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crisoner
04-22-2014, 01:48 AM
You guys watching?
This is sad man.....the Lakers board no action in here.
I'm hoping we make some moves this off season....no news for now.
Until then I love ball so I'm still keeping an eye on the playoffs. But with no Lakers it just dosent seem right.
Lakers91
04-22-2014, 04:53 AM
You guys watching?
This is sad man.....the Lakers board no action in here.
I'm hoping we make some moves this off season....no news for now.
Until then I love ball so I'm still keeping an eye on the playoffs. But with no Lakers it just dosent seem right.
Yes, watched the Grizzlies-Thunder and Clippers-GSW game, the latter was well a touch sad to watch GSW couldn't get anything going for 3 quarters was dreadful seeing Curry struggle shooting like he did think he missed his first 5 or so 3 pointers pretty much had the Clippers applying hard double teams to him most times I watched couldn't even bring the ball up the court because of the defensive attention paid to him for parts in the game. The Grizzlies-Thunder game was pretty good to watch not the most exciting but it certainly was funny to see the commentators saying Perkins should have stayed on the bench then he gets the offensive rebound and ties the game to force overtime and then they rave on about how it was tactical genius from Brooks despite the total opposite all of virtually 5 seconds before.
Hopefully there is something done it's a bit boring without my team being in the playoffs but I suppose it allows me to watch without bias and not be worried about losing :oldlol:
crisoner
04-22-2014, 10:52 AM
Lol I feel you about watching without bias and not fearing and getting pissed with a lose. But man I live to see the Lakers in the post season.
I like the Warriors so I'm following that series close.
Going to be interesting to see how they respond on their home floor. I think the lose of Bogut will be seen as the series progresses. And can Curry get a call????
I'm just waiting to see what off season moves we can pull off. I'd like to get a new coach but the question will be who is available????
Lakers91
04-22-2014, 12:56 PM
Lol I feel you about watching without bias and not fearing and getting pissed with a lose. But man I live to see the Lakers in the post season.
I like the Warriors so I'm following that series close.
Going to be interesting to see how they respond on their home floor. I think the lose of Bogut will be seen as the series progresses. And can Curry get a call????
I'm just waiting to see what off season moves we can pull off. I'd like to get a new coach but the question will be who is available????
It's one of the few ways I can cope with the annoyance and slight boringness of the Lakers not being in the playoffs is to enjoy the other NBA games and analyse/watch with no bias or anything of the like so it's maybe a bit less stressful but if I had the choice I'd obviously pick the Lakers back in the playoffs.
Same, I really hope Bogut can get back but I doubt we will see it as he's still out indefinitely unfortunately, he is all around good defensively and helps Lee who isn't the best post defender albeit he did improve this year a bit still a double double machine unfortunately it could hurt them, hopefully O'Neal can turn back the clock :oldlol:, they did well in the first game but then smashed this game Jordan was feasting on everything inside and no one could do anything to stop Griffin in the first half, the defense on Curry was very tough but I suppose with his 3 point shooting in the playoff's he's going to get it defense wise now he adjusted well in the 3rd when he opened it up for Lee passing to him for a few easy layups, some hard defense from the Clippers I suppose expected with Doc coaching them.
Assuming D'Antoni is fired I'm not sure, my pick has been Hollins but I expect the Pistons will be heavily into Hollins to sign him as their coach or he'll be one of them, Adelman has retired (Wolves might be one of the teams that can finally seriously try and pry Sloan from retirement in an odd chance), I'd like to see one team or the Lakers try and get JVG from his commentating job I'd like that as a personal choice. There will be a number of coaches but a fair few teams looking for coaches potentially, I think if I had a top 3 in terms of realism it'd be JVG, Hollins and maybe Byron Scott (seems that's been mentioned a bit) although I'd personally like to see Avery Johnson in the mix too but he hasn't really been mentioned too much, he's been out for a long time as a coach but I think if JVG said he wanted the job it'd likely be his but he hasn't coached for what will soon be close to a decade/8 or so years time is ticking if he's ever going to come back in my opinion and getting less likely as time goes on.
crisoner
04-25-2014, 07:16 PM
Honestly.....might sound a lil crazy but I would of mind seeing what Mike D can do with a team put together for his type of system. Might not lead to a title to say but it would be fun to watch.
Last year was a throw away year....can not take anything from it.
But like other Laker fans I do feel like his system wore Kobe down the other year and lead to his injury. But then again we had a hurt Nash...hurt Dwight....hurt Gasol......that was a tough year and it was a miracle that we made the playoffs.
So honestly I am not on the boat when I think about of hating all things Pringles.
I really do not see any other coach coming in here and revamping this team.
Honestly.....might sound a lil crazy but I would of mind seeing what Mike D can do with a team put together for his type of system. Might not lead to a title to say but it would be fun to watch.
Last year was a throw away year....can not take anything from it.
But like other Laker fans I do feel like his system wore Kobe down the other year and lead to his injury. But then again we had a hurt Nash...hurt Dwight....hurt Gasol......that was a tough year and it was a miracle that we made the playoffs.
So honestly I am not on the boat when I think about of hating all things Pringles.
I really do not see any other coach coming in here and revamping this team. There is none really... if they can find a high profile coach from the college ranks then maybe you go with him..
otherwise there's really nobody available that would be a head and shoulders improvement among the current crop of out of work journeymen coaches and there certainly isn't anyone that would have done much better with what D'Antoni had to work with the last two seasons...
Either way they have to see where they land in the draft before making the decision... that could very well influence a prospective coach.
$LakerGold
04-26-2014, 02:27 AM
Who would you pick if all of them (coaches) are available?
Lakers91
04-26-2014, 02:41 AM
Who would you pick if all of them (coaches) are available?
Of all coaches do you mean semi retired with little to no chance realistically? If so I've said it a lot Sloan I'd pick in a landslide, if not and only those that are legitimate possibilities I'd be most happy with hollins or Jeff van gundy with avery Johnson after that (on phone apologies for improper grammar too much hassle)
Even though none of my teams are in the playoffs, this really has been on of the best first rounds ever. The matchups are so tight, and the series are close. They've been exciting games to watch.
bladefd
04-28-2014, 09:43 PM
Even though none of my teams are in the playoffs, this really has been on of the best first rounds ever. The matchups are so tight, and the series are close. They've been exciting games to watch.
Absolutely. It probably is the best first-round in the last 10 years imo.
tamaraw08
04-29-2014, 01:21 AM
There is none really... if they can find a high profile coach from the college ranks then maybe you go with him..
otherwise there's really nobody available that would be a head and shoulders improvement among the current crop of out of work journeymen coaches and there certainly isn't anyone that would have done much better with what D'Antoni had to work with the last two seasons...
Either way they have to see where they land in the draft before making the decision... that could very well influence a prospective coach.
Im a fan of Jeff Van Gundy and I know he is pretty happy working for ESPN but I really think with persuasion and...money that the Lakers can pay him..:pimp: , I think with a healthy Kobe and high draft pick and smart acquisition/ moves made ala Dallas who didn't quit after failing to get Deron Williams and Dwight, I think the Lakers would atleast compete.
My coworker also sold me on George Karl. Yes, he hasn't won it all but when was the last time this guy had done badly the last 8-10 years as a a coach?:confusedshrug:
Im a fan of Jeff Van Gundy and I know he is pretty happy working for ESPN but I really think with persuasion and...money that the Lakers can pay him..:pimp: , I think with a healthy Kobe and high draft pick and smart acquisition/ moves made ala Dallas who didn't quit after failing to get Deron Williams and Dwight, I think the Lakers would atleast compete.
My coworker also sold me on George Karl. Yes, he hasn't won it all but when was the last time this guy had done badly the last 8-10 years as a a coach?:confusedshrug:
No way to George Karl.
tamaraw08
04-29-2014, 10:02 AM
No way to George Karl.
Again, I have not seen him do badly for so MANY years as a coach. With and without Carmelo, after Gary Payton etc.
The last time he had a losing season? 1988! :eek:
Heck even his tenure with the Bucks, his team was pretty good with and without Ray Allen.
Yes, his playoff record is not great but he also ran into Jordan, Boston era, then the Lakers/Spurs etc in the West again with....? ok players.
Lakers91
04-29-2014, 12:02 PM
Again, I have not seen him do badly for so MANY years as a coach. With and without Carmelo, after Gary Payton etc.
The last time he had a losing season? 1988! :eek:
Heck even his tenure with the Bucks, his team was pretty good with and without Ray Allen.
Yes, his playoff record is not great but he also ran into Jordan, Boston era, then the Lakers/Spurs etc in the West again with....? ok players.
I think he's meaning he just doesn't want another coach that isn't that great defensively? (Sorry can't quote both haha), Karl is a good coach in my opinion but I think after D'Antoni lacking defense I think he means he'd want someone this time who is a defensive specialist which Karl is okay at as far as I've seen not a defensive specialist coach but an okay one at least some attention to it? Or he could be saying no way because Karl likes having an athletic team like in Denver/if he can be adaptable enough.
I think he's meaning he just doesn't want another coach that isn't that great defensively? (Sorry can't quote both haha), Karl is a good coach in my opinion but I think after D'Antoni lacking defense I think he means he'd want someone this time who is a defensive specialist which Karl is okay at as far as I've seen not a defensive specialist coach but an okay one at least some attention to it? Or he could be saying no way because Karl likes having an athletic team like in Denver/if he can be adaptable enough.
I hate that we can't multi-quote on this board. It would help the conversations. You are correct though. It's not that I think he's a bad coach. I think he's fine. I'm not good with another selection that would just be decent. Karl doesn't coach defense. I feel like a few of those years in Denver he had the best lineup in the Western Conference and they didn't do much with it. He's a high tempo offense guy with little care for defense. I don't see how that wins championships. I think Karls system is more geared towards winning regular season games.
Lakers91
04-29-2014, 01:08 PM
I hate that we can't multi-quote on this board. It would help the conversations. You are correct though. It's not that I think he's a bad coach. I think he's fine. I'm not good with another selection that would just be decent. Karl doesn't coach defense. I feel like a few of those years in Denver he had the best lineup in the Western Conference and they didn't do much with it. He's a high tempo offense guy with little care for defense. I don't see how that wins championships. I think Karls system is more geared towards winning regular season games.
Id be inclined to agree, he in profile sounds rather similar to that one that shall remain nameless...but I doubt karl could do so much (by that i mean no accountability, alienate the planned future franchise star, use the worst rotations in history, tell the fans to support another team what else have we got? Oh yeah "we practised defense for thirty minutes" sorry but hes so easy to dislike), I think Karl could be not the worst option but its not sustainable for long periods imo he started coaching great but the last few years in Denver I thought his strategy and rotations a bit off, the Denver team was the ideal karl run and gun athletic team.
Id be inclined to agree, he in profile sounds rather similar to that one that shall remain nameless...but I doubt karl could do so much (by that i mean no accountability, alienate the planned future franchise star, use the worst rotations in history, tell the fans to support another team what else have we got? Oh yeah "we practised defense for thirty minutes" sorry but hes so easy to dislike), I think Karl could be not the worst option but its not sustainable for long periods imo he started coaching great but the last few years in Denver I thought his strategy and rotations a bit off, the Denver team was the ideal karl run and gun athletic team.
And they never would have won a championship.
Lakers91
04-29-2014, 01:48 PM
And they never would have won a championship.
Who ? If you mean the Denver team no I'd agree maybe a conference final at best they didn't have a true go to scorer ironic how well melo could have done in that Denver tea they didn't have a star tough to win a title like that.
Who ? If you mean the Denver team no I'd agree maybe a conference final at best they didn't have a true go to scorer ironic how well melo could have done in that Denver tea they didn't have a star tough to win a title like that.
There was a few years they had one of the best rosters in the West and some would argue the best roster. They didn't win it. The Lakers wouldn't win a championship with him. I like him, but I don't feel like he's a championship coach. Anyway around it, we're apparently stuck with 'antoni anyhow.
Lakers91
04-29-2014, 10:13 PM
There was a few years they had one of the best rosters in the West and some would argue the best roster. They didn't win it. The Lakers wouldn't win a championship with him. I like him, but I don't feel like he's a championship coach. Anyway around it, we're apparently stuck with 'antoni anyhow.
Yes I thought that was what you meant it wasn't a what as if to say you must be kidding it was a what? For clarification and I just assumed you meant the Denver team and yeah I'd agree they have had some good teams and rather deep ones but I never saw them as championship contenders partly because they either didn't have a true star or when they did in Melo etc it just seemed at least to memory they couldn't stop anyone either :oldlol:
tamaraw08
04-30-2014, 10:04 AM
There was a few years they had one of the best rosters in the West and some would argue the best roster. They didn't win it. The Lakers wouldn't win a championship with him. I like him, but I don't feel like he's a championship coach. Anyway around it, we're apparently stuck with 'antoni anyhow.
Ok, before last week, I never would have considered Karl at all but I never said the Lakers will WIN a championship with him bec NOBODY can! Heck, if you bring Phil back with the current lineup or even add that rookie/lottery pick this summer. I was thinking of a transistional coach ala Del Harris in the early 90's. Those guys competed and fought hard.
And Karl having one of the best rosters a few years back? I think we can agree to disagree on that one considering he had to face the Lakers and Spurs etc. Again, Im just impressed about his consistency to win with about 15 different lineups the past 14 years or so.
Ok, before last week, I never would have considered Karl at all but I never said the Lakers will WIN a championship with him bec NOBODY can! Heck, if you bring Phil back with the current lineup or even add that rookie/lottery pick this summer. I was thinking of a transistional coach ala Del Harris in the early 90's. Those guys competed and fought hard.
And Karl having one of the best rosters a few years back? I think we can agree to disagree on that one considering he had to face the Lakers and Spurs etc. Again, Im just impressed about his consistency to win with about 15 different lineups the past 14 years or so.
I never once said the Lakers will compete for a championship next year. I've actually said quite the opposite. I'm one of the few people who keep reminding everyone that rebuilding takes more than one year and that we're going to have to be patient. Next season isn't going to be that great for the Lakers. Also never said the Spurs and Lakers weren't good back in the day. I just said it could be debated the Nuggets were in the conversation for the best roster in the West. No way you can argue that. They had a few really loaded teams, that didn't play defense for some reason.....
Lakers91
04-30-2014, 10:56 AM
I never once said the Lakers will compete for a championship next year. I've actually said quite the opposite. I'm one of the few people who keep reminding everyone that rebuilding takes more than one year and that we're going to have to be patient. Next season isn't going to be that great for the Lakers. Also never said the Spurs and Lakers weren't good back in the day. I just said it could be debated the Nuggets were in the conversation for the best roster in the West. No way you can argue that. They had a few really loaded teams, that didn't play defense for some reason.....
...It wasn't George Karl it was Mike D'Antoni wearing a prosthetic face mask all along :eek:, in all seriousness I do agree they had a pretty good team rather well rounded just didn't live up to potential then losing Iggy, injuries didn't help last year but they had a good run and gun athletic team that could have used a legitimate scoring option that could anchor a defense (no idea who fits that criteria but oh well haha), I think anyone expecting a championship within 2 years is being very optimistic unless there are some big signings and a coach that works borderline miracles with it.
This is a good thing for the Lakers:
Contrary to another report, multiple sources indicate that Karl would love the opportunity to coach the Wolves and he's hoping his phone rings soon. 1500 ESPN - See more at:
crisoner
04-30-2014, 03:23 PM
Sups guys...
Getting back on to the coaching thing.
I'm up here in the Bay. Rumors have it Mark Jackson is out after this season.
Things are bad...Jackson even told Jerry West not to be at his practices etc.
If we can get Mark Jackson....I would be VERY happy with that.
Sups guys...
Getting back on to the coaching thing.
I'm up here in the Bay. Rumors have it Mark Jackson is out after this season.
Things are bad...Jackson even told Jerry West not to be at his practices etc.
If we can get Mark Jackson....I would be VERY happy with that.
I think he's done a great job up there. It concerns me that he can't get along with any of his assistants or the management. I'd be happy taking a chance on him though.
Lakers91
04-30-2014, 11:32 PM
I think he's done a great job up there. It concerns me that he can't get along with any of his assistants or the management. I'd be happy taking a chance on him though.
Can we add multiquoting already but anyway *thumbs up* :cheers:, agree I'd be rather happy if the team got Mark Jackson as a coach think he's a good young coach, seems like at times a pretty good motivational/charismatic speaker (Warriors don't really have many on court vocal leaders was part of the problem).
$LakerGold
05-12-2014, 05:02 PM
The Spurs about to sweep Portland. Let's do this joint Timmy.
Shade8780
05-12-2014, 05:28 PM
I think it'll be OKC - Heat Final.
$LakerGold
05-14-2014, 10:04 PM
DK, take a look at Jason Kidd's last play. JUST HORRIBLE.
JUNIOR SHIZ
05-15-2014, 09:59 PM
Damn man youre still alive? Its me JR from the hoopstv days...wheres abanilla purps kfbell and the rest of them
$LakerGold
05-16-2014, 12:08 PM
SUPER LATE NEWS:
Kevin Durant wins 2014 MVP. I'm proud of him. Well deserved.
