(h/t to youbeenblinded.com for the picture of Pau Gasol jumping over this kid in India.) From Kevin Ding, OC Register: Matt Barnes is saying he was the victim of the domestic violence in his home Wednesday night. The Sacramento Sheriff’s Department has charged him with a felony for being the primary aggressor. This is Barnes’ […]
Archives for September 2010
Top 12 Lakers Plot Lines for 2010-11
[picappgallerysingle id=”9143029″] The Emmys may have invaded Los Angeles two weekends ago, but everyone in this town knows that it’s the Lakers who take home best drama every year. With that said, Forum Blue & Gold takes a look at 12 intriguing plot lines for the upcoming season—in honor of Phil Jackson’s bid for a […]
Around the World (Wide Web)
From Brian Kamenetzky, Land O’ Lakers: Oh, a little of this, a little of that. Couple buckets here and there. Sell a few tickets, kiss a few babies. C’mon, now, he’s Kobe Bryant. At this point, his role on the Lakers isn’t exactly tough to define: Be Kobe Bryant. Of course, there’s being Kobe, and […]
Correlating Offensive Execution To Defensive Success
Since before my time of heading up FB&G, the mantra of this site has been that the Lakers will go as far as their defense takes them. Because while the Lakers offense (with Kobe being the centerpiece of it all) has often positioned them as a successful team and one of the true glamour franchises, it’s been […]
World Championships Thoughts
The FIBA World Championships may have started over a week ago, but really the tournament is just beginning. The group stage is now over and the teams have started the NCAA style win or go home portion of the championships. We’re now at the point where any slip up will mean an early return flight. […]
Sunday Special: The Clutch-ness Of Derek Fisher
Derek Fisher is a pretty divisive name amongst Lakers’ fans. People just have a hard time agreeing on what his role should be on this Lakers team and how much value he actually provides as a player. Should he be starting? How many minutes should he play? Is his leadership really that important to a […]
Jerry West is Still the League’s Logo
[picappgallerysingle id=”7799066″] The highly anticipated 2010 offseason has lived up its billing as one of the most dramatic, controversial summers in league history. From the WWE-style arrival of the Super Friends in Miami, Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert’s now infamous lambasting of LeBron James to Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony’s escape plans, NBA management and players […]
Rick Fox to go Dancing with the Stars
Photo Credit: ABC In case you haven’t already heard by now, former Lakers veteran Rick Fox will look to add a new title to his resume this month as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Lakers fans should hardly be surprised by his participation as the forward has always had one foot on the […]
Around the World (Wide Web)
From Dan Loumena, Los Angeles Times: Everyone who follows the NBA understands how important the second unit is to not only winning games but winning championships. The moves the Lakers made in the offseason certainly filled their needs — a proven point guard in Steve Blake to team with high-flying guard Shannon Brown, providing a […]
Lakers on TV
In the past week, a couple of Lakers (both past and present), have made television appearances. On August 27, Derek Fisher interviewed Kobe Bryant on Jim Rome is Burning. Three days later, Kareem Abdul Jabbar made an appearance on Jeopardy and goofed on a question involving him and ex-UCLA Bruin Bill Walton. Check the clip: