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    • 2 years, 6 months ago

    STANDING IN FRONT a large audience in Taiwan, Jeremy Lin began to break down. While in tears, despite the cheers from his many fans in the audience, Lin admitted “Man it’s hard. Life is hard.”

    “In English, there’s a saying, and it says, ‘Once you’ve hit rock bottom, the only way is up,’”he continued. “But, rock bottom just seems to keep getting more and more rock bottom for me. So free agency has been tough, because I feel like in some ways the NBA’s kind of given up on me.”

    Lin, who won a championship after joining the Toronto Raptors midseason, admitted that the championship brought little if any satisfaction to him.

    In his speech, titled, “The Waiting Game,” Lin explained, “After the season I had to get ready for this Asia trip and it was the last thing I wanted to do. Because I knew for six weeks I would have to just put on a smile. I would have to talk about a championship that I don’t feel like I really earned. I would have to talk about a future I don’t know if I want to have. And honestly, it’s just embarrassing. It’s tough.”

    He further elaborated on his thoughts, saying, “If I have a son, I don’t want him to make the NBA. You don’t have to deal with fame, you don’t have to deal with living your life and having all of your failures on display to the entire world.”

    His comments sparked a debate in the sports world. Why was it that Lin, with career earnings of over $50 million and a degree in economics from Harvard, complaining about the life he leads?

    The answer lies in the tragedy of his basketball career.

    …

    NOBODY KNEW WHAT to expect when Jeremy Lin checked in with 3:35 left in the first quarter in a game featuring the Knicks and the New Jersey Nets. But, starting with his first basket on an aggressive drive to the basket to begin the second quarter, Lin took over the game.

    Repeatedly, he ran screen and rolls, probing around the defense to find openings in the New Jersey defense. This aggressiveness led to many lob passes being thrown by Lin, who connected with teammates Tyson Chandler and Jared Jeffries for many baskets. Defensively, Lin was decisive, earning his first steal of the game just minutes after checking in; later, he stripped the ball from All-Star guard Deron Williams.

    Heading into halftime, legendary commentator Mike Breen remarked that the game was “The Jeremy Lin Show.”

    During their halftime intermission, Carmelo Anthony reportedly asked D’Antoni to give more minutes to Lin in the second half. And, after checking into the game midway through the third quarter, it was Lin who once again provided a spark, scoring seven points on an array of forays to the basket. Despite Breen noting that Lin looked “absolutely spent,” Lin received no rest for the rest of the game, playing out the remainder of the fourth quarter.

    The results? 25 points, five rebounds, and seven assists, all new career-highs for Lin, and a 99–92 New York victory. With Anthony and his co-star, Amar’e Stoudamire, missing for an extended time, Lin was the new star for the Knicks, and D’Antoni intended to ride Lin’s success “like freakin’ Secretariat,” referencing an infamous racehorse.

    And, while riding Lin’s success, the Knicks improbably embarked on a seven-game winning streak.

    Among this unprecedented breakout for Lin, which infamously became known as “Linsanity,” included 23 points and 10 assists against John Wall, a former #1 overall pick, 20 points, 8 assists, and a game-winning free throw against Minnesota, and the Eastern Conference Player of the Week being awarded to Lin, who averaged 27.3 points, 8.3 assists and 2.0 steals.

    Despite Lin’s name dominating both basketball media and the sports world, Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant claimed he “didn’t even know what he [Lin] had done.” But, a career-high 38 points, 7 assists, and a triumphant 92–85 victory over Bryant’s Lakers quickly brought the hype around “Linsanity” to an all-time high, while proving the validity of Lin’s abilities. After the game, Bryant called Lin a “phenomenal” player who played “extremely well.”

    In the coming days, Lin tore apart the defense of the reigning NBA champions, the Dallas Mavericks. Though the Mavericks assigned Shawn Marion, who is revered for his defensive abilities, to defend Lin, the Knicks’ ascending guard finished with 28 points, 14 assists, and five steals.

