Kobe Out vs Spurs Tomorrow

[deibero]

Acording to beat writer Kevin Ding, Kobe is out... My guess is the big 3 will also be out... Pop will settle for the 2 seed and use this time for rest, since falling to 3 is practically impossible...

@KevinDing
Kobe got some shots up today -- pain-free -- for 1st time since sitting out. Running and jumping next. But he won't play vs. Spurs tomorrow.

[Mugen]

I've agreed with all of Pop's scheduled rests so far this season but sitting all of the Big 3 out tomorrow would be a huge mistake, IMO.

[sa_butta]

Sad thing is that even if/when Kobe comes back they know they can still torch us in the paint. Kobe wants to win. If the Lakers are smart their gameplan will not change when he returns. And if we do face them in the playoffs, we better come up with something to counter those big men. I have lost hope in seeing Splitter and Duncan in at the same time.

[spurs4real]

Im sure they will play all 3 vs the Lakers

[greyforest]

I really hope Kobe is healthy come playoff time, for the Spurs' sake.

[Killakobe81]

I really hope Kobe is healthy come playoff time, for the Spurs' sake.

:lmao

[GrandeDavid]

:lmao

I agree! Sad, but true! With Kone in the floor, mercifully Andrew Bynum (Wilt, against the Spurs), becomes a second option and more timid on the boards.

[timtonymanu]

Lakers trying to troll us again.

The Spurs better not lose this time.

[Mel_13]

I've agreed with all of Pop's scheduled rests so far this season but sitting all of the Big 3 out tomorrow would be a huge mistake, IMO.

I agree.

The only reason to rest anyone tomorrow is if things go very badly tonight and someone has to play extended minutes. Otherwise, they can rest in Sacramento.

[bus driver]

I really hope Kobe is healthy come playoff time, for the Spurs' sake.

aint that the truth :wakeup

[TheSkeptic]

I agree! Sad, but true! With Kone in the floor, mercifully Andrew Bynum (Wilt, against the Spurs), becomes a second option and more timid on the boards.

While some of these dynamics are likely to be true, I disagree on what you're expecting the final result to be.

In any case, let's just beat Golden State and go all out against the Lakers. I'm thinking that this game should be closer than the last one no matter what happens.

[sa_butta]

But they have two big men each averaging over 10 boards a game. We do not even have one player on our team doing that right now. With or without Kobe we lose the rebounding battle. Our key to beating the Lakers is just flat out shooting better from FG% and 3pt%. On top of that we have to play stellar defense and TRY to keep them out of the paint as much as possible. Lakers are going to be tough to beat with or without Kobe, you are kidding yourself if you think it gets easier when Kobe comes back.

[Budkin]

We have no answer for Bynum and Gasol. Size matters.

[Beaverfuzz]

No one is sitting out tomorrow night unless they're dead.

[Giuseppe]

We have no answer for Bynum and Gasol. Size matters.

Bend over, Bud. I'll show you how size doesn't fuckin' matter.

[Legacy]

No one is sitting out tomorrow night unless they're dead.


Aye! :toast

[buttsR4rebounding]

Sad thing is that even if/when Kobe comes back they know they can still torch us in the paint. Kobe wants to win. If the Lakers are smart their gameplan will not change when he returns. And if we do face them in the playoffs, we better come up with something to counter those big men. I have lost hope in seeing Splitter and Duncan in at the same time.

Wrong!!! Kobe wants to win with Kobe being the star. When Kobe returns he will shoot 20 times a game minimum. Bank on it.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Bend over, Bud. I'll show you how size doesn't fuckin' matter.

You appear to be implying that you have a small penis.

[TheSkeptic]

Wrong!!! Kobe wants to win with Kobe being the star. When Kobe returns he will shoot 20 times a game minimum. Bank on it.

Sure, but after coaching the Lakers I think Kobe is starting to come around. Besides, even if Kobe took 20+ shots per game he's a great shooter and he'd likely make a good number of them what with our wings cheating to the paint...


You appear to be implying that you have a small penis.

So it's not just me who read it that way. :lol

[roycrikside]

They don't need to play any of their guys more than 15 minutes to beat the Warriors, and it won't be a physical game at all.

[Mal]

You appear to be implying that you have a small penis.

:lol Trend setter

[DPG21920]

If the Spurs lose again to LA minus Kobe = DOOM

[EVAY]

Why would it be any concern to L.A. that Kobe is out against the Spurs? They destroyed us last week and beat Dallas on Sunday without him. They are very comfortable with Bynum being their go-to guy. At this point, the burden of proof is clearly on the opposing team to show that L.A. is dependent on Kobe Bryant for a win against outer elite western teams.

[TheSkeptic]

Why would it be any concern to L.A. that Kobe is out against the Spurs? They destroyed us last week and beat Dallas on Sunday without him. They are very comfortable with Bynum being their go-to guy. At this point, the burden of proof is clearly on the opposing team to show that L.A. is dependent on Kobe Bryant for a win against outer elite western teams.

A slip of the keyboard perhaps? :lol

I would agree with you though. It looks like the Lakers are doing well with Bynum and even with Kobe back the things they beat us with last game: rebounding, size, and packing the paint are still significant issues.

[100%duncan]

...... and we lose again.

[Venti Quattro]

Koach Kobe ... again. :lmao

[Obstructed_View]

It was nice of Phil to leave his hemorrhoid chair for Kobe to sit in. The only thing missing is Jim Cleamons on his shoulder mimicing his facial expressions.

