Lakers Chat: Lakers vs. New Orleans
Highlights from Phil Jackson's press conference previewing the Lakers-Hornets game
--Jackson credited the Lakers' size in their three victories this season against New Orleans
--Jackson said the Hornets have enough bench depth to absorb David West's season-ending left anterior cruciate ligament injury. He also took at dig at the Hornet's acquiring Carl Landry from Sacramento for Marcus Thornton. "The NBA really helped them get back and get Landry."
Join the chat after the jump!
--Mark Medina
E-mail the Lakers blog at mgmedin@gmail.com
Photo: Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, left, of Spain puts up a shot as New Orleans Hornets guard Willie Green defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, March 27, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 102-84. Credit: Mark J. Terrill / AP
the chat doesn't seem to be working for me
Posted by: phred | March 27, 2011 at 06:34 PM
Anyone know where I can see it on the web?
Posted by: Jesse | March 27, 2011 at 06:38 PM
It's not available on NBA League Pass
Posted by: Jesse | March 27, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Hey the chat should be working now
Posted by: Mark Medina | March 27, 2011 at 06:44 PM
@DAN THE MAN… Thanks for the props. Is this really you, the original dan the man from the days of Smush and Kwame? Great insight on the Celtics trading defense for offense. You could attribute the need to trade defense for offense directly to Rajon Rondo’s inability to shoot the basketball. When he was on the floor against the Celtics with Perkins at center, the Celtics too often found themselves playing 3 on 5 on offense. As great a player as Rondo is, that shooting Achilles heel levels him out.
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@BENJAMIN… Thank for writing and submitting Rick’s blog profile. I never had the pleasure of meeting Rick in person but I never doubted that we were really friends. It doesn’t matter when you touch somebody that it was actual or virtual if it was from the heart and despite the anonymity of a blog, the real person usually shines through. I’ve been sick and feeling lousy all weekend and needed a good cry so thanks for sharing Rick’s life with us. It’s a good reminder of what one person can do.
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@DIANDRA… Thanks for picking up the ball for Larry. It’s a tradition that deserves to be maintained. After all, it’s part of why we are the back-to-back NBA champions. I also want to compliment you on the passion and quality of your posts. I’m amazed when a young woman has the knowledge, insight, and confidence to jump into a conversation about sports. Ouch. That was Mrs. LakerTom kicking me in the shin for being sexist. At any rate, good to see the love of purple and gold is in good hands.
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TOM
Posted by: LakerTom | March 27, 2011 at 07:06 PM
The killer B's consisting of Shannon Brown, Matt Barnes, and Steve "The Brick" Blake. I think I saw him actually make one shot in the fourth...geez. What a down grade from Farmar. Can you win a championship with a backup point guard who can't shoot all of a sudden? He is the only cylinder not firing correctly...come on Steve and find you're shot already!!!
Posted by: Kobeayashimarue | March 27, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Steve Blake is a system player. He does better as the players around him improve. When he is playing a lot of minutes alongside Shannon and Luke, he doesn't really get a lot of wide open looks.
Posted by: Bay to LA | March 27, 2011 at 09:13 PM