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"I see another potential loss tonight because of the defensive breakdowns from our point guards not being able to contain ANYONE!

If that happens.........what will you say then......AK?

Posted by: pfunk36 | December 03, 2008 at 04:04 PM "

So ... what DO you have to say for yourself AK?

Phil Jackson is a horrible coach - I can't believe he stays consistent with his rotations! Why would he want the players to feel comfortable knowing when they are coming in and out of the game and establish a rhythm over the season? Madness!

Wow.

Mobley might have to retire. That's too bad. That guy was all class as a Clipper.

If that is so, the trade was even more brilliant that it seemed. They gave up The Cancerous Tim Thomas and Mobley who may not be able to play soon and got Zach Randolph who has been a monster for the Clippers.

Last night's game was another heartbreaker. They got within one point in the fourth quarter and then fell apart. If they could just play a solid fourth quarter the Clippers would be 10-8. They just fall apart at the end... which is usually the sign of a team which is either poorly coached or lacking confidence... or both.

The Clippers aren't particularly deep, but their best eight players are rather good. If you look at their line-up, it's a playoff team. The fact that they are playing so badly forces a jaundiced eye in the direction of Mike Dunleavy.

He's done a great job as GM but he's obviously doing a lousy job as coach.

Go Clippers!

GO LAKERS!

"That said, Magic admits having Davis in L.A. will force him to do something he never thought possible. “You know how much I love my Lakers,” Johnson says. “But for the first time, I will [also] root for the Clippers because of Baron.”"

I say it's time to follow Magic Johnson's (who I might add has a statue outside of Staples Center) lead.

As long as they're not playing the Lakers what does it hurt to root for the Clippers? A good Clippers team is good for Los Angeles and Baron Davis is a UCLA Bruin and a cool hometown dude.

Go Clippers!

GO LAKERS!

Mornin Fam.

From the Daily News:

--The Lakers are valued at $584 million, up from $560million last year.

The Knicks, despite their on-court ineptitude and off-court turmoil, are worth a whopping $613 million, a 1percent increase over last year. The Chicago Bulls are ranked third at $504 million, the Detroit Pistons are fourth at $480 million and the Cleveland Cavaliers are fifth at $477 million.--

The Lakers are worth 24 mil more this year than last?

Coincidence? I think not!

And imagine what would happen to the #5 Calvs and #1 Knicks if Lebron goes to NY in 2010?

SCARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Andrew Bynum wasn't happy about going to the bench midway through the fourth quarter of the Lakers' loss Tuesday to the Indiana Pacers.

Coach Phil Jackson had a not-too-subtle and perhaps all-too-predictable response before the Lakers faced the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

"That's none of his business," Jackson said. "He just goes out and plays. That's his job. ... He's a kid, he doesn't know any better.""

Phil, that's a load of bullcrap. That's your ego talking. That's not a good coach talking. That's an egotistical jerk talking. Phil, you know better.

Waking up this morning (yes, my morning thoughts are often Laker-related), I was reflecting upon how Andrew Bynum's Bio-Chrono structure is focused upon his ability to understand his environment. That is the pinacle upon which he is balanced.

He is an extremely mental player--three of his four levels being mentally orientated. The only level which is not mentally orientated is his mental level--which is emotionally orientated.

So, his entire worldview and ability to effectively respond as coordinated being to situations rests upon his emotional relationship with his intellectual/social world. That process is called understanding.

THUS! It is essential for Bynum to understand his role on the team and his environment to function effectively. MARK MY WORDS! It is NOT POSSIBLE for Andrew Bynum to give his 100% unless he understands the what, how, where, when, and why of a situation. Period. It's not possible. He becomes hesitant otherwise. It's just how he is. It can't be changed.

So this, "You do as your told, soldier! Charge up that hill!" approach to coaching Andrew Bynum will result in sour fruit at best. He needs to understand WHY Phil substitutes as he does and HOW Phil expects these substitutions to be benefit the team AT THAT MOMENT. As God is my witness, this is true.

