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socalsp3 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:35 am Post subject: |
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A distraction from the tank like the KFT. Smart move. I predict Kobe will have a statue next year too. |
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leor_77 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:48 am Post subject: |
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socalsp3 wrote: | A distraction from the tank like the KFT. Smart move. I predict Kobe will have a statue next year too. |
Not sure about that...If anything, all the attendees will probably go to the game afterwards. Would give them motivation to win. |
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lakersfever714 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Nice move by the Lakers. "See? Play for us and you might get a statue of your own someday." _________________ LeGoat! LeMazing! LeGend! |
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slavavov Star Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:52 am Post subject: |
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BynumForThree wrote: | slavavov wrote: | BynumForThree wrote: | kwase wrote: | AFireInside619 wrote: | Can't believe there are barely two pages here on the Shaq Statue Ceremony. This is exciting. This is a big deal. He was the most dominant player post Jordan. Yes, he wasn't drafted like Magic or Kobe. Yes, he played for like 17 different teams after the Lakers. Yes, he won a ring with the Heat. Yes, he wanted Kobe to eat salad. Yes, he's on TNT and is the Kings minority owner. But he is at heart a Laker and will always be a Laker. Did you see his reaction on Kimmel when it was announced that the Lakers were going to give him a statue? Shaq couldn't believe it! He thought he was getting Punk'd all over again (remember that episode?).
We can all agree that as great as Kobe was, he's not in the Goat conversation like Jordan, Magic, & ebrLon. Shaq should be in that conversation. And had he stayed a Laker, he would have been. |
I can't agree with you on that my friend. IMO Kobe is in the conversation with the all-time greats, and because of his mental weakness lebron is not. Just my opinion though. I think if you ask Magic, Bird and Jordan they would all say that Kobe is one of the best ever. |
LoL at "mental weakness"
LeBron strung together seasons Kobe could only dream of. In terms of on court production Kobe can't touch LeBron. |
It's one thing to be dominant in the regular season, but it's another thing to elevate your team's level of play in the finals. Lebron has had far more bad or subpar championship games than Kobe, and he lost at least twice when he should've won. Even in Game 7 last year he shot 9-24, and it wasn't like Kobe's Game 7 vs Boston where he played terrible in the first half but was super efficient in the 4th quarter. |
Kobe's 2004 goose egg where he shot the Lakers out of a title is right there with Lebron's 2011 blunder.
And you're really going to try to discredit what Lebron did last year? Put up a triple double while bringing his team back from a 3-1 deficient against a 73 win team? When did Kobe accomplish anything like that? |
It never ceases to amaze me that blatant bias that Lebron fans have towards their guy. If Kobe, Westbrook, Harden, Curry, etc. shot 9-24 in Game 7 of the finals it would be a bad offensive performance, but because it's Lebron people act like it didn't happen. If any of those other guys shot 40% for an entire championship series it would've been grounds for criticism, but when Lebron did it in 2015 people act like it didn't happen or it didn't matter. _________________ Lakers 49ers Chargers Dodgers |
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socalsp3 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 11:27 am Post subject: |
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leor_77 wrote: | socalsp3 wrote: | A distraction from the tank like the KFT. Smart move. I predict Kobe will have a statue next year too. |
Not sure about that...If anything, all the attendees will probably go to the game afterwards. Would give them motivation to win. |
distraction from the 2nd half of the season tank in general not just one game. But I'm sure they'll try harder to win tonight since more people are watching. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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LAKERS TO WEAR SHAQUILLE O'NEAL-THEMED SOCKS IN HONOR OF STAPLES CENTER STATUE
Quote: | Shaquille O'Neal's Staples Center statue will be unveiled when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:30 p.m. ET Friday night.
On the court, the Big Aristotle's former team will rock Shaq-themed Stance socks. O'Neal hammers home a two-handed dunk in the image on the socks, which mirrors his statue. |
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2699835-lakers-to-wear-shaquille-oneal-themed-socks-in-honor-of-staples-center-statue |
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kwase Star Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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BynumForThree wrote: | kwase wrote: | AFireInside619 wrote: | Can't believe there are barely two pages here on the Shaq Statue Ceremony. This is exciting. This is a big deal. He was the most dominant player post Jordan. Yes, he wasn't drafted like Magic or Kobe. Yes, he played for like 17 different teams after the Lakers. Yes, he won a ring with the Heat. Yes, he wanted Kobe to eat salad. Yes, he's on TNT and is the Kings minority owner. But he is at heart a Laker and will always be a Laker. Did you see his reaction on Kimmel when it was announced that the Lakers were going to give him a statue? Shaq couldn't believe it! He thought he was getting Punk'd all over again (remember that episode?).
We can all agree that as great as Kobe was, he's not in the Goat conversation like Jordan, Magic, & ebrLon. Shaq should be in that conversation. And had he stayed a Laker, he would have been. |
I can't agree with you on that my friend. IMO Kobe is in the conversation with the all-time greats, and because of his mental weakness lebron is not. Just my opinion though. I think if you ask Magic, Bird and Jordan they would all say that Kobe is one of the best ever. |
LoL at "mental weakness"
LeBron strung together seasons Kobe could only dream of. In terms of on court production Kobe can't touch LeBron. |
How old are you? |
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lakersken80 Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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lakersfever714 wrote: | Nice move by the Lakers. "See? Play for us and you might get a statue of your own someday." |
There are less statues than retired Lakers jerseys.
Magic
Chick
Kareem
Shaq
West
And definitely a Kobe statue in the near future. |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Kobe Bryant ‘Excited’ To See Shaquille O’Neal Get A Statue Outside Staples Center
Quote: | “I’m excited for him,” Bryant said. “Obviously had an amazing career here. He’s taking his rightful place among some of the greatest Lakers of all-time.… This franchise is one of the rare franchises where you’re remembered for the championships you win. To be known as a Laker champion as well as one of the greatest who have ever played. That’s what warrants you a statue in this organization.” |
http://www.lakersnation.com/kobe-bryant-excited-to-see-shaquille-oneal-get-a-statue-outside-staples-center/2017/03/24/ |
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Lakers 4 eva Star Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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pio2u wrote: | Kobe Bryant ‘Excited’ To See Shaquille O’Neal Get A Statue Outside Staples Center
Quote: | “I’m excited for him,” Bryant said. “Obviously had an amazing career here. He’s taking his rightful place among some of the greatest Lakers of all-time.… This franchise is one of the rare franchises where you’re remembered for the championships you win. To be known as a Laker champion as well as one of the greatest who have ever played. That’s what warrants you a statue in this organization.” |
http://www.lakersnation.com/kobe-bryant-excited-to-see-shaquille-oneal-get-a-statue-outside-staples-center/2017/03/24/ |
Well I guess that confirms that the Kobester is going |
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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/03/24/remember-when-shaq-started-practice-naked-his-former-lakers-teammates-do/
Quote: | Reports: Phil Jackson attending Shaq statue ceremony, Magic Johnson missing it to scout UCLA-Kentucky
The Lakers are formally unveiling Shaquille O’Neal’s statue outside their arena tonight. Also tonight: UCLA-Kentucky in the Sweet 16, which features NBA prospects Lonzo Ball, Ike Anigbogu, T.J. Leaf, De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk and Bam Adebayo.
That makes an interesting choice for the NBA’s two highest-profile team presidents – the Lakers’ Magic Johnson and Knicks’ Phil Jackson (who coached Shaq in Los Angeles), both of whose teams are headed toward a high picks in the upcoming draft.
And the front-office heads are going different directions.
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Confirmed guests for Shaq's statue unveiling today include Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Derek Fisher.
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Hearing Magic Johnson, knowing UCLA/Kentucky is a scouting must first-hand, will reluctantly miss Shaquille O'Neal's statue ceremony tonight
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Watching a single game in person is unlikely to swing anything. Both Johnson and Jackson could send scouts to watch UCLA-Kentucky live and then the presidents could watch video later.
But attending in person is ideal, and there are already questions about Jackson’s work ethic. This will only fuel them.
If nothing else, this is an opportunity for Johnson, new on the job, to establish an image. He can clearly juxtapose himself with the failing Jackson and establish himself as a diligent alternative. The Lakers hired Johnson at least in part due to his high profile, but that needn’t stop him from grinding now that he has the position. Anyone doubting him would respect that. |
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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How to watch? |
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Basketball Fan Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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FSN for the locals
Non locals it could be featured on NBA TV or NBA league pass. |
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eureca Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | @LakersReporter
Exclusive live coverage of the @Shaq ceremony is about to go live on @SpectrumSN. Huge turnout outside Staples Center. |
Sounds like it is only on Spectrum live. Which sucks since I have never found a bootleg spectrum stream online. |
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Good to see Phil / Shaq and Kobe back together again.. |
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PRLakeShow Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:04 pm Post subject: |
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It's on NBA TV thankfully. |
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eureca Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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IceInMyVeins wrote: | It's on NBA TV thankfully. |
Yea it is suppose to be on nba.com as well.
http://www.nba.com/live1 |
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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I'm watching on the Spectrum app. Tuned in just in time to see Mr. Bryant walk out. _________________ #IStillBelieveTaurean |
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eureca Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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You know it is a big deal when Slava Medvedenko makes an appearance. |
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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i wonder if smush parker would show up to kobes unveiling |
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Laker_Town Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:31 pm Post subject: |
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MAgic making a FA pitch
Jeannie thumbing her fingers..lol |
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pio2u Retired Number
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | NBA Digital to Cover Lakers’ Unveiling of Shaquille O’Neal Statue
NBA TV will cover the Lakers’ unveiling of Shaquille O’Neal’s statue, live from Star Plaza in Los Angeles on Friday, March 24 during the 7 p.m. edition of NBA GameTime (also streamed live via NBA.com). O’Neal, a Turner Sports NBA analyst, will be joined by former teammates and other Lakers notables during the dedication ceremony.
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http://www.nba.com/video/2017/03/23/20170323-nba-digital-covering-lakers-unveiling-shaq-statue |
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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Kareem is so damn smart.
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numero-ocho Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Laker_Town wrote: | Kareem is so damn smart.
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His speech is bringing Shaq to tears. _________________ "Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant |
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leor_77 Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Are the current players in the audience? |
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