Play every Sunday in the park. Trying to get out Saturdays as well. About 10 yrs ago I tore my MCL playing a game and lost a lot of my speed and aggression. Last couple years I've actually gotten a better shot however.
My girlfriend played ball in high school and was the star. She scored 50pts in a game once.
My kid was a starter for 3 years on his middle school team, and is going to try out for the H.S. team this year.
nice Joel, glad to hear youre bouncing back from serious injury to hoop again.
rock, sounds like you earned your strips and deserve a props filled retirement.
bat...didnt realize how old you were. stop being lazy.
blakatom, im about there too (38 in a couple weeks) i think 2-3 times a week is sustinable. when i get on my game and start getting hyped and trying to play every day my body starts rebelling. right now i got an inflated elbow and a recovering sprained left hand (i gotta tape pointer and middle finger together). when they get hit, i get light headed it hurts so much. and i bang inside, so elbows and hands take a beating. so i just gotta retreat for a week or two, shoot jumpers and heal up. im trying to stay on the court till im fifty
Howard isnt the offensive threat he supposed to be, but with Nash at the point, Kobe and Howard should get some easy ass baskets.
Dude does not have a back problem either. Frontin on some bullshit.
You fuckers retained Gasol! That shit is crazy.
Nash
Kobe
Who is the starting SF
Gasol
Howard
damn
don't forget jamison and hill
gasol free tobe 4 and howard just cleaning up will be hard to stop
nash will make the machine run smoothly and be a permieter threat
well rounded squad to say the least
jesus
aging payton is not like aging nash
old ass malone has nothing to do with hollywood howard
their medical squad will have howard and kobe on tight watch
they will handle the heat withnthis squad but spurs and thunder will be tough matchups
greatest single summer signing moves of all time?
can mike brown even fuck this up?
absolutely and they are already over the cap so building a bench will be hard
just like miami...exept howard can opt out after a year (likely for dallas or brooklynets)
if kobe gets frustrated, mike brown gets fired howard might be pissed off again and start whining
i believe they could do like miami..lose in the finals then win the next year
the rest of the west has not improved that much
clip v lakers is THE ticket now
Kobe Bryant LAL $27.9
Dwight Howard (ETO) ORL $19.5
Pau Gasol LAL $19.0
+
=
66.4 million
Artest should take whatever playing time he can get and be happy. The wheels fell off that dude.
At any rate, I'm hoping this is all a buildup to a glorious letdown. But in a way, it restores order to the universe: It's back to hating the Lakers above everybody else.
absolutely and they are already over the cap so building a bench will be hard
just like miami...exept howard can opt out after a year (likely for dallas or brooklynets)
Sure dude. Howard is going to leave this team to go play with Dirk and Elton Brand.
"over the cap" is a phrase used by teams in shitty markets.
Howard isnt the offensive threat he supposed to be,
He's never had a jump shot or great post moves. You could say Shaq never was the offense threat he was supposed to be, but that doesn't meant that both of them weren't unstoppable at times.
There are so few entertaining teams in the NBA so fans really can't be mad at these big market trade maneuvers. If you live in a small market city, just hope that you luck out on draft picks and team chemistry. Unless the allowances for going over the cap are removed, these type of deals will remain status quo. Stars would rather play in LA, NYC or Miami then Memphis or Oakland and can you blame them?
absolutely and they are already over the cap so building a bench will be hard
just like miami...exept howard can opt out after a year (likely for dallas or brooklynets)
Sure dude. Howard is going to leave this team to go play with Dirk and Elton Brand.
"over the cap" is a phrase used by teams in shitty markets.
listen dallas cleared cap space and was on his ''list''
that is the only reason i talked about it
i guess i should not have said likely
i think he will stay but the thought of him having the power to move is disconcerting
Howard isnt the offensive threat he supposed to be,
He's never had a jump shot or great post moves. You could say Shaq never was the offense threat he was supposed to be, but that doesn't meant that both of them weren't unstoppable at times.
There are so few entertaining teams in the NBA so fans really can't be mad at these big market trade maneuvers. If you live in a small market city, just hope that you luck out on draft picks and team chemistry. Unless the allowances for going over the cap are removed, these type of deals will remain status quo. Stars would rather play in LA, NYC or Miami then Memphis or Oakland and can you blame them?
Totally disagree about the Shaq - Howard comparison on offense. Shaq was not the offensive threat he was supposed to be???? Shaw had great moves and was unstoppable on offense. Not to mention Shaq was a very good passer as well. I have no idea how you could say the two were anything alike.
Howard isnt the offensive threat he supposed to be,
He's never had a jump shot or great post moves. You could say Shaq never was the offense threat he was supposed to be, but that doesn't meant that both of them weren't unstoppable at times.
There are so few entertaining teams in the NBA so fans really can't be mad at these big market trade maneuvers. If you live in a small market city, just hope that you luck out on draft picks and team chemistry. Unless the allowances for going over the cap are removed, these type of deals will remain status quo. Stars would rather play in LA, NYC or Miami then Memphis or Oakland and can you blame them?
