Time to hand the Laker's the title - Page 2

korme · 03-29-2004, 05:13 PM

If some East team can pick up a waiver-trade for him, they can beat LA.

Any team can beat LA if they acquire the Kobe Stopper..

Ruben Patterson is the key.

IMetTrentGreen · 05-06-2004, 12:24 AM

oooooooooooooooooooooooooops

sovereignstar · 05-06-2004, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by IMetTrentGreen

oooooooooooooooooooooooooops

What? Tommie Harris isn't overated?

IMetTrentGreen · 05-06-2004, 12:34 AM

im glad i made sure to note this thread way mack in march. like la ever had a chance against the steamroller that is san antonio

los angeles can play the best 12 minutes in basketball, but 48? no chance in hell. i bet david stern feels pretty silly about all those championship t-shirts he printed up for la already

i'd say mrbug feels silly too, but that guy just doesnt learn, he probably still thinks the lakers are shoe-ins

IMetTrentGreen · 05-06-2004, 12:36 AM

please save that weak smack for a thread where i wasn't 100% right. too bad i didnt post my thoughts i had at the time

but this isn't about me. its about the prophetic mr bug tonight

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 12:37 AM

*yawn*

Still the dumbass I see.

66-3; 66-17. That's all I can say about that.

sovereignstar · 05-06-2004, 12:38 AM

*Cannot resist* *Must attack*

Raaarrrr!

Neuqua · 05-06-2004, 12:56 AM

Let's wait for things to become official before we harp on the Laker fans. Otherwise god knows how annoying they'll be if they come back and win.

Alf · 05-06-2004, 05:26 AM

At least Tony is playing awesome basketball in the playoffs. WooT !

I am torn because I am a Lakers fan, but I am French and enjoy seeing Tony Parker play. However, seeing jackass Payton attitude makes me want him to retire without a ring !

Danny · 05-06-2004, 06:08 AM

I dont like Kobe, and I've never liked Payton or Malone. Duncan is my favorite NBA player. So, while I am still rooting for the Lakers, I cant say I'll be too upset when the Spurs sweep them.

Neuqua · 05-06-2004, 11:04 AM

Oh and just for the record, Bug will NEVER admit to being wrong.

Right buddy?

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 11:06 AM

Sometimes I get too confident, but never wrong.

Phil Jackson needs to go. That or the Lakers need to get faster and better shooters for the triangle

Franklinnoble · 05-06-2004, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Sometimes I get too confident, but never wrong.

Phil Jackson needs to go. That or the Lakers need to get faster and better shooters for the triangle

It's not that simple.

The problem with the Lakers is chronic and nothing short of a full colonic is going to fix it. Malone and Payton need to retire. Kobe is either going to jail or going to another team. Shaq is never happy, and rarely healthy. I can't name anyone else on that squad, but they need to purge and re-build. Jackson is the least of their problems.

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 11:14 AM

This doesnt help them either though. They suck at picking draft picks after the Kobe pick.

2002 – Chris Jeffries (27) instead of Carlos Boozer (35)
1999 – Devean George (23) instead of Andrei Kirilenko (24)
and John Celestand (30) instead of Manu Ginobli (57)
1998 – Sam Jacobson (26) instead of Rashard Lewis (32)

rkmsuf · 05-06-2004, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

It's not that simple.

The problem with the Lakers is chronic and nothing short of a full colonic is going to fix it. Malone and Payton need to retire. Kobe is either going to jail or going to another team. Shaq is never happy, and rarely healthy. I can't name anyone else on that squad, but they need to purge and re-build. Jackson is the least of their problems.

Agreed; with Jackson who knows what chaos would have gone on.

It's just stale there. Surprising in the sense that you'd think that Malone and Payton would have been a spark.

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 11:21 AM

Payton, not as much of a spark. Malone because the Lakers havent had a decent PF in forever and Malone can be effective and he rebounds, another weak spot.

Lakers lost last night night because they stopped going to Shaq. After Shaq made his 13th of the past 14th in a row shot, you saw the Kobe, Fisher, George, and Payton all shoot and miss, moving the Lakers from only being behind 2 points all the way down to 8 points with 3:45 to go

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 11:26 AM

Dola

I might add that Jerry Buss alienating the greatest Laker of them all, Jerry West, from the organization was another smooth move.

rkmsuf · 05-06-2004, 11:27 AM

If you feel like changing coaches I hear M.L. Carr is free.

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 11:29 AM

It'll be Byron Scott followed by Kurt Rambis

rkmsuf · 05-06-2004, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

It'll be Byron Scott followed by Kurt Rambis

not much better than Carr

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 11:36 AM

Well, instead of Kidd forcing him out, it'll be Kobe.

