Fern Rea

I am an avid NBA basketball fan and have been hooked since the days of Magic vs. Bird. The best sound in the world is a b-ball with a tight rotation snapping the bottom of the net. I want to invoke thought and discussion about anything related to the Lakers and the NBA. You can follow me on twitter @fullcourtfern.
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Lakers Don’t Need Upheavel; Instead Should Focus On Youth Infusion

When the final buzzer sounded on the Lakers’ season this past Sunday, it signified the abrupt and shocking end to both the Lakers pursuit of their 3rd straight championship and Phil Jackson’s illustrious coaching career. What became apparently clear in…

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When Pau Couldn’t, Bynum Showed He Could

Going in to the series with New Orleans, the Lakers obvious advantage was their size and length of their front court. A simple eye ball test will tell you that the Lakers dwarf the diminutive starting front line of Emeka…

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Lakers News: Trevor Ariza looking for Vindication in Lakers Series

The Lakers’ decision to not increase their initial contract offer to Trevor Ariza in 2009 and then opting to immediately sign Ron Artest, without giving Trevor the chance to explore his options no doubt hurt Trevor. Initially, many in the…

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Getting that feeling of deja vu with Lakers and Celtics

I have experienced a very eerie feeling where just after a moment in my life occurs it feels as I have already lived through that moment before exactly as it had just occurred. I have experienced this feeling on a…

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Teams Lakers would Love to Meet on their Way to a Ring

The primary goal of an NBA championship team coming into any NBA season is to win an NBA championship. The Lakers are well on their way to placing themselves in a great position to make their run for their 3rd…

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Lakers Most Questionable Ventures Outside of Basketball

The NBA game is amazing and its players have a lot to do with that. We marvel at the player’s freakish athletic ability. We’re astonished by their physical presence on the court. We are dazzled by the highlight plays that…

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Serving the Clippers with a 60 day notice to vacate

So I have some squatters in my home that are three months past due on their rent and refuse to leave until the sheriffs take them out. In California you have to serve tenants that have been living in the…

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Did The Lakers Really Upgrade with Blake over Farmar

Last season, Jordan Farmar provided the Lakers with an offensive spark off the bench and a change of pace to Fishers methodical ways on the court. His offense, while potent at times was incredibly sporadic. He would have a horrible…

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Despite Great Year, Kobe Bryant Not Getting MVP Attention

Due to a tireless work ethic and fierce desire to be the best to have ever played the game of basketball, Kobe Bryant has cemented his place in history with the game’s best. Where he sits amongst the greatest of…

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Examining the Waiver Signings and How it Could Derail the Lakers 3peat Chances

There appears to be only a small group of teams that are a legitimate threat to derail the Lakers chances at a 3-peat; those teams being Boston, Miami, Chicago, San Antonio and Dallas. Three of those teams made significant pick…

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