    Five days earlier, the most iconic moment of Linsanity occurred. With the score knotted at 87-all against the Toronto Raptors, Lin, who had 27 points and 11 assists, dribbled down the clock. With the smaller Jose Calderon guarding him, Lin calmly pulled an off-the-dribble three — and he nailed it, bringing Toronto’s Air Canada Center to its feet and winning the game, going away.

    After his heroic performance, including averaging 22.5 points and 8.7 assists per game before the All-Star break, Lin was named to the Rising Stars roster during All-Star Weekend — with his unprecedented success remaining as a first in NBA history.

    Years later, in a section of The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis, Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey admitted his bias clouded his vision when it came to Lin.

    “He [Lin] lit up our model,” Morey said. “Our model said take him with, like, the 15th pick in the draft.” However, the consensus among scouts was in stark contrast to Morey’s analytical, objective data, as Lin was supposedly a smart but un-athletic player, a label based on the stereotypes of Asian-American athletes in the sports industry.

    In the following years, Morey and his analytics team measured the speed of the first two steps of NBA players. This ability to quickly speed up or change directions is a defining quality of a strong athlete — and, from Morey’s findings, Lin had the fastest first two steps in the NBA.

    “He’s incredibly athletic,” Morey later said. “But the reality is that every f***ing person, including me, thought he was un-athletic. And I can’t think of any reason for it other than he was Asian.”

    …

    And in the offseason, Lin was left with no offers, with the NBA seemingly giving up on him.

    This is why Lin cried on stage in Taiwan. He didn’t cry because he sought another large contract, or he wanted to gain more fanfare than he already had, as some suggested.

    No, Lin cried because he, as a little kid with big dreams from Palo Alto, watched as players spited his success, referees “swallowed their whistles” for him (a phrase meaning referees refusing to call fouls), and injuries ended any chance of him regaining the chance to fulfill the potential that made him an international superstar in the first place.

    It is telling that Lin, who likely inspired more Asians and Asian-Americans in during his NBA career than any other player, save for Yao Ming, hopes that any child of his avoids the sport altogether. In other words, the potential to become a global icon doesn’t outweigh the pain caused by the bigotry and prejudice in the sports world.

    Mark Twain, the famous American author, coined the infamous phrase, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” But at age-30, Lin has no more fight left to give. His athleticism is hampered by his hamstring and knee injuries, and his spirit is drained by having to put on a brave face for the millions of people he inspires.

    This is Jeremy Lin’s story, and this is how a superstar athlete goes from dominating the sports world to being at “rock bottom.”

    Jeremy Lin: The NBA’s Great Tragedy
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    STANDING IN FRONT a large audience in Taiwan, Jeremy Lin began to break down. While in tears, despite the cheers from his many fans in the audience, Lin admitted “Man it’s hard. Life is hard.”

    “In English, there’s a saying, and it says, ‘Once you’ve hit rock bottom, the only way is up,’”he continued. “But, rock bottom just seems to keep getting more and more rock bottom for me. So free agency has been tough, because I feel like in some ways the NBA’s kind of given up on me.”

    Lin, who won a championship after joining the Toronto Raptors midseason, admitted that the championship brought little if any satisfaction to him.

    In his speech, titled, “The Waiting Game,” Lin explained, “After the season I had to get ready for this Asia trip and it was the last thing I wanted to do. Because I knew for six weeks I would have to just put on a smile. I would have to talk about a championship that I don’t feel like I really earned. I would have to talk about a future I don’t know if I want to have. And honestly, it’s just embarrassing. It’s tough.”

    He further elaborated on his thoughts, saying, “If I have a son, I don’t want him to make the NBA. You don’t have to deal with fame, you don’t have to deal with living your life and having all of your failures on display to the entire world.”

