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The Bucks are 1-0. There is room for CalBuc on the bandwagon. He'll be jumping on soon. I can't wait for the story about how he became a Bucks fan when Kareem was born into the world as Lew Alcindor and he followed him since Kindergarden knowing that he'd bring Milwaukee a championship.
And now Steve Nash is hurt
Nothing would be better than seeing the Lakers go the way of the 2012 Red Sox
Nothing would be better than seeing the Lakers go the way of the 2012 Red Sox
It was the big caveat to the Nash deal- if he plays. At his age it's a real concern. But again, Dwight Howard hasn't exactly been the savior has he? It's very early, but they are struggling to play together in a team way. They need glue...
Correction.... 1-3.
LAkers are learning the Princeton offense and how to execute it. Bigtime growing pain...
Remember the Heat started 9-8 their first year with the big three. It takes time for everyone to fit into and get comfortable witht their roles. I am concerned but not nearly as much if this was happening 30 games into the season. Lakers could gel late or even next year like the Heat did. I can wait.
Kobe, Nash, Gasol are all above average in basketball intelligence...it will gel soon.
LAkers are learning the Princeton offense and how to execute it. Bigtime growing pain...
Remember the Heat started 9-8 their first year with the big three. It takes time for everyone to fit into and get comfortable witht their roles. I am concerned but not nearly as much if this was happening 30 games into the season. Lakers could gel late or even next year like the Heat did. I can wait.
Kobe, Nash, Gasol are all above average in basketball intelligence...it will gel soon.
Yeah and the Heat didn't reach their goal in their first year together now did they?
I have an idea, lets have an offense that takes the ball out of Steve Nash's hands
quote:Originally posted by CALBuccaneer:
Kobe(34), Nash(38), Gasol(32) are all above average in basketball intelligence...it will gel soon.
They also are all on the downside of their career peaks.
Karl Malone and Gary Payton love the personnel moves made by Minnesota, I mean, the LA Lakers.
And now they fired Mike Brown
it's a disaster in LA
it's a disaster in LA
I fully expect them to be in the Western Conference Finals. Brown was just a stupid fit for that group. Smart of them to cut that cord early. Very Bielema-like. 
To quote Carlos Zambrano about LAL
"we stinks"
"we stinks"
Flip Saunders sez Phil is the front runner, surprise, surprise........
Yeah, couldn't see that one coming. And ESPN spends 35 minuites of a 60 minute SC broadcast talking about it. Guess you cannot tell who would love to see this happen...
The Lakers are almost as annoying as the Yankees or Cowboys
An epic fail would be great
An epic fail would be great
Ship is righted. Teo straight wins under interim coach Bickerstaff. An Mike D'Antoni hired for four years. I think he might know how to utilize Steve Nash.
Mike Brown... Never liked his approach. Only coach to have had LeBron and Kobe on his tean and never win it all.
Mike Brown... Never liked his approach. Only coach to have had LeBron and Kobe on his tean and never win it all.
I know we hate him but this is a great Tweet:
Colin Cowherd @ESPN_Colin Nobody fails 'up' like D'Antoni. From Phx to NY to the Lakers. If he gets fired in LA expect him to be named NBA Commissioner.
Colin Cowherd @ESPN_Colin Nobody fails 'up' like D'Antoni. From Phx to NY to the Lakers. If he gets fired in LA expect him to be named NBA Commissioner.
The Lakers are gonna be run and gun? Thats a pretty old team to play that style for 78 games. High Tempo, No Defense.....How'd that work in Phoenix???
quote:Originally posted by CALBuccaneer:
Ship is righted. Teo straight wins under interim coach Bickerstaff. An Mike D'Antoni hired for four years. I think he might know how to utilize Steve Nash.
Mike Brown... Never liked his approach. Only coach to have had LeBron and Kobe on his tean and never win it all.
Yeah, good luck with that old squad running D'Antoni's offense. They'll be out of gas by February
The key to this team's chances is their QB Nash. D'Antoni will run an offense he knows inside out. That, in itself, will make Lakers better. I wonder how things will play out in the playoffs when the game slows down and becomes a half court matchup. That has to favor Lakers.
The problem is we've seen that LA can't run with OKC and they aren't disciplined enough to play defense for an extended series with a team like San Antonio that is good at the half court.
The other factor is that it's very possible that Memphis might be the 2nd or 3rd best team in the West and they are a matchup nightmare with Randolph and Gasol inside.
The Lakers aren't as good as they look on paper, and Kobe can't do it all anymore.
They might win 50-55 games but I don't see them getting far in the playoffs because there are several teams that are flat out better than them. The Clippers are the best team in LA
The other factor is that it's very possible that Memphis might be the 2nd or 3rd best team in the West and they are a matchup nightmare with Randolph and Gasol inside.
The Lakers aren't as good as they look on paper, and Kobe can't do it all anymore.
