Time Wasting Lakers Related Activity/Contest of the Day
Training camp is coming... but it's not here yet, which means in the meantime we're all still saddled with time to kill, exactly the sort of problem we're dedicated to solving in this space. So with that in mind, here's today's challenge:
Anyone can find an image of Kobe Bryant or Magic Johnson on the Interwebs, but what about your lesser purple and gold alumni? Your quest, should you choose to accept it, is to use a standard Google search to find a picture of the most obscure Lakers player possible. Stray from the beaten path. As always, the winner receives a steaming hot bowl of pride, and the chance to have his/her work showcased on a reasonably well read website. Ground rules include, but are probably not limited to...
- The photo must be of that player. Meaning, some random purple and gold-er can't be sneaking into the background of a picture featuring Kareem.
- Game action is preferable, but clever substitutes are allowed.
- Explanations as to why you chose this particular obscure Laker will only enhance your chance to win. We reserve the right to publish them, just so you know. Use spell check.
- Photo credit is super helpful, if you can figure it out.
Leave submissions in the comments, or feel free to email kambrothers@yahoo.com.
BK
Anyone can find Samaki Walker, but how about this one of Sumi Samake? Another crowd favorite - however brief. A team should never have more than one Kobe - or Samaki!
http://tinyurl.com/ptxzqd
Posted by: justanothermambafan | September 16, 2009 at 04:07 PM
Tierre Brown, memba him? He was on the 2004/05 Lakers squad.
http://tinyurl.com/op9wnu
per wikipedia:
He holds NBA career averages of 3.9 points, 1.2 rebounds, and two assists per game.
On November 7, 2008, Brown was selected with the 9th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA Development League Draft by the Anaheim Arsenal
Posted by: spunsilk_coach | September 16, 2009 at 04:28 PM
How about Jon Barry... after all the trash he talked during the playoffs, it is clear he must still have a grudge after being beat down during practice by a young Kobe Bean Bryant.
http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/cache/jon-barry-autographed-basketball-card-los-angeles-lakers2d_a5caac1455b2f82fbef09c89c324f164.jpg
Posted by: EWeezie | September 16, 2009 at 04:29 PM
we get scavenger hunts now? How about a few settling for a few shots of Megan Fox? Those are all over the place, and more fun to look at. Alright, i'll start looking.
My contributiion to the time wasting conversation- An informal poll- Does the orange part of candy corn taste any different from the yellow part? Could speed racer beat Kit from Knight Rider? And why do we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway?
Ok, that last one was a throw in.
IT IS ALL ABOUT THE LOVE
GO LAKERS!
Posted by: phred | September 16, 2009 at 04:31 PM
'pictures of obscure lakers players' shows 74,400 hits on google. Pig Miller is the first to show up.
http://ballhype.com/story/we_like_obscure_nba_players_pig_miller/
only 14,100 hits on Bing, and they're not very good. Those guys have a ways to go.
Posted by: phred | September 16, 2009 at 04:34 PM
I'm sure everyone remembers the great Mike Penberthy. He is, by far, the greatest obscure Lakers player of the last 10 or 15 years. I don't know about the rest of y'all but I'm a white boy about 6'2" with no basketball skills other than spot up shooting.
Man, this guy made every scrawny kid dream a reality.
All hail, Mike Penberthy
http://www.lakerstats.com/images/mike_penberthy_bio.gif
Posted by: Dan | September 16, 2009 at 06:56 PM
THE ULTIMATE TRASH TALKER…
That is my first reaction to Michael Jordan after finally listening to his Hall of Fame induction speech. MJ was the ultimate trash talker. But unlike Larry Bird, the second ultimate trash talker, MJ never had a peer who could match up and compete with him on the basketball court. Some say that was because he had no equals. Others will say it’s because he had no real competition. Anyway, I thought his speech solidified why I have always disliked the guy and thought he was pompous and rude. MJ was fortunate to star in a the last era where a superstar could get away with everything, which he did. Unfortunately for him, he still thinks he is impervious to criticism and above any censure.
I thought it ironic that MJ would choose his induction speech as the venue to spew out some more indulgently egotistical and self-servicing smack against so many individuals, especially Byron Russell. I am sure all of you have seen the (in)famous video clip where MJ blatantly pushes off of Russell to free himself up for his clutch series-clinching jumper followed by the leaping fist pump that the NBA has played a million times. That is the ultimate in trash talking. If MJ was that good, why the need to push off? Because he could. Because he knew no freaking ref would have the gonads to call the foul. And because he relished in leaving his opponents frustrated and defeated. He was one mean man.
