Pau-erless
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No real surprise to learn that Pau Gasol won't suit up for tonight's game at Staples against the Bobcats (7:30 pm, FSN), and is doubtful for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. That left ankle of his still isn't ready to go. In his absence, though, the Lakers have been getting big performances from Lamar Odom, who has gone for (rounding the numbers, here) 19/17/4 over the last five games. Surely it must be satisfying for a guy who has been accused in the past of not meeting big moments with big games. Odom, along with Kobe and Fish, had time to consider such issues, as they were held out of practice on Tuesday to heal. 24 mocked the writers present for not noticing that he had a bum wheel (a tweaked ankle, to be exact) during Sunday's loss against the Warriors, though it should be noted that folks on this site caught on to some limpiness during Monday's rematch.
The blog sees all.
A little more on Monday's win from Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News, including postgame comments on "The Charge," his evaluation of it, and how the Warriors and Lakers match up in a potential playoff battle.
Jon Barry of ESPN.com has his MVP candidates whittled down to two, and who wins depends on, well, wins.
Down in Miami, Shawn Marion seems unlikely to opt out of his contract... or get the extension he wants from the Heat, though there's still time for either to change.
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WED. 26 2008 The Force is 99.9999% in balance
The Lakers are out of 1st Place by.009 points
& alls well with Laker Nation
TONIGHT IS THE BIG 50 …YESSSSSSSSSSS!
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GOOD MORNING CHARLES,
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Good Morning SFLAKERGIRL, PSYCHED LAKER GIRL,
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LA LAKERS & LAKER NATION
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EASTCOASTJESSIE THIS ONES FOR YOU
NBA Finals look like a return to the 1980s
with a Celtics-Lakers matchup
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23156474/
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CWEBB – ADIOS AND HAVE A GOOD RETIREMENT BROTHER
I always loved your game which is somewhat what LO’s could be.
If not for calling that TIMEOUT in the NCAA you would be an
alltime great. You were a great & worthy Laker foe. Spend those
millions wisely.
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And Now Introducing THE BENCHMOB :
(03) Trevor Ariza (05) Jordan Farmar (01) Coby Karl
(10) Vladamir Radmanovic , (28) Didier Ilunga-Mbenga
(21) Ronny Turiaf (08) SashaVujacic (4) Luke Walton
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Now The Lineup for the 14 Time WORLD CHAMPION LA LAKERS:
At center number 17 ANDREW BYNUMMMMMMMMM
At forward number 16 PAU GASOLLLLLLLLL
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Posted by: Mamba24 | March 26, 2008 at 09:48 AM
An open letter to Andrew Kamenetzky.
My name is Generic One. Along with my Laker brethren, I sometimes fight the zombie horde and continue to prevent the extinction of the human race. The work I do compliments many of the other HRLSFF (Humanity's Right to Live Super Freedom Fighters) groups, which, as you guessed it, battle the forces of evil in it's many shapes, forms, and states of mortality. In no small manner do we take our task, just as the other coalitions that focus on different types of monstrosities (such as aliens, lycanthropes, Scientologists, and there's even a group devoted to sea monkeys). We all do our part, in some fashion, to keep these menaces from growing to the point that they could threaten our very existence. While we aren't published often in any newspapers, we do have a growing contingent of unionized labor (still haven't gotten dental), quarterly conventions, "Game Night" at a variety of different venues, and our own wiki page, which I can not release information on at this time. We've been fighting for the survival of the human race for centuries and through a combination of hard work, creativity and professionalism, have garnered ourselves a loyal, intelligent following, many of whom you will find on this very blog.
Because of this, I must commend your decision to take up the fight against Mark Cuban. At first, you may think Mark Cuban has nothing to do with the aforementioned zombies, aliens, lycanthropes, Scientologists, and sea monkeys, but I assure you he does. He does, indeed. You see, what you have stumbled upon, is a creature of incredible intrigue to our group, and the true nature of Mr. Cuban is coming to the surface through your plight, and incidentally, through his direct banning of bloggers from his locker room.
