bleacherreport: Lakers will lose to the spurs

[picc84]

I respect the Spurs and their players, and like them a lot. But as cons uted, the Spurs have no shot of beating the Lakers in a seven game series barring some kind of injury.

[Leonard Curse]

LA respects the Spurs, as do I. But they aren't beating the Lakers.



Passion isn't beating the Lakers and neither have great PGs, especially who aren't great assist guys. Last time Kobe had knee surgery LA went to the Finals as well and that was a disfunctional team with Shaq, GP, & Malone.

look obviouisly were not going to agree but im not a re so i know passion alone wont beat the lakers. you guys dominate the league no doubt ! ive seen deron williams play like an allstar in the play offs until he matches up w/you guys, why? it isnt fisher thats for damn sure 90%of this league sucks LA's balls what im saying is the spurs arent intimidated with the lakers and when we get back to the playoffs i dont see blair/splitter/hill being star struck whatsoever and those guys bring it.

to me parker plays great against yall but not as good as i think he could because he sucks la's balls and thats another reason i want him outta here but he will play amazing in a contract year this is a fact. what i was trying to say is KEITH BOGANS AND MASON WERE REPLACED WITH
7FT FINALS MVP TIAGO SPLITTER WHO LET ME TELL YOU EVERYONE TRIED TO PRY HIM FROM THE SPURS, JAMES ANDERSON (SCORED 37 PTS LAST SEASON), GARY NEAL SHOT 50% FROM 3( S.L )AND LED EUROPE IN SCORING WILE HAVING 65% FROM THE FIELD! AND A HEALTHY T.P WANTING A GOOD DEAL NXT YEAR, HE WAS AVERAGING 23 PTS JUST BEFORE THIS PST YEAR AND WAS BECOMING MORE DANGEROUS BELIEVE ME WE WILL COMPETE WITH YOU GUYS. AND AS OLD AS DICE IS HES A OF A BENCH PLAYER TO PUT WITH DEJUAN BLAIR MIND YOU WHO NERLY GOT 2 20/20 GAMES!!

[cantthinkofanything]

look obviouisly were not going to agree but im not a re

Please take some time to read the below and in the future, take some time to think about your words.


http://www.jennaglatzer.com/pledge_t...ord_re .htm
"My Words Matter" Pledge

Hi! My name is Jenna Glatzer, and I'm a writer. That means I love words. But there's one word that really hurts me, and that's the word "re ."
See, my brother has Down syndrome, which means he's re ed. "Re ed" isn't a bad word when you use it right: It means slow to learn. My brother learns a little slower than most people.
But a lot of people use the words "re ed" or "re " to mean stupid. Sometimes people say it to be mean, and other times they're just kidding around... but it's not funny to people like my brother and me.
Maybe you've heard it at school-- like when someone trips or makes a silly mistake and someone else says, "You're such a re !" Even if the person says it with a smile or laugh, it's still not funny. It's hurtful.
Imagine your name is Kelly, and one day, people decided to use the word "Kelly" to mean "gross." "Yuck! This food tastes so Kelly!" Wouldn't you want them to stop using your name like that?
Maybe you're older and you've heard people use that word at work, or at parties, or in stores. You probably know what that word really means, but you don't stop to think about how much it can hurt people with disabilities.
So that's why I'm starting this pledge.
My brother is the coolest person I know. He's nice to everybody, and he can always make me laugh, even if I'm feeling down. It hurts us when people use words like "re " and "re ed" in the wrong way, because it makes him feel like they think he's stupid. He had to work very hard-- harder than most people-- to learn how to read, write, play the piano, and use the computer. He has graduated from high school and works at a nursing home. He deserves to be respected, not insulted.
There are a lot of people like my brother in the world-- people who have Down syndrome and other disabilities-- and I bet that if you met them, you'd like them, too. You wouldn't want to hurt their feelings or call them names.
That's why I'd like you to make a promise: You won't use the word "re ," and you won't say "re ed" when you mean "stupid." And you'll try to remember to pay attention when other people say it and ask them to stop, too.
Your words matter a lot. What you say can make people feel good or bad. If you care about people's feelings and would like to take this pledge, please visit here:
TAKE THE PLEDGE
You can sign your name and write comments if you like. Thank you for taking the pledge!
If you know other people who might be interested, I hope you'll pass this link to them and encourage them to sign, too. People often don't realize that there's anything wrong with words like "re " and "re ed" until someone explains to them how hurtful it can be.
Lots of people also write to us to tell us what they think about the pledge. We're starting to collect the letters here, if you'd like to read them.
Love,
Jenna Glatzer and Paul Glatzer(Paul's blog)

