Metta World Peace: "We definitely want to beat the Bulls record and go 73-9"

[DuMa]

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/17/metta-world-peace-boasts-lakers-want-to-get-73-wins/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[QUOTE]

[The_Yearning]

Jordan never played with anyone as dominant as Dwight so it should be possible.

[BEAST Griffin]

Jordan never played with anyone as dominant as Dwight so it should be possible.

This. If Lakers don't beat the Bulls record Kobe needs to be dropped out of the top 20 on all time lists.

trololololo lololo lololo

[crisoner]

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[RRR3]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2012/0816/play_mettaworldpeace_576.jpg
:biggums:

[Mr Know It All]

Jordan never played with anyone as dominant as Dwight so it should be possible.

The logic in this place is mind boggling.

[crisoner]

Jordan never played with anyone as dominant as Dwight so it should be possible.

I guess Pippen one of the top 50 players of all time is chump change?
Oh and the greatest rebounder and fellow HOF member Dennis Rodman???

[lilgodfather1]

I don't see it happening. This team is OLD.

[lilgodfather1]

I guess Pippen one of the top 50 players of all time is chump change?
Oh and the greatest rebounder and fellow HOF member Dennis Rodman???
Not to mention Pippen is better than Dwight... Even if you say Dwight is an all time great defender (which he is), Pippen is at minimum top 5, and I don't see Dwight that far up there considering the "competition" he has faced at the "center" position in his career.

[Heavincent]

Pippen > Howard

[All Net]

Never take what MWP says with any serious reaction. They like no other team would even try chasing it.

[bdreason]

This is one of the possible hurdles for this team; believing they are great before they prove it.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

The logic in this place is mind boggling.

What logic?

[Mr Know It All]

What logic?

Point taken.

[Crown&Coke]

I love me some Metta, but this is a dumb move. That is, talking about it openly before any games or practices have happened.

Had he said this if the team was 55-4, then I can kinda get it.

But nobody in the entire Lakers organization needs to be thinking about regular season wins, and especially not 70 wins. Its the race to 16 thats begins in April is what is important.

[Rnbizzle]

I don't think they care at all. Players like Kobe and Nash aren't affected by these kinds of remarks/rumors/talks.

[gasolina]

I like it. People need to stop being so PC all the time. What's wrong with chasing the record when you actually become a better team because you worked hard for it?

I remember reading a quote from Larry Bird here about chasing a triple double or a 40/50 pt game.

[jstern]

I always felt that record would be broken sooner rather than later. But the last couple of years I've noticed the amount of focus that a team needs to break it. It's not just a matter of having a really talented team on paper, but more of a mental consistency. Can Mike Brown keep them focus. Can Kobe be as consistent as Jordan? Can Howard be more mature?

[Papaya Petee]

Pippen > Howard
Howard > Kobe and PIppen.

[G-train]

:lol

[DKLaker]

Does he realize that Mike Brown is coaching :facepalm

[TheBigVeto]

This. If Lakers don't beat the Bulls record Kobe needs to be dropped out of the top 2000 on all time lists.


Fixed that for you.

[plowking]

Not to mention Pippen is better than Dwight... Even if you say Dwight is an all time great defender (which he is), Pippen is at minimum top 5, and I don't see Dwight that far up there considering the "competition" he has faced at the "center" position in his career.

LOL at Pippen being better than Dwight. He doesn't nearly impact the game as much as Dwight.

20 points and 15 rebounds with elite paint defense, or 20 points with elite perimeter defense? Its not close.

[crisoner]

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[LongLiveTheKing]

Pippen > Howard
:facepalm

[D.J.]

The goal is to get to the top of the Western Conference, then win 16 playoff games. Even if they only go 60-22, going 73-9 is not necessary. No one cares that the 1995 Rockets only won 47 games or that the 2006 Heat only won 52 games.

[j3lademaster]

Not to mention Pippen is better than Dwight... Even if you say Dwight is an all time great defender (which he is), Pippen is at minimum top 5, and I don't see Dwight that far up there considering the "competition" he has faced at the "center" position in his career.

You have to take it into context of league talent. Sure Dwight will barely even be a top 5 center in the 90's, but right now he's by far the best option you have at the most important position. It's like if Mikan theoretically couldn't hack it in today's league. He was still the most dominant of his time. You compare him to who he played against.