[DPG21920]

Must win...if LAC wins tonight, Spurs beating LA is crucial to LA getting the 4th seed.

[Koolaid_Man]

If the Spurs lose again to LA minus Kobe = DOOM

we gonna feel pity and give you lame fucks the last game. in fact I think we should...just to give you some hope...I wouldn't want to sweep you fucks and end up motivating you old fucks in the process...:lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Must win...if LAC wins tonight, Spurs beating LA is crucial to LA getting the 4th seed.


Keep hoping lil Mugsy :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

It was nice of Phil to leave his hemorrhoid chair for Kobe to sit in. The only thing missing is Jim Cleamons on his shoulder mimicing his facial expressions.


Yeah that was nice seeing Kobe steal Browns shine like that...He looks better than Brown in a suit too...Brown is clearly intimidated by my negro Kobe...:lol


Ramon Sessions (http://slam.sportsdirectinc.com/basketball/nba-players.aspx?page=/data/nba/players/player723951.html) said: “That’s Coach Bryant now. He’s like a coach over there. He’s over there helping everybody out and drawing stuff up on the board. He’s pulling for us over on the side and he’s helping us out tremendously.”

Matt Barnes (http://slam.sportsdirectinc.com/basketball/nba-players.aspx?page=/data/nba/players/player572190.html) said: “He’s more talkative as a coach. He knows the game so well. For him to be able to sit back, he sees things during the game. But to sit back and see the whole game, the little parts that he adds to it, helps everybody.”

Andrew Bynum (http://slam.sportsdirectinc.com/basketball/nba-players.aspx?page=/data/nba/players/player727294.html) said: “He’s coming up with plays, watching things that are going on and just telling us where they’re coming from.”

“He’s so intelligent,” Brown said of Bryant’s bench demeanor. “He’s got such a great feel for the game, whether he’s talking to me or talking to somebody else, or one of our players, he helps out a lot. The stuff that he says, in my opinion, is highly valuable.

[Obstructed_View]

Say what you want about Kobe, but I've never heard anybody say he doesn't do his homework or put in the hours in the gym.

[spursince#99]

If the Spurs lose again to LA minus Kobe = DOOM

yeah it'll pretty much be the biggest meltdown in Spurstalk history

[spursince#99]

we gonna feel pity and give you lame fucks the last game. in fact I think we should...just to give you some hope...I wouldn't want to sweep you fucks and end up motivating you old fucks in the process...:lol


:lmao:lmao:lmao

[sa_butta]

Mike Brown on Kobe Bryant's status for tonight's game against the Spurs: "Out" Bryant continues to progress, but won't play tonight.

Twitter @Lakers

[Obstructed_View]

So what exactly could be wrong with someone's shin that keeps them out for this long? Kobe's one of the most well-conditioned, durable athletes that's ever played.

[Spurtacus]

sons Lakers have won 4 straight without Bean. They do not miss his 43% shooting.

[MB3//]

This situation with Kobe is very strange. It's gotta be something more than just a sore shin.
He's one of the most competitive guys out there, so for him to seem fine with sitting out, makes me think something more serious is up.

[Mal]

This situation with Kobe is very strange. It's gotta be something more than just a sore shin.
He's one of the most competitive guys out there, so for him to seem fine with sitting out, makes me think something more serious is up.

Maybe Mike Brown said, that he need to watch lakers playing withou Kobe.









Lol, that didnt happend

[timvp]

My prediction: Kobe will sit out until the Lakers lose a game and then return like the conquering hero ready to save the day.

[Mugen]

My prediction: Kobe will sit out until the Lakers lose a game and then return like the conquering hero ready to save the day.

Except they lose again cuz Kirby shoots 8-27 in his 1st game back.

[therealtruth]

People forget he sat out for a while 2 years ago. Maybe PJ should have done the same last season.

[SA210]

yeah it'll pretty much be the biggest meltdown in Spurstalk history

As it should be. Tired of Pop's stupid ass and new way of basketball. We need the old Pop back.

[cheguevara]

My prediction: Kobe will sit out until the Lakers lose a game and then return like the conquering hero ready to save the day.

if not this game, next one or soon

Lakers = Lin Led Knicks

Kobe = Melo

already predicted this

[Obstructed_View]

My prediction: Kobe will sit out until the Lakers lose a game and then return like the conquering hero ready to save the day.

Kobe will of course demand to be brought back once they lose. It's entirely possible that he thought they were going to be worse without him and whoever suggested he sit out secretly thought the opposite.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Kobe trolling spurfan and he's not even on the court:lol

[z0sa]

Kobe is usually such a warrior and plays through the pain like it's nothing... his shin must really be hurting him. :cry :cry

[Legacy]

FUCK Cubby. Damn fucken' ballhog he is. Tons of people are noticing how different (and BETTER) The Fakers are playing without his ass. LMAO. I can't stand that crybaby prick. He thinks it's his God-Given right to win everything every.single.time. Again, cannot stand him. Never have and never will. He's completely OVERRATED, IMHO. Always thought that and always will. :sleep

/rant

[Legacy]

My prediction: Kobe will sit out until the Lakers lose a game and then return like the conquering hero ready to save the day.

OMG, I sssoooo agree with you, timvp! :rollin

[Legacy]

My prediction: Kobe will sit out until the Lakers lose a game and then return like the conquering hero ready to save the day.




Like I just said in the TNT LOL thread:




Sings Cubby (to Mighty Mouse Theme): "Here I come to save the daaaaaaaay!!!!!!"


:lmao