The Official LA Lakers 2009-2010 run for a Repeat NBA Championship thread

bman90278 · June 11, 2009 2:28PM

I wonder what type of moves the Lakers will make during the offseason to improve their chances at back to back championships?

Please discuss.

Brian

halosfan · June 12, 2009 12:11AM

With Kobe crossing 30 and the huge FA classes coming in the next few years it would be awesome for him to sign a sweetheart deal with the Lakers so that they could bring in a new star or two to pair up with him and Gasol and bring home a few more rings. Once Kobe is done it could be their team. Or the newcomer could sign a short term sweetheart deal and then max out when Kobe is off the books.

Unlikely, but if they want the rings it would make sense.

Estil · June 12, 2009 1:18PM

I'm wondering why you started this thread when the 2009 Finals aren't even done yet!

LakersFAN · June 12, 2009 2:32PM

OnE and dOne!!!!! lakers baby!!!!!!!

bman90278 · June 12, 2009 10:18PM

<< I'm wondering why you started this thread when the 2009 Finals aren't even done yet! >>

You are totally correct. The Finals are not done yet, but I started this thread right after game 4 to be sure I was able to start this thread before someone else did....Plus I thought the Lakers haters would be pizzed.

Any way, the Lakers will be the champs again this year.

Please discuss,

Brian

bman90278 · June 14, 2009 12:21PM

Congrats Lakers!!!!!! Enjoy your offseason.

Brian

halosfan · June 15, 2009 2:16AM

Getting a reliable dead eye perimeter shooter like Kapono wouldn't hurt

SanctionII · June 15, 2009 5:17AM

Doesn't the 2009-1010 NBA training camps open after the Fourth Of July weekend?

Congrats to the Lakers.

Connecticoin · June 15, 2009 9:22AM

Phil should GUARANTEE a repeat -- it worked for Pat Riley!

billwaltonsbeard · June 16, 2009 2:30PM

Is LA going to budget in the cost of riot control for next year's title?

bunch of freakin savages

gregmo32 · June 16, 2009 11:40PM

Cue up the music for Kobe vs. Lebron and SHAQ in next year's finals.
It will be the highest rated finals since Jordan retired....

bman90278 · June 17, 2009 10:50PM

<< Cue up the music for Kobe vs. Lebron and SHAQ in next year's finals.
It will be the highest rated finals since Jordan retired.... >>

If the Shaq deal to the Cavs go through that would be interesting. Shaq being used in the right limited role could be a great addition to the Cavs.

Brian

LakersFAN · June 19, 2009 2:25AM

i think it is a Must that the lakers look to the offseason aquisititions to build on a repeat performance, players that need to go and not in this order are...Walton.......Bynum ( trade and get someone with Heart ) ....the machine Sasha.....we need someone who can shoot it like a rafer alston from the Magic to fill the role of sasha who did absolutely nothing for Us, and i am saying this beacuse next year, teams will get alot stronger and healthy again.....we need an Artest type scrapper and banger'

Just my 2 cents'!

Go lakers!!!!!! WAR lakers!!!

bman90278 · June 19, 2009 2:55AM

<< i think it is a Must that the lakers look to the offseason aquisititions to build on a repeat performance, players that need to go and not in this order are...Walton.......Bynum ( trade and get someone with Heart ) ....the machine Sasha.....we need someone who can shoot it like a rafer alston from the Magic to fill the role of sasha who did absolutely nothing for Us, and i am saying this beacuse next year, teams will get alot stronger and healthy again.....we need an Artest type scrapper and banger'

Just my 2 cents'!

Go lakers!!!!!! WAR lakers!!! >>

I don't think Walton has been healthy because he's falling we down over the last year or so.

Sasha, must be something Phil sees. I personally don't like it when he comes into games and plays like his brain is missing.

Bynum, he's still a kid. Give him time and see what happens. If he doesn't start showing big improvement ever year then we'll see. As far as him playing without heart...I was listening to a very smart sports Dr on the radio and he thinks Bynum was playing with the fear of re-injuring his knee. I would like the Lakers to give him a couple more years.

