Derek Fisher will be wearing purple and gold next season. At least according to a couple of reports (See here and here)that is.
Speaking as a life long Lakers fan, can I just say 'phew' (wipes sweat from brow).
Derek has become an icon in this city. Just as beloved as current and past Laker greats. Not to mention he was an indispensable part of the Lakers 5 most recent championship seasons. He is the heart of this team and I don't know if the team could have survived with the heart ripped out.
It almost seemed inconceivable at the end of this season that Derek would sign with another team (especially the Miami Heat) but as time wore on it didn't seem so far fetched. Could Derek really leave?
But it looks like Lakers fans can breath a sigh of relief, the little point guard that could is coming back.
And hopefully he is bringing another world championship with him.
Edit: July 13th- Derek has officially said he will be coming back to the Lakers
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Monday, July 12, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Sick and Tired of LeBron and this nonsense
Is anyone else just done with this whole "where is LeBron going" crap? I know I am and will not be watching his self serving hour long announcement on ESPN. He is way too full of himself.
Dodgers lose to the Marlins
The Dodgers faced Major League leading ERA pitcher Josh Johnson (1.70)and paid the price losing 4-0. Kuroda went 7 innings giving up 4 runs on six hits.
The Dodgers also ended up putting Ronald Belisario on the Reserved list because of what is being called "anxiety". No further details have been released.
In happier Dodger news, Russell Martin had a special visitor today. It was 3-year-old Janelle Briseno whom Martin accidentally struck in the head during batting practice on June 7th.
The Dodgers also ended up putting Ronald Belisario on the Reserved list because of what is being called "anxiety". No further details have been released.
In happier Dodger news, Russell Martin had a special visitor today. It was 3-year-old Janelle Briseno whom Martin accidentally struck in the head during batting practice on June 7th.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
The Sun's run out of daylight. The Lakers will face the hated Celtics in the finals
So Kobe, or the dagger, or I mean Black Mamba, or the assassin (that's what coach Alvin Gentry called him) hit two shots late in the 4th (scoring 9 points in the final 2 minutes) willing the Lakers to a finals rematch vs the Boston Celtics.
The story early in the game was Ron Artest and his 17 points in the first quarter. He ended the game with 25 points on 4-7 shooting from behind the arc.
The Lakers built up a 18 point lead only to see it nearly disappear in the 4th. The Suns cut the lead to 3 points with under 3 minutes remaining in the game. But then came Kobe. And there went the Suns.
There is only one King in the NBA people. And he wears purple and gold.
We wanted Boston. They wanted us. Let's get in on.
Notes: Kobe has now played more playoff games than any other Laker... This win snapped the Suns' six-game home playoff winning streak... This is the Lakers third straight NBA Finals... The Celtics lead the Lakers in head to head NBA Championships 9-2... "Those aren't shooters shots, they're scorers shots," Phoenix's Steve Nash said. "Those are best-player-in-the-game type shots."
The story early in the game was Ron Artest and his 17 points in the first quarter. He ended the game with 25 points on 4-7 shooting from behind the arc.
The Lakers built up a 18 point lead only to see it nearly disappear in the 4th. The Suns cut the lead to 3 points with under 3 minutes remaining in the game. But then came Kobe. And there went the Suns.
There is only one King in the NBA people. And he wears purple and gold.
We wanted Boston. They wanted us. Let's get in on.
Notes: Kobe has now played more playoff games than any other Laker... This win snapped the Suns' six-game home playoff winning streak... This is the Lakers third straight NBA Finals... The Celtics lead the Lakers in head to head NBA Championships 9-2... "Those aren't shooters shots, they're scorers shots," Phoenix's Steve Nash said. "Those are best-player-in-the-game type shots."
