sons this is a wonderful night for legit basketball fans around the world!

[BRHornet45]

sons let us celebrate and pray that this injury is truly legit and far more serious than being reported!

sorry "media created superstar", but you deserve it.

[jeebus]

in before someone posts about jizz

[Thebesteva]

I got no problem with rapist jokes and every1 laughing but this shit is gay. 1.5\10 tbh

[BRHornet45]

I'm smiling ear to ear knowing Kobe is hurt

[BatManu20]

HAte Kobe but wishing injury upon players is bullshit tbh..

[BRHornet45]

If I were a coach I would have called on one of my bench players to take out his knee many years ago.

shutting down the media's agenda of shoving such an undeserving and overrated player down our throats (simply for financial reasons) after Jordan left the game would be well worth it.

[whitemamba]

^ sodium chloride

[lefty]

HAte Kobe but wishing injury upon players is bullshit tbh..
In Kobe's case, I dont feel bad at all

[spyder]

I'm smiling ear to ear knowing Kobe is hurt

+1 :toast

[Thread]

If I were a coach I would have called on one of my bench players to take out his knee many years ago.

shutting down the media's agenda of shoving such an undeserving and overrated player down our throats (simply for financial reasons) after Jordan left the game would be well worth it.

C'mon, BR, come on. Come get some.

[midnightpulp]

Great fuckin' thread. God Bless, son.

The Warriors were ripped off and Kirby ripped his Achilles. So justice was served, for once.

[HI-FI]

BR might be a little crass right now, but he's dropping truth bombs like usual.

[Clipper Nation]

HAte Kobe but wishing injury upon players is bullshit tbh..

Nobody wished this injury on him, it happened and we're reacting to it...

[BRHornet45]

come on Spur fan dance with me sons! this is a wonderful night!

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mebxr27xoe1qmgeum.gif

[lefty]

Nobody wished this injury on him, it happened and we're reacting to it...
http://www.forevergeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/threeframes2.gif

[Mugen]

Nobody wished this injury on him, it happened and we're reacting to it...

I wished.

[Mugen]

come on Spur fan dance with me sons! this is a wonderful night!

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mebxr27xoe1qmgeum.gif

God bless son. My faith in Karma has been restored tbh.

[HI-FI]

son, I think Stern and Kobe pushed their corrupt ways against the basketball gods or divine power for too long. it's just eerie to see this happen on a night that was like a sequel to WCF 2002.

[lefty]

come on Spur fan dance with me sons! this is a wonderful night!

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mebxr27xoe1qmgeum.gif
Chris Paul bitches !!!!!!!!

[HI-FI]

http://www.forevergeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/threeframes2.gif

:rollin
please though, don't post any other gifs from Cruising.

[midnightpulp]

I wished.

[Bynumite]

At the end of the day, the pelicans are still the pelicans.

[Thread]

son, I think Stern and Kobe pushed their corrupt ways against the basketball gods or divine power for too long. it's just eerie to see this happen on a night that was like a sequel to WCF 2002.

Here it is. The fuckin' horn as that shot comes in...

iYQDsZljAOY

[lefty]

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y304/nbamusings/Tumblr%20images/GavinMaloof.gif

[BRHornet45]

At the end of the day, the pelicans are still the pelicans.

and son at the end of the day you're still a front running, ESPN tutored, overnight Lakers fan.

so just shut the fuck up and get to celebrating this wonderful night!

[Clipper Nation]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/429269/raja-bell-clotheslines-kobe-o.gif
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/429269/raja-bell-clotheslines-kobe-o.gif
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http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/429269/raja-bell-clotheslines-kobe-o.gif

[Thread]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/429269/raja-bell-clotheslines-kobe-o.gif
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/429269/raja-bell-clotheslines-kobe-o.gif
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http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/429269/raja-bell-clotheslines-kobe-o.gif

Bell was never the same after that. Been drifting in the winds ever since.

Kobe rang twice more though.

tee, hee.

[Killakobe81]

BR u funny nigga but fuck u your city and those shit dropping birds your team represents

[symple19]

Wish for injury? I wish for his death

[BRHornet45]

BR u funny nigga but fuck u your city and those shit dropping birds your team represents

well then fuck you too hoe! you ain't even from L.A. yet you claiming that media created team.

still though the fact remains .... Kobe seriously hurt his vagina tonight. hopefully that coward never steps foot on a basketball court ever again.

[NASpurs]

Hopefully it's career ending :tu

[lefty]

Wish for injury? I wish for his death
Be careful, Kobe is pissed

http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv56/dizzy_914/kobe3.jpg

[LakerHater]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9esdFRlS0&feature=youtu.be

[baseline bum]

Son, wishing for injuries is kind of dumb, but it's always nice when things work out right.

[lefty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9esdFRlS0&feature=youtu.be
http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~layte/pics/FAP.gif

[BRHornet45]

http://i45.tinypic.com/33o1v9x.gif

[Thread]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9esdFRlS0&feature=youtu.be

Matzel, matzel.

[BRHornet45]

Kobe's career
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzu0cj22J11rp8pduo1_500.gif

[symple19]

:lmao He looks like he'd been crying before that interview

:cry pissed and sad :cry

[Killakobe81]

well then fuck you too hoe! you ain't even from L.A. yet you claiming that media created team.

still though the fact remains .... Kobe seriously hurt his vagina tonight. hopefully that coward never steps foot on a basketball court ever again.

Lived in the la suuburbs over 20 years but nice try ..

[Fergie The Florists]

Lived in the la suuburbs over 20 years but nice try ..

Nice try u faggot Kobe cum guzzler....... U still crying bro???
Still think the Lakers will make noise in the playoffs? :lol

[Fergie The Florists]

Hopefully it's career ending :tu

Amen

[Thread]

:lmao He looks like he'd been crying before that interview

:cry pissed and sad :cry

Sometimes you the eat the bear:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

& sometimes that bear just gets up all over ya...

[midnightpulp]

Wish for injury? I wish for his death

:lol

And fuck your sig :lmao

[Thread]

Amen

It ain't Len Bias, or, Reggie Lewis, but then, it ain't Len Bias, or, Reggie Lewis.

tee, hee.

[da_suns_fan]

sons let us celebrate and pray that this injury is truly legit and far more serious than being reported!

sorry "media created superstar", but you deserve it.

Too funny :)

[BRHornet45]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/2383589/riff-raff-dance-o.gif

[Thread]

Nice try u faggot Kobe cum guzzler....... U still crying bro???
Still think the Lakers will make noise in the playoffs? :lol

WTF was Pierce thinkin...flinchin' on Artest...lettin' him get straightened out on Pierce's cookie.

Come on, Fergie, come ta Pappy.

[symple19]

http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/lebowski1.gif

[Thread]

Too funny :)

It ain't Nick Vanos augerin in, but, then, it ain't Nick Vanos augerin' in.

tee, hee.

[Clipper Nation]

Kobe's career
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzu0cj22J11rp8pduo1_500.gif

Waste of a 40, tbh....

[lefty]

http://media.moddb.com/cache/images/groups/1/5/4739/thumb_620x2000/Party_hard_irl.gif

[symple19]

:lol

And fuck your sig :lmao

They're still (probably) a playoff team. Capuano or Lilly will replace him

[LakerHater]

& he Got The Foul!!

[lefty]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m81u8egqyz1rn2973o1_400.gif

[Budkin]

#kobedontberapin


http://youtu.be/Z4RH2DBb8T4

[Clipper Nation]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv9tygPTjt1qcgrrq.gif

[Thread]

#kobedontberapin


http://youtu.be/Z4RH2DBb8T4

Boiled down:::

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

[Clipper Nation]

http://goldandorsmith.com/GIFs/LeBronBobblehead.gif

[BRHornet45]

sons I can see the announcers now when Kobe got hurt ....

"and Kobe drives in and falls to the ground! that should be two free throws! .... oh wait he looks hurt. that part isn't in the script!"

[symple19]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1315651.1365832392!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/warriors-lakers-basketball.jpg
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/whoop-there-it-is.gif

[Clipper Nation]

http://i.imgur.com/eS1Dicq.gif

[baseline bum]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1315651.1365832392!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/warriors-lakers-basketball.jpg
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/whoop-there-it-is.gif

Would make a quality addition to your sig tbh

[NASpurs]

:cry Someone start a Godvine prayer :cry

http://24.media.tumblr.com/1bb9082ca2acb9d2b6f3befa25b10b68/tumblr_ml6kv04E0Y1ql9rndo1_500.jpg

[NASpurs]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/c158fe0aa29f36119a769df6189f50fc/tumblr_ml6k00vyyF1snp5mao1_500.jpg

[Danny.Zhu]

In fact I'm angry because it gave Kobrick an excuse for missing the playoff with a 100 million roster.

[FkLA]

Isnt a torn achilles a pretty big deal? Lets fucking hope and pray its career-ending, BR. :tu

[Thread]

In fact I'm angry because it gave Kobrick an excuse for missing the playoff with a 100 million roster.

Boiled down:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[BRHornet45]

:cry Someone start a Godvine prayer :cry

http://24.media.tumblr.com/1bb9082ca2acb9d2b6f3befa25b10b68/tumblr_ml6kv04E0Y1ql9rndo1_500.jpg

damn sons I have to be honest. there aren't that many things in life as beautiful as this. its just a Goddamn shame it didn't happen 10 years ago.

[lefty]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/c158fe0aa29f36119a769df6189f50fc/tumblr_ml6k00vyyF1snp5mao1_500.jpg
:rollin

[Thread]

Isnt a torn achilles a pretty big deal? Lets fucking hope and pray its career-ending, BR. :tu

Baby sitting BR.

You look like a hundred bucks, FL.

[symple19]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCbysEgAKhA
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kobe-Reaction1.gif

[BRHornet45]

Baby sitting BR.

You look like a hundred bucks, FL.

son you became an overnight Lakers fan in 2010 after ESPN told you to. just shut the hell up

[lefty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCbysEgAKhA
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kobe-Reaction1.gif
http://www.reactionface.info/sites/default/files/images/1312372233754.gif

[baseline bum]

LOL god doesn't like rape

[Thread]

son you became an overnight Lakers fan in 2010 after ESPN told you to. just shut the hell up

I never defend my fandom.

It's my religion.

[Mugen]

It's impossible to sleep with this huge smile on my face and rock hard chubby in my shorts tbh.

[Thread]

LOL god doesn't like rape

You've nary room.

Your Neal raped as well.

[Thread]

It's impossible to sleep with this huge smile on my face and rock hard chubby in my shorts tbh.

Roll over. Mother is right there.

[baseline bum]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCbysEgAKhA
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Kobe-Reaction1.gif

LOL getting free throws for that shit.

[BRHornet45]

It's impossible to sleep with this huge smile on my face and rock hard chubby in my shorts tbh.

son it is a beautiful night for basketball fans indeed!

[Mugen]

:lol so fitting the refs called a foul on that play

[Thread]

LOL getting free throws for that shit.

Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.

[Thread]

:lol so fitting the refs called a foul on that play

Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.

[baseline bum]

:lol so fitting the refs called a foul on that play

Adding insult to injury

[BRHornet45]

:lol so fitting the refs called a foul on that play

son they were just doing what they have been carefully instructed to do.

its just about damn time that karma caught up with that overrated piece of shit. when you cheat and are awarded free throws for no reason, you deserve to get hurt.

[Thread]

Adding insult to injury


son they were just doing what they have been carefully instructed to do.

its just about damn time that karma caught up with that overrated piece of shit. when you cheat and are awarded free throws for no reason, you deserve to get hurt.

Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.

[FkLA]

Wow 50-18 FT disparity...didnt catch the game, for those that watched it was a fix in tbh ?

[Thread]

Wow 50-18 FT disparity...didnt catch the game, for those that watched it was a fix in tbh ?

Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.

[baseline bum]

Wow 50-18 FT disparity...didnt catch the game, for those that watched it was a fix in tbh ?

It's fucking game 6 every night.

[HI-FI]

Wow 50-18 FT disparity...didnt catch the game, for those that watched it was a fix in tbh ?
it was almost WCF 2002 bad tbh. just spread out over the whole game instead of stockpiling it for the fourth quarter.

what happened to Kobe was definitely some divine karma for thriving off the dog and pony show.

[Fpoonsie]

322948064610484225

Can't believe DA didn't RT me, tbh.

[Thread]

322948064610484225

Can't believe DA didn't RT me, tbh.

You've nary room.

Your Neal raped as well.

[Thread]

it was almost WCF 2002 bad tbh. just spread out over the whole game instead of stockpiling it for the fourth quarter.

what happened to Kobe was definitely some divine karma for thriving off the dog and pony show.

That fuckin' horn as that shot comes in...

iYQDsZljAOY

[NRHector]

In Kobe's case, I dont feel bad at all

Holy shit who's that lefty?

[baseline bum]

You've nary room.

Your Neal raped as well.


Neal never raped; he merely assisted.

[Thread]

Neal never raped; he merely assisted.

Neal rapedPERIOD

[lefty]

Holy shit who's that lefty?
My GF


True story :rolleyes

[baseline bum]

Neal rapedPERIOD

Incorrect

[TDMVPDPOY]

this injury, spurs tanking

jax wouldve been useful if the lakers did meet the spurs in first round, at leasts jax has no problem testing kobes fake ass injury

[Thread]

Incorrect

Don't quibble, it's not like the girl was anything. Just a snatch, ass up in the air. Not your sister, mother, or wife. Just a piece of meat. And you still may get a bounty from Neal. That wouldn't hurt, eh, bum?

[baseline bum]

Don't quibble, it's not like the girl was anything. Just a snatch, ass up in the air. Not your sister, mother, or wife. Just a piece of meat. And you still may get a bounty from Neal. That wouldn't hurt, eh, bum?

Neal's innocent and you know it; it's insane seeing you throw this shit against the wall.

[NRHector]

My GF


True story :rolleyes
Damn liar :lol

[AaronY]

322948064610484225

Can't believe DA didn't RT me, tbh.
Started following you..

[LakerHater]

So does he sit the entire 13-14 season?

[baseline bum]

My GF


True story :rolleyes

That's got about as much truth to it as that bullshit rape accusation cub keeps throwin at my boy Neal.

[Thread]

Neal's innocent and you know it; it's insane seeing you throw this shit against the wall.

Big deal. It's not like the girl was famous, or, related to you. She was just a hole. And you could still score some benefit from Neal. You're lucky Neal raped. Otherwise you'd a never got him. See how that worked out?

:lol

[baseline bum]

So does he sit the entire 13-14 season?

Motherfucker sure ain't gonna be walking it.

[Thread]

So does he sit the entire 13-14 season?

Only if you keep steering the oracle on that gd Quija Board you got for Xmas, asshole.

[baseline bum]

Big deal. It's not like the girl was famous, or, related to you. She was just a hole. And you could still score some benefit from Neal. You're lucky Neal raped. Otherwise you'd a never got him. See how that worked out?

:lol

Damn son, you sound jealous Neal never steered the choo-choo down your tracks.

[Thread]

Damn son, you sound jealous Neal never steered the choo-choo down your tracks.

He'd a had to remember to send a Popsicle stick and some rubber bands as well. Give a niqqer a break.

[LakerHater]

So fLakers Are Lottery Bound Huh!??
:lmao

[The Reckoning]

shit now the lakers will start winning :pctoss

[Thread]

shit now the lakers will start winning :pctoss

Roll over tomorrow & this niqqer will be eternally grateful.

Yo.

[Splits]

So fLakers Are Lottery Bound Huh!??
:lmao

And with the 12th pick, the Phoenix Suns select:

http://www.toledoblade.com/image/2013/02/03/800x_b1_cCM_z_cT/Michigan-Indiana-Basketball-Victor-Oladipo.jpg

[unforeseen]

Only pussies and assholes blame injuries for their failures.

[Thread]

Only pussies and assholes blame injuries for their failures.

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.

[unforeseen]

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.

Only pussies and assholes blame injuries for their failures. No excuses.

[Fergie The Florists]

well then fuck you too hoe! you ain't even from L.A. yet you claiming that media created team.

still though the fact remains .... Kobe seriously hurt his vagina tonight. hopefully that coward never steps foot on a basketball court ever again.

:lol Rip him nigga, rip him!. That faggot Killa.... I can hear that cocksucker crying through his posts.

Fuck the Lakers
Fuck Kobe
Fuck his nappy head daughters
Fuck his **** wife (i'd still fuck her though)
Fuck Artest
Fuck Pau Gasoft
Fuck the Buss family (excluding Jim... who hired MD)
Praise Pringles for running this bitch nigga into the ground

[Thread]

:lol Rip him nigga, rip him!. That faggot Killa.... I can hear that cocksucker crying through his posts.

Fuck the Lakers
Fuck Kobe
Fuck his nappy head daughters
Fuck his **** wife (i'd still fuck her though)
Fuck Artest
Fuck Pau Gasoft
Fuck the Buss family (excluding Jim... who hired MD)
Praise Pringles for running these bitch nigga into the ground

Thought you wouldn't have to make the return charter back to CA., huh?

tee, hee.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

well then fuck you too hoe! you ain't even from L.A. yet you claiming that media created team.

still though the fact remains .... Kobe seriously hurt his vagina tonight. hopefully that coward never steps foot on a basketball court ever again.

http://t.qkme.me/3obz8h.jpg

[21_Dickings]

http://t.qkme.me/3obz8h.jpg

Hey, Hustla. Howard Hos be celebrating this injury all night. Now Dwight can get to work like he was supposed and not worry about Kobe (I love mah nigga Kobe, but we gotta face facts that he's getting old) holding him back.

Much love for Mamba. But this is Dwight's team now. And with him focused, we getting in that Thunder or Spur ass.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

I got much luv for mah Laker niggas Koolaid and Luva but I hate that nigga Kobe. I won't be shedding no tears for this trick bitch..... good riddance ho. And i'm glad mah nigga BR put that nigga Killa in his place....... dat trick nigga has joined clipper nation as the d bottom bitches of LA basketball on this forum. FUCK LA!!

[racm]

It's fucking game 6 every night.

Against Sacramento or against Oklahoma City?

[Thread]

Against Sacramento or against Oklahoma City?

Sacramento:::I want you to listen to that fucking horn as that shot comes in:::

iYQDsZljAOY

[racm]

Horry doesn't piss me off the way Fisher does because he rang with us too, tbh...

[Thread]

^But .4 doesn't mean shit to me. It was a means to an end that didn't come to fruition.

We gained nothing by .4.

[racm]

^But .4 doesn't mean shit to me. It was a means to an end that didn't come to fruition.

We gained nothing by .4.

More because your hero Kirby chucked to prevent Shaq from getting a fourth Finals MVP.

[Thread]

More because your hero Kirby chucked to prevent Shaq from getting a fourth Finals MVP.

Then hunted Daddy down and broke his hole 2-1.

[racm]

Then hunted Daddy down and broke his hole 2-1.

The Heat won every one of their matchups during the time Kirby cried and wanted to be traded.

Then again, it might have been 2-0 had Bavetta et al decided not to give Wade all those charity points...

[Thread]

The Heat won every one of their matchups during the time Kirby cried and wanted to be traded.

Then again, it might have been 2-0 had Bavetta et al decided not to give Wade all those charity points...

Boiled down:::

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

[racm]

Boiled down:::

Kobe: 2

Daddy: 1

Shaq: 3

Duncan: 3

Kobe: 2

[midnightpulp]

Sacramento:::I want you to listen to that fucking horn as that shot comes in:::

iYQDsZljAOY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR6AgYWdoBQ

My favorite game 6 at Staples.

Duncan annihilated Daddy, and two years hence, Daddy was packing his bags for Miami, never to win another ring with the Lakers again.

[Thread]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR6AgYWdoBQ

My favorite game 6 at Staples.

Duncan annihilated Daddy, and two years hence, Daddy was packing his bags for Miami, never to win another ring with the Lakers again.

Kobe wakes up, hangs the old man up by his Florsheims, steals his wallet, prys it open with the jaws of life, brings Gasol in and spends the next few years running Daddy to ground and totin' up cyphers 5-4, catching the tired old shit bag Duncan in the dragnet.

[midnightpulp]

Kobe wakes up, hangs the old man up by his Florsheims, steals his wallet, prys it open with the jaws of life, brings Gasol in and spends the next few years running Daddy to ground and totin' up cyphers 5-4, catching the tired old shit bag Duncan in the dragnet.

And still:::

Daddy: 3

Duncan: 3

Kobe: 2

And you know as well as I do that count bothers Kobe like an itch he can't scratch. You might not do Finals MVP counts, but you can bet bones Kobe does 'em. He does 'em as sure as the sun shines on Maryvale.

[BRHornet45]

correction -

Kobe has 1 title total

.5 credit for both of the wins with Gasol and his stacked teams.

[024]

Nah, i wanted Kobe to stand trial this season. This season exposed him as a terrible team player who can only win when the deck is so heavily stacked in his favor. He was handed a HOF point guard, a HOF center in his prime, and a $100 million team but still managed to chuck 20+ shots a game. He turned the best center in the world into a glorified Tyson Chandler. Either missing the playoffs or being smacked down in the first round would have been justice. Now we won't see justice done.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol nigga pulling an injury cause he know his team is going to get sweep

[spyder]

Culby is a fucking pussy..thatz is all...stupid parrot

[Thread]

Nah, i wanted Kobe to stand trial this season. This season exposed him as a terrible team player who can only win when the deck is so heavily stacked in his favor. He was handed a HOF point guard, a HOF center in his prime, and a $100 million team but still managed to chuck 20+ shots a game. He turned the best center in the world into a glorified Tyson Chandler. Either missing the playoffs or being smacked down in the first round would have been justice. Now we won't see justice done.

Trust me, daddy-O:::it would not have been enough. The moment he rung on 17 June 2010 and I took off after ya's with 5-4 you've been trying to find a path to salvation and 6-5 Duncan.

Keep lookin'.

Chop/chop.

[fevertrees]

Kobe's new role model


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2F2xj-tSes

[Koolaid_Man]

I know everyone is keenly and anxiously waiting to hear from Kool this AM. I get it that as the most notable Spurstalk poster in history and decorated Laker Nation leader my opinion matters and my thoughts want to be explored as a weekend past time that all of you consider greater and more exciting than pussy. So here it is for Laker Luva and Hater alike:

Don’t ever let emotion dictate your reaction.
I generally try and follow this principle in my life. It makes things simpler. But on a grander scale, it usually will keep you from doing things you later regret. When emotion gets the best of us we do strange things. We say things we wouldn’t normally say. We confront people we wouldn’t normally confront. The momentary lapse of reason that follows some kind of emotional stigma is rarely what you would do when you’re composed and thinking clearly.


—- Test your black mamba knowledge by taking this Kobe Bryant quiz (http://www.lakersnation.com/kobe-quiz)! —-


That’s the approach I attempted to take. Wait a little while. Give it some time and let it sink in. Immediately rushing to the keyboard, as people do far too often in today’s world of Twitter and Facebook, wasn’t going to allow me to correctly express myself in this particular situation. And for the most part, the reality of what transpired on the Staples Center floor hadn’t fully sunk in. You can read something without fully comprehending it. Even though the meaning is able to leak into your brain, often times it takes longer to permeate your heart.


Now, in the middle of a darker-than-usual night in downtown LA, the word that I can’t escape is surreal.

Surreal.


That’s how it feels. Not devastating or depressing. Not disheartening or disillusioned.

Surreal.


Kobe Bryant means something different to everyone. I can’t tell you how to feel about a certain player, or what he should or should not mean in your life. Ultimately it’s your decision. And that’s how it should be. All I can do is tell you what he has meant to me, and try to somehow express that through 17 years of highs and lows, ups and downs, praise and criticisms, there hasn’t been a more reliable or consistent force in the sporting world. And the sudden realization at how quickly it can all change is far too sobering.


Kobe Bryant isn’t dead. Hell, he isn’t even retired. He’s hurt. He’s hurt badly, but still only hurt. And there isn’t a person out there that thinks we’ve seen the last of him on the court. In the end he’ll miss the end of a season that is more comparable to a runaway train than a basketball team. His presence on the court wasn’t going to carry the Lakers to the championship this year. It might not have even gotten them into the playoffs. The more you think about it, it almost seems like Kobe got the easy way out.


But it always felt like as long as he was out there, there was a chance. There was hope. Maybe nothing more than a fool’s hope, but nevertheless still hope.

And that hope was contagious. Especially to his teammates. Nobody would ever try and deny that Kobe can be brutal to deal with at times, especially with how much he expects from the guys on his team. But they know that with that comes the assurance that he’s going to be out there trying as hard as he can to help his team win. Well, as long as that doesn’t mean closing out on open shooters. He gave that up years ago.
So maybe the reflection here is not that we’re losing Kobe, but we’re losing that variable that’s impossible to define or replace. You’re losing the one wild card in an otherwise face-up deck where everybody can see your hand. You’re losing that final ounce of hope.

—-Want to know more about Kobe Bryant? Check out his bio here! (http://www.lakersnation.com/kobe-bryant/)—-

Whether we reach the postseason or not, the season will end soon. And when it does the attention will remain focused on Bryant. How’s he recovering? When will he return? Will he still be the same guy when he does? These are questions that we don’t have answers to yet. And some will take much longer to answer than others. But we’ll keep asking. We’ll keep waiting. And we’ll keep expecting nothing but the best. Because that’s what Kobe’s taught us. That’s the precedent he has set during his time in LA.


The cold-blooded persona and the games with the media are fun, but ultimately that’s not what made Laker fans fall in love with him in the first place. Because even at his core, beneath the layers that have intertwined over the course of 17 years living the life of a superstar, Kobe’s still that young kid out there trying to prove the other kids wrong. And in the end that’s what I’m able to take solace in. That’s what I can connect with. Because no matter how much the daily grind of life beats you down or glosses you over, the occasional realization that your passion isn’t gone, only dormant, is what’s most encouraging.


We’ll see you soon, Kobe. You’ve taught us to count on that. - DB

[jag]

Beautiful thread. Well done BR

[Thread]

BR=the little buddy of NBA Forum.

[silverblk mystix]

I know everyone is keenly and anxiously waiting to hear from Kool this AM. I get it that as the most notable Spurstalk poster in history and decorated Laker Nation leader my opinion matters and my thoughts want to be explored as a weekend past time that all of you consider greater and more exciting than pussy. So here it is for Laker Luva and Hater alike:

Don’t ever let emotion dictate your reaction.
I generally try and follow this principle in my life. It makes things simpler. But on a grander scale, it usually will keep you from doing things you later regret. When emotion gets the best of us we do strange things. We say things we wouldn’t normally say. We confront people we wouldn’t normally confront. The momentary lapse of reason that follows some kind of emotional stigma is rarely what you would do when you’re composed and thinking clearly.


—- Test your black mamba knowledge by taking this Kobe Bryant quiz (http://www.lakersnation.com/kobe-quiz)! —-


That’s the approach I attempted to take. Wait a little while. Give it some time and let it sink in. Immediately rushing to the keyboard, as people do far too often in today’s world of Twitter and Facebook, wasn’t going to allow me to correctly express myself in this particular situation. And for the most part, the reality of what transpired on the Staples Center floor hadn’t fully sunk in. You can read something without fully comprehending it. Even though the meaning is able to leak into your brain, often times it takes longer to permeate your heart.


Now, in the middle of a darker-than-usual night in downtown LA, the word that I can’t escape is surreal.

Surreal.


That’s how it feels. Not devastating or depressing. Not disheartening or disillusioned.

Surreal.


Kobe Bryant means something different to everyone. I can’t tell you how to feel about a certain player, or what he should or should not mean in your life. Ultimately it’s your decision. And that’s how it should be. All I can do is tell you what he has meant to me, and try to somehow express that through 17 years of highs and lows, ups and downs, praise and criticisms, there hasn’t been a more reliable or consistent force in the sporting world. And the sudden realization at how quickly it can all change is far too sobering.


Kobe Bryant isn’t dead. Hell, he isn’t even retired. He’s hurt. He’s hurt badly, but still only hurt. And there isn’t a person out there that thinks we’ve seen the last of him on the court. In the end he’ll miss the end of a season that is more comparable to a runaway train than a basketball team. His presence on the court wasn’t going to carry the Lakers to the championship this year. It might not have even gotten them into the playoffs. The more you think about it, it almost seems like Kobe got the easy way out.