Having Dwight in today's league >>>>>>>>>>>>> having Pippen in the 90's because I would have taken pretty much any top 5 center from the 90's over him. And yes, I do realize how good Pippen was... center is just too important of a position.

[D.J.]

center is just too important of a position.


The Bulls put that to rest. Bill Cartwright and Luc Longley weren't exactly elite. Two great defensive-minded forwards and an average center will get you a lot further than a great center and two average forwards.

[j3lademaster]

The Bulls put that to rest. Bill Cartwright and Luc Longley weren't exactly elite. Two great defensive-minded forwards and an average center will get you a lot further than a great center and two average forwards.

Good job listing pretty much the only exception in NBA history. You can't tell me the Bulls wouldn't have improved with Olajuwon at C and a Longley/ Cartwright calibur 3 instead of Pip. Center is the most important position. Even with all these rule changes that help quick faceup forwards and superathletic scoring guards dominate, a threat in the paint that can also anchor a defense at the rim is still the most important piece to a championship team.

[D.J.]

Good job listing pretty much the only exception in NBA history


Robert Parish, Bill Laimbeer, Kendrick Perkins, Tyson Chandler. Obviously above average(calling Perkins above average might be a bit of a stretch) and very good defenders, but certainly no Olajuwon, Shaq, or Robinson/Duncan.



You can't tell me the Bulls wouldn't have improved with Olajuwon at C and a Longley/ Cartwright calibur 3 instead of Pip.


That's assuming Olajuwon would be able to play with Jordan. How are they going to improve more? They won multiple titles with two great forwards in both 3-peats and average centers.



Center is the most important position. Even with all these rule changes that help quick faceup forwards and superathletic scoring guards dominate, a threat in the paint that can also anchor a defense at the rim is still the most important piece to a championship team.


20-25 years ago, you'd be right. The game is too perimeter-oriented today to make a center your most important position. You need to be able to have your perimeter players able to slash and create. The rules favor perimeter players more than ever. Defense still wins championships, but the center position is not as in demand as it was.

[R.I.P.]

Howard has a bad back and their starting five is like 200 years old. The Lakers won

[DatAsh]

Not to mention Pippen is better than Dwight... Even if you say Dwight is an all time great defender (which he is), Pippen is at minimum top 5, and I don't see Dwight that far up there considering the "competition" he has faced at the "center" position in his career.

Dwight Howard is a better defender than Pippen or Jordan ever were, and it's not all that close. To say otherwise, would be to downplay just how much more valuable a defensive center is than a defensive guard.

[Bigsmoke]

sadly, in order for the Lakers to do that, they need to get rid of Artest garbage ass

[KG215]

Not to mention Pippen is better than Dwight... Even if you say Dwight is an all time great defender (which he is), Pippen is at minimum top 5, and I don't see Dwight that far up there considering the "competition" he has faced at the "center" position in his career.

I hope you mean top 5 perimeter defender ever because if you combine perimeter defenders and frontcourt defenders Pippen isn't top 5 all-time.

[RaininTwos]

They have the talent to do so if they get hot out the gates and stay focused.

[JohnnySic]

Metta World Peace: "We definitely want to beat the Bulls record and go 73-9"

http://gifs.gifbin.com/052012/1336405435_fat_guy_trampoline_dunk_fail.gif

[R.I.P.]

http://gifs.gifbin.com/052012/1336405435_fat_guy_trampoline_dunk_fail.gif

Quality trampoline. :applause:

[D.J.]

Quality trampoline. :applause:


Quality athlete. :oldlol:

[G-Funk]

I wonder what other idiot said something prematurely before playing "even one game"....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT-I8jQDQ7c

[NUPE_1911]

Jordan never played with anyone as dominant as Dwight so it should be possible.


Pippen is a better player and had a bigger effect on games than Dwight.

[Clippersfan86]

Didn't he also make big guarantees the last two years when the Lakers were out early in the playoffs? Not going to happen. What people don't seem to value around here is chemistry and experience as a UNIT. The Bulls had multiple years together as a core and had won titles BEFORE the 72 win season.

The Lakers have a newly constructed roster in comparison with two of their top four being new to the team. 60-65 wins would be a great achievement considering this is their first year together, and that's far more realistic of an expectation.