Totally disagree about the Shaq - Howard comparison on offense. Shaq was not the offensive threat he was supposed to be???? Shaw had great moves and was unstoppable on offense. Not to mention Shaq was a very good passer as well. I have no idea how you could say the two were anything alike.
Yup.
Howard just isnt a natural offensive player. Hes a great athlete but just doesnt have that game to find the basket consistantly.
Hes a number two or three man after years of promo hype like dude was along the same lines of David Robinson, Ewing ,Morning. Etc.
Dude is an athletic Dikembe Mutombo. Who can score here and there but not in crunch time.
Turkolu was the offensive engine when he went to the Finals.
Theres a reason why Kobe said he would be the LA Tyson Chandler.
And dude still didnt really pan out after summers with Hakeem.
Shaq is a top 10 Center of all time. Bynum is better offensively. But If Howard play the back and lets Kobe and Gasol go they will be fine.
Kobe will tell that bitch to play the back. He needs a more dominant personality cause he aint that dude he thinks he is.
in two years kobe, gasol, nash and artest will be older.
this is a win now situation. they are gonna have to fortify the bench and upgrade the coach by then or Howard is gonna be stuck with the Elden Campbell, Nick Van Excel, and them post Magic team.
in two years kobe, gasol, nash and artest will be older.
this is a win now situation. they are gonna have to fortify the bench and upgrade the coach by then or Howard is gonna be stuck with the Elden Campbell, Nick Van Excel, and them post Magic team.
Gasol,artest,nash and Kobe will all be gone in 2-3 years. All of their contracts expire in that time.....thats $60 mil to build around Howard....this is way different than those Cedric Ceballos teams post Magic
The Lakers bench is fine. When ur starting squad is made up of 4 all stars, 5 possible hall of famers, you dont need a deep bench
As far as coaching goes....Mike Brown is no worse than Eric Spoelstra
in two years kobe, gasol, nash and artest will be older.
this is a win now situation. they are gonna have to fortify the bench and upgrade the coach by then or Howard is gonna be stuck with the Elden Campbell, Nick Van Excel, and them post Magic team.
Gasol,artest,nash and Kobe will all be gone in 2-3 years. All of their contracts expire in that time.....thats $60 mil to build around Howard....this is way different than those Cedric Ceballos teams post Magic
The Lakers bench is fine. When ur starting squad is made up of 4 all stars, 5 possible hall of famers, you dont need a deep bench
As far as coaching goes....Mike Brown is no worse than Eric Spoelstra
True. Miami seems younger and will have that nucleus together for a minute.
Every team needs good second unit. Blake and Duhon should do well. Hill and Jamison too. But who picks up the scoring?
in two years kobe, gasol, nash and artest will be older.
this is a win now situation. they are gonna have to fortify the bench and upgrade the coach by then or Howard is gonna be stuck with the Elden Campbell, Nick Van Excel, and them post Magic team.
Gasol,artest,nash and Kobe will all be gone in 2-3 years. All of their contracts expire in that time.....thats $60 mil to build around Howard....this is way different than those Cedric Ceballos teams post Magic
The Lakers bench is fine. When ur starting squad is made up of 4 all stars, 5 possible hall of famers, you dont need a deep bench
As far as coaching goes....Mike Brown is no worse than Eric Spoelstra
True. Miami seems younger and will have that nucleus together for a minute.
Every team needs good second unit. Blake and Duhon should do well. Hill and Jamison too. But who picks up the scoring?
Jamison should provide enough scoring off the bench. I heard the other day that Jamison averaged more points last season than the entire Lakers bench did....if true, thats pathetic
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Played High School ball in the 80's. Won the '86 Independent Private School league championship in 1986.
Hit College and wanted to paint & party but could get down with the basketball team. Coach approached me to play. D2 steez.
Played intermurals and shit and some local tournaments after college. And some pavement w/ the buddies.
Str8 Lazy now.
My girlfriend played ball in high school and was the star. She scored 50pts in a game once.
My kid was a starter for 3 years on his middle school team, and is going to try out for the H.S. team this year.
rock, sounds like you earned your strips and deserve a props filled retirement.
bat...didnt realize how old you were. stop being lazy.
blakatom, im about there too (38 in a couple weeks) i think 2-3 times a week is sustinable. when i get on my game and start getting hyped and trying to play every day my body starts rebelling. right now i got an inflated elbow and a recovering sprained left hand (i gotta tape pointer and middle finger together). when they get hit, i get light headed it hurts so much. and i bang inside, so elbows and hands take a beating. so i just gotta retreat for a week or two, shoot jumpers and heal up. im trying to stay on the court till im fifty
Not seriously for like two years. I have nothing left to prove in basketball. holla.
Props to you Tony. You definitely sound like a real head based on your old posts too.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8179843/dennis-rodman-meets-father-philippines
you transcended the sport! nice!
GAME OVER.
Howard isnt the offensive threat he supposed to be, but with Nash at the point, Kobe and Howard should get some easy ass baskets.
Dude does not have a back problem either. Frontin on some bullshit.