The Lakers really need an actual point guard for next year.

Brian

bman90278 · July 2, 2009 10:59AM

Sounds like Ron Artest will be a Lakers....That would be a great upgrade for them.

Please discuss,
Brian

Connecticoin · July 2, 2009 11:13AM

<< Sounds like Ron Artest will be a Lakers....That would be a great upgrade for them.

Please discuss,
Brian >>

Uh . . . . .Yeah. Nice to have all that talent and still be under the cap. Who would have though Mitch Kupchak would turn out to be such a shrewd GM.

I really hope 'Sheed signs with the Celtics now -- they certainly pulled out all the stops to talk him into it with Ainge, the Big 3, and Rivers flying to Detroit to meet with him.

Bottom9th · July 2, 2009 1:18PM

Never got into the hot stove of basketball that much but this is leading up to an interesting season next year for sure!

larryallen73 · July 3, 2009 1:19AM

It looks like everybody else is playing for 2nd. Ron is nutty but he will be a great fit in LA. The only potential concern is that he really mucked up the offense here in Sac. He shot too much and the offense did not flow right with him out there. However, I am confident Phil and Kobe can explain his roll to him. Time for another parade in LA....

bman90278 · July 3, 2009 4:36AM

ESPN is saying that sources are now saying Phil Jackson is 99.9% intent on coming back next year. With Jackson back and new team member Artest along with a healthier and more experienced Bynum the Lakers should be #1 again. I personally don't think Artest will have any offensive probs with the Lakers as he will only be the #4 or #5 option, unless he is super hot and Kobe or Gasol are getting double teamed. Maybe Artest can show some of the young Lakers how to be tougher on the defensive side.

benderbroeth · July 3, 2009 9:47AM

go blazers!!!

bman90278 · July 5, 2009 1:51AM

<< go blazers!!! >>

For second place or third place? Cause we all know the Lakers will be in first.

Brian

bman90278 · September 30, 2009 9:18PM

Lakers again will be the team to beat this year. All they gotta do is stay healthy and play within Phil Jackson's game plan and they will have another championship.

Brian

Treetop · October 1, 2009 4:26AM

<< Lakers again will be the team to beat this year. All they gotta do is stay healthy and play within Phil Jackson's game plan and they will have another championship.

Brian >>

Thanks for making it sound so easy.

Signed,
Cav's, Celtics and Magic

billwaltonsbeard · October 30, 2009 11:41PM

Nice game last night

bman90278 · December 12, 2009 3:30AM

Looks like Kobe got dinged up last night. He's a warrior and I'm sure he'll hang tough. Hopefully he'll heal as he plays.

Good start so far for the Lakers.

brian

bman90278 · December 21, 2009 10:53PM

The Lakers keep putting wins together even though they have playing some crappy teams. Looking forward to seeing how they stack up to the the other top teams when they play.

brian

bman90278 · February 14, 2010 11:32PM

The Lakers are going to start off the second half with some key players dinged up...Kobe, Bynum, and Odom are definately going to need to get healthy. I still believe if the Lakers are healthy in the Playoffs they will bring home another title, but they also need their bench players to step it up.

Connecticoin · February 15, 2010 12:40AM

Are there any Cavs fans on this board? They should have a thread, I think this is their year.

bman90278 · May 16, 2010 6:12AM

<< Are there any Cavs fans on this board? They should have a thread, I think this is their year. >>

Could be the bad call of the year. lol

bman90278 · May 16, 2010 6:13AM

Lakers are one step closer to the big show!!!!!!!

Connecticoin · May 16, 2010 9:17AM

<< 

<< Are there any Cavs fans on this board? They should have a thread, I think this is their year. >>

Could be the bad call of the year. lol >>

Heh, sure am glad I was wrong. I am still shocked by how they gave up in the last 2 games against the C's.

