Attention league: The Lakers aren't that good

[duncan228]

Will you still root for the Spurs after Duncan retires? Don't worry, I'll save you a seat of the Blazers wagon

Thanks.

Yeah, I'll still root for the Spurs.

[Bandwagon Fan]

But they finished 68-14. "Fail". And the leastern has a better record against the West this year too.

Yeah 12 games in. Dont worry, you guys are still the leastern. And the 0-5 was the better barometer, so your apology = fail.

2008 Boston NBA Champions

Spurs 2008 Western Conference Failures.

Those that consider Bird's Celtics a dynasty usually consider the Spurs a dynasty. It's subjective, there's no 'rule' that says the repeat is what deterimines it.

Lakers were a Dynast, Bulls were a Dynasty, no questions asked.

Spurs are a questionable dynasty, Boston is a questionable dynasty. We have two tiers here and one is superior to the other.

*The Spurs are listed on this page as a NBA Dynasty

So is this.

are considered a dynasty by many, [17][18] [19] but not by others [20] [21] because they have yet to win consecutive les.

If the Spurs make it to the playoffs healthy, I think we could see a scenario similar to the '95 Rockets. Roger Mason jr is playing unbelievable so far.


The Celtics are still the team to beat. Not the Lakers.

At least the Lakers are in the conversation, Detroit isnt even in the mix.

[bostonguy]

Celtics are gonna get waxed on Christmas day.

Hey esse if that gets me ing tacos, it will only add to this vatos wonderful experience at staples.

[Armando]

Boston is still the team to beat. Everyone else including the Lakers are a distant second.

[Killakobe81]

this. Boston is still the best team in the league until proven otherwise. Until the Lakers show me that they can play with BOS and beat them nothing else matters.

Agreed ...you Western teams can say what you want but the 34teams in order that will play us toughest ... Boston, Detroit, Cleveland and then Spurs but since Spurs are not healthy i put them 4th ...Boston will most likely take out the rest of the top 3 on that list and if we get the others in a 7 game series i think we win but Detroit's strengths are a hrader matchup than Cleveland's

As for Spurs IF they get healthy they always play as tough but more times than not we have beaten them in the playoffs IF we are healthy as well we win in 7 ...

[Killakobe81]

Boston is still the team to beat. Everyone else including the Lakers are a distant second.

We 2nd but it's not Distant I also dont think Cleveland is that far away either ...

[Armando]

We 2nd but it's not Distant I also dont think Cleveland is that far away either ...

Maybe distant is a little too much especially for the Lakers but I still don't think Cavs have enough to beat them. Even though I still think Gasol will be manhandle by Garnett,Powe,Davis. Forgot to include Perkins.

[TheMadHatter]

Maybe distant is a little too much especially for the Lakers but I still don't think Cavs have enough to beat them. Even though I still think Gasol will be manhandle by Garnett,Powe,Davis.

Actually Gasol did quite well against KG. Gasol has problems with big, strong, bulky C/PF defeners. Garnett doesn't exactly fit into that category.

And with Bynum down low Garnett won't be able to free-lance as much.

[Allanon]

Hey esse if that gets me ing tacos, it will only add to this vatos wonderful experience at staples.

Oh , you're one of those beer-holding Mexicans

If the Lakers win, you REALLY get to have the Staples Center experience. If the Lakers lose, you get to watch as the Laker fans suicide all over the place.

Enjoy the game, either way you win you lucky bas .

[Armando]

I thought the Lakers played at Us Airways Center

[Killakobe81]

Actually, the Western Elites are adjusting right now, except for the Hornets (they're just underperforming or over-performed last year depending on how you look at it.)

Houston - Artest In, Battier Out
Mavericks - Carlisle in, Avery Out
Suns - Terry Porter In, D'Antoni Out

Spurs - Injuries
Jazz - Injuries

Hornets - WTF?

Once the West teams get over this, they'll be fine. Mavericks already look to be on their way to righting their ship. Houston is almost there as are the Suns. Jazz will be fine in 1-2 weeks. Blazers are hitting their stride.

The West will be a scary place again come January.

Great post I agree everyone save Charles Barkley is ready to say East is back but Hawks and Raptors have come crashing back 2 earth already... West will still be tougher especially if MAvs can stay hot and NO figures things out ...Also Denver won't go quietly either

[Armando]

Great post I agree everyone save Charles Barkley already to say East is back but Hawks and Raptors have come crashing back 2 earth already West will still be tougher especially if MAvs can stay hot and NO figures things out ...Also Denver what go quietly either

The East will still be better then last year. Boston are the champs. D'Antoni will at least make the East more fun to watch with is run and gun offense. And don't forget that Wade guy in Miami who is heathy this season. Plus Rose and Beasly. Ditto LeBron and D12.

