Comments on: Other People’s Thoughts http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/ A Lakers Blog. Thoughts, reflections, and the odd rant on the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA (even the Clippers). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:18:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kurt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535793 Kurt Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:30:37 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535793 Memphis preview post up. Memphis preview post up.

]]> By: adb http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535759 adb Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:45:31 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535759 Stephen (#51)....thanks for the input. However, it's not right. I'm not saying Kobe doesn't get his share of superstar treatment.......but I think he is one of the most fundamental players in the game and more than not......he totally follows the rules. But carrying the ball is more egregious than barely shifting your pivot foot. It gives you a ridiculous advantage. Imagine if Farmar was allowed to do that. He'd get to the hole all the time! Secondly, if you don't correct it........it becomes a habit for that superstar and he becomes a repeat offender. I rather have the refs clean up the game otherwise it just breeds more controversy and hypocrisy (especially with instant replay and a myriad of camera angles). Stephen (#51)….thanks for the input. However, it’s not right. I’m not saying Kobe doesn’t get his share of superstar treatment…….but I think he is one of the most fundamental players in the game and more than not……he totally follows the rules. But carrying the ball is more egregious than barely shifting your pivot foot. It gives you a ridiculous advantage. Imagine if Farmar was allowed to do that. He’d get to the hole all the time! Secondly, if you don’t correct it……..it becomes a habit for that superstar and he becomes a repeat offender. I rather have the refs clean up the game otherwise it just breeds more controversy and hypocrisy (especially with instant replay and a myriad of camera angles).

]]> By: kwame a. http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535753 kwame a. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:37:38 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535753 59- I don't think so, because the Hawks-Heat error was not subjective, it was a clear technical/clock issue. The only reprecussion I could foresee is the ref getting a slap on the wrist. All refs are awarded points, that dictate who gets to ref playoff games, maybe Delaney gets docked some points. 59- I don’t think so, because the Hawks-Heat error was not subjective, it was a clear technical/clock issue. The only reprecussion I could foresee is the ref getting a slap on the wrist. All refs are awarded points, that dictate who gets to ref playoff games, maybe Delaney gets docked some points.

]]> By: adb http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535751 adb Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:36:46 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535751 I don't think you can replay "bad calls"......otherwise we'd be re-doing a whole mess of games! Anyway, don't you guys think its time we added another ref to the game? Given the game has gotten more athletic and quicker, there should be at least 1 more ref. Someone suggested that there should be a ref perched up on a high chair (like they do in tennis) on each side of the court. I don't know if that is a good idea but something has to be done. I have this eerie feeling that refs in the playoffs are going to unnecessarily decide a few crucial games with bad calls or no calls. It might lead to the whole "Delaney" issue coming back and rearing its ugly head. Hopefully, it won't happen to our beloved Lakers! As for tonight's game.......looking forward to seeing Critt. I don’t think you can replay “bad calls”……otherwise we’d be re-doing a whole mess of games!

Anyway, don’t you guys think its time we added another ref to the game? Given the game has gotten more athletic and quicker, there should be at least 1 more ref. Someone suggested that there should be a ref perched up on a high chair (like they do in tennis) on each side of the court. I don’t know if that is a good idea but something has to be done. I have this eerie feeling that refs in the playoffs are going to unnecessarily decide a few crucial games with bad calls or no calls. It might lead to the whole “Delaney” issue coming back and rearing its ugly head. Hopefully, it won’t happen to our beloved Lakers!

As for tonight’s game…….looking forward to seeing Critt.

]]> By: Matt http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535745 Matt Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:28:26 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535745 58 - I saw the same thing at TrueHoop. Any chance they replay this game the way they did with Heat-Hawks earlier this year? I'm doubting it, but does anyone know the rule here -- could they replay it? And, if so, considering the closeness of the Western race, especially for Goldem State right now, wouldn't that game be much more important to replay than the Hawks-Heat game was? 58 – I saw the same thing at TrueHoop. Any chance they replay this game the way they did with Heat-Hawks earlier this year? I’m doubting it, but does anyone know the rule here — could they replay it? And, if so, considering the closeness of the Western race, especially for Goldem State right now, wouldn’t that game be much more important to replay than the Hawks-Heat game was?

]]> By: Darius http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535692 Darius Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:12:48 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535692 I know it's over and the game seems like it was weeks ago, but Stu Jackson came out and said the foul called on Monta Ellis on the collision with Fisher was a bad call. He said after reviewing the replay, that the tape showed Fisher pulling down Monta Ellis. Check out TrueHoop's Friday Bullets for the article. I know it’s over and the game seems like it was weeks ago, but Stu Jackson came out and said the foul called on Monta Ellis on the collision with Fisher was a bad call. He said after reviewing the replay, that the tape showed Fisher pulling down Monta Ellis. Check out TrueHoop’s Friday Bullets for the article.

