Poll question: Which Shannon Brown dunk impressed you the most?
By the time the NBA dunk contest arrives in less than a month, who knows how much extra material LetShannonDunk.com will compile? Surely Shannon Brown's website will add the three highlight reels he provided in the second quarter of the Lakers' 115-103 victory over the Washington Wizards.
First came the alley-oop lob from Lamar Odom, then a fast-break, one-handed slam, capped off by a two-handed dunk off Andrew Bynum's missed free throw. All three were impressive in their own right.
Brown pulled off the alley-oop lob because of perfect chemistry between him and Odom. Two moves created the opening for Brown. Lakers forward Pau Gasol set a back screen on Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson, while Ron Artest cut from the baseline toward the left block with forward Mike Miller following suit. As Brown cut toward the paint, he immediately turned and locked eyes on Odom. He then cut toward the right block to give himself a perfect angle for the lob.
Before the fast-break slam, Lakers guard Derek Fisher confronted Miller on weak-side help and intercepted his pass after Miller drove past Kobe Bryant. As soon as Fisher retrieved the ball, Brown sprinted down the end of the court. Fisher's pass landed one step ahead of Brown, who picked up the ball by the left block, took one step forward and then made a one-handed dunk.
As for the two-handed dunk on Bynum's missed free throw? Credit Brown for preparing for the scenario. As soon as Bynum released the ball, Brown sprinted from the top of the key toward the middle of the paint. Miller sprinted as well, but Brown created separation by moving past Bynum's right side while Miller ran to the left of Bynum. Neither Washington center Brendan Haywood (left of basket) nor forward Antawn Jamison (right of basket) angled themselves in the center for the missed shot, allowing Brown to slide in unnoticed. Another thing, why is Odom moving away from the basket? I don't get it.
Out of those three dunks, I personally think Brown's two-hander from Bynum's missed free throw remains the most impressive, followed by the alley-oop slam because of the timing, required in both plays. But what do you think? Vote in the poll below.
-- Mark Medina
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Definitely the missed FT was the winner. Hope he does something really special at the Dunk Contest.
Posted by: Magikwyrkz4u | January 26, 2010 at 11:42 PM
The masses agree it was the third dunk. Why? Because it came off of his own unusual efforts. How many dunks come off of missed free throws? The others were, sigh, normal Shannon dunks.
GOOOOooOOOOO LAKERS !!!!!
Posted by: JohnnyP | January 26, 2010 at 11:54 PM
pg minute distribution @wash
fish 23 min
farmar 21
SHANNON 30MIN
phil congratulations.. lets pop open the champagne.. first time shannon broke the 30 min barrier and i'd say he delivered alright.. active all over the floor on and made everyones day so much easier... lakers had comfortable lead ENTIRE game and wiz never came close. maybe phils starting to get it... lets hope this is a sign of things to come.
oh and luke 2 seconds on the floor.. LOL.. no wonder it was a blowout.
Posted by: yellofever | January 27, 2010 at 12:37 AM
The two handed slam after Drew missed his FT was pretty amazing.
Truly.
Posted by: ZairaAmaterasu | January 27, 2010 at 01:39 AM
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Still holding the line against CHAOS
Let's get Hinrich, you can never have enough guards on this team.
Posted by: You Ever Notice ll | January 27, 2010 at 05:42 AM
from espn:
john (la)
what are chances bull trade hinrich to lakers for basically nothing. wouldn't he fit perfectly into lakers pg (defened 1's,shoot 3s). what are liklyhood of this happing
Chris Sheridan (2:33 PM)
The Lakers are going to try to get the best value they can when they deal Adam Morrison's expiring contract, and Hinrich might seem like a perfect fit. But as devil's advocate I would argue that maybe they like Jordan Farmar better (especially at his relatively inexpensive price). They did, after all, have Farmar on the court at the end of the game in Toronto yesterday when D.Fish would normally be out there. (It also should be noted that Farmar took the shot on a key late possession from an angle behind the backboard and missed.)
Posted by: JohnnyV | January 27, 2010 at 06:09 AM
We shouldn't be encouraging this young man to dunk so much. I'm concerned that he may injure himself trying to be spectacular, or someone may undercut him and he gets injured that way. I would have much rather seen him in the 3 point shooting contest.
Posted by: troy | January 27, 2010 at 06:14 AM
AMARE STOUDAMIRE TO SAN ANTONIO
Hi guys.
Last week I posted my concerned regarding San Antonio and their 20 M$ in expiring contracts and those two young players (Hill & Blair).
You can check yahoo sports and other sources around the web confirming that the Spurs and in trade talks to acquire Amare from Phoenix.
I teel you guys, wherter this is finally true or not, San Antonio has huge assets to make a big movement.
Can you imagine Timmy VS Pau and Amare VS Drew ? With Parker playing Fish ?
I don't like the idea.
I would love to read any answer to this post.