$LakerGold
05-16-2014, 12:10 PM
Damn man youre still alive? Its me JR from the hoopstv days...wheres abanilla purps kfbell and the rest of them
Crisoner rarely gets on ISH. But I've seen abanilla's post brought back up from the dead lately. Not sure, though.
JUNIOR SHIZ
05-16-2014, 07:29 PM
Daaamn...we used to post here back in 2000,2001,2002..
Chill_Hustle
05-16-2014, 10:43 PM
Ibaka is out for the playoffs with a calf injury!
Sauce:
http://nba.si.com/2014/05/16/serge-ibaka-calf-injury-out-for-playoffs/
Ibaka is out for the playoffs with a calf injury!
Sauce:
http://nba.si.com/2014/05/16/serge-ibaka-calf-injury-out-for-playoffs/
Yeah I saw that today too. There's no way OKC gets by San Antonio now. They really needed him. Durant would have to be absolutely perfect. I think it's too much to ask of him to do in the playoffs on his own.
$LakerGold
05-16-2014, 10:59 PM
I wanted OKC to win just cause the Spurs can easily match them. If the Spurs faced the Clippers; I don't know, too many key players to cover. Kawhi on Durant, Tony on Westbrook.
I hope I'm right.
Chill_Hustle
05-18-2014, 02:28 PM
The Heat and the Pacers will play game one of their ECF today on ABC. Lance Stephenson expressed his delight at playing going up against his friend D-Wade, by offering the following compliment:
"I hope his knee flares up."
http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10947604/indiana-pacers-guard-lance-stephenson-plans-extra-aggressive-miami-heat-dwyane-wade
Fans have speculated that Stephenson's brain may have 'flared up' before making that comment.
Meanwhile, the Pacers have activated their BAS (Bynum Alert System), which they're using to ensure Andrew Bynum doesn't interact or come near Roy Hibbert during the series.
Mark Jackson will return to the broadcast booth today, which spells bad news for the Heat; the last time he was a commentator, they lost 4-2 to the Mavericks in the Finals. They were undefeated during his tenure as head coach of the Warriors. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra weighed in on this issue:
https://d13csqd2kn0ewr.cloudfront.net/uploads/image/file/48825/cropped_ValidDistortedFunnelweaverspider.gif?ts=14 00111417
Tip-off in about an hour.
Chill_Hustle
05-18-2014, 04:40 PM
Pacers leading 55-45 at the half. Good game so far.
Lakers91
05-19-2014, 02:31 AM
Pacers leading 55-45 at the half. Good game so far.
Yep, Roy Hibbert showed signs of life again, if they keep that sort of play up will take it right to the Heat but they've been so inconsistent so far through the playoff's and the year maybe that's the turn of the corner, not sure whether I want either to make it haha, Pacers have a number of extremely cocky and some just plain arrogant players (Stephenson especially) but then I can't exactly say I want the Heat to win that much (not that I'm a LeBron hater or anything would just like to see an upset but then I don't want the Pacers to win :banghead:), Heat should still win but really don't have a favorite/preferred winner :lol, have you or anyone else got a particular favorite/preferred team to win now?
Chill_Hustle
05-19-2014, 08:19 PM
Yep, Roy Hibbert showed signs of life again, if they keep that sort of play up will take it right to the Heat but they've been so inconsistent so far through the playoff's and the year maybe that's the turn of the corner, not sure whether I want either to make it haha, Pacers have a number of extremely cocky and some just plain arrogant players (Stephenson especially) but then I can't exactly say I want the Heat to win that much (not that I'm a LeBron hater or anything would just like to see an upset but then I don't want the Pacers to win :banghead:), Heat should still win but really don't have a favorite/preferred winner :lol, have you or anyone else got a particular favorite/preferred team to win now?
I'm not sure if I have a preferred team right now. I mean, I've sorta gone back and forth between the Spurs and Thunder. The Spurs I just like them because they're great and a classy team, not to mention they've got Popovich, my favorite active coach. I like OKC too because Durant and Westbrook are awesome and I want to see them win a ring together.
The Pacers I like too, but yeah they're a little annoying with all the smack talk and yet they've been so goddamn inconsistent. Still though I like them anyway, since I'm not a Heat fan and kinda want them to lose. They always give the Heat a hard time. Besides, with all the Pacer hate and jokes I've been rooting for them to actually step up and show everyone what they're really capable of again.
Either way though, I just want some good basketball.
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