Comments on: Notes at 3 am http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/ A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:13:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: notreallyimportant http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4955 notreallyimportant Thu, 11 May 2006 18:26:40 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4955 Yeah, we could really do with a young Sabonis. Yeah, we could really do with a young Sabonis.

]]> By: Tony http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4952 Tony Thu, 11 May 2006 17:44:15 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4952 I don't think modeling the Lakers after the old Bulls teams is a good idea. The league has changed too much, the rules have changed, and the players have dramatically changed. Back when the Bulls reigned, the perimeter game was more physical and 7ft players played like 7ft players not like guards. Plus, Odom doesn't have the energy level to assume the role of a Scottie Pippen. I do think it's time to find a big Euro Center who can set picks, take up space, pass, and hit jump shots. And I believe this type of player is somewhere out there in this league. How many Boris Diau's are sitting on benches or underperforming because they are stuck on some piece of crap franchise? Probably more than we all think. How many skilled pg's are stuck on the bench because bonehead coach doesn't understand the game? There are players out there to be had but the gm must do his homework. I don’t think modeling the Lakers after the old Bulls teams is a good idea.

The league has changed too much, the rules have changed, and the players have dramatically changed. Back when the Bulls reigned, the perimeter game was more physical and 7ft players played like 7ft players not like guards.

Plus, Odom doesn’t have the energy level to assume the role of a Scottie Pippen.

I do think it’s time to find a big Euro Center who can set picks, take up space, pass, and hit jump shots. And I believe this type of player is somewhere out there in this league.

How many Boris Diau’s are sitting on benches or underperforming because they are stuck on some piece of crap franchise? Probably more than we all think. How many skilled pg’s are stuck on the bench because bonehead coach doesn’t understand the game?

There are players out there to be had but the gm must do his homework.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4951 Kurt Thu, 11 May 2006 16:43:51 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4951 Michael, if Kamen plays like he did in game 2 he's not a liablity. If he is asked to cover a Sun out on the perimeter he is, but he can counteract that with strong play inside and an offensive rebounding presence that slows the Suns. He was -25 in game one, +23 in game 2, Plus, just 90 possessions in game 2. A much better pace for the Clips. I still think LA wins that series. Michael, if Kamen plays like he did in game 2 he’s not a liablity. If he is asked to cover a Sun out on the perimeter he is, but he can counteract that with strong play inside and an offensive rebounding presence that slows the Suns. He was -25 in game one, +23 in game 2,

Plus, just 90 possessions in game 2. A much better pace for the Clips. I still think LA wins that series.

]]> By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4949 Kurt Thu, 11 May 2006 16:32:27 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4949 I used to watch a lot of hockey, but I have to say the year off really put out my fire for the sport. Well, that and the Kings going in the tank didn't help. But there is nothing quite like an overtime NHL playoff game. I used to watch a lot of hockey, but I have to say the year off really put out my fire for the sport. Well, that and the Kings going in the tank didn’t help. But there is nothing quite like an overtime NHL playoff game.

]]> By: John (Vancouver) http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4946 John (Vancouver) Thu, 11 May 2006 15:49:57 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4946 The other thing to be said about it is now with the new salary cap structure, there's so much parity that it's pretty boring and meaningless to me now. The game is much better with the improved rules, but there's no more "appeal." The last team that is really entertaining to watch to me are the Sharks. Basketball has been the better post season so far this year. The other thing to be said about it is now with the new salary cap structure, there’s so much parity that it’s pretty boring and meaningless to me now. The game is much better with the improved rules, but there’s no more “appeal.” The last team that is really entertaining to watch to me are the Sharks.

Basketball has been the better post season so far this year.

]]> By: notreallyimportant http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4934 notreallyimportant Thu, 11 May 2006 06:26:34 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4934 One thing to be said about playoff hockey is are the incredible games that regularly go to several OTs. One thing to be said about playoff hockey is are the incredible games that regularly go to several OTs.

]]> By: Michael http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4921 Michael Thu, 11 May 2006 00:53:49 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4921 Kobe wil switch back to #8 before he retires in order to sell a zillion more jerseys on the way out. Then #8 can go down as the most-sold retired jersey ever. By the way, this is a Lakers blog, but I am sure that most of us have some sort of interest in the Clippers. Kurt even gives them a mention in the subtitle. I really thought Kaman would be a difference maker for the Clips. He should provide the shot blocking that the Lakers lacked. I am surprised to hear that he may be a liability. Also, the Clips backcourt should do much better slowing down Nash. If they can't do it then I have to ask, who can? Is there a guard that the Lakers can get this offseason that would have helped them win game seven? Kobe wil switch back to #8 before he retires in order to sell a zillion more jerseys on the way out. Then #8 can go down as the most-sold retired jersey ever.

By the way, this is a Lakers blog, but I am sure that most of us have some sort of interest in the Clippers. Kurt even gives them a mention in the subtitle.

I really thought Kaman would be a difference maker for the Clips. He should provide the shot blocking that the Lakers lacked. I am surprised to hear that he may be a liability. Also, the Clips backcourt should do much better slowing down Nash. If they can’t do it then I have to ask, who can? Is there a guard that the Lakers can get this offseason that would have helped them win game seven?

]]> By: John R http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4918 John R Wed, 10 May 2006 22:54:13 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4918 Well for me it is, but this is a Laker blog. And since the Lakers have a crappy pick, no cap space and little trade bait lined up for next year, lets talk about something fun. 8 or 24 in the rafters? And what about Shaq, should they retire his jersey? I say no considering the way he left and how in doing so he placed the curse of Shaq on the Lakers dooming them to many years of first round exits at best. 10 years later it finally looks like the Magic might be putting something together. Lets just hope Kobe doesn't end up like Penny or Grant Hill or TMac or... Well for me it is, but this is a Laker blog. And since the Lakers have a crappy pick, no cap space and little trade bait lined up for next year, lets talk about something fun.

8 or 24 in the rafters? And what about Shaq, should they retire his jersey? I say no considering the way he left and how in doing so he placed the curse of Shaq on the Lakers dooming them to many years of first round exits at best. 10 years later it finally looks like the Magic might be putting something together. Lets just hope Kobe doesn’t end up like Penny or Grant Hill or TMac or…

]]> By: Gatinho http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4915 Gatinho Wed, 10 May 2006 22:06:22 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4915 You would think the burning questions of the day would concern the Clippers and how they respond in game 2? You would think the burning questions of the day would concern the Clippers and how they respond in game 2?

]]> By: PKLakersFAN http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/comment-page-1/#comment-4912 PKLakersFAN Wed, 10 May 2006 20:37:38 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2006/05/10/notes-at-3-am-2/#comment-4912 John R. has to be 8, don't you think? Especially considering the 3 titles, 62, 81, and the Slam dunk title. Or maybe they retire both numbers? John R. has to be 8, don’t you think? Especially considering the 3 titles, 62, 81, and the Slam dunk title.
Or maybe they retire both numbers?

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