It truly isn't a matter of Andrew challenging Phil's wisdom or authority. It's not that at all. It's just that Andrew needs to understand the logic and reason behind decisions (even if he doesn't agree with the decision, it doesn't matter) to fully commit as a human being. That's not just for basketball, it's the way he is in life in general.

Understanding is THE KEY to Andrew Bynum's success as a human being and I hope the Lakers coaching staff is aware of that fact. He needs to have things explained to him in detail. It's not a matter of him not trusting his coach. It's a matter of needing that intellectual detail to contextualize his actions effectively.

True that.

Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.

GO LAKERS!

Mamba24/utzworld, I would like to request your assistance on a vital cause.
Posted by: Jon K. | December 04, 2008 at 09:16 AM

I'M ON BOARD JON K. YOU DRIVE WE'LL FOLLOW YOUR LEAD

AK BK,

How the hell do you FIND some of these stories? That Marc Gasol jersey retirement link to some backwoods paper in Memphis? Good work!

Get some sleep guys, you've obviously worked hard all night to put together this extra extra.

Props!

REPOST

I'd love to assist Jon K, but I'll be in Vegas with my in-laws. Heck, my in-laws and their extended family are so stoned out of their mind, there's a chance I may not even see the daggone game on Christmas Day!

The most I can give you daily prayers and sermons. I'll do the best that I can before I head out of town.

Andrew Bynum = 21 years old, 4th year in the league, total number of games played: about 160

Phil Jackson = 63 years old, 40+ years in pro basketball, total number of games coached 1411.

But yeah, Bynum is a genius and Phil doesn't know what he's talking about.... NOT! Get a clue people, Bynum is a kid who knows nothing about substitutions or even enough about his own body to know when he should be playing and when he should be sitting.

Bynum needs to keep his MOUTH SHUT and PLAY, Drew's performance on the defensive end has been pathetic for a few games now, he needs to shape up and get with the program or he'll find himself coming off the bench!

I believe Stu accidentally mouthing the strongest criticism on PJ in last night game against 76ers. I am paraphrasing - the most important part of coaching is to make game-time adjustments, not before and not after. This is a direct contradiction of what PJ and his "yes" boys were saying. I am paraphrasing again - the coaching job is done when the game started. It is too late to coach during the game.

If the coaching job is done before the game, why bother for a coach to show up in the game? I am saying that because I wish, some days in the future, when a reporter heard some BS from PJ and his "yes" boys, he could challenge them to explain themselves.

Paul Pierce on beating Indy last night: "We had a great incentive," Paul Pierce said. "They beat us last time and they beat the Lakers last night."

PJ's comments after last night's win: "I'm still not happy with our defense...We are what we are: a good offensive team.”

Kobe was so upset he didn't get a cheesesteak or visit the old neighborhood? Bynum was critical of how many points in the paint they gave up to Philly's guards?

Huh? Why would Pierce bring up Indy beating the Lakers? I thought the loss in Indy was just another loss. Why are the players and coach being so critical in the wake of notching a tough W on the road on the second half of a back-to-back? Why can't they just be satisfied w/ having one of the best starts in franchise history and currently being tied for the league's best record? Why are they harping so much on D?

Huh? Why would Pierce bring up Indy beating the Lakers? I thought the loss in
Indy was just another loss. Why are the players and coach being so critical
in the wake of notching a tough W on the road on the second half of a
back-to-back? Why can't they just be satisfied w/ having one of the
best starts in franchise history and currently being tied for the league's
best record? Why are they harping so much on D? Posted by: lakers_sth
| December 04, 2008 at 10:28

Come on Laker_sth Do I have to tell you why.....IT'S HOLLYWOOD!!! LOL!

hey! I want to join that bandwagon. I'm all about the fact we lost the way we did!