But it always felt like as long as he was out there, there was a chance. There was hope. Maybe nothing more than a fool’s hope, but nevertheless still hope.

And that hope was contagious. Especially to his teammates. Nobody would ever try and deny that Kobe can be brutal to deal with at times, especially with how much he expects from the guys on his team. But they know that with that comes the assurance that he’s going to be out there trying as hard as he can to help his team win. Well, as long as that doesn’t mean closing out on open shooters. He gave that up years ago.
So maybe the reflection here is not that we’re losing Kobe, but we’re losing that variable that’s impossible to define or replace. You’re losing the one wild card in an otherwise face-up deck where everybody can see your hand. You’re losing that final ounce of hope.

—-Want to know more about Kobe Bryant? Check out his bio here! (http://www.lakersnation.com/kobe-bryant/)—-

Whether we reach the postseason or not, the season will end soon. And when it does the attention will remain focused on Bryant. How’s he recovering? When will he return? Will he still be the same guy when he does? These are questions that we don’t have answers to yet. And some will take much longer to answer than others. But we’ll keep asking. We’ll keep waiting. And we’ll keep expecting nothing but the best. Because that’s what Kobe’s taught us. That’s the precedent he has set during his time in LA.


The cold-blooded persona and the games with the media are fun, but ultimately that’s not what made Laker fans fall in love with him in the first place. Because even at his core, beneath the layers that have intertwined over the course of 17 years living the life of a superstar, Kobe’s still that young kid out there trying to prove the other kids wrong. And in the end that’s what I’m able to take solace in. That’s what I can connect with. Because no matter how much the daily grind of life beats you down or glosses you over, the occasional realization that your passion isn’t gone, only dormant, is what’s most encouraging.


We’ll see you soon, Kobe. You’ve taught us to count on that. - DB




#1) Did you take time out to think things over BEFORE you propositioned a married woman on Spurstalk? It doesn't appear that a sensible & thoughtful person actually thought things through before disrespecting someone's marriage.


#2) The fact that you idolize a criminal and a rapist says all there is to say about you. The rapist should have been completing his prison sentence around this time and if there was any justice in the world - he might have even become a better person because of all the time he would have had to learn that NO MEANS NO!


#3) It is good that the rapist is done for the season and the playoffs will be unpolluted this year solely for that reason. Good times.

[Mal]

I havent been wishing him injury, but when it happend it happend. And I`m not sad for him.

[Koolaid_Man]

#1) Did you take time out to think things over BEFORE you propositioned a married woman on Spurstalk? It doesn't appear that a sensible & thoughtful person actually thought things through before disrespecting someone's marriage.



^ just what the fuck are you talking about? did your wife cheat on you...using this forum as an outlet for your personal demons is not cool...

[Koolaid_Man]

I havent been wishing him injury, but when it happend it happend. And I`m not sad for him.

stop lying

[Mal]

stop lying

I`m not lying. I was wishing him early vacation, 9th seed etc.

[silverblk mystix]

^ just what the fuck are you talking about? did your wife cheat on you...using this forum as an outlet for your personal demons is not cool...

Did you or did you not proposition someone in the Club?

STFU then.

[silverblk mystix]

Did you or did you not proposition someone in the Club?

STFU then.





I just explained this shit to MrsMaalox...my offer stands...she can continue going thorugh life missing that good dick it's her choice...

MrsMaalox I would be very gentle with you. I get a bum rap because guys are generally jealous and enraged at my intellect and descent but I'm really a very romantic and caring type of guy. I would not just try to shove my penis in your anus. I would take my time and lovingly caress.

First I'd set the mood...start with a nice bubble bath. Calgon mixed with JoJoba oils in very warm to hot filtered water. Similar to a natural hot spring. Then I'd light scented candles I prefer country breeze smells with a little black cherry mixed in.

Next I'd turn on the music to a very low decibel so that you can actually hear me sing. I can sing good enough to get your juices flowing. I'd sing this song for you --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCsoo5m-3YM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCsoo5m-3YM)

Then we'd bath each other. I'd rub your back, neck , and shoulders. Afterwards I'd get out dry off, run to the laundry room, stop the dryer and pull a hot fresh towel from the dryer. Run back to the tub and dry your body off with a hot towel.

Next I'd dance naked for you..whatever strip routine you'd like to see... --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfU-mcuLu-E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfU-mcuLu-E)
Kori Ellis can vouch for my dance skills

Finally we'd go to my magical bed...I'd lube up with my tongue if you're still a bit apprehensive...then I'd serve the tip only in the rear and until you ask for more and then slowly slide all the way to the back. It would totally be all for you. A nice steady and slow grind...

This is what I do...I'm a professional...this is why the young girls and mature ladies alike love Kool to death...I know how to do it right...and tbh

You're getting up their in age so treat yourself don't cheat yourself...if your man ain't dancing for you then he ain't hitting it right PERIOD...






:rollin:rollin

[Riddler]

I just explained this shit to MrsMaalox...my offer stands...she can continue going thorugh life missing that good dick it's her choice...

MrsMaalox I would be very gentle with you. I get a bum rap because guys are generally jealous and enraged at my intellect and descent but I'm really a very romantic and caring type of guy. I would not just try to shove my penis in your anus. I would take my time and lovingly caress.

First I'd set the mood...start with a nice bubble bath. Calgon mixed with JoJoba oils in very warm to hot filtered water. Similar to a natural hot spring. Then I'd light scented candles I prefer country breeze smells with a little black cherry mixed in.

Next I'd turn on the music to a very low decibel so that you can actually hear me sing. I can sing good enough to get your juices flowing. I'd sing this song for you --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCsoo5m-3YM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCsoo5m-3YM)

Then we'd bath each other. I'd rub your back, neck , and shoulders. Afterwards I'd get out dry off, run to the laundry room, stop the dryer and pull a hot fresh towel from the dryer. Run back to the tub and dry your body off with a hot towel.

Next I'd dance naked for you..whatever strip routine you'd like to see... --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfU-mcuLu-E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfU-mcuLu-E)
Kori Ellis can vouch for my dance skills

Finally we'd go to my magical bed...I'd lube up with my tongue if you're still a bit apprehensive...then I'd serve the tip only in the rear and until you ask for more and then slowly slide all the way to the back. It would totally be all for you. A nice steady and slow grind...

This is what I do...I'm a professional...this is why the young girls and mature ladies alike love Kool to death...I know how to do it right...and tbh

You're getting up their in age so treat yourself don't cheat yourself...if your man ain't dancing for you then he ain't hitting it right PERIOD...






:rollin:rollin
You learn that shit in prison?

[Koolaid_Man]

I just explained this shit to MrsMaalox...my offer stands...she can continue going thorugh life missing that good dick it's her choice...

MrsMaalox I would be very gentle with you. I get a bum rap because guys are generally jealous and enraged at my intellect and descent but I'm really a very romantic and caring type of guy. I would not just try to shove my penis in your anus. I would take my time and lovingly caress.

First I'd set the mood...start with a nice bubble bath. Calgon mixed with JoJoba oils in very warm to hot filtered water. Similar to a natural hot spring. Then I'd light scented candles I prefer country breeze smells with a little black cherry mixed in.

Next I'd turn on the music to a very low decibel so that you can actually hear me sing. I can sing good enough to get your juices flowing. I'd sing this song for you --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCsoo5m-3YM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCsoo5m-3YM)

Then we'd bath each other. I'd rub your back, neck , and shoulders. Afterwards I'd get out dry off, run to the laundry room, stop the dryer and pull a hot fresh towel from the dryer. Run back to the tub and dry your body off with a hot towel.

Next I'd dance naked for you..whatever strip routine you'd like to see... --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfU-mcuLu-E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfU-mcuLu-E)
Kori Ellis can vouch for my dance skills

Finally we'd go to my magical bed...I'd lube up with my tongue if you're still a bit apprehensive...then I'd serve the tip only in the rear and until you ask for more and then slowly slide all the way to the back. It would totally be all for you. A nice steady and slow grind...

This is what I do...I'm a professional...this is why the young girls and mature ladies alike love Kool to death...I know how to do it right...and tbh

You're getting up their in age so treat yourself don't cheat yourself...if your man ain't dancing for you then he ain't hitting it right PERIOD...






:rollin:rollin

what business is it of yours...and why are you even still thinking about it....is she your mama or some shit...

just learn from me while you can...that's it and that's all

[silverblk mystix]

what business is it of yours...and why are you even still thinking about it....is she your mama or some shit...

just learn from me while you can...that's it and that's all



:rollin:rollin:rollin





Butthurtin' from the rapists demise...

[Koolaid_Man]

:rollin:rollin:rollin



you brought it up dipshit

Butthurtin' from the rapists demise...

[Koolaid_Man]

:rollin:rollin:rollin





Butthurtin' from the rapists demise...


you brought it up dipshit

[Latarian Milton]

kobe earned every rep he's got imho. you can dislike him as much as you want but kobe is such one player that you have to respect. dude played quite a few 48min games with an injured ankle. he tried his best to secure a playoff spot for his team, he still has a champion's heart :cry

[jag]

silverblk mystix ruins every thread he posts in.

Not even on the internet can you find anyone who likes you or wants to read anything you have to say. I can't imagine how much people despise you in your real life. You fail at life. Please off yourself. Stop posting, you fucking retarded, worthless, waste of space.

[Mal]

Would Kobe on wheelchair got enough calls to carry Lakers for 8th seed ?

[Thread]

:rollin:rollin:rollin





Butthurtin' from the rapists demise...

You've nary room.

Your Neal raped as well.

