Laker fans/Gasol..

[HarlemHeat37]

As everybody knows, most Laker fans don't actually respect Pau Gasol, constantly insulting him, and holding him to a different standard than any other player in their franchise's history..as mystar mentioned in the game thread, a Lakers TV poll actually asked about "the most important pieces" of the Lakers potential success, and Gasol wasn't even on the poll..

What do you guys think is the primary reason for this?..

- He threatens Kobe's legacy and current status..

or

- The way in which he was acquired..as everybody knows, it was a questionable deal, and clearly it turned the Lakers franchise around..

Or a different reason?..

[Hemotivo]

he's from spain

[Quit Hatin']

you obviously didnt watch the last three games.

[DPG21920]

Laker fan so quick to turn on Pau, but let Kobe's chucking cuckold ways go all over their faces.

[Ace]

When Bynum comes back :cry

[The Gemini Method]

Everyone on that team deserves some blame for the 3-game skid. From Phil down to The Gatorade boy...next up: a gritty Houston team...ack.

[jestersmash]

He threatens Kobe's legacy and current status.. <-- That one.

[Giuseppe]

Everyone on that team deserves some blame for the 3-game skid. From Phil down to The Gatorade boy...next up: a gritty Houston team...ack.

Yep, there is blood in the water.

[Quit Hatin']

When Bynum comes back :cry

when the playoffs start everything will click :cry

[Red Hawk #21]

As everybody knows, most Laker fans don't actually respect Pau Gasol, constantly insulting him, and holding him to a different standard than any other player in their franchise's history..as mystar mentioned in the game thread, a Lakers TV poll actually asked about "the most important pieces" of the Lakers potential success, and Gasol wasn't even on the poll..

What do you guys think is the primary reason for this?..

- He threatens Kobe's legacy and current status..

or

- The way in which he was acquired..as everybody knows, it was a questionable deal, and clearly it turned the Lakers franchise around..

Or a different reason?..

How does the way Laker fans think of Pau affect you in any way?

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm just saying..

I kind of understand why Kobe has a pass, he's one of the best players in franchise history and has 5 rings..even if the double standard is unfair, it's kind of understandable..

However, when Pau does anything wrong, it's heavily criticized, more than any player I've ever seen..

When Andrew Bynum does ANYTHING good, he starts getting compared to prime Kareem and Olajuwon..

[Killakobe81]

you obviously didnt watch the last three games.

Last 3? 4 of the last 5 ... Real Wescoast G's dont tolerate when dudes play soft Pau played well the last 5 mins. But where was he when Memphis built that lead? Kobe is missing more than he is hitting but at LEAST He COMPETES for 38 mins every night

Let me ask you this ...WHy do you guys even care? why do Spurs fans hate on Parker?

[HarlemHeat37]

How does the way Laker fans think of Pau affect you in any way?

I respect his game, one of my favorite players to watch..I get upset when he doesn't get his respect..

[ezau]

Gasol doesn't get much respect because Laker fans are tired of seeing Kobe being the sidekick. Whatever Kobe does, he should always be regarded as this generation's Scottie Pippen.

[Giuseppe]

I respect his game, one of my favorite players to watch..I get upset when he doesn't get his respect..

tee, hee.

[Killakobe81]

Pau is a great very skilled player one of the best skilled guys in the NBA but he is soft by nature when he gets physical that is him "out of character"

[Gutter92]

The thing I don't get is...they don't respect him when the talks turn to Kobe's legacy...

BUT...

when it comes to talk about why the Lakers are the best team in the league*..."We have Kobe and Pau, both the best at their position" etc..


so which is it?

[Killakobe81]

I'm just saying..

I kind of understand why Kobe has a pass, he's one of the best players in franchise history and has 5 rings..even if the double standard is unfair, it's kind of understandable..

However, when Pau does anything wrong, it's heavily criticized, more than any player I've ever seen..

When Andrew Bynum does ANYTHING good, he starts getting compared to prime Kareem and Olajuwon..

That is NOT trueI never set the bar that high for andrew ...and I appreciate what Pau does. I also dont appreciate what he doesnt which is provide a conistent physical presence ...just like Kobe's shot selection is poor at times no player is perfect not even MJ. Every Laker game I have called out Kobe when he takes a forceed shot or a heat check one ...

[Giuseppe]

when the talks turn to Kobe's legacy

tee, hee.

[Killakobe81]

The thing I don't get is...they don't respect him when the talks turn to Kobe's legacy...

BUT...

when it comes to talk about why the Lakers are the best team in the league*..."We have Kobe and Pau, both the best at their position" etc..


so which is it?

