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[Puddles]

It's amusing to see how drastically the tune has changed on billups since the beginning of the season.

From past his prime asshole chucker to the pivotal cog in the machine that is required to make the thing work.

I was saying from the moment it happened that waiving Chauncey was a huge mistake by the Knicks. He was basically putting up his career numbers this year. Maybe he wasn't quite the defensive player he once was, but he hadn't lost much, if anything, on offense. If the Knicks hadn't lucked out with Lin, that waive would have been one of their all-time worst moves, and that's saying a lot.

 

[reilo]

What are your expectations for Ramon Sessions as a Laker? Stats, impact, star-status etc.

Let's have it all in a thread we can easily come back to before he becomes an perennial Allstar playing in a backcourt with Kobe and folks say they knew it all along (Gasol effect lol)

I feel he will be in the Allstar game next year if the Lakers have a top seed. People are going to see how much of a bum Fisher was for playing that poorly starting with Kobe, Bynum and Pau

 

[MidnightCowboy]

How is this about to be Vinny Del Negro's second physical altercation with someone related to his team.

 

[ThatCrazyGuy]

I wanna believe that Griffin tried to be the peacemaker in all of this.

Maybe. But honestly, I don't feel Griffin is a leader type, sadly.

If Mo did get into it with VDN, I think Paul would be the calming force.

 

[Cloudy]

Go ahead, mock me. Just remember that Kobe has never played with anyone close to a legitimate PG (or even just a ball-handling guard) who wasn't old since he became a starter

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

Oh my...

Fuck yes. Downward sporal bitches ( if true)

 

[Emwitus]

Lakers don't retire role players numbers. Even Gasol needs a few more years and he was the number 2 on 2 title teams. Fish ain't getting shit. He'll get a bobble head night or something but that's the most. Lakers have higher standards when it comes to that than the LOLtics or Heat.

Like i said. Fisher has been on the team for just one year less than james worthy and he has contributed to not only the lakers but the nba as a whole. Again, you can quote me on this when he retires and they promptly announce his jazz retirement. And LOL, at thinking Pau's hasn't deserved it already.

 

[SamuraiX-]

What are your expectations for Ramon Sessions as a Laker? Stats, impact, star-status etc.

Let's have it all in a thread we can easily come back to before he becomes an perennial Allstar playing in a backcourt with Kobe and folks say they knew it all along (Gasol effect lol)

I feel he will be in the Allstar game next year if the Lakers have a top seed. People are going to see how much of a bum Fisher was for playing that poorly starting with Kobe, Bynum and Pau

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Like i said. Fisher has been on the team for just one year less than james worthy and he has contributed to not only the lakers but the nba as a whole. Again, you can quote me on this when he retires and they promptly announce his jazz retirement. And LOL, at thinking Pau's hasn't deserved it already.

James Worthy is a Hall of Famer. He was the second or third best player on a couple of the best Laker teams of all time. Derek was a role player at BEST. I like Fish, but that comparison is a major insult to Worthy. You'll notice one thing about every jersey hanging at Staples: All Hall of Famers. There's a reason for that.

 

[Dominican Power]

I was saying from the moment it happened that waiving Chauncey was a huge mistake by the Knicks. He was basically putting up his career numbers this year. Maybe he wasn't quite the defensive player he once was, but he hadn't lost much, if anything, on offense. If the Knicks hadn't lucked out with Lin, that waive would have been one of their all-time worst moves, and that's saying a lot.

Yea because Tyson Chandler hasn't been playing his ass off this year.

 

[Dominican Power]

James Worthy is a Hall of Famer. He was the second or third best player on a couple of the best Laker teams of all time. Derek was a role player at BEST. I like Fish, but that comparison is a major insult to Worthy. You'll notice one thing about every jersey hanging at Staples: All Hall of Famers. There's a reason for that.

He's still gonna get be part of The Lakers organization after he retires.

 

[Nori Chan]

You bitching out AGAIN?

Whadda you want Van Exel and Terry Teagle in the Rafters? Shoot let's add Sedale Threat while were at it!

i sense a lot of sexual tension here

 

[Emwitus]

James Worthy is a Hall of Famer. He was the second or third best player on a couple of the best Laker teams of all time. Derek was a role player at BEST. I like Fish, but that comparison is a major insult to Worthy. You'll notice one thing about every jersey hanging at Staples: All Hall of Famers. There's a reason for that.

How many times do i have to say his contribution wasn't just to the lakers?????And who is comparing his tenure to worthy? He helped the lakers win 5 champoionships, was co-captain on the lakers team with their best player kobe (how many role-players have that distinction), Is head of the Players basketball association and was involved in resolving the 2011-12 lockout plus other similar contribution to lakers staff and locker room. I'm not just looking at his contribution on the court BUT OFF THE COURT.