And where were the gutless refs in that game who didn’t have the courage to call him on the offensive foul? Those were the real Jordan rules, not the obvious physical strategy devised by Chuck Daley. Jordan was untouchable as a player, literally and physically. I am convinced that Kobe would average 5 to 7 points more per game were he given the treatment by the refs that MJ enjoyed. And it’s not just the number of foul shots awarded, it’s the fact that the defense, despite what Blitz may claim about that era, could never pressure and body up MJ the way they do Kobe today. They would foul out.
I have never been a trash talker despite having what some people would call a big mouth. And it was not a question of confidence because I never had a problem with that. It is the meanness associated with it, especially when infused with the gangster element that prevails in street ball. For me, the game has always first and foremost been a game, something I did for the pure fun of it. When I sit down and think about great moments in my life, it’s family, friends, work, and basketball that form the context. Nothing ruins the fun like a bunch of mean spirited smack drivel. STFU and play ball.
The more I see of how MJ and LeBron respond in public situations, the more I appreciate and respect Kobe Bryant. Kobe sure won’t back down when someone like Artest starts trash talking but his usual reaction is to respond with his play rather than his mouth. MJ was like the bully of his era. Was he a great player, no doubt. His huge hands and hops gave him an advantage in doing things with the ball in the air that no one had ever seen and may never see again. While I am sure it was fun to win, I am not so sure how much fun it was to be a player on MJ’s team. I would prefer playing with Kobe.
When I watch MJ, I see a guy who seems to enjoys winning more than playing. Same with LeBron. It’s all about winning. With Kobe, I sense a similar but very different dynamic: first and foremost, I think he enjoys playing basketball. Sure, he wants to be the best and to win every time he steps on the court but notice that he also doesn’t seem to need to be a baseball star, great golfer, renown gambler, or business mogul like MJ and LeBron. Seriously, can you imagine what kind of a felt puppet MJ would have if Nike were honest. I bet that would be one mean SOB of a puppet with his 6 rings.
Of course, just my opinion. Kobe Bryant, Drive for Five! Kobe, Pau, and Drew for All-Star game! Kobe, Drew, and Ron for All-NBA defense! More Kobe, Drew, Pau, Ron, and Lamar lineup!
Tom
Posted by: LakerTom | September 16, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Mike Penberthy
http://www.hotbox-online.de/antoine8/claxtongallery/penberth
yrc.gif
Posted by: TrueLakerFan | September 16, 2009 at 07:25 PM
isiah rider (jr rider)
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1oCvOtxoTFI/R_Edgze5oeI/AAAAAAAABw
U/WUw7E0bMh5E/s320/jrrider.jpg
Posted by: TrueLakerFan | September 16, 2009 at 07:32 PM
a picture of kurt rambis
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_eo2Equ6rnIk/SENdNnscReI/AAAAAAAABa
Q/pVR_16zKaho/s320/rambismchale.jpg
Posted by: Number16 | September 16, 2009 at 07:32 PM
This web page sucks! very bland..can we get back to the older version just for the blog..
isiah rider
http://tinyurl.com/of3uep
mike peneberthy
http://tinyurl.com/qkuobx
john celestand
http://tinyurl.com/pxjulg
Posted by: Disgruntled,Frustrated Laker Fan | September 16, 2009 at 08:02 PM
LakerTom- hey, relax. it's all part of the great things that have made the nba the nba. don't be bitter. Jordan had his moment, this is going to be ours.
Posted by: phred | September 16, 2009 at 08:35 PM
http://tinyurl.com/r88asu
Charles Scott, first black player at UNC, was a Celtic and a Laker.
When entered as a complete phrase, the google had this interesting article, link shortened to tiny url for y’alls convenience.
http://tinyurl.com/pyfjro
BallHype.com has an entire running feature called ‘we like obscure nba players.’ I suppose by appearing in that you sort of eliminate yourself.
Sorry, got distracted by link to article on Ashley Harkleford. Why that showed up in an image search for ‘obscure laker players’ is another mystery, I suppose, but i'm not one to look a gift photo in the mouth.
Well, whadya gonna do.
Posted by: phred | September 16, 2009 at 08:37 PM
Anybody remember the Kobe clone?