HornedFrog Purple · 05-06-2004, 12:26 PM

I heard Quinn Buckner has been hitting the pavement for work.

rkmsuf · 05-06-2004, 12:29 PM

Someone needs to hire The Chief as a head coach. He'll get stuff done.

Neuqua · 05-06-2004, 01:46 PM

There are a few problems with LA now. One problem is that Shaq is winding down, he's not the player he was 2-3 years ago, and is almost becoming an afterthought on defense. Tim Duncan in my opinion has taken the title of most dominating big man in the game from him this past year.

The Lakers are simply, much like their fans (

) way too overconfident. They all want to have a bigger role on the team and nothing brings more joy to my eyes than seeing a group of 5 individuals playing basketball get obliterated in the first two games by what is the best _team play_ I have seen in a long time. I have a lot to say about San Antonio but I won't until they actually win the series, needless to say, they have completely won me over as a fan.

Leonidas · 05-06-2004, 07:37 PM

Haven't read eveyone's post, felt it was a waste of time considering current events. Just wanted to right in to formally laugh my ass off at the title of this thread.

Lakers = collection of selfish, egotistical superstars
Spurs = collection of excellent role players surrounding Tim Duncan to make a great team

MrBug708 · 05-06-2004, 07:40 PM

I say scrap the team and build around Kobe.

EagleFan · 05-06-2004, 09:02 PM

Didn't you hear? The NBA is awarding the Lakers the title no matter what the outcome of this series is.

IMetTrentGreen · 05-06-2004, 10:01 PM

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66-3; 66-17. That's all I can say about that.

texas is currently better than ucla in every sport, including the hardwood (and will be for awhile). say something about that

then say something about how i'm a dumbass? not sure where that came from. probably from you having the intellectual reasoning powers of my left foot. the right one is the smart one, too

the lakers still suck. nobody but you is suprised. say something about spurs in 5

i'll hang up and listen

Sharpieman · 05-06-2004, 10:09 PM

UCLA may be worse than Texas in every sport, but there is only one team that has won the Sears Cup (given to the college that is best ranked in all sports based on National titles, rankings, wins various regional titles etc.) 9 years in a row. Can anyone name that school?

Sharpieman · 05-06-2004, 10:15 PM

Dola, the answer is the Harvard of the west, Stanford University, right here in Palo Alto.

Franklinnoble · 05-06-2004, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

I say scrap the team and build around Kobe.

Kobe's a free agent after this season, and he's not staying in LA with Shaq.

sterlingice · 05-06-2004, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

This doesnt help them either though. They suck at picking draft picks after the Kobe pick.

2002 – Chris Jeffries (27) instead of Carlos Boozer (35)
1999 – Devean George (23) instead of Andrei Kirilenko (24)
and John Celestand (30) instead of Manu Ginobli (57)
1998 – Sam Jacobson (26) instead of Rashard Lewis (32)

To be fair, there were quite a few other teams who passed on those players, too. Hindsight is always 20/20.

SI

korme · 05-06-2004, 11:44 PM

Go Rockets!

MrBug708 · 05-07-2004, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by IMetTrentGreen

texas is currently better than ucla in every sport, including the hardwood (and will be for awhile). say something about that

Lemme know when you guys win something worth mentioning......You can have your "Recruiting title"

Sharpieman · 05-07-2004, 12:39 AM

This is a rare time when I actually agree with you MrBug.

MrBug708 · 05-07-2004, 12:53 AM

Stanford has won the Sears trophy every year Sharpieman, UCLA generally finishes top 3, even when we win more total titles then you. The formula is rather confusing.

Sharpieman · 05-07-2004, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Stanford has won the Sears trophy every year Sharpieman, UCLA generally finishes top 3, even when we win more total titles then you. The formula is rather confusing.

Its not me, its Stanford. I agree the formula is confusing, but if UCLA has more titles than Stanford, there must be another reason why Stanford wins each year.

MrBug708 · 05-07-2004, 01:02 AM

Might be something to do with GPA and such of the athletes

digamma · 05-07-2004, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

Stanford has won the Sears trophy every year Sharpieman, UCLA generally finishes top 3, even when we win more total titles then you. The formula is rather confusing.

You get points for your ten highest scoring men's sports and ten highest scoring women's sports. Points are determined based on the number of teams competing in the sport or the number of teams in the championship bracket for the sport.

digamma · 05-07-2004, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by IMetTrentGreen

texas is currently better than ucla in every sport, including the hardwood (and will be for awhile). say something about that

in EVERY sport?

Maybe the big three, but I'm pretty sure UCLA's soccer, tennis, swimming and track programs are better than Texas's.

