How mentally scared of the Lakers is Pop?

[LongtimeSpursFan]

tbh, I though Phil cut deep in his psyche. Now Phil isn't there anymore, but whenever we play them I get the feeling Pop is still scared.

It's silly too, because D'Antoni is a horrible coach. What you guys say, agree or disagree? If agree, any reasons for that fear?

I don't often post but when I do it's usually because I have something important to say. Now I don't want you to take this personal but your threads are terrible. Again I don't know who you are, what you do, etc but I certainly hope that your contribution to this website is not the culmination of your life.

[JR3]

I think the lakers are just as good without Kobe. Not as clutch though.. if its close in the 4th.. I like our guys chances...

[Spurs9]

Very glad to see we are playing the lakers.

[Horse]

Zero scared of D'Antoni and especially if Nash returns, who will play matador defense on TP. Then again, if they put Blake on TP, then I'd be a little worried, especially after what happened last Sunday in that matchup.

Did you really just say you're worried if ing steve blake guards Parker? He was obviouly not himself last sunday didn't even finish the game. If he's even close to healthy he will rape blakes sorry ass.

[Man In Black]

More like Mustache with Teeth is afraid of Pop. See 2:20 Mark.

[lowdown]

I think Pop does get afraid of the bright lights. The only intimidating aspect of this current Lakers team is the hype that comes from the franchise/media. I'm not saying they have no talent but especially without Kobe it shouldn't be a close series - but it will be 'cause Pop doesn't instill a killer mentality. That's the one thing - and I mean ONE THING - that Phil had on Pop. Phil Jackson brought a confidence/swagger to his teams whereas sometimes the Spurs come off as timid. Oh, also thanks ElNono for the Manu article you posted last week!

[SpurPadre]

Did you really just say you're worried if ing steve blake guards Parker? He was obviouly not himself last sunday didn't even finish the game. If he's even close to healthy he will rape blakes sorry ass.

Yeah I was being serious. What makes you think TP will be himself on Sunday? We have no indications he's at 100% now and may be hiding the severity of his condition. Hopefully he will be at or near 100% and gets to that point as we move further into the playoffs.

[Darius Bieber]

Pop has given zero s lately, I'm sure he isn't even feeling any different of facing the Lakers now.

[mercos]

Fear is a strong word. I don't think Pop wanted to play the Lakers. I'm not going to try and guess his strategy over the past few games, but it sure seemed like he was tanking to get the two spot and avoid the Lakers at #8. It doesn't matter if Phil, Kobe, and Derek Fisher are gone, whoever wears a Laker uniform is going to get the calls. Pop knows this, and knows that his team has a tendency to quit when the calls go against them. I expect almost every 50/50 call to go LA's way in this series, as they have a decent shot of making the WCF if they get past the Spurs. Denver is banged up, and Golden State is not that good, so the second round could be a cake walk for whoever wins this series. A Lakers/Thunder WCF will get a lot better ratings than Spurs/Thunder.

[EVAY]

Fear is a strong word. I don't think Pop wanted to play the Lakers. I'm not going to try and guess his strategy over the past few games, but it sure seemed like he was tanking to get the two spot and avoid the Lakers at #8. It doesn't matter if Phil, Kobe, and Derek Fisher are gone, whoever wears a Laker uniform is going to get the calls. Pop knows this, and knows that his team has a tendency to quit when the calls go against them. I expect almost every 50/50 call to go LA's way in this series, as they have a decent shot of making the WCF if they get past the Spurs. Denver is banged up, and Golden State is not that good, so the second round could be a cake walk for whoever wins this series. A Lakers/Thunder WCF will get a lot better ratings than Spurs/Thunder.

This. They are the ratings draw and they will get the calls. Book that.

[ElNono]

I don't often post but when I do it's usually because I have something important to say. Now I don't want you to take this personal but your threads are terrible. Again I don't know who you are, what you do, etc but I certainly hope that your contribution to this website is not the culmination of your life.

Might aswell saved yourself the post... lol important

[ElNono]

Since Pop isn't playing, I can't see Pop being afraid of anybody.

Maybe Metta World War

I have no problem with people disagreeing on this. Admittedly, it's more of a perception thing than anything.

[Big Empty]

Lakers are a good team even w/o Kobe. But the thing with LA is they are going to get a ton of calls which can keep them lingering around.

[hater]

I don't often post but when I do it's usually because I have something important to say. Now I don't want you to take this personal but your threads are terrible. Again I don't know who you are, what you do, etc but I certainly hope that your contribution to this website is not the culmination of your life.

to be fair ElNono is not that terrible. But all his opinions on Manu, Parker and now this Pop's supposedly being scared theory() are pretty terrible and laughable

[ohmwrecker]

Pop doesn't fear Yoda, or (lol) Pringles. It's Stern he fears.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Zip, zero, nada amount of mentally scared.

[Fabbs]

When Matty Bonner is marched out yet again as a playoff 6th or 7th man it will certainly put fear into Laker.

[Venti Quattro]

If Pop tried to avoid the Lakers in the last 2 weeks or so...

[Brazil]

I don't often post but when I do it's usually because I have something important to say. Now I don't want you to take this personal but your threads are terrible. Again I don't know who you are, what you do, etc but I certainly hope that your contribution to this website is not the culmination of your life.

one of the most random post of the year

I have something important to say

[DesignatedT]

I don't often post but when I do it's usually because I have something important to say. Now I don't want you to take this personal but your threads are terrible. Again I don't know who you are, what you do, etc but I certainly hope that your contribution to this website is not the culmination of your life.

awesome.

[Arcadian]

They are going to really have to protect homecourt because LA will definitely be getting their home games.

Spurs in 6.

If you think the Lakers will win their home games, why would you pick the Spurs in 6? Game 6 would be played in LA. So by your logic, it's Spurs in 7 at best.

[Seventyniner]

_'Antoni is far more scared of the Spurs than Pop is scared of the Lakers.

[Brunodf]

D'Antoni

[ElNono]

to be fair ElNono is not that terrible. But all his opinions on Manu, Parker and now this Pop's supposedly being scared theory() are pretty terrible and laughable

mad after having to admit Manu looked good last night

jumped on the Parker bandwagon and Tony proceeded to drop one turd after another

consistently getting shat on by the players he cheers or disses

[hater]

I don't often post but when I do it's usually because I have something important to say. Now I don't want you to take this personal but your threads are terrible. Again I don't know who you are, what you do, etc but I certainly hope that your contribution to this website is not the culmination of your life.

too late

Pop is scared of a Fisher-less, Kobe-less, Jackson-less, Dantoni-with Lakers team. brilliant theory!