<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Steve Kerr Yahoo! Sports LOS ANGELES ? The Kobe Bryant Show returned to Staples Center in scintillating fashion Thursday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers' new No. 24 put on a scoring display worthy of old No. 8. Bryant was absolutely spectacular in draining shots from all over the floor on his way to 52 points in what was by far his best performance of the young season. Following offseason knee surgery, Bryant has at times seemed tentative during a relatively slow start. In fact, coming into Thursday's game with Utah, Bryant had averaged only 24 points a game on a meager (for him) 16 field-goal attempts per night. But in L.A.'s 132-102 blowout of the Jazz, Kobe looked as strong, agile and confident as ever. At one point in the game, he made 11 straight shots, and he scored 30 points in the third quarter alone. Bryant finished the night making 19 of 26 shots as the Lakers dominated the team with the best record in the NBA. If there was a question about whether or not he would regain the form that made him the league's top scorer last season at 35 points per game, it was answered Thursday. Perhaps the bigger question, however, is whether or not the Lakers are good enough as a team to contend for a championship. </div> Read More... A pretty decent article by Steve Kerr. I'm generally not a fan of his work, but it's not horrilbe. Also, has anyone else noticed that he really seems to like Kobe? He was proclaiming him the league MVP last year, he claled him it during the Jazz game the other night.
I wouldn't say I overly like Steve Kerr but he does know his basketball to an extent. He also doesn't show much bias which is always a good thing. Good article though. I agree with a lot of the things he said, especially the depth. Our problem is and probably always has been consistency outside of Kobe though. That fact alone makes me worry and uneasy.
I think this particular Laker squad will get into the 2nd round as long as they can stay healthy. Consistency is an issue, but when one player doesnt do well, generally we have enough depth that another steps up to take their place. As long as we have Kobe on our side, the sky is the limit this season...
I think consistency is our biggest issue as well. Not just consistency as a whole, but especially within the tri. When we're deviating from the offense is when we generally struggle, either that or when the tri isn't flowing. So, I think consistency within the tri is just as big as consistency on a player to player basis, if not moreso.
I think staying healthy is the most important. If we have everyone 100% for the post-season and consistant play offensively and defensively, then Lakers should be good to go.
I think Lakers are picking it up offensively but i still see some flaws on the defensive end. Some reason I feel that Kwame and radmonavic will be key to our success this year. IF these guys get their game on, Kobe and Lamar will also start playing better because of less pressure off their shoulders to score on the offensive end.
I totally agree with Steve Kerr, I think this LA teams reminds him of the Bulls teams when Steve won the last Championship. Even though the Bulls didnt have a dominant center, they had great defense in the front and back court.
Obviously inconsistency is a major flaw for this team. I especially think it is for Lamar Odom. The guy is an amazing athlete but sometimes he looks like he's daydreaming out there. He needs to be a consistent #2 for Kobe.
<div class="quote_poster">CLos Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Obviously inconsistency is a major flaw for this team. I especially think it is for Lamar Odom. The guy is an amazing athlete but sometimes he looks like he's daydreaming out there. He needs to be a consistent #2 for Kobe.</div>how many years are we going to wait for that to happen? it's just not in his personality. better to accept it from him and work around it, than hoping he'll suddenly turn consistent. Luke Walton is a huge key to the Lakers season I'm glad he mentioned that. The way he plays seems to inspire confidence and energy in the other roleplayers and he usually makes the right play. Kerr forgot to mention the Laker's size. Seems to me they're bigger than most teams all around.
I don't know if you're agreeing with me or not but anyways Luke Walton is a valuable player on this Lakers roster. I mean his ability to handle the ball and dish while shooting good is great for the Lakers. The Lakers have an inconsistent group of big men in my opinion. I mean Bynum is still young so give him a break but getting Kwame Brown has ridiculous. He isn't ever going to develop. Mihm is a decent player but isn't going anywhere either. The only good big men are Bynum and Turiaf.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Carlos:</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Obviously inconsistency is a major flaw for this team. I especially think it is for Lamar Odom. The guy is an amazing athlete but sometimes he looks like he's daydreaming out there. He needs to be a consistent #2 for Kobe. </div> I dont think the Lakers have shown inconcistency this year. Odom is playing consistent. He is averaging 19 pts. THe lakers are showing great signs of being a defense force with Kwame and Bynum. I just think we should have Farmar as a starter.
I'm not talking about this year. I'm talking about his career in LA. I mean he gets a triple double, then the next game he gets like 5pts. He's doing good this year but that's because Kobe started out slow. Kwame is definitely an inconsistent player I don't care what anybody says. Farmer should be starting because I mean Smush is so lazy and it looks like he doesn't care playing basketball.
<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">how many years are we going to wait for that to happen? it's just not in his personality. better to accept it from him and work around it, than hoping he'll suddenly turn consistent. Luke Walton is a huge key to the Lakers season I'm glad he mentioned that. The way he plays seems to inspire confidence and energy in the other roleplayers and he usually makes the right play. Kerr forgot to mention the Laker's size. Seems to me they're bigger than most teams all around.</div> Yes, this is a huge advantage for the Lakers, especially in the post season. Not only do the Lakers have ample size, their big men are versatile and know how to pass out of double teams. Lakers have so many looks they can throw at a team, especially in a 7 game series. Teams are going to struggle dealing with their size and ability to execute their halfcourt offense. The key for the Lakers all season is going to be their energy on defense. Last night was an indication of how dominant the Lakers can be when they want to lock a team down defensively. In the first half of the game, the Pacers could not buy an open look, and when the Lakers put on the full court press it completely disrupted the Pacers offense and caused a lot of turnovers. Second half, the Lakers got lazy on defense and the Pacers were able to fight their way back and cut the lead in half.
<div class="quote_poster">Pablo23 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I just think we should have Farmar as a starter.</div>Yes, he should start. Even though his sexuality is a tad questionable....a friend of mine who is around gay people all the time - stylists and such like - reckons he can tell a guy is gay better than anyone. and when he stopped by my house, the Lakers were on TV, he saw Farmar and said that guy is definitely gay. lol. not that that is a bad thing, so long as he plays i don't care. but i laughed when he said that
