Rad(!!!)manovic
When you check out the final tally of a Laker contest, perhaps yesterday's 114-92 win over the Kings, the natural expectations are the lion's share of contributions coming from either Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol or Lamar Odom. And to be clear, the purple and gold's large trio ("big three" is soooo 2007) got what the kids would define as "theirs." But the true difference maker of the night was arguably a sharply focused Vladimir Radmanovic, the Lakers' sharp shootin', often erratic small forward. The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens poured in 21 points on 50% shooting (5-8 from downtown), plus a career-high 14 rebounds to go with three dimes, two steals and nary a ball-handling gaffe. Both Vlad Rad and Phil Jackson felt there were positive effects coming from pregame talk addressing the need to step up with a hamstrung Luke Walton unavailable for action.
Radmanovic continually resists a chance to talk with the squad's sports psychologist, so in this case, the middle man was cut out. Vlad joked that "the Zen Master as shrink" thing creates a "Jack and Adam" vibe between the two, but if the ends are a box score like such, the means are certainly justified.
Andrew Bynum's comeback status: One small step for Drew, one giant leap for Laker Nation kind.
A Cow Town rag extols the virtues of Kobe for MVP.
Don't look now, but the Mavs aren't quite ready to get buried for dead. Along those lines, the same could be said about Deke Motumbo, Juwan Howard and the man they call 'Zo.
Patrick Ewing would like to see another Jackson coaching in the NBA.
David Stern and Myles Brand are expected to announce a proposal that would eliminate "one and done" from America's jargon. It's all part of their master plan that would prevent college players from ever competing at the pro level.
Good Morning Again!!!
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 09:12 AM
*______________________________________________*
UNLEASH THE BEAST – IT’S BYNUM TIME
BANDWAGON
*_____________________________________________*
(00) LAKER TOM – CHAIRMAN OF THE BACKBOARDS
(01) PIG MILLER – Owner
(02) JON K. Driver
(03) DELILAH – Riding shotgun
(04) MAMBA – Johnny come Lately
(03) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN – Director of liquid sea minerals & dit da jow
(04) SAMLL – Director of Enforcement
(05) TOAD – Director of Security
(10) THA SHOW - Just keeping us real
(03) TSPHERE – SuperDelegate – Have no fear Tsphere is here
(11) MARKYTHEARKY – Director of Mirrors and reflections
(12) MILO RAMBALDI- --Team Prophet. – Predicts Bynum greatness
*_____________________________*
55 WIN BANDWAGON MEMBERS:
*_____________________________*
(01) LAKERTOM______________(31) ISSANG
(02) MAMBA24_______________(32) WHITE_MAMBA24 _
(03) LONG_TIME_LAKER_FAN__(33) PURPLE&GOLDDEREK
(04) JUNO___________________(34) THIRTY
(05) GENERIC_ONE___________(35) BLACK_MAMBA24
(06) HOBBITMAGE____________(36) JUSTIN
(07) MARTY__________________37) VIOLATER
(08) DAVID WHANG___________(38) SHAQ_FAN
(09) ROKY___________________(39) ISSANG
(10) KEIFO___________________(40) WHITE MAMBA24
(11) VIOLATER________________(41) LAKALOV
(12) DICE8UP_________________(42) EASTCOASTJESSIE
(13) HUBBIT__________________(43) Q WUOR
(14) BD______________________(44) LAKERAHOLI
(15) JONNIN IN JAPAN__________(45) TSIRY
(16) ALEXINHO17______________(46) DREW
(17) TWOODY_________________(47) Nestro’s Bistro
(18) KIWI_____________________(48) BLAZE1B
(19) FEARLESS WHACK JOB_____(49) BZAR
(20) DAN DAN THE LAKER FAN___(50) CHRIS
(21) LAKERSRYDORDIE________(51) OUTSIDERGUA
(22) GIANT SQUID_____________(52) HOUSTON_LAKER
(23) TALIQ___________________(53) JEFF
(24) SLO GAL_________________(54) JOE_DUB
(25) DEREK__________________(55) CBUCK
(26) NIK KANNAN_____________(56) utzworld THE BANNER HOLDER
(27) BOB____________________(57) THE_CAT
(28) FAITH___________________58) CHUCKY.L.OHNIO
(29) LAKER_LOVER___________(59) RIPSYCHEDLAKER
(30) COMPLEX_BROTHA_______(60) RICK FRIEDMAN
(61) LAKERSRYDORDIE _________(62) GIANT SQUID
(63) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN___(64) LAKERSRYDEORDIE
(65) HMRHED__________________(66) MARKYTHEARKY
(67) MILO RAMBALDI____________(68) SIMILAKERGIRL –