Kobe's legacy is not at stake with Pau ...Kobe won with shaq and Pau and Pau becoming a better player only helps Kobe get more rings ...

Only you silly haters with that sidekick nonsense care ... Kobe wont catch MJ's legacy but he will pass duncan's and it kills you and is why yall post this juvenile basketball takes in every Laker thread ...

and yes I am pissed that the Lakers are bullshoitting so I aplogize if I am wording this like a prick but yall do post some slly shit in here ...

[Red Hawk #21]

I respect his game, one of my favorite players to watch..I get upset when he doesn't get his respect..

Well, Idk if you're trolling or not but he really has become a great player. He's just so much better now compared to his Memphis days. Very underrated player. He's never really going to get the credit he deserves because he's not a flashy player, but he gets the job done.

[Killakobe81]

The thing I don't get is...the game of basketball tee, hee

[Gutter92]

Kobe's legacy is not at stake with Pau ...Kobe won with shaq and Pau and Pau becoming a better player only helps Kobe get more rings ...

Only you silly haters with that sidekick nonsense care ... Kobe wont catch MJ's legacy but he will pass duncan's and it kills you and is why yall post this juvenile basketball takes in every Laker thread ...

and yes I am pissed that the Lakers are bullshoitting so I aplogize if I am wording this like a prick but yall do post some slly shit in here ...

Maybe I used the wrong word..not quite legacy...but his standing in the league as a player today...his teammates are put down when talking about his individual status, but then later are built back up when Laker fans start arguing why their team is the favorite, etc...

obviously, you cannot have it both ways...

[Giuseppe]

Maybe I used the wrong word..not quite legacy

:lol

[Koolaid_Man]

As everybody knows, most Laker fans don't actually respect Pau Gasol, constantly insulting him, and holding him to a different standard than any other player in their franchise's history..as mystar mentioned in the game thread, a Lakers TV poll actually asked about "the most important pieces" of the Lakers potential success, and Gasol wasn't even on the poll..

What do you guys think is the primary reason for this?..

Sorry for the interruption but THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:


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- He threatens Kobe's legacy and current status..

or

- The way in which he was acquired..as everybody knows, it was a questionable deal, and clearly it turned the Lakers franchise around..

Or a different reason?..

[Ghazi]

I smell skunk

and Gary Neal is a rapist

[Giuseppe]

I smell skunk

and Gary Neal is a rapist

Let us proceed...

[midnightpulp]

It's a form of "vicarious revenge" against the people who have said that Gasol, not Bryant, is the true Lakers MVP. Anytime Gasol has a bad game that results in a Lakers loss, the Kobe fans can say, "Look how soft he is! That's the Lakers' MVP? Yeah, right."

Honestly, I've never seen a fanbase so obsessed with one player's legacy as Kobe fans. The cult of personality that surrounds him is usually reserved for dictators and religious figures, which makes the label "Al Quobe" all the more fitting.

[Killakobe81]

Maybe I used the wrong word..not quite legacy...but his standing in the league as a player today...his teammates are put down when talking about his individual status, but then later are built back up when Laker fans start arguing why their team is the favorite, etc...

obviously, you cannot have it both ways...

I dont think we are that great TBH we are a good team ...but here are our current flaws:

1. Pau playing too many mins and that is making him softer than normal, TBH

2. Ron is STILL not sure of the triangle that hitch in his shot is why we did not get a good look on the last possession.

3. fisher and artest are two of the worst finishers in the NBA

4. Fisher and Blake are piss poor at defending quick PG's

5. Relying too much on Kobe.

6. Having to switch offense and defense with shannon and ron is killing us when we cant make the substitution ....

7. WE MISS BYNUM's presence inside on BOTH ends

8. We are losing winnable games teams are hungry we seem indifferent until late or we start hot suck in the middle and try to come back late.

are we not going to win the title ... I still believe we the favorites but we have holes and flaws ...

[The Gemini Method]

I think it's only fair to put the blame equally on Kobe and Pau. They're the so-called stars on the Lakers. Then divide the rest amongst the remaining players.

[Koolaid_Man]

It's a form of "vicarious revenge" against the people who have said that Gasol, not Bryant, is the true Lakers MVP. Anytime Gasol has a bad game that results in a Lakers loss, the Kobe fans can say, "Look how soft he is! That's the Lakers' MVP? Yeah, right."

Honestly, I've never seen a fanbase so obsessed with one player's legacy as Kobe fans. The cult of personality that surrounds him is usually reserved for dictators and religious figures, which makes the label "Al Quobe" all the more fitting.