PJDoubter

I heard that statement last night by Stu and he is 100% correct. This is Phil's GREATEST FAULT!!

Phil's in-game adjustments are horrible along with his substitution patterns.........there is no rhyme or reason to them. The reason he is not questioned by the media is for 2 reasons.......1) Most guys in the media are just happy to be there. 2) They can't formulate the right questions to ask Phil to expose him because they don't understand the game themselves

During the 2004 Finals Phil's in-game adjustments were horrible during that series and he was exposed by Larry Brown

Last year Doc Rivers exposed Phil and it became evident that the Lakers had no defensive scheme during that series............it looked as if they had never been coached or they didn't have a game plan.

I am convinced that the Lakers can not win a championship with Phil Jackson at the helm............His ego convinces him that he can open today's locks with yesterdays keys....................

what ever happen to luke walton is the glue that holds the lakers together.....that was funny to me back than an its hella funny now.....I cant beleave luke was taken min away from ARIZA,an you fans try to justified it...an the line of the centry "the glue that holds the team together".
Any ways glad we got past the
smush parkers
kwame brown
brian cook
luke waltons.an look forward to many championship runs GO LAKERS......ps phil jacksons on the bubble

COMPTON

"The most important part of coaching is preparing your team for the game. That is far more important than making adjustments during the game. Teams that are well-prepared are able to make adjustments on their own."

exhelodrvr

Obviously you do not play chess. My question to you is

"What do you do if your game plan and preparation is not working"..............and it is 2nd quarter?

ex,

Great post! You deprive us of much of your basketball wisdom and common sense by only posting one liners. I would like to see more long posts from you like this one, which was just excellent. Keep it up, ex.

>>>>>Too many of you are giving too much weight to game 6 of the Finals, and not
>>>>>paying enough attention to how close the Lakers were in their three previous >>>>>losses in that series.

You are absolutely correct. The Lakers were playing on borrowed money and lost their edge after winning the West so easily while the Celtics were struggling. Throw in the emotional boost from Pierce’s antics and a Celtics win was inevitable.

>>>>>Overall, Boston clearly played better than the Lakers, but only a little better
>>>>>than the Lakers in the first five games, and had a couple of possessions gone
>>>>>differently in a couple of games, the Lakers would have won the series.

So true. Had we not blown that big lead, the series would have been ours.

>>>>>Now, to that roster add Ariza and Bynum (with Mihm available in case a couple
>>>>>bigs get in foul trouble). Throw in a year's more experience for the young Farmar
>>>>>and Sasha, another year in the triangle for Vlad and Gasol.

It is becoming very clear that Ariza is really going to become our defensive stopper. And Andrew is slowly regaining his confidence and abilities from last year. He will be the physical force down low that we did not have last year. I also think Pau is playing much tougher this year. Overall, our team defense has been a complete turn around.

>>>>>The Celtics will need to improve a significant amount from their level of play in
>>>>>the Finals to beat this Lakers roster. Is it possible? Yes. They will benefit from
>>>>>another year together, and their younger players will improve with the increases
>>>>>experience. But Garnett and Allen are at the age when they will probably have
>>>>>a slight drop off with each year, and they have lost Posey. Is it likely that the
>>>>>Celtics improve a significant amount? I don't think so.

I may disagree here because I think Rondo has taken his game to another level. From what I have watched, Boston’s entire offense consists of Rondo penetrating and dishing or Pierce or KG going one-on-one. I think the Celtics may win 70 games this year. The Lakers trapping defense will be important factor in forcing Rondo to get rid of the ball. Of course, they will have to do a better job than they did with the Andres last night.

>>>>>Does this make the Lakers a guarantee? No - anything can happen in the playoffs,
>>>>>there can be injuries, etc. But IMO at this point they have the best chance to be
>>>>>the next champs.

To begin with, I think the Lakers will have to win more than 70 games to get home court advantage. If they have best record, they will win the Finals in 5 or 6 games. If the Celtics hold home court, then it will be a 7-game evenly matched series.

