Every player in the NBA has been the truth at some point along the way, whether AAU or high school or college. The curve gets steeper when you get to the show. And trophies are won on the backs of the elite or so the common wisdom goes. You’ve got to assemble your All-Stars, you’ve […]
Archives for January 2013
Around The World (Wide Web): The Disappointing Season, Earl Clark, Defense, Effort,
From Dave McMenamin, ESPN LA: Just for a moment, disregard the Los Angeles Lakers’ disappointing record and the state of their dilapidated roster. Imagine you told a Lakers fan before the season started, “Listen, you’re going to play the San Antonio Spurs on the second night of a road back-to-back in early January. The Spurs will be riding a […]
Lakers/Spurs: Toying with my Heart
My goodness. It’s as if the Lakers take some sort of sadistic joy from building up our hopes, then proceeding to crush them viciously. I thought I was ready; I thought I was prepared. I tweeted before and during the game things like, I'm so pumped for this Laker's loss! #countonlosing — Jeff King (@ZephidFB_G) […]
Preview & Chat: The San Antonio Spurs
Records: Lakers 15-19 (11th in the West), Spurs 27-10 (3rd in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 106.4 (6th in the NBA), Spurs 107.0 (5th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.7 (20th in the NBA), Spurs 98.7 (5th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Steve Nash, Darius Morris, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Robert Sacre Spurs: Tony Parker, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, Tim […]
Wednesday Storylines
The Laker’s 19th loss was at least interesting. At this point, I’d just as soon have the scrubs showing Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol that it’s more than words and excuses. Nobody seriously expects the 60th pick to come straight from a D-League game in Reno, Nevada and lead the Lakers to victory in Houston. […]
Preview & Chat: The Houston Rockets
Records: Lakers 15-18 (11th in the West), Rockets 20-14 (6th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 106.4 (6th in the NBA), Rockets 105.6 (7th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.2 (18th in the NBA), Rockets 103.1 (17th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Steve Nash, Darius Morris, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Robert Sacre Rockets: Jeremy Lin, James Harden, Chandler Parsons, Patrick […]
Injury Bug Bites Lakers’ Big Men
The Lakers lost more than a game against the Nuggets last night. Apparently, they’ve also lost their best three big men to injury as well. Mike Trudell has the news via his @LakersReporter twitter account: Dwight Howard is out at least 1 week with a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Re-evaluated next week. — […]
Around The World (Wide Web): Kobe-Dwight, Chemistry, Failed Expectations
From Daniel Mulitauopele, Lakers Nation: It’s not enough. In the sociology world (yes, it’s awesome), there is a term called social capital: the idea that increased human networks allow for greater productivity among people groups. Alex de Tocqueville noted in the 19th century that Americans often meet in groups to discuss all realms of the public sphere, […]
Lakers v. Nuggets: 35 Extra Possessions Is A Lot
The Lakers shot better from the floor, made more three pointers, and took and made more free throws, and they still lost. Kobe had 29 points, seven assists and five rebounds while Dwight recorded a career high in rebounds with 26 to go along with his 14 points and they still lost. Steve Nash had […]
Preview and Chat: The Denver Nuggets
Records: Lakers 15-17 (11th in the West), Nuggets 19-16 (8th in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 106.4 (6th in the NBA), Nuggets 105.0 (8th in the NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.1 (18th in the NBA), Nuggets 101.9 (13th in the NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Metta World Peace, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard Nuggets: Ty Lawson, Andre Iguodala, Danilo Gallinari, Kenneth […]