Let the games begin!
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Join us for Purple, Gold, and Blue at 11 am. We'll be talking Game 1 of the WCF with our guest, Michael Erler of the Spurs blog Pounding the Rock. Then it's some Blue with Jon Weisman of Dodger Thoughts. Click on the show widget at the side of the page, or go straight to our show window by clicking here.
After a weekend of kicking it and around 48-ish hours to debate their San Antonio Spurs opponents, tonight's Game 1 (6:00 pm PST, TNT) will finally grace roundball enthusiasts with its presence. Their WCF foes are a familiar bunch, a crew that's essentially turned itself into the NBA's version of old (but not too old) faithful. The proverbial "mix" typically has them in it, with a championship never out of the question (and lest we forget, these cats are in fact defending a title). In fact, this decade will likely be regarded as having belonged to one of these squads. In many ways, it's only fitting (if not necessarily ideal) that the purple and gold's championship dreams will require a besting of a team that can arguably be labeled the best.
So what's the upstart Lakers' game plan in order to help reclaim the last 10 years? For starters, match wit with extreme wit, as these Spurs rarely, if ever, take a misstep while on the court. Better be ready for some scrappy, contact-heavy play, because these Spurs ain't above trying to get under your skin. Try to take them out of their measured and methodical zone. And, of course, much will come down to who's shadowing which dude. From the big to the little, both squads offer more than their share of intriguing and generally tight matchups. Pau Gasol will find himself going mano y' mano with Tim Duncan on more than one occasion, but while it's easy to focus on the cache players, don't sleep on the Lakers' supporting cast when looking for a potential difference maker.
And remember, kids. It's not the typical 7:30 pm PST tip off we associate with Laker games. Set your watches, even if they're not as cool as the ones Kobe doled out. Probably not as sweet as the timepiece on Kwame Brown's wrist, even if it's different than his ex-mates'.
Yet one more reason Mike D'Antoni should have sought employment with the Bulls instead of the Knicks.
If you missed LO's feature in the NY Times, here you go. Also, there's a good interview with him on his website (pretty sure it was filmed yesterday).
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Wed. May 21, 2008 Say a prayer for a good man Senator Edward Kennedy.
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The Force & Laker Nation are in balance for a swift and devastating strike
Good Morning Charles
Good Morning Morning Maniacs
Good Morning Laker Nation
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It was Jesterguru who said it, The Circle has once again closed
When last we, were a dynasty, The Spurs were our major foes
This team can really be special, that’s team of the decade you see
Have no fear of the Spurs you hear, leave it to 9Rings & Kobe
Bruce Bowen the “Kobe stopper”, Your @ss is about to get beat
Pops jealousy, of 9Rings you see, is why the Spurs face defeat
No one can match up with Timmy, that’s right no Lakers that old
Timmy my friend, you cannot win, put down your hand and fold
Duncan you are truly classy, Of that we would all say yes.
Retire please, with your dignity, Old man you can’t take the stress
Robert “ Big Shot Rob” Horry , Always a Laker you’ll be
But one cheap shot and I kid you not, Your @ss will be history
They ask who can stop Parker, they say he has great speed
Speed Kills, can’t match our skills, Tony Go to Eva & plant seeds
It’s time now San Antonio, Time for pretend champions to step down
The young lions here, are hungry I fear, hungry for a NBA crown.
The Spurs were a classy champion, On that we can all agree,
But Class my ass, the Lakers has, he team of destiny
We know to win the title, The champ you must knock out.
So please don’t blink, because I think, A sweep will leave no doubt
Forget about the Finals, This round is for everything
Win this round & you’ll have found, that you’re the new NBA King
Utzworld THE BANNER HOLDER, Please say a Prayer for us
Not that we need, God to intercede, Because in Kobe we trust
This is it Laker Nation, It’s almost time for the New Order to start.
It’s our time you see, Title & dynasty, Unleash Mamba, tear them apart.
WHAT TIME IS IT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU! WHAT TIME IS IT?
SAY IT LOUDER! IT’S SHOWTIME!!!! YOU D@MN RIGHT
YEAH, THO I WALK THRU THE VALLEY OF THE SPURS
I SHALL FEAR NO EVIL, FOR THE BADDEST MOFO IN
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Posted by: Mamba24 | May 21, 2008 at 09:49 AM
Oh yeah!