Here's to a competetive Final 4, and NBA Finals!

wheatguy · May 17, 2010 12:50PM

Nice start for the Lakers, solid game overall.

bman90278 · May 20, 2010 12:20AM

Lakers up 2 to 0. The Suns were tough last night but the Lakers seemed to wear them down in the 4th. Looks like Kobe to Gasol was a good combo during the stretch and the role players did their jobs...Looks like Odom had another LUCKY game. LMAO

Hopefully they can win 1 of the 2 in Phoenix.

SanctionII · May 26, 2010 5:46AM

Looks like the Lakers-Suns series will go 7 games.

Just to be contrarian, I'll pick the Suns in 7.

Lakers fans, your thoughts please.

Suns fans, your thoughts please.

wheatguy · May 26, 2010 8:06AM

I hate to be a "blame the ref" guy but there were some terrible calls in Game 4 IMO. Hopefully LA can stop the Suns' reckless 3 pointers that put the game out of reach for the Lakers. My hopes are pretty high for tomorrow at Staples Center.

bman90278 · May 26, 2010 8:21AM

Now a 2 - 2 series which surprises me. I thought the Lakers would leave with a split, but they didn't play good enough for it.

Some quick thoughts.

Game 3 was terrible.
Game 4 the Lakers still played terrible, but they stayed in the game.
The Suns bench killed the Lakers. What happened to Odom, Farmar, and the rest of the bench? They played lights out at the Staples Center.
The Suns are all going for loose balls and getting Rebounds on the defense and the offense.
I can understand the Suns zone defense working in game 3, but where are the Lakers adjustments? Kobe on the wing helped, but Gasol needs to be tougher. Do they think they are going to win from downtown and then get no offensive boards when they miss?
The Lakers and Gasol had no answer for Lopez in the last 2 games.
The Lakers need to keep Bynum on the bench. He's really favoring his knee and getting into instant foul trouble.
Lastly, the Lakers needed to give a few tough fouls in game 4 too...Nothing like seeing uncontested layups or dunks.

For the Lakers to win the series they need to get substantial contributions from Farmar, Artest and Odom. When 2 of them play well everything falls into place. Farmar really needs to pick up the slack to give Fish some rest too.

Game 5 is a must win for both teams. I still don't see the Lakers tanking it in game 5.

bman90278 · May 27, 2010 1:37PM

Ok Ron Artest I will let your last couple of stupid 3 point attempts down the stretch slide because of the last second play tonight.

Lakers one game closer to the Celtics or Magic.

billwaltonsbeard · May 27, 2010 9:34PM

The last minute of that game proves once again that while Ron Artest is a great athlete and is capable of making great plays, he is one small notch above being considered legally mentally disabled.

bman90278 · May 28, 2010 11:10PM

<< The last minute of that game proves once again that while Ron Artest is a great athlete and is capable of making great plays, he is one small notch above being considered legally mentally disabled. >>

I think that's a bit of a reach. One thing I've heard many times is the fact that Artest is nothing like Rodman was during his playing days. Phil Jackson was always having to send someone to drag Rodman to practice and I've heard many reports of Artest putting in lots of extra hours in on the practice court. Even heard Artest put in extra practice as few hours after the last game.

I think its safe to say you can never know what to expect from Artest, but saying he's one small notch above being considered legally mentally disabled is quite irresponsible.

-brian

Connecticoin · May 29, 2010 1:31AM

Wow, only 38 posts on this thread vs. 244 on the Celtics thread. I sense an East Coast bias on these boards.

bman90278 · May 29, 2010 9:09PM

<< Wow, only 38 posts on this thread vs. 244 on the Celtics thread. I sense an East Coast bias on these boards.

>>

That does surprise me somewhat. I would have thought this thread would be closer to 100, but I haven't been around much the last few months to add my comments or bumps.

Also, we are on the west coast....People still skiing right now, the beaches are warming up, Dodgers, USC, UCLA sports, lots of recreational sports (golf, fishing, tennis etc) & attractions (disneyland) to do, clubs, parties, etc...Lots going on out here to be sitting at a keyboard. lol

I would expect the ChowderHeads Nation to have posted 1000's a replies to their thread. lol

bman90278 · May 29, 2010 9:11PM

Lakers go to the City of the Los Suns and close it out. Very nice!!!!!!!!

