A couple of off days in a row for the Lakers allow me to look around the league and truly take in the entire association. And with the NBA finally back, a few musings from one happy basketball fan… *The first few days have provided some fantastic performances with some eye popping numbers from players […]
First Impressions
It’s said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. It seems that the Lakers bench took that saying to heart as they showed up big in their first regular season game. By turning the tide in the third quarter and then riding that wave of energy and emotion to take the […]
Lakers/Rockets: Role Reversal On Ring Night
On the night the Lakers raised banner #16 and received their championship rings they also scrapped out a hard fought victory over the Houston Rockets, winning 112-110 to kick of the season in style. An emotional night that started with each player introducing the next in the ring presentation ceremony ended with those same players rejoicing […]
Live Chat: Opening Night
Opening Night Chat
Opening Night Preview and Chat
Our long, long wait is over. Basketball is back, opening night is here, and the Lakers are headlining the night as they face off against the Rockets. Banner #16 will be raised and big diamonds will be passed out to all the players as a reminder of what last year’s team accomplished and as a reinforcement for what this […]
2010-11 Season Preview
Our wait is nearly over. Tomorrow night the Lakers begin their pursuit of a third consecutive championship. There is no better time to be a fan of the Lakers and in a league that has reshaped itself in the hopes of dethroning the champions, this season promises to be as exciting as any we’ve seen […]
Fantasy Hoops With FB&G
Yeah, you read that title right. Forum Blue & Gold has started a fantasy basketball league and you can be part of it. Sadly, not all of you, but if you’re reading this now, click this link and see if you were one of the first 15 people to join my 16 team league. You’ll […]
Lakers Come Back To Win In Preseason Finale
The Lakers closed out their preseason in style, winning 105-102 against the Warriors. In a game where Monta Ellis looked like Allen Iverson circa 2001 and where the Lakers trailed for nearly the entire night, I must say this was one of the more satisfying preseason games that I can remember. Because even though overtime […]
Preseason Finale: Lakers vs. Warriors Preview and Chat
For the second time in a week, the Lakers will play consecutive games against the same team in back to back nights. This time, they close their preseason schedule with a game against the Warriors. And since we just did this last night and the Lakers won the game with relative ease, I’m going to […]
Around The World (Wide Web)
Some goodies floating around on the (current and former) Lakers of late so let’s get right into it… *Mark Medina has 5 take aways from last night’s game vs. the Warriors including thoughts on Shaw as a head man and Shannon showing that he is, in fact, a better player coming into this season. *The K-Brothers over […]