LMA - Parting ways was mutually beneficial

I totally had Gwen Stefani in my head

"This shit is McDonalds M-C-D-O-N-A-L-D-S."

It almost works.

 

That doesn't roll off the tongue at all..... not at all.

 

Haha! That was awesome. I laughed so much when he said that.

 

His entire call of that shot was great. I never get tired of that clip.

 

The "OH MY GOD" part made me remember that he was a human, and not a droid.

 

Well, I don't think anyone really expected it to go in. It completely caught everyone by surprise. I remember I was furious about how things had gone at the other end of the floor and I was fuming about how we were going to have to go back to Houston. I thought the series was basically over. Suddenly the shot goes in and I'm jumping up and down and crying.

 

I did.

Only because I erronously fast forwarded too quick on my dvr when I watched it.

 

Oh man.... that sucks. You accidentally robbed yourself of that first emotional reaction.

 

Maybe if he was in a committed relationship before popping out kids with different mothers it wouldn't be a problem? I remember when his second baby mamma was pregnant hearing stories from someone who I trust that LaMarcus was trying to also date a daughter of one of my buddies close friends that was in her early 20's. Its not Shawn Kemp bad but still I was shocked the local Portland sports media never made an issue out of it.

 

It's about parental role models. His father was absent, so he doesn't prioritize it.

 

Yep. I told this story to Fonz on Sunday... It still hurts. lol. I just acted like I didn't see it. It still felt good.

 

That raises a whole 'nother issue... I mean, most parents with an absent parent of thier own usually say "I'm not going to be like my father (or mother)! I'm going to be there for my kids."

Yeah, I just turned this into a psychology/sociology class. Papers are due on Friday.

 

Yeah look at Wes; he's has amazing work ethic and ability to lead teammates. He talks about how much it sucked not having a father and how he'd never want to put a child through that. Especially since his father is famous and has his same name so everyone assume's they were close. I have a ton of respect for Wes and his mom Pam.

 

Great post and exactly what my reaction was. It's such a shallow stupid explanation on LaMarcus' part it shows why he has no ability to connect with people. Dame always said "its LaMarcus team" because he could tell it meant something to childish LaMarcus. Dame was really the veteran teaching how to lead a team even as a rookie but LaMarcus was too stubborn and stupid to learn the lessons.

What happened the year before Damian got here? Everyone knew LaMarcus was the best player but we had a bunch of unorganized players doing their own agenda of whatever they wanted, didn't even try, and got the coach fired. Since the day Lillard was drafted we've heard nothing but how much the players enjoy being around each other. Thats what a leader does and not because they want personal praise but they want a healthy, productive, enjoyable, hard working environment that reflects well on everyone.

 

I have to agree with you there. I came from a "Broken" home. I have a half sister and two step brothers. I don't have any children and will plan mine in another year or so and I waited because I told myself, I am not going to be the divorced mom and dad I had to deal with. I waited until I found someone I want to raise children with me and know that we will always be together. All I have is a high school diploma and some CC classes. I'm an average joe with average intelligence, but to want to break that chain is just common sense to me and the fact that LMA didn't go that direction but instead just popped kids out and then bitches that he cant see them? Man up and be a dad. You have the money, you have the power. Just another copout excuse.

 

Dame set the tone for this season. He got the guys together. He got them all in the gym before training camp started. Now we have this young, hungry, hard working team. Obviously some of that is coaching, some of it is the collection of talent, but I think Dame set the tone. He sent the message to these guys before anyone had entered the practice facility that this season was going to be about teamwork, effort, and trusting each other.

 

AHHH! THE SEASON STARTS WEDNESDAY!

 

Good for you, sir!

 

Since the first time I saw this emoticon, it's been my all time favorite and has never gotten old.