OFFICIAL LAKERS 2009/2010 (57-25) 2009-2010 CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!

[badboyf0life420]

So how is it he can also be somewhat of an afterthought?

The Lakers' Web site put out a 950-word report on Coach Phil Jackson's meeting with reporters just before training camp, looking ahead to this possible repeat championship season. Amazingly, not one of those words was "Kobe."

That's because he is winning again, but without new controversy. Bryant is no longer a man of mystery. He is neither misanthrope (to his haters) nor misguided angel (to his believers).

He simply became respectable, in every sense of the word.

Leading up to his 14th Lakers season, the Newport Coast resident sat down for an exclusive interview with the Register to explain that he has been more repaired than reformed.

So how is it he can also be somewhat of an afterthought?

The Lakers' Web site put out a 950-word report on Coach Phil Jackson's meeting with reporters just before training camp, looking ahead to this possible repeat championship season. Amazingly, not one of those words was "Kobe."

That's because he is winning again, but without new controversy. Bryant is no longer a man of mystery. He is neither misanthrope (to his haters) nor misguided angel (to his believers).

He simply became respectable, in every sense of the word.

got me all confused reading that, i was like :"what the hell i just read that part a line ago..

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[49erpsycho]

TWO MORE DAYS

 

[enrique23]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

So we're keeping this as the season thread?

Shouldn't we let LTB handle it, no hate kb8. I'm jus sayin

edit-

price on the shirts are $30

and they're NOT an hoh exclusive shirt, since NTLA and NTSF both have them in stock

 

[jretro23]

must get those shirts before they sell out.

 

[cedric ceballos 1995 lakers]

damn this offseason flew by, its gonna be a fun season though to say the least.

 

[jordanfanatic23]

I havent posted lately, but had to check in before Tuesday...lets get it!!

 

[th0mas cr0wn]

Okay, it's finally sinking in that the NBA season is f-ing back!

it seems like forever ago since we won that last championship
I love this time of the year, Oh how I've missed you Lakers bball. I wish we could fast forward to the playoffs but part of the enjoyment of the season isthe journey/growth


Let's get it

the threads/arguments/discussions this year is gonna be comedy

 

[dako akong otin]

basketball season officially started today with me with the Angels being eliminated

looking forward to opening night

 

[CP1708]

I'm leavin work early tomorrow so I can watch the Celts/Cavs game and then of course ours.

I'm recordin this one as I try to get all the ring ceremonies.

Lookin forward to seein the Clips too, I like a lot of their guys, Blake, Gordon, Jordan, Thorton, they've got some great young talent.

I don't think Ima be in the game threads much this year though. I dunno yet. Another year of clowns that watch highlights and not the actual games willdrive me nuts, so I may just chill in here this season. We'll see.

 

[westcoastsfinest]

wait is the first shirt black or purple?....does anyone wanna buy it for me and i'll pay them?

Lets go Laker fans its that time again!...lets enjoy the season!

 

[iknowrap]

lets get it...this my first time tryin follow my team real closely while in grad school....good thing west coast games come on late Lake Show all day

 

[kb8sandiego]

Originally Posted by Notorious 858

Originally Posted by KB8sandiego

Random, but just got so pumped thinking of the home opener on Tuesday talking to my boy Bolt55, that I decided to throw on and put my lucky laker shorts that I wear throughout the season into rotation.

*on a side note, I wonder who's going to be on deck for the 1st game thread of the season, bright or kidskillz? same rules apply?

Dennis are you stopping by HOH LA before the game on tuesday ?

If you are can you cop me 1 of each of these shirts in size XL ?

I'll be back in SD late next sunday night and can pay you back sometime that week.

I'll see what's up. Me and the homies are taking off kinda late so I dunno if we'll have time to make a pit stop at HOHLA because ofall the traffic. I need one of those shirts in my life too.

 

[kb8sandiego]

Originally Posted by bright nikes

So we're keeping this as the season thread?

Shouldn't we let LTB handle it, no hate kb8. I'm jus sayin

I have no qualm with it at all if ya'll would ratherhave LTB start a season thread.

I just figured we have it going already just to keep it moving.

I just want a shot at redemption if we make it to the Finals and it's a rematch with the C's.

 

[notorious 858]

[h1]Lakers know what it will take to repeat as champions[/h1]

The Lakers were minutes away from an exhibition victory over the Sacramento Kings in Las Vegas, the city where anything goes, even if it includes an inebriated Lakers fan with a beer cup in hand, trying earnestly to strike up a conversation with Ron Artest by tapping his shoulder from behind the bench and repeatedly shouting his name.

Shortly thereafter, another fan approached another member of the Lakers in a corner near the team bench.

This time, there were no signs of intoxication as the fan looked General Manager Mitch Kupchak in the eye.

"Great job, sir," said the fan, extending his hand. "Great job."