(For the record, I have absolutely no stake in this argument (i'm not a Texas or UCLA fan, I just thought the breadth of your statement was humorous.)

Cecil Fielder · 05-07-2004, 09:57 AM

Mr. Bug, when will you be opening up your psychic hotline? I'd like to know what you forsee for me so I'll at least have some sort of a clue as to what NOT to expect...

MrBug708 · 05-07-2004, 02:43 PM

Don't expect UCLA to win a National Championship this next yera in football. Softball, count on it

Kodos · 05-07-2004, 03:30 PM

Now if the Spurs can win on Saturday, we can just about write off the Lakers...

MrBug708 · 05-07-2004, 08:01 PM

Well, if they beat us, it'll be surprising. Lakers wont roll over til game 5 IMO

Leonidas · 05-07-2004, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

Kobe's a free agent after this season, and he's not staying in LA with Shaq.

Yeah, I think Kobe will have a pretty good year at Colorado Correctional.

MrBug708 · 05-13-2004, 11:29 PM

LionsFan10 · 05-13-2004, 11:55 PM

I fucking HATE L.A, for no other reason then the fact that they win to damned much. Everytime I see L.A win, or winning, I grind my teeth. Like the Bulls of the '90's it just makes sports so damn boring to watch the same team win over and over again.

Nevermind me, I'm just whining because the Pistons haven't won anything since '90, the Tigers are always a laugher and I hate the Dead Wings just as much as the next guy does so ... oh well, /sigh. Maybe your right, Bug. They took game five, I have lost hope in the Spurs now.

Fouts · 05-14-2004, 12:25 AM

This is one funny thread. And for the record, the Lakers didn't draft Kobe, straight up deal Vlade Divac for rights to Kobe. Used to hate the Celtics long ago, they were just too damn good.

05-06-2004, 12:56 AM	#58
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Let's wait for things to become official before we harp on the Laker fans. Otherwise god knows how annoying they'll be if they come back and win. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

05-06-2004, 05:26 AM	#59
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	At least Tony is playing awesome basketball in the playoffs. WooT ! I am torn because I am a Lakers fan, but I am French and enjoy seeing Tony Parker play. However, seeing jackass Payton attitude makes me want him to retire without a ring ! __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

05-06-2004, 11:04 AM	#61
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Oh and just for the record, Bug will NEVER admit to being wrong. Right buddy? __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

05-06-2004, 11:27 AM	#68
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	If you feel like changing coaches I hear M.L. Carr is free. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

05-06-2004, 12:26 PM	#72
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	I heard Quinn Buckner has been hitting the pavement for work. __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy)

05-06-2004, 12:24 AM	#52
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	oooooooooooooooooooooooooops

05-06-2004, 12:34 AM	#54
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	im glad i made sure to note this thread way mack in march. like la ever had a chance against the steamroller that is san antonio los angeles can play the best 12 minutes in basketball, but 48? no chance in hell. i bet david stern feels pretty silly about all those championship t-shirts he printed up for la already i'd say mrbug feels silly too, but that guy just doesnt learn, he probably still thinks the lakers are shoe-ins

05-06-2004, 12:36 AM	#55
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	please save that weak smack for a thread where i wasn't 100% right. too bad i didnt post my thoughts i had at the time but this isn't about me. its about the prophetic mr bug tonight

05-06-2004, 12:37 AM	#56
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	yawn Still the dumbass I see. 66-3; 66-17. That's all I can say about that.

05-06-2004, 12:38 AM	#57
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Cannot resist Must attack Raaarrrr!

05-06-2004, 06:08 AM	#60
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	I dont like Kobe, and I've never liked Payton or Malone. Duncan is my favorite NBA player. So, while I am still rooting for the Lakers, I cant say I'll be too upset when the Spurs sweep them.

05-06-2004, 11:06 AM	#62
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Sometimes I get too confident, but never wrong. Phil Jackson needs to go. That or the Lakers need to get faster and better shooters for the triangle

05-06-2004, 11:14 AM	#64
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	This doesnt help them either though. They suck at picking draft picks after the Kobe pick. 2002 – Chris Jeffries (27) instead of Carlos Boozer (35) 1999 – Devean George (23) instead of Andrei Kirilenko (24) and John Celestand (30) instead of Manu Ginobli (57) 1998 – Sam Jacobson (26) instead of Rashard Lewis (32)

05-06-2004, 11:21 AM	#66
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Payton, not as much of a spark. Malone because the Lakers havent had a decent PF in forever and Malone can be effective and he rebounds, another weak spot. Lakers lost last night night because they stopped going to Shaq. After Shaq made his 13th of the past 14th in a row shot, you saw the Kobe, Fisher, George, and Payton all shoot and miss, moving the Lakers from only being behind 2 points all the way down to 8 points with 3:45 to go

05-06-2004, 11:26 AM	#67
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Dola I might add that Jerry Buss alienating the greatest Laker of them all, Jerry West, from the organization was another smooth move.

