Lakers: lose to Milwaukee by 15 points at Home

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We know for sure a healthy Kobe can't redeem anything any more. He would only usher in the losing in a more exciting fashion if youre into that kind of basketball.

Well, if you'd uncross your fingers & toes he might have a fighting chance.

[AchillesHeel]

We know for sure a healthy Kobe can't redeem anything any more. He would only usher in the losing in a more exciting fashion if youre into that kind of basketball.

It's riveting TV.

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It's riveting TV.

Bend over. I'll show ya a in' riveting tv.

[TheyCallMePro]

I'm so sick of listening to ESPN talking heads saying that the Lakers are 'tanking' and that's why they're losing all these games.

They're not tanking. They just suck. A team that's tanking doesn't pay their starting center (Gasol) 19.3 million, and their injured SG (Kobe) 30 million a year. Furthermore, the Lakers franchise can't afford to tank. West Coast fan bases WILL NOT watch a team if it doesn't perform. Especially in LA. Everyone underestimates just how much impact a losing and hopeless season can have on a team financially.

Tanking doesn't make any sense for teams with an established and loyal fan base. If you're the Bucks, or the 76ers, and you aren't going to suffer any significant drop off in attendance, then yes, you can tank. But if you're the Lakers, you can't because your brand takes a HUGE hit.

The Lakers are trying to win. But they have the worst roster in the NBA, have a ton of injuries, and they play in the ultra-compe ive West. That's why they're on a 6 game losing streak and 13-19. Not because they're tanking. That's just a pathetic excuse that talking heads that root for big market teams and Laker fans want to believe.

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I'm so sick of listening to ESPN talking heads saying that the Lakers are 'tanking' and that's why they're losing all these games.

They're not tanking. They just suck. A team that's tanking doesn't pay their starting center (Gasol) 19.3 million, and their injured SG (Kobe) 30 million a year. Furthermore, the Lakers franchise can't afford to tank. West Coast fan bases WILL NOT watch a team if it doesn't perform. Especially in LA. Everyone underestimates just how much impact a losing and hopeless season can have on a team financially.

Tanking doesn't make any sense for teams with an established and loyal fan base. If you're the Bucks, or the 76ers, and you aren't going to suffer any significant drop off in attendance, then yes, you can tank. But if you're the Lakers, you can't because your brand takes a HUGE hit.

The Lakers are trying to win. But they have the worst roster in the NBA, have a ton of injuries, and they play in the ultra-compe ive West. That's why they're on a 6 game losing streak and 13-19.

You're mixing your common decency with your 6. Yes, the Lakers aren't tanking. Yes, the Lakers suck. But, you can't blame the Lakers for giving Kobe that contract, or, Gasol that contract. It resulted in back-to-back NBA World les + a denial of a Lottery pick into this area. During those contracts you won an NBA World le as well. And then the NBA steward frog marched your ass to the trophy case and made ya cough it up.

Break my in' rice bowl, with ya. SOB, you!

[Killakobe81]

We know for sure a healthy Kobe can't redeem anything any more. He would only usher in the losing in a more exciting fashion if youre into that kind of basketball.

Why not simply say you agree with me?

[DPG21920]

Well, tbh, I didn't want anyone else coming in here with the idea you were wrong.

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Well, tbh, I didn't want anyone else coming in here with the idea you were wrong.

+ yer the most contrary SOB to walk these hallowed halls.

[Killakobe81]

I'm so sick of listening to ESPN talking heads saying that the Lakers are 'tanking' and that's why they're losing all these games.

They're not tanking. They just suck. A team that's tanking doesn't pay their starting center (Gasol) 19.3 million, and their injured SG (Kobe) 30 million a year. Furthermore, the Lakers franchise can't afford to tank. West Coast fan bases WILL NOT watch a team if it doesn't perform. Especially in LA. Everyone underestimates just how much impact a losing and hopeless season can have on a team financially.

Tanking doesn't make any sense for teams with an established and loyal fan base. If you're the Bucks, or the 76ers, and you aren't going to suffer any significant drop off in attendance, then yes, you can tank. But if you're the Lakers, you can't because your brand takes a HUGE hit.

The Lakers are trying to win. But they have the worst roster in the NBA, have a ton of injuries, and they play in the ultra-compe ive West. That's why they're on a 6 game losing streak and 13-19. Not because they're tanking. That's just a pathetic excuse that talking heads that root for big market teams and Laker fans want to believe.

Tank, rebuild it doesn't matter. Team was OK when healthy. Pg injuries even more than Kobe killing this team. Tank may not be deliberate but happening none the less

[Killakobe81]

Well, tbh, I didn't want anyone else coming in here with the idea you were wrong.

Christ, DPG if you didn't have so much credit and goodwill established with me you would be quite annoying ...
Happy new year Huckleberry ...
Let's do our best to get this hole to focus on hoops for 2014

[DPG21920]

I'm on it..

[Thebesteva]

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