http://bleacherreport.com/articles/545930-kobe-bryant-under-the-phog-part-2-continuation-of-lebron-jamesa-burning-love

WTH???

Why has the triangle not been functioning at optimum output lately? Are the Lakers having problems with priority in regards to whether the ball should be controlled by the inside or outside players?

On an other wise quite day ...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101216/bs_nm/us_usa_economy_special

Hey Russell,

The Triangle is like a lot of offenses in the NBA (think teams with solid big men) that works best when you play inside-out. Get the ball in the post, be it low or high, then work the perimeter for open shots or angles to drive the lane. Other offenses that don't feature dominant post players utilize isolation plays like pick-and-roll sets or clear outs for one-on-one perimeter players.

Andrew Bynum's return should help with ball movement and getting good looks for perimeter shooters. I just checked the stats and was surprised to see the Lakers shooting nearly 39 percent from three-point range. Opponents are shooting just over 33 percent. I would have thought it the other way around. Bynum's return, which will help keep Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom energized, should help in optimum Triangle play.

Lakerholics, I'll see you next week. Just backread the live chat with Brez. Looks like another good one. Good questions, good answers and insight. Excellent.

It's off to the Blazers-Wolves game with my sons and a college buddy tonight and a weekend of family visits, etc. Play nice. That doesn't mean you can't disagree or debate, just try to do it in a civil manner.

Happy holidays, and I'll catch you next week.

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748703395204576023421936956878-lMyQjAxMTAwMDEwNjExNDYyWj.html

Yeah. It's true. Miami sucks.

One more reason why we should do nothing to stop global warming. Once Florida is underwater humanity will be much better off.

What do we play for? RINGS!!!

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

GO LAKERS!!!!

"http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052748703395204576023421936956878-lMyQjAxMTAwMDEwNjExNDYyWj.html

Yeah. It's true. Miami sucks.

One more reason why we should do nothing to stop global warming. Once Florida is underwater humanity will be much better off.

What do we play for? RINGS!!!

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

GO LAKERS!!!!

Posted by: Jon K. | December 17, 2010 at 02:55 PM "

Wow. Weird article. Of all of the reasons to hate Miami, he chooses their apathetic fanbase as his target? If they don't follow their own teams, I doubt they'll follow his reasoning.

In memory of the Captain:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCSPf5Viwd0

A little blog catch up.....

@ utz – True dat…injuries is the only thing that can derail the Laker express.

@Peace – I’m with you. I think the Spurs have matchup problems with the Lakers.

@MVP - Yep, Spurs is the only one with the Championship know how. Good point about never facing the Mavs. I’m with you on the Mavs should be concerned about an aging JKidd in the playoffs. They count on him a lot. Last year he was very good in the regular season…but was subpar in the playoffs vs. the Spurs. Beaubois could be the key to the Mavs playoff potential.

@Rocky – Yep I think Spurs are better than Heat also “right now”. RJ is playing like RJ of old and shooting that 3pt better than he ever has…which is prefect for SA offense which generates a lot of corner 3’s.

@63 Footer – Actually as much as I love beating Cuban, I get even greater satisfaction out of watching Pop in his press conferences after losing to the Lakers.

@Mark G – lol on Little Walter. You’re probably right on the RRHOF being a mixed bag. It so many very good artists and everyone has different likes and criteria for judging…that selection committee has it work cut out for them. It’s not like sports where most of us can agree on who’s worthy and who’s not.

@corner J – I’m with you that the Mavs could present the toughest comp in the west. Chandler is a good upgrade, plus Beaubois could be a wildcard.

Dang Lakers east coast games make me start drinking early.
Anyways, here's to Fisher and hoping he can sink more than just one clutch shot in this game. Cmon Fisher! Keep your guard true and relieve some pressure off of Kobe and Pau.

@mclyne – nice pick on Rush. They’re def HOF worthy imho.

@Justa – nice seeing you dipped your toes back in the water.

@hobbit - nice article on the state of the Suns. I had a little debate with someone here about Amare. They felt his numbers would be down without Nash and I disagreed. (was that you Cyber?) Anyway the season is still early, but Amare is looking good. Nash is an amazing athlete. He continues to play at an all-star level.