Ooopah!!!

Good Morning Fam!!!

AK/BK,

Not sure is any one has fowarded the information on Maurice Podoloff and why the award is named after him

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Podoloff

If there are any Lakers fans in NYC that are looking for a place to watch Friday's game, some of the biggest LA fans will be at Blondies on the Upper Westside. Come join the cheering party!!

Blondies
212 W 79th St
New York, NY 10024
9pm Gametime

We'll be the ones chanting M-V-P!!

Good Morning Charles!

Good Morning Laker Fans-

We are on our way to another sweep! Hopefully Utah sucks at home lol.

It will be tough but we are the mighty LAKERS and we have the MVP!

Lets go Lakers!

Simi Laker Girl

Good morning Charles
*______________________________*
I SUPPORT RAD/VLAD BANDWAGON
*______________________________*
(01) KEN - Owner & Driver
(02) Mamba24 - ski instructor
(03) Comptons Finest - riding Shotgun
*__________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner & Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.

Looks like great team chemistry.

http://tinyurl.com/5hydkg

Thanks Richtown

Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner & Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(05) SemiLakerGirl - Director of Win 3

This made me laugh. Sam Cassell is definitely a clown. I wish he'd do us all a favor and put on a wig and red nose to hide that fugly crown of his. Even his fouls are ugly.

Christopher L. Gasper of The Boston Globe: "Sam Cassell, who broke into the league during the rough-and-tumble mid-1990s, said the NBA is protecting Cavaliers star LeBron James in a way it never did with Michael Jordan. ... 'Wow. It's just different right now,' said Cassell yesterday following practice 'They gave me a flagrant-1 foul, and no way in the world was it a flagrant-1 foul. I'm going to call [NBA vice president] Stu [ Jackson] and see what he thinks about that. That's not a flagrant-1 foul at all. Back in the day, a flagrant-1 was bloodshed. Now, you can just grab somebody ... It's the new NBA.' Cassell added, 'I know Michael Jordan is sitting at home right now pouting because they didn't protect him. There wasn't no bigger star than him, and he took some banging. But he got through it. That's why he got considered the best player to pick up a basketball.'"

What's up ya'll! Look at this video of Kobe (and the Lakers) receiving the trophy, the noise is freaking insane! I wish I was there.

http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=66540@kcbs.dayport.com

Here's a nice MVP photo gallery:

http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/pgStory?contentId=8111828#sport=NBA&photo=8116604

Anyone else feel kinda dirty whenever David Stern is around? I understand that the NBA is a business but a part of me wonders how much influence he (and league disciplinarians, refs) are having on playoff outcomes... I want the Lakers to go all the way--without wondering if Stern helped out a bit!

Tsiry,"I wish I was there."

Repeat after me" There's no place Like Staples" Now click your heels 3 times.

*__________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner & Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(05) SemiLakerGirl - Director Win number 3
(06) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.
*________________________*

Hey Mamba and Ken, I'd like to hitch a ride on the sweep the Jazz bandwagon and support Vlad/Rad bandwagon.

Both are worthwhile rides.

Great win by the guys. I still think the 2nd unit has to find its footing, but Kobe is doing some magical stuff. Those Jazz are a pretty resilient bunch, so while the first unit is certainly having its way, I'd like to see the bench become more assertive on D.

I hope we can get a decisive blowout at Utah. While Deron and Milsap don't seem to get their spirits knocked down to much, the rest of that team does. Hopefully we can just help them confirm to themselves that they just can't beat the Lakers.

Happys Days R still Reigning Supreme.

Thanks for the clip of the night, it was truly rocking in Staples. Well deserved Kobe. It seems that the whole team is focus and really believe they are going to the finals. I know I beleive.

Director of Win #8 in Utah.

No time like the present for a roll call.

Nudge - Mamba24 - cough

Click Click Click

Was at the game last night....that was so much fun even in the 300 section. Got a good picture with Vic The Brick. haha.

I've been a Lakers fan for a long, long time. I know that it might sound crazy to some of you (read: those of you who were fans in the '80s), but this is my favorite Lakers team to watch. Maybe I'm just caught up in the moment, but I haven't had goosebumps watching a Lakers game for a long time, and this season there have been plenty of occasions where I find myself blown away at the chemistry, the ball movement, and the energy of this squad.

What a great time of year. And what a great run.

Go Lake Show!

Go Lakers!

If Stern had any influence on playoff outcomes, do you seriously think we would have Detroit v San Antonio or Cleveland v. SA Finals? Don't you think the Suns would have made a Final? That's an absurd thought, one shared by "The Great Hate", TJ Simers.

Good morning guys! It feels even better to have such a great team this year with no drama! are our Lakers the only team who have yet to lose a game during the playoffs? I think they are, which just shows how great they are. Eeeeek, it feels good to be a fan right now :)

What a night... another in an endless stream of great nights this organization has provided. I'm hoarse, and spent.

By the tunnel, you can see a new kind of confidence in the players eyes, a belief. It was always there with Kobe, but it's spread all the way down the bench.

Phil's got this machine hummin'.

This is INEVITABLE... the ultimate bandwagon.

CONGRATS AK/BK

for having a Greek title. its about time.

thank god staples center doesnt serve ouzo, or we would have 19,000 passed out laker fans, and home court would go to waste...

The Outlaw

Maybe it has a lot to do with the turmoil last may. And the huge turn around combined with the MVP.

Best

HTJ:"No time like the present for a roll call."

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Mamba24

Are you posting on the Utah Jazz post? If not, there is another Mamba24 out there. Nice post though.

These Jazz fans are all complaining about some sort of foul calling conspiracy. They forget that their loved Jazz LEAD THE LEAGUE with fouling.

How many of you guys are getting that feel that we had in January and February when at the start of eah game, we knew we would win. I love that feeling...

Even when the lead was cut to 5 last night, I KNEW something big was going to bust it open for the Lakers.

Good game. Let's punch them in the gut tomorrow (VERY BIG GAME AS FAR AS ALLOWING THE JAZZ TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELVES) and close this out on Sunday.

GO LAKERS!!

janaya

*__________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner & Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) # 4 - Director of Round 2 win 4
(05) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(06) SemiLakerGirl - Director Round 2 Win number 3
(07) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.

*______________________________*
I SUPPORT RAD/VLAD BANDWAGON
*______________________________*
(01) KEN - Owner & Driver
(02) Mamba24 - ski instructor
(03) Comptons Finest - riding Shotgun
(04) #4 - Vlads new shooting coach
*________________________*

Outlaw:

I agree..........no Lakers team since the Magic days has had the "feel' that this one does for me. It's really easy to get caught up in just how good they share the ball and find the right guy at the right moment.

One thing I truly miss, though. When the games got to the second roung and were not on KCAL9 or Prime Ticket, I had become used to being able to turn the volume down on the tube and watch while I listened to Chick give us the "word's eye view" of the game. Man, I miss Chick, but I know he's smiling down on this team, beaming with pride!

This is truly a special team, and the word for them is simply DYNASTIC!

I hate to admit it, but I totally agree that the refs are trying to rob the Jazz and hand the series to the Lakers. I especially thought this at the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters of Game 1 when our players were brutally assaulted driving to the basket and no fouls were called. Totally unfair to the Jazz!