Lakers vs the Celtics

Lakers will have to bring their best to the series as the Celtics know what it takes to win it all. It could be a classic series.

billwaltonsbeard · May 30, 2010 5:13AM

Artest's handlers get a +1 for Game 6's performance.

bman90278 · June 4, 2010 6:55AM

Lakers take game 1

Not sure what happened to the Celtics, but the Lakers have really tightened up their defense at times this year and have been great in the paint when Bynum stays out of foul troubles. Plus they have done well on the boards......Looks like they had defense, points in the paint and big rebounds in game 1.

Lakers really need to do the same in game 2.

On a side note, the refs need to let both teams play more..Some of the fouls on both sides were crazy.

bman90278 · June 7, 2010 6:16AM

Celtics take Game 2. The game started like I thought it would, but I thought the Lakers really blew it down the stretch. Not taking anything away from the Celtics, because they easily could have won it on their performance. However, the Lakers kept fighting their way back and couldn't make any real key defensive stops during the stretch. As a fan it is a bummer when the refs call some of those bad fouls for either side.

Not surprised with the result though...I figure it will go 7 no matter who wins it.

-b

larryallen73 · June 7, 2010 6:20AM

Laker's in 6.

TheCARDKid · June 8, 2010 11:36AM

I have a feeling that if the Lakers have trouble early on in game 3 or 4 (in the first half of either game), they could fold up like a cheap outdoor tent. And the series is over, maybe in 5 or 6.

I have this funny feeling after their game 2 loss, there's an underbelly of doubt. Celtics could run over them. Maybe Gasol's doubts about his performance in 08 come back to haunt him. It's going to be mental toughness on both sides, that will in part determine who the winner will be. The time between game 2 and 3 is pretty critical.

But my guess is it goes 6 or 7. Maybe Kobe wins it for them in 6.

baseballfan · June 8, 2010 10:30PM

they made a nice come back and played good defense in the 2nd half but couldn't get over the hump to re-take the lead, if they took the lead i think they win, kobe and fisher made good plays.

they still haven't fired on all cylinders, hopefully in games 4-5-6

bman90278 · June 9, 2010 2:27AM

<< they made a nice come back and played good defense in the 2nd half but couldn't get over the hump to re-take the lead, if they took the lead i think they win, kobe and fisher made good plays.

they still haven't fired on all cylinders, hopefully in games 4-5-6 >>

I assume you are talking about the Celtics not hitting on all cylinders? I would definitely say the Lakers were not hitting on all cylinders either. Championship caliber teams know how to win when certain players struggle. That's why the Celtics and the Lakers are in the finals.

larryallen73 · June 9, 2010 2:55AM

As I said before game 3... Laker's in SIX!

bman90278 · June 14, 2010 3:36AM

<< As I said before game 3... Laker's in SIX! >>

That definitely won't happen.

Again the Celtics and their bench showed up for the game against the Lakers.

Bynum played 32 minutes and gets 1 offensive board and ZERO defensive boards. He's not effective right now and it doesn't matter that his knee is hurt..I appreciate his desire to play, but Phil Jackson needs to go to another player.....unless Bynum looks incredible in practice or just before game time he needs to be on the bench.

The Lakers half court offense without a center isn't doing anything against the Celtics.

Kobe took over the 3rd period for the Lakers and made some great shots during the game, but where were all of the other Lakers...You mean to tell me there isn't one Laker with some good spacing when Kobe has the ball?

Even as good as Gasol can be, he really doesn't have the help right now and he can't hang with the Celtics big guys. The starters and their bench are killing him.

Other than Odom, the Lakers bench is ineffective and pathetic.

On a good note, the Celtics shot lights out in the first half to the Lakers pathetic sub .40% and it was still a close game.

If the Lakers don't make some adjustments game 6 could be very bad for them.

I still like the Lakers chances, but they gotta get game 6 first.

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