Guys, lets accept it. Your boys are just not good enough to win it all

[anonoftheinternets]

Regarding that 2006 WCSF series between Spurs and Mavs, I cannot and will not attempt to dispute any of what you stated here. I'll merely add that the REAL reason the Spurs lost Game 7 and ultimately the series in OT, is because of that STUPID foul that Manu committed on Dirk in the closing seconds of regulation. That bone-headed play resulted in an "and-1" for Dirk, who tied the game with his FT, thereby forcing it into overtime. It was during that OT session that the Spurs found themselves gassed and the Mavs won going away - easily.

It was such an odd series where, as you stated, homecourt advantage meant nothing. However, recall that the Spurs were down in the series 3-1 and stormed back in both that series and in that final game. The Spurs had all the momentum, as the Mavs were reeling. Nobody could've ever dreamed that they would lose being up by 3 with less than 30 secs remaining.

I will always submit to anyone that that game was lost, more than anything else, on that incredibly stupid foul by Manu. If he simply lets Dirk waltz down the lane untouched and allow him to score, the Spurs get the ball, up by 1 with seconds left and a chance to ice the game with a pair of FTs on, what should've been the final possession. The looks on the faces of the other Spurs players told it all. Even they couldn't believe it. It was almost as devastating a play as the Derek Fisher shot in the 2004 playoffs.

Never in my history of watching pro basketball have I witnessed such an incredibly uncalled for and stupid play. To this day, I STILL can't believe it happened. I'll always believe that one game cost the Spurs their chance at a back-to-back championship.

do u remmber the team was down like 20 points? and manu was key in bringing us back to that point? u have to take the good with the bad, He is a wildcard risk taker who gambles frequently and it either results in good plays or dumb turnovers/mistakes. You cant have the best of both worlds ...

[Pelicans78]

I thought this thread was gonna be about the Hornets.

[Flux451]

Regarding that 2006 WCSF series between Spurs and Mavs, I cannot and will not attempt to dispute any of what you stated here. I'll merely add that the REAL reason the Spurs lost Game 7 and ultimately the series in OT, is because of that STUPID foul that Manu committed on Dirk in the closing seconds of regulation. That bone-headed play resulted in an "and-1" for Dirk, who tied the game with his FT, thereby forcing it into overtime. It was during that OT session that the Spurs found themselves gassed and the Mavs won going away - easily.

It was such an odd series where, as you stated, homecourt advantage meant nothing. However, recall that the Spurs were down in the series 3-1 and stormed back in both that series and in that final game. The Spurs had all the momentum, as the Mavs were reeling. Nobody could've ever dreamed that they would lose being up by 3 with less than 30 secs remaining.

I will always submit to anyone that that game was lost, more than anything else, on that incredibly stupid foul by Manu. If he simply lets Dirk waltz down the lane untouched and allow him to score, the Spurs get the ball, up by 1 with seconds left and a chance to ice the game with a pair of FTs on, what should've been the final possession. The looks on the faces of the other Spurs players told it all. Even they couldn't believe it. It was almost as devastating a play as the Derek Fisher shot in the 2004 playoffs.

Never in my history of watching pro basketball have I witnessed such an incredibly uncalled for and stupid play. To this day, I STILL can't believe it happened. I'll always believe that one game cost the Spurs their chance at a back-to-back championship.

Three peat

[SenorSpur]

do u remmber the team was down like 20 points? and manu was key in bringing us back to that point? u have to take the good with the bad, He is a wildcard risk taker who gambles frequently and it either results in good plays or dumb turnovers/mistakes. You cant have the best of both worlds ...

I hear you and to a degree you are correct. However, there is nothing that warrants taking that type of risk in the waning moments of a Game 7 playoff when your team is set to clinch. There was absolutely no reason to take any risks in that situation.

Sorry. I love Manu like everyone else. However that was the epitome of a lame-brain play and it didn't have to happen.

[Koolaid_Man]

I dont drink. Im a mormon.

prolly not getting any pussy either Mr. Mormon...that would explain why you're so ing uptight...I feel sorry for you...once you finally start dranking and getting pussy then a whole new world of reality and understanding shall be opened up to you....

[rhyputa]

I see you.

[cobbler]

I dont drink. Im a mormon.

Explains a lot. Follow a religion based on BS and lies... become a BS artist and a liar.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

do u remmber the team was down like 20 points? and manu was key in bringing us back to that point? u have to take the good with the bad, He is a wildcard risk taker who gambles frequently and it either results in good plays or dumb turnovers/mistakes. You cant have the best of both worlds ...

You can't seriously make an excuse for that re ed foul. It's one thing to gamble frequently when your team is down by 20, in that situation there is absolutely no reason to gamble. He ed up, plain and simple.

[anonoftheinternets]

You can't seriously make an excuse for that re ed foul. It's one thing to gamble frequently when your team is down by 20, in that situation there is absolutely no reason to gamble. He ed up, plain and simple.

well whose making excuses, of course its re ed and stupid. But if manu could control "his emotions/game/play" then he would be duncan. They all have their unique personalities and u hav to live with it.