Posted by: Charles | May 21, 2008 at 09:49 AM
spurs are seasoned and ready for the challenge... lakes gotta keep their focus and composure.
make sure the no-bodies don't kill us... like udoka. he's been real tough against LA this season.
Posted by: b-sulli | May 21, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Great new interview w/LO:
www.lamarodom.com
Go Lakes!
Posted by: BigGameJames | May 21, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Go LAKERS!
Posted by: Laker Fan 24 | May 21, 2008 at 09:58 AM
Good Morning Mamba24, Good Morning Chalres, Good Morning Laker Nation!!!!!!!!!!!!
toad present and ready for action!
IT'S GAAAAAAAAAAAAAME DAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!
It's an early start tonight, we gotta be ready! Win the first five minutes of both halves and the last five of the game, battle hard between.
FOCUS!!!!!!!!!!!INTENSITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DEEEEEEEEEEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET'S GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8 TO 15!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: toad | May 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM
AK,BK
Please let the Laker Blog Fans know asap the outcome of Andrew's surgery.
Thanks in advance.
BD
Posted by: BD | May 21, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Good Morning on Game Day!
Confidence and aggression will seize the day. That goes for the Lakers, too. lol.
Did someone mention Rainbow Man? I never knew about him, but man is he a whack. Kind of reminds me of someone who used to post here...
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-crowe19-2008may19,0,7620382.column
Now, an article on the team that everyone loves to hate:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/steve_aschburner/05/20/spurs/index.html
Posted by: mel | May 21, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Repost
Good Morning My Purple and Gold Bleeding Fam Members!
Thanks everybody for the props! The Scum Antonio Sterns are going to be the proper road to take. Winning that Gold ball is never easy. But Kobe loves a challenge and is grooming this group to Save Private Ryan.
One love and carry on troops. Mamba24, Time for the military check in to these two videos.
“TURN IT UP!”
http://youtube.com/watch?v=WenexYFWri8
http://tinyurl.com/5pk94y
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gFRHQjRJXV4
http://tinyurl.com/6o6fwd
Posted by: Charles | May 21, 2008 at 10:03 AM
...to quote the Wall (movie), "The lad fancies himself a poet!?!"
Posted by: J_Luv | May 21, 2008 at 10:03 AM
exhelodrvr,
Thanks for all your replies. I apologize for the delay sir...
Have a good one chopper control!
Posted by: Charles | May 21, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Love the game day roll call!! Thanks Mamba!
In case you feel like crashing a Spurs lame party: www.poundingtherock.com
GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | May 21, 2008 at 10:06 AM
The Spurs fans are already conceding Game 1.
I feel like I can't gloat until the Lakers have won Games 1, 2, and 3.
16...15...14...13...12...11...10...9...
Posted by: Amazing_Happens | May 21, 2008 at 10:10 AM
After hearing all the so-called experts saying this is the last team we want to meet...I don't buy it!!!
I think this Story Book Season had to have the Lakers meeting the Spurs to end an era and pass the torch to the new Dynasty in the NBA...The Los Angeles Lakers.
Beating the Champs and then beating Boston is the only way to end this Story Book Season. I know you and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Lakers in 5
BD
Posted by: BD | May 21, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Andrew Brian,
No show today?
Posted by: Charles | May 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Game Day!!
Great roll call Mamba24!!
Thanks for the links Charles!
Anyone else going to the game? luckily got some nosebleeds last night on TM.
I hope we make a statement tonight, say 20 points??
Posted by: Lakers Legacy | May 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Happy Game Day, Laker Nation!!!
It's time to get this series rolling... I know I'm ready!
It's also nice to see that Eva Longoria has got her game face on today, too!
Check it out: http://tiny.cc/mD9hq
Saludos desde España,
Posted by: David in Spain | May 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Hell yeah, Mamba24! Great roll call!
Should be a great contest tonight. I think we'll see the most focused Kobe we've ever seen. Look for Luke to drain some shots from the short corner. Guard the three-point line, boys!
This is the year of destiny.
Go Lake Show!
Posted by: The Outlaw | May 21, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Go Lakers.
Watch out for those Bowen's feet and Horry's hip.
Posted by: Botsoy | May 21, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Which is the REAL team of the decade?
Lakers '00, '01, 02 ? or Spurs '99, '03, '05, '07 ?