Please feel free to write to Jenna if you have comments for the "letters"

[Leonard Curse]

[QUOTE=cantthinkofanything;4570379]Please take some time to read the below and in the future, take some time to think about your words.


http://www.jennaglatzer.com/pledge_t...ord_re .htm
"My Words Matter" Pledge

Hi! My name is Jenna Glatzer, and I'm a writer. That means I love words. But there's one word that really hurts me, and that's the word "re ."
See, my brother has Down syndrome, which means he's re ed. "Re ed" isn't a bad word when you use it right: It means slow to learn. My brother learns a little slower than most people.
But a lot of people use the words "re ed" or "re " to mean stupid. Sometimes people say it to be mean, and other times they're just kidding around... but it's not funny to people like my brother and me.
Maybe you've heard it at school-- like when someone trips or makes a silly mistake and someone else says, "You're such a re !" Even if the person says it with a smile or laugh, it's still not funny. It's hurtful.
Imagine your name is Kelly, and one day, people decided to use the word "Kelly" to mean "gross." "Yuck! This food tastes so Kelly!" Wouldn't you want them to stop using your name like that?
Maybe you're older and you've heard people use that word at work, or at parties, or in stores. You probably know what that word really means, but you don't stop to think about how much it can hurt people with disabilities.
So that's why I'm starting this pledge.
My brother is the coolest person I know. He's nice to everybody, and he can always make me laugh, even if I'm feeling down. It hurts us when people use words like "re " and "re ed" in the wrong way, because it makes him feel like they think he's stupid. He had to work very hard-- harder than most people-- to learn how to read, write, play the piano, and use the computer. He has graduated from high school and works at a nursing home. He deserves to be respected, not insulted.
There are a lot of people like my brother in the world-- people who have Down syndrome and other disabilities-- and I bet that if you met them, you'd like them, too. You wouldn't want to hurt their feelings or call them names.
That's why I'd like you to make a promise: You won't use the word "re ," and you won't say "re ed" when you mean "stupid." And you'll try to remember to pay attention when other people say it and ask them to stop, too.
Your words matter a lot. What you say can make people feel good or bad. If you care about people's feelings and would like to take this pledge, please visit here:
TAKE THE PLEDGE
You can sign your name and write comments if you like. Thank you for taking the pledge!
If you know other people who might be interested, I hope you'll pass this link to them and encourage them to sign, too. People often don't realize that there's anything wrong with words like "re " and "re ed" until someone explains to them how hurtful it can be.
Lots of people also write to us to tell us what they think about the pledge. We're starting to collect the letters here, if you'd like to read them.
Love,
Jenna Glatzer and Paul Glatzer(Paul's blog)

Please feel free to write to Jenna if you have comments for the "letters" [/

wow im sorry i def wont use it anymore, didnt mean to offend you

[SpurSpurSpurs]

SpurSpurSpurs - The same way SA often protected Duncan by putting an older DRob, to Rasho, to even Dyess on tougher match ups. I recall once SA was playing Dallas and Duncan was on a swingman who couldn't shoot (can't remember the name) - that way he could roam and protect the basket.

True. But please do not compare Duncan to Gasol. Duncan played great defense before during his prime even with DRob, Rasho, Horry, Oberto and the rest with him around the paint. Even in pick and roll defense, Duncan was great. Gasol isn't and will never be a great defender.

The best of Gasol's defense is Duncan's defense at the moment. Average!

Pau's D fits LA's system but he's not a defensive presence, neither is any other European player. Just not their kind of ball.

Gasol's D doesn't fit LA's system. LA's FO just surrounded him with players who does play pretty good defense to cover his weakness. You should agree with this since you seem to be a huge LA fan. Remember 08 Finals?

I respect SA's core and coaching - they just don't have enough round them to beat the Lakers.

If this is the case then we may have to suggest Mr. Peter Holt to sell the team now since there is no chance of beating LA.

[cantthinkofanything]

wow im sorry i def wont use it anymore, didnt mean to offend you

No problem. I wasn't trying to be a Kelly about it.

[mingus]

I don't know where LA fans get we don't stand a chance against them. just look at our record we match up pretty damn well with u guys over the last couple of years. we may have not made it that in the POs but those weren't against LA.