It's been a long, now successful ride for Kupchak, who used to have a photo of a great white shark in his office, a reminder of the ever-present media and Lakers fan base waiting to scrutinize his every move, none more so than the high-profile Shaquille O'Neal trade in July 2004.

But the Lakers are back, obviously, wiping away a seven-year championship drought by erasing Orlando with ease in the NBA Finals a little more than four months ago.

Kupchak had all of 11 days to enjoy it before the NBA draft took place, followed by a long, protracted free-agency period highlighted by the prickly negotiations to re-sign forward Lamar Odom.

But don't feel too bad for Kupchak. He has definitely found time to reflect on what the team accomplished last season.

"It's not something that goes away," he said. "It's something you can enjoy the rest of your life."

This season, which begins Tuesday when the Lakers play host to the Clippers, could be another enjoyable one for him.

The Lakers lost Trevor Ariza but added Ron Artest and kept Odom, making them the top choice once again to win it all.

"I think our biggest concern, as with most teams in the NBA that have a chance to contend, is staying healthy," Kupchak said. "Our coach knows how to handle the throttle for players in a 110-game season. I'm not that concerned with complacency or this team getting cocky. We have pretty good leadership and I wouldn't call that a major concern. I think staying injury-free would be first and foremost our best shot to repeat."

The Lakers were lucky last season, with Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Derek Fisher and Odom missing a total of only six games. Andrew Bynum was a different story, missing 32 and never factoring into their playoff drive. He was one of two players watched closely by Kupchak in exhibition play.

"The last few seasons, Andrew had great training camps," Kupchak said. "I'm most excited about another great training camp and him playing a full season. And, of course, watching Ron Artest's development as the season progresses. I really believe Ron wants to win and wants to fit in, and he's done everything possible to do that."

Before the regular season begins Tuesday, the Lakers will take one more trip to the memories of last season. The championship ring ceremony, scheduled to start at 7:15 p.m., will be memorable for Kupchak. He'll apparently be taking home a very big piece of jewelry.

"The boxes will be a lot heavier," he said. "I've had a chance to preview the rings, and the box is going to be heavier and a little bigger than past boxes."

It can mean only one thing.

"A lot of bling," he said.

Gasol a no-go?

Gasol did not practice Sunday, isn't planning on practicing today and probably won't play Tuesday, if the body language and overall uncertainty over his strained right hamstring is to be interpreted correctly.

"It doesn't make a whole lot of sense for me to play on Tuesday," said Gasol, who sat out the Lakers' last six exhibition games because of the injury.

Gasol worked out on an elliptical machine Sunday, the extent of the physical activity for the player who averaged 18.9 points and 9.6 rebounds last season. He would be replaced by Odom in the starting lineup.

"He still doesn't feel comfortable on it," said Lakers Coach Phil Jackson, who was already looking past the opener. "We have three days in between our first game and our second one. If worse comes to worst, we've got a really good replacement for him."

Bynum, on the other hand, practiced Sunday after sitting out two exhibition games because of a strained rotator cuff and sore left hamstring. He said he would "play for sure" Tuesday.


Link:

http://www.latimes.com/sp...009oct26,0,1972821.story

 

[reddmann s2]

Got my tickets for the home opener... Hopefully they give out replica rings again

 

[lalakerfan213]

Gotta get most of my studying done today for 2 exams on Wednesday.

 

[MVP]

Commemorative warmups and jerseys to be worn for tomorrow's opener and banner ceremony...

 

[westcoastsfinest]

i was thinking about getting that track jacket

 

[MVP]

I want to cop, but I need some coupon codes

$99 is a wee much to spend on a jacket right now, especially when it's still damn near 90 degrees outside.

 

[notorious 858]

Still have my championship's banner jacket that was released like 2 years ago from Adidas which is still good enough for me.

Got it for like $60 bucks off eastbay with some coupon codes.

 

[westcoastsfinest]

^^ yehh i think that ones better but if there was a way to put the 2009 patch to that?


btw can anyone hook me up with a pic of the 2009 championship banner so i can put it as a wallpaper on my phone?

thanks

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

I would get something like a championship jacket, but I'd feel kinda sad when it would become outdated by another championship claimed.

Now, if I were a fan of, say, the Warriors or Suns, however, then I'd consider it

 

[westcoastsfinest]

Originally Posted by Th3RealF0lkBlu3s

I would get something like a championship jacket, but I'd feel kinda sad when it would become outdated by another championship claimed.

Now, if I were a fan of, say, the Warriors or Suns, however, then I'd consider it

the warriors would have a we believe banner instead

 

[notorious 858]

This shirt is

I think nbstore has it for sale right now and it should be on sale at the Team LA store @ Staples even though they over price and jack up prices there.

 

[Los Angeles]

Kidskillz, game threads lets get ready.

You want me to start or you?

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