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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Fresh8 on Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:38 am

More shots lead to more confidence and the ability to knock down more shots. The ability to draw more fouls and get to the line more often is thanks to having the ball in his hands in the post more often. I think Bynum not playing in the same frontcourt as Pau has an effect on this. When the two players play together, Bynum's play suffers because he doesn't have the ball as much. Pau's numbers don't drop as much but they do because he has to share the rock with Bynum.

However, you put up a very convincing argument.

But I still prefer Bynum and his dodgy knees over Bosh. Bynum's physical presence and ability to shore up the defence. I'm just not convinced that Bosh would be a better fit.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Andrew on Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:48 am

I think there's definitely got to be an element of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" here and while you've got to be intrigued by the possibility of adding Bosh if you're the Lakers, it seems like overkill and a potential headache in maintaining an established pecking order. Granted, they basically swapped Ariza for Artest this year when they were fresh off a championship, but Ariza clearly desired a bigger role while Artest was willing to make a few sacrifices and since they're back in the Finals, I think it's safe to say the change hasn't hurt them too much. That's not to say bringing Bosh in would ruin everything, but I don't think it's necessary and carries a certain element of risk when the team they've got is capable of contending at the very least.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby The X on Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:00 pm

I still thought it was a bad move by Ariza. He was a great fit as starting SF for Lakers, better than Artest IMHO. He was a nice 4th option on the court offensively & got into the passing lanes on D.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Andrew on Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:36 pm

I suppose everyone who aspires to make the NBA dreams of being a star and not "just" a role player, although obviously only a select few can be the former and the rest accept being the latter. Ariza had the experience of being part of a top team and winning a championship, so I guess he wanted to try spreading his wings and pursuing individual goals.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Jackal on Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:36 pm

Agreed, too bad he wanted to "be the man". His loss though.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby rise on Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:40 pm

Jackal wrote:Agreed, too bad he wanted to "be the man". His loss though.

Yeah, it didn't really work out, did it? :D
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby air gordon on Thu Jun 03, 2010 1:56 pm

Sit wrote:More shots lead to more confidence and the ability to knock down more shots. The ability to draw more fouls and get to the line more often is thanks to having the ball in his hands in the post more often. I think Bynum not playing in the same frontcourt as Pau has an effect on this. When the two players play together, Bynum's play suffers because he doesn't have the ball as much. Pau's numbers don't drop as much but they do because he has to share the rock with Bynum.

However, you put up a very convincing argument.

But I still prefer Bynum and his dodgy knees over Bosh. Bynum's physical presence and ability to shore up the defence. I'm just not convinced that Bosh would be a better fit.

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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Sauru on Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:22 am

the point is bosh is not going to play for the lakers
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Fresh8 on Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:27 pm

Something that has been brought up in the game, should Derek Fisher's jersey be retired?

Say that Fisher wins ring number 5, should it be retired? On any other team, maybe he would be able to. He's been a sarting PG on all championship sides. It was argued that Horry's number didn't get retired but Horry won 3 rings with LA, not all 7 of his. The also bring up Byron Scott. And he won 3 rings with the Lakers. Fisher still could have 2 more rings.

So if Fisher wins a 5th ring this postseason, do you think he is worthy of having his number retired?
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby benji on Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:28 pm

Fuck no.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Andrew on Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:38 pm

It wouldn't be entirely inappropriate I guess, but I'd say not.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby The X on Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:43 pm

Sit wrote:Something that has been brought up in the game, should Derek Fisher's jersey be retired?

Say that Fisher wins ring number 5, should it be retired? On any other team, maybe he would be able to. He's been a sarting PG on all championship sides. It was argued that Horry's number didn't get retired but Horry won 3 rings with LA, not all 7 of his. The also bring up Byron Scott. And he won 3 rings with the Lakers. Fisher still could have 2 more rings.

So if Fisher wins a 5th ring this postseason, do you think he is worthy of having his number retired?

One of stupidest things I've ever heard in my life. Lakers are more likely to retire Jack Nicholson's honorary number before Derek bloody Fisher. Guy sucks. Can't think of a worst starting PG in the league. Steve Kerr could go out there & get it done on open jumpers, but better.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Andrew on Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:06 pm

I don't know about that, he has a tendency to make big shots and is pretty adept at drawing fouls, particularly charges. But retiring his number seems a little much.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby NovU on Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:10 pm

TSN crew brought that subject up during the game, and one of them claimed Robert Horry would deserve it too if so, as well as Byron Scott or something, pretty much being sarcastic over the issue.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby The X on Fri Jun 04, 2010 2:13 pm

Andrew, I'm just showing my true love for Derek Fisher, that's all.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby shadowgrin on Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:41 pm

The X wrote:Derek bloody Fisher. Guy sucks. Can't think of a worst starting PG in the league. Steve Kerr could go out there & get it done on open jumpers, but better.

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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby benji on Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:45 pm

"That's how cool Phil is," Kerr says. "Dennis had sort of been away from us, in a spiritual sense, and Phil felt that we needed to bring him back in, which in Dennis's case means going out and getting hammered. Not only did Phil encourage me and Jud to go, he was telling [second-year forward] Jason Caffey, 'You ought to go on the bus. It will be a good experience.' How many NBA coaches would tell one of their young players to go out and get s—-faced with Dennis Rodman?" Caffey, however, thought better of the idea and skipped the trip to Atlantic City.

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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Sauru on Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:58 pm

how do you pass on a trip to atlantic city with rodman?
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Dan's Brain on Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:23 pm

Sauru wrote:how do you pass on a trip to atlantic city with rodman?


Probably why he was out of the league within 3 years....

I'm fairly sure that's why.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby cyanide on Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:25 am

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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby benji on Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:08 am

Dan's Brain wrote:Probably why he was out of the league within 3 years....

I'm fairly sure that's why.

He played six more seasons. And the Warriors gave him a seven year contract that the Bucks had to wind up buying out.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby cyanide on Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:29 pm

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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Jackal on Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:19 pm

The X wrote:Guy sucks. Can't think of a worst starting PG in the league.


Chris Duhon.

You're welcome. :wink:

As for the question, no you don't retire Fishers jersey. 5 rings is more than an honour enough. Not to mention Laker fans love the guy, no need for the jersey to be up there with those all time legends.

Another question from me:

Probably directed at Ben the most, so just do it. How alike are Pau Gasol & Tim Duncan when TD was at the top of his game? Kthx.
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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Andrew on Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:21 pm

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Re: Lakers Thread

Postby Patr1ck on Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:33 pm

Haha. That's the kiss cam at Staples Center. A regular occurrence actually. Specially when they show celebrities.
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