Pau Gasol saddened by Spain's World Cup loss to Switzerland
Soon enough, Switzerland got off to an early lead and eventually ran off with a 1-0 upset over Spain, making Spain the sixth of the last eight reigning European champions to lose the opening game at the World Cup. The fact Spain dominated possession throughout the game while failing to score made it more difficult for Gasol to accept.
"The next thing I know we were down 1-0 and struggling and scrambling to score a goal," said Gasol, whose native team was deemed one of the pre-tournament favorites. "It happens. Soccer is an interesting sport, and it's unfortunate that we started that way, but still got a long ways to go."
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, also a devoted soccer fan, decided to put off watching games until the Finals end, saying, "I haven't watched any yet." But Gasol views the World Cup matches as one of the ways to ease his Finals anxieties. Some of the other methods include going for walks, reading and avoiding outside contact."Everybody is so excited at this point in time, you still want to keep your mind 100% into it," Gasol said. "We are understanding how hard it's going to be [in Game 7] and how physical and demanding it will continue to be. It's something that I try to do just for me to be ready."
--Mark Medina
Follow the L.A. Times Lakers blog on Twitter: twitter.com/latmedina. E-mail the Lakers blog at mgmedin@gmail.com.
Photo: Lakers center Pau Gasol scores on a layup over Celtics guard Rajon Rondo during the second quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday. Credit: Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times.
*______* THIS IS IT *______*
Said they were not going back to LA, Well here We are after whipping their @zz the other Day
They didn’t think it would be a Game seven, Game seven is today & Phil gets Ring Eleven
This is our House, This is our Time, If We blow this game it would be a Freaking Crime
For the Boston Celtics I don’t give a SPIT, You said you wanted Us you Got Us & THIS IS IT!!
2009 was an Asterisk you say, What will be your excuse when we beat your @zz today
Don’t want no excuses that Perkins not their, It’s an act like Paula, in a Freakin WheelChair
After Game 6 Know what I saw, Panic & Fear in Celtic faces after The Lakers Shock and Awe
Beat them so bad they just lay down and quit, Boston bring you’re a game cause THIS IS IT!!
The Boston Celtics you know they hate YOU, All I Know is that History Awaits YOU
Win this game and Dynasty 4 continues ON, Lose this game & The Dynasty will be GONE
If you want the title, thru the Lakers you must GO, That’s not happening I’m sure you KNOW
Time to pack your stuff Boston, time to SPLIT, This is OUR HOUSE and THIS IS IT!!!
When it’s over & the final whistle is BLEW, The Last team standing will be You know WHO
You Knew it couldn’t come out any other WAY, Not a Game 7 played here in LA
We’ll shake their hands cause we got CLASS, Least we could do after whipping Their @ZZ
I’m not worried about the game even a lil BIT, This is OUR HOUSE and THIS IS IT
Posted by: mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 06:49 AM
what a gay rant.
Posted by: jj | June 17, 2010 at 07:05 AM
do you have a job?
Posted by: jj | June 17, 2010 at 07:06 AM
what a gay rant.
Posted by: jj | June 17, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Man, what a loser. jj (your name appropriately in small letters) enjoy a day full of this. A poet is the perfect person to lead us. You.... I dunno what to call you.
Mamba24, my hat is off to you. I don't know how you tolerate people like this and continue to keep the fires lit. Thank you for doing what you do.
Please add me to any/all roll calls and bandwagons today.
Posted by: JohnnyV | June 17, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Mamba24, my hat is off to you. I don't know how you tolerate people like this and continue to keep the fires lit. Thank you for doing what you do. Please add me to any/all roll calls and bandwagons today. Posted by: JohnnyV | June 17, 2010 at 07:10 AM
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People like you JohnnyV & being a Lakerholic is what it's all about.
Thanks Sir. & will do.
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 07:18 AM
@JohnnyV, Oh and thanks for having my back!
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Yeah - Mamba - sweet Mamba! Good morning to you!
Add me to the trains, planes, auto - wagons. I am there!
And yes, Celtic trolls - THIS IS IT!
16 W's for #16 - the SWEETEST (until next year).
PLG!
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | June 17, 2010 at 07:23 AM
jj is a loser. jj is a jerk.
LET'S DO THIS LAKESHOW!!!!!!!!!!
Larry, please put me in any Bandwagon for the Championship!
LAKERS ALL DAY!!!
Posted by: JovBatz44 | June 17, 2010 at 07:25 AM
BOSTON SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JovBatz44 | June 17, 2010 at 07:25 AM
@JohnnyV, Oh and thanks for having my back!
Mamba24
De Nada. I love what you do for us "St. Mamba24" and I'm grateful for it.
Posted by: JohnnyV | June 17, 2010 at 07:25 AM
Sorry Pau, now take it out on the C's.
As the world Cup preaches, "one game changes everything", while that may be overhype in this instannce -- Game 7 tonight will change enough.
Kobe's 5th ring
Ditching the monkey of '08
Ditching the monkey of '69
Moving ahead of Shaq and Duncan in rings
One away from tying the green monsters
Equalling Magic for GLOAT
Game 7 win + one more ring = statue outside of Staples.
Win or lose, I'm on vaca till next year -- Enjoy tonight folks --
Mamba 24, Rick, Tom, Phred -- hold it down!
Posted by: HmrHed | June 17, 2010 at 07:27 AM
ALL ABOARD THE LAKERS DYNASTY BULLET TRAIN
Next stop...Figueroa Station...for the LAKERS #16 Parade
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/_____\______\_____\____\____\____\_ _____\
ll l - --> LAKERS DYNASTY EXPRESS <----- l----- l---|-----}
L___Jl(0)____Jl(0) ____Jl(0) ____Jl(0)___Jl(0)____J
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LEWSTRS
MAMBA24
Rick Friedman
Joe_ Corad
Laker Tom
Jon K
justanothermambafan
Edwin Cueco
HalosAnt
Mark G
Lakerlady
EastCoastJessie
FAITH
complex brotha
FEARLESS
THE OUTLAW
BABY OUT LAW
LAKERLASS
Purple & Gold Reign
LongTimeLakerFan
Tom Daniels
Ludwig
FAR SIDE
t_sensei
The Infamous El Guapo
PsychedLakerGirl
JohnnyV
JovBatz44
HmrHed
Looking at the world through the sunset in your eyes,
Traveling the train through the Staples Center skies
Kobe, Fish and Pau call,
Ron-Ron, LO play some ball
American ladies wearing Purple 'N Gold.