I have a better idea for you whining Jazz fans who've come to take the place of Fire32 and his ilk: why don't you buy tickets to Games 3 and 4 and then boo Derek Fisher even more loudly than you did earlier this year? I guarantee you it will be a major help to your team's chances.

Jazz fans - like they used to say about Rudy on Fat Albert: NC (no class!!!)

Add me to the Lakers Sweep Bandwagon!!!

Folks I've said it once and I'll say it again, Pau Gasol is fool's gold. Defense and rebounding wins championships people. Sure Pau may put up great offensive numbers, but if you think this team is better now than it was with Kwame starting at center then you better wake up.

Have you seen Pau leg muscles? They are nothing to write home about. Kwame on the other hand is a freak of nature, a true one in a million. Damn his calves are so delicious.

I have studied the basketball and specifically the Lakers for the past 15 years. When you watch the game you are watching the ball, but I watch the footwork and I see the "real" game. I see what is really happening.

We need to trade Gasol and Bynum for Kwame straight up if we want to be a real contender. My studies demonstrate this time and again.

I will post my analytical studies in 24 days and the whole world will see. My studies will probably get Phil Jackson fired for allowing Kwame to be traded and not playing Kwame more when he was here.

Don't buy into the Pau hype. Sure we will probably win 2 out of the next 3 titles, but those will be fools gold titles, not the real deal.

Wake up!

DOOOO BEEEEE DOOOOOO BEEEEEE DOOOOOOOO

Good Morning Lakers Nation

Another good day to be a Lakers Fan

Game deciding stat:

Utah 58 pts in the paint

Lakers 40 pts in the paint

But.......

Lakers were 35-43 at the FT line and MOST of those fouls came because.....

We were in the paint.
We control the paint.
We own the paint.
Utah bigs are in constant foul trouble because the paint is our home.
As I say, "there is nothing like home sweet paint'
And you can't beat 'home painted cooking'

You add those pts and those FT's and it equals one big win.

The Lakers are master artists painting a master piece of a four game sweep.

Mamba, sir, Fatty is on board the sweep bandwagon. Make me the 'Grease monkey that keeps these wheels a turning!'

MAMBA24

Put me on the sweep bandwagon.

Good morning Laker Nation ...

I heard someone this morning talking about the gist of the TJ Simers article. This reinforces the reason I will never click on one of his stories -- complete, unadulterated crap. You want the refs to stop blowing the whistle, here’s a novel concept, STOP FOULING every trip down the floor. Harpering was on Kobe like they were dating for God’s sake.

Yes, the NBA wants the Lakers to win so bad that they will risk a billion dollar industry over a "fix". And yeah I forgot that the Lakers got all the breaks against Phx the last two years and won the championship. The NBA has been so great at fixing the games that their rating the last five years were better than ever. Give me an F'n break.

And hey -- TJ and Jazz fans, assume it's true that the NBA will do anything to get the Lakers to the finals -- Well, then I say it's good to be a Laker fan and it SUCKS TO BE YOU -- whining dogs.

MAMBA24,

BTW....anytime a Bandwagon is POSITIVE, sign me up!!

I just don't like any negative ones, ya know?

Keep up the good work.....without the Kam Bros, yourself, and Charles this blog would not be as awsome as it is.

Go Lakers!!

janaya

Mamba24 - it's so good to have you back & posting, that you can put me on whatever bandwagon you want with whatever title or job description you want to give me!!!!

WELCOME HOME MAMBA24!!!!!!!!!!!

GO LAKERS!

See the 3 full page ads that ran in the LA Times congratulation Kobe on his first MVP award.

https://www.kb24.com/news

The Nike one is especially cool.

AK/BK,

I still would love to know why Vlad blew off Kobe's MVP award ceremony while the rest of his teammates (save AB on his medical journey) attended. Given the cohesiveness of the team, and the efforts Kobe has made in bonding with them, it stuck me as a real slap in the face to Kobe that Vlad couldn't be bothered to show his support. Since you made a point of mentioning it in the first place, how about a little follow up?

Please add me to the Lakers sweep the Jazz bandwagon..

Thanks for the link Amazing_Happens.

WHAT'S UP MAMBA 24.............

WE ALL KNOW THIS ISN'T A BLOG WITH M-24..........

sorry so long between post.........
but this little thing called responsibilty........I just cant shake-it.
I have a little cpt in the oven.......until next time.

COMPTON

Mamba24, toad is present and accounted for and counting down the games to our next BANNER!

10 TO 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love the roll call! Yeah!

Now for the game...defensively there are still some improvements to be had. For starters we need to not let them take the momentum in the third quarter. They have made their pushes courtesy of the third. Fortunately for us, we make our own push late in the fourth. But that’s skating a bit too much in the edge for me, so we need to maintain the pressure. Our second unit, outside of some players have been playing late third…early fourth lacksaidaisical of late, and it’s getting our mo (created by the second unit) switched. Not to mention our D. You expect some lag in D with a faster pace, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get back and play D. Shots need to be challenged, every shot. We got killed in some transition D...and others that aren't quite transition but open lane nonetheless. Simply unacceptable. And yes I'm saying that with a 2-0 lead lol.

Go Lakers!

*__________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner & Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) # 4 - Director of Round 2 win 4
(05) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(06) SemiLakerGirl - Director Round 2 Win number 3
(07) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.
(08) lakersrydeordie – Stopped the Mailman from delivering period!
(09) JustAnotherMambaFan – Director of
(10) Janaya – Director of Positive Vibes
(11) WhiteMamba24 – Made Stockton retire.
(12) FairWeatherFatty - Grease monkey that keeps these wheels a turning!'
(13) Tully Moxness – Director of Class

*________________________*
The Dawn of The 4th Dynasty
Begins BandWagon
*________________________*
01 HmrHed – Driver & Owner
02 Mamba24 – There For Dynasties 2 & 3
03 Toad– Director of Dynasty Banner Hanging
04 Keifo – Willed the Lakers to Dynasty 3
05 Benjamin – Willed the Lakers to Dynasty 4.
06 SamLL – Director of Dynasty # 5
07 LongTimeLakerFan – Dynasty Historian
08 Jon K. - Troll Exterminator
09 VMAN - The Isaac Newton of Dynasty Calculators
10 SHEKOBE – As good as the He Kobe
11 DC – Stands for Dynasty Captain
12 TWOODY – Was at all 14 Laker victory celebrations
13 Mamba24Fan4Life – Made Kobe change # from 8 to 24.
14 JustAnotherMambaFan – Discovered Kobe Bryant
15 Jamie Sweet – Fond Forum Memories Historian
16 KobesBad – Put the swerve in Kobes game
17 Dave M. – Helped Lakers steal Kareem from the Bucks
18 Xodus – Traveled 2000 miles to see a game.
19 LakerTom – Willed the 72 Lakers to 33 wins in a row.
20. FLOYD - Rode shotgun with Jerry West, James Worthy,
21 JesterGuru – Devised the strategy for the Sweep of Denver
22 Tsphere – Super Delegate Voted for Kobe for MVP 100 times
23 Edwin Gueco – Blocked Wilts hook shot 3 times

What's shaking Laker Nation?

