I had the pleasure of meeting him when he was at UCSB. He had no reason to be kind to me, but he was. Ever since then I have been a huge fan. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 2:50 pm Post subject:
I also like the fact that with both luke and Shaw, Jim showing n9 signs of fearing a Phil takeover _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel
I also like the fact that with both luke and Shaw, Jim showing n9 signs of fearing a Phil takeover
Thing is with these machiavellian/manipulative types, you never know if you're doing exactly what they want you to be doing. _________________ A banana is killed every time a terrible thread or post is made. Save the bananas. Stop creating terrible posts!
Agreed on Jim. And though I generally find myself feeling Jeanie is more a culprit in the relationship issues between them she has also been singing a slightly different tune so far this summer, even with Byron's dismissal. _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night.
Great to see B Shaw back with the Lakers. Should be a really good assistant to Luke. _________________ "We might have had the worst season ever or could have the worst season ever for a Lakers team, but now let's have the greatest comeback that the league has ever seen." - Kobe Bryant
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 5:59 pm Post subject:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
I also like the fact that with both luke and Shaw, Jim showing n9 signs of fearing a Phil takeover
Why do people think Jim has something against Phil? didnt he directly offer a consultant job to Phil?
Where do these theories come from?
There was an attempt to basically rid the team of everything Phil after he retired. Some of the staff cuts I'll concede were likely due to the lockout but there was a definite "cleaning house" vibe to it. Shaw was interviewed as a courtesy and there was never any intention to even keep him employed within the organization.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 6:10 pm Post subject:
lakerjoshua wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
I also like the fact that with both luke and Shaw, Jim showing n9 signs of fearing a Phil takeover
Why do people think Jim has something against Phil? didnt he directly offer a consultant job to Phil?
Where do these theories come from?
There was an attempt to basically rid the team of everything Phil after he retired. Some of the staff cuts I'll concede were likely due to the lockout but there was a definite "cleaning house" vibe to it. Shaw was interviewed as a courtesy and there was never any intention to even keep him employed within the organization.
Agreed. Part of that was related to ditching the tri though, and part because of the siblings rivalry and Jim cleaning out all the potential double agents. Not sure Shaw was seen as that so much as they just wanted to start fresh. But it is still nice to see him pursue and bag a guy he passed on before because his coach wants him. He's not operating from fear or politics. _________________ “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ― Elie Wiesel
I also like the fact that with both luke and Shaw, Jim showing n9 signs of fearing a Phil takeover
Why do people think Jim has something against Phil? didnt he directly offer a consultant job to Phil?
Where do these theories come from?
There was an attempt to basically rid the team of everything Phil after he retired. Some of the staff cuts I'll concede were likely due to the lockout but there was a definite "cleaning house" vibe to it. Shaw was interviewed as a courtesy and there was never any intention to even keep him employed within the organization.
Agreed. Part of that was related to ditching the tri though, and part because of the siblings rivalry and Jim cleaning out all the potential double agents. Not sure Shaw was seen as that so much as they just wanted to start fresh. But it is still nice to see him pursue and bag a guy he passed on before because his coach wants him. He's not operating from fear or politics.
Thanks.
It could mean many things though.
Hopefully the Shaw hire + the Luke hire means that Jim and the management aren't all that arrogant against Phils close associates.
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Posted: Sun May 22, 2016 6:24 pm Post subject:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
lakerjoshua wrote:
Inspector Gadget wrote:
Omar Little wrote:
I also like the fact that with both luke and Shaw, Jim showing n9 signs of fearing a Phil takeover
Why do people think Jim has something against Phil? didnt he directly offer a consultant job to Phil?
Where do these theories come from?
There was an attempt to basically rid the team of everything Phil after he retired. Some of the staff cuts I'll concede were likely due to the lockout but there was a definite "cleaning house" vibe to it. Shaw was interviewed as a courtesy and there was never any intention to even keep him employed within the organization.
Agreed. Part of that was related to ditching the tri though, and part because of the siblings rivalry and Jim cleaning out all the potential double agents. Not sure Shaw was seen as that so much as they just wanted to start fresh. But it is still nice to see him pursue and bag a guy he passed on before because his coach wants him. He's not operating from fear or politics.
Thanks.
It could mean many things though.
Hopefully the Shaw hire + the Luke hire means that Jim and the management aren't all that arrogant against Phils close associates.
They were Jim Buss' close associates as well. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023.
I also like the fact that with both luke and Shaw, Jim showing n9 signs of fearing a Phil takeover
Why do people think Jim has something against Phil? didnt he directly offer a consultant job to Phil?
Where do these theories come from?
There was an attempt to basically rid the team of everything Phil after he retired. Some of the staff cuts I'll concede were likely due to the lockout but there was a definite "cleaning house" vibe to it. Shaw was interviewed as a courtesy and there was never any intention to even keep him employed within the organization.
Agreed. Part of that was related to ditching the tri though, and part because of the siblings rivalry and Jim cleaning out all the potential double agents. Not sure Shaw was seen as that so much as they just wanted to start fresh. But it is still nice to see him pursue and bag a guy he passed on before because his coach wants him. He's not operating from fear or politics.
Thanks.
It could mean many things though.
Hopefully the Shaw hire + the Luke hire means that Jim and the management aren't all that arrogant against Phils close associates.
They were Jim Buss' close associates as well.
Jim said he and Luke are friends prior to hire. They gave Luke his coaching introduction.
Agreed on Jim. And though I generally find myself feeling Jeanie is more a culprit in the relationship issues between them she has also been singing a slightly different tune so far this summer, even with Byron's dismissal.
What has she been saying? _________________ “God knew they couldn’t be on this Earth without each other. He had to bring them home to have them together.” – Vanessa Bryant
Agreed on Jim. And though I generally find myself feeling Jeanie is more a culprit in the relationship issues between them she has also been singing a slightly different tune so far this summer, even with Byron's dismissal.
What has she been saying?
I think this is the interview I was referencing. Just noted that she didn't throw shade about Byron and she didn't take Cowherd's prompt to trash Jim.
Also noted Magic didn't trash Jim for letting Scott go and lauded the Walton hire. _________________ Austin Reaves keeps his game tight, like Kobe Bryant on game night.
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