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Opinion: Friday Bullets

06 Nov 2009 07:17:20 PST

LeBron James won't rule out playing for the Clippers or any other team.Kevin Durant missed some big shots that could have sealed a win against the Lakers, and an emerging commitment to defense played a role. Darnell Mayberry of the Oklahoman: "Although Durant wouldn’t use it as an excuse Th...

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Opinion: Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 11/4

04 Nov 2009 07:42:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan)
Celtics 105, 76ers 74 Celtics, 105-74 CelticsBlog Philadelphia 74ers Boston Celtics Blog - A glance at the free-agent class of 2010 Live Blog: Celtics at 76ers Jackson Sun Hudson getting floor time for Celtics Perkins: Bulls' Look The Same Fast break: Celtics-Sixers

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Opinion: Suicide lines: Shaq likes what he sees from loaded Cavaliers

09 Oct 2009 06:20:43 PDT

Written by J.E. Skeets
Mary Schmitt Boyer, The Plain Dealer: "Shaquille O'Neal raised a few eyebrows after practice Thursday by declaring this Cavaliers team 'the best team I've ever played on. On paper, anyway.' Some might take the 1999-2000 NBA champion Lakers with Bryant, Glen Rice, Robert Horry(notes), R...

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Opinion: Suicide lines: Shaq likes what he sees from loaded Cavaliers

09 Oct 2009 06:20:43 PDT

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Opinion: Denver Tries to Repeat to Repeat

03 Oct 2009 22:31:29 PDT

Written by dberri
Table One: Denver Nuggets in 2008-09 Of these ten players, eight were with the Nuggets last season. And the new players – Afflalo and Allen – produced -0.4 wins last season. So again, Denver’s success this season is going to depend upon the players Denver is returning.

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Opinion: Winning the TrueHoop Stat Geek Smackdown

16 Jun 2009 20:38:53 PDT

Written by dberri
It all began when the Lakers acquired Pau Gasol. At the time Andrew Bynum was still hurt. But I argued that once Bynum was healthy, the Lakers with Kobe Bryant, Gasol, Bynum (as well as Trevor Ariza and Lamar Odom), would be the favorites to win the NBA title. That was my argument in the midst o...

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Los Angeles Lakers news and blogs - November 08, 2009

08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Los Angeles Lakers news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Opinion: Lakers 118 Warriors 101 -- by feltbot from golden-state-warriors « WordPress.com Tag Feed
• Opinion: It will never add up for Lamar Odom -- from Los Angeles Times - The Los Angeles Lakers
• Opinion: Artest will star in L.A. -- by Eddie Johnson from HoopsHype.com NBA Blogs - Eddie Johnson
• Opinion: Ranking Every Player in the History of the Los Angeles Lakers since 1977 -- by dberri from The Wages of Wins Journal
• Opinion: Lakers advance to quarters -- from Lake Oswego Review
• Opinion: Bryant's 3 sparks Lakers past Nuggets -- from WIBW
• Opinion: Thank You David Stern -- from Sactown Royalty
• Opinion: Kobe Bryant: Doin' Work -- by Doc319@yahoo.com (David Friedman) from 20 Second Timeout
• Opinion: - Lakers eyes - Aaron Brooks > Chauncey Billups -- from CBSSports.com
• Opinion: Lakers' Bryant delivers for Coach K -- from Los Angeles Daily News

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Opinion: Precision Passing by Bryant Carves Up Nuggets

28 May 2009 03:44:00 PDT

Written by Doc319@yahoo.com (David Friedman)
Though this apparently has not received nearly as much coverage as his original comment did, Lakers legend Jerry West has backed off of his statement that James has passed Bryant as the best player in the NBA; West told interviewer Jim Rome, "I said something that I wish I wouldn't have said, to be honest with you, because it was in no way demeaning to Kobe Bryant. I love his passion. I want him to win a championship without Shaquille O'Neal because I think it would vindicate him in some respect. If I had to watch a player play, there's about four players I would pay to see play on a regular basis, and Kobe Bryant certainly would be at the top of that list. Late in the game, who are you going to take to make a shot, who are you going to take in the last quarter o...