Posted by: AXLROSE | January 27, 2010 at 06:23 AM
MM, get serious. This one was a no-brainer. Have you ever seen a dunk off a put-back on a missed FT...by a guard?...who came in from the top of the key??? That was absolutely siiiccckkkk. UPS has really stepped up his overall game, too, and not just his film-at-11 dunks. Great energy, vastly improved defense and perimeter shooting. I can see Phil giving him more and more PT, and really phasing him in more in place of Fish. Should be really ready come playoff time.
Posted by: CornerJ | January 27, 2010 at 06:41 AM
WHAT CAN BROWN DO FOR YOU
Shannon Brown who the Hell are you, Sit back & I’ll tell you what Brown can do
Need some energy to pull the team thru, Put in Brown and he’ll do it for you
To bring jaded Laker fans to their feet, Put in Brown he dunks so sweet
Want a player who is always team first, Put in Brown & watch him work
Looking for a player who’s future’s sky high, It’s Shannon Brown & that’s no lie
Do you miss Arriza, I miss him too, But Shannon Brown is Arriza times two.
Want to continue the ride of dynasty four, put in Brown and watch him score
Princess Jimmy pulled out the Slam Dunk Contest, Browns the reason why I guess
Shannon Brown don’t talk he just Do, Next Slam dunk Champ Shannon Brown is who
Posted by: mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 07:04 AM
Are the Lakers making moves for Heinrich?
Maybe:
"The Bulls sent third-year center Aaron Gray to New Orleans for 6-foot-5 guard Devin Brown, who also has played for the Spurs, Cavs and Jazz during eight years in the NBA. He won a title with San Antonio in 2005.
When Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich and John Salmons are all healthy and playing well, as they have been during the Bulls' surprising three-game winning streak, there isn't much need for a fourth guard. The Bulls have struggled all season to find court time for Jannero Pargo.
Brown's primary role figures to be as a replacement for Salmons or Hinrich, maybe even Luol Deng, should the Bulls succeed in making another trade before the Feb. 18 deadline.
There is no guarantee that will happen, since most NBA teams are reluctant to take on any extra salary right now. Hinrich has two more years remaining on his contract at a total of $17 million. That's not outrageous by NBA standards but definitely above market value.
A source confirmed the Bulls have had discussions with the Lakers about Hinrich, most likely for Adam Morrison and Sasha Vujacic, but nothing is imminent.
From ESPN:
"john (la)
what are chances bull trade hinrich to lakers for basically nothing. wouldn't he fit perfectly into lakers pg (defened 1's,shoot 3s). what are liklyhood of this happing
Chris Sheridan (2:33 PM)
The Lakers are going to try to get the best value they can when they deal Adam Morrison's expiring contract, and Hinrich might seem like a perfect fit. But as devil's advocate I would argue that maybe they like Jordan Farmar better (especially at his relatively inexpensive price). They did, after all, have Farmar on the court at the end of the game in Toronto yesterday when D.Fish would normally be out there. (It also should be noted that Farmar took the shot on a key late possession from an angle behind the backboard and missed.)"
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | January 27, 2010 at 07:59 AM
This is really ridiculous Mark M., no updating of posts after the game, however it did not prevent you from introducing two new threads without posters in it.
What's going on?
I know you are trying your best to please us all, but at times you are put in a situation where you have to please also your honchos there to bring in other social networking to the blog. Twitters are registered but posters are delayed. I am one of the defenders of LAT why old timers should continue patronizing your site instead of others, yet it leaves a lot to be desired. I feel we are being exploited by the nuances of your system.
Yesterday, Zaira could not log in on chat and she is all the way from Italy at early hours in the morning. It was followed with no updates but threads continue to flourish. Impostors are free to roam in the blog using our own handle or names, so if effect you prevented them by enforcing a system of registering through social networking enrollment.
M/M, you are hardworking moderator with the best rapport with your posters however I have to give you a grade of "C" based on results. You have to improve the standards in other areas and please take one task at a time rather doing several tasks which affect the productivity of other tasks.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 08:47 AM
Edwin - Thanks for the feedback. But let me be clear. I updated the posts after the game yesterday. I updated all posts up until about midnight. As for Zaira's problem getting in, it is unfortunate but I'm not in the fix that which is why I gave her Tony Pierce's contact info.
I don't think you're being exploited by the "nuances of our system" whatever that means. It's just there's a lot of work to do. As far as the new threads without posts? I had the recap post yesterday at 10 and handled comments until about midnight so they were all updated on that end. The Shannon Brown post came up this morning, but it was completed last night and timed to be published this morning.
MM
Posted by: Mark Medina | January 27, 2010 at 09:04 AM
I voted the two-handed dunk off Bynum's miss because you don't see that often. What was good to see last night was Brown's defense and how he's slowly but surely learning the triangle offense and his hustle last night was sooo nice to see!
So Farmar blogged on the Playboy website before, now the White House blog!!! here is the link http://tinyurl.com/ygcm3ya. Hey MM maybe you can ask Farmar to blog here as well, just an idea.