Presenting... Laron Profit: http://tinyurl.com/pn65jy
I chose him because he was a bit Profit-able for us in the short time he donned the P&G... and he did play the Kobe decoy role which is cool.
Posted by: LakersFaithful72 | September 16, 2009 at 08:46 PM
Don Chaney
Posted by: nba4ever | September 16, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Mario Bennett
http://tinyurl.com/rc4zyh
(above image may be subject to copyright)
I chose Mario because he is the only Laker not being able to play north of the border. He apparently did not get a passport. As the picture indicates and upon my knowledge, he is the last Laker to wear the heralded number, 23.
Corie Blount
http://tinyurl.com/mttqpc
(above image may be subject to copyright)
His name lives up to his legend. The former Laker to be caught with most amount of that California green, 29 pounds of them to be exact. I believe his waiver from the Lakers was one of the first blogs on this site.
Posted by: never | September 16, 2009 at 09:22 PM
I submit Greg Foster. Man I definitely didn't like him on Utah and forgot he got a ring with Lakers in 2001. Interested article also to show how Kobe's evolved.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/01/28/sports/main267695.shtml
LRob
Posted by: LRob | September 16, 2009 at 09:29 PM
If the answer is Isiah Thomas, what's the question?
Everyone talks about the 80's being the golden years of the NBA and of course I agree. Before expansion the best teams of the 80's like the Lakers, Celtics, Pistons, Sixers and Bucks all had great depth able to go 8-9 without a huge dropoff in talent. That's what Jordan didn't have to defeat. The league was watered down by the time his Bulls started to dominate.
The question is...what superstar defeated Bird, Magic and Jordan in a playoff series. Magic was simply one of the greatest...he's part of the reason I went to MSU...I knew he'd make the Spartans champs and I wanted to witness it. Larry Legend...one of the best clutch players ever...there haven't been another one like him since. MJ...well his greatness has been well documented. But why is Isiah oft times left out of this conversation? Don't know the answer but I do know he played the game with the same joy as Magic, was as clutch as Larry and was just as cold blooded on the court as Jordan. I'm just saying...
Posted by: LRob | September 16, 2009 at 09:49 PM
who could forget our first round draft pick from notre dame david rivers?
http://tinyurl.com/p5pexa
or how bout mike smrek?
http://tinyurl.com/prq4o5
Posted by: yellofever | September 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Okay, I just want to cast a vote - for never - Mario Bennett, most definitely obscure and a great thumbnail description - couldn't wrangle a passport? And, icing on the cake with Corie Blount. Great stuff, never!
Posted by: dave m | September 16, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Mike Smrek
The DJ Mbenga of his time.
http://tinyurl.com/la2qd7
Posted by: inkstain | September 16, 2009 at 10:46 PM
The greatest Laker dunker of all time -- but known by few: Clay Johnson, who was signed to a 10-day contract near the end of the 1981-82 season and wound up playing significant minutes in the playoffs and blew by Mo Cheeks for a thunderous dunk in Game 6, the clincher, against the 76ers on 6/8/82.
http://www.bornagainchrischan.com/Lakers/JPG/JohnsonClay.jpg
Posted by: EricB336 | September 16, 2009 at 11:19 PM
dave m,
I appreciate that!
Posted by: never | September 16, 2009 at 11:23 PM
Travis Knight.
http://tiny.cc/deXaZ
The guy made me hate these white stiff types more than ever.
Posted by: THI | September 16, 2009 at 11:29 PM
LRob- Oh yeah, i forget entirely that foster was a Laker. Kudos
Posted by: phred | September 16, 2009 at 11:48 PM
lakertom,
agree with a lot of your points. unfortunately kobe's colorado incident has put a permanent dent in his legacy... but to witness everything hes accomplished and fought against year after year like all the hate, media bias, or the nba's preferential treatment of other superstars etc.. just goes to show you a lot about the man.
on the other hand, michael jordan can be an addicted gambler, lose millions betting on the golf course, punch his teammates in the face, openly cheat on his wife, and the nba will do whatever it takes to protect him from any wrongdoing... with the nba and stern the antichrist it has always been about the MONEY and protecting their investments and serving their own best interests..
to prove read up more on MICHAEL JORDANS CONSPIRACY THEORY... it makes no sense how a super competitive guy like jordan could suddenly quit the game after winning 3 straight rings and then play minor league baseball knowing hes an embarrassment to himself and everyone watching.
heres a very interesting article on that below:
http://tinyurl.com/a5aztx
Posted by: yellofever | September 16, 2009 at 11:54 PM
phred,
Thanks for the article on Mr. Scott. I forgot he was a Laker briefly. He was a scoring machine back in the day. But you're showing your age calling him Charles Scott...he strictly went by Charlie Scott in his hooping days.