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Opinion: Laker Chronicles: Clutter

26 May 2009 23:25:41 PDT

Written by Tatum Gia
Where are we? It tugs at your heartstrings to see our Purple and Gold clad warriors so down, but it really isn’t hard for them to beat the Nuggets, and it’s actually quite frustrating that the Lakers’ won’t just make the necessary adjustments and play to their full potential.

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Opinion: Notes From the First Weekend of the Playoffs

20 Apr 2009 12:50:00 PDT

Written by Doc319@yahoo.com (David Friedman)
1) While discussing the Lakers' toughness (or lack thereof), Jeff Van Gundy mentioned the recent Sports Illustrated article about Dwight Howard. Someone asked Kobe Bryant if he would have let Nate Robinson jump over him in the Slam Dunk Contest the way that Howard did; Van Gundy cleaned up the language while noting that Bryant responded very firmly that he would not have done that. Some people question if Howard is too nice to lead a team to a championship. No one harbors such doubts about Bryant, though Bryant is not certain that the Lakers are mean enough or angry enough to win the title. Is it really necessary to be mean and/or angry to be a champion? What do those traits represent in the context of winning basketball games?

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Opinion: NBA Leaderboard, Part VII

19 Mar 2009 04:13:26 PDT

Written by David Friedman(Doc319@yahoo.com)
Dwyane Wade has forced his way into the MVP conversation with his scoring, passing and defensive exploits since the All-Star Game. Assuming that Wade's scoring average does not drop, LeBron James will need to average about 33 ppg in the last 15 games to pass him; Wade has obviously not clinched the crown just yet, but he is in pretty good shape unless he closes out the season with 10 or 15 point outings. Kobe Bryant has been averaging more than 31 ppg since Andrew Bynum got hurt but he only had 11 points in the Lakers' loss to the 76ers and it does not look like he is poised to score the 33-34 ppg he would need to score down the stretch to pass Wade, particularly since Lakers' Coach Phil Jackson has spoken openly of possibly resting Bryant and Pau Gasol...

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Opinion: Lakers Fall to Bobcats in Double Overtime After Bryant Fouls Out

28 Jan 2009 02:55:30 PST

Written by David Friedman(Doc319@yahoo.com)
On the other hand, Pau Gasol has played the most efficient basketball of his career in L.A., Bynum's game has grown by leaps and bounds, Trevor Ariza's play has stepped up since becoming a Laker, Sasha Vujacic and Jordan Farmar have markedly improved and you can go straight down the line: Bryant sets an example in terms of work ethic and his leadership has rubbed off on his team, particularly after the Lakers wisely got rid of some players who did not have the right attitude, work ethic or skill set to be rotation players on a good team, let alone starters (yes, that is a Kwame Brown/Smush Parker reference). Just this past summer we saw Bryant set the tone for a U.S. Olympic Team filled with All-Stars and All-NBA players--and we saw that when the gold...

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Opinion: Reaction to first loss mixed

15 Nov 2008 11:39:44 PST

Written by Elliott Teaford
The Lakers didn't practice Saturday, so there's nothing new to report. There was quite a bit of reaction from Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom and Jordan Farmar after their first loss of the season Friday, however. Here's a copy of the... Jordan Farmar agreed that the Lakers' poor defense cost them.

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Opinion: Cru’s Corner: Lakers vs. Rockets (Game 5 11/9/08)

11 Nov 2008 00:02:07 PST

Written by Massacre
Between Pau and Kobe both varying their offense, the rest of the team running off the ball to a T at times and Phil doing a great job of rotation tonight, it’s no wonder why the Rockets looked frazzled throughout the entire second half.

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Opinion: Gazing Experts, the National Economy, and Other Short Stories

18 Oct 2008 22:03:01 PDT

Written by dberri
It's important to remember, though, that this team only had Andrew Bynum for 35 games. Furthermore they only had Pau Gasol for 27 contests. This season the Lakers will probably have Bynum and Gasol the entire season (barring any injuries). And this means the Lakers are very likely to win m...

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Opinion: The 2008 Playoffs: Where the Revival of the NBA's Two Flagship Franchises Happened

19 Jun 2008 23:24:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (David Friedman)
The Celtics finished with the best record in the NBA (66-16), while the Lakers had the best record in perhaps the most competitive Western Conference race ever (57-25). The top two seeds have generally not both made it to the Finals in recent seasons but the Celtics and Lakers each vanquished tough foes to advance to the championship round, where Boston earned the right to hoist a 17th championship banner, denying Phil Jackson his 10th coaching title and Bryant his fourth ring as a player and in the process completing the one blank space on the Hall of Fame resumes of Garnett, Allen and 2008 Finals MVP Paul Pierce.

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Opinion: Comments from the Other Side - Lakers Game 3

11 Jun 2008 06:05:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan)
Curse the Celtics!! May their cockiness get the best of them!! Something inside tells me we win this game, we win this series. I think an angel is talking to me. Garnett has given at least 3 illegal screens in the 2nd half... Such BS The Boston Celtics lose to sasha vujacic and Kobe Bryant here at staples center.... There was no lakers tonight...there was 2 people....vs the Celtics! 2-1! Finally we beat Boston this season Great pic, all 5 Celtics in shock and awe. Pierce - sprained knee Perkins- sprained ankle Rondo - sprained ankle Cassell - sprained wrist PJ Brown - old age Celtics are in trouble. Discuss this topic on the Celtics Green Forums!]

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Opinion: Lakers Cersus Celtics Part XI: New Blood [NBA Finals]

04 Jun 2008 15:00:23 PDT

Written by Will Leitch
History lesson: Famous Celtics who were a part of this rivalry include: Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, Dennis Johnson, John Havlicek, K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Bill Russell. The famous Lakers include: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic John...

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Opinion: The Joy of Six: Detroit Advances to the Eastern Conference Finals Again

16 May 2008 13:48:34 PDT

Written by David Friedman(noreply@blogger.com)
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 91-86 on Tuesday to win that series four games to one and thus advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the sixth straight season. The Showtime Lakers from the 1980s are the most recent team to make it to the Conference Finals at least six years in a row (they did it from 1982-89), so this is quite an accomplishment for the Pistons. On the other hand, the Lakers did a much better job of taking advantage of those opportunities than the Pistons have: the Lakers made it to the Finals seven times and won four championships during their run while the Pistons have only made two Finals appearances and won just one title during their streak. Basically, the Pistons of the 2000s are like the Atlanta Braves of the...

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Opinion: Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 3 4/26/08) - Los Angeles Lakers

28 Apr 2008 20:43:14 PDT

Written by Crucifido
Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Nuggets (Round 1 / Game 3 4/26/08) A Sharp Team-First Game Pushes The Lakers to A 3-0 Lead In came Game 3 and the Lakers looked more than ready for the challenge. The intensity the Lakers showed from the very first tip was exactly what they needed to show. Having a t...

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Opinion: Mile High Malaise: Lakers Flatten Listless Nuggets

27 Apr 2008 04:08:25 PDT

Written by David Friedman
Kobe Bryant passed early (six first quarter assists) and scored late (11 third quarter points) as the L.A. Lakers dismantled the Denver Nuggets 102-84 to take a 3-0 series lead. Bryant finished with game-high totals in points (22), assists (eight) and plus/minus (+21, tied with Derek Fisher) while tying for the team lead in rebounds (seven). He shot 9-19 from the field. Even more significant than Bryant's impressive numbers is the way that he controlled the game--and has controlled the entire series so far--with his scoring and passing; the Nuggets have tried several different defensive schemes but nothing they have done has stopped him individually or slowed down the Lakers collectively. Bryant simply reads the situation, shoots whe...

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Opinion: Gasol Pau-ers Lakers to Victory Over New Jersey

06 Feb 2008 01:07:00 PST

Written by David Friedman
One victory against a mediocre Nets team is not enough to convince me that the Lakers are the favorites to win the Western Conference--but considering how dangerous the Lakers could be at times even when they consisted of little more than Bryant and four bystanders, it is obvious that this upgraded squad has the potential to do a lot of damage once the key players have an opportunity to jell as a unit. Maybe that will happen this season, maybe it will take an offseason and a full training camp to enable this team to reach its full potential but the days of Bryant trying to go big game hunting with butter knives are over--and that is not a pleasant thought for the other teams in the Western Conference.

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Opinion: Tale of Two Halves: Lakers Shine, Then Fade Versus the Defending Champs

23 Jan 2008 23:45:00 PST

Written by David Friedman
Here is what Triangle Offense architect Tex Winter told the L.A. Times : "The ball has to move, the players have to move. And when they don't, they start standing and watching Kobe. Kobe might get 50, but we still ain't going to win, or we'll have a tough time of it. It's a team concept. It's based on ball and player movement with a purpose. It's predicated on that, and if we don't have that, then we're not a very good team. Lamar (Odom) and Luke (Walton) really might be the key to this. They're going to have to hit the open shots. They're going to have to hit a good percentage of their shots, which they're not doing right now. They'll get better and more open shots if we play a team concept and move the basketball and go through with our cuts." Uninformed people try to...

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Opinion: Paul Westhead: Never Slowing Down

16 Jan 2008 00:48:00 PST

Written by David Friedman
Paul Westhead, sometimes called the "guru of go" because of his love for fast break basketball, is the only person who has coached a championship team in the NBA (1980 Lakers) and the WNBA (2007 Mercury). I spoke with Westhead, who is currently an assistant coach with the Seattle Supersonics, prior to Seattle's 95-79 loss at Cleveland, after which I posted some of his thoughts about the WNBA and the development of Seattle rookie Kevin Durant. Westhead coached for nine years at LaSalle before becoming an assistant coach with the L.A. Lakers. After Coach Jack McKinney suffered a serious head injury, Westhead took over and guided the team to the 1980 title. Later, Westhead turned Loyola Marymount into a national power and made a brief return to t...

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Opinion: Lakers Improve to 3-1 on Road Trip, Kobe Bryant Scores 20,000th Point

23 Dec 2007 16:27:00 PST

Written by David Friedman
Kobe Bryant had 39 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals as the L.A. Lakers built a 25 point lead and held on to post a 95-90 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Early in the third quarter, Bryant scored the 20,000th point of his career, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach that milestone, beating Wilt Chamberlain by 12 days. Of course, Bryant got a head start by jumping straight from high school to the NBA, so Chamberlain still easily holds the record for reaching 20,000 points in the fewest number of games (499; it took Bryant 811 games). The Lakers finished their road trip with a 3-1 record, with the only loss coming Thursday night in Cleveland. After that game, Bryant vowed to go back to the gym and...

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Opinion: Lakers Kick off Eastern Road Trip With 103-91 Win in Chicago

19 Dec 2007 01:59:00 PST

Written by David Friedman
The Lakers led 49-45 at halftime. Bryant and Vujacic each had 10 points. NBA TV's Frank Isola commented, "Kobe is not 100% yet with that groin injury. He's playing--and I think that a lot of other guys would take a week off--but this is Kobe Bryant, who loves to be out there." Despite Bryant's brief scoring burst early in the third quarter, the Bulls made a little run to tie the score at 58 before a Bryant turnaround jumper at the 7:26 mark put the Lakers up, 60-58. Those would be the last points that Bryant scored (he sat out the start of the fourth quarter, like he does in most games) but he found other ways to contribute: he got all three of his steals in the fourth quarter and the Lakers scored on the ensuing possession each time, including one sequence...

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