Sweep the Utah Jazz and play with Nash's mind,
Had to get away to see what we could find.
Hope the days that lie ahead
bring us back to where they've led
Number #16's waiting just for you!
Don't you know we're riding on the Dynasty Express,
Don't you know we're riding on the Dynasty Express,
The LA Lakers are the best.
All aboard the train.
All aboard the train.
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 07:28 AM
Forgot to add. Can we keep that slimy green goo RR out of the paint? He should have zero - zero rebounds near the post.
All hands on deck. Every number may be called upon tonight.
LET'S GO LAKERS!!!!
PLG
Posted by: PsychedLakerGirl | June 17, 2010 at 07:30 AM
I can't wait what the Lakers fans outside of Staples will do to the Septics Bus after we crush them on game 7!!!!!!
Payback time Lakers fans!!!!! throw everything on that bus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AN EYE FOR AN EYE, & A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH!
LAKERS ALL DAY!!!
Posted by: JovBatz44 | June 17, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Sorry Pau, now take it out on the C's.
As the world Cup preaches, "one game changes everything", while that may be overhype in this instannce -- Game 7 tonight will change enough.
Posted by: HmrHed
Well said! A win tonight appropriately removes the (supposed) asterisk from our 2009 triumph and places it (appropriately) on the 2008 faux-championship where it belongs.
A win tonight and it Changes everything!
Posted by: JohnnyV | June 17, 2010 at 07:31 AM
I would like to think, JovBatz44, that Lakers fans ignore their bus and celebrate in ways that show that LA fans are a lot classier than Boston fans.
Posted by: PistonsFan | June 17, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Mamba24, you are the heart and soul of this blog. Thank you for everything you do.
Tonight:
Gotta leave it all on the court.
Energy, hustle, commitment.
Pride, belief, spirit.
All the loose balls, all the lucky bounces, all the rebounds.
Nothing else matters.
Go Lake Show!
Posted by: The Outlaw | June 17, 2010 at 07:37 AM
Dear Mr jj:
Your post below was brought to my attention for lewd remark. This is a warning and a reminder that even though this is a public forum we expect posters to not indulge in foul language. As you may have noted we allow poster 13 and over, therefore, we ask you to refrain from foul language. I assure you we can hold you accountable if you continue to disrupt the blog.
Sincerely,
DH
security
what a gay rant.
Posted by: jj | June 17, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Posted by: LA Times | June 17, 2010 at 07:39 AM
LEWSTRS, thanks for including me on the Bullet train.
LAKERS ALL DAY!!!
Posted by: JovBatz44 | June 17, 2010 at 07:39 AM
... And no Gatorade bath for Phil ... he may kill someone if that happens. Stay classy Boston. Nothing says we've never been there before like a Gatorade bath on the hardcourt. Losers!
Posted by: HmrHed | June 17, 2010 at 07:42 AM
LET'S GO LAKERS! LET'S GO!
LET'S GO LAKERS! LET'S GO!
BOSTON SUCKS! BOSTON SUCKS! BOSTON SUCKS!
Posted by: WintonDupree | June 17, 2010 at 07:48 AM
PistonsFan,
I can see what you mean. But after reading all those written about what these celtics fans did to the Lakers when they got out of the garden, I can't help but be emotional. It adds to my Hate of these Celtics. I hate them so much!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JovBatz44 | June 17, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Good Morning Sir Charles!
Good Morning LakerGurl(The One and Only), JohnnyV, JovBatz44, Lewstrs, HmrHed, Justa, Zaira, Outlaw, Baby Outlaw, Edwin G. Jon K., Fearless, WesJoeNixon, HalosAnt, TSensi, Mark G Marc B, Troy B, J24(LadyJem24) , Faith(Defense), LakerTom, Fatty, Rocky, utzworld THE BANNER HOLDER,, LakerLass, LakerLady, Jeanette(Sister), RDLee, 2Phatt, EastCoastJessie, Segeboy(Sheriff), BronxLakerFan, Yellow Fever, HobbitMage, Oucch, Mr. Nano, Complex_Brother, Wallace, Noah, PsychedLakerGirl, ChicNStu, Caliphilosopher, GinDC, DCMamba and the rest of the Crue'
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Folks I don't think we need to spend our time responding to the Trolls. As a wise man with the intials KB said "We got bigger Fish to Fry". The Trolls know that this is their last gasp and after The Lakers demolish the celtics today what can they say so today I expect a Troll invasion that even Troll-Be-Gone in the superstrength size won't affect. Save your energy for Positive Post & thoughts for our Lakers.
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 07:49 AM
"This game's in the refrigerator! The door's closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard, and the Jell-O is jiggling...."
Ok, you "real" Laker fans. Who's immortal words were uttered by this man?
If it takes you more than one second to answer. Take off that #24 Lakers jersey you bought at the foot locker.
L.A. BACK TO BACK. ALL YOU RAUCOUS AFTER GAME TROUBLE-MAKERS! SHOW SOME CLASS FOR ONCE PLEASE?
BEAT BOSTON!
WE DON'T NEED TO ACT LIKE THOSE BEANTOWN A-HOLES TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT.
"IT'S SHOWTIME!"
Posted by: BEANTOWNBUMS | June 17, 2010 at 07:50 AM
I've been pretty much off the blog this series because my doctor told me to stay away from trolls and little chickens as much as possible. I have spent the last few days catching up and I found that You Ever Notice has been channeling me very effectively (and even better than me), so there has been no need to post AND there is a noticeable lack of Fatty substances in our diet. What happened, LA did his bidding in knocking off Los Sol's so he takes his wit away for another season? Geeze Louise!
Bad news for Perkins (I'm truly broken up....honest), great news on Drew gaining some maturity at the pro-ball level (this could be a turning point in his career even if we only get 10 to 20 min out of him tonight).
Kobe/Pau - Co-MVP
Tonight's game is gonna be brutal!
JR
Posted by: Jolly Rancher | June 17, 2010 at 07:50 AM
LET'S CRUSH THESE SEPTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: JovBatz44 | June 17, 2010 at 07:53 AM
Is it Championship Game Day yet?
Posted by: Mark G ( fill in blank_____) | June 17, 2010 at 07:54 AM
I've got to be at work tonight during the game, but the restaurant where I'll be working has a TV, so I'll get to see some of it.
Just wanted the family to know that I'm on board with everything.
MAMBA24 - please put me on any and all bandwagons today. I might not be able to get back on here till late tonight, when (hopefully) the Lake Show will have won game 7.
Hope everyone has a good morning!
Posted by: Caliphilosopher | June 17, 2010 at 07:55 AM
Good morning Mamba24!
Today is a good day here in Winnipeg and I am smelling VICTORY all the way down here!
GIVE US 50pt WIN!
GO LAKERS! GO LAKERS! GO LAKERS!
Posted by: DaxxMD | June 17, 2010 at 07:55 AM
@HmrHed, Hey HmrHed. Have a good vacation after the Parade. It's been a great year made even greater by Lakerholics like you. Take care my Brother!
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 07:56 AM
@DAXMMD, Hey Dax! You want 50 pts? Then you shall have them! Lol!
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Lewsters, thanks also for loading me on the bus.
Posted by: Mark G ( fill in blank_____) | June 17, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Regarding trolls, here is a good list of SUGGESTED policy points:
1) IGNORE their posts.
2) REFRAIN from posting on their team's Conversation Page.
3) DON'T allow yourself to be BAITED.
The BEST response to this sort of troll junk is NO RESPONSE!
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Lakers have their Mamba24 and we have ours...
NBA where Mamba24 happens...
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:05 AM
Game Day.
It has been a long time coming ...
Go Kobe!
Go Lakers!!!
Posted by: hobbitmage | June 17, 2010 at 08:08 AM
ALL ABOARD THE LAKERS DYNASTY BULLET TRAIN
Next stop...Figueroa Station...for the LAKERS #16 Parade
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/_____\______\_____\____\____\____\_ _____\
ll l - --> LAKERS DYNASTY EXPRESS <----- l----- l---|-----}
L___Jl(0)____Jl(0) ____Jl(0) ____Jl(0)___Jl(0)____J
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LEWSTRS
MAMBA24
Rick Friedman
Joe_ Corad
Laker Tom
Jon K
justanothermambafan
Edwin Cueco
HalosAnt
Mark G
Lakerlady
EastCoastJessie
FAITH
complex brotha
FEARLESS
The Outlaw
BABY OUT LAW
LAKERLASS
Purple & Gold Reign
LongTimeLakerFan
Tom Daniels
Ludwig
FAR SIDE
t_sensei
The Infamous El Guapo
PsychedLakerGirl
JohnnyV
JovBatz44
BEANTOWNBUMS
Jolly Rancher
Caliphilosopher
DaxxMD
WintonDupree
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:08 AM
Any word if the Laker players are anxious to get this started? They were anxious for game 1 and 6 and you see how those games ended up.
Posted by: Magia32 | June 17, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Hey CaliPholisopher! Having to work...Bummer! Having TV at work...Priceless! Have a good day & be assured it will end with Title #16!
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Is it Championship Game Day yet? Posted by: Mark G ( fill in blank____) | June 17, 2010 at 07:54 AM
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Mark I don't know how to tell you this but the game was yesterday and The Lakers won by 50 pts. as predicted by DaxxMd. Lol!
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Lakers have their Mamba24 and we have ours... NBA where Mamba24 happens...Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:05 AM
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Stop that Lewstrs lol! I was feelin so serene and now you gone make me cry! Lol. Thanks appreciate it.
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Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 08:10 AM
Mamba24 I don't always post but I am always here reading this interesting blog and these wonderful comments.
But, today is a different day. Today is the day we all come out and fight.
Today is the day to be heard and be LOUD!
We stand up and show the whole world that we are the CHAMPS!
And no leprechauns shall come out and dance in our home. No Way!
Please add me to your AWESOME roll call today.
Rico of NY loves the LALakers!
Posted by: rrg101 | June 17, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Larry,
I thought I told someone to wake me!
Posted by: Mark G ( fill in blank_____) | June 17, 2010 at 08:13 AM
DAMN!!! my boss just walked up to me and told me:
I think the Lakers will take tonight, but you better show up to work tomorrow or go straight to the unemployment line.
Damn, what a jerk, I guess I'll be working with a massive hangover tomorrow.
Posted by: Magia32 | June 17, 2010 at 08:13 AM
PUT AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THAT 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP !!!
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As they say Celtics trolls, this one is for you…since you won’t be around here after tomorrow’s game.
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I’ve always believed in karma, that what goes around comes around, that you get what you deserve. Unfortunately, we don’t often get to see the real bad apples get their deserved comeuppance in public. Usually, they end up just deteriorating and fading away into obscurity, much like the Celtics franchise did for 20 years before being resuscitated by an unethical conspiracy to create a fantasy Celtics team. ~
I’m a firm believer that the 2o years of failure, frustration, and irrelevancy that the Celtics endured was their just punishment from fate and the gods of basketball for the cheating, cheap shots, and dirty tricks pulled during Red Auerbach’s pompous reign. It started with Len Bias and continued with Rick Pitino until after 20 years of misery, the Celtics were at last given a chance to rise from the dead.
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And what did the Boston Celtics proceed to do with that second chance? First, they used hook and crook and unethical means to put together the first fantasy basketball team in the history of the NBA. Then they hired a defensive coach whose defensive strategy is based on fouling without getting called and head coach who preached a bullying physical style of basketball rather than playing the right way.
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I think that Game 5 was this Celtics team last breath and final hurrah. Perkins injury was fate and the basketball gods once again finding the Celtics guilty of disrespecting the game and their competition and sentencing them to another 20 years of pain and oblivion. Game 6 was the warning that the end was on its way, giving the Celtics players a last chance to show class and we know how that went.
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Which brings us back to the 2008 NBA Championship. I am confident that once this series is over the commissioner will look back and realize that the Boston Celtics title should be given an asterisk due to the absence of Andrew Bynum, who was injured and not available. In a historic acknowledgement, Stern will apologize to the Lakers for not being able to give them the title they would have won had Drew not been injured but also agree to add the dreaded asterisk so that the truth will be available.
