
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | January 07, 2008 at 01:29 PM
The thing i like is that at least the Lakers announcers are somewhat even handed with their call of the game, if the bad calls are in the Lakers favor, they say so. If the call goes against the Lakers, they say so. They are not hometown heros like most announcers. They give props to the the vistors often. Listen to the Bulls or Milwaukee announcers some time and you wil thank your stars for Joel Myers and his affinity for "length".
Posted by: richard | January 07, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Ever gone to a wedding of people you barely know? At that wedding, ever get cornered into a conversation with someone's drunken uncle? Ever witness that uncle labor under the mistaken impression that he can deliver, solo voce, all of the funny scenes from Fletch, Animal House and/or Caddyshack? For like two hours straight?
Joel Myers reminds me of that guy.
Conversely, I like Stu Lantz. He knows that his position is to play "Barney" to someone elses' "Fred," and he plays this role with class and style. No one's ever going to be (or even approach) Chick Hearn, but I believe Stu deserves a better lead announcer than Joel.
Posted by: The D | January 07, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Here's another gem from the Phoenix blog on espn:
"i think everyone is missing the point with the suns this year. we don't need
more defense. we need more offense"
Shyeah, right.
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | January 07, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Since the beginning of the season I,have been meaning to join the 55 win bandwagon club. I now concider myself a full fledge member.
Posted by: LakerFan | January 07, 2008 at 01:37 PM
C.S.......I feel you with that League Pass comment. As a colorman, Stu Lantz is pretty good and while he obviously loves the Lakers, he is not obnoxious with his praise for the team. Not only that , but he is fair and objective about opposing players unlike most of the colorman around the league. The worst? Try Sean Elliot of the Spurs and the colorman for NO who I think is named Gil Gerard. These 2 are unapologetic homers who don't have an objective bone in their bodies, at least during the telecasts.
Posted by: bronxlakerfan | January 07, 2008 at 01:55 PM
C.S.......I feel you with that League Pass comment. As a colorman, Stu Lantz is pretty good and while he obviously loves the Lakers, he is not obnoxious with his praise for the team. Not only that , but he is fair and objective about opposing players unlike most of the colorman around the league. The worst? Try Sean Elliot of the Spurs and the colorman for NO who I think is named Gil Gerard. These 2 are unapologetic homers who don't have an objective bone in their bodies, at least during the telecasts.
Posted by: bronxlakerfan | January 07, 2008 at 01:55 PM
I have a feeling that Joel Meyers will be remembered as a Laker legend from the same group of legends that contains Smush Parker, Samaki Walker and Brian Cook.
Posted by: Tully Moxness | January 07, 2008 at 02:01 PM
LAKER FANS: WHY DO WE BASH KWAME BROWN? We better hope Bynam does not get hurt and if he does. Then Yall be hard on him like yall are on Kwame, I KNOW NONE OF YOU, who put Kwame down really know the game that good. If Kwame never go hurt Bynam would still be on the bence, just like if Mihms would have not got hurt 2 years ago, the Lakers would have never made it to the play offs.
If yall think Kwame is so bad, what would yall do if he gets traded to another team? Who will back up or start, You have to have 2 Big men in this league or you will make the playoffs but you wont advance.
I pray the trade Kwame to a Team and City that wants him, and I hope he goes to a team in the Laker division....
Then I guess we all will see who or what will happen. Bynam is good but if Kwame and to Defend him... I think Kwame will shut his offence of productivity down... then WHAT????
LAKER FANS BE HAPPY WE HAVE 2 GOOD YOUNG CENTERS
Posted by: Kevin G | January 07, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Joel Myers continues to be the WORST. Bitter, old man who feels the need to assign blame for anything that falls short of perfection. Chick Hearn would never mock our own players, like Joel does with Kwame and the sarcastic glossing of Sasha as "the machine." A horrible, bad man that needs to go away forever.
Lakers down early to Utah 5-0. Missed a couple of put backs, Utah already at the other end on offense, shot clock down to 10 seconds, and Joel is still at the other end, not letting go of the past, assigning blame. "You'll never get a better look than the Lakers got at the other end... Twice." It's amazing the Depression Era lens this man views basketball through.
Goodbye Joel. This is undoubtedly your last year and I cheer that fact.
Posted by: Pastor Eman Laerton | January 07, 2008 at 02:35 PM
I need some attention today so here I go. Kwame was unstopable. The Lakers would have lost if Kwame wasn't there playing that great post defense. Did you see him protecting the paint which eliminated any penetration from the little guards? He is amazing. Why you fools don't see it is because I know basketball and you don't. He was looking so smooth on offense you can see the greatness pouring out of those calves. My advice to Phil start Kwame till Bynum gets it. Bynum is fools gold any fool can see that.
Mike T and I both know that Kwame is the key to winning the Championship because we both study basketball unlike you fools.
Go Kwame !!!!
BD
Posted by: BD | January 07, 2008 at 02:36 PM
LakerLover, Vman, et al,
I didn't really mean to start a "Joel Meyers sucks" bwagon, so I've got to clarify:
I don't hate Meyers; I just hate his obsession with "length". It's really getting over the top (no pun intended). I don't love him, but you could do worse. At least he doesn't think that the game is all about him.
And what's with all of the Paul Sunderland nostalgia by people who never even knew his real name? Man, that guy was the worst. When the Lakers were down he'd start scolding them like a schoolteacher. His voice would get all high and pinched... who needs that?
Personally, I'd love to see them switch the radio and TV guys. But Stu has the Chick dust all over him and will never be fired. I can live with that. Chick was worth it.
I think that the Lakers will eventually hire someone to replace Joel, but great announcers are pretty rare and it might take a while.
Posted by: East Nyboer | January 07, 2008 at 02:42 PM
Laker Lover,
Your user name is clearly a misnomer. If the Lakers win 50 or more, they will be a top 4 seed and they will go to the
WCF, at least.
You should consider changing your user name to Laker Pessimist, or something like that.
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | January 07, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Charles,
I'm fine with your starting lineup, and I even like having Lamar and Luke on the bench mob. But
Javaris has now had 3 games with more minutes, and he only played well in one of three. If Sasha's
ankle is feeling better on Tuesday or Wednesday, expect to see him back to getting minutes over JC.
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | January 07, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Stu calls games as if the people watching have never seen a telecast before. It really is starting to get tired. Always talks about the same old facts about the players. (Same with Joel "Handsome Dan" Myers) I enjoy listening to commentators that were former coaches. ie: Hubie Brown, Doug Collins, Van Gundy. They break the game and the players down to a science. Much more interesting and enjoyable.
Posted by: sixonezero | January 07, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Apparently East Nyboer thinks he's the authority on all things related to Laker announcers.
Posted by: Jeremiah | January 07, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Kevin G,
>>>If yall think Kwame is so bad, what would yall do if he gets traded to another team?
uhhhh. Is this a trick question?
I'd jump up and down and do a little dance in celebration.
>>>Who will back up or start,
Whoever they get back for Kwame would either back up at Center or start at PF.
>>>You have to have 2 Big men in this league or you will make the playoffs but you wont advance.
Maybe you should tell that to Kwame. Someone made a joke about T-Mac, but it applies to Kwame as well...
Kwame Brown -- he's like half a man and half a season.
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | January 07, 2008 at 03:04 PM