OFFICIAL: 2011-2012 Los Angeles Lakers Thread

[Ryan D]

That's a lot of new. betta get some new beer too.

It was supposed to be raining all weekend so rather than just moving the couch in tonight we ended up EVERYTHING. I am exhausted, didn't get to see Sessions, or get any new beer.

But come Sunday... it's on!

But 7 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds in less than 20 minutes is a nice debut from Sessions.

[gonzo08452]

Heck yeah he had a nice 1st game considering he got there less than 2 hours before tipoff.

[Juiced6]

just read a few places that Houston might buyout Fisher's contract so he will not play a game for the Rockets

tough way to go out

[Caster Troy]

Laker fans don't get your hopes up about Fisher resigning with y'all this year. He was released by Houston but because of league rules he can't rejoin the Lakers this season.

[Juiced6]

why would the Lakers trade him if they did not want him gone?

Houston wanted the draft pick and the Lakers told them to do their dirty work and do something with Fisher

If anything - I could see Derrick winding up at OKC just for a shot at revenge. But in all honesty he should hang it up.

Great season but he just can't keep up like he used to

[stevedeezy]

Wow...sessions is fast. I can't even remember when the Lakers were able to get up the court this fast. He reminds me if the skinny, fast guy from the original NES hockey game; a blur on the court but gets bounced all over the place when hit by contact.

[Juiced6]

Wow...sessions is fast. I can't even remember when the Lakers were able to get up the court this fast. He reminds me if the skinny, fast guy from the original NES hockey game; a blur on the court but gets bounced all over the place when hit by contact.

ice hockey

i always used one of them and the other 3 were the fatties who would knock everyone else around

[Ryan D]

Why is Sessions not starting? I don't care if he's only had one practice with the team!

[Ryan D]

I just heard on the radio that the Lakers lead the league in lobs.

[dorifto]

I just heard on the radio that the Lakers lead the league in lobs.

thats funny, i was just telling my buddy that i noticed the lakers have been lobbing it up a lot this season. especially the gasol-to-bynum variety which is almost unstoppable.

[Ryan D]

Maybe Jordan Hill gets some burn tonight against his former team. But probably not.

I honestly feel like Sessions should be getting the start even with his lack of practice time with the team.

Isn't Sessions able to opt out after this season? Does anyone think that if Mike Brown doesn't start Sessions at all this year that Sessions takes that as some sort of insult and opts out? He clearly has a better feel for the game on the offensive end than Blake.

[dtmprojk]

i think they should implement free tacos in LA if Bynum hits a 3?

[stevedeezy]

i think they should implement free tacos in LA if Bynum hits a 3?

some of the things that came out of his mouth last night were but had me

it probably wouldn't have been so bad if he'd taken the shot while still up 16 instead of letting the lead dwindle to 6 at the time.

[Caster Troy]

I can't wait for playoffs so the Lakers can implode again. Bynum is the least happy person in the NBA. He won't even meet Mitch for scheduled meetings. He's not running the offense and he's distancing himself from teammates. I absolutely love it!

Kobe is old and the more he jacks shots, the worse the Lakers do.

Y'all may have a 1st round exit headed your way. If not 1st, definitely a 2nd round exit.

[dorifto]

someone needs to come in and slap bynum upside the head.

[Ryan D]

I was out at Islands last night getting my free burger and I was shocked at the number of people cheering for the Clippers (I still can't call them fans).

Kobe was assassin mode last night, though.

[dorifto]

gonna be at the game tonight. woohoo! ...too bad kobe may not be playing again though.

[Ryan D]

gonna be at the game tonight. woohoo! ...too bad kobe may not be playing again though.

Nice! Kobe is confirmed out for tonight though. I think if the Lakers would have lost that game in San Antonio Kobe would be playing tonight but after that win Mike Brown thinks they can buy another few days of rest for the Kobester.

[dtmprojk]

Kobe is just protecting his scoring avg to win the scoring title by not playing

[gonzo08452]

Whew! The game almost got away from us. Bring on OKC!


......what happened to this thread

[Ryan D]

Whew! The game almost got away from us. Bring on OKC!


......what happened to this thread

Yeah, this thread has been slow this season. I think it's because Caster hasn't been around.

[gonzo08452]

Yeah, this thread has been slow this season. I think it's because Caster hasn't been around.

My guess as well. Kinda feel bad for his Bulls

[Ryan D]

My guess as well. Kinda feel bad for his Bulls

Yeah... that's rough.

And Bynum is out there. Closeout games are easy? Hmm...

[Juiced6]

My guess as well. Kinda feel bad for his Bulls

I feel bad for Rose not the Bulls.

Personally they should amnesty Boozer and just let the cards fall where they may. Then they have a couple of options. Hope to hell they score a great lottery position (think Spurs when Robinson went down and they picked Duncan in the draft) or they make a move for Howard. Or both.

Rose going down just exploited how much he carries the team.

Rose needs real help. The bench mob will not get it done

[Ryan D]

I'm so sick of hearing people say that Bynum blew the game with comments. Sure, what he said was dumb but it didn't cost the game. They lost because By um and Gasoline had defenders in their lap because no one was hitting outside jumpers. Barnes shot the ball like crap. Blake did as well.

[stevedeezy]

What a pathetic showing by the bits tonight. They better get their heads out of their asses by Saturday.

[Juiced6]

so much for a cake walk

so is this team folding or will stomp denver in game 7?

[Ryan D]

World Peace to the rescue.

Pumped for Game 1 tonight.

[stevedeezy]

Ouch

[Juiced6]

anyone else still pissed about the Pau for CP3 trade?


the guy just disappears

[dtmprojk]

anyone else still pissed about the Pau for CP3 trade?


the guy just disappears

really? you won 2 finals because you traded for pau.

i'm still pissed about THAT trade

[Juiced6]

really? you won 2 finals because you traded for pau.

i'm still pissed about THAT trade

yup - something is in his head this year and last.

He is not the same the player. IMO

[dorifto]

some players just arent as driven after they win their first ring, and pau already has 2. plus im sure he wasnt happy about almost being traded this year. hes also got some mileage on his legs already, so its not surprising that his level of play has gone down a tiny bit....it also doesnt help when youre playing on a team with a ballhog like kobe

[stevedeezy]

WTF was that?!?! That should have been in the bag.

[dorifto]

thats exactly what i was yelling out last night, pretty much word for word. WTF! they were up by 6pts with 2mins to go!!!