Glimmer of Hope for NBA Lockout Negotiations
For all the doom and gloom taking hold in the aftermath of an apparently fruitless meeting on Tuesday there still might be reason for hope in the NBA lockout negotiations. According to Ken Berger of CBS sports commissioner David Stern,…
Michael Vick’s Story of Rebirth Has Familiar Lakers Flavor
Earlier this week Michael Vick signed a six year, $100 million contract with the Eagles and so far the reaction from the media has been predictably mixed. Some applaud the man for turning his life around after serving a prison…
Lakers Say Hello To World Peace, Goodbye to Ron Artest
*Update - ESPN Land O Lakers report that the Judge has delayed the name change due to Traffic Warrants. DOH!* So today is the day it becomes official. The Artest formerly known as Ron-Ron is no more. Meet the new…
Lessons Jerry Buss Needs to Teach Jim About Running the Lakers
Well at some point in the not too distant future the NBA lockout will be ending and we'll be able to return to the joy of watching basketball at it's highest level. I think. Or at least I hope. And…
Could an NBA Lockout be a Blessing in Disguise for the Lakers?
Basketball fans are surely in a dour mood today. The announcement that the NBA lockout was officially upon us was decidedly unsurprising and yet no less depressing for the extended notice. I'd wager to say that I'm not alone in…
Lakers Ron Artest a True Character by Any Name
Mr. Wolf from Pulp Fiction said it best, "Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character." When I apply this quote to Lakers small forward Ron Artest I sit back and wonder. Clearly Ron-Ron is one of…
Horry’s Loss Reminds Us to Keep Things in Proper Perspective.
Most Lakers' fans will recall Robert Horry as I do. They watched him from afar and observed him to be the consummate role player and teammate. He was the cog that always seemed to fit, a player who was rarely…
My 5 Least Favorite Memories of Shaquile O’Neal
With Shaq's retirement tweet sending waves through Lakerland earlier this week everyone has on their rose colored glasses looking back at the greatness that was Shaquile O'Neal. But not me. For at least this one day I'm going to take…
Biggest Threat to Lakers’ Future is Looming Heat Dynasty
Over the past week all the chatter in Lakerland has focused intently on the hiring of new coach Mike Brown. Fans have lambasted it, media scrutinized it, critics have voiced their concerns over his hire and how Lakers management handled…
Biggest Mistake Lakers Could Make is Trading Pau Gasol
Sometimes the blame game is the only game in town. When the season is over, when your team has exited the court amid disappointment and embarrassment, feelings of bitterness are bound to take hold. Over the past few weeks Lakers…