You cant be like, im glad he habitually gambles but this one play i really think he shud hav toned it down. Its like saying, if kobe truly was selfless he would be the greatest player ever. Part of what makes him special is his "do it all" at ude, you take it away and you neuter what makes him great.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

well whose making excuses, of course its re ed and stupid. But if manu could control "his emotions/game/play" then he would be duncan. They all have their unique personalities and u hav to live with it.

You cant be like, im glad he habitually gambles but this one play i really think he shud hav toned it down. Its like saying, if kobe truly was selfless he would be the greatest player ever. Part of what makes him special is his "do it all" at ude, you take it away and you neuter what makes him great.

Nothing good could have come out of that gamble, it was a stupid play. If he lets Dirk score the Spurs win the series and most likely the 2006 le.

[anonoftheinternets]

Nothing good could have come out of that gamble, it was a stupid play. If he lets Dirk score the Spurs win the series and most likely the 2006 le.

yes it was a stupid play ... but the point being he does that from time to time, adrenalin pumping, u cant control yourself. Thats why with injuries and all he stupidly hurls himself sideways out of bounds... which sane player would do that in a contract year and a history of injuries? the smart play would be to jus leave it.

Its 1 game in a 82 game season, and by asking him to curb himself and not make that "stupid" play u are expecting him to play with his head and not his heart.

Either way, stupid play, stupid foul, but i can live with it. it is what it is. Anyway im not going to derail this thread any more. Which is about hte lakers not winning this year .

[nkdlunch]

The Vagine is a pussy

[LkrFan]

To the OP, I hate to burst your bubble but this was a scheduled loss. The Lakers scored 75 points in a game with primed Kobe on this roster? It's not like they have Bruce Bowen or James Posey (in their primes) guarding him. Call it a gift for the Sonics.

[DazedAndConfused]

ChrisRichards = MiamiHeat = HarlemHeat = troll

[Thundaluva]

ChrisRichards = MiamiHeat = HarlemHeat = troll

America, eatin' my lunch from a single bowl in my parents basement, where I'm livin'. Happy Birthday, I'm forty-three.

Don't want to waste those precious calories...chewin'. Jesus come move my jaw for me, help me get my sloppy food down my throat.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't have any trolls..I'm not creative enough, sorry..

My real username does it's job..

[ChrisRichards]

TL;DR

But, ChrisRichards, even you have to realize now you're way overly obsessed with the Lakers, right?

You agree with me because you know im right. Thanks for playing Stone.

[ChrisRichards]

Explains a lot. Follow a religion based on BS and lies... become a BS artist and a liar.

I suppose you are catholic where your church leaders molests young boys and its all ok. kinda like kobe where he molests white women but its ok.

[cobbler]

I suppose you are catholic where your church leaders molests young boys and its all ok. kinda like kobe where he molests white women but its ok.

Wrong again.

Keep following your false profit!

Really, this explains so much! Made my weekend!

[ChrisRichards]

Wrong again.

Keep following your false profit!

Really, this explains so much! Made my weekend!

Its prophet not profit


And thanks for admitting how important my internet life means to you.

[cobbler]

Its prophet not profit


And thanks for admitting how important my internet life means to you.

And thanks for the spelling lesson!

Your internet life is obsessing with the team I am a fan of. I'm not out there obsessed with some other team or its players. I root for and support my home town team. I would say that is a pretty natural thing to do. You on the other hand post ad nauseum about a team you're simply are obsessed with. Not so natual IMO.

And seeing as how you follow a "prophet" who has been proven false and who basically made up and spewed it as original... oh wait... that's what you do too! What an obdient follower!

[SomeCallMeTim]

Its prophet not profit

"Profit" is entirely appropriate.

[ChrisRichards]

And thanks for the spelling lesson!

Your internet life is obsessing with the team I am a fan of. I'm not out there obsessed with some other team or its players. I root for and support my home town team. I would say that is a pretty natural thing to do. You on the other hand post ad nauseum about a team you're simply are obsessed with. Not so natual IMO.

And seeing as how you follow a "prophet" who has been proven false and who basically made up and spewed it as original... oh wait... that's what you do too! What an obdient follower!

Dude, whats up with you? You are taking this personal. Dont question my faith because I dont question yours. You have a very low moral ethics to attack my belief in life. Learn how to respect other peoples creed and religion. You're a s . You're one of the reasons why this country is messed up.

[himat]

Dude, whats up with you? You are taking this personal. Dont question my faith because I dont question yours. You have a very low moral ethics to attack my belief in life. Learn how to respect other peoples creed and religion.

Dude you told him that he was probably a Catholic....whose pastor rapes little children...or something like that.

Don't dish it if you can't take it.

[ChrisRichards]

Dude you told him that he was probably a Catholic....whose pastor rapes little children...or something like that.

Don't dish it if you can't take it.

He started it. Check post # 32 (ironically matching another Laker adulterer with HIV), i just defended myself. The Pastor/Kobe molester reference was mentioned because its too good to pass up.