It reminds of that question we used to ask, "Which was the REAL team of the 80s, Bird's Celtics or Magic's Lakers?"
That question was answered in that classic '87 Finals series. Prior to that it was Magic's Lakers '80, '82, '85 versus Bird's Celtics '81, '84, '86, and it was a toss-up which was the better champion. Lakers beat Celtics mano a mano in '87 with that legendary baby hook of Magic over McHale and Bird, and followed with the Repeat in '88, and Magic's Lakers cemented themselves as the REAL team of the '80s, with Bird's Celtics as the Affirmed to Seattle Slew. After that Boston struggled in the wilderness for 20 years.
So this WC Finals series has historical significance because it will settle the question of who is the REAL team of this decade, Kobe's Lakers or Duncan's Spurs? After this moment, will it take 20 years for the Spurs to rebuild?
Posted by: LakerinBC | May 21, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Mamba24 - Poet Laureate - you just keep getting better &
better man!!!!!!!! ROUSING roll call & poem - thank you!
GAME DAY BABY!
Spurs are going to be crying tonight (and trying to catch up on their sleep - poor old fogeys.....)
8 to O'Brien.......
Posted by: justanothermambafan | May 21, 2008 at 10:17 AM
#4 checkin in. IT'S GAME DAY MOTHA-FRACKERS!!!
Like Kobe said last series, LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED.
It'll be hoppin at the downtown hoop dojo. I hope the Lakers are focused. And I don't for one second believe the Spurs we're holed up in their airplane. If they were, its not like it was coach seats on US Airways.
If you ask me, its Popovich playing the overconfidence card with the Lakers. Calling Kobe the best player in the world, stories about his team sleeping on the team charter (please, its not like its the team bus). Blah blah blah.
I hope the Lakers look to surgically kill the Spurs today. Cut em up with the offense, lock em down on D.
LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED.
Posted by: #4 | May 21, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Good Luck Andrew Bynum. Today is the arthroscopic surgery.
Posted by: Botsoy | May 21, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Call me paranoid, but I am really worried about Kobe's right pinkie finger.
Anytime Bowen or Horry get near that thing, they are going to see a big BULLS-EYE.
This worries me.
Posted by: Amazing_Happens | May 21, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Will the quick start Laker strategy help them in this series? Do we know for sure that Manu will start or is he coming off the bench?
I like when we got off to good starts with the Jazz. It seemed like they were always trying to get up the hill and working really hard to do so. Do you think that will work (mentally) on the Spurs? I think it might and they might fatigue a little in the 4th. Their offense is lame (but smart) and it might help us get going each game to put them on their heels a bit and frustrate them.
GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | May 21, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Classy fans strike again this time for the Spurs
Originally Posted by PwrGetter View Post
"maybe kobe should stick his foot under the jump shooters so they get hurt and don't need to worry about them the rest of the game."
Reply by O-Factor
"Maybe Kobe should rape him"
Spurstalk.com...anyplace with a can of spam and 2 sporks rolling around on their start page must have some issues right?
Posted by: | May 21, 2008 at 10:30 AM
"Charles,
All love.
btw do you know who I was posting as before?"
Every other multi posting name that I have ripped before?
Posted by: Charles
Shoot I wish I could take credit for those other posters. some of those posters you battled with are pretty witty. No, I believe those poster you battle with are the blog regulars,who want to add spice to this blog. The ones that get bored with the same posts day in and day out. Heck some of them might actually have a real problem with your so called (one liners).
I on the other hand don't have a problem with you or your one liners. Never have and I don't think I ever will, thats just your style.
Posted by: Fire32 | May 21, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Mamba: "Utzworld THE BANNER HOLDER, Please say a Prayer for us
Not that we need, God to intercede, Because in Kobe we trust"
Gotta chin-check you there, my brother. As The Book says, all that we have comes from God - that goes for Kobe, his MVP, them 81 points he slapped against the Raptors, his not getting locked up for the Colorado incident and EVERYTHING in between. All that we are and all that we have comes from God. And we WILL NOT deny Him His rightful glory!
Having said that...GAME ON! LET US PRAY:
Dear God, we bless You. We praise You. We thank You. Deep in our hearts, many of us never imagined back in October 2007 that we would be here - facing Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. But You have allowed us - both through the faith of Lakers Blog & the entire Lakers Nation AND through the ability of our beloved Purple & Gold - to be here. We cannot thank You enough. We cannot praise You enough. They said we wouldn't be here, but HERE WE ARE! Thank You, Thank You, THANK YOU!!!
