We do this weird thing in sports, where as a player is on their way out, we enjoy poking fun at the aging process right up until they’re gone. Once retirement comes along, then we wax poetic on our fondest memories from throughout their career. We’re seeing it with Kobe Bryant in a basketball sense. […]
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Some Thoughts on Lamar Odom
There are people in various corners of the NBA map trying to help the man right now. We’re talking former teammates and coaches and a clutch of confidants who don’t want their names out there because they’re not looking for attention for their efforts. All they want to see is Lamar Joseph Odom dislodge himself […]
The Laker Way
I stand corrected. It appears the “new Laker fandom” will bear a striking resemblance to that which preceded it. Ever since Andrew Bynum schooled J.J. Barea on the nuances of Newtonian physics in the spring of 2011, it was apparent that the Lakers — as then constituted — required a facelift. As that spring gave […]
The Rumor Mill: Using The TPE
Welcome to the Rumor Mill, a place to talk about all the rumors, innuendo, and speculation about potential Lakers moves as we approach the trade deadline. In this space we’ll offer up links to reports, opinions on the speculation of the day, and anything else trade related that crosses our minds. This may or may […]
A Fond Farewell: Wishing Lamar Odom The Peace He Deserves
At what point does a person’s income preclude him from complaining about some of life’s breaks? Is there a line of demarcation? $10 million per year? A million? $500,000? $100,000? At what point does compensation beget dehumanization? Though I share neither their income bracket nor VIP status, I have a tendency to empathize with athletes […]
#NBARank: Lamar Odom
With #NBARank now in the midst of announcing the top 50 players in the NBA, Laker fans have probably noticed that some of their favorite players have yet to show up on the board. It stands to reason that the purple and gold will be very well represented in the top 50 given the amount […]
Can Mike Brown Tap Into Lamar Odom’s Versatility?
From the limited exposure we’ve had to Mike Brown via press conferences and sit down interviews, we’ve learned a few things about what he plans to do with the current Laker roster on the offensive side of the ball. He will implore the team to play a bit faster by having his guys push the […]
A Big Congrats To Lamar Odom
While it’s not yet official, it’s being reported that Lamar Odom will be named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year later today. This is great news and I’m thrilled for Lamar being recognized for his fantastic season. His statistics speak for themselves, but even more impressive to these eyes has been his ability to […]
Saturday Special: Happy Birthday Lamar Odom
Over the years there are few players that I’ve grown to appreciate more than Lamar Odom. His all around game and ability to stand on equal footing with both the starters and reserves while serving as the bridge between both units has been invaluable the Lakers’ recent success. Through all the ups and downs he’s […]
Lakers and the Numbers Game, Part II
[picappgallerysingle id=”7540789″] Part deuce of our look at key stats for the upcoming season focuses on the bench corps. In case you missed it, check out our post on the starters too. Lamar Odom: O/U 30 games as a starter Fisher and Bryant are used to receiving props for their durability, but Odom proved that […]