They might win 50-55 games but I don't see them getting far in the playoffs because there are several teams that are flat out better than them. The Clippers are the best team in LA
Lakers are the 2nd best team at The Staples Center.
quote:Lakers are the 2nd best team at The Staples Center
Oh the horror
Cal Buc is probably pacing back and forth non-stop as we speak
I have worn out the carpet pacing back and forth like a caged tiger. My prayers were answered when Mike Brown was fired. Thank Goodness. I think we are 4-1 under Bernie Bickerstaff. D'Antoni (curious but understandable hire) is up next.
I think we are better off than we were a year ago...
I think we are better off than we were a year ago...
Now 1-2 under the new guy and they got their butts kicked by Memphis.
Even worse Kobe walks off the court with like 10 seconds left in the game. Way to show class after a loss dude.
Even worse Kobe walks off the court with like 10 seconds left in the game. Way to show class after a loss dude.
2-3 under D'Antoni... Running an uptempo offense with Darius Morris...???
Nash is hurt and not playing. Gasol has tendenitis...
Even I can make free throws better than Dwight Howard...
40% is inexcusable...
This is not going according to plan yet.
Nash is hurt and not playing. Gasol has tendenitis...
Even I can make free throws better than Dwight Howard...
40% is inexcusable...
This is not going according to plan yet.
It couldn't be happening to a better squad
DREAM TEAM
DREAM TEAM
Tschmack,
Nobody said it was going to be easy...Lakers just played their best game of the season...against Denver. 17 three pointers and Howard was beast all around.
Nash knows D'Antoni's system. I am curious to see how the Lakers do in Game 11-20 AFTER his return.
antawn Jamison 33 points off the bench??? Duhon 7 of 8 from the three arc? At least we are showing some depth there.
Things will play out as they are meant to be. I am guessing the Lakers at least make the western conference finals.
Nobody said it was going to be easy...Lakers just played their best game of the season...against Denver. 17 three pointers and Howard was beast all around.
Nash knows D'Antoni's system. I am curious to see how the Lakers do in Game 11-20 AFTER his return.
antawn Jamison 33 points off the bench??? Duhon 7 of 8 from the three arc? At least we are showing some depth there.
Things will play out as they are meant to be. I am guessing the Lakers at least make the western conference finals.
They will "at least" make the conference finals? Really Cal?
This is why we tend to rail on Lakers fans. Memphis, San Antonio, and OKC all look like legit contenders but LAL will get there no matter what
This is why we tend to rail on Lakers fans. Memphis, San Antonio, and OKC all look like legit contenders but LAL will get there no matter what
and the Bucks will be the NBA champions.... Dreeeeeeeeeam. Dream Dream Dreeeeeeeam.
Laker's had better hope some long road trips will be good for team bonding. NBA gave them a nice schedule by having 12 of 17 at home to start the season and they are 8-9. Now they get 7 of 8 on the road.
Their defense has been shaky at best
Orlando scored 113? Really?????
Orlando scored 113? Really?????
Nash has not played at all yet essentially. It is not panic time yet. Season is just 20% in. The Lakers will have to put it together over the next 40 games. The best game of the season was when Kobe scored 14 and they lost the game when he scored 40. It's time to take the Jordan approach... You have to trust your teammates and you can win.
Curious situations going on all across the team... Howard takes the mike on an airplane and announced Kobe is really 75...
Kobe tells Pau publicly he needs to put his "big boy pants on"...
D'Antoni benched Pau...
Its a circus there.
Where have you gone Mr. Nash?
And yes, right now, we are the second best team in LA. Lets talk about that at season's end.
Curious situations going on all across the team... Howard takes the mike on an airplane and announced Kobe is really 75...
Kobe tells Pau publicly he needs to put his "big boy pants on"...
D'Antoni benched Pau...
Its a circus there.
Where have you gone Mr. Nash?
And yes, right now, we are the second best team in LA. Lets talk about that at season's end.
The Lakers will be hitting the road for a number of games now and their road record so far completely sucks. They play 8 of their next 11 away from LA.
LAL blow a big 4Q lead at Houston
DREAM TEAM!!
DREAM TEAM!!
Tschmack,
I am sure the Laker haters are enjoying this. But, realistically, you have to consider Nash has not essentially played yet and Gasol is Mr. Tendinitis in both knees. Blake is out for 4-6 weeks. So far, this is looking like a royal screwup.
The meshing of big personalities is a job better suited for Phil Jackson vs. D'Antoni (seems like he has issues with Gasol, Hill, and a few others).
Lord, the PG position is horrible. DAre I say,... bring back Fisher as Nash's backup??
I am sure the Laker haters are enjoying this. But, realistically, you have to consider Nash has not essentially played yet and Gasol is Mr. Tendinitis in both knees. Blake is out for 4-6 weeks. So far, this is looking like a royal screwup.
The meshing of big personalities is a job better suited for Phil Jackson vs. D'Antoni (seems like he has issues with Gasol, Hill, and a few others).
Lord, the PG position is horrible. DAre I say,... bring back Fisher as Nash's backup??