[KOBE143]

Pippen > Howard, Nash, Gasol, MWP
fixed
:cheers:

[TheBigVeto]

Pippen > Gasol, Howard, Kobe, MWP

FTFY
The only current Laker greater than Pippen is Nash.

[daily]

I'm just trying to figure out why something MWP said warrants this much discussion. Having said that, it's good to go into camp with a big attitude and high goals. More teams and players should have this type of attitude

[red1]

:lol good luck with that homie

[MiseryCityTexas]

sadly, in order for the Lakers to do that, they need to get rid of Artest garbage ass

other than Kobe, Artest the only other perimiter defender they have.

[RazorBaLade]

ill kill myself if mike b plays kobe and nash enough to achieve this

[magictricked]

ill kill myself if mike b plays kobe and nash enough to achieve thisNot something to worry about.

When teams go on these types of ungodly runs it's usually more because the team is clicking and not because of maximum effort or playing time. It's usually because everyone on the team who isn't a star is in a zone and playing above their heads.

I read Phil Jackson was actually playing the starters a little less and trying to rein in the players during that 72 win season but it was a team that was playing at such a high level they couldn't lose if they tried.
Jerry West has said similar things about the 33 game win streak. He credited role players for coming in and carrying the torch on off nights.

Starters alone don't carry teams on these marches

BTW I don't think the Lakers have a chance at tying or breaking that record. But if they did it wouldn't be because the starters carried the team the whole season, It has to be a total team effort

[sekachu]

Didn't he also make big guarantees the last two years when the Lakers were out early in the playoffs? Not going to happen. What people don't seem to value around here is chemistry and experience as a UNIT. The Bulls had multiple years together as a core and had won titles BEFORE the 72 win season.

The Lakers have a newly constructed roster in comparison with two of their top four being new to the team. 60-65 wins would be a great achievement considering this is their first year together, and that's far more realistic of an expectation.



Aside Jordan and Pippen, it was a completely new bulls in 1996, so it is possibly for the laker

[KOBE143]

Healthy Lakers team has a chance to beat that record but who cares.. I rather have the 6 rings that will cement Kobe as the GOAT than the record..

[Asukal]

Healthy Lakers team has a chance to beat that record but who cares.. I rather have the 6 rings that will cement Kobe as the GOAT than the record..

Hahahaha you wish... :roll: :hammerhead: :hammerhead: :hammerhead:

[nashwade]

teams that finish with the best record in recent years got bounced out real fast

rings mean more than regular season awards

[97 bulls]

Aside Jordan and Pippen, it was a completely new bulls in 1996, so it is possibly for the laker
Uh. I think you need to check again. Dennis Rodman was the nly new player to that Bulls roster.

[1987_Lakers]

Winning 70+ games in today's NBA is unrealistic considering the league today is stronger than it was in 1996.

[BoutPractice]

Now just wait until one of them says "It's gon' be easy"

[TheBigVeto]

Healthy Lakers team has a chance to beat that record but who cares.. I rather have the 6 rings that will cement Kobe as the GOAT than the record..


LOL WUT?

[97 bulls]

Winning 70+ games in today's NBA is unrealistic considering the league today is stronger than it was in 1996.
But for some reason, you refuse to give an opinion as to why the Bulls were able to win 55 games pre expansion of 96. Without Jordan, a lesser power forward in Grant, a rookie Kukoc, and a lesser PG in Armstrong

[1987_Lakers]

But for some reason, you refuse to give an opinion as to why the Bulls were able to win 55 games pre expansion of 96. Without Jordan, a lesser power forward in Grant, a rookie Kukoc, and a lesser PG in Armstrong

Was that the same year Atlanta won 57 games despite Dominique Wilkins missing 30+ games? The league wasn't that strong.

[TheBigVeto]

But for some reason, you refuse to give an opinion as to why the Bulls were able to win 55 games pre expansion of 96. Without Jordan, a lesser power forward in Grant, a rookie Kukoc, and a lesser PG in Armstrong

It was a weak era.

[sekachu]

Uh. I think you need to check again. Dennis Rodman was the nly new player to that Bulls roster.



Ron harper, toni kukco, steve kerr, Luc longley were not part of the first 3peats members. The bench players were completely changed too, so I considered this is a new bulls to win 72 games.