Bloggers have been a great resource to us, we've found in the past, and this circumstance that has arisen has enabled us to observe the curious actions of Mark Cuban in a completely different light. Because of this, I must say your decision to continue attempting to bring to light Mark Cuban's strange behavior. Not simply because it makes any work we'd do that much easier, but because the responses to the blogger outrage provided on his own blog (irony alert!) continues to offer more evidence to research. His locker room is too small to house a few more writers? That's really what he's running with? A premium on elbow room? If things start getting really crowded come playoff time, will he demand that scribes lose a few pounds or find their credential yanked? Perhaps, and this would lead us to believe that he had cannibalistic tendencies, or, as we suspect, if he is indeed not human, a taste for the flesh of men. And women.
(By the way, you've been to his locker room. Not particularly small, by any means, at least you assert. And if he's looking to prove this weak point by linking a photo into his essay, hopefully we'll be able to see if he casts a shadow or has a reflection.)
The explanations he provides in backing his case are equally interesting. For example, for him to imply that someone such as Mark Stein, who works for a major news network, can write a blog, but escape "blogger" classification, is a huge piece of the puzzle. This would lead us to believe that he feels the need to have the spotlight. Vampires are rather vain beasts, as are some alien life forms. While Stein's credibility actually lends to Mr. Cuban's ego, just as you mentioned, Wayne and Garth would not. And then there's this: Bloggers are usually insightful people, and aren't afraid to publish what they truly believe. People such as Wayne and Garth would already be very suspicious of Cuban's true nature, while a media meat head such as Stein would never guess there was something else going on.
Which brings me to my next point. His behavior. Curious, ain't it? He sits courtside for every home game, and attempts to for any road games that he can. While his vanity would certainly lend credibility to his status as a vampire, the bright lights on the court would tend to lead me away from that theory. Reptilian life forms can often be found basking in the sun, because they are cold blooded, as I'm sure you are aware. Also of interest is his ability to screech at extremely high pitches whilst yelling at the refs, his own players, and whatever coach he has leading his team at the time. Banshee, perhaps? Banshees are typically female, but it is possible there is a male version of which we are unaware. There's also his propensity to disappear at the end of games, which would lend belief that he has access to technology unknown to mankind.
To conclude, in making this dubious decision to ban bloggers, Cuban will inevitably end up granting better access to the HRLSFF, so we can continue studying his behavior and eventually make a determination on his true nature. We're currently leaning towards a reptilian alien banshee, but are open to changing this view when more evidence is presented.
I tip my hat to you, Sir. Shine on you crazy diamond, and keep fighting the good fight.
Sincerely,
Generic Cornelius Crabtree One, III
Posted by: generic_one | March 26, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Those guys at the Daily News need to learn how to spell.
According to them, Lamar got a "message" while having a spa day. I wonder what was in the message? A love note? Electric Bill?
Posted by: J.W. Weatherman | March 26, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Great title!
Posted by: Charles | March 26, 2008 at 10:01 AM
EASTCOASTJESSIE THIS ONES FOR YOU
NBA Finals look like a return to the 1980s
with a Celtics-Lakers matchup
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/23156474/
Kobe Bryant is the most important player in the NBA.
http://www.epiccarnival.com/2008/03/kobe-bryant-is-more-important-than-he.html
Posted by: Mamba24 | March 26, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Good morning LAL friends!
It's game day and we are psyched for win #50!
AK/BK: have you seen LO that humorous before? I have seen a lot of his interviews and he seems focused on something else and soft voiced. Yesterday, I thought he was really funny in his practice interview. Had me LMAO.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | March 26, 2008 at 10:11 AM
GENERIC_ONE:"I tip my hat to you, Sir. Shine on
you crazy diamond, and keep fighting the good fight.Sincerely,
Generic Cornelius Crabtree One, III"
D@@@@@MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMN
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN HE'S BAAACCCCCCK!