JMNSHO.

Tom

For all you Faker Fans

Rajon Rondo stats for last night against the Pacers
16 points 17 assists 13 rebounds
Fisher and Farmar's stats against the Pacers (combined)
14 points 6 assists 3 rebounds

At every position the Celtics are better than the Fakers with the exception of Kobe , and Ray Allen was the better player in the Finals last year.

Open your eyes Faker fans, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. the Fakers don't play defense, they don't have it in them. They have a coach whose ego doesn't allow him to change with the times.
a good example are the Trailblazers, notice the improvement as the season progresses, now notice how stagnant the Fakers look.

Boy I feel sorry (not) for you delusions of grandeur. We are a better team than last year and your savior Bynumb gets a whole 3 rebounds last night. Perkins et al will just bully Bynumb and the rest of you and then you can say you lost with class while the Celtics are enjoying another championship.

Good coaches and teams make great in-game adjustments. Look no further than USC football as an example. Pete Carroll is the master of halftime adjustments, which usually leads to SC dominating the second half of games.

The Lakers should look at SC's defense as an inspiration. Perhaps they can watch SC demolish UCLA this saturday.

Every boxer has that perfect game plan for their fight, till they get hit with that first punch.

>>> Teams that are well-prepared are able to make adjustments on their own."

exhelodrvr <<<

WOW, seriously?

What a shame. God bless him. Posted by: "Pig" Miller | December 04, 2008 at 10:53 A

He's got my prayers and may GOD, SHIVA, JEHOVA, BUDDHA THE FORCE or whatever all
poweful Entity he believes in take care of him.

Every boxer has that perfect game plan for their fight, till they get hit with that first
punch. >>> Teams that are well-prepared are able to make adjustments on their
own." exhelodrvr <<< WOW, seriously? Posted by: Magia32
| December 04, 2008 at 11:18 AM

Down goes Frazier, Down goes Frazier. Yes Sir the blog is really rocking now

***** TO ALL FREAKIN TROLLS ************
F** BOSTON
F* Boston that’s right I said it
The series is over it’s time to quit
Quit rehashing the past and let it die
I know it’s hard but give it a try
We’re blowing this thing up bigger every day
Trade him, blame him, shut the F* up and play
Now don’t get me wrong, I’m just as guilty as you
But what you fixate on you give power to.
So fixate on the title and the victory line
F* Boston leave those punks behind
I would rather lose and lose with class
Than win like Boston and look like an @ss
The only way they won was by playing thug Basketball
And getting the benefit of every B.S. referee call
We’re the Freakin La Lakers we don’t play that way
That’s why we’re called the class of the NBA.
When Boston players are alone and by themselves
They know they couldn’t have won without the refs help
This time there will be a new ref calling the Finals Game
He’s an old friend of ours and Destiny is his name
When a things meant to happen, there’s nothing anyone can do
So this year the Dynasty starts, did you hear that Boston F* you
Every now and then you see the stars converge
And out of this twisted mass a thing of beauty will emerge
So enjoy the twists and turns of the season this year
And most of all get off your rumps and cheer
And when we win the title and are serenaded by the band…
We’ll all say F* Boston they were nothing but a one night stand
*

Boston Owns the Fakers ,

You're making me come out of LA Times retirement for saying that crap.

Get that cannoli out of your ass and get a clue. Speaking of "delusions of grandeur" didn't it take Boston 17 years to win a championship? Didn't it take the Red Sox 86 years? Listen you schmuck, I have to live in this hell hole called Boston but I can tell you first hand that 99% of Celtics fans were still in diapers the last time they won a championship and there was one lonely survivor since the last time the Sox won the World Series. Yet all you delusional people call this city the best "town" in sports. What a joke!

Boston fans calling anyone fakers is a joke in and of itself. The biggest bandwagon is running right down Atlantic Ave. and right into the Gahhhden. What a loser!