well that's not me so don't quote my . Jax is a clear upgrade over especially in the playoffs but no, he won't take the Spurs over the top. Just like Session won't for the Lakers. thus my "reality check"
Make no mistake, Jackson crapped the bed in Milwaukee, effectively sabotaging the team and coach. It a di able act, but, SOP in the NBA. Milwaukee's loss is your gain. He'll show everybody that he's every bit as good as his best ever was.
And Media? (ssshhhh) They'll carry both ends of his log.
way off
spurs = class
Former teammate Tim Duncan once labeled Jackson as the "ultimate teammate" during his days in San Antonio. ESPN analyst and sportswriter Michael Smith finds Jackson to be "articulate, charming, and thoughtful."[44]
Lang Whitaker, executive editor of Slam Magazine, states Jackson is "one of my favorite players, after all."[45]
Marcus Thompson of the Contra Costa Times conveys his opinion as such: "He takes the younger players under his wing, taking them shopping, dispensing advice, lending an ear. What's more, he does the little things that are unbecoming of a millionaire thug. He looks people in the eye when they talk to him, as if he cares about what they're saying. He frequently doles out handshakes, half-hugs and, to women, pecks on the cheek. He returns phone calls. He mends fences, lifts spirits, makes others feel special."[46]
Gwen Knapp, of the San Francisco Chronicle states "He couldn't have been more charming or more engaged, the perfect face of the franchise."[47]
Former coaches Rick Carlisle and Don Nelson have constantly referred to Jackson's high character. On the Jim Rome show, Nelson stated Jackson is not simply a good person in the limited world of the NBA, but one of the finest people he has ever known.[48] Former Pacers executive Donnie Walsh, who was principally responsible for the Golden State trade, stated "I love Jack to death. He's emotional and he's going to get technicals. But that's just part of the package. He's a great team guy."[49]
During his 7-game suspension to begin the 2007–08 NBA season, Jackson decided to donate a significant portion of his time towards community service in the Oakland area, in order to make a positive impact while giving the public a chance to meet him. He organized several events, geared mainly towards children.[50] Additionally, during a game against the Toronto Raptors, Jackson paid tribute to forward Matt Barnes and his ailing mother whom he had left to support in her battle against cancer, by wearing the number 22 on his headband. Jackson also offered to miss his return from suspension if Barnes needed the support at home.[51]
Jackson is also known to attend Bible study with other Warriors such as Kelenna Azubuike, former Warrior Al Harrington, and Brandan Wright.[52]
Pairing up with Southwest Airlines, Jackson and the Warriors organization arranged an essay contest for elementary school students from his hometown of Port Arthur, which gave 10 third-graders the opportunity to meet Jackson and receive tickets to the following night's game.[53]
The NBA recognized Jackson for his ongoing charitable causes and presented him with the league's Community Assist Award for March 2008. During the month of March alone, he participated in a Silence the Violence rally, teamed up with Grammy Award-winner John Legend to raise funds for the Show Me Campaign, participated in a groundbreaking for a basketball court, and launched his own foundation.[54]
In conjunction with the Good Tidings Foundation, Jackson unveiled the Stephen Jackson Basketball Court at Omega Boys Club in San Francisco on April 11, 2008. Additionally, in honor of Jackson's continued commitment to the Bay Area community, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom proclaimed Saturday, April 12, 2008 – the day after the unveiling – as Stephen Jackson Day in San Francisco.[55]
Tlong thinking blazers will draft themselves into contention. Just like history repeated itself when blazers fell apart this season, they will draft 2 unhealthy players.
Not to rain on the parade of the Sessions pickup for you s, but Kupcake is a highly overrated GM. Any schulb with an IQ around room temperature can succeed in LA's front-office. I'd guess 90% of NBA players have the Lakers as their number one destination, so if you can answer a phone and sign a check, you'll make your fair share of "great" deals. When in reality, owners and GMs often go full re when dealing with the Lakers because they know if they refuse to deal a player the Lakers showed interest in, he'll either leave the moment he becomes a FA or sulk (on the flip side, look how players behave when it's a possibility the Lakers might trade them away).
He's overrated, but still worlds better than Buford
I agree. Popovich is the one who pulls all the strings in that organization. Buford is like the Jeanie Buss of the franchise.
o my fine friend....do me a favor:
Lol. You were ing at the arrival of Sessions and the departure of Fisher more than anyone else.
