We’re 30 games into the season, in the midst of a lengthy break in between games, and approaching a new year – feels like a good time to take a long look at where the team sits, what it’s strengths and weaknesses are, and how it compares to its chief competitors. In that spirit, and […]
Archives for 2008
Watching Odom
The game against the Warriors was a pretty good example of the Lamar Odom conundrum. On one hand, in his 21 minutes Odom had just 6 points and 3 rebounds and was did not seem to stamp his imprint on the game. Then again, at the end of the day he was +22, the best […]
Let’s Talk Trade
I really don’t understand the idea of trading Chris Mihm for Tyronn Lue, the rumor that has gained enough momentum to be taken seriously. But then, any Laker trade rumor is harder to kill than Freddy Krueger. The Lakers don’t save any money in this proposed deal — Lue actually makes more than Mihm. They […]
Preview & Chat: The Golden State Warriors
Records: Lakers 24-5 (1st in the West) Warriors 9-22 (11th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.1 (3rd in league) Warriors 106.1 (17th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.2 (4th in league) Warriors 112.1 (28th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Warriors C.J. Watson, Marco […]
What I Took Away From Christmas
1. A really nice jacket from my brother. Everyone should have a gay brother, it ensures that one truly cool and stylish piece of clothing will be given you each year. 2. The Lakers were the tougher team, the grittier team. They out hustled and out muscled the Celtics. Both teams wanted this one, the […]
Preview & Chat: The Boston Celtics
Records: Lakers 22-5 (1st in the West) Celtics 27-2 (1st in the East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.4 (3rd in league) Celtics 110.4 (5th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (4th in league) Celtics 98.6 (1st in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Celtics Rajon Rondo, Ray […]
Talking With Celtics Blog
For a little Christmas Eve treat, I went to the font of all Celtics knowledge, Jeff, the force behind the brilliant Celtics Blog. I asked him a few questions (and I answered a few as well at his site). Enjoy. 1. What is Rondo drinking and where can I get some? Is the improvement in […]
Preview & Chat: The New Orleans Hornets
Records: Lakers 22-5 (1st in the West) Hornets 16-7 (2nd in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.3 (3rd in league) Hornets Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (4th in league) Hornets Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Hornets Chris Paul, Rasual Butler, Peja Stojakovic (a game time decision), David […]
Preview & Chat: The Memphis Grizzlies
Records: Lakers 21-5 (1st in the West) Grizzlies 9-17 (10th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112 (3rd in league) Grizzlies 103.5 (24th in league) Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.3 (4th in league) Grizzlies 108.8 (20th in league) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Grizzlies Kyle Lowry, O.J. Mayo, […]
My Message To Lakers Fans
The Lakers are having a rough patch, have lost two games in a row while the Celtics are playing great basketball right now. So clearly, the NBA championship has been decided. The only hope the Lakers have is a major trade. When things go wrong for the Lakers, and any team really, the first reaction […]