Goodness, last night was one for the ages, starting with that awesome MVP ceremony. Truly a no doubter that the Lakers would win. As good as the game was, I am a little surprised at Vlad's performance, I was really hoping he'd break out of this funk but he did nothing of the sort. I really hope he gets it together soon because he can be a tremendous asset to our championship run.

-bozz-

JANAYA:"MAMBA24, BTW....anytime a Bandwagon is POSITIVE, sign me up!! I just don't like
any negative ones, ya know?"

NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.
we need all the positive vibes we can get for tomorrow.
I predict - Sorry - a double overtime with Lakers squeaking
out a 3 point win

I'll be the guy in charge of polishing Kobe's MVP trophy on the Sweep Bandwagon.

I don't know if anyone has posted this yet or not, but it is hilarious. Scroll down about halfway and click on YouTube video of Vlad.....

http://thelalakeshow.blogspot.com/

Please, please, please WARN us when you link to a Simers column! I refuse to read his crap, and I don't want to give him unintentional hits. I recognize that you guys have a duty to provide all the Lakers-related stories that are out there, but at least give us a little warning. Can you have a little dunce cap that pops up when you hover the mouse over a link to a Simers column? How about a sound effect of a whining baby? How about a disclaimer that says something like "warning: you are about to link to a column that may induce vomiting, dizziness, and a desire to gnaw your own leg off"??

Help a brother out, here.

COMPTON:"sorry so long between post.........
but this little thing called responsibilty........I just cant shake-it.
I have a little cpt in the oven.......until next time."

You are excused this time but if this keeps up you will be
forced to give up your seat on the Bandwagon and ride
on the hood. LOL!

FAITH: "Shots need to be challenged, every shot. "
Good morning lil sister I just have one thing to say to you.....DEFENSE!

TOAD you are setting a fine example for the troops sir. Not a damn troll
has shown up - bite my tongue. We're proud of you Soldier! LOL!

JustAnotherMambaFan I'm JustAnotherJustAnotherMambaFan. LOL!

Looks like great team chemistry.

http://tinyurl.com/5hydkg

Posted by: Charles | May 08, 2008 at 09:50 AM

Yes it does. But oh oh we have controversy. Was that Ronny Turiaff throwing gang signs?? LOL

Yes it does. But oh oh we have controversy. Was that Ronny Turiaff throwing gang signs?? LOL

Posted by: JustaLakerFan | May 08, 2008 at 11:20 AM

Turiaf is from Sesame Street Ese! Flashing it to the Smurfs!!!

Best JustaLakerFan

Stranger in the Night,

I realize you don't care what we think of your opinions and that the only reason you post her is to get your messages to PJ and Mitch, but would you please stop talking sense? Mitch is going to dump Pau for Kwame, and even though he has skinny legs and big giant man hands, I have a man crush on the handsome Spaniard. I'd hate to lose him.

SBPIMP:"Please, please, please WARN us when you link to a Simers column! I refuse to read his
crap, and I don't want to give him unintentional hits. Help a brother out, here."

LMAO! NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.
__________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner & Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) # 4 - Director of Round 2 win 4
(05) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(06) SemiLakerGirl - Director Round 2 Win number 3
(07) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.
(08) lakersrydeordie – Stopped the Mailman from delivering period!
(09) JustAnotherMambaFan – Director of
(10) Janaya – Director of Positive Vibes
(11) WhiteMamba24 – Made Stockton retire.
(12) FairWeatherFatty - Grease monkey that keeps these wheels a turning!'
(13) Tully Moxness – Director of Class
(14) PIG”MILLER – Director of making the finals Trophy shine like the Sun.

Mamba,

Please put me on the support Vlad Rad and the Lakers Sweep the Jazz bandwagons. Good Morning Charles.

Greetings Bozz, Pig, Faith,Lakersrydeordie, Toad, Amazing, JustAnother, Hammer, Fatty and the rest of Laker Nation.

I can't believe there is referee talk and it isn't about the mugging Utah put on us. I think Boozer has committed 137 fouls this series. Sheesh. There have been plenty of missed calls, but I don't think the refereeing in anyway has favored us. Perception is everything, but I perceived a lot of missed Jazz fouls. Hmmmn.

I'm just glad that we are not bitching about the calls much. When you keep your mouth shut when the refs flub one, they tend to offset that later in the game, series or whenever. In basketball, the squeaky wheel gets the T's, not the Grease. I'd like to Roll Simers in grease and fry his a$$ up with some troll pudding.

Kobesbaaaad(and he is)

Faith,

Is the celebration over already? Time to get picky?

OK... We shot lights out. Can't count on that in Utah. We got home court calls and got outscored in the paint. They were able to make a run with D Williams reverting to form, playing faster and more aggressive. We didn't match their energy in the 3rd as you said, and still got out rebounded. Friday will be a grind....but

The fact remains, we're too long, and quick for Utah to handle, and we have Kobe doing whatever he wants on the floor. BTW your boy Sasha, is about to get a BIG payday... making him even more attractive! A nurse would be perfect for him.

I saw this post on another blog and had to laugh.
I just wanted to share.

"Let me get this straight...the Jazz have a Brewer AND a Boozer?? What a combo LOL"

Posted by: JustaLakerFan | May 08, 2008 at 09:19 AM
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What's worse is that they can't really do either while playing in Utah.

Irony and all that.

Lakers

Larry,

Good morning! And good morning, Charles and all.

I'm with Janaya. Put me on all bandwagons of a positive nature.

Hey, how 'bout a Come Back JWW bandwagon? (Not to rub it in, totally irony free...)

Having been there for the '80s, I'm not sure I can say I'm enjoying this more than any other Lakers team, but I'll agree with The Outlaw, this is just almost too much fun to watch.

I do not believe I have ever seen the triangle run better. It's just PERTY! Pau, though he is wispy like a ballerina and lacks strong calves, is the perfect big for this set. It's just gonna be sick when (if?) we get all our bigs on the court together, dropping interior dimes for dunk after dunk after dunk....

KBeat,

I totally agree. I was really perplexed as to why Vlad couldn't make an appearance. It's funny, he doesn't make an appearance and he has an off night, hmm...

-bozz-

If we play New Orleans in the next round (and that "if" is for the possiblity that Spurs might win out, not the other possiblity), I will not be supporting Mr. Scott for that series.

In any other time, my #4 will represent my respect and utter idolization of Byron when in the 80s. But for a LA/NO series, my name will represent my admiration for Luke Walton's resurgence and my support of Phil, Kobe, and Derek's quest for Laker championship #4 together.

In fact, I will start that now. Love ya Byron, but my admiration for you has just officially went into past tense, (at least for now).

LET'S GO LAKERS!!!

SIMERS!!!!

T.J. SIMERS!!!!!

PLEASE SIMERS, I KNOW YOU WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET PEOPLE TO READ YOUR CRAP, BUT THIS IS OVER THE LINE!

"Stern's crew took Utah's best player, CarlosBoozer, out of the game with a pair of first-quarter fouls, and then added another 19 seconds after he returned to start the second quarter. Boozer finished the half with no points, the refs doing the best job of defense on Boozer in the NBA this season."

BOOZER COMMITED THE FOULS SIMERS!!! I GUESS THEY SHOULD HAVE OVER LOOKED AN OVER THE TOP ON GASOL COMPLETE WITH A SLAP ACROSS HIS FACE AND ARMS????