[Killakobe81]

The East will still be better then last year. Boston are the champs. D'Antoni will at least make the East more fun to watch with is run and gun offense. And don't forget that Wade guy in Miami who is heathy this season. Plus Rose and Beasly. Ditto LeBron and D12.

I agree better ...but teams are still weak. Wade is helthy D12 is a BEAST ...but Heat loses with wade pitting up 40 pts and 12 assists ...Howard's team relies WAYYY too much on 3's ...in EAst I still think Cavs are 2nd best to the Celts and Hawks when healthy are the darkkorse sleeper team lurking ...rest of East even Detroit is suspect ...

[IronMexican]

I agree better ...but teams are still weak. Wade is helthy D12 is a BEAST ...but Heat loses with wade pitting up 40 pts and 12 assists ...Howard's team relies WAYYY too much on 3's ...in EAst I still think Cavs are 2nd best to the Celts and Hawks when healthy are the darkkorse sleeper team lurking ...rest of East even Detroit is suspect ...

Agreed on all accounts. I still wonder why the Magic didn't try to trade Hedo for a legit PF.

[Darrin]

Why aren't some of these teams taking it to the Lakers? There are plenty of teams (including Phoenix tonight) that are more talented and better than the Lakers. Why are teams repeatedly not showing up to play against them? Are Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, and Jordan Farmar really that intimidating? Why are they playing scared? It's like the 2006-2007 BS we saw with the Mavs. They were making their shots, shooting the ball well, and had most teams play like junk against them. It took a team that barely got the 8th seed to just go out there and play some real basketball, to get rid of them.

Maybe they have to play Boston (as in the 2008 Finals) or Detroit (as in last week) for everyone to see how average they are.

I will say it right now: when the Lakers play the Spurs in January, they will not win. In fact, the Spurs will sweep the season series against the Lakers.

It's time for the league to step up against these jokers.

They are quick, they pass, and every last player can put the ball on the floor and drive as much as they can rebound and find the open man. They are all that good. They know the triangle and if you need a breakdown of who is doing what, I'd be more than glad to give you more details.

[jodeke]

Why aren't some of these teams taking it to the Lakers?

They're making attempts but the Lakers are starting to gell.

There are plenty of teams (including Phoenix tonight) that are more talented and better than the Lakers

. You're kidding right?

Why are teams repeatedly not showing up to play against them? Are Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, and Jordan Farmar really that intimidating?

No, they are still adjusting to playing together.

Why are they playing scared? It's like the 2006-2007 BS we saw with the Mavs. They were making their shots, shooting the ball well, and had most teams play like junk against them. It took a team that barely got the 8th seed to just go out there and play some real basketball, to get rid of them.

Maybe they have to play Boston (as in the 2008 Finals) or Detroit (as in last week) for everyone to see how average they are.

I will say it right now: when the Lakers play the Spurs in January, they will not win. In fact, the Spurs will sweep the season series against the Lakers.

Don't bet the condo.

It's time for the league to step up against these jokers.

I think Boston's the threat. KG said the last game was just a regular season. In reality it was a statement game evidenced by the slide they took after the loss.

[IronMexican]

Bumping old threads 5 posts in. Good start!

[ipeefreely]

Why aren't some of these teams taking it to the Lakers? There are plenty of teams (including Phoenix tonight) that are more talented and better than the Lakers. Why are teams repeatedly not showing up to play against them? Are Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, Lamar Odom, and Jordan Farmar really that intimidating? Why are they playing scared? It's like the 2006-2007 BS we saw with the Mavs. They were making their shots, shooting the ball well, and had most teams play like junk against them. It took a team that barely got the 8th seed to just go out there and play some real basketball, to get rid of them.

Maybe they have to play Boston (as in the 2008 Finals) or Detroit (as in last week) for everyone to see how average they are.

I will say it right now: when the Lakers play the Spurs in January, they will not win. In fact, the Spurs will sweep the season series against the Lakers.

It's time for the league to step up against these jokers.

HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

What a turd you are, are you still licking those wounds from that BEATDOWN you just got on national TV?
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Open mouth insert keyboard or kokk either one....

[ClingingMars]

premature ejaculation thread on both sides

-Mars

[BlackSwordsMan]

lakers just made some shots

[Lakers999]

lakers just made some shots

isnt that the name of the game....

[Lakers999]

also... In actuality the Lakers are the team to beat... primarily Boston is missing a key to their championship last season and his name is none other than James Posey. he was their savior of that series especially in game 4 when we were up by 22

[LEONARD]

Typical SpursDynasty prediction FAIL...