    His comments sparked a debate in the sports world. Why was it that Lin, with career earnings of over $50 million and a degree in economics from Harvard, complaining about the life he leads?

    The answer lies in the tragedy of his basketball career.

    …

    NOBODY KNEW WHAT to expect when Jeremy Lin checked in with 3:35 left in the first quarter in a game featuring the Knicks and the New Jersey Nets. But, starting with his first basket on an aggressive drive to the basket to begin the second quarter, Lin took over the game.

    Repeatedly, he ran screen and rolls, probing around the defense to find openings in the New Jersey defense. This aggressiveness led to many lob passes being thrown by Lin, who connected with teammates Tyson Chandler and Jared Jeffries for many baskets. Defensively, Lin was decisive, earning his first steal of the game just minutes after checking in; later, he stripped the ball from All-Star guard Deron Williams.

    Heading into halftime, legendary commentator Mike Breen remarked that the game was “The Jeremy Lin Show.”

    During their halftime intermission, Carmelo Anthony reportedly asked D’Antoni to give more minutes to Lin in the second half. And, after checking into the game midway through the third quarter, it was Lin who once again provided a spark, scoring seven points on an array of forays to the basket. Despite Breen noting that Lin looked “absolutely spent,” Lin received no rest for the rest of the game, playing out the remainder of the fourth quarter.

    The results? 25 points, five rebounds, and seven assists, all new career-highs for Lin, and a 99–92 New York victory. With Anthony and his co-star, Amar’e Stoudamire, missing for an extended time, Lin was the new star for the Knicks, and D’Antoni intended to ride Lin’s success “like freakin’ Secretariat,” referencing an infamous racehorse.

    And, while riding Lin’s success, the Knicks improbably embarked on a seven-game winning streak.

    Among this unprecedented breakout for Lin, which infamously became known as “Linsanity,” included 23 points and 10 assists against John Wall, a former #1 overall pick, 20 points, 8 assists, and a game-winning free throw against Minnesota, and the Eastern Conference Player of the Week being awarded to Lin, who averaged 27.3 points, 8.3 assists and 2.0 steals.

    Despite Lin’s name dominating both basketball media and the sports world, Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant claimed he “didn’t even know what he [Lin] had done.” But, a career-high 38 points, 7 assists, and a triumphant 92–85 victory over Bryant’s Lakers quickly brought the hype around “Linsanity” to an all-time high, while proving the validity of Lin’s abilities. After the game, Bryant called Lin a “phenomenal” player who played “extremely well.”

    In the coming days, Lin tore apart the defense of the reigning NBA champions, the Dallas Mavericks. Though the Mavericks assigned Shawn Marion, who is revered for his defensive abilities, to defend Lin, the Knicks’ ascending guard finished with 28 points, 14 assists, and five steals.

    Five days earlier, the most iconic moment of Linsanity occurred. With the score knotted at 87-all against the Toronto Raptors, Lin, who had 27 points and 11 assists, dribbled down the clock. With the smaller Jose Calderon guarding him, Lin calmly pulled an off-the-dribble three — and he nailed it, bringing Toronto’s Air Canada Center to its feet and winning the game, going away.

    After his heroic performance, including averaging 22.5 points and 8.7 assists per game before the All-Star break, Lin was named to the Rising Stars roster during All-Star Weekend — with his unprecedented success remaining as a first in NBA history.

    Years later, in a section of The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis, Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey admitted his bias clouded his vision when it came to Lin.

    “He [Lin] lit up our model,” Morey said. “Our model said take him with, like, the 15th pick in the draft.” However, the consensus among scouts was in stark contrast to Morey’s analytical, objective data, as Lin was supposedly a smart but un-athletic player, a label based on the stereotypes of Asian-American athletes in the sports industry.

    In the following years, Morey and his analytics team measured the speed of the first two steps of NBA players. This ability to quickly speed up or change directions is a defining quality of a strong athlete — and, from Morey’s findings, Lin had the fastest first two steps in the NBA.