First JAY JAY, Now GENERIC_ONE. Aw Man
that title is practically ours. GENERIC ONE
WELCOME BACK BROTHER. D@MMMMMMMN
YOU BEEN MISSED!!!
Posted by: Mamba24 | March 26, 2008 at 10:17 AM
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WELCOME BACK JAY JAY, GENERIC_ONE
& FATTY BANDWAGON
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(01) CHARLES - Owner
(02) LAKERFAZE - Driver
(03) MAMBA24 – SECURITY
(04) KOREY – Riding Shotgun
(05) KEIFO – Director of Legends
(06) TIM-4-SHOW riding Shotgun
(07) LAKERLEGACY – Made Red Auerbach bow down to 9Rings
(08) LAKERFAZE – Taught KG how to Dunk
(09) FEARLESSWHACKJOB – Co/Driver
(10) THA SHOW - Just keeping us real
(11) 07 utzworld - THE BANNER HOLDER - Bearer of the Laker Flag
(12) LAKERTOM – From one Blog legend to another
(13) MARKYTHEARKY – Director of Mirrors and reflections
(14) MILO RAMBALDI- --Team Prophet.
Posted by: Mamba24 | March 26, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Generic One,
You have been missed!
Posted by: Charles | March 26, 2008 at 10:25 AM
generic_one,
"Cuban will inevitably end up granting better access to the HRLSFF"
Just make sure that when he does, it's not a trap!
Posted by: exhelodrvr | March 26, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Good Morning Charles, mamba24, Ladies Man, Psychedlakergirl, LakerMan420, and the rest of Laker nation.
Jon K, I heard you arent feeling well. Get better man.
Charles, I saw your comment and that sounds cool. Let me know,
Mamba 24- you rock
psychedlakergirl- Thanks for the shout out. We Laker girls need to stick together.
LakerMan420- Lets load a bowl, drink a beer, and watch the Lakers ( If I dont go with Charles :P ) your screen is cool, but not as cool as going to the game.
Ladies man- sorry if I sounded mean yesterday- I just cant tell if you belong here lol.
IT'S GAME DAY BABY----LETS GRILL SOME BOBCATS!!!!!!!!
Simi Laker Girl
Posted by: Simi Laker Girl | March 26, 2008 at 10:26 AM
With this crackpot medical team they should just state minimum 8 weeks for all ankle sprains. Does anybody remember what Gasol, Bynum, Mihm, and Ariza look like?
I am pretty sure Ariza is white but it's been so long I can't remember.
It looks like Golden State is so upset at the Fish call that they now want an independent congressional hearing on it. After reviewing a few times I really don't see a conspiracy.
And of course Phoenix thinks they were robbed too in the Detroit game. Something about NBA conspiracy to keep the Lakers in the #1 seed. Also loved Shaq quote that he gaurentees winning the Western Conf Finals and was only brought to Phoenix to body up with the likes of Duncan, Yao and Bynum. Let's just say I liked it that Bynum was on his mind. I really would like to see a healthy Bynum against Shaq in the playoffs and I think it will happen.
Go Lakers, take care of business tonight and may God bless our medical staff it needs it.
BD
Posted by: BD | March 26, 2008 at 10:27 AM
The Bobcats game has the makings of "TRAP game" all over it..What, with Gerald Wallace back in the lineup, then you have Raymond Felton and Okafor doing what he does ... Hopefully, the homecourt will have it's advantage as what it is intended and we can make very short work of they ASZ and be done with it....
GO LAKESHOW!
Posted by: lakersrydeordie | March 26, 2008 at 10:29 AM
G1:
I think you're on to something. I suspect Cuban is a vampire. Here's my evidence so far:
1) He's freakishly pale
2) He's bloodthirsty
3) He sucks
There's probably a lot more, but those are the big three.
Posted by: The D | March 26, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I get the sense that there's some sort of movement that's pushing towards Kobe winning the MVP award this year. It reminds me of those times when actors or directors who've received multiple nominations but never won, finally get one not necessarily for that year's achievement but for their entire body of work. The thinking is, this person has performed at a high level for so long, and still hasn't won yet?