05-06-2004, 11:29 AM	#69
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	It'll be Byron Scott followed by Kurt Rambis

05-06-2004, 11:36 AM	#71
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Well, instead of Kidd forcing him out, it'll be Kobe.

05-06-2004, 12:29 PM	#73
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Someone needs to hire The Chief as a head coach. He'll get stuff done. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

05-06-2004, 01:46 PM	#74
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	There are a few problems with LA now. One problem is that Shaq is winding down, he's not the player he was 2-3 years ago, and is almost becoming an afterthought on defense. Tim Duncan in my opinion has taken the title of most dominating big man in the game from him this past year. The Lakers are simply, much like their fans ( ) way too overconfident. They all want to have a bigger role on the team and nothing brings more joy to my eyes than seeing a group of 5 individuals playing basketball get obliterated in the first two games by what is the best _team play_ I have seen in a long time. I have a lot to say about San Antonio but I won't until they actually win the series, needless to say, they have completely won me over as a fan. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

05-06-2004, 07:37 PM	#75
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	Haven't read eveyone's post, felt it was a waste of time considering current events. Just wanted to right in to formally laugh my ass off at the title of this thread. Lakers = collection of selfish, egotistical superstars Spurs = collection of excellent role players surrounding Tim Duncan to make a great team __________________ Molon labe

05-06-2004, 07:40 PM	#76
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I say scrap the team and build around Kobe.

05-06-2004, 09:02 PM	#77
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Didn't you hear? The NBA is awarding the Lakers the title no matter what the outcome of this series is.

05-06-2004, 10:09 PM	#79
Sharpieman Greatly Missed. (7/11/84-06/12/05) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palo Alto, CA	UCLA may be worse than Texas in every sport, but there is only one team that has won the Sears Cup (given to the college that is best ranked in all sports based on National titles, rankings, wins various regional titles etc.) 9 years in a row. Can anyone name that school? __________________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. Last edited by Sharpieman : 05-06-2004 at 11:14 PM.

05-06-2004, 10:15 PM	#80
Sharpieman Greatly Missed. (7/11/84-06/12/05) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palo Alto, CA	Dola, the answer is the Harvard of the west, Stanford University, right here in Palo Alto. __________________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

05-06-2004, 11:44 PM	#83
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Go Rockets!

05-07-2004, 12:39 AM	#85
Sharpieman Greatly Missed. (7/11/84-06/12/05) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palo Alto, CA	This is a rare time when I actually agree with you MrBug. __________________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

05-07-2004, 12:53 AM	#86
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Stanford has won the Sears trophy every year Sharpieman, UCLA generally finishes top 3, even when we win more total titles then you. The formula is rather confusing.

05-07-2004, 01:02 AM	#88
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Might be something to do with GPA and such of the athletes

05-07-2004, 09:57 AM	#91
Cecil Fielder Mascot Join Date: Jul 2003	Mr. Bug, when will you be opening up your psychic hotline? I'd like to know what you forsee for me so I'll at least have some sort of a clue as to what NOT to expect... __________________ HEY!! That's MY sandwich!

05-07-2004, 02:43 PM	#92
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Don't expect UCLA to win a National Championship this next yera in football. Softball, count on it

05-07-2004, 03:30 PM	#93
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Now if the Spurs can win on Saturday, we can just about write off the Lakers...

05-07-2004, 08:01 PM	#94
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Well, if they beat us, it'll be surprising. Lakers wont roll over til game 5 IMO

05-13-2004, 11:29 PM	#96
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	bump

05-13-2004, 11:55 PM	#97
LionsFan10 High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Detroit, MI, U.S.A	I fucking HATE L.A, for no other reason then the fact that they win to damned much. Everytime I see L.A win, or winning, I grind my teeth. Like the Bulls of the '90's it just makes sports so damn boring to watch the same team win over and over again. Nevermind me, I'm just whining because the Pistons haven't won anything since '90, the Tigers are always a laugher and I hate the Dead Wings just as much as the next guy does so ... oh well, /sigh. Maybe your right, Bug. They took game five, I have lost hope in the Spurs now. __________________ It's true, it's true.

05-14-2004, 12:25 AM	#98
Fouts College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California	This is one funny thread. And for the record, the Lakers didn't draft Kobe, straight up deal Vlade Divac for rights to Kobe. Used to hate the Celtics long ago, they were just too damn good.