[mariodeathgrip]

Wish he shut up and let his D do the talking!!! Now he better come in to training camp in shape!! Are else trade him!! Or Make him a towel boy!!! Like those dumb comments he made about Lamar Odom last season!!! Karma!!!v666

Then again Odom was so out of shape!!!:facepalm
And most sf can't play d!!! Artest in shape can guard pf and at times hold his on againt some c!!!
Don't want the thunder Dallas even clips picking up a defensive SF like Artest for cheap!!!

[#1SportsFan86]

Wish he shut up and let his D do the talking!!! Now he better come in to training camp in shape!! Are else trade him!! Or Make him a towel boy!!! Like those dumb comments he made about Lamar Odom last season!!! Karma!!!v666

Then again Odom was so out of shape!!!:facepalm
And most sf can't play d!!! Artest in shape can guard pf and at times hold his on againt some c!!!
Don't want the thunder Dallas even clips picking up a defensive SF like Artest for cheap!!!

I think that's the main reason the Lakers didn't show Artest the door yet...Dallas was under the cap and could have placed a bid for Artest.

The Lakers front office is smart I'll give them that...:applause:

[SourPatchKids]

More like 9-73.

[livingby3's]

More like 9-73.

is that Metta's FG?

[All Net]

More like 9-73.

Yeah maybe if we traded rosters with the Bobcats.

[All Net]

Now just wait until one of them says "It's gon' be easy"

Nah Drew is gone.

[pegasus]

The goal is to get to the top of the Western Conference, then win 16 playoff games. Even if they only go 60-22, going 73-9 is not necessary. No one cares that the 1995 Rockets only won 47 games or that the 2006 Heat only won 52 games.
Or that the refs won 520k.

[97 bulls]

Was that the same year Atlanta won 57 games despite Dominique Wilkins missing 30+ games? The league wasn't that strong.
No. He was traded to the Clippers for Danny Manning.

[97 bulls]

Ron harper, toni kukco, steve kerr, Luc longley were not part of the first 3peats members. The bench players were completely changed too, so I considered this is a new bulls to win 72 games.
Lol so you just eliminate two seasons? Ok.

[glidedrxlr22]

Fukc Ron Artest. 73?! They're not even gonna win 63! GTFO!

[All Net]

Fukc Ron Artest. 73?! They're not even gonna win 63! GTFO!

I don't think any team will... 58-60 I think will be the top records this year.

[guy]

Winning 70+ games in today's NBA is unrealistic considering the league today is stronger than it was in 1996.

Lebron's Cavs won 66 games a few years ago. Winning 70+ games is completely realistic, its just that I don't see any team in the league currently that can be that focused and determined to keep up that kind of success.

[LakersReign]

Wish he shut up and let his D do the talking!!! Now he better come in to training camp in shape!! Are else trade him!! Or Make him a towel boy!!! Like those dumb comments he made about Lamar Odom last season!!! Karma!!!v666

Then again Odom was so out of shape!!!:facepalm
And most sf can't play d!!! Artest in shape can guard pf and at times hold his on againt some c!!!
Don't want the thunder Dallas even clips picking up a defensive SF like Artest for cheap!!!

I agree. He's been terrible the last 2 seasons, and need to steps it back up to when he first came to the Lakers, or get rid of him for real.

[Whoah10115]

Should have been amnestied.

[lakerspng]

from all reports, MWP is in the best shape he's been in, in years. He was actually healthy this off-season allowing him to train hard, lose weight and get ready for the season. His defense should be stellar this year. Really looking forward to watching that aspect of this Lakers team, with MWP back in form and DH in the middle.

As far as going for the record, why not. go for it. win every game you can all the way through to the end. Set goals and go for them. They have a legit shot at chasing 70 wins. They have a lot of veteran players, who know how to perform on a nightly basis. They now have a strong bench.... on paper. DH and Nash have to be really hungry to get a ring, this is the best situation they've ever been in with a chance to do so. It should be a fun season.

Obviously the only thing that maters is winning the chip, but why not set a record along the way.

[Mr Exlax]

Am I the only one that thinks it's ok to want to beat a record? He didn't say they would or anything. He simply said they want to.

[b1imtf]

Healthy Lakers team has a chance to beat that record but who cares.. I rather have the 6 rings that will cement Kobe as the GOAT than the record..
This guy... LOOL

[sekachu]

Lol so you just eliminate two seasons? Ok.