Have a good Hump Day Wednesday everyone!!!
Posted by: ladyJem24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Mark M., one thing I admire with your administration that whatever problems on hand you immediately respond and rise to the occasion.
Therefore, my grading of "C" which lasted few minutes ago will be changed to "A" as a result of your brevity in addressing the issues at the quickest way possible. However, there is still the element doubt surrounding the irregular phase on what is going on with the Lakers Blog. M/M, please explain to management and editors that their continuous interruption also affect the passion of the blog.
A passion expressed with delayed registration is equivalent to a passion that is being denied. It affects the cycles of creativity and productivity of posters because communications were halted.
Therefore I apologize to you personally on my previous post but my complaint against the system still stands.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 09:16 AM
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So 007 what’s the word, What new scoop on Princess Jimmy have you heard
And after that tell us one more thing, what do we play for is it the RING
Posted by: MAMBA24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:17 AM
i hate being exploited by nuances
Posted by: eddie brock | January 27, 2010 at 09:20 AM
Edwin - That's understandable and I appreciate the feedback. Any new system will have inevitable glitches and after the first game under this new system, this was the first time others had trouble logging in yesterday (at least from my knowledge). In the long run the changes are for the better because the comments come in faster and it's easier to block out trolls. Believe me, management totally appreciates what you guys have to offer and put this in place in hopes that it would create a faster chat system
MM
Posted by: Mark Medina | January 27, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Yeah, Mark. I've noticed this too. A lot of times a new post is put up at say, 7 am, without anyone ever updating the previous night and morning's posts. My man, please hit the big flashing red "update" button you have right beside your nightlight--as soon as you wake up--so we Laker fans can communicate with each other. At worst, if you're on the computer writing a post, just reach over and hit the button. Most trolls don't post late night/early morning anyway, so you don't really have to do too much reading at ungodly hours. Just let the conversations continue, please.
Thanks,
Wes
Posted by: wesjoenixon | January 27, 2010 at 09:22 AM
I don't think you're being exploited by the "nuances of our system" whatever that means. It's just there's a lot of work to do. As far as the new threads without posts? I had the recap post yesterday at 10 and handled comments until about midnight so they were all updated on that end. The Shannon Brown post came up this morning, but it was completed last night and timed to be published this morning. Posted by: Mark Medina | January 27, 2010 at 09:04 AM
Don't sweat it Blog God. We all feel you're doing an outstanding job. In fact you're doing such a good job that if you keep up this frantic pace you'll have this Blogs expectations Sky-high and won't be able to live up to your own past great accomplishments. The Blogs second favorite pastime is whinning, as you can see from my post last night. But just give them a Laker win and they are as happy as can be. So just a vote of confidence on my part for all that you do PS. you can send that check now! Just playing with you Mark. You do a damn fine job. SO SAY WE ALL!!
mAMBA24
Posted by: MAMBA24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:25 AM
I voted for the third one coming off AB's missed FT because Bynum inadvertantly set the pick! It was great not just because of Shannon's athleticism, but also because of how smart UPS was in surveying the situation and turning something bad (a missed free throw) into something great.
Posted by: jefe101 | January 27, 2010 at 09:27 AM
ladyJem24:
YOU WROTE: "I voted the two-handed dunk off Bynum's miss because you don't see that often. What was good to see last night was Brown's defense and how he's slowly but surely learning the triangle offense and his hustle last night was sooo nice to see!"
Thank you very much and very kind of you. Keep up the good work by being such a wonderful laker fan. Next time I see Shannon I will mention your name to him.
Posted by: Public Relations | January 27, 2010 at 09:28 AM
i hate being exploited by nuances. Posted by: eddie brock | January 27, 2010 at 09:20 AM
LMFAO!! Stop it Eddie! Stop it Now! hahahaha!
Therefore, my grading of "C" which lasted few minutes ago will be changed to "A" as a result of your brevity in addressing the issues at the quickest way possible. Therefore I apologize to you personally on my previous post but my complaint against the system still stands. Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 09:16 AM
KUDOS EDWIN!! It takes a big man to admit possible error. Of course that's why I picked you for my mentor. Lol!
Mamba24
Posted by: MAMBA24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:30 AM
A source confirmed the Bulls have had discussions with the Lakers about Hinrich, most likely for Adam Morrison and Sasha Vujacic - Mike McGraw of Chicago Daily Herald
~~Make it happen now. Mamba 24 please start the novena bandwagon that this will push through soonest before Bulls F/O changed their mind.
If Hinrich joins the Lakers, Shannon Brown slides to #2 as Kobe replacement but the question still remains we have three PG's. Is Farmar & Bynum still being dangled to the Raftors before Feb. 18th? Bynum and Farmar should continue improving in the remaining games to remove that sword of Democles hanging over their heads.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 09:31 AM
Have a good Hump Day Wednesday everyone!!! Posted by: ladyJem24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:05
I shall try my very best my Lady.
