WOOT! It's been too long since we've won on Christmas. Man lakers are different this year, with Bynum emerging we might be getting the Suns number quicker than ever.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brian @ Dec 25 2007, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kobe23 @ Dec 25 2007, 08:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>woooooottttt!!!! Merry Xmas!!! What did i say??? Kobe 30+ shooting 50% 7 assists (3 or 4 to bynum), Near Trip double (8 TO's LOL) - Check Bynum 28 (Career high), 10+ 2 blocks - Check Team Effort (Notably DFish 19 and Ariza 15) - Check Win - Check In the heat of the moment: "Phoenix Sucks!!! Phoenix Sucks!!!" Merry christmas everybody!!!</div> Nice! So... Um is Jason Kidd coming to LA? </div> IMO while he was watching the game... he was secretly writing a letter to Santa asking for a late Christmas gift... a trade to Tinseltown
What a great game by the Lakers I had fun watching all those alleyhoops being thrown down. The Lakers played a great game. Ariza really surprised me with that dunk over Hill. Bynum is a beast!
We're officially here! Now c'mon, lets beat Utah and make our official statement on this league by beating Boston!!!! God, imagine if Bynum out does KG in that game? Mitch might not be a retard, afterall. I think Mitch just played us fans for retards.
Now that I saw how Bynum played against Amare, I'm curious to see how he will play against KG.Imagine if he makes the same numbers as he did today, wow he will sure send a message for all big man in the NBA.
Generally speaking, I think that Nash should be hit in the nose as many times as he flops on the floor. That would justify all the shots he gets on foul
You know, I know us Laker fans always complain about the refs...BUT...those were some horrendous tick tack fouls being called on us today. That 3 by Bell where he was skimmed on the arm by Kobe was ridiculous. I think Phil Jackson made the smartest move of the season by starting Trevor Ariza tonight. I think he just discovered his new starting lineup throughout the year if there are no more trades, injuries, and/or other complications that arise. Fisher, Kobe, Ariza, Odom, and Bynum is perfect. Ariza is one hell of a slasher, which is the only thing he should be doing on offense. He can't really shoot the three, so he should continue cutting to the basket because he's a high flying act who gives the team so much momentum when he takes off. Factoring in his defense, there is no reason why either Luke or Vlad should start over him.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Mamba @ Dec 26 2007, 01:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You know, I know us Laker fans always complain about the refs...BUT...those were some horrendous tick tack fouls being called on us today. That 3 by Bell where he was skimmed on the arm by Kobe was ridiculous. I think Phil Jackson made the smartest move of the season by starting Trevor Ariza tonight. I think he just discovered his new starting lineup throughout the year if there are no more trades, injuries, and/or other complications that arise. Fisher, Kobe, Ariza, Odom, and Bynum is perfect. Ariza is one hell of a slasher, which is the only thing he should be doing on offense. He can't really shoot the three, so he should continue cutting to the basket because he's a high flying act who gives the team so much momentum when he takes off. Factoring in his defense, there is no reason why either Luke or Vlad should start over him.</div> Agreed, although that's not to say Walton and Vladman are worthless. On 90% of the teams in this league, they would be starters. Having players of that caliber off the bench is an amazing asset.
Luke Walton wouldn't be a starter on most teams in the league. I'm not writing off Radman, I like him. He was playing good ball until he sprained his wrists. Once those heal up, I think he'll be fine. However, for Luke, he had a good contract year..but that's it. He's look god awful this year and he's shown really now signs of improvement. I don't expect him to be a starter for much longer, if at all. I think if Ariza can come out and perform against Utah, he'll solidify the starting role.
Ariza as the starter is the best bet. The boy can play some defense. Something we've been lacking! I really nice addition for the price of the COOKIE MONSTER.
One word ... AWESOME! Watching D'Antoni bitch and moan on the sidelines made my day! FREE ARIZA. I hope he gets more opportunities to start for the Lakers and eventually secures that role. He's exactly what this team has needed since Rick Fox retired.
