
Bruce wrote:@sit, yeah. It was like he was lost for most part of the playoffs. And after just one game winning shot, Artest was suddenly the player everyone expected him to be when he signed on to the Lakers. I really wish he could carry it over to this season.
Bruce wrote:MJ has finally commented on where he thinks kobe stands against the league's greatest... MJ thinks Kobe is top 10... Among shooting guards that is. According to Kobe he is not affected by this (see article below).
Johnson bought shares representing about 4.5 percent of the Lakers in June 1994 for a reported $10 million. Johnson said Monday’s sale was strictly a “bittersweet business decision,” but the five-time NBA champion has long been interested in taking a larger ownership role in a team.
“I thank (Lakers owner) Dr. (Jerry) Buss from the deepest part of my heart and soul for allowing me such an incredible opportunity,” Johnson said in a statement. “I want to assure all the wonderful and loyal Lakers fans that my decision will in no way affect my dedication and support for the Los Angeles Lakers. I am and will always be a Laker for life.”
Johnson spent his entire 13-year playing career with Los Angeles, including a 32-game comeback in 1996 nearly five years after his retirement. He has been a successful businessman since leaving the league, excelling in commercial real estate ventures including movie theaters, restaurants and health clubs.
Yet Johnson has ambitions that go beyond a 4.5 percent stake in a team, and realizing those ambitions would require him to sell his stake in the Lakers.
Bruce wrote:I don't think the Pistons are too far off from returning to contention.
Bruce wrote:That is why PJ is there. More than X and Os, the greatest skill PJ has is cutting through drama and handling players. I am really wondering right now whether the absence of Bynum for the beginning of the season will have an effect on the team. Whether his absence will improve the dynamics of a quick gasol-odom-artest front court or will it hurt the team more when they try to work him back in to the rotation.
Bruce wrote:@andrew: Nobody ever gives notice or feels weird when executive/front office types bounce around teams. Especially since he will not be weaing a jersey.
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