Lakers Thread
by Andrew on Wed Dec 07, 2005 8:09 pm
That's how they'll win games, with Kobe taking around 25 shots per game max with players like Odom and Smush getting around 15 or more themselves. Obviously the success hinges on those guys making their shots - needless to say any strategy in basketball requires players performing well to be successful - but if they're getting the ball at the right times and Kobe's shot selection is wise, they're going to be successful more often than not.
Sometimes Kobe will take more shots and will need to do so. That's the thing about great players that Kobe's still learning. They can dominate as individuals and be successful but they know how to pick and choose their spots. It's a common trait that can be associated with pretty much any great player you want to name. They knew when to step back and when to do their thing. Kobe still has a habit of refusing to step back or share, but I think that will come.
Sometimes Kobe will take more shots and will need to do so. That's the thing about great players that Kobe's still learning. They can dominate as individuals and be successful but they know how to pick and choose their spots. It's a common trait that can be associated with pretty much any great player you want to name. They knew when to step back and when to do their thing. Kobe still has a habit of refusing to step back or share, but I think that will come.
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by Bruce on Mon Dec 12, 2005 4:59 pm
Riot wrote:Owned again by the Timberwolves
3-0 vs. the Lakers this year
kwame really sux!!! even without the injury... I hope he develops like another high school kid did, namely jermaine o'neal.
He has the athletic ability and the size, but I think he really lacks mental toughness... I could still remember reading stories about MJ scolding the hell out of brown during practice, that would send brown weeping into the locker room!
Other than touches on the ball, kobe should be leading the LA team, and imparting some of that bravado to brown and odom...
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by ixcuincle on Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:25 am
He wont. Trust me...I followed him during his Wizards years. He's a flop.
As for the Lakers I'm amazed they are actually over .500! It's a pity the team won't go anywhere without another superstar (and no Laker fan , Lamar Odom will never be anything that Shaquille O'Neal was). Once Kobe Bryant has someone else with him averaging 25+ ppg then that's when I see the Lakers as a force again.
As for the Lakers I'm amazed they are actually over .500! It's a pity the team won't go anywhere without another superstar (and no Laker fan , Lamar Odom will never be anything that Shaquille O'Neal was). Once Kobe Bryant has someone else with him averaging 25+ ppg then that's when I see the Lakers as a force again.
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by KDawg295 on Tue Dec 13, 2005 8:00 am
anyone wwatch the lakers lately?.. i think that Kobe and Lamar are really focused on gettin this team to the playoffs...they were on a 4-game winning streak untill they faced Minnesota.... anyways.. against toronto...it only took kobe 11 ponts to beat them... but i kobe's assists have gone up lately, meaning he's finding people open and they're actually finishing.
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by SnitchDevil on Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:31 pm
Yeah, Lamar is finally getting comfortable with his role as initiator. He finally knows his spots in the triangle therefore Kobe is passing the ball because he is in the right spot.
But of course, Kobe is the devil, he's a ballhog a rapist and he'll never win a championship.
But of course, Kobe is the devil, he's a ballhog a rapist and he'll never win a championship.
Kobe's favorite player talks about Kobe
"I think he does what he has to do," San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili said. "Of course, there's a difference between 35 and 25 shots, but he's got that ability to make every shot. Even if it's in front of two guys he jumps so high on fadeaways it doesn't matter. He's got so many resources, it's easy for him to take 35 shots. If I was his teammate, I wouldn't care."
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by Kbryant8 on Wed Dec 14, 2005 2:29 am
Kobe The Devil wrote:But of course, Kobe is the devil, he's a ballhog a rapist and he'll never win a championship.
I think you should change your forum name to ``I love Bill Walton``
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by air gordon on Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:01 am
[L3]1101 wrote:i still like to see Odom score more. He's finally getting some rebounds, and doing great assisting as well.
finally? the guy's been averaging ~9 rebs for the year
Jump.
Scott Skiles answer to the question on how Eddy Curry can become a better rebounder
Scott Skiles answer to the question on how Eddy Curry can become a better rebounder
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by cyanide on Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:15 am
air gordon wrote:[L3]1101 wrote:i still like to see Odom score more. He's finally getting some rebounds, and doing great assisting as well.
finally? the guy's been averaging ~9 rebs for the year
I think he meant as compared to previous years. It's us damn Canadians, remember?
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by air gordon on Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:33 am
lol you canadiens and your number system
odom last year averaged 10.2 rpg playing for the la lakers
the year before that: 9.7
odom last year averaged 10.2 rpg playing for the la lakers
the year before that: 9.7
Jump.
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by KDawg295 on Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:08 am
really?...that was offered?...outside of that i dont think the lakers have enough talent to be able to trade... i think if any dela goes down with artest and the lakers, it'll be a 3 team trade.
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by Indy on Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:39 am
KDawg295 wrote:really?...that was offered?...outside of that i dont think the lakers have enough talent to be able to trade... i think if any dela goes down with artest and the lakers, it'll be a 3 team trade.
Naw, It'll probably be Artest for Odom plus fillers to make the contract work, I'd like to do it. Odom and JO would compliment each other very nicely.
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by SnitchDevil on Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:10 pm
Kbryant8 wrote:Kobe The Devil wrote:But of course, Kobe is the devil, he's a ballhog a rapist and he'll never win a championship.
I think you should change your forum name to ``I love Bill Walton``
I think you should STFU
Anyway, Lamar for Artest is pipe(for indiana). PJ is inlove with Lamar, Lamar is the lakers initiator, the team would regress without him.
Besides, Phil rarely(see:never) makes midseason trades.
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by SnitchDevil on Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:31 pm
Ditto. 
Kobe's favorite player talks about Kobe
"I think he does what he has to do," San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili said. "Of course, there's a difference between 35 and 25 shots, but he's got that ability to make every shot. Even if it's in front of two guys he jumps so high on fadeaways it doesn't matter. He's got so many resources, it's easy for him to take 35 shots. If I was his teammate, I wouldn't care."
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by SnitchDevil on Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:27 pm
Lost The Logo because of Phil Jackson. Phil didnt want Jerry West, so Buss....
Kobe's favorite player talks about Kobe
"I think he does what he has to do," San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili said. "Of course, there's a difference between 35 and 25 shots, but he's got that ability to make every shot. Even if it's in front of two guys he jumps so high on fadeaways it doesn't matter. He's got so many resources, it's easy for him to take 35 shots. If I was his teammate, I wouldn't care."
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by SnitchDevil on Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:28 pm
^^ Too much ESPN can be bad for your health. 
ESPN is full of haters.
ESPN is full of haters.
Kobe's favorite player talks about Kobe
"I think he does what he has to do," San Antonio guard Manu Ginobili said. "Of course, there's a difference between 35 and 25 shots, but he's got that ability to make every shot. Even if it's in front of two guys he jumps so high on fadeaways it doesn't matter. He's got so many resources, it's easy for him to take 35 shots. If I was his teammate, I wouldn't care."
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