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safari_in_cali Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:03 pm Post subject: Lakers Sunday Brunch (pics inside) |
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I was invited to the Lakers Brunch today for the season ticket holders. The event took place at the Harbor House restaurant in Marina Del Rey. It was great, they had some Lakers Girls and one of the championship trophies on display. I also had a chance to meet Kwame Brown, Andrew Bynum, Devin Green and Von Wafer. Devean George was supposed to come, too, but he wasn't there for some reason. I really liked Kwame's personality, he was by far the friendliest of the bunch and seemed really nice. He looked like he was enjoying taking pictures with the fans and signing autographs. I told him he had a great game on Saturday and he thanked me. Too bad the Lakers lost. Bynum was also friendly, though kind of shy. Green and Wafer sat together and talked to each other the whole time, they looked like they are buddies. They didn't seem very cheerful, but still posed for pictures and signed autographs.
People also had a chance to ask the players questions. Someone asked what they are working the most on. Kwame said he is working on his free throws and Wafer said he is working with weights because he wants to be stronger. Green was asked what was the most memorable moment of his basketball career, and he said the day when he found out he would be playing for the Lakers. I can't remember what Bynum was asked, but he didn't say anything interesting, or I would have remembered it.
They also had a raffle. The prizes included a pair of courtside seats to the Lakers game against Orlando Magic, also some tickets to the Lakers Casino Night, various signed items and other stuff. I didn't win anything. They also gave everyone a Carl's Jr. poster with West, Abdul Jabbar and Kobe (the same one that was advertised on TV). Von Wafer got a poster for himself, which I thought was funny.
Here a few pics that I took at the restaurant.
Laker Girls
Kwame Brown
Andrew Bynum
Devin Green & Von Wafer
I added two more pics:
Andrew Bynum
Von Wafer
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Worthy42 Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Very cool! Thanks for that.
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DaggerInTheHeart Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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ROFL you look like petro from Napolean Dynamite awesome stuff. |
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Sage_10 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome pics man. Were the players nice? |
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SoCal88 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for sharing! _________________ Lakers | Dodgers | ACFC | COYS | LA Kings | Rams |
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jmac78 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hey safari, is your future so bright, you gotta wear shades?
Neat story. I was hoping Kwame would be working more on his layups, but FT are a weakness of his. Bynum looks smaller than Kwame. |
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eldrunko714 Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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That's great man. Glad you got to meet everyone. The Laker chicks |
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Serious NBA Fan Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sunday Brunch (pics inside) |
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Kwame looks much shorter than Bynum and at about 6-9 1/2 |
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safari_in_cali Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sunday Brunch (pics inside) |
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Serious NBA Fan wrote: | Kwame looks much shorter than Bynum and at about 6-9 1/2 |
Bynum is taller than Kwame, but Kwame is not much shorter. 2" difference sounds bout right. I am 6'1" by the way, so you can compare. Bynum's legs are really long, he couldn't put his knees under the table when he was seating because they were too high. I can't imagine what a pain it must be for him to ride in a car or fly coach (before he became a Laker). |
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Sage_10 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sunday Brunch (pics inside) |
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safari_in_cali wrote: | Serious NBA Fan wrote: | Kwame looks much shorter than Bynum and at about 6-9 1/2 |
Bynum is taller than Kwame, but Kwame is not much shorter. 2" difference sounds bout right. I am 6'1" by the way, so you can compare. Bynum's legs are really long, he couldn't put his knees under the table when he was seating because they were too high. I can't imagine what a pain it must be for him to ride in a car or fly coach (before he became a Laker). | |
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KBandKB Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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nice |
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PayasoLoco Franchise Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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von>NBA :bowdown: |
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thumpinghead Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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right on thanks for that....
Kwame looks like he's 18 still. He needs to mature NOW. His game would improve.
Bynum looks from his eyes like an old soul in a young man's body. I think he will develop fast for the lakes. _________________ Kevin Love. 2015. |
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iam Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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how tall are you, seemed like you were up there with green & wafer. |
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safari_in_cali Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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iam wrote: | how tall are you, seemed like you were up there with green & wafer. |
I am 6'1", Wafer is listed at 6'5" and Green at 6'7". Wafer looks a lot shorter on TV. |
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tony smith Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for sharing. |
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roflwtflolomg Starting Rotation
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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some of the pictures dont work |
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safari_in_cali Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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roflwtflolomg wrote: | some of the pictures dont work |
I re-uploaded the files again. The links should be working now. |
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PushingtheLimit Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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I'm guessing you shook Kwames hands, does it really seem like he has small hands? |
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lakez34 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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Was there any chance for you to have any lengthier conversations with the players? If so, anything interesting come of it? |
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FerrisVille Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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yeah nice pics.... so you say George was suppose to be there and wasnt there for some reason? Thats interesting.