As we wave our banners in pride for the Purple & Gold in this series, we ask that You enable each and every player, coach, & training staff member of the Los Angeles Lakers to fully embrace their greatness and to play like the CHAMPIONS that they truly are. Let them play wth a spirit, determination and resolve that proves to every naysayer, player hater, sports reporter and analyst once and for all that we DESERVE to be here on this stage, at this moment, at this hour, at this time. May the strong bond of their unity manifest itself during all 48 minutes of this game.
We thank You for Kobe. Of all the lessons we wanted him to learn, You taught him the most important one: TEAMWORK. You have brought him to the place where he has had to render his faith and trust in his teammates. And they have answered the bell with swiftness and determination. Let that spirit remain with us during this series. Allow Kobe, once again, to lean on his partners in hardwood. May they answer the bell yet again.
We pray for Vlad Rad. May the ability that You blessed him with in Seattle take root again in this series. May the Sprus defense be confused and dumbfounded by his play. Let those 3 pointers fall like rain throughout the series.
We pray for Pau Gasol. Let him play with strength, honor and confidence. You have shown him through the Utah series what the true price of a champion is. Let him take those lessons and apply them on the court tonight. Let him break through the glass ceiling and play with passion and intensity. Let him block every shot, pound for every rebound, effortlessly flick for every point he scores.
Continue to remind LO of his famous words. This is the most important 7 (hopefully only 4-6!) basketball games of his career (for now!). Let him fully embrace his greatness. Let him shoot, let him slash, let him pound the glass. Put that fire in his spirit. Let him embrace the fullness of his greatness!
We pray for our Bench Mob. May they reclaim the spark that enabled them to dumbfound the analysts time and time again over the season. May they return to their lofty and high scoring averages. Let the shots fall like rain. Let them catch every rebound. Bring Jordan Farmar back into his groove. He's been on the national stage before with UCLA. Take the fear and doubt from his mind. Return his shooting stroke. Let him play like a champion throughout this series.
We pray for the Spurs as well. You have allowed them to win their championships. Let them play like true champions - no cheap shots, careless fouls and injury causing pick & rolls. True champions are unafraid to battle man to man. If they are indeed true champions, let them play like it througout the series - with sportsmanship, honor and respect for the game.
For our injured soldier Andrew Bynum who is in surgery today, we continue to pray for his healing. Let the doctors be skilled in their diagnosis and operating and may he recover in Your time and for Your glory.
We submit these prayers to You knowing that You are the God who answers our prayers. We thank You in advance and ask You, once again, to lead us into victory. We thank You for blessing our mighty Purple & Gold - our 2007-08 Los Angeles Lakers...AMEN!
Posted by: utzworld THE BANNER HOLDER | May 21, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Mambaaaaaaaaa!!!! Thank you for the roll call! I needed that. I was kinda getting the shakes and everything mannnnn.
Fatty- You are on FIRE this morning! Great stuff as usual.
Jesterguru- I agree with you (on the old thread) about the Spores fans. They do seem to be hitting and running. I find it kind of odd that we seem to know the Spores pretty well. What to expect from them, the amount of respect they deserve, etc. But the Spores trolls seem to be living in 2005 and haven't seen a single Laker game this season. Not to mention the evolution that occured once we picked up Pau.
Hmmmmmm. Makes me wonder what it might be like to sit with a Spores fan in their living room tonight. (Cue dream sequence music)
Spores fan- Who's the dude with the prison beard? How come my precious Timmy can't score on him at will?
Me- That's Pau Gasol.
Spores fan- Prowl Ganstinol?
Me- No, no Pow Gas All. Forget it genius. He's the dude we got for Kwami Brown.
Spores fan- WTF!!! Wait a minute. I remember Coach Pop crying about something earlier in the season.
Me-Yeah. Crying is right.
Spores fan- Who the @%$@ is that Vujasishichlich guy? What's up with that hair? Dude, he is really driving Parker nuts! Can he really be in someones grill like that?
Me- That's the guy we call The Machine. Look, see that 3 ball he just bombed on your boys? Happens all the time.
Spores fan- Ummm okay whatever. How in the @^%& is that #7 dude constantly getting to the rim on us.