The fact is the bulls was able to win 72 games with different rosters, similar situation for the laker. Kobe and Gasol has played along more than 5 years, world peace with his third years. With the additonal of steve nash and Dwigth howard. It is possible for laker to win 72 if not more.

[senelcoolidge]

LOL, this is going to be fun. The lakers and media are shooting themselves in the foot. People are putting their foot in their mouth. The lakers may lose 9 games in the first 30 games. Just sit back and watch the show..the comedy. You can't take anything that Artest says seriously.

[ihoopallday]

Damn Laker fans quick to throw Artest under the bus. Dude pretty much saved you that 2010 game 7 when Kobe was playing like shit.

[markymark]

Pippen > Howard

Hell, Rodman >>> Howard for that matter.

[Dictator]

Should have been amnestied.

:lol

[LBJFTW]

Healthy Lakers team has a chance to beat that record but who cares.. I rather have the 6 rings that will cement Kobe as the GOAT than the record..

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

In order to be GOAT you have to go at least 6 for 6 in the finals with perfection and having 6 finals MVP's.

Kobe won't have that even if the Lakers win this year.

[Bigsmoke]

other than Kobe, Artest the only other perimiter defender they have.

i meant trade him.

[Bigsmoke]

Damn Laker fans quick to throw Artest under the bus. Dude pretty much saved you that 2010 game 7 when Kobe was playing like shit.

2010 and 2013 isnt a that far apart to you?

[swi7ch]

I have mixed feelings on this. I want Nash to win a title so bad but at the same time, I hate Dwight's stupidity and especially Kobe's fans. What to do? :confusedshrug:

[Bigsmoke]

I have mixed feelings on this. I want Nash to win a title so bad but at the same time, I hate Dwight's stupidity and especially Kobe's fans. What to do? :confusedshrug:

there is not a single player on that Lakers team that i am a fan of before or after this team was formed

[KeyNote]

it's good to have lofty goals I guess

i think they'll win about 65 - 67 though...kinda got that '99-2000 team feel

[EricForman]

http://www.isportstimes.com/articles/3408/20120918/los-angeles-lakers-news-going-bulls-72.htm

Kobe gonna be mad at MWP for running his mouth

[schism206]

That's assuming Olajuwon would be able to play with Jordan. How are they going to improve more? They won multiple titles with two great forwards in both 3-peats and average centers.

20-25 years ago, you'd be right. The game is too perimeter-oriented today to make a center your most important position. You need to be able to have your perimeter players able to slash and create. The rules favor perimeter players more than ever. Defense still wins championships, but the center position is not as in demand as it was.

One thing about those bulls teams was they had a lot of big guys who could play center. Which gave them a lot of fouls to give for guys like Shaq, and still being able to keep size in the middle most of the time. Wennington and Longley were 7footers, think Brian Williams was on a few of those teams (Bison Dele :oldlol: ) they had Caffey and Simpkins who had some size, and of course Rodman who could guard pretty much anyone. Then all their wings and most guards were like 6'6 through 6'8. hell the only guys on the teams that I can think of who were under 6'6 were Kerr and Randy Brown. They had a lot of size, and massive wingspans on their guards, so they could win games without a dominant center because of that combined with their defensive IQ. So they didn't need a super athletic guy like a Dhoward in the middle, just an average guy like Longley was sufficient because MJ,Rodman/Scottie/Harper were so agile and quick, and play the help D against a premier center.

[d.bball.guy]

Inb4 Orlando Magic goes 82-0

[Reverend Hoops]

Metta must of gotten NBA 2K13 early.

[Baby Arm Johnso]

Kobe needs to tell Artest to shut his pie hole and find some humility.

[Kobe 4 The Win]

Since Metta got the ball started you quote me on this

"I definitely want to bang Megan Fox this summer"

[LosBulls]

I hope they go for it so they can be worn out by playoff time.

[rmt]

I hope they go for it so they can be worn out by playoff time.

The whole team should believe in and go for it - better yet, aim for undefeated. Nothing like overconfidence and worn out legs come playoff time.

[rmt]

Healthy Lakers team has a chance to beat that record but who cares.. I rather have the 6 rings that will cement Kobe as the GOAT than the record..

LOL - Kobe is nowhere near GOAT much less cemented.

[D.J.]

Kobe needs to tell Artest to shut his pie hole and find some humility.


It's not an arrogance issue. It's an issue of MWP not being able to keep his mouth shut.

