The 2007-08 Los Angeles Lakers thread - Page 31

Gee! · January 14th, 2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulli

Yesterday my wife said ,out of the blue, "I think I will become a Lakers' fan." (She wants to start watching the NBA, which she stopped watching when the Jordanaires broke up.)

Should I join her?

If your wife decided to go get a brazilian wax job while wearing 6 inch stilletto heals on national tv, are you gonna join her? Im in shock youve even decided to consider this much less not even trying to talk sense into her..

The lakers? lmao..

green machine · January 14th, 2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mulli

Yesterday my wife said ,out of the blue, "I think I will become a Lakers' fan." (She wants to start watching the NBA, which she stopped watching when the Jordanaires broke up.)

Should I join her?

Get a divorce.

abomb · January 14th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Rumor out there on Bynum is 4-8 weeks. No ligament damage or surgery needed.

abomb · January 14th, 2008, 01:02 PM

A guy sent this to TrueHoop;

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Originally Posted by TrueHoop reader Anthony

"On Sunday morning I attended an invite-only event for Laker season ticket holders at Staples Center. Stu Lance (the Lakers announcer) was the MC and both Mitch Kupchak and Bill Bertka gave mini speeches to the crowd concerning the current status of the Lakers. During the talk, the Lakers came out for a shoot-around, and eventually the team held a mini-practice to prepare for the upcoming game. During this time, Stu and the Laker staff began raffling off prizes. Kobe Bryant was mysteriously absent from the initial session. Stu told the crowd Kobe was still recovering from a viral infection but would play in the night's game. Just before the players' session ended, Kobe came out of the locker room to a standing ovation. Kobe stayed on the court to take in some jumpers after Phil Jackson finished his speech to the team. At this point, Stu raffled off the final prize -- a basketball autographed by Kobe. Stu took the microphone to Kobe (who was in the middle of a shooting drill), Kobe then drew and announced the wining number. A lovely and exited woman arose from the crowd, ran down to the floor and gave Kobe a huge hug. As if that wasn't enough -- Kobe interrupted Stu's farewell speech to the crowd, unlaced his sneakers, borrowed a marker from the crowd, autographed his shoes and asked Stu to draw another ticket. I sat there with my mouth agape at what I was witnessing. This was not a stunt; this was not a pre-planned PR move. It was a genuine moment from a superstar -- giving back to the fans. Even Stu Lance was speechless. I was never more proud to be a Laker fan, and more importantly, a Kobe Bryant fan."

Mulli · January 14th, 2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by abomb

A guy sent this to TrueHoop;

:tearsofjoy:

dreamcastrocks · January 14th, 2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by abomb

Rumor out there on Bynum is 4-8 weeks. No ligament damage or surgery needed.

We shall see how bad this hurts you guys. Sad. You can now start to understand why they didn't want to include Bynum in the offseason trade scenerios.

Donald · January 14th, 2008, 01:28 PM

Ouch.

Bynum's agent says out for 2 months....subluxation of his left kneecap.

Hello low seed.

Mihm, VladRad and Bynum all out.

Mulli · January 14th, 2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Donald

Ouch.

Bynum's agent says out for 2 months....subluxation of his left kneecap.

Hello low seed.

Mihm, VladRad and Bynum all out.

Hey I joined after all this.

Donald · January 14th, 2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mulli

Hey I joined after all this.

abomb · January 14th, 2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mulli

Hey I joined after all this.

See. You cant be accused of being bandwagon.

Renz · January 14th, 2008, 05:07 PM

I'll wager that Bynum is back closer to 4 weeks than 8.

Donald · January 14th, 2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Renz

I'll wager that Bynum is back closer to 4 weeks than 8.

I don't think so. I think he might be ready to test it...but they are going to be really safe with him.

Plus, he's going to have to get his edge back...it's hard to be as aggressive coming off a leg injury.

Darth Llama · January 14th, 2008, 11:01 PM

This sucks so bad.. just like last year..

Lakers start off good, and then injuries kill the entire season. Other then Kobe, this is the guy they could least afford to lose. On top of it all, this happens right before the toughest stretch of the season for the Lakers.

The problem is, there is no depth there. Turiaf is a solid backup, but Brown is a joke and Chris Mihm needs to retire. I like Mihm when he plays, but the guy is never NOT injured. It's going to be a huge test for the Lakers to see if they can stay among the elite till Bynum gets back.

This just really sucks.

Donald · January 14th, 2008, 11:08 PM

Well, so it begins. Lakers need OT and damn near 50 from Kobe, plus a Kobe game winner in OT to beat the Sonics in Seattle 123-121.

Defense? Non-existant. This team THRIVES on defense and they just didn't play it.

Kobe hoisted 44 shots, and made 48% of them. That can NOT happen. It is so clear that Bynum is his number two, and not Lamar...Luke and Lamar combined for 4-21 shooting. Ugh.

Oh well, the streak goes to 7 (Suns will end that on Thursday, I'm guessing) and at this point, with Bynum out, any win is fantastic. Especially road wins in the conference.

I guess we can enjoy first place in the Pacific for a few nights, at least.

Donald · January 14th, 2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth Llama

On top of it all, this happens right before the toughest stretch of the season for the Lakers.

I think the first part of the season was FAR tougher.

We have four tough games upcoming...then we have a bunch of cake...yes, a LONG roadtrip, but most of it is cake.

The start of the season was tough...we played a hard, hard early schedule.

We'll make it out of this ok...lots of leaning on 24...but my main concern is that not only Andrew returns, but he returns in the same form he was when he left. I don't want him meek or worried about his knee. Just keep on dunking, young man!!!

Kwame could learn a thing or a thousand about dunking from Mr. Bynum.