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Jerry West left the game not riding off into the sunset but sneaking off into the darkness. The question remains what is really on Jerry West's mind? - winestem photo

 

Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson and Boston Celtics Larry Bird in Game two of the 1985 NBA Finals at Boston Garden Date 30 May 1985 - Steve Lipofsky www.Basketballphoto.com

 

 

Los Angeles Lakers 1999 - 2008

 

Sports Notes - LAKERS TIME BOMB - March, 1999
The addition of DENNIS RODMAN has turned the Lakers from LOSERS to winners. The question is how long will it last? - During the Sonics-Lakers game Friday March 5, ESPN reported that there was tension between SHAQUILLE O'NEAL and KOBE BRYANT over Bryant's shot selection - The pressure of rumored trades involving EDDIE JONES, ELDEN CAMPBELL and DEREK FISHER still looms. Can team harmony exist when the rug may be pulled from under their feet and job security doesn't exist? Does constantly having to look over your shoulder create TEAM harmony?

SPORTS NOTES - LAKERS JERRY WEST QUITS Chasing Celtics Ghosts - July, 2000
Former Los Angeles Times columnist Mark Heisler noted in his column that Jerry West was strung like a violin so tight that a puff of air could produce a high C. - Whatever demons possess Jerry West and whatever he may be looking for he will probably never rid himself of chasing… those Boston Celtics Ghosts the team West's Lakers couldn't beat

SPORTS NOTES - Jerry West Builds Memphis - April, 2004
A few months ago Super Dude of yahoo.com wrote berating me for his perception that I was writing negative things about his beloved Los Angeles Lakers. Well... there are always two sides to a story - Our position is that why be a cheerleader of a team? Why not report what really goes on rather than be in a heard of groupie sheep following the Lakers PR Shepherd...THUS... the other side of Jerry West

TV - VIDEO BEAT MAX - NBA FINALS GAMES MOST-WATCHED TELEVISION PROGRAMS IN JUNE - June, 2008
NBA FINALS Game 5 Tops, Game 6 peaked at 11:45pm-12am ET with 19.8 million viewers - NBA... REALITY THIS!!! - TV RATINGS - PINOY DREAM ACADEMY Returns With Problems CONTROVERSY RETURNS - Steve Cropper, David Foster, Quincy Jones & the music business in 1979 - The Bloom Fell Off The Rose - Recommended TV Listings .... - Entertainment - TV

NBA NOTES: CELTICS SLAUGHTER LAKERS 131-92 FOR 17th NBA TITLE - JUNE, 2008
The Celtic franchise's NBA record setting 17th NBA title and its first in 22 years since 1986 when Celtics GM Danny Ainge and the Lakers Luke Walton's father Bill were members of that team...... - Entertainment - TV - - THE LAKERS HISTORY OF REFEREE FAVORITISM - IS THEIR 3-PEAT TAINTED? READ ON...


NBA BEAT - NBA'S FIXED GAME CONTROVERSY With The Los Angeles Lakers - JUNE, 2008
We pointed out specifically the favorable treatment given to the Lakers in game six of the 2002 series with our column: Lakers ELBOW Their Way To Seventh Game - BAP, BAM BOOM - The Los Angeles Lakers continue to receive favoritism from NBA referees as they elbowed their way to a seventh game showdown after their 106-102 game six victory over the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. The favoritism for the Lakers couldn't be more obvious than in the last minutes of the game......

THE LAKERS HISTORY OF NBA REFFEREE FAVORITISM - IS THEIR 3-PEAT TAINTED? READ ON...

Sports Notes ARCHIVES - Lakers ELBOW Their Way To Seventh Game - BAP, BAM BOOM - JUNE, 2002
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to receive favoritism from NBA referees as they elbowed their way to a seventh game showdown after their 106-102 game six victory over the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles.

Sports Notes ARCHIVES - Lakers Bludgeon 76ers Win NBA Title - JUNE, 2001
The Los Angles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers for their second straight NBA title. Shaquille O'Neal was permitted to have his own way.

Sports Notes ARCHIVES - ARE THE LAKERS THAT GOOD or IS THE NBA…THAT BAD? - JUNE, 2000
The Los Angeles Lakers winning the title brought to mind… Is this the WORST team to have ever won an NBA Championship? Well OK there were teams in the early 50's this Lakers team could possibly defeat in a NBA Championship series but who else?

Sports Notes ARCHIVES - LAKERS SHAQ-ed UP - January, 2002
The Los Angeles Lakers Shaquille O'Neal did it again. The Shaq-Man got upset about a flagrant foul and became a Bull in Chicago's china closet... Britney Spears knows how to treat the NBA.

 


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NBA NEWS: NBA FINALS ATTRACTS LARGEST NUMBER OF ON-SITE INTERNATIONAL MEDIA IN NBA HISTORY - June , 2008
The Lakers have five international players on their roster helping to fuel worldwide interest: Pau Gasol (Spain), Ronny Turiaf (France), Sasha Vujacic (Slovenia), Vladamir Radmanovic (Serbia) and Didier Ilunga-Mbenga (Democratic Republic of the Congo). The Finals will be televised to 205 countries and territories in 46 languages. In 1987, the last time the Lakers and Celtics met in The Finals, the games were televised to only 28 countries and territories... ... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA BEAT: IS KOBE BRYANT THE REAL NBA MVP? - May 2008
Who really made a greater impact on the improvement of their team? The 29-year-old Bryant could be a sentimental choice. After twelve seasons in the league the best he has done in the award voting was finish third. An argument is that Kevin Garnett is more deserving. It could be said that the award is voted on too early and it could be a better choice to do so after the playoffs.... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA MAX - HIV Halted Magic Johnson's NBA Career - May 2008
Magic Johnson is one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. He was a member of five NBA championship teams and was the leagues MVP three times. His career came to a halt when he announced his retirement from the NBA on November 7, 1991 due to contracting HIV.... In French language - More NBA

NBA NEWS: MVP KOBE BRYANT HIGHLIGHTS ALL- NBA FIRST TEAM - May 10, 2008
The lone unanimous selection, Bryant earns First Team honors for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. Dwight Howard, Chris Paul Earn First All-NBA First Team Honors. ... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA NEWS: KOBE BRYANT WINS NBA MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD - May 7, 2008
The 11-year NBA veteran totaled 1,105 points, including 82 first place votes, from a panel of 126 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. Players were awarded 10 points for each first-place vote, seven points for each second-place vote, five for third, three for fourth and one for each fifth-place vote.... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA NEWS: NBA PLAYERS AND COACHES OF THE MONTH - April 19, 2008
ORLANDO’S TURKOGLU AND L.A. LAKERS’ BRYANT NAMED NBA EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH - CELTICS’ RIVERS AND LAKERS’ JACKSON NAMED NBA EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE COACHES OF THE MONTH. . ... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA NEWS: ATLANTA HAWKS’ JOHNSON AND LOS ANGELES LAKERS’ BRYANT NAMED - April 10, 2008
Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 31, through Sunday, April 6. ... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA NEWS: Olajuwon, Ewing and Pat Riley Inducted to HALL OF FAME - April 9, 2008
NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2008 Three Legendary College and NBA Players, Coach with Five NBA Titles, Television Personality who Elevated NCAA Basketball, Pioneer Coach in Women’s Game and NBA and WNBA Team Owner Comprise Elite Group ... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA NEWS SUPER MAX: MOST POPULAR JERSEYS FROM THE PAST 10 YEARS - March 2008
Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson Top List; Six-Month Celebration Offers Special Experiences for Fans. .... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA BEAT: West Won't Rest as SHAQ & KIDD Return - Gasol Rules - March 2008
All trades aren't made in heaven. When the Lakers traded Eddie Jones for Glen Rice at midseason on March 10, 1999 things came apart. Both were good players but the questions were would Rice fit into the Lakers system and why would the Lakers break up their team chemistry. The trade didn't work.... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA BEAT: SHAQ'D OUT - February 2008
His streak of 14 consecutive All-Star selections is OVER. To say his career is at and end and his move to Phoenix is a poor fit is arguably justified. The ball is now on Shaq's court to prove his critics wrong... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

Sports Notes - WHAT'S IN THAT LAKER WATER??? Kobe Bryant Wants Out - June, 2007
KOBE BRYANT HAS GONE PUBLIC THAT HE WANTS TO BE TRADED - ODEN & DURANT TOP NBA DRAFT - 13 International Players Drafted - Oscar De La Hoya - THAKSIN Invades English Premiere League - FIFA's Blatter Matters & Re-elected - San Antonio Spurs who have won four NBA championships 1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007 Collectors Item - Jim Murray Foundation - Sports

Sports Notes - SIR ALEX FERGUSON Wins American's or Not - May, 2007
Is Lakers coach Phil Jackson the Greatest NBA Coach of All time? - ANN MEYERS the first lady to play in the NBA... Sports

NBA NOTES - NBA PLAYOFFS Feature 59 International Players - April, 2007
International Players Represent In The Playoffs - The Country With The Most NBA Players - Bill Russell Ruled the Boards - Phil Jackson Second Behind Russell With 10 NBA Titles - Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA NOTES: NBA All-Star Saturday Night FEATURES HIGH SCHOOL TO NBA WINNER - February 2007
Miami Heat coach Pat Riley should put on a happy face as two of his players walked away with titles in two of three events - Kobe Bryant is an elder among high school to NBA players currently in the league - High School to NBA players list - ... More NBA.- More Football/Soccer - More Sports.

NBA NOTES - IVERSON TRADE RECALLS NBA TRADE HISTORY December, 2006
Can Allen Iverson and Carmello co-exist? - Traded Bill Russell - Wilt Chamberlain - Robert Parrish - Eddie Jones - Glen Rice - Kobe Bryant - Norm Nixon - WHAT worked and what didn't? READ ON...

NBA MAX - Lakers Trade Eddie Jones - December 2006
On March 10, 1999 the Los Angeles Lakers traded Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell to the Charlotte Hornets for Glen Rice, J.R. Reid and B.J. Armstrong. At the time I was shocked. Jones is the only player in the trade that continues to play in the NBA. . In RUSSIAN language - More NBA

NBA NOTES - THE SHAQ-MAN (Shaquille O'Neal) IS BACK - June, 2006
The Terminator movie with Arnold will have to wait the Shaq-Man is now on the job to win another NBA title. Heat coach Pat Riley is looking for his 6th title. WHAT's that you say???!!! You can only count four during his career? READ ON..

NBA MAX - THE SHAQ-MAN (Shaquille O'Neal) The Entertainer - June 2006
Cedrick thought he was the entertainer but the SHAQ-MAN REALLY IS as were several former NBA players during their professional basketball careers. - French language - More NBA MAX

NBA BEAT - KOBE BRYANT's 81 - You Can't Take Away What He's Done - February 2006
It is the second highest single game point total in NBA history trailing only then Philadelphia Warrior Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain's 100 points in 1962 against the New York Knicks (then Knickerbockers), in Hershey, Pennsylvania.... MORE

Sports Notes - LAKERS NEWS SHAKERS - PETER WITHE LEADS INDONESIA TO TIGER CUP FINALS - January, 2005
Lakers News Shakers - Shaq 1 vs Kobe 0 - Michael Cooper Interim Denver Coach - Phil Jackson Tells All - FIFA TOP 10 - Indonesia Defeat Malaysia & Go Through To Tiger Cup Finals - More....

Sports Notes - Lakers Kobe's Team After Roster Cleansing - October 2004
Lakers Kobe's Team After Roster Cleansing - Chelsea Football Club Signs With William Morris Agency - Walter Payton Honored - Japan's Ichiro Suzuki Breaks MLB's Season Hits Record - Jim Murray Golf Classic & Scholarship Awards - NR Mail Cambodian Football - More....

Sports Notes - Lakers, Kings Chemistry Problems - Thai Football Crash & Burn? - August 2004
Thailand Football Fortunes Up In Flames? - ASIAN FOOTBALL TOP 5 - FIFA TOP TEN & NEWS - Thailand's Chang Beer Sponsors Thai Players For English Premiere League Trials - Lakers Must Be Confident Of Kobe Bryant Trail Outcome - Four Cambodian Athletes To Compete In Olympics - More....

Sports Notes - Karl Malone, Gary Payton Now Lakers - FIFA WOMEN'S TOP 10 - Dennis Rodman to return to NBA? - Cambodian Football - July 28, 2003
Karl Malone & Gary Payton sign with Lakers - FIFA Women's Top 10 - Dennis Rodman to return to NBA? - Cambodia Football Team - Hok Sochetra.

NBA TRIVIA - DID YOU KNOW
The Philadelphia connection… Kobe Bryant... Many feel the 1967 Philadelphia 76ers championship team is the greatest ever for one season. The team had more chemistry than meets the eye.

LAKERS DIE-NASTY
In the eighties the Lakers were the toast on the NBA, winning five NBA championships. In the nineties the Lakers are the NBA's BURNT TOAST. They crashed and burned during the decade winning ZERO championships caused by a bad mix of GREAT TALENT and POOR MANAGEMENT. A four part continuation series -
Part 1 - FOUR KEYS TO FAILURE - Part 2 - THE EDDIE JONES TRADE AND MORE - Part 3 - SHAQUILLE O"NEAL UNDER PRESSURE - Part 4 - KOBE BRYANT & THE LAKERS ARROGANCE

 


 

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