[picappgallerysingle id=”8856833″] The Lakers own human high-fly act Shannon Brown is next in line as FB&G continues its player reviews from the past season. Be sure to check out Phillip’s post to watch Brown’s complete exit interview. SEASON IN REVIEW: “This time was the first time I went into training camp and really knew what […]
Talking Lakers Bigs
Deciding which Lakers big man reigns supreme in the team’s history books is like trying to fill your plate up at a a really nice buffet; first you eye the carved turkey and mashed potatoes, then your attention shifts to the double molten chocolate cake. When it’s all said and done though, you want a […]
Lakers I Miss: Nick Van Exel
[picappgallerysingle id=”3455896″] Following Magic Johnson’s stunning retirement, the Lakers were desperate for a spark to reignite their depressed fan base. Enter: Nick Van Exel. With an array of NBA Jam-worthy moves, Nick the Quick catapulted the forum blue and gold back into NBA relevance, quickly becoming a fan favorite in the process. Nick’s outspoken nature […]
Heroes vs. Villains: Lakers Edition
[picappgallerysingle id=”7431138″] “I just got one more than Shaq! You can take that to the bank…You guys know how I am. I don’t forget anything.” Fighting words from Kobe Bryant, shortly after being crowned an NBA champion for the fifth time in his career. The Finals Most Valuable Player was mostly being facetious, but Kobe’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PLAYER REVIEW: Lamar Odom
[picappgallerysingle id=”8902058″] Forum Blue & Gold reflects back on the season that was for Lamar Odom and what we can expect from him in 2010-2011. Check out Phillip’s exit interviews post to hear it from the forward in his own words. SEASON REVIEW: As the old adage says: as Lamar Odom goes, the Lakers go. […]
2009-10 Player Review: Sasha Vujacic
[picappgallerysingle id=”9048644″] Forum Blue & Gold takes a look at the Lakers’ own version of the Energizer Bunny—Sasha Vujacic. Check out Phillip’s post for Sasha’s comments from his exit interview. SEASON IN REVIEW: “I knew we were about to win the game,” said Vujacic after Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. “We didn’t want […]
2009-10 Player Review: Ron Artest
[picappgallerysingle id=”8952550″] With the 2009-10 season behind us and the free agency bonanza just getting started, ‘Forum Blue & Gold’ begins the first of a series of player reviews from your NBA champions. We begin with the player who left many fans and critics divided when he was signed before last season: the one and […]