Spurs gotta lot to prove but they could very well beat the Lakers if things turn out well. our role players are ?s at this point and a lot hinges on their play.

[UnWantedTheory]

Please take some time to read the below and in the future, take some time to think about your words.


http://www.jennaglatzer.com/pledge_t...ord_re .htm
"My Words Matter" Pledge

Hi! My name is Jenna Glatzer, and I'm a writer. That means I love words. But there's one word that really hurts me, and that's the word "re ."
See, my brother has Down syndrome, which means he's re ed. "Re ed" isn't a bad word when you use it right: It means slow to learn. My brother learns a little slower than most people.
But a lot of people use the words "re ed" or "re " to mean stupid. Sometimes people say it to be mean, and other times they're just kidding around... but it's not funny to people like my brother and me.
Maybe you've heard it at school-- like when someone trips or makes a silly mistake and someone else says, "You're such a re !" Even if the person says it with a smile or laugh, it's still not funny. It's hurtful.
Imagine your name is Kelly, and one day, people decided to use the word "Kelly" to mean "gross." "Yuck! This food tastes so Kelly!" Wouldn't you want them to stop using your name like that?
Maybe you're older and you've heard people use that word at work, or at parties, or in stores. You probably know what that word really means, but you don't stop to think about how much it can hurt people with disabilities.
So that's why I'm starting this pledge.
My brother is the coolest person I know. He's nice to everybody, and he can always make me laugh, even if I'm feeling down. It hurts us when people use words like "re " and "re ed" in the wrong way, because it makes him feel like they think he's stupid. He had to work very hard-- harder than most people-- to learn how to read, write, play the piano, and use the computer. He has graduated from high school and works at a nursing home. He deserves to be respected, not insulted.
There are a lot of people like my brother in the world-- people who have Down syndrome and other disabilities-- and I bet that if you met them, you'd like them, too. You wouldn't want to hurt their feelings or call them names.
That's why I'd like you to make a promise: You won't use the word "re ," and you won't say "re ed" when you mean "stupid." And you'll try to remember to pay attention when other people say it and ask them to stop, too.
Your words matter a lot. What you say can make people feel good or bad. If you care about people's feelings and would like to take this pledge, please visit here:
TAKE THE PLEDGE
You can sign your name and write comments if you like. Thank you for taking the pledge!
If you know other people who might be interested, I hope you'll pass this link to them and encourage them to sign, too. People often don't realize that there's anything wrong with words like "re " and "re ed" until someone explains to them how hurtful it can be.
Lots of people also write to us to tell us what they think about the pledge. We're starting to collect the letters here, if you'd like to read them.
Love,
Jenna Glatzer and Paul Glatzer(Paul's blog)

Please feel free to write to Jenna if you have comments for the "letters"

[UnWantedTheory]

LoL WoW.

[Killakobe81]

Killakobe81 - Phil has 3 3-peats, not 2.

SpurSpurSpurs - The same way SA often protected Duncan by putting an older DRob, to Rasho, to even Dyess on tougher matchups. I recall once SA was playing Dallas and Duncan was on a swingman who couldn't shoot (can't remember the name) - that way he could roam and protect the basket.

Dwight Howard is the best defensive player in the game but even Orlando always sends double-teams to help him in the post.

Pau's D fits LA's system but he's not a defensive presence, neither is any other European player. Just not their kind of ball.

I respect SA's core and coaching - they just don't have enough round them to beat the Lakers.

Sorry i meant 3 going on 4 ...

[Dr House]

Sorry i meant 3 going on 4 ...

Preach on brotha, Preach!!!

These Cowtippers cant with the boys out here in LA!!

Hey bro, whenever you want that blow job just pm me. I'll be waiting

[cantthinkofanything]

Preach on brotha, Preach!!!

These Cowtippers cant with the boys out here in LA!!

Hey bro, whenever you want that blow job just pm me. I'll be waiting

Shut up Laker re

[UnWantedTheory]

Shut up Laker re

HaHa.

[Killakobe81]

Preach on brotha, Preach!!!

These Cowtippers cant with the boys out here in LA!!

Hey bro, whenever you want that blow job just pm me. I'll be waiting

sOme of you guys Must have way to much timeon your hands ...

Let me think ...I will go on an internet site that doesnt have my name ...just an avatar and handle, but I will ALSO come up with an alias for my "pseudo internet tough guy persona"

So I will post inanae garbage, -erotic rhetoric under two Profiles!!!