[TheFan]

the Bulls record is untoachable... it was the perfect storm... you had a stacked Bulls team and the leastern conference was at an all time low..

Lakers will be playing in the west... heck Lakers will struggle to get the best record in their own conference...

[lilgodfather1]

Since Metta got the ball started you quote me on this

"I definitely want to bang Megan Fox this summer"
You've got a more realistic shot. All you need is a bottle of wine, and some cocaine, and your goal can come true, but in order for Artest's dream to come true he'd need a few planes to crash.

[ForeverHeat]

So many re-tards in here. Dwight wont be ready until atleast half way through the season. Add in the gelling time, the inevitable tiredness from the old azz lakers team, mike brown, tougher western conference and mettas elbow and you will be lucky to finish top of the west. Artest must be highly confused cause brother aint making sense.

[TheBigVeto]

If this doesn't make every other team want to beat the Lakers, we can confirm that this is the weakest era ever.

Anyway it would be great if they just miss the Bulls' record (71-11) and then get upset in the 1st round of the playoffs. Can you imagine the greatness that will happen in this board?

[kaiteng]

Stay healthy and they certainly can. I didn't say they WILL though.

[upside24]

I will never understand Ron Artest/MWP.

[crisoner]

http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/54/82/full/kevfhlj07hqurwf0achcwzid4.gif

[LBJFTW]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/26/Crooklyn_poster.jpg

[MiseryCityTexas]

I would actually want the lakers to win a chip just so Jamison can get his ring. It's good to see Jamison's last years in the NBA on a contending NBA team, instead of wasting his final seasons on below average teams. I still remember when he had that 50 point game against prime Shaq and Kobe Lakers. Jamison also used to be a big scoring threat on the old 2k, and old nba live games on Ps1, Dreamcast, and PS2. My peers used to be amazed at how I could destroy them using the garbage ass Warriors, and they had better teams. Jamison's scoring and Jason Richardson, and Larry Hughes dunks used to take over the game. Warriors used to be a chessy ass team on 2k and Live even though they sucked ass in real life at the time. Ah the memories:roll:

[LBJFTW]

I would actually want the lakers to win a chip just so Jamison can get his ring. It's good to see Jamison's last years in the NBA on a contending NBA team, instead of wasting his final seasons on below average teams. I still remember when he had that 50 point game against prime Shaq and Kobe Lakers. Jamison also used to be a big scoring threat on the old 2k, and old nba live games on Ps1, Dreamcast, and PS2. My peers used to be amazed at how I could destroy them using the garbage ass Warriors, and they had better teams. Jamison's scoring and Jason Richardson, and Larry Hughes dunks used to take over the game. Warriors used to be a chessy ass team on 2k and Live even though they sucked ass in real life at the time. Ah the memories:roll:

:confusedshrug:
Arenas/Buttler/Jamison had their chance against the Cavs.

[Kobe 4 The Win]

You've got a more realistic shot. All you need is a bottle of wine, and some cocaine, and your goal can come true, but in order for Artest's dream to come true he'd need a few planes to crash.

True. I am an attractive man with an extra large weiner.

[LA Lakers]

Metta talking the talk. Props though. Id love to see my Lakers dominate like that.

[stallionaire]

bump

[KG215]

It's alright, they're gonna finish the season 73-7. No problem.

[stallionaire]

I was thinking 80-2.

[NumberSix]

Jordan never played with anyone as dominant as Dwight so it should be possible.
Yeah, but the lakers don't have a Jordan.

[ispin69]

MWP is turrible. He used to score for the Kings and Houston with solid defense. Now they don't need his scoring as much so they want him to be a stopper. He hasn't stopped any legit player in two years plus. People saying he's in such great condition, but he's still lousy and a liability.

[Jax]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljictzW1SG1qd80r9o1_1280.jpg

[livinglegend]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljictzW1SG1qd80r9o1_1280.jpg

lol
:oldlol: :oldlol:

[RRR3]

MWP is turrible. He used to score for the Kings and Houston with solid defense. Now they don't need his scoring as much so they want him to be a stopper. He hasn't stopped any legit player in two years plus. People saying he's in such great condition, but he's still lousy and a liability.
It's true that Metta used to be a solid scorer, especially with the Pacers and Kings, but remember he was often the 1st or 2nd option on offense for those teams. He's not the kind of player who does well as a catch and shoot guy; he needs the ball in his hand and a fair amount of time to set up before he can score. Plus, he's past his prime as it is. Lakers should start giving Ebanks more minutes.