It seemed like everyone (coaches and players) got handed cards at the beginning of the year that instructed them to SAY that Kobe is the best player in the league. I'm not inferring that he's not the best player or that his peers don't believe it. What I'm pointing out is that they're all SAYING it over and over in interviews. It's almost like a PR campaign. It's like they're saying Kobe's paid his dues, let's give the old man his MVP - kids like CP and LeBron have plenty of good years ahead of them.
Posted by: lakers_sth | March 26, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Generic_One,
That may be my favorite post of the year.
Mark Cuban is CLEARLY a Reptillian. It's all in the eyes, brother.
Mamba24,
PLEASE put me on the HRLSFF bandwagon as "Killer of Trolls".
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | March 26, 2008 at 10:36 AM
BD, LOL, Shaq can ONLY dream to be on the court matching up against a "healthy" BYNUM....Cuz if it ever DOES come to fruition, he is gonna FOUL himself out the game in the 1st half! A "healthy" Bynum, is a very agile and skillful and dominating BYNUM and Shaq cannot test him.!
Posted by: lakersrydeordie | March 26, 2008 at 10:44 AM
I'd like to ride the welcome back bandwagon. Because, well. that's what a bandwagon is about right?
Welcoming people back!
Posted by: "Pig" Miller | March 26, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Simi Laker Girl
Im rolling out with a friend. Next time! Thanks again PsLakerFan!!!
Posted by: Charles | March 26, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Every day I come by to find out about the injury report:
Mihm - is he practicing this week?
Bynum - is there an anticipated date for his return to practice and the court?
Ariza - is he done for the year?
Gasol - how ya feelin buddy.
Anyway thanks for all the good reporting and interesting commentation.
Posted by: newJtimes | March 26, 2008 at 10:46 AM
*_______________________________________*
WELCOME BACK JAY JAY, GENERIC_ONE
& FATTY BANDWAGON
*_______________________________________*
(01) CHARLES - Owner
(02) LAKERFAZE - Driver
(03) MAMBA24 – SECURITY
(04) KOREY – Riding Shotgun
(05) KEIFO – Director of Legends
(06) TIM-4-SHOW riding Shotgun
(07) LAKERLEGACY – Made Red Auerbach bow down to 9Rings
(08) LAKERFAZE – Taught KG how to Dunk
(09) FEARLESSWHACKJOB – Co/Driver
(10) THA SHOW - Just keeping us real
(11) 07 utzworld - THE BANNER HOLDER - Bearer of the Laker Flag
(12) LAKERTOM – From one Blog legend to another
(13) MARKYTHEARKY – Director of Mirrors and reflections
(14) MILO RAMBALDI- --Team Prophet.
(15) EXHELODRVR - Single handedly defeated 20 Zombies
(16) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN - Found antidote to cure Zombitis
Posted by: mamba24 | March 26, 2008 at 10:46 AM
AK/BK
Do you believe C.webb is a HOFamer?
Posted by: richtown | March 26, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Thank you Mamba! When that series does start we're going to have to make some type of arrangements to get my Laker crew out here. I'm going to need all the help I can get out here in Boston.
Idea: We can all strip down and paint the purple & gold on our bodies....ooops never mind, this March madness stuff is getting to me. Can't wait 'till it's over so we can watch some real b-ball.
Posted by: EastCoastJessie | March 26, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Good morning everyone! Win number 50 is on the way tonight against the Bobcats *hissssssss*, ah it's a good time to be a Laker fan.
PSLakerfan, I just realized ten minutes ago what the PS stands for, I'm slowwwww this week. Along those lines I finally figured out how to tell AK and BK apart, for example in order to remember AK I take the A for "Actually has hair" and BK....well you know.
Posted by: Elle | March 26, 2008 at 10:48 AM
G1,
Welcome back! Where have you been? Glad for your return to the fold.