Wow your parents must be so proud ...

You my friend are a genius ...you must of been BMOC back in the day ...

[Dr House]

sOme of you guys Must have way to much timeon your hands ...

Let me think ...I will go on an internet site that doesnt have my name ...just an avatar and handle, but I will ALSO come up with an alias for my "pseudo internet tough guy persona"

So I will post inanae garbage, -erotic rhetoric under two Profiles!!!

Wow your parents must be so proud ...

You my friend are a genius ...you must of been BMOC back in the day ...

Babe, Kobe just texted me saying he wants a 3some. Don't tell me you're backing down now?

[21_Blessings]

Hardly, Perkins being injured meant that Boston would have to give 110 percent to win and they couldn't.

Hardly. Sheed played better in game 7 than Perkins did that entire series.

Besides that Baby Drew, on one leg, was pushing Perk's in all series. So the Celtics ultimately benefited from Perk going down.

[Killakobe81]

Babe, Kobe just texted me saying he wants a 3some. Don't tell me you're backing down now?

Find a new gimmick this is almost as played out as your show ...I stopped watching in season 2 ...

Is that show still even on?

[Man In Black]

Hardly. Sheed played better in game 7 than Perkins did that entire series.

Besides that Baby Drew, on one leg, was pushing Perk's in all series. So the Celtics ultimately benefited from Perk going down.

Pure conjecture. Doc Rivers to this day maintains that his squad healthy has never been beaten in a series by the Lakers. Sheed playing well doesn't mean that Perkins being there wouldn't have helped the Celtics, it's quite the opposite. Him being there might have been the difference but, we will never know.

Besides, it's about Spurs V Lakers. And I'm saying this again, the LAL will not 3-peat this time out. It might not be the Spurs,although it very well could be, but both Phil & Bean ain't drinking champagne in June.

[21_Blessings]

The Lakers have never lost a playoff series with Kobe/Bynum/Pau starting. So Doc can shove his conjecture up Shaq's ass.

[2Cleva]

Pure conjecture. Doc Rivers to this day maintains that his squad healthy has never been beaten in a series by the Lakers. Sheed playing well doesn't mean that Perkins being there wouldn't have helped the Celtics, it's quite the opposite. Him being there might have been the difference but, we will never know.

Besides, it's about Spurs V Lakers. And I'm saying this again, the LAL will not 3-peat this time out. It might not be the Spurs,although it very well could be, but both Phil & Bean ain't drinking champagne in June.

I'd take the bet that no one in the West stops LA.

[Man In Black]

No it can't, stop be a dumb jack ass.

Predictable and dumb, I guess you can 't help yourself.

I remember 110-82, do you? In essence, There was a lot of this in LA. Bean Fish

[picc84]

Pure conjecture. Doc Rivers to this day maintains that his squad healthy has never been beaten in a series by the Lakers. Sheed playing well doesn't mean that Perkins being there wouldn't have helped the Celtics, it's quite the opposite. Him being there might have been the difference but, we will never know.

Its funny Doc would say that, because the last time the Celtics beat a fully healthy Lakers team was December 30th, 2007. And the last time they beat a fully healthy Lakers team after the Gasol trade happened was....never. So Doc can go himself.

[DJ Mbenga]

if both teams are healthy lakers win in 6. spurs could take a laker team to 7 if they have a miracle game in which they cant miss from 3, but thats about it. i dont know why some people see that result as an insult when you consider just months ago the suns swept them.

[Man In Black]

i dont know why some people see that result as an insult when you consider just months ago the suns swept them.

Quite simply, it's because what happened then, doesn't mean that it'll happen exactly that way the next time. Consider there is mul ude of changed variables which affect your form of constants. Even, the Lakers & Celtics have changed and while it may all seem for the better, the one team that has ACTUALLY gotten younger out of the 3 is San Antonio.

Again, if the teams have changed personnel, some at player and front office level and coaching levels, then how does last year's result accurately forecast the end of this upcoming season? It does not. That's why the games are to be played. It's like the NFL, some team's that are looked upon as middle-of-the-pack make a break and run hot all the way to the Super Bowl. While not as common in the NBA, it's still possible.

[LkrFan]

Its funny Doc would say that, because the last time the Celtics beat a fully healthy Lakers team was December 30th, 2007. And the last time they beat a fully healthy Lakers team after the Gasol trade happened was....never. So Doc can go himself.