Comments on: ESPN Chat, Southwest Previews, More

By: Kaleo

Kaleo — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:41:24 +0000

Hey Laker fans….I have thoroughly enjoyed all the comments made and believe the Lakers will be dominate once Ron-Ron gets used to the triangle….defensively they’ll be a lot tougher but will sorely miss Ariza’s anticipation. Not many in the league can do what Treavor can, but against the rough and tumble small forwards, ala, Melo, Pierce, LeBron…they’ll be so glad Ron’s in there battling because he’s got the beef and the mind set. A healthy Lakers team see them back in the finals against any team and come out on top. From down under-over and out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:55:07 +0000

Seems Phil not worried about the battle between Yung Farmar and Shannon at the point when he can have both of them on the court at the same time. Sasha should be real nervous about the chemistry these two are developing on the second unit this preseason. He might be singing the blues this season if they continue to develop throughout the year.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-lakers-farmar14-2009oct14,0,5745407.story

By: wondahbap

wondahbap — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:41:49 +0000

Kurt,

Yeah. I imagine it must be tough having to read questions and answer them as fast as possible. I know when you do the live chats here during games it gets fast paced, and we are only “talking.” But you’re answers were convincing and clear. If I didn’t already know, I would be able to tell you know your Lakers.

What I was really impressed with was the lack of typos. I would have messed up every answer.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:15:54 +0000

I think they can be right there for the 7/8 seed, if Davis and everyone stays healthy. And if Dunleavy lets Davis et al run a little. That team has athletes.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:05:43 +0000

A little off topic. But what do people think of the Clippers this year? I

think they have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs. Mike Moreau at Hoopsworld has them making the playoffs as well. If Baron Davis is focused, healthy and in shape they might be pretty good.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=14043

By: Zephid

Zephid — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:47:39 +0000

22, wait, who’s our dead-eye shooter?

By: jodial

jodial — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:44:14 +0000

No one is ever going to average 9 or 10 assists per game in a Phil Jackson triangle.

The high assist per game mark for any Phil Jackson-coached team was 7.0, by Scottie Pippen in ‘92. Pippen averaged over 6 two other times, and Jordan also averaged slightly over 6 twice. Kobe’s high (and the Laker high under Phil) was 5.9 in ‘03.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:20:19 +0000

Thanks Wondahbap. I’m not totally comfortable in that format so when I read it I keep seeing the things I wished I’d said. Also, the volume of questions is insane (and a number are just rude/funny but would never get published).

By: wondahbap

wondahbap — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:05:45 +0000

(18) Mamula,

I’m pretty convinced that Shaq’s ego will cause a problem in Cleveland. No mater what LBJ is now, Shaq will let it be known that he is a 4-time Champ and that LBJ hasn’t done anything he hadn’t done. Shaq’s going to get tired of the LeBron questions. I think he’ll remind LBJ that he needs him to win IT. It might happen while they’re joking around, but it will come out and it will affect this team in some way at some point. Shaq lays down for no one, and I can’t see him just letting himself be called 2nd fiddle all year to a player who has only won an MVP and that’s all.

By: wondahbap

wondahbap — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:00:02 +0000

Kurt,

Great job on the ESPN chat. Just finished reading it.