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anth2000 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:21 am Post subject: Thank you, Mitch (His statement, pg 8) |
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Thank you, Mitch. He has done a really solid job over the years and I know he is respected in all NBA circles.
It was a move that was needed. I don't like the timing but its time for change.
Magic will hire the right people and push this franchise going forward. |
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Posts: 17740
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:22 am Post subject: |
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If he wants a job, any team would be lucky to have him. _________________ Music is my medicine |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Yes, thank you Mitch K for everything! _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Karmaloop Star Player
Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 2387
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Honestly, I really do hope they keep him around in some sort of advisory role. Buss, on the other hand, can go kick rocks. _________________
kikanga wrote: | I'm interested in Olivia Munn. But similar to this LAL/DROZ situation. I don't think the feelings are mutual. |
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Username Star Player
Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Posts: 4718 Location: Out There
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:23 am Post subject: |
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DO IT, MITCH! |
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DShotMaker1824 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Username wrote: | DO IT, MITCH! | _________________
"Through the legs to the left, through the legs to the right, we don't run them Laker plays, we just Kobe fadeaway..."
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ocho Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the memories Mitch. _________________ 14-5-3-12 |
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bum2 Starting Rotation
Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 809
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:25 am Post subject: |
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All these years of quiet service.
I remember when he was booed during the 20 year ceremony for the '85 squad. He dealt with it with class and didn't waver on the ultimate goal to put together a title winning club on his terms.
The Pau Gasol trade is legit one of the best trades in recent NBA history. Staring down Kobe in summer '07 was a godfather move.
He didn't deserve to be treated like this and I wish him the best. |
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iimarshon Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Mitch
You were so good for us
The time had come
But thanks for Bynum, Pau, Odom, Ariza and more
True Lakers legend _________________ 24 |
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anth2000 Franchise Player
Joined: 16 Apr 2001 Posts: 12070 Location: Pasadena, CA
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:28 am Post subject: |
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It may look harsh to you but you don't know the specifics. I am sure it was done with dignity. It sounds more harsh than it is. I am pretty sure this was brewing for at least a week or two. The Buss family and Magic respect Mitch. This is the way these things go down but the Lakers are classy.
bum2 wrote: | All these years of quiet service.
I remember when he was booed during the 20 year ceremony for the '85 squad. He dealt with it with class and didn't waver on the ultimate goal to put together a title winning club on his terms.
The Pau Gasol trade is legit one of the best trades in recent NBA history. Staring down Kobe in summer '07 was a godfather move.
He didn't deserve to be treated like this and I wish him the best. |
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laker4life Star Player
Joined: 26 Nov 2001 Posts: 7317
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Mitch. |
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Mini Mamba Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Mitch! I hope Ryan West gets promoted |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
Joined: 19 Jun 2010 Posts: 119487
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Hope Mitch can stick around in some capacity. _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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Vancouver Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:30 am Post subject: |
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yinoma2001 wrote: | Hope Mitch can stick around in some capacity. | He won't. Jeanie did him dirty as (bleep). _________________ Music is my medicine |
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bum2 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:30 am Post subject: |
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anth2000 wrote: | It may look harsh to you but you don't know the specifics. I am sure it was done with dignity. It sounds more harsh than it is. I am pretty sure this was brewing for at least a week or two. The Buss family and Magic respect Mitch. This is the way these things go down but the Lakers are classy.
| Magic was publicly embarrassing them on various ESPN shows for weeks before today. Thats not classy. Classy would have been removing them before you toss magic around on a PR tour.
Classy would be offering Mitch some help, help that doesnt consist of previous laker greats or nepotism.
But I'm sorry, this is for thanking Mitch. I don't want to derail the thread. |
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ChickenStu Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Multiple decades of service, wonderful accomplishments, and he did it with the utmost level of class and dignity. No one can ever take that away. |
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QuadDouble Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:32 am Post subject: |
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are you guys ready for 'Nets 2.0'?? _________________ RIP MAMBA |
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BigGameHames Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:39 am Post subject: |
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One of the best GMs in the league since he took over. He was saddled by a bad Kobe contract and struggled towards the end but he didn't deserve this. The Pau trade was legendary and he should always be appreciated for making that happen. |
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jwbrown77 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:39 am Post subject: |
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I don't agree with all his decisions, but on the whole I think he's been a good GM in a difficult situation. He definitely deserves another opportunity with another team. |
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yinoma2001 Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:40 am Post subject: |
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Do folks realize he has kept this team together for a long time, particularly after Dr. Buss died and the Jeannie vs. Jim wars happened? _________________ From 2-10 to the Western Conference Finals |
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rebirth Star Player
Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 3970 Location: Garden Grove
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Mitch Laker family member since he signed in 1981 _________________ “What is 17,505”
“Rest at the end not at the middle” |
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anpherknee Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:42 am Post subject: |
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MITCHELLLLLLLL
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Best of luck. |
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Lakers95 Franchise Player
Joined: 19 Dec 2011 Posts: 20880 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Mitch!! You will be missed |
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Jbar805 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Mitch pulled off some of the best trades. Its not his fault he had a buffoon looking over his shoulder making moves.
Thanks for your service and dedication Mitch! |
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