Mamba24,
Please add me to the Welcome Back G1 & JJ bandwagon.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | March 26, 2008 at 10:51 AM
good morning, everybody.
some interesting thoughts from everybody today.
is there a 'i can't keep track of all the bandwagons' bandwagon?
looking forward to playing a nice calm, leastern team tonight. last two games were hell on my blood pressure.
GO LAKERS, Y'ALL
Posted by: phred | March 26, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Good Morning/Day, Laker Nation!
Am I the only one who is frustrated with the Lakers training staff?
1. Pau Gasol stated that this ankle sprain was similar to the one he received in the pre-season whilst playing for Memphis. Why is is that the Memphis training staff was able to get Pau Gasol back on the court faster than the Lakers training staff?
2. If Chris Mihm's problem was the screw all along, why did it take MONTHS to literally figure this out? I mean, couldn't someone have recognized this in November or December, and we would have had Chris Mihm back on the court TWO MONTHS ago? Why did it take SO long for someone to recognize this or even pose the question?
3. Why is there this consistent problem with reducing swelling amongst injured Lakers? There anti-inflammatory nutrients (such as omega-fatty acids) and liniments (Dit Da Jow!) that specifically do THAT. Are they being used? It sure doesn't seem like it. Is the Lakers training staff just using high school tactics of "hot and cold"? It sure seems like it because they have a consistent issue with resolving swelling associated with injuries.
4. Trevor's Foot. It seemed like it took FOREVER to find out that "Oh, Trevor, you're foot isn't healing properly. Keep that boot on a bit longer." It seems to me that if the present course of therapy isn't leading to "proper healing" that one might want to try another strategy. When I think of my 60 year old martial arts master's foot healing so quickly, and Trevor's foot taking so long to heal, it just intuitively seems that something's not right in terms of the appropriateness of the treatment he is receiving.
Jon's Number One Disappointment of the Seasaon: The length of time it is taking for injured players to return to court.
Jon's Number One Point of Celebration of the Season: The fact that DESPITE all these critical injuries we are still number one in the Western Conference. Just fantastic.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | March 26, 2008 at 10:51 AM
exhelodrvr,
Oh, it will be a trap and an insidious one.
There can be no compromise in the war between HRLSFF and Mark Cuban. In the end, only one can be left standing.
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: Jon K. | March 26, 2008 at 10:53 AM
BLOG POLICE aka (THE TROLL PATROL)
and/or those who feel the need to rip one a new a..h...
This list exists because these guys/gals are just a little to full of themselves. Please feel free to add to this list as you see fit.
01) "Pig" Miller oink oink
02) Jon K
03) : (nameless blogger)
04) Long Time Laker Fan
05) Mamba24
06) Evil Cartman
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I love you guys
Posted by: Evil Cartman | March 26, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Mamba24:
"GENERIC ONE WELCOME BACK BROTHER. D@MMMMMMMN YOU BEEN MISSED!!!"
Good to be back, bro. I've been lurking in the shadows, but a bit too busy to post.
Charles,
"You have been missed!"
Thanks, bro. The elimination of zombies in the Seattle area has been pretty time consuming.
exhelodrvr,
"Just make sure that when he does, it's not a trap!"
Since his chief agent, the Giant German, has gone down, traps should be much easier to avoid. Jason Kidd is a ghoul. Nothing a little holy water can't take care of.
The D,
"I think you're on to something. I suspect Cuban is a vampire."
Perhaps he's half vampire? Kinda like Blade? We've seen him in the daytime before, so that might be the case. Half-vampire reptilian alien banshee. Interesting.
Jon K,
"Mark Cuban is CLEARLY a Reptillian. It's all in the eyes, brother."
I think I've noticed a forked tongue, too, when he gets really angry.
Posted by: generic_one | March 26, 2008 at 10:58 AM
richtown-
my initial, gut response to that was "yes," but not a super confident one and I haven't really thought about it. There are some knocks on the guy for sure, but the bottom line is for a very long time he was one of the league's best players. But injuries limited him, and there wasn't a ton of postseason success.
