There’s a reason his nickname was Big Game James. In one of the biggest games of his career and the contest the Lakers needed to win the NBA’s first back to back championships since the Celtics dynasty, Worthy was a monster.
Around The World (Wide Web): Kobe Talks Overseas Option, Mike Brown
From Kurt Helin, Pro Basketball Talk: Silence can speak volumes. When Kobe Bryant refused to talk about the hiring of Mike Brown, it had less to do with the hire than how it went down. First, Kobe was on record as a Brian Shaw backer. Second, he wasn’t even consulted or told about the hire — a consideration […]
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 […]
Today Is An NBA TV Day
Yesterday Phillip discussed the Lakers’ point guard woes and wondered whether or not a viable upgrade was attainable going into next season. It’s an intense discussion as the Lakers certainly are lacking at the position and will need improved play from that spot to give the team more balance and a better chance to hurt […]
The Lakers And Game 7’s
J.M. Poulard is a friend of the site and contributor to fellow TrueHoop Network site, Warrior’s World. Over the summer he’s been dishing out tremendous historical pieces and today graces FB&G with a look at a classic game that we all remember well. You can reach him by email here and find him on Twitter @ShyneIV. […]
Brian Shaw Speaks, Lakers Don’t Come Off Well
First it was the news that Kobe Bryant was not consulted or given a heads up that the Lakers were going to hire Mike Brown. Then, it was the interview that former assistant GM Ronnie Lester gave, detailing how the Lakers dealt with him and many other staffers when their contracts expired. And now it’s […]
Ettore Messina, From A Local’s Perspective
The announcement went a bit under the radar, but the Lakers officially introduced Ettore Messina as a member of Mike Brown’s staff last week. This has been in the works for what seems like months, so it’s no surprise that his official hiring didn’t get the type of press that an addition like this would […]
The Triangle Is Dead, Long Live The Triangle
The other day in some Fast Break Thoughts, I mentioned I’d been watching an old Bulls game and had this to say about the Triangle offense: I’m going to miss the Triangle Offense. Watching the Bulls zip the ball around, run all the actions of Tex Winters’ sets, and get the type of looks that […]
Sunday Morning Reading
From C.A. Clark, Silver Screen & Roll: Gasol’s place in the team hierarchy, in all facets of the game, was unchanged from prior seasons. What changed was how important his role became. What changed is how reliant the team became on what Pau Gasol brings to the table. And in the end, what changed was the […]
Goodbye To Another Giant
Growing up a Laker fan, I’m a fan of the big man. I was weaned on the graceful stylings of Kareem and spent my early adulthood reveling in the brute force of Shaq. In recent years, the fluidity and precision of Pau Gasol and the youthful power and growing polish of Andrew Bynum have given […]