[symple19]

silverblk mystix ruins every thread he posts in.

Not even on the internet can you find anyone who likes you or wants to read anything you have to say. I can't imagine how much people despise you in your real life. You fail at life. Please off yourself. Stop posting, you fucking retarded, worthless, waste of space.

:tu

:lmao

[Clipper Nation]

silverblk mystix ruins every thread he posts in.

Not even on the internet can you find anyone who likes you or wants to read anything you have to say. I can't imagine how much people despise you in your real life. You fail at life. Please off yourself. Stop posting, you fucking retarded, worthless, waste of space.
http://i.imgur.com/eNG4HM5.gif

[silverblk mystix]

silverblk mystix ruins every thread he posts in.

Not even on the internet can you find anyone who likes you or wants to read anything you have to say. I can't imagine how much people despise you in your real life. You fail at life. Please off yourself. Stop posting, you fucking retarded, worthless, waste of space.


lol e-rage

[Relevancy]

You mean it's a wonderful night for sad individuals like you, people like you hate success because u have none.

[benefactor]

silverblk mystix ruins every thread he posts in.

Not even on the internet can you find anyone who likes you or wants to read anything you have to say. I can't imagine how much people despise you in your real life. You fail at life. Please off yourself. Stop posting, you fucking retarded, worthless, waste of space.
Truth bomb.

[BUMP]

322948064610484225

Can't believe DA didn't RT me, tbh.

:lmao:lmao:lmao

holy fuck

[BUMP]

silverblk mystix ruins every thread he posts in.

Not even on the internet can you find anyone who likes you or wants to read anything you have to say. I can't imagine how much people despise you in your real life. You fail at life. Please off yourself. Stop posting, you fucking retarded, worthless, waste of space.

shaqondudley

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

:lmao fpoonsie murdering Kobe on twitter

[Latarian Milton]

losing a high-ego TOSB ain't a bad thing after all, for his team and the league as well. but i wouldn't call it a wonderful night when the likes of durant & harden are still whoring around tbh.

[lefty]

:lmao fpoonsie murdering Kobe on twitter
:lol

[Fabbs]

Wow 50-18 FT disparity...didnt catch the game, for those that watched it was a fix in tbh ?
Plenty as usual.
One of the most glaring and pivotol was Curry being rung up vs Blake.
Golden had just regained the lead 116-115 as Klay Thompson nailed a long trey.
Laker brings ball past half court. Blake goes past DHoward who sets a screen. Looked like Curry ran into Howard and got completely blocked out. Did not even touch Blake as Blake went around Howards screen. Tweet! Two phantom fts, huge momentum being gifted back. It was right in front of the Golden bench. They all looked incredulous and some were laughing as we all know the fix was in effect.

If one of the board techos could get a clip of this it would be funny. Of course the tv showed no replays or better camera angles, just went on to knob slob the Lakers.

[Thread]

^Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.

[Fabbs]

Agree while not wanting to see injury come upon him, having The Stain out of the playoffs again is refreshing.

[Clipper Nation]

^Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.

Only pussies & assholes play the injury card, yet Kirby's playing it... by God, he's playing it...

[Thread]

Only pussies & assholes

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.

[Clipper Nation]

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.

Nuh uh, son.... you're trying to reverse your trend by not nailing the tired old shitbag Kirby to the tree of woe for his injury-card antics, tbh....

[Thread]

the tired old shitbag

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.

[Clipper Nation]

I'm a trend setter.

I set trends.
Fuck your trends.... your boy Kirby's injury card is being worn out from overuse, what do you have to say about it?

[Thread]

Fuck your trends.... your boy Kirby's injury card is being worn out from overuse, what do you have to say about it?

Oh, you want me to play fair tonite.

Please.

[Killakobe81]

Nice try u faggot Kobe cum guzzler....... U still crying bro???
Still think the Lakers will make noise in the playoffs? :lol

You know what happened to your shrivled up ass at the end of that movie, right?

FErgie the faggot getting killed by Ben fucking Affleck the star of Gigli ...
GO smoke a pole you hersheyhighway driving, pillow bitin', asspirate cocksucka ...

Hiding behind some troll ...

[SupremeGuy]

Sometimes you the eat the bear:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

& sometimes that bear just gets up all over ya...Duncan: 2 healthy Achilles tendons

the tired old shitbag Kirby: 1

[Thread]

Duncan: 2 healthy Achilles tendons

the tired old shitbag Kirby: 1

Fine. You take that one. I'm stickin' with:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[SupremeGuy]

Fine. You take that one. I'm stickin' with:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4Duncan: 2 healthy Achilles tendons

the tired old shitbag Kirby: 1

[Killakobe81]

Duncan: 2 healthy Achilles tendons

the tired old shitbag Kirby: 1

Yep healthy as he has been in years but yet and still he still looking up at Kobe ... and this years playoffs wont change that either ...

[DPG21920]

Looking up? Is Kobe looking up at Horry?

[Killakobe81]

Looking up? Is Kobe looking up at Horry?

DPG, which of these do not belong? You only get one shot Doc, make it a good one ...

Kobe, Shaq, Duncan, MJ, Bird, Magic and Robert Horry ....


If you cant figure that one out you arent the huckleberry I thought you were ...

[DPG21920]

Point is you can't qualify, because if you do, you start counting finals MVP's, overall MVP's and those players on that list that won MVP and Finals MVP in the same year...Who's not on that list?

[SupremeGuy]

Yep healthy as he has been in years but yet and still he still looking up at Kobe ... and this years playoffs wont change that either ...Duncan: 2 healthy Achilles tendons

the tired old shitbag Kirby: 1

[LkrFan]

Looking up? Is Kobe looking up at Horry?
SMH. You really comparing a first ballot HOFer to Horry? In you're own words: "that makes no sense."

-10 points for you son.

[TDMVPDPOY]

cant lead team to playoffs

so pulls an injury card so you cant use the miss playoffs...lol kobe

[Thread]

Duncan: 2 healthy Achilles tendons

the tired old shitbag Kirby: 1

Fine. You take that one. I'm stickin' with this one:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[DPG21920]

SMH. You really comparing a first ballot HOFer to Horry? In you're own words: "that makes no sense."

-10 points for you son.

You really comparing Kobe to Tim when Tim at 37 is still going strong and has teams fighting for a 1 seed instead of outside of the playoffs? Win a MVP and Finals MVP in the same year then talk. Tim>Kobe and rings don't change it. Unless you want to argue rings carry that much weight then Horry is involved.

[Thread]

You really comparing Kobe to Tim when Tim at 37 is still going strong and has teams fighting for a 1 seed instead of outside of the playoffs? Win a MVP and Finals MVP in the same year then talk. Tim>Kobe and rings don't change it. Unless you want to argue rings carry that much weight then Horry is involved.

Fine. You take that tact. I'm stickin' with this:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[LkrFan]

You really comparing Kobe to Tim when Tim at 37 is still going strong and has teams fighting for a 1 seed instead of outside of the playoffs? Win a MVP and Finals MVP in the same year then talk. Tim>Kobe and rings don't change it. Unless you want to argue rings carry that much weight then Horry is involved.
1) Tim's teams will win a ton of RS games. What's his h2h record v. Kobe's teams?
2) 8 proved Tim's heavily favored teams don't always win (or repeat)
3) Despite winning 50+ for a million times straight, he's looking up to Kobe in rangs.
4) This year and next, #3 won't change thanks in part to your foolish FO (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212190&page=4&p=6473477#post6473477)
5) MVPs are media awards. We've known since Colorado that the mostly white media hates Kobe. I guarantee you Timmy D would trade one of them MVP awards for a 5th rang.
6) And I guarantee you most players value rangs more than media voted MVPs
7) If only coaches, GMs, and players voted for the award (people in the game who matter) Kobe would have more than one.

Tim wishes he had the career Kobe had. Not to say Tim didn't have a good career, it's just Kobe's is more impressive.

[Clipper Nation]

We've known since Colorado that the mostly white media hates Kobe.
Who's "we"? Speak for yourself, B :lol

[DPG21920]

:lmao.

[LkrFan]

Who's "we"? Speak for yourself, B :lol
:lol - don't lie son. It's unbecoming.

[DPG21920]

This is why it's so good to watch Laker "fan" suffer. They are hilarious.

[DPG21920]

Kobe looking up at Horry in rangs and a horrific injury definitely ain't gonna change that.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol - don't lie son. It's unbecoming.
Son, if the media hates Kirby, then explain how he's labeled as "a closer" despite shooting at a below-league-average clip in clutch situations for his career, is labeled "a warrior" for faking injuries, and how The Rape is never mentioned anymore, tbh....

[DPG21920]

I think LkrFan forgot he's logged into SpursTalk. That LG shtick only works there.

[Thread]

Kobe looking up at Horry in rangs and a horrific injury definitely ain't gonna change that.

Fine. You take that tact. I got this one:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[LkrFan]

This is why it's so good to watch Laker "fan" suffer. They are hilarious.
Who's suffering? Am I sad to see my favorite Laker go out like that? Yes, I am. But I'm hardly suffering. I know that the likelihood of us surpassing Boston in rangs is still high. Why? Because the Lakers always get stars. Always. Mikan. Wilt. KAJ. Magic. Shaq. Kobe. Pau. Howard. Then they'll get ring chasers that want a taste of LA nigh life - i mean an opportunity to play with the stars in LA - and a good chance to win a rang. We know it'll happen again. It's just a matter of time and opportunity...

...meanwhile in the 210, when TD goes to the glue factory, so will your chances of ever winning a rang again.