Of course with hoops, it's the total picture, right, for the HOF? College, etc.? Toss in his Michigan career (TO not withstanding) and he has a better case.
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | March 26, 2008 at 10:58 AM
With 3 centers out and Phil refusing to let Mbenga get on the court is there any chance Kareem might suit up?
Posted by: BD | March 26, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I also just noticed that more women are on this blog, yay!
Posted by: Elle | March 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Susan Lucci, the All My Children daytime soap opera acrtress comes to mind when it comes to Kobe and the whole MVP thingy. She went like forever being nominated for an Emmy until like her 19th nomination, she finally won but Susan's role was always considered one of the best roles for women on daytime soaps. Not quite Kobe, but eerily similar in terms of him and the MVP....Sort of like, they just finally couldn't DENY not giving it to her...Makes you think it truly is a personal thing when it comes to certain individuals..
Posted by: lakersrydeordie | March 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Mamba,
What ever happened to the 55 win bandwagon??? I say we set the bar a bit higher and say 60. I know we have maybe two serious games in that stretch so I say we lose one and win one.
Posted by: EastCoastJessie | March 26, 2008 at 11:04 AM
How about some props to BK too?
He has been handling everything while A to K has been Cuban smoking.
Posted by: Charles | March 26, 2008 at 11:04 AM
The D,
"1) He's freakishly pale
2) He's bloodthirsty
3) He sucks
There's probably a lot more, but those are the big three."
Not so sure - the Warriors drove a stake through his heart last spring, and he's still around.
Posted by: exhelodrvr | March 26, 2008 at 11:04 AM
A quick comment on injuries: I think it may not be so much of our medical staff's inadequacy as far as our injured players not coming back quickly as it might be due to the management being conservative in sending them back too soon, esp since we seem to be doing ok without them. If we were in the playoffs right now, we might have seen Gasol and Bynum being rushed back to play a bit more, but right now the thinking is that there's no reason to bring them too early and risk re-injuring them. On the other hand, you can;t expect them to just show up for the playoffs and be ready to go, they need time to adjust. So expect most of them to be back right before or early in the playoffs...
Posted by: ASM | March 26, 2008 at 11:05 AM
EAST COAST JESSIE:"IWhen that series does start we're going to have to make some type of arrangements to get my Laker crew out here. I'm going to need all the help I can get out here in Boston. dea: We can all strip down and paint the purple & gold on our bodies....ooops never mind, this March madness stuff is getting to me. Can't wait 'till it's over so we can watch some real b-ball."
STOP IT EAST COAST JESSIE! STOP IT NOW! LOL!
you've got me ready to run out the door from work and
get a plane ticket.
Posted by: Mamba24 | March 26, 2008 at 11:06 AM
lakersrydeordie,
"Susan Lucci, the All My Children daytime soap opera acrtress comes to mind when it comes to Kobe and the whole MVP thingy. "
Sorry, there is no comparison! Erica could not go to her left!!
Posted by: exhelodrvr | March 26, 2008 at 11:06 AM
for those of you waiting for the show... so are we. No response yet from the NowLive folk. Could be some tech problems over there.
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | March 26, 2008 at 11:07 AM
"ROLL CALL"
Present -- Mamba 24, I'm afraid that The Force is only 99.991% in balance. hahaha
We need to beat up on the Cats, Grizz, and Wiz without Gasol this week and The Force will be in full harmony with Laker Nation. Go Boston! (Today and Friday only).
Posted by: HmrHed | March 26, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Lol at the madness of march madness.
http://imageftw.com/uploads/20080320/9tjskp.gif
Which one of you is going to do that @ staples tonight to make sure the bobcats miss a few free-throws?
HaHa
Posted by: frank rizzo | March 26, 2008 at 11:10 AM
"Erica could not go to her left!!"
She could probably go left, but I would really like to see her tea-bag Steve Nash while dunk-ing a basketball during a playoff game.