(69) TSPHERE – SuperDelegate – When a need is near call Tsphere
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DAVID STERN IF KOBE BRYANT DOES NOT
WIN THE MVP THEN JAIL 2 U BANDWAGON
*_____________________________*
(1) NIK KANNAN –Owner & Driver__(20) EASTCOASTJESSIE
(2) CBUCK____________________(21) BROWNMAMBA24
(3) VIOLATER_________________(22) WHITEMAMBA24
(4) OUTSIDERGUA_____________(23) BLACKMAMBA24
(5) LAKERTRUTH ______________(24) TIM-4-SHOW
(6) ALEXINH017________________(25) CHUCK.L.OHNIO
(7) DREREK___________________(26) TSIRY
(8) SHAQFAN__________________(27) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN
(9) JANAYA____________________(28) PSYCHEDLAKERGIRL
(10) JON K_____________________(29) SBPIMP
(11) IVI8KRS___________________(30) JEFF
(12) JOE DUBB_________________(31) JESTER GURU
(13) FEARLESS WHACK JOB______(32) DOC4daLakeShow
(14) TSPHERE__________________(33) HMRHED
(15) ANDO_____________________(34) RICK FRIEDMAN
(16) HAPPY GILMORE____________(35) KEIFO
(17) CHRIS H.___________________(36) MILO RAMBALDI- --Team Prophet.
(18) DREW PAU KOBE____________(37) SIMI_LAKER_GIRL
(19) LAKERLARRY_______________(38) TSPHERE
(20) MAMBA24 __________________(39) Marky the Arky
Posted by: MAMBA24 | April 07, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Good Morning Mamba24, Good Morning Charles, Good Morning Laker Nation!
Lets get ready for Protland, come out from the tip off focused and Burn the Blazers........can't wait til Game Day!
TIME TO WIN OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: toad | April 07, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Remember Vlad was one of the main reasons that the Clippers did well a few years ago!!!!
Posted by: neil | April 07, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Good morning again Mamba24, Charles & the GREAT Laker Nation!
We love the bandwagon summary - thanks Mamba24! We also need to start the "Lakers WIN OUT" bandwagon - I think there will be a lot of takers! I know I'm on board!
I think we need some "FabFour&Fish" T-shirts too - lol!
WOW! What a week-end! 2 excellent games & stretches of dominance that I know made the other teams (esp in the West) shudder and cause them to hope they don't face us in the first round. That's what I'm talking about - scare them into submission - lol!
There is nothing greater than being a Laker fan. The only problem now is we have to wait until tomorrow for game day...
GO LAKERS!
The BEAN for MVP or NO PEACE!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | April 07, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Hmm. Seeing as how we have the original Jack Nicholson courtside for home games, maybe Phil Jackson can arrange some way to remove the middle man from here on out. Have Jack berate Vlade at all home games so we get more regular production from him... Isn't it time Jack earned those free seats?
Posted by: J.D. Hastings | April 07, 2008 at 09:34 AM
Mamba24 - Toad
Love the enthusiasm!
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 09:34 AM
This was a great game. I feel for the 2nd team when they were faltering against a Kings bench that had something to prove. That said, getting Kobe and the Knights of Zen wass a good move and it paid off in spades. They calmly got the game back under control and did what they had to do.
Cowtown used to berate us for leaving early but the stands were clearing early in the fourth on their team. I think even a few of the kings players and support staff hit the locker room early as well.
Here we go to the top of the conf. Close out these next four games and head into the playoffs with an 8 game streak on our back sounds like a good deal.
TWoody
Posted by: TWoody | April 07, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Wow - Its about time we had an EASY win, no???
And Mamba - why a 55 win bandwagon?? Put me on the fifty-EIGHT win bandwagon - we sweep em ALL from here on out!
I hope we do, cause if we don't we'll be headed to a Western finals match with New Orleans having to fight our way through Phoenix and San Antonio first, while they have a much easier path with Golden State/Denver and either can't-win-on-the-road Utah or Yao-less Houston. Then again, I do LOVE the sweet retribution of knocking out the Suns in the first round!