    “He’s incredibly athletic,” Morey later said. “But the reality is that every f***ing person, including me, thought he was un-athletic. And I can’t think of any reason for it other than he was Asian.”

    …

    And in the offseason, Lin was left with no offers, with the NBA seemingly giving up on him.

    This is why Lin cried on stage in Taiwan. He didn’t cry because he sought another large contract, or he wanted to gain more fanfare than he already had, as some suggested.

    No, Lin cried because he, as a little kid with big dreams from Palo Alto, watched as players spited his success, referees “swallowed their whistles” for him (a phrase meaning referees refusing to call fouls), and injuries ended any chance of him regaining the chance to fulfill the potential that made him an international superstar in the first place.

    It is telling that Lin, who likely inspired more Asians and Asian-Americans in during his NBA career than any other player, save for Yao Ming, hopes that any child of his avoids the sport altogether. In other words, the potential to become a global icon doesn’t outweigh the pain caused by the bigotry and prejudice in the sports world.

    Mark Twain, the famous American author, coined the infamous phrase, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” But at age-30, Lin has no more fight left to give. His athleticism is hampered by his hamstring and knee injuries, and his spirit is drained by having to put on a brave face for the millions of people he inspires.

    This is Jeremy Lin’s story, and this is how a superstar athlete goes from dominating the sports world to being at “rock bottom.”

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      LakerTom
      2 years, 6 months ago

      This is just a fabulous article by dear friend of the site Spencer Young for Basketball University. I excerpted key parts of the article but if you’re not following Spencer and the great work he does on Basketball University, you’re missing out on some great writing and reporting.

      Thank you for writing this article as it touched on the struggle that so many Asian-American basketball players encounter trying to chase their hoop dreams in a racist America. It’s truly heartbreaking to hear how Jeremy’s career has reached a point where he now hopes Asian kids won’t chase the NBA dream he chased.

      As a half-Chinese baller, I fell in love with Jeremy Lin and was a proud rider of the Linsanity roller coaster throughout his career. He was the basketball version of Bruce Lee for me and thousands of Asian kids who’ve struggled to get respect on the hardwood. Finally, seeing a Chinese-American kid playing in the NBA!

      As a kid who’d been knocked down and brutalized on asphalt courts across Southern California and New York City, trying to prove I belonged, I understand exactly what Jeremy went through. Every Asian baller I know understands the rite of passage and challenge you have to endure at every new court you step upon. Keeping your cool when you’re smashed to the ground after taking a jumper or fouled mercilessly when driving into the paint, much of it racially directed.

      I hope in time, Jeremy will realize how much he meant to other Asian hoopers and will assume a different take on his career. He was and will be an inspiration for every Asian or part Asian kid who wants to be a baller and dreams of someday making his high school varsity team or playing in college or even making it to the NBA. Thank you, Jeremy Lin. I will forever be in your debt and a loyal fan.

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      Jamie Sweet
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I always pulled for Jeremy Lin and it sounds like his current self is being very had on his past accomplishments. I think that eventually he’ll see how positive his imp-act was and if you look at the landscape of the NBA it’s littered with similar stories: Lin, Isaiah Thomas, Stephon Marbury, Brandon Roy, Greg Oden and even for a time our own Carmelo Anthony. All had careers cut short by unfortunate circumstances. In some ways his story is actually quite common

      Where I think Lin has taken an undue amount of heat is from his heritage. Hearing him being called Wuhan or COVID ought to make anyone with a shred of decency angry. There is no place for that in a modern society and it’s unfortunate how tenaciously ours tries to remain rooted in a hurtful and self-destructive past.

      Lin may have a future as a development coach or assistant. Keep pushing, never give up and never surrender. You done good, Jeremy, and you certainly deserve that championship ring, my man.