Look at the regular season history for Utah SIMERS!! They LEAD the LEAGUE in FOULS!!

But they are not as NEARLY as FOUL as your BS article!!!

YOU SUCK SIMERS!!! GO WRITE ABOUT THE DODGERS!!

EVEN BETTER, GO TO CHINA AND WHINE ABOUT THE OLYMPICS.

Beyouch Simers...

janaya

Good morning,

Fatty has pretty much said all there needs to be said: Another good day to be a Lakers Fan.

Hopefully, PJ is also listening to Faith. The team needs to tighten up on the D to achieve success on the road.

Meanwhile, I'm just going to wear a big smile all day. Go Lakers!

Mamba24, you are like a cyclone, you are indeed back.

I go with the observations of Compton's Finest. Here's what PJ is doing. He uses Vlad as a starter and Sasha as the Finisher. This is the way he used AC Green and Horry in '01. PJ loves to match players as their assignments like Vlad for AK and Sasha for Koerver.

Mamba24,pPut my name on Vlad/Rad bandwagon as a masseur for the Serbian. While he is downgraded because his rainbow shots are off and on, what is great in his game, he is contributing in small way in rebounds (5) and assists (5). When he is in the post, he adds more to those towering hands the distract Utah's players tenaciousness to grab rebounds. However, we cannot turn a sponge into a hard granite even for two seasons. They learned the finnesse type of basketball in Europe but he's learning on distracting AK that creates T/O's.

For Game 3, Vlad, Sasha and Farmar should produce because it will be a dog fight at Utah and they will be given free shots in the perimeter. Sloan will try to zero-in Kobe, LO, Pau and Fish who are doing damage to Utah's rally.

Brothers and Sisters.

Anybody like to read a semi-lenghty Laker Joke? I would need 3 yes' or amens because I don't want to offend anyone...

*___________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner & Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) # 4 - Director of Round 2 win 4
(05) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(06) SemiLakerGirl - Director Round 2 Win number 3
(07) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.
(08) lakersrydeordie – Stopped the Mailman from delivering period!
(09) JustAnotherMambaFan – Director of team dinners – makes sure Kobe
Picks up the check
(10) Janaya – Director of Positive Vibes
(11) WhiteMamba24 – Made Stockton retire.
(12) FairWeatherFatty - Grease monkey that keeps these wheels a turning!'
(13) Tully Moxness – Director of Class
(14) PIG”MILLER – Director of making the finals Trophy shine like the Sun.
(15) Laker Bandit - BandWagon Advance Man
(16) KobesBad - Kobe's personal Security
(17) JesterGuru - Director of Sweep Enforcement
*______________________________*
I SUPPORT RAD/VLAD BANDWAGON
*______________________________*
(01) KEN - Owner & Driver
(02) Mamba24 - ski instructor
(03) Comptons Finest - riding Shotgun
(04) #4 - Vlads new shooting coach
(05) Laker Bandit - On secret mission to find Vlads Shot
(06) KobesBad - Made Vlad shoot 100 free throws
(07) JustaLakerFan - taught Vlad to shoot threes
(08) JesterGuru - Will find why Vlad was a No-Show
*________________________*
Come Back JWW bandwagon
*________________________*
(01) JesterGuru - Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Driver
(03) JesterGuru - Director of Cut and Paste
(04) Janaya - Director of length of post

They've already lost; they're admitting it to themselves!

Post on a Utah Jazz Blog:

"Utah Sucks! Utah Sucks." That was the sound coming from the Staples Center Crowd with three minutes to go in last nights Game Two loss to the Lakers. A frustrating end to a frustrating game. Similar to Game One, the Jazz played from behind nearly the entire game, only leading 13-12 in the first quarter. The Jazz were out-played and out-hustled by the dominating Lakers.
The Jazz-Homer inside of me wants to complain about the free throw discrepancy. (13-16 for Utah 35-43 for L.A.) I'm not going to though. I could go on a ten minute rant about how easy it was for Kobe and Gasol to get a foul called. (Throw your arms around and scream and chances are you are going to get a whistle.)
I could just as easily go on about how frustrating it is to watch Boozer struggle night in and night out. Are you hurt Boozer? Just in a slump? Or does L.A.'s size intimidate you that much?
When all is said and done, the Lakers are a better team. That's all it is. I want the Jazz to win, I want to think they can come back from a 2 game deficit. In reality, however, the Lakers are the #1 seed for a reason and you cannot argue that. They are bigger, faster and collectively speaking, they seem to want it more.
Don't get me wrong Jazz-fans. I am not selling out. I would not do that. You better believe I will be True-Blue tomorrow night and every night the Jazz play. In fact, I hope I eat my words and a miracle does take place. Hey, like C.B. mentioned to me last night. We were down 0-2 to Houston last year and pulled it off. I'm simply trying to convince myself that it is not a huge upset if the Lakers beat us. They are supposed to. Let's just don't go down easy.

I totally agree. I was really perplexed as to why Vlad couldn't make an appearance. It's funny, he doesn't make an appearance and he has an off night, hmm...

-bozz-

Posted by: bozz | May 08, 2008 at 11:34 AM

Personal problems maybe?

Later Bozz

Mamba24,

"Blocked Wilts hook shot 3 times"

Were you referring to the Wilt, the midget? If you're talking about the legend, I could not even reach the top of our door, in order to succed in blocking I have to tickle him. lol!

-VMan, you're absolutely right. This team BELIEEEEEVES. Every single one of them (sometimes Famar believes a little too much, haha). They are all turning into a group of Mini-Mambas out there, and it's fun to watch.

-I'm sick and tired of everyone blaming Denver's ineptitude, or Boozer and Deron's poor play for the Lakers' wins. Screw that! The Lakers have been methodically, physically and mentally picking these teams apart. This is the best defense they've played all year, and that includes the excellent stretch with Bynum.

-The Kobe-supporters have said all along that he just needs a little help, and it will be game over for the rest of the league. The players, GMs and coaches knew this as well. The doubters, the haters, and the media are slowly beginning to catch on.

-Has Kobe ever looked more at peace, more confident, more happy, more cocky, more dangerous?

-What's more impressive for Kobe, taking Kwame, Cook and Smush to the playoffs in the West or winning a ring with this group? That's a close call.

-Boston has been playing in fifth gear throughout the regular season, and they are in the same gear in the postseason. The Lakers, on the other hand, have turned it up another gear. This team cannot be stopped. They know it, and the oppostion knows it.

Simers is such a blowhard. If Carlos Boozer want to make an adjustment to his game it would be to stop pushing off the back of boxed out players grabbing a rebound or loose ball. Until then, Boozer will keep getting called for fouls.

I don't know if anyone has posted this yet or not, but it is hilarious. Scroll down about halfway and click on YouTube video of Vlad.....

http://thelalakeshow.blogspot.com/

Posted by: pslakerfan

ha..ha..ha.. I was up in Seattle when those ads were running, I forgot all about that....good stuff. Go Lakers!!!!!

"Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon"

Why is the name LakerTom not included in this bandwagon? He is the Father of Sweeps & Dynasties.