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Lakers by 2o again. Doc empties his bench early in the 3rd quarter. Drew accidentally knocks out Big Baby who staggers and then falls down and crushes Nate Robinson, sending Shrek and his donkey both to the bench. Kobe win’s MVP by a unanimous vote. Phil Jackson announces he is coming back next year in a quest to become the first head coach to win four three-peats. Of course, had Drew not been injured in 2008, Phil would have already earned his fourth three-peat. Now it’s just an asterisk.
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TOM
Posted by: LakerTom | June 17, 2010 at 08:14 AM
GOOD MORNING BLOG CRU AND LAKER NATION !!!!!!!
@ Mamba24 - THIS IS IT proves once and for all, YOU my Brotha, YOU Larry, captures the heart and soul of this Blog and Laker Nation as a whole. You've devoted countless hours upkeeping and maintaining our Bandwagons and the cherished "ROLL CALL" I speak for all of us, old and new alike when I tell you, the blog remains a much happier place with your daily input. Sorry Trolls, no matter how often you post your unsolicited opinions here, they still just dont matter to us, especially Boston fans, solely because WE DONT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOU OR YOUR TEAM !!!!! We got our own thang
Ok sorry, just wanted to get that off my chest, and No "jj" that wasnt an indirect shot at you, that was a DIRECT SHOT.. now stfu and go back to Trollville, were eating glue and biting ones toenails is normal morning behavior.
GET READY GANG !!!!! Make NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT.. THIS is PT2 of THE BIG PAYBACK!!! Dont get sucked into the media hype about this and that and so n so... NO Its much deeper than that.. This game WONT be in question.. Los Angeles and Laker Nation WILL CELEBRATE TONIGHT!!! Theres no way this team puts 2008 behind them in the final game at Staples.. sorry.. I know some out there WANT the mystery of "chance" but Boston has NO CHANCE TONIGHT!! I cant explain how I know and feel it, but if you're on the fence about tonight... GET OFF !!! The game will be another BLOWOUT and it will complete the Payback saga.. Bitch Smack Em around in front of the Nation, Once for good measure, The second, For Humility and to take back what "should" have been ours in 2008.. No Hard feelings.. now run along to LAX we have parades to attend... GO LAKERS !!!!!! ITS BEEN A FANTASTIC SEASON BLOG CRU !!!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL.. Talk to ya Tonight !!! :)
Posted by: complex brotha | June 17, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Beantownbums,
What Laker fan doesn't know who said those words?
Staples sits on the street named after him.
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!
Posted by: 22 AKA longtimelakerlover | June 17, 2010 at 08:16 AM
GAMEDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The green is going down, the PnG will prevail!!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Back to back baby, all day, all the way.
Posted by: 22 AKA longtimelakerlover | June 17, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Damn, what a jerk, I guess I'll be working with a massive hangover tomorrow.
Posted by: Magia32 | June 17, 2010 at 08:13 AM
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Menudo does work...It's the Mexican miracle drug...
It's save me many sick calls...lol
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:19 AM
@LEWSTRS - thank you for letting me aboard LAKERS DYNASTY BULLET TRAIN!
Posted by: DaxxMD | June 17, 2010 at 08:19 AM
tick tock, tick tock, tick tock....
Can this day go any SLOWER!!!!
MAN!... Ok LakerFam, is this nerve-racking or what?!?
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy... Right now I'm about 10% Nervous, 15% Anxious &
1,000,000 % EXXXXXCCCIIITTTEEEDDDD!!!!!! (sorry, I never was very good at math... lol)
GAME 7 BABY!!!!!!!
Get the Bandwagons, Bullet Trains & whatever else there is to ride FIRED UP BABY, IT'S TIME TO ROLL!!!!!
LAKERS ALL THE WAAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!!
Posted by: HalosAnt | June 17, 2010 at 08:21 AM
@ LEWSTRS
I won some bucks game 6 so I'm gonna stop by and grab some brews and tacos for the BULLET TRAIN so lets get er filled up with our LAT Blog brethren.. I'm thinkin we should grab some 5.. FIVE DOLLA.. 5ive dollar foot longs in honor of KB24 and DFish joining the Party of Five Club lol
Posted by: complex brotha | June 17, 2010 at 08:23 AM
JOHNNYV... “Well said! A win tonight appropriately removes the (supposed) asterisk from our 2009 triumph and places it (appropriately) on the 2008 faux-championship where it belongs.” Right on, Johnny. Considering that a one-legged Drew was enough to turn the tables this year, there is NO doubt that a fully healthy Drew would have been enough for the Lakers to overcome the Celtics in 2008. Celtics suck !!!!!
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TOM
Posted by: LakerTom | June 17, 2010 at 08:25 AM
i couldn't sleep last night. i am so excited for today's game. the lakers and kobe have a chance to be immortal tonight. game 7!! rise up purple and gold and defend our house. big baby davis says the celtics deserve to win tonight more. funny thing, but victories are earned not deserved. hopefully the lakers teach him that lesson tonight.
go lakers!!!
Posted by: beepbeepimajeep | June 17, 2010 at 08:25 AM
Menudo does work...It's the Mexican miracle drug...
It's save me many sick calls...lol
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:19 AM
True, but most of the places around here only do menudo on Saturday and Sunday. Guess it's gonna have to be some of the hair of the...
Posted by: Magia32 | June 17, 2010 at 08:28 AM
HalosAnt -
TOTALLY NERVEWRACKING!!!!
Boss is gone so no scrubs for me today - wearing my LAKER tshirt and the world is good!!!
GOOO LAAAAAAKKERRRSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: 22 AKA longtimelakerlover | June 17, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Looking forward to seeing the champagne flow tonight!!!!
Boston will put up a fight, but I think it's gonna be a tough loss for them. Glad to see that most of the regular C trolls have fled the kitchen. Guess they couldn't stand the heat!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!!
Posted by: 22 AKA longtimelakerlover | June 17, 2010 at 08:31 AM
@COMPLEX_BROTHA, Complex my Brotha you are too kind. Thanks for the kind words and having my back but like LewStrs said let's just avoid The Trolls & use our energy towards Positive Posts and sending Postive Energy to The Lakers. Trolls may be here for a few days, but the Lakers are Forever.
THIS IT my Brotha but don't worry because...WE GOT THIS!