Mamba24
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WHAT CAN BROWN DO FOR YOU
Shannon Brown who the Hell are you, Sit back & I’ll tell you what Brown can do
Need some energy to pull the team thru, Put in Brown and he’ll do it for you
To bring jaded Laker fans to their feet, Put in Brown he dunks so sweet
Want a player who is always team first, Put in Brown & watch him work
Looking for a player who’s future’s sky high, It’s Shannon Brown & that’s no lie
Do you miss Arriza, I miss him too, But Shannon Brown is Arriza times two.
Want to continue the ride of dynasty four, put in Brown and watch him score
Princess Jimmy pulled out the Slam Dunk Contest, Browns the reason why I guess
Shannon Brown don’t talk he just Do, Next Slam dunk Champ Shannon Brown is who
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Posted by: MAMBA24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:36 AM
Edwin,
Gotta say, MM is on it. He's responsive, which is appreciated, and getting better everyday. But this kinda feels less about the posters because conversations don't stay up long enough to have one. Not so much a complaint as an observation. Some like it that way.
Quite a few mainstays are MIA. How can exhelo pull one of your lines and counter it with his one liner when the line he's referring to is in a post is 3 threads back? Why post a roll call when it's comin' down in an hour?
Change isn't always all good.
Posted by: VMan | January 27, 2010 at 09:38 AM
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(01)EDWIN GUECO - OWNER - Make it happen now. Mamba 24 please start the novena bandwagon that this will push through soonest before Bulls F/O changed their mind.
(02)YOU EVER NOTICE II - DRIVER - Let's get Hinrich, you can never have enough guards on this team
(03) WESJOENIXON - RIDING SHOT GUN.
(04) ?
(05) MAMBA24 - I'M GAME DEPENDING ON THE TRADE
Posted by: MAMBA24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:43 AM
@MM For what it's worth, here are a couple of rules I think I learned in the Navy:
Rule #1 Don't sweat the small !@%$.
Rule #2 It's all small !@%$.
I'm sure Buddha, Jesus, or some other great thinker originally said this.
Posted by: Mark G | January 27, 2010 at 09:44 AM
Ofcourse Michael Jordan has done this before...Rebounding a missed free throw and then dunking it..
The video must be on youtube...
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Mamba24 - glad to have you back! Now if we could just locate Utzworld all would be well in Lakerland!
Jon K - I hope your foray back home turns into a permanent move - keep us posted! And don't forget - the lucky barstool must travel back with you. There is no getting around it. You will either have to buy it or steal it - your decision. (I'm voting you steal it cuz I'm broke and cant' chip in....)
I'm hoping the guys come out with some energy again tonight. I was really impressed with the LO, Shannon & Farmar substitution last night. And I'm even more impressed with the hustle Shannon displayed and the anticipation!! WOW - the anticipation!! He was in exactly the right place at the right time so often! I surely hope this development of his game keeps growing / improving.
Just a couple more weeks to the deadline.... Can't wait to see what Laker Brass has up their collective sleeves - if anything....
See you guys on the chat tonight! And thanks again MM for all you do to make it so much fun to be on here!
GO LAKERS!!!!
Nothing but another title will suffice.
Posted by: justanothermambafan | January 27, 2010 at 09:47 AM
"ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST"
Mark Medina:
Please don't let Edwin Gueco brow beat you, young man, tell him to tale a hike. Young fella, not only you are doing a fabulous job but also keeping these flakey, mentally unstable laker fans on stable grounds. If your management never told you then please know this job of yours also requires you to play the role of “Nurse Ratched” from “One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. I suggest that you should renegotiate your salary to compensate for additional responsibility of keeping these fans sedated. I am sure by now you may have noticed and realized that you are dealing with fans that are on a perpetual roller coaster ride.hahaha!!
Be strong and always keep that syringe handy lol!!
Posted by: lakerfan | January 27, 2010 at 09:52 AM
@MM For what it's worth, here are a couple of rules I think I learned in the Navy:
Rule #1 Don't sweat the small !@%$. Rule #2 It's all small !@%$. I'm sure Buddha, Jesus, or some other great thinker originally said this. Posted by: Mark G | January 27, 2010 at 09:44 AM
THEY DID NOT!! I SAID IT!!
Posted by: SMALL !@%$ MOTHER | January 27, 2010 at 09:52 AM
Michael Ventre has a good column on the focus/complacency issue
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/35086070/ns/sports-nba/
Two of their key players (Odom and Bynum) have always suffered from a lack of focus; add in the "normal" complacency teams have the year after winning, and this shouldn't be surprising.
Posted by: exhelodrvr | January 27, 2010 at 09:53 AM
>>>If the Cavs somehow manage to get Jamison they will be scary.
You guys aren't thinking this through clearly.
If Jamison is on the floor, who comes off the floor?