Oh, and to comment on the Luke vs Kwame comparisons - there is NO comparison. Luke is a player of very limited skills with a high basketball IQ who always gives 100% for the team no matter what. Kwame was a player with enormous physical skills who had no ability to keep his head in the game and pouted rather then hanging tough when things didn't go his way. I don't really want either of them on the floor for us, but I'd much rather have Luke in the locker room!
Posted by: Jay Jay | April 07, 2008 at 09:40 AM
*__________________________*
LAKERS WIN OUT BANDWAGON
*__________________________*
(01) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN - Driver & Owner
(02) MAMBA24 - Riding shotgun
Posted by: MAMBA24 | April 07, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Charles:
It isn't hard to be entusiastic when they play like they did for three quarters last night!
Mamba24........I'll hop on that LETS WIN OUT! bandwagon!
Posted by: toad | April 07, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Pacific Division Title here we coooommeee!!!!
Posted by: xtro | April 07, 2008 at 09:43 AM
As Vlad Rad goes so goes the Lake show?
When he does what he can do, wins come easier.
Does he tune out because he's not involved or is he not involved so he tunes out?
Posted by: Vman | April 07, 2008 at 09:44 AM
justanother-brothafromanothamotha
"I think we need some "FabFour&Fish" T-shirts too - lol!"
Actually bro, the Team LA store is selling a t-shirt that says
Bynum
Gasol
Odom
Fisher &
Bryant
Black t with bright gold letters, looks like in Arial Bold!!! You should peep it out man!
regards
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Charles: Mamba24 - Toad Love the enthusiasm!
You started it off brother we just trying to follow your lead.
J.D. Hastings said" Have Jack berate Vlade at all home games so we get more
regular production from him... Isn't it time Jack earned those free seats?
HaHa Good one J.D. where you been you haven't posted in quite a while
just make sure you are here for the Parade!
Posted by: MAMBA24 | April 07, 2008 at 09:45 AM
Repost from Saturday:
Sound reasons for optimism.
Watching Bynum and Ariza in the pregame workout tape was very eye opening. They looked good, amazingly so.
Both feel they are ready to go. Just need clearance.
But its PJ's thoughts that make me feel the best.
Ariza gets his CT Scan on Friday. Is expected to be cleared and will need 7-10 days to get in shape. Do the math. That's in time for the first playoff game.
Bynum is traveling with the team. Is now practicing and is expected to play hard in full court scrimmages for the three days leading up to the playoffs. PJ said that's better for AB and the Lakers, rather than inserting him in the last two games. He and the Lakers will benefit more.
Both are expected back completely healthy. Not like one-legged Dirk healthy or if you remember, a 75% Malone healthy in the Detroit finals.
Further optimism.
PJ mentioned 3 weeks ago it would be too hard to integrate a Twin Tower game plan this year. AB would come off the bench and play with the bench mob. Made sense to me.
Now, Phil has Pau practicing as the 4 in workouts and why? So he can prepare him to play as a tandem with Bynum when he's back. Phil has plans.
Summation. This Lakers team will have ALL its players going full steam in the first playoff game. The only wounded will be Fisher and his foot, and Kobe with his pinkie.
Conclusion. The Lakers have been playing wounded, but hanging on to the tune of possibly getting home court advantage throughout the playoffs. Jackson acts like its the Lakers to win, with his we can possibly wrap it up comment, after the Friday NO game. If our leader has a plan and is confident, then I'm confident.
This Lakers team for the last 90 days has looked like a work in progress. An unfinished weapon being tested and built for incredible NBA team destruction.
On April 19, the NBA will find out this Lakers Team is a fully operational and functioning 'Death Star'. Built, not only to win, but to destroy all competition in its path.
And unlike Darth Vaders, Star Wars' Death Star, this one has no weaknesses.
"May the Lakers force be with you."
Its 'Return of the Lakers' baby, the 'Lakers Empire Strikes Back' in '08.
Ja Ja Fatty, reporting from the heart of the 'Evil Empire' in the Alderon System of Arizona
Posted by: Fairweather Fatty | April 05, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Posted by: Fairweather Fatty | April 07, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Mamba24 -- please put me on the Unleash the Beast BW.
The entire weekend was gloomy in Laker Land, but the loss by the Suns and the fact that AB is close produced their own radiating warmth.
I can smell the Pacific ....the Suns reign in the division is over -- and not short enough it was.
Posted by: HmrHed | April 07, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Good morning all,
Great win last night... go Vlad!!!
Loved the "MVP" chant for 24!!
GO LAKE SHOW!!!
Posted by: keifo | April 07, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Wow!!!
Lakers WON last night...
