Historical recap:
Taking abuse from the league: Brian Cook, Lil H, Spike Faulk
One has to remember that back in the old days(old days as in 2005 through 2007) the Lakers
were disparaging among the much disrepected of the League. Crazy trades made L.A. one of the most disliked teams of
the latter decade despite their initial stint of Glory entering the new milinium. With
Kobe Bryant's
alleged rape case taking it's toll on the Laker brass, management decided to ship him
to another team that's known for their kind-heartedness to the troubled, that's right...
the Portland Jailblazers. In exchange, the Lakers received Portland's #1 Draft pick,
Six foot six Shooting guard,
Little H from the University of California Los Angeles.
You can't score if can't hold on to the ball: Lil H, Thomas Goldberg, Brian Cook
Although a hot prospect, "Little H." became the poster child for the troubled times to come
for L.A. It appeared that this team succombed to being the whipping boys of the league.
venturing into a youth movement, Veteran teams pulled off over-the-top veteran
antics...going as far as unsportmanlike conduct such as punching, slamming Laker players to
the floor, and in one incident, an almost near fatal karate knife shot to the neck.
This just gotta hurt. Ouch!
Not even the arrival of 7 foot 6
Thomas Goldberg would gaurantee success, as he too would
endure the abuse of opponents such as Houston's Yao Ming.
To say the least, it would take time and shear persevearance for this Laker team to turn the tables.
Up Next:
Who would be their saviour? Tune in next time for more further developments!