Dutchmalmiss

Morris, Goudelock, World Peace/Jamison, Pau, Dwight would probably be the starting lineup. Man... Lakers roster is LEAN haha.

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and yet somehow ppl are mad at Dantoni for their struggles against the Spurs...

Phlip

No, we were mad at D'Antoni for the struggles coming IN to this. Shit, the tram that played games one and two without Kobe BEAT San Antonio two days after Kobe went out.
But in all seriousness, his mishandling of a SUPREMELY admirable "problem" is why many of us want him fired, like Monday morning after they get swept

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KiLLeR2001

I'm pretty much turned off of the NBA since last year but I'm still cheering for my BULLS!

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FRpilot

Have you even read any of these posts? People are talking about D'Antoni being a bad coach for this team and not knowing how to use his players since he's arrived. After 6 months, he still seems clueless.

You keep bringing up the Spurs when it was already obvious they were going to win this series before the playoffs even started. Let me asks you this, are the Spurs responsible for the Laker's struggles since Nov?

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Riq

I admit that I am a fan of D-Wade but when I mention his 08-09 season I take into account that just a season ago that team only won 15 games without him. I also look at what he did. He got over 100 block shots and 100 steals in that season. Over 100 blocks in a season for a player under 6'6" is unheard of. That season Wade was an all around player in every sense of the word much like Lebron is. Wade also avg almost 8 ast per game that season. To compare the 2 players that season, D-Wade had better FG%, Ast, Stls, PPG, Blks. That 53 win season was also the biggest turn around between losing and winning seasons in NBA history if I remember correctly. As far as the first round knockout goes, had Beasley and JO actually remembered that they were in the playoffs, who knows what could have happened. It's sad that Rio played better than both of those scrubs and he had Rondo on him lol! Lebrons' team did win more games that season but if you put that healthy D-Wade on that roster, they do just as well in my opinion.

Riq

When you have a coach that 3 days into his season benches Pau and refuses to play inside out until the end of the season when his mule is broken... Yes I can see why Lakers fans are angry, I would be too. The Lakers are where they are today because of 2 people... Jim Buss and Mike D'antoni.

revat619

THIS.

RIP Dr. Buss, but MY GOD i wish he would've put in his will

"Jim, i love you, but...

1. shut the fuck up. 2. Jeanie runs the show now. 3. You don't know what you're doing. 4. Your job is to entertain guests at home games in the family suite. 4a. If this bothers you, look at what the franchise i built is continually doing for your bank account. 4b Then please refer to item one."

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Riq

When I talk about his class I am talking about respective seasons. In 08-09 Wade and Lebron were neck and neck no one can argue that. But now Lebron is far beyond Wade, Melo and Rose. Durant is knocking on the door but needs more time to get there, but only if Lebron stops getting better. D-Rose on the other hand was never better than D-Wade or Lebron hell he was never even the best PG in the game. Rose being put in conversation as the best in the game was alot more about Lebron hate than legit facts. His Bulls being regular season monsters had everything to do with Thib's Defensive system. The one thing that D-Rose has over other people is that he is super fast and can change his shot in a split second while in the air. No one in the NBA has that skill. But his Defense is lacking in a major way. His Jump shot needs alot more work and he needs to get his FG% up, 43% from the field for a guy that takes more layups and dunks than he does jumpers is horrible. Individually D-Rose has never had better numbers than D-Wade so he has never been in Lebron's class. Hell I can name 10 players that I would take over D-Rose. I can't do the same for D-Wade, Lebron, KD or even Melo

Don't get me wrong I'm not saying that D-Rose is a scrub or anything like that but I'm also not sold on him being a top 5 player let alone top 3 (even before his injury). He has alot more climbing to do before he reaches the top of that mountain.

zooopreme

Westbrook is out, I don't think it will be a complete turn around for OKC. KD isn't going to carry the load but with the composure they possess, I think they can pull through without Westbrook.

And if you're going to ask me about my Lakers, I'm just waiting for the org to open their eyes and fire D'Antoni, get rid of Nash, and rebuild around Dwight (if he decides to stay).

I was one of the few people against/angry about picking up Steve Nash. Chances were the dude would have passed away before his 3 years (lol not really). But in all seriousness, Nash is just old. Anybody grow up with their parents in their 30's? If you hadn't, it's really the decline and it only gets magnified when you play pro sports.

The fact that the Laker org decided to build to the tune of Nash says a lot about their "win now" philosophy: MORONIC. Not only did they over estimate their bench role players, they failed to do their homework on the rest of the league. Nash's role would have been a spot up shooter/moving off the ball had they brought in Phil. Not saying Phil would have helped us win it all but I don't think there would have been a better chance than what D'Antoni sold in his interview.