Is it Shaq? Great. Shaq kept bulling his way to the basket against Gasol & Odom, and he's very strong on defense.
Is it Varejao? Even better. Take out Raggedy Andy's hustle defense and rebounding and replace it with Jamison's matador defense? You saw Gasol OWN Jamison last night.
Is it JJ Hickson? The guy who got 14 rebounds and a bunch of layups and dunks on cuts to the rim? Sure, take him out and put in Jamison instead.
My point is... yes Jamison would give the Cavs another offensive weapon. But any minutes he takes up removes minutes by a player who's a much better defender.
Posted by: LongTimeLakerFan | January 27, 2010 at 09:53 AM
Ofcourse Michael Jordan has done this before...Rebounding a missed free throw and then dunking it..The video must be on youtube...Posted by: SoT | January 27, 2010 at 09:45 AM
F*** MICHAEL JORDAN,Kobe has done this before also!
Posted by: Mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Vman,
That is a great observation Vman.
Well, you, Ex and I belonged to the archives of the "Extra, Extra threads". We are ancient in new blog order. At best, your post is good for few minutes viewing only before it goes to previous posts. Five years ago, there is only one thread a day and sometimes it could stay up to three days with 500 posts in it. I remember during the height of Smush power, we reached a 1,000 posts for just one thread. Those belong to the past, it seems that we are always in a hurry for updates like what CNN does, a change of broadcaster, a change of thread but the news is unchanged only recycled.
Will Ex one liner meet the pace? Lately, I noticed he made himself available to many blogs. Mike T. becomes Tony Rambis. We don't know if JJ, Zakee and AZ are now using new aliases. Therefore, Vman we are the ancestors that are still bloggin' the old fashion way.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Edwin Gueco:
YOU wrote: "Therefore, Vman we are the ancestors that are still bloggin' the old fashion way."
One word of advice please wake up and smell the roses. You are living in the past and about time you embraced the present hahahaha.. as the wise man says one breadth at a time, you can't bring back the breadth you already took and you can't take a breadth in advance as it has to be one breadth at a time. tik..tok..tik..tok..
Have a great day ol' timer
Posted by: lakerfan | January 27, 2010 at 10:08 AM
I believe Kobe did it a few years back also. It was definitly a Laker, on second thought it may have been Trev. Ah, good times.
Posted by: billy in slo | January 27, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Something else occurred to me.
If the Lakers are having discussions with the Bulls, maybe the guesswork about the players involved is off by a bit.
Chicago doesn't have to trade Hinrich to get the cap space they want... they could also trade John Salmons. Salmons' offensive game has been a bit off from last season, but he's also a very good defender capable of guarding PGs.
His contract is for one less year and much less money. Salmons for AmMo straight up would do the trick.
Posted by: LongTimeLakerFan | January 27, 2010 at 10:12 AM
F*** MICHAEL JORDAN,Kobe has done this before also!
Posted by: Mamba24
Dear, dear Mamba24 - I was going to post the exact same thing. You just beat me to it - and I'm DANG GLAD that someone did.
WE"VE GOT THE BLACK MAMBA!!! WHO CARES about Michael "it's all about me" Jordan????
Posted by: justanothermambafan | January 27, 2010 at 10:13 AM
these flakey, mentally unstable laker fans on stable grounds. - lakerfan
~~Hey, good name for the new Lakers Blog. It will be known as the home of flakey, mentally unstable laker fans. They are also "small !@%$" based on Mark G. standards.
At least, we improved a bit from being "whacked jobs" viewpoint of John Ireland.
As the saying goes: ..:"The squeaky door gets oiled."
Small feedbacks paved way that benefited lakerfan and Mark G. views posted without any delay.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 10:15 AM
LONGTIMELAKERFAN
I agree with you with the Jamison to Cavs threat.
HOWEVER:
I am more concerned about San Antonio pulling a blockbuster deal. We have to admit they are just one player away from being a headache. Those guys really know what it takes to get there (Finals) and have tons of experience. If they get Amare, Bosh or Boozer they'd get the banging and the dancing in the paint and a fast scoring pg (plus athleticism on the wings). With commander Pops on the bench.
Posted by: AXL ROSE | January 27, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Five years ago, there is only one thread a day and sometimes it could stay up to three days with 500 posts in it. I remember during the height of Smush power, we reached a 1,000 posts for just one thread. Those belong to the past, it seems that we are always in a hurry for updates like what CNN does, a change of broadcaster, a change of thread but the news is unchanged only recycled.
Will Ex one liner meet the pace? Lately, I noticed he made himself available to many blogs. Mike T. becomes Tony Rambis. We don't know if JJ, Zakee and AZ are now using new aliases. Therefore, Vman we are the ancestors that are still bloggin' the old fashion way. Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Edwin, I have to say it...OUT FREAKING STANDING!!!