A couple of other things things:

1. Why PJ has 9 rings? Did anyone hear that story about PJ's first year with the Lakers? - - It seems that PJ was yelling at everyone but Kobe -- Shaw (then a player) got sick of it and asked PJ why he wasn't yelling at Kobe. PJ responded that Kobe is an attacking player and he didn't want to thwart that style. PJ is more than an great X and O coach, but a master of personalities. Here’s wishing PJ gets his 10th and puts that Leprechaun in the rear view mirror.

2. I know this is negative -- but I'd like to propose a "SIMERS IS THE KING OF TROLLS" bandwagon.

Edwin Gueco:""Blocked Wilts hook shot 3 times""

Oh sorry you're right Edwin that wasn't 3 times that was 4. LOL!

AMEN CHARLES! LOL!

*______________________________*
I SUPPORT RAD/VLAD BANDWAGON
*______________________________*
(01) KEN - Owner & Driver
(02) Mamba24 - ski instructor
(03) Comptons Finest - riding Shotgun
(04) #4 - Vlads new shooting coach
(05) Laker Bandit - On secret mission to find Vlads Shot
(06) KobesBad - Made Vlad shoot 100 free throws
(07) JustaLakerFan - taught Vlad to shoot threes
(08) JesterGuru - Will find why Vlad was a No-Show
(09) Edwin Gueco - Vlads personal masseur

The Jazz have a rating system on their blog, where they can weed out the comments they don't agree with (like any anti-jazz comments). So I did a little troll intervention and left them this morsel.......
Oh, so we rate what we don't want to hear. You mean when I mention that the Lakers are faster and longer than the Jazz and that is why they seem to be fouling incessantly. What is the rating when you mention that Carlos Boozer shouldn't be allowed into any of the same cities that Karl Malone's ever visited, including SLC. What about when I mention that Deron Williams is definitely no Chris Paul. What about the fact that Kyle Korver is closer to Ashton Kutcher than Jeff Hornacek. What about the fact, that despite the fact I admire his toughness, Jerry Sloan's players wilt in the face of adversity. How do you rate the fact that Denver seemed alot tougher than the Jazz, or the fact that OKUR had his moment and there will be no more. Rate that!

Just having some fun...

Kobesbaaaad(and he is)

One stat really stands out, that makes me worry coming into Utah.
Jazz had 101 FG attempts compared to Lakers 68 FG attempts !!!
We basically had less than 70% of their FG attempts.
If Utah starts making shots in SLC, we'll be in for a long night.

Utah again outrebounded LA, 41-37, but the glaring stat is 16 offensive rebounds for the Jazz. I'm sure PJ and his staff will be focusing on that. Millsap had 6 offensive rebounds. Gasol and Turiaf will have to work extra hard to box out Millsap and Boozer.

In addition to the rebounding edge, Jazz also committed only 10 TOs compared to the Lakers' 15 TOs. Lakers have to take care of the ball better in SLC. One reason for the TOs is that Lakers play at a slightly faster pace than the Jazz.

On the positive side, the third reason for the big disparity in FG attempts is that Lakers had 43 FT attempts to Utah's 16. That means the Jazz were fouling the Lakers instead of letting them get a FG attempt off. Some of this is because as TV commentators have noted the Laker's frontcourt players primarily Odom and Gasol are much quicker than Boozer and Okur, and Kobe continues to dribble penetrate.

Expect Utah to keep fouling the Lakers in SLC since they really have no choice. The problem is the referees can get intimidated by the boorish crowd in SLC, one of the reasons for the Jazz home court NBA best record in the regular season. If the referees get intimidated by the crowd and swallow their whistle in SLC, expect a long night for our Lakers.

Charles:

I vote three YES's immediately!

Post away brother.............length be dayumed!

Yes, J W. Weathermen, please don't crucify the blog, come back. There are no more bloggers of the day, they became jokes of the day. We miss u as a valuable blogger who shares our passion. Put me in JWW bandwagon. I will carry the heavy cross for him.

Charles,

Amen!

-bozz-

From CBSSportsline.com

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller says he won't attend Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals because it's being played on a Sunday.

Miller, a member of the Mormon church, says he won't attend because of religious reasons. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages members to avoid non-religious activities on Sundays.

Miller told the Salt Lake Tribune he probably won't watch the game on TV or listen on radio, but his wife might watch the game and give him updates while he takes a long drive.

The Lakers-Jazz game will be Utah's first Sunday home game since the 2001 playoffs.
AP NEWS
The Associated Press News Service

Does Larry not want to watch his teams last game of the season. Is he allergic to dust with all of the sweeping that will be going on?

Kobesbaaaaad(and he is)

I'd like to Roll Simers in grease and fry his a$$ up with some troll pudding.
Posted by: Kobesbad
________________________

Kobesbad - LOL!!!!!!!! I agree!!!!!!!!! Maybe we can add it to the BBQ'd troll meat - it should make a nice side-dish!

________________________

Charles - I'll give you a "yes" to the long Laker joke. I know how to use my scroll wheel if it gets too long!

Mamba24 - LMAO at my new job!!! Thanks man! BUT - don't forget the Vlad Bandwagon & the Come Back JWW bandwagon (on that one, I can be the one who shows him what a scroll wheel does)!!! LOL!!!

OMG - it's good to have the family back together!!!!!!!!!!

GO LAKERS!

THE BEAN FOR FINALS MVP OR NO PEACE!

NO CHAMPIONSHIP - NO PEACE!

*_________________________*
SIMERS IS THE KING OF TROLLS
BANDWAGON
*__________________________*
(01) HmrHed - Driver & Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Uses his column to wrap garbage.

(In remembrance and honor of Wilt) Now to the Joke.

Wilt Chamberlain, after living a full life, died. When he got to heaven, God was showing him around. They came to a modest little house with a faded Laker flag in the window. "This house is yours for eternity, Wilt," said God. "This is very special; not everyone gets a house up here."

Wilt felt special, indeed, and walked up to his house. On his way up the porch, he noticed another house just around the corner. It was a 3-story mansion with a brilliant White, Purple, and Gold sidewalk, a 50 ft. tall flagpole flying an enormous Los Angeles Lakers flag, and in every window a Lakers logo.

Wilt looked at God and said "God, I’m not trying to be ungrateful, but I have a question: I helped the Lakers win NBA Championship, Scored 100 points on another team, have been adored by more women than I can remember, and one of the 50 greatest players of all time."

God said "So what do you want to know, Wilt?"

"Well, why does Kobe get a better house reserved than me?"

God chuckled and said "Wilt, that’s not Kobe’s house, ...it’s mine."

Out to Lunch. One Love Fam!!!

*_________________________*
SIMERS IS THE KING OF TROLLS
BANDWAGON
*__________________________*
(01) HmrHed - Driver & Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Uses his column to wrap garbage.
(03) KobesBad - Will roll him in grease and fry him
(04) Janaya – Will send his @ss to China
(05) SBPimp – Has a wire hanger for him
(06) JW – Director of Simers Punishment

Mamba:

Put me on the COME BACK JWW bandwagon as JWW's Personal Scroller..............I've tried to reach out to him 3 times already, maybe if I offer to be his personal scroller he'll return.

One of the good things that Lakers can keep doing in Utah is to turn Deron into a shooter. The best strategy against great pass first, shoot second PGs like Williams, Paul, Nash, etc. is to stop them from setting up their team mates even if it leads to them becoming a scorer. I predict that Deron is going to come out shooting in SLC to continue his momentum from the second half in game 2. I also expect Sloan to draw up some extra plays to get Boozer some shots and get him into the offensive flow.

On the Laker's side, PJ will probably draw up some plays to get screens for Vlad Rad so Vlad can get into the offense. A shooting threat from Vlad will create more space inside for Gasol and Odom and hopefully put Boozer and Okur on foul trouble again.

I hope Ariza will be cleared Friday morning so we can throw him into guarding Deron a few minutes Friday night to give him another defensive look. Fisher can not play as many minutes as the young Williams and Willams just kills Farmar.

We need to get Farmar back into the groove and the key is Turiaf. Rony has not played well in the playoffs yet due to his illness in the Denver series. We need to see some fast paced 2 man games between Jordan and Rony to get them into the flow. Walton has not been as much of a factor in the Utah series compared to the Denver series. Look for Walton to have better games in SLC bec. illness laid him a little low in the first 2 games in LA.

Kobesbad:

See, that's the Ja$$'s problem right there! Every Laker Fan knows that watching the Lakers win another plauoff game is definitely a religious experience!

Whats up Laker Family!

Great win last night and Staples was loud!
Great game by Fish, last game it was Sasha, who will step up tomorrow??

as for Vlad, I was asking where he was the other day myself and found this:
"Vladimir Radmanovic (at a family obligation) was disappointed he had to miss the festivities."
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=8592

Never Underestimate the Predictability of Stupidity. = T.J. Simers. I could have wrote what he was gonna say last week.

Lets sweep the Jazz!

This is how Kobe sees the Utah Jazz defenders:

http://www.valdostamuseum.org/hamsmith/MatrixCode.gif

Laker in BC,

That's something to watch for. But we were fouled on many of our attempts. Those show up as FTA rather than FGA.

Still something to watch, though.

I'm just glad we're going into their place up 2-0. Watching what's happening around the league with roster and coaching changes in reaction to the Laker's ascension is very rich indeed!

As passionate Laker fans, there will be no moment when we have nothing to say about this team. We always have comments about the game whether a blow out or a close one, After winning 6 in a row, perhaps they deserved praises as a whole. The parts is the summation of the whole. For those fans who were with the blog in the last two years, these past few weeks, WE SAW HEAVEN AT LAST..... for we have been tormented by bad basketball fundamentals, bad PR in uplifting the spirit of the scrubs, we lived with it and we survived. Must we complain if Vlad is a sleeper in one or two games or Farmar a no show as future PG or Bynum and Trevor still not playing ..... we just witnessed the MVP moments last night. This is still a dream come true, if you ask anyone of us last year if this would happen in '08 playoffs , you would get a smack remark. "you could be in cracks to dream big with these scrubs.".

Therefore, in short NO COMPLAINTS, we're enjoying paradise.

Mamba24, please put me on the 'I support Rad/Vlad' bandwagon as whatever you feel is appropriate.

I love bandwagons, and I'd love to hop on the sweeo bandwagon...but that 37-4 record is staring me in the face like an expectant kitty-kat. It might leap at me and bite me or something.

Here's a question to be debated in a fun and formal manner: How many of this years players are under contract for next season? Who stays and who goes? I know Luke is here for a spell, Kobe's got 2 years, Bynum's under contract through next year, but what about LO07? What about Rad Vlad? Mihm, Mbenga and Turiaf? Sasha could get some big offers after this year if he's up, too. I ask because we are WAAAAAY over the luxury tax and I want to see this team plus Bynum for at least one season. Great win, gang. I think we can expect the free throw situation to flip-flop in Salt Lake, so let's leave our whine at home on Friday and just get tough and chippy.

Congrtas, Kobe, I never thought it could happen to someone who is consistently called the best in the league, just 'cause there are so many haters.

GO LAKERS!!!!!

Mamba24,

I am starting to think we may be able to continue this win streak to 20, what with Stern in Kobe's back pocket and all. Not sure if a bandwagon is in order for this one. But put me on the sweep the Jazz for sure.

FYI
David Stern sent an email yesterday to Stu Jackson, Jerry Buss, and Kobe (I hacked Sterns computer so now I am blind copied on all his email) that said he was going to stop by the ref's lounge before the game and offer to split Delaneys salary for the next 3 years amongst the ref team if they guarneteed a Lakers/Celtics matchup. So there you have it. Conspiricy firmly in place, now you know.

Also, Sterns email password is "KobeLover24" in case anyone else wants to get on his bcc list.

TWoody

YEeeeaaaaaahhhhhHHHHh!!!!

Real quick like, a cause I can't coment much now, I'd B proud to be on the 4th dynasty bandwagon. Make me the sultan of 3-peat madness!! Believe ladies and gents,
IT IS COMING!!!

Also, Justin S, keep announcing that 79th street NYC site. Someday I'll make it!

Also, are people psyched about the pass Kobe made around Karalinko's head to Gasol at the end of the 4th??? What??? You have got to be kidding me!!!!

GOOOOoooooooOOOOOOO LAAAAAKERS!!!!!

Lakers Legacy,

Thanks fro the update on Vlad's location the other day.

Charles,

Nice.

-bozz-

*_________________________*
SIMERS IS THE KING OF TROLLS
BANDWAGON
*__________________________*
(01) HmrHed - Driver & Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Uses his column to wrap garbage.
(03) KobesBad - Will roll him in grease and fry him
(04) Janaya – Will send his @ss to China
(05) SBPimp – Has a wire hanger for him
(06) JW – Director of Simers Punishment
(07) Ben – Has a Simers alarm on his PC.
(08) LakerLegacy – Can anticipate his stupidity
*___________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner
(02) LakerTom - Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) # 4 - Director of Round 2 win 4
(05) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(06) SemiLakerGirl - Director Round 2 Win number 3
(07) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.
(08) lakersrydeordie – Stopped the Mailman from delivering period!
(09) JustAnotherMambaFan – Director of team dinners – makes sure Kobe
Picks up the check
(10) Janaya – Director of Positive Vibes
(11) WhiteMamba24 – Made Stockton retire.
(12) FairWeatherFatty - Grease monkey that keeps these wheels a turning!'
(13) Tully Moxness – Director of Class
(14) PIG”MILLER – Director of making the finals Trophy shine like the Sun.
(15) Laker Bandit - BandWagon Advance Man
(16) KobesBad - Kobe's personal Security
(17) JesterGuru - Director of Sweep Enforcement
(18)Laker Legacy – Will wear throwback Jersey to victory parade
*______________________________*
I SUPPORT RAD/VLAD BANDWAGON
*______________________________*
(01) KEN - Owner & Driver
(02) Mamba24 - ski instructor
(03) Comptons Finest - riding Shotgun
(04) #4 - Vlads new shooting coach
(05) Laker Bandit - On secret mission to find Vlads Shot
(06) KobesBad - Made Vlad shoot 100 free throws
(07) JustaLakerFan - taught Vlad to shoot threes
(08) JesterGuru - Will find why Vlad was a No-Show
(09) Edwin Gueco – Vlads personal masseur
(10) JustAnotherMambaFan – Took Vlads ski’s away from him
*________________________*
Come Back JWW bandwagon
*________________________*
(01) JesterGuru - Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Driver
(03) JesterGuru - Director of Cut and Paste
(04) Janaya - Director of length of post
(05) Toad – JW’s personal scroller
(06) JustAnotherMamba – Counts each line of post
(07) EdwinGueco - Will Carry the Cross for JW?

