Joined: 07 Jun 2002 Posts: 9674 Location: San Diego
Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:32 am Post subject:
diando wrote:
I actually don't like being the underdogs at any point in time.
The Lakers are not just known for winning, we are also known for dominating as a franchise. We want to tell our friends and co-workers that we didn't just win, but won convincingly and we'll do it again next year. That type of cockiness is what Laker fans are known for, because that the standard we hold ourselves to. This is why fans of other teams hate us and we revel in their jealousy.
I don't want to be an underdog, I especially don't want to be in the NBA Finals nine times while only being the favourite twice. I want to win and dominate so bad, starting from the defensive end.
You have to travel the journey. You earn that step by step. You don't just get anointed that for nothing. Enjoy the journey! I think we will win a ring by year 3 of Lebron. I see us making the playoffs this year, possibly even the second round, then signing one more FA next year, with a deep run to follow and a year to work out the kinks. Then we own the league for a couple of years until BI blossoms or we find the next Lebron replacement. _________________ Never argue with stupid people! They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience!! - Twain
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 11197 Location: The Other Perspective
Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 4:07 pm Post subject:
Yeah, it adds to the entertainment. It'll be fun seeing the team surpass the expectations of some of these media people. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him
Joined: 14 Apr 2001 Posts: 144432 Location: The Gold Coast
Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 5:13 pm Post subject:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
venturalakersfan wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
epak wrote:
Are we truly underdogs when we don't think we are actual underdogs?
We know we will be good ESPN is just jealous that we find ways to get back on top
On top of what?
We have the best player in the game you know the answer.
That is certainly debatable, KD and a healthy AD have something to say about that. They both still play defense. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 40345 Location: Dirty South
Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 6:54 pm Post subject:
venturalakersfan wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
venturalakersfan wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
epak wrote:
Are we truly underdogs when we don't think we are actual underdogs?
We know we will be good ESPN is just jealous that we find ways to get back on top
On top of what?
We have the best player in the game you know the answer.
That is certainly debatable, KD and a healthy AD have something to say about that. They both still play defense.
that is just it....you have to be better than the best to take the crown....not just close or even equal. Lebron is the best player in the NBA until someone is clearly better. Ties go to the King.
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