[glidedrxlr22]

:lol :oldlol: :roll: At these morons that keep saying 80-2 in all these threads.

[RRR3]

:lol :oldlol: :roll: At these morons that keep saying 80-2 in all these threads.
What up, glide? Haven't seen you in a while, my man. :cheers:
I don't think they're serious BTW at least I hope not:lol

[joshwake]

Thank you for bumping this and reminding us all how retarded laker fans are.

:roll:

[KnicksMeUp]

Metta is just confused. He should probably talk to someone...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtssgXgowLY

[glidedrxlr22]

What up, glide? Haven't seen you in a while, my man. :cheers:
I don't think they're serious BTW at least I hope not:lol

What up....I've been on. Only post a few times a day between the nba, otc, and videogame rooms. Now that this lakers nonsense has started up again, the NBA forum needs laker-hate in a bad way. :pimp:

[RRR3]

What up....I've been on. Only post a few times a day between the nba, otc, and videogame rooms. Now that this lakers nonsense has started up again, the NBA forum needs laker-hate in a bad way. :pimp:
LOL. You know you're watching their games though, I am if for no other reason than to see what happens. Kobe's been surprisingly efficient so far...Dwight racking up points for me in fantasy :rockon: Mike Brown clueless as ever:lol

[talkingconch]

http://i.imgur.com/PCV1n.jpg
:applause:

[oh the horror]

What's funny to me is anyone taking anything Metta says serious...

[stallionaire]

79-3 can happen still for sure.

[bdreason]

Maybe he meant 9-73 ?!?

[AngelEyes]

They still have a chance, they just have to go 66-1.

[d.bball.guy]

:roll: :roll:

I forgot Metta said this!

[KOBE143]

Metta jinxed us.. :lol

[TheBigVeto]

73-9 can still happen. Do not worry fakerfans, Kobe will average 81 points the rest of the way and win 66 in a row.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

officially no chance now :(

[d.bball.guy]

Oh well Lakers can still tie it :lol

[TheBigVeto]

The Lakers will win all their regular season games from now on.

[Tmuston Beltics]

i think they don't reach his goal this season :confusedshrug:

[Hank]

Thank you for bumping this and reminding us all how retarded laker fans are.

:roll:


:roll: :roll:

[pauk]

Well they still have a chance with 73-9.... 9-73... whatever

[L.Kizzle]

LOL, this is going to be fun. The lakers and media are shooting themselves in the foot. People are putting their foot in their mouth. The lakers may lose 9 games in the first 30 games. Just sit back and watch the show..the comedy. You can't take anything that Artest says seriously.
:lol

[leopoldstotch]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-psSaCpk6VKY/UGM3edtIV8I/AAAAAAAADPE/BkC8uaKjoAg/s1600/michael-jordan-laughing.gif

[nashwade]

i think they don't reach his goal this season :confusedshrug:

he meant
Kobe 73-9
73 points
9 rebounds
0 asissts

we are almost there...

[leopoldstotch]

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r132/b_lew/michael-jordan-cigar.jpg

[TOUCH MY BODY]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3bq54xEKl1rsntjto1_500.jpg

[TheBigVeto]

LOL, this is going to be fun. The lakers and media are shooting themselves in the foot. People are putting their foot in their mouth. The lakers may lose 9 games in the first 30 games. Just sit back and watch the show..the comedy. You can't take anything that Artest says seriously.


You sir are a prophet!!!!!!!!!

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Graviton]

http://dailythunder.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/russkd2.png

[Hank]

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh600/Rodman2124/kobeclutch.gif

[SCdac]

http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.1219998.1355458501!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_635/ron-artest.jpg

[K-Mart]

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh600/Rodman2124/kobeclutch.gif

:roll: :roll:

[Graviton]

http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/chris-bosh-team.jpg

[Graviton]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

[scandisk_]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

HOLY F**C


:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Graviton]

http://thestar.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341bf8f353ef013485649827970c-900wi

[Graviton]

http://hoopeduponline.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/noah.gif

[LikeABosh]

All these old Lakers threads are ****ing gold:roll: Never enjoyed a team losing as much as this Lakers team

[Graviton]

http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/theLegionofdoom666/FotoFlexer_Photophildaboss_zpsf1e80138.jpg

http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/theLegionofdoom666/FotoFlexer_Photojordan_zpsd9ef0623.jpg

[kNicKz]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Smoke117]

http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/theLegionofdoom666/FotoFlexer_Photophildaboss_zpsf1e80138.jpg

http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx209/theLegionofdoom666/FotoFlexer_Photojordan_zpsd9ef0623.jpg


:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Funniest thing is that such a scrub like Ron Artest said this.

