LA's le makes me appreciate being a Spurs fan..

[DrHouse]

Still, if your point is to say that the Lakers success and prestige is only due to the location of their city; the existence of the Clippers proves you wrong.
It takes more then being located in LA to have succes in this league.

In Europe for instance, Manchester, Liverpool or Turin which are possibly the ugliest places on earth (tied with Pyongyang), have among the most successfull football clubs in the world whereas places like Paris, Berlin or to a lesser extent Rome are far less attractive and prestigious.

I agree that being in LA doesn't hurt but it doesn't explain fully the Lakers success

Small-minded fans like Harlem will never get it. They don't create threads like this to generate debate, they are only interested in advancing their own views.

[underdawg]

Small-minded fans like Harlem will never get it. They don't create threads like this to generate debate, they are only interested in advancing their own views.

Wow - you really are a faker fan. Thanks for keeping the stereotype alive - you are like the Sasha Vujacic of faker fans.

[samikeyp]

Even Boston fans are begrudgingly giving their props to LA. The fact that Spur fan still has his head firmly stuck in the mud with his middle finger in the air says a lot about their fanbase as a whole.

A le is a le is a le. The record books care not for how great a humanitarian you are. They all count the same.

The fact that you think the indict the entire fan base because of the rantings of a few makes you lose all credibility. Spurs fans all over this site have given props to LA, you are just choosing to ignore that.

[HarlemHeat37]

Still, if your point is to say that the Lakers success and prestige is only due to the location of their city; the existence of the Clippers proves you wrong.
It takes more then being located in LA to have succes in this league.

In Europe for instance, Manchester, Liverpool or Turin which are possibly the ugliest places on earth (tied with Pyongyang), have among the most successfull football clubs in the world whereas places like Paris, Berlin or to a lesser extent Rome are far less attractive and prestigious.

I agree that being in LA doesn't hurt but it doesn't explain fully the Lakers success

Kareem specifically demanded to play in LA, Kobe demanded to be traded there, Shaq signed there due to the location of their city..these are all facts..Kareem demanded to play there as far back as the early 70's, before the Lakers had any prestige, when it was "just" the most popular and entertaining city in America..Shaq signed there when the Lakers were in transition, and so did Kobe..so clearly it's all about location..

the Lakers are the ONLY team in the NBA that can make these types of claims..not one of a few..they are the ONLY team..

I don't see how you can ignore that, clearly it has everything to do with their city..

I already explained why it's different playing for the Clippers..you don't get any of the advantages at all..why would LA give the same treatment to the team that "challenges" the Lakers in the city?..it doesn't make any sense..

[HarlemHeat37]

I didn't make this thread for debates..there isn't a debate..everything I said is a fact, and I'm simply stating my own feelings when I mention my opinions..I've never claimed anything different, and I don't claim to represent all Spurs fans..

I said LA was the best team in the NBA this year considering the cir stances, and that's all they'll get from me..that's a compliment, isn't it?..I simply can't respect people like Kobe, due to the fact that I have morals..

[VivaPopovich]

i agree with you on everything but you shouldnt have said what you said about magic. us spurs fans know better than to say those things

[Thomas82]

I never said the Lakers weren't the best, they clearly were..

They obviously have the advantage over other teams due to the location of their city though..their management really doesn't have to do all that much to succeed, and it's been like that throughout history..

There's nothing that anybody can do about that, I would just find it boring, maybe that's just me though..I find the Spurs success to be much more rewarding, considering the cir stances..the Spurs have a family feel, and more of an "against all odds" feel..
it feels a lot better to cheer for class acts, at least IMO..

Not only that, but the Spurs seemingly had to overcome the refs as well to win championships.

[sammy]

you dont want to hear it, then get the out

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Fakers = * w/zebras wrapped around it! LOL!

[Jacko]

I didn't make this thread for debates..there isn't a debate..everything I said is a fact, and I'm simply stating my own feelings when I mention my opinions..I've never claimed anything different, and I don't claim to represent all Spurs fans..

I said LA was the best team in the NBA this year considering the cir stances, and that's all they'll get from me..that's a compliment, isn't it?..I simply can't respect people like Kobe, due to the fact that I have morals..

at how naive you are. You really think every member of the Spur's organization is an upstanding citizen? you are severely out of touch with reality kid. Do you still believe in Santa Clause?

Tony Parker CHEATS ON HIS WIFE. We've all seen the text messages. God damn you are dumb.

[romain.star]

Kareem specifically demanded to play in LA, Kobe demanded to be traded there, Shaq signed there due to the location of their city..these are all facts..Kareem demanded to play there as far back as the early 70's, before the Lakers had any prestige, when it was "just" the most popular and entertaining city in America..Shaq signed there when the Lakers were in transition, and so did Kobe..so clearly it's all about location..

the Lakers are the ONLY team in the NBA that can make these types of claims..not one of a few..they are the ONLY team..

I don't see how you can ignore that, clearly it has everything to do with their city..

I already explained why it's different playing for the Clippers..you don't get any of the advantages at all..why would LA give the same treatment to the team that "challenges" the Lakers in the city?..it doesn't make any sense..

So if "it's all about location" as you say, tell me once again why are the Clippers unable to sign those guys? Aren't they located in the most popular and entertaining city in America as well??
You say "they don't get any of the advantages at all", but what kind of advantages are you talking about? Aren't the Clippers and Lakers players living in the same city?

Sorry but your point makes no sense to me. Now if you say that being located in LA doesn't hurt the Lakers when it comes to signing BB stars, i will agree...

[v2freak]

Check out the White Sox and the Cubs, or Mets and Yankees. Anyone claiming the Mets to be the evil empire? When you have two teams in one city, it's unlikely both are going to be equally popular.

I find the LA Lakers machine to be partially based on self-propelled hype. The movie stars go to the games because the Lakers do well, this draws publicity during media broadcasts and gets more them more national games which means more sponsors, the Lakers have a lot of money to throw at free agents etc. I wouldn't say it's only based on city, but I sure as wouldn't dismiss its effect either.

New York is such a mess anyway, even with its money, that it'll take some kind of miracle trade that we've seen before to make it even semi-respectable.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Even Boston fans are begrudgingly giving their props to LA. The fact that Spur fan still has his head firmly stuck in the mud with his middle finger in the air says a lot about their fanbase as a whole.

A le is a le is a le. The record books care not for how great a humanitarian you are. They all count the same.

Nurse Doublewide, U R irrelevant so piss off.

[SouthTexasRancher]

Small-minded fans like Harlem will never get it. They don't create threads like this to generate debate, they are only interested in advancing their own views.

Oh Nurse Doublewide, like you don't do the same...what an ignoramus!

[SouthTexasRancher]

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Fakers = * w/zebras wrapped around it! LOL!

XLNT...!!!