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Goddddddddddddd I really wanna use a personal day today lmao
Posted by: complex brotha | June 17, 2010 at 08:32 AM
LETS TAKE THIS!!!
LETS TAKE THIS!!!
LETS TAKE THIS!!!
Posted by: Magia32 | June 17, 2010 at 08:33 AM
THANKS TO THE BELIEVERS BANDWAGON
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This bandwagon is for all of the Lakerholics who refused to give up on this team,
Who continued to provide the karma, love, and desire that fueled this great blog,
Who never lost their faith even after the tough losses and disappointing efforts.
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Mamba24 – The driver and the heart and soul of the Lakers Blog
LakerTom – Co-pilot and President of the GHF Contingent
Utzworld – Blog chaplain and minister of good fortune
Jon K – Traveling Lakers good luck token and blogger supreme
Edwin Gueco – Blog senior statesman and ambassador
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THE LAKERS BLOG
Posted by: LakerTom | June 17, 2010 at 08:34 AM
LEWSTRS,
Don't forget about me, even if I'm not on the blog every day, please put me on your BULLET TRAIN.
Mamba24,
Thank you for being heart and soul of this blog from the bottom of my heart!!!
Today we stand united as a LAKERS FANS, confident our team will win, and circle of revenge will be complete (first SUNS, now Boston). LETS GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: LAL_Fan | June 17, 2010 at 08:36 AM
Its game seven against our old nemesis the Celtics. I hardly slept last night. I can't believe this is happening......
Pinch me Justanothermambafan! I think I'm dreaming!
I have a feeling, and Fatty is NEVER wrong on these feelings, that tonight is going to be classically good for our guys.
I'm already very proud of not just their playoff efforts, but how they carry themselves. They have won and lost with dignity and grace.
Tonight they will work hard and execute their game plan flawlessly. Tonight they will hustle with some muscle. Tonight, they will be rewarded supremely with a win.
And tonight, we will have the best sleep we've had in two weeks.
I'm with you guys, we can do this.
Posted by: Fatty | June 17, 2010 at 08:38 AM
You know, I was complaining alot of this year that I thought Kobe's play (as much as I love and admire him) was a little too oriented on winning games and not as much on team development.
I will admit that since the playoffs began, Kobe changed his game to perfectly fit every situation. Therefore, it has given me a new perspective on Kobe as a player. It may be that other players don't give 100% every single game like Kobe does. I can see why it would be hard to be Kobe and to not pick up the slack to compensate.
Tip o' the cap to Mr Kobe Bean Bryant. Team player, leader and WINNER!
Posted by: JohnnyV | June 17, 2010 at 08:41 AM
Goddddddddddddd I really wanna use a personal day today lmao Posted by: complex brotha | June 17, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Goddddddddddddd I really did use a personal day today lol!!!
Mamba24
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@LAKERTOM, Good morning Sir. What a great day for a Coronation. YESSSS! Also Kudos to you for sticking with Andrew(The Beast) Bynum while coming under unfair attack. History has proven you right & I think LakerNation owes you a salute sir.
Mamba24
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Looking forward to seeing the champagne flow tonight!!!!Posted by: 22 AKA longtimelakerlover | June 17, 2010 at 08:31 AM
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Just Believe Longtime and you will. Send out those positive vibes Laker Nation!
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 08:42 AM
"What It Takes To Win by Journey"
Seal the deal
Get it done
Earn the right to say you've won
Work it out
Sacrifice
Someone's gonna have to pay the price
Face to face
Stand your ground
Stay in the zone, now don't back down
More than pride
You depend
Fighting hard 'til the very end
Posted by: DaxxMD | June 17, 2010 at 08:43 AM
Good opening posts from the blog stalwarts LakerTom, Mamba24 and Complex Brotha......what I'm waiting for is UTZ to report for our morning prayers. We need all kinds of help from all religion Buddha, Mohammad, Zion and even to someone to have no religion....pray, pray, pray.
You never know what prayers can do, strange things happened by the act of man triggers through the Act of God.
There are only few hours to go and we'll know the results, if we win please DON'T DESTROY OUR CITY OR THE STAPLES. We are not leprechauns, we are here to stay for future dynasty. The road to excellence does not end in 2010, the laker fan does not end in 2010, therefore preserve our energy for the next season as another beginning.
jj hitting Mamba24 - "Forgive them for they don't know what they are doing." A wise man says: "The acquisition of knowledge is the appreciation of one's ignorance." He does not know Mamba24, he log in for the first time therefore he is blind, he is blank, he is a new living organism. Don't sweat on low and small stuff.
To answer Carlos DeeP on the other thread after I posted late last night whether there are really leprechauns. You know Carlos I have been asking that question for so many years. In the country where I came from they believe in dwarfs, little people that have evil or angelic powers depending on their relationship with mankind. When we were travelling in Norway, there are the Scandinavian Trolls that are found in Norwegian forests, fjords and gorges. Here in States, we have no sighting of funny tiny people until we met the Celtic fans. Just read their posts, watch their action on the b'ball courts, their tricks at TD garden or in the old garden, you will believe that Leprechauns really exist and they are embedded in the character of Celtic fans. After this season, if we win it we are gracious opponents in inviting Reds, 131 to convert their silly posts to something and blog with us during Draft Day or Trading days. We want you to be human and not remain as leprechauns forever.
If we win tonight, how sweet it will be. It is for the memories of our past disappointments from Baylor, Wilt, Jerry West. I therefore ask Kobe and Gasol as well as the support cast please win one for your Laker ancestors. This will be our defining moment in exorcising the ghosts of the past on bouncing ball at the uneven surface at the Old Garden and at the Forum b'ball ring by Don Nelson in 1969. Win one for the Lakers Blog fans and lakerholics who have labored to contribute, share their passion despite the bleak economic situation within their own household. The passion lives and dies with the Lakers.
Posted by: Edwin Gueco | June 17, 2010 at 08:43 AM
The best quote *EVER* about Kobe and his ranking in the NBA:
Think of it this way: If basketball’s all-time pickup game was staged and let’s say Jordan and Magic were named captains, do you actually think both of them would make four selections before picking Bryant? Please.
Posted by: hobbitmage | June 17, 2010 at 08:46 AM
The Mamba will be striking early and often and brandishing his fangs...