You fuckers retained Gasol! That shit is crazy.
Nash
Kobe
Who is the starting SF
Gasol
Howard
damn
:(
hoping for a kobe/malone/payton/shaq type fail repeat.
don't forget jamison and hill
gasol free tobe 4 and howard just cleaning up will be hard to stop
nash will make the machine run smoothly and be a permieter threat
well rounded squad to say the least
jesus
aging payton is not like aging nash
old ass malone has nothing to do with hollywood howard
their medical squad will have howard and kobe on tight watch
they will handle the heat withnthis squad but spurs and thunder will be tough matchups
greatest single summer signing moves of all time?
can mike brown even fuck this up?
Yes......and who is on the bench?
Does unpredictable Artest start and Jamison( who is not the threat he used to be) plugs in at the 3 or the 4.
Gasol can move to five to spell Howard, will Jordan Hill at the 4.
Who is the backup point guard to spell Nash?
Im not scarred right now. It will take a season to figure this shit out.
Like what happened in Miami. Growing pains.
just like miami...exept howard can opt out after a year (likely for dallas or brooklynets)
if kobe gets frustrated, mike brown gets fired howard might be pissed off again and start whining
i believe they could do like miami..lose in the finals then win the next year
the rest of the west has not improved that much
clip v lakers is THE ticket now
Kobe Bryant LAL $27.9
Dwight Howard (ETO) ORL $19.5
Pau Gasol LAL $19.0
+
=
66.4 million
salary cap is 58.04 million
this is not even with steve nash calculated in.
Yes because he's a horrible freaking coach Makes no adjustments
This is not a shoe in trade....imo.
Artest should take whatever playing time he can get and be happy. The wheels fell off that dude.
At any rate, I'm hoping this is all a buildup to a glorious letdown. But in a way, it restores order to the universe: It's back to hating the Lakers above everybody else.
At least it diminishes Miami coverage.
Sure dude. Howard is going to leave this team to go play with Dirk and Elton Brand.
"over the cap" is a phrase used by teams in shitty markets.
He's never had a jump shot or great post moves. You could say Shaq never was the offense threat he was supposed to be, but that doesn't meant that both of them weren't unstoppable at times.
There are so few entertaining teams in the NBA so fans really can't be mad at these big market trade maneuvers. If you live in a small market city, just hope that you luck out on draft picks and team chemistry. Unless the allowances for going over the cap are removed, these type of deals will remain status quo. Stars would rather play in LA, NYC or Miami then Memphis or Oakland and can you blame them?
listen dallas cleared cap space and was on his ''list''
that is the only reason i talked about it
i guess i should not have said likely
i think he will stay but the thought of him having the power to move is disconcerting
Totally disagree about the Shaq - Howard comparison on offense. Shaq was not the offensive threat he was supposed to be???? Shaw had great moves and was unstoppable on offense. Not to mention Shaq was a very good passer as well. I have no idea how you could say the two were anything alike.
Duhon
Meeks
Jamison
Hill
Sacre
Johnson-odom
Eyenga
Goudelock
Clark
Morris
Lakers bench as of now. Solid top 5...I'd be shocked if the bottom 4 make the final roster
Yup.
Howard just isnt a natural offensive player. Hes a great athlete but just doesnt have that game to find the basket consistantly.
Hes a number two or three man after years of promo hype like dude was along the same lines of David Robinson, Ewing ,Morning. Etc.
Dude is an athletic Dikembe Mutombo. Who can score here and there but not in crunch time.
Turkolu was the offensive engine when he went to the Finals.
Theres a reason why Kobe said he would be the LA Tyson Chandler.
And dude still didnt really pan out after summers with Hakeem.
Shaq is a top 10 Center of all time. Bynum is better offensively. But If Howard play the back and lets Kobe and Gasol go they will be fine.
Kobe will tell that bitch to play the back. He needs a more dominant personality cause he aint that dude he thinks he is.
this is a win now situation. they are gonna have to fortify the bench and upgrade the coach by then or Howard is gonna be stuck with the Elden Campbell, Nick Van Excel, and them post Magic team.
Jrue Holiday
Nick Young/Evan Turner
Jason Richardson/Dorell Wright
Thaddeous Young/Lavoy Allen
Andrew Bynum
Kwame Brown and Spencer Hawes
Nice future with the Iggy cap space created.
But will they be better than last season or growingpains?
Gasol,artest,nash and Kobe will all be gone in 2-3 years. All of their contracts expire in that time.....thats $60 mil to build around Howard....this is way different than those Cedric Ceballos teams post Magic
The Lakers bench is fine. When ur starting squad is made up of 4 all stars, 5 possible hall of famers, you dont need a deep bench
As far as coaching goes....Mike Brown is no worse than Eric Spoelstra
True. Miami seems younger and will have that nucleus together for a minute.
Every team needs good second unit. Blake and Duhon should do well. Hill and Jamison too. But who picks up the scoring?
Jamison should provide enough scoring off the bench. I heard the other day that Jamison averaged more points last season than the entire Lakers bench did....if true, thats pathetic