The Lakeshow :D

Jihforce · 10-27-2003, 05:11 PM

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-...rts-nba-lakers
I apologize if any of you can't read this article. I'll paste part of it below:

Quote:

What began Friday with O'Neal's suggestion that Bryant modify his game and rely more on his teammates until he was in better condition, led Sunday to Bryant's response that O'Neal worry about his own game, and finally to O'Neal's ultimatum that Bryant play a team game or leave.

"He's right," O'Neal said, "he doesn't need advice on how to play his position, but he needs advice on how to play team ball. As we start this new season, [stuff's] got to be done right. If you don't like it, then you can opt out next year. If it's going to be my team, I'll voice my opinion. If he don't like it, he can opt out…. I ain't going nowhere.

This is going to be an interesting season alright

sbp · 10-27-2003, 05:22 PM

Hater! You are jealous cause the Lakers are going to be chumps this year. None of these other teams should even show up to play the best team of all time. They are not even going to lose a game this season. So all you haters kiss the Lakersfans4life stamped on my butt!

-jel

eSDee · 10-27-2003, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by sbp
Hater! You are jealous cause the Lakers are going to be chumps this year. None of these other teams should even show up to play the best team of all time. They are not even going to lose a game this season. So all you haters kiss the Lakersfans4life stamped on my butt!

-jel

Wow sbp that's incredibly accurate

Showtime · 10-27-2003, 07:34 PM

And yet when were celebrating #4....

-jel

eSDee · 10-28-2003, 01:17 AM

4 what? They have already won 4 championships

bachviet · 10-28-2003, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by eSDeeLoco
4 what? They have already won 4 championships

4 in the row... Oh I forgot the Spurs won it last year.

RoniMan · 10-28-2003, 11:16 AM

The transcript of Kobe Bryant's interview with ESPN's Jim Gray:

GRAY: What was your reaction to Shaq saying the Lakers are his team, and everybody knows it?

BRYANT: It doesn't matter whose team it is. Nobody cares. I don't, Karl [Malone] doesn't, Gary [Payton] doesn't, and our teammates and the fans don't either. There's more to life than whose team this is. But this is his team, so it's time for him to act like it. That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. Also, "my team" doesn't mean only when we win, it means carrying the burden of defeat just as gracefully as you carry a championship trophy.

GRAY: Do you consider Shaq to be a leader?

BRYANT: Leaders don't beg for a contract extension and negotiate some 30 million [dollars] plus per year deal in the media when we have two future Hall of Famers playing here pretty much for free. A leader would not demand the ball every time down the floor when you have the three of us [Malone, Payton, Bryant] playing beside you, not to mention the teammates you have gone to war with for years -- and, by the way, then threaten not to play defense and rebound if you don't get the ball every time down the floor.

GRAY: Shaq says that you have not been a team player. Is he right?

click on link to read more.

cheapie · 10-28-2003, 11:27 AM

BRYANT: I probably won't play tomorrow night or until I'm ready. But I don't need Shaq's advice on how to play hurt. I've played with IVs before, during and after games. I've played with a broken hand, a sprained ankle, a torn shoulder, a fractured tooth, a severed lip, and a knee the size of a softball. I don't miss 15 games because of a toe injury that everybody knows wasn't that serious in the first place.

GRAY: Kobe, Shaq said if you didn't like what he had to say you can opt out and leave next season. Will you leave the Lakers?

BRYANT: I won't make that decision until the end of the season. I told Shaq last year that I was planning on opting out. He knew before anyone. I told him out of respect for what we have been through together. I thought he should be the first to know. The fact that he acts like this is such a big shock is a mystery to me. If leaving the Lakers at the end of the season is what I decide, a major reason for that will be Shaq's childlike selfishness and jealousy.

yes!!!! they are imploding and kobe's leaving!

RoniMan · 10-28-2003, 11:41 AM

both of them will just have to put their pride/differences aside if they want to "lead" this team.

another reason why magic was one of the greatest players ever. he was a leader on the court. that's why i stopped watching bball for a while back when magic retired. all these young players coming to play for only money and fame. (not that those are bad reasons, but it didn't make watching the games fun)

but i still have faith in phil to hold this team together for another year.

Grubbie · 10-28-2003, 11:43 AM

Or they are imploding and kobe's going to jail

Showtime · 10-28-2003, 11:37 PM

Now childrens, watch and learn.

-jel

Freelance Superhero · 10-29-2003, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by the jello is jigglin
Now childrens, watch and learn.