The Spaniard will be the Gladiator who slew the Emperor...
The Kid Bynumite will inspiring playing in pain and being a BEAST...
LO, fresh from his "Gummy Love Canal," will be posting a SWEET double/double...
Ron Ron will be Glad Wrap and smothering Paulina...
Fish the Bulldog as usual, growling on offense and snarling on defense...
Jordy will get more floor burns, showing he belongs for more years...
ShanWow will sop up his minutes and be explosive...
Sasha will turn on The Machine dropping more treys...
LUUUke has the Butterfly Effect that will send ripples of stabilty throught out the team....
Powell and MBenga will cheer and contribute when called upon...
PJ will play Zenderful with his chess moves and send Doc cackling like a chicken...
The Lakers bring Showtime....The Nation is eccstatic...
LeBron will WITNESS what winning is all about, watching Kobe Doin Work...
Laker Nation will be cheering, yelling partyin all the way to Figueroa and into the Coliseum...
Kobe will get his 5th ring and 2nd Finals MVP, and his second back2back...
PJ will be 48-0 after winning 1rst game in a series, and will be known as "Coach 10 Rings And1...
DJMbenga, and Adam Morrison will have 2 more rings than LeBron...
Dyansty - The Next Generation will be Baptised...
What is left for us fans besides a Parade...
A 3PEAT of course...
Purple Reign...it's not a song...IT'S REALITY!!!
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:47 AM
LakerTom,
Put me on the bandwagon, today we stand united as LAKERS Nation!!!
Posted by: LAL_Fan | June 17, 2010 at 08:47 AM
#1togo
Go Lakers!
Posted by: Rick Friedman | June 17, 2010 at 08:49 AM
hobbitmage;
The best quote *EVER* about Kobe and his ranking in the NBA:
Think of it this way: If basketball’s all-time pickup game was staged and let’s say Jordan and Magic were named captains, do you actually think both of them would make four selections before picking Bryant? Please.
Response:
Yes
Posted by: justafan | June 17, 2010 at 08:50 AM
Pinch me Justanothermambafan! I think I'm dreaming! I have a feeling, and Fatty is NEVER wrong on these feelings, that tonight is going to be classically good for our guys. Posted by: Fatty | June 17, 2010 at 08:38 AM
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Now Fatty, tell the truth. You sure that feeling you are having is not Justa pinching you? Lol! Just playing with you sir. I think you on point with your post except for one thing I disagree with you on. I don't know about sleep tonight. Tomorrow...Sleep like a baby, Tonight...Celebrate like a maniac. Lol!
Mamba24
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If we win tonight, how sweet it will be. It is for the memories of our past disappointments from Baylor, Wilt, Jerry West. I therefore ask Kobe and Gasol as well as the support cast please win one for your Laker ancestors. This will be our defining moment in exorcising the ghosts of the past on bouncing ball at the uneven surface at the Old Garden and at the Forum b'ball ring by Don Nelson in 1969. Win one for the Lakers Blog fans and lakerholics who have labored to contribute, share their passion despite the bleak economic situation within their own household. The passion lives and dies with the Lakers. Posted by: Edwin Gueco | June 17, 2010 at 08:43 AM
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WOW, That's some powerful stuff Edwin! It's also...OUT FREAKIN STANDING SIR!
Mamba24
Posted by: Mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 08:51 AM
Before the excitement of today gets overwhelming, I'd like to say a few things.
Mamba24 - you, my brother, were the first to welcome me here and have been a constant supporter of ALL LakerBlogFam and a source of inspiration with your awesomely creative poems, roll calls & bandwagons. You sir are the glue that holds us all together. I think it's safe to say that due to ALL the Support that you've given to us it's only natural that we in turn SUPPORT any decision you make and WE back you 110%
You do what you gotta do to get your mind right and hopefully for the rest of us it doesn't take more than, at least, the regular season, so that you come back STRONGER than ever and help us during our 3PEAT run in 2011.
On behalf of ALL THE LAKERBLOG CRUE, LAKERNATION, LAKERHOLICS...
THANK YOU & OUT FREAKIN' STANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOW LET'S GET OUT THERE AND BLAST ALL THESE LOSER TROLLS AND STOMP OUR WAY TO THE PROMISED LAND, SWEET 16 IS WITHIN REACH... SNATCH THAT THING UP!!!!
LET'S GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: HalosAnt | June 17, 2010 at 08:51 AM
If Bynum starts for the Lakers, and Wallace starts at center for the Celtics . . . who guards Wallace on the perimeter, where he loves to shoot 3s and where Bynum won’t be mobile enough to get to him quickly?
Posted by: Allnet | June 17, 2010 at 08:53 AM
ALL ABOARD THE LAKERS DYNASTY BULLET TRAIN
Next stop...Figueroa Station...for the LAKERS #16 Parade
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/_____\______\_____\____\____\____\_ _____\
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L___Jl(0)____Jl(0) ____Jl(0) ____Jl(0)___Jl(0)____J
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LEWSTRS
MAMBA24
Rick Friedman
Joe_ Corad
Laker Tom
Jon K
justanothermambafan
Edwin Cueco
HalosAnt
Mark G
Lakerlady
EastCoastJessie
FAITH
complex brotha
FEARLESS
The Outlaw
BABY OUT LAW
LAKERLASS
Purple & Gold Reign
LongTimeLakerFan
Tom Daniels
Ludwig
FAR SIDE
t_sensei
The Infamous El Guapo
PsychedLakerGirl
JohnnyV
JovBatz44
BEANTOWNBUMS
Jolly Rancher
Caliphilosopher
DaxxMD
WintonDupree
Magia32
LAL_Fan
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:54 AM
HalosAnt:
I am glad to see mamba24 go away, just tired of bandwagon posts, because of mamba24's long posts my fingers joint has developed an arthritis, having to use the scroll button.
justafan
Posted by: justafan | June 17, 2010 at 08:56 AM
If Bynum starts for the Lakers, and Wallace starts at center for the Celtics . . . who guards Wallace on the perimeter, where he loves to shoot 3s and where Bynum won’t be mobile enough to get to him quickly?
Posted by: Allnet | June 17, 2010 at 08:53 AM
Easy, Gasol on Wallace and Bynum on Garnett. Checkmate Lakers.