Just one bit of caution, Careful for what you ask for you just might get it. There will be some happy medium reached. But I sure as hell prefer too many threads to as you said one thread with 500 to 1000 posts. Give Marky Mark time. He has people he has to report to also and as anybody does when they start a new gig they strive to impress and may overwork. The new generation want their content here and now and this is all well and good, but it just takes time for some of us long time Bloggers to adjust. Even I, Yes I(Lol) don't participate in on-line chat so much becasue of the speed of the responses. Hold on Edwin, Hold on Folks, we'll get there but as for me I'm giving the Blog God a vote of confidence. Once again I say MARK MEDINA, JOB WELL DONE!!
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 10:23 AM
These flakey, mentally unstable laker fans on stable grounds. - lakerfan
~~Hey, good name for the new Lakers Blog. It will be known as the home of flakey, mentally unstable laker fans. They are also "small !@%$" based on Mark G. standards. At least, we improved a bit from being "whacked jobs" viewpoint of John Ireland. Posted by: Edwin Gueco | January 27, 2010 at 10:15 AM
ROFLMFAO!!! HAHAHA NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!
*
I was going to post the exact same thing. You just beat me to it - and I'm DANG GLAD that someone did. WE"VE GOT THE BLACK MAMBA!!! WHO CARES about Michael "it's all about me" Jordan???? Posted by: justanothermambafan | January 27, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Of course you were, as head of the Mamba clan we all think alike. Lol! And for the second time do I have to say it...OUT FREAKIN STANDING!!!
Posted by: Mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 10:28 AM
***IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE!! PRAISE THE LORD***
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN I PRESENT THE APPLE TABLET
http://tinyurl.com/ybb2qxe
Thank God Humanity is saved!! Milk and honey shall flow in the streets. Health care for all. No more foreclosures. YES THIS AND SO MUCH MORE WILL BE POSIBLE WITH THE APPLE TABLET!!@
ROGLMFAO!!! OH THE HUMANITY!! OH THE STEVE JOBS!!
Posted by: Mamba24 |
Posted by: Mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM
So nice to have you back Mamba24, we've missed you!!!
Posted by: ladyJem24 | January 27, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Edwin Gueco,
>>>I remember during the height of Smush power, we reached a 1,000 posts
>>>for just one thread.
Ah, the good old days. I think the heaviest was when Kobe announced that he wanted to be traded. There were days and days of threads with several hundred posts each - KL Beast and GUNNER spewing bile about Kobe. People defending Kobe. People trying to cook up trades where the Lakers could get at least SOME value for KB, and other people shooting them down and saying you couldn't possibly get value for the black mamba. Then they almost traded for Garnett & then Boston got Garnett. It was a roller-coaster summer for sure.
Trying times.
My favorite post of mine in that period was a ridiculous trade I proposed that would send off Kobe and a couple of other Lakers and daisy chain the players from one team to another for a slightly lesser player and a draft pick. (e.g. Kobe goes to the Knicks, who send Zach Randolph to Chicago (they wanted a post scorer at the time) and then Chicago would send Tyrus Thomas one place and Kirk Hinrich some other place and so on down the line, and every team in the trade gives up their lottery pick to the Lakers as part of the deal.
The end result of this magical trade was that the Lakers would give up Kobe and maybe one or two lesser players and they'd end up with David Lee and 7 of the 12 lotttery picks for 2007 NBA draft. So they'd have had a young core of Bynum, Farmar, David Lee, Mike Conley, Jeff Green, Joakim Noah, Thaddeus Young, etc. Even if that trade had been realistic, I'm sooooo glad that things went the way they did instead. That would have been a young dynamic team, but it would have been years before they could have been worked up to the level of play that the Lakers are at right now.
Posted by: LongTimeLakerFan | January 27, 2010 at 10:44 AM
So considering how Cleveland beat up on Gasol and Bynum and how well Farmar and Brown have been playing lately, what do you think is now the Lakers greatest need?
Is it still point guard? Would a better defender like Hinrich or Devin Harris reduce the impact of opposing PGs?
Do they need a stronger post player? Either one who can stop Shaq or one who doesn't as easily get their offensive game stifled?
Posted by: LongTimeLakerFan | January 27, 2010 at 10:48 AM
LTLF,
If Jamison goes to the Cavs, he will most likely start over Hickson. The main reason Hickson replaced Verajao (the superior defensive player) in the starting unit is because Hickson is a little better at spreading the floor and opening up the paint for Shaq (and Lebron). Jamison would be an ideal fit in this regard, and the Cavs add another go-to player who can create his own shot. Whether the rookie Hickson is a better defensive player than Jamison is debatable, but Jamison's would make the Cavs offense nearly unstoppable.
Posted by: LAKER TRUTH | January 27, 2010 at 10:54 AM
So nice to have you back Mamba24, we've missed you!!! Posted by: ladyJem24 | January 27, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Thank you my Lady, so nice to be back.
Mamba24
Posted by: mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM
TELL IT LTLAKERFAN!! TELL IT!!
Posted by: mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Guys a new post is coming up soon.