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safari_in_cali Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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lakez34 wrote: | Was there any chance for you to have any lengthier conversations with the players? If so, anything interesting come of it? |
There were people waiting in line to take pics with the players, so there was only time to exchange a few words while they were signing autographs. |
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lakers1969 Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sunday Brunch (pics inside) |
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safari_in_cali wrote: | I was invited to the Lakers Brunch today for the season ticket holders. The event took place at the Harbor House restaurant in Marina Del Rey. It was great, they had some Lakers Girls and one of the championship trophies on display. I also had a chance to meet Kwame Brown, Andrew Bynum, Devin Green and Von Wafer. Devean George was supposed to come, too, but he wasn't there for some reason. I really liked Kwame's personality, he was by far the friendliest of the bunch and seemed really nice. He looked like he was enjoying taking pictures with the fans and signing autographs. I told him he had a great game on Saturday and he thanked me. Too bad the Lakers lost. Bynum was also friendly, though kind of shy. Green and Wafer sat together and talked to each other the whole time, they looked like they are buddies. They didn't seem very cheerful, but still posed for pictures and signed autographs.
People also had a chance to ask the players questions. Someone asked what they are working the most on. Kwame said he is working on his free throws and Wafer said he is working with weights because he wants to be stronger. Green was asked what was the most memorable moment of his basketball career, and he said the day when he found out he would be playing for the Lakers. I can't remember what Bynum was asked, but he didn't say anything interesting, or I would have remembered it.
They also had a raffle. The prizes included a pair of courtside seats to the Lakers game against Orlando Magic, also some tickets to the Lakers Casino Night, various signed items and other stuff. I didn't win anything. They also gave everyone a Carl's Jr. poster with West, Abdul Jabbar and Kobe (the same one that was advertised on TV). Von Wafer got a poster for himself, which I thought was funny.
Here a few pics that I took at the restaurant.
Laker Girls
Kwame Brown
Andrew Bynum
Devin Green & Von Wafer |
Good pics. Dude, you are almost as the same height with Green and Wafer. How did u get the season ticket? I had been trying to get get one. Thnx. |
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clutchkobe Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sunday Brunch (pics inside) |
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safari_in_cali wrote: | I was invited to the Lakers Brunch today for the season ticket holders. The event took place at the Harbor House restaurant in Marina Del Rey. It was great, they had some Lakers Girls and one of the championship trophies on display. I also had a chance to meet Kwame Brown, Andrew Bynum, Devin Green and Von Wafer. Devean George was supposed to come, too, but he wasn't there for some reason. I really liked Kwame's personality, he was by far the friendliest of the bunch and seemed really nice. He looked like he was enjoying taking pictures with the fans and signing autographs. I told him he had a great game on Saturday and he thanked me. Too bad the Lakers lost. Bynum was also friendly, though kind of shy. Green and Wafer sat together and talked to each other the whole time, they looked like they are buddies. They didn't seem very cheerful, but still posed for pictures and signed autographs.
People also had a chance to ask the players questions. Someone asked what they are working the most on. Kwame said he is working on his free throws and Wafer said he is working with weights because he wants to be stronger. Green was asked what was the most memorable moment of his basketball career, and he said the day when he found out he would be playing for the Lakers. I can't remember what Bynum was asked, but he didn't say anything interesting, or I would have remembered it.
They also had a raffle. The prizes included a pair of courtside seats to the Lakers game against Orlando Magic, also some tickets to the Lakers Casino Night, various signed items and other stuff. I didn't win anything. They also gave everyone a Carl's Jr. poster with West, Abdul Jabbar and Kobe (the same one that was advertised on TV). Von Wafer got a poster for himself, which I thought was funny.
Here a few pics that I took at the restaurant.
Laker Girls
Kwame Brown
Andrew Bynum
Devin Green & Von Wafer |
im a season ticket holder for the last 7 yrs and i didnt get an invite. im in the 200 section. this must have only been for the 100 section im assuming. |
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safari_in_cali Star Player
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: Lakers Sunday Brunch (pics inside) |
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lakers1969 wrote: | Good pics. Dude, you are almost as the same height with Green and Wafer. How did u get the season ticket? I had been trying to get get one. Thnx. |
I got the season seat before the pevious season after being on the waiting list for 1.5 years. |
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