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    • 2 years, 8 months ago

    #10 – Russell Westbrook (LA Lakers)

    2020-21 stats: 22.2 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 11.7 apg, 1.4 spg, 43.9 FG%

    A slow, injury-related start to last season had some thinking that we might finally be seeing the decline of Russell Westbrook – until a brilliant second half of the campaign changed the narrative on that idea entirely.

    Westbrook, who led the league in nightly assists last campaign with 11.7, was monstrous from March through the end of 2020-21, averaging 23.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 44.3 percent from the floor over a 36-game stretch to close the league year, helping lead the Wizards into the playoffs alongside Beal.

    Now heading into his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Westbrook will be tasked with helping take some of the playmaking load off of LeBron James while wreaking pick-and-roll havoc alongside Anthony Davis, something that should be quite fun to behold for fans of the sport in general.

    The almost-33-year-old Westbrook may be slowing a bit athletically and still lacks a reliable outside jumper, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more tenacious point guard in the Association who plays as hard on a nightly basis as the former league MVP.

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    #10 – Russell Westbrook (LA Lakers)

    2020-21 stats: 22.2 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 11.7 apg, 1.4 spg, 43.9 FG%

    A slow, injury-related start to last season had some thinking that we might finally be seeing the decline of Russell Westbrook – until a brilliant second half of the campaign changed the narrative on that idea entirely.

    Westbrook, who led the league in nightly assists last campaign with 11.7, was monstrous from March through the end of 2020-21, averaging 23.7 points, 13.3 rebounds, 13.3 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 44.3 percent from the floor over a 36-game stretch to close the league year, helping lead the Wizards into the playoffs alongside Beal.

    Now heading into his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Westbrook will be tasked with helping take some of the playmaking load off of LeBron James while wreaking pick-and-roll havoc alongside Anthony Davis, something that should be quite fun to behold for fans of the sport in general.

    The almost-33-year-old Westbrook may be slowing a bit athletically and still lacks a reliable outside jumper, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more tenacious point guard in the Association who plays as hard on a nightly basis as the former league MVP.

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      LakerTom
      2 years, 8 months ago

      Lakers replaced Dennis Schroder, who didn’t make the top 22, with the #10 best point guard in the league. Then added eight elite shooters for less than $15M. For that, they got a C+ from ESPN for their offseason. LMAO.

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      MongoSlade
      2 years, 8 months ago

      What’s funny to me is how so many Laker fans spent years deriding Russ as a low IQ stat-chaser who could never contribute to a championship team. Now that he’s a Laker we wanna get butt-hurt when folks lob similar criticisms at him? Don’t fake the funk…..lol

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        therealhtj
        2 years, 8 months ago

        He’s still that but sunshine pumpers can’t help themselves.

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        Buba
        2 years, 8 months ago

        I agree with you, mongo. The reality is if you play against the Lakers I will consider you a sworn enemy and I will deride you in a very harsh way, but if you end up being a Laker I will consider you a best friend and I will shower you with all kinds of praises. Sometimes the enemy you fought hard against on the battlefield becomes your best friend. I used to dislike LeBron before he became a Laker but now he’s my precious jewel.

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    • 2 years, 10 months ago

    Magic #5
    Thunder #6
    Warriors #7
    Magic #8
    Kings #9
    Pelicans #10

    Raps #4 Cavs #3 #2 Rockets #1 Pistons
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    Magic #5
    Thunder #6
    Warriors #7
    Magic #8
    Kings #9
    Pelicans #10

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      Magicman
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Raps will get a Superstar.

      Cade will stay in Detroit for 7 years and ask for a trade. No evidence they will build and spend to have a winner around him.

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        Magicman
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Sexton is a S&T candidate…Rockets really need to nail this pick to build beside Christian Wood and Tate.