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

How many times do i have to say his contribution wasn't just to the lakers?????And who is comparing his tenure to worthy? He helped the lakers win 5 champoionships, was co-captain on the lakers team with their best player kobe (how many role-players have that distinction), Is head of the Players basketball association and was involved in resolving the 2011-12 lockout plus other similar contribution to lakers staff and locker room. I'm not just looking at his contribution on the court BUT OFF THE COURT.

Nothing to do w/ lakers

 

[SamuraiX-]

Why is Chris Singleton not producing? Like, at all? Is it just the system he's been forced into? Because I know he's better than his stats. He has to be contributing something that doesn't show up on the sheet.

 

[Fantomex]

i sense a lot of sexual tension here

lol

 

[Emwitus]

Nothing to do w/ lakers

Exactly what i said, he has contributions to the NBA that have NOTHING to do with the lakers.

 

[Darkman M]

How many times do i have to say his contribution wasn't just to the lakers?????And who is comparing his tenure to worthy? He helped the lakers win 5 champoionships, was co-captain on the lakers team with their best player kobe (how many role-players have that distinction), Is head of the Players basketball association and was involved in resolving the 2011-12 lockout plus other similar contribution to lakers staff and locker room. I'm not just looking at his contribution on the court BUT OFF THE COURT.

That's all that matters when it comes to getting a jersey retired to the Lakers, being the players association president means nothing in that regard.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Lakers don't retire role players numbers. Even Gasol needs a few more years and he was the number 2 on 2 title teams. Fish ain't getting shit. He'll get a bobble head night or something but that's the most. Lakers have higher standards when it comes to that than the LOLtics or Heat.

So true. Otherwise the entire Showtime crew would had their number retired..

I cant believe we had Pig Miller on our team...lol

 

[Fantomex]

Exactly what i said, he has contribution to the NBA that have NOTHING to do with the lakers.

So let his ass get his number retired and put up in Sterns office. Problem solved.

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

Emwitus trollin

 

[Puddles]

James Worthy is a Hall of Famer. He was the second or third best player on a couple of the best Laker teams of all time. Derek was a role player at BEST. I like Fish, but that comparison is a major insult to Worthy. You'll notice one thing about every jersey hanging at Staples: All Hall of Famers. There's a reason for that.

James Worthy won a Finals MVP. I think people forget that sometimes.

 

[pilonv1]

Why is Chris Singleton not producing? Like, at all? Is it just the system he's been forced into? Because I know he's better than his stats. He has to be contributing something that doesn't show up on the sheet.

He's a great defender. His three point shot isn't too bad, considering he wasn't a great shooter in college. In the end, Wizards.

 

[Emwitus]

That's all that matters when it comes to getting a jersey retired to the Lakers, being the players association president means nothing in that regard.

Who sets the criteria on that? And thus my opinion. I as in me THINKs the LAKERS will RETIRE fisher's jersey. Again, you can all quote me on that whatever number of years down the line.

 

[marathonfool]

I get back home and my team is no more. No GM, no coach, and no team. Damn, what a day. At least all the moves make sense from a rebuilding perspective. We still have Batum, Wes, and LMA. They're good players, we need to make good draft picks again.

 

[SoulPlaya]

How many times do i have to say his contribution wasn't just to the lakers?????And who is comparing his tenure to worthy? He helped the lakers win 5 champoionships, was co-captain on the lakers team with their best player kobe (how many role-players have that distinction), Is head of the Players basketball association and was involved in resolving the 2011-12 lockout plus other similar contribution to lakers staff and locker room. I'm not just looking at his contribution on the court BUT OFF THE COURT.

Your role as Players President doesn't mean you should get your number retired. I honestly think he will get his number retired, but he really shouldn't.

 

[Kevtones]

Knowing Portland, they'll get the 8th seed on the West and win game 1 before losing the rest.




Great moves today though, but it's easily the craziest gutting the NBA has ever seen.

 

[pilonv1]

What are your expectations for Ramon Sessions as a Laker? Stats, impact, star-status etc.

Let's have it all in a thread we can easily come back to before he becomes an perennial Allstar playing in a backcourt with Kobe and folks say they knew it all along (Gasol effect lol)

I feel he will be in the Allstar game next year if the Lakers have a top seed. People are going to see how much of a bum Fisher was for playing that poorly starting with Kobe, Bynum and Pau

Also know I'm late but

 

[Emwitus]

Your role as Players President doesn't mean you should get your number retired. I honestly think he will get his number retired, but he really shouldn't.

Like i've been telling others, soul, their isn't any set number of requirements to have your number retired. I for one think his number should be and will be retired.

 

[marathonfool]

Knowing Portland, they'll get the 8th seed on the West.

We have Flynn and Felton at PG. We're not gonna make the 8th seed. Awesome tanking strategy.

 

[linsivvi]

Like i said. Fisher has been on the team for just one year less than james worthy and he has contributed to not only the lakers but the nba as a whole. Again, you can quote me on this when he retires and they promptly announce his jazz retirement. And LOL, at thinking Pau's hasn't deserved it already.

His contributions to the NBA has nothing to do with the Lakers. The Lakers don't retire player numbers for what they do unrelated to the team. If the Lakers retire Fisher's number, then they'll have to retire at least 30 players.

Pau deserves it already? You really haven't been a Lakers fan for very long, have you?

You are dead wrong and go back to the bench, rookie.

 

[Darkman M]

Like i've been telling others, soul, their isn't any set number of requirements to have your number retired. I for one think his number should be and will be retired.

Should Horrys number be retired too?

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

Retire Rick Fox's jersey

 

[Kevtones]

We have Flynn and Felton at PG. We're not gonna make the 8th seed. Awesome tanking strategy.

But we're really good at overachieving before the postseason

 

[Herpes Reasons]

Oh shit

i was there very close to the clippers bench tonight.
they looked dejected walking to the tunnel.
the look on vinny's face one last time was a look of hopelessness.

 

[Emwitus]

Should Horrys number be retired too?

Was he co-captain of the lakers? Does he have any other contributions to the lakers and to the nba in any other capacity? How many rings does he have with the lakers? Was he a leader in the locker room?

 

[Kevtones]

START THABEET

 

[ratcliffja]

That was a terribly coached game. It has become obvious that VDN has no idea how to find the right lineup for any given situation. I just wonder if he'll last the rest of the season.

 

[MidnightCowboy]

Clippers assistant coach is Dean Demopoulos, Nate McMillan's old, longtime assistant coach. Come home Nate.

 

[Black Mamba]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJj9ox6cR-M

I'm just going to leave this here......................

 

[giri]

I don't know.....if thing keep on this path, I wonder if Chris Paul will want to stick it out with this spiraling team?

.........feels good not being the lone person defending him anymore.

It sure does feel good that he can't hide behind the no talent thing anymore.

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

Could the clips miss the playoffs?

 

[Black Mamba]

According to a source familiar with the negotiations, the Minnesota Timberwolves backed out of a three-team deal also involving L.A. and the Portland Trail Blazers at 11:53 a.m. PT, just seven minutes before the noon PT deadline. The trade that was in place would have sent Fisher to Minnesota and the Lakers’ first-round pick acquired in the Lamar Odom trade with the Dallas Mavericks back in December to Portland. Portland, already engaged in a full-fledged fire sale, would have sent Jamal Crawford to Minnesota and the Timberwolves would have sent Anthony Tolliver to Portland. Minnesota would have also been receiving cash considerations from both L.A. and Portland as well.

WTF Minnesota. Lakers and Portland were covering Fisher's salary for next season, basically.



boo kahn. booooo

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

Fuck is this shit if thats true

 

[RedAssedApe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJj9ox6cR-M

I'm just going to leave this here......................

lol...Pau to save a life. He is good at covering songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MOCPHWbKQ_w#t=42s

 

[ratcliffja]

Could the clips miss the playoffs?

I think it's more likely than them making the playoffs barring a coaching change.

 

[Herpes Reasons]

What are your expectations for Ramon Sessions as a Laker? Stats, impact, star-status etc.

Let's have it all in a thread we can easily come back to before he becomes an perennial Allstar playing in a backcourt with Kobe and folks say they knew it all along (Gasol effect lol)

I feel he will be in the Allstar game next year if the Lakers have a top seed. People are going to see how much of a bum Fisher was for playing that poorly starting with Kobe, Bynum and Pau

ffs. ramone never had a shot in purple and gold.

 

[CoffeeJanitor]

WTF Minnesota. Lakers and Portland were covering Fisher's salary for next season, basically.



boo kahn. booooo

I just dont thibk the wolves wanted fishs contract ar alk but idk

 

[Sumidor]

I didn't care what Portland did, as long as they didn't take Steve Blake back. And i'm glad they got rid of Nate. Never been a fan of his, and always thought he was overrated.

 

[linsivvi]

I just dont thibk the wolves wanted fishs contract ar alk but idk

They get cash from both LA and Portland though.