Cheers From TURKEY (Photos & Vids)

Cassano18 · Rookie Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 23

Hey y'all.

Some of you guys know about us, "Lakers Turkey". We've been organizating big meetings to watch the Lakers games, thousands miles away from LA, for lots of years. And this one was another big one for the championship game (G5). We were about 80 people (biraz salladim hehe) who can join organization. About 50 of us couldn't join us because of some reasons like college finals or sth. And believe me, those 80 men equals about 10.000 Staples guys I think lol. But we're really hot! Just for the records, there're 10 hours difference between LA and Turkey, Istanbul. And so, "a 5 pm game" in LA means "a 3 am game" in Turkey. I mean, every single game is played between 2 and 5.30 am here and we watch all those games. We don't organizate a meeting for every single game of course, but we do or not, everyone watches every single game. And you know, Hedo Turkoglu is playing for the Magic. So of course, there are tones of Magic fans in Turkey too. But...... Suck it up Hedo. Lakers rock in Turkey!!! I mean, really, no team has more fans than the Lakers in Turkey. Our member number is just about 3.000 but we know we are waaay more than that number.

Here's some pics and videos from that victory day. You're not gonna understand the language of course but can feel it. Watch each one till end please.

Photos...

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/2282/05449babva122439lo.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4255/89506716.jpg
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/512/46727790.jpg

And finally, here's some videos...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUc2dIoykyU (During the last seconds of the game)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g41JDDiZas (During the end game celebrations)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhZCKnXxoYA (And it's our special celebration lol)

Love you guys. Lakeshow rules!!!

Vishnu · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:03 am Post subject:

I didn't know about this. You guys are great.

Lakeshow rules!

akola · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:05 am Post subject:

Thanks for sharing Cassano. It would be cool to add uncensored subtitles to your vid LOL

ComputerBlue · Star Player Joined: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 1604

Awesome! Must have been some tense times especially against Turkoglu and the Magic. Represent!
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thesource · Starting Rotation Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 930

This is BY FAR one of the coolest threads I have ever seen on this site!

Props to you and this just goes to show that the Laker Nation is worldwide, dedicated, and millions strong.

IposterizedMbenga · Starting Rotation Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 915

Lakers#1Team · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:14 am Post subject:

Thanks for posting this! Lakers fans are everywhere!!

tiniyo · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:15 am Post subject:

Wow. Laker fans all over the world.

DonMagicWand · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:36 am Post subject:

Very cool, thanks for sharing and representing the PnG!
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ryuvienco · Starting Rotation Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Posts: 547

I was just in Istanbul last year and I loved it. Great people and great country. Would have loved to hang with you guys.

kobeyashi · Star Player Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 2021

Awesome, didn't think Turkey would have so many Laker fans.

Cassano18 · Rookie Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 23

kobe0825 · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:33 am Post subject:

Baba supersiniz, Hollandadan sizlere tum Lakernationlilara destek!
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calistrtballr · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:36 am Post subject:

nice representing from Turkey

KobeDunk · Franchise Player Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 22333

Great post!! Thank you!!!!

BrokeurAnk · Starting Rotation Joined: 27 Mar 2009 Posts: 434

oh wow that's awesome. good stuff!

LaMesaLakerLover · Starting Rotation Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 532

I was hoping you would post something like this again! I love you guys! If you ever come to San Diego the beer is on me!

Hail Turkey! Hail Lakers!..

Cassano18 · Rookie Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Posts: 23

Thank you guys. We'll keep rocking

Y2KLincoln · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:59 am Post subject:

Wow, pretty cool!

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dubaholic1 · Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject:

Hello from Hollywoooood!

pimp8o5 · Star Player Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 1718

me like me like

encina1 · Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

Turkey is one country I have always wanted to visit, and it is very high on my list of places to go. Right now, I think it is my #1 destination. I have people who work there and I hope I can go work with them some time.

But now that I know about the love the Lakers get there, I will feel even more welcome.
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waterman40 · Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 1:51 pm Post subject:

Just found your post, great pictures and video, its great to know we have fans all over the world.
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LaMesaLakerLover · Starting Rotation Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 532

What happened to my Turkish Laker brothers? Hope you guys are enjoying this Back to Back Laker glory!

Cheers!..