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        Magicman
        2 years, 10 months ago

        It also eliminates the Raps as a trade partner for Ben Simmons. They’ve invested in FVV. They spend a 1st round pick on Malachi (Malakey) Flynn, they’re gonna spend this pick on a guard…

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          Magicman
          2 years, 10 months ago

          The Warriors have #7 and #14. They’re gonna find a way to trade Draymond and get into the Simmons sweepstakes…

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            Magicman
            2 years, 10 months ago

            The big deal-o is Elton Brand remains the GM…he signed Doc to a 5 year contract through 2025…Daryl can fire Elton whenever he wants. He likely will at some point…he is also paying Brett Brown and Doc for 2021-22. He can fire Doc trade Ben

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    • 2 years, 10 months ago

    #5 Dominance against the Phoeninx Suns before AD’s injury
    #4 Winning culture
    #3 Rest for the LA Lakers’ stars
    #2 Frank Vogel’s defensive system
    #1 LeBron James’ pre-injury form

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    #5 Dominance against the Phoeninx Suns before AD’s injury
    #4 Winning culture
    #3 Rest for the LA Lakers’ stars
    #2 Frank Vogel’s defensive system
    #1 LeBron James’ pre-injury form

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    • 2 years, 11 months ago

    None of the Lakers role players are capable of being out of their role to produce more.

    The Lakers don’t have a Rose 🌹 or a Lemon 🍋 Pepper Lou or a Norm Powell…

    A guy who can stop a12-2 run or a guy who goes on a 12-4 run by himself.

    The Lakers require AD and LeBron to be at 100% and then most not all role players play their role.

    That ain’t happening this playoff so in the offseason the #1 priority is finding either a really good individual scorer or a 3rd Star.

    What we have in the pot ain’t gonna sustain this club. It ain’t in the cards.

    A pickle doesn’t turn back to a Cucumber
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    None of the Lakers role players are capable of being out of their role to produce more.

    The Lakers don’t have a Rose 🌹 or a Lemon 🍋 Pepper Lou or a Norm Powell…

    A guy who can stop a12-2 run or a guy who goes on a 12-4 run by himself.

    The Lakers require AD and LeBron to be at 100% and then most not all role players play their role.

    That ain’t happening this playoff so in the offseason the #1 priority is finding either a really good individual scorer or a 3rd Star.

    What we have in the pot ain’t gonna sustain this club. It ain’t in the cards.

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      Magicman
      2 years, 11 months ago

      I know Lakers fans wanna believe we have “that guy” we do not have that guy.

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      MongoSlade
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Shooters have been known to pull a hot 3pt game outta their azz in a crucial game. I don’t know if KCP is available but Wes, Gasol, Mclemore, or Kuz (smh) gotta pull one out tonight for us to have a chance..I think.

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        LakerTom
        2 years, 11 months ago

        Lakers players probably don’t realize it but this game should become a big part of the evidence when deciding who stays and who goes next season.

        Lakers and LeBron’s legacies are on the line tonight. It’s pretty simple: Guys who don’t show up don’t deserve to be here next season.

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      LRob
      2 years, 11 months ago

      Big game for Dennis to show his worth. KCP is due for a bust out game with 5-6 3’s. Or maybe THT has a big game. Somebody…Anybody…please step up.

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    • 3 years, 5 months ago

    New season coming up, LeBron just re-signed, there’s a lot going on the site. I’m a little confused though. I have the darndest times logging onto the site. As a blog editor, kind of important to be able to log in when duty calls.

    Yes, we’ve all been displaced one way or the other. Work, home, family, etc.

    Hoping we see more active participation this season. We’re going for #18 gang. That’s kind of a big deal because for 99.9999% of Lakers fans, the math wasn’t really on our side. Except for the last 40 years we’ve caught up.

    We’re 16 wins away from being the eminent franchise, not just in the NBA, in all 4 major sports.

    The Montreal Canadiens had their time. The Yankees had their time. So did the Greenies. Manchester United and Juventus and FC Barcelona all had their days in the sun.

    The Lakers keep on moving. Winning championships in 5 soon to be 6 decades.

    Welcome to the party!

