A lot of people don't like Laker fans because they're fake...they're fairweather fans. Most of them, anyway....look at all the stars that appear in Staples on game nights, just to be there. Half of them don't even realize there's a game going on, and then throw in the other ignorant fans (such as the guy with the van), and you have a team with millions of fans who don't care about the team and don't know any other players than Phil, Kobe, Shaq, Rick Fox (because of the hollywood connection), and Robert Horry (Because he saved their asses).
Why are Laker fans annoying? Because they have no idea who Brian Shaw or Janero Pargo or Mark Madsen is. They don't know the strengths and weaknesses, they just know "their team" has three rings, Shaq, Phil, and Kobe, and that they're winning.
The majority of Laker fans are the epitomy of band wagoners except they're ten times more arrogant. Bulls bandwagoners were NEVER this bad. They always say "I've been a Laker fan for so many years" as if we care how long they've been a fan...if they hop on the bandwagon and are intelligent about their team, learn about it, accept other peoples views in discussions (I'm talking non-internet here), and aren't dicks to everyone (several people on this board are great Laker fans ), then they're fans, no matter how long they've been following the team.
well ok, if ya wanna be that way.
Mark Madsen: Straight Up hustler, with very little offensive capabilities. Can grab Offensive boards, but that is mainly due to hustle and hard work.
Gets Comparisons Kurt Rambis, who was a similar type player
Stanislav Medvedenko: Another Big European guy who can shoot the ball, doesnt have many post moves, but can step out and knock down the 15-18 footer. Doesnt get recognised by many due to his lack of playing. Playing time is limited coz he has no idea what to do on Defence.
Jannero Pargo: Can shoot the ball quite nicely, when given the time, could probably be a valuable 7th or 8th man for the Lakers in a few years. Hes a better shooter when he cathes and pulls up.
Kareem Rush: Said to be the best Sg in the draft at one stage, didnt have a very good rookie year, playing kobe bryant it was hard for him to get floor time. was origanlly drafted by the Raptors but then traded with Tracy Murray for Chris Jeffries and Lindsey Hunter. Is a pretty good shooter from the perimeter, and being Left-Handed gives him a slight advantage.
Derek Fisher: One of the key members for 2 of the 3 Lakers championships, was stuck on the bench in the 1999/2000 but still played quite well. The best 3pnt shooter on the Lakers side, shooting above 40% for the 2nd consecutive year, including a staggering .617% in this playoffs.
some people say he could average 15-20 a game but being the 3rd option by kobe and shaq, no-one will no for sure.
Brain Shaw: in his 13 year NBA career he has been with 7 teams, including 3 years alongside teamamte Shaquille Oneal with the Magic. Had a pretty good Sophomore year with the Celtics 13.8ppg 7.6apg 4.7rpg 1.3spg, but after that never averaged more than 9ppg. Did some good things for the Lakers in there title run. Can hit clutch shots at times. Better at stepping into a shot and catching it, rather than setting up or pulling up for a J. had a pretty neat all-round game early in his career, but is not shown due to many years playing as a 7th or 8th man.
Samaki Walker: A pretty decent player when given time, but at times, it looks like he doesnt know what hes doing, which is one of hte main reason Phil did not play him during the Playoffs.
Once pulled down 20 rebounds in a game.
Tracy Murray: A great shooter of the ball, was invlolved in the trade that borught Kareem Rush to LA. Was on that great Wizards/Bullets team back from 96-2000 and played quite well for them off the bench. In La he was the 3rd forward after Fox, and Geroge who took up all the time, so was another player sitting on pine most the time.
Devean George: The Lakers 6th man, who didnt really live up to his contract this year. Has a decent shot, but is Inconsistent which hurts his numbers and hurt the Lakers. Averaged in the high 20's in Augsberg, but wasnt noticed till Scouts saw him at some Tournament, where he impressed. most likely to start for the Lakers in the 2003/2004 year, due to Fox's injuries.
And if you need Shaq,Kobe,Phil,Horry and Fox, ill be most happy to talk about
for the Record, been a fan for going on 10 years now............and counting