I know right.....it's amazing...like a midget reaching up for hairy balls...

[Gutter92]

It's a form of "vicarious revenge" against the people who have said that Gasol, not Bryant, is the true Lakers MVP. Anytime Gasol has a bad game that results in a Lakers loss, the Kobe fans can say, "Look how soft he is! That's the Lakers' MVP? Yeah, right."

Honestly, I've never seen a fanbase so obsessed with one player's legacy as Kobe fans. The cult of personality that surrounds him is usually reserved for dictators and religious figures, which makes the label "Al Quobe" all the more fitting.

midnight, I agree with what you're saying but it's imperative to remember that there are 2 subdivisions in the Laker fanbase...one being the true fans, and one being the kobe nutriders...obviously, spurstalk has an infestation of the latter(with some exceptions)

[j.dizzle]

It's a form of "vicarious revenge" against the people who have said that Gasol, not Bryant, is the true Lakers MVP. Anytime Gasol has a bad game that results in a Lakers loss, the Kobe fans can say, "Look how soft he is! That's the Lakers' MVP? Yeah, right."

Honestly, I've never seen a fanbase so obsessed with one player's legacy as Kobe fans. The cult of personality that surrounds him is usually reserved for dictators and religious figures, which makes the label "Al Quobe" all the more fitting.
:lmao Obsessed.

[Koolaid_Man]

Harho what are you doing in this thread....Have you no shame...Mr. Heat Predictor...

but listen:

I'm gonna ask you some real simple Questions Harlem Ho and I want some real simple answers:

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[Quit Hatin']

lmao the faggot at the end was harlem.

[Gutter92]

I dont think we are that great TBH we are a good team ...but here are our current flaws:

1. Pau playing too many mins and that is making him softer than normal, TBH

2. Ron is STILL not sure of the triangle that hitch in his shot is why we did not get a good look on the last possession.

3. fisher and artest are two of the worst finishers in the NBA

4. Fisher and Blake are piss poor at defending quick PG's

5. Relying too much on Kobe.

6. Having to switch offense and defense with shannon and ron is killing us when we cant make the substitution ....

7. WE MISS BYNUM's presence inside on BOTH ends

8. We are losing winnable games teams are hungry we seem indifferent until late or we start hot suck in the middle and try to come back late.

are we not going to win the title ... I still believe we the favorites but we have holes and flaws ...

You're the exception to the rule regarding Laker fans :toast Good take on that...see, I can respect an opinion like that.

[j.dizzle]

I always give Pau his props but his bro Marc has outplayed him in almost every game vs each other hahaha. Pau is not a center

[HarlemHeat37]

Wait, how did Marc Gasol outplay Pau tonight?..it wasn't even close:lol..

Also, killakobe isn't the exception at all..he talks a big game, but when you actually look at his posts in game threads in such, he calls out Gasol more than any other Laker fan..he also always references "MVPau" and "Pau for MVP" comments and laughs at them when Gasol struggles..

I don't know why he doesn't admit it, it's cool..nothing wrong with being a fan of Kobe's(from a basketball perspective, not a life perspective)..

[Giuseppe]

At least you finally ceased trying to get those last two rings of Kobe's nullified, Har.

tee, hee.

[Koolaid_Man]

Wait, how did Marc Gasol outplay Pau tonight?..it wasn't even close:lol..

Also, killakobe isn't the exception at all..he talks a big game, but when you actually look at his posts in game threads in such, he calls out Gasol more than any other Laker fan..he also always references "MVPau" and "Pau for MVP" comments and laughs at them when Gasol struggles..

I don't know why he doesn't admit it, it's cool..nothing wrong with being a fan of Kobe's(from a basketball perspective, not a life perspective)..


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[Yorae]

Is there bad blood between rox and lakers?

[DJ Mbenga]

laker fans i guess were traumatized by 08 when gasol was basically raped on live telivision. so any game now doesnt get analyzed by #'s its by the "eye test". for example when you cant get post position against al harrington people crush him because its him being soft agaisnt soembody he should be having for lunch. IMO gasol is fine he is just being overplayed. but what can you do. injuries happen. just bad timing.

[Josepatches_]

It's a form of "vicarious revenge" against the people who have said that Gasol, not Bryant, is the true Lakers MVP. Anytime Gasol has a bad game that results in a Lakers loss, the Kobe fans can say, "Look how soft he is! That's the Lakers' MVP? Yeah, right."

Honestly, I've never seen a fanbase so obsessed with one player's legacy as Kobe fans. The cult of personality that surrounds him is usually reserved for dictators and religious figures, which makes the label "Al Quobe" all the more fitting.