Just showing all due respect to a true champ...now what you're doing is clearly ing cuz you don't like the pace of the penetration...
My fine friend now that we have Sessions guess what I'm doing:
at .398 chucker being your savior.
Hey, maybe he'll teach Kobe how to shoot since that .398 is a number the Mamba (.375 over the last 5 games) would like to have lately. Considering that, I see why you're excited.
Better GM than what Pop could be as well.
Hey, maybe he'll teach Kobe how to shoot since that .398 is a number the Mamba (.375 over the last 5 games) would like to have lately. Considering that, I see why you're excited.
Kobe is gonna turn that boy into an All-Star reserve...Mark my words...Sessions will have careers highs all across the boards
Mitch is a G:
the Minnesota owner actually thought he was hurting us by trying to be punitive and not trade Beasley...it's the very reason he'll never win ...and those 5 les we took with us from his ty city he never see againMitch is a G:
No.
Since Pop's been the official GM and defacto GM (we all know Buford doesn't wipe his ass without Pop's approval) 4 les to 2 (I know Kup has been the GM since '00, but we all know Jerry West built the 3 peat Lakers), better winning percentage, and at about 60-70%% of what the Lakers routinely spend. Your GM is the same in' guy who signed Kwame Brown and Smush Parker, signed Luke Walton to a ridiculously stupid contract, gutted your youth movement by trading away Trevor Ariza for an unpredictable and aging Ron Artest, letting Jordan Farmar and Shannon Brown walk (if Jordan Farmar was still with the team, there would've been no prior "point guard problem," but since the Lakers don't know how to develop role players, they gave up on him before he had a chance to grow), and let's not forget the massive failures Blake, Barnes, McRoberts, and Murphy have been.
Popovich has his ups as well (Bonner, Jefferson, and trading away Scola for cash), but he's been more consistent than Kupchak over the last decade. Unlike the Lakers, the Spurs acquisitions have to be solid and also fiscally low risk, since they have no hope of ever attracting a high profile FA and can't afford to take too many chances, whereas the Lakers can sign and release at their whim.
Post-Shaq, and until he redeemed himself with the Gasol trade, Kupchak was a pariah in Lakerland. And if he was in any other front office, he wouldn't have the leverage he does to pull off the "steals" he (and West before him) are known for. A lot of it has to do with the simple fact they are with the Lakers.
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That's what you all told us about Shannon BrownKobe is gonna turn that boy into an All-Star reserve...Mark my words...
No. If he was stupid enough to trade Beasley for the trash the Lakers were offering, that would indicate an owner who is not committed and "will never win ."the Minnesota owner actually thought he was hurting us by trying to be punitive and not trade Beasley...it's the very reason he'll never win ...and those 5 les we took with us from his ty city he never see again
still crying a river I see...must suck to know you've arrived at the end of the rainbow only to find that pot of Gold filled with Kobe flyers....
... yet you try tothat anyway. Since 2000...
So while you
- Which GM positioned his team to have the most Finals appearances in the NBA since 2000?
- Which GM positioned his team to win the most Finals since 2000?
- Which GM positioned his team to repeat - and actually succeeded?
- Which GM's team has the longest current championship window?
- Which GM brought in the most talent to their team since 2000?
- Which GM brought more
to his organization?
- Which GM was able to get rid of Luke, while the other kept the Red Rocket?
MK: 5 (and counting), Pop/Buford: 3.
Fixed.... yet you try to
So while you
- Which GM positioned his team to have the most Finals appearances in the NBA since 2000?
- Which GM positioned his team to repeat - and actually succeeded?
- Which GM's team has the longest current championship window?
- Which GM brought in the most talent to their team since 2000?
- Which GM brought more
MK: 2 (and counting
Mitch didn't build the 3 peat teams, you ignorant .
He was alone for the last of the 3 peat and of course for the Back-to-Back.
MK has been under the Logo's wing for a looooongggg time before PJ caused the Logo to leave the Lakers. I'm sure he didn't have any input whatsoever with personnel decisions - when he was clearly the heir apparent for the job.
Now you're the oneMK has been under the Logo's wing for a looooongggg time before PJ caused the Logo to leave the Lakers. I'm sure he didn't have any input whatsoever with personnel decisions - when he was clearly the heir apparent for the job.
West built those teams. Quit crediting Kup with he doesn't deserve.
Now you're the one
West built those teams. Quit crediting Kup with he doesn't deserve.
He was part of the decision making so Lkrfan is right again
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