Originally posted by Lensman Where are the Laker fans?
I'm a Lakers fan too, but I don't know what's up with them this year. They've got veteran talent so the regular season doesn't mean much. But who knows if they'll be together and healthy and what not. I think they can make a run for it, but I look for the Rockets to pull off an upset but not go all the way.
Kings are are the team for sure this year, when Webber comes back there may be a few probs, but they will be ironed out long before the playoff's start.
Webber is not their #1 player. Peja is. They have great chemistry now. When Webber comes back, he will screw everything up, and they will fail to make the NBA finals.
Honestly at the begining of the season I thought the Laker were going all the way, but now I'd don't even cosider them in the top 5. The Timberwovles and Spurs are the only team that have a chance against the Kings. Especially the Timberwovles because they match up so well. Garnett vs Webber, Cassell vs Bibby, Sprewell vs Chistie and Wally vs Peja. I think those two teams will make it the finals.
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hahahah - gotta love Webber and timeouts - THE STUPID FUCKING FUCK LOST IT FOR MICHIGAN!!!!!!!!
April 5, 1993 - North Carolina won the NCAA Tournament, but the final will forever be remembered more for Chris Webber's blunder. NC led 73-71 when Webber, Michigan's All-American sophomore forward, rebounded Pat Sullivan's missed free throw with 19 seconds left.
Webber traveled, but no referee called it. Given a second chance, he hurriedly dribbled across midcourt, stopping in front of Michigan's bench. Then he signaled for a timeout with 11 seconds remaining. The only problem was that the Wolverines were out of timeouts.
Donald Williams hit two free throws after the technical and another two after a foul, wrapping up the Tar Heels' 77-71 victory in the Superdome in New Orleans.
After the game, Webber, who scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds, sat chagrined and thoroughly miserable in the locker room. "I just called the timeout and that probably cost us the game," he said.
The Sackless Queen's will choke just like they do every year!! All goes good in Laker Town. All-Star break with give Kobe & Shaq time to heal!! Lakers will be the hotest team in the second half!!! Your heard it here first!!!
Then it's all over when the Mail Man comes back!! We are already planing the parade!!!
No prima donnas. No whiners. No selfish assholes. No head cases. Just two teams that play hard 100% of the time, rely on teamwork, aren't selfish, and actually care about and listen to their coach.
Everybody and their brother and mother said these two teams would be two of the worst in the league and they are giving everybody who doubted them a big Go Fuck Yourself with had work, dedication, and teamwork!! What a novel concept.
Originally posted by Lykos Weber will fuck the chemistry like he did last year!!!
Stojakovic is the King there now and it should stay like that!!!
Sacramento rules
what i have in mind. Kings is now a powerhouse even without Webber.
probably Lakers when Malone gets back. they started to spoil their start when 3 star players started to get into sidelines.
Nets are still a contender, sizzling hot 10 straight wins. now you call that inspired ball club.
still a long way stretch to finish... enough time for LA to finish the strong start.
I have never liked webber. He can play yes, but in order for the kings to stay successful, they need to make Peja the #1 look. Not webber. There season will depend on how and if webber will react to being option # 2. If he accepts the role, they could be devastating.
I truly believe in character and desire. If Malone is healthy, he and the Glove want the title too badly not to fight for it like theres no tomorrow. The ego brothers, Kobe and Shaq should hop on their coat tails and show some anger and play. I watched them against Houston the other night and they dont care right now. The lakers need this line up healthy and angry to win:
Payton at point bringing up the ball.
Kobe off gaurd
Malone power forward
Shaq
Fox - only if he is 100% at small forward to match up on defence
I understand chemistry is important and too many guys wanting the ball can be detrimental, but this squad could work and i think the catalyst is Malone. Hes mean, sometimes dirty but his work ethic and motivation for the title is probably bar none right now.
The other team out of the west that could cause trouble is the Timberwolves. The addition of spreewell and cassell put them over the hump. With a healthy Zcerbiak along for the ride this could pose problems for the west.
In the east, Jersey is still the team to beat. Kidd appears to be playing much better since Scott got canned. But they are still missing that big guy and the experiment with ZO did not work.
This is again the wests year for the title. Will the Lakers show some guts?
Will KG validate his role as MVP by getting farther into the playoffs?
Will Webber realize what needs to be done for them to beat the Lakers?
It will be fun to watch!
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The veteran Lakers will pull it together during the Playoffs, when it matters the most.
The Lakers will win again.
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The Lakers were 18-3 with all of their all-stars etc... what makes you guys htink they won't take it all the way when the Mail Man is back? you gotta be crazy if you think ANY team can beat the lakers with all the future hall of famers they got! TRUST ME they will take it all the way and win if they have all of their strong players healthy and ready to play
Originally posted by Hardcore Kay Honestly at the begining of the season I thought the Laker were going all the way, but now I'd don't even cosider them in the top 5. The Timberwovles and Spurs are the only team that have a chance against the Kings. Especially the Timberwovles because they match up so well. Garnett vs Webber, Cassell vs Bibby, Sprewell vs Chistie and Wally vs Peja. I think those two teams will make it the finals.
Other than a healthy Lakers team, the Spurs and Wolves are the only two teams with a legitimate chance against the Kings. Peja is on fire, and Webber just wants to win. After choking the last 3 years, and his fuckup in Michigan, he wants a trophy...even if it means giving up the glory to Miller.
Hardcore - the Wolves may match up, but in your little comparison, you didn't even mention Vlade, or Miller, who is averaging almost a triple-double. KG may be MVP, but the Kings are gonna be champions. (over Indiana, not New Jersey...Carlisle is too good of a coach)
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