Charles is the first post - Good Morning Charles!....
Mamba was the second post!
ALL IS RIGHT IN THE UNIVERSE!!!
Posted by: janaya | April 07, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Fairweather Fatty said:Its 'Return of the Lakers' baby,
the 'Lakers Empire Strikes Back' in '08.
NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!
*__________________________*
LAKERS WIN OUT BANDWAGON
*__________________________*
(01) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN - Driver & Owner
(02) MAMBA24 - Riding shotgun
(03) TOAD – Director of Player Psychiatrist assignments
*______________________________________________*
UNLEASH THE BEAST – IT’S BYNUM TIME
BANDWAGON
*_____________________________________________*
(00) LAKER TOM – CHAIRMAN OF THE BACKBOARDS
(01) PIG MILLER – Owner
(02) JON K. Driver
(03) DELILAH – Riding shotgun
(04) MAMBA – Johnny come Lately
(03) JUSTANOTHERMAMBAFAN – Director of liquid sea minerals & dit da jow
(04) SAMLL – Director of Enforcement
(05) TOAD – Director of Security
(10) THA SHOW - Just keeping us real
(03) TSPHERE – SuperDelegate – Have no fear Tsphere is here
(11) MARKYTHEARKY – Director of Mirrors and reflections
(12) MILO RAMBALDI- --Team Prophet. – Predicts Bynum greatness
13 HMRHED – Director of determining unleashing time
Posted by: MAMBA24 | April 07, 2008 at 10:01 AM
I was happy not to know that Phil didn't have luke to force feed him playing time. The reality is that without him the lakers are a better team all around.........
Posted by: Dion | April 07, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Finger point cha Janaya!!!
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Dion;
no they're not
Posted by: machiavelly | April 07, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Hey F. Fatty,
We cannot be an Evil Empire with Mamba24 at helm. We are the good guys claiming back heaven. WE drove away the little devils that spoiled our glory. These are the best times of the year, no doubt about that. Going to the playoffs with full steam, with Bynum and Trevor coming back, with Newble proving he could D, with Pau getting back w/ his normal curve, with Sasha and Vlad providing the 1-2 punch and lastly, with JayJay and his counterpart, JJ coming back to post again. Lakers GOOOOOOOOOOO!
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | April 07, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Fairweather Fatty
Great effing post! I totally missed that. Thanks for reposting.
Regards,
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 10:14 AM
KEIFO! Good Morning. where you been?
Posted by: Mamba24 | April 07, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Does he tune out because he's not involved or is he not involved so he tunes out?
Posted by: Vman
you know, both statements mean the same thing, or the same thing both statements mean, you know.
Posted by: machiavelly | April 07, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Jon K,
On what you said about Vlad vs. PJ in the last thread, I still do not agree in putting down your player to motivate him while being lax with other players who are not helping the Lakers at all. Vlad may respond during these times and will be pleased for the fans response but he's no dummy, calling him a space cadet, a guy who needs a psychologist. As I said, it sounds funny to "Machos" but beware on the revenge of the nerds. they usually have the last say, because they are holding the ball.
It's better to have peace and mutual respect than coaching and motivating through intrigues. PJ may have 9 rings as Coach but he too, was a mere role player during his time with the Knicks, worst the Vlad!
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | April 07, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Did anybody catch the fan that was yelling at Gasol " You run like a girl!" Damn that was insultingly funny. Sonny, you guys must really hate us with the amount of present Laker jerseys!
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Mamba - yo dude!!!
Been shooting nights for the past 2 weeks!
2 more to go, then we go to days!!
I've missed the blog, but should be fine for a while, and... I need to buy a laptop!!!
Posted by: keifo | April 07, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Good morning Laker fans, Charles, Mamba24!
Great win last night, good way to start the week.
Playing the Kings almost feels like playing the Clippers with all the Laker fans in attendance. Props again to all the No. Cal fans!!
Posted by: Lakers Legacy | April 07, 2008 at 10:26 AM
FROM PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HI GUYS,
I WAS SO BUSY WITH MY PERSONAL PROBLEMS THAT THE REASON I WAS OFF FOR AWHILE. I AM BACK NOW WITH BIG ENERGY TO FUEL MY TEAM TO WIN THE CHAMPOINSHIP AS I PROMISED IT LAST YEAR.
