FB&G continues is player reviews for this past season with Luke Walton. For a link to Luke’s exit interview, check out Phillip’s post from right after the season concluded. SEASON IN REVIEW: By any measure, Luke Walton had a disappointing season. He suffered through a campaign marred by injuries and – when healthy – inconsistent minutes that […]
Archives for July 2010
Fast Break Thoughts
*It’s Friday and there still isn’t any word on whether or not the Lakers are going to bring back Shannon Brown, however, Land O’ Lakers have taken the liberty of breaking down all of Brown’s possible options along with the pros and cons of each one. As Chibi mentioned in the last thread, “[it] seems […]
‘Drew Undergoes Surgery
On Wednesday, Andrew Bynum had surgery on his right knee to repair a tear of the lateral meniscus. Dr. David Altchek, who is the Medical Director for the New York Mets and a medical consultant for the NBA, completed the surgery. Andrew Bynum is expected to make a full recovery by the start of the […]
State of Loyalty in the NBA
[picappgallerysingle id=”7431078″] By most fans’ standards, LeBron James’ much-ballyhooed departure from the Cavaliers earlier this month not only tarnished his carefully crafted image, but also any notion of loyalty. In fact, if there is one overarching theme to this topsy-turvy NBA offseason, it is probably just that—loyalty. At what point though, are players released from […]
Fast Break Thoughts
If there is something that never gets old it’s reliving championship seasons. Thanks to Alex Klenert, who worked with Bombo Sports & Entertainment and NBA Entertainment, the Lakers Championship DVD is now available at the NBAStore.com or on iTunes. Alex was kind enough to release a couple of previews to the DVD, the first showing […]
Lakers I Miss: Rick Fox
[picappgallerysingle id=”2653499″] As this latest potential Lakers dynasty rounds into shape, I got to thinking about one of the most beloved players from the team’s last three-peat bid—Rick Fox. The former UNC grad was a critical component of three championship squads and will always be remembered fondly for his seven years of service with the […]
Team USA’s Intra-squad Scrimmage
Last night, ESPN2 aired the Team USA intra-squad scrimmage. As you would expect from an exhibition game featuring guys who haven’t spent a lot of time together on the court, the game was rather sloppy and I don’t expect the scrimmage to weigh too heavily on the decisions made by Coach K and Brian Colangelo. […]
Return of the Bench Mob?
[picappgallerysingle id=”8468579″] With a roster as top-heavy as the Lakers, it’s easy to knock the bench for not performing at the same level as the starters. Biases aside though, it goes without saying that the Lakers’ bench struggled at times last season, with Lamar Odom serving as the only reliable force on a team that […]
Lakers Continue To Fill Needs
Coming into this off-season the Lakers had a shopping list of needs to fill. It sounds strange to say this about a team that just won its second consecutive championship, but it was true. The team had 6 free agents at every position on its roster that it could potentially lose and while the Lakers have (rightfully so) been considered […]
Around the World (Wide Web): Ratliff and Barnes Become Lakers
From Kevin Ding, Orange County Register: The Lakers continue to become a better team this offseason on the sheer basis of experience. Shot-blocking center Theo Ratliff, 37, signed a one-year deal for $1.35 million, the veterans’ minimum salary, on Thursday evening. He gives the Lakers a far more savvy and dependable big man to fill […]