__________________*
SIMERS IS THE KING OF TROLLS
BANDWAGON
*__________________________*
(01) HmrHed - Driver & Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Uses his column to wrap garbage.
(03) KobesBad - Will roll him in grease and fry him
(04) Janaya – Will send his @ss to China
(05) SBPimp – Has a wire hanger for him
(06) JW – Director of Simers Punishment
(07) Ben – Has a Simers alarm on his PC.
(08) LakerLegacy – Can anticipate his stupidity
*___________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner
(02) LakerTom - Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) # 4 - Director of Round 2 win 4
(05) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(06) SemiLakerGirl - Director Round 2 Win number 3
(07) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.
(08) lakersrydeordie – Stopped the Mailman from delivering period!
(09) JustAnotherMambaFan – Director of team dinners – makes sure Kobe
Picks up the check
(10) Janaya – Director of Positive Vibes
(11) WhiteMamba24 – Made Stockton retire.
(12) FairWeatherFatty - Grease monkey that keeps these wheels a turning!'
(13) Tully Moxness – Director of Class
(14) PIG”MILLER – Director of making the finals Trophy shine like the Sun.
(15) Laker Bandit - BandWagon Advance Man
(16) KobesBad - Kobe's personal Security
(17) JesterGuru - Director of Sweep Enforcement
(18)Laker Legacy – Will wear throwback Jersey to victory parade
(19) TWoody – Loaned Kobe the money to buy dinner for the team
(20) Jamie Sweet – Director of No Look Passes

*______________________________*
I SUPPORT RAD/VLAD BANDWAGON
*______________________________*
(01) KEN - Owner & Driver
(02) Mamba24 - ski instructor
(03) Comptons Finest - riding Shotgun
(04) #4 - Vlads new shooting coach
(05) Laker Bandit - On secret mission to find Vlads Shot
(06) KobesBad - Made Vlad shoot 100 free throws
(07) JustaLakerFan - taught Vlad to shoot threes
(08) JesterGuru - Will find why Vlad was a No-Show
(09) Edwin Gueco – Vlads personal masseur
(10) JustAnotherMambaFan – Took Vlads ski’s away from him
(11) Jamie Sweet – Appointments Director
*________________________*
Come Back JWW bandwagon
*________________________*
(01) JesterGuru - Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Driver
(03) JesterGuru - Director of Cut and Paste
(04) Janaya - Director of length of post
(05) Toad – JW’s personal scroller
(06) JustAnotherMamba – Counts each line of post
(07) EdwinGueco - Will Carry the Cross for JW?

From the Salt Lake City Journal Review.

'Answer Me This' Sports section:

Dear 'Answer ME',

Maybe you can settle a dispute between me and my friend. Game Six of the Houston series. On TV, we noticed, up in the stands that all the people looked the same. I don't mean because they were all white. But it was kind of freaky, like all the men, young and old, little children, even the women, they all looked the same.

Now my buddy thinks its because they all have been marrying their cousins over and over again. Now me, I think its because they all the same Father.

Answer Me guy. Is it the 'cousins thing' or do they all have the same dad? Who wins the bet?

Signed,

Just Curious

Answer Me: Just Curious. You are both correct. So neither of you wins the bet. haha

Thanks for that video link Tsiry!

Stranger in the Night

You forgot to mention that you were writing that in a prison.

And don't you worry about bringing in Kwame back.
We don't have to trade both Bynum & Gasol.
We can just give him full MLE plus some cakes.
That should do the trick

Charles............out iwth the joke already bro! Or is this the blog equivalent of how do you keep a Laker joke lover in suspense?

mamba24, also please put me on the SIMERS IS A TROLL bnadwagon as 'Jamie Sweet-Thinks our earthly troubles are a result of his LAME column' or something to that effect.

This off topic:

I don't know how many of those in the General Admission in the 300 Section saw Vic da Brick last night high fiving everyone. I got a phone call from my son and people were mingling at Mr. Feeling You. He is the quintessential Laker fan. You may say he is a Weirdo... you gotta to be weird to be a genuine Laker fan. lol!

Here's a picture toasting CP3 as a frustrated MVP.

http://allaccess.am570radio.com/loosecannons/gallery/view_gallery.one?pid=23833935¤t_nav=0

Edwin

Wake up Edwin, you are just dreaming! Kwame and Smush are still Lakers and Jim Buss is still running the team!

6 DOWN, 10 MORE TO GOOOOOOOOO!

loving that!

yo, mamba24, the rad vlad support wagon is cool and all, i'm all for it...but where's the We Still Believe in You, Jordie Bandwagon? it's hard to do this, but i think jordan's postseason has been worst than vlad rad's

btw, funny take from SLC Dunk Blog (a jazz blog):
"We're still getting karmic payback from Fisher. He would squelch any Jazz run with a huge three-point shot. He was 4-5 from downtown and finished with 22 points. If you're at the game Friday, please, please give him applause. We need to reverse something."

I nominate Charles's joke as "POST OF THE DAY!" I love it!

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SIMERS IS THE KING OF TROLLS
BANDWAGON
*__________________________*
(01) HmrHed - Driver & Owner
(02) Mamba24 - Uses his column to wrap garbage.
(03) KobesBad - Will roll him in grease and fry him
(04) Janaya – Will send his @ss to China
(05) SBPimp – Has a wire hanger for him
(06) JW – Director of Simers Punishment
(07) Ben – Has a Simers alarm on his PC.
(08) LakerLegacy – Can anticipate his stupidity
(09) Jon K. - I can smell his vile Troll sweat through my PC.

GO LAKERS!

One more thing: Justin C. our Laker brethern in NYC are outshining us! They've beat us to the punch by planning a Laker game watching party.

For the umpteenth time: WE NEED TO HAVE OUR OWN!

Anybody/Everybody with Sports Bar/Nightclub connections, work on it. It's time that we start matching names with faces, dontchathink?!?!

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I SUPPORT RAD/VLAD BANDWAGON
*______________________________*
(01) KEN - Owner & Driver
(02) Mamba24 - ski instructor
(03) Comptons Finest - riding Shotgun
(04) #4 - Vlads new shooting coach
(05) Laker Bandit - On secret mission to find Vlads Shot
(06) KobesBad - Made Vlad shoot 100 free throws
(07) JustaLakerFan - taught Vlad to shoot threes
(08) JesterGuru - Will find why Vlad was a No-Show
(09) Edwin Gueco – Vlads personal masseur
(10) JustAnotherMambaFan – Took Vlads ski’s away from him
(11) Jamie Sweet – Appointments Director
(12) Jon K. - Working the Bio-Chrono mojo.

GO LAKERS!

