Lol at Laker fans thinking they're winning anything this year.

[Sportcamper]

This shorten season has me concerned…If the Lakers get to the NBA finals banged up, they might actually lose to the Heat…

[The Gemini Method]

Glad to see the D playing better so far than it has in years. I don't see the team winning it all this year because of the mileage on all of the team and that may be the main reason, but you can't count out how weird things happen in sports. There is concern to be had with the amount of games played with so many back-to-backs and a few back-to-back-to-backs.

[LakaFan]

We gon win the west and prob the finals two

[Killakobe81]

Glad to see the D playing better so far than it has in years. I don't see the team winning it all this year because of the mileage on all of the team and that may be the main reason, but you can't count out how weird things happen in sports. There is concern to be had with the amount of games played with so many back-to-backs and a few back-to-back-to-backs.

Gemini good to see you back and who is that "freak" in your avvy? In the words of Stu Lantz from afar she looks noooooiiiiice!!!

(BTW, I hate that corny-ass catch-phrase)

[Amaso]

I don't think with this current roster, and the chemistry that we have a good shot at winning the championship. Probably something like 10-15% realistically. Anything can happen really though, all it takes is for one team to get hot at the right time, like the Mavericks last year. Either way, even with this current Lakers team I think they'll end up taking the West, although I say that with a lot less confidence than the past 4 years. There just aren't any really good teams in the West that I'd pick over a battle tested group with stars on it(even though idk if I'd call Pau or even Bynum "stars").

I think there's a good chance that Dwight ends up coming to LA, and that would probably make the Lakers the favorites again. We'd trade Bynum + filler(s) to get Dwight/Hedo(worst case scenario). Dwight is so much better than Bynum defensively, and even offensively which lots of Laker fans won't admit. Dwight doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective like Bynum does.

[Killakobe81]

I don't think with this current roster, and the chemistry that we have a good shot at winning the championship. Probably something like 10-15% realistically. Anything can happen really though, all it takes is for one team to get hot at the right time, like the Mavericks last year. Either way, even with this current Lakers team I think they'll end up taking the West, although I say that with a lot less confidence than the past 4 years. There just aren't any really good teams in the West that I'd pick over a battle tested group with stars on it(even though idk if I'd call Pau or even Bynum "stars").

I think there's a good chance that Dwight ends up coming to LA, and that would probably make the Lakers the favorites again. We'd trade Bynum + filler(s) to get Dwight/Hedo(worst case scenario). Dwight is so much better than Bynum defensively, and even offensively which lots of Laker fans won't admit. Dwight doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective like Bynum does.

The thing that is funny about the only thing Bynum does better offensively is his "touch" around the rim .. and FT's but Bynum is shooting crap at the line this year anyway. I get not trading BOTH Pau and Bynum that is too much for Dwight IMHO ...
Another Positive for Bynum, is his size the kid is a true center in height and weight. SO when he clogs the paint he really does. But Howard is better at defending pnr ..finishing inside, running the court and shot blocking.

I wouldn't mind taking Turk back as long as they take salary back as well. something not as crappy as Turk's. Kobe wouldn't need 30 shots to eat the Suns if we had Dwight and Pau.

[The Gemini Method]

Gemini good to see you back and who is that "freak" in your avvy? In the words of Stu Lantz from afar she looks noooooiiiiice!!!

(BTW, I hate that corny-ass catch-phrase)

Yeah, I got tired of the NBA's/Player drama that I had taken a break from all things basketball. I enjoy the witty banter that goes on in here though--it's really therapeutic to say the least. The girl is a model from the O.C...I think her name is Vivian Nguyen and she used to work at the coffee shops that were a thread on here at one point. She is really hot in person and a real cool person to know as well.

[Deuce Bigalow]

He shot 46.5% that year.....Kobe's only done that once without Shaq

these kids still dont know basketball
how many 3s did each attempt?