-jel

see, i don't mind this mild-mannered fanaticism so much. everybody likes a little friendly competition, after all. you should adopt this face more often, jel...

Showtime · 10-29-2003, 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by Freelance Superhero
see, i don't mind this mild-mannered fanaticism so much. everybody likes a little friendly competition, after all. you should adopt this face more often, jel...

Thanks but I generally reflect whats thrown at me. Of course I usually have more firepower than any hater and that bothers the people on the fence...

Friendly arguments are perfectly fine. When someone hits below the belt, they will be dealt with. Last year many haters came out of the woodwork. The 3 previous years not much noise from them....

Feel free to check my celebratory threads. All good fun. Now for the real fun, the comeback.

-jel

10-28-2003, 11:27 AM	#8
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	BRYANT: I probably won't play tomorrow night or until I'm ready. But I don't need Shaq's advice on how to play hurt. I've played with IVs before, during and after games. I've played with a broken hand, a sprained ankle, a torn shoulder, a fractured tooth, a severed lip, and a knee the size of a softball. I don't miss 15 games because of a toe injury that everybody knows wasn't that serious in the first place. GRAY: Kobe, Shaq said if you didn't like what he had to say you can opt out and leave next season. Will you leave the Lakers? BRYANT: I won't make that decision until the end of the season. I told Shaq last year that I was planning on opting out. He knew before anyone. I told him out of respect for what we have been through together. I thought he should be the first to know. The fact that he acts like this is such a big shock is a mystery to me. If leaving the Lakers at the end of the season is what I decide, a major reason for that will be Shaq's childlike selfishness and jealousy. yes!!!! they are imploding and kobe's leaving! __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders Last edited by cheapie : 10-28-2003 at 11:35 AM.

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10-27-2003, 05:22 PM	#2
sbp Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 11,037	Hater! You are jealous cause the Lakers are going to be chumps this year. None of these other teams should even show up to play the best team of all time. They are not even going to lose a game this season. So all you haters kiss the Lakersfans4life stamped on my butt! -jel

10-27-2003, 07:34 PM	#4
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	And yet when were celebrating #4.... -jel __________________ NBA REPORT 10-11/ The 3-Peat! 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1972 1980 1982 1985 1987 1988 2000 2001 2002 2009 2010 Reigning NBA CHAMPS!

10-28-2003, 01:17 AM	#5
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	4 what? They have already won 4 championships

10-28-2003, 11:16 AM	#7
RoniMan Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 5,140	The transcript of Kobe Bryant's interview with ESPN's Jim Gray: GRAY: What was your reaction to Shaq saying the Lakers are his team, and everybody knows it? BRYANT: It doesn't matter whose team it is. Nobody cares. I don't, Karl [Malone] doesn't, Gary [Payton] doesn't, and our teammates and the fans don't either. There's more to life than whose team this is. But this is his team, so it's time for him to act like it. That means no more coming into camp fat and out of shape, when your team is relying on your leadership on and off the court. It also means no more blaming others for our team's failure, or blaming staff members for not overdramatizing your injuries so that you avoid blame for your lack of conditioning. Also, "my team" doesn't mean only when we win, it means carrying the burden of defeat just as gracefully as you carry a championship trophy. GRAY: Do you consider Shaq to be a leader? BRYANT: Leaders don't beg for a contract extension and negotiate some 30 million [dollars] plus per year deal in the media when we have two future Hall of Famers playing here pretty much for free. A leader would not demand the ball every time down the floor when you have the three of us [Malone, Payton, Bryant] playing beside you, not to mention the teammates you have gone to war with for years -- and, by the way, then threaten not to play defense and rebound if you don't get the ball every time down the floor. GRAY: Shaq says that you have not been a team player. Is he right? click on link to read more.

10-28-2003, 11:41 AM	#9
RoniMan Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Temple City, CA Posts: 5,140	both of them will just have to put their pride/differences aside if they want to "lead" this team. another reason why magic was one of the greatest players ever. he was a leader on the court. that's why i stopped watching bball for a while back when magic retired. all these young players coming to play for only money and fame. (not that those are bad reasons, but it didn't make watching the games fun) but i still have faith in phil to hold this team together for another year.

10-28-2003, 11:43 AM	#10
Grubbie Captain Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Redmond Posts: 1,596	Or they are imploding and kobe's going to jail

10-28-2003, 11:37 PM	#11
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	Now childrens, watch and learn. -jel

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