]]> By: KurkPeterman http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535688 KurkPeterman Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:10:47 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535688 56 - The reason he takes a three as his first shot ofter is probably because he likes to come out strong and check his heat. I hear what you're saying about the inconsistency on a game by game basis (rather than the season stats which show he's been fairly accurate for someone who scores as much as he does). Also, if you take into consideration that he takes the last shot of period ends (which is often a three), his percentage would be a little better. I actually find it very hard to criticize Kobe's offensive game (or defensive for that matter) due to the fact that he is so good and can adjust to do anything that is required on any given night. I'm least worried about Kobe jacking up threes and much more worried about our younger guys doing it (Jordan/Sasha) if they start to lose their touch. 56 – The reason he takes a three as his first shot ofter is probably because he likes to come out strong and check his heat. I hear what you’re saying about the inconsistency on a game by game basis (rather than the season stats which show he’s been fairly accurate for someone who scores as much as he does). Also, if you take into consideration that he takes the last shot of period ends (which is often a three), his percentage would be a little better.

I actually find it very hard to criticize Kobe’s offensive game (or defensive for that matter) due to the fact that he is so good and can adjust to do anything that is required on any given night. I’m least worried about Kobe jacking up threes and much more worried about our younger guys doing it (Jordan/Sasha) if they start to lose their touch.

]]> By: kc http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535685 kc Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:04:32 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535685 sort of off topic, but has anyone noticed how shaq always seem to burn bridges? i mean he did that with the magic initially... then with us... and now with the heat. people used to accuse kobe of destorying lakers dynasty... well... after dust settled... who is the one that's destructive to the team? shaq is shaq, but only problem is only he can motivaate himself... which explains how he can suddenly play bulk of minutes in phoenix... sort of off topic, but has anyone noticed how shaq always seem to burn bridges?

i mean he did that with the magic initially… then with us… and now with the heat.

people used to accuse kobe of destorying lakers dynasty… well… after dust settled… who is the one that’s destructive to the team?

shaq is shaq, but only problem is only he can motivaate himself… which explains how he can suddenly play bulk of minutes in phoenix…

]]> By: anoni http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535642 anoni Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:33:00 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535642 39 - Kurt The percentage is not bad, but he is taking too many of them. If you look at the game logs, he's had quite a few bad games from 3 point land. He'll have three bad games from distance, then a great one. The trend is more evident in last season's game logs. In the last 3 games he's taken 20 three's! Interestingly enough, he took nine of them Sunday against the Warriors. That's not what you like to see, especially when you're going against the game plan. Someone mentioned that most everytime a 3 is the first shot Kobe will take. 39 – Kurt

The percentage is not bad, but he is taking too many of them. If you look at the game logs, he’s had quite a few bad games from 3 point land. He’ll have three bad games from distance, then a great one. The trend is more evident in last season’s game logs.

In the last 3 games he’s taken 20 three’s! Interestingly enough, he took nine of them Sunday against the Warriors. That’s not what you like to see, especially when you’re going against the game plan.

Someone mentioned that most everytime a 3 is the first shot Kobe will take.

]]> By: AM http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/comment-page-2/#comment-535639 AM Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:29:53 +0000 http://www.forumblueandgold.com/2008/03/27/other-peoples-thoughts/#comment-535639 Something I haven't seen mentioned much, which I think is awesome, is that Pau is also working with Kareem. From the Daily News a while back: "Gasol wasn't happy about the physical abuse he took Tuesday from Sacramento's Brad Miller. Gasol watched a replay of one hard foul before Sunday's game and received some advice from assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on how to defend himself." On yesterday's Practice Report video on Lakers.com, you can see Kareem (I think) feeding balls to Pau as he shoots mid-range jumpers. Finally, Pau from the Memphis Commercial Appeal on what it's like to be tutored by Cap: "It's unbelievable. You respect guys that have been there at the highest level. In this organization, you've got the best of the best. I'm privileged. The whole thing is pretty amazing when you stop and think about it." See (via TrueHoop): http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/mar/28/Gasol-at-home-in-Lakers-purple/ Something I haven’t seen mentioned much, which I think is awesome, is that Pau is also working with Kareem.

From the Daily News a while back: “Gasol wasn’t happy about the physical abuse he took Tuesday from Sacramento’s Brad Miller. Gasol watched a replay of one hard foul before Sunday’s game and received some advice from assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on how to defend himself.”

On yesterday’s Practice Report video on Lakers.com, you can see Kareem (I think) feeding balls to Pau as he shoots mid-range jumpers.

Finally, Pau from the Memphis Commercial Appeal on what it’s like to be tutored by Cap: “It’s unbelievable. You respect guys that have been there at the highest level. In this organization, you’ve got the best of the best. I’m privileged. The whole thing is pretty amazing when you stop and think about it.”

See (via TrueHoop): http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/mar/28/Gasol-at-home-in-Lakers-purple/

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