Bottom line: there will be life in LA after Kobe. The more things change, the more they stay the same. :lol

[LkrFan]

I think LkrFan forgot he's logged into SpursTalk. That LG shtick only works there.
No schticks. That's not how I roll.

Question: is Magic remembered more for his 5 rangs...or his 3 MVPs?

[DPG21920]

Trick question: AIDS.

[benefactor]

Bottom line: there will be life in LA after Kobe. The more things change, the more they stay the same. :lol
Not unless there is a visit from da ghost of Dr. Buss I saiddddddd

[Thebesteva]

LOL every Laker haters song right now


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-agl0pOQfs

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Question: is Magic remembered more for his 5 rangs...or his 3 MVPs?

That hook...he was goin' left to right across parquet on 9 June 1985. I thought somebody had died twixt Heinsohn & Stockton. You know, the silence. It was deafening.

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That hook...he was goin' left to right across parquet on 9 June 1985. I thought somebody had died twixt Heinsohn & Stockton. You know, the silence. It was deafening.

Nothin' they could do. They had to sit there and take it. Boston had come for Magic. They knew. They knew without a doubt that if they didn't stop him he was going to murder them. And they was right. They thought they had him stopped in '84. Standin' down there waving their white towels, mimicking Magic's patented stiff arm pointing at Kareem that CBS used constantly in their promos. They thought they'd vanquished him in June of '84. Fuck, I did too. They was wrong. Fuck, so was I.

9 June 1985

[LkrFan]

Son, if the media hates Kirby, then explain how he's labeled as "a closer" despite shooting at a below-league-average clip in clutch situations for his career, is labeled "a warrior" for faking injuries, and how The Rape is never mentioned anymore, tbh....
Who closed quarters/games for the Lakers during their 3peat: Shaq or Kobe? How about in 2009 or 2010: Pau or Kobe? Exactly son.

I never said Kobe always shot a high percentage - especially due to all of the bailout shots he's been forced to take when his teammates were afraid to do so - with the clock/game winding down. This goes back even to his rookie year in the playoffs v. Utah.

Kobe's blessing and his curse is his confidence. He has gone 6-24 on shots we all know he can make. He believes the next one is dropping for him. That's what made him a HOFer. He's not afraid of the moment. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Kobe is the best difficult shot maker the league has ever seen. He proved it once again with those two clutch 4th qtr threes and two clutch FTs before he finally went down with a ruptured Achilles.

[BRHornet45]

Lakersarethebesteva

son who is this?

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[Thebesteva]

son who is this?

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Some chick from Fap nation...amazing ass tbh. Gym girl

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son who is this?

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Aaron's mother?

[LkrFan]

Not unless there is a visit from da ghost of Dr. Buss I saiddddddd
We'll see son. Jim is a moron, but he did put a team of Kobe, Pau, D12, and Nash together. These things are not his fault:


"When something like this happens, everybody wants to know why and there's not always a reason why. If you look at our season, it's been a nightmare," longtime trainer Gary Vitti said after Lakers practice Saturday. "We had a player come in with a surgery, which was Dwight Howard. Then we had Steve Nash break his leg. Then we had Steve Blake have an abdominal surgery. Then we had Jordan Hill with a hip surgery. Then we had Metta (World Peace) with a knee surgery. We also had Dwight with a (torn) labrum in his shoulder. Antawn Jamison will have surgery after the season is over on his wrist. So, when you try to look at the whys, it's bad luck."

Truth be told, ^ is a lot to overcome. :lol at you guys looking at the bottom line ($100M) but ignoring the above details. You guys are funny though.

[HI-FI]

Who closed quarters/games for the Lakers during their 3peat: Shaq or Kobe? How about in 2009 or 2010: Pau or Kobe? Exactly son.

I never said Kobe always shot a high percentage - especially due to all of the bailout shots he's been forced to take when his teammates were afraid to do so - with the clock/game winding down. This goes back even to his rookie year in the playoffs v. Utah.

Kobe's blessing and his curse is his confidence. He has gone 6-24 on shots we all know he can make. He believes the next one is dropping for him. That's what made him a HOFer. He's not afraid of the moment. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Kobe is the best difficult shot maker the league has ever seen. He proved it once again with those two clutch 4th qtr threes and two clutch FTs before he finally went down with a ruptured Achilles.

no offense but I think you confuse confidence with arrogance, which is usually a byproduct of insecurity. the fact Kobe constantly needs attention, even to the detriment to his team and innocent women's assholes, is something that is disconcerting.

btw what did you think of the Lakers needing 50 FTs in order to win by 2?:elephant

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no offense but I think you confuse confidence with arrogance, which is usually a byproduct of insecurity. the fact Kobe constantly needs attention, even to the detriment to his team and innocent women's assholes, is something that is disconcerting.

btw what did you think of the Lakers needing 50 FTs in order to win by 2?:elephant

You've nary room.

Your Neal raped as well.

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no offense but I think you confuse confidence with arrogance, which is usually a byproduct of insecurity. the fact Kobe constantly needs attention, even to the detriment to his team and innocent women's assholes, is something that is disconcerting.

btw what did you think of the Lakers needing 50 FTs in order to win by 2?:elephant

Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.

[LkrFan]

Trick question: AIDS.
:lol - nice :downspin:

[HI-FI]

Only pussies & assholes blame the officiating.
can you at least give me some worn out movie quote that you remember from the Savings and Loans crisis?

[LkrFan]

no offense but I think you confuse confidence with arrogance, which is usually a byproduct of insecurity. the fact Kobe constantly needs attention, even to the detriment to his team and innocent women's assholes, is something that is disconcerting.

btw what did you think of the Lakers needing 50 FTs in order to win by 2?:elephant
First bolded: :rollin :lmao :rollin
Second bolded: 23rd letter

:downspin:

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can you at least give me some worn out movie quote that you remember from the Savings and Loans crisis?

- "Is it safe?"

- Laurence Olivier - "Marathon Man"

[kamikazi_player]

son who is this?

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This deserves another quote. Yowza!

[Splits]

This deserves another quote. Yowza!

Dude that is some nasty ass shit. Quit taking pics of Boshspice's wife.

[HI-FI]

Some chick from Fap nation...amazing ass tbh. Gym girl

good pics....i see you are trying to get into the booty sig game. it's a crowded field around here, but as long as it's good, the more the merrier.

btw, as an assman, i think ass implants are much worse than breast implants. FDA should outlaw that shit tbh. i think the girls in your pics are legit though.

[HI-FI]

- "Is it safe?"

- Laurence Olivier - "Marathon Man"

thanks Dale

[kamikazi_player]

Dude that is some nasty ass shit. Quit taking pics of Boshspice's wife.
Not an ass fan?

I would like to see her face though.

[Splits]

Not an ass fan?

I would like to see her face though.

I'm a huge ass fan, just not a fan of huge ass like that nasty ****, bleeehhhh that shit nasty.

[midnightpulp]

Who closed quarters/games for the Lakers during their 3peat: Shaq or Kobe? How about in 2009 or 2010: Pau or Kobe? Exactly son.

I never said Kobe always shot a high percentage - especially due to all of the bailout shots he's been forced to take when his teammates were afraid to do so - with the clock/game winding down. This goes back even to his rookie year in the playoffs v. Utah.

Kobe's blessing and his curse is his confidence. He has gone 6-24 on shots we all know he can make. He believes the next one is dropping for him. That's what made him a HOFer. He's not afraid of the moment. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Kobe is the best difficult shot maker the league has ever seen. He proved it once again with those two clutch 4th qtr threes and two clutch FTs before he finally went down with a ruptured Achilles.

Kobe being the "closer" during the Shaq-era is a total myth fabricated by Kobe cocksuckers such as yourself for the purpose of downplaying Shaq's overall impact to prop up Kobe's career.

In the 2000 Finals, Kobe played 9 minutes in game 2 and missed game 3, and the Lakers won both games by 7 and 9 points respectively. And in the closeout game 6, Kirby shot 8-27 (the previous game, Kirb shot 4-20), while Shaq dropped 41 and 12 on 60% shooting. Yeah, 1A/1B indeed. But go ahead and tell me about Kobe's game 4 performance. I don't think I've heard it about it enough.

Flash forward to the '01, which is the playoff run you Kobe homers constantly bring up as evidence that he was just as important as Shaq. Here was one of the rare games in which the Lakers didn't blow their opponent out and wound winning by 1 possession. http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/pbp/200105060LAL.html#q4

In that 4th quarter, Kobe was 0-2 for 4 points, which were the result of intentional foul freethrows. On the other hand, Shaq had 15 points in the 4th, and was pretty much forcefed the ball throughout the entire quarter.

Those are just a few examples, but trust me, I have many more that completely disprove the myth Kobe was the "closer" for the 3 peat Lakers.

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Not an ass fan?

I would like to see her face though.

I'd have her sit on mine.

[Katherine Robinson]

My wife beating husband shows more class than you all.

Come, Dale; I'll make you a patty melt.

[midnightpulp]

And the ultimate nail in the coffin to the idea that the 3 peat Lakers didn't trust Shaq in crunch and it was Kobe who primarily closed out games:

(82games article from the 03 season)

Yet for us ultimately the choice remains the same as it has been for some time: Shaquille O'Neal. Free throw shooting aside, no one comes close to scaring defenses like Shaq, and there are key areas where he rates head and shoulders above Nowitzki -- when the shot clock is running down, Nowitzki was only a 43.3% effective shooter compared to Shaq's 54.5%, more of Shaq's baskets are unassisted, meaning he creates his own points more often, and finally when you need the unstoppable shot, the power slam, there's no one even close (19% of O'Neal's clutch shots are dunks, half of them unassisted).

http://www.82games.com/comm3.htm

Key quote: "Half of Shaq's dunks are unassisted." Which also lays to rest the oft repeated contention that Kobe created for Shaq in crunch time.