I DO TELEPATHY (Telepathy (mind-reading): The ability to directly transfer your thoughts into the minds of others and to perceive the thoughts of others, i.e., the ability of perceiving and projecting thought) WITH KOBE SOMETIMES WHEN THE GAME IS VERY CLOSE. FOR INSTANCE, THE GAME WITH DALLAS LAST FRIDAY: I WAS WATCHING THE GAME; 6:18 OF THE SECOND QUARTER, DALLAS WAS UP 12; I TURNED OFF THE TV AND SAID: "KOBE DO WHAT YOU TO DO". I WENT TO BED AND DREAMT ABOUT THE GAME, I HEARD SOMEBODY SAID:" CLOSE GAME, CLOSE GAME"; I WOKE UP SUDDENTLY AT 4:16 FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER WHEN ODON WAS SHOOTING THE FREE TROW. THEN, I DECIDE TO CONCENTRATE MY ENERGY ON KOBE TO MAKE THE JOB DONE. THAT GAME WAS SO IMPORTANT FOR US. DON'T GET ME WRONG, I JUST EXPLAINED A PHENOMENON SPIRITUAL MOMENT HAPPENED WITH ME DURING THAT GAME.
ONE BY ONE, WE WILL GET THERE FOR SURE. RELAX, DON'T WASTE TIME ON BAD VIBE'S COMMENTS. WE WANT TO WIN BIG.
FOR SURE, I WILL COME BACK IN LA TO SUPPORT MY TEAM FOR THE PLAYOFF LIKE I DID IT LAST YEAR FOR THE MIAMI-LAKERS GAME.
BLESSINGS AND LOVE
SHEKOBE
Posted by: SHEKOBE | April 07, 2008 at 10:29 AM
AK/BK,
So I guess we should all accept the fact that Bynum isn't coming back until the playoffs?
Posted by: Xodus | April 07, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Edwin,
points well taken.
I would disagree though.
No players are really alike, and treating every player the same is essentially unrealistic.
Really think Kobe gets treated the same as Luke?
Players are motivated by different tactics and its PJs job to figure that out.
Besides, players know that if your coach is yelling at you thats actually a good thing, because if he left you alone that means he didnt care about you and you are irrelevant.
Vlad knew he was needed. So he responded.
Good thing in my book.
Posted by: Korey | April 07, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Manong Edwin Gueco,
"I still do not agree in putting down your player to motivate him while being lax with other players who are not helping the Lakers at all."
I see your point, but some people respond differently to discipline. Having taught both youth and adult classes in Eskrima and Muay Thai; I have experienced both "Tough Love" and Patience to be effective for different people. Please take a look at the article towards the bottom as to what Brian Shaw had to say about slapping Vlad upside the head...
http://tinyurl.com/5oes6j
Respectfully
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Perception is funny... Brian Shaw says about Kobe:
""His all-around game has been tremendous. He's still getting his points, but his rebounds are up, his assists are up, and his defense is really good."
Hmmm.... Kobe's assists this year: 5.4!
Kobe's assists last year: 5.4!!!
He tried to say the right thing, I feel you Brian, but you messed up on assists!
It's more about the pass before the assist that Kobe makes more frequently now.
Posted by: Korey | April 07, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Hi All:
Great weekend and love the usual banter! Things are good in Lakerland.
Who would help start a petition to push an ESPN telecast of the Hornets/Lakers game this Friday??? I know we have the night before on TNT but come on - doesn't that game deserve some attention outside of LA and New Orleans? It's got to be good for some ratings in other areas??
Two MVP candidates, seeding implications, coach of year, etc. A NBA marketing dream....
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | April 07, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Observaciones:
Zeke is absolutely delusional... seriously... delusional!
c'mon New York, yer better than that!!
thank you Dirk, you one legged wonder you! the man handled his business yesterday afternoon & personally ensured that victory for the Mavs.
Fire1 & Fire32.... yer both Fired!!
Vlad Rad!!! where ya been buddy? regardless, its good to have you back!!
L.O. is playing masterful basketball right now. Lets hope he carries this new found swagger into the playoffs and keeps up his on court "handsome game"
with Bynum comin' back, Ariza?, L.O. playing out of his mind & Raddy heatin' up the Lakers can take it all the way to the promise land!
Riding the Championship Bandwagon 'till the Wheels Fall Off Baby!!
-Fowl Out
Posted by: Flagrant Fowl | April 07, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Fatty,
"Watching Bynum and Ariza in the pregame workout tape was very eye opening. They looked good, amazingly so."
Do you have a limk to this? Thanks in advance.