D'Antoni's idea of defense is "if we don't outscore then, we can't beat them". His coaching adjustments are absolutely garbage and I strongly believe I could coach the Lakers better than he can. His offensive minded stubbornness is what drove Stoudemire to the ground. I know that achilles injuries can happen when walking on the sidewalk, but the Lakers wouldn't have to have their sources of production play heavy minutes towards the end of the season if D'Antoni was a better coach.

Riq

It's starting to look like my wildcard Memphis to the finals may still happen. The Current Thunder roster without Westbrook could run into a brick wall if they go up against Memphis.

Dutchmalmiss

With the way some players have been returning to court before their slated return time, I wouldn't be surprised if Westbrook returned in the 2nd round (given they still beat the Rockets, which they probably will.)

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zooopreme

Glad you're counting the Clippers out, can't tell you how stupid first year Clipper wagon riders sound just because their getting their shit together under another senseless coach.

OKC has enough players that can defend a wide part of most teams half court offense. Memphis tries the inside-out game but I think losing guys like Gay and Mayo is tough considering those two created their own shots.

If they were to meet in the Finals, Thabo is a great defender. He'll eat up Tony Allen and Tayshawn's production. Conley's expanded his game but I don't think their bench produces as much as OKC's roster can.

As for Westbrook, he contributes on the offensive end more than he does on defense. Most guards in the league drive to the basket for fouls, set their teammates up, or spot up to shoot around the perimeter. Bayless and Conley have that advantage because who wouldn't blow by Fisher in this league these days?

The only way I see Memphis winning is disabling Ibaka and pounding it in the post and limit any turnovers--preventing the fast break opportunities in transition. Memphis is known for their D but against OKC, I really doubt their defense against a crafty team like OKC.

Still crying about the Lakers here Heading to the game tonight, hope it's a good one but I'm doubting it.

FRpilot

What's up with all these players this year tearing something? Even though Westbrook's tear seems to be due to Patrick Beverley's actions, it probably was probably worn down and not as strong as before?

Should the NBA really think into shortened regular season? This is getting insane. Probably half the teams in the league have a guy with some devastating injury (probably not that much, but it seems like it).

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theronin

Worst loss ever....

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zooopreme

If a sweep means the end of Nash/D'Antoni for the Lakers, then so be it. Terrible defensive adjustments from D'Antoni. "Go out there and play" was what he told Darius and Goudelock. That's what you tell peewee leaguers when they play their last game.

Phlip

The Lakers need to fire D'Antoni and hire me... I know what the fuck I am doing

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tricky_ab

It's crazy that Westbrook played the rest of the game on a torn meniscus, and still made some incredible plays. It's rather impressive that he hadn't missed a single game in high school, college, or NBA before this. Guess that streak had to end eventually, sucks it had to happen during the playoffs though. =\

Goofs

I still got the Nuggets over the Warriors, even though last night's game made me want to blow my brains out

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Riq

A Garden Gnome knows more about Defense than D'antoni does. Sadly Jim the idiot already went on record saying that he is keeping D'antoni next year too. Ugh... The Lakers are slowly becoming the NY Knicks of the last 10 years.

FRpilot

Even Magic Johnson was smart enough to know shit hit the fan as soon as he knew Jim Buss was taking over and sold his ownership stake in the Lakers. I like how he publicly states the Lakers are not doing certain things right and his general disapproval of how the Lakers are being run right now, but Jim Buss is too arrogant and I don't think he gives a shit what Magic or anyone else has to say.

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tricky_ab

What a crazy game, thank you NATE "THE HERO" ROBINSON!!!!!!!!!!!

KiLLeR2001

^ ohhhhh yeahhhhhhhh

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Gnnr

Phlip for president!

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I know basketball, I don't know dick about the economy and I am too much of an asshole to deal in foreign relations... I drink, curse and fuck a lot so I know my limitations.
Coach yes, president no

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Riq

I remember the so called experts counting the Bulls out after game 1 because of D-Rose being hurt and how the Nets handled them. Meanwhile I'm sitting at home saying what are these fools talking about? This Bulls team is fully capable of meeting the Heat in the ECF. They go as far as Thibs system takes them. "Nate the great" can play the role of the aggressive point guard when needed. I fully expect them to close out the Nets, just saying


Loving the Griz winning again. I am seriously pulling for those guys. Although that is the team I fear most this year because I know they can out physical the Heat but fuck it I want a fun finals, not another 4-1 laugher like last season.

Goofs

Actually Bulls are getting Heat next round.

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tricky_ab

Good job, good effort Rockets!

I have not seen a team in AGES that can blow multiple big leads, twice like you have...

15 point lead? Blew it!

26 point lead? Blew it!

And that dagger three took the air out of the arena



This guy just HATES Texas...

Riq

Posting at 5am, my train of thought wasn't fully there but had the Bulls been on the other slot they could meet the Heat in the ECF.

two40z

not our year fuk it..

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