Now get to :downspin: Lkrfan

[HI-FI]

mid comes in here like an angel of the apocalypse. niggas be running around, faces melting and shit.

[LkrFan]

Kobe being the "closer" during the Shaq-era is a total myth fabricated by Kobe cocksuckers such as yourself for the purpose of downplaying Shaq's overall impact to prop up Kobe's career.

In the 2000 Finals, Kobe played 9 minutes in game 2 and missed game 3, and the Lakers won by both games by 7 and 9 points respectively. And in the closeout game 6, Kirby shot 8-27 (the previous game, Kirb shot 4-20), while Shaq dropped 41 and 12 on 60% shooting. Yeah, 1A/1B indeed. But go ahead and tell me about Kobe's game 4 performance. I don't think I've heard it about it enough.

Flash forward to the '01, which is the playoff run you Kobe homers constantly bring up as evidence that he was just as important as Shaq. Here was one of the rare games in which the Lakers didn't blow their opponent out and wound winning by 1 possession. http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/pbp/200105060LAL.html#q4

In that 4th quarter, Kobe was 0-2 for 4 points, which were the result of intentional foul freethrows. On the other hand, Shaq had 15 points in the 4th, and was pretty much forcefed the ball throughout the entire quarter.

Those are just a few examples, but trust me, I have many more that completely disprove the myth Kobe was the "closer" for the 3 peat Lakers.
mid maaaaaaaaadd again. You go with your scientific research of basketball reference. I'll go with my basic farmer facts:

Shaq always played on a playoff team. Shaq's teams were stacked in Orlando, Lakers, Heat, etc. He's played with all stars such as Penny, Kobe, LeBron, and Wade. He did most of his damage with Kobe. But, since The Split, it's appropriately:

Kobe: 2, Shaq: 1. Even if Kobe never laces them up again, that won't change.

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But, since The Split, it's appropriately:

Kobe: 2, Shaq: 1. Even if Kobe never laces them up again, that won't change.

& thank Christ. It's silent now because of the arrangement of the principles involved in that equation. If it were reversed it wouldn't be silent. But, it ain't reversed. And like LF says, "that won't change."

[LkrFan]

Oh I forgot about Bawstin. He also played with PP, KG, and RA (3 HOFers) in order to catch Kobe in rangs...and failed miserably I might add. :lol

But in the end, its Kobe: 2, Shaq: 1. Even if Kobe never laces them up again, that won't change. :toast

[midnightpulp]

mid maaaaaaaaadd again. You go with your scientific research of basketball reference. I'll go with my basic farmer facts:
Shaq always played on a playoff team. Shaq's teams were stacked in Orlando, Lakers, Heat, etc. He's played with all stars such as Penny, Kobe, LeBron, and Wade. He did most of his damage with Kobe. But, since The Split, it's appropriately:

Kobe: 2, Shaq: 1. Even if Kobe never laces them up again, that won't change.

Nice counterargument. Beyond weak. And lol at citing Shaq's supporting casts. As if Kobe hasn't had the luxury of playing alongside the best frontline in the NBA for virtually his entire career. Furthermore on that point, Shaq is in no way to blame for the Magic's failure to win a title. During Shaq's tenure in the East, his Magic teams had to contend with the likes of the Bulls and the Knicks. And when he finally reached the Finals, he unfortunately ran up against Hakeem. Despite Shaq's quote of "Hakeem dusted my butt," a 23 year old Shaq in his second playoff run ever hung right there with him (check all the box scores): http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199506070ORL.html Not Shaq's fault Nick Anderson choked in game 1, essentially killing any hope the Magic had,

And yeah I'm mad. I can't stand it when people are oblivious to reality and live in their own deluded fantasy worlds. And that seems to be the case with 100% of Kobe fans.

Shaq>>>>Kirby during the 3 peat. And that's that.

[midnightpulp]

mid comes in here like an angel of the apocalypse. niggas be running around, faces melting and shit.

These morons can never respond logically to a counterargument that is supported by statistical evidence, because they have no legitimate response. They can't prove Kobe was the superior player to Shaq or even his equal during the 3 peat, so they default to the ever convenient ring count, which the media has convinced their tiny brains is the be-all, end-all measurement of a player. I find it highly ironic Lakers fans are now using it when they (older Lakers fans) spent 75% of their lives trying to convince us Jerry West/Wilt was better than Russell and that Jordan is an inferior player to Magic because he won his rings in a weaker era.

[LkrFan]

Nice counterargument. Beyond weak. And lol at citing Shaq's supporting casts. As if Kobe hasn't had the luxury of playing alongside the best frontline in the NBA for virtually his entire career. Furthermore on that point, Shaq is in no way to blame for the Magic's failure to win a title. During Shaq's tenure in the East, his Magic teams had to contend with the likes of the Bulls and the Knicks. And when he finally reached the Finals, he unfortunately ran up against Hakeem. Despite Shaq's quote of "Hakeem dusted my butt," a 23 year old Shaq in his second playoff run ever hung right there with him (check all the box scores): http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199506070ORL.html Not Shaq's fault Nick Anderson choked in game 1, essentially killing any hope the Magic had,

And yeah I'm mad. I can't stand it when people are oblivious to reality and live in their own deluded fantasy worlds. And that seems to be the case with 100% of Kobe fans.

Shaq>>>>Kirby during the 3 peat. And that's that.
:lol - Shaq was in his prime. Of course he was better than Kobe then. No arguments here. Due to his lack of a work ethic, his prime was cut short - yet we saw Kobe squeezing every last drop out of his. That's why I respect Kobe more than I ever did Shaq. He left a lot on the table that should have been his (i.e. more rangs, points, rebounds, swats, etc.) because he rested on his God-given talents. Kobe didn't.

But :lmao at you being mad for real on a message board. "Come on man!" :lol

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Nice counterargument. Beyond weak. And lol at citing Shaq's supporting casts. As if Kobe hasn't had the luxury of playing alongside the best frontline in the NBA for virtually his entire career. Furthermore on that point, Shaq is in no way to blame for the Magic's failure to win a title. During Shaq's tenure in the East, his Magic teams had to contend with the likes of the Bulls and the Knicks. And when he finally reached the Finals, he unfortunately ran up against Hakeem. Despite Shaq's quote of "Hakeem dusted my butt," a 23 year old Shaq in his second playoff run ever hung right there with him (check all the box scores): http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199506070ORL.html Not Shaq's fault Nick Anderson choked in game 1, essentially killing any hope the Magic had,

And yeah I'm mad. I can't stand it when people are oblivious to reality and live in their own deluded fantasy worlds. And that seems to be the case with 100% of Kobe fans.

Shaq>>>>Kirby during the 3 peat. And that's that.


These morons can never respond logically to a counterargument that is supported by statistical evidence, because they have no legitimate response. They can't prove Kobe was the superior player to Shaq or even his equal during the 3 peat, so they default to the ever convenient ring count, which the media has convinced their tiny brains is the be-all, end-all measurement of a player. I find it highly ironic Lakers fans are now using it when they (older Lakers fans) spent 75% of their lives trying to convince us Jerry West/Wilt was better than Russell and that Jordan is an inferior player to Magic because he won his rings in a weaker era.

You can have all that, daddy-O. I'm stickin' with this one:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[midnightpulp]

You can have all that, daddy-O. I'm stickin' with this one:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

And you're the primary example of this. You use ring count out of spite because you grew bitter at the constant toting up of: Russell: 11, West: 1

Jerry West was definitely the same caliber player as Russell, but made to look like a pile of shit in comparison because he trailed in the count by 10.

Tell me how many debates you had in those days with your schoolyard chums bemoaning the fact that if West was afforded a similar stacked roster like Russell, he'd win just as much? I bet you argued that point till you were blue in the face.

And they didn't listen, did they? The just smiled and referenced the raw count.

[LkrFan]

These morons can never respond logically to a counterargument that is supported by statistical evidence, because they have no legitimate response. They can't prove Kobe was the superior player to Shaq or even his equal during the 3 peat, so they default to the ever convenient ring count, which the media has convinced their tiny brains is the be-all, end-all measurement of a player. I find it highly ironic Lakers fans are now using it when they (older Lakers fans) spent 75% of their lives trying to convince us Jerry West/Wilt was better than Russell and that Jordan is an inferior player to Magic because he won his rings in a weaker era.
No. Although Showtime used to kick the Bulls' asses, MJ was light years better defensively than Magic ever was. Magic played good team defense, but as an individual defender, MJ was light years better. Magic is my fav player all time (believe it or not), but I'll readily admit MJ was better overall.

[midnightpulp]

:lol - Shaq was in his prime. Of course he was better than Kobe then. No arguments here. Due to his lack of a work ethic, his prime was cut short - yet we saw Kobe squeezing every last drop out of his. That's why I respect Kobe more than I ever did Shaq. He left a lot on the table that should have been his (i.e. more rangs, points, rebounds, swats, etc.) because he rested on his God-given talents. Kobe didn't.

But :lmao at you being mad for real on a message board. "Come on man!" :lol

Me saying I'm mad was totally sarcastic.

That's all fine and good that you respect Kobe more. And it's a fact Kobe's work ethic was infinitely better than Shaq's. All I ask for is the admission that Shaq was more important to the 3 peat than Kobe, which every conceivable form of evidence supports. It wasn't 50/50, 1A/1B. The 3 peat Lakers were built around Shaq. They were his team. End of story. And Kobe winning post-Shaq doesn't change that fact one bit.

