I am a diehard Lakers fan, but them not being able to hold onto big leads should be a cause for concern. I know it's the NBA and everybody makes a run, but they seem to do this all the time. I watch every Laker game, and I knew last night that Utah would come back. They can get away with that vs Utah, butmy concern is Utah is no longer in the playoffs.
I think alot of it has to do with TOUGHNESS and KILLER INSTINCT! Every Championship team has those two things. Other than Kobe, i don't think the Lakers have that killer instinct needed to win a title. I hope i am wrong, but the past teams that won titles in LA had that toughness and killer instinct. I just don't see that in this team or last year for that matter.
I think the Lakers talent is ridiculous, but when Lebron and the Cavs come a calling in the Finals (if both get there), talent will get them 2 maybe 3 wins. They need to find a way to be TOUGH and get that KILLER INSTINCT that all Laker championship teams had.
That is what i see as a Laker fan and follower. Again, I will be sitting on my recliner as i do every night with my Laker gear on yelling and screaming hoping they find a way to get that Championship Swagger and Killer Instinct!!!!!!!!!!
I think Pau Gasol is a great player, but he is soft.
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I am a diehard Lakers fan, but them not being able to hold onto big leads should be a cause for concern. I know it's the NBA and everybody makes a run, but they seem to do this all the time. I watch every Laker game, and I knew last night that Utah would come back. They can get away with that vs Utah, butmy concern is Utah is no longer in the playoffs.
I think alot of it has to do with TOUGHNESS and KILLER INSTINCT! Every Championship team has those two things. Other than Kobe, i don't think the Lakers have that killer instinct needed to win a title. I hope i am wrong, but the past teams that won titles in LA had that toughness and killer instinct. I just don't see that in this team or last year for that matter.
I think the Lakers talent is ridiculous, but when Lebron and the Cavs come a calling in the Finals (if both get there), talent will get them 2 maybe 3 wins. They need to find a way to be TOUGH and get that KILLER INSTINCT that all Laker championship teams had.
That is what i see as a Laker fan and follower. Again, I will be sitting on my recliner as i do every night with my Laker gear on yelling and screaming hoping they find a way to get that Championship Swagger and Killer Instinct!!!!!!!!!!
I think Pau Gasol is a great player, but he is soft.
I hate to say it, but right now i agree. Lebron and the Cavs are sick right now. I'm still on Lakers, as they are my squad, but they better learn how to CLOSE!!!
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I hate to say it, but right now i agree. Lebron and the Cavs are sick right now. I'm still on Lakers, as they are my squad, but they better learn how to CLOSE!!!
I am a diehard Lakers fan, but them not being able to hold onto big leads should be a cause for concern. I know it's the NBA and everybody makes a run, but they seem to do this all the time. I watch every Laker game, and I knew last night that Utah would come back. They can get away with that vs Utah, butmy concern is Utah is no longer in the playoffs.
I think alot of it has to do with TOUGHNESS and KILLER INSTINCT! Every Championship team has those two things. Other than Kobe, i don't think the Lakers have that killer instinct needed to win a title. I hope i am wrong, but the past teams that won titles in LA had that toughness and killer instinct. I just don't see that in this team or last year for that matter.
I think the Lakers talent is ridiculous, but when Lebron and the Cavs come a calling in the Finals (if both get there), talent will get them 2 maybe 3 wins. They need to find a way to be TOUGH and get that KILLER INSTINCT that all Laker championship teams had.
That is what i see as a Laker fan and follower. Again, I will be sitting on my recliner as i do every night with my Laker gear on yelling and screaming hoping they find a way to get that Championship Swagger and Killer Instinct!!!!!!!!!!
I think Pau Gasol is a great player, but he is soft.
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Quote Originally Posted by dontbookme:
I am a diehard Lakers fan, but them not being able to hold onto big leads should be a cause for concern. I know it's the NBA and everybody makes a run, but they seem to do this all the time. I watch every Laker game, and I knew last night that Utah would come back. They can get away with that vs Utah, butmy concern is Utah is no longer in the playoffs.
I think alot of it has to do with TOUGHNESS and KILLER INSTINCT! Every Championship team has those two things. Other than Kobe, i don't think the Lakers have that killer instinct needed to win a title. I hope i am wrong, but the past teams that won titles in LA had that toughness and killer instinct. I just don't see that in this team or last year for that matter.
I think the Lakers talent is ridiculous, but when Lebron and the Cavs come a calling in the Finals (if both get there), talent will get them 2 maybe 3 wins. They need to find a way to be TOUGH and get that KILLER INSTINCT that all Laker championship teams had.
That is what i see as a Laker fan and follower. Again, I will be sitting on my recliner as i do every night with my Laker gear on yelling and screaming hoping they find a way to get that Championship Swagger and Killer Instinct!!!!!!!!!!
I think Pau Gasol is a great player, but he is soft.
does it really matter if they give up a big lead? As long as they win right? As soon as the jazz got down 6 the lakers immediately pushed it to 11. Kobe will not let this team lose
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does it really matter if they give up a big lead? As long as they win right? As soon as the jazz got down 6 the lakers immediately pushed it to 11. Kobe will not let this team lose
I agree dontbookme. However in their eyes, a win is a win. Whether they win by 20 points or 2 points. As you would already know, they play DOWN to their competition. As they advance further, you will see their "Killer Instinct." All players, however from 1-12 will definately need to step it up.
Also, remember, Cleveland played Detroit? Seriously, Utah or Detroit? Utah is clearly a much better tougher team than the Pistons.
When the time comes when Kobe and the Lakers play LeBron and the Cavs, you will see a different more energetic Laker team. Like you saw in the regular season.
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I agree dontbookme. However in their eyes, a win is a win. Whether they win by 20 points or 2 points. As you would already know, they play DOWN to their competition. As they advance further, you will see their "Killer Instinct." All players, however from 1-12 will definately need to step it up.
Also, remember, Cleveland played Detroit? Seriously, Utah or Detroit? Utah is clearly a much better tougher team than the Pistons.
When the time comes when Kobe and the Lakers play LeBron and the Cavs, you will see a different more energetic Laker team. Like you saw in the regular season.
I am die hard Lakers Fan too. You should ONLY be concerned if you are taking them ATS. They were 3-2 so far in the Playoffs. They do enough to WIN games, but not ENOUGH to Cover ATS.
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I am die hard Lakers Fan too. You should ONLY be concerned if you are taking them ATS. They were 3-2 so far in the Playoffs. They do enough to WIN games, but not ENOUGH to Cover ATS.
Im a Laker Fan and I aint even trippin. I hope the East thinks that the Lakeshow is soft so that way ...If we up in the FINALS...Kuzz theyre not there yet...Theyll receive a rude awakening..
The Lakeshow would of did the same thing the Cavs did to the Piston!!!!
Honestly I think the East would of been a tougher if KG didnt get hurt and if Jameer didnt get hurt ...The Cavs to me wouldnt of been the clear cut fav to win the East!!!!
But will see what happens!!! ...Boom L.A. Kaliforn...I.A
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Im a Laker Fan and I aint even trippin. I hope the East thinks that the Lakeshow is soft so that way ...If we up in the FINALS...Kuzz theyre not there yet...Theyll receive a rude awakening..
The Lakeshow would of did the same thing the Cavs did to the Piston!!!!
Honestly I think the East would of been a tougher if KG didnt get hurt and if Jameer didnt get hurt ...The Cavs to me wouldnt of been the clear cut fav to win the East!!!!
But will see what happens!!! ...Boom L.A. Kaliforn...I.A
Im a Laker Fan and I aint even trippin. I hope the East thinks that the Lakeshow is soft so that way ...If we end up in the FINALS...Kuzz theyre not there yet...Theyll receive a rude awakening..
The Lakeshow would of did the same thing the Cavs did to the Piston!!!!
Honestly I think the East would of been a tougher if KG didnt get hurt and if Jameer didnt get hurt ...The Cavs to me wouldnt of been the clear cut fav to win the East!!!!
But will see what happens!!! ...Boom L.A. Kaliforn...I.A
Damn my grammar is Terrible!
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Quote Originally Posted by getoheisman:
Im a Laker Fan and I aint even trippin. I hope the East thinks that the Lakeshow is soft so that way ...If we end up in the FINALS...Kuzz theyre not there yet...Theyll receive a rude awakening..
The Lakeshow would of did the same thing the Cavs did to the Piston!!!!
Honestly I think the East would of been a tougher if KG didnt get hurt and if Jameer didnt get hurt ...The Cavs to me wouldnt of been the clear cut fav to win the East!!!!
But will see what happens!!! ...Boom L.A. Kaliforn...I.A
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