Official Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[cardbuyer66]

lol, I dont really care I was just saying I feel it should be game 7. Also, something you fail to mention when you say the Kings will do better then the Wolves is that the Wolves will/would have home court, if the Kings play them...LA will have home court. Minnesota will do better with home court then Kings would do if LA had home court

[stalking_WOLF_21]

the wolve splayed horable they did not play good at all

[podstock]

Originally posted by insanefishpossay
And you'd be sounding pretty hypocritcal had that one post of yours not been deleted.

You remember, right? After the lakers lost the first game? I'd say that was pretty close to "crying", although it was hard to tell with all the profanity.

Good to see you're all climbing back on the bandwagon.

first, another Mod decided to play Big Brother and deleted my thread.

second...oh, yea, I was mad, absolutely mad...but I wasn't crying. I was so farking mad b/c I knew the Lakers had the ability to play good, tough, hard defense, and they didn't.

There's a big difference b/t not being able to play pro ball (like you and me) and not caring about playing ball (like the Lakers). When you make over $20M a year (like Shaq and eventually Kobe), you MUST give it your all at all times. How many jobs can you name where you are guaranteed millions, regardless of performance?

third, it's nice to be back on the bandwagon.

Once upon a time, there used to be players who had to earn their way to rich contracts. Players who stayed with their teams rather than demanding trades (a la Ken Griffey Jr and A. Rod)

Now, you've got 20-year-olds like Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler making $6-12M a year, even though they've accomplished as much as you or I. Hell, you, I or Minew could be on the Chicago Bulls for the last 2-3 years, and there wouldn't be any difference in team records.

In this day and age where athletes go where the money is, there's no need for loyalty; there's no need to be a life-long fan.

again, I reiterate - it's great to be back on the Lakers bandwagon, b/c I jumped off it after game 1.

but, I am sure you, being the astute person you are, knew that the Lakers could beat the Spurs in 4 straight games after going down 0-2.

and in case you aren't astute enough to pick up on it, I love sports, and am very emotional about sports. Hence, my curse-filled post right after the Lakers blew game 1, a game where they had a 5-point lead in the 4th quarter, only to get dominated and lose.

Ever since athletes became like A. Rod, and make $25M a year (he sure did a hell of a lot for Texas in his 4 years there, didn't he, what with 4 straight years of last place)...... there's no need to maintain loyalty at all

[podstock]

5/16/04 update: as I had hoped, the Kings beat the Wolves, and there will be a game 7 on Wednesday.

I don't care who wins....the most important 2 factors are this:

1. either team will be exhausted come Friday, when game 1 of the West Conference Finals is played

2. Lakers will have Sunday-Thursday to relax, rewind, somewhat heal their injuries, and work on their game. Kobe will be fully rested; same for Shaq. Karl will have time to heal his injuries. The Lakers reserves will have time to continue practicing.

I am rooting for Wednesday's game to go into OT, preferably 3 or more OTs. I want both teams absolutely exhausted by the time Wed's game ends.

[stalking_WOLF_21]

wolves will be on weel chairs and the would still win

[minew_m]

Originally posted by podstock
5/16/04 update: as I had hoped, the Kings beat the Wolves, and there will be a game 7 on Wednesday.

I don't care who wins....the most important 2 factors are this:

1. either team will be exhausted come Friday, when game 1 of the West Conference Finals is played

2. Lakers will have Sunday-Thursday to relax, rewind, somewhat heal their injuries, and work on their game. Kobe will be fully rested; same for Shaq. Karl will have time to heal his injuries. The Lakers reserves will have time to continue practicing.

I am rooting for Wednesday's game to go into OT, preferably 3 or more OTs. I want both teams absolutely exhausted by the time Wed's game ends.

I hope that is the case. I also hope the Queens can win so I can pick up my winnings on a few bets!

[insanefishpossay]

Originally posted by podstock

There's a big difference b/t not being able to play pro ball (like you and me) and not caring about playing ball (like the Lakers). When you make over $20M a year (like Shaq and eventually Kobe), you MUST give it your all at all times. How many jobs can you name where you are guaranteed millions, regardless of performance?

...

Once upon a time, there used to be players who had to earn their way to rich contracts. Players who stayed with their teams rather than demanding trades (a la Ken Griffey Jr and A. Rod)

Now, you've got 20-year-olds like Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler making $6-12M a year, even though they've accomplished as much as you or I. Hell, you, I or Minew could be on the Chicago Bulls for the last 2-3 years, and there wouldn't be any difference in team records.

In this day and age where athletes go where the money is, there's no need for loyalty; there's no need to be a life-long fan.

Very true and well said.

and in case you aren't astute enough to pick up on it, I love sports, and am very emotional about sports. Hence, my curse-filled post right after the Lakers blew game 1, a game where they had a 5-point lead in the 4th quarter, only to get dominated and lose.

I've felt that way too. You can't be a fan of the minnesota vikings and not feel that way ;) I still have those ugly feelings from last season, going 0-4 against the four worst teams in the NFL, and don't even bring up that game against arizona :(

As for your post, what I wanted to know is if any other user(as in someone other than a high allmighty mod) made a post similar to that, would it be tolerated?

[insanefishpossay]

Originally posted by minew_m
I hope that is the case. I also hope the Queens can win so I can pick up my winnings on a few bets!

I've noticed how you all like to refer to them as the "Queens"... pretty strong language considering your lakers only went 1-3 against them this season.

[minew_m]

They'll always be the "Queens" until they win a Championship. They they can earn the name the "Kings."

[stalking_WOLF_21]

hahahahahahaha
i'm a cardinals fan and it was sweet for them to win there first game (if you know what i mean)