Hey Celtic fans...what was Red thinking trading Westphal (their only exciting and explosive young player at the time) for Charlie Scott? I guess even the great Red Auerbach made some boneheaded moves.
LRob
Posted by: LRob | September 17, 2009 at 06:32 AM
How about Cedric Ceballos....didn't he drop of the deep end at Lake Havasu or something like that?
Posted by: CT | September 17, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Ladies and gents I present to you Earl Jones, first round draft pick of our Los Angeles Lakers in 1984. Hey, even Jerry West isn't perfect when it comes to picking players! He is so irrelevant, I can't even find a picture of the guy.
Posted by: MOLaker | September 17, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Obscure Laker?
Butch Lee anyone?
and a little summer, somewhat basketball related story, my friend David just drummed Michael Jordan for 500$ on the links. Said he was friendly enough, but, what the hell, that's tip money for Mike. Then again, if that was just Tuesday and MJ dropped the other 2 bets as well, it would add up over time.
Posted by: VMan | September 17, 2009 at 08:06 AM
LT-
Any chance you can cut down that last post? It's a little too long, esp. since someone put the URL up to the article there already. No real need to cut and paste the whole deal.
BK
Posted by: Brian Kamenetzky | September 17, 2009 at 09:16 AM
One of my favorite players during the post to watch was Orlando Woolridge - he had some hops!
http://www.arizonarhinos.com/about/web_gallery/pages/orlando%20woolridge.htm
Posted by: rojaro | September 17, 2009 at 09:18 AM
This man had a stint with Lakers after being picked up off of waivers, where he took over a tight game, scoring 20 points in second half to lead the Lakers to victory. He ended up in the Lakers starting lineup for about a dozen games that year after that outburst. He was considered THE best basketball talent out of NY NY since some guy by the name Lou Alcidnor graced the courts of the Windy Apple....
His name.. Lloyd Daniels...
Picture:
http://tinyurl.com/nqqjrm
Wikipedia Entry:
http://tinyurl.com/ll2h7b
Posted by: The Infamous El Guapo | September 17, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Travis Knight.
Posted by: THI | September 16, 2009 at 11:29 PM
My favorite exchange between Chick and Stu about Mike Smrek (this is very paraphrased, but you get the idea):
Stu: You know, Mike Smrek's got some quick hands.
Chick: Well why doesn't he run on his hands then!
Posted by: #4 | September 17, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Oops, meant to quote this on my previous quote. Still, Mike Smrek, Travis Knight....po-tay-toe, po-tah-toe...
Mike Smrek
The DJ Mbenga of his time.
http://tinyurl.com/la2qd7
Posted by: inkstain | September 16, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Posted by: #4 | September 17, 2009 at 09:54 AM
LRob,
You`re an EFFEN mind reader!!!
I`ve been agonizing over the Westphal-Scott trade since the day it went down.
In the `76 Finals, "Westy" nearly made the Celts pay the ultimate price for that ridiculous transaction.
How many guys can you name who scored over 12,000 NBA...shoot over 50% from the floor for his career {,504%}...and stood 6`4" or less???
To answer your question...the Celts had just lost Don Chaney to the ABA about a week earlier. Red {in one of the few times I ever disagreed with "our savior"} felt that Jo Jo and Paul both needed the ball to be effective, and would not fully "compliment" one another.
Obviously, Westphal was young and very talented. It`s been said that Red believed that Westphal, as a starter, might be tempted to play outside of the "team concept", to try to showcase his skills and establish himself as a star.
He felt that Scott was a "mature" veteran. Scott did, in fact, played huge in the playoff clinching games in `76...especially Game 6 in Cleveland.
Still, the trade was NOT amongst Red`s best.
Posted by: RED`S LOVE CHILD | September 17, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Rojaro,
I can't think of Orlando Woolridge without thinking about the "lost" title of 89. That 1989 Laker team team was playing great (especially Byron) before Magic and Byron's injury. They were 11-0 in playoffs leading up to the finals and Woolridge's athleticism was the missing piece that would've help the Lakers threepeat (and matchup with Rodman/Sally.