[HI-FI]

Me saying I'm mad was totally sarcastic.

That's all fine and good that you respect Kobe more. And it's a fact Kobe's work ethic was infinitely better than Shaq's. All I ask for is the admission that Shaq was more important to the 3 peat than Kobe, which every conceivable form of evidence supports. It wasn't 50/50, 1A/1B. The 3 peat Lakers were built around Shaq. They were his team. End of story. And Kobe winning post-Shaq doesn't change that fact one bit.

everyone knows Shaq was the reason for those 3 rings, even the cult of Kobe knows better, they just delude themselves. I remember when Lakers were up against the Nets, someone asked Jason Kidd how to stop the Lakers, and he said "pour sugar in Shaq's gas tank." he didn't say "throw a helpless white woman at Kobe" or anything like that, because Kobe was just a really good second option, per the par.

[LkrFan]

Me saying I'm mad was totally sarcastic.

That's all fine and good that you respect Kobe more. And it's a fact Kobe's work ethic was infinitely better than Shaq's. All I ask for is the admission that Shaq was more important to the 3 peat than Kobe, which every conceivable form of evidence supports. It wasn't 50/50, 1A/1B. The 3 peat Lakers were built around Shaq. They were his team. End of story. And Kobe winning post-Shaq doesn't change that fact one bit.
Oh I know you ain't mad. Just messing witcha tbh.

Shaq and Kobe arrived in LA at the same time. Shaq, in his prime. Kobe, as a snot-nosed 17 year old. PJ rightfully made Shaq the focal point of the tri. Shaq dominated weak frontlines (or feasted on weak comp - as you put it) like there was no tomorrow. At least until he ran into teams with good frontlines like San Antonio's twin towers. Even after Kobe ran him out of town, and after the Admiral retired, the Spurs did nothing special to deal with him. They had players like past his prime Kevin Willis, or Rasho, Nazr, Oberto, and the like. Doesn't sound like Pop was too worried about the MDE.

Kobe, OTOH was a different animal altogether. After Kobe closed the Alamodome (http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200105270LAL.html), Pop had seen enough. You guys went out and got the then premiere defender in the association: Bruce Lee Bowen.


So, if Shaq was more important to the Lakers, why did Pop conscientiously decide to role with scrubs at center to combat him...yet went out and got BLB to stop Kobe? I think you know why even if you won't admit it. It's OK. You're secret is safe with me. ;)

[Clipper Nation]

After Kobe closed the Alamodome (http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200105270LAL.html), Pop had seen enough. You guys went out and got the then premiere defender in the association: Bruce Lee Bowen.

:lol Revisionist history.... Bowen had a whopping one quality season to his name in Miami before he signed with the Spurs and only managed to make Second Team All-Defense that year.... he became the premiere defender in the Association as a Spur, and it had little to do with Kirby, tbh...

[midnightpulp]

Oh I know you ain't mad. Just messing witcha tbh.

Shaq and Kobe arrived in LA at the same time. Shaq, in his prime. Kobe, as a snot-nosed 17 year old. PJ rightfully made Shaq the focal point of the tri. Shaq dominated weak frontlines (or feasted on weak comp - as you put it) like there was no tomorrow. At least until he ran into teams with good frontlines like San Antonio's twin towers. Even after Kobe ran him out of town, and after the Admiral retired, the Spurs did nothing special to deal with him. They had players like past his prime Kevin Willis, or Rasho, Nazr, Oberto, and the like. Doesn't sound like Pop was too worried about the MDE.

Kobe, OTOH was a different animal altogether. After Kobe closed the Alamodome (http://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200105270LAL.html), Pop had seen enough. You guys went out and got the then premiere defender in the association: Bruce Lee Bowen.


So, if Shaq was more important to the Lakers, why did Pop conscientiously decide to role with scrubs at center to combat him...yet went out and got BLB to stop Kobe? I think you know why even if you won't admit it. It's OK. You're secret is safe with me. ;)

What a shitty argument. As usual for you.

For all but ONE year in the post-season, Shaq was always matched up with Tim Duncan and David Robinson when they played the Spurs. So I don't get where you came up with this beyond stupid idea that Popovich intentionally used scrubs to guard O'Neal or wasn't really worried about him. And after the '03 season, there was major, major concern about who was going to replace David Robinson, because we knew without him, O'Neal would punish the Spurs inside. To fill the gap in the frontline left by Robinson's departure, the Spurs courted Jermaine O'Neal (not necessarily the ideal choice with regards to guarding Shaq, but since O'Neal had a good midrange jumper, the idea was to use him to pull Shaq out of the lane, which would in all likelihood force Shaq to guard Duncan, which is a matchup the Spurs in those days would want, since Duncan typically got the better of him on the block) but eventually settled on Rasho, who was by no means a scrub, coming off a solid year in Minnesota.

As for acquiring Bowen. Why not? When your best perimeter defender is Steve Smith, of course you're going to sign the best guy available for the job. Even if Kobe Bryant never existed, the Spurs would've still signed Bowen. And why wouldn't the Spurs make a move like that? Just because they went after Bowen doesn't lend any extra credence to the idea that Kobe was just as important as Shaq. If the '07 Cavs thought they were going back to the Finals in '08, I'm sure they would've tried to sign a defender capable of guarding Parker. Doesn't mean they fear him more than Duncan. I think any team with championship aspirations would jump at the chance to sign a guy that can matchup with the second best player on a contending team.

Again, how you constantly bring up the Spurs' acquisition of Bowen as evidence that Kobe was more important than Shaq is such a stupid take, I myself feel stupider for even dignifying it with a response.

[midnightpulp]

The Spurs also bolstered their PG situation with the drafting of Parker and the Speedy Claxton signing, since the Spurs were superthin at the position with an ancient Avery Johnson and Antonio Daniels, who was an SG. Derek Fisher destroyed us in '01 because the Spurs had no one that could guard him effectively or make him work defensively. According to Lkrfan logic, the Spurs feared Fisher more than Shaq because they made moves to address that weakness.

[LkrFan]

What a shitty argument. As usual for you.

For all but ONE year in the post-season, Shaq was always matched up with Tim Duncan and David Robinson when they played the Spurs. So I don't get where you came up with this beyond stupid idea that Popovich intentionally used scrubs to guard O'Neal or wasn't really worried about him. And after the '03 season, there was major, major concern about who was going to replace David Robinson, because we knew without him, O'Neal would punish the Spurs inside. To fill the gap in the frontline left by Robinson's departure, the Spurs courted Jermaine O'Neal (not necessarily the ideal choice with regards to guarding Shaq, but since O'Neal had a good midrange jumper, the idea was to use him to pull Shaq out of the lane, which would in all likelihood force Shaq to guard Duncan, which is a matchup the Spurs in those days would want, since Duncan typically got the better of him on the block) but eventually settled on Rasho, who was by no means a scrub, coming off a solid year in Minnesota.

As for acquiring Bowen. Why not? When your best perimeter defender is Steve Smith, of course you're going to sign the best guy available for the job. Even if Kobe Bryant never existed, the Spurs would've still signed Bowen. And why wouldn't the Spurs make a move like that? Just because they went after Bowen doesn't lend any extra credence to the idea that Kobe was just as important as Shaq. If the '07 Cavs thought they were going back to the Finals in '08, I'm sure they would've tried to sign a defender capable of guarding Parker. Doesn't mean they fear him more than Duncan. I think any team with championship aspirations would jump at the chance to sign a guy that can matchup with the second best player on a contending team.

Again, how you constantly bring up the Spurs' acquisition of Bowen as evidence that Kobe was more important than Shaq is such a stupid take, I myself feel stupider for even dignifying it with a response.
:lmao at your contradiction. Fact: Pop hid Duncan from Shaq in the first 3 quarters. Then he'd put Duncan on him during the time Shaq is the opposite of dominant: 4th quarters and crunch time due to the threat of hack-a-Shaq. Otherwise, Duncan is in foul trouble early and often, then the Spurs are blown out on the regular.

I call BS re: Bowen signing. Had Kobe not killed the Spurs, y'all wouldn't have signed Bowen. You're being dishonest if you say otherwise.

The Cavs didn't bother signing Bowen to guard TP because they knew you guys wouldn't be waiting for them in '08. Repeat after me, the Spurs don't repeat. :lol

We all know that if Kobe didn't rape SA, Bowen would have stayed in South Beach. It is not a coincidence. You're in denial son. :lol

[LkrFan]

:lol Revisionist history.... Bowen had a whopping one quality season to his name in Miami before he signed with the Spurs and only managed to make Second Team All-Defense that year.... he became the premiere defender in the Association as a Spur, and it had little to do with Kirby, tbh...
N:lol shit. Bowen was a good defender before he was a Spur. Add him to a team with an elite anchor that has his back? Instantly he becomes better as well.

You did all that research for nothing. Just like mid. :lol

[LkrFan]

The Spurs also bolstered their PG situation with the drafting of Parker and the Speedy Claxton signing, since the Spurs were superthin at the position with an ancient Avery Johnson and Antonio Daniels, who was an SG. Derek Fisher destroyed us in '01 because the Spurs had no one that could guard him effectively or make him work defensively. According to Lkrfan logic, the Spurs feared Fisher more than Shaq because they made moves to address that weakness.
No. Fish played off of the inevitable double teams drawn by Shaq and Kobe. Speaking of which, in the 4th (and final game of that series :lol), Kobe had 11 dimes and Fish had 6 treys. Coincidence? And before you go there, Shaq had 1 dime in that game.

Like I said, Kobe closed the Alamodome. :downspin: