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Stil nimble enough to get down w/ the on court celebrations.  Or does that stuff end after 35...
 
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Quote Originally Posted by MrBator:

 

 

I'm truly torn.  I'm planning a trip to see the Cards and Dodgers on Wednesday, the Red Sox and Angels in Game 1 on Thursday, but then I have to decide whether I'll forego Game 2 in Anaheim in order to make my pilgramage to the sacred Forum in Inglewood on Friday night.  I'm really having a difficult time making this decision.  Why does life have to be so hard, guys?

 
Do you want to be sentimental or fanatical? I have chosen the
latter and you have talked me into going to game 1. Just went
on ticketmaster and bought 2 seats V523 Row N. I'm sure I
will be looking down on you. Not a bad price at $25.00 except 
when you add the service and delivery they come out to $34.00
Are there any series plays you are looking at on either LA team?
I have not seen any lines yet.
 
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Good thread
 
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Nice bator, are you of Italian heritage?
 
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Just wondering how old were you back then Bator if you don't mind me asking?
 
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Quote Originally Posted by rod_steel:

Just wondering how old were you back then Bator if you don't mind me asking?

I'll guess 19. 

 

Scott Baio, who do you like in the twins/tigers game tonight?  no offense as Scott used to screw Pamela Anderson, among many others.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by rod_steel:

Just wondering how old were you back then Bator if you don't mind me asking?

 

See Kevin Millar.

 

 

 

 

 
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I think he looks more like a Chubby John Stockton Or even a Denny Terrio.
 
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hahaha bator thats really you???
is that how excited you get when you cash out at the ticket window in vegas?
good stuff my man......
 
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Quote Originally Posted by rod_steel:

Just wondering how old were you back then Bator if you don't mind me asking?

 

 

I was 20.  Not old enough to be admitted into the victorious Bulls locker room for some champagne.

 
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Quote Originally Posted by PepperBelly:

I think he looks more like a Chubby John Stockton Or even a Denny Terrio.

 

 

Chubby?  Chubby??  I've never been "chubby" in my life.  I won't forget that one, PepperBelly!

 
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So... any inspirational angle for the Lakers on this one?
 
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I hope you are making money on the Dodgers. What is your decision tonight is it Fabulous Forum or Anaheim? I was at last night's Angel/Red Sox game and the house was rocking! You need to come down to Anaheim tonight. I will be at there. Here is a clip from the LA Times about the Basketball game tonight.
 
The facility might not be entirely cooperative, but tonight could still shape up to be Fabulous.

The Lakers return to the Forum in Inglewood for an exhibition game against Golden State, a blast from the past in a season that holds a promising future.

The Lakers haven't played there since leaving for Staples Center in 1999, but owner Jerry Buss has wanted to return to the Forum for years. Now seemed like a good time, the franchise's 50th year in Los Angeles.

The Lakers have had to work overtime to get the building in game shape. The gradually deteriorating arena is owned by Faithful Central Bible Church, which purchased it for $22.5 million in December 2000 and has never had to put on a full-scale basketball production.

The Lakers had to transport their basketball court from Staples Center to the Forum. There's no longer a scoreboard, so they will hang two large LED screens over the court. They will also bring their lighting trusses, basketball hoops and scorer's table from Staples Center.
 
Have a great time either way Mr Bator.
 
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Lakers -8.5 ?
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Damn, after all this I end up taking Warriors +9.5 because they won the Summer League?

FML
 
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Quote Originally Posted by MrBator:


 
Freeze it at 9:40.  Hmm, who is that handsome fella in the black tank top partying with the newly-crowned Bulls? 

Not sure about Bator, but apparently Scott Baio was there celebrating  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by MrBator:

Whaddaya say, Southern California Laker fans?  Are we gonna meet up at the Forum this Friday night or what?  I wonder if they still have the Lakers old court.  Call me crazy, but this is a can't miss event for Laker fans of all ages.  I'm not even a Laker fan, but that building was like a church to me, only more spiritually significant.  I was there the night Michael Jordan won his first title in June of 1991.  Don't believe me?  The proof is on YouTube.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Freeze it at 9:40.  Hmm, who is that handsome fella in the black tank top partying with the newly-crowned Bulls? 

 

are you that short chinese guy  wearing glasses  with a black tank top jumping up and down with a camera ?

 
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THE GREAT WESTERN FORUM! THAT WAS SO OLD SKOOOOL!   KEVIN McHALE CLOTHES LINE KURT RAMBIS!    
 
 
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Dang bator you were rich even before the sports betting??? haha those tickets must've ran a few old school c-notes minimum. sweet game to be at during one of the best eras
 
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Dang bator you were rich even before the sports betting??? haha those tickets must've ran a few old school c-notes minimum. sweet game to be at during one of the best eras

 

 

No, ApexPredator, I wasn't rich.  I had no money.  I somehow made my way to the Forum in Inglewood that day from Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood on two city buses.  When I got there, I bought a ticket off some kid for $60.  I was lucky in that since the Lakers were so banged up and on the verge of losing the series, interest in Game 5 wasn't that high locally.  My seat was somewhere up in the colonnade, but I never bothered going to it.  Instead, I poked around all game, slithering in and out of seating sections I wasn't supposed to be in.  Finally, late in the 4th quarter, I snuck into the loge section behind the Lakers bench.  During the last two minutes of the game, I stood directly behind their bench (and you can see me on YouTube on other videos).  A second or two before the buzzer sounded, I jumped over the Laker bench, ran past Magic Johnson (who was playing in his final game before his HIV announcement five months later), and in a flash, I found myself pinned in between Scottie Pippen (still holding the basketball), Horace Grant, and Michael Jordan.

 
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haha thats a classic story man. thanks for sharing
 
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Quote Originally Posted by MrBator:

 

 

No, ApexPredator, I wasn't rich.  I had no money.  I somehow made my way to the Forum in Inglewood that day from Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood on two city buses.  When I got there, I bought a ticket off some kid for $60.  I was lucky in that since the Lakers were so banged up and on the verge of losing the series, interest in Game 5 wasn't that high locally.  My seat was somewhere up in the colonnade, but I never bothered going to it.  Instead, I poked around all game, slithering in and out of seating sections I wasn't supposed to be in.  Finally, late in the 4th quarter, I snuck into the loge section behind the Lakers bench.  During the last two minutes of the game, I stood directly behind their bench (and you can see me on YouTube on other videos).  A second or two before the buzzer sounded, I jumped over the Laker bench, ran past Magic Johnson (who was playing in his final game before his HIV announcement five months later), and in a flash, I found myself pinned in between Scottie Pippen (still holding the basketball), Horace Grant, and Michael Jordan.

You sir, are a legend...and I agree- GREAT story

 
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always appreciated you ....now even more
 
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 Why are you revealing your identity now Bator? I always thought I'd never know what you looked like let alone possibly shake your hand one day for the $ you've helped me earn. I'm not going to say you're a handsome fellow cuz that would sound gay but I will say your better looking than the elephant man!  
 
 
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Next time the doctor goes to vegas i am gonna be on the look out for bootleg scott baio
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