Anthony Irwin is a lifelong Lakers and, by extension, NBA fan. The league is in a great place and he joins Forum Blue & Gold as the Lakers seem to be turning things around. In his inaugural post here at FB&G, he looks at the team’s young core and the pressure they face to be […]
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s Fate Puts Fans in Awkward Position
Whatever is left of Kobe Bryant will ultimately result in dividing some of his most loyal fans. The news that a rotator cuff injury will probably prematurely end another season – third straight – for Kobe brings joy to no one. Not the league, not the fans, opponents or those covering basketball. Bryant is simply […]
Around The World (Wide Web): All Dwight Howard Everything
From “Basketball Reasons”, Silver Screen & Roll: Is it time to panic? No wins, six losses, even with Dwight playing 33 minutes?! No, so go ahead and keep your Lakers flags flying on your cars. This is preseason, and the beginning of a very long journey for both the Lakers roster and the coaching staff. Through the first […]
Around The World (Wide Web): Mike Brown’s Approach, Kobe’s Leadership, & Bench Play
From Ramona Shelburne, ESPN Los Angeles: Dwight Howard had no idea how good he had it as he left Staples Center late Saturday night. “Day off tomorrow!” he said happily as he left the arena. After a long week of practice, three exhibition games, plus travel to Fresno and Ontario, it wasn’t surprising the Lakers would take […]
Lakers/Hornets: Working Overtime Again
Box Score: Lakers 107, Hornets 101 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 117.6, Hornets 111.0 True Shooting %: Lakers 59.6%, Hornets 57.5% Lakers go into the tail end of a back-to-back with TIRED legs. They played a double overtime game against Memphis the night before. But no rest for these weary Lakers. THE GOOD After a bit of […]
Lakers/Suns: Is This Offense I See?
Box Score: Lakers 111, Suns 99 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 106.7, Suns 95.2 True Shooting %: Lakers 62.9%, Suns 53.3% It is always fun to watch Steve Nash play. Too bad, the Suns haven’t been as talented as in years past. But, of course, that’s also good news for Laker fans for that it’s an “easier” […]
Lakers/Knicks: Ran Over By The Lin Train
Box Score: Lakers 85, Knicks 92 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 90.4, Knicks 97.9 True Shooting %: Lakers 50.0%, Knicks 54.5% The Good: I’m trying here, guys. There were just a few stretches where you could say, “Okay, maybe the Lakers are going to be okay.” Pau Gasol (16 points) had a nice second quarter with 8 […]
Lakers/Clippers: Battle Of L.A. 2012, Part 2
Box Score: Lakers 96, Clippers 91 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 114.3, Clippers 108.3 True Shooting %: Lakers 65.7%, Clippers 50.5% The Good: The good? A win, of course! They snap a three-game losing skid and beat a very good team. Let’s give Pau Gasol a lot of props. He wanted the ball more and he got […]
Lakers/Magic: Offensive Offense
Box Score: Lakers 80, Magic 92 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 94.1, Magic 108.2 True Shooting %: Lakers 49.5%, Magic 55.6% The Good: Kobe Bryant had an efficient 30 points and 8 assists. They showed some fight on some parts of the game. It was nice to see them play through Pau Gasol at the start of […]
Lakers/Clippers: Battle Of L.A. 2012, Part 1
Box Score: Lakers 94, Clippers 102 Offensive Efficiency: Lakers 109.3, Clippers 118.6 True Shooting %: Lakers 57.0%, Clippers 55.7% The Good: I suppose people will point to Kobe Bryant dropping another 40+ game. After all, he pretty much kept the Lakers within striking distance in a game that was basically controlled by the Clippers for […]