MM
Posted by: Mark Medina | January 27, 2010 at 11:08 AM
You are living in the past and about time you embraced the present hahahaha.. as the wise man says one breadth at a time, you can't bring back the breadth you already took and you can't take a breadth in advance as it has to be one breadth at a time. tik..tok..tik..tok.. Posted by: lakerfan | January 27, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Actually lakerfan several prominent scientist including Michio Kakieu - considered the Einstein of Quantum Physics - believe that time runs backwards and forwards and some even believe that all time is simultaneous and things happen all at once the Past present and future. Me I'm no scientist so i don't know but if so, you can indeed bring back a breath you already took and can actually have your cake and eat it too! Lol!
Posted by: mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 11:11 AM
LONGTIMELAKERFAN
I believe our greatest need is a pg stopper. We are bleeding there so much.
Hinrich and Harris are great players but too expensive (on a yearly basis and on a trade scenario). I will go after a guy con can play 15 to 20 minutes of intense defense with a decent offense game (remember we don't play with two balls and we have Kobe,Pau,Drew,Ron,Lamar) just like Kyle Lowry, Earl Watson ... Remember Tyronne Lou over Iverson in 2001 finals. He annoyed him for 15 minutes and we went 4 in a row after a home game loss where Iverson torched us. AI was exhausted by ther 4th quarter.
On our inside game we just need to clarify player's roles better. Cleveland beat our inside game so we beat Dwight Howard's in the second half of our game (Orlando didn't consider to trade Dwight because of this).
Posted by: AXL ROSE | January 27, 2010 at 11:14 AM
The person who dunked the free a couple of years back was the One the Only Von "I've Never seen a shot I won't take because everyone knows I'm a scoring machine" Wafer
Posted by: The Infamous El Guapo | January 27, 2010 at 11:14 AM
LONGTIMELAKERFAN
I think is better to sign a specialist that is happy with 15 minutes of playing defense that signing a great player to be a specialist.
Let's say, If I can decide between signing Ron Artest to play Trevor Ariza's role (for the same money) or keeping Trevor (6 years younger and already an NBA champion), ... I keep Trevor.
Posted by: AXL ROSE | January 27, 2010 at 11:19 AM
It doesn't matter, they'll give the victory to Lebron even though he won't dunk....
http://whybedumb.com/index.php/2010/01/dont-hand-the-cavs-anything-just-yet/
Posted by: whybedumb | January 27, 2010 at 11:26 AM
AXL ROSE,
>>>Let's say, If I can decide between signing Ron Artest to play Trevor Ariza's
>>>role (for the same money) or keeping Trevor (6 years younger and already an
>>>NBA champion), ... I keep Trevor.
Fair enough. But you have to admit, the Lakers defense actually is better this season with Artest instead of Ariza (or if you don't want to admit it, check the stats, the Lakers have the best defensive efficiency in the league).
Posted by: LongTimeLakerFan | January 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Lakerfan,
>>> I suggest that you should renegotiate your salary to compensate for additional responsibility of keeping these fans sedated.
Wouldn't the Times also have to pay for MM's tuition to medical school, so he would be licensed to keep fans sedated, as MM MD?
Posted by: Rick Friedman | January 27, 2010 at 11:43 AM
THE RAMBIS DOSSIER
Tony Rambis
*****
A famous poem, one written by 'Anonymous', once spoke of the great feeling of power, and euphoria one feels when walking into the White House. The throngs of high-powered politicians and executives from the country and around the world who navigate their way through the halls can give one a feeling of inferiority, of hierarchy. It makes a person feel like they can do more.
It can wake a person "sleeping straight out of their slumber", as the poet notes.
Naturally, the Lakers, were in need of this exact remedy. A wake-up call. A feeling of being unimportant. A reason to look up again, instead of down.
The president, simply, with his charm and budding ambition, was exactly what these current crop of Laker scoundrels needed to wake up.
As if a sensational loss to Cleveland in which writers concluded Lebron to be the regular season MVP, 33% of the way through the season wasn't enough, President O' stating that Kobe was simply "one of the finest players in the NBA" was a virtual slap at the legacy of Mr. Bryant.
If it had been Michael Jordan, Obama would have declared Jordan the greatest 'athlete' of this era, or something or the like. He would have spoke in accordance to Michael transcending the game. He simply half-marveled at Kobe's body of work and moved on to personally speak in glowing terms of Phil.
It can be assumed that Kobe noticed, in some way. conscious or subconsciously that the world had adjusted it's undisputed view of him as the light of the NBA. Consistent sub-par performances can do that. And the proof is in the pudding.
Luckily for Kobe, and his legion -- he seems to hit his stride in February and sees a climax somewhere in May or June. We should hope for June this year, we'll need it.
---
Rambling thoughts from Tony Rambis
Posted by: Tony Rambis | January 27, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Rick - Hah one of the reasons I love the field that I'm in is is that I didn't have to go to 8 years of med school. However, if The Times wants to reimburse me for college tuition and you guys want to call me MD MM anyway, I'm all for it.