LRob
Posted by: LRob | September 17, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Good morning CRUE!
3 weeks to go before the first pre-season game.
Training camp tidbits coming even sooner than that.
Thank god this long summer is almost over.
I might even make it without the need for rehab.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | September 17, 2009 at 10:30 AM
LATEST ANDREW BYNUM NEWS…
From TrueHoop’s First Cup:
--Sekou Smith of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "It's not often that rookie free agent center Garret Siler is forced to look up to someone on a basketball court. But that's exactly what happened to the 7-footer Wednesday when Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum cut through the door of the Hawks' practice facility to get a workout in at the John 'Beans' Beckett Invitational. Bynum and Siler matched up in two different games and Siler acquitted himself well, neither big man dominated the action -- that honor belonged to veteran pro Jerry Stackhouse (who has been on a tear this week on both ends of the floor against players much younger). Siler said he was just happy to have the chance to compete against a pro of Bynum's caliber. 'This is the best test for me to see guys like [Hawks center] Al Horford and [Bynum] out here,' Siler said. 'It helps mentally when you can say, 'hey, i'm d'ing this guy up and he plays for the world champions. He's got a ring.' So if you can hold your own going against and he's not just destroying you, hey, you must be doing something right.' "
Tom
Posted by: LakerTom | September 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM
yellofever,
MJ the legend has been retired in the hall of fame, y'all just need to let it be yo ... Yes he had his weaknesses but he's certainly one of the best ballers to ever grace the hardwood which is what he's being recognized for
I think it speaks volumes that an MJ fan like me isn't feening to watch his hall of fame speech. The league has evolved. No longer are kids wondering whether they can be like Mike, today the debate is Kobe or Lebron.
Let's not do what most of y'all are accusing MJ's hall of fame speech of doing, and that's to be focussing on the negative even when it's your moment of triumph.
This is our time, this is our era.
24 + 16 + [1]7 = The Purple Tinted Golden Age
Posted by: Segeboy Formerly Known As Taliq | September 17, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Swen alleged led the league in rebounding one year(1980) but I don't remember him playing very much. The name stuck in my head all these years...
Posted by: 24Lakers7 | September 17, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Its been done beofore, in the article before.
http://www.examiner.com/x-955-Los-Angeles-Lakers-Examiner~y2008m10d20-10-best-Laker-Scrubs
how about some original material?
Posted by: BlogReaderNumber2334 | September 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Reggie "Driller" Jordan
http://tinyurl.com/l7s5oq
Picked him because thought it was funny. The other "Jordan" from Chicago. Lakers signed him to two 10 day contracts & then the rest of the season for 1994. Then he disappeared for a year. Then he was a bench warmer for 5 other teams before completely disappearing.
Posted by: ajax | September 17, 2009 at 11:39 AM
yellofever,
Thanks for the article. Brian Tuohy's insight is certainly telling.
I think it is clear that Michael Jordan's image has been intensely manicured. His Hall of Fame induction speech, revealed a very different, narcissistic, petty human being.
What do we play for? RINGS!!!
Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.
GO LAKERS!!!!
Posted by: Jon K. | September 17, 2009 at 11:47 AM
No explanation is necessary. It's Mark Landsberger, baby!
(http://www.bornagainchrischan.com/Lakers/JPG/LandsbergerMark.jpg)
- The Dr. of Spank
Posted by: Agamemnon Spankatronix, PhD | September 17, 2009 at 11:56 AM
No pic (not while at work), but does anyone remember Trevor Wilson? LAPD now, I believe.
Posted by: #4 | September 17, 2009 at 12:03 PM
http://tinyurl.com/nk38vq
Anyone remember Michael Jordan's ridiculous film playing with Bugs-Bunny?
Well, it looks like the marketing juggernaut is gearing up to do the same thing with LeBron.
Annoying.
What do we play for? RINGS!!!
Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.
GO LAKERS!!!!
Posted by: Jon K. | September 17, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Billy Thompson is only one of a very few players in basketball history to win an NCAA championship and an NBA Championship in consecutive years, some others being Bill Russell ,Henry Bibby and Earvin Johnson.