Me- His name is Lamar Odom. He's the dude we tried to warn you about on the blog.
Spores fan- What's up with the dude with the ears? How can he stay with Tony like that?
Me-That's Jordan Farmar. I told my podna Mamba24 that he's a bad mofo and that he was gonna show you so. And lookie lookie christmas cookie, he is. Sucka.
Spores fan- Mannnnnnn. I can't watch this anymore. That “one man team” guy Kobe hasn't even taken a shot yet and we're down by 10. I'm gonna go kick the dog or something.
Me- Later sucka. We tried to warn you. We tried and you just didn't wanna hear it. Make yourself useful and bring me another beer when you come back. Gawd, I love this game and this team.
Yeahhhhhh mannnnnnnn
Posted by: magicman | May 21, 2008 at 10:34 AM
Buenos dias lakers nation... It´s been a long time since 0.4 but here we go AGAIN!!!
Great game tonight, i can´t wait to watch kobe and co sweeping the spurs AGAIN!!!!
Time to get back that torch!
Vamos los lakers!
Posted by: DC | May 21, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Charles,
Sweet links my man. Between that awesome roll call and your videos I feel like I'm going into cardiac arrest. Phew...
Any news on Trevor? Is he lacing them up tonight?
-bozz-
Posted by: bozz | May 21, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Today is game day in the Western Conference Finals....what? the Lakers are in Western Conference Finals? They are still playing at the middle of May. Wow!!!
What a year! here are some quotes a year ago:
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Fellow bloggers, we shared an incredibly tough year and it really hurts to get our expectations and hopes dashed like they were. Whether we’re GHE or GHF, we all bleed purple and gold when the Lakers lose. But remember that it’s very often the struggles you endure that will make the joy you will reap when we rise to the top again that much sweeter. Thanks for sharing your hopes, fears, thoughts, wisdom, and insight.
- LakerTom May 2007
Unfortunately, three years has been too long and we as Laker Nation owe Kobe more than going out in the first round. He and Phil deserve at least one more championship. And they deserve it soon. Anything less is unacceptable. Period.
GO LAKERS! - Jon K May 2007
"WE WANT SUPPORTING PLAYERS TO HELP KOBE WIN
WE DON’T WANT IMPOSTER PLAYERS TO HELP THE LAKERS LOSE "
- Mamba24 in his roll call May ‘07
Adios to the blog. I have reached the point where I feel that I can not contribute to this forum anymore. I try to be a rational voice in a sea of insane irrationality, but I see that it serves no purpose. I am a logical person, and logic is not even considered important. Is this final?
- an old timer, Roger Moore May ‘07
And if you play around with a weak minded ball player not only would you shatter his heart you will also shatter in confidence trust me i've been around the game for a long time I know.
- Compton’s Finest May 2007
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS KUPCHAK YOU BETTER DO SOMETHING. AND IF YOU BRING SMUSH BACK, I AM GOING TO PERSONALLY COME OUT TO LA AND YELL IN YOUR FACE THAT YOU ARE THE WORSE GM IN BASKETBALL HISTORY
- the famous Zakee sucks May ‘07
Change will come...it has to come. There isn't any other option
- D...... Faith May 2007
If the fans complain about the changes, threaten to move the team to Rancho Cucamonga. .All trades must be approved by the LATimes Laker Blog
- Funny Fatty May 2007
Hahaha....Fatty, that's the beauty of history, you can laugh today what we said yesterday.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | May 21, 2008 at 10:40 AM
MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAT!
Posted by: never | May 21, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Fire,
So you never mentioned what your old user name was.
Posted by: Charles | May 21, 2008 at 10:44 AM
SPUCK THE FURS!!!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!
Posted by: bronxlakerfan | May 21, 2008 at 10:46 AM
"match wit with extreme wit,"
Well,ased on what I've seen here from the Spurs fans, the Lakers are going to win in a sweep!
Posted by: exhelodrvr | May 21, 2008 at 10:47 AM
As he so often does, Plaschke misses the point in today's LAT column.
If you are a true champion, you WANT to play the very best possible opponent. The victory most worth having is to put away the best Western Conference opponent in a seven game series, no matter how many games it goes. Playing the Hornets, Jazz or Nuggets for the Western Conference Championship would taint its meaning.
Sure, this series against the Spurs will be challenging and nail biting. But emerging victorious from this test will make it all the more glorious. Then, the Lakers can go on to slay whomever emerges from the East.