Posted by: HmrHed | April 07, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Charles,
I can't be sure, and you had to listen really closely, but I thought I heard Pau retort,
"Yeah, but you're paying to watch me and my busted ankle run like a girl and dunk all over your backwoods team, so eat out of my a___, you slack jawed yokel!"
I'm pretty sure that's exactly what he said.
Posted by: The D | April 07, 2008 at 10:38 AM
KEIFO:"I've missed the blog, but should be fine for a while, and... I need to buy a laptop!!!"
Get one with your Huge Bush Tax Refund in May. LOL!
EDWIN GUECO:"It's better to have peace and mutual respect than
coaching and motivating through intrigues. PJ may have 9 rings as Coach
but he too, was a mere role player during his time with the Knicks, worst the Vlad!"
WISER WORDS WERE NEVER UTTERED. Well said Edwin
Posted by: Mamba24 | April 07, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Mamba24 - I am honored to be the driver of my first bandwagon, but would gladly ride shotgun to you, sir!
Charles - thanks for the t-shirt info - will check it out...
I have to say again, the level of sophistication, knowledge and humor on this blog is second to none. Great job AK/BK & bloggers - winner of the best site award for sure (is there one? If not, there should be...bandwagon anyone? LOL!)
BTW - Charles - I heard that fan too! After El Captian missed a free throw, he also yelled "you shoot like a girl"! Too funny - notice no posts from SonnyB yet though...! I think if we don't hear something from him soon, we can rightfully call him a troll.....unless he was BBQ'd in error during the game & was consumed by Pig & Toad....then I guess we could cut him some slack!
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | April 07, 2008 at 10:45 AM
The D,
"Yeah, but you're paying to watch me and my busted ankle run like a girl and dunk all over your backwoods team, so eat out of my a___, you slack jawed yokel!"
Nice. Thanks for the update. I really do appreciate small tidbits like that. Was that on Nba pass?
Best,
Posted by: Charles | April 07, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Neil made a pretty funny point about Vlad's departure from the Clippers being directly correlated with their fall from glory. I guess they had a couple of other small injuries, but clearly the loss of Ranman has left them reeling...
Posted by: C.S. | April 07, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Vman,
>>>As Vlad Rad goes so goes the Lake show?
Damn, I hope not.
Vlad only plays really well about 1 game in 5. If the Lakers
are depending on a Radmanofest every night in order
to win, then they are a first round exit for sure.
As Kobe, Pau, and Lamar go, so goes the Lake show. Good
games by other players like Vlad or Sasha or Fisher or Farmar
are just the difference between a close win and a blowout.
Posted by: Long Time Laker Fan | April 07, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Hmrhed
No link, sorry.
Its on the FSN Game broadcast, 'Around the Cooler' segment at 5:22 of 1st quarter. - Michael Eaves
Posted by: Fairweather Fatty | April 07, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Mamba 24, feel free to put me on the Kobe 4 MVP bandwagon.
Yes, Rad man was as is said in california, radical. And, PJ's inspirational words likely helped Rad's game. But we likely underestimate the value of having Luke's high IQ on the bench. His presence on the bench is an underutilized weapon in cheering our players to their potential.
On another topic, we seriously need to appreciate the lakers Defense. I know we have had games where it seemed to be AWOL. But if you pay attention you will see stretches where we totally shut teams down for long stretches. This happened against Dallas for a while.
When we want to we gan be suffocating. Again, having Luke's IQ on the bench likely also contributes to moments when we finally understand out potential.
GO LAKERS!!!!
Posted by: JohnnyP | April 07, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Charles,
I heard that guy yelling through the whole game. I think he was sitting right behind Stu & Joel.
During half time while doing a live shot, every person that walked by him he would clap clap clap and yell woooo wooooh. He funny guy!
Posted by: Rose | April 07, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Edwin,
"It's better to have peace and mutual respect than coaching and motivating through intrigues. PJ may have 9 rings as Coach but he too, was a mere role player during his time with the Knicks, worst the Vlad!"
Why the comment about Phil being a role player? Generally role players make better coaches than stars, because they have to study the game to have a career. How many great coaches were stars in their playing days? Lenny Wilkens is the only one that comes to mind.
And I would much rather have titles than "peace and mutual respect."
Posted by: exhelodrvr | April 07, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Greetings Laker Nation,and to everyone who post here in laker world 4 straight 5 more to go.
Then on to the playoffs who will we get in the first round when we finish in first place.
Posted by: LakerFan | April 07, 2008 at 10:53 AM