Farmar Losing His Minutes to Sasha

Lost One · Mar 17, 2010

Jordan Farmar has seen his playing time reduced significantly in the last two games against the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors.

And it has nothing to do with a sprained left pinkie.

It has more to do with Lakers Coach Phil Jackson trying to re-integrate Sasha Vujacic back into the swing of things after he missed eight games because of a sprained right shoulder.

Still, Farmar played just 2:54 against the Suns last Friday night and 8:18 against the Warriors on Monday night.

"Well, he has to live with it," Jackson said. "That's part of what the team is all about, getting the team ready for the playoffs and winning games in the process and trying to get everybody in the position where they can help us out. So, that's really important.

"I know there are personal feelings and sometimes they have to subjugate for the team's goals."

Farmar was averaging 17.9 minutes and 7.3 points a game before Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings.

He entered the game with 2:51 left in the first quarter and looked at the media sitting courtside and smiled.

Farmar was told that Jackson was asked before the game why he hasn't played much lately.

"What did he say?" Farmar asked.

He was told that Jackson is trying to give more time to Vujacic.

"Why do I have to suffer?" Farmar said, smiling.

Farmar said his injury is not an issue.

"I'm fine," Farmar said. "Phil just is not playing me. But I feel OK."

Farmar had made six of 21 shots in his last five games before Tuesday night.

"Jordan has had some real good games for us," Jackson said. "I can't remember the last one, but for four or five games, he had real good games for us. I'm trying to get Sasha back in game shape again in the process. So there're some minute situations that's going on."
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http://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/16/sports/la-sp-lakers-fyi-20100317

Sasha has been playing good basketball lately, and he's actually giving us some positives on the floor, unlike Failmar, who is a liability on offense and defense. I hope this trend continues.

Love the shot Phil took at Jordan. lol In other words, you suck.

Mamba · Mar 17, 2010

Jordan fucking blows. If Sasha can be half way decent, I wouldn't be surprised to see Farmar out of the rotation for good.

I'm just glad I can say I'm one of the only Lakers' fans that has never been on the Farmar bandwagon.

ivey · Mar 17, 2010

At least Sasha is hustling on the court and playing hard D.

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