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rchanou Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 5463 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:07 pm Post subject: Rony Turiaf is a hero |
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enough said |
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Laker_Dynasty Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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True, true. One great thing to look at for the future, as far as this team is concerned. _________________ Just chill and watch the new Dynasty evolve...
Time for the Lakers to create a whole new legacy! We want 10 more trophies boys! |
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rwongega Franchise Player
Joined: 20 Jul 2005 Posts: 20510 Location: UCLA -> NY
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:03 am Post subject: |
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Turiaf's taking on the Madsen cheerleader role except one difference. Ronny can play. |
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Ank Star Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:07 am Post subject: |
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Well, he's an inspiration, but let's not get carried away. Surviving a tough surgery is impressive, but a lot of people go through it. Now, we need to start giving him minutes and seeing how he does. As a person, I truly respect the kid, but as a basketball player . . . I don't know. That's still in the air. |
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daxeqtr Starting Rotation
Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 423 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:25 am Post subject: |
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Ank wrote: | Well, he's an inspiration, but let's not get carried away. Surviving a tough surgery is impressive, but a lot of people go through it. Now, we need to start giving him minutes and seeing how he does. As a person, I truly respect the kid, but as a basketball player . . . I don't know. That's still in the air. |
But how many people have survived that tough of a surgery, rehabbed for a few months, and returned to play in the NBA? |
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Ank Star Player
Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 1043 Location: New York, NY
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:39 am Post subject: |
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daxeqtr wrote: | Ank wrote: | Well, he's an inspiration, but let's not get carried away. Surviving a tough surgery is impressive, but a lot of people go through it. Now, we need to start giving him minutes and seeing how he does. As a person, I truly respect the kid, but as a basketball player . . . I don't know. That's still in the air. |
But how many people have survived that tough of a surgery, rehabbed for a few months, and returned to play in the NBA? |
Not many. My whole point is: there are a lot of ways to be a hero, but returning to the NBA quicker than other players doesn't do it. Fighting for your country, standing up for what you believe even if costs you a lot, sacrificing for others, taking care of and bringing up five kids on a single minimum wage income and a bad neighborhood. Those things make you a hero. Turiaf cameback to the NBA quickly. Fine. Great for the Lakers. Hero? I think not. Still proud of him though. |
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40ptmachine Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 4:59 am Post subject: |
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A hero ?
Com on ! _________________ After 7 seasons I am a NON ALL STAR, in fact, I am a ROLE PLAYER making Superstar $$$
plus; I get standing ovations when I reach double digits |
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LakerJosh Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:13 am Post subject: |
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Ank wrote: | daxeqtr wrote: | Ank wrote: | Well, he's an inspiration, but let's not get carried away. Surviving a tough surgery is impressive, but a lot of people go through it. Now, we need to start giving him minutes and seeing how he does. As a person, I truly respect the kid, but as a basketball player . . . I don't know. That's still in the air. |
But how many people have survived that tough of a surgery, rehabbed for a few months, and returned to play in the NBA? |
Not many. My whole point is: there are a lot of ways to be a hero, but returning to the NBA quicker than other players doesn't do it. Fighting for your country, standing up for what you believe even if costs you a lot, sacrificing for others, taking care of and bringing up five kids on a single minimum wage income and a bad neighborhood. Those things make you a hero. Turiaf cameback to the NBA quickly. Fine. Great for the Lakers. Hero? I think not. Still proud of him though. |
Hero is subjective. He's my hero. Along with Kobe. |
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LakeLakeLake Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:26 am Post subject: |
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Ank wrote: | daxeqtr wrote: | Ank wrote: | Well, he's an inspiration, but let's not get carried away. Surviving a tough surgery is impressive, but a lot of people go through it. Now, we need to start giving him minutes and seeing how he does. As a person, I truly respect the kid, but as a basketball player . . . I don't know. That's still in the air. |
But how many people have survived that tough of a surgery, rehabbed for a few months, and returned to play in the NBA? |
Not many. My whole point is: there are a lot of ways to be a hero, but returning to the NBA quicker than other players doesn't do it. Fighting for your country, standing up for what you believe even if costs you a lot, sacrificing for others, taking care of and bringing up five kids on a single minimum wage income and a bad neighborhood. Those things make you a hero. Turiaf cameback to the NBA quickly. Fine. Great for the Lakers. Hero? I think not. Still proud of him though. |
Good point! |
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Laker_Dynasty Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:47 am Post subject: |
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Any dude that can come back to the NBA after heart surgery, without training camp and beat Carlos Boozer (hamstring injury) back to the court, is a hero for sure in my book. _________________ Just chill and watch the new Dynasty evolve...
Time for the Lakers to create a whole new legacy! We want 10 more trophies boys! |
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GailGoodrich25 Starting Rotation
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 892 Location: Alta Loma
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 6:49 am Post subject: |
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Ank wrote: | daxeqtr wrote: | Ank wrote: | Well, he's an inspiration, but let's not get carried away. Surviving a tough surgery is impressive, but a lot of people go through it. Now, we need to start giving him minutes and seeing how he does. As a person, I truly respect the kid, but as a basketball player . . . I don't know. That's still in the air. |
But how many people have survived that tough of a surgery, rehabbed for a few months, and returned to play in the NBA? |
Not many. My whole point is: there are a lot of ways to be a hero, but returning to the NBA quicker than other players doesn't do it. Fighting for your country, standing up for what you believe even if costs you a lot, sacrificing for others, taking care of and bringing up five kids on a single minimum wage income and a bad neighborhood. Those things make you a hero. Turiaf cameback to the NBA quickly. Fine. Great for the Lakers. Hero? I think not. Still proud of him though. |
Well I'm proud of him too and I'm sure he's a "hero" to all of those who have had similar surgeries. I haven't but he's a "hero" of mine! _________________ The downfall of many men has been the upkeep of many women. |
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El Ocho Starting Rotation
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 7:47 am Post subject: |
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has anyone noticed how now some of the other younger players are getting up and cheering and walking out on the court next to ronny to high five the team coming off court? lead by example. if youre a cheerleader be the best one out there. HEART COURAGE COMMITMENT. |
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CanUsayLakers Starting Rotation
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 206 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Great point. If you have a team that believes, good things can happen.
The Anaheim Angels weren't that good when they won the World Series. But they believed and didn't let anything get them down... Same principle.
I believe my fellow Marines that are dying for us are the Hero's with a big H, but Ronny can be a hero with a little h. |
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rchanou Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 5463 Location: Long Beach
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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Hero is subjective.
There are different ways to be a hero. Someone who comes back from heart surgery to play in the NBA is a hero to me. Simply because he has shown what dedication and a positive attitude can do for you. |
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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the dude is loving life. its great to watch. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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