Posted by: frank rizzo | March 26, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Frank -- that was just wrong! haha
Posted by: HmrHed | March 26, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Ex, Sorry, there is no comparison! Erica could not go to her left!!
I feel you, but she was usually riding the pine so that's why!!
Posted by: lakersrydeordie | March 26, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Hey guys-
Problems still at the mother ship, so no PG and B today. Sorry to those who were waiting, or hoping to call in.
Thanks.
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | March 26, 2008 at 11:18 AM
*_____________________
* 60 WIN BANDWAGON
*_____________________________
(1) LAKERAHOLIC – OWNER AND DRIVER
(2) BOB - Next to come back home
(3) EAST COAST JESSE - Will make us win 60
(3) MAMBA24 - East Coast Jesse's Bodyguard
(4) WHITE MAMBA24 - along to keep Mamba24 in line
(5) JOE -
(6) LAL_Fan - You can't win 60 if you don't have a LAL fan
(07) GIANT SQUID - will squish the opposition
(08) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN
(09) EAST COAST JESSE
*_______________________________________*
WELCOME BACK JAY JAY, GENERIC_ONE
& FATTY BANDWAGON
*_______________________________________*
(01) CHARLES - Owner
(02) LAKERFAZE - Driver
(03) MAMBA24 – SECURITY
(04) KOREY – Riding Shotgun
(05) KEIFO – Director of Legends
(06) TIM-4-SHOW riding Shotgun
(07) LAKERLEGACY – Made Red Auerbach bow down to 9Rings
(08) LAKERFAZE – Taught KG how to Dunk
(09) FEARLESSWHACKJOB – Co/Driver
(10) THA SHOW - Just keeping us real
(11) 07 utzworld - THE BANNER HOLDER - Bearer of the Laker Flag
(12) LAKERTOM – From one Blog legend to another
(13) MARKYTHEARKY – Director of Mirrors and reflections
(14) MILO RAMBALDI- --Team Prophet.
(15) EXHELODRVR - Single handedly defeated 20 Zombies
(16) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN - Found antidote to cure Zombitis
(17) TOAD - Has the makings of a great one
(18) PIG MILLER - Director of who to welcome back
(19) RICK FRIEDMAN - great is as great does
Posted by: Mamba24 | March 26, 2008 at 11:19 AM
GGOOOOOOOOOOOOOD MOOOOOOORNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING LAKER NATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who know what day it is?? It's Lakers day baby!!! YYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! Lakers are ready to rock today after a good day of rest. Good move by PJ IMHO. Hope the Nation had plenty of sleep last night because tonight is gonna take another complete effort from everyone. Oh and by the way...LAY OFF CUBAN. anybody with a haircut like that needs a little slack...inhale now as I blow smoke at the screen.
Simi Laker Girl - I always toke and watch so anytime is fine. As for going to a game. U R right. I would rather be there, but I will watch it on the 144" in hi-def. Kobe is taller than me on my TV...I don't mind. :-P
Jon k - Not feeling good? sorry to hear it, get well soon brotha!!
Mamba24 - DUH! Of course he rocks!!
IT'S IME TO WACH THE LAKERS AND DRINK SOME BEER, TOKE A BOWL AND SCREAM AND CHEER!!!!!
LAKERS 4 LIFE BABY!
LakerMan 420
Posted by: LakerMan 420 | March 26, 2008 at 11:21 AM
To you guys out there that blog during the game, how do you do it. I can't handle commercials, I can't even imagine watching a Laker game without my DVR. My stress level would be off the scale if I had to watch the last 2 GS games with commercials. I really don't know how you do it and have you ever read your post after the game?? It's comedy at it's best. Usually by the end of the thread it doesnt matter if they won or lost, everybody has been traded or they all pretty much suck. To say Laker fans are fickle would be a major understatement.
Los Angeles Lakers World Champions 2008
BD
Posted by: BD | March 26, 2008 at 11:21 AM