He play 6 years: 2 with the Lakers, 3 with the Heat (when the Lakers left him unprotected in the 1988 expansion draft), and 1 with the Warriors where he played just ONE OFFICAL MINUTE on the season. With the Lakers 1986-87 played in 59 games (5.6ppg) and in 1987-88 played in just 9 games (1.6ppg).
Could only find game photos of him with the Heat. In the picture he is #55 in the top left corner.
The guy wins the NCAA title with Louisville, then goes back to back with the Lakers, and then is out of the league just a few years later??? What freakin luck!!! The basketball gods smiled on you for a hot minute Billy Thompson
Posted by: 24Lakers7 | September 17, 2009 at 12:18 PM
From ESPN
["If you have a kid that loves basketball, that eats, sleeps, drinks and thinks basketball and all he knows is basketball and he gets hurt and he's your franchise player, you need to hold him back from himself," Arenas told the newspaper. "If I'm saying I feel good and you know it's supposed to take six months, instead of letting me at four months run ... they should have held me back. Rather than saying, 'Let's let this guy do what he wants and use him to sell tickets' -- sometimes you have to protect players from themselves. I don't feel like I got that type of protection. But, I don't judge them for that. Some things just happen. I told them I felt OK because I wanted to play, and they did what they did." ]
Found this very funny. The guy's complaining that his team listened to him, their franchise player. Glad 2 see I ain't the only person that likes playing the victim.
Posted by: Segeboy Formerly Known As Taliq | September 17, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I remember watching Reggie Jordan live in a game--I think it was against Utah, but I might be misremembering--where he scored something like 25 points. Career high, probably.
Antonio Harvey: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WSwlR5pFVFU/SZEoGk3gr9I/AAAAAAAAASI/lJgXsGufRhM/s400/Antonio+Harvey.jpg
This boy could leap. Unfortunately, he had a great tendency to be put in the popcorn machine at the slightest provocation.
Frankie King: http://hoopedia.nba.com/images/thumb/a/af/Frankieking.jpg/275px-Frankieking.jpg
I remember finding out who West picked in the first round, and we all thought: "Who?"
Posted by: Brian Tung | September 17, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Top 25 players in the league according to hoops hype
http://tinyurl.com/nefqv2
#2 Kobe
#10 Gasol
Posted by: Segeboy Formerly Known As Taliq | September 17, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Laker Tom - if Siler is D'ing up Bynum and holding his own against him, I'd say we've got Bynum problems.
What say you? Do you disagree? Cuz I'm thinking Socks should me absolutely SMOKING him....
Posted by: justanothermambafan | September 17, 2009 at 01:07 PM
I think Bynum will be fine come the start of the season.
Posted by: never | September 17, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Tony Bobbitt, http://mypba.com/forum/uploads/post-17-1098235152.jpg
Nobody remembers him!
Or Devin Green, http://www.ganonbakerbasketball.com/playerimages/playerimage_22.jpg
He is best known for coming in for Kobe on his 81 point night.
Posted by: JT | September 17, 2009 at 02:05 PM
http://tinyurl.com/mxsd3d
Quoting:
"Jawann Oldham, a basketball Olympic Gold Medalist with team USA has joined Centennial, The Canadian University of Dubai (CUD) as Sports & Recreation Manager. The university, located in Dubai, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Emirates Investment and Development Company PSC (Emivest). Oldham has also set up the first professional Basketball Academy of Dubai of which he will be the Director. With an experience spanning 25 years, this former NBA superstar has also played for Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls, making his credentials unequalled in the region."
Jawann played 3 games for the Lakers.
http://tinyurl.com/n39qhy
Oh yeah. He was born on the Fourth of July. Probably why he made the Olympic team.
Posted by: giantsquid | September 17, 2009 at 02:05 PM
mmm...
seems like it may be time for a tinyurl reminder?
Posted by: giantsquid | September 17, 2009 at 02:12 PM
Mr Gasol notches another victory.
http://tinyurl.com/n7s6fw
Posted by: Segeboy Formerly Known As Taliq | September 17, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Interesting list at Hoopshype (linked to by Segeboy Formerly Known As Taliq in a previous post).
First, Brandon Roy at #21? Why do so many people seriously underrate this guy? I'd take Roy over Parker (#9), among others listed before him, any day.
And Howard better than Wade? What?