    Where is everybody? (Welcome to the party)
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    New season coming up, LeBron just re-signed, there’s a lot going on the site. I’m a little confused though. I have the darndest times logging onto the site. As a blog editor, kind of important to be able to log in when duty calls.

    Yes, we’ve all been displaced one way or the other. Work, home, family, etc.

    Hoping we see more active participation this season. We’re going for #18 gang. That’s kind of a big deal because for 99.9999% of Lakers fans, the math wasn’t really on our side. Except for the last 40 years we’ve caught up.

    We’re 16 wins away from being the eminent franchise, not just in the NBA, in all 4 major sports.

    The Montreal Canadiens had their time. The Yankees had their time. So did the Greenies. Manchester United and Juventus and FC Barcelona all had their days in the sun.

    The Lakers keep on moving. Winning championships in 5 soon to be 6 decades.

    Welcome to the party!

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      DJ2KB24
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Hey Seannieboy! Are we positive that Giannis is out for sure? Absolutely for sure?

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        LakerTom
        3 years, 5 months ago

        Like I’ve said for a month, Lakers are out of the sign Giannis as a free agent. This was just a move by LeBron to make sure he’s covered and eliminates any chance he would accept a discount in the next three years to sign a third superstar. I’m sure LeBron feels he and AD don’t necessarily need a third superstar to win it all. Didn’t last year. Won’t this year.

        The only way the Lakers can land a third superstar is via trade of sign-and-trade. Bottom line, nothing has changed. It started with KCP’s 3-year deal and then Gasol’s 2-year deal. Now LeBron is signed for 3 more years and expect AD to sign for 3 more years too. Blame in on coronavirus/

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      Jamie Sweet
      3 years, 5 months ago

      Been had logging into the site lately, also work an family have been crazy lately.

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    • 3 years, 6 months ago

    Title #17

    It's been a long wait my brothers and sisters. Congratulations!!!! I'm so excited!
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    Title #17

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    • 3 years, 6 months ago

    From the HOUSE OF Lakers and house of slytherin.

    #17 tonight!! Let’s go Lakeshow!!

    Mamba meet us at half-court one more time in Orlando.
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    From the HOUSE OF Lakers and house of slytherin.

    #17 tonight!! Let’s go Lakeshow!!

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    • 3 years, 7 months ago

    We’re gonna play for #17 while the Greenies get to leave the bubble with shattered dreams. Great day! Great day!

    Lakers stock up over the last 4 decades
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    We’re gonna play for #17 while the Greenies get to leave the bubble with shattered dreams. Great day! Great day!

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    • 3 years, 8 months ago

    Dragic is #1 FA on my Lakers board

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    There’s a contest going on and it’s between the Hawks and the Lakers. Hawks keep raising the ante. At some point, a few million more isn’t going to matter. Lakers still have a shot at him. You should be rooting for us to get him.

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      Magicman
      3 years, 8 months ago

      Goran Dragic’s last 5 games

      27 PTS – 6 REB – 5 AST
      23 PTS – 5 REB – 3 AST
      24 PTS – 2 REB – 6 AST
      20 PTS – 3 REB – 6 AST
      24 PTS – 6 REB – 5 AST

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        LakerTom
        3 years, 8 months ago

        Goran would be the ideal point guard for the Lakers.
        From my article:

        Three Exciting Moves To Make Lakers Offense As Good As Their #1 Defense!

        Three Exciting Moves To Make Lakers Offense As Good As Their #1 Defense!

        “While the Lakers won’t have cap space, they will have a $9 million MLE, which they could use to sign a veteran point guard like Goran Dragic, who would be the perfect replacement if Avery Bradley opted out of his contract.

        “An upgraded Lakers’ starting lineup next season of Goran Dragic, Victor Oladipo, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and DeMarcus Cousins backed by Rondo, Caruso, KCP, Morris, and McGee would be championship caliber.”

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