Author Topic: Los Angeles Lakers (Read 1250 times)

Manedew · « **Reply #30 on:** May 09, 2003, 08:48:26 PM »

Spurs Will own the lakers like they did in 1999

Makofan · « **Reply #31 on:** May 09, 2003, 11:57:41 PM »

My fave centre of all time is Moses Malone; he ranks right up there. Of course, Magic Johnson played a mean centre one memorable playoff game ... 1980 against the 'Sixers

42 pts, 15 reb, 7 ast, and 3 steals

Makofan · « **Reply #32 on:** May 10, 2003, 12:53:15 AM »

Kobe Bryant top ten?

Off the top of my head -
Magic Johnson
Michael Jordan
Isaiah Thomas
Oscar Robertson
Pete Maravich
Jerry West
John Stockton
Bob Cousy
George Gervin
- thats nine

I'm also partial to defensive geniuses who could pass like Quinn Buckner and Maurice Cheeks. There was a small forward called Bernard King who could get streaky like Kobe, but I don't think he makes anyone's top ten forwards.

Ike 2K# · « **Reply #33 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:13:35 AM »

ATTTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!

We (Los Angeles Lakers) survived game 3, we need to win game 4 to start round 2 again.

NUKE · « **Reply #34 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:24:19 AM »

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Originally posted by Ike 2K#
ATTTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!

We (Los Angeles Lakers) survived game 3, we need to win game 4 to start round 2 again.

Ike, which Laker are you? The towel boy?

Ike 2K# · « **Reply #35 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:38:32 AM »

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Ike, which Laker are you? The towel boy?

nah, just a DIE-HARD Laker fan since the" Van Exel era" (1990s).

funkedup · « **Reply #36 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:47:04 AM »

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They have to, he's the only one shooting the ball.

Wait I thought he was just another guard without Shaq? How many guards can put up 30 shots a night and still shoot a good percentage, even though the other team bases their entire defensive effort on covering him? How many guards have the size and athleticism to play 3 positions well defensively? How many shooting guards are consistently in the top 3 for their position in rebounds, steals, assists, and blocks?

He's a fabulous offensive and defensive player who can play all-star caliber at three positions. And his numbers would be even better if he was not on the same team as Shaq. He'd probably have 3 or 4 scoring titles already. Yep just another guard.

funkedup · « **Reply #37 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:51:13 AM »

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Originally posted by Ike 2K#
nah, just a DIE-HARD Laker fan since the" Van Exel era" (1990s).

Oh man you are old school!
Long time Laker fan in the hizzouse!

Mini D · « **Reply #38 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:52:54 AM »

funked, your knowledge of basketball is only surpassed by your knowledge of hockey.

MiniD

funkedup · « **Reply #39 on:** May 10, 2003, 02:58:15 AM »

Poser.

Mini D · « **Reply #40 on:** May 10, 2003, 03:00:40 AM »

LOL! You little avacado.

I've been hating the lakers since before you were a itch in your daddy's sack.

Now, go back to trying to figure out what team you're going to have to root for next year.

MiniD

Sixpence · « **Reply #41 on:** May 10, 2003, 07:28:32 AM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
1.) How many guards have the size and athleticism to play 3 positions well defensively?
2.) And his numbers would be even better if he was not on the same team as Shaq. He'd probably have 3 or 4 scoring titles already.

1.) Every forward in the game.

2.) Shaq is to Kobe what Kevin Mchale was to Larry Bird. Sure, Larry put up more numbers, but only cause Kevin was drawing double and triple teams down low. I thought Kevin Mchale was the better player. I think he was the first player to shoot 60% from the field and 80% from the line in the same season.

BTW, anyone see that coast to coast dunk by Shaq last night?

midnight Target · « **Reply #42 on:** May 10, 2003, 08:27:21 PM »

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Originally posted by Ike 2K#
nah, just a DIE-HARD Laker fan since the" Van Exel era" (1990s).

You ain't a long time fan unless you know who Mel Counts is.

Nilsen · « **Reply #43 on:** May 10, 2003, 08:39:51 PM »

I heard that a sertain personality called jack nicholson had something to say about the last mach

funkedup · « **Reply #44 on:** May 10, 2003, 11:35:17 PM »

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Originally posted by Sixpence
1.) Every forward in the game.

There are plenty of small forwards who couldn't cover a power forward or a shooting guard. Plenty of point guards who couldn't cover any forward period. Kobe is a shooting guard who can cover a point guard, a shooting guard, or a small forward, and do it well. He's 6'7" but has the quickness and hand skills of a much smaller man. I'm not a big fan of Kobe or the Lakers but you'd have to be blind not to see how good he is.