Posted by: JohnnyV | June 17, 2010 at 08:56 AM
OUR NATION'S ANTHEM:
PURPLE REIGN
I never meant 2 cause u any sorrow
I never meant 2 cause u any pain
I only wanted 2 one time see u losing
I only wanted 2 see u losing 2 the purple reign
Purple Reign Purple Reign
Purple Reign Purple Reign
Purple Reign Purple Reign
I only wanted 2 see u suffer to the purple reign
I never wanted 2 be your weekend warrior
I only wanted 2 be some kind of power
Baby I could never steal u from another
It's a new game with Artest is in our end
Purple Reign Purple Reign
Purple Reign Purple Reign
Purple Reign Purple Reign
I only wanted 2 see u underneath the purple reign
Honey I know, I know, I know times are changing
It's time we all reach out 4 something new
That means u 2
U say u want a leader
But u can't seem 2 make up your mind
I think u better close it
And let me guide u 2 the purple reign
Purple Reign Purple Reign
Purple Reign Purple Reign
If you know what I'm singing about up here
C'mon raise your hand
Purple Reign Purpler Reign
I only want 2 see u, only want 2 see u
In the purple reign
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 08:56 AM
GOOD MORNING CRUE!!
Yes - I'm another victim of the "getting nothing done today cuz my Lakers are on their way to Sweet 16" flu.
Best. Disease. Ever.
OK - it's all been said. One more thing to be done.
MARBLES.
ALL OF THEM.
TONIGHT.
'nuf said
GO LAKERS!!!
Nothing but another title will suffice - Kobe Bryant
(You believe he meant what he said there, right?)
OH HELL YEAH HE DID!!!
ps - mamba24 - read your email
Posted by: justanothermambafan | June 17, 2010 at 09:02 AM
L.A. in seven baby! World Cup style.
http://lakers.topbuzz.com/PNphpBB2-posting-mode-reply-t-37225.html
Posted by: Kidmoney | June 17, 2010 at 09:02 AM
MM - world cup??? Who cares????
IT"S WINNING TIME!!!
RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!!
DOWN GOES DONKEY!!!
Oh yeah - another cup of coffee please....
Posted by: justanothermambafan | June 17, 2010 at 09:03 AM
History doesn't mean a whole lot for this game.
Although the same organizations, those were different squads, and different players. So referencing games from the 1960's is ancient history and wishful thinking.
What have these group of guys done as lately in the last three years, when they have played as units?
Looking at the Finals 6 game defensive stats, its almost completely even except for two. Lakers are 3.5 plus margin of victory and and the Lakers are averaging twice as many blocked shots per game.
Both team have shown they can win the 'must win pressure games'.
Game seven experience?
Last time for the Lakers was last year against Houston and the Lakers came to play and dominated.
The Celtics have many successes in game sevens, but unfortunately, their last one was at home, and they had a significant one sided loss to Orlando. They emotionally became spent and gave up in the last quarter.
Posted by: Fatty | June 17, 2010 at 09:03 AM
L.A. in seven!! World Cup style.
http://lakers.topbuzz.com/PNphpBB2-posting-mode-reply-t-37225.html
Posted by: Kidmoney | June 17, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Lakers by 2o again. Doc empties his bench early in the 3rd quarter. Drew accidentally knocks out Big Baby who staggers and then falls down and crushes Nate Robinson, sending Shrek and his donkey both to the bench.
By LAKER TOM
hahahahhahahhahhaha
hahhahahahah
hahahhahahhaha
Thank you LAKER TOM YOU JUST HAPPY MORNING
Posted by: hiltontown | June 17, 2010 at 09:04 AM
lewstrs,
I woud like a seat on that train, please (handing you my ticket).
I would like a window seat please so I can use the Troll Be Gone spray on the trolls along the way.
Go, Lakers!!!!!!
Posted by: lurker | June 17, 2010 at 09:04 AM
Fatty - there will be no pinching today. (Well.... maybe on the chat so you better show up!)
BTW - LOVED your signature on that bar LOL!!
Posted by: justanothermambafan | June 17, 2010 at 09:04 AM
Hey Mamba - are you sure that LEWSTRS isn't the virtual baby that's from you and Justa?... LOL!
He' s all ready got a lot of your attributes...
LEWSTRS has my vote on carrying the torch for when/if you go on your hiatus.
Posted by: HalosAnt | June 17, 2010 at 09:05 AM
That pick-up game question: why are MJ and Magic the captains? I could see Magic as one captain, but wouldn't Bird be the other one? MJ wouldn't be much of a captain IMO.
Anyway, first choice for either would be a center. My choice'd be Kareem, but some go for D, and therefore, they might take Russell. A good compromise would be Hakeem. After that, it depends on who's choosing, but both Magic and Bird would want athletic SF-SG types. Mobility, killer moves, killer instinct. Offense and defense in one package, so they'd take MJ/Kobe or Kobe/MJ in that order.
So, there you go: Kobe'd be the third or fourth pick (if he wasn't a captain doing the picking).
Also proving that everything's relative folks. Because if Kobe and MJ were picking, they7d have to decide whether to build the post first, then go for Magic/Bird or other way around.
As for me, if it's pick-up ball I take the best player available, but if I'm building a real team, I would always start with the post, then build around it.
Posted by: t_sensei | June 17, 2010 at 09:06 AM
Mamba24,
Good morning, sir.
Posted by: Rick Friedman | June 17, 2010 at 09:07 AM
Yesterday evening
I be watching Magic johnson videos to motivate.
I can not play this game but it's as if I were to play
I want this ring
I want this ring
I want this ring
I understand how he felt Gollum
Posted by: hiltontown | June 17, 2010 at 09:08 AM
ALL ABOARD THE LAKERS DYNASTY BULLET TRAIN
Next stop...Figueroa Station...for the LAKERS #16 Parade
-==------ === ------==--==---===-- -====--===-===-===
/_____\______\_____\____\____\____\_ _____\
ll l - --> LAKERS DYNASTY EXPRESS <----- l----- l---|-----}
L___Jl(0)____Jl(0) ____Jl(0) ____Jl(0)___Jl(0)____J
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LEWSTRS
MAMBA24
Rick Friedman
Joe_ Corad
Laker Tom
Jon K
justanothermambafan
Edwin Cueco
HalosAnt
Mark G
Lakerlady
EastCoastJessie
FAITH
complex brotha
FEARLESS
The Outlaw
BABY OUT LAW
LAKERLASS
Purple & Gold Reign
LongTimeLakerFan
Tom Daniels
Ludwig
FAR SIDE
t_sensei
The Infamous El Guapo
PsychedLakerGirl
JohnnyV
JovBatz44
BEANTOWNBUMS
Jolly Rancher
Caliphilosopher
DaxxMD
WintonDupree
Magia32
LAL_Fan
hobbitmage
Fatty
beepbeepimajeep
justafan
hiltontown
lurker (window seat up front)
Posted by: LEWSTRS | June 17, 2010 at 09:10 AM
Winning time baby!