[sbw19]

Mid-way through the season, the Lakers are 4 games ahead of the Suns, the WC's worst team record-wise. Only three teams (PHX, SAC, NOH) have worse records. The Lakers are featuring two starting all-stars this year in Kobe and Dwight, a dubious honor should they not turn things around with 41 games remaining until the playoffs start and make the postseason.

2012-13 Lakers all-star resume (this season not included):

Kobe Bryant: 15 selections
Steve Nash: 8 selections
Dwight Howard: 6 selections
Pau Gasol: 4 selections
Metta World Peace: 1 selection
Antawn Jamison: 1 selection
Mike D'Antoni: 1 selection

Total selections: 36
Total wins: 17 (on pace to 34)
Total payroll inluding lux-tax: $129,479,462 (leads league)

[rmt]

MWP is insane. This is a guy who turns to SJax after the Indiana debacle and asks "Do you really think we're in trouble?" :roll:

[Graviton]

http://media.commercialappeal.com/media/img/photos/2009/12/18/nbPacers4_t607.jpg

[Graviton]

http://www.nba.com/suns/sites/suns/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/BG1_5105.jpg

[maybeshewill13]

http://www.nba.com/suns/sites/suns/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/BG1_5105.jpg
:bowdown: :applause:

[Graviton]

http://i50.tinypic.com/2v12bdw.jpg

[entropy35]

Beasley the beast.

[Graviton]

http://www.simnet.is/arnarfb/Pablo.jpg

[CelticBaller]

http://www.terezowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/229134856.gif

[Glide2keva]

:lol :lol

[Money 23]

Chicago stays the best team of all-time

:oldlol:

Lakers cholos stay mad

[Graviton]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

[inclinerator]

at this rate they wont even reach 73 wins in 2 seasons

[tmacattack33]

:oldlol:

[Graviton]

http://www.trbimg.com/img-509f1702/turbine/lat-clippers-fyi-la0006808190-20121107/600

[KrizMiz]

still funny

[Hank]

at this rate they wont even reach 73 wins in 2 seasons

They're already into their 434th season this season.

[Graviton]

http://dalje.com/slike/slike_3/r1/g2012/m01/ox281286582210102303.jpg

[tmacattack33]

http://dalje.com/slike/slike_3/r1/g2012/m01/ox281286582210102303.jpg

:oldlol:

101 points in 3 quarters. :applause:

[Graviton]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m41shzClV61qltunjo1_1280.jpg

[shady6121]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1q7k2dCsX1qii6tmo1_500.gif

[Poetry]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif

Pau's reaction gets me every time :oldlol:

[willds09]

http://azzmilkgifs.webs.com/lebron%20beats%20up%20kobe.gif
u whish:lol

[Graviton]

http://media.cmgdigital.com/shared/lt/lt_cache/thumbnail/960/img/photos/2012/08/11/7f/47/hawks_0503_CC6_852705a.JPG

[SavageMode]

:roll:

[Dragonyeuw]

http://digitaldeconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Michael-Jordan-High.jpg

[Midnight Toker]

This is one of the possible hurdles for this team; believing they are great before they prove it.

Good post here

[Graviton]

http://www.nba.com/suns/sites/suns/files/imagecache/image_gallery_default/BG1_5105.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2v12bdw.jpg

[Graviton]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/4174555283_5e57df925f.jpg

[KrizMiz]

epic thread!

[Graviton]

http://www.bird-n-buck.com/FLATBED_BUCKS_03.jpg

[Bucket_Nakedz]

http://i50.tinypic.com/2v12bdw.jpg
:roll:

[Graviton]

http://sportsversity.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/gregg-popovich-thumbs-up.png

[Buckshot]

http://www.bird-n-buck.com/FLATBED_BUCKS_03.jpg

:facepalm