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Lakers Win Game 5 in True Hollywood Fashion
New basketball movie, "The RonShot Redemption", being shopped around Hollywood. Here's the pitch:
A professional basketball team is looking to repeat as champions. In the off season they lose an important part of their playoff run the year before. They pick up a volatile player with many questions and no championship pedigree. Flash forward to the Western Conference Championships. The new player takes to ill-advised shots near the end of the game that lead to the game being tied by the opposing team. The star of the movie, who in many similar roles, is expected to make the game winning shot. The star gets the ball with 3 seconds left, turns, shoots, and air balls the shot. But wait, the game is not over, the ball is caught underneath the basket and is put in! Who makes the shot but the new player who had only made one shot the entire game. He goes from goat to hero in less than a minute, the crowd goes wild, he gets mobbed by his teammates, and the game ends. End of scene.
To be continued...
A professional basketball team is looking to repeat as champions. In the off season they lose an important part of their playoff run the year before. They pick up a volatile player with many questions and no championship pedigree. Flash forward to the Western Conference Championships. The new player takes to ill-advised shots near the end of the game that lead to the game being tied by the opposing team. The star of the movie, who in many similar roles, is expected to make the game winning shot. The star gets the ball with 3 seconds left, turns, shoots, and air balls the shot. But wait, the game is not over, the ball is caught underneath the basket and is put in! Who makes the shot but the new player who had only made one shot the entire game. He goes from goat to hero in less than a minute, the crowd goes wild, he gets mobbed by his teammates, and the game ends. End of scene.
To be continued...
Friday, May 7, 2010
L.A. Galaxy on a roll
Much like a black hole in outer space that gobbles up everything in its path, the Los Angeles Galaxy have done the same to the competition in MLS. Bruce Arena's side is undefeated (6-0-1) to open the 2010 MLS season.
Check out these stats: The Galaxy have the best record in the league, Donovan Ricketts and the defense have only allowed 2 goals this season, the Galaxy have never trailed in a game, thay have scored 11 goals in 7 games (Edson Buddle has 9 goals), and all of this is being done without the front man of the league David Beckham.
So if you're a casual fan or have never been to a Galaxy game before, here's your chance to jump on the band wagon. And to all you Galaxy fans out there, the next game you go to a game (as jguesman and llovelylleslie7 first stated on Twitter) take someone new.
Check out these stats: The Galaxy have the best record in the league, Donovan Ricketts and the defense have only allowed 2 goals this season, the Galaxy have never trailed in a game, thay have scored 11 goals in 7 games (Edson Buddle has 9 goals), and all of this is being done without the front man of the league David Beckham.
So if you're a casual fan or have never been to a Galaxy game before, here's your chance to jump on the band wagon. And to all you Galaxy fans out there, the next game you go to a game (as jguesman and llovelylleslie7 first stated on Twitter) take someone new.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Lakers win game 1 vs Thunder
Kevin Durant and the problems the Thunder were going to create for the Lakers never materialized as the Lakers win game 1 in the first round of the Western Conference Playoff's
The Lakers showed, especially in the first half, last years championship form. Building a 17 point lead on a viscious dunk by Andrew Bynum, the Lakers never were in jeopardy of losing the game. The closest the Thunder got was 6 points in the second half but the game always felt like the Lakers were in control
I like what I saw. Artest was a monster on D. He held Durant, the NBA's leading scorer, to 24 points on 24 shots. Bynum had a great first game back although Bryant seemed a bit off. I more liked the feeling I got from the Lakers. They meant business, were focused, and knew what is at stake: defending their NBA championship.
The Lakers showed, especially in the first half, last years championship form. Building a 17 point lead on a viscious dunk by Andrew Bynum, the Lakers never were in jeopardy of losing the game. The closest the Thunder got was 6 points in the second half but the game always felt like the Lakers were in control
I like what I saw. Artest was a monster on D. He held Durant, the NBA's leading scorer, to 24 points on 24 shots. Bynum had a great first game back although Bryant seemed a bit off. I more liked the feeling I got from the Lakers. They meant business, were focused, and knew what is at stake: defending their NBA championship.
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