Complex brotha is right, Lakers will B Slap the celts back to reality. A reality where the Lakers are repeat champions and the best team.
Rondo will not be coming into the lane after RonRon gave him the People's Elbow.
Without Perk, our bigs and the rest of the team will be attacking the rim, glass.
Shannon Brown is looking to posterize fools a few more times.
Jordan will sacrafice his body and hustle like a mad man.
LO will have a double double and his best game of the series.
Ron Ron will lock down Paul and get his.
Pau will dominate with his all-world skills and hook up others with easy buckets.
Mamba will strike and end it.
Lakers will breakthrough and overwhelm the C's.
Posted by: Ice | June 17, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Got Foster and both Crawfords tonight on whistles.
Posted by: VMan | June 17, 2010 at 09:23 AM
How are we supposed to get anything done today?
Posted by: VMan | June 17, 2010 at 09:24 AM
>>>what a gay rant.
I'll say it again. Celtic fans are classy. They know nothing about basketball, so all they can manage to blog are juvenile personal attacks.
Posted by: LongTimeLakerFan | June 17, 2010 at 09:26 AM
Mamba24, Good morning, sir. Posted by: Rick Friedman | June 17, 2010 at 09:07 AM
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Hey Rick! Good Morning Sir? No, Greattttttt Morning sir. This is the day before the evening of Title #16. If that's not great I don't know what is. How are you bro? Hope you are able to get some work done.
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Hey Mamba - are you sure that LEWSTRS isn't the virtual baby that's from you and Justa?... LOL! He' s all ready got a lot of your attributes...LEWSTRS has my vote on carrying the torch for when/if you go on your hiatus.Posted by: HalosAnt | June 17, 2010 at 09:05 AM
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Hey Halo, Stop this, stop this now lol! All focus should be on the Lakers and not Mamba24 or Virtual families etc lol. As for Lewstrs...I'm telling you he's waaay better than I could I ever hope to be. You got to constantly reinvigorate the Blog with new ideas & new takes otherwise it becomes like...A celtics Blog. Lol OH THE HUMANITY! I'm glad he's got your vote I hope he has everybody else's too. My hiatus officially starts after the Parade. My celebration of The Lakers victory has started will extend I predict for several days!
Mamba24
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@JUSTA, Hey Justa. Well today you rediction will come true. What prediction is that?...WE GOT THIS. Looks like we gone have a full house here on the Blog, I just hope everybody's not celebrated out by the time the real game get's here. I would like to say I hopw we have a Classic tight close fought game with Kobe hitting the winning shot in the final seconds but...Aw what the heck Lakers grant DaxxMd's wish and blow them out by 50!! Lol!
Mamba24
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How are we supposed to get anything done today? Posted by: VMan | June 17, 2010 at 09:24 AM
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Vman do you really want an answer? OK...We're Not!! Lol!
Posted by: mamba24 | June 17, 2010 at 09:28 AM
MM:
Curious, what time do the lakers players arrive for the game?
Posted by: FAR SIDE | June 17, 2010 at 09:28 AM
"Those that don't learn from histories loss's are destined to repeat those same mistakes again and crush their fans hearts"
- Another version of some over used line
The two Lakers 2008 mistaken moments....
1. Game 4, 20008. Lakers blow a 24 point lead losing the game and eventually the series. (many Lakers and coaches point to this as their biggest disappointment in the series)
Game 6, 2010. This time the Lakers keep and maintain a 20 point lead.
2. Game 6, 2008. Lakers are eliminated in the largest one-sided loss in Finals history.
Game 7, 2010. Lakers are keenly aware of what happened and have waited two years for just this moment.
And some media people think the Celtics are more motivated to win tonight? Yeah right?!
History is already not repeating itself in this series.
Lakers will make some awfully nice history tonight.
Posted by: Fatty | June 17, 2010 at 09:31 AM
I'm looking for Fisher and Artest to hit shots early, if that happens it's a good sign.
Posted by: Magia32 | June 17, 2010 at 09:35 AM
GOOD MORNING LADIES AND GENTS, It's been a long journey and were still here. To my main man MANBA24 the "GOD FATHER" of this Blog, peace and Blessing where ever you're journey takes you, you are a true WARRIOR.
Lakers Nation is time to finish the job; there is no doubt it will be done by HOOK or CROOK "WE GOT THIS". I really enjoyed the crew and MM this season.We've disagreed, fought, cheered and made up, but hey... that's what dis-functional families do!!RIGHT. So tonight let’s get this WIN, keep it clean after the game without damaging our place. LAKERS in THE HOUSE, PEACE OUT.
Posted by: 2Phatt | June 17, 2010 at 09:36 AM
>>>How are we supposed to get anything done today?
I plan on getting one very important thing done today: watching the Lakers win their 16th championship.
Beyond that, I'm not sure.
Posted by: LongTimeLakerFan | June 17, 2010 at 09:36 AM
Today's the Day!!!! Number 16!!!!!!
WE GOT THIS, DUDES!!!!!!!!
IT'S WINNIN' TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: dewey | June 17, 2010 at 09:36 AM
Brothers and Sisters of Laker Nation!
This is it!
THIS IS IT!!!!
WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!
LET'S GO!!!!
WITH EVER MILE I TRAVEL THE LAKERS GROW MIGHTIER!!!!
TIME FOR ME TO HIT THE ROAD!!!!
What do we play for? RINGS!!!
Lakers Today... Lakers Tomorrow... Lakers Forever.
GO LAKERS!!!
Posted by: Jon K. | June 17, 2010 at 09:37 AM