I don't disrespect Plaschke's analysis of the depth of the challenge. I strongly disagree with his conclusion. This is our team. This is our year. Go Lakers!
Posted by: Rick Friedman | May 21, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Sorry, that should be "based on"
Posted by: exhelodrvr | May 21, 2008 at 10:48 AM
NEVER:"MORTAL KOMBAAAAAAAAAT!"
MY GOD!! WHO LET THE DOGS OUT!!! GRRRRRRRRR!!!!
EDWIN:"Hahaha....Fatty, that's the beauty of history, you can laugh today what we said yesterday."
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL EDWIN! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!
MAGIC MAN:"Me- Later sucka. We tried to warn you. We tried and you just didn't wanna hear it.
Make yourself useful and bring me another beer when you come back. Gawd, I love this game and this team.
Yeahhhhhh mannnnnnnn"
Magic Man I have only one word for you: MAGNIFICENT!!!!! THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! LIGHTS OUT!!!!!
utzworld THE BANNER HOLDER:"Gotta chin-check you there, my brother. As The Book says, all that we have comes
\from God - that goes for Kobe, his MVP,"
You know you right brother and to anyone I may have offended I deeply apologize.
I had a lot of doubts about including that line but I take full blame. Sorry to one and all.
And BANNER HOLDER thank you for keeping me in check brother. And thanks for
the prayer.
Posted by: | May 21, 2008 at 10:52 AM
Plaschke is a kook. He's just another one of the talking heads that has to create (mostly) drivel to take home a paycheck. If I had my way, LakerTom would be on the payroll at the L.A. Times to offer REAL analysis and game breakdowns. (Kudos to the K brothers, who are just plain wonderful.)
Go Lake Show!
Posted by: The Outlaw | May 21, 2008 at 10:56 AM
EXHELDODRVR:" "match wit with extreme wit," Well,ased on what I've seen here from the Spurs fans, the Lakers are going to win in a sweep!
ROFLMAO!!! The master strikes again. LOL!
BronxLakerFan:" SPUCK THE FURS!!!!!
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT SOMEONE TELL ME PLEASE!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
Posted by: Mamba24 | May 21, 2008 at 10:56 AM
In keeping with the Latin flavor today...
Buenos dias a los mejores fanaticos del mundo!!!
Ok, now something you can understand...
It's gameday baby and I'm psyched as hell. Can't wait to watch the washed up, geriatric Spurs get blown out tonight.
Thank goodness for the NBA Gods who decided to play this earlier than the usual 10:30pm start on the east coast.
Posted by: EastCoastJessie | May 21, 2008 at 10:57 AM
ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL CALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL:
(1) Faith, (1A)Bob, Keifo, Vman. Jay Jay, Charles, Edwin Gueco, Tsiry, Fatty,
AngryLaker, ADRIAN PALOMAR...............
Posted by: MAMBA24 | May 21, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I think I'd forgotten how good it feels to hate the spurs. This is the way it's suppossed to be: Lakers vs. Spurs, Kobe vs. Duncan, Jackson vs. Popovich. Kobe, Phil, and the Laker organization can stake their claim to greatness(well even more greatness) with a win in this series.
Kobe will be given the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with Shaq, and Duncan with his 4th ring, Phil will be in striking distance of his 10th ring, and clear proof that he is the greatest coach of all-time, and our Laker organization will be able to claim dominance in yet another decade!!!!
I don't know about y'all but this feels 100% right to me. The Lakers vs. the Spurs for the right to go to the NBA finals...The way it should ALWAYS be.!
Posted by: Weave-Man | May 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Hey y'all. Shows about to start. Slide on by if you can.
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | May 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
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Posted by: mamba24 | May 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
EAST COAST JESSIE How you doing my Latina Queen
I missed you.
Posted by: Mamba24 | May 21, 2008 at 11:03 AM
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SAY A PRAYER FOR ANDREW ON HIS
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(02) JustAnotherMambaFan - Owner
Posted by: | May 21, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Weave-Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Charles | May 21, 2008 at 11:09 AM
BronxLakerFan:" SPUCK THE FURS! Pure genius! I love it.
Mamba, please get me on the safe knifing of Baby Huey Bandwagon. I will now bow my head.............
Posted by: magicman | May 21, 2008 at 11:11 AM