Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 2044 Location: Southern California, Laker Land
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:20 pm Post subject:
Nobody has mentioned this little diddy. Besides all the other great plays in Lakers history, I've always thought this was sweet.
_________________ Game 3 Victory in Denver . Mostly they were talking about Fisher's speech, the kind that might one day be put on T-shirts and repeated on the corner of 11th and Figueroa, words fit for a parade, his Lakers stepping into their destiny. L.A. Times 2009
Joined: 11 May 2006 Posts: 2044 Location: Southern California, Laker Land
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:28 pm Post subject:
I bet you a million dollars fisher has this one hanging blown up in his house. Damnnnn. Miss u D-Fish.
http://ballislife.com/derek-fishers-top-4-dunks-feat-bradley-iverson/ _________________ Game 3 Victory in Denver . Mostly they were talking about Fisher's speech, the kind that might one day be put on T-shirts and repeated on the corner of 11th and Figueroa, words fit for a parade, his Lakers stepping into their destiny. L.A. Times 2009
Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 3286 Location: Low Post Rate
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 6:08 pm Post subject:
I think the image that is maybe forever the favorite is Magic hugging Butch Lee at the end of Game 6 in the 1980 Finals. _________________ "We got a new universe coming and he's going to control all our universes. We're going to put our universes together" - Metta World Peace
Greatest moment was the win in '85. Greatest play is the baby-hook on '87. From there, game 7 win over Boston.
Where in DFW do you stay? We may have to go to a game or watch one at bar ... I am near Frisco.
As for the question:
1. Kobe to Shaq in game 7 vs. Portland (I was at Staples)
2. The baby hook vs. Celts in 1987 (I remember running outside screaming when he hit that shot as a kid ...)
3. Horry for the win ...yes!!!! (I thought we were done)
4. Worthy with the steal and the save in 1988 (great effort)
5. Artest jumper in Game 7 2010 (along with the presser great stuff!)
Joined: 02 Jun 2009 Posts: 2415 Location: Far from home
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:24 am Post subject:
Favorite image, tough to say.
I guess it's too hard to say just one. So many images are connected to so many powerful emotions.
1. The young Elgin Baylor chomping a five pound chunk of gum and young flat-top Jerry West, standing next to each other at pregame introductions. Anticipation.
2. Magic Johnson's post-game interview, Game 6 1980 NBA Finals, Philly. Exhilaration.
3. Kareem's 1985 Game 6, the whole thing blended into a continuous scoring run. Revenge.
3. Shaq's wild eyed charge up-court after the dunk. Redemption.
Joined: 17 Sep 2008 Posts: 21075 Location: In a white room, with black curtains near the station
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:58 am Post subject:
DFWLakerFan wrote:
Greatest moment was the win in '85. Greatest play is the baby-hook on '87. From there, game 7 win over Boston.
You've got my favorite 3, in order as well!
I'd add #4 - Kobe to Shaq, and I'd have to give the Fish Pancake on Scola an honorable mention. It set the tone for the rest of a successful title run.
Still - that 80's Showtime team was Magical, highlight reels on a weekly basis that would qualify as 'play of the year' for other teams.
Tough to pick a favorite but there are two moments that come to mind when I think Lakers. The first is the baby hook. The second has nothing to do with gameplay. That one is Kobe and Shaq hugging and crying just after winning the 2000 championship. After 12 years of waiting for a title that scene stuck with me. _________________ Never stop Believing!!!
Game 7 in 2010 against the Celtics. Kobe dribbling the ball around the perimeter with a defender draped all over him. Kicks it to Artest. Artest takes a jab step. Kobe puts his hands up asking for the ball back, ready to take a bail-out shot for the Lakers as the shot clock winds down. Artest squares up and launches the 3. Every Lakers fan in unison cringes and holds their breath. Splash. Beautiful. _________________ Double rings > Double rainbow
Joined: 07 Jun 2002 Posts: 9674 Location: San Diego
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:21 pm Post subject:
DFWLakerFan wrote:
Greatest moment was the win in '85. Greatest play is the baby-hook on '87. From there, game 7 win over Boston.
^^
Without a doubt the greatest shot in Laker history. _________________ Never argue with stupid people! They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience!! - Twain
But selfishly today I'll pick Game 4, 2006 playoffs vs Phoenix...mainly because I was there, and it is without a doubt the most visceral, emotional sports moment I've ever witnessed in person.
The obvious ones from the Showtime and Kobe/Shaq eras are all great of course. I'd have to say either 1985, Horry For The Win or Game 7 2010 was the single greatest moment from all those. Late in the third period of Game 7 2010, I literally began wondering if I would still be alive by the time the game ended.
Coop hitting the game winner in Game 5 at The Forum, 1988 playoffs vs Utah, series tied 2-2, is one of the more underrated ones.
My childhood hero was Jerry West, and the shot I remember most was the dagger he hit in OT, MSG, Game 4 1972 Finals vs Knicks...he was finally on the doorstep of that championship. But also just fond memories of seeing him play on TV, and seeing him play in person when the Lakers would come to Baltimore.
Van Exel's deep three against SA in the 1995 playoffs to tie it. He's got so many good highlights but that deep three from off corner of the key.....never forget it
Kobe's lob to Shaq in the WCF against Portland, we were watching it on TV in a swanky restaurant bar in OC, everyone was just going crazy, never seen people in a conservative place like that just going nuts, just added to the moment.
and Bynum's three from the top of the key (Not as good as Nicks), not much to smile about during that season, watching the Mike Brown Lakers was like pulling teeth, but Bynum's three just came out of nowhere, and his subsequent benching and him laughing, just gave us a good laugh. I know its not proper what he did, , but still funny
But selfishly today I'll pick Game 4, 2006 playoffs vs Phoenix...mainly because I was there, and it is without a doubt the most visceral, emotional sports moment I've ever witnessed in person.
The obvious ones from the Showtime and Kobe/Shaq eras are all great of course. I'd have to say either 1985, Horry For The Win or Game 7 2010 was the single greatest moment from all those. Late in the third period of Game 7 2010, I literally began wondering if I would still be alive by the time the game ended.
Coop hitting the game winner in Game 5 at The Forum, 1988 playoffs vs Utah, series tied 2-2, is one of the more underrated ones.
My childhood hero was Jerry West, and the shot I remember most was the dagger he hit in OT, MSG, Game 4 1972 Finals vs Knicks...he was finally on the doorstep of that championship. But also just fond memories of seeing him play on TV, and seeing him play in person when the Lakers would come to Baltimore.
Yep, me too. _________________ “It took many years of vomiting up all the filth I’d been taught about myself, and half-believed, before I was able to walk on the earth as though I had a right to be here.”
― James Baldwin, Collected Essays
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, but still funny 