There's a new post up with some Lakers links. If anyone wants to copy any comments they left in this thread, I'll gladly approve them for the next one.
MM
Posted by: Mark Medina | January 27, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Infamous
Ah!! You are correct my friend. My 53 year old brain is like a steel trap, nothing gets in or out, it just kinda wiggles around.
Posted by: billy in slo | January 27, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Re-post w/link
Infamous
Ah!! You are correct my friend. My 53 year old brain is like a steel trap, nothing gets in or out, it just kinda wiggles around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlXFhmzwuaQ
Posted by: billy in slo | January 27, 2010 at 12:06 PM
BLOG CRUE
I guarantee there is no other blog out there with a roll call like Mamba24's .
Mamba24- If you make it to Colorado Springs, I buy the beer.
Colorado loves our World Champion Lakers!
Posted by: Hugo Boss | January 27, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Wouldn't the Times also have to pay for MM's tuition to medical school, so he would be licensed to keep fans sedated, as MM MD? Posted by: Rick Friedman | January 27, 2010 at 11:43 AM
LMAO!! Good one Rick!
If it had been Michael Jordan, Obama would have declared Jordan the greatest 'athlete' of this era, or something or the like. He would have spoke in accordance to Michael transcending the game. He simply half-marveled at Kobe's body of work and moved on to personally speak in glowing terms of Phil. Posted by: Tony Rambis | January 27, 2010 at 11:53 AM
What's up Bro. Tony? Naw I don't think the Prez was diminishing KOBE. It's just that in Chicago MJ is GOD & anyone that says anything to infer that MJ is anything less than Jesus Christ II will be crucified(No pun intended) and since the Prez is from Chicago, he had a fine line to straddle. When the Bulls were in their hey day, each Bulls game in Chicago would be an event and the streets would be litterly empty because each game was an event unto itself. And at playoff time, OH MY GOD! Besides wasn't it just a year ago that Prez. Obama declared Kobe had been the best player in the NBA for years. I think we even had the link on the Blog.
Posted by: Mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 12:13 PM
@ TONY RAMBIS - By the way I forgot to mention...OUT FREAKIN STANDING SIR!!
Mamba24- If you make it to Colorado Springs, I buy the beer.
Colorado loves our World Champion Lakers! Posted by: Hugo Boss | January 27, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Hugo, thank you sir. I hope to take you up on that offer one day.
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 12:17 PM
@MARK MEDINA, Sorry about the screwed up post at 12:13. I don't know what happened.
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | January 27, 2010 at 12:37 PM
I especially liked the between-the-legs, 360-degree windmill jam. If he does this again in the dunk contest, he'll score a 50.
Posted by: rc | January 27, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Re: "WHO ARE WE?...ALL TOGETHER NOW:
We’re the World Champion LA Lakers , we’ve won 15 Rings
10 of the 50 Greatest players played under our wings
We’ve had 3 Laker Dynasties and now are starting on 4
That’s 2 better than any NBA team ever had before
The best Winning Percentage in History, can’t ask for more
You want Hall of Fame Coaches, Check it, we’ve had four
We got the Finals MVP, By the name of Name Kobe Bryant
He scored more points than an entire team without even trying
He scored 81 points in a game & could have scored more
But Rings not number of points is what he plays for.
We got The Logo Jerry West & The 1st Great center George Mikan
The smooth one Elgin Baylor & Magic Johnson the Icon.
We’ve had all the great centers like Shaq, Wilt & of course KAREEM
Super guards Worthy, Goodrich & Silk played on the Laker Team
Karl Malone & Gary Payton, A glove & Mailman we just leased
A 10 time Title Winning Coach who mastered Zen in the East
Chick Hearn the Legend, Broadcasted our Lakers Games
Now he’s Broadcasting from Heaven & is in the Hall of Fame
The most valuable NBA franchise is the Lakers year after year
That’s because in the finals we nearly always appear
We got Sports Winningest & Best Owner, Kudos Dr. Jerry Buss
We play for Rings & Rings only , which is why teams fear us.
That’s just a summary of our Resume, we don’t talk we Do.
We’re The Freaking Champion Lakers, Who the Hell are You"
While I liked the poem, Worthy was a forward (not a guard), and the Lakers only recently became the most valuable NBA franchise (supplanting the Knicks, according to Forbes, I believe).
Posted by: rc | January 27, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Is there anyone else out there that the Lakers can trade for? What about Pargo or Wafer or someone else that can score? HOw about Ariza? or Korver. someone that can get us some points. The spurs do scare me if they make a big trade. How does San Antonio always get in the position to make runs at big palyers? who is going to want a broken down Ginobli? I cant beleive some of the talk I'm hearing. How can they go after a player like Amare?
CrzyFan
Posted by: CrzyFan | January 27, 2010 at 01:35 PM