Posted by: giantsquid | September 17, 2009 at 02:29 PM
I give you Swen Nater. He's relevent to me because he use to own a car wash in San Diego that my parents use to take the car to. LOL. Good times.
http://www.wilsonhighreunion.com/1968/Images/SvenNater.jpg
Posted by: john | September 17, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Terry Teagle. He had that crazy faded away jumper that he use to do all the time on the baseline. Plus he was the one who made the shot to break the record for Magic at the time for all-time assists.
http://hoopedia.nba.com/images/0/0d/Terry-teagle.jpg
Posted by: john | September 17, 2009 at 02:48 PM
First time posting here but could not resist this challenge and diversion from what I should be doing at work...
Check out this picture of one our own (Wes Matthews - only reason I remember this guy is because he's got a great name and he missed more dunks in garbage time than anyone I've ever seen) getting choked by Xavier McDaniel.
Wonder if the X-man was even suspended for a game? Ahh, the good old days of the NBA...
Wes's response regarding when he meets Xavier again, "I'll slap his bald head."
http://verbungle.com/littleday_11_14_05.htm
Posted by: Wes | September 17, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Jon K -
Re: MJ - I can't even speak his name without feeling like puking. What a tool.
Re: Princess Jimmy - the more distractions he's got going on, the better I like it. Just goes to show you who's focused on winning a championship - Kobe Bryant. The Princess is looking for attention and finding it in abundance, but the Mamba is stealthy, deadly, and before you know it the Princess will be dead (with no rings).
Posted by: justanothermambafan | September 17, 2009 at 03:45 PM
Taliq - regarding Arenas - yeah, I found that funny too. Just another example of a guy who's got a big mouth and a bigger ego, but no common sense in between. Soooo glad the Lakers never ended up with him.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | September 17, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Sean Rooks... he of the sweet, yet maddeningly inconsistent mid-range jumper.
http://tinyurl.com/ngas5t
(but only because my 1st pick, Mario Bennett, was taken)
Posted by: Dave M. #2 | September 17, 2009 at 04:48 PM
From Jeanie's twitter page -
Happy 64th birthday Phil Jackson!! Yes, I still need you and yes I will still feed you when you're 64! Need to get you on Twitter though.
yeah but will she change his depends...lmao
Posted by: stacy | September 17, 2009 at 04:51 PM
what about the great Travis Knight! man i wanted his jersey! lol!!!
Posted by: Jorge Cotero | September 17, 2009 at 05:43 PM
how has Sedale Threatt not been picked? That 93-94 team (especially 94-95) team was the laker team i grew to love. Yeah we had the great '80's but i was too young to appreciate magic and big game. I remember Sedale pushing the break and specifically the commercial they would run before Lakers games.. Sedale going down the lane for a layup and crashing into the cameras. All while Chick was doing the play by play. Here's a pic:
http://tinyurl.com/n8vnga
Posted by: Marc V | September 17, 2009 at 07:26 PM
Sean Rooks... he of the sweet, yet maddeningly inconsistent mid-range jumper.
http://tinyurl.com/ngas5t
(but only because my 1st pick, Mario Bennett, was taken)
Posted by: Dave M. #2 | September 17, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Dave M #2??? No, no, no... can't you choose another blog name? I've gone through enough mistaken blog identity issues over the years (ask Laker Tom, haha)...
dave m
Posted by: dave m | September 17, 2009 at 08:41 PM
I haven't found a photo yet, but I loved John Q. Trapp. Brought in to fill Baylor's vacancy on the roster, he got minutes as the third or fourth guy off the bench. Dude had a wicked dunk, and an even wickeder afro.
Posted by: Marty | September 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM
LakerTom,
Your comments on MJ epitomize why Jerry West is and will be forever my favorite Laker and GOAT. When he got mad, he got better. Wise defenders quickly realized, "Don't P West O." Mr. Logo is the founder of StFU n Ball University. You whippersnappers have no idea what you missed.
Posted by: Arizona Laker Fan | September 17, 2009 at 11:22 PM
I've watched pro basketball almost since its inception and through the aba/nba amalgamation. I've seen all the players who were shown on tv in the east and now in the west. Yes, MJ was a great player, but, I never saw him do anything that Doctor J. hadn't done before him. I've never been able to understand why Julius Irving gets so little recognition. It's probably because he didn't win as many championships. People used to want to watch Dr. J fly from behind the foul line--- and switch hands on the way to or under the basket? In his time there was no other like him and he never got special treatment from officials. Let's hear it for Dr. J.!
Posted by: Joefdel | September 21, 2009 at 11:44 AM