*___________________________*
Lakers Sweep Jazz - Bandwagon
*__________________________*
(01) TOAD - Owner
(02) LakerTom - Driver
(02) MAMBA24 - Faithful sideKick
(03) DREW - Will use same broom used in last round
(04) # 4 - Director of Round 2 win 4
(05) Chick4Ever - His voice alone can defeat the Jazz.
(06) SemiLakerGirl - Director Round 2 Win number 3
(07) FEARLESS- Toad's personal assistant in charge of all things Homer.
(08) lakersrydeordie – Stopped the Mailman from delivering period!
(09) JustAnotherMambaFan – Director of team dinners – makes sure Kobe
Picks up the check
(10) Janaya – Director of Positive Vibes
(11) WhiteMamba24 – Made Stockton retire.
(12) FairWeatherFatty - Grease monkey that keeps these wheels a turning!'
(13) Tully Moxness – Director of Class
(14) PIG”MILLER – Director of making the finals Trophy shine like the Sun.
(15) Laker Bandit - BandWagon Advance Man
(16) KobesBad - Kobe's personal Security
(17) JesterGuru - Director of Sweep Enforcement
(18)Laker Legacy – Will wear throwback Jersey to victory parade
(19) TWoody – Loaned Kobe the money to buy dinner for the team
(20) Jamie Sweet – Director of No Look Passes
(21) Jon K. - Resistance of Team Unity is Futile

GO LAKERS!

Charles,

That joke was remarkably awesome! Super-fantastic-extra-wonderful good.

And possibly accurate.

GO LAKERS!

Just read Simers. Wish I hadn't.

The man clearly loves the smell of his own farts and cannot understand why everyone else just stares at him coldly.

Twoody and Charles get props for cracking me up. I love that joke, Charles, though I heard it a little different.

Mamba, man, I gotta find out where Vladdy was? That'd require talking to him and for that I'd need to rent a spaceship.

The Irvine Spectrum has a some great places, Champs and Fox Sports Grill. I have a small local Irish Pub in Laguna Niguel that I frequent. Im game though.

I will be in Vegas on Sunday night. Anybody else out there this weekend?

TWoody

K Brothers,

I'm surprised that Chris Mihm has received so littlde playing time, especially since the idea of a Bynum/Gasol two-towers has been so extolled.

Any insight into this?

Why hasn't Phil Jackson tried more often to move Gasol over to power forward and have Mbenga, Mihm, or Turiaf play center? If it Bynum/Gasol is expected to be an unbeatable powerhouse, it seems like Bynum/Mbenga-Mihm-Turiaf would be also quite formidable (especially on the glass, which we could use against Utah).

GO LAKERS!

thank you David Stern!!!! You will always be our sixth man!! wink wink

REFEREES WILL DO ANYTHING TO MAKE DAVID STERN SMILE
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-simers8-2008may08,0,3590542.column

This post will mix celebration and a Faith like realism.

Our D in the first quarter was about the best I've ever seen. We forced a turnover nearly everytime down. They were smothered! Every drive hit a wall.

Now, we basically cruised on that lead we built up in the first quarter for the rest of the game. We got a couple of stops right at the end that sealed the deal. But for three quarters it was waaaay to easy for the Jazzers.

The good news is we know we have the skills. Whatever mental or physical skills we need to recall, we can get back to that place. And, if we can do it for two quarters there is NO WAY the Jizz stick in the game.

GOOOOooooooOOOOOOOO LLLAAAAAKKKERS!!!

Congrats to Kobe also for being named First Team All-NBA. Nice to see Pau got some votes too.

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Good Afternoon Charles, Fatty, Jon K., Toad, Pig, Michigan Laker, David in Spain, Faith, and MAMBA 24!

Mamba24 - Please, sir, I would be so honored if you put me on the Support Vlad/Rad bandwagon. If he gets his shot, we'll be unstoppable

Charles - That joke was HI-Larry-Us!

I hope everyone is having a great day so far. I'm SO glad we didn't get rid of Luke or L.O.!

Let's go Lake Show!

Banner Holder (Utz) -

I'll make a special trip to come back from doing grad school stuff this summer in Texas if there's a viewing party - I'd love to meet up with people and do the whole matching names and faces thing!

AK/BK

Regarding the groundswell for a blog watching party.......

Are the Lakers planning to open Staples for watching parties when the Lakers are on the road? And, if so, would it be psooible for us to get a dedicated "Blog Section"?

utz is right........we probably should look to getting some face to face for those of us in SoCal, and a game at Staples might be the way to go.

What's up Lakerville!

What a great day to be a Laker fan. 10 more wins to go!

I don't know why the Jazz and their fans are crying foul (pun intended)... they keep on clutching, grabbing and shoving. They've been doing that the entire regular season. But these are the playoffs where everything is magnified. They might be able to hold off on doing that long enough to win a game but in the long run, their true nature will emerge and they'll go back to doing the same things that they were used to doing. Bah who cares about a bunch of whiners. Just shut up and play!

Go Lakers!

Jon-

Short answer, not all "twin tower" combos are created equal. Part of what makes the Bynum/Gasol combination so appealing isn't simply the size, but the skill. Bynum's game, before he got hurt, was starting to move a little farther away from the basket, and obviously Gasol has a great midrange game. Both are great on the block as well. They move the ball, are very mobile and can work the screen and roll, etc. Mbenga is a good rebounder and certainly works hard, but isn't even in the ballpark offensively with either of those guys, or as a total player.

With Mihm, I think if he'd have had more time during the season to get himself back on the court and find a groove, he might be getting more PT now, perhaps moving Gasol over to the 4 from time to time. But unfortunately for him, he didn't get that run, and it's important to remember that he hasn't really played much in two years. It's hard to step on the court in high pressure situations and perform. And obviously the stakes and the risks are higher, which is why rotations tend to shrink in the playoffs.

A full summer and training camp of good health will go a long way to getting him productive time on the court.

Another reason- the current lineup is kicking the hell out of the opposition, so there's really no reason to change anything.

Hope that helps.

BK

Did I hear about a laker viewing part in OC....I'm down..What about tomorrow? Hell I'd probably do it at my house..Kobesbaaad and in Dana Point

Kobesbaaaad(and he is)

Mamba please put me on the JWW return bandwagon. Nobody should leave at this time of this year

Charles Barkley commenting on Kobe highlights after the game:

"Only God can stop that"...LOL

BK,

Thanks for the analysis. Make sense.

GO LAKERS!

Kobesbad - Laguna Niguel here. Lets do Patsy's pub!

TWoody Unfortunatly I have a meeting from 6 to 730 tomorrow night. I will have to catch the tivo.

TWoody

Charles, good one!! props!
God is a Laker fan!

THANK GOD WE NEVER TRADED LAMAR…

The defensive job Lamar Odom has done on Carlos Boozer the first two games of the Utah series highlights how versatile and valuable Odom has become to this Lakers team. So valuable that it is quickly becoming a given that Lamar is vital to the Lakers’ success and will be signed to an extension this summer guaranteeing him to be a Laker for life. So versatile that he is not only the team’s leading rebounder and automatic double-double but also the team’s front court defensive stopper, long and tough enough to battle Carlos Boozer, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, or any other power forward in the league.

THANK GOD WE SIGNED DEREK FISHER…

There better NOT be any Lakers fans left who still believe Derek Fisher replacing Smush Parker at point for the Lakers was just a minor upgrade at the position and not a big deal. Or